John Oliver

Late-Night Hosts Drop Podcast to Benefit Striking Staff

Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, John Oliver and Stephen Colbert team up on a new podcast to benefit their staff amid strikes.

August 31, 2023

Get a Peek at the New Seasons of Succession, True Detective & More

HBO released a sneak peek at their upcoming 2023 slate, including previews of Succession, The Last of Us, The Idol and Jodie Foster in True Detective.

December 21, 2022

Abbott Elementary Leads the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards Noms: Find Out Who Else Got Noticed

On Dec. 6, Abbott Elementary led the nominations for the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards. Find out who else earned noms, including Julia Roberts, Zendaya, Andrew Garfield & Daniel Radcliffe.

December 6, 2022

John Oliver EXCITED to Reunite With Colleagues After 2 Emmy Wins

After winning the Emmy 7 years in a row for "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver," John Oliver is looking forward to seeing his co-workers to celebrate 2022 Emmys.

September 13, 2022

Adam Driver Gets Called Out During Last Week Tonight's Emmys Win as Bizarre Feud Continues

Adam Driver got dragged back into Last Week Tonight's oddly sexualized feud as the writing staff dedicated their award to him during the 2021 Emmys on Sept. 19.

September 20, 2021

John Oliver Calls Out the Royal Family for "Refusing to Evolve" After Meghan Markle Tell-All

In his first comments about the British monarchy since his prescient 2018 warning to Meghan Markle went viral, John Oliver criticized the royal family for "refusing to evolve."

March 16, 2021

Watch John Oliver Warn Meghan Markle About the Royal Family in Eerie Resurfaced Interview

Three years ago, John Oliver gave Meghan Markle a scary warning about what life in the royal family might be like, saying, "They're an emotionally stunted group of fundamentally flawed people."

March 10, 2021

See John Legend, Gwen Stefani and More Stars at the 2020 Global Citizen Prize Awards

Hollywood's finest turned up to the Global Citizen Prize Awards on Saturday, honoring world leaders helping to end poverty. See Gwen Stefani, John Legend and more at the show.

December 20, 2020

John Oliver Says He "Nearly Burst Into Tears" Voting for the First Time as an American Citizen

After becoming an American citizen in December 2019, Last Week Tonight host John Oliver is celebrating a civic milestone this year. For the TV host's candid reaction, keep reading.

November 3, 2020

John Oliver Tells Why This Emmy Win Is Different

The Emmy-winning "Last Week Tonight" host tells why he'll always remember the 2020 Emmys and reacts to those disembodied hand presenters!

September 21, 2020

John Oliver Breaks Down What It Means to Defund the Police

John Oliver explained to Jimmy Fallon and viewers why "meaningful change" will take "sustained, significant effort" in the fight against racism and to reformed policing.

June 9, 2020

Stephen Colbert and John Oliver Launch an Awards Fight On 2019 Emmys Red Carpet

Exclusive: The Late Show host doesn't want to steal Last Week Tonight's thunder but...who's got more Peabodys?

September 22, 2019

John Oliver's Best Deep Dives on the PCAs-Nominated Last Week Tonight

The late night show is known for diving deep into dense topics. These are the ones that stood out this year.

September 20, 2019

John Oliver Slams Jay Leno Over Call for Late-Night Civility

The Last Week Tonight host revisited the former Tonight Show star's many jokes about Monica Lewinsky.

March 18, 2019

What Does Tyler Perry Have to Do With The Real Housewives of New York City Drama?

John Oliver wades into the battle between Luann and Dorinda as well.

March 14, 2019

Medium Tyler Henry Responds to John Oliver's Recent Criticism of Hollywood Psychics

The Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry star has a response for the Last Week Tonight host

February 28, 2019

This Lion King Cast Photo Is Giving Us Major "Hakuna Matata" Feels

All-star cast includes Donald Glover, Beyonce, Seth Rogen and more

October 18, 2018

Surprise! John Oliver Secretly Welcomed a Son 3 Months Ago

The late-night host is now the father of two boys

September 19, 2018

John Oliver Wouldn't Blame Meghan Markle for Calling Off the Royal Wedding

During Wednesday's episode of the The Late Show With Stephen Colbert the Last Week Tonight host commented on her upcoming marriage to Prince Harry

February 8, 2018

John Oliver Publicly Confronts Dustin Hoffman Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

The actor issued an apology for his actions earlier this month

December 5, 2017

John Oliver and Dave Chappelle Just Got #DCPublicSchools to Trend for "No Reason" at the 2017 Emmys

Two comedians have a little fun off script when presenting (and winning) awards

September 18, 2017

Usher, Sheryl Crow and More Stars Sing to Demand That Politicians Stop Using Their Songs

Last Week Tonight host John Oliver gives musicians a platform to send a message

July 25, 2016

John Oliver Just Broke Oprah Winfrey's Record With This $15 Million Giveaway

Late-night host forgives huge amount of medical debt

June 6, 2016

Jennifer Lawrence, Jimmy Fallon and John Oliver Play "True Confessions" on The Tonight Show: Who's the Biggest Liar?

Actress recalls once telling the press that Kim Basinger died

May 24, 2016