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“Aquaman” and “Chief of War” star Jason Momoa went on “Smartless” Monday, where he told the harrowing story of a near-death surfing experience at the Jaws surf break in Maui. At the time, the actor didn’t think he would make it out alive.

“We paddled 13 miles down the coast, and you’re kind of almost a mile offshore, and then my leash snapped,” Momoa recalled of his trip with friends. “It’s so windy on Maui, and so the board just went. I couldn’t even see it anymore.”

He sat down with “Smartless” hosts Will Arnett, Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes to discuss his career amid the premiere season of his new Apple TV+ project, “Chief of War.” Roughly 17 minutes into the episode, Momoa talked about the nearly fatal trip that changed his life.

“Wait, so tell me, when you’re in that position of almost drowning, what...

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Put your hands on yourself, it’s Jason Momoa – making his pod debut. Hot topics across the board on this one, like cute boy haircuts, facial creams and lotions, dollar drinks on Thursdays, and other little things like near death experiences. He’ll reach through [your audio device] and grab you… on an all-new “SmartLess.”

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Bradley Cooper is back with another directorial feature, Is This Thing on, which marks his third film as a director after A Star is Born and Maestro. The movie stars Will Arnett and Laura Dern and is inspired by the true story of British comedian John Bishop. While most details about the project are kept tightly under wraps till now. It’s been announced that the movie will make its world premiere at The New York Film Festival’s closing night.

To mark the occasion, Serchlight Pictures has unveiled the first look at the film with an image featuring Arnett. The Arrested Development actor is seen standing in a comedy club, the perfect way to introduce the movie’s tone and setting. While the image gives nothing away, it is certainly intriguing to see Arnett as an aspiring comedian.

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The New York Film Festival has set Bradley Cooper’s Is This Thing On? as the closing night selection of its 63rd edition.

The Searchlight Pictures film stars Will Arnett and Laura Dern as Alex and Tess Novak, whose marriage has reached an impasse. With amicable sorrow, the couple—parents of two young boys—mutually agree to split up. But their separation leads to unpredictable midlife self-reckonings, most dramatically in Alex’s wild career pivot to become a confessional stand-up comedian in New York City’s West Village, where he finds new direction and camaraderie.

The screenplay by Cooper, Arnett,and Mark Chappell is inspired by British comedian John Bishop.

Is This Thing On?, following A Star Is Born and Maestro (NYFF61), “confirms his dexterity for representing the complexities of human relationships, constructing a film that is both lacerating and sweet-souled, funny and tender,”says NYFF.

Supporting cast includes Andra Day,...

Following their Opening Night and Centerpiece announcements, Film at Lincoln Center has now announced Bradley Cooper’s Is This Thing On? as the Closing Night selection of the 63rd New York Film Festival, making its world premiere at Alice Tully Hall on Friday, October 10, with Cooper and members of the cast in attendance. A Searchlight Pictures release, Is This Thing On? is inspired by the true story of British comedian John Bishop and marks Cooper’s third directorial effort following A Star Is Born and Maestro.

Here’s the synopsis: “In a pair of galvanizing, deeply honest performances, Will Arnett and Laura Dern play Alex and Tess Novak, whose marriage has reached an impasse. With amicable sorrow, the couple—parents of two young boys—mutually agree to split up. Yet in director Bradley Cooper’s keenly observed comic drama, their separation leads to unpredictable midlife self-reckonings, most dramatically in Alex...

Two years after “Maestro” made its North American debut at the New York Film Festival, Bradley Cooper returns to Lincoln Center this fall with the world premiere of “Is This Thing On?” The dramedy will premiere Oct. 10 as the closing film of the the 63rd NYFF, which runs from Sept. 26 – Oct. 13.

Written by Cooper, Will Arnett and Mark Chappell, “Is This Thing On?” is the story of a couple’s moving through their crumbling marriage. Arnett stars as Alex Novak, a father of two who, after splitting from his wife Tess (Laura Dern), decides to pursue a career in stand-up comedy in Manhattan’s West Village, home of the Comedy Cellar and other renowned venues. The script is based on the true story of British comedian John Bishop.

The supporting cast includes New York stand-ups Chloe Radcliffe, Reggie Conquest and Jordan Jensen, as well as Andra Day, Christine Ebersole, Ciarán Hinds,...

“Is This Thing On?,” Bradley Cooper’s third directorial feature after “A Star Is Born” and “Maestro,” is set to close the New York Film Festival. The dramedy’s world premiere is set for Alice Tully Hall on Friday, October 10 — meaning it will skip festivals such as Toronto and Telluride and head straight for NYFF. IndieWire understands the film was not finished in time to submit for other festivals, including Venice. Cooper’s “Maestro” previously played the New York Film Festival in 2023.

Cooper also co-wrote the script, here with Mark Chappell (“See How They Run”) and the film’s star, Will Arnett. “Is This Thing On?” centers on a New York City comedian’s midlife crisis, and it’s inspired by the true story of British comedian John Bishop, who also executive-produces the Searchlight Pictures release. It co-stars Laura Dern, Ciaran Hinds, Sean Hayes, Peyton Manning(!), Amy Sedaris, and Cooper himself.

The 2025 New York Film Festival has selected Bradley Cooper’s Is This Thing On? as its closing night film.

The movie, which Cooper directed and co-wrote and stars Will Arnett and Laura Dern, will have its world premiere on Friday, Oct. 10 at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

The Searchlight film follows Arnett and Dern’s married couple as they divorce and embark upon midlife self-examinations, as Arnett’s character makes a dramatic career pivot to become a confessional stand-up comedian in New York City’s West Village, where he finds a new purpose and community. Inspired by the true story of British comedian John Bishop, Is This Thing On? features a screenplay co-written by Arnett and Mark Chappell with Cooper. The cast includes Andra Day, Christine Ebersole, Ciarán Hinds, Sean Hayes, Peyton Manning and Amy Sedaris.

Cooper previously directed the acclaimed A Star Is Born and Maestro,...

Bradley Cooper’s Is This Thing On? has been set to get its world premiere as the closing night film of this year’s New York Film Festival (NYFF).

The Searchlight Pictures comic drama starring Will Arnett and Laura Dern will screen on October 10 at Alice Tully Hall, with Cooper and cast members in attendance. Presented by Film at Lincoln Center, the 63rd NYFF runs from September 26 to October 13.

Bradley’s third feature as a director centres on a married couple with two young boys whose decision to separate leads to unpredictable midlife self-reckonings. The script was written by Cooper,...

Bradley Cooper’s Is This Thing On? has been selected as the closing night film of the New York Film Festival, where it will make its world premiere at Alice Tully Hall on Oct. 10. Blending drama and comedy, the film could mark Cooper’s next bid for an Oscar.

Who’S In The Cast?

The film stars Will Arnett and Laura Dern in the lead roles with a supporting cast that includes Andra Day, Christine Ebersole, Ciarán Hinds, Sean Hayes, Peyton Manning, and Amy Sedaris, as well as appearances by stand-up comedians Chloe Radcliffe, Reggie Conquest, and Jordan Jensen.

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Arnett and Dern portray Alex and Tess Novak, a couple whose marriage unravels. As they navigate co-parenting their two young sons, Alex decides to radically change his life path by pursuing a new career as a stand-up comedian in New York. The story is inspired by the real-life journey of John Bishop,...

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When the iconic sitcom Will & Grace first premiered on NBC in 1998, featuring an openly gay man as a lead character was considered truly risky. It was a groundbreaking proposition in network television. This daring move came just a year after Ellen DeGeneres’s eponymous sitcom, Ellen, had been cancelled. That followed a significant ratings nosedive, largely perceived as a backlash to her character’s historic on-screen coming out episode. At the time, the landscape of LGBTQ+ representation on mainstream TV was still nascent. It often met with trepidation from advertisers and some audiences.

To NBC’s immense credit, they chose to take a chance on Will & Grace. Their gamble paid off handsomely. The show was rewarded with an incredibly successful eight-season original run. It became a cultural phenomenon and a staple of “Must See TV.” Furthermore, its enduring popularity led to a...

Julia Garner confirmed that she is still on track to portray Madonna in an upcoming biopic. In a new interview on the podcast Smartless, the actress said that despite reports to the contrary the movie is set to go ahead.

“That’s supposed to still happen,” Garner told hosts Will Arnett, Sean Hayes, and Jason Bateman. She recounted auditioning for the role of Madonna for the singer, who is directing the film. “I was such a fan of Madonna’s,” she said. “I grew up listening to Madonna. It just came about.

Julia Garner is opening up about her audition process for the long-delayed Madonna biopic.

During a recent interview on the SmartLess podcast, the actress was asked by hosts Will Arnett, Sean Hayes and Jason Bateman for a status update on where the shelved Universal biopic stands, to which she responded, “Yeah, I mean, that’s supposed to still happen.”

As for how she landed the role of the Queen of Pop, Garner, 31, said she’s “such a fan of Madonna’s” and “grew up listening” to the “Vogue” singer.

“It just came about,” the Ozark alum added of the audition. “I knew they were doing a project, making a movie about it, and then I went out to audition. I kind of just wanted to see if I could do it, because I wasn’t a trained dancer, and I had to learn how to dance and then dance in...

Julia Garner landed the lead role in the Madonna biopic the “Material Girl” has had in the works, and the Fantastic Four: First Steps star is giving insight into the audition process.

In a new interview, Garner says that she is still set to play Madonna on a biopic the “Hung Up” singer is directing herself.

“That’s supposed to still happen,” Garner said on the SmartLess podcast when host Sean Hayes remembered she was supposed to play Madonna in a project.

Garner said she is “such of fan of Madonna” and “grew up listening” to the pop star, adding, “It just came about. I knew they were doing a project, making a movie about it, and then I went out to audition.”

“I kind of just wanted to see if I could do it, because I wasn’t a trained dancer and I had to learn how to dance...

Julia Garner is still ready to step into Madonna’s “Material Girl” shoes.

The three-time Emmy Award winner confirmed on Monday’s episode of the “Smartless” podcast to hosts Will Arnett, Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes that the shelved Universal biopic is still in the works.

“Is that going to still happen?” Hayes asked, to which the “Inventing Anna” actress responded, “Yeah, I mean, that’s supposed to still happen.”

Garner admitted to the podcast trio that in order to hype herself up for the audition she thought to herself, “What would Madonna do?”

“[She would] convince you that she deserves, you know, to be in this room, and I owned it,” she said of her audition. “I was kind of like, ‘You can take it or leave it, but if you leave it, if I leave, then that’s on you.'”

“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” actress said she was...

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Taika Waititi Says He Took the Thor Gig for the Money, Not the Marvel Dream—And He’s Not Sorry About It(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Taika Waititi didn’t step into the Marvel universe because he wanted to play the superhero game. The Oscar-winning filmmaker, known for his sharp wit and bold visuals, was never chasing the cape or the spotlight. He just had a different reason altogether and yeah, it had a lot more to do with real life than red carpets.

On the SmartLess podcast with Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes, Waititi pulled no punches about how he landed the job. No fluff, no fake hype. He said it straight: “You know what? I had no interest in doing one of those films. It wasn’t on my plan for my career as an auteur.” But he took the gig anyway and the reason? Not love for the character,...

HBO has released the trailer for its sprawling two-part Billy Joel documentary, And So It Goes, which airs across two weeks this month and clocks in at a total of five hours.

In the preview, the iconic musician opens up about his journey from growing up in Hicksville, New York, to hearing classical music and writing “Uptown Girl” as well as the “hard lessons” he learned along the way.

The trailer opens with Joel, over clips of him performing, including to a packed audience, speaking about his disconnect with fame.

“Sometimes it’s alien to me, this guy Billy Joel,” he says. “I don’t know who that is or what that is. I’m reminded of it when I go walk on the street.”

Amid clips of him performing and composing at home, he reveals how his classical music past affected his own pop compositions.

“My own history with...

Nearly 40 years after director Paul Michael Glaser's The Running Manhit theaters, the movie is getting a remake. As a result, the original 1987 film, which was based on a story by Stephen King, is now available to stream for free on Tubi.

Per ComicBook, 1987's The Running Man was written by Steven E. de Souza and is set in a dystopian America. In the film, convicted criminals called "runners" compete in a television game show and have to run to freedom to avoid being killed by professional killers. Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Ben Richards, who is imprisoned and has a chance to make it back to the outside world by being a contestant on the game show. The sci-fi action film earned just $38.1 million against a budget of $27 million.

The Running Man also starred Maria Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Jim Brown, Richard Dawson, Dweezil Zappa, Mick Fleetwood, andJesse Ventura, who, like Schwarzenegger,...

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The official trailer for Edgar Wright-helmed The Running Man has been unveiled. The high-octane, action-packed adventure stars Glen Powell and Josh Brolin. It is based on Stephen King’s classic dystopian novel of the same name.

What Is The Running Man About?

As seen in the trailer, the movie is set in a near-future society obsessed with spectacle and survival. It follows Ben Richards (Powell), a desperate father who wants to secure life-saving treatment for his daughter. In order to reach his goal, Ben volunteers for a brutal reality TV deathmatch.

The show, titled The Running Man, challenges contestants to survive for 30 days on the run across a surveilled nation, hunted by professional killers and civilians, and offers a $1 billion winning prize. The movie’s trailer already teases high-stakes action sequences and a gripping storyline.

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We have finally been gifted with the first footage from Hot Fuzz and Baby Driver director Edgar Wright’s remake of the Stephen King classic, The Running Man. And while fans have no doubt been pouring over the surprisingly action-packed footage looking for clues and Easter eggs, there is one major cameo you definitely missed. He’s always promising that he’ll be back...

After fans quickly noticed the glorious sight of action movie icon and Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzenegger adoring some The Running Man universe’s money (and looking very presidential while doing so), fans have since taken to social media to celebrate the cameo, with some taking it as a great sign of what’s to come in the remake.

“Already can tell the production and art design team absolutely Crushed #RunningManMovie. Look at their ode to 1987’s runner, Arnold Schwarzenegger!” said X/Twitter user and critic @Lulamaybelle,...

The Running Man is back in cinemas this winter, only this time, Edgar Wright has made it. Here’s the trailer.

This November sees the release of The Running Man courtesy of Paramount Pictures, marking Edgar Wright’s follow-up to 2021’s Last Night In Soho and adding yet another spin on a Stephen King novel to the glut of adaptations that we’ve been getting lately.

Stephen King’s novel is a pretty dark affair. He even wrote it under the pseudonym of Richard Bachman, a pen name that allowed him to exercise a more cynical and nasty streak to his work. While that may yet prove to be the case with the final film, the first trailer is presented in a hyper-kinetic style with several signature Edgar Wright flourishes. In short, it looks like it’s going to be a good time at the movies.

Glen Powell will play...

“The Running Man” is a new live-action adaptation of the 1982 dystopian novel, directed by Edgar Wright starring Glen Powell, Katy O'Brian, Daniel Ezra, Karl Glusman, Josh Brolin, Lee Pace, Jayme Lawson, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, William H. Macy, David Zayas, Sean Hayes, and Colman Domingo, releasing November 7, 2025 in theaters:

“…a popular streaming game show titled ‘The Running Man’ has people chased by murderous ‘Hunters’ across the world….to win big money.”

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Oh, the places Bill Hader will go in next year's The Cat in the Hat movie. Over seven years ago, Warner Bros. Pictures snagged the rights to make a new feature adaptation of Dr. Seuss's iconic anthropomorphic feline. Now, the first trailer is finally here with the Barry star voicing the titular character in a whimsical new adventure that expands on the world of the storybook original. Filled with colorful and surreal visuals that capture the children's author's style, the footage teases a new challenge that will take him around the planet and threaten his signature striped headgear. The film will bring a little magic to theaters on March 6, 2026.

Published in 1957, the original Cat in the Hat tells the story of a young brother and sister who, during one cold and rainy day when their mother isn't home, are visited by the cat and his assistants, Things One and Two.

"Bloodlust is our birthright! Set it free!" Paramount has revealed the first official trailer for The Running Man, the next new Edgar Wright movie after Last Night in Soho back in 2021. Based on the 1982 novel by Stephen King (under his pseudonym Richard Bachman) – it is the second adaptation of the book following the campy 1987 movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger in it. Set in a dystopian future, a game show called "The Running Man" has people chased by murderous Hunters across the world to win money. Ben Richards is willing to go the distance in this ultimate game of life and death... This new 2025 version stars Glen Powell as Ben, with Katy O'Brian, Daniel Ezra, Karl Glusman, Josh Brolin, Lee Pace, Jayme Lawson, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, William H. Macy, David Zayas, Sean Hayes, and Colman Domingo. So far so good, I'm into this footage! Yet another new Stephen King adaptation this...

“The Running Man” is dashing into theaters soon.

The Edgar Wright-directed adaptation of the Stephen King novel, which stars Glen Powell as a man who becomes embroiled in a killer game show, is headed to theaters on Nov. 7. And we’ve got the very first trailer, which you can watch below.

In the film Powell plays Ben Richards, a contestant on “The Running Man,” a show that sees contestants hunted for sport. Colman Domingo plays the host of the show, while Katy O’Brian and Daniel Ezra play other contestants on the show. Josh Brolin is the show’s producer and Jayme Lawson is Ben’s wife Sheila. The cast also includes Lee Pace, Michael Cera, William H. Macy and Sean Hayes.

It looks, of course, absolutely bonkers, with all the energy and excitement you associate with Wright, whose credits include “Shaun of the Dead” and “Baby Driver,” with all...

Glen Powell is flexing his action star skills in Edgar Wright’s long-awaited “The Running Man.” Powell leads the film as one of the many American citizens who participate in a game show called “The Running Man,” in which murderous Hunters chase contestants across the globe. Colman Domingo plays the host of the reality show, with Wright reuniting with his “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” alum Michael Cera as well for the ensemble cast.

“The Running Man” is based on Stephen King’s 1982 novel, which was published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. Wright co-wrote the adaptation with “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” screenwriter Michael Bacall; Wright previously announced that the film will be more faithful to the source material than Paul Michael Glaser’s 1987 film version starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Both the novel and the film were set in the year 2025, with Wright’s iteration now to be released this year.

Millions hunt. One runs. Everyone watches. Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick, Twisters) stars in Edgar Wright’s new movie The Running Man, an adaptation of the Stephen King novel that was previously adapted in 1987 with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the starring role. Watch the official trailer for The Running Man below.

Paramount brings The Running Man to theaters on November 7, 2025.

Here’s the brand new official synopsis for Edgar Wright’s fresh take…

“​In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward.

“Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort.

Edgar Wright has released the trailer for The Running Man, his new film adaptation of Stephen King’s 1982 dystopian novel of the same name. Watch the trailer below.

Glen Powell stars as Ben Richards, a contestant on the titular reality competition who must outrun hitmen to win a cash prize. Colman Domingo plays the host of The Running Man, with the cast rounded out by Katy O’Brian, Josh Brolin, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, William H. Macy, Sean Hayes, and more. Wright directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with Michael Bacall.

King’s novel The Running Man was published in 1982 under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, and took place in the year 2025. In 1987, it was adapted into a film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Wright’s last movie was 2021’s Last Night in Soho, which starred Anya Taylor-Joy. In 2023, he served as an executive producer on Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, an...

After a busy last summer with Hit Man and Twisters, Glen Powell is back this fall with Edgar Wright’s adaptation of Stephen King’s The Running Man. With a cast also including Katy O’Brian, Daniel Ezra, Karl Glusman, Josh Brolin, Lee Pace, Jayme Lawson, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, William H. Macy, David Zayas, Sean Hayes, and Colman Domingo, Paramount Pictures has now unveiled the first trailer ahead of a November 7 release.

Here’s the synopsis: “In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort.

Stephen King’s The Running Man is headed back to the big screen from director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Last Night in Soho), with Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick, Twisters) taking over the role played by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1987 movie. It’s set for release in theaters from Paramount on November 7, and the trailer arrives tomorrow (July 1).

Watch a short – but explosive – tease for the trailer featuring Glen Powell below.

Glen Powell will be playing the role of Ben in Wright’s The Running Man, with Colman Domingo (Candyman) and Katy O’Brian (Love Lies Bleeding) also starring in the film.

The cast also includes Daniel Ezra, Karl Glusman, Josh Brolin, Lee Pace, Jayme Lawson, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, William H. Macy, David Zayas, and Sean Hayes.

Edgar Wright wrote the script with Michael Bacall (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, 21 Jump Street). Chung-hoon Chung (Oldboy, It, Last Night in Soho...

Billy Joel fans should all get in the mood for two long nights with the piano man in July.

HBO has set the premiere dates for its two-part original documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes. Part one will air on Friday, July 18, followed by part two a week later on Friday, July 25. Each part will debut on HBO, and streaming service HBO Max, at 8 p.m. Et/Pt and run for roughly two-and-a-half hours, with the full exploration of the iconic musician clocking in at nearly five hours.

Billy Joel: And So It Goes, directed and produced by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, premiered its first part at the 2025 Tribeca Festival, but Joel himself was unable to attend the opening night screening, announcing just the week before the event that he had been diagnosed with brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus (Nph), leading him to cancel his upcoming concerts and prompting concern from fans.

Almost exactly a year after its theatrical release, Twisters, the sequel to 1996’s classic Twister, is gaining momentum on Amazon Prime Video’s Top 10. Per FlixPatrol, Twisters, starring Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones, is in the No. 10 spot on Prime Video across all movies and shows on the streaming service as of June 21. The movie has a "Certified Fresh" critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.

In Twisters, Edgar-Jones plays Kate Cooper, a storm chaser who is tracking an Oklahoma tornado outbreak with her friend Javi, played by Anthony Ramos. The pair soon meet up with social media storm chaser Tyler Owens (Powell), who clashes with the more traditional storm chasing duo. The film comes from director Lee Isaac Chung with a screenplay by Mark L. Smith (The Revenant)and a story by Joseph Kosinski.

Top 10 Overall on Prime Video Image via FlixPatrol Twisters Used Realistic Sets

Powell, who also starred in Top Gun: Maverick,...

Exclusive: Jimmy Kimmel is preparing for his annual summer break and has lined up some A-listers to fill in for him.

Jimmy Kimmel Live! has revealed the guest hosts that will front the ABC late-night show in Kimmel’s absence. They include Anthony Anderson, Nicole Byer, Alan Cumming, Chris Distefano, Fortune Feimster, Jelly Roll, Diego Luna and Kumail Nanjiani.

Anderson, Byer and Nanjiani have previously guest hosted the show but it marks new territory for Cumming, Distefano, Feimster, Luna and pop star Jelly Roll.

It marks the fifth year that Kimmel, who baked his summer break into his ABC contract, has taken off the summer, starting in 2020 with no shows during the summer of 2023 as a result of the dual labor strikes in Hollywood.

Over that period the likes of Ryan Reynolds, Jennifer Lawrence, Martin Short, Dana Carvey, Chelsea Handler, Al Franken, Nikki Glaser, Jeff Goldblum, RuPaul, Kerry Washington, Lamorne Morris,...

The Masked Singer host Nick Cannon revealed that he'll be stepping into a new role, as the show goes on hiatus until January 2026. Nick has hosted The Masked Singer since it began in 2019. Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Nicole Scherzinger were panelists until season 11, when Rita Ora took over for Nicole after she left the show to perform in her Olivier and Tony Award-winning role of Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard in the West End and Broadway. Now that Sunset Boulevard is closing, it's possible that Nicole will return for The Masked Singer season 14.

The Masked Singer host Nick Cannon revealed that he'll be stepping into a new role, as the show goes on hiatus until January 2026.

According to TVInsider, Nick will not only return to The Masked Singer, but he'll also be the new host of Lego Masters, taking over for Will Arnett in season 6. In a statement,...

The same year he was featured in his iconic role in Predator, Arnold Schwarzeneggerstarred in a dystopian survival thriller loosely based on Stephen King's novel, The Running Man. Although the film starred the icon in his action prime, it remains one of his lesser-celebrated films. As fans of the author prepare for a new adaptation of the novel starring Glen Powell, Schwarzenegger says that he loves the idea of a better remake. The Terminator himself hopes that the film can succeed where the previous version failed.

The Total Recall and Twins actor spoke to Cbr for Cbr Presents: Draw! to promote the release of Season 2 of his Netflix series Fubar. Schwarzenegger addressed the upcoming remake of The Running Man, which is directed by Edgar Wright and will reportedly be more faithful to King's original novel. The actor implied that the remake is the perfect opportunity to fix everything that...

John Mayer is on the dating market.

The 47-year-old “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room” singer recently discussed his love life with Will Arnett, Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes.

“I’m a single person. I’m a catch,” he said while on a live taping of the “Smartless” podcast.

He also provided insight into how his celebrity status affects his high-profile dating life.

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“[Fame] is a very good filtration system of selection who is right. When the right person comes along, that’s easy,” he said.

As for his future relationships, he said he is open to the possibility of marriage.

“I would not date someone if it didn’t have the upward mobility of becoming a marriage. Every girlfriend would be a potential wife at this point,” he added.

Meanwhile, read about the celebs who have been spotted on the dating app Raya.

On Thursday, June 12, SiriusXM presented SmartLess Live, a special live taping of the chart-topping podcast which featured hosts Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes in conversation with special guest John Mayer. Watch the full episode exclusively on the SiriusXM app and web player.

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During the event, which took place at Avalon Hollywood in front of a capacity crowd of adoring fans and SiriusXM subscribers, Mayer opened up about his dating life, saying that though he is currently single, he is “absolutely” interested in being a husband and father, and that nowadays he “would not date someone unless it had the upward mobility for becoming a marriage.”

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Mayer also talked about why his stand-up comedy career never got off the ground, how he struggled as a teenager,...

Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, the minds (and mouths) behind the wildly popular SmartLess podcast - are taking on a new role: mobile entrepreneurs. With the launch of SmartLess Mobile, the trio is serving up a new kind of wireless service: direct-to-consumer, data-sane, and refreshingly Bs-free.

Bringing the same smart, self-deprecating humor that’s made their podcast a massive hit, the team has a new mission: help people stop paying for mobile data they don’t use – and don’t need. It’s time to stop getting outsmarted by your phone bill.

Most people don’t realize that nearly 90% of their phone’s data use happens over Wi-Fi, whether that occurs at home, work, school or the millions of free hotspots across the country. The need for expensive unlimited data plans is rapidly evolving, and SmartLess Mobile challenges the industry norm that "more data" means "better value".

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The White Lotusstar and Hollywood icon Parker Posey recalls not understanding her own jokes on Will & Grace.

Per Entertainment Weekly, Posey opened up about her time on the hit sitcom, recalling, "I would say stuff like on Will & Grace and people would laugh, and I'd be like, 'I don't get it.'" When asked by Friends star Lisa Kudrow if she genuinely didn't understand the jokes, Posey replied, "I didn't think it was funny. Yeah, like, 'What are you laughing at?'"

Posey went on to discuss her Will & Grace character, Dorleen, saying, "I take it seriously, and then you go, 'Oh, well, that was kind of funny,' and then they throw jokes at you as you're doing it, because everyone else has been doing it for a few years... Then you're called in, and you're like, 'Hey, Megan Mullally'... and Sean Hayes, and you're...

Can a hit podcast translate into a hit phone company? The team behind SmartLess will find out.

SmartLess hosts and creators Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes are launching a new mobile phone brand called SmartLess Mobile Tuesday, betting that their success in reaching people through their phones can lead to a piece of the mobile business.

“Our SmartLess podcast now reaches millions of listeners each month, almost all of whom listen on their phones,” said Bateman in a statement. “Extending the SmartLess brand into mobile is a logical next step.”

It isn’t entirely crazy: While the trio of Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile are the dominant players, there is a burgeoning marketplace of smaller pre-paid options, and some of those have found meaningful success. In fact Mint Mobile, which counted Ryan Reynolds as an investor and co-founder, sold to T-Mobile in a $1.3 billion deal in 2023.

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On Tuesday June 10 2025, ABC broadcasts Jimmy Kimmel Live!!

Will Arnett; Jason Bateman; Sean Hayes; Bella Ramsey; Hardy Season 23 Episode 126 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” promises an exciting lineup that fans of the show will not want to miss. Titled “Will Arnett; Jason Bateman; Sean Hayes; Bella Ramsey; Hardy,” this episode features a mix of talented actors and a musical performance that is sure to entertain.

Will Arnett, known for his comedic roles in various television shows and movies, brings his signature humor to the stage. He is joined by Jason Bateman, who has impressed audiences with his work in both comedy and drama. Sean Hayes, another beloved actor, adds to the star power of the night with his quick wit and charm. Together, these three will likely engage in lively conversation and share amusing stories from their careers.

In addition to the trio of actors, Bella Ramsey,...

Enter the 36 Chambers but grab your dash candle en route; it’s none other than The RZA. Wu Tang slang, the tongue as the sword, the first Nft, and the game of chess. Laughs rule everything around me, stream in the funny, hollers that fulfill, y’all… on an all-new “SmartLess.”

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Related: Listen to RZA’s Weekly Radio Show Exclusively on SiriusXM Join hosts Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes on SmartLess, where each week they surprise each other with a mystery guest. Expect sharp wit, spontaneous humor, and engaging conversations with people from all walks of life. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.

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An ailing Billy Joel was not in attendance tonight at the world premiere HBO documentary about his life and music but sent word to a packed Beacon Theater in NYC via its director.

“Billy wishes he were here tonight, and he asked us to convey his greetings to you all. He said ‘getting old sucks, but it’s still preferable to getting cremated’,” relayed Susan Lacy, who helmed and produced the doc Billy Joel: And So It Goes with Jessica Levin. Part 1 of 2 opened the Tribeca Festival Wednesday.

“Billy may be considered the poet laureate of New York. You feel the essence of our city in his lyrics,” said Tribeca Enterprises’ Robert De Niro introducing the festival and the film with co-founder Jane Rosenthal.

Joel’s scrappiness and immense talent are both vivid in the film about the Long Island bard who formed his first cover band, The Lonely Souls,...

Parker Posey is opening up about the challenges she faced when making the jump from indie films to studio movies earlier in her career.

The White Lotus star made a recent appearance on the Smartless podcast, hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, where she was asked for her reaction to being labeled the “indie queen” in the ’90s, thanks to her iconic roles in Party Girl, Flirt, Dazed and Confused and The Daytrippers. However, Posey admitted that it actually hindered her from getting roles in major studio projects.

“I felt like I was called a name, in a way,” she explained. “My path was more like, ‘Oh, [The Daytrippers director] Greg Mottola did a reading of his movie that he was trying to get financed,’ and then I introduced him to Liev Schreiber who was in Party Girl, and then we do The Daytrippers a year later.

Put your blindfold on, one teaspoon at a time: it’s Gordon Ramsay. Meat and 2 veg, a Trojan mouse, and the soup of the month. Bon appétit dans un tout nouvel épisode de “SmartLess.”

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Actor Michael Cera has appeared in a number of films throughout his career, including Superbad, Juno, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, and Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist. Cera’s breakout role came in 2003 when he began playing the son of Jason Bateman’s Michael Bluth, George-Michael Bluth, on the critically acclaimed hit series Arrested Development.However, it seems as though iconic actor and martial artist Jackie Chan hasn’t seen much of Cera’s work.

Cera, who is starring in the latest film by Wes Anderson, The Phoenician Scheme, was promoting the movie in London recently and, per NME, had an interesting albeit awkward encounter with Chan. Chan was also in London to promote his latest film, Karate Kid: Legends,and he and Cera were both promoting their respective projects in the same building.

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Popular podcast SmartLess will host a live taping at Avalon Hollywood on June 12, presented by SiriusXM.

The live podcast taping will feature hosts Will Arnett, Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes and a surprise guest for an interview. Per the format of the podcast, one host will know the special guest ahead of time, while their appearance will be a surprise to the other two hosts and the crowd.

SmartLess has previously hosted a live event in the Hamptons last summer with Howard Stern. The Hamptons episode, recorded in August 2024, is one of the podcast’s most listened to episodes since the show was acquired by SiriusXM last year. The goal with the live events is to drive engagement between the hosts and fans in addition to driving downloads through the staggered rollout.

“Through their unmatched humor and chemistry, Sean, Will and Jason have made SmartLess not just a podcast, but a cultural phenomenon.

Pad up your funny bones; it’s Shane Gillis. The ham gene, war history, workouts vs. naps, and serious movies with serious actors. There’s nothin’ lake about it… on another tickling episode of “SmartLess.”

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