Samantha Bee to Stephen Colbert: 'I want the election to be over so badly'

I want it to be over so badly, she confessed to Stephen Colbert onThe Late ShowFriday night. I want to live my life. I want America to be happy again. Credit: Scott Kowalchyk/CBS We had terrible anxiety in our offices all day. We were all very pale, we were all very drawn, we were kind of shivering. It was terrible, she said. Unfortunately for Queen Bee, its not over yet....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Holly Li

Samantha Bee's 'Not the WHCD': Watch all the highlights, from Will Ferrell to Allison Janney

Steve Buscemi with a cat! But perhaps more than anything, the show heavily featured something considerably less glamorous: hard-nosed media criticism. Here are the top highlights from theNot the WHCD. Credit: Edward M Pio Roda/TBS Allison Janneys Cold Open Thanks to Allison Janney’s years-long run as C.J. Cregg onThe West Wing, there’s something deeply comforting about seeing her behind a White House podium. Janney:Absolutely not. Also: Janney confirms that all women are indeed witches and can shoot lasers from their eyes....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Justin Reynolds

Samantha Bee'sThe Great American* Puerto Ricois successful activism, less successful comedy

I hesitate to even write the phrase Activist Comedy. How did we f up so badly? the host asks early in the special. Credit: TBS One segment that explains the history of Puerto Rico and its confusing status within the United States. The show also visits an extremelyMr. Robot-y investment summit, where she explores how Puerto Rico is becoming a tax shelter for millionaires. (God help the Puerto Ricans, first came the hurricanes, then came the Blockchainers....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Jimmy Williams

Samantha Bee: Hillary Clinton basket of deplorables comment discussed

Full Frontal with Samantha Beehas been on an extended break since Republican and Democratic National Conventions earlier this summer. Johnsondoesnt knowwhat the Syrian city of Aleppo is, and Stein is accused of sympathizing withanti-vaxxers). Meanwhile, George Wallace-in-a-Wig has yet another new campaign manager. Credit: TBS Okay, we are gonna need a bigger basket, Bee said with a sigh. Watch the clip below.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 62 words · Rebecca Duffy

Samin Nosrat'sSalt Fat Acid Heathonors the culinary importance of grandmas

The response to the show, now available worldwide on the streaming site, has been overwhelmingly positive. If theres been negative stuff, Ive been shielded from it, Nosrat tells EW. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: The reaction to your show has been really positive. Credit: Adam Rose/Netflix I wanted to ensure it was gorgeous, but also accessible. I wanted to see to it that there were people of all different colors and backgrounds. And yet I didnt want to hit anyone over the head with it....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Danielle Morrow

Samuel L. Jackson clarifies black U.K. actor comments: 'It was not a slam'

Samuel L. Jackson is clarifying controversial statements he made about black British actors starring in American-made movies. 1 at the domestic box office in February should have starred an American actor instead of London-bornSicarioperformer Daniel Kaluuya. I enjoy their work. I enjoy working with them when I have the opportunity to do that. Thats a whole other story, the 68-year-old previously responded when asked aboutGet Outduring his Hot 97 discussion....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Jessica Young

Samuel L. Jackson performs dramatic readings of Facebook rants

It’s no Shakespeare, but Jackson lends his booming voice to rants about Girl Scout cookies. If they had hands, I bet theyd be drinkin milk, too. So get off your food high horse already, and stop milk shaming me, motherf! Credit: NBC I liked the way you attacked it, but Im still feeling Brad Pitt fromTrue Romance, he offered. Hes the kind of dude who would rant about Pop-Tarts cause hes always stoked and always hungry....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Adam Ramsey

Samurai Jackcreator on returning 12 years later with a 'darker' season 5

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Jack is back, but he’s not the same Jack is a haunted man. He hides beneath abandoned ruins, cowering from the pelting rain as enemies search to claim his head. There’s no way home, there’s nothing to fight for." “That’s my sensibility,“Samurai Jackcreator Genndy Tartakovsky tells EW, laughing. “I walk the line, you know, Bug’s Bunny and film noir.” “I didn’t know if I should finish it,” Tartakovsky reflects....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 231 words · Ariel Delacruz

Santa Clarita Dietcreator calls new zombie comedy 'a romantic piece'

Santa ClaritaDietstarts off as a fairly run-of-the-mill half-hour comedy. They go off to their jobs as realtors in their cookie-cutter California suburb. Then Sheila starts uncontrollably throwing up in a house they’re showing. Credit: Netflix; Frederick M. Brown/Getty Then she… wakes up, hungry for raw meat and sex. Oh, and she doesn’t have a heartbeat. “Both of those were larger-than-life premises, big swings,” Fresco tells EW. Netflix If there’s enough love at the core of a relationship, it can survive anything....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · Jennifer Romero

Santa Clarita Dietcreator explains that finale cliffhanger

That’s a neat thought he’s having at the time, which he’s also marveling at." “It’s the best thing that’s happened to them in years,” he continues. To some degree, it’s creating a midlife crisis of sorts in the best way." Credit: Saeed Adyani / Netflix “She’s going to always be undead,” Fresco says. She’s starting to lose control." Kids are affected in ways it’s possible for you to never anticipate," Fresco says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · David Simpson

Saoirse Ronan is a turquoise vision in first look atOn Chesil Beach

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Saoirse Ronan is a bright spot of teal-turquoise in this first image from the upcoming dramaOn Chesil Beach. (He also lensed Mira Nair’sQueen of Katweand Michael Winterbottom’s stunningWonderland.) On Chesil Beachhas no set release date or U.S. distributor but is expected to open later this year. Stay tuned to EW for more details.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Chris Gates

Sara Gilbert is leavingThe Talk

Gilbert announced her decision during Tuesday’s telecast. “All right, I’m nervous,” she began. I obviously love it here, and like I said, this was extremely difficult. Credit: Sonja Flemming/CBS I was looking at the next six months and just thinking there’s not time. I love the hosts, I love the crew, I love our staff. I’m so grateful to the audience for letting me in your homes every day. I will come back....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Julia Reese

Sara Gilbert onRoseannereboot: 'It felt like the right time to put this working class family back on TV'

“I had been talking personally in my own life about,Is it possible? Gilbert rose to fame on the original series as Roseanne and Dan Conner’s daughter, Darlene. She is now poised to not only star in but also executive produce the reboot. ABC Photo Archives/Getty Images “It felt like the right time to put this working class family on TV,” she said. Watch the full video above for more. With reporting from Gerrad Hall

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Claudia White