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John Cleese Reflects on His Career and Approach to Writing Comedy

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May.16 -- From "Monty Python" to "A Fish Called Wanda," actor and funnyman John Cleese has kept us laughing for half a century but his career path was not initially leading toward comedy. He was on a path toward being a lawyer advising...
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Tiffany Haddish to Host MTV Movie and TV Awards | THR News

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The news comes as part of a breakout year for the 'Girls Trip' star, who's inked an HBO deal, hosted 'Saturday Night Live,' released a best-seller and lined up TV and film projects at a rapid clip.
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North Korean Fingerprints Found in Sony Hack?

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Dec. 3 -- Evidence is mounting that North Korea did have a hand in the cyber-attack against Sony pictures. Hackers used destructive malware to disable systems, destroy data and to steal movies. Bloomberg's Yvonne Man reports on ""First...
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Awkwafina Makes History At The Golden Globes

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Awkwafina won the Golden Globe for best actress in a musical or comedy film Sunday night.
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Mueller Is a 'Totally Conflicted Person,' Says President Trump

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May.30 -- President Donald Trump says Robert Mueller never should have been chosen as Special Counsel because there were too many conflicts of interest. Trump spoke in Washington.
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Donald Glover Wins Lead Actor In a Comedy Series & Directing for a Comedy Series | THR News

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'Atlanta's Donald Glover accepted the Emmy for lead actor in a comedy series as well as best directing for a comedy series, making him the first black man to win in the directing category.
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Paul Rudd Signs On to Star in Netflix’s ‘Living With Yourself’ | THR News

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'The Daily Show With Jon Stewart' alum Timothy Greenberg created the series, which was at one point set up as a pilot at IFC. Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris will direct and exec produce.
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'I Feel Pretty' Review Roundup | THR News

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Critics are not necessarily feeling the love for Amy Schumer's latest comedy, 'I Feel Pretty.' Early reviews are in, and the film sits at 34 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
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How Hasan Minhaj Fell in Love with Comedy

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John Heilemann talks with two-time Peabody Award-winning comedian Hasan Minhaj, best known for hosting six seasons of the Netflix series Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj and his widely acclaimed Netflix special, Homecoming King. Heilemann...
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CLEAN : Manchester comedy club sees humour as best medicine after attack

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Days after a bomb ripped through the Manchester Arena locals take their seats at a comedy club where British humour is helping people cope with the aftermath of the terror attack
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Why Comedian Mike Birbiglia Wants To Pay It Forward

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John Heilemann talks with comedians Mike Birbiglia, best known for his acclaimed one-man shows Sleepwalk With Me, Thank God for Jokes, and The New One, and Alex Edelman, whose buzzy new monologue Just For Us, produced by Birbiglia, is...
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2018 TV Critic Awards Nominations: ‘Killing Eve’ Slays Competition | THR News

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BBC America breakout drama 'Killing Eve' leads the nominations for the 2018 Television Critics Association Awards with five mentions, while FX is tops among networks with ten noms.
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Jeremy Renner Breaks Both Arms In Stunt Accident While Filming 'Tag' | THR News

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Jeremy Renner has broken both of his arms in a stunt that went wrong while filming the New Line comedy 'Tag.' However, the actor said the injuries would not affect his ability to do his job.
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5 Facts You Should Know About 'GLOW' | THR News

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'GLOW' is finally here! The comedy series, which hit Netflix on Friday, is inspired by the original 1980s show 'GLOW: The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling,' but tells a fictionalized story.
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Trevor Noah Is Leaving 'The Daily Show' After 7 Years

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Noah has hosted the late-night talk and satirical news show since 2015 and won an Emmy in 2017 for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series.
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Late-Night Hosts Call Out Trump for "Pocahontas" Jab | THR News

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Both Jimmy Fallon and Trevor Noah suggested Native American nicknames for Trump, whereas Seth Meyers pinched his nose in embarrassment.
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Jordan Klepper of 'The Daily Show' Talks New Show 'The Opposition'

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Klepper will star as a conspiracy theorist character.
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Who Should Win vs. Who Will Win at the Golden Globes in TV | THR News

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THR TV critic Tim Goodman roots for 'Game of Thrones' and 'Master of None,' while awards analyst Scott Feinberg breaks down the drama and comedy contenders' winning chances.
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FBI's Comey 'Deviated' From Procedures in Clinton Probe, Watchdog Finds

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Jun.14 -- Former FBI Director James Comey was found to have "deviated" from FBI and Justice Department procedures in his handling of a probe into Hillary Clinton, according to a report by the department's watchdog. Bloomberg's Alex Wayne...
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Former 'Saturday Night Live' Comic Norm Macdonald Dies

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The 61-year-old comic died after a nine-year battle with cancer that he kept private.
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'Copaganda' And The Portrayal Of Good Cops In Pop Culture

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Experts worry aspirational portrayals of police in Hollywood ignore real life issues.
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Marcus Brigstock interview at Edinburgh Fringe

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Marcus Brigstock interview at Edinburgh Fringe
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Rapper Lil Dicky to Star in FX Comedy | THR News

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Scooter Braun will exec produce the untitled comedy based on the life of rapper-comedian Dave Burd.
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'The Middle' Is Coming to An End | THR News

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It's the end of an era at ABC. The upcoming ninth season of family comedy 'The Middle' will be its last, ABC announced Wednesday.