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Trevor Noah on his imminent departure from 'Daily Show': 'I wish someone had told me what a grind it was'
Trevor Noah is discussing his The Daily Show departure — and how it was big surprise to many: "I want to leave before I’m burnt out, because there are many other things I'd like to do."
Howard Stern slams Kanye West's antisemitic comments: 'He's like Hitler'
"Kanye used to be fun crazy, now he's like Hitler," said Stern.
Senate Passes Bill To Extend Benefits To Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits; Jon Stewart Led Outcry After Republicans Blocked Previous Vote
The Senate passed legislation to extend health and disability benefits to millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits in Iraq, Afghanistan and other areas of military engagement. The 86-11 vote came after Republicans blocked the legislation last week, with a number of the lawmakers having previously supported it when it came before the Senate […]
Jon Stewart calls out Fox News for refusing to have him on to discuss veterans' healthcare (updated)
Stewart spoke to anyone who would listen about Senate Republicans blocking a veterans’ healthcare bill, including right-wing outlet Newsmax, but Fox News refused.
John Oliver says CNBC’s Jim Cramer's takes on inflation have 'not aged very well'
Oliver pointed out that Cramer downplayed inflation not too long ago, only to sound the alarm in recent months.
Jon Stewart To Receive Mark Twain Prize For American Humor
The former host of "The Daily Show" is the latest recipient of the Mark Twain prize for lifetime achievement in comedy.
EntertainmentYahoo TVRemember when Jon Stewart got strip-searched at the 2002 Grammy Awards? 'I don't think any of you are ready for this jelly'
"The Daily Show" host made a memorable entrance on the 2002 Grammy Awards.
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Jon Stewart urges Congress to help vets exposed to burn pits
Appearing at a House Veterans’ Affairs Committee meeting Wednesday, the comedian and activist called on members of Congress to help Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans suffering from exposure to toxic burn pits.
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Jon Stewart says he felt like Forrest Gump after leaving 'The Daily Show'
Jon Stewart says being away from the daily grind of TV for the last six years — after he left "The Daily Show" and before his return in AppleTV+'s "The Problem with Jon Stewart"— was the hard reset he needed.
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Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson Organize All-Star Comedy Event to Benefit 9/11 Charities
Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson have teamed up to organize “NYC Still Rising After 20 Years: A Comedy Celebration,” an event next month meant to both mark the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and also benefit 9/11 charities. The show will take place on Sept. 12 at New York’s Madison Square […]
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Jon Stewart pushes lab leak theory to skeptical Stephen Colbert: 'The disease is the same name as the lab!'
Stewart doesn’t buy the explanation that the coronavirus came from bats, believing that it’s too “weird” that the pandemic began so close to the virology lab.
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Jon Stewart returns to Washington to help veterans with burn pit illnesses: 'The fight starts again'
The former "Daily Show" host joined lawmakers Tuesday to draw attention to a bill that will help veterans affected by toxic burn pits.
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The It List: 'Tenet' opens in theaters, 'Mulan' goes direct to digital streaming, Pixar Fest kicks off, Billy Ocean drops first new album in more than a decade and the best in pop culture the week of Aug. 31, 2020
Here are our pop culture picks for Aug. 31 - Sept. 6, including the best deals we could find for each.
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Jon Stewart cautions against extreme changes in the Democratic Party: 'People won't stand for chaos'
Five years after handing over Comedy Central’s beloved late night talk show to Trevor Noah, the comedian once again takes aim at his two favorite topics — politics and the media — in the new political satire, "Irresistible."
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Jon Stewart thinks Confederate statues should have been removed by 'a normal functioning society years ago'
Stewart discussed the removal of Confederate statues and those who believe, in doing so, we are erasing history.
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Jon Stewart explains why 'The Daily Show' is 'better' with Trevor Noah
Stewart says it's no longer "that sort of Harvard Lampoon school of pasty white guys sitting in a room."
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Jon Stewart on the Black Lives Matter movement: 'America suddenly stopped and smelled the racism'
Stewart also discussed the Black Lives Matter movement's biggest adversary.
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Jon Stewart says police 'are a reflection of society'
Stewart promoted the June 26 release of the film Irresistible, which he directed and wrote, in a chat with The New York Times Magazine about politics and current events.
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Oprah and other stars help John Krasinski surprise 2020 grads on 'Some Good News'
John Krasinski threw a graduation celebration for 2020 graduates whose ceremonies were canceled due to the coronavirus, and he had a surprise for a lucky few.
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Jon Stewart on Rand Paul delaying 9/11 bill: 'It's absolutely outrageous'
Jon Stewart and first responder John Feal go on Fox News to slam Rand Paul for delaying 9/11 bill.
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Jon Stewart in Attendance for Funeral of 9/11 Hero Luis Alvarez
He's fighting for 9/11 heroes.
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Jon Stewart Attacks Mitch McConnell Over 9/11 Fund as McConnell Says 'We Will Take Care' of It
Jon Stewart Slams Sen. Mitch McConnell Over 9/11 Fund
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Jon Stewart slams Congress during hearing for Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund: 'You should be ashamed of yourselves'
The "Daily Show" host tore into Congress Tuesday during a hearing for the Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund.
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Chris Cooper Joins Steve Carell & Rose Byrne In Jon Stewart’s Campaign Trail Comedy ‘Irresistible’ For Focus & Plan B
EXCLUSIVE: Oscar winner Chris Cooper (Adaptation) is joining Steve Carell and Rose Byrne in Jon Stewart's sophomore feature as writer-director Irresistible, which we can confirm will be backed by Focus Features. Set amidst a heated political campaign trail, the comedy is being produced by Vice and Moonlight producers Plan B with Focus and former The Daily Show host Stewart. Focus and Universal Pictures International will distribute the film worldwide with shoot due to get…
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Jon Stewart flips the script and interviews Stephen Colbert on 'The Late Show'
The interviewer became the interviewee as Jon Stewart took over hosting duties and Stephen Colbert sat on the other side of the desk.
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Jon Stewart, Steve Carell reunite for political satire Irresistible
Stewart will direct and Carell will star in the forthcoming film.