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Leslie Jones Says Strike Critics Should Be Picketing Too: ‘They F—ing All of Us’ (Video) - thewrap.com
thewrap.com
17.07.2023

Leslie Jones Says Strike Critics Should Be Picketing Too: ‘They F—ing All of Us’ (Video)

direct style, comedian Leslie Jones didn’t mince words on Saturday when she responded to critics of the actors and writers strike in Hollywood.In a heartfelt — and expletive-laden — posted to her social media accounts the day after members of SAG-AFTRA joined members of the WGA in striking against Hollywood studios, Jones angrily defended her colleagues, called out those who think the strikers are greedy, and urged critics to instead join their fight.“Everybody needs to be striking against the f—king corporations, because they f—ing all of us,” She said, later adding, “don’t be mad at us because we decided to f—ing fight back. How about you get some fight in you instead.”If you comment fuck shit on my post I’m gonna block you no questions ask! I’m tired of insensitive pieces of shit with a fucked up opinion. I don’t want your follow.

NAACP Image Awards Winners List: DC Young Fly, Issa Rae and ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ Win During Second Night of Virtual Ceremonies - variety.com
variety.com
13.03.2024

NAACP Image Awards Winners List: DC Young Fly, Issa Rae and ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ Win During Second Night of Virtual Ceremonies

Angelique Jackson DC Young Fly, Issa Rae and “A Black Lady Sketch Show” joined the list of early winners at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards. DC Young Fly picked up two awards during the second of three nights of virtual Image Awards ceremonies, hosted by Khleo Thomas.

SNL’s 85-year-old carpenter has worked on every episode — and has an idea who could replace Lorne Michaels - nypost.com - city Staten Island
nypost.com
23.02.2024

SNL’s 85-year-old carpenter has worked on every episode — and has an idea who could replace Lorne Michaels

A great deal has changed since “Saturday Night Live” first aired in 1975, but one carpenter has remained a constant. Stephen “Demo” DeMaria, 85, has helped build the sets for every one of the show’s 960 episodes. “I never missed no show,” the Brooklyn native told The Post in his thick accent.

Hasan Minhaj was tapped as new ‘Daily Show’ host — then dumped thanks to damning New Yorker article: report - nypost.com - New York - USA - New York
nypost.com
25.01.2024

Hasan Minhaj was tapped as new ‘Daily Show’ host — then dumped thanks to damning New Yorker article: report

the Hollywood Reporter, Minhaj’s deal to take over “The Daily Show” after Trevor Noah’s departure was “all but done by late summer.” However, after the New Yorker published an article alleging that Minhaj, 38, exaggerated — and lied about — some of the autobiographical stories in his stand-up, he lost this “all but done” gig. Stewart, 61, was the host of the Comedy Central satirical news show from 1999 until 2015.

Jon Stewart heading back to host ‘The Daily Show’ — with one catch - nypost.com
nypost.com
24.01.2024

Jon Stewart heading back to host ‘The Daily Show’ — with one catch

“The Daily Show.”The comedian, 61, was the longtime host of the Comedy Central satirical news program from 1999 until 2015. Stewart will be the series emcee starting Feb.

‘Our Flag Means Death’ Canceled By Max After Two Seasons - deadline.com
deadline.com
10.01.2024

‘Our Flag Means Death’ Canceled By Max After Two Seasons

Max is not moving forward with a third season of its period comedy series Our Flag Means Death. Deadline understands that the first two seasons will not be removed from the streaming service.

‘Our Flag Means Death’ Canceled After Two Seasons at Max - variety.com
variety.com
09.01.2024

‘Our Flag Means Death’ Canceled After Two Seasons at Max

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Our Flag Means Death” has been canceled at Max. The pirate comedy aired two seasons at the streamer. The series originally debuted in March 2022, with the second season launching in October 2023.

Kal Penn, Fresh Off ‘Daily Show’ Run, Sees New Opportunities in Late Night - variety.com
variety.com
18.12.2023

Kal Penn, Fresh Off ‘Daily Show’ Run, Sees New Opportunities in Late Night

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Kal Penn hopes the second time’s the charm. The actor last week completed his second turn behind the desk of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” which has been seeking a successor to host Trevor Noah for the better part of a year, a process that was delayed by the recent Hollywood labor strikes. Penn joins comedians Sarah Silverman and Leslie Jones as well as Charlamagne Tha God as hosts who were invited to take one more crack at the assignment after doing a previous one.

Kal Penn, Charlamagne Tha God Return to ‘Daily Show’ Amid Search for New Host - variety.com
variety.com
28.11.2023

Kal Penn, Charlamagne Tha God Return to ‘Daily Show’ Amid Search for New Host

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Kal Penn and Charlamagne Tha God will each take another stab behind the desk of Comedy Central‘s venerable “Daily Show” as the Paramount Global network keeps looking for a new permanent host. Charlamagne Tha God will lead the show during the week of December 4 while Penn will orchestrate things during the week of December 11, Comedy Central said Tuesday. The network has been conducting a protracted search for new talent since earlier this year, in a bid to replace the previous master of ceremonies, Trevor Noah.

Look Inside Christian Siriano's 15th Anniversary Party with Sarah Michelle Gellar & So Many Other Stars! - www.justjared.com - Los Angeles - city Beverly
justjared.com
04.11.2023

Look Inside Christian Siriano's 15th Anniversary Party with Sarah Michelle Gellar & So Many Other Stars!

Can you believe it has already been 15 years since Christian Siriano launched his fashion line?!

Sola Media to Present Animated Project ‘The Sloth Lane’ at American Film Market (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Australia - USA - city Sanctuary
variety.com
24.10.2023

Sola Media to Present Animated Project ‘The Sloth Lane’ at American Film Market (EXCLUSIVE)

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Sales agency Sola Media is set to present its new project “The Sloth Lane” to buyers at the American Film Market. The animated film, an addition to the “Tales From Sanctuary City” franchise, is described as “a story of self discovery, family and friendship.” Australia’s Like a Photon Creative is producing the film and Sola Media is handling world sales, after recently acquiring international distribution rights for the next three animated feature films in the Sanctuary City franchise.

Sarah Silverman, Leslie Jones Return to ‘Daily Show’ as Host Search Continues - variety.com - New York
variety.com
12.10.2023

Sarah Silverman, Leslie Jones Return to ‘Daily Show’ as Host Search Continues

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Sarah Silverman and Leslie Jones will each get another crack at guest-hosting Comedy Central‘s “Daily Show” as the network continues a protracted search for a replacement for Trevor Noah behind the desk of the venerable late-night mainstay. Executives at the network intend to put the program back into production starting Monday, October 16, and will continue to rely on guests as they have since Noah departed late last year. Like other late-night shows, “Daily” has been dark for weeks, owing to the Hollywood writers’ strike.

Leslie Jones & Sarah Silverman Get Another Shot At Guest Hosting ‘The Daily Show’ - deadline.com - New York
deadline.com
12.10.2023

Leslie Jones & Sarah Silverman Get Another Shot At Guest Hosting ‘The Daily Show’

The Daily Show is back with another group of guest hosts, some more familiar to the show than others.

‘Our Flag Means Death’ Returns To Max: Here’s How To Watch Season 2 Online - variety.com
variety.com
05.10.2023

‘Our Flag Means Death’ Returns To Max: Here’s How To Watch Season 2 Online

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Set sail for the high seas! Max‘s swashbuckling romantic comedy “Our Flag Means Death” returns for season 2 on Oct. 5, a year-and-a-half after season 1 wrapped.

‘The Daily Show’ To Return Mid-October With Guest Hosts; Permanent Host Expected To Start In 2024 - deadline.com - Jordan
deadline.com
27.09.2023

‘The Daily Show’ To Return Mid-October With Guest Hosts; Permanent Host Expected To Start In 2024

After the majority of late-night shows revealed that they were returning next week, The Daily Show has set its own plan.

Leslie Jones Says ‘SNL’ Made Her A Caricature Of Herself: “Either I’m Trying To Love On The White Boys Or Beat Up On The White Boys Or I’m Doing Something Loud” - deadline.com - city Omaha
deadline.com
22.09.2023

Leslie Jones Says ‘SNL’ Made Her A Caricature Of Herself: “Either I’m Trying To Love On The White Boys Or Beat Up On The White Boys Or I’m Doing Something Loud”

In a candid new interview with NPR, former Saturday Night Live cast member Leslie Jones says the show’s limitations made her “a caricature” of herself, although she came to realize that the process was par for the course at the longrunning NBC show.

Leslie Jones Says ‘SNL’ Made Her a ‘Caricature of Myself’: I’m Either Loving on White Boys, Beating Up White Boys or ‘Doing Something Loud’ - variety.com - city Omaha
variety.com
22.09.2023

Leslie Jones Says ‘SNL’ Made Her a ‘Caricature of Myself’: I’m Either Loving on White Boys, Beating Up White Boys or ‘Doing Something Loud’

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Leslie Jones said in a recent NPR interview (via The Daily Beast) that “Saturday Night Live” turned her into a loud caricature of herself, although she was blatantly aware that would happen given the mechanics of the NBC sketch comedy show. Jones was an “SNL” writer and cast member from 2014 to 2019, earning two Emmy nominations for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series. “I’ve been doing comedy so long, it’s like, I know what I am,” Jones said.

Leslie Jones Says She Made Just 1% Of Melissa McCarthy’s Salary On 2016 All-Female ‘Ghostbusters’ Film - theplaylist.net
theplaylist.net
21.09.2023

Leslie Jones Says She Made Just 1% Of Melissa McCarthy’s Salary On 2016 All-Female ‘Ghostbusters’ Film

A role in the all-female “Ghostbusters” movie in 2016 should have been a dream come true for then-“SNL” cast member Leslie Jones. Instead, IndieWire reports that the film ended up a nightmare for the comedian, making only 1% in salary to some of her co-stars and receiving death threats on Twitter for even starring in Paul Feig‘s film.

Leslie Jones Calls Out Jason Reitman For ‘Ghostbusters’ Shade In New Memoir - deadline.com
deadline.com
21.09.2023

Leslie Jones Calls Out Jason Reitman For ‘Ghostbusters’ Shade In New Memoir

You wouldn’t expect a memoir with “F*king” in the title to be all unicorns and rainbows.

Leslie Jones Opens Up on ‘Ghostbusters’ Death Threats, Jason Reitman’s ‘Unforgivable’ Comment and Fighting to Increase Her $67K Salary Offer - variety.com
variety.com
20.09.2023

Leslie Jones Opens Up on ‘Ghostbusters’ Death Threats, Jason Reitman’s ‘Unforgivable’ Comment and Fighting to Increase Her $67K Salary Offer

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Rolling Stone published an excerpt from Leslie Jones’ new memoir in which the actor opened up about the brutal racism and death threats she received over her involvement in the 2016 “Ghostbusters” reboot. The Sony release, directed by “Bridesmaids” helmer Paul Feig, became the target of racist and misogynistic trolls for featuring a main cast of all women. Jones starred in “Ghostbusters” opposite Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon.

Leslie Jones Reveals How Much She was Paid for 'Ghostbusters' Remake, Talks Racist Hate She Received - www.justjared.com
justjared.com
19.09.2023

Leslie Jones Reveals How Much She was Paid for 'Ghostbusters' Remake, Talks Racist Hate She Received

Leslie Jones looked back on her experience with the all-female Ghostbusters remake and the racist hate that she faced after starring in it.

Chris Rock sought counselling after Will Smith Oscars slap, says Leslie Jones - www.nme.com
nme.com
19.09.2023

Chris Rock sought counselling after Will Smith Oscars slap, says Leslie Jones

Chris Rock sought counselling after being slapped by Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars.Speaking to People to promote her memoir – which features a foreword written by Rock – Jones said: “That shit was humiliating. It really affected him. People need to understand his daughters, his parents, saw that.

Leslie Jones Gets More Candid Than Ever in New Memoir ‘Leslie F*cking Jones’ - variety.com
variety.com
18.09.2023

Leslie Jones Gets More Candid Than Ever in New Memoir ‘Leslie F*cking Jones’

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Leslie Jones is the latest comedian to bring her life story to the page. In “Leslie F*cking Jones,” out Sept.

Chris Rock ‘Had to Go to Counseling With His Daughters’ After Will Smith Oscars Slap, Says Leslie Jones: ‘That S— Was Humiliating’ - variety.com
variety.com
18.09.2023

Chris Rock ‘Had to Go to Counseling With His Daughters’ After Will Smith Oscars Slap, Says Leslie Jones: ‘That S— Was Humiliating’

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Leslie Jones told People magazine while promoting her new memoir, “Leslie F*cking Jones,” that her longtime friend Chris Rock went to counseling after Will Smith slapped him at the 2022 Academy Awards. Rock wrote the foreword to Jones’ new book. “That shit was humiliating.

Leslie Jones claims Chris Rock went to counseling with daughters after Will Smith slap - nypost.com - county Rock
nypost.com
18.09.2023

Leslie Jones claims Chris Rock went to counseling with daughters after Will Smith slap

Will Smith’s infamous Oscars slap in March 2022 — according to Leslie Jones.“That s—t was humiliating. It really affected him.

Chris Rock Went To Counseling After Oscars Slap Incident, Leslie Jones Says - deadline.com
deadline.com
17.09.2023

Chris Rock Went To Counseling After Oscars Slap Incident, Leslie Jones Says

Comedian Leslie Jones, a close friend of Chris Rock, claims that the impact of the slap heard ’round the world affected not only him, but his family.

Byron Allen’s ‘Comics Unleashed’ Joins CBS’ Fall Late Night Lineup For Limited Run (TV News Roundup) - variety.com - county Miller - county Williams - county Owen - city Anderson - county Russell
variety.com
13.09.2023

Byron Allen’s ‘Comics Unleashed’ Joins CBS’ Fall Late Night Lineup For Limited Run (TV News Roundup)

McKinley Franklin editor “Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen” has been acquired by CBS to temporarily take over the 12:37 a.m. timeslot vacated by “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” That timeslot will eventually be replaced with a new version of the former Comedy Central series “@midnight” — but after the Hollywood strikes are resolved. For now, “Comics Unleashed” will fill the slot in a limited run with nightly airings beginning on Monday, Sept.

‘Comics Unleashed With Byron Allen’ Joins Fall CBS Late-Night Line-Up - deadline.com - county Miller - county Anderson - county Williams - county Owen - county Russell
deadline.com
11.09.2023

‘Comics Unleashed With Byron Allen’ Joins Fall CBS Late-Night Line-Up

Long-running syndicated comedy talk show Comics Unleashed With Byron Allen is joining the CBS fall late-night lineup for a limited run during the strikes. The show will air nightly with two back-to-back episodes each night beginning Monday, September 18 from 12:37-1:37 AM, ET/PT following repeats of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on the CBS network and streaming on Paramount+. The Late Late Show formerly aired in the timeslot. All late-night shows have been airing repeats since the strikes began.

Max Releases Teaser and Announces Oct. 5 Debut for ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Season 2 (TV News Roundup) - variety.com - city Halloweentown
variety.com
31.08.2023

Max Releases Teaser and Announces Oct. 5 Debut for ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Season 2 (TV News Roundup)

Max has announced that the second season of original series “Our Flag Means Death,” starring Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi, will be released on Oct. 5. The streamer also released a teaser for the new season of the pirate-y, period rom-com series.

‘Our Flag Means Death’ season two gets new trailer, October premiere date - www.nme.com - Britain
nme.com
31.08.2023

‘Our Flag Means Death’ season two gets new trailer, October premiere date

HBO Max‘s Our Flag Means Death is officially returning for its second season this year – watch the first teaser trailer below.The first teaser trailer for Our Flag Means Death‘s second season was unveiled by HBO Max last night (August 30), and confirms its release date of October 5 on the streaming service.The teaser trailer for season two sees Taika Waititi return as Blackbeard (aka Ed Teach) and Rhys Darby return as Stede Bonnet for HBO’s loose retelling of real-life English pirate Bonnet’s adventures with a comedic twist.Watch the teaser trailer for HBO Max’s Our Flag Means Death season two below.Season one of Our Flag Means Death ended on a bitter note as Bonnet and Teach were separated, leading Teach to believe he had been abandoned by Bonnet. The teaser for season two sees Bonnet embark on a quest to reunite with Teach, who has begun plotting his revenge against Bonnet for his perceived act of betrayal.Aside from Darby and Waititi, Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, Joel Fry, Matthew Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O’Neill, David Fane, Samba Schutte, Nat Faxon and Leslie Jones also star in the series.For its premiere on October 5, HBO Max will release three new episodes, with the rest of the season being released weekly until its conclusion on October 26.In other HBO news, the streaming service announced earlier this week that it has cancelled Sam Levinson and The Weeknd’s controversial series The Idol after just one season.

Hasan Minhaj Among Top Contenders To Host ‘The Daily Show’ - etcanada.com
etcanada.com
02.08.2023

Hasan Minhaj Among Top Contenders To Host ‘The Daily Show’

Comedian Hasan Minhaj is emerging as a leading candidate for the prestigious host role at Comedy Central’s acclaimed “Daily Show”.

Hasan Minhaj Rumored To Be Frontrunner As 'The Daily Show' Host - www.justjared.com
justjared.com
02.08.2023

Hasan Minhaj Rumored To Be Frontrunner As 'The Daily Show' Host

The Daily Show is close to hiring Hasan Minhaj as its new host, according to new reports.

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