The African giant Burna Boy graced the Grammy Awards stage for the first time, marking a milestone as the inaugural Afro-fusion artist to achieve this feat.
The Nigerian sensation, renowned for his contributions to Afrobeats, presented a distinctive showcase of his musical identity at the star-studded event.
Hosted by South African comedian Trevor Noah, the night was set abuzz with humor as Noah playfully introduced Burna Boy, highlighting the global appeal of Afrobeats.
The Grammy-winning artist, originally from Nigeria, stole the spotlight with an electrifying performance, supported by dynamic dancers and a band draped in green, a symbolic nod to the Nigerian flag.
Draped in a red rhinestone-adorned quilted jacket paired with matching grey pants and a snapback, Burna Boy exuded confidence and cultural pride throughout his set.
The artist seamlessly transitioned from the modern vibes of “City Boys” to the timeless classics like “Sittin’ On Top of the World,” featuring a special appearance by Brandi, who brought her ’90s hit to life on the Grammy stage.
The collaboration continued to escalate with the entrance of 21 Savage, who made his Grammy performance debut in an all-red ensemble to deliver his verse in the remix of “Sittin’ On Top of the World.”
The synergy on stage marked another memorable moment in Burna Boy’s stellar performance.
Amidst the cheers and applause, it was revealed that Burna Boy emerged as the most nominated African artist at the 2024 Grammys, with a remarkable four nominations.
His nominations spanned categories such as Best Melodic Rap Performance, Best Global Music Album, Best Global Music Performance, and the inaugural Best African Music Performance for his hit “City Boys” from the album “I Told Them…”
This year’s Grammys solidified Burna Boy’s status as a trailblazer in the global music scene, following his 2021 win for Best Global Music Album with “Twice As Tall.”
The artist’s journey, from a pre-recorded performance at Nigeria’s National Theatre to the Grammy stage, underscores his continuous impact on the music industry.
South African comedian Trevor Noah has secured an Emmy award in the outstanding talk series category for his show, The Daily Show.
This historic win establishes Noah as the first African and first black individual to receive an Emmy in the outstanding talk series category since its inception in 2015.
Expressing his excitement after the win on Monday night, Noah remarked, “It’s amazing that I get to be a part of this journey. It feels like being part of a winning football team.”
This victory comes after five previous Emmy nominations in the same category, with the sixth nomination during his final season hosting The Daily Show clinching the award.
Noah, who surprised fans with his departure from The Daily Show in September 2022 after seven years as host, is yet to have a replacement named.
Notably, this isn’t Noah’s first Emmy; he previously earned one in 2017 for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series. The Emmy awards stand as the most prestigious honors in the US television industry.
We’re all familiar with that sinking feeling in our stomachs when we realize we’re running behind schedule. Last Friday, Trevor Noah experienced this in real-time.
The South African comedian was scheduled to make an appearance on the 947 radio station in Johannesburg for a morning conversation. However, he arrived late for the interview due to heavy traffic, a bewildered taxi driver, and irate locals.
“There’s a bicycle fighting with a taxi driver,” he yelled frantically down a crackly phone line to the show’s hosts.
“That’s not in your traffic report,” the flustered star added, before announcing that he was “gonna get in with some guy,” eliciting screams of concern from the presenting team.
The 39-year-old, who quit the Daily Show in 2022 after an acclaimed seven-year run at the helm, finally burst into the studio shortly after.
“Can I just say, whoever is in this traffic, I feel you. We are together,” he laughed while explaining the ordeal.
“The driver I’m with doesn’t know where we’re going,” he recalled. “So I jump out of the car, said I’m gonna run.”
“While I’m running people are in the street – listening to your show – [are] hooting and shouting ‘Trevor it’s the other way! You’re going the wrong way, Trevor!’
“Then one guy decides to stop. He doesn’t just point, he stops the car. He says ‘Trevor, get in.’
“Then he took me to the wrong building!” Noah roared in exasperation.
A staff member eventually spotted him and escorted him to the studio, where Trevor Noah received a warm welcome with cheers and applause.
Born in Johannesburg, Noah initially gained recognition in the South African comedy scene before becoming the host of “The Daily Show” in 2015, succeeding the legendary Jon Stewart. In 2022, he left the show, expressing gratitude for the journey but also a desire to explore other aspects of his life.
“The Daily Show” has yet to name a permanent replacement for Noah, opting instead for a rotating roster of guest hosts, including Sarah Silverman and Al Franken.
Recently, Noah returned to South Africa, where he embarked on a series of 12 stand-up specials across the country. He has also secured a prominent deal with streaming giant Spotify to host a weekly podcast, set to premiere later this year.
A suggestion to give Trevor Noah, a famous comedian who has won an Emmy award, 33 million rand ($1. 7m, £13m) to promote South Africa as a place for people to visit has created a big controversy in the country.
South Africa’s Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille, told parliament that they want to pay Trevor Noah to appear in a short video promoting tourism in South Africa.
A lot of MPs have disagreed with the idea, but Ms de Lille says that the South African comedian and TV host won’t receive money from the government.
She said that he would get paid using money from a private organization that represents the travel and tourism businesses in South Africa.
Some people in South Africa have also expressed their disapproval of the planned agreement on social media, saying that it is pointless. Some people say that its timing is not considerate because many South Africans are having money problems.
We hope the government doesn’t spend money we don’t have on things that aren’t useful. We are not concerned about his identity, but the country is in a state of chaos. They don’t have electricity and jobs, but they have 33 million to give to Trevor Noah. “What has Trevor Noah done to make this country better. ” a user on Twitter asked.
However, some people in South Africa believe that Noah’s popularity in Hollywood could help attract more tourists to the country.
In March, Noah and tennis star Roger Federer, who have both South African and Swiss nationalities, appeared in a campaign promoting Switzerland as a place to visit.
The much-discussed book by Prince Harry was also a subject at the 65th Grammy Awards.
Trevor Noah cracked a joke about a revealing passage in the Duke of Sussex’s memoir, Spare, while hosting the Grammys on Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. As Noah introduced James Corden, he pointed to the excerpt from the book where Prince Harry revealed that he got frostbite during a philanthropic trip to the North Pole in 2011.
“James Corden is a 12-time Emmy winner and the host of The Late Late Show,” Noah began. “He’s also living proof that a man can move from London to L.A. and not tell everyone about his frostbitten penis.”
As seen in a clip shared on Twitter by The Telegraph reporter Jamie Johnson, the quip elicited a laugh from Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, who were seated nearby. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images; Karwai Tang/WireImage
Noah was a guest on the final episode of Meghan Markle’s Spotify podcast, Archetypes, which aired in November.
Prince Harry shared more than ever before in Spare, released worldwide on Jan. 10. In one personal story, the Duke of Sussex, 38, wrote that he returned home to London with frostbite in the sensitive spot after joining a group of veterans fundraising for Walking With the Wounded. The ex-servicemen set out to become the first amputees to reach the North Pole unsupported, and Harry, who completed two tours of Afghanistan during his decade in the British Army, joined the expedition. Kevin Mazur/Getty
The trek was unpredictably delayed a few days due to bad weather, forcing Prince Harry to leave early in order to attend Prince William’s April 2011 wedding to Kate Middleton. When Harry got back to the U.K., he learned the extent of his frostbite.
“Upon arriving home I’d been horrified to discover that my nether regions were frostnipped as well, and while the ears and cheeks were already healing, the todger wasn’t,” he wrote in Spare. “It was becoming more of an issue day by day.” David Cheskin/WPA Pool/Getty Images
Only time would heal the injury, though Harry first attempted a home remedy. Confiding in a friend about the painful problem, Harry said she suggested he try applying Elizabeth Arden cream — which Princess Diana used.
“I found a tube, and the minute I opened it the smell transported me through time. I felt as if my mother was right in the room,” Prince Harry wrote. ” ‘Weird’ doesn’t really do the feeling justice.”
Prince Harry and Meghan recently were among the star-studded guests to witness Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi’s surprise vow renewal. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended a gathering last week thought to be a 50th birthday party for de Rossi — however, the celebration turned into a vow renewal ceremony for DeGeneres and de Rossi officiated by Kris Jenner. In a video shared to The Ellen Degeneres Show‘s YouTube channel, Prince Harry and Meghan are seen among the group watching the romantic moment unfold.
Other famous faces at the event included Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston, Carol Burnett, Courteney Cox, Melissa Etheridge, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom.
Trevor Noah on Thursday, December 8, 2022, announced his departure from The DailyShow (December 8). After seven years as the show’s presenter, the comedian said his audience a tearful farewell in his final speech.
After seven years as the show’s presenter, the comedian said his audience a tearful farewell in his final speech.
Noah thanked everyone who has ever watched the Comedy Central show and giving particular praise to Black women for their support.
“I’m grateful to you every single one of you. I remember when we started the show, we couldn’t get enough people to fill an audience,” he said, noting that’s how comedy has always worked.
Noah succeeded Jon Stewart in 2015, who quit the show after 16 years. He said, “When I started this show, I had three clear goals. I was like, ‘I’m gonna make sure Hillary gets elected. I’m gonna make sure that I prevent a global pandemic from starting, and I’m gonna become best friends with Kanye West.’”
Several Comedy Central correspondents said goodbye to Noah in the final episode, in which he also invited comedian Neal Brennan.
The farewell episode also featured a segment of goodbyes from notable names such as Vice President Kamala Harris, Oprah Winfrey, Hillary Clinton, Issa Rae, Tracee Ellis Ross, Nick Offerman and Jesse Williams.
Before signing off, Noah said he has learned three lessons during his tenure as The Daily Show host; “politics is an invented way to solve issues, never forget that context matters, and never forget how much context matters.”
He added, “Please don’t forget that the world is a friendlier place on the internet and the news will make you think.”
Noah announced he was leaving the show during a September 29.
Trevor Noah’s final night as host of Comedy Central’s satirical news report “The Daily Show” celebrated his 7-year anchoring tenure and featured a packed audience, full cast of correspondents and star-studded farewell messages.
“Don’t be sad,” Noah said in his closing monologue, adding, “It doesn’t feel like seven years. Well, not at the desk. Obviously I went home in between. But still, it’s been a wild ride.”
A lineup of correspondents’ segments paying tribute to Noah and a video montage of goodbyes from Oprah, Issa Rae, Kamala Harris, Tracy Ross, Bill Gates, Hillary Clinton and more helped usher the host through the night.
“I would never pretend to understand America, you know, in the relatively short time I think I’ve been here,” said Noah, whose perspective as a South African comedian brought an outsider’s perspective to the show. But he did offer a few lessons he has learned.
Noah noted the strong influence American political parties hold, encouraging his audience to consider issues outside the lens of democrat or republican ideals.
“As we live in a society where we increasingly introduce ourselves to things that separate us, we forget that real friendships come from the similarities, and then the disagreements are how we polish each other as human beings,” he said.
“Issues are real, but politics are just an inventive way to solve those issues,” Noah said. “It’s not a binary. There are not just two ways to solve any problem. There are not just two ways to be.”
In the last minutes of the show, Noah thanked Black women, particularly those who took the time “to inform me, to educate me, to argue with me.”
“I’ve often been credited with, you know, having these grand ideas … Who do you think teaches me? Who do you think has shaped me, nourished me, informed me. From my mom, my gran, my aunt – all these Black women in my life,” the host said.
“If you truly want to learn about America, talk to Black women,” he continued.
Noah took over the program in 2015 from long-time host Jon Stewart whose 16-year run of the show shaped it into a late-night staple.
The comedian had appeared as a correspondent on “The Daily Show” for only a few months before he was tapped to fill the anchor chair. Though little-known to American television audiences at the time, Noah had already garnered a significant following outside the US.
He quickly molded the program around him, puckishly guiding his audience through singular national experiences such as the Trump presidency and the Covid-19 pandemic.
When Noah announced his exit from the show in late September, he hinted that his decision was inspired by a desire to perform out from behind the desk.
“I spent two years in my apartment, not on the road, and when I got back out there, I realized there’s another part of my life out there that I want to carry on exploring. I miss learning other languages. I miss going to other countries and putting on shows,” Noah said.
The comedian is only taking a brief hiatus before hitting the stage again. He kicks off his “Trevor Noah: Off The Record” tour in Atlanta on January 20.
When the show returns on Tuesday, January 17, the network has announced a lineup of comedic greats who will fill in as host, including Chelsea Handler, D. L. Hughley, Leslie Jones, Hasan Minhaj, Kal Penn and Wanda Sykes.
But the long-term future of the show remains unclear as the network has yet to say whether guest hosts will revolve indefinitely or if a permanent host will be installed in the chair.
South African Comedian, Trevor Noah, has hosted his final edition of The Daily Show after seven years as the host of the US late-night comedy show.
In an emotional farewell he gave what he called a “shout out to black women”.
“Who do you think teaches me? Who do you think has shaped me, nourished me, informed me? From my mum, my gran, my aunt – all the black women in my life,” he told the audience.
Trevor gives thanks to the fans who supported him over the last seven years and the Black women who shaped his life. pic.twitter.com/p2VpOkSm4T
In his goodbye monologue, he references the fact that he first found it hard to fill the seats in the studio but over the last seven years, Noah himself has brought in a younger enthusiastic audience.
He has also offered a more international take on events in the US. During his time as host he has covered the presidency of Donald Trump, the Black Lives Matter protests and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Noah said that it was black women who had taught him most about America as they know that if things go bad then they are the first to suffer.
When he announced his planned departure in September the 38-year-old said: “I remember when we first started… so many people didn’t believe in us… [Appointing me as host] was a crazy bet to make. I still think it was a crazy choice, this random African.
“I just [find] myself filled with gratitude for the journey. It’s been absolutely amazing. It’s something that I never expected.”
He got into many arguments over the years of hosting the programme, including one with the French government after he celebrated France’s 2018 World Cup win as an African victory:
At the current World Cup in Qatar, many fans’ favorite team is still Ghana’s Black Stars.
The Daily Show host, Trevor Noah, has publicly expressed his support for the West African team, the Black Stars, who will play Uruguay in their third match on December 2 in an effort to advance from the Group stages.
On his show, the South African comedian and writer revealed that whenever his nation is eliminated from the competition, he automatically switches sides to Ghana.
Since 2002, the South African national side has failed to earn a spot in the World Cup.
On November 14, 2021, Ghana’s penalty ended their chances of moving on to the next round of World Cup qualification, shattering all of their dreams.
“If South Africa is not in the World Cup which is most of the time, we used to be but now we are not anymore. I then immediately switch to Ghana.
“Ghana is the number one for me. I am glad that they actually won the game,” said Trevor Noah.
The popular TV host also named Senegal, Brazil and France among his favourite teams at the World Cup.
Will Smith opened up to Trevor Noah about the now-famous slap at the Oscars in March during an appearance that aired Monday night on “The Daily Show.”
While promoting his forthcoming film “Emancipation,” Smith called it “a horrific night” and said he “lost it” when he stormed the stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock.
“And I guess what I would say, you just never know what somebody is going through,” Smith said. “I was going through something that night. Not that that justifies my behavior at all.”
Smith said that what was most painful to him was that his actions made it “hard for other people.”
“And it’s like I understood the idea where they say hurt people hurt people,” he said.
“That was a rage that had been bottled for a really long time,” Smith said.
Noah pointed out how Smith had written in his memoir about growing up being afraid of conflict and the talk show host also noted the negative things that have been said about Smith and his family on the internet.
“It was a lot of things,” Smith said in response. “It was the little boy that watched his father beat up his mother, you know. All of that just bubbled up in that moment.”
Smith said who he was in that moment was “not who I want to be.”
In July Smith addressed the slap and issued a public apology on social media.
The Academy has sanctioned Smith by banning him from attending the Oscars for the next 10 years.
Will Smith has said his “bottled” rage led him to slap comedian Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars in March.
The actor has been interviewed for the first time since the incident, which he described as “a horrific night”.
Appearing on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, he said: “I was going through something that night, you know?
“Not that that justifies my behaviour at all.” Smith added that there were “many nuances and complexities to it”, but added: “I just – I lost it.”
Smith stormed the stage at the Hollywood award ceremony after Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife’s shaved head. Jada Pinkett Smith has the hair loss condition alopecia.
‘I understand how shocking that was’
He had previously said his wife did not ask him to confront Rock.
“I guess what I would say is that you just never know what somebody’s going through,” he said, without elaborating on what he was referring to.
The interview on the late-night US TV talk show was the first time Smith had been publicly challenged about the attack.
“I understand how shocking that was for people… I was gone. That was a rage that had been bottled for a really long time,” he told Noah.
“That was a horrific night, as you can imagine.”
In July he posted a video on YouTube, answering questions that appeared to be written by fans about the Academy Awards. Prior to that, he had only issued written statements about the altercation.
He appeared on Monday evening’s episode of The Daily Show to promote his upcoming film Emancipation, to be released next week, making it eligible for next year’s Oscars.
Smith, who received this year’s best actor award after the slap, said the idea that his new the film would be “tainted” during the upcoming awards season by his actions was “killing me dead”.
The 54-year-old has been banned from attending the Oscars for 10 years, and has also resigned from the Academy, which organises the ceremony.
Asked in a separate interview what he would say to critics claiming it was too soon for him to be promoting his work, he replied: “I completely understand that if you know someone is not ready.
“I would absolutely respect that and allow them their space to not be ready.
“My deepest concern is my team. The people on this team have done some of the best work their entire careers, and my deepest hope is that my actions don’t penalise my team.”
Trevor Noah is the latest to express frustration over Elon Musk’s plans to attach a fee to Twitter verification.
As previously reported by the Verge, Musk wanted to launch a new version of Twitter Blue under which currently verified users would be given 90 days to sign up for a paid subscription or risk losing their blue checkmark. The proposed monthly fee was then reported to be $20, although Musk later suggested $8 instead in response to criticism from author Stephen King. Of course, lowering the amount of any such fee misses the entire point of the argument against the fee itself.
At any rate, the $8 figure has continued to be floated, prompting continued discussion. Addressing the plans during a recent episode of The Daily Show from Atlanta, Noah ultimately delivered a proposal of his own.
“For months now, Musk has said that he wanted to own Twitter, right?” Noah said. “And the reason he wanted to own Twitter is because he wanted to make sure that it became a haven for free speech. He wanted to change it to that. Because let’s be honest, up until now, you know, people have really held back on Twitter. I always find myself scrolling and thinking, ‘But what do you really think? Why are you so reserved, sir?’”
Evidence suggests that bad actors are trying to test the limits on @Twitter. Several posts on 4chan encourage users to amplify derogatory slurs.For example, over the last 12 hours, the use of the n-word has increased nearly 500% from the previous average. pic.twitter.com/mEqziaWuMF
— Network Contagion Research Institute (@ncri_io) October 28, 2022
Musk’s takeover, Noah noted, gave users a sampling of what jokingly referred to as “extra free speech” in recent days.
“In the first 12 hours under Elon’s ownership, the use of the n-word on Twitter shot up 500 percent,” he said.
This figure was also highlighted in a statement from the NAACP on Wednesday. In the statement, the organization confirmed it had recently met with Musk to express its concerns over “the dangerous, life-threatening hate, and conspiracies that have proliferated on Twitter under his watch.”
According to NAACP President Derrick Johnson, who was joined in the meeting by members of the Stop Hate for Profit coalition, not taking “necessary actions” in response will lead to lives being placed at risk.
During his Daily Show monologue, Noah pointed out how many arguments are made under the guise of free speech but are in reality about simply wanting “to hate on people.” He also took issue with Musk’s tweeted rationale for the fee, joking that he should instead charge white people to be racist.
“I think this eight-dollars-a-month thing is ridiculous,” Noah said a little over six minutes into the video below. “If you ask me, if Elon Musk wants to make money from Twitter, what he should do, don’t charge people for blue checkmarks. No. Charge white people to say the n-word. Twitter will be the most profitable company in history. Racists are gonna be taking out loans.”
In a tweet shared Tuesday, Musk himself addressed having met with multiple organizations to discuss what he described as ways to “continue to combat hate [and] harassment” on the platform. In a follow-up message, he also addressed where things stand with regards to previously suspended users potentially being allowed back on the platform. For the time being, Musk said, there is no “clear process” for handling these cases, although such a thing is indeed in the works.
After a backlash over a skit he did about Rishi Sunak’s appointment as Prime Minister, comedian Trevor Noah says he did not claim “the entire UK is racist.”
Earlier this week, Noah said on the US news show The Daily Show that there had been a “backlash” over Mr Sunak.
In the UK, many people, including ex-chancellor Sajid Javid, called Noah’s remarks “simply wrong.”
But Noah has now defended his segment, saying he was reacting to racists, and: “That’s why I said. ‘Some people’.”
Mr Sunak is the UK’s first British Asian prime minister and officially took over as Conservative leader and PM on Tuesday, after a leadership process.
In the original comments on the US programme, Noah – who is South African and grew up during apartheid – said: “You hear a lot of the people saying ‘Oh, they’re taking over, now the Indians are going to take over Great Britain and what’s next?’
“And I always find myself going ‘So what? What are you afraid of? I think it’s because the quiet part that a lot of people don’t realise what they’re saying is, ‘We don’t want these people who were previously oppressed to get into power because then they may do to us what we did to them.’”
During his skit, Noah played a clip from radio station LBC during the latest Conservative leadership race a week ago, when a caller falsely claimed Mr Sunak was “not even British”.
Mr Javid tweeted in response that the comments from the comedian were “so wrong” and that Britain “is the most successful multiracial democracy on earth and proud of this historic achievement”.
Former Tory leadership contender Rory Stewart said Mr Noah’s remarks were “completely bizarre” and an example of “lazy stereotyping”.
Downing Street said on Thursday that Mr Sunak did not believe Britain was a racist country.
Presenter Piers Morgan also tweeted that US media was “falsely portraying Britain as a racist country”.
Noah finally responded on Friday evening, saying: “C’mon Piers, you’re smarter than that.
“I wasn’t saying “The entire UK is racist”, I was responding to the racists who don’t want Rishi as PM because of his race. That’s why I said. “Some people”.”
C’mon Piers you’re smarter than that. I wasn’t saying “The entire U.K. is racist”, I was responding to the racists who don’t want Rishi as PM because of his race. That’s why I said. “Some people” 🙃https://t.co/QQgEQ45wJUhttps://t.co/bhurdPvsE8
Noah has long spoken about racial equality, publishing a book in 2017 titled Born a Crime, a reference to the fact he was born in South Africa to a white Swiss father and a black Xhosa mother, at a time when such a relationship was punishable by imprisonment.
He began his career in South Africa, releasing a string of stand-up specials and hosting a late-night talk show before relocating to the US in 2011.
He has hosted The Daily Show – a late-night talk and satirical news programme – since 2015 but last month announced he would be standing down.
Mr Sunak was born in Hampshire, south-east England, to Indian parents – a pharmacist mother and a GP father – and is married to Akshata Murty, with whom he has two young daughters Krishna and Anoushka.
The 38-year-old comedian addressed the issue in a between-the-scenes TikTokvideo posted by The Daily Show. The clip begins with an audience member asking Noah about his and Ye’s so-called “beef”—a term that he believed was inapplicable to the situation.
“Why am I beefing with Kanye? That’s an interesting way to phrase it because a beef has to go both ways,” Noah said. “Genuinely, it does. In my limited understanding of the world, beef has always been something that generally will happen between two hip-hop artists. I was never beefing with Kanye West. I was concerned about Kanye West.”
Noah went on to highlight Ye’s mental health struggles and how they’re largely ignored by his critics. The host pointed out that Kanye has been quite open about his health issues, and has even admitted to not taking his medication. Noah said it was “a little shitty” that some people would chose to platform and exploit Kanye during one of his “episodes.”
“My grandfather was bipolar … and I’m not saying Kanye is, by the way—I’m just saying my grandfather was bipolar, and one thing we knew was when he was having one of his episodes, he could act in a certain way and could do certain things … but our job was to support him,” he explained. “It would be weird if I was there going, ‘Oh, my grandfather’s having an episode again. I’m going viral tonight!’ I think it’s a little bit strange.”
Noah reiterated that his criticism of Ye didn’t come from a bad place. The host has previously called out the rapper for his antisemitic remarks as well as his treatment of Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson. Ye responded to the latter criticism back in March, when he shared an Instagram post in which he used a racial slur directed at Noah. The social media platform suspended Ye’s account shortly after.
“For me, it’s not a beef …” he continued. “I don’t have beef with a human being who has expressed openly that they’re dealing with a mental health issue. I don’t have beef with that human being.
What I have beef with is us as society not coming together around the person and going like, ‘Hey, hey, maybe this is not the moment to put a microphone in your face so that you just go off saying everything.’
If this is what you want to say when you’re on your medication, then that’s a different story. But because you’ve told us that, I’m not going to sit by and say that.”
“The Daily Show”host on Monday delved into the former president’s latest scandal, which involves his beleaguered Truth Social platform. The co-founder of the social media company, Will Wilkerson, came out as a whistleblower, alleging the firm had violated federal securities laws and that Trump had pressured executives to hand over shares to his wife, Melania Trump.
Wilkerson was fired from his role as an executive of Trump Media and Technology Group last week after coming forward.
Noah was unsympathetic.
“I am totally on Trump’s side in this story,” Noah said. “Yeah, it’s the year 2022. If you go into business with Donald Trump, and you’re surprised that you got scammed, that’s on you. What were you thinking? ‘Well, I know the last guy that Trump worked with almost got hanged by an angry mob, but I think I’m going to turn out fine. I don’t know what could go wrong.’”
What will Trevor Noah do after he exits the The Daily Show? “Everything.”
Nearly two weeks after confirming his departure, the South African-born comedian opened up about his decision on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The host called the announcement “shocking” and pressed Noah about why he chose to bow out after a seven-year run.
“Why not?” Noah responded. “People ask you this question as if you’re telling them bad news. I can understand that, but I think everybody has gone through a period of looking at their lives.”
Noah went on to reference the collective experience during the pandemic lockdowns, saying it completely changed his perspective.
“We were in our apartments for two years, the world changed …” he explained. “I think, if you don’t look at your life and think about what you’d like to do differently, you haven’t experienced what we all experienced. And so I think [my exit] is a joyous thing.”
Fallon then asked Noah about what the future has in store, and if he has plans on what to do next.
“I’m so excited to do everything,” Noah replied. “I didn’t get to travel as much, doing stand up around the world. I’m excited to — I used to go to a country and I would be there for weeks on end. I would learn parts of the language or learn about the culture.
I’m gonna get back to doing that. Producing, you know, like just working behind the camera again, working on different ideas. You know, going back home spending more time with family in South Africa. Everything is what I’m going to be doing.”
You can check out the full interview above. Noah’s last episode on the Daily Show will air on Dec. 8. The late-night talk show will return in January; however Comedy Central has yet to announce Noah’s potential replacement.
On the latest episode The Daily Show, Trevor Noah blasted the artist formerly known as Kanye West over a series of antisemitic comments the rapper has made in recent days.
“I don’t even know where to begin with this shit,” Noah said. “I mean promoting antisemitism to your 50 million followers?”
Ye’s Instagram and Twitter have since been locked, after a series of antisemitic comments he made on the platform. “I’m a bit sleepy tonight but when I wake up I’m going death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE,” Kanye wrote on social media. “The funny thing is I actually can’t be Anti Semitic because black people are actually Jew also You guys have toyed with me and tried to black ball anyone whoever opposes your agenda.”
“I know this is not the point but that’s not how you say it. I know it’s not the main issue. I know that,” Noah joked. “But it’s DEF CON 3. Alright, not death con 3. Death con sounds like like a trade show where they unveil all the latest coffins or something.”
Noah suggested that he “feels bad” for the American right as they’re forced to deal with Ye, who just recently sported a “White Live Matter” t-shirt to much criticism. “I feel bad for American rightwingers, you know? Because they’re getting Kanye now,” he said. “They missed College Dropout, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Graduation. They missed all that and they’re getting this Kanye. It’s like getting to date the high school prom king, but decades after high school.”
Noah is no stranger when it comes to trading shots with Ye, who notably got restricted from Instagram in the past for an offensive post directed at the TV host. Ye’s latest comments have provoked Noah to once again criticize the rapper, who he has praised the music of in the past.
Earlier this week, unaired footage from Ye’s interview with Fox News host Tucker Carlson surfaced online and showed him making more antisemitic comments. “Think about us judging each other on how white we could talk would be like, you know, a Jewish person judging another Jewish person on how good they danced or something,” he said. “I mean, that’s probably like a bad example and people are going to get mad at that shit.” A moment later, he added, “I probably want to edit that out.” During the same interview, he suggested Planned Parenthood was created with the KKK in order to “control the Jew population.”
Ye was also scheduled to appear on an episode of LeBron James’ interview series The Shop, but the decision was made to scrap the episode due to apparent hate speech from. “While The Shop embraces thoughtful discourse and differing opinions, we have zero tolerance for hate speech of any kind and will never allow our channels to be used to promote hate,” reads the statement from Maverick Carter, the co-host of the show. “I take full responsibility for believing Kanye wanted a different conversation and apologize to our guests and crew. Hate speech should never have an audience.”
Trevor Noah is leaving The Daily Show after hosting it for seven years, indicating he wants to dedicate more time to standup comedy.
The 38-year-old comedian, who moved to the United States in 2011 and was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, had big shoes to fill when he took over in 2015 after the exit of longtime host Jon Stewart.
He quickly established himself with his own brand, suited for an era where online influence was often greater than that of content on cable television.
His reign on The Daily Show on Comedy Central required him to delicately cover some crucial moments in American history, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement and the 2021 attacks on the US Capitol.
“I spent two years in my apartment [during Covid], not on the road,” Noah told his studio audience late on Thursday. “Standup was done, and when I got back out there again, I realised that there’s another part of my life that I want to carry on exploring.”
The Daily Show posted a clip of Noah’s remarks on social media.
“We have laughed together, we have cried together. But after seven years, I feel like it’s time,” he said.
Noah ended his remarks by thanking his viewers as his studio audience stood up to applaud him.
Noah, who roasted US politicians and the media at the White House Correspondents Association dinner in April, did not mention his exact departure date in his remarks on Thursday. It was not known who would succeed him.
The key to addressing current affairs through a comedic lens lies in a comedian’s intention, Noah said in a 2016 interview, adding that he learned from his mistakes.
He said of succeeding his legendary predecessor: “I don’t think I would ever have been ready, but that’s when you must do it – you will not be ready.”
South African comedian Trevor Noah called the decision to hire him “crazy” but told his live studio audience his time on The Daily Show had been “one of the best experiences of my life.”
Trevor Noah is quitting as the host of The Daily Show, saying his “time is up” after seven years on the late-night talk show.
The South African comedian took over from fellow US comedian Jon Stewart in September 2015.
Thanking his audiences in the studio, at home, and around the world, he labelled the decision to hire him for the Comedy Central show in the first place “crazy”.
Noah joked: “I remember when we first started, so many people didn’t believe in us – it was a crazy bet to make. I still think it was a crazy choice. This random African, bringing a Chinese guy from Malaysia.”
Malaysian comedian Ronny Chieng, the Daily Show’s senior correspondent who was with Noah on stage, chipped in: “Yeah, Chinese guys with accents on American TV”.
Noah was virtually unknown in the US when he was picked to be host, despite being a celebrity in South Africa.
Calling it “one of the best experiences of my life”, Noah said that it was after beginning to tour with his comedy again that he realised that he missed “being everywhere doing everything.”
He told his live studio audience: “I realised after seven years, my time is up… but in the most beautiful way.
“I’ve loved hosting the show, it’s been one of my greatest challenges, it’s been one of my greatest joys.
“We’ve laughed together, we’ve cried together… but after seven years I feel like it’s time you know?”
His studio audience then gave him a standing ovation.
Noah didn’t give any details about when exactly he would be leaving the role, or who would be taking over from him, just saying: “We’ll figure out the timings and the whens.”
During his tenure on the political and news-based satire he made stylistic changes and increased millennial-based references, impersonations and characterizations for his comedy.
Noah’s departure from The Daily Show follows that of James Corden, who announced in April he would be leaving The Late Late Show early next year. At the time, the show’s network, CBS, was said to be looking at cheaper alternatives to replace the British star.
Trevor Noah, the South African comedian who took over the hosting reins of “The Daily Show” after the departure of Jon Stewart seven years ago, announced on Thursday that he would be leaving the program.
“We’ve laughed together, we’ve cried together,” Mr Noah said during a taping of the show on Thursday that was released before the show aired. “But after seven years, I feel like it’s time.”
Comedy Central said in a statement that the network had been working with Mr Noah “for a long time to figure out how he can maintain the demanding schedule.”
The network added that “with no timetable for his departure, we’re working together on next steps.”
Mr. Noah, 38, said on Thursday that after presiding over the show for a turbulent seven years — writing jokes about the presidency of Donald J. Trump, the pandemic and other major news events — he had realized that there was “another part of my life that I want to carry on exploring.”
He said he missed touring, going to other countries, learning other languages and “being everywhere, doing everything.”
Mr Noah did not elaborate further, but he has continued touring and releasing stand-up specials throughout his time as host.
Comedy Central said that it was “excited for the next chapter” of “The Daily Show,” but it did not say who would be the next host.
Mr Noah’s announcement will come during the departure of several late-night hosts: In April, James Corden said that he would leave his 12:30 a.m. nightly show on CBS next year. Samantha Bee, an alum of “The Daily Show,” announced that her show would not return to TBS in the fall. And last year, Conan O’Brien said goodbye to his late-night show on TBS.
When Mr Stewart left the program in 2015, having spent 16 years transforming the satirical program into an award-winning staple of political comedy, fans eagerly awaited an answer to the question of who would succeed one of TV’s most influential and revolutionary hosts.
The announcement came as a surprise to many: Mr Noah, a newcomer to American television who had been scouted by Mr Stewart and his “Daily Show” staff, was getting a huge and unexpected promotion after just three appearances on the show. (The network had approached higher-profile stars like Chris Rock, Amy Poehler and Amy Schumer.)
The decision to name a 31-year-old biracial comic from South Africa was intended to bring a more youthful, international perspective to “The Daily Show.”
In an interview with The New York Times after the announcement, Mr Noah spoke of being part of “a new young generation of comedians of colour, in a space where our parents didn’t have a voice that was recognized.”
But soon after the announcement, he became embroiled in a controversy over jokes he had posted years earlier on Twitter about women and Jewish people that some viewed as offensive. ‘
Mr Noah responded to criticism at the time, saying that “to reduce my views to a handful of jokes that didn’t land is not a true reflection of my character, nor my evolution as a comedian.”
The network stood behind him. Soon, Mr Noah’s version of “The Daily Show” was off and running, with correspondents from various backgrounds bringing fresh takes to the show.
He joked to The Times in 2015 that since joining the program, the “blackness has tremendously increased at the show. There’s been an epidemic of blackness.” And he recalled the advice that Mr Stewart gave him before starting in his new role: “Make the best show that you feel needs to be made. And trust your discomfort.”
During his tenure, Trevor Noah embraced his outsider perspective, commenting on America’s struggles with race, class and other facets of society that he deemed absurd, if not ripe for comedic jabbing.
In 2020, he dedicated entire segments to the Black Lives Matter movement and the people protesting police brutality against Black people, saying in one video that it felt as if there was “no moment of justice.”
He recalled on Thursday that he had never dreamed of becoming the host.
“I sort of felt like ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,’” he said. “I came in for a tour of what the previous show was. And then the next thing I know, I was handed the keys.”
Trevor Noah has since shown his serious side. In 2016, he published his autobiography, “Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood,” a raw chronicling of his upbringing in South Africa during and after apartheid.
The son of a Xhosa mother and a Swiss-German father, Mr Noah reminisces in the book about being “half-white, half-Black” in a country where his birth “violated any number of laws, statutes and regulations.”
In May, he performed at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, the first during the pandemic era, teasing President Biden before stopping to remark about having the freedom to do so.
“I stood here tonight and I made fun of the president of the United States, and I’m going to be fine. I’m going to be fine, right?” he said, glancing at Mr. Biden. “Like, do you really understand what a blessing it is?”
In 2023, Mr. Noah will tour in South Africa. He wrote on Twitter this week: “Can’t wait to come home.”
Trevor Noahis a South African comedian, writer and television host said to be one of the highest-paid hosts in America. He is presently the host of The Daily Show, an American satirical news program on Comedy Central.
Career
Noah started his career playing a minor role in an episode “Isidingo,” a South African TV show when he was only 18 years old and went on to host his own radio show titled ‘Noah’s Ark’ on YFM.
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He also hosted the educational TV program ‘Run The Adventure’ from 2004 to 2006 as well as the gossip TV series “The Real Goboza” in 2007. His versatility in the media space also saw him co-hosting the dating game show “The Amazing Date.”
In addition to his radio and television programs, he also hosted the South Africa Film and Television Awards in 2009, co-hosted the South African Music Awards in 2009 and 2010, and eventually got his own TV show entitled “Tonight with Trevor Noah.”
He also performed as a comedian in programs like ‘The Blacks Only Comedy Show,’ the ‘Vodacom Campus Comedy Tour,’ the ‘Heavyweight Comedy Jam,’ the ‘Cape Town International Comedy Festival,’ ‘Bafunny Bafunny’ and the ‘Jozi Comedy Festival.’ His comedy career also saw him perform renowned comedians like Paul Rodriguez, Gabriel Iglesias, and Russell Peters.
As he became famous in South Africa and across the globe, he began attracting endorsement deals. He also became a recurring contributor on the late-night talk and news satire program ‘The Daily Show with Jon Stewart’. His career reached a milestone when he became the regular host of The Daily Show in 2015.
Career earnings
Noah is one of the highest-paid show host in the world and reportedly has a higher net worth than the likes of Jimmy Kimmel and James Corden. When he was first signed to host The Daily Show, his salary was somewhere around $5-8 million per season. However, in 2017, his salary hit $16 million per season.
His memoir, “Born a Crime” became a best-seller, selling over one million copies from 2016 to 2019 and according to The Hollywood Reporter, he made seven figures from his book deal.
Also, a 2019 profile of Noah by the Hollywood Reporter claimed that he grossed almost $14 million from his comedy tours. In 2018 alone, the platform noted that Trevor grossed $5 million.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Noah has a net worth of $100 million with his source of worth coming from comedy, endorsement deals and events as earlier noted. In addition, he is also into real estate, splashing $20 million on a Bel-Air mansion in 2019 and flipping it for $21.5 million two years later.
Also, in January 2021, Trevor bought another Bel-Air mansion for $27.5 million and flipped it for $30 million in October of the same year.
Early life
Noah was born to a Black mother and a White father. He was brought up by a fiercely loving and tenacious mother.
He childishly made fun of his mother’s Christianity, to which she was devoted, only to later learn and rely on her ethical compass that saw him through a mischievous rebellion and slightly criminal youth.
Noah earned his smarts the hard way on the streets of Johannesburg’s slum townships. Survival was a matter of learning to navigate the racial and political turmoil.
Coming of age at the moment when apartheid was finally crushed, he was branded an outsider not white and not completely accepted as Black.
Noah slipped comically between racial barriers by fragile deception and duplication, making sure that he came out ahead of the game always. Well mostly.
Little short of a miracle being tossed out of a moving vehicle and surviving, Noah would later be introduced to a brutally abusive stepfather.
He also juggled an education in a vigorously disciplined Catholic School with the chaos of the streets and his own unruly spirit that rejected every social norm.
The South African comedian, author, and television personality Trevor Noah is reputed to be among the highest-paid hosts in America.
He currently serves as the host of Comedy Central’s American satirical news show The Daily Show.
Career
When he was only 18 years old, Noah began his career with a small part in an episode of the South African TV series “Isidingo.” He later went on to host his own radio program called “Noah’s Ark” on YFM.
He also served as the host of the educational TV show “Run The Adventure” from 2004 to 2006 and the 2007 season of the gossip program “The Real Goboza.”
He also served as co-host of the dating game program “The Amazing Date” due to his versatility in the media.
Along with hosting radio and television shows, he also co-hosted the South African Music Awards in 2009 and 2010 and eventually received his own TV show, “Tonight with Trevor Noah.” He also presented the South African Film and Television Awards in 2009.
He also performed as a comedian in programs like ‘The Blacks Only Comedy Show,’ the ‘Vodacom Campus Comedy Tour,’ the ‘Heavyweight Comedy Jam,’ the ‘Cape Town International Comedy Festival,’ ‘Bafunny Bafunny’ and the ‘Jozi Comedy Festival.’ His comedy career also saw him perform renowned comedians like Paul Rodriguez, Gabriel Iglesias, and Russell Peters.
As he became famous in South Africa and across the globe, he began attracting endorsement deals. He also became a recurring contributor on the late-night talk and news satire program ‘The Daily Show with Jon Stewart’. His career reached a milestone when he became the regular host of The Daily Show in 2015.
Career earnings
Noah is one of the highest-paid show host in the world and reportedly has a higher net worth than the likes of Jimmy Kimmel and James Corden. When he was first signed to host The Daily Show, his salary was somewhere around $5-8 million per season. However, in 2017, his salary hit $16 million per season.
His memoir, “Born a Crime” became a best-seller, selling over one million copies from 2016 to 2019 and according to The Hollywood Reporter, he made seven figures from his book deal.
Also, a 2019 profile of Noah by the Hollywood Reporter claimed that he grossed almost $14 million from his comedy tours. In 2018 alone, the platform noted that Trevor grossed $5 million.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Noah has a net worth of $100 million with his source of worth coming from comedy, endorsement deals and events as earlier noted. In addition, he is also into real estate, splashing $20 million on a Bel-Air mansion in 2019 and flipping it for $21.5 million two years later.
Also, in January 2021, Trevor bought another Bel-Air mansion for $27.5 million and flipped it for $30 million in October of the same year.
Early life
Noah was born to a Black mother and a White father. He was brought up by a fiercely loving and tenacious mother.
He childishly made fun of his mother’s Christianity, to which she was devoted, only to later learn and rely on her ethical compass that saw him through a mischievous rebellion and slightly criminal youth.
Noah earned his smarts the hard way on the streets of Johannesburg’s slum townships. Survival was a matter of learning to navigate the racial and political turmoil.
Coming of age at the moment when apartheid was finally crushed, he was branded an outsider not white and not completely accepted as Black.
Noah slipped comically between racial barriers by fragile deception and duplication, making sure that he came out ahead of the game always. Well mostly.
Little short of a miracle being tossed out of a moving vehicle and surviving, Noah would later be introduced to a brutally abusive stepfather.
He also juggled an education in a vigorously disciplined Catholic School with the chaos of the streets and his own unruly spirit that rejected every social norm.
