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Each week, we handpick a selection of stories to give you a snapshot of trends, updates, business moves, and more from around the creator industry. This week, Kai Cenat’s Twitch sub-a-thon has stirred up drama, and the presidential election has sent some stocks soaring.

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The unwitting star of Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon is Halle Bailey’s infant son. The younger half of Chloe x Halle was initially incensed that ex-partner Ddg brought their child Halo onto Cenat’s blockbuster stream, though she later said she “overreacted.” Halle may be ahead of her time; there’s a lot of talk right now about the morality of children’s on-camera appearances.

Casey Neistat’s David Dobrik doc may never see the light of day. Neistat is conflicted about a project that started as a celebration of Dobrik’s career but was complicated by numerous controversies orbiting the former Vlog Squad member.

America’s late-night talk show hosts are currently reeling from the dismal election results, but what about ex-hosts?

Well, Jay Leno proclaimed that it was a “great day for democracy” during an interview on The Talk, proving once again that we really don’t need to hear from Jay Leno on any subject ever again for the rest of his life. Meanwhile, Leno’s former competitor David Letterman has also been weighing in on the election, albeit in a slightly subtler manner.

Letterman was a vocal supporter of the Democrats this year, and was scheduled to host a fundraiser for Joe Biden until he dropped out. The event still happened, but with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff instead — although not getting Commander, Biden’s bitey German Shepherd, to perform some Stupid Pet Tricks feels like a missed opportunity.

While Letterman hasn’t made any public statements this week, his official YouTube...

When you're lost out there and you're all alone, a light is waiting to carry you home — at least that’s the promise of the Full House theme song. But what happens when you get to that home? According to the travel site Far & Wide, a whole lot of nothing.

The house where Danny Tanner provided shelter for assorted children, in-laws and Joey Gladstone’s hand puppets is an actual home in San Francisco that attracts a daily stream of fans. Here’s the problem: People live there, so no one can go inside.

That’s why Far & Wide named the Full House house the most boring tourist trap in the Golden State. Here’s their review: “California is a gigantic state with a ton of tourist traps, but we can’t think of any one more polarizing than the Full House house. It’s mobbed by fans on a daily basis,...

Harmony Korine met photographer Larry Clark while he was still a teenage skater bumming about Greenwich Village in New York. Clark and Korine began talking, and Clark revealed that he wanted a screenplay, written with an authentic point of view, all about modern, largely unsupervised teens and the way they wrestle with the AIDS crisis. Korine was happy to participate, and wrote the screenplay for the highly controversial "Kids," released in 1995. "Kids" was dark and edgy at the time, as it was incredibly frank about the sex lives of high school students. Even today, opinions on the film are mixed. 

Korine, however, instantly became a new Enfant Terrible in the indie cinema world, and made his directorial debut in 1997 with "Gummo," a stylized poverty drama about a random assortment of oversexed and undereducated Ohioans recovering from a recent tornado. He followed that film with "julien donkey-boy" in 1999, which he made...

Conan O’Brien welcomed Tom Hanks onto the latest episode of the “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast and told the Oscar winner about one of his biggest career regrets: Being way too intense during his brief stint as a writer on “Saturday Night Live.” O’Brien worked at “SNL” for three years from 1988 to 1991 before he jumped ship to write and produce “The Simpsons.”

“People always say no regrets,” O’Brien said. “I regret being so intense about that job. Yeah. I was way too intense, and I think I robbed myself of some fun that I could have had. I did have a lot of fun, but I think I could have had more fun. And I think I could have maybe written there a little longer if I didn’t make it such a grind for myself.”

“I burnt out. I burnt out. And [Lorne Michaels] could not have been nicer,...

The late pop star Elvis Presley continues to be one of the most iconic names in entertainment history. The singer was a memorable part of the late actress Teri Garr’s career, who appeared as a dancer in multiple films of the King of Rock and Roll.

Elvis Presley in Charro! | Credit: National General Pictures

Garr, who would later become known for her work in movies like Tootsie, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and Young Frankenstein, once reflected on working in Presley’s movies, candidly stating it’s no secret that his movies were bad.

Teri Garr’s Candid Reflection on Elvis Presley’s Movies

After starting her career as a dancer in the 1960s, Teri Garr started landing opportunities in Hollywood and was soon starring as a dancer in a string of Elvis Presley movies, including Fun in Acapulco, Kissin’ Cousins, Viva Las Vegas, Roustabout, and Clambake.

Viva Las Vegas...

David Letterman just did what he wanted. There are tons of examples of the talk show host stepping over the line or making fun of his guests, but none of his awkward interactions topped a particular episode of Late Show from 1994.

Letterman met his match in the guise of a pop star. He tried to make demeaning remarks about the guest's personal life, and urged her to kiss a member of the audience. The pop star, however, fired back and proceeded to call him a "sick f**k" in return. Who was the pop star? None other than the queen of controversy herself, Madonna.

Letterman and Madonna clashed back in 1994

Letterman sealed his fate before Madonna even walked out. He mentioned that the pop star had "slept with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry," which even managed to get a shocked response from Letterman's sidekick, Paul Shaffer.

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The Spanish-born actress Penelope Cruz began acting at 16 by starring in Jamon Jamon. The role catapulted her to fame and established her as one of Spain’s rising stars. Since then, she has starred alongside A-list names in the Hollywood industry, including Scarlett Johansson, Tom Cruise, and her husband Javier Bardem.

The actress has had a highly successful career; her net worth is estimated to be $85 million per Celebrity Net Worth. Her first significant film, Jamon Jamon, put her on the map, starring her husband, Bardem. Her role in the movie earned her widespread acclaim as she filmed her first-ever nude scene at the age of 18. She reflected on the scene and told Esquire, “I remember the last day of filming, I was crying, saying: ‘What if I never reshoot a movie?’ The feeling was devastating.

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David Letterman is one of the most outspoken comedians in late-night history. He always shared his thoughts, regardless of whether they were popular or controversial. He even went on air to talk about his own cheating scandal.

It should then come as no surprise that Letterman had strong feelings about Donald Trump. The former host of Late Night with David Letterman and Late Show with David Letterman interviewed Trump several times over the years, and he admitted that he was not terribly impressed with what he saw/heard.

David Letterman enjoyed mocking Trump on air

Letterman discussed his Trump experiences during a 2017 interview with Vulture. He felt that Trump was an essential piece of New York culture in the 80s and 90s, but not in a manner that was flattering:

He was a joke of a wealthy guy. We didn’t take him seriously. He’d sit down, and I...

The Talk hosts are getting ready to celebrate their final Halloween episode as the CBS show nears the end of its run.

In just a few weeks, Jerry O’Connell, Sheryl Underwood, Amanda Kloots, Akbar Gbajabiamila, and Natalie Morales will soon say goodbye to the CBS talk show.

However, before they sign off, the hosts are pulling out all the stops to go out with a bang and give fans an entertaining time.

That includes the upcoming Halloween episode.

The hosts took on the alter egos of famous singers, and no option was off limits.

The official Instagram for The Talk revealed the costumes ahead of the episode, and Jerry’s look left fans a bit confused.

The Talk hosts celebrate their final Halloween episode

The Ig share consists of several photos, starting with a group shot that reveals the hosts dressed as their legendary singers. Then, each host gets a...

Just a day ago, Teri Garr, the beloved actress known for her wit, charm, and versatility, passed away. After 5 decades in the industry before her retirement in 2011, the actress left a lasting impact on Hollywood, her countless fans, and even her co-stars. With tributes for the late star pouring in, there was one moment with her Tootsie co-star, Dustin Hoffman, that the world could not help but look back on.

Teri Garr in Tootsie | Credits: Columbia Pictures\Warner Bros.

Although Garr had received an Oscar nomination for her role in the 1982 film, she had her doubts about taking on the character of Sandy Lester. However, that changed thanks to Hoffman and his support for her.

How Dustin Hoffman stood by Teri Gar

In the iconic 1982 film Tootsie, Dustin Hoffman portrayed Michael Dorsey, an out-of-work actor who takes on a female persona, Dorothy Michaels, to land a role. On the other hand,...

Tootsie Oscar nominee, Teri Garr has sadly passed away at the age of 79. While the famous actress has more than 140 credits to her name, she faced a horrible battle at the end.

Tootsie Oscar Nominee, Teri Garr Dead At 79

Before Teri Garr’s passing, she made big strides in the entertainment industry. One of her biggest splashes was with her performance in the 1982 movie Tootsie alongside Dustin Hoffman which landed her an Oscar nomination. Additionally, she is also well known for her part in the 1974 Mel Brooks horror comedy Young Frankenstein. Both movies received Academy Award nominations. Many people recognize her in her later career as the estranged mother to Phoebe Buffay in Friends. Likewise, some of her works include Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind in 1977 and Martin Scorsese’s After Hours in 1985. Furthermore, she starred in Mr. Mom with Michael Keaton.

Teri Garr as Inga...

Michael Keaton, Paul Feig and David Letterman are among the Hollywood figures paying tribute to Teri Garr after she died on Tuesday at 79.

The Oscar-nominated actress was known for films like Tootsie and Young Frankenstein, among many others, before her career was derailed by multiple sclerosis, which she revealed she was diagnosed during an appearance on Larry King’s CNN show in October 2002. She appeared onscreen for the last time in 2011.

Garr died at home in Los Angeles, surrounded by family and friends,” her publicist, Heidi Schaffer, told The Hollywood Reporter.

Mel Brooks, who gave Garr her breakthrough role alongside Gene Wilder in Young Frankenstein, paid tribute to the actress. “So very sorry to hear about Teri Garr’s passing,” he wrote on X. “She was so talented and so funny. Her humor and lively spirit made the Young Frankenstein set a pleasure to work on. Her ‘German’ accent had us all in stitches!

Teri Garr, the Oscar-nominated actress best known for her work in hit comedies like Tootsie and Young Frankenstein, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, at her home in Los Angeles, The New York Times reports. She was 79.

Garr’s publicist confirmed her death, saying it was caused by complications from multiple sclerosis. Garr was diagnosed with Ms in 1999 and revealed it publicly in 2002. In 2006, she suffered a brain aneurysm that left her in a coma for several days, though she eventually regained her ability to speak.

Over four decades, Garr enjoyed a wildly successful and multi-faceted career,...

The ditzy blonde was a comedy archetype long before Teri Garr came along. Comedians from Johnny Carson to Monty Python to the ribald gang on Three’s Company played the stereotype for cheap laughs, somehow equating blonde hair and big boobs with a comic lack of intelligence. But Garr, who passed away Tuesday in Los Angeles at the age of 79, turned the archetype on its ear, playing characters that might be described as flighty or eccentric while secretly being the smartest person in the room.

Take her Oscar-nominated turn in Tootsie as Sandy, Michael Dorsey’s eternally flustered best friend who deserved way better than she got. Like Dorsey, Dustin Hoffman was a notoriously difficult scene partner, but Garr gave as good as she got, improvising and arguing with the actor about the best ways to insult Dorothy, his female alter ego. “We have the same comic rhythm,” Hoffman says in Making Tootsie.

We’re sad to report that Teri Garr, the gifted actress who starred in such classic films as Tootsie, Young Frankenstein, and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, has passed away at 79. According to her publicist, Heidi Schaeffer, Garr died of multiple sclerosis after struggling with health issues in recent years. She passed away on Tuesday, leaving a legacy behind that shines like she did on the silver screen.

Garr began her Hollywood journey with minor roles in Elvis Presley movies during the 1960s. She appeared in films like Viva Las Vegas and Roustabout and also in Pajama Party, which starred Annette Funicello, Tommy Kirk, and Elsa Lanchester. Garr appears in various classic TV series, such as Star Trek, Batman, That Girl, Mayberry, It Takes a Thief, Room 222, and more. Regardless of her role, Garr stood out, destined to climb the Hollywood ladder with show-stopping performances in major motion pictures around the corner.

David Letterman is calling Teri Garr, who died Tuesday, one of his “all time favorite guests,” while Garr’s Mr. Mom costar Michael Keaton laments “a day I feared and knew was coming.” And Richard Dreyfuss, who costarred with Garr in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, remembers her as “vibrant, playful and so funny.”

The late, great Teri Garr, who brightened everything from sitcoms, variety shows, talk shows, some of the funniest movies ever made and even the occasional drama is being remembered by co-stars and colleagues today for the light she was.

“I adored Teri,” tweeted Dreyfuss. “She was vibrant, playful and so funny. Her essence created an ease in every scene we did together.

Legendary comedic actress Teri Garr, known for her memorable supporting turns in films such as Young Frankenstein, Tootsie and Mr. Mom, died Tuesday following a long battle with multiple sclerosis. She was 79.

Garr died “surrounded by family and friends,” her spokesperson told People.

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Garr’s work in 1982’s Tootsie, which starred Dustin Hoffman, earned her an Oscar Nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She lost to co-star Jessica Lange.

Other notable...

Teri Garr, the Academy Award-nominated actress known for her roles in films including Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Tootsie, Mr. Mom, and Young Frankenstein, has died at the age of 79.

According to Variety, Garr died on Tuesday following a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Garr first revealed her diagnosis with Ms in 2002 and later suffered an aneurysm in 2006. She officially retired from acting in 2011, with some of her final films including Paul Feig’s Unaccompanied Minors and the Lisa Kudrow-staring Kabluey.

With over 140 credits across film and television, Garr’s career in Hollywood was both extensive and versatile. After starting her career as a dancer, she earned a breakout role as Inga, the audacious assistant in Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein. In 1982, she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars for her performance as actress Sandy Lester in Tootsie.

Throughout her career, Garr was a mainstay on late-night...

Matthew Perry, best known and loved for his role as Chandler Bing in Friends, had aspirations that many may not know of. In his early years, he wasn’t interested in Hollywood fame but in a tennis career. The actor revealed many details about the same in an old interview which might come as a surprise to many fans.

Matthew Perry in Friends | NBC

His fateful match against a surprising opponent changed his trajectory and led him to a path that would ultimately define his life. And today, on the anniversary of his passing, we can honor his memory by remembering these small anecdotes to keep his essence and spirit alive.

The Day Matthew Perry’s Dreams Were Killed Matthew Perry and Courtney Cox in Friends | NBC

Long before Friends graced television, Matthew Perry had dedicated himself to dominating the tennis court. As a young and ambitious player, he was...

Some jokes never get old.

While introducing his new film Heretic last night at the AFI Fest in Hollywood, Hugh Grant needed less than 60 seconds to crack a joke about his most infamous moment, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film’s directors took the podium first, telling the audience about their new religious horror film before imploring the actor to join them. “Mr. Hugh Grant, will you just say a few words please?”

“I have nothing interesting to add to that except that it is very nice to be here,” he obliged. “Hollywood Boulevard has always been a lucky place for me.”

That line broke up the audience, clearly made up of attendees old enough to get the reference. The other time Grant got lucky on Hollywood Boulevard? That would have been in 1995 when cops caught him allegedly receiving oral sex in his BMW from sex worker Divine Brown.

There are two things I never thought I would say in the same sentence: “Billy Crystal stars in Before, an Eli Roth-produced psychological horror thriller.” While it’s refreshing to see Apple TV+ stream something more mainstream instead of the usual prestige projects that no one watches, this is a misstep in almost every way.

The series is poorly written, with disjointed scenes and weak tropes already filled with ’80s and ’90s thriller clichés. And when the story starts to trudge along, which is often, it throws in an inexplicable, dreamlike jump-scare cut that does nothing but cause headaches and a touch of vertigo. It’s only a matter of time Before the series sparks acute conversion boredom household-wide.

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Late Night is not quite as prestigious as The Tonight Show, but it's close. The late night program has been on since 1982, and helped to bolster some of the most signifiant and iconic talent in the history of the medium.

It has always been positioned as the hip younger brother of The Tonight Show, as evidenced by the fact that two of its hosts have gone on to host the latter. But we've already done a Tonight Show list. We're here to examine the history of Late Night, and determine which comedian made the biggest impact.

4. Jimmy Fallon (2009-14) Manhattan Supreme Court's JurorAppreciation Day | Charles Eshelman/GettyImages

Jimmy Fallon really suffers in comparison to the competition. He placed at the bottom of the Tonight Show ranking, as well, and a lot of it comes down to his limited strengths as a host. He's really good at coming up with viral games and segments,...

Whenever we reminisce about the stars from the golden days of entertainment, stories of their remarkable personas and surprising encounters never cease to fascinate us. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has again found himself at the center of one such tale, particularly as his old interviews resurface amid ongoing controversies.

Let’s take a trip back to 2009, when Diddy appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman. Known for his frequent visits, the three-time Grammy Award winner shared a jaw-dropping story that would leave anyone flabbergasted. He revealed that the legendary Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, had crashed into one of his parties—uninvited, no less!

Michael Jackson | Credit Beat it single/ Billboard Music

What could have possibly drawn Jackson to this gathering, if not a formal invitation? It turns out that the late singer had only one reason in mind upon entry: Beyoncé

When Michael Jackson Surprised Diddy: A Night...

Seth Meyers' affability is his greatest strength. The comedian doesn't get as political as Jimmy Kimmel, lean into viral sketches as much as Jimmy Fallon, but he has consistently proven to get entertaining interviews out of his guests.

Meyers has a knack for putting guests at ease, regardless of their area of expertise. Well, for the most part. During a 2023 interview with Paul Rudd, the Late Night veteran revealed that the only time he felt uncomfortable was when he brought on one of his comedy idols.

Meyers was nervous to interview David Letterman

David Letterman was the idol in question. He appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers in 2022, and while he was by no means difficult, Meyers felt as though he psyched himself and conducted a less than stellar interview:

The hardest one was when [David] Letterman was here... The thing he wants the least is for you to be...

Ah, celebrity relationships, where privacy can feel like a distant dream. In this arena, Kanye West, now known as Ye, frequently stirs the pot and raises eyebrows. For instance, in an earlier episode of Candace Owens’ podcast, recorded in 2022, West’s remarks certainly stirred the waters. His bold suggestion that Beyoncé should let Jay-Z cheat has led many to wonder just how far is too far, even for him.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé | Credit: Erin McCormack, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

This comment follows the infamous cheating scandal that came to light in 2016, largely ignited by Beyoncé’s groundbreaking album Lemonade. While Jay-Z has openly addressed his transgressions, West’s unsolicited advice seems to traverse beyond conventional decorum.

Kanye West’s Unconventional Relationship Advice: A Disturbing Take on Jay-Z & Beyoncé

When it comes to relationship advice, we often look to trusted sources, but Kanye West’s remarks have left many bewildered.

CAA has added Rachel Baxter as an agent to its global speakers department.

Based in London, she will focus on building CAA Speakers’ footprint across the UK, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Baxter comes to the Hollywood entertainment and sports agency after seven years with the talent management agency Ymu.

She also headed the corporate and live events department at M&c Saatchi Merlin, and before that produced events for the British Olympic Association, among others.

“Rachel’s exceptional track record in securing high-profile speaking engagements and connecting talent with the right audiences makes her a great fit. Her expertise and deep relationships in the industry will be a tremendous asset to our clients as we continue to grow CAA Speakers’ efforts in the international marketplace,” Peter Jacobs, head of CAA Speakers said in a statement.

The CAA Speakers department books business, keynote and motivational speakers from among notable celebrities like...

Sean “Diddy” Combs was one of the industry’s most sought-after rappers. But in recent times, the artist has been up the creek without a paddle with several new accusations coming to light every now and then. Now in the midst of new charges against him, a past interview of his has come out in the open, in which he can be seen conversing with famous host David Letterman.

Diddy | Credits: Freelance photographer Richard Burdett | Cca 3.0/Wikimedia Commons

The entire industry has been trying to keep themselves away from the infamous Diddy controversy. However, a past interview of the rapper resurfaced recently in which he revealed that the “King of Pop” Michael Jackson attended one of his notorious parties.

The Real Reason Why Michael Jackson Attended Diddy’s Party Michael Jackson | Credits: Daniele Dalledonne from Trento, Italy | Cca 2.0/Wikimedia Commons

David Letterman has taken several high-profile interviews in his decades-long hosting career.

Oscar nominees Lily Gladstone and Sharon Stone have joined Marc Maron in the Oscar-oriented indie comedy In Memoriam.

Rob Burnett, a comedy high-flyer who once was the head writer and exec producer of Late Show with David Letterman, penned the script and is directing the feature, which is in production in Los Angeles.

The script tells the story of a veteran Hollywood actor, being played by comedian-podcaster Maron, who becomes obsessed with securing a spot in the Oscars’ “In Memoriam” montage after he receives a terminal cancer diagnosis. His campaigning leads to a heartfelt journey of self-exploration.

Gladstone will play the actor’s therapist. Stone is one of the actor’s ex-wives, who was once a major movie star.

Judy Greer is already on board as another of the actor’s ex-wives.

Invention Studio’s Nicholas Weinstock and Divya D’Souza are producing the hot indie alongside Maron, Burnett and David Martin from Avalon.

Norm Macdonald isn’t primarily known for his celebrity impressions, but during his time on Saturday Night Live, he imitated Bob Dole and Burt Reynolds as well as also managed to gift/curse us all with this scarily accurate take on Quentin Tarantino.

But the best Macdonald impression, many would argue, is his David Letterman.

Impressions of Letterman weren’t totally new to SNL. Back in 1983, Joe Piscopo played the host while he was still part of the NBC family. Piscopo’s Letterman was serviceable, but ultimately, uninspired.

Macdonald, on the other hand, was somehow able to tap into the core of Letterman’s comic persona, only slightly amplifying his mannerisms, and ultimately turning the Late Show star into a frenzied sketch comedy character without all that much exaggeration. And shout-out to Mark McKinney for his overly sycophantic Paul Shaffer.

Macdonald must have been doing something right, because even now,...

Exclusive: Judy Greer has boarded the comedy In Memoriam from former Late Show With David Letterman producer Rob Burnett.

Burnett, who also wrote the movie, commences production this week in Los Angeles. Pic follows a veteran Hollywood actor (Marc Maron) who, after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis, becomes obsessed with securing a spot in the Academy Awards’ “In Memoriam” montage. This leads to a heartfelt exploration of ego, humility and legacy.

Greer will play Maron’s ex-wife. The 13 Going on 30 actress joins Talia Ryder in the feature. Invention Studios’ Nicholas Weinstock and Divya D’Souza are producing with Maron, as well as Burnett and David Martin from Avalon.

Greer has just wrapped on the Lionsgate adaptation of Steven King’s 1979 novel The Long Walk. She is coming off filming Apple TV+’s Owen Wilson-starring golf comedy series from Jason Keller. She can next be seen starring in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,...

Craig Ferguson was charisma incarnate during his tenure on The Late Late Show. He may not have been as irreverent as David Letterman or as beloved as Conan O'Brien, but those in the know, knew that Ferguson was the real deal.

He seemingly had chemistry with every guest who went on his show. Well, most every guest. He went on Watch What Happens with Andy Cohen towards the end of his tenure in 2014, and admitted a lone instance in which he struggled with a guest. He told Andy Cohen that he it was the worst encounter he had on The Late Late Show, but admits he played a role in things going so poorly.

Ferguson cited Macy Gray as his worst guest

The guest in question was R&b singer Macy Gray. She appeared on The Late Late Show in 2005, which was the first season in which Ferguson served as host.

Jerry Seinfeld is an icon in the comedy industry, and it is no mystery how he managed to establish himself as one of the best stand-up and improvisation actors on television. Over the years, he has also gotten himself in hot waters for some of his lines as well as other controversies.

Credits: Jerry Seinfeld in Seinfeld / NBC

His career started in 1976, and since then, he has worked his way into appearing on famed night talk shows, as well as starring in his own sitcom. He remained popular even after Seinfeld concluded, but it’s also worth noting that some of his scandals and issues affected his career.

Jerry Seinfeld Faced Defamation Case After Mocking An Author on TV

Jerry Seinfeld’s wife, Jessica, was accused of plagiarism by cookbook author Missy Chase Lapine for her published work entitled Deceptively Delicious: Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food.

Exclusive: Talia Ryder has boarded Rob Burnett’s comedy film In Memoriam alongside Marc Maron.

Burnett (The Fundamentals of Caring) wrote the script, and he will direct the film for Invention Studios (Thelma).

In Memoriam will begin shooting in Los Angeles on Monday, telling the story of a veteran Hollywood actor (Maron) who becomes obsessed with securing a spot in the Oscars’ “In Memoriam” montage after he receives a terminal cancer diagnosis. This leads to a heartfelt journey of self-exploration as well as ego, humility and legacy.

Ryder has appeared in films like Little Death (2024), The American (2023), The Sweet East (2023), Dumb Money (2023), Do Revenge (2022), Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between (2022), Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story (2021) and Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020). She can next be seen in Ethan Coen’s Honey Don’t! for Focus Features.

Aside from The Fundamentals of Caring starring Paul Rudd,...

Netflix is getting in to the talk show genre. The streaming giant announced today that they are adding a weekly talk show to their line-up. Netflix funny man John Mulaney is set to host the new series, which doesn’t have an official name yet.

Netflix has had an impressive collection off stand-up comedies for quite a while now. The streamer has been featuring comedy specials for almost ten years now, and John Mulaney has always been a fan favorite.

Netflix Adds New Talk Show

Mulaney actually has several programs already available to be streamed on Netflix, including stand-up comedy routines like Comeback Kid, Kid Gorgeous, and Baby J.

In May 2023 his new series John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A. debuted on Netflix and did well. The six episodes featured Mulaney as host, and some big name guests like Jerry Seinfeld and David Letterman as guest hosts.

John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.

The comedian previously partnered with Netflix on ‘John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A.’

The ranks of late-night luminaries like David Letterman, Johnny Carson, and Conan O’Brien are going to have to make room for a new member. The Hollywood Reporter has details about a newly planned live variety talk show that Netflix plans to offer, which will feature beloved comedian John Mulaney.

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THR reports that Mulaney will debut the new, live talk show in early 2025. Specific details are still being held close to the vest, but Mulaney will serve as the executive producer and co-showrunner of the series, so he’ll have plenty of creative control. The series...

Netflix clearly likes to hear John Mulaney talk: The streamer has ordered a live weekly talk show hosted by Mulaney, slated to debut early next year.

Mulaney will serve as the host, co-showrunner and executive producer of the untitled series, Netflix announced on Thursday. The news follows the successful run of John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A., a special six-episode live event hosted by Mulaney on the streamer in May.

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John Mulaney may have packed up “The Sack Lunch Bunch,” but he’ll be back on Netflix next year in a big way.

The standup comedian is getting his own live variety talk show on the streaming service; it will premiere in early 2025. Mulaney will host the show, co-showrun it, and executive produce though his Multiple Camera Productions.

The rest of the details remain under wraps, though here at IndieWire we do have one strong suggestion: Mr. Music (Jake Gyllenhaal) as bandleader.

Mulaney and Netflix tested this whole thing out earlier this year with six episodes of “John Mulaney’s Everybody’s in L.A.,” a live show that was part of the 2024 Netflix Is a Joke Fest. He’s also debuted three of his standup specials on Netflix: Last year’s “Baby J,” 2018’s “Kid Gorgeous,” and 2015’s “The Comeback Kid.” And then of course there was the excellent...

The Comeback Kid. Baby J. Andrew Glouberman. John Mulaney has many names in the Netflix universe, and he’s about to claim one more: live variety talk show host. On Oct. 10, Netflix announced an order for a new live variety talk show by the comedian, set to premiere in early 2025. Mulaney will host, co-showrun, and executive produce the show through his Multiple Camera Productions.

The announcement heralds the continuation of the partnership between Emmy Award–winning Mulaney and Netflix. As part of this year’s Netflix is a Joke Fest, he hosted the live, six-episode talk show John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in LA., as well as stand-up specials John Mulaney: Baby J (2023), The Comeback Kid (2015), and Kid Gorgeous at Radio City(2018). The comedian was also a guest on a spring 2024 episode of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, which won the Emmy for Outstanding Hosted...

When you are as famous as Oprah Winfrey, everybody would want to be your friend. However, that is not necessarily true when it comes to Hollywood’s celebrity landscape. Winfrey does have friends that are innumerable, but the same is true for the people who don’t necessarily vibe with the billionaire.

Oprah Winfrey in A Wrinkle in Time || Credit: Walt Disney Pictures

While some feuds might have been buried, there are still lingering issues between the famous talk show host and some of the people that she has associated with. There are different stories as to why each particular feud started. Here are some of her feuds, plus some bonds that she hopes never break.

Don’t Like: David Letterman David Letterman || Credit: NBC

David Letterman believed that his feud with Oprah started when both of them found themselves at the same restaurant while on vacation. Letterman decided to...

“Honest to God, it was the worst day of my television life,” David Letterman told Ellen DeGeneres back in 2019, as reported by Last Night On. “And maybe the worst day of my life.”

Good gravy, Dave, what happened? A Top Ten list that only went to seven? Larry “Bud” Melman got run over by the D train? An intern outing a Letterman affair on national television?

Somehow it was worse than all that. Letterman was horsing around with his producer, Mary, both wearing baseball mitts and whipping hardballs around the office. “Mary can bring it, there’s no question about that,” remembered the comic. “And we’re trying to get that thwack, just that perfect thwack you get when the ball hits the pocket.”

Producer Mary was in one corner of the office and Letterman was on the other, heaving the ball back and forth as fast and hard as they could.

Exclusive: Jax Media, an Imagine Entertainment company, is shutting down its development operations. I hear the announcement was made during a staff meeting yesterday. Moving forward, all development will be consolidated and run through Imagine Television. Jax’s development team will wind down by year’s end when its executives, led by Jax Head of TV Dave Binegar, who joined a year ago, and UK Creative Director Katie Gahamire, who came on board in April, will depart.

The move signals Jax reverting to its original core business as a production services company. That will continue under new head of production Yolanda T. Cochran who was just hired for the role, replacing Jake Fuller who stepped down to focus on independent production, mostly sports-related.

Also staying on are Hussain Casey-Ahmed, who joined in April and runs production in the UK, as well as John Nemeth and Morgan Howard, who oversee production in New York.

Back in the late 1990s, Kate Hudson began her career with small roles in films and television shows. However, by the 2000s, the actress ended up making a name for herself in the industry. With films like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Bride Wars, the 45-year-old took over the fashion scene and even went on to be praised for her fashion choices. However, nearly 2 decades since her iconic yellow dress scene with Matthew McConaughey, the star seems to have lost her magic touch.

Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson in How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days | Credits: Paramount Pictures

In fact, Hudson recently made her way to the American Music Awards ceremony. While everyone expected the star to dazzle on the red carpet, her outfit ended up getting a rather surprising reaction.

Kate Hudson’s Ama outfit was a miss

Kate Hudson is no stranger to making fashion statements.

David Letterman is a talk show legend. He's commonly cited as one of the best to ever do it, and that's by people like Craig Ferguson and Conan O'Brien, who are also among the best to ever do it. That doesn't mean Letterman was/is infallible, though.

There have been lots of compilations of David Letterman doing questionable things on his show, or putting his guests on the spot in ways that would be considered inappropriate today. The incident that proved most harrowing, however, happened offscreen.

Letterman accidentally threw a baseball out of a window

Letterman hosted Late Night with David Letterman from 1982 to 1993, before switching over to The Late Show. It was during a random day on the set of Late Night that he and producer Mary Connelly decided to pass the time by throwing baseball around in the office.

Harmless enough, right? Well, not exactly. David Letterman recounted...

The music industry has never really been without its fair share of controversies. Whether it’s the Diddy-Tupac rivalry, the Michael Jackson scandals, or Ye stealing Taylor Swift’s moment at the VMAs, the audience has never had a dull moment. Now, it appears as though J. Cole may be involved with whatever flavor-of-the-week controversy.

J. Cole at a signing event in New York City [Photo by Bryan Horowitz, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons]

J. Cole, the 39-year-old American rapper/record producer, has been entangled in some seriously shocking news that has effectively canceled the singer’s sense of normalcy, replacing it with speculations and rumors about the day. With J. Cole only beginning to get a hold of his new identity as the subject of a scandal, it is the fans’ duty to dig up whatever information there is to know.

She Knows Lyrics Becomes Shrouded in Mystery J. Cole performs She Knows live on...

February 2009. Legendary late-night talk show host David Letterman introduces his next guest: Oscar-nominated actor Joaquin Phoenix. He’s sporting an unkempt beard, dark sunglasses indoors, and behaving like it was his first talk show appearance rather than his hundredth. Even Letterman, who could improv with the best of them, struggles to keep up with Phoenix’s short answers, insisting that he was done with acting so he could focus on becoming a rapper. Turns out, it was an attempt at viral marketing for the upcoming mockumentary, I’m Still Here. Okay, so maybe the interview didn’t tell us much about the movie or drive anyone t to see it, but it did tell us a lot about Joaquin Phoenix, the person and the performer, his deep commitment to his art form, and his obsession with authenticity that brought him through a difficult upbringing and into a wildly successful acting career.

Ever since the first Mamma Mia! film came out back in 2008, fans have been captivated by the outlandish storytelling and the timeless music of Abba. The original film wound up being a global hit. After all, the musical charmed audiences with its vibrant musical numbers, picturesque Greek island setting, and an all-star cast led by Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried. Its success even prompted the 2018 sequel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, which continued the story while exploring the backstory of the character, Donna.

Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper in Mamma Mia! 2 | Credits: Universal Pictures

With the success of both films, the producers of the franchise revealed that part 3 was in the making. Now, Seyfried has opened up about who she wants to work with her in the upcoming musical: the rising pop star, Sabrina Carpenter.

Amanda Seyfried wants Sabrina Carpenter in Mamma Mia 3

In the Mamma Mia! franchise, Amanda...

Pete Rose may have been Major League Baseball’s career hits leader but he’ll never make the game’s Hall of Fame. Rose, who died yesterday at 83, blew that chance by gambling on the game he loved. Many believed that if Rose were more contrite, if he’d taken the allegations more seriously, then the sport could have eventually forgiven him. But that wasn’t Rose, who spent his golden years signing autographs outside of Las Vegas casinos and joking about gambling with David Letterman.

On his 2006 appearance on Late Show, Rose claimed he still watched three games a day. With all that knowledge, Letterman said, perhaps the Hit King could provide insights into the upcoming playoff matchups. “Who do you like?”

“You sound like you're betting on baseball,” Rose replied with a devilish grin. The crowd applauded as Rose thumbed his nose at his own sullied reputation.

Pretty funny joke,...

NBA star Dikembe Mutombo has passed away at the age of 58 after suffering from a brain tumor for almost two years. The basketball legend is recognized as one of the best defenders ever in the game, famous for his finger-wag move that represented a “not-on-my-watch” gesture. Over the span of 18 seasons in the NBA, Mutombo earned a huge net worth from his salary and endorsement deals.

Dikembe Mutombo | Credits: Steve Lipofsky, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Common

Mutombo’s 7’2″ height was valuable for multiple NBA teams who signed him on for deals worth millions of dollars. His net worth doesn’t even paint a picture of what he actually earned during his career from 1991-2009. He was one of those rivals whom basketball legend Michael Jordan hugely respected.

Dikembe Mutombo’s Humongous Salary In The NBA Was Not Reflected In His Net Worth Dikembe Mutombo in a still from...