The April 13 Saturday Night Live, with host Ryan Gosling and musical guest Chris Stapleton, had several talked-about moments, from Gosling’s monologue with his Fall Guy co-star Emily Blunt to a Beavis and Butt-head sketch that caused cast member Heidi Gardner to break down laughing. Taylor Swift also gave a thumbs-up to Gosling and Blunt’s Barbenheimer-themed reworking of “All Too Well.”
The water-cooler nature of the episode paid off in the ratings, as SNL hit some of its best numbers of recent years. After a week of cross-platform viewing, the episode drew 8.9 million viewers and a 2.0 rating (equivalent to about 2.64 million people) in the adults 18-49 demographic, both of which are season highs.
More than season highs, in fact: SNL had its best showing in total viewers since Dec. 11, 2021, when Billie Eilish was both the host and musical guest. The show also hit its best 18-49 rating since Nov.
The water-cooler nature of the episode paid off in the ratings, as SNL hit some of its best numbers of recent years. After a week of cross-platform viewing, the episode drew 8.9 million viewers and a 2.0 rating (equivalent to about 2.64 million people) in the adults 18-49 demographic, both of which are season highs.
More than season highs, in fact: SNL had its best showing in total viewers since Dec. 11, 2021, when Billie Eilish was both the host and musical guest. The show also hit its best 18-49 rating since Nov.
- 4/24/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As host of the April 13 episode, Ryan Gosling brought “Saturday Night Live” its biggest Peacock audience ever when accounting for seven days of viewership.
While an exact number of Peacock viewers is not available, the episode’s seven-day total across all platforms is 8.9 million — up from the 1.7 million viewers who tuned in night-of. This comes from a combination of Nielsen’s measurement of linear viewers on NBC and NBCUniversal’s own data regarding streams on Peacock.
This represents the show’s best seven-day viewership since December of 2021, when Billie Eilish served as both host and musical guest. Additionally, the episode rose from 0.3 rating among adults age 18-49 on April 13 to a seven-day rating of 2.0, the show’s highest since Dave Chappelle hosted in November 2022 with Foo Fighters as musical guest.
That’s to say nothing of YouTube, where individual sketches often drive huge viewership. 46 million people have viewed at least...
While an exact number of Peacock viewers is not available, the episode’s seven-day total across all platforms is 8.9 million — up from the 1.7 million viewers who tuned in night-of. This comes from a combination of Nielsen’s measurement of linear viewers on NBC and NBCUniversal’s own data regarding streams on Peacock.
This represents the show’s best seven-day viewership since December of 2021, when Billie Eilish served as both host and musical guest. Additionally, the episode rose from 0.3 rating among adults age 18-49 on April 13 to a seven-day rating of 2.0, the show’s highest since Dave Chappelle hosted in November 2022 with Foo Fighters as musical guest.
That’s to say nothing of YouTube, where individual sketches often drive huge viewership. 46 million people have viewed at least...
- 4/24/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Ryan Gosling attracted Saturday Night Live‘s biggest audience in years.
The actor’s April 13 episode, which also featured musical guest Chris Stapleton, drew 8.9M viewers after seven days, according to NBCUniversal. In the 18 to 49 demo, the episode is up to a 2.0 rating.
That’s the show’s largest seven-day audience since Billie Eilish hosted in December 2021, and it’s the best demo performance since Dave Chappelle’s last hosting gig in November 2022.
In terms of streaming, NBCU says Gosling now lays claim to the most-watched episode of Saturday Night Live ever on Peacock.
Gosling and the SNL cast members couldn’t stop breaking character throughout the episode, which only added to the hilarity of the sketches — as proven by the 46M views that the episode’s sketches have gotten on YouTube (the most since 2020).
Saturday Night Live returns May 4 with Dua Lipa pulling double duty as host and musical guest.
The actor’s April 13 episode, which also featured musical guest Chris Stapleton, drew 8.9M viewers after seven days, according to NBCUniversal. In the 18 to 49 demo, the episode is up to a 2.0 rating.
That’s the show’s largest seven-day audience since Billie Eilish hosted in December 2021, and it’s the best demo performance since Dave Chappelle’s last hosting gig in November 2022.
In terms of streaming, NBCU says Gosling now lays claim to the most-watched episode of Saturday Night Live ever on Peacock.
Gosling and the SNL cast members couldn’t stop breaking character throughout the episode, which only added to the hilarity of the sketches — as proven by the 46M views that the episode’s sketches have gotten on YouTube (the most since 2020).
Saturday Night Live returns May 4 with Dua Lipa pulling double duty as host and musical guest.
- 4/24/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Clockwise from top left: The Big Lebowski (Universal), 2001: A Space Odyssey (Warner Bros.), Half Baked (Universal/Screenshot/YouTube), Heavy Metal (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)Graphic: AVClub
Congratulations, you’re high (in a state where it’s legal)! Depending on your mood and level of baked, you may find yourself...
Congratulations, you’re high (in a state where it’s legal)! Depending on your mood and level of baked, you may find yourself...
- 4/20/2024
- by Stacie Hougland
- avclub.com
The TV landscape is still working through a hangover period in the wake of the Hollywood strikes, but you wouldn't know it from the deluge of comedy specials that have been released in 2024. Over the past few months, we've seen Jenny Slate tell a "weird love story in reverse" while describing her pregnancy in graphic detail, Ramy Youssef consider the burden of representation in HBO's More Feelings, and Hannah Gadsby take the fight to Netflix (while on Netflix) amid the ongoing Dave Chappelle controversy. While these sets run the gamut from profane to political, the best invite the audience to rethink their relationship to the world around them — all while being laugh-out-loud funny, of course.
- 4/19/2024
- by Primetimer Staff
- Primetimer
The TV landscape is still working through a hangover period in the wake of the Hollywood strikes, but you wouldn't know it from the deluge of comedy specials that have been released in 2024. Over the past few months, we've seen Jenny Slate tell a "weird love story in reverse" while describing her pregnancy in graphic detail, Ramy Youssef consider the burden of representation in HBO's More Feelings, and Hannah Gadsby take the fight to Netflix (while on Netflix) amid the ongoing Dave Chappelle controversy. While these sets run the gamut from profane to political, the best invite the audience to rethink their relationship to the world around them — all while being laugh-out-loud funny, of course.
- 4/19/2024
- by Primetimer Staff
- Primetimer
Jerrod Carmichael appeared on a recent episode of “The Breakfast Club” (via Rolling Stone) and said: “I deeply regret saying anything about Dave Chappelle to the press. I want to say that I’m sorry for that.” Carmichael previously gave interviews to Esquire and GQ in which he criticized Chappelle’s legacy of making jokes about transgender people. Carmichael now noted that his frustration with Chappelle had only to do with the comedian repeatedly making jokes about the same topic and not the morality of the jokes themselves.
Carmichael called Chappelle “brilliant” and “a bright light in a dying industry,” noting that Chappelle is “more important than ever before” because stand-up comedy is dominated by comedians “just posting clips of them doing crowd work online and calling it art, and it’s not art.”
“Dave Chappelle is an artist — he’s one of the few artists that we have — and...
Carmichael called Chappelle “brilliant” and “a bright light in a dying industry,” noting that Chappelle is “more important than ever before” because stand-up comedy is dominated by comedians “just posting clips of them doing crowd work online and calling it art, and it’s not art.”
“Dave Chappelle is an artist — he’s one of the few artists that we have — and...
- 4/17/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
When Saturday Night Live hired Shane Gillis as a featured player in 2019 only to let him go days later, it was big news. So much so that the show apparently considered referencing it on air.
Appearing on The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast this week, comedian Neal Brennan revealed a meta sketch he wrote for the show that week.
“The week Shane got fired—whatever, unhired—I thought of a sketch, and I was gonna be in New York.” Brennan, who co-created and co-wrote Chappelle’s Show with Dave Chappelle, explained. “I have sort of like an open-door policy at SNL where I could just write, because I wrote there with Dave. So I had a sketch idea…”
He went on to explain the premise: “It was a couple… They’re in bed, and they’re like, ‘So any, um, STDs you want to tell me about?’ And they’re like,...
Appearing on The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast this week, comedian Neal Brennan revealed a meta sketch he wrote for the show that week.
“The week Shane got fired—whatever, unhired—I thought of a sketch, and I was gonna be in New York.” Brennan, who co-created and co-wrote Chappelle’s Show with Dave Chappelle, explained. “I have sort of like an open-door policy at SNL where I could just write, because I wrote there with Dave. So I had a sketch idea…”
He went on to explain the premise: “It was a couple… They’re in bed, and they’re like, ‘So any, um, STDs you want to tell me about?’ And they’re like,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Nick Riccardo
- LateNighter
Jerrod Carmichael expressed some regrets over his recent criticism of Dave Chappelle — not his actual disappointment with the comedian for leaning heavily on jokes about trans people, but that he aired those grievances to the press.
On The Breakfast Club Tuesday, Carmichael sported a bit of a grin as he delivered a classic kind of non-apology apology, saying, “I deeply regret saying anything about Dave Chappelle to the press. I want to say that I’m sorry for that.”
Back in 2022, Carmichael brought up Chappelle’s trans jokes in a GQ interview,...
On The Breakfast Club Tuesday, Carmichael sported a bit of a grin as he delivered a classic kind of non-apology apology, saying, “I deeply regret saying anything about Dave Chappelle to the press. I want to say that I’m sorry for that.”
Back in 2022, Carmichael brought up Chappelle’s trans jokes in a GQ interview,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Jerrod Carmichael is addressing criticism he’s received over a joke made in his new HBO series.
In a recent episode of the Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, the comedian said:
“My boyfriend, he makes me smarter, he makes me read. I have so many books. Realistically I’m not gonna read all those books. He knows that. But the fact that I bought them says I love you. They’re little monuments around my apartment, just like, ‘Look at this book from Amazon that I’m never gonna read.’”
He then added, “I sometimes joke to him that our relationship is like that of a slave and a master’s son — who, like, teaches me how to read by candlelight.”
In the episode, which was during a live stand-up show, the joke seemed to fall flatter than Carmichael expected, with some people in the audience groaning and hissing. “Yeah, he...
In a recent episode of the Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, the comedian said:
“My boyfriend, he makes me smarter, he makes me read. I have so many books. Realistically I’m not gonna read all those books. He knows that. But the fact that I bought them says I love you. They’re little monuments around my apartment, just like, ‘Look at this book from Amazon that I’m never gonna read.’”
He then added, “I sometimes joke to him that our relationship is like that of a slave and a master’s son — who, like, teaches me how to read by candlelight.”
In the episode, which was during a live stand-up show, the joke seemed to fall flatter than Carmichael expected, with some people in the audience groaning and hissing. “Yeah, he...
- 4/16/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As J. Cole put a bow on this year’s Dreamville Festival, he worked an apology heard-’round-hip-hop into the introduction to one of his biggest and most sentimental songs, “Love Yourz.” “The past two days have felt terrible,” he said, earnestly admitting he’s lost sleep over “7 Minute Drill,” his nuanced but ill-received jab back at Kendrick Lamar for dissing him and Drake (mostly Drake) on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That.”
On stage, Cole explained that “Love Yourz” signified a turning point a decade ago, one where...
On stage, Cole explained that “Love Yourz” signified a turning point a decade ago, one where...
- 4/9/2024
- by Mankaprr Conteh
- Rollingstone.com
Stand-up comic Jerrod Carmichael has been feuding with industry veteran Dave Chappelle again over his past remarks. The Emmy Award-winning comic had previously criticized Chappelle over his anti-trans jokes in his Netflix special The Closer. The special had come under fire due to the remarks and had prompted widespread criticisms.
Carmichael, who came out as gay in his HBO special Rothaniel, spoke about how Chappelle had made comments on his special as well, which had received accolades and praises from fans. Carmichael mentioned that Chappelle was not happy with his criticism and had expected him to publicly apologize.
Jerrod Carmichael On Dave Chappelle’s Anti-Trans Jokes Jerrod Carmichael in a still from Rothaniel
Jerrod Carmichael took the world by storm when his brave comedy special Rothaniel was released. The HBO special saw him come out as gay publicly for the first time and received multiple accolades. The show also won...
Carmichael, who came out as gay in his HBO special Rothaniel, spoke about how Chappelle had made comments on his special as well, which had received accolades and praises from fans. Carmichael mentioned that Chappelle was not happy with his criticism and had expected him to publicly apologize.
Jerrod Carmichael On Dave Chappelle’s Anti-Trans Jokes Jerrod Carmichael in a still from Rothaniel
Jerrod Carmichael took the world by storm when his brave comedy special Rothaniel was released. The HBO special saw him come out as gay publicly for the first time and received multiple accolades. The show also won...
- 4/4/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Jerrod Carmichael is sharing more details surrounding his relationship with fellow comedian Dave Chappelle.
The Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show star spoke to Esquire for its digital April cover and shed some further light on what happened between him and Chappelle following the latter’s anti-trans jokes in the special The Closer.
Carmichael first spoke out about his fellow stand-up comedian in a 2022 interview with GQ, during which he asked, “Chappelle, do you know what comes up when you Google your name, bro? That’s the legacy? Your legacy is a bunch of opinions on trans shit? It’s an odd hill to die on.”
The actor came out as gay in his 2022 stand-up special, Rothaniel, which Chappelle called “the bravest special for 1996.” The Poor Things star told Esquire that specific comment has stayed with him ever since. “It’s like, that’s a funny enough line, whatever, but I wonder...
The Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show star spoke to Esquire for its digital April cover and shed some further light on what happened between him and Chappelle following the latter’s anti-trans jokes in the special The Closer.
Carmichael first spoke out about his fellow stand-up comedian in a 2022 interview with GQ, during which he asked, “Chappelle, do you know what comes up when you Google your name, bro? That’s the legacy? Your legacy is a bunch of opinions on trans shit? It’s an odd hill to die on.”
The actor came out as gay in his 2022 stand-up special, Rothaniel, which Chappelle called “the bravest special for 1996.” The Poor Things star told Esquire that specific comment has stayed with him ever since. “It’s like, that’s a funny enough line, whatever, but I wonder...
- 4/3/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jerrod Carmichael recently opened up to Esquire magazine about tensions with fellow comedian Dave Chappelle. Carmichael, who is making the press rounds in support of his new HBO series, generated headlines in June 2022 when he criticized Chappelle, who had already been earning backlash for making jokes about the transgender community.
“Chappelle, do you know what comes up when you Google your name, bro?” Carmichael asked during a GQ magazine profile at the time, referring to the comedian’s comments about trans people. “That’s the legacy? Your legacy is a bunch of opinions on trans shit? It’s an odd hill to die on. And it’s like, ‘Hey, bro. Who the fuck are you? Who do you fuck? What do you like to do?’”
“Childish jokes aside, who the fuck are you?” Carmichael added. “It’s just kind of played. But he’s choosing to die on the hill.
“Chappelle, do you know what comes up when you Google your name, bro?” Carmichael asked during a GQ magazine profile at the time, referring to the comedian’s comments about trans people. “That’s the legacy? Your legacy is a bunch of opinions on trans shit? It’s an odd hill to die on. And it’s like, ‘Hey, bro. Who the fuck are you? Who do you fuck? What do you like to do?’”
“Childish jokes aside, who the fuck are you?” Carmichael added. “It’s just kind of played. But he’s choosing to die on the hill.
- 4/3/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
As you've no doubt heard by now, the royal family is in a state of crisis.
After removing herself from public life for several months, Kate Middleton announced last week that she has cancer.
The Princess of Wales didn't go into specifics with regard to the severity of her condition or the organs affected, but anyone who's ever experienced the ravages of cancer -- either firsthand or by witnessing a loved one's battle -- knows that it's a horrible disease that extracts a devastating toll.
In other words, it's nothing to joke about, which is why Stephen Colbert issued an apology to Kate and her family this week.
In case you missed it, Colbert -- like just about every other public figure in the Western world -- commented on Kate's disappearance and offered some lighthearted speculation about the possible causes.
The clip above is from a monologue that Colbert delivered two weeks ago,...
After removing herself from public life for several months, Kate Middleton announced last week that she has cancer.
The Princess of Wales didn't go into specifics with regard to the severity of her condition or the organs affected, but anyone who's ever experienced the ravages of cancer -- either firsthand or by witnessing a loved one's battle -- knows that it's a horrible disease that extracts a devastating toll.
In other words, it's nothing to joke about, which is why Stephen Colbert issued an apology to Kate and her family this week.
In case you missed it, Colbert -- like just about every other public figure in the Western world -- commented on Kate's disappearance and offered some lighthearted speculation about the possible causes.
The clip above is from a monologue that Colbert delivered two weeks ago,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Veteran actor and comedian Eddie Griffin has signed with Independent Artist Group across the board, Deadline has learned.
Appearing in over 50 films and TV shows over more than three decades, Griffin won an NAACP Image Award from multiple nominations for his starring role in Malcolm & Eddie, a sitcom that aired on Upn for four seasons.
Appearing alongside Dave Chappelle, Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in the latter’s Academy Award winner A Star Is Born, he’s also been seen over the years in titles like the Denzel Washington thriller John Q, blaxploitation pic Undercover Brother, Armageddon, the Deuce Bigalow comedy franchise, Eddie Murphy starrer Norbit, Date Movie, Scary Movie 3, and My Baby’s Daddy, which he wrote, exec produced and starred in for Miramax.
Previously, Griffin also voiced the role of Richard Pryor on Adult Swim’s animated series Black Dynamite and starred on BET’s The Comedy Get Down.
Appearing in over 50 films and TV shows over more than three decades, Griffin won an NAACP Image Award from multiple nominations for his starring role in Malcolm & Eddie, a sitcom that aired on Upn for four seasons.
Appearing alongside Dave Chappelle, Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in the latter’s Academy Award winner A Star Is Born, he’s also been seen over the years in titles like the Denzel Washington thriller John Q, blaxploitation pic Undercover Brother, Armageddon, the Deuce Bigalow comedy franchise, Eddie Murphy starrer Norbit, Date Movie, Scary Movie 3, and My Baby’s Daddy, which he wrote, exec produced and starred in for Miramax.
Previously, Griffin also voiced the role of Richard Pryor on Adult Swim’s animated series Black Dynamite and starred on BET’s The Comedy Get Down.
- 3/27/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Kevin Hart received comedy’s ultimate honor — a deluge of insults mixed with genuine reverence — as he received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Sunday night, March 24.
Hart himself took a supremely earnest approach to the night as he addressed the audience at the end of the evening. Per The Washington Post, he teared up while thanking his kids (“I breathe for you. I live for you”); credited his mother with shaping him into the person and comedian he became (“Take my mom away,...
Hart himself took a supremely earnest approach to the night as he addressed the audience at the end of the evening. Per The Washington Post, he teared up while thanking his kids (“I breathe for you. I live for you”); credited his mother with shaping him into the person and comedian he became (“Take my mom away,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Washington, D.C. — Kevin Hart was feted Sunday with the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize in a traditionally raucous affair that drew praise and flak in equal measure from a handful of comedic colleagues on hand for the occasion. The ceremony will air later this year on Netflix as part of the streamer’s multiyear deal with the Kennedy Center event.
Previous Twain honoree Dave Chappelle was on hand to salute the multifaceted entertainer whose standup comedic talents are matched by his prowess as film actor, producer, restauranteur and beverage magnate. So was Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Tiffany Haddish, among other friends and fellow comedians.
That extensive resume was ample grist for colleagues who trooped onto the Center’s Concert Hall stage as Hart and his family sat in a nearby box. The show concluded with the presentation of the award, a miniature Twain bust, by Kennedy Center chairman David Rubenstein.
Previous Twain honoree Dave Chappelle was on hand to salute the multifaceted entertainer whose standup comedic talents are matched by his prowess as film actor, producer, restauranteur and beverage magnate. So was Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Tiffany Haddish, among other friends and fellow comedians.
That extensive resume was ample grist for colleagues who trooped onto the Center’s Concert Hall stage as Hart and his family sat in a nearby box. The show concluded with the presentation of the award, a miniature Twain bust, by Kennedy Center chairman David Rubenstein.
- 3/25/2024
- by Paul Harris
- Variety Film + TV
It was just last week we were celebrating the 20th anniversary of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, which catapulted Michel Gondry into the Hollywood system with the likes of Be Kind Rewind and The Green Hornet. After the failure of that superhero tentpole, he retreated back to France, directing a handful of smaller-scale features, the latest of which, The Book of Solutions, gets meta following a filmmaker struggling with the editing of his big-budget project. Gondry is now mounting his return to Hollywood, the details of which have now been unveiled.
Deadline reports he’s directing an untitled coming-of-age musical, which is loosely inspired by the upbringing of Pharrell Williams. Set to star Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Da’Vine Joy Randolph, coming off her Oscar win for The Holdovers, the Universal-backed project is set in 1977 Virginia Beach. Previously going by the title Atlantis, named after the Atlantis Apartments area where Williams was raised,...
Deadline reports he’s directing an untitled coming-of-age musical, which is loosely inspired by the upbringing of Pharrell Williams. Set to star Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Da’Vine Joy Randolph, coming off her Oscar win for The Holdovers, the Universal-backed project is set in 1977 Virginia Beach. Previously going by the title Atlantis, named after the Atlantis Apartments area where Williams was raised,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Leonard Pearce
- The Film Stage
As Kevin Hart sat in the audience with family and friends for The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize, there were many jokes about his height, quips about his wealth and jabs at his productivity.
What there was very little of was anything political, reflecting Hart’s own style that tends to avoid such topical humor.
Chris Rock did have one moment, though.
“The Mark Twain Award this year. If Trump wins, next year will be the Mark Fuhrman award,” Rock said.
As the audience laughed, Rock added, “It’s going to be nothing but banjos up there.”
He also was among the comics who did a bit of roasting of Hart. “Look at that smile,” Rock said. “You got that second wife happiness.” Hart, surrounded by his wife and kids, laughed.
Like others, though, Rock talked of Hart’s rise to become one of the most successful comedians of all time,...
What there was very little of was anything political, reflecting Hart’s own style that tends to avoid such topical humor.
Chris Rock did have one moment, though.
“The Mark Twain Award this year. If Trump wins, next year will be the Mark Fuhrman award,” Rock said.
As the audience laughed, Rock added, “It’s going to be nothing but banjos up there.”
He also was among the comics who did a bit of roasting of Hart. “Look at that smile,” Rock said. “You got that second wife happiness.” Hart, surrounded by his wife and kids, laughed.
Like others, though, Rock talked of Hart’s rise to become one of the most successful comedians of all time,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Kevin Hart wiped away tears on stage as he looked up from the bronze bust on a pedestal to the trio of comedy legends who had come to witness his professional highlight.
In the VIP balcony of the Kennedy Center opera house, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle sat side by side, watching Hart accept the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy Sunday night.
“I didn’t start doing what I was doing to get awards,” Hart said. “I just fell in love with the idea of comedy.”
Hart rose from the open mics and comedy clubs of his native Philadelphia to become one of his country’s most recognizable performers — honing a signature style that combines his diminutive height, expressive face and motormouth delivery into an arena-packing stand-up act. He became the latest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in a raucous ceremony...
In the VIP balcony of the Kennedy Center opera house, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle sat side by side, watching Hart accept the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy Sunday night.
“I didn’t start doing what I was doing to get awards,” Hart said. “I just fell in love with the idea of comedy.”
Hart rose from the open mics and comedy clubs of his native Philadelphia to become one of his country’s most recognizable performers — honing a signature style that combines his diminutive height, expressive face and motormouth delivery into an arena-packing stand-up act. He became the latest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in a raucous ceremony...
- 3/25/2024
- by The Associated Press
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Oscar-winning actor Will Smith has given some incredible performances throughout his career. He has showcased his acting prowess through a range of roles spanning drama, comedy, and action. Despite his considerable talent, the actor has lost several big opportunities, particularly due to his personal preferences, one of which also includes the 1998 hit buddy action comedy film Rush Hour.
Will Smith in King Richard
Starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, the film became a massive success, solidifying Chan’s status as a Hollywood star. However, before Tucker was cast as the street-smart LAPD Detective, Smith was offered the role but opted not to pursue it.
Will Smith Was Offered the Role of Carter in Rush Hour
It’s hard to envision anyone other than Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in the iconic buddy cop franchise of Rush Hour. Fans still cherish the lively antics and unparalleled chemistry between the comedic duo in the original film,...
Will Smith in King Richard
Starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, the film became a massive success, solidifying Chan’s status as a Hollywood star. However, before Tucker was cast as the street-smart LAPD Detective, Smith was offered the role but opted not to pursue it.
Will Smith Was Offered the Role of Carter in Rush Hour
It’s hard to envision anyone other than Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker in the iconic buddy cop franchise of Rush Hour. Fans still cherish the lively antics and unparalleled chemistry between the comedic duo in the original film,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Netflix has become the latest home for the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
The streamer has struck a multi-year deal with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to air the event. Last year, the event aired on CNN and before that PBS aired it for over 20 years. Comedy Central hosted it before PBS.
The move comes as Kevin Hart, who has done a number of standup specials for Netflix, is set to be honored at the ceremony, which has previously feted the likes of Dave Chappelle, Adam Sandler, Jon Stewart, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Steve Martin, George Carlin, Tina Fey, Carol Burnett and Richard Pryor.
The show will also feature Dave Burd aka Lil Dicky, Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Fallon, Tiffany Haddish, Regina Hall, Chelsea Handler, Nelly, The Plastic Cup Boyz, Keith Robinson, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, and J.B. Smoove.
The streamer will not, however, be adding the Mark...
The streamer has struck a multi-year deal with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to air the event. Last year, the event aired on CNN and before that PBS aired it for over 20 years. Comedy Central hosted it before PBS.
The move comes as Kevin Hart, who has done a number of standup specials for Netflix, is set to be honored at the ceremony, which has previously feted the likes of Dave Chappelle, Adam Sandler, Jon Stewart, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Steve Martin, George Carlin, Tina Fey, Carol Burnett and Richard Pryor.
The show will also feature Dave Burd aka Lil Dicky, Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Fallon, Tiffany Haddish, Regina Hall, Chelsea Handler, Nelly, The Plastic Cup Boyz, Keith Robinson, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, and J.B. Smoove.
The streamer will not, however, be adding the Mark...
- 3/14/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
A year after it moved from its longtime PBS home to CNN, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor is switching telecast partners again. Netflix has struck a multi-year deal with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to move the Mark Twain Prize event to the streamer.
The deal begins this year, with Kevin Hart honored at the ceremony. This marks the 25th anniversary of the Mark Twain Prize, and Hart will be recognized “for his extraordinary contributions to the genre and his impressive achievements across comedy, film, and television.” This year’s event takes placeat the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Sunday, March 24, and will be taped to premiere on Netflix on Saturday, May 11 — as the Netflix is a Joke Fest takes place in Los Angeles.
Performers set for this year’s Mark Twain ceremony including Dave “Lil Dicky” Burd, Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Fallon, Tiffany Haddish,...
The deal begins this year, with Kevin Hart honored at the ceremony. This marks the 25th anniversary of the Mark Twain Prize, and Hart will be recognized “for his extraordinary contributions to the genre and his impressive achievements across comedy, film, and television.” This year’s event takes placeat the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Sunday, March 24, and will be taped to premiere on Netflix on Saturday, May 11 — as the Netflix is a Joke Fest takes place in Los Angeles.
Performers set for this year’s Mark Twain ceremony including Dave “Lil Dicky” Burd, Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Fallon, Tiffany Haddish,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Kanye West has 24 Grammys total, making him the most awarded rapper in the awards’ history (tied with Jay-Z). Seven of West’s albums have won Grammys, and he has additional prizes from standalone singles, features, and production work behind the scenes. His last studio album, “Donda,” got four nominations including Album of the Year, and won twice in rap categories. With such an impressive track record over the span of two decades, one might simply assume he’s likely to be nominated for his new album with Ty Dolla $ign, “Vultures 1,” which has been doing great on the charts. However, “Vultures 1” comes after West’s public backlash due to antisemitic remarks, which doesn’t seem to have ended his career, but still looms over him.
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- 3/13/2024
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
“Abba Zabba, you my only friend!” Imagine they made a Half Baked 2. That sounds like a slam dunk, right? After all, the original didn’t set the box office on fire, but it’s presumably made a mint on home video. Well, it looks like Universal finally pulled the trigger on a Half Baked 2, but of the original cast, the only person to return is Rachel True, who played the love interest, Mary Jane. Yes folks, it happened, and the sequel, Half Baked: Totally High, is going straight to Blu-ray, with an April 16th release date.
All this begs the question, why, twenty-five years later, make a Half Baked sequel without either Dave Chappelle, an infinitely bigger star now than he was in 1998, and Jim Breuer? Chappelle, I kind of get – the man is busy and would probably cost millions and millions to get, but Jim Breuer? Could...
All this begs the question, why, twenty-five years later, make a Half Baked sequel without either Dave Chappelle, an infinitely bigger star now than he was in 1998, and Jim Breuer? Chappelle, I kind of get – the man is busy and would probably cost millions and millions to get, but Jim Breuer? Could...
- 3/10/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Marcello Hernandez has signed with Lbi Entertainment.
Hernandez is a Cuban/Dominican stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who currently performs as a featured player on Saturday Night Live. On SNL he has been featured on Weekend Update and some of the more memorable recent sketches with people such as Pedro Pascal, Bad Bunny, Ana de Armas and Jason Momoa.
Doing stand-up since he was 18 years old, he has opened for headliners such as Jo Koy, Dave Chappelle, Tim Dillon, Mark Viera, and Gilbert Gottfried. In 2020, he became a host and creative director for @onlyindade, a Miami-based account with over one million followers. In 2022 he was selected as a Just For Laughs New Face of Comedy. Starting in 2023 he can be seen in commercial campaigns for T Mobile and Nissan.
He continues to be repped by CAA and attorney Patti Felker...
Hernandez is a Cuban/Dominican stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who currently performs as a featured player on Saturday Night Live. On SNL he has been featured on Weekend Update and some of the more memorable recent sketches with people such as Pedro Pascal, Bad Bunny, Ana de Armas and Jason Momoa.
Doing stand-up since he was 18 years old, he has opened for headliners such as Jo Koy, Dave Chappelle, Tim Dillon, Mark Viera, and Gilbert Gottfried. In 2020, he became a host and creative director for @onlyindade, a Miami-based account with over one million followers. In 2022 he was selected as a Just For Laughs New Face of Comedy. Starting in 2023 he can be seen in commercial campaigns for T Mobile and Nissan.
He continues to be repped by CAA and attorney Patti Felker...
- 3/8/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
A champion of complex comedic discourse and honest-to-God nuance, Hannah Gadsby both holds back and comes out swinging in their self-facilitated “Gender Agenda.”
The Australian comedian, now on their fourth stand-up special for Netflix, plays it mostly cool in the cheekily named genderqueer showcase — which started streaming on the platform Tuesday, March 5. It’s a consistently strong hour introducing seven less known queer and genderqueer performers from across the globe. Jes Tom, Chloe Petts, Asha Ward, DeAnne Smith, Mx. Dahlia Belle, Krishna Istha, and the mononymous Alok appear at London’s Alexandra Palace in that order.
Kept to roughly seven minutes each, the sharp and sensitive lineup explores everything from using they/them pronouns and attending straight weddings to seeking gender-affirming care and hooking up while taking hormones. It’s a potentially life-changing opportunity for both the comedians (only some of whom have been on Netflix before now) and curious subscribers,...
The Australian comedian, now on their fourth stand-up special for Netflix, plays it mostly cool in the cheekily named genderqueer showcase — which started streaming on the platform Tuesday, March 5. It’s a consistently strong hour introducing seven less known queer and genderqueer performers from across the globe. Jes Tom, Chloe Petts, Asha Ward, DeAnne Smith, Mx. Dahlia Belle, Krishna Istha, and the mononymous Alok appear at London’s Alexandra Palace in that order.
Kept to roughly seven minutes each, the sharp and sensitive lineup explores everything from using they/them pronouns and attending straight weddings to seeking gender-affirming care and hooking up while taking hormones. It’s a potentially life-changing opportunity for both the comedians (only some of whom have been on Netflix before now) and curious subscribers,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
De La Soul’s Posdnuos and Maseo will dive into their own history on a special new five-part series, Art Official Intelligence Radio with De La Soul. The show premieres tomorrow, March 5, with new episodes airing Tuesdays and Thursdays on Apple Music 1 at 2 p.m. Et/11 a.m. Pt.
Art Official Intelligence Radio will feature Posdnuos and Maseo retracing their story, discussing the legacy and influence of De La Soul, honoring late bandmate Dave “Trugoy the Dove” Jolicoeur, and sharing a mix of De La Soul rarities, demos, and hits during the “DemoListen” segment.
Art Official Intelligence Radio will feature Posdnuos and Maseo retracing their story, discussing the legacy and influence of De La Soul, honoring late bandmate Dave “Trugoy the Dove” Jolicoeur, and sharing a mix of De La Soul rarities, demos, and hits during the “DemoListen” segment.
- 3/4/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Richard Lewis
Screenshot: 20th Century Fox
Richard Lewis was always around in the early ’90s. Between guest spots on Letterman and the slew of stand-up specials and clips that ran on HBO and Comedy Central, one could find Richard Lewis pulling his hair out on stage at any time of the day.
Screenshot: 20th Century Fox
Richard Lewis was always around in the early ’90s. Between guest spots on Letterman and the slew of stand-up specials and clips that ran on HBO and Comedy Central, one could find Richard Lewis pulling his hair out on stage at any time of the day.
- 2/29/2024
- by Matt Schimkowitz
- avclub.com
I would compare Chappelle’s Home Team—Donnell Rawlings: A New Day with the usual lavish Bengali wedding food menu. The flatbread and a vegetarian side dish, in the beginning, are as good as they can be most of the time, but never really the show stoppers. Things only start to heat up with the entry of something like a fish fry. And then the magic happens—with all the mutton, chicken, and fish items around. The magic for which you basically attend weddings. No matter how amazing the dessert section in the end is, you still miss the meat and potatoes. I understand the analogy might seem crass to some of you, and my sincere apologies to the vegetarians (and the vegans), but this is the most fitting one. I could find to describe my feelings about the new Netflix special.
Rawlings standup is part of Chappelle Home Team,...
Rawlings standup is part of Chappelle Home Team,...
- 2/27/2024
- by Rohitavra Majumdar
- Film Fugitives
Shane Gillis acknowledged the elephant in the room right away – sort of.
“Yeah, I’m here,” said the comedian, who seemed as bemused as anyone else that he was actually hosting Saturday Night Live. “Most of you probably have no idea who I am. I was actually fired from this show a while ago – but don’t look that up, please. If you don’t know who I am, please, don’t Google that. Don’t even worry about it.”
For those still unaware, I’ll respect Gillis’ wishes and save you a search: In 2019 Shane Gillis was hired and then four days later famously un-hired as a new SNL cast member after clips from his podcast resurfaced in which he uttered anti-Chinese and homophobic slurs. (A closer reading of the podcast utterances that got him fired reveal that the exchange in question was a bit gray: Was he channeling...
“Yeah, I’m here,” said the comedian, who seemed as bemused as anyone else that he was actually hosting Saturday Night Live. “Most of you probably have no idea who I am. I was actually fired from this show a while ago – but don’t look that up, please. If you don’t know who I am, please, don’t Google that. Don’t even worry about it.”
For those still unaware, I’ll respect Gillis’ wishes and save you a search: In 2019 Shane Gillis was hired and then four days later famously un-hired as a new SNL cast member after clips from his podcast resurfaced in which he uttered anti-Chinese and homophobic slurs. (A closer reading of the podcast utterances that got him fired reveal that the exchange in question was a bit gray: Was he channeling...
- 2/25/2024
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Shane Gillis finally returned to host the Saturday Night Live after he was fired from the show in 2019. The comedian infamously made racist, misogynistic, and homophobic comments that caused his immediate termination.
Shane Gillis at SNL
In his comeback, he addressed the controversy in his opening monologue, telling people not to search it on Google. Gillis was dismissed days after the announcement of his joining the SNL cast.
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Shane Gillis Delivers Awkward Monologue At SNL
Shane Gillis acknowledged during his appearance on the February 24 episode of Saturday Night Live the issue that got him kicked out back in 2019:
“I’m here. Most of you probably have no idea who I am. I was actually — I was fired from this show a while ago.
Shane Gillis at SNL
In his comeback, he addressed the controversy in his opening monologue, telling people not to search it on Google. Gillis was dismissed days after the announcement of his joining the SNL cast.
Suggested“Is this supposed to be funny somehow?”: Jacob Elordi Making Out With Chloe Fineman On Live SNL Gets Mixed Reception As Fans Cry Dropped Standards
Shane Gillis Delivers Awkward Monologue At SNL
Shane Gillis acknowledged during his appearance on the February 24 episode of Saturday Night Live the issue that got him kicked out back in 2019:
“I’m here. Most of you probably have no idea who I am. I was actually — I was fired from this show a while ago.
- 2/25/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
The Roots have announced the lineup for the 2024 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, featuring artists like Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, André 3000, and more across two days in June.
Hosted on June 1st and 2nd at its longtime home, The Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, the 2024 iteration of the Roots Picnic will feature a diverse range of musical artists, as well as live podcasts, DJ sets, immersive experiences, and more. Filling out the lineup will be artists like Victoria Monét, Nas, Gunna, Sexyy Red, Tyla, Smino, Babyface, Adam Blackstone featuring Fantasia and Muni Long, Cam’ron, Wale, Robert Glasper, and more.
Tickets for the 2024 Roots Picnic will first become available via a Live Nation pre-sale opening on Tuesday, February 20th, at 10:00 a.m. Et (use access code ALUMNI24). After that, the general on-sale will begin on Friday, February 23rd, at 10:00 a.m. Et via Ticketmaster. Once tickets are on sale,...
Hosted on June 1st and 2nd at its longtime home, The Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, the 2024 iteration of the Roots Picnic will feature a diverse range of musical artists, as well as live podcasts, DJ sets, immersive experiences, and more. Filling out the lineup will be artists like Victoria Monét, Nas, Gunna, Sexyy Red, Tyla, Smino, Babyface, Adam Blackstone featuring Fantasia and Muni Long, Cam’ron, Wale, Robert Glasper, and more.
Tickets for the 2024 Roots Picnic will first become available via a Live Nation pre-sale opening on Tuesday, February 20th, at 10:00 a.m. Et (use access code ALUMNI24). After that, the general on-sale will begin on Friday, February 23rd, at 10:00 a.m. Et via Ticketmaster. Once tickets are on sale,...
- 2/19/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
In one of the best episodes of The Vince Staples Show – a dark Netflix comedy following the fictionalized life of the titular rapper – Vince slowly but surely leverages a bank robbery he’s caught in the crosshairs of to his advantage. Perhaps this quiet doggedness is autobiographical; in reality, Vince Staples has been actively trying to produce his own television show for about eight years, finally getting it over the line with its Feb. 15 premiere.
“I feel like a lot of the time we want to do things but kind...
“I feel like a lot of the time we want to do things but kind...
- 2/15/2024
- by Mankaprr Conteh
- Rollingstone.com
When Hannah Gadsby entered a deal at Netflix in 2022 with the goal of broadening “a notoriously transphobic industry,” they set plans for a multi-comic special featuring genderqueer comics from around the globe. Now titled “Gender Agenda,” that project will debut on March 5 with a lineup of seven performers.
With Gadsby as curator and host, “Gender Agenda” will give the stage to Jes Tom, Alok, Asha Ward, Chloe Petts, DeAnne Smith, Krishna Istha and Mx. Dahlia Belle.
Tom has written for Max’s “Our Flag Means Death” and recently wrapped the off-Broadway run of “Less Lonely,” their one-person show presented by Elliot Page. Alok headlined the NYC Comedy Festival in 2021, and has appeared in unscripted series such as Hulu’s “Planet Sex” with Cara Delevigne and Netflix’s “Getting Curious” with Jonathan Van Ness. Ward is best known for being the youngest-ever writer for “Saturday Night Live.” Petts is currently touring...
With Gadsby as curator and host, “Gender Agenda” will give the stage to Jes Tom, Alok, Asha Ward, Chloe Petts, DeAnne Smith, Krishna Istha and Mx. Dahlia Belle.
Tom has written for Max’s “Our Flag Means Death” and recently wrapped the off-Broadway run of “Less Lonely,” their one-person show presented by Elliot Page. Alok headlined the NYC Comedy Festival in 2021, and has appeared in unscripted series such as Hulu’s “Planet Sex” with Cara Delevigne and Netflix’s “Getting Curious” with Jonathan Van Ness. Ward is best known for being the youngest-ever writer for “Saturday Night Live.” Petts is currently touring...
- 2/12/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
It’s been a strange few weeks for Saturday Night Live. Two weeks ago, during a night hosted by Madame Web actress Dakota Johnson, cast members Bowen Yang and Sarah Sherman distanced themselves from Dave Chappelle when the transphobic comedian crashed SNL’s goodbye segment at show’s end. Then, last week, the show laundered Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s racist Civil War denialism. Now, America’s premier sketch-comedy series has decided to welcome Shane Gillis to host.
Back in 2019, SNL announced that Gillis would be joining the cast of the show.
Back in 2019, SNL announced that Gillis would be joining the cast of the show.
- 2/11/2024
- by Marlow Stern
- Rollingstone.com
Saturday Night Live has been in a real mood as of late, platforming a series of transphobic, right-wing, and racist personalities, and drawing the ire of audience members and employees alike. Dave Chappelle appearing on stage at the end of the Dakota Johnson-hosted episode was one thing, followed just a week later by a Nikki Haley cameo in the cold open. And in Lorne Michaels' most defiant decision yet, comedian Shane Gillis — who was fired from the show shortly after being hired, for his history of racist and homophobic remarks — will host the February 24, 2024 episode.
- 2/9/2024
- by Joe Reid
- Primetimer
Dave Chappelle and Katt Williams rank among the most talented standup comedians of African-American extraction. They both became comedic giants after pulling off their breakthroughs in the 90s and dabbling in acting. Their stories have since diverged, with Chappelle on top as the most accomplished of the two. Despite several outcries to have him canceled for his controversial routines, the Washington, D.C. native has remained relevant in the industry; the same can’t be said about Katt Williams. Since the mid-2000s, Williams has been involved in a series of controversial and legal issues that have effectively derailed his career — although...
- 2/7/2024
- by Banks Onuoha
- TVovermind.com
Bowen Yang has been taking subtle digs at the decisions being made on Saturday Night Live recently. The actor seemingly called out the show after Nikki Haley’s surprise cameo during the cold open of the latest episode, which was hosted by Ayo Edebiri.
In a since-deleted Instagram post on Monday, Yang shared a photo of a flower arrangement and a note from executive producer Lorne Michaels that was left for the Republican presidential hopeful.
“Welcome to Studio 8H! From Lorne + everyone at SNL,” read the note.
Yang captioned the post, “everyone :),” with comments disabled.
Bowen Yang’s deleted Instagram post
Haley appeared on SNL during the opening segment, where she was confronted by a guest host about the cause of the U.S. Civil War.
“I was just curious, what would you say was the main cause of the Civil War, and do you think it starts with...
In a since-deleted Instagram post on Monday, Yang shared a photo of a flower arrangement and a note from executive producer Lorne Michaels that was left for the Republican presidential hopeful.
“Welcome to Studio 8H! From Lorne + everyone at SNL,” read the note.
Yang captioned the post, “everyone :),” with comments disabled.
Bowen Yang’s deleted Instagram post
Haley appeared on SNL during the opening segment, where she was confronted by a guest host about the cause of the U.S. Civil War.
“I was just curious, what would you say was the main cause of the Civil War, and do you think it starts with...
- 2/5/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
When Saturday Night Live castmember Bowen Yang doesn’t entirely approve of a guest on the iconic NBC late night show, he has ways of making it known.
The latest example is Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, who made a controversial surprise appearance on the show this weekend, during which she played herself in a mock CNN town hall sketch.
Yang, who has been an SNL castmember since 2019, took to Instagram after the show and posted a photo of a backstage note addressed to Haley that read, “Welcome to Studio 8H! From, Lorne + everyone at SNL.” Yang commented on the post, “everyone! :)”
That post has since been deleted, but here is a screenshot:
It’s an attempt at keeping things subtle — like, if you want to assume Yang is being totally sarcastic based merely on everything else known about his public persona, well, that’s on you. Though some...
The latest example is Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, who made a controversial surprise appearance on the show this weekend, during which she played herself in a mock CNN town hall sketch.
Yang, who has been an SNL castmember since 2019, took to Instagram after the show and posted a photo of a backstage note addressed to Haley that read, “Welcome to Studio 8H! From, Lorne + everyone at SNL.” Yang commented on the post, “everyone! :)”
That post has since been deleted, but here is a screenshot:
It’s an attempt at keeping things subtle — like, if you want to assume Yang is being totally sarcastic based merely on everything else known about his public persona, well, that’s on you. Though some...
- 2/5/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bowen Yang may not have been too pleased about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s recent cameo on Saturday Night Live.
During Saturday’s cold open, Gayle King (played by Punkie Johnson) and Charles Barkley (Kenan Thompson) welcomed Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson) to CNN to respond to voters’ questions. Haley appeared halfway through the skit when host Ayo Edebiri popped up as an audience member asking Haley, “What would you say was the main cause of the Civil War? And do you think it starts with an ‘S’ and ends with a ‘-lavery?'” Thankfully, Haley conceded that she does,...
During Saturday’s cold open, Gayle King (played by Punkie Johnson) and Charles Barkley (Kenan Thompson) welcomed Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson) to CNN to respond to voters’ questions. Haley appeared halfway through the skit when host Ayo Edebiri popped up as an audience member asking Haley, “What would you say was the main cause of the Civil War? And do you think it starts with an ‘S’ and ends with a ‘-lavery?'” Thankfully, Haley conceded that she does,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
The 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday turned out to be a very good night to be Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman. As well as delivering for music fans, and allowing Jay-Z to get a few things off his chest, the Grammys turned out to be great for CBS and the Recording Academy.
The live ceremony from Dtla hit a years-long high note with 16.9 million viewers on average tuning in across CBS, Paramount+ and other digital platforms, according to early data from Nielsen. Pulling in the best Grammy numbers ever for the streamer, according to CBS, the show peaked with nearly 18.3 million watching at the 9:45 Pm quarter during the In Memoriam segment.
Snagging the best numbers for the Grammys since 2020, last night’s Trevor Noah-hosted show was up 34% from last year’s audience of 12.4 million, which was a double-digit jump from the low of...
The live ceremony from Dtla hit a years-long high note with 16.9 million viewers on average tuning in across CBS, Paramount+ and other digital platforms, according to early data from Nielsen. Pulling in the best Grammy numbers ever for the streamer, according to CBS, the show peaked with nearly 18.3 million watching at the 9:45 Pm quarter during the In Memoriam segment.
Snagging the best numbers for the Grammys since 2020, last night’s Trevor Noah-hosted show was up 34% from last year’s audience of 12.4 million, which was a double-digit jump from the low of...
- 2/5/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Last night’s Grammy broadcast has generally received terrific reviews, but the Recording Academy wasn’t quite so lucky, with two high-profile performers making off-camera slams against the awards organization.
Both Drake and Phoebe Bridgers took some well-aimed shots at the Academy, with Drake’s broadside coming before the ceremony and Bridgers’ swipe during.
Prior to the telecast, Drake posted a clip on his Instagram Story of his 2019 Grammy acceptance speech (for “God’s Plan”) — a speech that was cut short during the show five years ago — in which he had harsh words for the Grammys. He accompanied his Story video post with a caption reiterating his 2019 speech:
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“All you incredible artists remember this show isn’t the facts, it’s just the opinion of a group of people [whose] name are kept a secret...
Both Drake and Phoebe Bridgers took some well-aimed shots at the Academy, with Drake’s broadside coming before the ceremony and Bridgers’ swipe during.
Prior to the telecast, Drake posted a clip on his Instagram Story of his 2019 Grammy acceptance speech (for “God’s Plan”) — a speech that was cut short during the show five years ago — in which he had harsh words for the Grammys. He accompanied his Story video post with a caption reiterating his 2019 speech:
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“All you incredible artists remember this show isn’t the facts, it’s just the opinion of a group of people [whose] name are kept a secret...
- 2/5/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
With the Grammys approaching this weekend, on Sunday, Feb. 4, the music industry and nominees are buzzing alike, in anticipation of a week filled with parties, panels, masterclasses and brunches during Grammy week.
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Grammy week kicked off with We Are Moving the Needle, the organization founded by Emily Lazar, a Grammy Award-winning mastering engineer. Honorees included Alanis Morissette, Corinne Bailey Rae, Caroline Polachek, Catherine Marks, Laura Sisk, Jennifer Decilveo, Michael Goldstone, and Christine Thomas at the first Annual Resonator Awards recognizing women in production and engineering roles.
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Black Music Action Coalition (Bmac) Music Maker Dinner hosted by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis took place on Wednesday, in support of the economic empowerment of Black music entrepreneurs, artists,...
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Grammy week kicked off with We Are Moving the Needle, the organization founded by Emily Lazar, a Grammy Award-winning mastering engineer. Honorees included Alanis Morissette, Corinne Bailey Rae, Caroline Polachek, Catherine Marks, Laura Sisk, Jennifer Decilveo, Michael Goldstone, and Christine Thomas at the first Annual Resonator Awards recognizing women in production and engineering roles.
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Black Music Action Coalition (Bmac) Music Maker Dinner hosted by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis took place on Wednesday, in support of the economic empowerment of Black music entrepreneurs, artists,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
Taylor Swift caught a little backlash after her Album of the Year win at the Grammy Awards.
The “Anti-Hero” singer made history by taking the accolade, which was presented by Celine Dion, who made a rare appearance amid her battle with stiff person syndrome.
Overwhelmed with excitement, Swift took the stage at Crypto.com Arena to accept her award and when Dion handed over the gramophone, Swift didn’t acknowledge her and looked back to share her joy with one of her collaborators.
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Swift didn’t seem to make eye contact with Dion in the awkward exchange, which made many viewers on social media question if Swift had snubbed Dion.
The video below show’s Dion handing over the award to Swift. Skip to 1 min 20 for the exchange.
(Watch) Taylor Swift wins Album of the Year #GRAMMYs pic.
The “Anti-Hero” singer made history by taking the accolade, which was presented by Celine Dion, who made a rare appearance amid her battle with stiff person syndrome.
Overwhelmed with excitement, Swift took the stage at Crypto.com Arena to accept her award and when Dion handed over the gramophone, Swift didn’t acknowledge her and looked back to share her joy with one of her collaborators.
Related: Taylor Swift Wins 13th Grammy, Announces Release Of ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Album
Swift didn’t seem to make eye contact with Dion in the awkward exchange, which made many viewers on social media question if Swift had snubbed Dion.
The video below show’s Dion handing over the award to Swift. Skip to 1 min 20 for the exchange.
(Watch) Taylor Swift wins Album of the Year #GRAMMYs pic.
- 2/5/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Sza and Billie Eilish were among the winners at the 2024 Grammy Awards, which were handed out Sunday in 94 categories. The awards were presented in two separate ceremonies taking place in Los Angeles.
Taylor Swift won album of the year for Midnights, making her the first person to win that category four times. Earlier in the show, Swift won best pop vocal album and took the opportunity to announce her new album in her acceptance speech. (Harry Styles’ Harry’s House won the award last year. See all of the past album of the year winners here.)
“What Was I Made For?” from Barbie, written by Billie Eilish O’Connell and Finneas O’Connell, was named song of the year, after having taken home the Grammy for best song written for visual media during the Premiere Ceremony.
Victoria Monét was named best new artist.
Miley Cyrus accepted the award...
Taylor Swift won album of the year for Midnights, making her the first person to win that category four times. Earlier in the show, Swift won best pop vocal album and took the opportunity to announce her new album in her acceptance speech. (Harry Styles’ Harry’s House won the award last year. See all of the past album of the year winners here.)
“What Was I Made For?” from Barbie, written by Billie Eilish O’Connell and Finneas O’Connell, was named song of the year, after having taken home the Grammy for best song written for visual media during the Premiere Ceremony.
Victoria Monét was named best new artist.
Miley Cyrus accepted the award...
- 2/5/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke and Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Celine Dion made a surprise appearance at the Grammy Awards amid the singer battling stiff-person syndrome, a rare and incurable neurological disorder.
After Trevor Noah announced Dion, the room gave her a standing ovation that moved the star.
“Thank you all. I love you right back,” Dion said. “When I say that I’m happy to be here, I really mean it from my heart.”
She continued, “Those who have been blessed enough to be here, at the Grammy Awards, must never take for granted the tremendous love and joy that music brings to our lives and to the people all around the world.”
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Dion was not one of the confirmed presenters of the night, and when Noah announced the lineup of the last awards of the gala, the presenter of Album of...
After Trevor Noah announced Dion, the room gave her a standing ovation that moved the star.
“Thank you all. I love you right back,” Dion said. “When I say that I’m happy to be here, I really mean it from my heart.”
She continued, “Those who have been blessed enough to be here, at the Grammy Awards, must never take for granted the tremendous love and joy that music brings to our lives and to the people all around the world.”
Related: Grammy Awards Viewers Question If Taylor Swift Snubbed Celine Dion After Album Of The Year Win
Dion was not one of the confirmed presenters of the night, and when Noah announced the lineup of the last awards of the gala, the presenter of Album of...
- 2/5/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Taylor Swift’s reputation just got even bigger.
The global superstar took home a Grammy win Sunday night for Album of the Year for Midnights. This marks a record fourth time she’s won the award, after previously securing the trophies for Fearless, 1989 and Folklore. She accepted the award from Celine Dion, who made a rare public appearance.
With her latest win, Swift broke the record for the most all-time wins for any artist in the category. She was previously tied for first with three wins alongside Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon and Frank Sinatra.
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“I don’t know, man. I get to work with one of my best friends, a once in a generation producer, that’s Jack Antonoff. I’m so lucky,” Swift said of her record producer. “I would love to...
The global superstar took home a Grammy win Sunday night for Album of the Year for Midnights. This marks a record fourth time she’s won the award, after previously securing the trophies for Fearless, 1989 and Folklore. She accepted the award from Celine Dion, who made a rare public appearance.
With her latest win, Swift broke the record for the most all-time wins for any artist in the category. She was previously tied for first with three wins alongside Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon and Frank Sinatra.
Related: Grammy Awards Viewers Question If Taylor Swift Snubbed Celine Dion After Album Of The Year Win
“I don’t know, man. I get to work with one of my best friends, a once in a generation producer, that’s Jack Antonoff. I’m so lucky,” Swift said of her record producer. “I would love to...
- 2/5/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Jay-Z was honored with the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the Grammy Awards and took shots at the organization for snubbing Beyoncé and keeping her from taking the Album of the Year award.
The multi-hyphenate media mogul had Beyoncé cheering him on, and he brought his daughter, Grammy Award winner Blue Ivy Carter, to the stage to accept the trophy.
As Jay-Z took the stage, he started off by saying he used the gramophone as a sippy cup for Blue Ivy and reminded everyone she is grown up now and has her own trophies now.
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“Thank you, sir. All the doors that you opened, you showed us that we can be rock stars,” the artist said, spotting Dr. Dre in the audience.
Jay-Z recalled that in 1989, DJ Jazzy Jeff...
The multi-hyphenate media mogul had Beyoncé cheering him on, and he brought his daughter, Grammy Award winner Blue Ivy Carter, to the stage to accept the trophy.
As Jay-Z took the stage, he started off by saying he used the gramophone as a sippy cup for Blue Ivy and reminded everyone she is grown up now and has her own trophies now.
Related: Killer Mike Hit With Misdemeanor Battery Charge By LAPD From Altercation Outside Grammys; Award Winning Rapper Released By Cops Tonight
“Thank you, sir. All the doors that you opened, you showed us that we can be rock stars,” the artist said, spotting Dr. Dre in the audience.
Jay-Z recalled that in 1989, DJ Jazzy Jeff...
- 2/5/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
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