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Paul Reiser on returning to stand-up with his first comedy special in over 30 years
Comedy legend Paul Reiser is the star of "Mad About You" and "Stranger Things." He returns to stand-up with "Life, Death, and Rice Pudding," his first special in more than 30 years.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Nintendo's First Official Switch Joy-Con Charging Stand Launches Today (Cappy Not Included)
Official Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Two-Way Charging Stand ...Tech - GameSpot - October 17 -
Life of Janey Godley, comedian who defied her tragedies by cracking jokes
The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Where the Senate races stand
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story Where the Senate races stand While the presidential race between Vice President Harris and ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Jerry Seinfeld says he was ‘wrong’ to blame ‘extreme left’ for killing comedy
Seventy-year-old comedian walks back contentious comments about ‘PC crap’, saying: ‘You can’t say certain words about groups. So what?’. Jerry Seinfeld has backtracked on comments he made earlier ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Jerry Seinfeld walks back comments on 'extreme left' ruining comedy
Jerry Seinfeld walked back his remarks about the "extreme left" killing comedy in an interview on the "Breaking Bread with Tom Papa" podcast. This comes after a previous interview with The New ...Politics - NBC News - October 16 -
Jerry Seinfeld takes back comments on 'extreme left' ruining comedy
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld said in a Tuesday interview he regrets saying the “extreme left” was ruining comedy and added, upon further reflection, he does not agree with that sentiment. “I did an ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
The Crime Is Mine review – François Ozon’s 1930s crime comedy is a moreish crowdpleaser
Ozon and a stellar cast serve up an entertaining, if shallow caper that shades a little too close to #MeToo. François Ozon has directed plenty of complex, demanding and serious dramas: Everything ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Review: 'The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh' is a splendid new comedy centered on an immigrant family
"The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh," premiering Thursday on Prime Video, is a funny and oddball new series from Vijal Patel about a South Asian family that moves to the Pennsylvania city.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17 -
'What We Do in the Shadows' is approaching the end, but 'life goes on' in the vampire comedy
'What We Do in the Shadows' showrunner Paul Simms and cast members discuss their otherworldly comedy as it approaches the end.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28 -
In China, Comedy Is Giving Women a Voice. But Can Men Take a Joke?
Comedy has become a way for women to skewer China’s gender inequality. Some men aren’t happy about it.World - The New York Times - October 31 -
Ted Danson on his new comedy series "A Man on the Inside"
"Cheers" actor Ted Danson's latest series is the Netflix comedy "A Man on the Inside," in which he plays a retired widower-turned-investigator who goes undercover in a nursing home. Correspondent ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Where Trump and Harris stand on climate
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Where Trump and Harris stand on climate Americans are streaming to the polls this week to ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Will the Supreme Court Stand Up to Trump?
The Supreme Court is largely to blame for the challenges it may face over the next four years.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Shrinking season two review – Harrison Ford’s lovable comedy is beautifully untaxing TV
We get yet more quality time with the Hollywood legend in the return of this warm, funny sitcom. Some scenes will make you spit out your tea in shocked delight. With so many shows on so many ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
‘Something special’: Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones on bucolic comedy beauty Detectorists, 10 years on
The open-hearted paean to friendship and a quiet life has become a global hit after charming viewers the world over. As it turns 10, its stars reflect on how they made TV magic. ‘Finding junk and ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Jerry Seinfeld said he regrets comments blaming 'extreme left' for ruining comedy
Jerry Seinfeld walked back his remarks about the "extreme left" killing comedy in an interview with the "Breaking Bread with Tom Papa" podcast on Tuesday.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
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 rally comedian workshopped racist Puerto Rico line at NYC comedy club the night before
The racist comments have drawn intense anger and reignited the criticism over Trump's handling of Hurricane Maria's devastating aftermath in Puerto Rico.Politics - NBC News - October 28 -
NFL Week 8 five things we liked and disliked: National Tight Ends Day, Seattle's comedy of errors
George Kittle went wild on his favorite holidaySports - CBS Sports - October 29 -
Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who co-starred in 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died
Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who co-starred in 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has diedEntertainment - ABC News - October 29 -
Joan Rivers was a comedy legend. A new play proves 'she was so much more'
The stage play about the comedian's life and career is having its world premiere at Costa Mesa's South Coast Repertory through Nov. 24.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30 -
Red One review – bronto-head Dwayne Johnson weighs down Santa kidnap comedy
Christmassy slush and gush smothers all attempts at comedy in this bland family film about Santa’s musclebound personal security guard. This profoundly depressing and blandly sentimental Christmas ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
‘People feel terrible. They want to laugh’: can comedy make light of Trump 2.0?
A second Donald Trump presidency may be darker than the first, but his victory has unleashed the creative energies of satirists and standups . “When Trump first won, there was almost a novelty to ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
'The Big D' delivers divorced dating comedy game show just in time for cuffing season
The Big D Comedy Dating show at West Side TheaterEntertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday -
How the nonprofit Stand with Trans tries to empower youth
Stand with Trans aims to help transgender people and their loved ones find community and resources amid laws looking to limit LGBTQ+ rights.Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Where Harris and Trump stand on immigration and the border
Vice President Harris and former President Trump have had some of their most intense battles of the campaign trail on how each would handle immigration and the border. Trump has made immigration ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Ranking the battlegrounds: Where Harris and Trump stand
Vice President Harris and former President Trump are locked in an incredibly close race going into the final full week of the campaign — at least if the opinion polls are right. Harris holds a ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Where do Trump and Harris stand on housing?
Housing affordability is among the critical issues for voters ahead of the pivotal presidential election, as renters and homeowners are feeling squeezed by high prices. Vice President Harris and ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
PSG handed stand closure for anti-gay chanting
Paris Saint-Germain will have to partially close a stand at their home stadium when they host Toulouse on Nov. 22 after being sanctioned over anti-gay chanting during a match against Strasbourg ...Sports - ESPN - November 1 -
Where do Harris and Trump stand on tech policy?
Vice President Harris and former President Trump are locked in a tight race for the White House, offering starkly different views for the future of the country. However, their stances on tech ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Eric Adams to stand trial in April on corruption charges
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to stand trial on corruption charges on April 21, a federal judge ruled Friday, according to The New York Times. The judge said he would decide at a later date ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Where the battleground states stand as Election Day dawns
It’s time. The campaign for the White House is almost over and, on Tuesday, the voters will deliver their verdict. Around 75 million people have already cast their ballots. The election will ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
By the numbers: Where the economy stands on Election Day
The economy tops surveys of voters' most important issues.Top stories - ABC News - November 5 -
Christian Fraser looks at how things stand
Will we find out the result soon? Which state will be the deciding vote? Here's a look at the possible scenarios for this US election.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Republicans roll to victories in Senate: Where the races stand
Senate Republicans enjoyed a strong night in the battle for the majority, winning control of the upper chamber and ending the night with chances of running up the score. Republicans just after ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
McConnell: Filibuster will stand if GOP holds House, Senate
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Wednesday stood firm on keeping the filibuster in place under a Senate GOP majority, even though the party will control a 52- or 53-seat Senate ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Where the fight for control of Congress currently stands
With Republicans in control of the Senate, CBS News rates control of the House as lean Republican as of Thursday evening. Controlling the lower chamber would give President-elect Trump a unified ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Moulton says he stands by comments on trans athletes
Rep. Seth Moulton is defending controversial remarks that he made about transgender athletes.Politics - CBS News - 2 days ago