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The Wildly Mixed Success Rate of the Celebrity-Helmed Talk Show
From Tyra Banks to Fran Drescher to Drew Barrymore, many have tried. Few have succeeded. VICE investigates what makes a star-led talk show actually work.
Jimmy Kimmel Is in Trouble With the FCC for Using Emergency Alert Sounds
The FCC fined ABC $395,000 after a "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" sketch used emergency alert system sounds three times.
Samantha Bee Doesn’t Think the Election Is Funny Anymore
The 'Full Frontal' host's presidential debate special is making comedy lemonade out of a particularly sour election.
Trevor Noah Doesn't Care if He's Making 'Too Many Black Jokes'
We sat down with The Daily Show host for some real talk about stand-up, race in America, and why it's actually easier to write jokes around difficult issues.
‘Maybe I Got What I Deserved’: Larry Wilmore Reflects on the Cancellation of 'The Nightly Show'
We caught up with the host to talk about the abrupt end of 'The Nightly Show,' pushing boundaries, and being seen as "too old to be fucking around."
Eric Andre Wants to Citizen’s Arrest Bill Cosby
We caught up with the host of 'The Eric Andre Show' to talk Borat, politics, race, and why being a dumb-dumb is comedy gold.
'Carpool Karaoke' Is the Viral Celebrity Machine America Deserves
The hit segment is the perfect contradiction with which to both poke fun at and celebrate Hollywood fame.
'The Daily Show' Is Still Standing After Trevor Noah's First Week
The comedian cracked jokes about Trump, Marco Rubio, and the Pope, and interviewed Chris Christie, while settling into his role as America's newest late-night funnyman.
Trevor Noah Is America's New Political Stepdad
'The Daily Show' ushered in the post-Jon Stewart era last night with Trevor Noah, papal penis jokes, and who will get to go to Mars.
Trevor Noah's Version of 'The Daily Show' Will Be Less White and More Internet-Friendly
We met Trevor Noah and the rest of The Daily Show team to learn what the new show will be like.
Stephen Colbert's Transition into the 'Real' Stephen Colbert Has Begun
The new host of "The Late Show" introduced himself to America last night to high ratings, but his inaugural episode as David Letterman's replacement was a mixed bag.
Jon Stewart Has Made His Mark on Late-Night TV and on America Itself
After 17 seasons, America's foremost comedy newsman is leaving the late-night landscape in a vastly different state than when he entered it.