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On Friday's Real Time, Bill Maher opened a Dolly Parton tribute with a quip about her busty image, a joke that drew mixed reactions as Parton, who died at 80 after a brief illness, was remembered for her legendary career and philanthropy.
On Real Time, Bill Maher delivered a cringe-worthy tribute to Dolly Parton while criticizing how the media covered her death, prompting backlash reminiscent of past celebrity obit misfires. Parton died after a brief cancer battle and inspired widespread tributes from stars like Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift; Maher’s comments contrasted with more respectful remembrances and other commentators’ reactions.
On Real Time, Bill Maher blasted Donald Trump and Natalie Harp after leaked letters surfaced, joking that Harp is Trump’s 'emotional support employee' who travels with him and prints favorable clippings. He teased Trump’s pattern of surrounding himself with loyalists and urged that the former president deserves at least one loyal friend, tying the moment to Cohen’s podcast and past jokes about their relationship.
Comedian Bill Maher condemned reports of food shortages, moldy showers, and other harsh conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, as the Navy announced the carrier would return home after more than 250 days at sea; he used the moment to accuse Republicans of 'patriotic immunity' on military issues and argued there was a legitimate mission against Iran, though he criticized the way it was handled.
Bill Maher joked about Ariana Grande’s weight on Real Time, prompting audible studio groans; the moment occurs as Grande plans to step back from visibility after her Eternal Sunshine Tour amid ongoing public scrutiny, a stance she has described as a planned, thoughtful break and not a reaction to recent events. Maher has a history of fat‑shaming remarks.
On Friday’s Real Time, Bill Maher opened with a joke about Ariana Grande’s weight that drew audible groans from the audience, with some finding it tasteless before Maher pivoted to other topics. The piece notes Grande’s recent decision to pause a West End return in Sunday in the Park with George and her broader comments about setting boundaries, illustrating the mixed reception to the comedian’s quip.
On Real Time, Bill Maher made a blunt joke about Ariana Grande’s weight after referencing a UFO-themed bit, prompting mixed audience reactions and online criticism that it touched on Grande’s public body-image struggles; Grande has announced she’ll pause public appearances after her Eternal Sunshine Tour to focus on her health, with a rep saying she plans to finish the tour and then take a break. TikTok reactions were divided between praise for the humor and condemnation for insensitivity.
On Real Time, JD Vance defended Nixon’s legacy and criticized Iran while Bill Maher pressed him on Iran, ICE and election honesty; Maher then suggested he could vote Republican in 2028 if Democrats keep moving left, though Vance dodged some questions, showcasing a sharp, cordial exchange.
Bill Maher fires back at Donald Trump after a Truth Social jab, quipping that Trump’s own ratings are worse (35%), defending Real Time’s live audience, and highlighting the ongoing celebrity-political feud amid polls showing Trump with low approval.
On Real Time, Bill Maher mocked Trump’s state visit to China, arguing Xi Jinping now holds the bargaining power as Trump showered his host with praise; Maher pointed to the pomp, the red carpet, and even an orange-chicken dig as evidence that Trump was playing into Xi’s hands, with Xi’s translator line “don’t catch feelings” underscoring the shift in leverage.
A Florida federal judge dismissed Laura Loomer’s defamation suit against Bill Maher and HBO, ruling that Maher’s remark suggesting Loomer might be having an affair with Donald Trump was clearly a joke and Loomer failed to prove reputational or financial harm; Loomer said she will appeal.
Bill Maher dubbed Donald Trump’s feud with Pope Leo XIV a 'full-on rap war' on Friday’s Real Time, tallying Trump’s latest rants on Truth Social and the pope’s criticisms of U.S. policy, including immigration and foreign affairs, before Leo pushed back from Cameroon; Maher joked he’s torn on who to root for as the surreal clash underscores Trump’s feud-first media persona.
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.
Bill Maher, after a week of back-and-forth over his Mark Twain Prize, pivots to praise for Donald Trump on Real Time, saying he doesn’t want a fight and even inviting Trump to attend the ceremony, amid White House denials and a visible shift in Maher’s stance toward his longtime foe.
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.