John Oliver News

Comedian Ashley Blaker Announces New 'Pay What You Like' Structure

by A.A. Cristi — May 11, 2020

Internationally acclaimed British comedian Ashley Blaker is offering a new way to raise spirits in the Jewish community.

VIDEO: John Oliver Talks How to Help the U.S. Postal Service on LAST WEEK TONIGHT

by Kaitlin Milligan — May 11, 2020

On Sunday night's new episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver discusses the U.

Wake Up With BWW 5/6: De Blasio Hopes to Return to Normalcy in NYC in September, and More!

by Stephi Wild — May 6, 2020

Today's top stories: Mayor De Blasio is hoping to return to 'as much normal as we can be' by the beginning of September, and more!

HBO Max Sets Official Launch Date; Watch the Trailers for LOVE LIFE, LEGENDARY, ON THE RECORD, & More!

by Kaitlin Milligan — April 21, 2020

WarnerMedia today announced that its highly anticipated streaming platform HBO Max will officially launch May 27th, 2020 and has unveiled its slate of premium Max Originals that will be available to viewers on DAY ONE.

VIDEO: John Oliver Talks One America News on LAST WEEK TONIGHT

by Stephi Wild — April 6, 2020

John Oliver has returned with another episode of Last Week Tonight, this time to talk about OAN.

VIDEO: John Oliver Discusses President Trump's Response to the Pandemic on LAST WEEK TONIGHT

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 30, 2020

As the coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, Last Week Tonight's John Oliver discusses President Trump's inconsistent response to the pandemic, including his suggestion of an Easter deadline for sending America back to work, and his reluctance to use the Defense Production Act.

VIDEO: John Oliver Talks Coronavirus, Misinformation, Social Distancing and More on LAST WEEK TONIGHT

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 16, 2020

As the spread of coronavirus worsens in the US, John Oliver discusses how the government is handling the outbreak, how they're not, and what we can do to help.

REAL TIME and LAST WEEK TONIGHT to Take Indefinite Hiatus Due to Coronavirus Concerns

by Stephi Wild — March 14, 2020

According to Deadline, Real Time With Bill Maher and Last Week Tonight With John Oliver are both going dark indefinitely due to concerns regarding coronavirus.

VIDEO: John Oliver Spent Two Days with Creepy Silent Japanese Mascots

by Sarah Leiber — March 4, 2020

John Oliver talks about his unnerving experience with two Japanese mascots and the irritating news coverage of Super Tuesday.

Larry David, Amy Schumer & More Join Lineup for NIGHT OF TOO MANY STARS: AMERICA UNITES FOR AUTISM PROGRAMS

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 2, 2020

Jack Black, Larry David, Zach Galifianakis, Kodi Lee, John Oliver, Rob Riggle, Phoebe Robinson, Amy Schumer, Sarah Silverman, and The Roots have been confirmed as celebrity performers and guests for the Emmy® nominated NIGHT OF TOO MANY STARS: AMERICA UNITES FOR AUTISM PROGRAMS live SATURDAY, APRIL

Meet the Cast of COMPANY - Now in Previews on Broadway!

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 2, 2020

Company is officially in previews on Broadway! Following the engagement in London's West End, the new production of Sondheim and George Furth's landmark American musical, Company, directed by two-time Tony Award® winner Marianne Elliott comes to Broadway starring Tony and Grammy Award® winner Ka

VIDEO: Watch the Official Teaser for BETTY on HBO

by Sarah Leiber — February 25, 2020

A new original series from the director of Wolfpack and Skate Kitchen premieres May 1 on HBO.

VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for Season Three of WESTWORLD

by Sarah Leiber — February 20, 2020

'Westworld' returns for season three on HBO.

VIDEO: Watch a Clip from WE ARE THE DREAM on HBO!

by Sarah Leiber — February 19, 2020

Tucker Eddy performs 'Stand Up' at The Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest.

VIDEO: Watch Maybe Coming Soon With John Oliver on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT

by Sarah Leiber — February 14, 2020

Few people outside of Hollywood know that the hosts of 'Last Week Tonight' and 'The Late Show,' John Oliver and Stephen Colbert, moonlight as movie stars.

SCHOOL OF ROCK's Ava Della Pietra To Perform At The New York Tennis Open

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 13, 2020

On the heels her latest single 'Christmas Tonight' being named one of Tiger Beat Magazine's 'Best Holiday Songs of 2019,' Ava Della Pietra, the 14-year-old singer/songwriter and Broadway alumna, has announced that she will perform at the New York Tennis Open on February 15th.