UNBELIEVABLE: 10 - The Untold Story

5 Talk Show Sidekicks Who Secretly Make More Than the Hosts

You might think the talk show host is the highest earner on set—but that’s not always true. In many cases, sidekicks, announcers, or bandleaders are making serious money behind the scenes—and sometimes earn more than the host themselves. Salary disclosures are rare, but what’s known about sidekicks’ compensation shows a…

Plunged in Debt · Jul 24, 2025

The end of Stephen Colbert’s Late Show is a concerning nail in the coffin for comedy

The long-running US television staple is coming to an end, signalling the slow death of late-night comedy and the worrying cultural power of Trump

The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2025

New film academy members include Danielle Deadwyler, Ariana Grande, Jason Momoa, Conan O'Brien

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 534 new members to its organization on Thursday, adding recent Oscar nominees and many more to Hollywood’s most exclusive club

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

Mike Myers went into depression when SNL sketches were cut

Mike Myers used to "go into a depression" if his sketches were cut from Saturday Night Live after the dress rehearsal.

BANG Premier · Jun 18, 2025

John Mulaney reveals why he rejected Academy Award offer

'Everybody's Live' host John Mulaney had revealed why he turned down an offer to host this year's Oscars ceremony.

BANG Premier · Jun 3, 2025

Graham Norton take note: Netflix is producing the best chat show on TV

COMMENT: ‘Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney’ has been an odd, inventive delight for the past 12 weeks, writes Louis Chilton. It’s a shame our own late-night talk shows aren’t a patch on it

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

With 'Karate Kid: Legends,' Ben Wang is the 1st Asian American new 'Kid' on the block

It didn’t occur to Ben Wang right away that in taking on “Karate Kid: Legends,” he’d be the franchise’s first Asian American “Kid.”

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

I couldn't stop laughing as Conan O’Brien hilariously blasts Stanley Tucci, Eva Longoria travel shows

On the Austria episode of Conan O’Brien Must Go, Conan doesn’t feel other travel hosts put as much effort in as he does (while he’s dressed as Sigmund Freud).

WhatToWatch · May 23, 2025

Conan O'Brien cast in Toy Story 5

Late night legend Conan O'Brien is joining 'Toy Story 5' as new character Smarty Pants.

BANG Premier · May 20, 2025

Conan O'Brien grateful for younger online fanbase

Conan O'Brien feared his career was over when he left 'The Tonight Show', only to realise he had a huge network of fans online.

BANG Premier · May 17, 2025