THE LAST LAUGH
With starring roles in films like “The Wrong Missy” and now “Another Happy Day,” comedian and actress Lauren Lapkus finally feels like she’s found her path.
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‘PLEASE’
Bowen Yang shared the behind-the-scenes details about Sweeney—and a bit more about that infamous host who made multiple cast members cry.
THE LAST LAUGH
The comedian—and new co-host of The Daily Beast Podcast—discusses the state of the 2024 race and the male-dominated late-night TV landscape.
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NOT BACKING OUT
The comedian confirmed to the Daily Beast that he will still serve as master of ceremonies for the annual Al Smith dinner with only Trump on the dais.
‘A LITTLE GRACE’
“Is it OK for somebody to say, you know, I made a mistake?” the “View” host asked. But Janet Jackson has still not admitted that.
‘A VERY DIFFERENT STORY’
The results come as a part of a very positive poll from NBC News on Sunday.
YIKES
“I guess there are more than two genders when it’s time to jerk it,” the “Daily Show” host Ronny Chieng joked.
HERE IS THE NUDES
“I’m sorry, what’s happening?” a comically scandalized Colbert joked Wednesday night.
‘NO RESPECT’
On a recent episode of his radio show, Stern said he doesn’t “hate” Trump—but does “hate” the people who vote for him.
‘CALMING INFLUENCE’
The late-night host did not hesitate to hammer Trump for immediately politicizing the second alleged attempt to take him out.