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King of the Hill" Returns with a Bittersweet Reboot

King of the Hill", a 15th season reboot streaming on Disney+, follows Hank and Peggy Hill's return to Arlen, Texas, after eight years in Saudi Arabia, dealing with contemporary issues and the loss of several original cast members during production.

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Tom Lehrer, Celebrated Satirist and Mathematician, Dies at 97

Tom Lehrer, a Harvard-educated mathematician and celebrated satirical songwriter known for works like "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park" and "The Vatican Rag," died at 97 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, leaving behind a legacy of witty social commentary and a body of work now in the public domain.

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Satirist Tom Lehrer Dies at 97

Tom Lehrer, a 97-year-old Harvard-educated mathematician and satirical songwriter known for his witty songs on politics and society, died Saturday at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, leaving behind a legacy of sharp social commentary.

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Satirists Push Back Against Paramount After Colbert Cancellation

Federal regulators approved Paramount's $8 billion merger with Skydance, prompting speculation about the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's Late Show. However, Jon Stewart and South Park responded with pointed satire, highlighting the power of comedy in resisting corporate pressure.

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Colbert Cancellation and South Park's Anti-Trump Episode Spark Debate on Political Comedy

CBS canceled "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" due to financial reasons, but speculation centers on his anti-Trump commentary and Paramount's merger review; South Park's anti-Trump season premiere, despite a large deal with Paramount, further complicates this.

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Sorry, Baby" Sundance Success Highlights Nuanced Trauma Portrayal

Eva Victor's "Sorry, Baby," a Sundance Film Festival hit, uses humor to portray the aftermath of sexual assault, focusing on the protagonist's recovery and friendship; its unique approach sparked a bidding war.

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Palestinian Friendship Amidst Occupation: A Play's Powerful Message

My Name Is Alaa, Not Allah" is a play chronicling the friendship of two Palestinian boys in Jenin, whose lives are profoundly impacted by the Israeli occupation, culminating in the destruction of a symbolic model horse by an Israeli tank on October 7, 2023.

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Tom Lehrer, Celebrated Satirist, Dies at 97

Tom Lehrer, a celebrated mathematical satirist known for songs like "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park" and "The Vatican Rag," died at age 97 in Cambridge, Massachusetts; his friend David Herder announced the death but didn't specify a cause; in 2020 he released his song lyrics into the public domain.

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Musical Satirist Tom Lehrer Dies at 97

Tom Lehrer, a celebrated musical satirist known for his witty songs tackling serious issues, died at age 97 on Saturday at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, leaving a lasting legacy on comedy and satire.

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Leno's Balanced Humor: A Contrast to Current Late-Night Political Comedy

Jay Leno, in a recent interview, discussed his strategy of balanced political humor during his 22 years hosting "The Tonight Show," aiming for jokes appealing to both Republicans and Democrats, unlike the current trend of partisan humor in late-night comedy.

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The Assassin": Menopausal Hitwoman Returns

Keeley Hawes stars in "The Assassin" as Julie, a retired hitwoman forced back into action when her handler disappears, leading her on a thrilling chase involving her son's unexpected questions about his father and a complex web of international intrigue.

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South Park" Premiere Attacks Paramount and Trump Amidst $1.5 Billion Deal

The season premiere of "South Park" satirized Paramount and Donald Trump amidst a $1.5 billion streaming deal, following accusations of interference in negotiations and a $16 million settlement in Trump's lawsuit against Paramount.

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