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Trump Gets No Relief From Late Night Comedians; Watch Them Take Him Apart

Keith Girard
Donald Trump at least had part of a day to celebrate his Republican Congressional cover-up on Russia. By nightfall, however, he was the fall guy again on late night television. Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Myers and Trevor Noah all took him apart. So much material, so little time. Stormy Daniels, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Trump himself provided the fodder for a cavalcade of puns, quips, and very pointed asides....
COMEDY

Game of Thrones: Lust for Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely in Episode 9

Debra Thomas
“Game of Thrones” has always been about the lust for power; there’s no mistake about that. But it reached new heights–or is that depths?– in Episode 9 with another shocking turn involving Stannis Baratheon, the King Lear of the HBO medieval fantasy series. Could he be any dastardly? Stannis (Stephen Dillane) is the Lord of Dragonstone and brother of the late King Robert Baratheon. He claimed the Iron Throne after discovering that then-King Joffrey was a bastard son. But his attempts to seize the throne have been nothing short of disastrous....
ENTERTAINMENT

Game of Thrones Becomes Three Ring Circus of Religion, Power, Death

Keith Girard
"Game of Thrones" is becoming more like a three ring circus of religion, power and death. In the latest Season 5 episode, desperate times call for desperate measures, including embracing a higher order--if it can be used for strategic advantage. Even Cersei has become a believer... With the demise of her father (and rescuer), Tywin Lannister, at the hands of son, Tyrion, she's feeling more isolated and vulnerable than ever. Margaery’s marriage to neophyte king Tommen certainly didn't help. ...
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Kristen Stewart Tips Nature of Alicia Cargile Relationship on Conan (watch!)

Keith Girard
Kristen Stewart seemed loose and relaxed on Conan O’Brien last night and indirectly shed some light on her relationship with Alicia Cargile, who may be her lover as well as her personal assistant, according to tabloids. But it’s not what you think. She joked about Justin Bieber, meeting Robert Redford and winning the Cesar, the French equivalent of an Oscar for her role in the movie “Clouds of Sils Maria.” But her most telling comments came when she and O’Brien got into a discussion about Conan’s long working relationship with his personal assistant, Sona Movsesian....
CELEBRITIES

Did Nick Gordon Play Dr. Phil to Sway Bobbi Kristina Crime Probe? (watch!)

Keith Girard
Nick Gordon laid it on thick on the “Dr. Phil” show yesterday (Mar. 11), maybe a little too thick. With an alleged criminal probe hanging over his head, he left no doubt that he was grief stricken to the point of suicide, with little or no control over his own actions. Surprisingly–or not so surprisingly–his performance sent two important signals that could weigh in the criminal investigation into Bobbi Kristina Brown’s near drowning....
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Dakota Johnson ’50 Shades’ Jokes Fly Fast, Furiously in SNL Promo (watch!)

Keith Girard
Dakota Johnson knows there’s always something funny about sex no matter how erotic. She proves the point in a new promo for her upcoming appearance on “Saturday Night Live.” Who knew the color grey could be so funny? Johnson, 25, starred as Anastasia Steele opposite Jamie Dornan, who plays a mogul with a penchant for kinky sex in the runaway No. 1 movie. While the film dominated the box office over the President’s Day weekend, it was trashed by critics, which Johnson seems to take in stride in the promo....
COMEDY

Jennifer Lawrence Reveals Her Fear of Failure on ‘Colbert Report’ (watch!)

Keith Girard
Jennifer Lawrence was quick witted and funny on the “Colbert Report” last night (Nov. 13), but seemed a little on edge at times as she revealed her inner fear of failure after so much success in the movie business, which includes winning an Oscar. Host Stephen Colbert made much ado about Lawrence’s film resume, although he was so clueless, he had to read off her accomplishments from a sheet of paper. ...
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Mackenzie Foy Schools Jimmy Fallon on Space, Tae Kwon Do (watch!)

Keith Girard
Mackenzie Foy celebrated her birthday on the “Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon and guided him through the ins and outs of outer space and, closer to earth, her skill at Tae Kwon Do. Yes, she’s a black belt. Foy is on the talk show circuit promoting her new movie “Interstellar,” with Anne Hathaway and Matthew McConaughey. Mackenzie, who turned 14 yesterday, made a mark in film with her appearance in the “Twilight” vampire series as the half-human half-vampire child of Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) and Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart)....
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Shia LaBeouf Gives Jimmy Kimmel the Scoop on Bizarre Arrest (watch!)

Keith Girard
Shia LaBeouf revealed last night on Jimmy Kimmel that he was plastered the day he walked into a performance of the musical Cabaret in New York City and proceeded to disrupt the show. his bizarre behavior led to his arrest. On the same day as the theater blowup, the 28-year-old actor reportedly scuffled with a bedraggled man over a hat, and chased down a homeless man in the street over a bag of McDonald’s food....
CELEBRITIES

North Korea’s Kim Jong-Un Turns Up… on Saturday Night Live (watch!)

Keith Girard
North Korea’s beloved leader Kim Jong-Un has dropped out of sight for almost a month, provoking rumors about illness or even a possible coup. It only makes sense that he would resurface for a guest appearance on “Saturday Night Live.” Bobby Moynihan had the honor of playing the fearless leader in the show’s cold open. The skit opened with Moynihan sitting with a nurse surrounded by his lackeys. ...
COMEDY

Jimmy Kimmel Finds a New Way to Stop Nude Celeb Hacking (watch!)

Keith Girard
Jimmy Kimmel premiered a new service on his show last night (Sept. 23) that will help celebrities keep their nude photos private. Once again American capitalism rises to the occasion in a most unusual way. The scandal has Hollywood up in arms, but the release of hundreds of racy photos has provided a mother lode biting humor on late night television....
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How E!’s ‘The Royals’ Will Draw on Real Royal Scandals (new trailer!)

Keith Girard
“The Royals,” the first scripted show from the king of reality television E! Entertainment, is all about a royal family based loosely, and obviously, on Britain’s monarchy, according to the show’s first new trailer. It may be fictional but does art imitate life? The trailer hints at things to come with a number of scandalous scenes that mix dark humor and sexual situations. But a close examination of the one-minute clip suggests that the show will be drawing on real scandals from all over Europe. ...
TELEVISION

Jessica Alba Warns Conan Sin City Action Figure NOT for Kids! (See!)

Keith Girard
Jessica Alba’s “Sin City: A Dame to Die For” character, Nancy Callahan, is heading to stores as an action figure, but she told Conan O’Brien last night (Aug. 19) that parents may want to think twice before stuffing stockings with them at Christmas. The movie is a sequel to the 2005 hit “Sin City,” and Alba reprises her character for the new film, an exotic dancer. The sequel to 2005's "Sin City" also stars Mickey Rourke, Bruce Willis and Eva Green. ...
TELEVISION

David Beckham, Sons in Slime Light at Kid’s Choice Awards (video!)

Keith Girard
David Beckham, the retired soccer superstar, was honored with the first ever Legend Award at the Kid’s Choice Sports Awards show last night and promptly blasted with gallons of golden slime. His two sons, Romeo and Cruz shared in the honor… the slime part, that is. Beckham, 39, who was joined by his sons on stage, is best known in the United States as a mid-fielder for the LA Galaxy, a professional soccer team that plays in Los Angeles. ...
SPORTS

Caitlin FitzGerald Flirty, Captivating at Masters of Sex LA Tour (pics!)

Keith Girard
Caitlin FitzGerald looked flirty and carefree in a captivating strapless dress at Showtime’s “Masters Of Sex” Season 2 Summer TCA Press Tour in Culver City yesterday (July 16), She’s been described as poignant in her role as Libby Masters. Libby, the wife of real-life pioneering sex therapist William Masters, is a conflicted and complicated role. ...
TELEVISION

The View: Sherri Shepherd, Jenny McCarthy Out: Who’s Calling Shots?

Keith Girard
Sherri Shepherd, who apparently got too greedy, and Jenny McCarthy, who suffered from misplaced loyalty, both got the boot last night (June 26) from ABC daytime talkshow “The View.” So who’s calling the shots now that Babs is gone? Babs, that is Barbara Walters, ruled the roost during her long tenure on the show. Whoopi Goldberg now appears to be the reigning hen....
TELEVISION

John Oliver Skewers Dr. Oz for Phony Weight Loss Claims (watch!)

Keith Girard
John Oliver is finally hitting his stride on his new HBO talk show. He deconstructed Dr. Mehmet Oz for hyping diet pills without any scientific evidence to back them up. Dr. Oz’s comeuppance has been a long time coming. It took an act by Congress to finally call Dr. Oz on the carpet for his baseless claims, but Oliver nailed him to the floor. ...
COMEDY

Jon Stewart Decries Mass Shootings as Nation’s New Normal (watch!)

Keith Girard
Jon Stewart can’t help but notice how it’s become all too common in America for deranged individuals to easily obtain guns and ammunition to carry out mass murders. On Monday’s broadcast (June 2) of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” he put his finger on the problem. The killings have been accepted by the American people as the new normal in society. ...
COMEDY

Was Conan O’Brien’s Donald Sterling Racism Spoof Itself Racist? (Watch!)

Keith Girard
Conan O’Brien may have stepped over a line himself when he aired a video gag spoofing Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for his racist remarks about African Americans. The talk show host aired a short clip of the Anderson interview showing Sterling wearing a super-imposed Dashiki and other traditional African garb. The talk show host aired a short clip of the Anderson interview showing Sterling wearing a super-imposed Dashiki and other traditional African garb. Was that racist? ...
TELEVISION

Bethenny Frankel Daytime Show Victim of Its Own Limited Success

Keith Girard
Bethenny Frankel, who parlayed a stint on “The Real Housewives of New York,” into her own personal brand, has lost the flagship of her media empire. Her daytime talk show was cancelled today (Feb. 14) and will end its run at the end of the current season. It would be unfair to call Frankel a flop. Her show scored modest successes with 25-to-54 viewers desired by advertisers....
TELEVISION

Kanye West to Jimmy Kimmel: I AM a Genius! No Lie! (Watch!)

Keith Girard
Kanye West had a lot to say on Jimmy Kimmel last night, but the take away is this. He is a GENIUS! “For me to say I wasn’t a genius, I would just be lying to you and to myself,” he pronounced with an epic straight face. No lie! West appeared on the show to iron out his epic Twitter feud with the late-night host....
CELEBRITIES

Bryan Cranston, Fellow Actors Talk ‘Breaking Bad’ Series (video!)

Keith Girard
Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul and other actors talk about the end of their ground-breaking series “Breaking Bad,” which wrapped its run on Sunday. The show, which began as a cult classic, ended with accolades and the series finale lived up to its hype. Cranston, who starred as high school chemistry teacher Walter White, led off the discussion about the show’s end and what it meant to the cast and crew. Dean Norris, Betsy Brandt and creator and executive producer Vince Gilligan also provided their insights....
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