A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!
Stephen Colbert’s new Christmas special, The Greatest Gift of All!... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsPretenders in Chief: Paste Casts the Presidents
When we learned Josh Brolin would be playing George W. Bush... read more
Found in: Culture, FeaturesBarack Obama to appear on The Daily Show tonight
Tonight, Senator Barack Obama will make his fourth guest appearance on The Daily Show. The Democratic Presidential nominee will join the program's host, Jon Stewart, via satellite from Florida, where his campaign continues with less than a week until Election Day.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsDavid Sedaris talks to Jon Stewart, unleashes Flames
Author, humorist and North Carolinian ex-pat David Sedaris unleashed upon the world another collection of self-deprecating witticisms yesterday with When You Are Engulfed In Flames. The book of essays includes several pieces that will be familiar to fans of The New Yorker and NPR's This American Life, for which Sedaris is a regular contributor. ... read more
Found in: Books, NewsJon Stewart stays Daily through 2010
Jon Stewart, host of The Daily Show since 1999, has signed an extension on his contract keeping him as host through 2010. Previously he was only signed on through 2008, but perhaps due to the, according to The Hollywood Reporter, "easily into the eight-figure range" amount he'll be pulling a year, it looks like he'll be staying on for a little longer before looking elsewhere. In fact, the deal may help him look elsewhere - more specifically, that strange, foreign land known as network television - when he finishes up. In 2010, David Letterman's current deal with CBS ends, and... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsJon Stewart back for the Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences announced today that Jon Stewart will be returning for another round of hosting with the Oscars. The show celebrating 2007's films will take place on Feb. 24 at the Kodak Theatre for the 80th annual self congratulal-a-thon. Stewart last hosted the ceremony in 2006 where he received middling reviews despite being one of the funniest hosts in the past... well, ever. The Associated Press reports that Oscar producer Gil Cates described Stewart as a good host because he's "smart, quick, funny, loves movies and is a great guy.". And based upon such... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe Daily Show Auctions Set for Charity
Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart will raise money for charity by auctioning off two pieces from their old set on eBay. The bidding will end Sep. 29. The charity, 826 NYC, is a nonprofit that helps school-aged children hone their writing skills and encourages them to write often. To bid on the set, go to the eBay site. For information about 826 NYC, visit 826nyc.org. ... read more
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