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John Oliver Apologizes for Past Trump, Cubs Predictions
John Oliver Apologizes for Past Trump, Cubs Predictions
John Oliver Apologizes for Past Trump, Cubs Predictions
If nothing else, the events of 2016 have gone to show us just how wrong presumptions can be, whether potentially hilarious presidential bids, or century-long baseball curses. Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver learned both the hard way, recalling past Daily Show clips in which he’d made catastrophically bad taunts in hindsight.
Trevor Noah’s ‘Daily Show’ Cancels Chris Brown Interview After Backlash
Trevor Noah’s ‘Daily Show’ Cancels Chris Brown Interview After Backlash
Trevor Noah’s ‘Daily Show’ Cancels Chris Brown Interview After Backlash
It’s difficult to say if Trevor Noah has found his particular Daily Show groove after ascending the throne from Jon Stewart in September, but where Noah hasn’t generally shied away from challenging guests, at least one punch has been pulled. Following controversial announcements of a Chris Brown interview, The Daily Show appears to have quietly canceled the appearance.
Watch the Best Moments From Jon Stewart’s Final ‘Daily Show’
Watch the Best Moments From Jon Stewart’s Final ‘Daily Show’
Watch the Best Moments From Jon Stewart’s Final ‘Daily Show’
Jon Stewart said goodbye to The Daily Show last night in equal parts star-studded and quiet, personal fashion as former correspondents like Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver and Olivia Munn returned to pay their respects, while Bruce Springsteen closed out the slow with a performance — at Stewart’s request — of his 1999 song “The Land of Hopes and Dreams” and, for his fellow New Jerseyan, “Born to Run”.
‘The Daily Show’ Names Trevor Noah as Jon Stewart’s Replacement
‘The Daily Show’ Names Trevor Noah as Jon Stewart’s Replacement
‘The Daily Show’ Names Trevor Noah as Jon Stewart’s Replacement
The Daily Show and Comedy Central have announced that, after a long search with many rumored candidates, Trevor Noah will succeed the retiring Jon Stewart as the host of the late night program. Noah, a 31-year-old stand-up comedian, has served as a correspondent for the show but, so far, has only made three appearances.
Watch a Tearful Jon Stewart Announce His ‘Daily Show’ Retirement to a Stunned Live Audience
Watch a Tearful Jon Stewart Announce His ‘Daily Show’ Retirement to a Stunned Live Audience
Watch a Tearful Jon Stewart Announce His ‘Daily Show’ Retirement to a Stunned Live Audience
It's the moment we all knew would happen eventually -- and, based on the immediacy of the news cycle and when late night shows are actually filmed, it's the moment most of us also knew was happening yesterday -- but 'Daily Show' host Jon Stewart has finally announced his retirement after seventeen years at the news desk. Stewart's show films in the late evenings in New York City, so the news that he had announced his imminent retirement during a taping last night hit the wire many hours before the show actually aired.
Jon Stewart Taking Leave From ‘Daily Show’ to Direct His First Movie
Jon Stewart Taking Leave From ‘Daily Show’ to Direct His First Movie
Jon Stewart Taking Leave From ‘Daily Show’ to Direct His First Movie
Jon Stewart may be one of the hardest working men on television, but it looks like he's about to take a break from hosting 'The Daily Show' for a few months. But he's not going on a vacation: he's going to direct a movie. 'Rosewater' will not only be Stewart's first time behind the camera, it will be something completely out of his regular wheelhouse.
The Best Moments From the 2012 Emmys
The Best Moments From the 2012 Emmys
The Best Moments From the 2012 Emmys
If you cut about 90% or so out of last night's Emmy Awards, they were actually pretty entertaining. Here's a recap of the entertaining stuff that happened, or, as we like to call it, the "good version" of last night's awards ceremony.