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Meet the Guy Hosting an IRL “Survivor” Played in LA Backyards

Applications are open for the unsanctioned game Jeff Probst called “brutal, but awesome”

Ben McKenzie Criticized Crypto and NFTs on “Real Time With Bill Maher”

The phrase “Ponzi scheme” was used more than once

Molly Shannon Revealed the "SNL" Video Game You Didn't Know You Needed

The former cast member hosted this week's episode

Texas Considers Bolstering Tax Credits for Film Productions

The state currently has modest incentives on the books

The World According to Bruce Campbell

The 64-year-old is embarking on a 22-city theatre tour starting in April

Travis Kelce Offered Bad Self-Esteem Lessons on a New "SNL"

Kelce followed his Super Bowl win with some comedy

Bernie Sanders and Bill Maher Talked Economics on a New "Real Time"

Bernie Sanders and Russell Brand on the same episode? You bet.

LIV Golf’s TV Ratings on The CW Are Latest Embarrassment for Saudi-Backed Series

The network's broadcast of "World's Funniest Animals" drew more viewers

The Architecture That Inspired "The Last of Us"

Inside the making and distinctive look of the acclaimed series

The RZA Reflects on “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” Coming to an End

The final season of the hit Hulu series begins on February 15

All of "Arrested Development" Is Leaving Netflix

It's the first time the streaming service has removed its original content

John Cleese Clarifies Details of "Fawlty Towers" Return

More specifically, its connection to "wokery"

Bill Maher Took On Dating Apps and Deepfakes on “Real Time”

Plus, a firsthand report from the war in Ukraine

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Comedy Visited the Uncanny Valley on This Week's "SNL"

One of this week's sketches relentlessly mocked AI

Bill Maher and David Mamet Revisited the History of Adult Films on “Real Time”

It was a much less contentious conversation than Mamet’s last appearance on the show

Timothée Chalamet Got Dystopian on a New "SNL"

His horse is back for the ride as well

Andrew Cuomo Sparred With Bill Maher on This Week’s “Real Time”

The former governor and Melissa DeRosa had an intense conversation on his legacy

“Top Gun” Is the Latest Action Franchise to Get a Reality Show

Entering the company of James Bond and "Star Wars"

This Week’s “Real Time” Explored Sketch Comedy History

Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key joined Bill Maher in conversation

Archivists Find Lost Episodes of a “Monty Python” Precursor

"The Complete and Utter History of Britain" is now streaming

After Five Months, Bill Maher Returned to “Real Time”

Including an occasionally surreal interview and a return to “Barbie” discourse

Report: WGA, Studios Reach "Tentative Agreement" on New Contract

The WGA membership still has to vote on the new deal

The US Is Getting an All-Naked Dating Show

"Naked Attraction" has come to Max

“Hot Ones” Creator Chris Schonberger Explains How His Series Caught Fire

Sean Evans has sat down with hot wings and a hot celebrity more than 300 times

Does Comedy Have a Duty to Be Factually Accurate?

Hasan Minhaj is the latest comedian to prompt this debate

Can Travis Bennett’s Vintage Style Make Him Hollywood’s Best-Dressed Man?

Bennett's breakout as an actor started with his supporting role on FX’s hit series "Dave"

Who Won “Top Chef?” Finalists Sara, Gabriel and Buddah Aren’t Saying.

The 20th season of Bravo's hit show, "World All-Stars in London," wraps tonight