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Hacks signs off with a warm, zinger-filled final season
television1 day ago

Hacks signs off with a warm, zinger-filled final season

The final season of Hacks delivers a buoyant close to the Deborah Vance–Ava Daniels partnership, with creators who mapped the ending well in advance, leaning into warmth, humor, and a hinted love story while playfully riffing on late-night culture and meta stand-up. The season includes bucket-list episodes, a Frasier-like farce, and a satisfying, light-hearted landing as the show exits; UK viewers can watch from April 17 on Sky/ NOW, with the US already able to stream on HBO Max and Australia on Stan as of April 10.

via The Guardian|
#comedy#deborah-vance#final-season
CBS Bets on Eternal Vampire Comedy From Ghosts Team
television1 day ago

CBS Bets on Eternal Vampire Comedy From Ghosts Team

CBS has ordered Eternally Yours, a single‑camera vampire comedy from the Ghosts team, for the 2026–2027 season. The series centers on Charles and Liz, a centuries‑old vampire couple in Seattle whose passionate romance has soured over 500 years, until their daughter’s human boyfriend shakes up their undead routine. Written and executive produced by Joe Port and Joe Wiseman (who developed Ghosts for CBS), with EPs including Eric Tannenbaum, Kim Tannenbaum, and Jason Wang, and directed by Trent O’Donnell, the project is produced by CBS Studios. The network also announced that The Tillbrooks will not move forward.

via Variety|
#cbs#comedy#ghosts
Comedian Alex Duong, 'Blue Bloods' Actor, Dies at 42 After Cancer Battle
obituaries12 days ago

Comedian Alex Duong, 'Blue Bloods' Actor, Dies at 42 After Cancer Battle

Los Angeles-based comedian, writer and actor Alex Duong, known for a multi-episode arc on Blue Bloods and credits including Dexter, Everybody Hates Chris, 90210 and Pretty Little Liars, died at 42 after battling alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer. He underwent surgery to remove a malignant growth that blocked blood flow to his optic nerve and caused vision loss, and had been preparing a 41-state tour pre-diagnosis. A GoFundMe supported his family as he faced treatment; he is survived by his wife Christina and daughter Everest, with a celebration of life to be announced.

via Deadline|
#alex-duong#blue-bloods#cancer
Adam Carolla leans into conservative comedy, bucking Hollywood labels
arts-and-entertainment13 days ago

Adam Carolla leans into conservative comedy, bucking Hollywood labels

Adam Carolla, the comedian and podcaster, has embraced a conservative-leaning stance in his work, resisting the idea of being labeled a conservative comedian while acknowledging libertarian leanings and a preference for saying whatever he wants; during the COVID era he attacked Fauci and school shutdowns, a stance that strained Hollywood relationships and even drew a nudge from Judd Apatow to tone it down, and he continues to steer his career toward audiences that respond to his unapologetic, provocative humor.

via washingtonpost.com|
#adam-carolla-comedian#arts-and-entertainment#comedy
Lebo M sues comedian over Lion King chant translation
entertainment-and-arts14 days ago

Lebo M sues comedian over Lion King chant translation

Grammy-winning Lion King composer Lebo M (Lebohang Morake) is suing Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi for $27 million, alleging he misrepresented the opening chant’s meaning on a viral podcast by translating it as “Look, there’s a lion,” which Lebo M says harms his royalties and reputation; Jonasi contends the bit is comedy, not factual translation, and the case raises questions about parody protections while Lebo M seeks more than $20 million in actual damages plus $7 million in punitive damages, with a potential structured settlement being discussed after public exchanges.

via Los Angeles Times|
#comedy#entertainment-and-arts#lawsuit
Vince Vaughn Urges Late-Night Hosts to Dial Back Politics and Restore the Laughs
entertainment16 days ago

Vince Vaughn Urges Late-Night Hosts to Dial Back Politics and Restore the Laughs

Vince Vaughn told Theo Von on This Past Weekend that late-night talk shows have become too political and agenda-driven, saying they’ve stopped being funny and feel like a class he didn’t want to take. He cited the trend among hosts like Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon (without naming them directly) and argued that podcasts offer more authentic, less produced humor. Vaughn also noted changing viewing habits and digital competition as factors in declining ratings, aligning with Conan O’Brien’s recent criticisms about anti-Trump jokes leaning toward anger rather than comedy.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#comedy#entertainment#late-night
Series Mania 2026: Ten Global Originals Redefining TV
television19 days ago

Series Mania 2026: Ten Global Originals Redefining TV

THR highlights Series Mania 2026 lineup: ten international series across Europe, Australia and beyond, including Anatomy of a Moment (Spain), Burden of Justice (Sweden), Dear Killer Nannies (Colombia), Dustfall (Australia), Small Prophets (UK), The Best Immigrant (Belgium), The Flaws (Germany), These Sacred Vows (Ireland), Unfiltered (Spain) and Variola Vera (Poland). Spanning historical drama, noir procedural, courtroom drama, dystopian satire and offbeat comedy, the slate signals a restless, risk-taking global TV landscape.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#comedy#drama#international
Gosling Brings Easygoing Charm to SNL in Energetic Hosting Turn
television1 month ago

Gosling Brings Easygoing Charm to SNL in Energetic Hosting Turn

Ryan Gosling hosts Saturday Night Live Season 51, Episode 14 with buoyant, loose energy that lets the cast relax and have fun; while some sketches land better than others, standout bits include Wedding Tradition, Otezla, Cyclops, and Passing Notes, with Weekend Update delivering solid if not stellar material. A cameo from Harry Styles in the audience adds a wink, and Gosling’s monologue decentered itself, resulting in an above-average, charming night that leans into vibe and camaraderie over razor-sharp punchlines.

via Vulture|
#comedy#nbc#ryan-gosling
Jury Duty Season 2 Takes a Corporate Retreat for a Twist
television1 month ago

Jury Duty Season 2 Takes a Corporate Retreat for a Twist

The Jury Duty Season 2 trailer shifts the mockumentary to a corporate retreat premise: Anthony Norman is hired to help run a company offsite, only to discover he’s on a TV show; the fake company, Rockin’ Grandma’s hot sauce, seems set for hedge-fund intrigue, and the cast features notable improv talent like Rachel Kaly. The season premieres March 20 on Prime Video.

via Vulture|
#comedy#jury-duty#jury-duty-season-2