August 28 'SNL' cast member Devon Walker describes show as 'toxic as hell' in farewell message “Saturday Night Live" performer Devon Walker confirmed on his Instagram account Monday he was leaving the long-running variety show after three seasons.
August 19 Fierce backlash to Matt Rife ad campaign left makeup company 'very surprised,' admits brand executive E.l.f. brand chief marketing officer Kory Marchisotto said it was never the company's intention to risk controversy by featuring comedian Matt Rife in a recent ad.
August 16 'Super Funny' comic Nate Jackson declares that's 'a wrap' on cancel culture, phenomenon is over Comedian Nate Jackson, whose Netflix special "Super Funny" hit the top three, said he believes cancel culture in comedy is ending as audiences simply choose entertainment they enjoy.
August 14 Make-up brand apologizes for ad featuring comedian who made controversial joke two years ago Cosmetics company e.l.f. issued an apology and appeared to end its ad campaign with Matt Rife after online outrage over comedian's past humor about domestic violence.
August 14 Comedian Matt Rife’s new e.l.f make-up ad becomes latest celebrity ad generating outrage online Social media users criticized e.l.f. cosmetics this week for featuring comedian Matt Rife in new ad campaign, citing his controversial domestic abuse joke from a 2023 Netflix special.
August 13 Liberal comic who helped popularize podcasting explains why he turned down Hillary Clinton interview "WTF" podcast host Marc Maron explained his decision to reject an interview with Hillary Clinton in 2017 during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday.
August 12 91±¬ÁÏ' Gutfeld delivers massive ratings boost to Fallon's ‘Tonight Show’ with cross-network appearance Fox host Greg Gutfeld's appearance on "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon delivered the program's highest ratings of 2025 with 1.7 million viewers.
August 11 Dave Chappelle says he's been 'snubbed' by Hollywood awards shows following trans jokes Comedian Dave Chappelle screened a documentary about his COVID-era comedy shows on Friday and quipped about being snubbed by award shows over his trans jokes.
August 10 Amy Schumer undergoes back surgery for longstanding injury, shares recovery update on social media Comedian Amy Schumer posted a photo with a walker on social media after laminectomy surgery to address chronic back pain from previous surfing injury.
August 9 Gutfeld appears on Fallon as Trump blasts other late-night comedians ‘91±¬ÁÏ @ Night’ panelists Tiana Lowe Doescher and Emily Austin react to Greg Gutfeld’s appearance on ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jimmy Fallon amid President Trump’s criticism of late-night comedy.