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Jon Stewart Bids Adieu to Rick Sanchez by Mocking the Hell Out of Him

Matt Cherette · 10/04/10 10:28PM

Tonight, Jon Stewart made a lengthy statement about CNN buffoon Rick Sanchez's comments about him/the Jews, and he didn't disappoint. Inside, video of the segment, during which—among other things—Stewart compared (with video!) Sanchez to The Office's Michael Scott.

Dancing with the Stars Judges Bash Bristol Palin's Awkward Routine

Matt Cherette · 10/04/10 08:24PM

Tonight, Bristol Palin did the Foxtrot on DWTS—or she tried to, at least. It was weird. Partner Mark Ballas played a homeless man who Palin rejected... and then danced with. Inside, video of the routine and judges' comments/scores.

Watch Kanye West's Remarkable SNL Performances

Matt Cherette · 10/02/10 11:58PM

Tonight, in a stark white room, dressed in red and flanked by gold jewelry—and two dozen ballerinas—Kanye West gave two of the most memorable performances in SNL's last few years (at least) with "Power" and "Runaway." Watch inside.

Bill Maher Releases Another Embarrassing Christine O'Donnell Clip

Matt Cherette · 10/02/10 01:24AM

Bill Maher vowed to release a clip of Christine O'Donnell on Politically Incorrect every week until she appears on Real Time. Tonight's revelation: O'Donnell was more than a witch—she dabbled in Buddhism and Hare Krishna, too! Video inside.

Bill O'Reilly and Bill Maher Butt Heads Over Religion

Matt Cherette · 09/30/10 10:40PM

On tonight's Factor, Bill O'Reilly and Bill Maher had quite the discussion about religion. You see, O'Reilly is Catholic, and Maher is atheist. What's more, Maher thinks any religious person is an idiot. What could possibly go wrong here? Video inside.

David Letterman Reveals the Real Reason Why Oprah Hated Him

Matt Cherette · 09/28/10 11:41PM

Tonight, Jon Stewart visited David Letterman on the Late Show, and the two had quite the hilarious discussion about Oprah Winfrey. During the chat, Letterman revealed that Winfrey "hated" him "long before" the Academy Awards incident—and then explained why.

Girl Caught Eating Her Boogers During News Broadcast

Liz Day · 09/27/10 03:46PM

In the background of a live newsroom shot, this worker bee looks right at the camera... and decides to pick her nose. As if that wasn't bad enough, she then decides to eat the booger! Watch the embarrassing video inside.

SNL Opens Its Season with a Star-Studded Dream Sequence

Matt Cherette · 09/26/10 02:19AM

SNL returned tonight for its 36th season, and Amy Poehler hosted the premiere. One of the episode's highlights was Poehler's monologue, during which a plethora of guest stars—including Justin Timberlake and TIna Fey—showed up for a dream sequence.

Jon Stewart on Republicans: Same Sh*t, Different Day

Matt Cherette · 09/23/10 10:26PM

Tonight, Jon Stewart aired a segment about the "Pledge to America" announcement that Republican lawmakers made today, during which they supposedly unveiled new ideas they had for America. By cutting that footage with archived video, however, Stewart called their bluff.

Jon Stewart, on DADT: Our Country Is Run By Assholes

Matt Cherette · 09/22/10 10:28PM

Tonight, Jon Stewart opened with a segment about yesterday's Senate failure to bring to the floor a vote that would have repealed the archaic, discriminatory "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Stewart asked: are we run by assholes? Indeed! Video inside.

Watch the Brand New Harry Potter Trailer

Matt Cherette · 09/22/10 08:23PM

It's here! It's here! Released just a few minutes ago, here's the official trailer for the first installment of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, set to be released on November 19. AHHHHHH! Get your fanboy or fangirl on, inside.