Emmys Predictions: Outstanding Variety Talk Series
The Best Variety Talk Show category has been dominated by “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver,” but 2022 may bring in some newcomers.
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John Oliver Mocks Ron DeSantis: ‘A Right-Wing Dipsh*t Who’s Scared of Gay People’
Oliver slammed DeSantis amid Florida’s repeal of Disney World’s special district following Don’t Say Gay Backlash.
John Oliver Slams O.J. Simpson’s Take on Oscars Slap: ‘No One Wants to Hear from You’
“Nope, not you O.J., not you,” Oliver said. “You can just sit this one out.”
John Oliver on Earning Our Attention, ‘Last Week Tonight’ Plans, and Landing George Clooney — Q&A
The Emmy-winning HBO host reflects on his year-plus in the white void, who’s impressed him in late-night, and what it takes to earn an audience’s time.
John Oliver Slams Disney’s ‘Morally Bankrupt’ Backing of Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” took aim at Disney CEO Bob Chapek over Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
Emmy Predictions: Best Variety Talk Series — ‘Last Week Tonight’ Still Sitting Pretty
After rule changes were rightly jettisoned, this year’s crop of late-night Emmy nominees are fairly similar to years past.
7 New HBO Series to Watch in April 2021 — and 5 More You May Have Missed
HBO’s April lineup will see plenty of big ticket originals, including “The Nevers,” but this month (if not every month) is all about Kate Winslet.
John Oliver Blasts Meghan McCain for Hypocritical Response to Anti-Asian Hate
“Gather around and take the word of a wealthy white woman who’s dressed like she’s about to lay off 47 people over Zoom,” Oliver said of “The View” co-host.
Emmy Predictions 2020: Best Variety Talk Series
Many will come for the king, but it’ll be one hell of an upset if “Last Week Tonight” falls. [Updated September 8]
Netflix Won’t ‘Speak Truth to Power,’ but HBO Just Did
Netflix wants to put “entertainment” first, but where does that leave some of its creators?
John Oliver Unpacks Latest Trump-Ukraine Scandal: ‘Dumber Than You Can Even Imagine’
The impeachment inquiry has led to a little something the late night talk host likes to call “Stupid Watergate II.” Everyone loves a sequel!
John Oliver’s Book About Mike Pence’s Gay Rabbit Named One of America’s Most Challenged Titles
The children’s parody book, credited to “Last Week Tonight” staff writer Jill Twiss, ranked #2 on the American Library Association list.
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