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A new documentary, I Am Sam Kinison, will explore the life and impact of the controversial shock comic with commentary from Charlie Sheen, Jay Leno, Tommy Chong and Corey Feldman, among others. The film will premiere on Spike TV on December 19th at 10 p.m. Est, with an uncensored version airing two hours later.

A two-minute preview of the warts-and-all film shows clips of Kinison performing, including one where Rodney Dangerfield introduced him at an early show, as well as a glimpse of the 1989 Rolling Stone cover story on Kinison...

Former Blink 182 member Tom DeLonge is back at it, this time spreading his theories of the existence of aliens on the Joe Rogan podcast. DeLonge claims that the United States government has a dead alien in its possession, but it's not what you think. Many believe that a UFO crashed in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947 and that's where the government got their hands on the deceased extraterrestrial. However, Tom DeLonge has revealed that the Roswell incident is not where the alien specimen came from. The former singer/guitar player from Blink-182 also revealed that the Us government has a top-secret spy craft that closely resembles what we think to be UFOs.

Tom DeLonge is now one of the biggest figures among UFO enthusiasts, as the former Blink-182 member is working together with ex-military officials and government officials to unveil the truth surrounding extraterrestrial life. The singer has also founded To The Stars Academy,...

Simon Brew Aug 31, 2017

The Joker origins film will cover a younger, bullied version of the character...

Last week came the news that a Joker origins movie is in the words at Warner Bros. Martin Scorsese is set to produce the film, with The Hangover director Todd Phillips set to direct. This project is independent of Jared Leto’s take on The Joker, with Leto set for at least two more films as Batman’s most famous nemesis too.

One or two new details about the Joker origins projects have now arrived via a slightly different source too. Former Mma fighter Brendan Schaub has appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, and his agent is Todd Feldman. Feldman also represents Todd Phillips. And Schaub said of the Joker project that “my boy Todd Feldman put this together with Todd Phillips”.

“It’s dark. It’s like a dark Joker. As a kid,...

It was recently announced that DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. were developing a Joker origin film with producer Martin Scorsese and director Todd Phillips. I was actually pretty shocked by this news, mostly because of the talent involved with it. For some reason, I never thought I'd see Scorsese involved with a comic book film project like this.

We already know that the movie will feature a different actor in the role other than Jared Leto, and that actor would possibly be younger. According to some new information that has surfaced, we might just be seeing The Joker as a kid.

The following information comes from an unlikely source. That source is Mma Fighter turned actor Brendan Schaub, who is apparently friends with Todd Phillips’ agent Todd Feldman, which is where he got his information. While a guest on the Joe Rogan Experience, Schaub dropped the following bit of info:

"It’s dark.

The verdict is still out on whether or not the DC Extended Universe will have a long and healthy life, but Warner Bros. is taking some interesting steps that an positively affect their properties, should it not. Last week, it was revealed that director Todd Phillips and producer Martin Scorsese were in talks to develop an origin story for the Joker.

Unlike any of the DC films that had hit in recent years, the Joker origin film won’t be a part of the Dceu. This will allow the filmmakers not to be restricted by any of the the preexisting canon, and will give them the room to actually tell the story they want to tell. Considering that Warner Bros. had considered themselves a director-focused studio, this is fantastic news, and could lead to more Dark Knight-caliber DC flicks.

But what would the Joker film actually entail? Obviously, it’s...

David Letterman, the longest-serving host in U.S. late night television, is returning to television for a new series for Netflix.

The yet-to-be-named, six-episode series has Letterman combining two interests for which he is renowned: in-depth conversations with extraordinary people, and in-the-field segments expressing his curiosity and humor. In each hour-long episode, Letterman will conduct a long-form conversation with a singular guest - and will also explore topics on his own, away from the studio. The series is set to premiere in 2018.

Regarding this announcement, Letterman said:

“I feel excited and lucky to be working on this project for Netflix. Here's what I have learned, if you retire to spend more time with your family, check with your family first. Thanks for watching, drive safely.”

Ted Sarandos, chief content officer at Netflix, had the following to say:

"Just meeting David Letterman was a thrill; imagine how exciting it is for...

Daniel Cormier has a message for Jon Jones -- Congrats.  D.C. wasn't in the best shape to talk after his loss to Jones at Ufc 214 and left the Octagon after only a brief statement with Joe Rogan.  But now, he's opening up ... and giving props to his biggest rival. "Congratulations to Jon Jones and his team. They did a phenomenal job and got the victory." Cormier also apologized to ref Big John McCarthy...

It’s been five years, but Fear Factor is Back — with Ludacris as the new host and a whole new assortment of horrifying challenges for contestants competing for the grand prize. The series originally hosted by Joe Rogan aired on NBC from 2001 and 2006, before being revived for one season in 2011. It last aired in July 2012 as a two part special. Now it’s been revamped and renewed on MTV for 12 one-hour episodes as teams of two face their biggest fears in a bid to win a big cash prize. That means lots of snakes, spiders and...read more...

On May 30, MTV will be bringing back Fear Factor, with new host Ludacris. MTV To Reboot Fear Factor With Host Ludacris The original series ran on NBC from 2001 to 2006 with host Joe Rogan, and was one of the earliest reality competition shows on broadcast and cable TV. It was briefly revived for one season in […]

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Last month, we reported Endemol Shine North America announced it was bringing back its Fear Factor TV show. The game show, once hosted by Joe Rogan, originally ran on NBC from 2001 to 2006. Fear Factor was revived in 2011 and cancelled yet again in 2012.Today, MTV announced it has ordered the Fear Factor reboot. Executive producer Chris "Ludacris" Bridges will host the series, which kicks off on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 10:00pm Et/Pt. Anthony Carbone, Charles Wachter, Kevin Wehrenberg, Rob Smith, and Robin Feinberg executive produce for Endemol Shine. Nina L. Diaz, Pamela Post, and Tim Palazzola executive produce for MTV.Read More…...

We would’ve preferred the return of MTV’s “Fear,” but we’ll take it. If you’ve ever wanted to eat spiders on national television for money, you’ll be happy to know that MTV is rebooting early 2000s TV series “Fear Factor” for a whole new generation. Originally hosted by Joe Rogan, “Fear Factor” aired on NBC between […]...

Ludacris will host an MTV revival of Fear Factor, the reality series staple which forces contestants to confront fears via extreme physical and mental challenges. The updated version is expected to premiere in late May, Variety reports.

Reviving the show is consistent with the broader approach of Viacom, MTV's parent company, in moving toward unscripted programs. The network revived Fear Factor in 2011 for a handful of new episodes, but the series was canceled the following year.

Fear Factor, originally hosted by comedian Joe Rogan, aired between 2001 and 2006 on NBC. The series,...

In an attempt to move away from scripted programming and return to the reality programming that put them on the map, MTV is bringing back Fear Factor. The network has tapped multi-platinum rapper Ludacris to host the series, which I'm all about...although I wouldn't have minded seeing Joe Rogan return to the series as host.

I loved Fear Factor when I was younger, and if MTV is trying to get me to watch their channel again they're certainly on the right track! How do you feel about Fear Factor coming back? Do you think the show will be a hit? Thanks Variety for the heads up. ...

Seriously, are we being Punk’d?

MTV on Wednesday announced that it has ordered new episodes of the competition series Fear Factor, to be hosted by rapper and Fate of the Furious star Ludacris — and throw out the gross-out.

Related Report: American Idol Revival Not Moving Forward at NBC or Fox

Per The Hollywood Reporter, the 12-episode revival (premiering Tuesday, May 30 at 10/9c) will put a new spin on the former NBC reality juggernaut, this time forgoing any skin-crawling, bug-eating challenges in favor of triggering Generation Z by “tapping into visceral fears of today’s anxious youth — such as couch...

Fear Factor is making a comeback. Today, the series' production company Endemol Shine North America announced they are currently casting a new season of the cancelled NBC series.The original competition show premiered in 2001 on NBC. Hosted by Joe Rogan, the series pitted contestants against each other in challenging mental and physical stunts for a cash prize. The show first ended in 2006 and was then revived in 2011 for one season before being cancelled again.Read More…...

Milo Yiannopoulos -- controversial Senior Editor at Breitbart News -- is leaving the company over recently unearthed comments he made about pedophilia. Milo announced his resignation Tuesday, saying ... "I would be wrong to allow my poor choice of words to detract from my colleagues' important reporting, so today I am resigning from Breitbart ... This decision is mine alone." He also thanked Breitbart for standing by him, and contributing to his success.  His resignation comes on...

Former Scientologist Leah Remini continues to shed light on the questionable practices of the mysterious church. In a recent interview with “The Joe Rogan Experience”, the actress weighed in on why stars like Tom Cruise and John Travolta remain with the institution despite ongoing claims of abuse and wrongdoing by its defectors. “The amount of […]...

Ronda Rousey may be down, but her new Instagram post hints she’s not out.

The mixed martial artist, 29, has remained silent on social media since her Dec. 30 Tko loss to Amanda Nunes just 48 second into round one at Ufc 207. However, Rousey returned to Instagram on Monday night with a message about rebuilding.

“And so rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life,” the quote by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling says.

The quote comes from a 2008 commencement address at Harvard that Rowling titled, “The fringe benefits of failure and the importance of imagination.”

Rousey’s...

After Amanda Nunes defeated Ronda Rousey in Las Vegas Friday, the 28-year-old Brazilian champion continued to taunt her opponent on Twitter. "The Lioness" shared a Photoshopped picture of herself holding the championship belt while pushing Rousey—as a baby—in a stroller. It only took 48 seconds in the first round for Nunes to win by Tko. It was the third fastest knockout in women's Ufc bantamweight history, and the second consecutive knockout for Rousey, who lost to Holly Holm in 2015. "I stop everybody like that. When I asked for this fight, I prepared my mind, my spirit, my body for this moment," Nunes told Ufc commentator Joe Rogan in the octagon after her big victory. "Nobody is going to...

After Amanda Nunes dominated Ronda Rousey in the octagon, the reigning champion continued her celebration by ribbing the Ufc favorite on Twitter.

Nunes, also known as “the Lioness,” took down the 29-year-old Mma fighter in just 48 seconds to retain the women’s bantamweight championship belt on Friday night, but the mockery continued for much longer. Twitter users took to the social media site to mock Rousey’s defeat, and Nunes also joined in.

The 28-year-old Brazilian shared a poorly Photoshopped image of herself holding her championship belt while pushing an upset Rousey — as a baby — in a stroller.

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It's all over ... Ronda Rousey got the living snot beat out of her by Amanda Nunes ... and it appears Ronda's fighting career is just about wrapped up.  Amanda crushed Rousey from the start of the fight -- beating her with a flurry of strong shots to the face .. and stopping 48 seconds into the first round of the fight.  Rousey looked lost and scared ... not her old self.  And she left the octogon without talking to Joe Rogan.

Amanda Nunes has done it — defeats Mma legend Ronda Rousey!

In a stunning victory, the women’s bantamweight championship belt remains with Nunes. On Friday, the 28-year-old Brazilian, nicknamed “the Lioness,” proved she’s a force to be reckoned with after defending her belt against the once long-reigning champion in an intense fight.

In 48-seconds in the first round, Nunes (14-4) won by Tko to retain the bantamweight title.

It was the third fastest knockout in women’s Ufc bantamweight history, and the second consecutive knockout loss for Rousey (12-2).

“I’m the champion, Amanda Nunes,” she told Ufc commentator...

It’s definitely one of the most thankless jobs out there.

They make sacrifices from their families. They make sacrifices to their own lives. And it remains one of the dangerous jobs out there.

From director Jaren Hayman, the documentary showcases the lives and careers of famous bodyguards for Justin Bieber to Nelson Mandela to Whitey Bulger and even well-trained security organizations used overseas.

The film narration is voiced by Kim Coates.

Bodyguards: Secret Lives From The Watchtower is available on VOD today and in select theaters.

Read the transcript below.

Lrm: Let’s start with this—where did you get the original idea for this project for Bodyguards? This is a subject that not everybody thinks about.

Jaren Hayman: It’s never been done, besides Kevin Costner twenty-five years ago. [Chuckles] I saw someone Tweet yesterday saying that it was awesome.

It came from Jeremy Bieber, a producer on the movie.

[[tmz:video id="0_4761z995"]] Ronda Rousey made an angry charge onto the Ufc stage to stare down her Ufc 207 opponent Amanda Nunes ... and then stormed right off ... blowing off the customary interview with Joe Rogan.  Dana White tried to hold Ronda onstage so Rogan could get off some questions -- but Rousey was having none of it ... and pulled away to bolt.  Nunes stayed onstage and vowed to beat Rousey's ass when they get in the Octagon in December.

[[tmz:video id="0_dybu5ykw"]] Ufc announcer Joe Rogan has nothing but respect for Ronda Rousey -- but says he doesn't like hearing when fighters talk about the next phase of their career before they're done in the Octagon. Everyone knows Ronda is one of Joe's favorite fighters -- and he heaped heavy praise on her at Lax this weekend. But when we brought up Ronda's recent announcement that Ufc 207 would be one of her last fights before focusing on movies,...

Netflix, the world's leading Internet TV network, is bringing its members two brand new comedy specials from one of the funniest and most influential comedians of all time: the one and only Chris Rock. Marking the multiple Emmy Award-winning comedian’s return to stand-up after an eight-year absence, Rock will tape two all-new specials that will debut on Netflix around the world. The first show will tape in 2017, following a new world tour being planned now.

Ted Sarandos, Netflix Chief Content Officer said:

"Chris Rock is a beloved actor and director, and his remarkable stand-up makes him comic royalty. There is no one like him, and Netflix offers the global platform and creative freedom that will serve as a perfect home for someone with his incredible talent.”

Rock added:

“I'm very excited to be working with Ted and Lisa and all the good people at Netflix. I can't wait to get back on stage.

It’s now officially fall, and we could think of no better time to share the fruits of Netflix’s latest harvest. The streaming giant will boast the arrival and/or return of films like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Three Kings, Unforgiven, and, despite what it augurs, the ice-filled romp of Snow Day. More importantly, next month will also feature the debut of Christopher Guest’s Mascots (on 10/13), which sees the old pro back in action along with his frequent collaborators Bob Balaban, Parker Posey, and Jennifer Coolidge. October 21 will see the premiere of Black Mirror season three, which stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mackenzie Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, and more in its increasingly complicated and terrifying techno-tales. New additions also include comedy specials from Russell Peters and Joe Rogan, as well as the premiere of Haters Back Off! As always, to get a little, you have to ...

Dana Carvey, Reggie Watts, Michael Che and Colin Quinn will release new comedy specials on Netflix this fall, Entertainment Weekly reports.

The streaming service has added eight new specials to its fall comedy line-up, starting with Cedric the Entertainer's Live from the Ville, a stand-up set recorded at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and set to premiere September 16th.

Meanwhile, Carvey's new special, Dana Carvey: Straight White Male, 60, will arrive November 4th. Recorded at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston, the show features stand-up as well as the comedian's indelible impressions,...

[[tmz:video id="0_y93zhv7l"]] Nate Diaz seems about as confident as any Ufc fighter ... mocking Conor McGregor's water bottle attack. We got Nate at the MGM Grand in Vegas Friday, where he'll be taking on Conor for a second time. Nate vows to make a pilgrimage to Conor's homeland after the fight. And Ufc's Joe Rogan weighed in on the water bottle incident, pooh poohing the whole thing. [[tmz:video id="0_zcs7uvxl"]] Read more...

Paige VanZant has confirmed Miesha Tate's story -- that she Was cussed out by Ronda Rousey last month ... and says the whole thing was "shocking and totally unnecessary." In a statement to TMZ Sports, VanZant says, "It appears that I offended Ronda by congratulating Holly after her victory. The incident was very shocking and totally unnecessary." Tate described the incident in great detail on Joe Rogan's podcast ... saying Rousey tracked Paige down and...

[[tmz:video id="0_tu2dp6xt"]] Joe Rogan ain't buyin' Conor McGregor's retirement tweet ... saying there's no way McGregor will hang 'em up "unless he got f*cking head kicked today and knocked into oblivion." Rogan -- who's been the color commentator for the Ufc for nearly 20 years -- was on his "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast Tuesday when the news broke about Conor's tweet and Joe's reaction was about as honest as it gets.  Rogan made a couple of interesting...

[[tmz:video id="0_9qgkun5d"]] When it comes to protection, headgear and padded gloves can actually make things More dangerous for an Mma fighter ... so says Ufc commentator Joe Rogan.  We were asking Joe about the recent death of Mma fighter Joao Carvalho -- who died following an Mma fight this weekend -- and if adding extra layers of padding could help prevent tragedies like this in the future.  While Joe said he didn't know about the specifics surrounding Joao's death,...

[[tmz:video id="0_wkigvt1m"]] If Jon Jones loses his comeback fight against Ovince Saint Preux, he could lose more than just his pride ... he might lose his shot to get his title back ... so says Joe Rogan.  The Ufc's chief color commentator was at Lax when we asked how he felt about Jones accepting a fight with a replacement for Daniel Cormier at Ufc 197 on April 23rd ... after D.C. backed out with an injury.  "I was hoping it...

Onnit

Thursday, March 24, marks the 51st birthday of Mark “Undertaker” Calaway, the greatest WWE Superstar of all time.

While Calaway is traditionally a very private man who keeps his personal life to himself for the sake of the preserving The Undertaker character’s mystique, The Phenom accepted a gracious gift from health solutions company Onnit – a birthday cake in the shape of a wrestling ring, complete with a Hell in a Cell surrounding it and an Undertaker action figure watching from on high.

Happy Birthday to our friend The Undertaker! Hope you enjoyed the hell in a cell cake. #wwe #wrestlemania #GetOnnit pic.twitter.com/c987xZCyUh

— Onnit (@Onnit) March 24, 2016

The Undertaker is as synonymous with Hell in a Cell as he is with WrestleMania and WWE. He’s competed in 13 of the company’s 32 Hell in a Cell matches (including the first one, a classic contest with Shawn Michaels...

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Hardcore Mma fans do not like professional wrestling. Whether it’s because of wrestling’s storylines, gimmicks, or the fact that they perceive wrestling as “fake”, they just don’t appreciate or respect the wrestling industry. Take a scroll through your average Ufc news site or Mma discussion forum in which pro wrestling is mentioned, and see for yourself.

This was never more evident than when Ufc announced the signing of Cm Punk, and the more outspoken members of the Mma community greeted the news with everything from sarcasm and mockery to absolute contempt and hostility.

And it’s not just the fans, the resentment often comes from within the Ufc itself. Analyst and Commentator for the Ufc, Joe Rogan, threw gasoline on the fire during Episode 545 of his “Joe Rogan Experience” when he stated that:

“Wresting is some weird, f***ing thing that strange guys do. They...

[[tmz:video id="0_7fuc73sa"]] Ronda Rousey hasn't lost her mojo -- she just had a bad night -- so says Ufc honcho Dana White who tells TMZ Sports he's convinced she'll bounce back to her usual ass kicking form.  White was out in NYC when we hit him with a flurry of Ufc questions in a street speed round -- and he answered all of 'em.  1) How's Chael Sonnen gonna do on 'Celeb Apprentice'?  2) When is Cm Punk gonna fight?...

[[tmz:video id="0_tx3by7h6"]] Ufc champ Luke Rockhold says he's Shocked his Ufc 194 fight with Chris Weidman wasn't stopped a lot sooner than it was ... saying it was pretty clear Weidman was done in the 3rd. Rockhold joined the guys on "TMZ Sports" on FS1 (tonight at 9 Pm Pt, 12 Am Et) -- and said when he rewatched the fight, he noticed the end of the 3rd round was especially one-sided. "Going back and looking at it now, it was...

It’s almost August and that means Netflix is about to give their content a refresh. Some of the notable titles leaving include: Family Ties: Season 1-7, Unbreakable, and Titanic. So if you haven’t seen some of these titles, plan your nights accordingly. We of course can look forward more than a few new titles including The Hurt Locker, White God (pictured above), and Girl Meets World season 1.

Available August 1

Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein (1999)

In this animated adventure, Alvin, Simon, and Theodore revel in their new gig at a movie theme park by wandering the grounds after hours. Among the attractions is the spooky Frankenstein’s Castle, where a real mad scientist is bringing the monster to life. But when the boys cross paths with the creature (Frank Welker), they soon learn that appearances can be deceiving, and Frankenstein is more misunderstood than malevolent.

Asylum (2005)

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Comedy Central has renewed This Is Not Happening, the comedic storytelling series hosted by Ari Shaffir, for a second season. The network said eight episodes will premiere next year. The show features stand-ups telling stories in front of a live audience and Season 1 included the likes of Rob Corddry, D.L. Hughley, Keegan-Michael Key, Bert Kreischer, Marc Maron, Steve Rannazzisi, Joe Rogan and Paul Scheer. It originally debuted as a digital series on cc.com. “Honestly…...

This definitely just happened: Comedy Central has renewed Ari Shaffir‘s comedic storytelling series “This Is Not Happening” for an eight-episode second season in 2016. “This Is Not Happening” features Shaffir (pictured above) and his comic buddies telling funny, true stories in front of a live audience at Cheetahs in Hollywood. Guest comedians on Season 1 included Rob Corddry, D.L. Hughley, Keegan-Michael Key, Bert Kreischer, Marc Maron, Steve Rannazzisi, Joe Rogan and Paul Scheer. Each episode features a custom opening that puts Shaffir into a ludicrous situation, dreamed up by director Tomsic. “This Is Not Happening” originally debuted as a digital series on Cc.

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Joe Rogan is perhaps best known as both a stand-up comedian and as the Ufc’s color commentator, alongside Mike Goldberg. Rogan can also be frequently seen conducting post-fight interviews inside the Octagon. However, Rogan has a wealth of professions on his resume — including as a television host, actor, podcaster, and is even a trained Mma fighter, himself.

Recently, Rogan had fellow comedian, Tony Hinchcliffe, on his Joe Rogan Experience Podcast. At one point, Hinchcliffe mentioned that WWE had offered him a one-year contract to join their creative team. Hinchcliffe said he was honored by the offer, as he’s a lifelong wrestling fan, but ultimately turned it down so he could continue his career as a touring stand-up act.

The two then began talking about professional wrestling — or sports entertainment — and its kinship to Ufc and mixed martial arts. Hinchcliffe stated that he believes many Ufc fans were,...

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There wasn’t much to look forward to at Ufc 177, and that was before it lost its main event.

Originally, Renan Barao was expected to get an immediate title rematch against T.J. Dillashaw, after Dillashaw shocked the Mma world in May, upsetting Barao and taking his belt. However, while cutting weight, Barao fell ill, passed out, hit his head in the bath tub, and had to be rushed to hospital. In an interview at the Ufc 177 prelims with Joe Rogan, Barao stated he cuts about 10 kilograms of weight going into the weigh-ins, an awful lot of weight in a short time, though he blamed standing up too fast on the black-out.

With the Barao fight lost, Joe Soto, who has never fought in the Ufc but was a champion in Bellator, steps up on almost zero notice to fight Dillashaw for the belt. He was originally scheduled on the preliminary card.

The road to EA Sports Ufc has been a long and winding one, to say the least. In fact, there was a time where Ufc president Dana White declared that he was “at war” with Electronic Arts over their refusal to make a game and instead took the brand to Thq and Yukes.

While they were toiling away with the Undisputed franchise, EA partnered with rival promotion Strikeforce to make EA Sports Mma. Then, after both Thq and Strikeforce went under, Dana and EA both realized that there was money to be made from the two working together and thus, we ended up here in 2014 with EA Sports Ufc.

In the world of mixed martial arts, the Ufc is a big fish in a medium-sized pond. While the sport may still be growing worldwide, the promotion features its best talent and EA Sports has done a solid job of bringing that to the game.

The preliminary card of Ufc 174 started off with a bang Saturday night!

Live from Vancouver, Canada, the Ufc had loaded the preliminary card with local talent, though for a couple of bouts, fighters would be familiar to followers of the Ultimate Fighter reality series. Case in point: Kajan Johnson, a member of team Canada on Tuf Nations who had his jaw obliterated (broken in several places) after a fight with eventual winner Chad Laprise.

Kajan had a ton of good will surrounding him in the Mma community, in part due to the devasting nature of the injury he suffered, and in part because of a coaching contreversy which surrounded his fight on Tuf: Nations Canada vs. Australia. On the show, Canada’s winning ways led to a number of fights between teammates in the cage, which meant the

coaching team had to be split. Johnson wound up with an underpopulated corner,...

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It looks like Joe Rogan was right after all. Vitor Belfort has released a statement confirming a failed drug test this past February.

After months of speculation, the Ufc’s Vitor Belfort, set to face Chael Sonnen at Ufc 175 in July pending a hearing with the Nsac, has released a statement via Instagram in which he admits to failing an out of competition drug test earlier this year. The result of the February test, long suspected to have been a failure due to Belfort’s avoidance of the issue, will likely play a key role in whether the fighter will be granted a license to appear at the July event, hosted in Las Vegas, Nevada. The match-up with Sonnen was the result of Belfort’s fellow countryman Wanderlei Silva evading an Nsac drug test earlier this month, something Silva claimed was a misunderstanding stemming from English not being his native language,...

As I announced last week, instead of picking one classic drama season to revisit over the summer, I'm trying an experiment, highlighting different classic sitcom episodes from the past. First up for this summer sitcom rewind: "The Public Domain" and "Super Karate Monkey Death Car," a pair of "NewsRadio" episodes from early in the show's fourth season, coming up just as soon as I have fancy plans, and pants to match... In terms of their status at the time they aired, "NewsRadio" is among the more obscure shows I expect I'll be dealing with this summer. The mid-'90s was a pretty great period for TV comedy: "Seinfeld" at its peak, "The Simpsons" at its peak or close to it, "Frasier" presenting classical excellence each week and each season, "Friends" being a phenomenon, etc., plus other series like "3rd Rock from the Sun" and "The Drew Carey Show" that had...

Though we have learned a lot about EA Sports Ufc over the past few weeks, the gaming giant had strangely been holding off on showcasing actual gameplay footage for the title. However, with just under a month until launch, Electronic Arts has finally released the first raw footage from its upcoming Mma game.

Pitting Lightweight champion Anthony Pettis against Jose Aldo, this first extended look at EA Sports Ufc features all of the typical trappings of an actual fight. Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan provide commentary and stats on the fighters, while the crowd pumping Bruce Buffer does an excellent job of generating fan excitement for the brawl.

It also doesn’t hurt that EA Sports Ufc looks fantastic from a graphical standpoint. Not only do both Pettis and Aldo look better than ever before, but even Buffer and referee Ives Lavigne truly look like their real-life counter-parts. It’s...

This is the first pick-up of a series developed by Cc: Studios, Comedy Central’s in-house creative initiative for the development of original digital comedy. The eight-episode season of This Is Not Happening, executive produced by Ari Shaffir, Eric Abrams, Sam Saifer and Jeff Tomsic, will premiere in the fall. Hosted by Shaffir and based on his long-running live show, This Is Not Happening features Shaffir and his comedian friends telling hilarious and true stories in front of a live audience at La’s gentlemen’s club, Cheetahs. Comedians that have appeared on the first two seasons include Kurt Braunohler, Joey Diaz, David Koechner, Bobby Lee, Natasha Leggero, Tj Miller, Trevor Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, Jay Oakerson, Steve Rannazzisi and Joe Rogan. Shaffir is repped by Gersh and Sam Saifer Management.

It’s almost five years to the day that Seth Rogen last hosted “Saturday Night Live.” (Somewhat amusingly, his “Neighbors” co-star Zac Efron hosted the very next week.) Meanwhile, over the last five episodes, “SNL” itself has survived a rather rocky start to the post-Seth Meyers Era with a string of solid albeit non-classic episodes after the Jim Parsons-hosted debacle. Heading into its final break of the season, it will be interesting to see if the show ends on an upswing or downswing heading into the final stretch of this flawed yet fascinating season. As always, I’ll be liveblogging, assigning grades to each segment. As always, those grades are designed in a lab to make the maximum number of people on the internet angry. They couldn’t possibly be an inherently imperfect way for one person to sum up his or her thoughts about a sketch comedy show in real time.

NewsRadio Season 1, Episode 1 “Pilot”

Written by Paul Simms

Directed by James Burrows

Aired 3/21/1995 on NBC

Airing as a mid-season replacement after the failure of The Martin Short Show and the Gene Wilder vehicle Something Wilder, it still boggles me to this day that NewsRadio wasn’t more popular in its time. Debuting between Wings and Frasier (two shows it would often be sandwiched between over the years), NewsRadio never achieved the same mainstream penetration as other seminal NBC comedies from the same era, teetering on the edge of cancellation and ending in tragedy, airing a creative but deflated fifth season in the shadow of Phil Hartman’s murder.

Revisiting NewsRadio‘s pilot, it still astounds me the show never took off. Mixing farce with hilarious ironies, the pilot opens with Wnyx’s new news director Dave Nelson (a post-Kidz in the Hall Dave Foley) arriving (approximately) 35 seconds early to...