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History of the World Part II: Cast Discuss Comedy Legend Mel Brooks
Brooks, co-stars, co-writers & co-executive producers Nick Kroll, Wanda Sykes, and Ike Barinholtz spoke with Variety about how Part II became a reality "There was something slightly more exciting about hearing from Mel Brooks, with all due respect to the wonderful folks at Searchlight," Kroll recalled the pitch from the 96-year-old, producing partner Kevin Salter and[...]
History of the World: Part II: Knoxville on Living Comedic Dream
It shouldn't be to anyone's surprise when Hulu announced a follow-up to Mel Brooks' 1981 classic History of the World: Part I into an eight-episode event for Part II that executive producers and stars Nick Kroll, Wanda Sykes, and Ike Barinholtz's inboxes would be flooded by the who's who of comedy Among them is Johnny[...]
History of the World Part II: Cast Discuss Comedy Legend Mel Brooks
At the premiere of the TV series, stars Nick Kroll, Wanda Sykes, and Ike Barinholtz, who also serve as executive producers, spoke about the demand from talent who all wanted to join the project along with working with Brooks. History of the World, Part II Episode 101 (Photo: Courtesy of Hulu) History of the World, Part II:[...]
Paula Pell in Mapleworth Murders (Image: Quibi).
Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, Paula Pell, JB Smoove, Tim Meadows, Patton Oswalt, Fred Armisen, and Wanda Sykes? I would have been absolutely crushed if this cast let me down, and luckily they did not. A look at Mapleworth Murders (Image: Quibi) The entire cast is perfection, from Pell as the titular Ms Mapleworth to Hayley Magnus as[...]
'Live in Front of a Studio Audience': Jimmy Kimmel, Norman Lear Discuss All in the Family, The Jeffersons Influence [VIDEO]
To be a part of this is a dream come true for me and for everyone involved." – Jimmy Kimmel Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons' includes Woody Harrelson (Archie Bunker), Marisa Tomei (Edith Bunker), Jamie Foxx (George Jefferson), Wanda Sykes (Louise Jefferson), Ellie Kemper (Gloria Stivic), Will Ferrell (Tom Willis), Kerry Washington (Helen Willis), Justina Machado (Florence Johnston), Ike Barinholtz (Meathead), Sean[...]
Ugly Dolls Film Poster
Here, the UglyDolls will confront what it means to be different, struggle with their desire to be loved, and ultimately discover that you don't have to be perfect to be amazing because who you truly are is what matters most. Ugly Dolls, starring Kelly Clarkson, Janelle Monae, Blake Shelton, Emma Roberts, Nick Jonas, Wanda Sykes, Gabriel[...]
Daily Show's Michelle Wolf to Host White House Correspondents Dinner
media and politicos, as well as political junkies like myself who will be watching from home. Wolf is only the fifth woman to ever host the event, joining the ranks of Cecily Strong, Wanda Sykes, Elayne Boosler and Paula Poundstone. Hasan Minaj served as last year's host, which Trump did not attend. Deadline Hollywood [...]
'Veep' Star Julia Louis-Dreyfus Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis
We have every confidence she will get through this with her usual tenacity and undaunted spirit, and look forward to her return to health and to HBO for the final season of 'Veep.'" After Louis-Dreyfus made the announcement on Twitter, a number of celebrities took to social media to express their support for the actress, including:[...]
'Broad City' Season 4: Unemployment, Sex Therapy, And RuPaul
The season kicks off with a flashback to the first time the girls met, peppered with all of the charms of the New York subway system. The new season will also feature an amazing list of guest stars, including Fran Dresher, Wanda Sykes, Shania Twain and Ru Paul As for their favorite guest star thus far?[...]