John Mulaney
Oscars: Inside the Search for a Host
Jimmy Kimmel, the host of the two most recent Academy Awards ceremonies and two others before them (2017 and 2018), and John Mulaney, the host of the most recent Academy Governors Awards ceremony, have withdrawn themselves from consideration for the job of emceeing the 97th Oscars on March 2, 2025. That, of course, begs the […]
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Jimmy Kimmel, John Mulaney Both Pass on Hosting Oscars Ceremony
The 97th Academy Awards have yet to land a host, though it’s not for lack of trying. ABC is said to have made offers to Jimmy Kimmel and John Mulaney, both of whom passed on the opportunity, as first reported by Puck News. Fortunately for the Academy and its host network, there’s still plenty of […]
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THR’s Guide to the 2024 Emmy Nominations: Everything You Need to Know
And we’re back. Just six months after Fox aired the strike-delayed, wildly anticlimactic, 75th Emmy awards, ABC is prepping for the 76th. Earlier today, the TV Academy revealed the 2024 Emmy nominees, who will convene on Sept. 15 at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles. The telecast, which will air live on both coasts, […]
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Emmy Nominations: Emma Stone’s ‘The Curse’ and Nicole Kidman’s ‘Expats’ Snubbed as ‘Reservation Dogs’ and ‘Slow Horses’ Surprise
With several Emmys stalwarts not eligible for nominations this year, it was expected that there would be a number of surprises among the 2024 Emmy nominations. But while some series and stars broke through, other anticipated nominees from new shows didn’t fare as well as they’d hoped. Despite a big awards push, Showtime’s The Curse […]
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John Mulaney on the Unpredictable Alchemy of ‘Everybody’s in LA’ — and Why He’s Not Ruling Out More
To break through an algorithmically generated streaming landscape, John Mulaney decided to do something different. And people noticed. It was a six-part talk show for Netflix, premiering May 3 and ending May 10, called John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in LA. The live format and unrehearsed, offbeat interactions produced something TV hadn’t seen in a while — […]
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John Mulaney Weighs the Possibility of More Talk Shows and Hosting the Oscars: “I’m Open”
John Mulaney isn’t saying no to anything. The comedian said this week he was open to the idea of more talk shows, and the much-discussed Oscars hosting gig. “I used to have strong opinions: ‘I’ll only do this’ or ‘I’ll never do this.’ And ‘I don’t want to get pigeonholed like this.’ And I think […]
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Olivia Munn Reveals Hysterectomy, Freezing Her Eggs After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Olivia Munn recently underwent a hysterectomy as she has been battling breast cancer for over a year, she revealed in a magazine profile published over the weekend. Munn spoke with Vogue magazine regarding the five surgeries she has undergone since she was diagnosed with luminal B breast cancer in both breasts in April 2023. According […]
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Olivia Munn Details Breast Cancer Treatments Putting Her Into Medically Induced Menopause
Olivia Munn is shared the harrowing details of her breast cancer journey, which has led her to have medically induced menopause. In a People magazine cover story published Wednesday, Munn reflected on her breast cancer diagnosis she revealed publicly last month, which has since led to four surgeries and a double mastectomy. She also shared […]
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John Mulaney Sets Six-Night Live Comedy Event at Netflix
John Mulaney is back, and going live. Netflix announced Monday that the comic will be rolling out his latest twist on the traditional comedy special with a multi-night streaming event, which he’s titled John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A. The six episodes will unspool live on Netflix over as many nights during the service’s Netflix Is a […]
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Olivia Munn Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Olivia Munn has revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer. The actress shared in an Instagram post that she hoped that sharing her diagnosis would help others find comfort, inspiration and support on their journey. She explained that in February 2023, she took a genetic test that checked her for 90 different cancer genes, and […]
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Kovert Creative Taps Publicist Rosy Baker to Join Firm’s Talent Team
Rosy Baker has started the new year with a new gig. The publicist has joined the talent team at Kovert Creative, a marketing, communications and entertainment firm. She’ll work out of Kovert’s Los Angeles office and focus on adding to the agency’s talent client roster, which includes stars like Jimmy Kimmel, Jack Black, Wanda Sykes, […]
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Netflix Taps Chris Rock, Matt Rife and, Yes, Tom Brady for Its Second Comedy Fest
Netflix is eager to laugh again — and flex its dominance in the stand-up arena. The streamer has formally announced a second installment of its Netflix is a Joke Fest, which will be held May 2 to 12, with more than 300 shows across 35-plus Los Angeles venues. The multi-day event quickly became the biggest […]
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