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Cord Jefferson Says Aziz Ansari ‘Planted the Seed’ for Him to Direct ‘American Fiction’ While Filming ‘Master of None’

Cord Jefferson didn’t always know he wanted to be a director.While working on Netflix’s comedy series “Master of None,” actor/writer/creator Aziz Ansari asked Jefferson out of the blue if he ever wanted to direct.Jefferson recalls, “I said, ‘No, I’ve never been to film school, I don’t know anything about cameras or lighting.I don’t think that’s […]

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Leslie Knope Zooms With Ron Swanson Ahead Of ‘Parks And Recreation’ Reunion Special

Treat yo self! The “Parks and Recreation” cast is set to reunite for a primetime reunion special — and they’ll be in character.Amy Poehler will be joined by original cast members Chris Pratt, Nick Offerman, Adam Scott, Rob Lowe, Rashida Jones, Aubrey Plaza, Aziz Ansari, Retta and Jim O’Heir for the scripted half-hour event, which […]

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Aziz Ansari Addresses Sexual Misconduct Allegation in Netflix Special: ‘I Just Felt Terrible’

Aziz Ansari delivered a sobering reflection on the 2018 sexual misconduct allegation against him in Netflix’s “Aziz Ansari Right Now,” the comedian’s first stand-up special since the accusation was published.The Spike Jonze-directed special became available for streaming on Netflix Tuesday.Ansari began the show by telling the audience, “There’s times I felt scared, there’s times I […]

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Aziz Ansari, Amy Schumer, Jeff Ross Perform at Same Club Louis C.K. Crashed Last Month

The NYC comedy club where Louis C.K.did one of his “comeback” sets last month showcased another comedian who was in the crosshairs of the #MeToo movement … Aziz Ansari.Aziz was one of three surprise guests Sunday at the Comedy Cellar in Greenwich Village, where he, along with Amy Schumer and Jeff Ross, each did 20-25 minutes […]

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Chef David Chang Dishes on Traveling with Jimmy Kimmel for His New Netflix Show

David Chang, chef of New York City’s famed Momofuku, toured the globe for his upcoming Netflix series Ugly Delicious to give viewers a new perspective on global cuisines.Joining him were guests like Gillian Jacobs, Nick Kroll, Wolfgang Puck and Aziz Ansari (who lived out a real-life version of the fictionalized food travel show his character […]

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Amy Schumer on Aziz Ansari Allegation: Everyone Needs to Learn What ‘Behavior Is Not Acceptable’

Amy Schumer is sharing her take on the continued debate over one woman’s account of a sexual encounter with actor Aziz Ansari which the accuser called “the worst night of my life.”In a new interview for The Katie Couric Podcast, the actress addresses the #MeToo movement, and opines specifically on the allegation made against the […]

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Canadian CNN Anchor Ashleigh Banfield Asks Aziz Ansari Accuser: ‘What Exactly Is Your Beef?’

The host of “Crime & Justice with Ashleigh Banfield” says Aziz Ansari’s accuser is doing nothing but damaging the movement against true sexual misconduct in male-dominated industries.Banfield, a Canadian-born journalist for CNN, tackles the “Master of None” star’s alleged sexual misconduct on Monday’s episode of her show.“I’m sorry you had a bad date,Read full article

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Aziz Ansari Addresses Sexual Misconduct Allegations: ‘I Took Her Words To Heart And Responded Privately’

Aziz Ansari has been accused of sexual misconduct by a woman who went on a date with him last year, detailing her story for the Babe website.The anonymous accuser — dubbed “Grace” in the story — described her awkward, uncomfortable evening that ended with her in tears while driving home in an Uber afterRead full […]

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