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Emma Thompson has a relatable reaction to AI: “I don’t need you to [expletive] rewrite what I’ve just written”

Emma Thompson’s thoughts about AI have gone viral online. The actress blasted artificial intelligence and machine learning during an episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. It seems like a lot of people online totally agreed with Thompson’s assessment of the technology. As a screenwriter, she’s spending a ton…

The Mary Sue

Jimmy Kimmel Turns Suspension Controversy into a Massive Ratings Comeback

Jimmy Kimmel’s surprise return after suspension gave ABC its first-ever late-night ratings win, topping Colbert and Fallon with big audience gains.

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A rightwing late-night show may have bombed – but the funding behind it is no laughing matter

Conservative donors spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to make a rightwing Stephen Colbert-style talkshow

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‘No reason not to be all in’: is Saturday Night Live ready to meet a major political moment?

The return of the long-running series lands at a difficult time for late-night comedy – and free speech

The Guardian - US

Gavin Newsom launches brutal attack on ‘son of a b****’ Trump’ and admits his fears about the 2028 election in Colbert appearance

California govenor rails against president’s ‘absurdity’ while also sounding the alarm over his ‘authoritarian actions’ in his state and beyond

The Independent UK

A timeline of Trump's fights with media, including Jimmy Kimmel

President Donald Trump’s contentious relationship with U.S. news organizations over his time in office has led to a host of legal battles and disputes

The Independent UK

Trump suggests TV networks which criticise him could have licences taken away

The decision by US network ABC to pull Jimmy Kimmel Live! from its schedules has led to widespread criticism and claims of government censorship.

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Stephen Colbert condemns Jimmy Kimmel suspension as 'blatant assault on free speech'

‘People across the country are shocked by this blatant assault on the freedom of speech,’ said Stephen Colbert

Evening Standard

Charlie Kirk’s widow named new Turning Point USA head after his assassination

Erika Kirk takes over conservative youth activist organization as shooting of her late husband continues to roil the nation

The Independent UK

Calls grow to boycott ABC owner Disney over Jimmy Kimmel suspension

Critics say ‘authoritarianism isn’t coming – it’s already here’ amid widespread condemnation of talkshow’s suspension

The Guardian - US

ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel after Charlie Kirk comments

The move comes shortly after FCC chair Brendan Carr warned ABC about potential action over Kimmel's comments.

Axios

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to air after Sunday night NFL matches in ratings boost bid

NBC has revealed that The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon will air four times after Sunday Night Football on the network during the first three months of the NFL season in an attempt to attract more viewers.

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NBC looks to give Jimmy Fallon a ratings boost with post ‘Sunday Night Football’ broadcasts

‘We’re hoping to pick up some of those eyeballs for our show,’ NBC’s executive vice president of late-night programming said.

The Independent UK

Is Saturday Night Live In Danger After Colbert’s Cancellation? The SNL 50 EP Has Thoughts

Is any show really above cancellation anymore?

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The Independent UK

Jimmy Kimmel says second Trump term is ‘so much worse’ as he reveals he has Italian citizenship

The talk show host has been a longtime critic of the president

The Independent UK

Jimmy Fallon hosts one of Trump’s favorite Fox News personalities for softball interview amid president’s cancellation threats

Gutfeld was warmly received by Fallon, with the two men steering clear of politics and the motormouth conservative given the floor to tell a long anecdote about his first encounter with the comic

The Independent UK

JB Pritzker refuses to rule out gerrymandering in Illinois because GOP has ‘thrown the rule book out’

Pritzker tells Stephen Colbert that Illinois has ‘got to fight fire with fire’ amid Texas Republicans’ redistricting plans

Benzinga

Jay Leno Says Modern Comedy Is Too Political—'People Come to a Comedy Show to Get Away From Things… Not to Hear a Lecture'

Not every joke needs a message. At least, that's how Jay Leno sees it. In a July interview with David Trulio, president and CEO of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, the former "Tonight Show" host said he believes comedy should offer relief—not commentary.

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WhatToWatch

Why South Park is not new tonight, July 30

After premiering on July 23, South Park is skipping a week before it premieres episode 2 on August 6.

Benzinga

Paramount Cancels Colbert For Financial Reasons Only To Spend $1.5 Billion On South Park Streaming Rights

Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) canceled “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” but days later, the company signed a $1.5 billion streaming deal with “South Park” creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker.

Al Jazeera

With Trump go-ahead, Skydance and Paramount to complete merger in August

The merger has faced scrutiny for what critics view as capitulations to Donald Trump, including a $16m settlement.

The Guardian - US

From 60 Minutes to Colbert, it’s been a dark time for CBS. But there’s a ray of hope

The Trump settlement is a bad omen for the Paramount-owned network. A new boss at the news show, however, could be a good sign

The Guardian - AU

‘We’re terribly sorry’: South Park creators respond with humour to White House anger over naked Donald Trump

Speaking at Comic-Con on Thursday, Trey Parker and Matt Stone revealed they spent days negotiating with producers to show the US president’s genitals

The Guardian - US

US regulators approve $8.4bn Paramount-Skydance merger

FCC approval of deal comes after Paramount paid $16m to settle Trump lawsuit over 60 Minutes interview

International Business Times

US Regulators Let Skydance Acquire Paramount Global

US regulators on Thursday approved an $8 billion deal for Skydance to acquire Paramount Global after receiving assurances the merged company will follow Trump administration guidelines against programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

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