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Conspiracy theorist rips Joe Rogan five years after appearing on podcast
Comedian and conspiracy theorist Owen Benjamin has slammed Joe Rogan for mentioning him on a recent episode of his podcast.
Joe Rogan lashes out at Joe Biden in expletive-ridden tirade
"He's kind of a c***," Rogan said of President Biden on his podcast. "He's always been a c***."
Jamie Foxx's rep shuts down COVID-19 vaccine conspiracy theory
A rumor about the cause of the illness that hospitalized the Oscar-winning "Ray" star has gone viral online.
Country singer John Rich lashes out at Pfizer amid Jamie Foxx vaccine rumor
"This is the definition of crimes against humanity," Rich tweeted in response to unsubstantiated claims that Foxx has taken ill because of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Kathy Griffin reveals switch from "old white man" doctors to women of color
In 2022 Griffin revealed her dissatisfaction with treatment she received for lung cancer, saying she wished she'd had "chemo/radiation instead of surgery."
Joe Rogan weighs in on whether Bud Light will "bounce back" after backlash
"There's never been a brand that got hit like this before," Rogan said on his podcast. "This is a big deal."
Comedian says Kid Rock should be Bud Light spokesperson after violent video
While drinking a Bud Light on Joe Rogan's podcast, comedians Shane Gillis and Ari Shaffir offered a suggestion for the Anheuser-Busch marketing team.
Miller Lite goes silent amid calls to boycott beer brand
The brand is facing backlash over its two-month-old commercial, which highlights the historical role that women played in beer brewing.
Video of Robin Williams calling Joe Biden an "idiot" resurfaces
"Joe is like your uncle who's on a new drug and hasn't got the dosage right," the late comedian said in the clip.
Kathy Griffin says Donald Trump smelled "really bad" on 'The Apprentice'
"Trump paid me a bunch of money to spend the day with Liza Minnelli and host a challenge," Griffin said of her time on the show back in 2010.
Nick Cannon's pregnancy joke tanks—"Unfollow"
The television host and father-of-12 left a number of Twitter users unimpressed when he cracked a joke about his pregnancy desires.
When comedians become cult leaders
A wave of comics have worked their way into a space where political and religious leaders once stood tall as bastions of hope.
'Jeopardy!' champ compared to Hitler makes change to his Twitter account
Brian Henegar became a fan favorite during his win streak last week, but viewers comparing him to Adolf Hitler has marred his experience.
Lisa Sriken reveals why she's "thrilled" 'Jeopardy!' win streak ended
In an exclusive interview with Newsweek, Sriken has opened up about life during and after her stint on the popular quiz show.
Rosie O'Donnell's live broadcast mysteriously pulled from TikTok
O'Donnell, who mocked former President Donald Trump over his indictment, posted a screenshot of her suspension notification.
Kathy Griffin compares Johnny Depp fans to QAnon supporters
"It makes sense that JD stans would be QAnons, or at least agree with some of the QAnon nonsense," Griffin said on Twitter.
Prince Harry's comedy roastings after "Spare": From SNL to Late Night
Since the release of his memoir in January, Prince Harry has found himself a target for comedians in stand-up specials and late night shows.
Kathy Griffin "sad" over Roseanne Barr's "meltdown" on "InfoWars"
"Roseanne used to be such a role model," Griffin tweeted in reaction to a clip of Barr's recent interview. "I did not know she was this deep in to this stuff."
Nick Cannon reacts to rumors he died
The "Masked Singer" host took to Twitter to address the hoax, after it was claimed that he'd passed away on two different dates this week.
Rosie O'Donnell gives weight loss update after taking diabetes drug
The comedian has been updating her fans on her weight loss journey after being prescribed diabetes medication.
Oscars 2023 presenter choice could spectacularly backfire. Here's why
With Will Smith banned from the Oscars, a forced break in tradition has sparked speculation over who his replacement will be on Sunday night.
Nick Cannon, dad of 12, slammed for parody show "Who's Having My Baby?"
The TV personality unveiled his collaboration with fellow comedian Kevin Hart on social media—but the posts have been met with backlash.
Kathy Griffin reveals theory her lung cancer was caused by poisoning
"I had lung cancer and I've never smoked," the comedian wrote on Twitter, in response to Rep. Eric Swalwell's thread about the disease.
Is comedy under attack? Jim Gaffigan didn't notice
Jim Gaffigan, star of the new movie "Linoleum," spoke to Newsweek about being a stand-up and an actor in 2023.
Rosie O'Donnell mulls upping diabetes drug dose as weight loss hits plateau
"A lot of people have already like jumped up the ladder, but I'm worried about the side effects," the comedian said in a TikTok video.
Kathy Griffin slams Aaron Rodgers over Jeffrey Epstein conspiracy theory
Rodgers has suggested that the military's shooting down of objects is part of a distraction from the reported imminent release of an Epstein "client list."
Tucker Carlson's "Death of Comedy" slammed by comic featured in documentary
Following the release of the trailer, Nimesh Patel accused Carlson of "whining about cancel culture while making millions spewing loosely veiled propaganda."
Jimmy Fallon cracks Chinese spy balloon joke after more objects shot down
The comedian weighed in on the matter after U.S. fighter jets shot down four objects over American and Canadian airspace in recent days.
Joe Rogan slammed for saying Jews are "into money"
"The idea that Jewish people are not into money is ridiculous," said Rogan on his podcast. "That's like saying Italians aren't into pizza."
Dave Chappelle's Grammy win for "transphobic" Netflix special slammed
Chappelle's controversial special "The Closer" sparked backlash at the time of its release for comments he made about transgender women.