Trevor Noah Will Replace Jon Stewart As Host Of 'The Daily Show'
Comedy Central President Michele Ganeless says that Trevor Noah "has a huge international following and is poised to explode here in America."
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5 Thoughts On Trevor Noah Taking Over 'The Daily Show'
South African comedian Trevor Noah was announced Monday as the next host of The Daily Show. It might not be the most obvious pick, but why make the most obvious pick?
Between The Laughs, South African Comedian Hopes To Educate
Trevor Noah, named Jon Stewart's replacement on The Daily Show, turns a sharp eye on American policy — while answering the questions about world news that people are afraid to ask.
In The TV Show 'Younger,' You're Only 26 Twice
In the new TV Land show, Sutton Foster plays Liza, a 40-year-old who needs to get back into the job market. So she moves to Brooklyn, gets highlights, learns how tweet, and pretends to be in her 20s.
Cate Blanchett Swears On Australian TV; Flap Ensues
When Cate Blanchett was interviewed about her role in Cinderella last week, the interview came to an abrupt end with some inappropriate language. Oh, my! What would Prince Charming think?
An Oncologist's 'Biography Of Cancer' Adapted Into A Documentary
In The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer, Siddhartha Mukherjee chronicled how our understanding of cancer has evolved. Starting Monday, Ken Burns' three-part documentary will air on PBS.
Evaluating Whether It's Time To Cut The Cord
Several big media companies recently announced new ways to bring TV over the Internet. For example, HBO's streaming service, Sony's PlayStation Vue and a rumored service from Apple.
Small Batch Edition: Talking 'X-Files' With Kumail Nanjiani
On today's Small Batch Edition of Pop Culture Happy Hour, we talk to comedian, actor and podcaster Kumail Nanjiani about the return of The X-Files — a TV show about which he has a podcast.
'Justified' Creator Aims To Stay True To The Late Writer Elmore Leonard
The FX series, now in its final season, is based on Leonard's novella Fire in the Hole. Showrunner Graham Yost says, "I look at this show as Elmore Leonard's show, and we're all in service of him."
One Man, New TV Show: James Corden Takes Over At 'Late Late Night'
Come Monday night, CBS's The Late Late Show will have a new host: James Corden. The British actor told NPR's Scott Simon he's hoping to breathe some fresh air into late night TV.