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The 2026 Writers Guild Awards was a night of unforgettable storytelling, where 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' shone brightly as the best screenplays, with luminaries Ryan Coogler and Paul Thomas Anderson taking the crown. Meanwhile, in a stunning display of talent, 'The Pitt' swept the television categories, bagging honors for both Drama Series and New Series.

“Look, I love this country. I’m an immigrant. I chose to be here. In the words of the late, great Lee Greenwood: I’m proud to be an American. And I’d argue there is nothing more American than having a healthy, adversarial relationship with those in power, even if you voted for them," John Oliver said urging his audience to vote for Kamala Harris.

For viewers who’ve acquired a taste for a “British man yelling at them about how the world is going to end,” HBO has released a video for the new season of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, in which Oliver wanders the sets of other returning HBO favorites, joined by surprising guest stars.

British comedian John Oliver mocks the Indian elections, the US media for not paying enough attention to it and the Indian media for turning to Fox model of news.

Comedian John Oliver was spotted at Delhi airport Monday morning.

Comedian John Oliver made a secret trip to Connecticut last week to help cut the ribbon on a sign naming a sewage treatment plant in his honor. Oliver shared a video of the ribbon-cutting on his show.

A Connecticut town’s officials are showing comedian John Oliver what they think about his expletive-filled rant about their city — they’re naming the local sewage treatment plant after him. Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton announced the tongue-in-cheek move in a video posted on his Facebook page on Saturday that shows him at the plant.

Charlotte Pence took John Oliver's book on her family bunny well.

The US election dominated John Oliver's Last week Tonight as Oliver dwelled a lot on the rumors involving JD Vance and sex with couch. He said he can totally believe in the rumor because if he's asked to draw a man who f***s his couch, John Oliver will draw JD Vance -- 10 times out of 10. The same might have happened to all those who believed in the rumor and spread it, Oliver presented his hilarious take on the issue.

Comedian John Oliver has come on board the cast of Jon Favreau's "Lion King" movie as Zazu.

Raveena Tandon shared an old video of John Oliver, where he joked about Britain’s refusal to give the Kohinoor diamond back to India. Conversations about the Kohinoor diamond have been trending on social media amid coverage of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with users posting their opinions about the British empire, and some even sharing memes about stealing the diamond back.

At the Emmys 2024, John Oliver swore during his acceptance speech for Last Week Tonight With John Oliver and was cut off while mentioning his late dog. He humorously commented on the "get-off-stage" music and thanked his staff, his wife Kate Norley, and their kids, mistakenly calling his son Hudson his “husband.”

JK Rowling criticized John Oliver for his stance on transgender athletes in women's sports, calling his arguments "absolute bullshit." Rowling cited a UN report claiming female athletes have lost numerous medals to transgender competitors and alleged girls have been removed from teams to accommodate transgender athletes.

John Oliver has called out the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for revoking Harvey Weinstein's membership while Bill Cosby and Roman Polanski continue to be its part.

The City Council voted 18-1 Thursday night to rename the sewage plant after the comedian, who began a tongue-in-cheek battle with Danbury when he went on an expletive-filled rant against the city on HBO's ``Last Week Tonight with John Oliver'' in August. Mayor Mark Boughton didn't waste any time responding on social media. He posted a video of himself at the sewage plant saying the city was going to name it after Oliver.

Seven women, who accused Hollywood veteran Dustin Hoffman of sexual harassment and misconduct, have thanked popular TV host John Oliver for confronting the actor over their allegations.

Comedian John Oliver has come on board the cast of Jon Favreau's 'Lion King' movie as Zazu.

Comedian John Oliver's campaign for the puteketeke bird in New Zealand's Bird of the Century contest has been successful. The bird, described by Oliver as a "weird, puking bird with a colorful mullet," emerged victorious, beating the country's emblematic kiwi bird. Oliver's campaign, which exploited a loophole in the contest rules, included billboards, a banner flown over Ipanema Beach, and even an oversized bird costume on a talk show. The contest aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by New Zealand's native birds.

John Oliver satirized Republican criticism of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show, framing it as a broader issue of representation. Bad Bunny himself addressed the controversy on SNL, celebrating the opportunity as a win for Latino artists and encouraging viewers to learn his lyrics.

Actor Sacha Baron Cohen has set up a new production company Spelthorne Community Television along with former Objective Productions CEO Andrew Newman.

This week's streaming slate from February 16-22 offers a diverse lineup, including romantic drama 'Tu Meri Main Tera' starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, and Anurag Kashyap's thriller 'Kennedy' featuring Rahul Bhat. Jennifer Garner returns in 'The Last Thing He Told Me S2', while Gordon Ramsay's restaurant expansion is documented in 'Being Gordon Ramsay'.

Popular host John Oliver got into a heated argument with veteran Hollywood actor Dustin Hoffman over sexual harassment allegations against the Oscar- winning actor at a film panel.

Home-made videos featuring a catchy Vietnamese song and an accompanying dance about the necessity of hand-washing during the coronavirus crisis have racked up more than 2 million views. Popularised by internet personality Qang Dang to the tune of the pop song "Jealous", the hand-washing dance moves reminds viewers to rub in-between fingers and fingernails.

"Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver has slammed Disney-owned streaming service Hotstar for "self censoring" an episode critical of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government over the Citizenship Amendment Act and his handling of the protests against it. In the latest episode that aired in the US on Sunday, the satirist also took on an Indian TV news anchor who said Oliver had "embarrassed" himself with the Modi episode.

has joined the voice cast for Disney's 'The Lion King' remake.

John Oliver playfully commented on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement, suggesting their wedding could rival royal family events. He joked about Americans' fascination with royal weddings, contrasting it with the nation's obsession over the Swift-Kelce nuptials. Oliver's remarks underscore the cultural magnitude of the wedding, highlighting its permeation into public consciousness as a significant pop culture moment.

John Oliver, the popular show 'Last Week Tonight' host, wasted no time addressing the raging topic of the United States Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade, the landmark verdict that made abortion legal in 1973.

On Last Week Tonight, John Oliver critiqued the emphasis on transgender athletes in women's sports, referencing Payton McNabb’s injury by a transgender player. He questioned the narrative's portrayal, sparking backlash online. McNabb’s story, involving severe long-term injuries, inspired her advocacy for a sports ban in North Carolina. Critics accused Oliver of minimizing her trauma and misunderstanding volleyball terminology.