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Category: Comedy and Humor
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8 Signs You’re Living in a Rom-Com
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Ian Frazier Wrote ‘Coyote v. Acme’ in 1990. Now It’s a Movie.
The New York Times – Movies:With “Coyote vs. Acme,” Ian Frazier, a soft-spoken reporter and humorist, has finally gone Hollywood.
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Stavros Halkias Never Wanted to Get Political
The New York Times – Movies:The podcast host and emerging Hollywood presence spoke about his new stand-up special, giving advice to incels and comedy’s rightward creep.
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At Edinburgh Fringe, It’s Time for Comedy, Stunts and Even a Few Owls
The New York Times – On the Runway:As the festival brings thousands of shows to the Scottish city, there’s also plenty of merriment out on the streets.
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At Edinburgh Fringe, Amanda Knox Takes the Mic to Reclaim Her Story
The New York Times – On the Runway:In a solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe, Knox is trying to turn her tabloid infamy into stand-up humor, despite an intense backlash.
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Mariska Hargitay to Host the Emmys
The New York Times – Business:The “Law & Order: SVU” star is a departure from the comedians and sitcom actors who have typically hosted the annual awards show.
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Conan O’Brien Will Return as Oscars Host
The New York Times – Business:It will be the first time anyone has done the job for three straight years since Billy Crystal in the early 1990s.
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Chizi, Standup Comic Exiled in China, Wants to Be More Than Just ‘a Rebel Comedian’
The New York Times – Business:Having gotten into trouble for making jokes critical of the Chinese government, the standup comic Chizi now lives in self-imposed exile. He’s finding that freedom imposes its own constraints.
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‘Devil Wears Prada’ Sequel Leads Box Office With $77 Million
The New York Times – Business:It was the biggest opening weekend for a traditional comedy in 11 years. One analyst called the debut “sensational.”
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New Disney Boss Is Tested by Trump and His Administration
The New York Times – Business:Josh D’Amaro, who took the helm in February, will have to lead Disney through surprising new scrutiny from the president.
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Stephen Colbert Gets Ready to Hang It Up
The New York Times – Business:His late-night show ends next month after 11 seasons. He has lots of feelings.