Late Night Talk Shows Could Return As Soon As Early October, Post-WGA Strike

variety.com As the WGA strike draws to a close, first stop on the road to normalcy will be late night — where producers are already plotting a return to air within the next two to three…

Robert De Niro Is Not Reprising ‘Taxi Driver’ Role for Uber U.K. Ad Campaign, Rep Says

hollywoodreporter.com Robert De Niro will be doing an Uber U.K. ad campaign, but it will not be tied to his memorable Taxi Driver role. Reports earlier this week in U.K. tabloid The Sun suggested…

Bill Maher Delays Start of ‘Real Time,’ Citing Strike Negotiations

variety.com Bill Maher has decided to stop the clock on the return of “Real Time.” The comedian, who last week vowed to put his topical HBO program back into production, now says he…

As Bill Maher Returns To TV, Will Other Late-Night Hosts Follow?

deadline.com Bill Maher has faced a lot of criticism after revealing that he was bringing Real Time back to HBO next week. Called out by a slew of striking writers on social media, the…

Hasan Minaj Under Fire for Alleged Lies About Muslim Life In America Revealed in New Yorker Profile

mediaite.com AP Photo/Kathy Willens Comedian and television host Hasan Minaj, who is known for weaving personal stories of being both Muslim and South Asian into his comedy, is facing…

MSNBC Films, Trevor Noah Set Documentary on Ron DeSantis and the Transport of Migrants to Martha’s Vineyard (Exclusive)

hollywoodreporter.com MSNBC Films is set to release a documentary looking at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration’s role in a 2022 migrant flight to Martha’s Vineyard. Martha’s…

Bill Maher Plans to Start HBO’s ‘Real Time’ Without Writers

variety.com Bill Maher will soon be operating by some “New Rules” — and not just the ones he makes up in the signature segment of his HBO program. The comedian and commentator plans to…