Rosie O'Donnell defends Chris Rock's Netflix special amid backlash
O'Donnell took to TikTok to speak up for Rock after he was slammed for his Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith jokes.
Why 'History of The World, Part II' didn't touch recent events
The cast and creators of Hulu's "History of The World, Part II" spoke to Newsweek about Mel Brooks, famous figures, and why they stayed away from recent events.
Chris Rock appears to tear up discussing Will Smith
Chris Rock passionately addressed Will Smith's slap at last year's Oscars during his new Netflix special "Selective Outrage."
Meghan Markle's skin color accusation roasted by Chris Rock
Chris Rock said "some of that s*** [Meghan Markle] went through was not racism. It was just some in-law s***," in the latest swipe by a high profile comedian.
Prince Harry insists he is not a "victim" after "South Park" jabs
"I do not and I have never looked for sympathy in this," Prince Harry recently said after the show mocked his new memoir.
Jimmy Fallon mocks Joe Biden's age—His "brain derailed"
The talk-show host used the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, to poke fun at the president's fumbling over his words when talking to reporters.
What Courteney Cox said about Prince Harry and magic mushrooms
Courteney Cox has responded to Prince Harry's account of taking magic mushrooms and talking to a bin during one of her parties.
The "South Park" joke likely to offend Meghan Markle more than any other
Prince Harry and Meghan got the "South Park" treatment, but one joke may cut particularly close to the bone for the duchess.
Is comedy under attack? Jim Gaffigan didn't notice
Jim Gaffigan, star of the new movie "Linoleum," spoke to Newsweek about being a stand-up and an actor in 2023.
Meghan Markle "South Park" show mocks "woman of color who has been bullied"
Meghan Markle's depiction in a "South Park" episode sparked debate online with some slamming the show and others saying: "Meghan makes a mockery of herself."
Meghan Markle's 'South Park' roast was "brilliant"—Samantha Markle
The Duchess of Sussex's half-sister reacted to the roast of Meghan and Prince Harry on 'South Park', calling it "hysterical."
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle break silence on South Park lawsuit claims
Harry and Meghan's spokesperson told Newsweek speculation they might sue after being roasted on South Park was "baseless and boring."
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle moved from "Obama 2.0" to "figures of ridicule"
The couple's grilling by "South Park" shows their transition from serious celebrities to objects of ridicule, said Newsweek's chief royal correspondent.
How Prince Harry, Meghan Markle made themselves "fair game" for TV spoofing
The couple's recent roasting by "South Park" may not be the last as Harry and Meghan have increasingly become the punchline of pop culture puns.
How 'South Park' spoofed Prince Harry, Meghan Markle: "Privacy tour"
The show aired a scathing parody of Harry and Meghan's post-royal lives in a new episode which aired Wednesday night.
"Ted Lasso" Season 3 release date, cast, trailer: Everything we know so far
Fans have been waiting a long time for details on the upcoming third—and potentially final—season of the Jason Sudeikis-led Apple TV+ comedy "Ted Lasso."
Tucker Carlson's "Death of Comedy" slammed by comic featured in documentary
Following the release of the trailer, Nimesh Patel accused Carlson of "whining about cancel culture while making millions spewing loosely veiled propaganda."
Joan Rivers' roast of Princess Diana resurfaces: "I hated her"
Rivers said the princess "didn't know when the good times were with her" and was unhappy despite being "tall" "thin" "gorgeous" and "rich."
Chelsea Handler's "childless woman" sketch is making people lose it
Handler joked she could pop to her favorite cafe in Paris for her daily croissant and that being childless gave her superpowers.
"South Park" hints at Prince Harry, Meghan Markle roasting: "Dumb prince"
The animated comedy series will have an episode titled "The Worldwide Privacy Tour" about a prince and his wife who are trying to find "privacy and seclusion."
SNL mocks Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Harry: "Not today, Satan"
James Austin Johnson and Devon Walker appeared as British rappers "Milly Pounds" and "Shirty" to mock the royals, after Prince Harry's book 'Spare.'
Dave Chappelle's Grammy win for "transphobic" Netflix special slammed
Chappelle's controversial special "The Closer" sparked backlash at the time of its release for comments he made about transgender women.
Woman's sarcastic cancel culture rant as Louis CK sells out MSG goes viral
Louis C.K. was accused by five women of sexual misconduct, which he admitted was true in 2017, but he made his return to comedy in 2018.
'Shotgun Wedding' release date, trailer and cast led by Jennifer Lopez
Armie Hammer was originally set to star opposite Jennifer Lopez in "Shotgun Wedding," but Josh Duhamel has taken over as leading man in the Prime Video comedy.
Louis C.K. makes 9/11 joke during Joe Rogan podcast—"Am I in trouble?"
The comedians discussed the September 11 attacks during a three-hour episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience."
'Rick & Morty' fans divided after Adult Swim cuts ties with Justin Roiland
TV channel Adult Swim confirmed it has ended its association with "Rick and Morty" co-creator Justin Roiland after domestic abuse charges.
'SNL' fans debate who's the best cast member of all time—"GOAT quality"
Social media users debated the greatest "Saturday Night Live" cast members of all time across its near 50-year run.
Dog hilariously dressed as sheep to help mom and baby sleep: "Recommend"
Vine's favorite dog creator has gained viral attention again with an innovative "Sneep Sheep" outfit.
Cory Monteith's friend thinks his Lea Michele stories will "shock people"
Justin Neill, who features on the Discovery+ series 'The Price of Glee,' spoke to Newsweek about rumors surrounding Lea Michele.
'Rick and Morty' future in doubt as Justin Roiland faces years in prison
The co-creator and voice actor is facing a number of domestic violence charges from an incident in 2020, and has pleaded not guilty.