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  • John Oliver says 'things are bad' if organization like FIFA is banning Russia

    Oliver does not believe that banning Russia from international play makes up for other horrific decisions FIFA has made.

  • Bill Murray remembers being David Letterman's first guest on the 40th anniversary of 'Late Night'

    Murray explains why he thought Letterman's first late-night show would get canceled after one episode.

  • David Letterman To Celebrate ‘Late Night’ Anniversary With Seth Meyers

    David Letterman will celebrate the 40th anniversary of NBC‘s Late Night with Seth Meyers on Feb. 1.

  • Seth Meyers tests positive for COVID, cancels shows for the rest of the week: 'The good news is I feel fine'

    "The bad news is, I tested positive for COVID (thanks, 2022!) the good news is, I feel fine (thanks vaccines and booster!),” the host said.

  • Late-night hosts join forces to combat climate change with jokes and information

    The late night hosts tackled everything from UN inaction and congressional corruption to how climate change will affect coffee drinkers.

  • Fallon, Colbert and Meyers pay homage to Norm Macdonald following comedian's death

    All three late night hosts had high praise for the comedy legend who touched all of their lives in one way or another.

  • Bill Clinton calls out GOP for attacking voting rights, says he would suspend filibuster

    Clinton believes it’s essential to suspend the filibuster to protect voting rights amid restrictive GOP bills.

  • Hannity lashes out at Seth Meyers after comments about 'sociopaths' preventing gun control

    The friction between Seth Meyers and Sean Hannity came to a head on Fox News, Thursday night.

  • John 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.

  • Sean Penn confirms he and Leila George had a 'COVID wedding'

    The Oscar-winning actor revealed that a secret wedding did in fact happen on Thursday, as he flashed his new wedding band.

  • Kobe Bryant bought Carrie Bradshaw's famous 'Sex and the City' dress for Vanessa — costume designer Patricia Field is glad it brings her 'joy'

    Vanessa Bryant previously revealed that her late husband also gifted her a blue dress worn by Rachel McAdams in "The Notebook."

  • Terry Crews clarifies 'Black supremacy' tweet: 'I want to be the solution. I do not want to be the problem.'

    Terry Crews clarified his “Black supremacy” tweet addressing racism in America in the wake of George Floyd’s death.

  • Ina Garten's gigantic cosmopolitan is delighting the internet: 'It's always cocktail hour in a crisis!'

    The cookbook author and Food Network star got an early start on cocktail hour.

  • 'Tonight Show,' 'Late Night' Suspend Production Instead of Moving Forward Without Studio Audiences

    Both NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night With Seth Meyers have decided to suspend production effective Friday, after previously considering moving forward without studio audiences, due to coronavirus concerns. Originally, starting Monday, March 16, NBC's premiere late-night shows had planned to tape new episodes without a studio audience. Instead, The Tonight […]

  • Colbert, Fallon, Meyers Late-Night Shows Will Suspend Production

    NBC and CBS said they would suspend production of its two flagship late-night programs for a period of at least two weeks, the latest bit of fallout around wee-hours TV related to the spread of coronavirus. Starting Friday, “The Tonight Show” and “Late Night” will suspend production through a previously planned hiatus, which had been […]

  • All 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

  • John Oliver mocks media outlets over 'irritating' Super Tuesday coverage

    John Oliver has no patience for the wall-to-wall coverage and constant speculation that comes with Super Tuesday, and made a pretty unflattering comparison.

  • Will Ferrell got lost in Switzerland and had to be rescued while filming 'Downhill'

    While filming his new movie in Austria, Will Ferrell skied downhill in a direction of no return.

  • Adam Schiff laughs at Republican sign that backfired at impeachment hearing

    Adam Schiff said he didn't pay attention to signs displayed at the impeachment hearings, but he couldn't help but laugh at the one that accidentally complimented him.

  • Al Gore praises House Intel Committee and witnesses in impeachment proceedings

    Al Gore praised what he's seen in the impeachment hearings while at the same time pointing out one glaring difference between now and the impeachment in 1998.