Humorously morose comedian Richard Lewis, who recently starred on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' dies at 76
Richard Lewis, an acclaimed comedian known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, stream-of-consciousness diatribes while dressed in all-black, leading to his nickname โThe Prince of Pain,โ has died.
Aaron Rodgers denies implying comic Jimmy Kimmel was tied to Epstein and condemns those who do
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers denies he implied comic Jimmy Kimmel was a pedophile and condemned those who do, but he stopped short of apologizing for his role in escalating their burgeoning feud.
'Everything' wins best picture, is everywhere at Oscars
The metaphysical multiverse comedy โEverything Everywhere All at Onceโ wrapped its hot dog fingers around Hollywoodโs top prize Sunday, winning best picture at the 95th Academy Awards, along with awards for Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis.
New this week: 'Cherry,' 'Bloodlands' & Kids' Choice Awards
This combination photo shows key art for the Acorn TV series "Bloodlands," premiering March 15, left, key art for the Apple TV+ film "Cherry," center, and key art for Nickelodeons "Kids Choice Awards," hosted by Kenan Thompson and airing on March 13. (Acorn TV/Apple TV+/Nickelodeon via AP)Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. AdโAP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSICโ The 2021 Grammys will hand out 84 awards Sunday, but whatโs more exciting? Other performers include Chris Martin, John Mayer, Doja Cat, Maren Morris, DaBaby, HAIM, Lil Baby, Brandi Carlile, Roddy Ricch, Brittany Howard, Miranda Lambert, Mickey Guyton and Black Pumas. Adโ Grown-ups donโt have a lock on awards shows, as Nickelodeonโs Kidsโ Choice Awards proves once again.
CBS to air Emmy Awards on Sept. 19; no host yet
FILE - A video monitor displays the stage for Sunday's 71st Primetime Emmy Awards during Press Preview Day in Los Angeles on Sept. 19, 2019. The Emmy Awards will be held on Sept. 19 and air live on CBS. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES โ The Emmy Awards will be held on Sept. 19 and air live on CBS. Since 2008, the show has been held at Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles. Kimmel was live at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles, and most presenters and nominees appeared remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Jodie Foster fulfills promise to thank Packers QB at Globes
(NBC via AP)LOS ANGELES โ Jodie Foster thanked Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers at the Golden Globes, fulfilling a promise the actress had made before she won. Foster clarified Sunday night that she did not introduce Rodgers to actress Shailene Woodley, who recently confirmed her engagement to the NFLโs MVP. โI just got a very cute video from Aaron Rodgers where he says heโs going to get me back,โ Foster told reporters, โso Iโm looking forward to this. Weโll see who wins.โThe public back-and-forth between Oscar winner Foster and Rodgers began in early February, when he thanked Foster after being named MVP at the NFL Honors show. AdFoster later said on โJimmy Kimmel Liveโ that she would thank Rodgers if she won a Globe, and she kept her promise.
'Hot Boy' rapper Bobby Shmurda released from NY prison
FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2014 file photo, Bobby Shmurda performs at Power 105.1's Powerhouse 2014 at the Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Authorities confirmed Shmurda was released from a New York prison amid speculation about whether he would attempt a music industry comeback. Shmurda, whose birth name is Ackquille Pollard, was best known for โHot Boy,โ a gritty song with rhymes about gunplay. The court papers alleged that Shmurda once fired a gun toward a crowd of people outside a barbershop in Brooklyn. They also said he was present during a confrontation between rival drug gangs outside a Brooklyn courthouse where shots were fired in 2015.
Fox News gives satirist Greg Gutfeld a weeknight talk show
This image released by Fox News Channel shows host Greg Gitfeld. Fox News Channel says it will give a weeknight talk show to its hard-edged satirist, Greg Gutfeld, starting this spring. Gutfeld has been hosting a weekend talk show and been a panelist on "The Five." (Fox News Channel via AP)NEW YORK โ Fox News Channel says it is giving a weeknight talk show this spring to its hard-edged satirical personality, Greg Gutfeld, in a further expansion of its opinion programming. Another recent segment mocked White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki's use of the phrase โcircle backโ to answer questions where she had to check for further details.
Q&A: Billy Crystal on Oscars and 'little powerhouse' film
This combination photo shows Billy Crystal hosting the 83rd Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 27, 2011, from left, Crystal hosting the 64th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles on March 30, 1992 and Crystal hosting during the 84th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 26, 2012. (AP Photo)NEW YORK โ After hosting the Oscars nine times, Billy Crystal wouldnโt necessarily rule out a tenth. Iโm really thrilled just to be in the discussion and not for, โHey, would you host again?โโ Crystal said. I just really want people to see the movie because the movieโs a little powerhouse that had no budget for publicity. CRYSTAL: Oh, I know you were going to โ as soon as we got there, it got a little chilly in here.
Late-night hosts react with shock, anger to Capitol attack
(CBS/NBC/NBC/ABC via AP)NEW YORK โ Late-night TV show hosts expressed anger and frustration at the violence at the U.S. Capitol, offering somber monologues that pleaded for unity even as some aimed pointed barbs at those they held responsible for the mobs' actions. โIt was a terrible day in the history of this country,โ said Jimmy Kimmel on his ABC show Wednesday. โIf my grandfather were alive today and saw what was happening in the country that he fought for, heโd be disgusted," said Jimmy Fallon on NBC. "After five years of coddling this presidentโs fascist rhetoric, guess whose followers want to burn down the Reichstag?โ he said. I assure you there are more good people than there are bad, and good will prevail,โ Fallon said.
Bobby Shmurda to be eligible for release in February
FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2014 file photo, Bobby Shmurda performs at Power 105.1's Powerhouse 2014 at the Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The Brooklyn rapper will be eligible for release from prison in February 2020, the New York State Department of Corrections said on Monday, Jan. 4, 2020. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP)DANNEMORA, N.Y. โ Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda will be eligible for release from prison next month, the New York State Department of Corrections said on Monday. Shmurda is eligible for conditional release as of Feb. 23, with the remainder of his sentence to be served on parole. In the years since his arrest, Shmurda has become something akin to a folk hero in hip-hop; his release has been highly anticipated by fans and other artists.
People magazine names Michael B. Jordan as Sexiest Man Alive
FILE - Michael B. Jordan arrives at the Hollywood Film Awards on Nov. 4, 2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Jordan has been crowned as 2020's Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. Known for his critically-acclaimed performances in "Fruitvale Station," "Creed" and "Black Panther," he was revealed as this year's winner Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES โ Actor Michael B. Jordan has been crowned as 2020's Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. โWhen my grandmother was alive, it was something that she collected, and then my mom naturally reads it a lot and my aunts as well,โ Jordan said. Jordan has been active in the Black Lives Matter movement and vocal about early voting registration for this yearโs election.
Jimmy Kimmel, Sammy Hagar react to death of Eddie Van Halen
FILE - Eddie Van Halen, left, embraces his son Wolfgang Van Halen after the rock group Van Halen officially announced their North American tour during a news conference in Los Angeles on Aug. 13, 2007. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)Reaction to the death of guitar rock god Eddie Van Halen, who passed away Tuesday at age 65 after battling cancer. โTwo of the best hours of my life were spent chatting with Eddie Van Halen. I remember first seeing him playing at the Starwood in 1976 and he WAS Eddie Van Halen. โIโm just devastated to hear the news of the passing of my dear friend Eddie Van Halen.
Aniston is award-worthy first responder in Emmy fire skit
LOS ANGELES โ Jennifer Aniston missed out on an Emmy but proved herself as an award-worthy first responder when a ceremony stunt got overheated. In a bit during Sunday night's Emmys, host Jimmy Kimmel sprayed an envelope holding a winner's name with disinfectant then, for good measure, dropped it in a wire wastebasket and set it on fire. So far, so good, ceremony executive producer Reginald Hudlin said Monday. A test had been run beforehand, with a booster added to make the fire more visible, and things were going as planned when the scene was shot โ including Aniston to the rescue. She sprayed the wastebasket again, but as she and Kimmel bantered the fire flared again, bigger, and "we're like 'uh oh,'" Hudlin said.
Another record low in viewership for 'Pandemmys'
(The Television Academy and ABC Entertainment via AP)NEW YORK โ The novelty of television stars getting Emmy Awards delivered to their homes wasn't enough to keep the annual show from slipping further in popularity. The Nielsen company said 6.1 million people watched the Emmys on Sunday night, down from 6.9 million in 2019 and the third straight year of record low viewership. Still, it illustrated how the Emmy Awards are becoming a boutique event. Last year was the first time viewership slipped under 10 million people. Viewership is also fragmented across many different networks and streaming services, and several shows don't have a wide audience.
The 'Pandemmys' were weird and sometimes wonderful
(The Television Academy and ABC Entertainment via AP)It was Regina King, winning her fourth career Emmy on Sunday, who perhaps summed up the proceedings the most succinctly โ and accurately: โThis is freaking weird." Nobody was more thrilled than Daniel Levy, son of best actor winner Eugene Levy; the younger Levy won the award for comedy writing, shared a directing award and captured the supporting actor trophy. A CALL TO THE BOOTHLevy used some of his considerable mic time to urge viewers to vote in November. โI know this seems like a really weird time to be celebrating,โ Zendaya said. Sterling K. Brown gave out the showโs final award, best drama, in a Black Lives Matter shirt.
Emmy winners highlight push for social justice
(The Television Academy and ABC Entertainment via AP)LOS ANGELES โ Regina King and Uzo Aduba used the come-as-you-are fashion edict for Sunday's virtual Emmy Awards to highlight the national struggle for social justice. Both Black actresses wore T-shirts featuring Breonna Taylor, the 26-year-old EMT from Louisville, Kentucky, who was shot and killed by police in March. Aduba, sitting behind a table at home, wore a black T-shirt with Taylor's name in gold. Aduba wanted to give a boost to the demands for social justice that have swept the nation during the coronavirus pandemic this year. He took the stage at Staples Center wearing a black T-shirt with white letters BLM for Black Lives Matter and a white raised fist.
The Latest: 'Succession' swipes the crown for best TV drama
The HBO series won best television drama series at the Emmy Awards on Sunday night for its second season. It also won the best actor trophy for Jeremy Strong along with best writing and best directing. She won best actress in a drama for her role on HBOโs โEuphoria,โ scoring one of the few long shot victories in a Sunday night full of wins from favorites. Star Regina King won best actress, her co-star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II won best supporting actor and the showโs creator Damon Lindelof won for writing. Eugene Levy won best actor, Catherine OโHara won best actress, Annie Murphy won best supporting actress, and Levyโs son, Dan Levy, claimed three: for best supporting actor, writing and directing.
A sweep for โSchittโs Creek,โ โSuccessionโ tops Emmy Awards
(The Television Academy and ABC Entertainment via AP)LOS ANGELES โ โSchitt's Creek,โ the little Canadian show about a fish-out-of-water family, made history at Sunday's Emmy Awards with a comedy awards sweep, something even TV greats including โFrasierโ and โModern Familyโ failed to achieve. The awards for Pop TV's โSchitt's Creekโ included best comedy series and trophies for its stars, including Catherine O'Hara and father-son Eugene and Daniel Levy. Moments later, his son won the award for comedy writing for โSchitt's Creekโ episode, then shared a directing award and captured the supporting actor comedy trophy. As โSchittโs Creekโ gobbled up comedy awards, that left acclaimed โInsecureโ and its creator Issa Rae empty-handed. But Black stories, Black performances and Black Lives Matter,โ he said, urging Kimmel to shout with him.
Oops, says Emmy: 'This Is Us' actor gets Emmy after mix-up
(The Television Academy via AP)LOS ANGELES โ In a virtual Emmys version of the wrong-winner Oscars gaffe, Ron Cephas Jonesโ guest actor award for โThis Is Usโ was announced for another nominee, Jason Bateman. In a voice-over announcement, Bateman was declared the winner for his guest appearance on HBO's โThe Outsider,โ while the screen displayed Jones' name. Other winners Saturday included Eddie Murphy, whose return to โSaturday Night Liveโ after more than three decades earned the star his first Emmy Award, for guest comedy series actor. Maya Rudolph claimed the categoryโs guest actress trophy for her portrayal of Sen. Kamala Harris on the same episode. Cherry Jones was honored as guest actor in a drama series for โSuccession."
Emmy show will include $2.8M donation to fight child hunger
LOS ANGELES โ Every Emmy Award handed out Sunday will come with something extra โ a $100,000 donation to fight child hunger. The Television Academy announced Friday that each network and streaming service competing on the telecast has pledged the donation for every Emmy they win. With 23 Emmys being handed out and the academy committing $500,000, that will mean a donation of $2.8 million to No Kid Hungry, a group working to relieve child hunger brought on by the coronavirus crisis. The 72nd Emmy Awards air Sunday at 5 p.m. on ABC. Guests set to appear include Anthony Anderson, Mindy Kaling, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Patrick Stuart, RuPaul and Oprah Winfrey.
New this week: Alicia Keys, 'Filthy Rich' and the Emmys
This cover image released by RCA Records shows "Alicia" the latest release by Alicia Keys. The album, out Friday, features several guest stars, including Jill Scott, Miguel, Khalid, Snoh Aalegra, Sampha, Diamond Platnumz and Ed Sheeran, who co-wrote the single Underdog. (RCA Records via AP)
New this week: Alicia Keys, 'Filthy Rich' and the Emmys
This cover image released by RCA Records shows "Alicia" the latest release by Alicia Keys. The album, out Friday, features several guest stars, including Jill Scott, Miguel, Khalid, Snoh Aalegra, Sampha, Diamond Platnumz and Ed Sheeran, who co-wrote the single Underdog. (RCA Records via AP)Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. It lands on HBO and HBO Max on Saturday at 8 p.m.โ AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSICโ Piano-playing pop star Alicia Keys is putting out her seventh album on Friday. โ Kim Cattrall is at the center of Foxโs โFilthy Rich,โ a prime-time soap opera loaded with money and betrayal that debuts 9 p.m. EDT Monday, Sept. 21.
Guilfoyle's loud RNC speech makes her the comics' favorite
Stephen Colbert mimicked poking his head out from under a table after playing a clip of Guilfoyle on CBS' Late Show." I'm glad we already have kids, because I think I was sterilized by that.He called Guilfoyle a vengeful banshee who will haunt your dreams.On The Daily Show, Trevor Noah said Guilfoyle's speech was so loud that Canada called the cops. I want to wish a speedy recovery for anyone who watched the convention on headphones, he said. MSNBC's Morning Joe ran portions of her speech side-by-side with Dwight Schrute's classic award acceptance speech in The Office.Somewhere, Kimmel was taking notes. That stands in contrast to Colbert, who is doing the Late Show live for the two weeks of the convention.
Fresh comedy faces, 'Modern Family' farewell seek Emmy nods
This image released by Hulu shows Ramy Youssef in a scene from "Ramy." Nominations for the next Emmy Awards will be announced on Tuesday, July 28. Last year's best series winners Game of Thrones and Fleabag called it a wrap, clearing the path for others to prevail. The Handmaids Tale, which took the best drama trophy in 2017, is vying for its third nomination in the category. Big Little Lies, last year's winner for best limited series, is hunting for a drama series nod for its second season.
New this week: Beyonc, Alanis Morissette and Emmy noms
Heres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES Black Is King: Written, directed and executive produced by Beyonc, the pop stars visual album arrives Friday on Disney+. Given that the last time Beyonc made something similar she crafted the dazzling film Lemonade, Black Is King like most things involving Beyonc is a major event. ), Kim Kaydence Krysiuk (Ariana Grande), Akil Fresh King (Beyonc) and others. Morissette also had an anniversary tour planned for her 1995 album, but that was also scraped due to COVID-19.
Alyssa Milano Slams Blackface Allegations, Says She Was Portraying Snooki From 'Jersey Shore'
The former Charmed star came under fire after people accused her of wearing blackface in an old parody video that recently resurfaced. However, Milano, 47, took to Twitter on Tuesday to slam the allegations, explaining that she wasn't wearing blackface and was portraying Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi from Jersey Shore. Actress Eiza Gonzalez spoke out and apologized last week after photos of her wearing blackface in her 2007 telenovela, Lola, rase Una Vez, resurfaced. Jimmy Kimmel also released a statement and apologized for his use of blackface and the N-word in the past. RELATED CONTENT:'The Simpsons' & 'Family Guy' Announce Plans to Recast POC CharactersJenna Marbles Quits YouTube Channel After Blackface BacklashEiza Gonzalez Apologizes for Use of Blackface in 2007 Telenovela
Wayne Brady Weighs In on Jimmy Kimmel's Blackface Controversy (Exclusive)
Wayne Brady isn't ready to cancel Jimmy Kimmel altogether because of jokes he's made in his past. "I'm not expecting him to have a long-term problem with his audience," Carter said of the Jimmy Kimmel Live host. While Kimmel has already released a statement, Carter believes it would be best if he also addresses it on Jimmy Kimmel Live when he returns from a summer hiatus. And especially Jimmy, Jimmy has had a whole lot that's happened to him and he's had to address it and at times has been extremely emotional." RELATED CONTENT:Jimmy Kimmel Apologizes for Blackface, Using the N-Word in 1996 SongHoward Stern Addresses Resurfaced Blackface Sketch From 1993Jamie Foxx Defends Jimmy Fallon Over 'SNL' Blackface Backlash
Jimmy Kimmel Apologizes for Blackface, Using the N-Word in 1996 Comedy Song
"On KROQ radio in the mid-90s, I did a recurring impression of the NBA player Karl Malone," he continued. Fox News recently unearthed the 1996 song called Christmastime in LBC," in which Kimmel imitates Snoop Dogg's distinct rapping style. Meanwhile, in The Man Show skit, he put on blackface to imitate Malone and changed his voice. Kimmel was recently announced as the host for the 2020 Emmy Awards. RELATED CONTENT:Tina Fey Requests '30 Rock' Episodes Featuring Blackface Be RemovedHoward Stern Addresses Resurfaced Blackface Sketch From 1993Jamie Foxx Defends Jimmy Fallon Over 'SNL' Blackface Backlash
Matt Damon Hilariously Crashes Jimmy Kimmel's Summer Hiatus Announcement
Jimmy Kimmel is taking the summer off -- and Matt Damon has something to say about it! On Thursday's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the talk show host announced that he would be taking a hiatus for the next couple of months to spend more time with his family. The Jimmy Kimmel Live! Episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live! RELATED CONTENT:Jimmy Kimmel to Host 2020 Emmy AwardsMatt Damon Says His Oldest Daughter Contracted CoronavirusWhy Matt Damon Is Quarantined in a Small Irish Town
Jimmy Kimmel Maps Out a Plan for His 5-Year-Old Daughters Future
Jimmy Kimmel is already thinking about his 5-year-old daughter's future! During Thursday's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, the 52-year-old host celebrated his daughter, Jane's, recent graduation from preschool. Jane listed her strengths as spelling and running, causing her dad to suggest, "Maybe you could be a running, spelling artist." As for if she'd want to follow in her dad's footsteps as a late-night talk show host, Jane had just one question. RELATED CONTENT:Matt Damon Crashes Jimmy Kimmel's Summer Hiatus AnnouncementJimmy Kimmel to Host 2020 Emmy AwardsTom Holland Surprises Jimmy Kimmels 'Spider-Man' Fan Son Billy
ABC's fall TV schedule is set, but virus has say on timing
LOS ANGELES ABCs fall schedule released Wednesday optimistically details its plans, including a new thriller from the creator of Big Little Lies." I am hopeful that the season will start sometime in late September or early October, said ABC Entertainment President Karey Burke. ABC has backups available if needed, Burke said, including unscripted fare it ordered at the beginning of the shutdown. Jimmy Kimmel, ABCs late-night host, was announced Tuesday as the events emcee and producer. I couldnt be happier with the choice of Matt as The Bachelor. And this is just the beginning," Burke said.
ABC's fall TV schedule is set, but virus has say on timing
The former "Saturday Night Live" star will host a new version of the game-show "Supermarket Sweep," which originally aired on ABC from 1965-67. I am hopeful that the season will start sometime in late September or early October, said ABC Entertainment President Karey Burke. ABC has backups available if needed, Burke said, including unscripted fare it ordered at the beginning of the shutdown. Jimmy Kimmel, ABCs late-night host, was announced Tuesday as the events emcee and producer. I couldnt be happier with the choice of Matt as The Bachelor. And this is just the beginning, Burke said.
Jimmy Kimmel to Host 2020 Emmy Awards
The 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards are moving forward and has tapped Jimmy Kimmel to host. The Jimmy Kimmel Live! We know Jimmy Kimmel will deliver a uniquely entertaining, funny and moving Primetime Emmys show, said Karey Burke, President of ABC Entertainment. He previously led the 64th and 68th Emmy Awards in 2012 and 2016, respectively. To stay up to date on breaking TV news, sign up for ET's daily newsletter.