Late Night has a blunt message after the murder of Alex Pretti: “Fuck ICE.”

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There’s something telling about the fact that our society’s greatest truth tellers and barometers for what is happening in our world right now seem to be late-night comedians (except for SNL — but I’ll get to that in another post soon, hopefully). But considering how darkly absurdist everything is at the moment, the likes of Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and Seth Meyers (and Jon Oliver, who should be back soon) are the only ones who are able to address the news in a way that doesn’t feel hectoring or scolding or depressing. They shine bright lights on the awfulness and hypocrisy, and also manage to express our fury in a way that is safe and sometimes downright inspiring. So you can imagine, they all had some thoughts about the government’s extrajudicial murder of Alex Pretti this past weekend:

Jimmy Kimmel became visibly emotional over Pretti’s death, noting: “Just one atrocity after another, being committed by this gang of poorly-trained, shamefully-led, mask-wearing goons. And that is what they are — they’re goons committing vile, heartless and even criminal acts. And it’s sickening to watch.”

Kimmel added, “The man Stephen Miller referred to as a ‘would-be assassin,’ Alex Pretti, was an ICU nurse who treated veterans, which is about as patriotic as it gets,” before playing the video of Pretti saying some words over the body of a veteran. Coming out of the video, Kimmel added, “Alex Pretti, may he rest in peace.”

Jon Stewart pointed out that insultingly enough, the government is actively lying to us about what we can all see: “To add insult to injury is the denial of the reality that we all witnessed. They’re lying. We saw it. And that’s how brazen they lie when they know we’ve seen the truth. That’s how they lie when they know we know. Imagine how they lie when there’s no evidence to contradict them. And maybe, that more than anything, explains why Alex Pretti really was a threat; because he was brandishing a weapon: a handheld, aluminum 1080p 60fps weapon of mass illumination. Because there is nothing more dangerous to a regime predicated on lies than witnesses who capture the truth.”

Seth Meyers focused on ICE’s unpopularity — so unpopular, the Department of Homeland Security asked FEMA to not call ice “ice” in describing this weekend’s winter storms. “ICE’s approval rating is negative-27 points. They are colder than actual ice. I’m sorry — they are colder than freezing rain that has come earthbound and then formed into a slippy substance on the ground.”

Stephen Colbert was very eloquent: “The Trump administration wants fear. And Minnesotans are responding with community. Seeing Minnesotans react to brutality with grace reminds us all that standing up for our neighbors is our duty as Americans, as Alex Pretti said himself, as he honored a deceased veteran who had been in his care. Today, we remember that freedom is not free. We have to work at it, nurture it, protect it and even sacrifice for it. May we never forget and always remember our brothers and sisters who have served so that we may enjoy the gift of freedom.”

 

And Colbert was blunt: “Fuck ICE.” 

Indeed.

Andy Cohen is also a late-night host, I suppose:

 

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It looks like the administration is throwing Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino under the bus for this weekend’s murder, and sending him out of Minneapolis. It’s a start, but not nearly enough. Next: impeach Noem, abolish ICE, and prosecute the murderers.

Why the FUCK are Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents going to Italy for the Olympics? (Wait, is this just about saving face while getting them out of Minneapolis?)

Governor Josh Shapiro has been doing the media rounds — he was on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night and The View this morning — but it won’t trigger the FCC’s new take on equal time requirements, because he’s not actively running for a position at the moment. (Same goes for Mayor Mamdani’s appearance last night on The Tonight Show.)

Stephen Colbert will be awarded the Walter Bernstein Award from the Writers Guild of America East this March. The award honors a WGA member“who has demonstrated with creativity, grace and bravery a willingness to confront social injustice in the face of adversity.”

Bari Weiss is filling CBS News with a bunch of podcasters. Cool.

Philip Glass is the most recent performer to cancel his performance at the Kennedy Center.

I don’t know, but shutting down investigative teams tasked with looking into social media at the dawn of AI seems like a bad idea.

American Idol dedicated this new season to murdered music supervisor Robin Kaye.

The Kelly Clarkson Show may not be ending soon. Maybe.

I think his Yale-educated architect girlfriend might have a problem with that, Dax. 

LOL, South Park once offered the role of a turkey to Jerry Seinfeld, but he turned it down because it wasn’t big enough for him. (Note: George Clooney once voiced a dog for them, and Jay Leno was a cat.)

Fans of The Sopranos might want to check out an upcoming exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens, NY next month. 

Happy 50th, Charlie’s Angels!

Happy Aliversary, Al Roker!

Paul Hauser seems like a good egg.

Get better soon, Corey Harrison. Also, motorcycles will kill you.

#MeToo

A previously dismissed sexual assault case against Marilyn Manson has been revived in California.

Melissa Gilbert has spoken out for the first time since Timothy Busfield was arrested for sexually assaulting two child actors. 

 

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A bunch of text messages in the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni case were recently released, and honestly, I don’t have a lot of bandwidth to make my way through all of this because TAYLOR SWIFT! and MATT DAMON! and JAMEELA JAMIL! and JENNY SLATE! and it’s a whole lot. If I’m being honest, I tend to believe the Jenny Slates of the world over the guy using the literal Johnny Depp playbook, but if this report from the courtroom is any indication, I’m in the minority. It’ll be interesting to see what happens when or if this goes to trial in May.

Chris Noth is still pouting that Sarah Jessica Parker believed the women cut him off when he was accused of sexual assault by several women.

In support of the Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits Act, or DEFIANCE Act, a bill that would allow victims of AI-generated, sexually explicit images and videos to take legal action against those who create the material or distribute it, Paris Hilton spoke out on Capitol Hill about her infamous sex tape that was distributed without her consent.

Riza Simpson, Djimon Hounsou’s ex-girlfriend, was arrested for assaulting him.

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), which routes the caller to their nearest sexual assault service provider. You can also search for your local center here. 

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Mark Your Calendars

  • Fallout is releasing its last two episodes of the season early: on January 27 and February 3, on Prime Video.

  • Neighbors debuts on HBO on February 13.
  • Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model will premiere on Netflix on February 16.
  • Miracle: The Boys of ’80 premieres on Netflix on January 30.
  • The CEO Club debuts on Prime Video on February 23.
  • Sins of Kujo debuts on Netflix on April 2.
  • Crap Happens premieres on Netflix on February 26.
  • Salvador debuts on Netflix on February 6.
  • The Art of Sarah will debut on Netflix on February 13.
  • State of Fear will premiere on Netflix on February 11.

R.I.P.

Geoffrey Mason, 24-time Emmy-winning sports producer and member of the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame

Gabe Lopez, Emmy-nominated RuPaul’s Drag Race crew member and songwriter

Lowell “Sly” Dunbar, Legendary reggae drummer

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Wonder Man: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II stars as a struggling actor who auditions for a superhero role, all the while secretly possessing actual superpowers in this new miniseries that feels very meta. Series premiere. Disney+

Take That: The rise and fall of one of the U.K.’s most iconic boy bands. Series premiere. Netflix

33 Photos from the Ghetto: The story of the only known photos taken inside the Warsaw ghetto in 1943. NO REASON. Premiere. 8 p.m., HBO

Late Night:

  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Kevin James, Dove Cameron, Derrick Rose, Tyla
  • Late Night with Seth Meyers: Stephen Colbert, Marc Shaiman
  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Sam Rockwell, George Saunders
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live: Jacob Elordi, Niecy Nash-Betts, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
  • The Daily Show: TBA
  • Watch What Happens Live: Angelica Jensen, Colton Underwood

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