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Emmys 78th adds Zendaya, Harbour, Pugh to presenter lineup
television1 month ago

Emmys 78th adds Zendaya, Harbour, Pugh to presenter lineup

The Television Academy has announced a star-studded slate of presenters for the 78th Emmy Awards, including Zendaya, David Harbour, Florence Pugh, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Amy Poehler and Jon Hamm, with Mariska Hargitay set to host. The ceremony at downtown Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater will air on NBC and stream on Peacock, with additional presenters to be revealed. Producers Jesse Collins Entertainment are steering the telecast. Leading nominations ahead of the show include HBO Max’s The Pitt (25), Hacks (24), Widow’s Bay (19), Pluribus (18), Beef (16), and Spider-Noir / SNL tied at 11, as the Emmys approach.

Poehler, Thompson recall hangover-fueled SNL sketch with the Black Eyed Peas
entertainment1 month ago

Poehler, Thompson recall hangover-fueled SNL sketch with the Black Eyed Peas

Amy Poehler and Kenan Thompson discuss being so hungover while filming the 2005 SNL digital short '1-800-555-PHUNK,' a parody of the Black Eyed Peas. On Poehler’s Good Hang podcast, they recount late nights, 6 a.m. call times, and Thompson’s ongoing bit with “Should’ve Kenan,” including Poehler in a spray tan as Fergie and Thompson in heavy wigage as will.i.am, all while struggling to move and deliver the performance.

Poehler Praises TT & Mario as One of SNL's Favorite Sketch Duos
entertainment1 month ago

Poehler Praises TT & Mario as One of SNL's Favorite Sketch Duos

On The Good Hang, Amy Poehler hails Kenan Thompson and Maya Rudolph’s TT & Mario as one of her favorite SNL sketches, noting their Season 30 debut and a Season 49 cut-for-time return (T.T. and Mario’s New Album), plus a later Late Night with Seth Meyers baby‑serenade performance, underscoring the duo’s enduring appeal on SNL and beyond.

Rosie O'Donnell opens up about the nerves and tenderness of her intimate scene with Cynthia Nixon
entertainment1 month ago

Rosie O'Donnell opens up about the nerves and tenderness of her intimate scene with Cynthia Nixon

Rosie O'Donnell recounts filming a post-coital scene with her friend Cynthia Nixon on And Just Like That as “horrifying” and nerve-wracking due to inexperience with such scenes, but she and Nixon praise each other’s acting and their long friendship. Nixon agrees it was strange yet lovely, noting the romantic dynamic between longtime friends. The conversation appeared on Amy Poehler's Good Hang podcast, where they discuss the scene's emotional texture and the trust between them.

Dig Lands November Premiere on Peacock With Poehler-Laurie Reunion
tv2 months ago

Dig Lands November Premiere on Peacock With Poehler-Laurie Reunion

Peacock has set a fall premiere for Dig, a Greece-set comedy series reuniting Amy Poehler and Parks and Recreation EP Michael Schur. Premiering November 23, the 10-episode show follows archaeologists and college students who uncover a rare artifact that triggers a globe‑spanning conspiracy. Poehler stars as Elise and Hugh Laurie as Neville, with Geraldine Viswanathan, Antonia Thomas and Fina Strazza in lead roles and Kayvan Novak, Jon Pointing and Bonita Friedericy in guests. Based on Kate Myers’ Excavations, the series is produced by Universal Television, with Schur and Poehler as executive producers and pilots co-writers.

Poehler & Schur Unveil Dig, Peacock’s Greek-Archaeology Comedy Debuting Nov. 23, 2026
entertainment2 months ago

Poehler & Schur Unveil Dig, Peacock’s Greek-Archaeology Comedy Debuting Nov. 23, 2026

Dig, a new Peacock comedy from Amy Poehler and Parks & Rec boss Michael Schur about archaeologists and college students at a Greece dig, will drop all 10 episodes on November 23, 2026; the ensemble includes Hugh Laurie and Geraldine Viswanathan, with Schur and J.J. Philbin as co-showrunners and EPs and Poehler as an executive producer.

Poehler, Laurie Lead Peacock's Dig in Greece Ahead of Nov. 23 Debut
tv2 months ago

Poehler, Laurie Lead Peacock's Dig in Greece Ahead of Nov. 23 Debut

Peacock’s 10‑episode comedy Dig (from Mike Schur and J.J. Philbin) debuts November 23 and stars Amy Poehler as Elise and Hugh Laurie as Neville at a Greek dig site. Based on Kate Myers’ Excavations, the series follows archaeologists and students, with a supporting cast that includes Geraldine Viswanathan, Antonia Thomas, and Fina Strazza, and marks Poehler and Schur’s reunion since Parks and Rec.

Arnett Deflects Bateman’s Invasive Question About Ex-Wife Poehler on SmartLess
entertainment3 months ago

Arnett Deflects Bateman’s Invasive Question About Ex-Wife Poehler on SmartLess

On the latest SmartLess episode, Will Arnett shuts down Jason Bateman's invasive question about whether he ever pooped in front of ex-wife Amy Poehler, insisting it’s not a topic for clicks. Arnett and Poehler, who dated in 2000, married later, and split in 2012, share two sons and co-parent. Bateman has sparked backlash in the past for similar questions on the show.

Arnett snaps at Bateman, shuts down Amy Poehler privacy question
entertainment3 months ago

Arnett snaps at Bateman, shuts down Amy Poehler privacy question

On a SmartLess episode, Will Arnett refused to answer Jason Bateman’s question about whether he ever pooped in front of Amy Poehler, telling him it’s none of his business and implying he was chasing clicks; the moment references their past marriage (2003–2016) and their two sons, with Poehler later discussing the divorce and co-parenting in her memoir.

Arnett shuts down explosive question about ex-wife Amy Poehler on SmartLess
celebrity3 months ago

Arnett shuts down explosive question about ex-wife Amy Poehler on SmartLess

During a recent SmartLess episode, Jason Bateman asked Will Arnett a shocking, personal question about whether he ever pooped in front of ex-wife Amy Poehler; Arnett immediately shut it down, asking if Bateman was seeking clicks and declaring the topic 'none of your business.' Poehler and Arnett were married from 2003 to 2012 and share two children, with the moment underscoring the tension between candid podcasting and respecting personal boundaries.

Tom Holland Opens Up About Dyslexia and the SNL Cue Card Dilemma
entertainment4 months ago

Tom Holland Opens Up About Dyslexia and the SNL Cue Card Dilemma

Tom Holland revealed on The Good Hang with Amy Poehler that he is ‘heavily dyslexic’ and nervous about reading cue cards on live TV, explaining why he has turned down SNL hosting despite loving the show. He shares expert strategies like highlighting lines and learning scripts in advance. The candid discussion sparked broader conversations about accessibility for dyslexia in entertainment and support from fans, with comparisons to other celebrities who’ve faced similar challenges and calls for possible accommodations.

Carell reveals Rudd’s blunt warning before his Office breakthrough
entertainment6 months ago

Carell reveals Rudd’s blunt warning before his Office breakthrough

Steve Carell shared on the Good Hang with Amy Poehler that Paul Rudd warned him not to audition for The Office, saying “Don’t do it, man” and there’s “no way.” Carell ignored the advice and went on to play Michael Scott from 2005–2011, noting the pilot’s poor initial reaction but the show’s enduring impact as a source of comfort for viewers.