Jordan Klepper Exposes MAGA Morons Who Still Think ‘Trump Won’
Comedy CentralJordan Klepper hadn’t attended a Trump rally since he inadvertently found himself in the middle of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, “a day no one will ever forget, unless you’re a Republican member of Congress,” the Daily Show contributor joked in his latest dispatch. But this past week, Klepper boldly returned to the scene, trolling the crowd at the former president’s big Iowa event for the most embarrassing devotees he could find.What he discovered more than anything was banners, flag
news.yahoo.com‘Daily Show’s’ Jordan Klepper Embarrasses Anti-Mask Parents
Comedy CentralWhile Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) was leading an anti-mask protest outside of a recent school board meeting in Smithfield, North Carolina, The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper was in the crowd finding out why parents in the district were so up in arms about policies meant to keep them and their children safe. It turns out they might not know what they’re talking about.Entering “America’s new thunderdome,” Klepper began by pointing out that these parents seem to think that “putting on a
news.yahoo.com‘The Daily Show’s’ Jordan Klepper Embarrasses Anti-Vax Protesters in NYC
Comedy CentralOver the past few years, The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper has emerged as “the king of humiliating Trump fans,” as our own Matt Wilstein put it.During the 2020 election, Klepper confronted rowdy (and maskless) Trump worshippers at one of the former president’s many packed pandemic rallies; pressed a number of pro-Trump insurrectionists just before they stormed the Capitol; and got into an animated back-and-forth with MyPillow guy (and Big Lie-peddler) Mike Lindell.On Monday evening,
news.yahoo.comViacomCBS shares plunge 15% after earnings as CEO Bob Bakish attempts to convince skeptical investors of new streaming plans
CNBC first broke news of the new streaming service earlier this month. ViacomCBS didn't announce a price or a name for its new streaming service. They are still trying to balance legacy with new -- compare that to Disney+ which is all in on streaming." In other words, ViacomCBS has lost the entire market value of Viacom just six months after the merger's announcement. Its competition could include Comcast and Disney, companies with market values of more than $200 billion.
cnbc.comTV's sketch comedy boom is hip, smart and inclusive
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - The new IFC sketch show "Sherman's Showcase" wasted little time in mocking preconceived notions about its expected audience. In reality, it's been four years since Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele's Emmy-and-Peabody-winning Comedy Central show "Key & Peele" ended and TV's sketch market is growing increasingly racially diverse. He added that "I don't think any of these sketch shows coming out are going to look the same or even, or even deliver the same kind of jokes. While the name "A Black Lady Sketch Show" does emphasize the historical significance of this series, it was almost called the somewhat less inclusive "The Black Lady's Sketch Show." "Sherman's Showcase" is currently airing on IFC and "A Black Lady Sketch Show" airs on HBO.
New York Comedy Festival announces 2019 headliners
Brad Barket/Getty Images for Comedy CentralNEW YORK - The New York Comedy Festival has announced the comics set to headline and perform at the week-long festival in November. "As we mark 16 years of the New York Comedy Festival, we celebrate the varied and diverse talent -- both up-and-coming and established stars -- who continue to come out to put on a great show each and every year," said Caroline Hirsch, founder and owner of the New York Comedy Festival and Carolines on Broadway. "We've always supported and championed those in the industry, and we're excited to continue to bring the very best comedic talent to entertain comedy fans this November." This year, comedy fans will have access to pop-up events, live improv and sketch comedy, panel discussions, film screenings and radio and podcast broadcasts that will be held at various venues throughout New York City. "Nothing beats being able to perform stand-up comedy in New York to some of the best audiences in the world, and that's what this festival is.
Amy Schumer to Star in Hulu Comedy Series
Hulu is getting into the Amy Schumer business. The comedian has signed a first-look deal with the streaming service and will kick off the partnership with her new comedy series, Love, Beth. Details are being kept under wraps for Love, Beth, but the half-hour series, which will star Schumer, is expected to launch on Hulu in late 2020. Two weeks after giving birth, Schumer debuted her Netflix stand-up comedy special, Amy Schumer: Growing. RELATED CONTENT:Jennifer Lawrence Jokes That Amy Schumer Has Been Ignoring Her Since Having a BabyMichelle Buteau Has New Mom Amy Schumer's Back After She's Shamed for Returning to Work (Exclusive)Amy Schumer Returns to the Comedy Stage Just 2 Weeks After Giving Birth
CBS News political correspondent Jan Crawford talks about how humor can diffuse controversy
CBS News political correspondent Jan Crawford talks about how humor can diffuse controversy Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report" got a presidential takeover. CBS News political correspondent Jan Crawford joins "CBSN" with a discussion on how humor can have an effect on politics.
cbsnews.comKey & Peele: Our partnership is like a marriage
Key & Peele: Our partnership is like a marriage Web extra: Comic actors Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, stars of the acclaimed sketch comedy series "Key & Peele," explain to correspondent John Blackstone why ego has no place in the production of their Comedy Central show.
cbsnews.comKey & Peele on tackling race through humor
Key & Peele on tackling race through humor "Key & Peele," a Peabody Award-winning sketch series on Comedy Central, is known for tackling racial issues. Stars Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele discuss impersonating President Obama and writing a film with Judd Apatow.
cbsnews.comKey & Peele on tackling race through humor
Key & Peele on tackling race through humor "Key & Peele," a Peabody Award-winning sketch series on Comedy Central, is known for tackling racial issues. Stars Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele discuss impersonating President Obama and writing a film with Judd Apatow.
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