Will Ferrell

Carol Burnett to receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

2013-05-21 10:29:00

Carol Burnett, the trailblazing comedienne whose variety show was a top draw on CBS for over a decade, was named the winner of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Tuesday. Burnett, 80, will receive the award in an Oct. 20 in a ceremony to be...

Mark Twain Prize to go to Carol Burnett

2013-05-21 12:50:00

The 2013 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor will be awarded to actress, comedian and bestselling author Carol Burnett, the Kennedy Center announced Tuesday. Burnett, of course, was the star of "The Carol Burnett Show," which won 25 Emmy Awards during...

Adding Ferrell and Stiller, IFC builds on its offbeat-comedy rep

2013-03-06 18:29:00

IFC is out to prove that big things can come out of small, quirky shows. Sparked by the success of "Portlandia," the series poking gentle fun at Portland, Ore., and its offbeat residents that has charmed both critics and viewers, the basic cable network...

L.A. mayor election: Garcetti, Greuel battle for Hollywood

2013-03-05 21:13:17

Will Ferrell to be named Comedic Genius at MTV Movie Awards

2013-02-28 16:29:00

Will Ferrell may be lacking in Oscars, Emmys and Golden Globes, but he's about to kick off a tradition on the upcoming MTV Movie Awards. The actor is getting the first-ever Comedic Genius Award on the telecast April 14. Is 45 too young to be given a...

Christina Applegate marries rocker Martyn LeNoble

2013-02-25 16:32:00

Christina Applegate is married! The "Married ... With Children" and "Up All Night" alum married her rocker boyfriend, Martyn LeNoble, on Saturday, People reports. They wed "surrounded by family in a private ceremony at their home in Los Angeles,"...

MGM reports strong quarter off 'Skyfall,' 'Hobbit' success

2013-03-18 15:04:00

Buoyed by billion-dollar box-office blockbusters “Skyfall” and “The Hobbit: �An Unexpected Journey,”�MGM Holdings Inc., the parent of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., posted fourth-quarter net income of $40.2 million. The Beverly Hills-...

'Burt Wonderstone': Has Carell made the most of post-'Office' life?

2013-03-18 08:32:00

Steve Carell left “The Office” for the same reason most actors do: to concentrate on a film career. In theory it should be a straightforward path: An actor, having both cut his teeth on a role and built a fan base, can devote the time to...

Monday's TV Highlights: 'Continuum' on Syfy

2013-03-17 20:00:00

Customized TV Listings are available here: www.latimes.com/tvtimes Click here to download TV listings for the week of March 17 - 23, 2013 in PDF format This week's TV Movies � -------------------- SERIES The Lead With Jake Tapper The journalist...

AEG not for sale, no NFL for L.A.? 'Burt Wonderstone' needs magic.

2013-03-15 07:25:00

After the coffee. Before deciding what to do about this whole life thing. The Skinny: You ever get the feeling the world is operating at a different speed than you are? That's where I'm at these days. Well, maybe a weekend break will help. Friday's...

Watch the 'Jeff Gordon' test drive that fooled almost everyone

2013-03-14 08:44:00

� This post has been corrected. See below. A viral video featuring a new ad for Pepsi swept the Internet on Wednesday. In it, Jeff Gordon supposedly goes undercover to buy a car. Walking onto a lot, he asks a salesperson whether he can test drive a...

L.A. Votes: Hollywood, Texas billionaire weigh in on mayor's race

2013-02-18 09:02:43

Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy in "Anchorman."

2013-02-28 16:13:12

In this handout photo provided by NBCUniversal, Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell on stage to present the Best Actress - Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical award during the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards.

2013-02-05 08:52:06

Kent Alterman, left, and Will Ferrell on the set of "Semi-Pro."

2013-01-22 17:09:02