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LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER concluded its first season SUNDAY, NOV. 9 (11:15-11:45 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

Did you know they don't have cookies in the UK? What is Cookie Monster supposed to do when he's staying at the Furchester Hotel if there are no cookies?

Presented by the New York Comedy Festival, the 8th Annual Stand Up for Heroes, a night of comedy and music, returned last night to a sold-out crowd at the Theater at Madison Square Garden to raise more than $6 million in support of post-9/11 injured service members, veterans and their families through the Bob Woodruff Foundation.

Stand Up for Heroes, New York's most impactful night of comedy and music, returns to the Theater at Madison Square Garden, tonight, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m. Presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) and New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), the star-studded occasion honors the sacrifice of returning service members, veterans and their families.

HBO continues its satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continued with a new edition SUNDAY, NOV. 2

Adam Newman is a New Hampshire-born, Georgia-schooled, Brooklyn-based comedian.

HBO continues its satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continued with a new edition SUNDAY, OCT. 26

New additions to the live music lineup include The Black Keys and Jessie J. They will join previously announced performers Eminem, Dave Grohl, Metallica, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band on stage on the National Mall.

Chase announced today it is joining HBO and Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) as a presenting sponsor of THE CONCERT FOR VALOR

HBO continues its satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continued with a new edition SUNDAY, OCT. 19

Fox News Channel host Bill O'Reilly stopped by Comedy Central star Jon Stewart's The Daily Show last night to discuss his book "Killing Patton" and argued that his ethnicity has not played a part in his success.

Comedian Adam Newman performed at a stand-up act at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre when he was interrupted by policemen arresting a man.

New York, NY (October 13, 2014) - Live Nation announced today that John Oliver, host of HBO's Last Week Tonight, will be performing at The Beacon Theatre on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 7:30PM. John Oliver is an Emmy and Writer's Guild Award winning writer. His HBO show, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, presents a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events. On his occasional breaks from television, John returns to his first love of stand-up and plays to sold out venues across the US. Tickets on sale Friday, October 17 at 9:00AM.

Below, check out a clip from last night's broadcast in which Bee attempts to uncover statistics about the excessive use of lethal force by the police, only to discover that such data is mysteriously nonexistent.

HBO continues its satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continues with a new edition SUNDAY, OCT. 5 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT),

Adam Newman is a New Hampshire-born, Georgia-schooled, Brooklyn-based comedian.

Lena Dunham stopped by last night's THE DAILY SHOW on Cmedy Central to shared her approach to handling Internet critics and her recent book tour controversy.

On last night's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, talk show host John Oliver attempted to explain soccer to the host. Check out the clip below!

HBO continues its satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continued with a new edition SUNDAY, SEPT. 28