Tributes Comedian Jon

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.

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 - 3 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 - Yesterday

The Canadian comedian who became China’s most famous foreigner

Mark Rowswell, aka Dashan, on doing stand-up — and ‘Shawshank’ — in perfect Mandarin

World - 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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

Bill O'Reilly: Trump's 'dunderhead' staff should've vetted comedian

"He's got a lot of people working for him that are dunderheads," O'Reilly said on NewsNation's "On Balance."

Politics - The Hill - October 30

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.

‘I was doing a reverse Samson’: comedian Lloyd Griffith on having a hair transplant

For years, Lloyd Griffith had been worried about going bald. Finally, he took the plunge and had a hair transplant. Here, he describes the unexpectedly empowering result of tackling his fears. On a ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Robbie Williams pleads with public in tribute to Liam Payne: ‘Even famous strangers need compassion’

Pop legend calls for more kindness and empathy from public, and discusses his history of addiction. Robbie Williams has shared an impassioned tribute to the One Direction singer Liam Payne, who ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Simon Cowell pays tribute to Liam Payne; Sharon Osbourne blames music industry for failing him

'X Factor' judges Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne and Cheryl Cole paid tribute to One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died Wednesday at age 31.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 18

Liam Payne's girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, pays tribute to late One Direction singer

Kate Cassidy, the girlfriend of Liam Payne, shared a tribute to the late singer Wednesday, writing on Instagram that the two had plans to get engaged.

Nuggets honor Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo with video tribute, 55-second round of applause

There was a video tribute celebrating his big accomplishments on and off the court

Sports - ABC News - October 25

‘It was wickedly painful. And transformative’: a tribute to all the women who ever waxed my back

In a culture that venerates grooming, I always felt self-conscious about my body hair. But intimate encounters with a series of beauticians helped me see life differently. It was my post-college ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

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