The New York Times – Film:
Hosts who have to entertain insiders at the ceremony and outsiders watching at home. Presenters who change their minds. No wonder the bits are awkward.
Category: Comedy and Humor
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Disgraced but Embraced: Pop Culture Pariahs Are Making Big Comebacks
The New York Times – Music:
Shane Gillis hosted “S.N.L.,” the show that rebuffed him. Ye topped the Billboard chart after making antisemitic remarks. Has the mainstream given up on banishing bad actors?
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Richard Lewis Recalled Friendship With Larry David in One of His Last Interviews
The New York Times – Film:
The occasion was a profile of a “Curb Your Enthusiasm” co-star, but Lewis got plenty of good lines in as he reminisced about starting out with Larry David.
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In ‘Ready to Sell Out,’ Mike Epps Moves Past the Beefs
The New York Times – Film:
His new special nods at his past resentment of Kevin Hart and others. It’s part of a stand-up tradition of feuds like the ones fueled by Katt Williams.
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Penelope Gazin’s Fashion Brand Company Is Surreal, Silly and Occasionally Gross
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Penelope Gazin of Fashion Brand Company has built a fan base by straddling a line between pranks and product merchandising.
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‘The Vince Staples Show’ Is Part Art House, Part ‘Home Improvement’
The New York Times – Music:
The hip-hop star’s wit has long shone in his critically acclaimed music and on social media. Now, it is the center of his new Netflix sitcom.
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Second City Expands to New York
The New York Times – Film:
The improv comedy institution is under new ownership after missteps, and now it has a gleaming new home in Williamsburg.