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John Oliver Rips FCC, Trump Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension (WATCH) John Oliver Rips FCC, Trump Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension (WATCH)
John Oliver Rips FCC, Trump Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension (Watch) Late-night comedian John Oliver is calling ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel a "turning point," arguing that the Trump administration pressured the Disney-owned network. Oliver devoted the majority of his Sunday, Sept. 21, episode of "Last Week Tonight" to Kimmel's suspension. ABC took "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off its schedule indefinitely on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Kimmel was sidelined due to his remarks in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killing. "We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Silent On Jimmy Kimmel: Outspoken Hosts Of ABC's ‘The View' Ignore Most Talked About Story Silent On Jimmy Kimmel: Outspoken Hosts Of ABC's ‘The View' Ignore Most Talked About Story
Silent On Jimmy Kimmel: Outspoken Hosts Of ABC's ‘The View' Ignore Most Talked About Story The outspoken voices of ABC's "The View" have had plenty to say in their last two shows, just not about the biggest media story in their own house: ABC’s abrupt removal of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" from the air. On Thursday, Sept. 18, and Friday, Sept. 19, the daytime panel did not mention Kimmel’s indefinite suspension.  Instead, the discussion focused on politics and headline hearings, including segments on the Epstein investigation and Capitol Hill testimony involving FBI Director Kash Patel and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  Whoopi Goldberg did not appear on Friday’s broadca…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Watch Late-Night Hosts Speak Out On Their Shows About Jimmy Kimmel After ABC Pullback Watch Late-Night Hosts Speak Out On Their Shows About Jimmy Kimmel After ABC Pullback
Watch Late-Night Hosts Speak Out On Their Shows About Jimmy Kimmel After ABC Pullback Late-night TV's biggest names are standing by Jimmy Kimmel after ABC pulled his show from the air, blasting the move as political censorship and calling President Donald Trump an autocrat. Hosts on CBS, NBC, and Comedy Central gave their first monologues since Kimmel's suspension on Thursday, Sept. 18. ABC took "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off its schedule indefinitely on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Kimmel was sidelined after making comments in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killing. "We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to char…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
Trump Cheers ABC After Pulling Jimmy Kimmel While In UK On State Visit: 'Has ZERO Talent' Trump Cheers ABC After Pulling Jimmy Kimmel While In UK On State Visit: 'Has ZERO Talent'
Trump Cheers ABC After Pulling Jimmy Kimmel While In UK On State Visit: 'Has Zero Talent' President Trump is celebrating ABC’s decision to pull new episodes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely, praising the move while on a state visit to the United Kingdom and urging other networks to follow suit. ABC yanked the show after Nexstar Media Group said Wednesday, Sept. 17, that its ABC-affiliated stations would preempt Kimmel “for the foreseeable future” over remarks he made about the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Click here for a new, updated story: Footage Shows Jimmy Kimmel Leaving Hollywood Studio After Show Pulled The flap stems from Kimmel’s Monday, …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Trump Weighs In On Rumors Howard Stern Out At Sirius: 'You Know When He Went Down?' Trump Weighs In On Rumors Howard Stern Out At Sirius: 'You Know When He Went Down?'
Trump Weighs In On Rumors Howard Stern Out At Sirius: 'You Know When He Went Down?' Noise about the end of “The Howard Stern Show” at SiriusXM is getting louder, though neither side has provided an official confirmation either way. Still, the speculation is drawing attention from as high up as the president of the United States. Recent reports suggest the show's 19-year run may soon come to a close, with Howard Stern’s $500 million contract set to expire by the end of the year.  The rumor began earlier this week, when a report claimed Stern's listenership had plummeted to a small fraction of its previous high. The report claims SiriusXM, which broadcasts his show, is …

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by Josh Lanier
Politics
Kamala Harris Is Done With Politics 'For Now' In First Interview Since Election Loss Kamala Harris Is Done With Politics 'For Now' In First Interview Since Election Loss
Kamala Harris Is Done With Politics 'For Now' In First Interview Since Election Loss Kamala Harris says she’s staying away from politics — “for now.” Just one day after announcing she would not run for California governor, the former vice president told "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert that America’s political system is fractured and in need of serious reform. “Recently, I made the decision that I, just for now, I don’t want to go back in the system,” she said. “I think it’s broken.” But Harris bristled when Colbert asked if she was truly “out of the fight." “I will always be part of the fight,” she replied. Related: Colbert Gives Blistering Response to Trump After…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
FCC Clears Paramount-Skydance Deal, Critics Slam 'Cowardly Capitulation' To Trump FCC Clears Paramount-Skydance Deal, Critics Slam 'Cowardly Capitulation' To Trump
FCC Clears Paramount-Skydance Deal, Critics Slam 'Cowardly Capitulation' To Trump The Federal Communications Commission has approved Skydance Media's $8 billion takeover of Paramount Global, which critics have blasted as a move to appease President Donald Trump. The FCC cleared the deal in a 2-1 partisan vote on Thursday, July 24, officially creating the Paramount Skydance Corporation. The approval comes about three weeks after Paramount agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit from Trump that many legal experts called frivolous. In approving the deal, the FCC said Skydance has committed to what the two Republican commissioners consider to be "unbiased journali…

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by Chris Spiker
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Stewart, Letterman Blast Paramount's 'Late Show' Cancellation: 'Can't Spell CBS Without BS' Stewart, Letterman Blast Paramount's 'Late Show' Cancellation: 'Can't Spell CBS Without BS'
Stewart, Letterman Blast Paramount's 'Late Show' Cancellation: 'Can't Spell CBS Without BS' The first host of CBS's "Late Show" and Stephen Colbert's comedy mentor are slamming the network's decision to cancel its iconic late-night program. The move by CBS to end The Late Show after 33 years has been widely criticized as politically motivated due to Paramount's $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump. The parent company settled with Trump over his claims that "60 Minutes" deceptively edited an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris before the 2024 election, despite many legal experts calling the lawsuit frivolous. Before Colbert hosted The Late Show, comedia…

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by Chris Spiker
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'Go F— Yourself': Colbert Slams Trump In Blistering Monologue After Show's Cancellation 'Go F— Yourself': Colbert Slams Trump In Blistering Monologue After Show's Cancellation
'Go F— Yourself': Colbert Slams Trump In Blistering Monologue After Show's Cancellation Just days after CBS announced it would end "The Late Show" in May 2026, Stephen Colbert opened Monday’s July 21 monologue with a fiery response aimed at President Donald Trump, who’d taken a public victory lap. Reading from Trump’s Truth Social post, while doing his best mocking impression, Colbert quoted the president: “I absolutely love that Colbert got fired. His talent was even less than his ratings. I hear Jimmy Kimmel is next. Has even less talent than Colbert! Greg Gutfeld is better than all of them combined, including the Moron on NBC who ruined the once great Tonight Show.” Colber…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Broadcast Shocker: CBS Abruptly Cancels Top-Rated Late Show With Stephen Colbert Broadcast Shocker: CBS Abruptly Cancels Top-Rated Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Broadcast Shocker: CBS Abruptly Cancels Top-Rated Late Show With Stephen Colbert The ratings-leading Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end its run in May 2026, in a shocking conclusion of a noteworthy era in late-night television.  Colbert broke the news to a live audience during taping of the Thursday, July 17 show at the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York City that started late in the afternoon. "I'm not being replaced," Colbert said during the broadcast. "This is all just going away." After the audience booed, Colbert replied, "Yeah, I share your feelings." CBS later confirmed the decision, citing “purely financial reasons” amid a rapidly changing and challengi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Severance' Takes Center Stage As Apple TV+'s Most-Watched Series 'Severance' Takes Center Stage As Apple TV+'s Most-Watched Series
'Severance' Takes Center Stage As Apple TV+'s Most-Watched Series Imagine never remembering what you do at work—and your work self never knowing who you are outside the office. That’s the unsettling reality at the heart of Apple TV+’s buzz-worthy series "Severance." An Apple TV+ original series that has just completed its second season, "Severance" has not only garnered critical acclaim but has also surpassed fan-favorite "Ted Lasso" to become the platform's most-watched show ever. ​ The show delves into the enigmatic world of Lumon Industries. The company offers employees a unique procedure: surgically severing their work memories from their personal liv…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
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AppleTV+ Brings Entire 'Severance' Cast To NJ Landmark For Q&A, Show Recreation AppleTV+ Brings Entire 'Severance' Cast To NJ Landmark For Q&A, Show Recreation
AppleTV+ Brings Entire 'Severance' Cast To NJ Landmark For Q&A, Show Recreation Fans of Apple TV+’s "Severance" didn’t need to be chipped to step into Lumon Industries this weekend — they just needed to get to Bell Works. The Holmdel, NJ landmark, where parts of the Emmy-winning psychological thriller were filmed, was severed from reality on Saturday, April 5, as Apple TV+ hosted a surreal, star-studded fan event that blurred the line between work-life and… after-party. Invited influencers entered the Lumon-esque space for a live Q&A hosted by Stephen Colbert, featuring cast members Adam Scott, Britt Lower, and even director-producer Ben Stiller. Innie or outie, th…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Did NJ's Stephen Colbert Just Scare Benny Blanco Into Proposing To Selena Gomez? Did NJ's Stephen Colbert Just Scare Benny Blanco Into Proposing To Selena Gomez?
Did NJ's Stephen Colbert Just Scare Benny Blanco Into Proposing To Selena Gomez? It seems Stephen Colbert’s playful grilling last week may have had an effect—because Benny Blanco is now officially engaged to Selena Gomez. The producer popped the question after one year of dating, and Gomez shared the exciting news on Dec. 11, 2024. Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are taking their relationship to the next level.  On Wednesday, Dec. 11, Gomez announced her engagement to Blanco, marking a new chapter in their romance after one year of dating. The couple’s relationship took a public turn just days after a memorable moment on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." Blanco,…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Jon Stewart Plays Drums In Band's Surprise Performance At Asbury Park Music Festival Jon Stewart Plays Drums In Band's Surprise Performance At Asbury Park Music Festival
Jon Stewart Plays Drums In Band's Surprise Performance At Asbury Park Music Festival Comedian Jon Stewart is finding time to rock out on the Jersey Shore after returning to host 'The Daily Show' on Mondays in 2024. Stewart played the drums for the band Church and State at Asbury Park Brewery on Saturday, June 15. The appearance was during the Asbury Underground arts and music crawl that was part of the statewide North to Shore Festival.  The comedian who owns a Colts Neck animal sanctuary said the band made its "premiere performance" at the Cookman Avenue brewpub. "We have never played in public," Stewart said at the beginning of the band's set. "I certainly have nev…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Major Music, Comedy Stars Performing Across NJ At 2024 North To Shore Festival Major Music, Comedy Stars Performing Across NJ At 2024 North To Shore Festival
Major Music, Comedy Stars Performing Across NJ At 2024 North To Shore Festival Major musicians and comedians will perform across New Jersey in an arts festival unique to the Garden State, officials said. The North to Shore Festival will return in 2024 for its second year in Asbury Park, Atlantic City, and Newark, the state announced in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 7. Hundreds of thousands of people attended the three-city, three-week event in June 2023. Despite many events being free, the first edition of North to Shore generated $7.6 million in ticket sales. "Our inaugural North to Shore Festival was the beginning of a proud, new annual tradition that bring…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Colbert Sidelined Again, This Time By Burst Appendix, Recovering At His Montclair Home Colbert Sidelined Again, This Time By Burst Appendix, Recovering At His Montclair Home
Colbert Sidelined Again, This Time By Burst Appendix, Recovering At His Montclair Home Stephen Colbert has been sidelined again, this time from a burst appendix. Unlike before, it doesn't look like he'll be hosting from his Montclair home. "I’m sure you’re thinking, “Turkey overdose, Steve? Gravy boat capsize?” Colbert posted on Instagram on Monday afternoon, Nov. 27. "Actually, I’m recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix." "The Late Show" host had a busy week planned, too, with a lineup that included Jennifer Garner, Baz Luhrmann, Patrick Stewart and Kelsey Grammer, as well as the return of former bandleader Jon Batiste and a canned edition of Barbra Streisand takin…

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
Kamala Harris Drops By Paramus (PHOTOS) Kamala Harris Drops By Paramus (PHOTOS)
Kamala Harris Drops By Paramus (Photos) United States Vice President Kamala Harris stopped into Paramus on Wednesday, March 15. ALSO SEE: Here's Summary Of Kamala Harris' Speech At Paramus Event The VP reportedly flew into Newark Airport around noon and went to a Democratic finance event on Howland Avenue, sources with direct knowledge of the visit tell Daily Voice. Harris arrives on a US jet at Newark Airport.Kyle Mazza UNF News for Daily Voice Harris leaves Newark Airport in Secret Service vehicles.Kyle Mazza UNF News for Daily Voice The afternoon event brought traffic on the southbound side of Route 17 to a complete st…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
'You Look Like Joe Manganiello,' NJ Coffee Shop Owner Tells Joe Manganiello 'You Look Like Joe Manganiello,' NJ Coffee Shop Owner Tells Joe Manganiello
'You Look Like Joe Manganiello,' NJ Coffee Shop Owner Tells Joe Manganiello Danielle Kermizian was getting ready to teach a workout class in the gym connected to her Verona coffee shop, The Compound Coffee Co., when a guy who looked just like Joe Manganiello walked in last Friday, Jan. 27. He was at least 6-foot-5 and very handsome. He was also holding a Chihuahua, the same breed as the dog Manganiello shares with his wife, Sofia Vergara. "You look just like that guy, Joe Manganiello," a flustered Kermizian said. Her manager agreed: "Yeah, you look just like him." Kermizian left to teach her class and told the ladies that they just had to see the dapper man who w…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
5 Surprising Facts About Rutgers Grad Sebastian Stan Starring In 'Pam & Tommy' 5 Surprising Facts About Rutgers Grad Sebastian Stan Starring In 'Pam & Tommy'
5 Surprising Facts About Rutgers Grad Sebastian Stan Starring In 'Pam & Tommy' Tattoos, a black wig, and a prosthetic penis. Sebastian Stan is nearly unrecognizable in his role as Tommy Lee in Hulu's new hit mini-series "Pam & Tommy," streaming now. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sebastian Stan (@imsebastianstan) Whether you know him from the Marvel movies or Gossip Girl, what you might not have known about 39-year-old Stan is that he has New Jersey ties. Here are five more facts about the popular actor you may not have known. 1. Stan moved to Rockland County, NY when he was 12 years old from Romania …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Jersey 4 Jersey: Reunited Fountains Of Wayne Dedicates "Hackensack" To Late Adam Schlesinger Jersey 4 Jersey: Reunited Fountains Of Wayne Dedicates "Hackensack" To Late Adam Schlesinger
Jersey 4 Jersey: Reunited Fountains Of Wayne Dedicates "Hackensack" To Late Adam Schlesinger A song written nearly two decades ago made for a touching tribute during the “Jersey 4 Jersey” benefit Wednesday night when Fountains of Wayne co-founder Chris Collingwood dedicated “Hackensack” to late bandmate Adam Schlesinger. Collingwood co-wrote “Hackensack” in 2003 with Schlesinger, a former Montclair resident who died of coronavirus complications earlier this month. “I will wait for you / As long as I need to / And if you ever get back to Hackensack / I'll be here for you….” Handling what would have been Schlesinger’s bass and backing vocals during the virtual reunion from the band …

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by Jerry DeMarco