Jon Stewart
Netflix Taps Chris Rock, Matt Rife and, Yes, Tom Brady for Its Second Comedy Fest
Netflix is eager to laugh again — and flex its dominance in the stand-up arena. The streamer has formally announced a second installment of its Netflix is a Joke Fest, which will be held May 2 to 12, with more than 300 shows across 35-plus Los Angeles venues. The multi-day event quickly became the biggest […]
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Lawmakers Press Apple on Whether Jon Stewart’s Show Was Canceled Because of China Concerns
A group of House lawmakers want to know: Was China the reason for Jon Stewart’s exit from Apple TV+? Stewart’s show, The Problem with Jon Stewart, effectively ended last month when Stewart and his team parted ways amid “creative differences.” Sources told The Hollywood Reporter at the time that “there had been tension between Apple […]
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Adam Sandler, Jon Stewart, Amy Schumer, Chris Rock to Take Part in Night of Too Many Stars Benefit
NEXT for AUTISM, a nonprofit dedicated to building national programs that enhance the lives of autistic adults, will welcome a star-studded lineup to the return of its popular live comedy event Night of Too Many Stars. The show, which will take place Dec. 11 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, will feature performers […]
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Jon Stewart’s ‘The Problem’ Not Moving Forward at Apple Amid Creative Differences
Jon Stewart is making an early exit from Apple. The former Daily Show host’s return to the talk show space has ended prematurely as Apple has abandoned plans for an eight-episode third season of the Stewart-hosted series The Problem, sources confirm to The Hollywood Reporter. According to the New York Times, which first reported the […]
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Signal Awards: Oprah, Michelle Obama, Jon Stewart Among Winners of Podcast Honors (Exclusive)
Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Jon Stewart, Kevin Hart, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Helms and Snoop Dogg are among the big names to win the second annual Signal Awards, celebrating the world’s best podcasts, The Hollywood Reporter can reveal exclusively. Obama’s The Light Podcast, Hart’s Gold Minds, Louis-Dreyfus’ Wiser Than Me and Helms’ SNAFU all won multiple […]
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Jon Stewart Stops by ‘Strike Force Five’ Podcast, Reveals How He Fills Void Left by ‘Daily Show’
The Strike Force Five live podcast taping in Vegas this weekend may have been canceled, but that didn’t stop the striking late night hosts from releasing a new, taped episode of their podcast early Friday. In the latest episode, the seventh in a series, the group of Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers […]
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Pete Davidson, John Mayer, Busta Rhymes Help Dave Chappelle Celebrate 50th Birthday in NYC
Dave Chappelle wrapped his four-show stint in New York City to celebrate his 50th birthday with famous friends, including John Mayer, Busta Rhymes, Common, T.I. and Pete Davidson, who said he just finished rehab. Davidson and fellow comedian Michael Che, both New Yorkers, took in the thrill of performing for a sold-out crowd at the […]
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Emmy Nominations 2023: Historic, Record-Breaking and Otherwise Notable Nominees
When the 2023 Emmy Awards nominations were announced on Wednesday morning, Succession, Ted Lasso and The Last of Us were among the TV shows breaking notable records. This year, Succession has 14 acting nominations, tying its record from last year for the most Emmy acting noms for a drama series in a single year. The HBO series scored […]
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GLAAD Media Awards, Jon Stewart Show Solidarity With Writers Strike: “Labor Issues Are Queer Issues”
The 34th annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York doubled as a show of solidarity for the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike on Saturday night, as Jon Stewart, Fire Island writer-star Joel Kim Booster, GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre all shared messages of support before and during the […]
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John Mulaney Reveals He Turned Down Hosting ‘The Daily Show’ After Jon Stewart Left Because He Was “Gun-Shy”
John Mulaney wishes he would’ve been asked to host The Daily Show five years after he was. The comedian, whose new special John Mulaney: Baby J is now on Netflix, recently discussed being asked to host the Comedy Central talk show after Jon Stewart left in 2015. “It was shortly after the SNL 40th anniversary,” […]
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John Krasinski Casts Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Jon Stewart, Maya Rudolph and Sam Rockwell in ‘If’
John Krasinski has more answers for the who, what and when regarding his feature film project If. The multihyphenate turned up in Las Vegas on Thursday to make an extended appearance inside Caesars Palace during Paramount Pictures’ studio presentation at CinemaCon. First, he helped debut the first-ever look at A Quiet Place: Day One, the next […]
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Adam Sandler to Receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
One of comedy’s highest honors is headed Adam Sandler’s way. The superstar comedian has been selected to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The Hustle star will receive the honor during a gala ceremony at Washington, D.C.’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on March 19. The Mark Twain Prize “recognizes […]
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