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‘Colbert’ Regular: How Trump’s ‘Fascism’ Is Targeting Comedy

THE LAST LAUGH

Jena Friedman, who got her start writing for “The Late Show,” reacts to Colbert’s firing and shares her harrowing experience crossing the border back into the United States.

Matt Wilstein | Published Jul 23, 2025

The Actress Who ‘Married’ Larry David Had No Idea Who He Was

WHO?

Before she officiated his second wedding in 2020, the “Good Place” star charmed the “Curb” creator by not knowing who he was.

Matt Wilstein | Published Jul 18, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel Tears Into CBS for Canceling Colbert

‘F*** YOU’

Stephen Colbert’s rival had an instant, furious reaction to the bombshell news.

Matt Wilstein | Published Jul 17, 2025

She Used to Inspire Fans. Now She’s Humiliating Herself.

THE LAST LAUGH

The podcaster and star of “The Good Place” discusses her big career pivot—and shares a message for anyone who thinks she has abandoned her feminist bona fides.

Matt Wilstein | Published Jul 16, 2025

‘Late Night’ Writer Takes on ‘Bullying Disguised as Jokes’

THE LAST LAUGH

Jenny Hagel shares her message for the anti-woke comics hiding behind their offensive punchlines and explains what makes “Jokes Seth Can’t Tell” different.

Matt Wilstein | Published Jul 09, 2025

Martin Short Gushes Rumored Lover: Makes Me ‘Nervous’

BUTTERFLIES

The rumors of a real-life romance between the “Only Murders in the Building” co-stars have been all but confirmed at this point.

Matt Wilstein | Published Jun 30, 2025

Beloved Lisa Kudrow Show Will Return at Long Last

DON’T CALL IT A...

The third and final season of the cult hit is set to premiere on HBO in 2026.

Matt Wilstein | Published Jun 27, 2025

This Comedian Was Told He Was ‘Too Gay’ for Late-Night TV

THE LAST LAUGH

Stand-up comedian Matteo Lane talks about forgiving Gayle King, meeting “insufferable” Katy Perry, and overcoming Hollywood homophobia.

Matt Wilstein | Published Jun 25, 2025

Patton Oswalt Has a Message for Cosplaying ICE ‘Douchebags’

‘PILLSBURY STORMTROOPERS’

The comedian revealed why he actually “feels bad” for the agents carrying out deportation raids on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”

Matt Wilstein | Published Jun 24, 2025

How ‘Seinfeld’ Solved Its Major Elaine Problem

GET OUT

“Seinfeld” writer Larry Charles breaks down the big change the show made after Julia Louis-Dreyfus came to the creators “weeping.”

Matt Wilstein | Published Jun 20, 2025

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