Hugh Linehan: His backers believe the comedian can help turn the tide against a Trump victory in November. The media has changed too much for that
The US stand-up comedian passed away after a long illness, his family announced
Not even the Marvel Cinematic Universe attracts this degree of debate
Facebook knows it has an image problem. So it’s becoming a ‘metaverse’ company. A what?
The New York Times’s Will Shortz starred on The Simpsons and wrote riddles for Batman
Review: Jon Stewart directs a witty and neatly drawn look at politics and big money
Irresistible, Eurovision Song Contest, Fanny Lye Deliver’d, Just Don’t Think I’ll Scream
A good app reinforces those things we believe to be right and true – Skitster excels at it
The actor on hitting every rung on the Hollywood ladder
Impassioned Oscars speech a sharp reminder of actor's political commitment
Digital literacy is one of the main defences against lies and disinformation
Panellists compete for scores measured in clicks and spread bait on Twitter in a quiz that looks to reclaim fake news for satire
Former ‘Daily Show’ presenter recites executive orders in half-hearted Trump accent
Social network has launched new tailored recruitment service
Viola Davis first African-American to win lead actress award for ‘How to Get Away With Murder’
Comedian Marc Maron was an embittered recovering alcoholic before he found his way as a podcast interviewer of brutal honesty. Not even Obama refused the call
Businessman’s attacks can help smoke out more careful rivals in US presidential race
Media tributes debate his legacy as America’s most popular political satirist
Media sector in freefall since Walt Disney revised growth outlook
As Stewart’s tenure as host ends, writers, producers and others look at his best moments
President issues executive order telling viewers ‘Jon Stewart cannot leave’
Obama in a US podcast interview from a comedian’s garage talks about Charleston, race relations and parenting
Same-sex marriage and housing are among the thorns in the coalition’s side
Jon Stewart’s career of 16 years to end in August
John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman send-up everyone from Putin to Proust
Report suggests comedian will replace Jon Stewart
Do you really end up having a laugh with George Clooney? Or becoming best friends with Jennifer Lawrence in the ladies’ loos? Markéta Irglová and other Irish nominees give us the lowdown on being at the Academy Awards
NBC’s anchor Brian Williams is in trouble, but respect for the medium is already gone
American Letter: As the ‘will-she-or-won’t-she run’ brigade watch Hillary, Bill bats off health scare talk
Opinion: new US ‘Late Show’ host has surgical wit but is no radical
CBS wasted little time in unveiling Letterman’s replacement
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
