Late-night hosts condemn Trump's 'deranged' response to George Floyd protests

“In times like these, we need empathetic and moral leadership. Unfortunately, we have Donald Trump.” “Remember when we were all afraid of our groceries? I miss those days,” Colbert remarked. A few of these talk-show personalities came out to condemnPresident Donald Trump’s response to the situation. It’s not exactly the kind of material that lends itself to a lot of late-night quips. Now, in times like these, we need empathetic and moral leadership....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Donna Ford

Late-night hosts gear up for Election Day: 'We gotta dump this loser'

Colbert issued a lengthier warning during hisLate Showmonologue Monday night. Have you seen Trump’s approval numbers? That’s flatter than the Black Rock Desert. You could set a land-speed record on 44 percent. So, to quote Jim Lovell fromApollo 13, ‘Isaac Newton is in the driver’s seat now.’ “It’s like our country is a deep-space object falling toward a black hole. Maybe that planet where Baby Yoda lives. He’s cute.” “That is the truth....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Elizabeth Garcia

Late-night hosts laugh off White House's 'insane' claim that Trump ended the pandemic

Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, and more lampooned the latest absurdity from the Trump administration. The total cases have surpassed 8.7 million and the total deaths are now close to 226,000. Now, while that is clearly insane, declaring victory prematurely is a proud Republican tradition." Fallon came prepped with loads of zingers had he looked totally dumbfounded at the release statement. “Seriously, the coronavirus is like, ‘Ending the pandemic? Thanks to you, we just got picked up for three more seasons....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Veronica Snyder

Late-night hosts react to Biden's inauguration with relief and jubilation

Samantha Bee, Stephen Colbert, Trevor Noah, and more shared some thoughts on the incoming president. Samantha Beecouldn’t contain her excitement on the latest episode ofFull Frontal. “He’s gone!” “The Trump administration is over, and we finally have a brand-new, very old president.” We can finally do things that help people!" Joe Biden’s middle name is Robinette? Stephen Colbertfound the inauguration “extremely emotional,” and not in the way he expected. “I have zero gloat in me,” he said onA Late Show....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Christopher Moore

Late-night hosts react to violent Capitol breach: 'Today was terrorism'

See how each host reacted in their monologues below. “Who could have seen this coming? Even dummies like me. Credit: CBS; ABC; CBS This is the most shocking, most tragic, least-surprising thing I’ve ever seen. “Because these are people who actually know better,” he told Klobuchar. “That crowd is ignorant. Those people in that Senate chamber are actually the sinners here.” “For today was not patriotism, today was terrorism,” theTonight Showhost said....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 262 words · Michael Deleon

Late-night hosts unpack Trump impeachment inquiry: 'Buckle up'

Whatever the approach, everyone in the late-night talk show circuit had something to say about it. Trump also tweeted that he would release the complete, fully declassified and unredacted transcript of the phone conversation. Naturally, folks like Kimmel werent convinced it will be the full, untampered transcript. None of those are made up. Every time, people have have asked, Is this the thing? Surely this must be the thing. And every time it wasnt the thing....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · Robert Bonilla

Laugh-Instar Arte Johnson dies at 90

Comedian Arte Johnson best known for playing the dirty old man opposite Ruth Buzzis purse-hurling spinster onLaugh-In is dead. The actor died July 3 in a Los Angeles hospital following a three-year battle with bladder and prostate cancer. He won an Emmy for his work onLaugh-Inin 1969. Credit: Everett Collection Johnson was also a regular onLove, American Style. Some of his last voiceover work occurred onAnimaniacs.He played the delivery guy and a German dog....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · James Lamb

Laura Dern and Kyle MacLachlan hold sweetBlue Velvetreunion for David Lynch's birthday

The trio of self-described “Lynchateers” came together on Zoom on the director’s 76th. We’re all eyes and oneleft ear for theBlue Velvetcast and crew reunion. “What’s better than a birthday zoom for your favorite maestro/artist/buddy alongside your other buddy for life?! Laura Dern, David Lynch, and Kyle MacLachlan reunited for the director’s 76th birthday.Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Happy birthday, David!” Dern wrote alongside the photo, while MacLachlan commented,“The 3 Lynchateers! loved our Zoom today for DKL’s birthday....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Mrs. Brianna Diaz

Laura Dern and Sam Neill questionJurassic Parkromance's 20-year age gap

“I am 20 years older than Laura!” “Which at the time was a completely appropriate age difference for a leading man and lady.” “I am 20 years older than Laura! Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neill, and Laura Dern return in ‘Jurassic World Dominion’.Universal Pictures People like Harrison Ford and Sean Connery acting with much younger people,” Neill continued. “And there I was, on the list. I thought, ‘Come on. Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum, and Laura Dern in ‘Jurassic Park’....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Thomas Smith

Laura Dern gets emotional embracing dad Bruce Dern after SAG Awards win

Actress also thanks her parents for conceiving her on the set of a movie. Im emotional because I got to hug my dad! Dern said as she approached the microphone, fighting back tears. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Its just crazy amazing. But let me just say, Ive never cried so hard as when I first read the script. It wasnt just the emotion of reading the story, it was the perfection of the screenplay....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Haley Henderson

Laura Marano and Gregg Sulkin found inspiration at the mall forA Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish

He put the work in. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Because of timing, Christmas movies are almost never shot at Christmastime. We filmed in March. Castagnola Productions Ive literally now been looking forward to Christmas for way too long. And then you just embrace it. There arent many opportunities in life where you get to dress up as Santa and get paid for it. He was showing all the cast: Is my Santa laugh okay?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Emily Wells

Laura Mvula'sPink Noiseis about shaking off life's struggles

A captivating singer with a vast octave range and confessional lyrics, she ascended the ranks via word-of-mouth praise. Critics likened her to Nina Simone, whose virtuosity confounded an industry that couldn’t quite place her aesthetic. That you might’t funnel it into some neat little box is a plus. Credit: Atlantic Records “I thought I was an important artist,” she recently told theEvening Standard. The least I could have had was a real conversation....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · William Kent

Lauren Beck ofSurvivorsays 'it was my game to win'

Warning: This article contains spoilers about Wednesdays season finale ofSurvivor: Island of the Idols. In the end, she got burned by the fire. How would Lauren have done if she had made it to the end? Lauren Beck on ‘Survivor: Island of Idols’.Michele Crowe/CBS How did she feel about learning that her biggest ally in Tommy helped Dean more than her? And what else about her game besides the fire would she change if she could?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 618 words · Laura Olson