Pete Alonso is doing his best to turn comedian John Oliver’s son into an Orioles fan. Earlier this week, Oliver appeared on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and explained how his 8-year-old son got into baseball last year and followed Oliver into Mets fandom. The host of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” then … Read more
John Oliver doesn’t care about Jay Leno’s opinions. The “Last Week Tonight” host, 48, responded to Leno, 75, recently criticizing late-night TV hosts for alienating half their audience with one-sided political jabs. “I’m going to take a hard pass on taking comedic advice from Jay Leno,” Oliver told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published … Read more
John Oliver is mourning the end of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” The “Last Week Tonight” host, 48, spoke about CBS’ decision to cancel Colbert’s late-night show, calling it “terrible news for the world of comedy.” “Obviously, I love Stephen, I love his staff, I love that show. It’s incredibly sad,” Oliver told the … Read more
John Oliver isn’t looking to bring the laughs across the pond. The late-night host, 48, revealed he doesn’t think a UK version of “Saturday Night Live” would work. “It sounds like a terrible idea,” Oliver confessed when asked during “Late Night With Seth Meyers” on Monday about the upcoming London sketch comedy show. John Oliver hosts “Last Week … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. If late night talk shows air past your bedtime, we just might have a solution for you. From April through December, desk … Read more
John Oliver doesn’t like to be silenced. The comedian, 47, cursed during his acceptance speech when “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” won Outstanding Scripted Variety Series at the Emmys 2024 on Sunday night. Oliver’s speech got cut off as he began to talk about his dog that died. John Oliver at the 2024 Emmy … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. When Seth Meyers and John Oliver aren’t in the studio this year, they’ll be on the Upper West Side. The co-headliner comics just extended their ongoing Beacon Theatre … Read more
John Oliver isn’t impressed by his Benjamins. On Sunday night’s episode of HBO’s Emmy-winning news satire show “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver,” the comedian talked about food delivery service apps. During his segment, Oliver blasted Uber Eats for the company’s 2023 Super Bowl commercial with Sean “Diddy” Combs. “I’m guessing Uber Eats might be … Read more
Oh, where have you gone, Kate? Kate Middleton has been staying out of the limelight since she underwent an abdominal surgery in January. While many have speculated and conspired on social media that the Princess of Wales, 42, has simply disappeared, comedian John Oliver believes that she is perfectly fine. The comedian gave his take … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Comedy fans, 2024 is going to be your year. Over the past few months, many of the biggest names in the game — Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Burr, Kevin Hart, … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Midway through the WGA strike this summer, Seth Meyers and John Oliver co-headlined a three-night residency at New York City’s Beacon Theatre. And even though their respective talk … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. On every episode of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight,” host John Oliver digs deeper into the news and cultural phenomenons than seemingly any other show on the air. From … Read more
One man’s trash is another’s treasure. Well, that hopefully will be true for whoever ends up in possession of the terrifying barnacle-ridden dolls found on a Texas beach, which are now headed to auction to raise money for a local wildlife rehabilitation group. The creepy plastic demon babies were found along a 40-mile stretch in … Read more
Apparently, a quiet beep at the supermarket checkout is a sign of respect for the dead. “I think they had in Morrisons the supermarket … apparently, they lowered the sound of the beeps at the checkout out of respect for the queen dying,” the British “Last Week Tonight” host said. “She hated beeps. As if … Read more