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White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner in Washington

Politics Apr 27

Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first lady

By David Bauder, Associated Press

Politics Apr 24

President Barack Obama speaks at the White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner in Washington
6 times the White House Correspondents' Dinner served up memorable moments

Here’s a look at some of that history as Donald Trump prepares for the first time to attend as president.

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Arts Apr 19

AFI Life Achievement Award in Los Angeles
Eddie Murphy receives AFI life achievement award along with star-studded tribute

The American Film Institute ceremony, held Saturday night at the Dolby Theatre, featured appearances from Spike Lee, Martin Lawrence, Dave Chappelle, and many more.

By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press

Arts Apr 08

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Watch 3:14
A Brief But Spectacular take on how life is a play

Actor and comedian Lyric Lewis discovered her love of performance through improv. She went on to make history as one of the first Black women in The Groundlings, the Los Angeles troupe celebrating its 50th anniversary. She reflects on finding…

Arts Mar 23

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Watch 8:57
Geoff Bennett explores Black comedy's history and cultural impact in 'Black Out Loud'

In the 1990s, a remarkable wave of Black sitcoms and sketch comedy reshaped American television. Shows like “In Living Color” and “Living Single” reflected a wide range of Black life and helped broaden how millions of viewers understood Black experiences.

By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins

Mar 22

'Saturday Night Live UK' debuts across the pond

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

“Saturday Night Live” has crossed the pond with a mild splash.

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Jan 30

Watch 3:06
Remembering the life and career of Catherine O'Hara

By Geoff Bennett, Eliot Barnhart

The entertainment world is mourning the loss of one of its comedy greats. Catherine O'Hara died Friday at the age of 71. She leaves behind a body of work that ranges from cult classics, to blockbuster films, and some small-screen…

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Dec 26

Watch 3:48
British panto production blends holiday tradition with Muslim culture and humor

By Kayan Taraporevala and Minnie Stephenson, Independent Television News

Pantomime, or panto, is a family comedy filled with fairy tales, music, slapstick and audience participation and is a holiday season staple across the UK. This year, one production is selling out a retelling of “Snow White” that blends classic…

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Dec 13

On turning 100, comedy legend Dick Van Dyke says: 'You want to live more, which I plan to'

By Associated Press

Comedy icon Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, hitting the century mark some six decades after he sang and danced with Julie Andrews in “Mary Poppins” and starred in his self-titled sitcom.

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Sep 18

Reactions pour in about ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump, who is often a target of Kimmel's jokes, applauded the move in a social media post.

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