The 2024 Golden Globes announced the nominations on Monday, but one major category was missing: host.The ceremony is fast approaching, set for Jan. 7 (8 p.m. on CBS), and there’s been no celeb emcee announced.
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Actor and comedian Jon Lovitz took aim at the politicization of late-night comedy, calling out liberal hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and Seth Meyers during an exclusive interview with FOX News Digital.Lovitz, who’s been a comedy icon for nearly 40 years since his days as a “Saturday Night Live” cast member, was asked about the transformation of comedy over the years and drew attention to how polarizing late-night shows have become since the Trump era. “I don’t like it. I don’t like it,” Lovitz said.
“They were comedy shows. And now, except for Jimmy Fallon, they’ve all become very political. And for me, it’s just- it’s too much.” “I mean, Johnny Carson would, you know, he would do two or three jokes about whoever was president then or what was going on then and that was it.
But they were entertainment shows,” he said. “I know all those guys. And they’re very nice guys.
Very talented. I know Seth. I know Stephen Colbert.
I know Jimmy Kimmel. I think they’re funny, you know. But when they started doing the political stuff, like, so one-sided, it’s like- and that’s all it is, the whole thing, it’s just like, that’s not the shows that I used to go on.
You know, it was ‘The Tonight Show’ and David Letterman.”Lovitz recalled how during his Letterman-era “Late Show” appearances, it was truly a “comedy show” but in the talk show format, and how interviews were more structured as a “routine” so Letterman could help “highlight” his guests ahead of the taping. This contrasts with today.“It’s their show. They can do whatever they want.
But you’re asking me, do I like it, and I’m like, no,” Lovitz said. “If I want the news, I’ll watch the news. I’m not watching those shows.
The 2024 Golden Globes announced the nominations on Monday, but one major category was missing: host.The ceremony is fast approaching, set for Jan. 7 (8 p.m. on CBS), and there’s been no celeb emcee announced.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Thursday unveiled the films eligible for consideration for the 2024 Oscars in the categories of Documentary Feature Film and International Feature Film and Animated Feature Film.
said to an empty studio. “Norman was the genius who brought us some of the greatest television shows and characters of all time,” Kimmel continued, before listing some of the iconic series Lear created, including “All in the Family,” “Maude,” “Good Times” and The Facts of Life.” “It’s an incredible list and he was an incredible person,” the comedian said, becoming visibly tearful as he spoke. According to Kimmel, the Emerson College alum “changed situation comedy in the best possible way.“He taught us so much about so many serious things, always making us laugh while he did it, and everyone who works in or even watches television owes him a great debt.
One of the highlights in the final chapter of Norman Lear‘s legendary career were the Live In Front Of a Studio Audience specials recreating episodes from his classic sitcoms. He executive produced them with Jimmy Kimmel, winning an Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) together while also developing a close friendship.
to Norman Lear following his death at 101.The iconic TV sitcom and movie producer, who created shows such as “All in the Family,” “Maude” and “The Jeffersons” died at his Los Angeles home Tuesday of natural causes. “All in the Family” star Rob Reiner reacted to the news of his “second father,” writing: “I loved Norman Lear with all my heart … Sending my love to Lyn and the whole Lear family.”Jimmy Kimmel, for his part, noted that he “used situation comedy to shine a light on prejudice, intolerance and inequality.”“He created families that mirrored ours, showing us a world in which Archie Bunker and Michael Stivic could learn to not only co-exist, but to love one another.
Refresh for updates: Hollywood writers, actors and producers were quick to pay tribute to Norman Lear today as news of his death spread through the artistic community.
wrote on Threads Sunday. On Monday, CBS confirmed that Colbert’s time slots would be filled with several repeat shows. According to Deadline, Colbert was supposed to interview Sarah Paulson, Jason Isbell, Mark Ruffalo, Nicki Minaj, Sara Bareilles and Rep.
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sat down for a discussion with current emcee Stephen Colbert at Manhattan’s Ed Sullivan Theater on Monday.Letterman’s appearance as a guest on Colbert’s show was his first since he departed the “Late Show” in 2015 after a 22-year run. The two men just spent the segment happily chatting, with Colbert, 59, asking if Letterman longs to be back on his “Late Show” stage.“I miss everything,” the comedian confessed.“Mostly it’s fun. Very few things in life provide one the opportunity — and I can’t speak for you or to you on this topic — But for me, if you muck one up, 24 hours later you get to try again,” he added.
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Jon Batiste is taking his music to the people.The former “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” bandleader just announced his 24-concert ‘Uneasy Tour: Purifying the Airwaves for the People’ that will send him to venues all over North America in support of his recently released album “World Music Radio” from February through April 2024.That includes a headlining gig at New York City’s Beacon Theatre on Tuesday, March 19.“For my first solo run I wanted to play in smaller venues and curate experiences that let me really feel the people while I play,” the 37-year-old Louisiana native shared with The Associated Press. “Think of these 24 shows less as a tour and more as a series of 24 not to be missed experiences, each being one-of-a-kind.”And if you want to make sure you don’t miss these “not to be missed experiences,” you can scoop up tickets for the winter/spring tour as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, Nov.