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book excerpt

Phoebe Robinson’s Guide to Being a Boss

 An excerpt from the comedian’s new book. By Phoebe Robinson
emmys 2021

How Many Times Did the Emmys Play the Ted Lasso ‘YEEEEEEAH’?

 Was it too many? YEEEEEEAH. By Rebecca Alter
this week in late night

This Week in Late Night: Balls, Balls, Balls, Balls

 And, as a bonus, an enraged Amber Ruffin. By Bethy Squires
  1. live from new york it’s…
    Kim Kardashian, Jason Sudeikis, and Owen Wilson to Be First-Time SNL HostsIf Sudeikis doesn’t get to do another “What Up With That?”, then it’s all for nothing.
    By Rebecca Alter
  2. 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿
    On Cinema at the Cinema Is Returning for Season 12Stock up on your HEI Points, Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington are going crypto.
    By Rebecca Alter
  3. ;)
    Netflix Announces Sex: Unzipped, a Sex-Positivity Special Hosted by SaweetieWith special guests Dominique Jackson, Joel Kim Booster, Trixie Mattel, and a gaggle of puppets.
    By Zoe Haylock
  4. book excerpt
    Phoebe Robinson’s Guide to Being a BossAn excerpt from the comedian’s new book.
    By Phoebe Robinson
  5. reboots
    Adam DeVine Is Going to Germany in a Pitch Perfect TV Reboot. Das Bad.Aca-leader Bumper Allen is moving abroad.
    By Natalie Lin
  7. casting
    Kathryn Hahn Is TV’s Latest Goyish Joan RiversThe show is set after the cancellation of Rivers’s talk show.
    By Jackson McHenry
  8. september 21
    Happy Demi Adejuyigbe Day to All Who CelebrateIt’s September 21.
    By Rebecca Alter
  9. trailer mix
    The Problem With Jon Stewart Teaser: ‘We Should Put a Comma in That’He’s back with a beard September 30 on Apple TV+.
    By Zoe Haylock
  10. obits
    Comedy Actor Anthony Johnson Dead at 55He was known for roles in Friday and House Party.
    By Justin Curto
  11. emmys 2021
    Conan O’Brien Was the Troll the 2021 Emmys NeededWhat are they gonna do, take his show away?
    By Bethy Squires
  12. emmys 2021
    How Many Times Did the Emmys Play the Ted Lasso ‘YEEEEEEAH’?Was it too many? YEEEEEEAH.
    By Rebecca Alter
  13. emmys 2021
    John Oliver Shouts Out That Loser Conan O’Brien in Emmys Acceptance Speech“Like many of us in this room, I was kind of rooting for Conan, so this is bittersweet.”
    By Bethy Squires
  14. rock the shot
    Chris Rock Tests Positive for COVID-19“I just found out I have COVID, trust me you don’t want this. Get vaccinated.”
    By Rebecca Alter
  15. chat room
    Chicago Party Aunt’s Chris Witaske Is Ready for Da Hometown FeedbackTalking with the comedian about the Netflix show inspired by his hit Twitter account.
    By Joseph Longo
  16. this week in late night
    This Week in Late Night: Balls, Balls, Balls, BallsAnd, as a bonus, an enraged Amber Ruffin.
    By Bethy Squires
  17. mama!
    Hey, Mama! How to With John Wilson Season 2 Debuts This FallShould’ve been called How 2 With John Wilson.
    By Rebecca Alter
  18. good one podcast
    Martin Short’s Life As a Sketch-Comedy GodThe comedy legend talks late night, Only Murders in the Building, and more on Good One.
    By Jesse David Fox
  19. last night on late night
    Watch the Return of James Adomian’s Glorious Mike Lindell ImpressionHe had a busy summer.
    By Bethy Squires
  20. pretty major
    Vulture and Union Hall Have Birthed a Live Comedy ShowIt’s weekly!
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  21. in memoriam
    The Unique Genius of Norm MacdonaldHe delivered jokes in a way no one else did before him.
    By John Roy
  22. rip
    20 Times Norm Macdonald Was the Best TV GuestFeaturing classic clips from Letterman, Conan, and more.
    By Dan Reilly
  23. last night on late night
    Seth Meyers Remembers Norm Macdonald: ‘He Was the Gold Standard’“One of the hardest parts of doing ‘Update’ for me, was not telling every joke the way I thought Norm would tell it.”
    By Charu Sinha
  24. norm macdonald
    Comedians and Stars Pay Tribute to the Late, Great Norm Macdonald“I will never laugh that hard again. I’m so sad for all of us today.”
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  25. all the stars are here
    Never Forget That Time Norm Macdonald Hosted a Red-Carpet Show in SweatpantsAnd it was even better than you’re assuming.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  26. late-night tv
    Peacock Renews The Amber Ruffin Show for a Second Season“Margaritas for everyone!” Ruffin said in a statement.
    By Rebecca Alter
  27. in conversation
    Norm Macdonald, in Conversation“I’d always learned that concealing everything was art. And I still believe that.”
    By David Marchese
  28. rip
    Comedian Norm Macdonald Dies at 61The comedian kept his cancer struggles private even from friends and family.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  29. selener
    Only Murders in the Building Signs Its Lease for Season TwoOops, all murders in the building!
    By Rebecca Alter
  30. last night on late night
    It’s Monday Morning, So Here’s John Oliver Talking Belarusian PoliticsIn which Last Week Tonight deploys the teddy-bear school of diplomacy.
    By Rebecca Alter
  31. this week in late night
    What Should Late Night Even Be Now?Warning: The word parasocial is involved.
    By Bethy Squires
  32. close reads
    Ted Lasso Reveals Its Long GameWith “Man City,” season two finally addresses the trope in the room, giving the show and its characters alike a much-needed dose of reality.
    By Amma Marfo
  33. interview
    Ted Lasso’s Sarah Niles on Why Sharon Is More Than Just an Anti-Ted“She just doesn’t give too much away that isn’t necessary for the work at hand. She’s not there to be a friend.”
    By Jack King
  34. live from new york it’s…
    SNL to Return for Season 47 on October 2But who knows what comes next.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  35. good one podcast
    Gabe Liedman Won’t Close the Door Behind HimThe comedian and writer talks Q-Force, Big Terrific, and the next generation of comedians on Good One.
    By Jesse David Fox
  36. this week in comedy podcasts
    This Week in Comedy Podcasts: Congrats to the Nominees!Rounding up our favorite comedy podcast episodes of the week.
  37. 9/11: 20 years later
    How a Post-9/11 Heckle Shaped My Comedy for Years“I remember my heart racing, because I thought that he was going to come after me after the show,” Nick Youssef recalls.
    As told to Jesse David Fox
  38. 9/11: 20 years later
    After 9/11, Marc Maron’s Friends Started Choosing Sides“At that time, our hand, as a community in a lot of ways, was forced to take a stand politically.”
    As told to Jesse David Fox
  39. 9/11: 20 years later
    ‘One Giant Nerve That You Were Afraid to Touch’37 comedians remember their first time onstage after 9/11 and how the attacks changed comedy forever.
    By Jesse David Fox
  40. 9/11: 20 years later
    Ramy Captured the Paradox of Being Muslim American After 9/11A revisitation of “Strawberries,” Ramy Youssef’s examination of how to come of age in a country that demands your culture’s disavowal.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  41. nftv
    Matt Berry and Richard Ayoade Are Reuniting and Somehow NFTs Are InvolvedThis is fantastic and also exhausting news.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  42. trailer mix
    Nobody Cares About Leo, Jennifer, or Fiery Comets in the Don’t Look Up TrailerIt’s the end of the world and everyone feels … a little too fine.
    By Devon Ivie
  43. last night on late night
    John Mulaney Confirms Olivia Munn Pregnancy on Seth Meyers“I got into this relationship that’s been really beautiful with someone incredible.”
    By Charu Sinha
  44. two friends
    Yes, Obviously Isabella Rossellini Knows About Duck SexAs she explains to Jenny Slate on this episode of Two Friends.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  45. best of 2021
    The Best Comedy Specials of 2021 (So Far)After a year of COVID restrictions, many of the best specials this year break from tradition.
    By Kathryn VanArendonk
  46. trailer mix
    Issa Manifests a Drama-Free Final Season in the Insecure TeaserGirl, you funny.
    By Zoe Haylock
  47. comedy
    The People Who Make Ted Lasso Can See Your Tweets, You KnowExpect Brett Goldstein to defend his normal-human face and head.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  48. rankings
    Molly Shannon’s Best Roles, RankedNo one steals a scene like Molly Shannon.
    By Tom Smyth
  49. chat room
    Molly Shannon on The Other Two and the Palm Versus Pineapple Suite DebateThe comedy vet discusses playing two very different kinds of moms on TV.
    By Jen Chaney
  50. joe rogan experience
    Joe Rogan Tests Positive for COVID-19Joe Rogan revealed on social media that he has tested positive for COVID-19 after doing a series of comedy shows in Florida.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  51. sequels
    Hulu Has Already Ordered a Vacation Friends SequelAfter having the best opening weekend of any Hulu original, Clay Tarver will write and direct another jawn.
    By Bethy Squires
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