On Friday, The New Yorker published a bombshell story by Clare Malone detailing how comedian Hasan Minhaj, a former Daily Show correspondent and host of Netflix’s Patriot Act, had fabricated a number of stories that were featured on his show and in his stand-up routines, including being dumped by a …
Read More »Roy Wood Jr. Breaks Down His Killer White House Correspondents' Dinner Set
“I don’t think there’s a crowd that’s a more strange mix than this,” offers Roy Wood Jr. “It’s just too many different types of people, all in the same place, and you’re trying to figure out the joke that’s going to hit all of those people. And then, you have …
Read More »Chelsea Handler Is Ready for Her Late-Night Return: 'I Know What I Want to Do'
“The immediacy of each show each night is energizing,” offers Chelsea Handler. The famed comedienne is reflecting on her week-long stint guest-hosting The Daily Show, where she filled in for the recently-departed Trevor Noah. Handler earned raves behind the desk for her acerbic takes on everything from George Santos (“an …
Read More »Trevor Noah Shows He Knows His Audience With Hilarious Grammy Opening
Comedian and recently unemployed jokester Trevor Noah opened the 65th Grammy Awards with an energetic intro that got music’s biggest night started with tons of momentum. “For the first time in three years we are coming to you live from Los Angeles,” Noah said before deadpanning: “The best city in …
Read More »Beyoncé Was Late to the Grammys Because She… Got Stuck in Traffic
Beyoncé can do no wrongs, yes. But when you’re about to beat a Grammy record… shouldn’t you call your Uber a tad early? We’ll let it slide, Bey! During Sunday’s Grammys telecast, Beyoncé tied the record for most Grammy nominations — and wasn’t there (yet) to accept her award for …
Read More »Anitta, Omar Apollo, Wet Leg, and More Showcase Their Grammy-Nominated Talent at Spotify's Best New Artist Party
It couldn’t get bigger than this. The Spotify Best New Artist red carpet was buzzing all night as artists like Tove Lo, Shawn Mendes, and Doechii strutted their way into one of the biggest Grammy week parties, and A-list surprise guests like Leonardo DiCaprio, Trevor Noah, and Jared Leto joined …
Read More »Trevor Noah to James Corden After 'Daily Show' Exit: 'Everything Comes to an End'
The Daily Show has been cycling through phases of guest hosts ever since Trevor Noah departed from the show in December after seven years. But while no one has been able to fill his shoes just yet, the former host has already settled into the next phase of his career. …
Read More »Trevor Noah Will Host Grammy Awards for Third Time in 2023
Some things never change: Following his emotional departure from the Daily Show after seven years, Trevor Noah has been announced as host for the 2023 Grammy Awards. His return to the stage on Feb. 5 for Music’s Biggest Night marks his third year in the role. He joins LL Cool …
Read More »Behind the Scenes of Trevor Noah's Star-Studded 'Daily Show' Farewell
How do you say goodbye to a late-night show redefined by your presence? Well, if you’re listening to the advice of Comedy Central executives, Paramount Global boardrooms, and the entire Daily Show staff— you don’t. But for Trevor Noah, who stepped behind the Daily Show desk for the last time …
Read More »Sarah Silverman, Leslie Jones, Hasan Minhaj to Guest Host 'Daily Show' After Trevor Noah Leaves
The Daily Show will enter the post-Trevor Noah era with an array of guest hosts — including Sarah Silverman, Leslie Jones, former contributor Hasan Minhaj, and even Al Franken — who will help steward the show through much of next year. Noah’s seven-year tenure at the head of the news …
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