Steve Coogan has spotlighted his and Sarah Solemani’s use of comedy to tackle the #MeToo debate in upcoming Channel 4 show Chivalry and talked openly about playing Jimmy Savile, stating: “Things are better talked about than not talked about.”
24.03.2022 - 19:15 / perezhilton.com
It’s time for some pay transparency in Hollywood!
In Hollywood and beyond, there are a lot of unspoken rules that ultimately benefit the people up top. Keeping quiet about salaries is one of them – for those fighting for equal pay, the culture of silence around salaries can be oppressive. And sometimes, it’s just good to pull back the curtain and see how things really work, especially in the entertainment biz.
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An example is Wanda Sykes’s recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where she promoted her Oscars hosting gig this weekend alongside Amy Schumer and Regina Hall. She explained her roster was pretty full (filming Netflix’s The Upshaws and working on Mel Brooks’s History of the World Part II) when she got the call to host the award show, but she couldn’t turn it down. After saying yes, she admitted:
Jimmy Kimmel, a two-time host himself, agreed:
The comedian replied:
“Scale,” for the record, is the minimum SAG-AFTRA union members can get paid for a job. But Jimmy said:
Wait, what?! He added:
Dang! Now remember, Jimmy’s show is on ABC, the same network that broadcasts the Academy Awards. You might call it biting the hand that feeds you, but perhaps they’re justifiably holding the network’s feet to the fire.
After all, the Oscars are having a LOT of issues. Ratings for the program have been dropping for years, but the battle to draw in viewers is alienating real film fans and Hollywood insiders. Most recently, the network controversially decided to cut a lot of technical categories from the live broadcast, undermining the work of so many behind-the-scenes workers. One Academy told The Hollywood Reporter:
Worse, the solution proposed was
Steve Coogan has spotlighted his and Sarah Solemani’s use of comedy to tackle the #MeToo debate in upcoming Channel 4 show Chivalry and talked openly about playing Jimmy Savile, stating: “Things are better talked about than not talked about.”
Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon pulled off the TV prank of all TV pranks by switching late-night TV shows!It was a sight to behold as Fallon strolled onto the set of in Hollywood and introduced himself simply as Jimmy after the boisterous crowd gave him a rousing ovation.«I’ve switched places with Jimmy Kimmel, although as far as surprises you’ve seen on ABC this week this one’s a distant second,» quipped Fallon referring the Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars last Sunday. Fallon added, «It’s really strange for me to be here.
Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel pulled one over on their fans with a hilarious April Fool’s Day prank. To the surprise (and delight) of their in-studio audiences and viewers at home, the late night hosts switched gigs, with Fallon taking over the desk over at Jimmy Kimmel Live! while Kimmel hosted The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The comedians were completely committed to the practical joke as they each had to fly across the country to pull it off: Fallon works out of New York, while Kimmel is based in Hollywood.
Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel have long had to face the challenge of similar names, hosting similar shows.
In the rippling wake of Will Smith’s reaction to Chris Rock’s joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday, many are calling for the organization to strip Smith of his coveted golden statue. The actor took home the best actor award for his portrayal of Venus and Serena Williams’ father, Richard Williams in "King Richard," and what was supposed to be a grandiose night of celebration for his performance has since turned into a loud cry for Smith to have the honor rescinded as punishment for the slap, which was seen by millions across the world.
Leonardo DiCaprio was roasted by Amy Schumer for his "younger girlfriends" at the Oscars. The 40-year-old comedienne had the A-List crowd at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre in stitches of laughter on Sunday night (27. 03.
Surprisingly, Chris Rock wasn’t responsible for the night’s best joke (but he did deliver big on the night’s biggest shocker). Instead, the honors went to the three hosts and the inimitable Jane Campion. Here were the best jokes from the 2022 Oscars.
Academy Awards brought out the biggest names in Hollywood for a night of fun and celebration.Coming together at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, the night felt more like the Oscars people have come to know and love than last year's socially distanced ceremony, and was a musical performance-filled gala that also served as a celebration of cinema through the years.For the first time since the 2018 ceremony, the show was hosted, and it was hosted by three emcees — Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes — who brought their sharp wit and fun energy to the night.From some long-awaited wins to some truly touching acceptance speeches, here are all the best, biggest and most memorable highlights from Sunday's 94th Oscars.Beyoncé celebrated feeling alive in a powerful performance to open Sunday night's show. The 40-year-old musician marked her first live performance in two years by taking to the Tragniew Park tennis courts in Compton to perform «Be Alive,» her Oscar-nominated track from the Will Smith-led biopic,Schumer, Sykes and Hall took the stage and proved exactly why there's a great deal of value to having actual hosts — they bring personality, comedy and they make memorable moments. The trio used their monologue to get in some sharp political jabs, beginning with one of their first jokes. «This year, the Academy hired three women to host,» Schumer shared, «because it's cheaper than hiring one man.»Kotsur took home the trophy for Best Supporting Actor for his role in, and he honored his father in his emotional speech.
Regina Hall is putting her hosting duties to full use at the 2022 Academy Awards.
this year's Oscars got a triple dose of comedic talent with hosts Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall. The trio took the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to kick off the star-studded awards show in style.As the ladies took to the stage — following Beyonce's larger-than-life performance of «Be Alive» — they got a brief intro from DJ Khaled who amped up the energy in the room and got everyone in the mood for the the hosts' monologue.«This year, the Academy hired three women to host,» Schumer shared, «because it's cheaper than hiring one man.»The trio also addressed the Oscars' decision to not broadcast a number of the more technical awards.«As many of you know, a decision was made to present some behind-the-scenes awards in the first hour,» Schumer shared.«It was a controversial and difficult decision but I think we've moved on,» Sykes said, as the lighting onstage flickered and buzzed before almost going out.
Ellise Shafer Oscars hosts Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes brought the heat during their opening monologue on Sunday, making jokes about everything from the Golden Globes to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill to the Oscars themselves.After DJ Khaled introduced the hosts on stage, the monologue started off strong with Schumer saying: “This year, the Academy hired three women to host because it’s cheaper than hiring one man.”The hosts then turned to Timothée Chalamet, who rocked a sparkly blazer with no shirt underneath to this year’s ceremony. “We’ve been dealing with COVID for two years. It’s been really hard on people,” Hall said, as Schumer followed: “Yeah, I mean just look at Timothée Chalamet.” “Oh god, what happened?” Sykes asked.
Regina Hall has all the feels ahead of her co-hosting duties at the 94th Academy Awards.
Zendaya is having yet another amazing red carpet style moment at the 2022 Academy Awards on Sunday (March 27) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Regina Hall makes a fashionable statement on the red carpet at the 2022 Academy Awards on Sunday (March 27) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Jamie Dornan and his wife Amelia Warner are all red carpet ready at the 2022 Academy Awards on Sunday (March 27) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Regina Hall has all the feels ahead of her co-hosting duties at the 94th Academy Awards.While walking the red carpet Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, the 51-year-old actress said that, yes, she's excited for the big opportunity to host alongside Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer, but it's also incredibly nerve-wracking, to say the least.«It's wonderful, it's scary too, you know,» Hall told ET's Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner. «It's intimidating.
After a long and often fraught journey, The 94th Annual Academy Awards finally kick off tonight from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. A return to somewhat of a “norm” since the pandemic again, the Regina Hall, Wanda Sikes and Amy Schumer-hosted ceremony looks bring viewers back after a continual ratings decline.
Wanda Sykes has arrived at the Oscars!