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Roy Wood Jr. Leaves ‘Daily Show’ As Producers Continue Searching For New Host
Roy Wood Jr., a longtime contributor to Comedy Central’s “Daily Show”, is saying goodbye to the late-night program as executives continue their quest for a successor to former host Trevor Noah.Wood clarified his departure to NPR, explaining: “I can’t come up with Plan B while still working with Plan A.”Read More: ‘Daily Show’ Looking At […]
Continue reading‘Daily Show’ Looking At Other New Hosts Beyond Hasan Minhaj: Report
While earlier reports indicated that Hasan Minhaj was a shoo-in to replace Trevor Noah as new host of “The Daily Show”, the latest indicates that may not be the case.According to Variety, Comedy Central is now “considering a wider range of candidates” for the coveted gig.Read More: Hasan Minhaj Among Top Contenders To Host ‘The […]
Continue readingHasan Minhaj Among Top Contenders To Host ‘The Daily Show’
Comedian Hasan Minhaj is emerging as a leading candidate for the prestigious host role at Comedy Central’s acclaimed “Daily Show”.According to Variety, the ongoing search for a successor to Trevor Noah has been an intense bake-off among top comedians, and Minhaj’s name has risen to the forefront.Read More: John Mulaney Reveals He Turned Down Offer […]
Continue readingTrevor Noah Launches New Original Podcast With Spotify
Trevor Noah has his sights set on the world of podcasting.Spotify announced today that the comedian will be launching an original podcast with the music platform.The weekly podcast is set to “blend Trevor’s signature humor and razor-sharp wit” with a global perspective according to the press release.The yet-to-be-named show also promises to feature many influential […]
Continue readingTrevor Noah To Host South African ‘Lol: Last One Laughing’
Now that he’s exited “The Daily Show” after seven years, Trevor Noah has announced his next gig — which will see him return to his native South Africa.According to a release from Prime Video, Noah has signed on to host the first South African version of “Lol: Last One Laughing”.The series is set to launch […]
Continue readingTrevor Noah, First Humorist Since Charlie Chaplin In 1965, To Receive Dutch Erasmus Prize
Comedian Trevor Noah, the former host of “The Daily Show,” has won the prestigious Dutch Erasmus Prize, becoming the first humorist awarded the honor since Charlie Chaplin in 1965, the foundation that selects the winner announced Thursday.The award is named for Dutch philosopher and humanist scholar Desiderius Erasmus, who lived from 1466 to 1536.The Praemium […]
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