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Jon Stewart: Having 'roast comedian' at Trump rally 'probably not the best decision'
Jon Stewart is defending a controversial comic at Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden event who compared Puerto Rico to a "floating pile of garbage," casting blame on the former president's ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Irish actor and comedian Jon Kenny dies aged 66
Best known as one half of D’Unbelievables, Kenny also starred in Father Ted and The Banshees of Inisherin. The Irish prime minister has led tributes to the comedian and actor Jon Kenny, who has ...World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago -
Tributes to comedian Jon Kenny who starred in Father Ted
Best known for his work opposite Pat Shortt in the comedy duo D'Unbelievables, he also appeared in Father Ted.Top stories - BBC News - 3 hours ago -
Jon Jones agrees to anger management classes
Jon Jones has agreed to attend four hours of anger management classes to resolve a pair of misdemeanor charges stemming from a drug test at his New Mexico home.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Jon Stewart Looks Back With Sanity and/or Fear
The comedian and co-host of “The Daily Show” reflects on how American politics has changed over the last two decades.Top stories - The New York Times - November 4 -
Jon Stewart: Election results aren't everything
"The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart on his election night special episode argued that the outcome of the election doesn’t determine everything. “Here’s what we know, is that we don’t really know ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Jon Stewart: Trump's 2024 win 'feels different'
“The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart said President-elect Trump’s win this week feels different than when he won in 2016, during his latest podcast episode of “The Weekly Show.” “This feels ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Jon Gruden lands job at Barstool Sports
NFL agitator Jon Gruden has taken a job with one of the NFL's biggest agitators in all of media.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago -
Comedian mocks Latinos at Trump’s NYC rally
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe crudely mocked Latinos and Puerto Rico at former President Donald Trump’s rally in New York City. The Trump campaign did not respond to a request for comment about ...Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
Why the racist jokes at Trump's rally fell so flat, according to comedians
Fellow comics were among the most vocal critics of Tony Hinchcliffe, whose recent jokes at at former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday bombed.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Comedian Janey Godley dies aged 63
She was "surrounded by her loved ones", her management has confirmed.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Watch: Key moments of comedian Janey Godley's career
The comedian's profile was raised when she voiced-over videos of Nicola Sturgeon's Covid briefingsTop stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Comedian Godley to go on 'final tour' before funeral
The comic's hearse will travel through Edinburgh and on to Glasgow before her funeral on 30 November.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Trump rally comedian apologizing 'to absolutely nobody'
The comedian who told a series of off-color jokes about Puerto Rico and Latinos at President-elect Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally says he is not sorry for the controversy his set caused. “I ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Jon Stewart will remain 'Daily Show' host on Mondays through 2025
Jon Stewart isn’t done skewering the newsEntertainment - ABC News - October 28 -
Jon Stewart to extend 'Daily Show' hosting gig through 2025
Jon Stewart is inking a deal that will keep him behind the desk at "The Daily Show" for at least another year. The comedian will continue hosting the Monday editions of the Comedy Central show ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Yung Gravy and Lil Jon Help Recruit Gen Z Voters
The Party to the Polls Purple Tour, a nonpartisan event series geared toward young voters, aims to make voting rowdy.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 28 -
Jon Stewart Fears Madison Square Garden Will Never Be the Same
After Donald Trump’s rally, Stewart showed an image of Billy Joel and asked, “How dare they desecrate the stage that the Piano Man has consecrated?”Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Tim Sheehy defeats Jon Tester in Montana, boosting the GOP's Senate majority
NBC News projects Tim Sheehy has won the seat held by Jon Tester, a three-term Democratic incumbent, in a state that has shifted in Republicans’ direction in recent years.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Jon Stewart's election-night scream came with a promise: 'This isn't the end'
Jon Stewart cussed and screamed through his live election-night special, taking aim at pollsters and pundits.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6 -
Jon Ronson: ‘What will be the next culture war? Autism. And climate migration’
The journalist and author reflects on the death of Twitter, his friendly rivalry with Louis Theroux, and tells his legendary Keith Richards story. If you could have learned one lesson earlier on ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Tennis Channel removes Jon Wertheim for 'inappropriate' remark about Barbora Krejcikova
Longtime Tennis Channel commentator Jon Wertheim was been removed from air “indefinitely” after he made an “inappropriate comment” about tennis star Barbora Krejcikova, the network announced Sunday.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
What it's like to fight (and lose) against UFC star Jon Jones
Ahead of his final fight, Jones' former opponents reveal what makes the UFC star so dominant.Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago -
Even After Years of Setbacks, Jon Jones Is Still at the Top
The U.F.C. champion has accumulated a wealth of labels throughout a 16-year career that is almost exhausting in its complexity.Sports - The New York Times - 21 hours ago -
The Canadian comedian who became China’s most famous foreigner
Mark Rowswell, aka Dashan, on doing stand-up — and ‘Shawshank’ — in perfect MandarinWorld - Financial Times - October 19 -
Comedian Michael Kosta talks "The Daily Show," 2024 election
Michael Kosta speaks to "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the 2024 presidential election, hosting "The Daily Show" and his past as a tennis pro.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Trump spokesperson: Rally comedian made joke in 'poor taste'
Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said jokes made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe about Puerto Rico, Jews and other minorities at former President Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday night ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Backlash after comedian at Trump rally calls Puerto Rico 'island of garbage'
Republicans join Democrats to condemn Tony Hinchliffe for his comments at the New York event.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Comedian from 'Anchorman' and 'Mr. Show' sentenced in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Actor Jay Johnston, who had roles on "Bob's Burgers," "Anchorman" and "Mr. Show," was sentenced to prison for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.Politics - NBC News - October 28 -
Who Is Tony Hinchcliffe, the Trump Rally Comedian Criticized for Racist Comments?
Known for insult-style comedy, he took aim at Latinos, African Americans, Palestinians and Jews at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, and called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage.”Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
Harris to Michigan, Trump to Georgia as comedian's offensive rally comments go viral
Vice President Kamala Harris has responded to the offensive and racist comments that comedian Tony Hinchcliffe delivered during former President Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden. This ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Comedians question Trump's podcast appearances: 'We're supposed to be... making politicians uncomfortable'
Comedians Marc Maron, Laurie Kilmartin, Brendon Walsh and others weigh in on Trump appearing to go after the 'Bro Vote' podcasts, including comedy fare like 'This Past Weekend With Theo Von,' ...Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28 -
Trump campaign under fire for comedian's racist and sexist comments at rally
Many Republicans are trying to distance themselves from racist and sexist comments that were made at Donald Trump's rally in New York City on Sunday. In addition to Trump's usual attacks on Vice ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Peter Navarro on Trump rally comedian: 'Biggest, stupidest a‑‑hole'
Former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro blasted comedian Tony Hinchcliffe as the “stupidest a‑‑hole" after he joked that Puerto Rico is “a floating island of garbage” during his speech at ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Puerto Rico Catholic archbishop: Important that Trump personally apologize for comedian's comments
Roberto González Nieves, archbishop of San Juan de Puerto Rico, called on former President Trump to apologize personally for comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s joke comparing Puerto Rico to “a floating ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Biden says ‘garbage’ remark was aimed at comedian, not Trump supporters
Edited video clip of president’s remarks suggests he insulted Trump backers, but his wording is unclear. Joe Biden put out a statement that he had “meant to say” earlier on Tuesday that a pro-Trump ...World - The Guardian - October 30
