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Really, with the gay jokes?

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:59:00 +0000

Bros, you are on notice: No more jokes about gay sex -- at least for the rest of the week. Between "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon's" homoerotic lip-sync skit and Zach Galifianakis' latest episode of "Between Two Ferns" featuring gay marriage as a punch line -- both of which took off today -- we have officially reached maximum capacity for jokes made by straight dudes about guy-on-guy sex.

In case you missed these viral videos, a recap: On Tuesday's "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon," the host challenged "The Office's" Krasinski to a lip-sync off. They went back and forth, taking turns performing songs of their choice -- notably, songs by high-pitched women for maximum laugh factor -- and ended with the grand finale of Krasinski pretending to sing "I'll Make Love to You" by Boyz II Men and waving Fallon onto the stage for an intimate embrace. This morning, several publications ran coverage of the skit with the apparently hilarious screenshot of the two faux-crooning with their faces inches apart. (For the record, Salon posted the video, but ran with a different still.)

Andy Samberg marries Zach Galifianakis in a new Lonely Island video

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:42:00 +0000

Comedy worlds have magically collided in a new episode of Zach Galifianakis's "Between Two Ferns," which features internet meme James Franco, a new "Spring Breakers"-themed song from The Lonely Island and even a cameo by Edward Norton. At some point, the bro-anthem turns into a search for Mr. Right, and everyone ends up getting married.

The song is the first of the comedy troupe's new Wack Wednesdays series, in which the Lonely Island will release a new video on YouTube every Wednesday until the release of their "Wack Album" on June 11.

“SNL” recap: Justin Timberlake promoted to the Five-Timers club

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:18:00 +0000

Last night, Justin Timberlake joined the ranks of repeat offenders Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin, John Goodman, Drew Barrymore, and Candice Bergen, not necessarily entering the pantheon as a comedy genius per se — though he is a terrific sketch comic. (The guy can't play banjo, notes Steve Martin, working his underminer persona in a dreadful, "SNL"-vet-laden opening monologue that indoctrinates JT into the inner circle, and includes appearances by all "Three Amigos," plus Chevy Chase, Paul Simon, Tom Hanks, Baldwin, Bergen, and "SNL" writer and "Seven Minutes in Heaven's" Mike O'Brien.)

So what is it about Timberlake that makes us want him to come back to the Studio 8H every chance he gets? Andy Samberg helped him tap into it, for sure, creating sketches for him as his wingman, allowing him to showcase a charming, suave, cool, self-mocking douche — which he does exceedingly well. Samberg turns up here for two sketches — but, missed opportunity alert: There is no new digital short. (Don't tell me Patricia Clarkson and Susan Sarandon weren't around!)

Must-see morning clip: Jimmy Kimmel interviews “SNL” digital short creator Andy Samberg

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:17:00 +0000

Former "SNL" comedian and Lonely Island troupe member Andy Samberg talks about ladies (in general, they are nice) his upcoming gig as host of the Independent Spirit Awards (he has seen all the "names of the movies," at least) and his childhood (defined by gangsta rap and his dad's leather pants). Watch his three-part interview with Jimmy Kimmel, below:

Tegan and Sara announce “Heartthrob” with heartthrob Andy Samberg

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:20:00 +0000

Tegan and Sara have released their seventh studio album in the U.S. today, "Heartthrob," featuring their popular single "Closer." To usher in the new album, the female indie group also released a series of interviews with heartthrobs Skylar Astin ("Pitch Perfect") and Cory Monteith ("Glee") and wannabe heartthrob Andy Samberg, who tries desperately to win their affection:

The band kicks off its North America tour Feb. 1.

Rashida Jones: “I’m the town slut”

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Rashida Jones, best known for her role as Ann Perkins on "Parks and Recreation, co-wrote and co-stars in this weekend's "Celeste and Jesse Forever," a romantic comedy about what happens not before, but after a breakup. Working with her writing partner Will McCormack, Jones put together a screenplay about a long-term married couple who have decided to divorce, but continue to hang out every day. After their breakup becomes more final, Jesse (played by Andy Samberg) moves on in a surprising hurry, leaving Jones' Celeste, a likable if bossy personality, to figure her life out.

Jones talked to Salon about romantic comedies, the worst parts of her personality, and "Parks and Rec's" Ann Perkins problem.

This movie doesn’t have a typical romantic comedy ending. Was that always the plan, or did you come to it in the writing?