H B O: ‘Sesame Street’ Lands New Home
Classic children’s television show Sesame Street has landed a new home at HBO.
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WATCH: First Teaser for HBO’s Sci-Fi/Western Series ‘Westworld’
The eerie first teaser trailer for HBO’s highly anticipated new sci-fi/Western series Westworld played during Sunday night’s season finale of True Detective, and it’s already getting better reviews than the entire second season of Detective got this year.
Watch: John Oliver Calls Putin and FIFA’s Blatter Shaking Hands a ‘Vortex of Concentrated Evil’
John Oliver hammered FIFA for its corruption on his Sunday HBO show “Last Week Tonight,” calling FIFA President Sepp Blatter meeting Russia President Vladimir Putin a “vortex of concentrated evil.” Oliver also used former FIFA Vice President Jeffrey Webb as
Jay-Z, Will Smith Team up For Emmett Till HBO Miniseries
Jay-Z and Will Smith are re-teaming for a new HBO miniseries about the story of Emmett Till.
Knockout! HBO Cries ‘No Mas’ and Allows Sergey Kovalev to Wear Ammo Insignia on Trunks
On the night of July 23, Breitbart News spoke with Tulammo USA president Ed Grasso, and he confirmed that HBO had requested that light heavyweight boxing champion Sergey Kovalev not wear boxing shorts with the Tulammo logo on them during his July 25 fight against Nadjib Mohammedi.
HBO Demands World Champ Remove Ammo Sponsor’s Name From Boxing Trunks
As light heavyweight boxing champion Sergey Kovalev prepares to defend his title against Nadjib Mohammedi on HBO on July 25, the pay channel demands that he remove the words “Tulammo USA” from his boxing trunks.
HBO’s John Oliver Takes Aim at Alabama High School for Rebel Mascot
On his Sunday HBO show “Last Week Tonight,” host John Oliver took aim the Confederate flag, which he noted was just brought down at the South Carolina capitol. That gesture by the South Carolina state legislature was not enough for Oliver,
Malia Obama Spends Time with Lena Dunham on ‘Girls’ Set
The teenage daughter of a sitting U.S. President is hanging out with Lena Dunham. President Obama’s eldest daughter Malia, 16, was spotted in Brooklyn, New York on Thursday spending time on the set of Dunham’s HBO comedy series Girls. Page
‘True Detective’ Season 2 Preview: Dark, Twisting Crime Tale Still Captures Macabre Tone
“True Detective” could drive you to drink. Its second season (Sunday at 9 p.m. EDT on HBO) arrives under cover of such darkness and psychic pain it seems to beg its audience to keep a bottle close by in a display of unity with its hard-drinking protagonists.
WATCH: Bill Maher Blasts ‘Conservatives Who Constantly Whine’ That Christianity is Under Attack in America
Real Time host Bill Maher took aim at “conservatives who constantly whine” that Christianity is under attack in America during a segment on his HBO show Friday night.
Maher Decries GOP Claims of Christian ‘Persecution’: ‘Offensive to Me’
On Friday’s “Real Time with Bill Maher” on HBO, host Bill Maher let it be known that he has had it with Republicans bringing up Christian persecution in America, using the percentages of claimed Christians of both Republicans and Democrats
Maher Pokes Fun at Caitlyn Jenner: ‘She’s Not Rosa Parks’
On Friday’s broadcast of HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher,” host Bill Maher opened up with a monologue, after calling the group of GOP candidates running for a nomination a “clown car,” to discuss Olympian Bruce Jenner’s transformation to Caitlyn Jenner.
George R.R. Martin Defends Rape Scenes on ‘Game of Thrones’: ‘Rape is a Part of War’
As Game of Thrones critics line up, George R.R. Martin is defending the HBO hit series from accusations the show is not only sexist, but features too much sexual violence.
‘Entourage’ Review: Another Unspectacular HBO Season In Movie Form
The premiere of “Entourage” on HBO in the summer of 2004 arrived just a few months after my own arrival in Hollywood. My goals were much less ambitious than Vinnie and the gang, and I wouldn’t even achieve those, but
‘Game of Thrones’ Actor Explains why ISIS Beheadings Complicated Sunday Night Episode
Game of Thrones character Jon Snow’s newfound leadership role was tested on Sunday night’s episode. A barbaric act was committed at the hands of the character, and now the actor behind the role is explaining why he found it difficult to film the latest of one of the show’s many violent scenes.
‘Veep’ Star Endorses Martin O’Malley over Hillary Clinton
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley picked up a Hollywood endorsement on the red carpet ahead of the White House Correspondents’s Association dinner on Saturday.
ESPN’s Cowherd: HBO Not a ‘Liberal Network’
During Thursday’s “The Herd with Colin Cowherd” on ESPN, host Colin Cowherd responded to an email from a listener in response to the Chris Rock baseball rant on HBO on why blacks and baseball are not a fit. Cowherd stated
Vimeo Weed Series ‘High Maintenance’ Lands at HBO
HBO announced Monday the web-only comedy series High Maintenance, which follows a New York marijuana dealer and his crazy diverse group of clients, is coming to television from video sharing site Vimeo for six new episodes, according to Deadline. The
Claim: Scientology Posed as ‘Time’ Journalist to Spy on Paul Haggis
Hollywood director Paul Haggis, a former Scientologist, is now accusing his former church of trying to spy on him under the guise of a journalist working with Time magazine.
‘Going Clear’ Director Calls on IRS to Revoke Scientology’s Tax-Exempt Status
Going Clear director Alex Gibney wants the IRS to revoke the Church of Scientology’s tax-exempt status.
Report: Scientology Leader David Miscavige Hired Private Investigator to Track his Own Father
Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige reportedly hired two private investigators to track his father for a year and a half because he was concerned he would spill damaging secrets about the religious organization.
John Travolta Defends Scientology From ‘Going Clear’ Accusations
In an interview with the Tampa Bay Times this week, actor and Scientologist John Travolta said he he has not seen HBO’s explosive documentary about his religion, and has no plans to watch it any time soon.
Celebrity Scientologists: 15 Current and Former Members
Alex Gibney’s searing exposé over the Church of Scientology debuted on HBO Mar. 29 to rave reviews for its comprehensive look at science fiction author L. Ron Hubbard’s notorious tax-exempt organization.
Katie Couric and Michelle Pfeiffer Pitching Morning-News Comedy Series
With the help of former Today Show co-anchor Katie Couric, actress Michelle Pfeiffer is looking to nab her first starring TV role, in a series that will take a comedic look at a fictional morning news show.
Neil DeGrasse Tyson Defends Scientology, Criticizes Indiana Religious Freedom Law
In a lengthy interview with the Daily Beast’s Marlow Stern, astrophysicist and TV personality Neil DeGrasse Tyson offered up a defense of Scientology, criticized Indiana’s new Religious Freedom Restoration Act, and disputed Stern’s claim that President George W. Bush’s administration waged a war on science and global warming.
