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Maher Embraces Trump's Kennedy Center Move, Says 'Keep the Game Going'
entertainment13 days ago

Maher Embraces Trump's Kennedy Center Move, Says 'Keep the Game Going'

Bill Maher said on his Real Time monologue that he has no issue with Donald Trump’s attempt to block his Kennedy Center honor, framing it as a way to keep the back-and-forth going; he’s set to receive the 2026 Mark Twain Prize and joked that he would accept the award and then give it to Trump. Maher described his relationship with Trump as complicated, noting a feud dating back to 2013 and a brief 2025 dinner truce, and stressed that engagement rather than disengagement drives his career.

Maher Mocks Trump's Shoe Fetish and Cabinet 'Clown Shoes'
politics27 days ago

Maher Mocks Trump's Shoe Fetish and Cabinet 'Clown Shoes'

Bill Maher lampooned Donald Trump’s habit of gifting shoes to male aides and cabinet members, calling it a vanity fetish after reports that the president buys $145 Florsheim shoes for his inner circle and often guesses shoe sizes. The gag highlighted Marco Rubio’s ill-fitting pair, and Trump responded on Truth Social while Maher teased that he’ll continue addressing the feud on his show.

Greene Endorses Don Lemon Arrest, Framing It as Activism
politics2 months ago

Greene Endorses Don Lemon Arrest, Framing It as Activism

On Real Time with Bill Maher, Marjorie Taylor Greene said she completely supports Don Lemon’s arrest, arguing he violated the FACE Act by entering a church and disrupting worship, and that his remarks comparing protesters to white supremacists amounted to activism rather than journalism. Lemon had been indicted for covering an anti-ICE protest at a Minneapolis church and was later released on bond.

"Robert De Niro Warns of a Nightmare Future if Joe Biden Isn't Elected"
entertainment2 years ago

"Robert De Niro Warns of a Nightmare Future if Joe Biden Isn't Elected"

During an appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher, Robert De Niro criticized the Republican response to Biden's State of the Union address, urged Americans to vote for Biden in the upcoming election to avoid a "nightmare," and expressed his disdain for Trump. He also revealed that he would "never" play Trump as an actor and shared that he nearly starred in 'The Silence of the Lambs.' De Niro, who is nearly the same age as Biden, also discussed his busy schedule and how he keeps going in Hollywood.

Bill Maher's 'Real Time' Returns Amidst WGA Strike Controversy
entertainment2 years ago

Bill Maher's 'Real Time' Returns Amidst WGA Strike Controversy

"Real Time With Bill Maher" is set to return on Friday after the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike concluded. Maher had initially planned to continue the show without writers but later reversed the decision. The WGA announced the end of negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, allowing writers to return to work. "Real Time With Bill Maher" was renewed through 2024, with HBO praising Maher's insightful editorials and the show's relevance.

"Bill Maher's 'Real Time' Returns to Air Amid Writer Strike"
entertainment2 years ago

"Bill Maher's 'Real Time' Returns to Air Amid Writer Strike"

Real Time With Bill Maher is set to return to the air without its writers amid the ongoing writers' strike. Host Bill Maher expressed sympathy for the writers' issues but emphasized the struggles faced by the rest of the staff. The show will resume without pre-written segments, but Maher assured viewers that the heart of the show, the panel discussion, will continue. This decision follows other daytime talk shows resuming production without writers, while major late-night series like Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Late Show With Stephen Colbert remain on hiatus. The strikes have led to job losses and financial hardships in the entertainment industry.