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PoliticsHuffPostJohn Oliver Reveals The Donald Trump Question That 'Pisses' Him Off The Most
“It’s the genuine question that pisses me off far, far more, and you know it’s coming a lot now," the comedian told Seth Meyers.
EntertainmentYahoo TVJohn Oliver 'nearly burst into tears' while voting for the first time as a U.S. citizen
John Oliver officially became a U.S. citizen last December, and on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” he shared just how emotional it was to vote in his first presidential election.
EntertainmentYahoo TVJohn Oliver gets 'poop plant' named after him following hilarious feud with Danbury, Conn.
On Sunday’s "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver", viewers were treated to the heartwarming conclusion of John Oliver’s ridiculous feud with the town of Danbury, Conn.
EntertainmentYahoo TVJohn Oliver asks viewers to stop watching his show so they can fill out the 2020 census
John Oliver gave viewers a couple of free minutes to fill out the 2020 census by making the end of his show unwatchable.
EntertainmentYahoo TVEmmys 2020: The 'Insecure' cast's incredible party venue, Jennifer Aniston's prep and more of what you didn't see on TV
Ramy Youssef, Issa Rae and more explain what was going on off-camera.
EntertainmentYahoo TVEmmy winners reflect on how 'freaking weird' it is to receive awards in quarantine
Emmy winners Regina King, Jeremy Strong, Zendaya, John Oliver and more react to first "virtual" show via the world's most star-studded Zoom call.
EntertainmentDeadlineJohn Oliver’s ‘Last Week Tonight’ Scoops Fifth Consecutive Emmy Win, Says Late-Night Shows “Very Fortunate” To Be Able To Air During Pandemic
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver scooped its fifth consecutive Emmy Award in the Variety category Sunday, with the Brit comedian saying the hard work of staff on all late night shows made them possible during the pandemic. Clad in a Liverpool FC hoodie, Oliver beat The Daily Show With Trevor Noah, Full Frontal With […]
EntertainmentYahoo TVJohn Oliver slams Tucker Carlson for defending Kenosha shooter and questions Trump's rhetoric
Oliver wondered if rhetoric from President Trump and others at the RNC may have played a role in the Kenosha killings.
EntertainmentYahoo EntertainmentJohn Oliver doubles down on Danbury, Conn., hate after city plans to rename sewage facility after him
Oliver took aim at all of Danbury, Conn. after the mayor announced the city was renaming the sewer plant in Oliver’s honor.
PoliticsYahoo EntertainmentJohn Oliver calls Trump 'shockingly reckless' for retweeting false coronavirus information
Trump doubled down on his support for a doctor who touted hydroxychloroquine, and in the past, has spoken about aliens in the government and demon babies.
U.S.Yahoo EntertainmentJohn Oliver rips Fox News’s 'insane' coverage of Portland protests
Oliver claims that the tone on Fox News when reporting on protests in Portland does not honestly reflect conditions on the ground.
EntertainmentYahoo EntertainmentJohn Oliver slams Trump for pushing conspiracy theories about coronavirus
Oliver accused Trump of pushing conspiracy theories since the beginning of the coronavirus and enlisted Alex Trebek, among others, to urge people not to believe them.
EntertainmentYahoo EntertainmentJohn Oliver on inmates facing increased COVID-19 dangers: 'That's not justice, it's neglect'
Sunday’s "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver," explored the impact COVID-19 is having on prisons and jails in the U.S., and how inmates are becoming increasingly susceptible to the infectious disease.
TechnologyYahoo EntertainmentJohn Oliver rips misuse of facial-recognition technology by law enforcement
There’s concern that law enforcement is using facial recognition technology on Black Lives Matter protesters.
U.S.Yahoo EntertainmentJohn Oliver calls Trump’s comments about George Floyd 'utterly f***ing disgusting'
Oliver ripped Trump’s comments about George Floyd, his handling of the protests and his record on police reform.
EntertainmentYahoo EntertainmentJohn Oliver tells Tucker Carlson, 'Go f**k yourself'
John Oliver went after Tucker Carlson because of the Fox News host’s views on the George Floyd protests and for his rhetoric on mail-in voting.
EntertainmentHuffPostJohn Oliver Tries To Lick Post Office Crisis With His Own Stamps
The comedian delivered a novel solution for the U.S. Postal Service funding deficit on "Last Week Tonight."
HealthYahoo EntertainmentJohn Oliver claims Trump administration is 'actively hostile' to coronavirus prevention efforts
John Oliver questioned Trump’s messaging as coronavirus deaths continue to rise and states begin to reopen.
EntertainmentYahoo TVJohn Oliver shows off the surprising gift he got from Wendy Williams: 'Brace yourself'
"Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver reveals the surprising gift he received from Wendy Williams.
EntertainmentYahoo EntertainmentJohn Oliver slams Fox News and Rush Limbaugh for spreading misinformation about coronavirus
John Oliver slammed conservative media for fueling protests against measures taken to stop the spread of COVID-19.
EntertainmentYahoo EntertainmentJohn Oliver on surprising 'Tiger King' appearance: 'I was hoping we'd be left out of that'
John Oliver admitted that he wasn’t fully aware of everything Joe Exotic was up to when he showed a clip of the “Tiger King” in 2016.
BusinessYahoo EntertainmentJohn Oliver slams Amazon for treatment of employees during coronavirus outbreak
John Oliver called out Amazon for making it nearly impossible to get paid sick leave and for their treatment of workers during the pandemic.
HealthYahoo EntertainmentJohn Oliver targets GOP governors, Kushner for coronavirus response
John Oliver blasted some GOP governors for waiting so long to issue stay-at-home orders amid the coronavirus outbreak.
EntertainmentYahoo EntertainmentJohn Oliver forced from 'Last Week Tonight' studio due to coronavirus
After confirmed cases of the coronavirus at the office and the studio where they shoot “Last Week Tonight,” John Oliver was forced to move the show.
EntertainmentThe WrapAll NYC Late-Night Shows to Tape Without Live Studio Audiences Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
New York City’s late-night TV shows are going without live studio audiences as coronavirus continues to spread. That means “Full Frontal With Samantha Bee,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” Trevor Noah’s “Daily Show” and “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” will forego an in-house crowd.While Bee’s show is cutting its audience beginning with tonight’s taping and Oliver’s with this Sunday’s, all the other programs listed above will put that policy into effect next Monday.“The Late Show” will tape in front of an audience tonight and tomorrow night and a repeat was previously scheduled for Friday, an individual with knowledge tells TheWrap. Fallon and Meyers’ programs will also tape in front of live audiences tonight and Thursday, and do not record shows on Fridays.An individual with knowledge of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” which doesn’t return with a new episode until March 28, told TheWrap that producers are monitoring the situation closely in partnership with NYC and health officials and that a decision will be made about how to proceed as “SNL” gets closer to going back into production.Also Read: 'The View,' 'Live With Kelly and Ryan' and 'Good Morning America' to Tape Without Audiences Due to CoronavirusOn the West Coast, “Conan” is currently in reruns and on a scheduled hiatus for the next two weeks.A person with knowledge of ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” told TheWrap that for now the tapings will continue as always, with a studio audience. A separate person with information on the plans for CBS’ “Late Late Show With James Corden” told TheWrap that one will also remain status quo. It’s also business as usual for Comedy Central’s “Lights Out With David Spade,” an insider tells TheWrap. All three of those shows tape in Los Angeles and their plans are subject to change.Representatives for HBO’s “Real Time With Bill Maher,” also an L.A-based late-night series, did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s requests for comment.Also Read: 'Survivor' Delays Production on Season 41 Amid Coronavirus Pandemic“Due to growing fears over COVID-19, and out of an abundance of caution, ‘Full Frontal with Samantha Bee’ will tape tonight’s episode without a live studio audience,” a spokesperson for the show told TheWrap Wednesday. “Bee says she will instead ‘do the show in front of a mirror, which I actually prefer. Despite the efforts being taken, we still have heard from Sean Spicer that tonight’s taping ‘was the largest audience ever to witness an [taping of Full Frontal], period, both in person and around the globe.’ Wow!”An NBC spokesperson said in their own statement: “The safety of our guests and employees is our top priority. As a precautionary measure, starting Monday, March 16, we have decided to suspend live audiences for ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ and ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers.’ Per guidance from New York City officials, the company is hoping to do its part to help to decrease the rate of transmission in our communities. Our shows will continue filming on their regular schedule, and currently, there will be no impact on air dates.”In another statement, a CBS representative said: “Beginning Monday, March 16, ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” will film without a live, in-studio audience. This move is being made out of an abundance of caution regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the uncertainty of the situation for future weeks. Per guidance from New York City officials, CBS and ‘The Late Show’ are doing their part to help decrease the potential rate of transmission in our communities. There have not been any specific developments at The Ed Sullivan Theater to cause concern for audiences with plans to attend the show tonight, tomorrow, or who have attended in recent weeks. For several weeks, the team at the theater has been taking all necessary precautions to protect everyone who enters and works in the theater with enhanced cleaning and sanitizing procedures. For the past several weeks, ‘The Late Show’ producers have consulted daily to share information with other New York-based late night shows, who will also be moving forward without an audience.”Also Read: Crew Member on Fox's 'NeXT' Tests Positive for Coronavirus After Production Wraps in Chicago“Our top priority is the safety of our guests and staff. Beginning Monday, March 16th, Comedy Central’s NY based late night series, ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,’ will film without a live, in-studio audience,” a Comedy Central spokesperson said. “This move is being made out of an abundance of caution and concern regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus and per guidance from New York City officials to take appropriate actions. There have been no developments at ‘The Daily Show’s’ studio to cause concern for audience members who have plans to attend the show tonight or tomorrow. Measures have been taken to protect everyone who enters and works in the office and studio with enhanced cleaning and sanitizing procedures. For the past several weeks, ‘The Daily Show’ producers have communicated daily with other New York-based late night shows, who will also be moving forward without an audience beginning Monday.”HBO added: “As of this coming Sunday, March 15, ‘Last Week Tonight With John Oliver’ will film without a live, in-studio audience. We are taking this precaution in accordance with best practices as outlined by New York City officials. We will continue to monitor the situation.”These NYC-based late-night shows are far from the first programs with a live audience to cut that component from their program amid increasing concerns about COVID-19, which the CDC declared a pandemic on Wednesday.Earlier today, Walt Disney Television announced it was suspending live audiences from attending all of its NYC-based news broadcasts and talk shows, including “The View,” “Live With Kelly and Ryan,” “Good Morning America,” “Strahan, Sara and Keke” and “Tamron Hall.”Other programs that have cut their live audiences include “The Wendy Williams Show,” “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune.”A number of public events have been called off in recent days as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in the U.S., with some health experts advising against public gatherings where the disease may be spread from person to person.One of the first and biggest events to be affected by the coronavirus threat was the now-canceled South by Southwest festival in Austin, which was originally scheduled to take place next week. Several other public events have been canceled or postponed — including political rallies, some TV networks’ upfront presentations, the Los Angeles Times’ annual Festival of Books, World of Wonder’s RuPaul’s DragCon and, potentially, the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals.Read original story All NYC Late-Night Shows to Tape Without Live Studio Audiences Amid Coronavirus Pandemic At TheWrap
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