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Jessica Camacho will recur in the CBS comedy 'DMV' as Surfer Mary, with notable guest stars including Leslie Jones, Zoe Lister-Jones, Chelsea Frei, and Renee Montgomery, in a series set at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
The article mentions the annual posting of the WKRP Turkey Drop, a humorous event from the TV show WKRP in Cincinnati. It also briefly discusses the Star Wars holiday Life Day, a sketch from The Daily Show featuring Leslie Jones, and two products for the holiday season: the AAXA L500 1080p Bluetooth Wi-Fi Smart Projector and a discounted Microsoft Office suite.
Leslie Jones expresses frustration on The Daily Show after learning that André 3000's debut solo project, New Blue Sun, is an entirely instrumental album centered around woodwinds, with no rapping. While some musicians and producers have embraced the project, Outkast fans have been disappointed, longing to hear Three Stacks' voice. André 3000 addresses the backlash and explains that he doesn't feel authentic rapping at his age. Reactions to the album have been mixed, with some supporting his artistic exploration and others expressing disappointment.
Comedian Leslie Jones offers a solution for handling annoying relatives at Thanksgiving dinner with a sketch from The Daily Show, where she teaches viewers how to shut down awkward conversations for $29.99.
Jimmy Fallon pokes fun at the lackluster lineup of the Republican debate, joking that it's like "The Amazing Race" playing on CBS while NBC has the opposite. He also mocks the candidates, saying none of them will be president. In other late-night comedy news, Seth Meyers and Sarah Silverman make jokes about WeWork's bankruptcy, and Leslie Jones will be a guest on "Late Night."
Leslie Jones, former cast member of Saturday Night Live (SNL), revealed in a recent NPR interview that she felt the show turned her into a caricature of herself. Jones, who initially struggled to get her pitches accepted as a writer, joined the cast months later but often found herself in the same roles, either "loving on the white boys" or "beating up on the white boys." She acknowledged that SNL tends to pigeonhole its performers, regardless of their race, and shared her bittersweet feelings about her departure from the show. Jones emphasized her love for SNL creator Lorne Michaels and recognized the challenges he faces in making various stakeholders happy.
In her new memoir, Leslie Jones criticizes Ghostbusters: Afterlife director Jason Reitman for his comment about "handing the movie back to the fans," which she felt was unforgivable. Reitman's comment drew backlash as it was seen as dismissing the 2016 female-led Ghostbusters film. Jones reflects on the sexist and racist abuse she received online during that time and deactivating her Twitter account. She describes writing her memoir as therapeutic and a journey of self-realization.
Actress and comedian Leslie Jones has released her memoir titled "Leslie F*cking Jones," in which she shares personal stories of her childhood, career, and hardships. Jones opens up about being sexually abused as a child, losing her parents and troubled brother, and her own health struggles. She emphasizes the importance of resilience and authenticity, encouraging others to embrace their own journeys. Jones also discusses her thoughts on the ongoing Hollywood strikes and her desire to make a positive impact for future generations of comedians.
Leslie Jones reveals that her friend Chris Rock sought counseling after being slapped by Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars. Jones expresses her anger and believes Smith should have apologized directly to Rock during his acceptance speech. The incident occurred after Rock made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Smith later apologized to Rock and resigned from the Academy, but Jones feels he could have handled the situation better. Rock previously criticized Smith in his Netflix special, and the two comedians have been friends since the 1990s.
Comedian Leslie Jones reveals that Chris Rock sought counseling with his family after the Oscars slap incident involving Will Smith, as it deeply affected him and his loved ones. Jones expresses her frustration with the situation and praises Rock for using his comedy special as a platform to address his feelings.