Jon Stewart joins Twitter to defend Redditors in GameStop-gate: ‘We’ve learned nothing from 2008’
4 years, 2 months ago

Jon Stewart joins Twitter to defend Redditors in GameStop-gate: ‘We’ve learned nothing from 2008’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The ongoing GameStop-Reddit face-off has prompted Jon Stewart to join Twitter. Referencing the financial crisis of 2007-2008, he added: “We've learned nothing from 2008.” Stewart ended his message with the sign-off “love, StewBeef”. Related: Follow our live coverage of GameStop news The account has now been verified, and Stephen Colbert, a real-life friend of Stewart’s, retweeted the message and wrote: “Well, one thing changed since 2008 – a friend of mine joined Twitter.” A few hours after his first tweet, Stewart posted again, this time writing: “Thanks for the warm welcome!

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'You Know It, I Know It': Jon Stewart Torches Elon Musk Over 'Bulls**t' New Excuse
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'You Know It, I Know It': Jon Stewart Torches Elon Musk Over 'Bulls**t' New Excuse

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart on Monday called “bullshit” on tech billionaire Elon Musk, who proposed an interview on the show and then seemed to back away from it. “The Daily Show” quickly accepted, and Stewart on Monday said the interview could be as long as Musk wants and they’d still air the whole thing. But Musk …

Jon Stewart shocks viewers after cutting hand open during furious Daily Show speech
1 month ago

Jon Stewart shocks viewers after cutting hand open during furious Daily Show speech

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jon Stewart’s appearance on Monday night’s episode of The Daily Show …

Jon Stewart doesn't feel vindicated bringing 'The Daily Show' to a Harris-led DNC
7 months, 1 week ago

Jon Stewart doesn't feel vindicated bringing 'The Daily Show' to a Harris-led DNC

NPR  

Jon Stewart doesn't feel vindicated bringing 'The Daily Show' to a Harris-led DNC toggle caption Matt Wilson/Comedy Central The NPR Network will be reporting live from Chicago throughout the week bringing you the latest on the Democratic National Convention. Sponsor Message Stewart joked about former president Donald Trump’s age too, noting that he and Biden “are the oldest people ever …

Jon Stewart unleashes profanity-laced tirade against 'get on board' with Biden campaign
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Jon Stewart unleashes profanity-laced tirade against 'get on board' with Biden campaign

Raw Story  

Jon Stewart blasted President Joe Biden and Democrats on "The Daily Show" on Monday night, emphatically rejecting the "get on board" with Biden campaign post-debate. As some Democrats have come out and expressed doubts, questions and concern over Biden's ability to run a campaign that can defeat former President Donald Trump, others, he noted, believe "they should shut the f--- …

Jon Stewart continues ‘Daily Show’ comeback with a major dig at his former employer
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Jon Stewart continues ‘Daily Show’ comeback with a major dig at his former employer

LA Times  

Late-night TV host Jon Stewart continued his headline-making streak this week by calling out his former employer, Apple, on his latest episode of “The Daily Show.” While interviewing the chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan, on Monday, Stewart accused Apple of deterring him from inviting Khan onto his podcast while he was working for the Cupertino, Calif.-based tech …

Jon Stewart returns "The Daily Show" to old times. His successor may be a retrofit, too
1 year, 1 month ago

Jon Stewart returns "The Daily Show" to old times. His successor may be a retrofit, too

Salon  

By every metric that matters – standing ovations, media orgasms and, above all, Nielsen ratings – Jon Stewart’s return to “The Daily Show” is a smashing success. This swipe has a touch of “Physician, heal thyself” to it, which Stewart and “The Daily Show” acknowledge in the segments that followed Stewart reintroducing the show’s longstanding correspondents. Killer Mike and Jordan …

Jon Stewart skewers Joe Biden’s TikTok for making him look older in Daily Show return
1 year, 1 month ago

Jon Stewart skewers Joe Biden’s TikTok for making him look older in Daily Show return

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I think we’ve got a new name for our election coverage: Indecision 2024 Antiques Roadshow,” …

Jon Stewart's Return To 'The Daily Show' Feels Like A Cop-Out
1 year, 1 month ago

Jon Stewart's Return To 'The Daily Show' Feels Like A Cop-Out

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING After a year of rotating guest hosts in and out of the chair, Comedy Central and “The Daily Show” are right back where they were nine years ago: with Jon Stewart. Stewart will host Monday nights through the election cycle, with other “Daily Show” correspondents covering Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Since Trever Noah’s last show as host …

Jon Stewart will return to 'The Daily Show' as host — just on Mondays
1 year, 2 months ago

Jon Stewart will return to 'The Daily Show' as host — just on Mondays

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Comedian Jon Stewart is rewinding …

The Problem with Jon Stewart: Former Daily Show host returns to television with a deep dive show
3 years, 6 months ago

The Problem with Jon Stewart: Former Daily Show host returns to television with a deep dive show

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jon Stewart is returning to TV in September with a new …

Jon Stewart hits back at Ted Cruz after Texas senator takes jab at Trevor Noah
3 years, 11 months ago

Jon Stewart hits back at Ted Cruz after Texas senator takes jab at Trevor Noah

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jon Stewart has hit back at Ted Cruz after he attempted …

Jon Stewart appears on Stephen Colbert's show to deliver a message to the media about Donald Trump
8 years, 1 month ago

Jon Stewart appears on Stephen Colbert's show to deliver a message to the media about Donald Trump

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy While late night hosts mainly stuck to jabs at the Oscars …

Saturday Night Live: Kristen Stewart trolls Trump, drops F-bomb
8 years, 1 month ago

Saturday Night Live: Kristen Stewart trolls Trump, drops F-bomb

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Saturday Night Live's latest host shares a strange connection to Donald …

The Daily Show: Watch Trevor Noah's debut opening monologue as he takes over from Jon Stewart
9 years, 6 months ago

The Daily Show: Watch Trevor Noah's debut opening monologue as he takes over from Jon Stewart

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After a 16 year tenure on The Daily Show, the much …

The Daily Show: Jon Stewart's replacement Trevor Noah appears in new Comedy Central trailer
9 years, 7 months ago

The Daily Show: Jon Stewart's replacement Trevor Noah appears in new Comedy Central trailer

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As Jon Stewart fans mourn the end of the presenter’s 16-year …

Jon Stewart final show: Stephen Colbert reduces Daily Show host to tears in emotional tribute
9 years, 7 months ago

Jon Stewart final show: Stephen Colbert reduces Daily Show host to tears in emotional tribute

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jon Stewart broke down in …

Jon Stewart's The Daily Show: A springboard to success for comedians
9 years, 7 months ago

Jon Stewart's The Daily Show: A springboard to success for comedians

ABC  

As Jon Stewart rides off into the sunset after handing over the reins at The Daily Show, he leaves a legacy of launching the television careers of several hit comedians. Steve Carell Loading YouTube content Before he became the funny man known worldwide for films like Anchorman and The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Steve Carell appeared as a correspondent for The Daily …

Jon Stewart bashes back at Fox News with a final ‘adios’
9 years, 7 months ago

Jon Stewart bashes back at Fox News with a final ‘adios’

LA Times  

Jon Stewart, shown here on a 2011 show, began his final week on “The Daily Show” with a vigorous counterattack on Fox News. Jon Stewart may be retiring from nightly TV, but he’s still lobbing hand grenades at Fox News. FULL COVERAGE: Jon Stewart’s legacy and the future of ‘The Daily Show’ “Hey, they’re talking about me!” Stewart exclaimed with …

Jon Stewart gives insightful analysis of Donald Trump's media appearances
9 years, 9 months ago

Jon Stewart gives insightful analysis of Donald Trump's media appearances

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jon Stewart has analysed Donald …

"Daily Show" correspondent defends Trevor Noah: "If it wasn’t his tweets, I think they would dig up something"
9 years, 11 months ago

"Daily Show" correspondent defends Trevor Noah: "If it wasn’t his tweets, I think they would dig up something"

Salon  

Today we chatted with Kristen Schaal about her FOX comedy “Last Man on Earth," and we took some time to ask her about the recent controversy plaguing Jon Stewart's successor, Trevor Noah, after a number of old tweets surfaced containing tasteless jokes about Jews and women. And Schaal, who has been a "Daily Show" correspondent since 2008, expressed a similar …

Jon Stewart announces he's leaving 'The Daily Show' after 14 years
10 years, 1 month ago

Jon Stewart announces he's leaving 'The Daily Show' after 14 years

Firstpost  

Host Jon Stewart will leave the satirical and pioneering The Daily Show later this year, his bosses at Comedy Central said Tuesday, calling him a “comic genius.” Host Jon Stewart will leave the satirical and pioneering The Daily Show later this year, his bosses at Comedy Central said Tuesday, calling him a “comic genius.” The 52-year-old, who took time off …

Jon Stewart, a force in comedy and news, will leave ‘The Daily Show’
10 years, 1 month ago

Jon Stewart, a force in comedy and news, will leave ‘The Daily Show’

LA Times  

“I’m going to have dinner on a school night with my family,” Jon Stewart said of his plans for life after “The Daily Show.” Jon Stewart plans to step aside as host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” later this year, ending a 16-year run that changed the way Americans view the news. “This show doesn’t deserve any even slightly …

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