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John Cleese Reflects on His Career and Approach to Writing Comedy
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
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?
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...
Curated Video
Awkwafina Makes History At The Golden Globes
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
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
'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
'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
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.
The Recount
How Hasan Minhaj Fell in Love with Comedy
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
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
The Recount
Why Comedian Mike Birbiglia Wants To Pay It Forward
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
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
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
'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.
Curated Video
Trevor Noah Is Leaving 'The Daily Show' After 7 Years
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
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'
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
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
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
The 61-year-old comic died after a nine-year battle with cancer that he kept private.
Curated Video
'Copaganda' And The Portrayal Of Good Cops In Pop Culture
Experts worry aspirational portrayals of police in Hollywood ignore real life issues.
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Marcus Brigstock interview at Edinburgh Fringe
Marcus Brigstock interview at Edinburgh Fringe
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Rapper Lil Dicky to Star in FX Comedy | THR News
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
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.