Seth MacFarlane

Seth MacFarlane will not host Oscars again

The "Family Guy" creator says his schedule won't allow for it

Prachi Gupta Monday, May 20, 2013 6:06 PM UTC
Entertainment Seth MacFarlane, Oscars

Fox pulls “Family Guy” episode after Boston Marathon bombing

A viral clip that showed Peter Griffin detonating two explosive devices forced the network to act VIDEO

Prachi Gupta Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013 1:20 PM UTC
Entertainment Video, Family Guy

Sarah Silverman considering Christian prostitute role in upcoming Seth MacFarlane western

The comedian may be the next to join a star-studded cast that includes Amanda Seyfried and Charlize Theron

Prachi Gupta Monday, Mar 18, 2013 9:30 PM UTC
Entertainment Sarah Silverman

Salon Limerick contest

Parsing the news in five line doggerel

Alex Halperin Sunday, Mar 3, 2013 3:59 PM UTC
News salon limerick contest, Poetry

I’ll tell you what’s funny

Was Seth MacFarlane's shtick really sexist? Yes, and also no — he fell afoul of the mysterious rules of comedy

Andrew O'Hehir Saturday, Mar 2, 2013 8:00 PM UTC 135
Oscars Seth MacFarlane, Oscars

Tina Fey: She’s on everyone’s A-list, including Hollywood’s

Post-"30 Rock," you'd think 42-year-old Tina Fey would return to the writers room. Instead she's a leading lady

Mary Elizabeth Williams Friday, Mar 1, 2013 4:58 PM UTC 19
Entertainment Tina Fey, 30 Rock, Admission

Tina Fey: “No way” would I host Oscars

Forget about it -- Fey and Amy Poehler might be dream Oscars hosts, but she says it isn't going to happen

David Daley Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013 3:43 AM UTC 11
Oscars Tina Fey, Amy Poehler

“We saw your junk”: The inevitable parody arrives

YouTuber Kevin Gisi takes on the men -- thanks for reminding us that we've seen Dustin Hoffman's junk ... VIDEO

David Daley Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 8:29 PM UTC
Oscars Video, We Saw Your Junk

“We Saw Your Boobs” celebrates rape on film

Hey, Seth MacFarlane, did you know many of those "boob" scenes you sang about were depictions of sexual assault?

Katie Mcdonough Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 6:10 PM UTC 391
Oscars Oscars, 2013 oscars

How to mock a child

Seth MacFarlane and the Onion failed. But mocking kids can be great VIDEO

Mary Elizabeth Williams Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 4:29 PM UTC 32
Oscars Video, oscars 2013

Seth MacFarlane says he won’t host Oscars again

Don't expect the host of the 85th Academy Awards to be back any time soon VIDEO

Prachi Gupta Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 2:30 PM UTC 11
Oscars Video, Seth MacFarlane, Oscars

Twitter’s unstoppable humor police: We’re all hate-watchers now

Is social media too tough on political incorrectness? Ask Seth MacFarlane

Andrew Leonard Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 1:00 AM UTC 61
Technology Oscars, oscars 2013

Seth MacFarlane to Rush Limbaugh: Now I understand why conservatives hate the media

Rush says he sent MacFarlane a mash note, and compares Michelle Obama's Oscar appearance to something out of Orwell

David Daley Monday, Feb 25, 2013 9:00 PM UTC 59
Oscars Seth MacFarlane, Rush Limbaugh

The Onion’s hipster misogyny

Being ironic and self-aware and knowing something is offensive doesn't make it funny -- or OK

Falguni A. Sheth Monday, Feb 25, 2013 6:51 PM UTC 170
Oscars Oscars, Quvenzhané Wallis

Seth MacFarlane saw your boobs

And then couldn't avert his eyes from women's chests — via his vile jokes — for the rest of the night VIDEO

Elissa Schappell Monday, Feb 25, 2013 6:32 PM UTC 64
Oscars Video, Oscars, Seth MacFarlane

Seth MacFarlane, misogynistic Oscar host

But strange hatred was everywhere. From the boob song to Twitter-bashing, the Oscars' gender politics were a mess

Willa Paskin Monday, Feb 25, 2013 3:10 PM UTC 83
Oscars Academy Awards, Oscars

Oscar’s very weird night

Our picks for the highlights — and many, many low-lights — from one of the oddest Oscars in years

Mary Elizabeth Williams Monday, Feb 25, 2013 4:30 AM UTC 45
Oscars 2013 academy awards

Twitter slams Oscars host Seth MacFarlane

Anyone who predicted that the "Family Guy" creator would host an awkward, offensive show ... was right

Prachi Gupta Monday, Feb 25, 2013 3:30 AM UTC 35
Entertainment Seth MacFarlane

Rudest Oscars ever?

It's not just the host: From the "Jaws" music to a tap on the shoulder, the winners are rushed off the stage

Daniel D'Addario Monday, Feb 25, 2013 3:26 AM UTC 13
Oscars oscars 2013

10 celebs you didn’t know were atheists

Kiera Knightley? Brad Pitt? Here are some movie star non-believers

Laura Gottesdiener, AlterNet Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 4:00 PM UTC 186
Entertainment AlterNet, Angelina Jolie, Atheism

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