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Leslie Jones Promises to Be Herself Hosting ‘the Daily Show’

Comedian Leslie Jones will be taking a temporary whirl as host of "The Daily Show" this week, and she says viewers can expect her trademark — some blunt, edgy humor. "I’m not Jon Stewart. I’m not Trevor Noah, I’m Leslie Jones. So I’ll be bringing that vulnerable honesty," the former…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Leslie Jones promises to be herself hosting 'The Daily Show'

Comedian Leslie Jones will be taking a temporary whirl as host of “The Daily Show” this week and viewers can expect Jones’ trademark — some blunt, edgy humor

The Independent UK

‘He had a different perspective’: how Trevor Noah changed late-night satire

The Daily Show host’s departure comes at a time when the US comedy landscape appears much less vivid

The Guardian - US

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Thoughts on a Trevor Noah successor

In 2015, Jon Stewart took a gamble by tapping Noah, then an unknown. Paramount isn't taking such a chance this time

Salon

Inside Trevor Noah's tearful goodbye to 'The Daily Show'

NEW YORK — Trevor Noah, who went from being an unknown quantity to American TV viewers to a smart, satirical voice on Comedy Central, signed off from "The Daily Show" for the final time Thursday.

Los Angeles Times

Final goodnight: Trevor Noah bids farewell to The Daily Show

The South African comic brought texture and nuance to the position and leaves late-night comedy in a different place than when he started

The Guardian - US

My worst moment: A sweaty ‘Daily Show’ audition for John Ross Bowie

John Ross Bowie is known for everything from “The Big Bang Theory,” where he played Sheldon’s nemesis Barry Kripke, to the harried dad on “Speechless,” to numerous guest roles on “The Neighborhood” and “Veep” and “Grace and Frankie” and “The Rookie.” He’s also the author of a new memoir titled…

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From Angelina Jolie to Shailene Woodley: 7 celebrities who are ‘anti-Thanksgiving’ — and why

Many stars have spoken out against the now-controversial American holiday

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart sifts through midterms chaos

On “The Problem with Jon Stewart,” the midterms are boiled down to "could have been worse?"

Salon

My worst moment: Larry Wilmore bombed — then recovered — his first time on ‘The Daily Show’

As an actor, writer and comedian, Larry Wilmore has either created or had a hand in shaping so many iconic shows, from “The PJs” to “The Bernie Mac Show” to “The Office” to “Insecure” to “Black-ish.” He is currently an executive producer on the Hulu legal drama “Reasonable Doubt.”

Chicago Tribune

The real "problem" with Jon Stewart

As predicted, the "Daily Show" veteran got his mojo back. If only his show were on a platform more can see

Salon

Resumes, hometowns, politics vary more than three secretary of state candidates’ plans for job-rich office

Former state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias of Chicago is the front-runner to complete his political comeback over central Illinois GOP state Rep. Dan Brady and suburban Libertarian Jon Stewart.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jon Stewart says Hunter Biden’s Burisma role was ‘corruption, straight off the bat’

The comedian also said the president’s son benefited from “nepotism”

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart fiercely confronts Arizona attorney general on false election fraud claims

Explosive interview leads Twitter as many call it example of how to handle election fraud conspiracies

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‘The Daily Show’ comes to Atlanta before midterm elections

ATLANTA — Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” hasn’t been on the road in four years.

The Guardian - UK

Presenters leaving, viewers switching off... why US talkshows are past their prime

With hosts such as James Corden and Trevor Noah departing, and revenue declining, a 70-year-old late-night TV format is in turmoil

The Independent UK

Trevor Noah says he found hosting the Daily Show ‘stressful’ and ‘debilitating’

‘It’s a gruelling environment to be in,’ comedian said

Tribune News Service

Jon Stewart addresses Ye and ‘weird Jew paranoia bulls—’

Funnyman Jon Stewart took a few minutes to address a busy week of celebrity antisemitism before running off to a 1 p.m. “Jewish media mafia meeting” after his Wednesday podcast.

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The Independent UK

Jon Stewart slams Kanye West and Donald Trump for ‘Jew paranoia bulls***’

‘I don’t have a ton of time today because I have a Jewish media mafia meeting’

Inverse

You need to watch the most underrated sci-fi thriller on HBO Max ASAP

If you mix 'Scream' and 'The Thing' and you’d get a better movie than this one. But 'The Faculty' is still worth watching on HBO Max. Here's why.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sun-Times/WBEZ Poll: Pritzker’s ‘coattails’ pull other, lesser-known statewide Democrats along for the ride

Democrats hold strong leads in the races for Illinois secretary of state, attorney general, comptroller and treasurer, according to the poll. “Absolutely, I do think it’s a coattail effect with Gov. Pritzker,” one voter said.

Benzinga

SEC Chair Gensler Says Payment For Order Flow Is Conflict Of Interest: 'It's Not A Level Playing Field' For Retail Traders

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler was asked some hard-hitting questions by podcast host Jon Stewart. Many of the answers centered on Gensler wanting to do the right thing, but being resource constrained. Here’s a summary of the conversation.

Salon

Stewart goes to Arkansas to talk gender

On “The Problem with Jon Stewart,” AG Leslie Rutledge says "care" but offers contrarian legislation to trans youth

The Conversation

Trevor Noah brought a new perspective to TV satire - as well as a whole new audience

After seven years of hosting The Daily Show on Comedy Central, a hit comedy show produced in the US but with global reach, South African born comedian Trevor Noah has announced plans to leave and focus on his stand-up comedy. During his tenure as host of the political satire series,…

The Conversation

Trevor Noah is leaving The Daily Show – how did he fare?

Africa’s most famous funnyman and TV star, the South African stand-up comedian and author Trevor Noah, is leaving his job as the host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show in the US. Noah, who hosted the high profile show for seven years, says he wants to devote more time to…

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