“Saturday Night Live” ended its 49th season on May 18, and now all eyes are set for the fall of 2024, when the monumental 50th season will begin. “I get awestruck at that idea and that concept,” reveals Bowen Yang, who just wrapped up his fifth year as a cast member. “It’s all tied back to [showrunner and creator] Lorne Michaels and all of the producers who’ve been on that journey with him and us, and who’ve supported people and launched their careers. It’s really, for lack of a better word, crazy to think about.” Watch the exclusive video interview above.
Yang is a three-time Emmy Award nominee for “SNL,” first for writing in 2019 and then for acting in 2021 and ’22. Winning an award this year would be “another pipe dream,” he tell us. “This is a really hackneyed thing I’ll say: it was just an honor to be nominated. And...
Yang is a three-time Emmy Award nominee for “SNL,” first for writing in 2019 and then for acting in 2021 and ’22. Winning an award this year would be “another pipe dream,” he tell us. “This is a really hackneyed thing I’ll say: it was just an honor to be nominated. And...
- 5/22/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
White supremacist Nick Fuentes was granted access to X after his account was taken down. Following his return to the social media platform, Fuentes’ account streamed LGBTQ pornographic material. Fuentes claimed a pro-Israel Telegram channel was responsible.
In response to a post about the incident, Fuentes wrote, “This is getting desperate. My proprietary live streaming site was hacked after my stream went offline by someone claiming to be Idf Unit 8200. The hacker took credit by watermarking the porn and leaving messages on the back end of the site. Easily disprovable nonsense.”
This is getting desperate.
My proprietary livestreaming site was hacked after my stream went offline by someone claiming to be Idf Unit 8200.
The hacker took credit by watermaking the porn and leaving messages on the back end of the site.
Easily disprovable nonsense. pic.twitter.com/s5GKM2jW8x
— Nicholas J. Fuentes (@NickJFuentes) May 18, 2024
Idf Unit 8200 is an...
In response to a post about the incident, Fuentes wrote, “This is getting desperate. My proprietary live streaming site was hacked after my stream went offline by someone claiming to be Idf Unit 8200. The hacker took credit by watermarking the porn and leaving messages on the back end of the site. Easily disprovable nonsense.”
This is getting desperate.
My proprietary livestreaming site was hacked after my stream went offline by someone claiming to be Idf Unit 8200.
The hacker took credit by watermaking the porn and leaving messages on the back end of the site.
Easily disprovable nonsense. pic.twitter.com/s5GKM2jW8x
— Nicholas J. Fuentes (@NickJFuentes) May 18, 2024
Idf Unit 8200 is an...
- 5/21/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
The Department of Justice has charged Democratic Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar with participating in a scheme to commit “bribery, unlawful foreign influence, and money laundering,” according to an indictment unsealed Friday.
Cuellar and his wife, Imelda Cuellar, are accused of accepting “approximately $600,000 in bribes from two foreign entities: an oil and gas company wholly owned and controlled by the Government of Azerbaijan, and a bank headquartered in Mexico City.”
According to the Justice Department, Cuellar “allegedly agreed to use his office to influence U.S. foreign policy in favor of Azerbaijan,...
Cuellar and his wife, Imelda Cuellar, are accused of accepting “approximately $600,000 in bribes from two foreign entities: an oil and gas company wholly owned and controlled by the Government of Azerbaijan, and a bank headquartered in Mexico City.”
According to the Justice Department, Cuellar “allegedly agreed to use his office to influence U.S. foreign policy in favor of Azerbaijan,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
Jimmy Kimmel, ABC, and Disney have filed a joint motion to dismiss the lawsuit that former congressman George Santos brought against them earlier this year.
The suit stems from a series of Cameo videos that Kimmel commissioned from Santos and broadcast on his show in December. The videos, purchased for $500 a piece, saw Santos reading from outlandish scripts and were aired on Jimmy Kimmel Live! under the rubric of a feature Kimmel dubbed “Will Santos Say It?”
Santos alleges that Kimmel’s on-air use of the videos violated the disgraced former representative’s copyright, and broke Cameo’s terms of service.
In a 32-page motion filed Monday with the US Federal Court in the southern district of New York, Disney lawyers argue that the broadcast of Cameo videos purchased from Santos falls under the Fair Use provision of copyright law, which permits a party to use a copyrighted work without...
The suit stems from a series of Cameo videos that Kimmel commissioned from Santos and broadcast on his show in December. The videos, purchased for $500 a piece, saw Santos reading from outlandish scripts and were aired on Jimmy Kimmel Live! under the rubric of a feature Kimmel dubbed “Will Santos Say It?”
Santos alleges that Kimmel’s on-air use of the videos violated the disgraced former representative’s copyright, and broke Cameo’s terms of service.
In a 32-page motion filed Monday with the US Federal Court in the southern district of New York, Disney lawyers argue that the broadcast of Cameo videos purchased from Santos falls under the Fair Use provision of copyright law, which permits a party to use a copyrighted work without...
- 4/30/2024
- by Jed Rosenzweig
- LateNighter
Former Rep. George Santos (R-New York) is reviving his drag persona Kitara Ravache in the latest cash grab.
The openly gay GOP member announced on Monday that he was bringing “Kitara out of the closet after 18 years.” The decision came after Santos raised $0 in donations for his independent campaign for a seat in Congress and withdrew from the race.
After Santos was ousted from Congress in December 2023, the former representative began offering videos on the app Cameo to raise money. Cameo is a platform where people can pay for personalized videos from celebrities and other notable public figures.
Y'all weren't ready for this drop?
I've decided to bring Kitara out of the closet after 18 years!
for a limited time & with 20% of the proceeds going to @Tunnel2Towers & @TheFellowship
Book your Kitara @BookCameo on the link below! https://t.co/rRbyBLp8tm
— George Santos (@MrSantosNY) April 29, 2024
Videos from Kitara Ravache are...
The openly gay GOP member announced on Monday that he was bringing “Kitara out of the closet after 18 years.” The decision came after Santos raised $0 in donations for his independent campaign for a seat in Congress and withdrew from the race.
After Santos was ousted from Congress in December 2023, the former representative began offering videos on the app Cameo to raise money. Cameo is a platform where people can pay for personalized videos from celebrities and other notable public figures.
Y'all weren't ready for this drop?
I've decided to bring Kitara out of the closet after 18 years!
for a limited time & with 20% of the proceeds going to @Tunnel2Towers & @TheFellowship
Book your Kitara @BookCameo on the link below! https://t.co/rRbyBLp8tm
— George Santos (@MrSantosNY) April 29, 2024
Videos from Kitara Ravache are...
- 4/30/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
On Tuesday, former New York Rep. George Santos (R-New York) announced that he had terminated his independent campaign for a congressional seat.
Santos, expelled from the House last year, had expressed his intention to run as an independent candidate for New York’s First Congressional District just last month.
A recent campaign filing showed that he had raised $0 in the first quarter.
In a statement released on X, Santos explained his withdrawal. He cited concerns over potential vote-splitting with Rep. Nick Lalota (R-New York), which could ultimately result in the Democrats securing the seat. Lalota was among the Republicans who voted to expel Santos in December after the revelation of federal criminal charges against him. Santos pleaded not guilty to the fraud charges and is scheduled to trial in September.
Before his expulsion from Congress, Santos represented New York’s 3rd District. Initially, in March, he had declared his...
Santos, expelled from the House last year, had expressed his intention to run as an independent candidate for New York’s First Congressional District just last month.
A recent campaign filing showed that he had raised $0 in the first quarter.
In a statement released on X, Santos explained his withdrawal. He cited concerns over potential vote-splitting with Rep. Nick Lalota (R-New York), which could ultimately result in the Democrats securing the seat. Lalota was among the Republicans who voted to expel Santos in December after the revelation of federal criminal charges against him. Santos pleaded not guilty to the fraud charges and is scheduled to trial in September.
Before his expulsion from Congress, Santos represented New York’s 3rd District. Initially, in March, he had declared his...
- 4/24/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Disgraced former congressman George Santos appeared in federal court Thursday afternoon, but for once he wasn’t the defendant. That honor went to Jimmy Kimmel.
The pretrial conference, which Kimmel did not attend, offered a preview of what’s come when/if the case actually goes to trial.
Santos is suing Kimmel, ABC, and Disney for fraud, alleging that Kimmel misrepresented himself when he commissioned over a dozen Cameo videos from Santos in December.
The videos, purchased for $500 a piece, saw Santos reading from outlandish scripts and were aired on Jimmy Kimmel Live! under the rubric of a feature Kimmel dubbed “Will Santos Say It?”
Santos alleges that Kimmel’s on-air use of the videos violated his copyright, and broke Cameo’s terms of service. Santos also argues that Kimmel committed fraud when he used aliases to commission the videos “for the sole purpose of capitalizing on and ridiculing” Santos.
The pretrial conference, which Kimmel did not attend, offered a preview of what’s come when/if the case actually goes to trial.
Santos is suing Kimmel, ABC, and Disney for fraud, alleging that Kimmel misrepresented himself when he commissioned over a dozen Cameo videos from Santos in December.
The videos, purchased for $500 a piece, saw Santos reading from outlandish scripts and were aired on Jimmy Kimmel Live! under the rubric of a feature Kimmel dubbed “Will Santos Say It?”
Santos alleges that Kimmel’s on-air use of the videos violated his copyright, and broke Cameo’s terms of service. Santos also argues that Kimmel committed fraud when he used aliases to commission the videos “for the sole purpose of capitalizing on and ridiculing” Santos.
- 4/19/2024
- by Jed Rosenzweig
- LateNighter
Former President Donald Trump is still upset about the joke Jimmy Kimmel made at the 96th Academy Awards at his expense.
On March 10, Oscar host Kimmel responded to Trump after he made a post about him on Truth Social during the ceremony.
“Has there Ever been a Worse Host than Jimmy Kimmel at The Oscars,” the former president wrote. “His opening was that of a less than average person trying too hard to be something which he is not, and never can be.”
“Get rid of Kimmel and perhaps replace him with another washed up, but cheap, ABC ‘talent,’ George Slopanopoulos [Stephanopoulos],” he added. “He would make everybody on stage look bigger, stronger, and more glamorous.”
“Also a really bad politically correct show tonight, and for years – Disjointed, boring, and very unfair,” Trump claimed. “Why don’t they just give the Oscars to those that deserve them. Maybe that way their...
On March 10, Oscar host Kimmel responded to Trump after he made a post about him on Truth Social during the ceremony.
“Has there Ever been a Worse Host than Jimmy Kimmel at The Oscars,” the former president wrote. “His opening was that of a less than average person trying too hard to be something which he is not, and never can be.”
“Get rid of Kimmel and perhaps replace him with another washed up, but cheap, ABC ‘talent,’ George Slopanopoulos [Stephanopoulos],” he added. “He would make everybody on stage look bigger, stronger, and more glamorous.”
“Also a really bad politically correct show tonight, and for years – Disjointed, boring, and very unfair,” Trump claimed. “Why don’t they just give the Oscars to those that deserve them. Maybe that way their...
- 3/22/2024
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
Expelled Republican Rep. George Santos has announced his intention to challenge incumbent Rep. Nick Lalota for his seat in New York’s First Congressional District, which encompasses most of Suffolk County on eastern Long Island, New York.
During President Joe Biden‘s State of the Union address on March 7, Santos shared his thoughts on the proceedings via X while at the U.S. Capitol for the speech.
He began, “Tonight, I came to the Sotu with an open mind and heart because I believe in the great idea that is the United States of America. I just witnessed a weak, frail president deliver spin and lies to the American people from inside the chambers.”
Santos was expelled from the House on December 1 and faced indictment last year on charges of campaign finance fraud and embezzlement. The expulsion came after a House ethics report revealed concerning findings, which led to a...
During President Joe Biden‘s State of the Union address on March 7, Santos shared his thoughts on the proceedings via X while at the U.S. Capitol for the speech.
He began, “Tonight, I came to the Sotu with an open mind and heart because I believe in the great idea that is the United States of America. I just witnessed a weak, frail president deliver spin and lies to the American people from inside the chambers.”
Santos was expelled from the House on December 1 and faced indictment last year on charges of campaign finance fraud and embezzlement. The expulsion came after a House ethics report revealed concerning findings, which led to a...
- 3/9/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
About a half hour after Joe Biden finished up a give-em-hell type of State of the Union speech, he was still in the House chamber, shaking hands, taking selfies and chatting up other senators in candid moments that were caught on C-Span. The president lingered for so long that some photographers joked that soon the House chaplain may show up to give the next morning’s prayer.
Finally, House Speaker Mike Johnson, still on the rostrum, called an end to the proceedings, and the TV lights dimmed. Biden got the signal that it was time to go, but even then it took him a few more minutes to exit.
The speech and even Biden’s endurance in its aftermath should have provided some reassurance to Democrats fretting about Biden’s age and agility in recent months — as one prominent Hollywood backer put it to me the other day, the term is “freaking out.
Finally, House Speaker Mike Johnson, still on the rostrum, called an end to the proceedings, and the TV lights dimmed. Biden got the signal that it was time to go, but even then it took him a few more minutes to exit.
The speech and even Biden’s endurance in its aftermath should have provided some reassurance to Democrats fretting about Biden’s age and agility in recent months — as one prominent Hollywood backer put it to me the other day, the term is “freaking out.
- 3/8/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
George Santos — the serial liar and alleged felon who was kicked out of Congress in December — says he’s running for Congress again.
The disgraced former New York representative made a surprise appearance at President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on Thursday. He sported a bedazzled collar, and shortly after the address commenced posted on X, formerly Twitter, that he is running for Congress again.
“I just witnessed a weak, frail president deliver spin and lies to the American people from inside the chambers. I have made...
The disgraced former New York representative made a surprise appearance at President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on Thursday. He sported a bedazzled collar, and shortly after the address commenced posted on X, formerly Twitter, that he is running for Congress again.
“I just witnessed a weak, frail president deliver spin and lies to the American people from inside the chambers. I have made...
- 3/8/2024
- by Ryan Bort
- Rollingstone.com
Bowen Yang, a familiar face on Saturday Night Live since 2019, has showcased his comedic talents through a variety of characters, from impersonating figures like George Santos and Truman Capote to crafting original personas. He even explored the dynamics of a “Straight Male Friend” in a 2023 sketch with Travis Kelce. But on March 2nd, Yang took a surprising turn, portraying a heterosexual version of himself in the SNL short, Bowen’s Straight.
Bowen Yang and Sydney Sweeney on SNL
The sketch revolves around Sydney Sweeney, who develops a crush on Yang, only to discover a shocking truth: he’s secretly straight. According to him, playing gay is simply a career move, while his true “modus operandi” is charming women. He even flaunts his “straightness” by making out with both Gina Gershon and Sweeney.
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Bowen Yang and Sydney Sweeney on SNL
The sketch revolves around Sydney Sweeney, who develops a crush on Yang, only to discover a shocking truth: he’s secretly straight. According to him, playing gay is simply a career move, while his true “modus operandi” is charming women. He even flaunts his “straightness” by making out with both Gina Gershon and Sweeney.
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- 3/4/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
Jimmy Kimmel has a word for the lawsuit filed against him over the weekend by former Rep. George Santos. Actually, he has seven: “The most preposterous lawsuit of all time.”
In his first on-air response to the lawsuit, the host of ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live doubled down on the mocking of the disgraced Santos, who has been accused of, among other things, identity theft and wire fraud.
Santos filed the lawsuit against against Kimmel, ABC and Disney over a Jimmy Kimmel Live bit in which the late-night host punked Santos by using invented names to order personalized Cameo messages from the ex-pol. Santos’ messages were then played on the show.
In his lawsuit, Santos claimed, “At the heart of this dispute lies the deliberate deception and wrongful appropriation of the Plaintiff’s digital content by the Defendants, orchestrated through the platform Cameo.com, where celebrities and public figures are...
In his first on-air response to the lawsuit, the host of ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live doubled down on the mocking of the disgraced Santos, who has been accused of, among other things, identity theft and wire fraud.
Santos filed the lawsuit against against Kimmel, ABC and Disney over a Jimmy Kimmel Live bit in which the late-night host punked Santos by using invented names to order personalized Cameo messages from the ex-pol. Santos’ messages were then played on the show.
In his lawsuit, Santos claimed, “At the heart of this dispute lies the deliberate deception and wrongful appropriation of the Plaintiff’s digital content by the Defendants, orchestrated through the platform Cameo.com, where celebrities and public figures are...
- 2/21/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Jimmy Kimmel appeared mighty offended about being sued by serial fabulist George Santos for alleged fraud, judging by his comedy routine on Tuesday night.
“Did anyone else get sued by George Santos this weekend? I am currently embroiled in what may be the most preposterous lawsuit of all time,” Kimmel declared. He was reacting to the former congressman bringing a lawsuit with a request for $750,000 plus damages against Kimmel for alleged fraud.
Kimmel said Santos brought the legal action against the late night TV host, his company and the Walt Disney company because “we did a nice thing, because we supported him by ordering his Cameo videos.”
Since Santos was expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives, he has filmed Cameo videos for people that have appeared on social media. In December, Kimmel joined in and anonymously made his own requests to Santos’ Cameo account, asking for personalized videos...
“Did anyone else get sued by George Santos this weekend? I am currently embroiled in what may be the most preposterous lawsuit of all time,” Kimmel declared. He was reacting to the former congressman bringing a lawsuit with a request for $750,000 plus damages against Kimmel for alleged fraud.
Kimmel said Santos brought the legal action against the late night TV host, his company and the Walt Disney company because “we did a nice thing, because we supported him by ordering his Cameo videos.”
Since Santos was expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives, he has filmed Cameo videos for people that have appeared on social media. In December, Kimmel joined in and anonymously made his own requests to Santos’ Cameo account, asking for personalized videos...
- 2/21/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On Saturday, former Congressman George Santos sued late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, accusing him of “fraud” over the use and obtainment of Santos’ Cameo videos. At the time, Kimmel didn’t comment, instead using last night’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live as an opportunity to reflect on the lawsuit.
“We had a three-day weekend,” Kimmel said, opening the show. “It was an eventful weekend for me. Did anyone else get sued by George Santos this weekend? I am currently embroiled in what may be the most preposterous lawsuit of all time.
“We had a three-day weekend,” Kimmel said, opening the show. “It was an eventful weekend for me. Did anyone else get sued by George Santos this weekend? I am currently embroiled in what may be the most preposterous lawsuit of all time.
- 2/21/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Expelled former Rep. George Santos (R-New York) is suing television host Jimmy Kimmel over the use of his Cameo clips.
Cameo is an online platform where users, typically well-known public figures, are paid to produce videos by fans to say something on camera. According to Santos, Kimmel paid Santos to make dozens of videos without knowing they would be featured on his talk show. The claim was stated in a complaint filed on Saturday to the Manhattan federal court.
Santos was unaware that the videos, priced at $500 each, were requested by Kimmel who allegedly used an alias. The suit against Kimmel cites violations of Cameo’s terms of service, Santos’ copyright and potential fraud.
In December 2023, Santos was removed from the House of Representatives after a scathing ethics report found that he had spent campaign money on personal luxuries including OnlyFans, Hermes clothing and Botox. Since then, Santos has used...
Cameo is an online platform where users, typically well-known public figures, are paid to produce videos by fans to say something on camera. According to Santos, Kimmel paid Santos to make dozens of videos without knowing they would be featured on his talk show. The claim was stated in a complaint filed on Saturday to the Manhattan federal court.
Santos was unaware that the videos, priced at $500 each, were requested by Kimmel who allegedly used an alias. The suit against Kimmel cites violations of Cameo’s terms of service, Santos’ copyright and potential fraud.
In December 2023, Santos was removed from the House of Representatives after a scathing ethics report found that he had spent campaign money on personal luxuries including OnlyFans, Hermes clothing and Botox. Since then, Santos has used...
- 2/20/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
Each major US TV network hosts a late-night talk show that has accumulated viewers and revenue over the years. However, Jimmy Kimmel holds a special place in the hearts and minds of the public, being considered one of the most entertaining and popular among them all. Unfortunately, it appears Kimmel is now facing a massive civil lawsuit after he allegedly misused Cameo videos.
Jimmy Kimmel on his talk show
Despite airing for 21 seasons and featuring numerous high-profile celebrities, some making multiple appearances, the show’s popularity has not waned. Instead, it has consistently risen over the years and its pop-cultural significance will not be stopping anytime soon.
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According to The Hill, former Rep. George Santos...
Jimmy Kimmel on his talk show
Despite airing for 21 seasons and featuring numerous high-profile celebrities, some making multiple appearances, the show’s popularity has not waned. Instead, it has consistently risen over the years and its pop-cultural significance will not be stopping anytime soon.
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According to The Hill, former Rep. George Santos...
- 2/18/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
George Santos Sues Jimmy Kimmel for Copyright Infringement After Using Cameo Videos on His Talk Show
Former Rep. George Santos is suing Jimmy Kimmel.
The 35-year-old former representative, who is facing 23 fraud-related charges, claims that the 56-year-old late-night television host used fake names to request Cameo videos from George Santos and then misused the clips on his talk show.
The copyright infringement lawsuit claims fraud, breach of contract and unjust enrichment, and is seeking at least $750,000 in damages, via The Hill.
The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Keep reading to find out more…
George said that Jimmy submitted at least 14 requests for clips on Cameo. Disney and ABC were also both named as defendants in the suit.
He allegedly gave “phony names and narratives,” and sent requests from “fake user profiles created by Kimmel as part of the fraud.” The host also “chose the personal use licenses for all the Cameo videos with the intention...
The 35-year-old former representative, who is facing 23 fraud-related charges, claims that the 56-year-old late-night television host used fake names to request Cameo videos from George Santos and then misused the clips on his talk show.
The copyright infringement lawsuit claims fraud, breach of contract and unjust enrichment, and is seeking at least $750,000 in damages, via The Hill.
The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Keep reading to find out more…
George said that Jimmy submitted at least 14 requests for clips on Cameo. Disney and ABC were also both named as defendants in the suit.
He allegedly gave “phony names and narratives,” and sent requests from “fake user profiles created by Kimmel as part of the fraud.” The host also “chose the personal use licenses for all the Cameo videos with the intention...
- 2/18/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Former Rep. George Santos has filed a civil lawsuit against Jimmy Kimmel, claiming that the late-night television host used fake names to request Cameo videos from the ex-congressman and then misused the clips on his talk show.
Santos sued Kimmel on Saturday for copyright infringement, fraud, breach of contract and unjust enrichment, and is seeking at least $750,000 in damages, The Hill reports. In the lawsuit, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, Santos said that Kimmel submitted at least 14 requests for clips on Cameo, a website where celebrities sell personalized video messages. Disney and ABC were also both named as defendants in the suit.
Kimmel provided “phony names and narratives,” the lawsuit said, and sent requests from “fake user profiles created by Kimmel as part of the fraud.” The host also “chose the personal use licenses for all the Cameo videos...
Santos sued Kimmel on Saturday for copyright infringement, fraud, breach of contract and unjust enrichment, and is seeking at least $750,000 in damages, The Hill reports. In the lawsuit, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, Santos said that Kimmel submitted at least 14 requests for clips on Cameo, a website where celebrities sell personalized video messages. Disney and ABC were also both named as defendants in the suit.
Kimmel provided “phony names and narratives,” the lawsuit said, and sent requests from “fake user profiles created by Kimmel as part of the fraud.” The host also “chose the personal use licenses for all the Cameo videos...
- 2/18/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Former Congressman George Santos has sued late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, accusing him of “fraud” over the use and obtainment of Santos’ Cameo videos. The suit, filed on Saturday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleges fraud, breach of contract, unjust enrichment and copyright infringement. ABC and Disney are also named as defendants.
According to the complaint, Kimmel used “phony names and narratives” to submit video requests of Santos’ Cameos, which were sent from “fake User profiles” made by the host as part of...
According to the complaint, Kimmel used “phony names and narratives” to submit video requests of Santos’ Cameos, which were sent from “fake User profiles” made by the host as part of...
- 2/18/2024
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
George Santos seems to have never met a camera or a misrepresentation he didn’t like, except when it comes to Jimmy Kimmel.
Lacking all sense of irony, the expelled GOP ex-Congressman from New York today has hit the late-night host, ABC and Disney with a fraud and copyright infringement lawsuit over Kimmel’s admitted punking and pranking of Santos via personalized celebrity messaging site Cameo.
“At the heart of this dispute lies the deliberate deception and wrongful appropriation of the Plaintiff’s digital content by the Defendants, orchestrated through the platform Cameo.com, where celebrities and public figures are meant to connect with their fans through personalized video messages,” declares Santos’ jury-seeking complaint filed Saturday in federal court in the Empire State. (Read the lawsuit here).
“Defendants openly admitted to deceiving the Plaintiff under the guise of fandom, soliciting personalized videos only to then broadcast these on national television...
Lacking all sense of irony, the expelled GOP ex-Congressman from New York today has hit the late-night host, ABC and Disney with a fraud and copyright infringement lawsuit over Kimmel’s admitted punking and pranking of Santos via personalized celebrity messaging site Cameo.
“At the heart of this dispute lies the deliberate deception and wrongful appropriation of the Plaintiff’s digital content by the Defendants, orchestrated through the platform Cameo.com, where celebrities and public figures are meant to connect with their fans through personalized video messages,” declares Santos’ jury-seeking complaint filed Saturday in federal court in the Empire State. (Read the lawsuit here).
“Defendants openly admitted to deceiving the Plaintiff under the guise of fandom, soliciting personalized videos only to then broadcast these on national television...
- 2/17/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
In an eruption of frustration, former President Donald Trump took to his social platform Truth Social on Tuesday night to express his frustration toward Republican candidate Mazi Pilip for her loss in the special election to replace the disgraced ex-Rep. George Santos (R-New York).
In his social media post, Trump labeled the Republican candidate for New York’s Third Congressional District as a “very foolish woman.”
He wrote, “Republicans just don’t learn, but maybe she was still a Democrat? I have an almost 99% Endorsement Success Rate in Primaries, and a very good number in the General Elections, as well, but just watched this very foolish woman, Mazi Melesa Pilip, running in a race where she didn’t endorse me and tried to ‘straddle the fence,’ when she would have easily Won if she understood anything about Modern Day politics in America.”
Pilip, who lost to former Rep. Tom Suozzi...
In his social media post, Trump labeled the Republican candidate for New York’s Third Congressional District as a “very foolish woman.”
He wrote, “Republicans just don’t learn, but maybe she was still a Democrat? I have an almost 99% Endorsement Success Rate in Primaries, and a very good number in the General Elections, as well, but just watched this very foolish woman, Mazi Melesa Pilip, running in a race where she didn’t endorse me and tried to ‘straddle the fence,’ when she would have easily Won if she understood anything about Modern Day politics in America.”
Pilip, who lost to former Rep. Tom Suozzi...
- 2/15/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Last night on Long Island a relatively inoffensive, centrist establishment Democrat triumphed over the charismatic political newcomer in a swingy suburban district in a race that was dominated by a debate over immigration. Tom Suozzi’s victory in New York’s 3rd Congressional District over Republican Mazi Melesa Pilip is a balm for voters anxious about Joe Biden’s anemic approval ratings and his performance in head-to-heads polls against former President Donald Trump in a general election race poised to be a referendum on border policy.
Like national surveys of the presidential race,...
Like national surveys of the presidential race,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Tessa Stuart
- Rollingstone.com
It’s Valentine’s Day and love money is on Donald Trump’s mind.
The former president penned a “love letter” to his Valentine, his wife and former First Lady Melania Trump … in the form of a fundraising email to prospective donors.
“Dear Melania, I Love You!” it read. Even after every single Indictment, Arrest, and Witch Hunt, you never left my side. You’ve always supported me through everything. I wouldn’t be the man I am today without your guidance, kindness, and warmth. You will always mean the world to me,...
The former president penned a “love letter” to his Valentine, his wife and former First Lady Melania Trump … in the form of a fundraising email to prospective donors.
“Dear Melania, I Love You!” it read. Even after every single Indictment, Arrest, and Witch Hunt, you never left my side. You’ve always supported me through everything. I wouldn’t be the man I am today without your guidance, kindness, and warmth. You will always mean the world to me,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
New York’s third congressional district has elected a replacement for serial liar and indicted former Congressman George Santos.
Democrat Tom Suozzi won the New York race to succeed Santos, beating Republican Mazi Pilip, the Associated Press reported.
Santos, who was expelled from the House of Representatives in December, is one of several Republican departures in the lower chamber that shrunk the GOP’s already slim majority to only seven votes. Suozzi’s win narrows the GOP’s House majority. Santos gloated over Democrat Tom Suozzi winning the race to replace him in Congress,...
Democrat Tom Suozzi won the New York race to succeed Santos, beating Republican Mazi Pilip, the Associated Press reported.
Santos, who was expelled from the House of Representatives in December, is one of several Republican departures in the lower chamber that shrunk the GOP’s already slim majority to only seven votes. Suozzi’s win narrows the GOP’s House majority. Santos gloated over Democrat Tom Suozzi winning the race to replace him in Congress,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
Producers of Dancing with the Stars are opening up about controversial casting decisions over the years, like Sean Spicer (Season 28), Carole Baskin (Season 29), and Adrian Peterson (Season 32), among many more.
Speaking to reporters at the Television Critics Association winter press tour on Saturday, EP Deena Katz said “clickbait” casting is something that has to be done.
“Unfortunately, in this day and age, have to do a little bit of that clickbait wow that gets people there,” Katz said. “But the hope is that all of us are great storytellers. And at the end of the day, we’re all telling really great stories in all different ways on this panel.”
Katz noted that during casting of the reality competition, “it’s really important every single season to bring new people in that audience members may not know.”
“You know, our feeling is if you have people when you announce a cast,...
Speaking to reporters at the Television Critics Association winter press tour on Saturday, EP Deena Katz said “clickbait” casting is something that has to be done.
“Unfortunately, in this day and age, have to do a little bit of that clickbait wow that gets people there,” Katz said. “But the hope is that all of us are great storytellers. And at the end of the day, we’re all telling really great stories in all different ways on this panel.”
Katz noted that during casting of the reality competition, “it’s really important every single season to bring new people in that audience members may not know.”
“You know, our feeling is if you have people when you announce a cast,...
- 2/11/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Films announced it is working on the story of disgraced former Rep. George Santos’ (R-New York) rise to political power and the lies that got him there.
Last month, HBO Films optioned the right to the book, The Fabulist: The Lying, Hustling, Grifting, Stealing, and Very American Legend of George Santos by Mark Chiusano, which was published on November 28.
Santos was expelled from Congress on December 1, due to multiple ethics violations, including spending donor funds on luxury trips and Botox treatments. He has denied the charges and promised to fight back against them.
Santos’ biopic has been characterized as an investigative and darkly humorous look at the remarkable congressional race on Long Island that led to Santos being elected to Congress.
The film’s executive producer will be Frank Rich, who also executive produced the HBO shows, Veep and Succession.
The biopic will be written by Mike Makowsky, the writer-producer of the HBO show,...
Last month, HBO Films optioned the right to the book, The Fabulist: The Lying, Hustling, Grifting, Stealing, and Very American Legend of George Santos by Mark Chiusano, which was published on November 28.
Santos was expelled from Congress on December 1, due to multiple ethics violations, including spending donor funds on luxury trips and Botox treatments. He has denied the charges and promised to fight back against them.
Santos’ biopic has been characterized as an investigative and darkly humorous look at the remarkable congressional race on Long Island that led to Santos being elected to Congress.
The film’s executive producer will be Frank Rich, who also executive produced the HBO shows, Veep and Succession.
The biopic will be written by Mike Makowsky, the writer-producer of the HBO show,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
U.S. politician George Santos has become a prominent figure in the media, not for policy debates or legislative achievements, but for a series of controversies that have raised eyebrows across the political spectrum. Let’s delve into three such instances that have captured significant attention, each with its own narrative and implications. George Santos Campaign Finance Allegations Allegations around George Santos’ campaign finances have sparked a flurry of scrutiny. Watchdog organizations and legal experts have highlighted a pattern of discrepancies in his filings, such as expenditures suspiciously just below the Federal Election Commission’s (Fec) threshold for itemization and loans to his...
- 12/24/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Exclusive: Jenner Furst, the Peabody-winning Emmy nominated director and exec producer of numerous hot button documentaries, has teamed with Arnold Rifkin and former Cj Entertainment exec Justin Lee to form Incite. Rifkin is the Hollywood vet who ran Wma for years and was producing partner with Bruce Willis after that, and who will move Incite into scripted fare next year.
Incite’s aim is to finance and produce premium non-fiction fare, and they have started out with a bang. Furst just sat with George Santos, the former Queens pol who became only the sixth person in history to be expelled from US Congress. Santos has left a trail of lies and fabrications that started being exposed before he became the first openly LGBTQ+ person to be voted in on the Republican ticket.
When Deadline spoke to Furst on Thursday, he was tired after completing 8 hours worth of interviews with Santos...
Incite’s aim is to finance and produce premium non-fiction fare, and they have started out with a bang. Furst just sat with George Santos, the former Queens pol who became only the sixth person in history to be expelled from US Congress. Santos has left a trail of lies and fabrications that started being exposed before he became the first openly LGBTQ+ person to be voted in on the Republican ticket.
When Deadline spoke to Furst on Thursday, he was tired after completing 8 hours worth of interviews with Santos...
- 12/22/2023
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Welcome to a curious twist of fate in the world of politics and entertainment. Today, we’re peering into the unexpected turns taken by George Santos in his recent Cameo videos. For those unacquainted, Cameo is a platform where celebrities can send personalized messages to fans for a fee. Now, let’s unravel the intriguing twists that have caught our collective eye. Exploring the First Unexpected Cameo Twist The first George Santos Cameo Video Twist takes us down an unusual path. Despite being accused of spending campaign funds on personal luxuries, Santos has pivoted to monetizing his persona on Cameo. Indeed, this...
- 12/19/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Introducing George Santos George Santos is a name that has been splashed across headlines for reasons that any political figure would hope to avoid. As we delve into the controversies surrounding this individual, it becomes clear why his reputation is under such intense scrutiny. Questionable Educational Background George Santos’ claims about his educational achievements have come under fire, with accusations of lying about his background surfacing. This is the beginning of the ability for me to address and defend myself, Santos said, as he faced allegations that questioned his credibility. The impact of these discrepancies cannot be overstated, as they...
- 12/19/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Ziwe premiered her interview with George Santos on her YouTube channel after the congressman was expelled from Congress.
During the one-on-one interview, Ziwe asked Santos to weigh in on Bowen Yang’s impression of him on Saturday Night Live.
“I think he deserves an Egot,” Santos said.
Ziwe followed up by asking Santos if he would like Yang to play him in the HBO biopic being developed at the premium network by Veep executive producer Frank Rich based on the Mark Chiusano book The Fabulist: The Lying, Hustling, Grifting, Stealing, and Very American Legend of George Santos.
“That movie is not ever going to happen,” Santos answered. “The book has no perspective of me or anybody close to me. It’s a f***ing fiction.”
Ziwe started off the interview by telling Santos that he’s been accused of lying to the American people and wondered how long it would...
During the one-on-one interview, Ziwe asked Santos to weigh in on Bowen Yang’s impression of him on Saturday Night Live.
“I think he deserves an Egot,” Santos said.
Ziwe followed up by asking Santos if he would like Yang to play him in the HBO biopic being developed at the premium network by Veep executive producer Frank Rich based on the Mark Chiusano book The Fabulist: The Lying, Hustling, Grifting, Stealing, and Very American Legend of George Santos.
“That movie is not ever going to happen,” Santos answered. “The book has no perspective of me or anybody close to me. It’s a f***ing fiction.”
Ziwe started off the interview by telling Santos that he’s been accused of lying to the American people and wondered how long it would...
- 12/19/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
George Santos insisted he was ready to expose all those other frauds in Congress, talked about his political future, and tried to remember some Civil Rights icons during his eagerly anticipated post-expulsion interview with Ziwe.
To the extent that anything “news-y” came out of the 18-minute “exposé,” you could maybe look to Santos’ insistence of rampant fraud in the halls of Congress. “If you were to put them all under the same scrutiny I was put under, you’d fucking vacate the whole goddamn building,” he said.
Ziwe then named...
To the extent that anything “news-y” came out of the 18-minute “exposé,” you could maybe look to Santos’ insistence of rampant fraud in the halls of Congress. “If you were to put them all under the same scrutiny I was put under, you’d fucking vacate the whole goddamn building,” he said.
Ziwe then named...
- 12/18/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
George Santos Talks Donald Trump, Hermès and Political Future in Interview With Ziwe: “I’ll Be Back”
George Santos may have been expelled from the U.S. Congress, but he’s not going anywhere, the disgraced politician told comedian and interviewer Ziwe on Monday.
“I’ll be back. I’m 35. They’re all in their 50s. I’ll outlive them, each and every one of them,” the disgraced Republican politician told Ziwe during a sit-down interview on her YouTube channel about his political future. Santos added he’ll remain in the media spotlight, whatever his future, “because people want the content.”
When asked about possibly going away to prison, given criminal charges he faces, Santos shot back: “That’s a below the belt.” He faces trial next year in New York after being indicted on 23 counts of stealing from his campaign and lying to Congress. Santos pleaded not guilty, but is reportedly in talks on a possible plea deal.
He was expelled Dec. 1 as a U.S.
“I’ll be back. I’m 35. They’re all in their 50s. I’ll outlive them, each and every one of them,” the disgraced Republican politician told Ziwe during a sit-down interview on her YouTube channel about his political future. Santos added he’ll remain in the media spotlight, whatever his future, “because people want the content.”
When asked about possibly going away to prison, given criminal charges he faces, Santos shot back: “That’s a below the belt.” He faces trial next year in New York after being indicted on 23 counts of stealing from his campaign and lying to Congress. Santos pleaded not guilty, but is reportedly in talks on a possible plea deal.
He was expelled Dec. 1 as a U.S.
- 12/18/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ziwe has found her latest iconic guest: George Santos.
After teasing a collab with the expelled congressman, comedian and celebrity interviewer Ziwe released her sit-down interview with Santos on YouTube on Monday morning.
Ziwe’s “Znn” interview, a CNN spoof with her own Ziwe News Network, began with onscreen text saying “No congressman were paid in the making of this interview even though George asked three times.” She then listed civil rights icons and asked Santos to say what they meant to him. The list included Marsha P. Johnson, James Baldwin, Harvey Milk and Bowen Yang’s “SNL” impression of Santos — which he said deserves an Egot.
When asked if he would want Yang to play him in HBO’s movie about him, Santos said “that movie is not ever going to happen. That book has no perspective of me or anybody close to me. It’s fucking fiction,” referring...
After teasing a collab with the expelled congressman, comedian and celebrity interviewer Ziwe released her sit-down interview with Santos on YouTube on Monday morning.
Ziwe’s “Znn” interview, a CNN spoof with her own Ziwe News Network, began with onscreen text saying “No congressman were paid in the making of this interview even though George asked three times.” She then listed civil rights icons and asked Santos to say what they meant to him. The list included Marsha P. Johnson, James Baldwin, Harvey Milk and Bowen Yang’s “SNL” impression of Santos — which he said deserves an Egot.
When asked if he would want Yang to play him in HBO’s movie about him, Santos said “that movie is not ever going to happen. That book has no perspective of me or anybody close to me. It’s fucking fiction,” referring...
- 12/18/2023
- by Jordan Moreau and Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Ziwe is getting ready to release her interview George Santos!
The talk show host expressed interest in speaking to the now former Republican representative, who was expelled from Congress in early December.
She pitched the politician for an interview on Twitter/X, writing, “would you be interested in a pay-per-view interview? you’d be an iconic guest,” to which he replied, “Let’s do it @ziwe...
The talk show host expressed interest in speaking to the now former Republican representative, who was expelled from Congress in early December.
She pitched the politician for an interview on Twitter/X, writing, “would you be interested in a pay-per-view interview? you’d be an iconic guest,” to which he replied, “Let’s do it @ziwe...
- 12/18/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
It’s been a strange year for late-night and things are only going to get weirder.
All of the late-night shows were dark between May and October as as a result of the writers strike and the genre lost one of its longer-running shows as The Late Late Show, which has run for over 5,000 episodes since 1995, is to be replaced by an old Comedy Central game show.
The change hasn’t been quite as significant as last year when James Corden and Trevor Noah revealed they’d be stepping down, Warner Bros. Discovery’s new regime killed Samantha Bee’s Full Frontal and Desus & Mero, who, for some, were the duo to reinvigorate the field, broke up.
Late-night, it seems, is just ticking along.
The Late Show...
All of the late-night shows were dark between May and October as as a result of the writers strike and the genre lost one of its longer-running shows as The Late Late Show, which has run for over 5,000 episodes since 1995, is to be replaced by an old Comedy Central game show.
The change hasn’t been quite as significant as last year when James Corden and Trevor Noah revealed they’d be stepping down, Warner Bros. Discovery’s new regime killed Samantha Bee’s Full Frontal and Desus & Mero, who, for some, were the duo to reinvigorate the field, broke up.
Late-night, it seems, is just ticking along.
The Late Show...
- 12/16/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Forget Cameo requests, disgraced former Congressman George Santos is now asking for more, according to Jimmy Kimmel.
The Jimmy Kimmel Live! host shared on Monday night’s episode that Santos has demanded Kimmel pay him $20,000 for playing several of his Cameos on the late night talk show.
“[George Santos] has claimed he’s made more money in seven days than he did in Congress for a year, and part of that money came from me. I sent him a bunch of crazy video requests because I wanted to see what he would read and what he wouldn’t read,” Kimmel said. “I showed some of them on the air on Thursday, and now he’s demanding $20,000 from me to be paid a commercial rate.”
The host added, “Can you imagine if I get sued by George Santos for fraud? How good would that be? It would be like a dream come true.
The Jimmy Kimmel Live! host shared on Monday night’s episode that Santos has demanded Kimmel pay him $20,000 for playing several of his Cameos on the late night talk show.
“[George Santos] has claimed he’s made more money in seven days than he did in Congress for a year, and part of that money came from me. I sent him a bunch of crazy video requests because I wanted to see what he would read and what he wouldn’t read,” Kimmel said. “I showed some of them on the air on Thursday, and now he’s demanding $20,000 from me to be paid a commercial rate.”
The host added, “Can you imagine if I get sued by George Santos for fraud? How good would that be? It would be like a dream come true.
- 12/12/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Earlier this month, comedian Ziwe reached out to George Santos on X (formerly known as Twitter) to ask the disgraced ex-congressman if he would be interested in a pay-per-view interview? “You’d be an iconic guest,” she said in a Dec. 2 post. Santos seemed into the idea, responding a day later with what seemed like an official confirmation, “Let’s do it Ziwe.”
Consider it done.
Ziwe took to Instagram on Monday to share a photo of her on a set with Santos while he holds a tan Hermes Birkin bag with cash spilling out of the top and a copy of her new book, Black Friend: Essays. In response to a follower who asked “where do I send my cash,” Ziwe replied that the interview special would be posted on YouTube where it will available “free for The People.”
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Consider it done.
Ziwe took to Instagram on Monday to share a photo of her on a set with Santos while he holds a tan Hermes Birkin bag with cash spilling out of the top and a copy of her new book, Black Friend: Essays. In response to a follower who asked “where do I send my cash,” Ziwe replied that the interview special would be posted on YouTube where it will available “free for The People.”
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- 12/11/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
During his time as a congressman, George Santos‘ yearly salary was $174,000. However, even after becoming the first person in two decades to be expelled from Congress, he seems to have discovered a more profitable career as a Cameo user.
The video platform Cameo allows its customers to pay celebrities of different levels of infamy to create personalized video messages for their friends.
The platform allows celebrities to make millions of dollars with minimal work, which seems perfect for Santos.
Santos’ videos were originally underpriced at $75 and since then he has continued to raise the price.
Despite having raised the price to $300 per video, he continues to receive hundreds of requests.
The former congressman is currently on his way to making a lot more money than he did as a congressman.
The former representation seems to be continuing his lying ways on Cameo.
For instance, he posted a video in early...
The video platform Cameo allows its customers to pay celebrities of different levels of infamy to create personalized video messages for their friends.
The platform allows celebrities to make millions of dollars with minimal work, which seems perfect for Santos.
Santos’ videos were originally underpriced at $75 and since then he has continued to raise the price.
Despite having raised the price to $300 per video, he continues to receive hundreds of requests.
The former congressman is currently on his way to making a lot more money than he did as a congressman.
The former representation seems to be continuing his lying ways on Cameo.
For instance, he posted a video in early...
- 12/11/2023
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) called for the expulsion of fellow Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez (D-New Jersey) from the U.S. Senate.
Fetterman told The View that Menendez was more of a “Senator from Egypt, not New Jersey.”
“Sen. Menendez – he needs to go,” Fetterman said.
Fetterman referred to the accusations made by the federal prosecutors, claiming that Menendez participated in a bribery scheme that used his influence to benefit Egypt.
Menendez is now facing charges that accuse him of being a foreign agent for Egypt. Menendez’s trial is due to start in May.
Fetterman called Menendez’s actions “serious” and “sinister.” He then compared the situation to the removal of former Rep. George Santos (R-New York).
The House Ethics Committee conducted an investigation and made a formal report. Santos was found to have spent his campaign funds on personal trips, Botox and other personal items unrelated to his campaign.
Fetterman told The View that Menendez was more of a “Senator from Egypt, not New Jersey.”
“Sen. Menendez – he needs to go,” Fetterman said.
Fetterman referred to the accusations made by the federal prosecutors, claiming that Menendez participated in a bribery scheme that used his influence to benefit Egypt.
Menendez is now facing charges that accuse him of being a foreign agent for Egypt. Menendez’s trial is due to start in May.
Fetterman called Menendez’s actions “serious” and “sinister.” He then compared the situation to the removal of former Rep. George Santos (R-New York).
The House Ethics Committee conducted an investigation and made a formal report. Santos was found to have spent his campaign funds on personal trips, Botox and other personal items unrelated to his campaign.
- 12/10/2023
- by Casey Rivera
- Uinterview
When someone like George Santos enters the political stage, it’s not just their policies that get scrutinized but their entire persona. Santos’ journey from obscurity to becoming a media icon is as bewildering as it is unprecedented. The following eight signs delve into how this particular individual captured the media’s relentless spotlight. George Santos media coverage The volume of coverage Santos has received is nothing short of staggering. From fiery press conferences on Capitol Hill to social media platforms, his every move seems to be under a microscope. Conservatives, from within and without New York, have called for Santos’s exit,...
- 12/8/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Disgraced ex-congressman George Santos may have been expelled from the House of Representatives on Dec. 1 by a vote of 311-114 — but that doesn’t mean it’s the end of the story for the alleged serial grifter and sometimes drag queen from New York. HBO Films has already optioned The Fabulist, a book about Santos’ rise and fall, for adaptation, with Frank Rich and Mike Makowsky (HBO’s Bad Education) attached to executive produce and Makowsky set to write. As for Santos, public opinion seems to think he’ll find a future on Dancing with the Stars — so much so that the show trended on X alongside news of his historic expulsion.
Asked if he would consider competing on the show that has featured the likes of Sean Spicer and House majority leader Tom DeLay (indicted on charges of conspiring to violate political fundraising law), Santos told reporters, “Today, I...
Asked if he would consider competing on the show that has featured the likes of Sean Spicer and House majority leader Tom DeLay (indicted on charges of conspiring to violate political fundraising law), Santos told reporters, “Today, I...
- 12/6/2023
- by Seth Abramovitch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Andy Borowitz’s satirical column in The New Yorker is coming to an end, as the publication has dropped the feature as part of cost cutting.
Borowitz wrote on Facebook that “because of financial difficulties, The New Yorker has been forced to cut costs. As a result, it has decided to stop publishing The Borowitz Report. I want to thank my colleagues at The New Yorker who have made writing for it such an honor for the past 25 years. And I want to thank you, my readers, for your incredible enthusiasm and support. You’re the reason I do what I do, and when I figure out what I want to do next, you’ll be the first to know.”
The end of The Borowitz Report feature in The New Yorker comes amid company-wide layoffs at parent Condé Nast. Last month, the company announced that it was cutting 5% of its staff as advertising has slowed.
Borowitz wrote on Facebook that “because of financial difficulties, The New Yorker has been forced to cut costs. As a result, it has decided to stop publishing The Borowitz Report. I want to thank my colleagues at The New Yorker who have made writing for it such an honor for the past 25 years. And I want to thank you, my readers, for your incredible enthusiasm and support. You’re the reason I do what I do, and when I figure out what I want to do next, you’ll be the first to know.”
The end of The Borowitz Report feature in The New Yorker comes amid company-wide layoffs at parent Condé Nast. Last month, the company announced that it was cutting 5% of its staff as advertising has slowed.
- 12/6/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has announced that he will be stepping down from office at the end of the year.
In a video statement released Wednesday on social media, McCarthy (R-Calif.) stated that after 17 years in Congress, it was “time to pursue my passion in a new arena. While I will be departing the House at the end of this year, I will never ever give up fighting for this country that I love so much.
“For me, every moment came with a great deal of devotion and responsibility,...
In a video statement released Wednesday on social media, McCarthy (R-Calif.) stated that after 17 years in Congress, it was “time to pursue my passion in a new arena. While I will be departing the House at the end of this year, I will never ever give up fighting for this country that I love so much.
“For me, every moment came with a great deal of devotion and responsibility,...
- 12/6/2023
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
Step aside campaign funds, George Santos has a new cash cow to fund his OnlyFans habit: Cameo.
According to Semafor, the former congressman, who was expelled from government on Friday, is already on track to dwarf his old congressional salary of $174,000 simply by making videos on Cameo.
For a mere $400 (a marked increase from the original price of $75) Cameo users can purchase a short, personalized video from the “Former congressional ‘Icon’!.” While Santos should probably be hunting for a new job — or at least preparing for his impending criminal fraud...
According to Semafor, the former congressman, who was expelled from government on Friday, is already on track to dwarf his old congressional salary of $174,000 simply by making videos on Cameo.
For a mere $400 (a marked increase from the original price of $75) Cameo users can purchase a short, personalized video from the “Former congressional ‘Icon’!.” While Santos should probably be hunting for a new job — or at least preparing for his impending criminal fraud...
- 12/6/2023
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
Jennifer Love Hewitt has her hands full these days as dispatch queen Maddie Buckley on ABC’s 9-1-1, but if the opportunity for a return trip to Grandview were to present itself, she’d be on a plane Asap.
Hewitt is the latest guest on Michael Rosenbaum’s Inside of You podcast, during which the host asks if she’d be interested in rebooting Party of Five (which already happened on Freeform a few years ago, but let’s not tell him).
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Hewitt is the latest guest on Michael Rosenbaum’s Inside of You podcast, during which the host asks if she’d be interested in rebooting Party of Five (which already happened on Freeform a few years ago, but let’s not tell him).
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- 12/5/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
George Santos has had some doors open, and other doors close following his expulsion from Congress following a scathing report from the House Ethics Committee that concluded he used campaign funds to afford personal luxuries.
On Sunday’s episode of Last Week Tonight, host John Oliver pled to Andy Cohen to cast Santos on The Real Housewives franchise on Bravo. A day after the HBO show aired, Cohen fired back and didn’t seem keen on giving Santos a role on the cable network.
“Let me be clear. We don’t want him,” Cohen said on his SiriusXM show. “Anyone who has had those traits [of a criminal and a liar] are people that were cast and then it’s like, wait a minute, this guy… everything’s not what it seemed. Kind of like what happened with the people of New York State.”
Oliver, a fan of The Real Housewives, took a moment from his...
On Sunday’s episode of Last Week Tonight, host John Oliver pled to Andy Cohen to cast Santos on The Real Housewives franchise on Bravo. A day after the HBO show aired, Cohen fired back and didn’t seem keen on giving Santos a role on the cable network.
“Let me be clear. We don’t want him,” Cohen said on his SiriusXM show. “Anyone who has had those traits [of a criminal and a liar] are people that were cast and then it’s like, wait a minute, this guy… everything’s not what it seemed. Kind of like what happened with the people of New York State.”
Oliver, a fan of The Real Housewives, took a moment from his...
- 12/5/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
What do war criminal Henry Kissinger, expelled Congress member George Santos, and the start of the Christmas season have in common? Well, according to some of your most online acquaintances, each is a prime occasion to celebrate by sending a message filled to the brim with horny, raunchy, and news-themed emoji rants. Introducing horny copypasta— and if this is the first time you’re learning about it, I’m so sorry in advance.
Copypasta is a popular internet meme, where big chunks of text are posted over and over until...
Copypasta is a popular internet meme, where big chunks of text are posted over and over until...
- 12/4/2023
- by CT Jones
- Rollingstone.com
George Santos may have been expelled from Congress, but he plans to haunt the halls of the Capitol for a very long time.
Santos, the self-described “Republican ‘It Girl,’” has an established flair for the dramatic. Examples include his habit of trolling the reporters regularly gathered outside his office, acquiring random babies, hard-launching his marriage in a tweet about the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, and delivering a Renaissance art-level serve after his arrest in May. Even before he was removed from office, he took on the tone of a...
Santos, the self-described “Republican ‘It Girl,’” has an established flair for the dramatic. Examples include his habit of trolling the reporters regularly gathered outside his office, acquiring random babies, hard-launching his marriage in a tweet about the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, and delivering a Renaissance art-level serve after his arrest in May. Even before he was removed from office, he took on the tone of a...
- 12/4/2023
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
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