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Comedy Wildlife Awards Unveil Finalists After Record Entries
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The 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards announced finalists after receiving a record more than 10,000 entries from 112 countries, showcasing humorous images and videos of animals. Founded to use humor to build empathy for wildlife, the competition is supporting the Born Free Foundation’s conservation work this year.
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Dante Writes Divine Comedy in Exile
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Poet finds hope after banishment
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The New Chris Rock: The Comedy Icon on Directing ‘Misty Green’ and Not Returning to the Oscars Unless He’s Nominated
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— Sep 8, 2026
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McConaughey-Harrelson Series Debuts Worldwide on Apple TV
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— Sep 23, 2026
Apple TV’s 10-episode comedy “Brothers,” starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as fictionalized versions of themselves, turns the long-running half-brother rumor into a family-centered story while drawing on the actors’ real friendship. The pair have joked about the rumor’s plausibility and stressed that the show’s invented plots are not a factual account of their lives.
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AI Just Got A Green Light To Prescribe Drugs — At Least In One State
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 6h
78th Emmys Set for Four-Show Competition
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— Sep 9, 2026
The Pitt leads the 78th Emmy race in drama with 25 nominations, while Hacks tops the comedy field with 24 nominations; Widow’s Bay is making a strong push in comedy and could disrupt expectations, as predictions lean toward Pitt winning drama. Mariska Hargitay will host the NBC telecast from the Peacock Theater, with voting and earlier wins shaping the night’s outcomes.
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Sam Okafor
Pitt's 25 nominations look strong but Widow’s Bay could still pull an upset in comedy if enough voters split.
Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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The Pitt Seeks Repeat Drama Win as Comedy Race Narrows
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— Sep 12, 2026
At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, The Pitt is the heavy favorite to repeat as best drama, potentially making history as the first series to win the top prize in its first two seasons since Mad Men, while Widow's Bay and Hacks are locked in a tight race for best comedy. Host Mariska Hargitay will lead the ceremony, which NBC will broadcast with Peacock streaming, and Indian viewers can watch the event early on JioHotstar as the awards cover programmes from June 2025 to May 2026.
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Derek Foss
Widow's Bay has the edge for me in comedy but Hacks could still pull it off on voting night.
Matthew Rhys First Man to Win Two Lead Emmys in One Night
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— Sep 15, 2026
Matthew Rhys became the first man to win two lead-acting Emmys in one night, taking limited-series and comedy awards at the 2026 Emmys after a prior drama win.
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Winning two leads in one night takes real range, especially if he pulls off the comedy too after crediting the whole team like that.
Jean Smart Ties Emmy Acting-Wins Record
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— Sep 14, 2026
Jean Smart won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy for Hacks' final season, completing a sweep that secures her eight Emmys and ties the all-time record. The achievement crowns a long-running, acclaimed run for Smart, with the season-long performance now recognized as part of a historic career milestone.
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Stella Parton Explains Dolly’s Private Cancer Battle
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— Sep 8, 2026
Dolly Parton privately battled cancer to avoid worrying fans and died on Aug. 25 at 80, with Stella Parton saying only a close circle knew and she wouldn’t want fans saddened by illness. In addition, Parton was a secret booster of Kathy Griffin, sending a private letter praising her and encouraging her outspoken comedy before her death.
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Trump approves firing squad for Fort Hood shooter Hasan
Trump approved U.S. Army firing squad for Nidal Malik Hasan, who killed 13 at Fort Hood in 2009; it would be the first military execution since 1961.
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Rob Reiner wins posthumous Emmy, breaks decades-old record
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— Sep 7, 2026
Rob Reiner received a posthumous Emmy for The Bear's Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, setting the record for the longest gap between acting Emmys and drawing a standing ovation from peers. The award follows the murder of Reiner and his wife Michele, with their son Nick charged, and tributes ranged from The Bear finale homage to widespread industry remembrances.
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“I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult.” — Rita Rudner, Comedian
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Physical Books vs E-Readers
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Paper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.
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“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.” — Gilda Radner, Comedian, 1946–1989
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“Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.” — Groucho Marx, Comedian, 1890–1977
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— Sep 29, 2026
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Turkish Comedian Convicted Over Erdoğan Jokes
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— Sep 28, 2026
Istanbul court gave Deniz Göktaş just over 19 months for insulting Erdoğan and religious values over stand-up jokes, then released him pending appeal after 88 days detained.
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Derek Foss
This trial shows how fragile the government's tolerance is when faced with honest criticism through humor.
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Letter To Biden Called Dad Arrested After Speaking Out About Daughter’s Rape Potential ‘Terrorist,’ DOJ Report Says
Libby Bandelin · 4 min · 6h
Carrot Top Released From Hospital After Alleged Suicide Attempt
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— Sep 26, 2026
Comedian Carrot Top has been released from the Las Vegas hospital following his suicide attempt. Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, is now at home with his family and… — by Sandra Rhodes
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The Four-Letter Type Test
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The classic sixteen-types test — twenty questions, four axes, your letters computed for real, and an AI portrait written for your exact mix.
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Bill Cosby Looking to Begin Comedy Tour Next Year
Reporting
— Dec 29, 2022
Bill Cosby is hoping to make a return to the comedy scene following sexual assault allegations. Cosby commented on beginning a comedy tour during an appearance on Ohio’s WGH Talk radio station Wednesday. “When I come…
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Jerry Seinfeld Walks Back Blaming ‘Extreme Left and P.C. Crap’ for Killing Comedy
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— Oct 17, 2024
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is now regretting blaming the far left for destroying comedy on television, a comment he made earlier this year. Seinfeld said political correctness is killing comedy in April and now is taking…
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Comedy Central Reveals Trump Critic Jon Stewart Will Remain At ‘The Daily Show’
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— Nov 3, 2025
Comedy Central announced on Monday that anti-Trump comedian Jon Stewart extended his contract and will continue to host “The Daily Show” through the end of 2026. Speculations arose that Comedy Central’s parent company…
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CNN Boss Addresses Rumors Surrounding Prime-Time Comedy Show
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— Jan 30, 2023
CNN boss Chris Licht shared whether the network is considering a prime-time comedy show. Stephen Battaglio of The Los Angeles Times asked if the rumors of the comedy show are true. Licht replied, “No. I worked on a…
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The Healing of Vittorio Traverni's Wife
Bone disease reversed
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Roseanne Barr Takes Aim At ‘Book Burners’ Attempting to Destroy Comedy
Reporting
— Feb 13, 2023
Comedian Roseanne Barr addressed “book burners” seeking to dismantle comedy. During a conversation with Ainsley Earhardt on Fox & Friends, Barr said, “We have to be more offensive when we come back because we can’t be…
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Ricky Gervais Defends Comedy After Petition Calls to Remove His Netflix Special Over Jokes
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— Dec 22, 2023
Ricky Gervais is defending his comedy routine in the wake of a change.org petition that is attempting to remove his content from Netflix. According to the Hollywood Reporter , the joke in question was made during his…
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Suspect in Dave Chappelle Assault Insists His Comedy Show Was ‘Triggering’
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— May 23, 2022
The man accused of assaulting comedian Dave Chapelle is opening up about what drove him to rush the stage during a comedy show earlier this month. Isaiah Lee, the suspect in the incident, told the New York Post in an…
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Netflix Comedy Festival to Feature Dave Chappelle
Reporting
— Dec 7, 2021
Netflix will be hosting a comedy festival next year featuring comedian Dave Chappelle. The streaming service announced Sunday the “Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival” will be held from April 28 to May 8 of 2022. Chapelle’s…
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Paul Rodriguez’s Holy Cash Comedy Film Set For Theatrical Release
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— Sep 10, 2024
Paul Rodriguez. Rodríguez is no stranger to directing, having made his directorial on the 1994 comedy A Million to Juan, a film he also co-wrote with Robert Grasmere and Francisca Matos. LATIN HEAT. “>…
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DOJ Reveals How Biden Admin Silenced Parents From Speaking Out About Atrocities Happening In Schools
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 7h
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