News about Hasan Minhaj

Beacher is back! Beacher's Madhouse to make triumphant return at Netflix Is A Joke Fest after 10 year hiatus

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 26, 2024
Live theater entertainment hasn't been the same since the curtains closed on Beacher's Madhouse. But after a decade off-the-grid, the celeb-beloved variety show will return next month for three electrifying back-to-back nights as part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest. The extravagant, invite-only spectacle will take place at the theater of the Roosevelt Hotel, home of the first Oscars and Beacher's original show, on May 9, 10, and 11, welcoming an exclusive cadre of A-listers to an evening of performances, comedic acts, decadence and celebrity cameos. Showman Jeff Beacher is the mind behind the visionary entertainment experience, blending classic vaudeville with Hollywood glitz, elements of circus, cabaret and burlesque.

Hasan Minhaj's deal to take over as host of The Daily Show 'was all but done' until he was accused of embellishing his life stories

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 26, 2024
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hasan Minhaj's contract to host The Daily Show was 'all but done' by the summer of 2023, but a September expose by The New Yorker sunk him. The magazine published an indepth look at Minhaj's stories, which formed the basis of his stand-up routine, and discovered that many of his stories were embellished. Minhaj defended himself, insisting that his biography was inspired rather than a factual account. However, the show producers were apparently turned down and decided not to hire him.

Hasan Minhaj, a comedian, slammed a'needlessly misleading' New Yorker article, in which he confessed to fabricating news about racial events for a Netflix special and said, 'I'm not a psycho.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 26, 2023
Minhaj may have exaggerated or created certain tales in his comedy routine, according to a New Yorker story in September. The comic has been revived with a 20-minute video describing 'context,' but the New Yorker has said they stand by their source.

Hasan Minhaj is compared by Bill Maher to Jussie Smollett for fabricating rumors for his stand-up routines and then passing them off as his 'emotional truth.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 8, 2023
Bill Maher (left) ended his Friday night show ripping into comedian Hasan Minhaj (right) for admitting to telling fabricated tales, which Minhaj referred to as 'emotional truths.' To Jussie Smollett, Maher compared Minhaj's justification of his lies as a "emotional truth." In a recent New Yorker interview, Minhaj confessed to fabricating racial profiling tales. Maher dismantled each of Minhaj's designs. 'The emotional truth comes first,' Minhaj said when justifying his lies. ' The truth is secondary.'

Hasan Minhaj, a comedian, confesses to reporting racial profiling for Netflix's special, including the daughter's exposure to 'white powder.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 16, 2023
Hasan Minhaj's Netflix comedy specials and political show have been chastised for being bombarded with false information about his life. The much-loved comedian came to fame with his first film, Homecoming King, in 2017, then went on to host Netflix's political 'talk' show Patriot Act, and then moved to The King's Jester in 2022. Multiple stories in these shows have been found to be inaccurate and defamatory.

Hasan Minhaj 'top contender to succeed Trevor Noah as the host of The Daily Show'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 2, 2023
Following Trevor Noah's departure last year, Hasan Minhaj is thought to be a front-runner to become the next host of The Daily Show. According to Variety, the comedian, 37, has been rumored to be the one to replace Noah. According to insiders, Minhaj's prospective hosting contract is not a done deal, and insiders note that no one believes an agreement has been reached.

In the first major event affected by the actor's strike, Disney holds the premiere without actors

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 16, 2023
In the first major event affected by the actor's strike, Disney held a premiere for the forthcoming live-action film 'Haunted Mansion'. On Thursday, Hollywood was thrown into disarray as SAG-AFTRA members walked out, and as a result, the red carpet held in front of the theme park's Haunted Mansion ride was notably bereft of celebrities. Disney brought on their theme park characters to do the rounds in place of actors Danny DeVito, LaKeith Stanfield, and Rosario Dawson. Dan Levy, Hasan Minhaj, Marilu Henner, and Lindsay Lamb had intended to attend the Anaheim, California, but they did not arrive due to a strike.

In a new film It Ends With Us starring Hasan Minhaj, Blake Lively stars double-camo

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 25, 2023
On the New Jersey set of her forthcoming film It Ends With Us this Wednesday, Blake Lively went bra-less under a thin beige top. Her sighting occurred just three months after she revealed she had given birth to her fourth child by her husband Ryan Reynolds, with whom she also posted three children named James, eight, Inez, six, and Betty, three. The 35-year-old sported a plump red hairstyle with flowing snails of her shoulders in a departure from her signature blonde style. She teamed up a pair of high-waisted trousers with a matching jacket, exacerbating the effect with a pair of boots. The Café Society actress slipped into a plunging tank top that flashed her midriff and had a neckline low enough to reveal her cleavage.

At Moth Ball, Padma Lakshmi and Tom Brady's ex Bridget Moynahan lead actors

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 24, 2023
Padma Lakshmi stole the show on the red carpet at Full Bloom: Hasan Minhaj, a comedian who performed on Tuesday, was named in honor of Hasan Minhaj. The glittering evening, hosted a parade of famous celebrities from various segments of showbiz, including Jack Kennedy, who was thrown at Pier 60. But Padma, 52, who rose to fame on Top Chef, stood out among them in a plunging bias-cut gown made of a shimmering sea green fabric that sparkled under the lights. She joined a line of boldface names, including Tom Brady's ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan, with whom he revealed his eldest son Jack, 15. Bridget slid into a glistening off-white blouse and tucked it into a pair of black trousers that matched her company chic jacket.

In "No Hard Feelings" Trailer, Jennifer Lawrence is Paid to Seduce a 19-year-old

www.popsugar.co.uk, March 10, 2023
Jennifer Lawrence is playing a new part — lead in a raunchy comedy — and it seems to be a natural fit. Lawrence's "No Hard Feelings" plays down-on-her-luck Uber driver Maddie, who is faced with losing her house, takes on a job to loosen up a socially awkward 19-year-old before going to college. She tries everything from skinny dipping to Long Island iced teas in order to seduce him in the trailer, only to find out that he may have a few things to teach her about romance as well. Lawrence, 32, is on the verge of a career revival, appearing in "Don't Look Up" in 2021 and "Causeway" in 2022. She had been supposed to appear in "Bad Blood," a film about murdered tech mogul Elizabeth Holmes Holmes, but she had to pull out after seeing Amanda Seyfried's expert portrayal of Holmes in Hulu's "The Dropout." Lawrence has a lot on her plate as she does. Cyril, Lawrence's first child, was born in April 2022, has just arrived.

The 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards are a film that honors women. Ayo Edebiri stuns in a sparkly minidress as she accepts the award

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 5, 2023
The 38th Film Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best independent films and television series of 2022, were held outside the Santa Monica Pier's beach. actress Ayo Edebiri, who went on to win the award for Best Supporting Performance In A New Scripted Series for her role in the FX on Hulu's The Bear, turned out to be a fun and festive celebration. Since the charity behind the awards show introduced gender-neutral categories rather than the traditional distinction between male and female lead and supporting categories, she defeated male co-star Ebon Moss-Bachrach for the trophy.

Marisa Tomei is the epitome of style on the red carpet of 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards: Marisa Tomei is the epitome of style on the red carpet

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 5, 2023
On Saturday, March 4, the 38th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards were held at the Santa Monica Pier, with comedian Hasan Minhaj as host. Marisa Tomei, one of the many celebrities expected to attend a round of pictures ahead of the event. By wearing a chic black satin suit jacket and matching high-waisted pants, the My Cousin Vinny actress, 58, showcased her fab figure.

In a burgundy mini dress, MJ Rodriguez wows in the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 5, 2023
On Saturday, Michaela Jae 'MJ' Rodriguez put on a very leggy display at the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California. Pose actress Ellen, 31, wore a flower-inspired burgundy halter neck mini dress with layers of tulle woven into blooming petals. The vibrant look was matched by the Newark-born entertainer, who was the first transgender woman to win a Golden Globe last year.

Taylor Russell wows in a midriff baring gown in Santa Monica at the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 5, 2023
At the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, Taylor Russell debuted her magnificent figure in a black midriff-baring black gown, which was completely open across her stomach. The Canadian actress, 28, commanding the barefoot, one-shoulder gown that hugged her every curve as she arrived at her 38th annual reception, hosted by comedian Hasan Minhaj at the beach by the Santa Monica Pier. As she posed with both hands on her hips, she displayed her toned body in her custom frock from Loewe, the Spanish luxury fashion house's brand ambassador.

At the 2023 Independent Spirit Awards in Los Angeles, Cate Blanchett takes the plunge in a low-cut black pantsuit

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 4, 2023
Cate Blanchett appeared on the red carpet of the 2023 Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica on Saturday, looking stunning. The Australian actress, 53, went shirtless under a plunging black jacket with cape-like sleeves and asymmetric pocket placement. The Loewe Fall/Winter 2018 collection also had matching trousers and blue piping throughout.

At the 38th Film Independent Film Awards, Audrey Plaza looks sophisticated in black suit without a shirt

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 4, 2023
The 38th Film Independent Spirit Awards, which honor the best independent films and television series of 2022, are being held at the Santa Monica Pier near the beach in Santa Monica. Audrey Plaza was nominated for Best Lead Performance in Emily the Criminal's film and ranked as one of the many celebrity presenters at the ceremony on Saturday. The film was also nominated for Best First Feature, which is traditionally given to the film's director and producer.

Giannis Antetokounmpo says he'feels no pain" ahead of his back-to-back fight against the Brooklyn Nets

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 28, 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared on the Daily Show and told guest host Hasan Minhaj that his knee pains are "never" present. In the 2023 All-Star game, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar center played less than a minute, scoring a basket and then going foul so he could stay for the remainder of the game. Antetokounmpo was rushed to New York after the game to get his knee examined, but they found no significant bruises, which was not harmful.

Pete Davidson Is in His Bald Era

www.popsugar.co.uk, February 2, 2023
Pete Davidson was barely incognito at the New York Knicks basketball game on January 31. When sitting courtside at Madison Square Garden with fellow comedians Jon Stewart and Hasan Minhaj, the "Bodies Bodies Bodies" actor premiered a newly shaved head. Despite his bald appearance being on full display, he hid his hat later that night when attending a screening of "Knock at the Cabin." It's uncertain if Davidson's latest shift is intended for a forthcoming role or just for fun, but either way, it will have little to no effect on his overall BDE. After all, he returned from a romantic Hawaiian getaway with rumoured girlfriend Chase Sui Wonders.

At the New York Knicks, Pete Davidson sports a newly shaved head

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 1, 2023
At a basketball game with Jon Stewart and Hasan Minhaj this week, Pete Davidson unveiled his new shaved hairdo. While watching the Los Angeles Lakers play the New York Knicks on Tuesday, the 29-year-old lothario, who rose to fame on Saturday Night Live, unveiled his bald visage. As they sat side by side at Madison Square Garden, He and Jon, who have been friends for years, were seen chatting ardently.

In season 3 of Apple TV Plus' The Morning Show, Juliana Margulies will reprise as Laura Peterson

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 23, 2022
With Juliana Margulies' return, Apple TV Plus' hit drama series The Morning Show is honoring a long cast member. According to a press release from the streaming service, the 56-year-old actress will return as Laura Peterson on the drama series. Laura Peterson is a producer and host of UBA News, appearing alongside Jennifer Aniston's Alex Levy and Reese Witherspoon's Bradley Jackson.