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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

Why ‘Borat’ Director Stopped Speaking to Sacha Baron Cohen

THE LAST LAUGH

Larry Charles opens up about the end of his creative partnerships with Larry David and Sacha Baron Cohen—and watching collaborators Bill Maher and Cheryl Hines flirt with MAGA.

Matt Wilstein | Published Jun 18, 2025

Mel Brooks, 98, Will Star in Sequel to His Classic Film

MAY THE SCHWARTZ BE WITH YOU

The legendary comedian could be 101 years old when the film hits theaters.

Matt Wilstein | Published Jun 12, 2025

‘Succession’ Star Thinks Her Character Could Be Next Melania

THE LAST LAUGH

Justine Lupe tells The Last Laugh podcast what it’s been like to co-star in two of the most talked-about TV shows in recent memory.

Matt Wilstein | Published Jun 11, 2025

Bryan Cranston Finally Talks Daughter’s ‘The Pitt’ Breakout

NEPO DAD

The “Breaking Bad” star has taken pains not to draw attention to the familial connection.

Matt Wilstein | Published Jun 10, 2025

Kevin Smith Spills All the Secrets About His Greatest Film

THE LAST LAUGH

As “Dogma” arrives back in theaters at long last, Kevin Smith talks about landing his “movie star” cast and rescuing his film about angels from “the devil himself,” Harvey Weinstein.

Matt Wilstein | Published Jun 04, 2025

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