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The Danger of Treating North Korea Like a Farce

Yet again, the United States, and, indeed the world, finds itself having to confront a dictatorial regime led by a maniacal leader who continuously threatens both our country and those of our allies. Although Iran typically leads international headlines in

The Danger of Treating North Korea Like a Farce

'SNL' Comes to Obama's Defense on Gun Control

Anyone angry that President Barack Obama hasn’t pushed through sweeping gun control legislation yet should know it’s not his fault. Saturday Night Live told us so last night. The April 13 show’s opening monologue appeared to paint Obama (Jay Pharoah)

'SNL' Comes to Obama's Defense on Gun Control

Tina Fey's 'Admission' Implodes at Box Office

Tina Fey, like other Hollywood-created stars including Lena Dunham, is showing herself to be a box office bust. Her newest film, Admission, in which she stars as an admissions officer who falls into romance with typecast normal person Paul Rudd,

Tina Fey's 'Admission' Implodes at Box Office

The Vanguard

In response to Thanks A Lot, You Guys : Glad to oblige, Debra. Think of the video (and its equally compelling part 2) as a tin of intellectual caviar – once you get past the initial gag reflex, it actually has

With 'SNL' Gig, Kevin Hart Continues to Rise

By MESFIN FEKADUAP Entertainment WriterNEW YORKLike most people who get the chance to host “Saturday Night Live,” Kevin Hart is excited to have the gig. Unlike most hosts, Hart is proving to be complicated. For starters, the 32-year-old comedian-actor doesn’t

With 'SNL' Gig, Kevin Hart Continues to Rise

What?

In response to Seth MacFarlane’s Terrific Oscar-Opener; Way to Go, Ben Affleck!: He put on a showcase for Seth McFarlane.  It’s like those SNL Guest Monologues where the guest wants to sing and dance, to demonstrate he can.  Except in

Imports vs. Domestic

In response to ‘Homeland,’ ‘Rockford’ and Why I Love the 13-Episode Arc: I was less troubled by the politics of “Homeland” than John S., but the plot was ridiculous, especially season two. “SNL” captured the show’s contrivances perfectly… I hadn’t

Wow. I Didn’t Realize SNL Had Fallen So Low

In response to I Resent Your Politicization of the Issue. Saturday Night Live Is Just Awful in All Respects.: I wasn’t kidding when I said I never watch it. I think the last semi-funny skit I saw on SNL was

Wow. That Sketch Was Stunningly Bad

In response to If SNL Cuts Every Sketch That Isn’t Funny, What’s Left?:  I haven’t watched SNL  for years. I’m not interested in having my beliefs lampooned, or the people I admire unfairly maligned. But most of all, as Ace

That rejected SNL skit on Hagel & Israel

To their credit, they canned it. It’s unfunny, clearly. And also just repeats stupid left-wing clichés about Israel. It’s only insightful to those who think Israel controls the U.S. Congress, and to those who don’t know the facts about Hagel’s

One Bad Stigma Deserves Another?

In response to Obesity Is Hilarious: I’m not sure what we’re getting at here. Because the stigma against smoking is hypocritical, we should push a stigma against overeating? Maybe I’m reading that wrong. I think Christie’s gag was funny, just

NJ Gov. Christie Drops By 'SNL,' Slams 'Stupid Mayors'

(AP) NEW YORK – New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie can’t get enough of “Saturday Night Live.” One day after ducking questions about Twinkies-maker Hostess shutting down to avoid giving comedians fodder and saying he’s on “SNL” enough, Christie made a

NJ Gov. Christie Drops By 'SNL,' Slams 'Stupid Mayors'

Hollywood Goes Deeper Purple in 2012 Election

The entertainment world displayed a deeper hue of purple during the 2012 campaign between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney than it did during 2008’s presidential contest. Though the concept of “celebrity” is looser than ever — Obama’s “endorsement” from reality

Hollywood Goes Deeper Purple in 2012 Election

For Sale: Current TV, Slightly Watched

After inventing the Internet, Al Gore hoped to re-invent TV when he helped found the Current TV network. Now the struggling network is admitting that it is looking to put itself up for sale. Current TV CEO Joel Hyatt told

For Sale: Current TV, Slightly Watched

Actor Rob Schneider Can't Support Obama Again

Actor Rob Schneider, who is famous from his time on SNL and being the “You Can Do It” guy in several Adam Sandler films, told “The Regular Guys Show” last Friday that he has come to the conclusion that he

Actor Rob Schneider Can't Support Obama Again