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‘The Daily Show’ Host Trevor Noah Makes Fun Of His Very Serious Emergency Room Experience (Video)
November 7, 2015
So, the host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, had to have an emergency appendectomy just days ago. See his comical recount of what was a f#cked up emergency room experience. Besides the ‘waiting room’ shot, this was my fav quip from the above clip: Asked for more info to fill out endless forms while in excruciating (near blackout) pain, Trevor responds,
“What more information do you need, other than the fact that I’m dying?”
Ever a political hot topic in the U.S., many always bring up the fact the MANY nations abroad provide free/better healthcare than America’s. But you may have wondered if folks from other countries say U.S. healthcare is better somehow. Well, let’s hear from someone who has now experienced both.
Play the clip. Laugh through the pain. Welcome back, Noah. Get better soon.
– @ojones1
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Comedy: ‘Ellen’ Invites U.S. Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders To Dance To “Hotline Bling” (Video)
November 4, 2015
Ellen got her hands on the Presidential candidate’s new campaign ad.
HAAAHAHAHAAAA! Campaign More like most awesome dance video ever! How does Ellen keep a straight face setting up these clips for the audience, knowing in advance the hilarity that is about to ensue? Feel The Bern, as Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders shakes his toucas to Drake’s “Hotline Bling!”
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, Dance, Series, Television, Youth | Tags: Bernie Sanders, Drake, Ellen, Ellen Degeneres, Ellen Show, Hotline Bling | No Comments »
Larry Wilmore Gets Activist Deray McKesson To Speak On #AllLivesMatter And More (Video)
November 2, 2015
We’ve seen it play out in the media; and probably in our everyday lives. Someone says #BlackLivesMatter and you get #AllLivesMatter in response… likely from someone that doesn’t get that the former exists as a slogan because, currently, not everyone holds the latter to be true. The Nightly Show panel digs into this discussion, using Presidential Candidate Jeb Bush’s dismissive ‘they want free stuff’ quip as a jumpstart for it. See that above.
After the jump: The show guest, #BlackLivesMatter activist Deray McKesson, laid out how that #AllLivesMatter doesn’t matter much. McKesson has clapped back at Bush and other outspoken Conservatives via social media and in-person appearances; letting them and people know about institutional racism’s true effects on our country and oppressed people in it today.
Future NFL Hall Of Famer ‘Darrell Reveis’ on 60 Minutes (Video)
October 30, 2015
(Full episode embed, after the jump, is blocked from viewing in some areas. Click above to view segment clips at CBS.COM)
This episode of CBS’ 60 Minutes featured a piece on Darrelle Revis; why he is one of the most best cornerbacks in the NFL, his work ethic, how he lives and more. Interviewer Armen Keteyian guides viewers’ discovery of a monster shutdown defensive back on-field; but off-field, a humble New Jersey guy living above a restaurant (save those millions man) who enjoys art and plays drums in his spare time.
Great watch. Unless you’re one of the poor receivers that spends a Sunday on “Revis Island” I guess.
Posted in Celebrity, Interview, Series, Television | Tags: Cornerback, Darrell Reveis, Defensive Back, Future Hall Of Famer, Minutes, NFL, shutdown cornerback | No Comments »
Talib Kweli & Rapsody Perform “Every Ghetto” Live On ‘The Tonight Show’ (Video)
October 28, 2015
OHHH! The sound, the style, the swagger. What’s not to love about this live performance of “Every Ghetto” by Talib Kweli; featuring Rapsody and musical backing by The Roots. Got the music video and Indie 500 (Kweli and 9th Wonder) album pre-order linked below from an earlier post.
Inmates Watch And React To The VICE Special Report ‘Fixing The System’ (Video)
October 26, 2015
After finishing Fixing the System, our HBO special report about America’s broken criminal justice complex, VICE traveled back to El Reno Federal Correctional Institution in Oklahoma, to screen the documentary for inmates and staff. We then asked them about President Obama’s historic visit to the prison and their thoughts on the documentary. Watch their reactions above.
– VICE
PREVIOUS: FIXING THE SYSTEM (FULL EPISODE)
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ESPN’s 30-For-30: Trojan War (Video)
October 22, 2015
Ah, college football fans. Let’s talk about the Pete Carroll – USC Era. He took over the program at the University Of Southern California after the 2000 season, and eventually restored the luster and swagger of the once-great Trojans with his football knowledge, upbeat personality and recruiting skills (and a couple of star graduates who’d come back to visit, if recollection serves).
Soon enough, Southern Cal was back! Topping the college football world in home field attendance; turning out win after win, multiple Heisman Trophy winners (e.g. Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush), marquee TV respect (ABC & Keith Jackson don’t just call any game)…
BUT…
There was sinning at the revival of USC. And the worst sin of all D-1 sins, THEY GOT CAUGHT! Lost scholarships, overturned victories, a returned Heisman award… oh my. All of the fall would come to light after the 2006 National Championship game. USC lost the Rose Bowl that year to The University of Texas. Then the proverbial bottom fell the f##k out!
The hurt ran deep and are really only numbing today. At least now we can really talk about it. Well, Coach Carroll, Heisman-winning quarterback Leinart and others can that is. Watch “Trojan War,” an ESPN 30-For-30 special, above.
Posted in Film, History, Interview, Series, Sports, Television, Videos | Tags: 30 For 30, College Football, ESPN, Football, football program, Heisman, NCAA, rise and fall, Scandal, Southern Cal, Trojan War, University of Southern California, USC | No Comments »
Eddie Murphy Accepts Mark Twain Prize And Does Bill Cosby Impression At Kennedy Center (Video)
October 19, 2015
Okay, it’s going to be some must-see TV on PBS on November 23, 2015. Comic legend Eddie Murphy was honored recently with the Mark Twain Prize; and PBS will broadcast the award show (recorded at the Kennedy Center) on that night. Most interesting is the title of the YouTube trailer, “Murphy Makes Cosby Jokes at Award Ceremony.”
On the one hand, Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) was known for biting witticisms and tongue-in-cheek commentary; so joking on current events and taboo stuff would be par for his course, right? But focusing on Cosby controversy will get the poster some more hits… is what it is. On the other hand, the Cos jokes were an overwhelmingly small part of the clip. Most of the video features celeb admirers – including JB Smoove, a near teary-eyed Tracy Morgan, and best bud Arsenio Hall – there to celebrate a comedy idol.
The Bill Cosby jokes and impression, though, were hilarious. That’s a given. It’s Eddie. Plus, he’s been killing with the Cos play since “Raw.”
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, EVENTS, Series, Television, Trailer | Tags: Bill Cosby Impression, Eddie Murphy, Kennedy Center, Mark Twain Prize | No Comments »
VICE Special Report: Fixing The System (Full Episode) [Video]
October 12, 2015
Just in case you missed it, we got that full episode of VICE on HBO’s Special Report featuring President Obama’s historic prison visit, meeting with federal inmates and his sit-down conversation on “Fixing The System.” But don’t just watch for the Prez. Informative and heartbreaking right from the start.
The Jellies (Season 1 Trailer)
October 9, 2015
Hmmm… his time on Adult Swim was well spent. Now Tyler The Creator is doing his own thing using his own vehicle. Episodes of his new show “The Jellies” are available now on Golf Media. New episodes drop there on Sundays at 6PM Pacific Time.
Okay, note how the word ‘crazy’ has not been used yet? Well, now is the time! Watching the trailer will show you how Tyler has been holding back before. Dude is c-raz-y… evidenced by the toon.
SUBSCRIBE: GOLF MEDIA (HOME OF THE JELLIES)
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Vinyl (HBO Trailer)
October 6, 2015
Wowww… is that the dude that played Gyp Rosetti (Bobby Cannavale) in the “Boardwalk Empire” series?
“Vinyl,” a new drama series from Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger and Terence Winter, debuts in January 2016 on HBO.
Ah ha, knew it! Scorsese and Winter were head honchos for “Boardwalk Empire” on HBO. So, they’re trying to bring that kinda of power to the ’70s rock and records scene? Interesting. Watch the trailer for “Vinyl” above.
Posted in Series, Television, Trailer, Videos | Tags: Bobby Cannavale, HBO, Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger, Olivia Wilde, Ray Romano, Terence Winter, vinyl | No Comments »
How The Magic Happens: Penn & Teller Show How Their Balls Trick Works (Video)
October 5, 2015
Back in my day, if you walked into a theater and two dudes were swapping cups and playing with balls… well… you just might have walked into the wronnng theater, dude. HAHAAAAAA!
Or not, no judgments.
But feel free to use your most discerning eye to see if legendary duo Penn and/or Teller actually give away the secret to one of their magic tricks. These guys’ performances are always incredible; definitely a bucket list item. Check out the video above.
Penn & Teller break the rules of magic and show the secrets behind one of the oldest magic tricks in the book.
– @ojones1
Posted in Celebrity, Performance, Television, Videos | Tags: ANIMAL PLANET, Cups and Balls Trick, Las Vegas, Magic, Magician, Penn, Penn & Teller, Penn and Teller, Penn Jillette, Raymond Joseph Teller, Secrets behind the magic, Teller, Vegas | No Comments »
Big K.R.I.T. On ‘Highly Questionable’ (Video)
October 5, 2015
On this K.R.I.T.ically Acclaimed episode of ESPN2’s Highly Questionable, Dan, Bomani and Papi welcome the Mississippi spitta Big K.R.I.T. Good times and a good range of topics covered: his humble beginnings in the game, to making a decent living and career of Hip-Hop, to working with the legendary BB King and more. Get on into it above with a simple click of that play button.
PREVIOUS: BIG K.R.I.T. – MY SUB PT. 3 (BIG BANG) / KING OF THE SOUTH [VIDEO]
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Big Bang, Big K.R.I.T., Big Krit, Bomani & Jones, Dan Le Batard, ESPN2, Highly Questionable, King of The South, My Sub Pt. 3, PAPI | 1 Comment »
Comedy: Jimmy Fallon Sings “Hello” With Lionel Richie… Sort Of (Video)
October 2, 2015
Gotta love when Fallon goes old school; always a special musical comedic experience. Watch here above, as he turns in a rendition of Lionel Richie’s R&B classic “Hello.” He has landed the ultimate assist on this song/sketch, too; Mr. Lionel Richie himself. Well, his head, at least.
(What makes it funny is how they keep straight faces throughout the silliness they are putting down. Good stuff!)
Big Grams – “Fell in the Sun” (Live) [Video]
October 1, 2015
Big Boi and Phantogram have merged, at least for a bit, to form the super-group Big Grams. And they are already on the move, with a self-titled EP on iTunes (which features the likes of Run the Jewels and Skrillex). Above, watch Big Grams hitting the national TV stage, performing their single “Fell in the Sun†on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon (backed by The Roots), to support its release.
Check out the performance, and hit the link to get that EPÂ if you like. Also, to learn a bit more about this collaboration, hit the jump to see Big Grams’ interview with Power 105’s Breakfast Club.
Jill Scott Performs “Run Run Run” (Live)
September 28, 2015
Just saying: Jill Scott is looking good! She looking for another background dude? Sure, it’s work; but the view… whew!
Alright, now on to the biz. Jilly From Philly gave a high energy performance of “Run Run Run” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The song is part of the “Woman” project out now, linked (via earlier post) below.
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Grammy Winner D’Angelo Talks With Tavis Smiley About “Black Messiah” And More (Video)
September 25, 2015
Come to think of it: Was there ‘Neo-Soul’Â music before D’Angelo? Not much, if any. He was a founding father of the genre, so to speak. From the son of a Baptist preacher, heavily influenced by church music, to making that funky stuff that grew from steeping in all that Stevie Wonder, George Clinton, James Brown, and Prince growing up. Then he got ‘extra-grown’ for the ladies with that “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” song and video. That earned him a Grammy (Best Male R&B Vocal Performance).
And then…nothing…for like over 10 years.
Now D’Angelo is back with his latest project, “Black Messiah.” And here he is talking to Tavis about it and more. Hey, it took two episodes to convey the convo. Keep watching after the jump.
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Stephen Colbert Talks Politics With Bernie Sanders And Walks ‘Silly’ With Lupita Nyong’O (Video)
September 23, 2015
Y’all done messed up now. Giving Stephen Colbert a ‘bump’ to a bigger media platform – from Comedy Central to CBS – allows him to do what he does, increased by an order of magnitude. Political satire on 10? Nah, on 100! And he’s just getting started. Above: Check him out lampooning the 2016 field of U.S Presidential candidates. “Feel the Bern” (candidate Bernie Sanders) for real. And dare you not to chuckle at the Republican candidates…
…Oh, you already were? Well, this’ll chuck some chuckles into the laugh fest.
Hit the jump for more hilarity; and Colbert spending some silly time with actress Lupita Nyong’O. And by the time all your watching and laughing are done, you will also have a little something to think about. Balancing comedy and commentary: it’s what Colbert does better than most anybody else in the biz.
Mac Miller Talks About ‘Battling’ Donald Trump And More On ‘The Nightly Show’ With Larry Wilmore (Video)
September 19, 2015
Mac Miller has his new album “GO:OD AM” out now (linked here). So, it makes since for him to go on some talk shows and talk it up. But for his The Nightly Show appearance, I think only host Larry Willmore mentioned it. That’s alright though, as anyone seeing him on this episode will likely be checking for his “Donald Trump†song and anything of Miller’s they can get their hands on. Twitter beef with The Donald after calling him a d!ckhead – hilarious! Actually, the whole panel discussion above is next level funny. And Mike Yard is a fool!! Must watch now.
(Mac said Trump is like a struggle rapper… bwaaahahaaaa!)
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U.S. President Barack Obama Tries Some Alaskan Salmon With Bear Grylls… And Talks Climate Change (Video)
September 11, 2015
And now a word from our President: Come to combat climate change. Stay for the wild salmon… with Bear Grylls. Hilarious AND awesome at the same damn time! Watch President Barack Obama grub with Grylls in the great Alaskan wilderness. Be sure to check after the jump for more on the real reason the President was in America’s northernmost state.
.@POTUS tries salmon half-eaten by a bear in Alaska with @BearGrylls. Can you bear to watch? http://t.co/eAVC9RjeMV https://t.co/w62B28gn98
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 8, 2015
(Wow. Hope that bear didn’t come back for that fish though. Or any other wild beast for that matter. Too far up for “Sasquatch”… maybe a Yeti or something.)
MORE: PRESIDENT OBAMA’S TRIP TO ALASKA
– @ojones1
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