David Letterman

David Letterman to musicians: 'Are those your drums?'

2013-06-12 11:59:00

Most of David Letterman's jokes come and go in moments and feature set-ups, punchlines and guffaws. He's quick-witted and thrives on snappy comebacks. But the late night host understands the nuance that comes with longer-form jokes too, those that...

With Jimmy Fallon, 'The Tonight Show' gets back to 'Starring'

2013-06-11 12:59:00

When Jimmy Fallon takes over "The Tonight Show" from Jay Leno in February 2014, he's not just getting an upgrade in his start time, he's also getting a billing promotion. As first pointed out by the Huffington Post, Fallon's "Tonight Show" will be...

The Replacements to reunite for first shows in 22 years

2013-06-13 09:01:00

Post-punk band the Replacements will reunite for the first time in 22 years to play at least three festival dates this summer, the band announced on Wednesday night. At their peak in the 1980s, the group was considered one of the great hopes for...

Jerry Seinfeld is back with more 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee'

2013-06-13 16:27:00

Jerry Seinfeld is back behind the wheel this week with new episodes of his most interesting post-"Seinfeld" project: "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee." Capitalizing on the recent trend of comedians hosting shows where they interview other comedians...

Tony Awards 2013: 'Matilda's' four young stars are all smiles

2013-06-08 04:30:00

NEW YORK — "Even if you're little, you can do a lot" sings the spirited 5-year-old heroine of "Matilda, the Musical," the Broadway hit adapted from the children's classic by Roald Dahl. The lyrics are a message of self-empowerment for Matilda, a...

'The Sopranos' tops WGA's top 101 TV shows of all time

2013-06-03 05:00:00

They say that television is a writer's medium, so it makes sense that the Writers Guild of America would have its own list of the 101 greatest TV shows of all time. At the top of the list is "The Sopranos," HBO's multiple award-winning hit series that...

Review: 'The Kings of Summer' find safe haven under the sun

2013-05-30 18:20:00

"The Kings of Summer" is a coming-of-age story that keeps its humor as dry as the sunbaked days of its particular teen rebellion. Consider that the primary father figure is the droll Nick Offerman of NBC's "Parks and Recreation." His laconic style...

Is Chris Christie's weight-loss surgery a 2016 clue?

2013-05-07 08:03:00

WASHINGTON -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who recently described himself as “the healthiest fat guy you’ve ever seen,” revealed Tuesday that he’s taken a major step toward slimming down. The Republican told the New York...

James Gray brings a film to Cannes five years after divided reaction

2013-05-24 05:00:00

CANNES, France — For the better part of two decades, director James Gray has been making textured dramas about people, often immigrants and their children, who experience all manner of frustration and struggle. It prepared him well for the...

Jason Bateman's awkward 'Arrested Development' banana stand moment

2013-05-22 09:54:00

If you’re an “Arrested Development” fan, you are probably already counting down the minutes until Sunday, when 15 new episodes of the beloved sitcom will premiere on Netflix, more than seven years after it was canceled by Fox. And if...

Dawes adds fresh sentiments to folk-rock roots

2013-05-22 06:00:00

Members of the L.A. quartet Dawes have been performing for paying audiences since they were teenagers, so there was no reason John Fogerty could see to go easy on them. "Let's do it one more time," said the veteran roots rocker, standing onstage in...

Eva Longoria has yet another wardrobe malfunction in Cannes

2013-05-20 17:48:00

Eva Longoria revealed a bit more than she realized when she was trying to save her dress from the rain at the Cannes Film Festival in France. The actress was ascending the stairs of the red carpet in inclement weather and decided to hike up her high-...

David Letterman, right, compliments Patrick Carney of the Black Keys on his drums.

2013-06-12 11:28:00

David Letterman, right, asks the Black Keys' Patrick Carney about his drums.

2013-06-12 11:21:00

David Letterman, right, asks Patrick Carney of the Black Keys about his drums.

2013-06-12 11:17:07