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New York Times
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
He Laughed Along With Larry David and Borat. Until He Didn't.
Early in Larry Charles's juicy showbiz memoir 'Comedy Samurai,' he describes a formative moment writing for the television sketch show 'Fridays.' Andy Kaufman was doing a bit with a masked magician swallowing a sword, only to spit up blood. 'These were the laughs, the comedy, that I would try to pursue all my life,' Charles writes. 'The deeper codes of comedy.' His book, a must-read for comedy nerds, is an account of nearly half of a century attempting to crack those codes, mostly as a director and writer, working with the most famous funny people in show business (Mel Brooks, Jerry Seinfeld) and some of its most notorious bullies (Scott Rudin, the Weinstein brothers). Charles, 68, describes them all with entertaining candor, while also illuminating the creation of several of the greatest comedies of the modern era, including 'Seinfeld' (he wrote for the first five seasons), 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' (he directed episodes for two decades) and 'Borat,' which he directed. His career, which began by selling a joke to Jay Leno, is a pocket history of modern comedy, anchored by surprisingly melancholy portraits of his two most fertile artistic relationships — with Larry David and Sacha Baron Cohen. In a recent interview over Zoom, he reflected on the path from Coney Island to Hollywood. You grew up in Trump Village, a then new housing complex in Coney Island built by the President's father, Fred. You meet him? Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Buzz Feed
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
27 Fun And Interesting Products From Etsy
A beeswax tulip candle that looks so much like the real thing, you could probably prank your guests when you light it up. I, for one, would never dare to set something so pretty on fire — it's going under a bell jar, Beauty and the Beast-style, forever. A coffee mug featuring the Seinfeld gang in the episode when they got lost in the parking garage. RIP Elaine's goldfish. A dozen painted strawberry rocks you can scatter around your yard for a lil' Berry Bitty City magic. Some reviewers use these as decoys to keep scavengers from pilfering the real deal. A handmade orchid hair clip for anyone who wants to look like they're about to attend a gala at a botanical garden. Pair it with a gown or just a T-shirt and shorts — either way, you're gonna look unbe-leaf-ably cute. A tequila-infusing kit so you can try your hand at bartending and a spicy margarita without having to follow a recipe or buy special ingredients. Each bag comes with dehydrated fruit — including oranges, limes, grapefruit, pineapple, and jalapeno — for a complex and tasty drink sure to impress your guests. A Plumbob night-light in case you want something to light your way to the bathroom when your bladder needs bar is in the red. The 3D-printed USB crystal just needs a lil' charging cube and you can start radiating good vibes. An AC:NH tree magnet with DETACHABLE fruit so you can harvest them and use them to hang up more stuff on your fridge or locker. You can also order some extra 3D-printed fruit magnets if you have a lot of stuff to keep on your fridge. Or whipped cream and cherry magnets so you can dress your fridge up like a decadent birthday cake. If you don't normally drool when you're near the fridge, you're gonna start now. A Clogs memory game that tests your ability to remember and match up to 24 pairs of vintage leather shoes. The pack comes with 48 cards and takes 30–40 minutes to play. A ribbon bookmark so even the novel on your bedside table doubles as charming decor. It may even convince you to finally finish Ulysses. A squishy pufferfish stress-relief toy that offers a similar outlet to poking an annoyed sibling until they freak out. Poke and squish this angry-looking pal whenever you need to transfer your stress. A mini brass ruler keychain so you're never left wondering how tall a bud vase or if Stuart Little's car is the regulation 6 centimeters away from the mouse fire hydrant. An 18-karat gold-plated chain with a unique link — S things! Commemorate everyone's favorite doodle with a unique accessory that'll have everyone going, " that... OH MY GOD COOL!" A bookmark that doubles as a book tracker, so the next time someone asks you what you've been reading, you can actually answer. The dark academia illustration will look so good in between the pages of your next mystery novel! A beautiful stained-glass butterfly stake so your plant can have a permanent guest. It hooks onto the side of a planter to create the illusion of a monarch just dropping by for a quick rest. A magical Disney sun catcher to make your home the happiest place on Earth — because rainbows = happiness, duh. Puffy bookends in bright colors to make your bookshelf feel like it came straight from the MoMA gift shop — even if you have more romantasy novels than sleek art books. A silly goose badge — congrats on your promotion! Now that you've been deputized, let's hit the streets and start pieing people in the face. Dagger-shaped push pins so you can dramatically add your to-do list to your corkboard. Main quest chores like doing the dishes will have to wait — there are more exciting side quests (like decorating your corkboard) to take care of first! A Puppagotchi tag to celebrate the fact that you graduated from virtual to real pets. Remembering to feed them, pick up poop, provide ample pats — same thing, really. A pocket library complete with mini books. Give it a shake to satisfy your lust for destruction, then meditatively put them back on their shelves when you need a little screen break. A Goldfish trophy for the pro angler — OK, pro snacker — who wants to showcase their amazing abilities (fishing in the bag for the last remaining crumbs). A watch face bag strap in case your go-to purse could use a little extra pizzazz. The clocks *actually work* — OK, Miss Minutes! — and the strap length can be customized. Watercolor swatch-themed playing cards so sweet, you'd expect to find them in an English cottage. The beautiful artwork is inspired by a 1692 water-coloring guide and is perfect for those peaceful days spent 100% inside. A miniature Mid-Century LED fireplace for anyone who longs for a real Malm one, but knows they sadly don't have the room for it in their studio apartment. At least your mice can feel super cool! A mini cat tag in case your lil' Houdini slips out the door again. In a world with so many stray cats, this can help them stand out as a pet in need of assistance. A made-to-order ceramic soap dish that'll hook neatly over the side of your sink with a cleverly placed drainage hole to keep things fresh and slime-free.
Mint
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Not Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt, but these are the highest-paid actors in 2025
Hollywood has introduced us to some of the best talents. From the ever-young Tom Cruise to George Clooney, the list is long, and we can't stop talking about it. After all, it's Hollywood we are talking about. The actors have been ruling our hearts with their killer screen presence and versatility. Well, not just that, some of the superstars have built an empire for themselves. Today, we have decided to take a look at the highest-paid actors in Hollywood. With a net worth of $1.4 billion, Tyler Perry stands tall as the richest actor across the globe, according to Forbes. A director, actor, producer and writer, Perry dons many hats. He started his journey with live theatre during the 1990s. Soon after, he hogged the spotlight and transitioned to film and TV in the 2000s. In 2019, he came up with Tyler Perry Studios, a 330-acre property in Atlanta that has 12 sound stages and custom sets. Tyler Perry is best known for the Madea franchise, which grossed over $660 million at the global box office. The actor is believed to have netted $290 million in profits from the films. The 70-year-old comedian has total earnings of $1.1 billion. He is best known for the 1990s show Seinfeld. He, along with co-creator Larry David, owned 15 per cent of the show's back-end equity points, reported Forbes. Jerry Seinfeld also makes a significant amount of money through his comedy tours and TV specials, which include 23 Hours to Kill. For this, Netflix reportedly paid him $20 million. Having built a net worth of $1.1 billion, the former California governor has remained a prominent name in Hollywood for decades now. Besides his acting career, Schwarzenegger has built his fortune through venture capital, commercial real estate, private equity and other investments, reported Forbes. Schwarzenegger, between 1970 and 2019, 'churned out around 50 films that made $5.5 billion at the box office', the report added. The professional wrestler-turned-actor and entrepreneur is ranked among the highest-paid actors in the world, with his total fortune estimated at a whopping $800 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth. The 53-year-old reportedly earned $22.5 million for Black Adam in 2022 and $50 million for Red One (2023). After playing football in his college days, The Rock followed in his father's footsteps to become a professional wrestler in the WWF/WWE circuit. His initial film appearances included The Mummy and The Scorpion King. The Bollywood superstar, counted among the top-paid actors worldwide, has a net worth of $770 million. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the actor-producer has $600 million in total earnings. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is the richest person, with Forbes estimating his net worth at $409.2 billion as of June 18.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Keith Hernandez gets help moving — but Kramer is nowhere to be found
Keith Hernandez had to move. But this time, Kramer was not here to help. The Mets great and SNY broadcaster shared on X Monday that former WFAN host Richard Neer helped the former first baseman move into a new home and made reference to his famous appearance on 'Seinfeld.' 'My good friend, Richard Neer of WNEW FM & WFAN fame 'helped me move' into my new home at Hilton Head, SC,' the former Mets first baseman and current SNY analyst wrote on X. 'Kramer wasn't available.' Keith Hernandez at a 'Seinfeld' DVD release party in New York City on Nov. 17, 2004. Gregory Pace/ In a 1992 episode of 'Seinfeld' — the seventeenth of Season 3 — titular character Jerry agrees to help Hernandez move out of his apartment. However, Jerry gets cold feet, claiming that for a male friendship, it was moving too fast. So when the day arrived, Jerry told him that he could not hold up his side of the bargain. Luckily for Hernandez, Kramer, Jerry's wacky neighbor, showed up and, after resolving some issues over a previous confrontation — was there a second spitter? — offered to lend a helping hand. For his real-life move 33 years later, Hernandez tapped recently retired WFAN voice Neer for some assistance. The pair have collaborated on podcasts before and it appears that the friendly relationship has marinated long enough for a move to be a reasonable request. Kramer agrees to help Keith Hernandez move on 'Seinfeld' after Jerry backs out. YouTube Whomever Hernandez gets to help him, the Mets World Series champ is sure to be a steady hand. He won 11 Gold Glove awards in his 17 MLB seasons at first base. He also ended his career with a .296 batting average and five All-Star appearances.
Wall Street Journal
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
Larry Charles Sold $10 Jokes Before Larry David and ‘Seinfeld' Changed Everything
Larry Charles, 68, is an Emmy-winning screenwriter who wrote episodes of 'Seinfeld' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and directed the films 'Borat' and 'Brüno.' His memoir, 'Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts and Laughter' (Grand Central), is out today. He spoke with Marc Myers. I witnessed a lot of surreal, absurd stuff growing up in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn. Much of it was seared into my brain and, to some degree, informed my sensibility and sense of humor.
