Pete Davidson stands by performing at Saudi Arabia comedy festival after FDNY father’s 9/11 death

Pete Davidson is standing by his decision to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia more than two decades ...

Why Jimmy Kimmel’s First Amendment rights weren’t violated – but ABC’s would be protected if it stood up to the FCC and Trump

Think you know what the First Amendment means and protects? You − and a lot of Jimmy Kimmel’s defenders − may well be wrong.

The U.S. Isn’t A Democracy. Can It Still Become One?

In his first book, “The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding”, journalist Osita Nwanevu ...

5 To Watch: TV shows that prove the hangout comedy is still hanging in there

In 5 To Watch, five writers from The A.V. Club offer up recommendations inspired by a theme or a new streaming arrival. The ...

The 10 Worst Movies Of 2025 (So Far)

Examining the 10 worst movies of 2025 so far, there's no common thread binding why all these films failed in their respective ...
Opinion

David Brooks: Even I Can't Watch Late-Night TV Anymore, It's About Making Progressives Feel Good About Themselves

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show and whether the government ...

Gov. DeSantis announces new Clearwater trail dedicated to Hulk Hogan

Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Clearwater on Friday morning to announce a new trail dedicated to Hulk Hogan.

Strictly voters are about to have their say on Skinner. It could prove awkward for the BBC

The 15 pairs were truly dancing for their suppers, as Sunday night will see the first dance-off of the series. Who will join ...

Latina Comedy Festival expands, doubles down on free speech during 'weird time for creative people'

The Chicago fest arrives at a time when comedians are trying to navigate censorship concerns and cancel culture. Organizers ...

Why Kimmel’s First Amendment rights weren’t violated – but ABC’s would be protected

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has sparked a wave of political commentary. There were the respectful and sincere comments condemning the killing. Former President Barack Obama ...

The Moment Is Theirs

The boy was a hook; Brandy and Monica were the history. Their return proves the moment belongs, and always belonged, to them.