New Hollywood Podcast: Amber Ruffin Gives Details About Her Late-Night Talk Show And Shares The Unlikely Verzuz Battle She Wants To See

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticIn 2013, after years of scraping by on improv and putting on free comedy shows for the joy of it, Amber Ruffin got what she thought might be her big break. “Saturday Night Live” was (finally) looking to add a Black woman to the cast after years without, and flew Ruffin to New York from Los Angeles to try out alongside many other comedians she’d long admired.

Following Donald Trump's return to the White House from Walter Reed Medical Center, late night hosts Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, James Corden and Trevor Noah delivered scorching blow-by-blows of the president's handling of his own COVID-19 diagnosis over the past three days.

Dino-Ray Ramos, Amanda N'Duka Actress and singer Eva Noblezada had her first big break playing the iconic role of Kim in the musical Miss Saigon. She first appeared in the starring role in London before heading to the Broadway revival where she scored her first Tony Award nomination. Miss Saigon is the entry for many Asian Americans — especially Filipinos — into the entertainment world.

 Taraji P. Henson  is set to host a new Facebook Watch series that will center on the importance of mental health and aims to provide support, bring awareness, and help eliminate stigmas.

A brand new talk show helmed by comedian Deirdre O'Kane is set to brighten dark winter nights on Saturdays this November on RTÉ One; the six part series, Deirdre O'Kane Talks Funny, will uncover what makes some of Ireland’s best loved personalities tick and celebrate careers which have entertained the nation via stage and screen.

Katie Holmes and boyfriend Emilio Vitolo are enjoying a romantic late-night date!

many colorful reactions from pundits in the newsmedia.

first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden. In addition to celebrities reacting on social media to the widely panned shouting match between the two candidates, many late night hosts also gave their live reactions to televised event. Jimmy Fallon addressed his audience with a heavy sigh, saying, «Man what the hell was that? Was that a debate? I am so… what was it? I am so stressed right now.

Dino-Ray Ramos, Amanda N'Duka If you go anywhere this week for a getaway from all the madness, then might I suggest the wonderful world of Buteau pia? It’s a land of laughs, joy, a little shade, stories about working with the iconic J. Lo  — all overlooked by Buteaupian queen Michelle Buteau.

Late night hosts seized upon The New York Times' bombshell report on President Donald Trump's long-undisclosed tax returns during their shows on Monday. The report, which published Sunday, showed that in 2015 and 2016 Trump paid only $750 in federal income taxes and no income taxes at all for 10 years.

Donald Trump’s taxes have been exposed, and the late-night hosts had a field day.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsDetails of President Donald Trump’s tax records made news Sunday when a New York Times report revealed that the former reality television star only paid $750 in taxes for 2016, 2017.

Also Read: Peacock Drops Trailers for Larry Wilmore and Amber Ruffin's Late-Night Shows (Video)“Are you upset because you saw Mary J. Blige on TV the other day and it reminded you that you desperately need for her to find love?” she asked, to which he nodded.”Aw, you know what pal? Couples grow apart and her being single means she’s ready to fall back in love.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticAmber Ruffin has made her name in late night, becoming one of the most defining and vital voices of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” since its 2014 debut. But even now, on the eve of launching her very own show, she has no problem acknowledging that cracking jokes behind a desk in a suit was never exactly a priority in her comedy career.“Late night was never a dream of mine,” says Ruffin, speaking recently to Variety from her new office at 30 Rock.

Late Night with Seth Meyers. At a virtual press tour for the series, Ruffin explained more about the new show with her fellow executive producers Jenny Hagel and Seth Meyers. "I love NBC.

a little skit at the beginning of his show that joked about how absurd it is to label New York City as anarchist — but then figured out how Trump may have come to this conclusion.Also Read: Seth Meyers: Everything Republicans Say About SCOTUS Picks Is 'Obvious Bulls--' (Video)You can watch the skit below.On #LSSC tonight: We know why the Trump administration labeled New York an ‘anarchist jurisdiction.’ pic.twitter.com/TNWNdyciIi– A Late Show (@colbertlateshow) September 23, 2020“New York City,