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Jon Stewart's Response to the Critics of His Rally

Matt Cherette · 11/08/10 11:23PM

Tonight, Jon Stewart discussed the various criticisms of his Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear—from Keith Olbermann (here), to Rachel Maddow (here), to Bill Maher (here)—and then offered them a little piece of his mind. Watch inside.

George W. Bush on Kanye West: "Disgusting"

Matt Cherette · 11/08/10 09:00PM

Tonight, NBC aired Decision Points, its interview of former President George W. Bush by Matt Lauer. When the topic of Hurricane Katrina—specifically, Kanye West's "George Bush doesn't care about black people!" outburst—came up, Bush got angry. Really angry.

Pregnant Woman Bikini Contest? Pregnant Woman Bikini Contest.

Matt Cherette · 11/08/10 03:45PM

We've heard of contests for moms-to-be, and we've heard of bikini contests, but we've never heard of a bikini contest for moms-to-be. Watch as some very pregnant women strut their stuff for a San Diego radio station's audience.

Dina Lohan: Lindsay Is an Addict

Matt Cherette · 11/08/10 02:20PM

This morning, Dina Lohan appeared once again (remember this?) on The Today Show for an interview with Matt Lauer about her troubled daughter, Lindsay. During the chat, Lohan admitted—openly—that Lindsay is, in fact, an addict. Shocker! Watch inside.

Watch a Middle School Football Team's Stunning Trick Play

Matt Cherette · 11/07/10 10:46PM

Here's a video from a recent football game featuring the squad from Driscoll Middle School in Corpus Christi, Texas, pulling off what's arguably one of the most epic trick plays in teenage history. Watch the quarterback's insane, impressive stunt inside.

Is This the Most Amazing Solve in Wheel of Fortune History?

Matt Cherette · 11/07/10 10:08PM

On Friday's Wheel of Fortune, something crazy happened. You see, a woman named Caitlin solved a seven-word, 27-letter puzzle with only one letter filled in, stunning Pat Sajak (and everyone else in the studio). Watch the unlikely feat inside.

What Does George W. Bush Like to Read on His iPad?

Matt Cherette · 11/07/10 07:05PM

Former President George W. Bush's interview with Matt Lauer airs on NBC tomorrow night, but tonight's Nightly News gave us a tech/gossip-focused preview. Apparently, Bush has an iPad—he likes to read gossip on it! Find out what inside.

Bill Maher's Harsh Critique of the Stewart/Colbert Rally

Matt Cherette · 11/05/10 11:39PM

Tonight, Bill Maher criticized last week's Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear, saying, "If you're going to have a rally... you might as well make it about something," before detailing his specific problems with Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's efforts.

Chilean Miner Makes His American TV Debut on David Letterman's Couch

Whitney Jefferson · 11/05/10 10:00AM

Edison Pena, one of the 33 men trapped inside a mine in Chile, made an overwhelmingly enjoyable appearance on last night's Late Show. Despite having to speak through an interpreter, he managed to be funny and perform an Elvis impression.

Larry King's Awkward Janet Jackson Interview

Matt Cherette · 11/04/10 09:00PM

Janet Jackson was the guest for the hour on Larry King Live tonight. In two of the interview's most awkward moments, King a) told Jackson that her album title was "self-crediting," and b) didn't understand one of her obvious jokes.

Joel McHale Mocks Kathie Lee and Hoda to Their Faces

Bryan Ridgell · 11/04/10 07:30PM

On The Soup, host Joel McHale often mocks Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford's fourth hour of The Today Show. This morning, he was a guest and couldn't resist making fun. Click through for their reaction to his teasing.

Tina Fey Resurrects Her Sarah Palin Impersonation on the Late Show

Matt Cherette · 11/04/10 12:10PM

Yesterday, Tina Fey stopped by the Late Show for a chat with David Letterman. When the topic switched to Sarah Palin, Fey confessed that she barely remembered how to do her famed impersonation before busting it out one last time.

Jersey Shore's Hypocritical "It Gets Better" PSA

Matt Toder · 11/02/10 02:20PM

Vinny from MTV's Jersey Shore has had with all the bullying and hate speech so he's teaming up with MTV and Facebook. Too bad his show completely exemplifies that behavior. How completely? See for yourself.

Willow Smith's Ellen Debut Surprises, Satisfies

Matt Cherette · 11/02/10 01:44PM

10-year-old Willow Smith made her TV/live performance debut on Ellen today, performing a snippet of Rihanna's "Only Girl" before bringing the house down with her new hit single, "Whip My Hair." It was shockingly mature—and good. Watch inside.

Is This the Worst Opening of a Newscast Ever?

Matt Cherette · 11/01/10 10:38PM

Here's the first minute of San Diego ABC affiliate Channel 10's 11:00 AM newscast from September 12*, video of which hit the web yesterday. Everything that could have gone wrong did. Everything. Yes, folks—worst newscast ever. Watch inside.

Jon Stewart: Democrats May Be Delusional, but Fox Is Downright Dangerous

Matt Cherette · 11/01/10 10:22PM

Tonight, Jon Stewart opened with a focus on tomorrow's midterm elections. Stewart first mocked Democrats for the "delusional" thought that they'd retain a Congressional majority, and then blasted Fox News for trying to make President Obama seem racist. Video inside.

Did Jon Stewart Finally Get Through to Keith Olbermann?

Matt Cherette · 11/01/10 08:37PM

During tonight's Countdown, Keith Olbermann made a major announcement: effective immediately, he's suspending the show's "Worse/Worser/Worst Person in the World" segment, with an aim at eventually killing it altogether. What brought Olbermann to this decision? Jon Stewart, naturally! Watch inside.