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Conan O’Brien films Bollywood dance number, scores ‘eleventyhundred points’ in gully cricket during India trip. See pics

Conan O’Brien films Bollywood dance number, scores ‘eleventyhundred points’ in gully cricket during India trip. See pics

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Updated on: Nov 17, 2025 09:39 am IST Conan O’Brien is in India currently, seemingly filming an episode of his travel show, Conan O’Brien Must Go. Comedian and talk show host Conan O’Brien is in India currently, his maiden visit to the country. The comedian had sparked buzz about his visit two days ago with a cryptic message: “Hey India, I’m coming to visit and I can’t wait to meet all 1.46 billion of you!” Now, Conan has shared pictures from his trip, which seems to involve participating in the biggest obsessions of Indian people – Bollywood and cricket. Conan O’Brien is in India currently, seemingly filming an episode of his travel show, Conan O’Brien Must Go. Conan O’Brien in India On Sunday, Conan’s team – Team Coco – shared an image of the comedian on their official Instagram handle. It showed the 62-year-old dressed in cricket whites, complete with a standard Team India cable-knit sweater. Conan is seen charging down the street with a bat in hand, seemingly playing gully cricket somewhere. The caption …

Conan O’Brien decries ‘bullies’ while receiving Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize | Hollywood

Conan O’Brien decries ‘bullies’ while receiving Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize | Hollywood

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By Jeff Mason Conan O’Brien decries ‘bullies’ while receiving Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize WASHINGTON -Conan O’Brien accepted the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday with a not-so-subtle broadside against President Donald Trump, whose takeover of the Kennedy Center, which awarded the prize, has shaken the arts world. A host of comedians including David Letterman, Adam Sandler, Sarah Silverman and Stephen Colbert celebrated O’Brien for comic greatness while ribbing the Trump administration and putting a spotlight on the renowned arts facility that is now overseen by Trump allies. But it was O’Brien, the longtime late-night television host and comedy writer, who aimed his comments most directly at the Republican president without using his name. “Twain hated bullies,” O’Brien said. “He punched up, not down. And he deeply, deeply empathized with the weak.” O’Brien described the award’s namesake as “allergic to hypocrisy” and suspicious of populism and imperialism. “He loved America but knew it was deeply flawed,” O’Brien said. Trump, who came into office in January, has spent the last two months implementing much …

Karla Sofia Gascon talks about Oscars, teases host Conan O’Brien: ‘He’s fantastic, looks more like the great…’ | Hollywood

Karla Sofia Gascon talks about Oscars, teases host Conan O’Brien: ‘He’s fantastic, looks more like the great…’ | Hollywood

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Actor Karla Sofia Gascon took to social media on Monday to express her gratitude to the Academy and congratulate the 2025 Oscar winners. Karla, who made history as the first openly transgender woman to be nominated for Best Actress, had been at the centre of controversy in recent weeks due to resurfaced social media posts. (Also Read | Karla Sofia Gascon shares powerful four-word message after Oscars 2025) Karla Sofia Gascon shared a post on Instagram. In her Instagram message, Karla thanked the Academy for her nomination and for inviting her to the ceremony. “I enjoyed it very much. It was entertaining and fun, especially the fabulous host Jimmy Kimmel–he is fantastic and looks more like the great Conan O’Brien every day,” she wrote. Karla also shared a lighthearted anecdote about receiving gifts for her Oscar nomination, including a bag of chips and a lemon-flavoured soda that unexpectedly contained THC. “I laugh now even though I still have vertigo, but I did get scared. Good thing my daughter didn’t take it to school,” she joked. …

Conan O’Brien says Oscars can’t avoid politics but won’t dwell on it | Hollywood

Conan O’Brien says Oscars can’t avoid politics but won’t dwell on it | Hollywood

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Feb 27, 2025 04:59 AM IST AWARDS-OSCARS-HOST:Conan O’Brien says Oscars can’t avoid politics but won’t dwell on it By Lisa Richwine Conan O’Brien says Oscars can’t avoid politics but won’t dwell on it LOS ANGELES – Conan O’Brien said he does not think he can avoid politics when he steps on the stage on Sunday to host the Academy Awards, the highest honors in the movie business. Past hosts and winners in traditionally liberal Hollywood often commented on current events, at times sparking angry critiques from Donald Trump on social media. Republican Trump returned to the White House as president in January. “I think as host I cannot ignore the moment we’re in right now, but also it’s threading a needle,” O’Brien, a first-time Oscars host, said at a press conference. “I want to do it with humor and also make sure the night doesn’t drift into only about that.” The Oscars will be broadcast live on Walt Disney’s ABC network on Sunday. O’Brien said he had a responsibility to celebrate the actors and craftspeople …

Oscars host Conan O’Brien says the show is being planned sensitively amid LA wildfires; talks about his home | Hollywood

Oscars host Conan O’Brien says the show is being planned sensitively amid LA wildfires; talks about his home | Hollywood

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Jan 25, 2025 02:35 PM IST Thousands of Angelenos had their homes destroyed in wildfires that tore through the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighbourhoods this month. Oscars host Conan O’Brien says he’s still unable to live in his home due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and that the show’s organisers “want to be sensitive to what’s happened” to residents. “Everybody I know has been affected,” he told The Associated Press on Friday. (Also Read | Conan O’Brien will receive the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy) Conan O’Brien was tapped last year to host the 97th Academy Awards.(Getty Images via AFP) “I’m out of my house. Fortunately, my house, … the fire got very close but my house survived. But we won’t be back in there for a long time. And I’m the lucky one. I mean, I know so many people who lost their homes and I’m just, was ridiculously lucky. So we want to make sure that that show reflects what’s happening and that we put a light on …

Conan O’Brien breaks Jimmy Kimmel’s streak; set to host Oscars 2025 | Hollywood

Conan O’Brien breaks Jimmy Kimmel’s streak; set to host Oscars 2025 | Hollywood

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Comedian Conan O’Brien is all set to bring his quirky humour and live TV experience to the Oscars. He will be hosting the 97th Oscars ceremony on March 2. Also read: Will Ryan Reynolds host 2025 Oscars with Hugh Jackman? Deadpool star breaks silence It will mark Conan’s first time hosting the Oscars. Oscar host announced On Friday as per Variety, the Emmy-winning talk show host and comedian was revealed as the host of the upcoming Oscar ceremony by the academy. It will mark Conan’s first time hosting the Oscars, coming after two consecutive years with Jimmy Kimmel as emcee, four in total. The move seems to be a step by the academy to add a fresh vibe to the show amid its struggle with declining ratings in recent years. “We are thrilled and honoured to have the incomparable Conan O’Brien host the Oscars this year. He is the perfect person to help lead our global celebration of film with his brilliant humour, his love of movies and his live TV expertise,” Academy CEO Bill …

Tom Hanks blasts movie critics in profane rant: ‘Let me tell you something about these…’ | Hollywood

Tom Hanks blasts movie critics in profane rant: ‘Let me tell you something about these…’ | Hollywood

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Nov 06, 2024 04:34 PM IST Tom Hanks did not mince words when talking about film critics in a recent appearance on Conan O’Brien’s podcast. Tom Hanks shocked the fans and the industry when he went on a rather profane rant about movie critics recently. The Oscar winner appeared on talk show host and comedian Conan O’Brien’s podcast, Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend, where he didn’t mince his words while talking about the perceived hypocrisy of a critic about one of his films. (Also read: Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha ‘should be celebrated’, says Tom Hanks) Tom Hanks recently gave his assessment of movie critics Tom Hanks on movie critics During the podcast, when talking about the changing perceptions on films, Tom Hanks caught Conan off guard when he said, “Let me tell you something about these c***suckers who write about movies. Can I say that?” The host laughed and made a joke after which Tom continued. He spoke about his 1996 film That Thing You Do, which was not well received upon release but …

Conan O’Brien returns to The Tonight Show after getting fired in 2010

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  Conan O’Brien makes his Tonight Show return on April 9.(The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon) Conan O’Brien, the well-known comedian and former host of The Tonight Show, made a highly anticipated return to the program on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Unlock exclusive access to the story of India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! The return marked his first Tonight Show appearance since he was fired in 2010. He came on the late-night show to promote his upcoming Max series, Conan O’Brien Must Go, sparking excitement among fans. During his interview with current host Jimmy Fallon, O’Brien engaged in lighthearted banter, joking about his towering height and reminiscing about his brief stint as the Tonight Show host. He expressed mixed emotions about returning, stating, “It’s weird to come back,” while acknowledging that “all these memories came flooding back” as he traversed the familiar halls of the studio. Conan O’Brien on The Tonight Show A significant portion of the interview centered around O’Brien’s ventures beyond traditional late-night television. He spoke about the …

Why Taylor Swift makes Adam Sandler a ‘little jumpy’

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Adam Sandler admits he may be the star of many movies, but he still gets nervous around Taylor Swift. “Taylor Swift, because what she means to my kids, I get a little jumpy”: Adam Sandler opens up about getting nervous around Swift.(AP/Reuters) The actor and father of two opened up about his celebrity encounters on the latest episode of SiriusXM’s Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend podcast, by Conan O’Brien. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Sandler, 57, revealed that he has a hard time staying calm around one particular singer who is very important to his daughters Sadie, 17, and Sunny, 15, whom he shares with his wife Jackie Sandler. ALSO READ| Taylor Swift blows a kiss to Sydney; Here’s how the Eras Tour stop welcomed her ‘I’m a little like’ a Swiftie “You know what, Taylor Swift, because what she means to my kids, I get a little jumpy. Just cause I don’t wanna blow it for my kids,” Sandler confessed. “So I’m a little like, ‘Taylor, Taylor,’ like …