Jerry Seinfeld, the comedian known for his show Seinfeld, recently sat down for an interview with The New Yorker to discuss his passion for comedy, his work ethic, and his new movie Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story. Seinfeld, who is serious and self-conscious about his craft, spends hours each day writing jokes. He believes that good skill is the greatest possession and that success in comedy is a result of writing. Seinfeld also reflects on the finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm and the importance of writing in comedy.
During the interview, Seinfeld shares his thoughts on aging, the pressure to always be funny, and the current state of comedy. He discusses his new movie Unfrosted, which is about the race between Kellogg and Post to invent the Pop-Tart. The movie features a star-studded cast including Melissa McCarthy, Hugh Grant, Amy Schumer, Max Greenfield, Peter Dinklage, Christian Slater, Bill Burr, and Dan Levy. Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story is set to be released on May 3, 2024. [4b86fd60]
In other celebrity news, Rihanna opens up about raising her two sons with partner A$AP Rocky. Jon Bon Jovi's wife, Dorothea Hurley, has been married to him since they eloped in 1989. Melissa McCarthy appreciates Barbra Streisand's comment about her being on Ozempic. Daniel Radcliffe expresses sadness over J.K. Rowling's anti-transgender stance. Normani reflects on the highs and lows of being in the girl group Fifth Harmony. Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. reportedly break up after less than a year together. Prince William shares an update on his wife Kate Middleton amid her cancer battle. Rachel Leviss is rumored to be dating Matthew Dunn. Jon Bon Jovi admits to cheating on his wife Dorothea Hurley. Justin Bieber reportedly cries in social media photos. Gabrielle Union is stressed out about stepdaughter Zaya preparing for college. Julia Fox seemingly shades ex Kanye West in a new interview. Gypsy Rose Blanchard reconciles with ex Ken Urker amid her divorce from Ryan Scott Anderson. Updates on Britney Spears' post-divorce life. Anne Hathaway reveals she's been sober for five years. Benny Blanco professes his love for Selena Gomez. Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox's best photos from their relationship. Chloe Grace Moretz's girlfriend, Kate Harrison, is a fellow artist. Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin's most romantic moments. [4b86fd60]
Judd Apatow, the triple threat writer, producer, and director, had a successful career in comedy with hits like Knocked Up and The 40-Year-Old Virgin. However, his recent projects, including The King of Staten Island and The Bubble, received negative reviews. A devastating report in Puck reveals that Apatow is struggling to get high-profile projects off the ground and had to fire his agent. The report cites factors such as the high price tags of Apatow's projects and the changing comedy climate. Apatow's anti-Trump stance and his Trump Derangement Syndrome may have impacted his creative side. The article suggests that Apatow could make a comeback by looking outside of Hollywood and working on smaller-scale projects or creating original shorts for YouTube. [4aecc39a]
Maya Rudolph, known for her role on Saturday Night Live and her recent work on the comedy series Loot, discusses her career and desire for diverse roles in a recent interview with Vanity Fair. Rudolph talks about the development of her character in the second season of Loot and the fun of working on a workplace comedy. She reflects on her career and expresses her interest in avoiding being typecast, stating that she has no interest in taking the easy route. Rudolph also discusses her upbringing in a creative household and the influence it had on her. The article highlights the tight-knit nature of the cast of Saturday Night Live and the sense of history and lineage associated with the show. [d2662b27]
Stephen Merchant, co-creator of The Office, shared an awkward Thanksgiving experience at Mick Jagger's house. Merchant was invited by an American friend to celebrate Thanksgiving in London, but the friend failed to mention the name of the host. To Merchant's surprise, Mick Jagger answered the door. Merchant struggled to play it cool and awkwardly asked Jagger what he does. He also asked Jagger what time he goes to bed. Merchant was never invited back, possibly due to his poor ability to spear appetizers. Despite the awkwardness, Merchant managed to make a witty remark, saying, 'You can't always get what you want.' [7dcbb9ab]
Dave Chang, the renowned chef and host of The Dave Chang Show podcast, explores the parallels between art and food in a recent episode featuring Jerry Saltz, a Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic and author. The episode delves into the state of art and food in 2022, covering a wide range of topics such as ancient DNA, private psyches, Chris Ofili, Laurie Anderson, zombie formalism, the end of linear time, dirty shamans, Jasper Johns, caveman cooking, F. Murray Abraham, Ai Weiwei, The Raft of the Medusa, Dolly Parton, fighting your demons, Neal Brennan, Thomas Kinkade, art vs. craftsmanship, Cy Twombly, Jason Polan, and a Coen brothers debate. The conversation offers a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between art and cooking. [b992e56a]
Dave Free, former Top Dawg Entertainment executive, recently shared insights into his partnership with Kendrick Lamar and the success of their pg.Lang imprint. Free explains that they treat artists like start-ups, encouraging them to take ownership of their brand and create a system around their ideas. The formula for success, according to Free, involves dreaming up ideas, creating a system around them, ensuring impact and financial stability, and telling a story. Free also reveals that Kendrick Lamar credits him with keeping him in check during studio sessions. Additionally, Free and Lamar are working on a live-action comedy film with Matt Stone and Trey Parker, which explores the past and present coming together when a young Black man discovers that his white girlfriend's ancestors once owned him. [f273fd47]