comedy

Elton John to Kings of Leon: 'What the Hell Is Wrong with You Guys?'

Matt Cherette · 04/01/11 01:09AM

On tonight's Late Night, Elton John stopped by for a chat with Jimmy Fallon. When the topic of John's songs being covered—on American Idol, for example—came up, he celebrated it, while simultaneously bashing "assholes" Kings of Leon.

Jon Stewart Criticizes President Obama's Libya Strategy

Matt Cherette · 03/29/11 10:26PM

On tonight's Daily Show, Jon Stewart opened with a segment about President Obama's address to the nation (given last night) about America's mission in Libya. Apparently, Stewart isn't too keen on Obama's explanations—or the timing of them.

Jon Stewart Criticizes GE, Obama Over Tax Issues

Matt Cherette · 03/28/11 10:20PM

Tonight, during Jon Stewart's "I Give Up!" segment, the Daily Show host discussed the news that GE paid no federal income tax for 2010, despite $14.2 billion in profits. Stewart also took aim at President Obama and NBC News.

Jon Stewart Mocks NBC News' General Electric Problem

Matt Cherette · 03/24/11 10:28PM

Tonight, in a segment more fitting for 30 Rock than The Daily Show, Jon Stewart considered the problem that NBC News has because of the fact that it's owned by GE, whose products often appear in controversial news reports.

Watch Aaron Sorkin's Brilliant 30 Rock Cameo

Matt Cherette · 03/24/11 09:29PM

On tonight's 30 Rock, Liz Lemon got news that TGS was going into a forced hiatus due to Tracy Jordan's absence. So, Liz explored other opportunities—like Nick Lachey's The Sing-Off. And, whoa: Aaron Sorkin was there, too!

Jon Stewart Mocks Nancy Grace's Fear-Mongering Japan Coverage

Matt Cherette · 03/23/11 10:21PM

On tonight's Daily Show, Jon Stewart opened with a new segment called "When Reporters Attack." His first target? HLN loudmouth Nancy Grace, and her hilarious fight with a meteorologist who said that radiation from Japan probably wouldn't harm Americans

Watch Jimmy Fallon Complain About President Obama to Brian Williams

Matt Cherette · 03/23/11 12:34AM

On tonight's Late Night, best guest ever Brian Williams stopped by for a chat with Jimmy Fallon. When the subject of conversation switched to Libya, Fallon got uncharacteristically angry/political and began bashing President Obama and his lack of communication.

Danny Pudi Shows Us Where the Magic Happens

Whitney Jefferson · 03/22/11 06:15PM

In a new video from Funny or Die, we find out exactly how much game Community's Danny Pudi has in the proverbial bedroom. Apparently, he's more into his magic tricks than getting the act done.

Watch Charlie Sheen's Surprise Appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Matt Cherette · 03/22/11 12:03AM

During tonight's Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kimmel was in the middle of interviewing Mark Cuban when the subject of conversation turned to Charlie Sheen. Then, much to the surprise of Kimmel—and the audience—Sheen showed up! He seemed... excited.

Conan O'Brien: Rebecca Black Ripped Me Off!

Matt Cherette · 03/21/11 11:40PM

On tonight's episode, Conan O'Brien announced that he was "pretty mad at this Rebecca Black person." Why? Because she ripped him off! According to O'Brien, Black's "Friday" is a total copy of his song, "Thursday." Here's the music video.

Jon Stewart Criticizes the United States' War On Libya

Matt Cherette · 03/21/11 10:18PM

Over the weekend, the Unites States—along with France and England—began military attacks on Libya in an attempt to remove murderous dictator Muammar el-Qaddafi from power. Tonight, The Daily Show returned, and Jon Stewart questioned the coalition's actions.

Here's 30 Rock's Parody of The Real Housewives

Matt Cherette · 03/17/11 09:45PM

Tonight, 30 Rock returned without Tracy Jordan, but with Sherri Shepherd as Jordan's wife, Angie, along with her very own Bravo reality show camera crew for Queen of Jordan. Nobody was safe from the spotlight! Here's the satirical opening.

Watch Alec Baldwin Crash David Letterman's Audience

Matt Cherette · 03/16/11 11:11PM

Steve Martin isn't the only big star on David Letterman's Late Show this evening—Alec Baldwin's in the audience! Or was in the audience, that is. You see, once Baldwin found out Martin was on, too, he split.