ADVERTISEMENT
Matt Wilstein is a west coast-based senior editor overseeing The Daily Beast’s entertainment news coverage. He also hosts the The Last Laugh podcast.Send tips: matt.wilstein@protonmail.com, matt.wilstein@thedailybeast.com, or tips@thedailybeast.com. You can also use our anonymous document submission system, SecureDrop. Click here to find out how.
ADVERTISEMENT

Comedian George Wallace Reveals Bombshell Johnny Carson Beef
THE LAST LAUGHThe comedy veteran and star of Norman Lear’s final sitcom discusses what he hopes MAGA nation takes away from his new show—and shares some unflattering memories about Johnny Carson.

Colbert’s ‘Melania 2.0’ Gloats Over Jeff Bezos’ $40M Check
WHAT, ME CASH IN?The fake Melania also told Colbert she “had a great talk with Elon Musk about eliminating federal jobs—hopefully starting with first lady.”

Conan Roasts Oscars Pariah Karla Sofía Gascón to Her Face
OUCHThe controversial star of “Emilia Pérez” was forced to sit in the audience and take it after skipping out on most of awards season.

Oscars Legend Tells All—Including Hardest Host to Work With
THE LAST LAUGHThe man who spent more than two decades writing for the Oscars spills all of his secrets about what it was like to work with some very famous hosts.

Dana Carvey’s Reason for Skipping ‘SNL50’ Revealed
NOT GONNA DO ITThe former cast member’s absence was especially notable given his recent presence on the show as Joe Biden.

‘SNL’ Writer Spills Secrets About ‘Weekend Update’
THE LAST LAUGHComedian Rosebud Baker talks about writing zingers for Colin Jost and Michael Che and reveals why she believes motherhood is “so much darker than death.”

All the Huge Celebrity Cameos in ‘SNL50’ Anniversary Special
ISN’T THAT SPECIAL?Steve Martin! Kim Kardashian! Lorne Michaels called in every single one of his very famous friends for “Saturday Night Live’s” 50th anniversary special.

Whoopi Goldberg Reveals Why She Turned Down Hosting ‘SNL’
NOPEThe comedian-turned-moderator of “The View” shared her story on the red carpet for SNL50.

‘Seinfeld’s’ Real Elaine Spills a Lifetime of Comedy Secrets
THE LAST LAUGHThe comedian who helped inspire Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ “Seinfeld” character discusses her resurgent career, from winning her first Emmy for “Hacks” to writing jokes for Conan O’Brien’s upcoming Oscars ceremony.

Reese Witherspoon Addresses ‘Falling Out’ With Kate Winslet
‘SO SILLY’The actress clearly felt she had no choice but to attempt damage control in the face of very loud rumors.
ADVERTISEMENT