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Mansplaining John Oliver smugly weaponizes compassion —at the expense of women’s comfort and rights
John Oliver clearly has a real interest in men being in women’s spaces. Why else would the British comedian spend more than 42 minutes of his HBO show “Last Week Tonight” arguing that men ...
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John Oliver hit with defamation suit over 'Last Week Tonight' episode
Comedian John Oliver is being sued after an episode of his show "Last Week Tonight" ruffled one of its subject's feathers. The late-night comedian known for his acerbic take-downs landed in hot ...
Detroit Free Press24d
Comedian John Oliver to help rename Detroit Tigers' minor-league affiliate
John Oliver's "Last Week Tonight" show has selected the Erie SeaWolves, the Detroit Tigers' Double-A affiliate, for a complete rebranding. Oliver's rebrand will include a new team name ...
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John Oliver sued by physician over rant on Medicaid and feces
John Oliver was sued for defamation Wednesday by a physician who claims the HBO host made false statements about him this past year on “Last Week Tonight,” when Oliver went on a rant about the ...
Los Angeles Times2mon
John Oliver sued by medical director he rebuked on air over ‘bowel movement’ comments
A physician and former health insurance medical director has taken legal action against “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver, filing a defamation lawsuit against the Emmy winner. Dr. Brian ...
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John Oliver Says ‘SNL’ British Version Is a ‘Terrible Idea’: ‘I Don’t Know How You Can Impose That Cult Onto the U.K.’
John Oliver does not approve of a U.K. version of “Saturday Night Live.” In an interview Monday night on “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” the British comedian said it “sounds like a ...
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Not funny, John Oliver: Standing for religious liberty doesn't equate to 'hate' | Opinion
Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. In the latest episode of his HBO show “Last Week Tonight,” comedian John Oliver joined the name-calling party, devoting a full 30 minutes to the ...
New York Post2mon
Health care exec sues John Oliver for defamation over toilet hygiene rant: ‘F–k that doctor with a rusty canoe!’
A health care executive has slapped “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver with a lawsuit alleging the late-night comedian twisted his words on toilet hygiene “for ratings and profits.” ...
The Independent1mon
John Oliver trashes Trump’s ‘creepy’ comments on girls and dolls: ‘Makes my skin want to turn inside out’
Late-night host John Oliver skewered Donald Trump for his repeated remarks about the number of dolls “beautiful baby girls” can have amid the president’s “stupid trade war,” mocking Trum ...
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John Oliver Smeared With Defamation Suit After Claiming Health Care Exec Believed “It’s Okay If People Have Sh*t On Them For Days”
John Oliver could find himself in the middle of a legal sh*t show if a health care executive takes the HBO host to trial for defamation. “Defendants falsely told millions of viewers of their ...
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John Oliver: It’s ‘Frankly Incredible’ Justice Department Lawyer Was Fired Because ‘She Didn’t Think Mel Gibson, Best Known for His Work in Screaming, Should Have Guns’
John Oliver sounded off on a Justice Department official’s claim that she was fired for refusing to recommend that Mel Gibson’s gun rights be restored, saying that the “Mad Max” and “Bra ...