When someone becomes a citizen of the United States, their naturalization ceremony traditionally features a rendition of Lee Greenwood‘s “God Bless the USA.” On the latest episode of Last Week Tonight, Will Ferrell showcased a potential replacement for Greenwood’s tune. Host John Oliver spoke about Greenwood’s legacy, poking fun at …
Read More »Will Ferrell Urges 'Gary' to Get Out and Vote
With just a week until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris‘ campaign team released a new video with the legendary Will Ferrell. In the 30-second clip, the comic appears with a simple message for Americans, and especially the Garys of the world. “This election is going to be one of …
Read More »Will Ferrell Says Transphobia 'Stems From Not Being Confident or Safe With Yourself'
Will Ferrell discussed why he feels transphobia persists around the world, acknowledging that “there is a lot of hatred out there,” for trans individuals. “It’s very real and it’s very unsafe for trans people in certain situations,” the actor told The Independent in an interview published Wednesday. Ferrell’s comments come …
Read More »Will Ferrell Celebrates Harper Steele's Transition With Emotional Road Trip in 'Will & Harper' Trailer
Will Ferrell‘s friendship stands the test of time in the first trailer for Will & Harper, the forthcoming documentary following the actor as he embarked on a cross-country road trip with his best friend, Harper Steele. Out on Netflix Sept. 27, the film captures the pair at a pivotal moment …
Read More »Will Ferrell Sets 'Ultimate DJ House Party' With Swedish House Mafia, A-Trak, D-Nice and More
Who could have predicted this collaboration? In a video posted to Swedish House Mafia‘s socials, Will Ferrell announced he’ll be performing with the EDM trio in Chicago this fall. The concert, which is a benefit for the charity Cancer for College, will take place at the Wintrust Arena on Oct. …
Read More »For Younger Generations, Bob Newhart Will Always Be Papa Elf
The comedic legend Bob Newhart has died at 94. You might know him from famous sitcoms like The Bob Newhart ShowandNewhart. Or, if you’re much younger, he’s Papa Elf. Newhart was 73 when he starred as Will Ferrell‘s adoptive father in 2003’s Elf. With those adorable mustard yellow tights and …
Read More »Reese Witherspoon, Will Ferrell Star in New Wedding Disaster Movie
Save the date. The trailer for a new comedy starring Reese WitherspoonandWill Ferrellreleased on Tuesday, and features the pair waging wedding war at a remote resort off the Carolina coast. You’re Cordially Invited captures the chaos that ensues when Witherspoon’s character discovers that the venue booked for her sister (played …
Read More »'Will & Harper' Follows Will Ferrell and His Trans Best Friend Harper Steele Across a Divided America
Long before she transitioned, Harper Steele was a writer at Saturday Night Live. She was hired in 1995, the same week that a performer named Will Ferrell joined the cast. Unlike his fellow Groundlings Chris Kattan and Cheri Oteri, who’d also been recruited from the L.A.-based improv group to join …
Read More »Golden Globes' 5 Best and Worst Moments: Jo Koy, Taylor Swift, and Ayo
The Golden Globe Awards got a new look this year. Gone is the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, a weird cabal of foreign journalists who love nothing more than accepting gifts and hobnobbing/taking selfies with talent. That shadowy outfit disbanded last year in the wake of scandal. Now, the Golden Globes …
Read More »Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly Surprise Snoop Dogg With Birthday Serenade
Saturday night was already going pretty well for fans of Snoop Dogg and Step Brothers stars Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly. The rap legend joined the two actors on stage at the Best Night of Your Life 2 benefit show, to perform “Boats ‘N Hoes,” the song originally sung …
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