Month: September 2021

Jon StewartPhoto: Apple TV+ If you were to ask any major talk show host during the mid-1990s who their single biggest influence was, they would likely say one name: Johnny Carson. A decade later, it was probably David Letterman. However, today that name is very likely Jon Stewart, whose 16-year run on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show took the superficial format of Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” and elevated it beyond simple fake news and pop culture references. Four nights a week, Stewart delivered incisive satirical commentary about the very real political issues impacting the world. Four former Daily Show correspondents now host their own talk shows that each bear Stewart’s mark in some way: Stephen Colbert (The Late Show), John Oliver (Last Week Tonight), Samantha Bee (Full...

Ellen Pompeo knows what she wants on the set of "Grey's Anatomy." The 51-year-old actress has starred in the medical drama since it began in 2005 and has seen a long list of celebrities pass through the show as guest stars or guest directors. One such star was Denzel Washington, who directed a season 12 episode called "The Sound of Silence." On the debut episode of her new podcast called "Tell Her," Pompeo recalled executive producer Debbie Allen roping Washington, now 66, to direct an episode as a "surprise" for Pompeo to keep her interested after starring in the show for over a decade. ELLEN POMPEO STUCK WITH 'GREY'S ANATOMY' ALL THIS TIME FOR THE MONEY: 'I’M FINANCIALLY SET' "He came probably three weeks prior so he could get caught up because Denzel doesn't watch much TV, he's p...

“I myself count myself emphatically in the free Britney camp,” Cruz declared in a clip Kimmel aired.  “Since when is Ted Cruz in favor of women making their own decisions?” Kimmel asked.  Cruz has spent his career fighting against abortion rights.  “That’s a new one,” Kimmel added. “He is so desperate to get one celebrity to like him. Forget it, Ted.”  Check it out in his Wednesday night monologue: 

Don’t let the CBS special fool you. Broadway’s back — but only with big, big provisos. Disney Theatrical Productions has halted performances of Aladdin on Broadway after unnamed cast/crew tested positive for COVID-19. The announcement was made through the show’s Twitter, with a statement that concluded “We will continue to provide support to the affected ‘Aladdin’ company members as they recover.” At least one upcoming show will be cancelled due to this breakthrough case. It is only recently that Broadway shows have been open to full capacity. Masks and proof of vaccination are still required. Per the New York Post, at least 30 shows will be reopening this year. Important information regarding tonight'...

The glitzy opening of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures continued in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening with a premiere party attended by a starry guest list.  Stars Rebel Wilson and White Lotus actress Sydney Sweeney lead the glamorous arrivals on the red carpet.  Rebel, 41, continued to show off her incredible weight loss as she wowed in an elegant black blazer dress emblazoned with sequins. Euphoria star Sydney, 24, was almost matching Rebel in another thigh-skimming ensemble - as she impressed with a chic black patterned long-sleeve outfit.  Glam: Rebel Wilson and Sydney Sweeney lead the red carpet glamor in thigh skimming ensembles at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures premiere party in LA Originally slated to open in 2017, the $484 Million mus...

Big Brother added a new name to its history books on Wednesday night, crowning its first-ever Black winner after a whopping 23 seasons. Azah Awasum, Derek Frazier and Xavier Prather were the last three houseguests standing at the top of Wednesday’s two-hour finale — and the way TVLine readers saw it, at least, Xavier was poised to win that $750,000 prize when all was said and done. Ahead of the finale, 78 percent of you said Xavier would win Season 23, while 76 percent said he should triumph over Azah and Derek. But did Xavier reach the Final Two on Finale Night? And how did the jury votes shake out? Read on for the highlights of the Season 23 closer: * After Xavier emerged victorious from Part 1 of the final Head of Household competition, it’s down to Azah and Derek in ...