Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” is returning to Brooklyn for its sixth visit to the borough, marking its first time broadcasting back in New York since 2019 (before the COVID-19 pandemic put such trips to a halt, of course).The late night talk show will once again tape in front of a live studio audience at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House. “Jimmy Kimmel Live” has originated from BAM in all six of its visits to Brooklyn.Airdates and guests for the “Brooklyn Week” shows for “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will be announced at a later date.Previous guests of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in Brooklyn have included Eddie Murphy, Alicia Keys, Adam Sandler, Benedict Cumberbatch, Senator Bernie Sanders, John Krasinski, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Eminem, Cardi B, Wu-Tang Clan, David Letterman, Howard Stern, Tracy Morgan, Michael J.
Was Phish’s Madison Square Garden Run a Superspreader Event? Some, Including Howard Stern, Think So
28.04.2022 - 00:37 / variety.com
Phish shows at Madison Square Garden had people talking for all kinds of reasons. The four-night bow represented dates rescheduled from New Year’s 2021 (due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 omicron variant), and surreptitiously fell on the stoner holiday of April 20, or 4/20; the band debuted a new stage that provided an even more psychedelic backdrop to its top-of-the-line light show; and for a late-night bonus, giant dolphins danced around the perimeter of the venue’s roof and bubbles were piped in above the crowds.
All over social media, fans reveled in the band’s return, and the end of their own live music drought, brought on by two-plus years of lockdown.But in the days that followed, it seems another wave was forming, of concert attendees who got sick and subsequently tested positive for COVID. Perhaps the best known case was that of Howard Stern Show executive producer Jason Kaplan, a devoted Phish-head who enthusiastically described his own attendance at the MSG shows while on-air.
Noticing — and mocking — Kaplan’s scratchy throat, Stern asked the producer to take a home COVID test, and it was revealed on Wednesday’s show that the test did indeed turn out positive. Upon further polling, several attendees contacted by Variety report hearing of multiple positive cases among their circle of Phish friends.
“I personally have knowledge of at least five people,” says Jeff Kravitz, a photographer and longtime Phish fan, who went to all four shows. “What’s going around now is really contagious,” he adds, noting that he contracted COVID on April 10 and was able to quarantine before the concerts.
“[The virus] was live in that room. Even people who were wearing masks ended up getting it anyway.”The band took appropriate
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Chris Rock Shares Controversial Take on Depp-Heard Trial: ‘Believe All Women Except Amber Heard’
Zack Sharf Chris Rock weighed in on the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial during a recent comedy show in London (via Vanity Fair) in which he cracked the following joke: “Believe all women, believe all women except Amber Heard.” The comedian grilled Heard for allegedly defecating on Depp’s bed pillows.“What the fuck is she on?” Rock said about Heard (via Daily Mail). “She shit in his bed! She’s fine, but she’s not shitting fine. She shit in his bed! Once you shit in someone’s bed, you just guilty of everything.
Sarah Silverman repulses ‘The View’: ‘I share a toothbrush with my boyfriend!’
“The View” Wednesday, declaring: “We’ve never not shared a toothbrush.”The daytime hosts were left startled by the confession, with co-star Sunny Hostin, 53, saying she was “befuddled” by the behavior.Silverman stressed that she had always had her own toothbrush during previous relationships, but didn’t see what the big deal was about sharing one with Albanese.“Why is that so gross? We kiss each other where we pee!” Silverman quipped, prompting shock from the audience.“The View” co-star Joy Behar, 79, shot back: “Not everyone does that!”Moderator Whoopi Goldberg, 66, was forced to take the reins of the conversation before Silverman could utter any other NSFW remarks.“Look, do what you wanna do in your house!” Goldberg explained, before quickly cutting to a commercial break.“My body, my choice!” Silverman joked as the show’s theme music started to play. Silverman went public with her relationship with Albanese — a fellow comedian — back in October 2020.
Sheryl Crow says she's 'grateful' she never got married: 'Thank you God'
Sheryl Crow is thanking God she never got married. Crow, 60, opened up about her love life during an appearance on Howard Stern's SiriusXM show as she promotes her upcoming documentary "Sheryl." "I'm hot. Even at 60, I'm hot, right?" the single mom of two told Stern.
Howard Stern Unleashes Epic Rant On Leaked Supreme Court Decision To Overturn Roe v. Wade
Howard Stern is one of the many celebrities to be outraged by the leaked Supreme Court opinion from Justice Samuel Alito arguing that Roe v. Wade be overturned.
Howard Stern: Hollywood is ‘f – – ked up’ for Dave Chappelle vs. Will Smith response
Dave Chappelle’s attacker.The 68-year-old shock jock criticized the supposed showbiz double standard during a Wednesday episode of “The Howard Stern Show.” “This guy jumped up on stage and attacked Dave Chappelle,” Stern fumed into the mic, Mediaite reported. “As soon as that happened, did they let him go back to his seat and laugh and sit next to his wife and then give them an award? No! They took him backstage, they broke his arms and hands so bad.”He added, “They f – – king beat the s – – t out of him.”Stern was referring to the viral incident in which Isaiah Lee, 23, tackled the “Half Baked” star while armed with a fake gun during the “Netflix Is a Joke” festival in Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl.
Bill Burr Says Johnny Depp Deserves Public Apologies If Amber Heard Loses the Trial
Zack Sharf Bill Burr expressed vocal support for Johnny Depp during the most recent episode of his “Monday Morning Podcast” (via Mediaite). The “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor is currently in the middle of his defamation trial against Amber Heard, which started April 11.
Inside Dave Chapelle’s romance with wife Elaine including three children
As a comedian, Dave Chapelle has risen to become one of the most well-known names in his field - mostly due to his Comedy Central sketch series, Chapelle's Show.Throughout his controversial career, he has always had the backing of his wife of 20 years, Elaine Mendoza Erfe Chappelle. Previously, Dave has praised the sheer dedication and support his wife has given him through thick and thin, one prime example being when he stepped down from the Chappelle's Show in 2006 after experiencing a variety of personal issues.
Howard Stern: Supreme Court Justices Who Ban Abortion Should Raise Every Unwanted Child
Zack Sharf Howard Stern used the May 3 episode of eponymous SiriusXM radio show to blast the Supreme Court Justices who are considering overturning Roe v. Wade, which has kept basic abortion rights legal since its 1973 ruling. A majority draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito was leaked on May 2.
Olivia Wilde handed custody papers on stage at CinemaCon in Las Vegas
Olivia Wilde was handed child custody papers on behalf of ex-fiance Jason Sudeikis while appearing on stage to promote her new film. The director was appearing at CinemaCon in Las Vegas to promote her upcoming thriller Don’t Worry Darling, which stars her partner Harry Styles and actor Florence Pugh, when she was given a brown envelope.
Howard Stern Calls Johnny Depp a ‘Narcissist’ Amid His Defamation Case Against Amber Heard: He’s ‘Overacting’ in Court
Not buying it. Howard Stern criticized Johnny Depp for his “dramatic” testimony in his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard.
Johnny Depp focusing on a “doodle” in court goes viral
TikTok sketching a drawing yesterday (April 26).Depp was sat next to his attorney Benjamin Chew, and the actor passed him the piece of drawing once he was finished, which appears to show a portrait of a face.A person can be heard over the viral TikTok clip laughing and saying, “He’s proud of it. That’s awesome” after Chew is seen smiling at Depp.Take a look at the clip here:#johnnydepp #teamjohnny #johnnyvsamber #fyp #foryoupage #viralvideo #viral ♬ original sound – The G Family A line of text over the video reads: “TEAM JOHNNY!!! Watch what he passes to his attorney.”Howard Stern recently shared his thoughts on the ongoing trial, saying he believes Johnny Depp was “overacting” in his testimony and calling the actor a “huge narcissist”.Depp is suing Heard for defamation over an opinion piece she wrote for The Washington Post in 2018 about their alleged abusive relationship.
Jennifer Grey calls Johnny Depp relationship ‘a f–king bonfire’: ‘There was some heat’
told People of Depp, whom she dated for about a year after her engagement to Broderick.“It was literally like, ‘Are you f-cking kidding me? Are you f-cking kidding me? I’ve never seen a guy like this.’”Grey opened up about past loves including Broderick, 60 — who she started dating in 1985 while filming “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” — while promoting her upcoming memoir, “Out of the Corner.”The actress also got candid about the tragedy she faced with her “Ferris Bueller” co-star when the two got into a car accident in Ireland in 1987 that left two dead.“There was some very, very heavy stuff that went down that changed my life forever and there was no one to blame,” Grey told People. “It was a pure and simple accident that was tragic.
Howard Stern slams ‘narcissist’ Johnny Depp for ‘overacting’ during Amber Heard libel trial
Howard Stern has labeled Johnny Depp a "huge narcissist" amid the actor’s defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard. The shock jock took to his SiriusXM radio show on Monday to call out the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star for "overacting" during his highly publicized legal battle. "The reason he wanted that on – he wanted it televised [because] that’s what narcissists do," the 68-year-old claimed.
Howard Stern says Johnny Depp is “overacting” in his civil trial against Amber Heard
Johnny Depp was “overacting” when he testified against Amber Heard during the former couple’s defamation trial, calling Depp a “huge narcissist”.Depp is suing Heard for defamation over an opinion piece she wrote for The Washington Post in 2018 about their alleged abusive relationship. Depp’s lawyers have argued that the article falsely implies she was sexually and physically abused by Depp during their marriage.