John Oliver: News
04 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpTrump's 'response' to Puerto Rico backlash baffles John Oliver—here's why
Last Week Tonight host John Oliver has slammed former US President Donald Trump for his handling of the recent backlash from Puerto Ricans.
16 Sep 2024
Emmy AwardsEmmys: John Oliver's emotional dog tribute interrupted by music
John Oliver's HBO series, Last Week Tonight, clinched the Emmy for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night (Monday IST).
13 Jun 2024
Saturday Night LiveEmmy nomination rules revised; to impact 'SNL,' late-night shows
The Television Academy has made significant changes to its Emmy nomination rules, particularly impacting the scripted variety category.
29 Apr 2024
HBOHBO makes 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver' S01 free
In an unexpected but welcome move, HBO has made the entire first season of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver available on YouTube at no cost.
20 Feb 2024
HBOWhy 'Last Week Tonight' YouTube premiere is getting delayed
HBO is putting an end to sharing next-day clips from the hit comedy talk show Last Week Tonight With John Oliver on YouTube.
16 Jan 2024
Emmy AwardsEmmys: Most actors of color picked up trophies this year
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards made history with a record-breaking number of people of color taking home top honors in the TV Academy's history.
15 Nov 2023
New ZealandPūteketeke wins NZ's Bird of Century; it has US connection
In a surprising turn of events, the pūteketeke, or Australasian crested grebe, has clinched the title of New Zealand's Bird of the Century.
09 Mar 2020
Narendra ModiJohn Oliver slams Hotstar for censoring his episode on Modi
Quite recently, Hotstar, one of India's leading streaming companies, blocked the release of a fresh episode of comedian and TV host John Oliver's satirical news show Last Week Tonight, which was critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his policies.
23 Nov 2018
Walt Disney#LongLiveTheKing: 'Lion King' teaser trailer is out
There is a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, as Disney released the first teaser trailer for the upcoming Lion King remake.
22 Jun 2018
ChinaChina's Weibo bans comedian John Oliver after President Jinping skit
China's largest social media network Weibo has blocked all mentions of John Oliver after he mocked President Xi Jinping on his show 'Last Week Tonight'.
28 Nov 2017
Jared KushnerTrump's chief of staff trying to rein in Jared Kushner
US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner is commonly referred to as the "secretary of everything."
24 Nov 2017
Donald TrumpWhy do Americans hate this Indian in Trump's administration?
Ajit Pai, President Donald Trump's Indian-origin Chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is at the center of a controversy after proposing an end to net neutrality.
