Author: Ryan Gajewski

April 25, 2015 9:23pm PT by Ryan Gajewski

Keegan-Michael Key’s Luther took aim at ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ in his barbs.

President Barack Obama got a little assistance during his White House Correspondents’ Dinner speech on Saturday.

Key & Peele star Keegan-Michael Key made a surprise appearance, playing the commander-in-chief’s anger translator, Luther, who helped him voice what was really on his mind.

After Obama thanked everyone for attending the event, Luther chimed in with, “I mean, really, what is this dinner? And why am I required to come to it? Jeb Bush, do you really want to do this?”

Luther had some choice words for CNN’s Ebola coverage. “For two whole weeks, we were one step away from The Walking Dead — and then you all got up and just moved on to the next thing,” Luther said, who also compared Hillary Clinton to Khaleesi on Game of Thrones.

However, the tables turned when Obama’s speech turned to climate change. “Miami floods on a sunny day, and instead of doing anything about it, we’ve got elected officials throwing snowballs in the Senate,” Obama said, at which point Luther had to cut him off. 

“You don’t need an anger translator; you need counseling,” Luther told him.

To see Luther’s surprising comment to Michelle Obama, watch the video below.

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April 20, 2015 5:35pm PT by Ryan Gajewski

It won’t be a happy premiere for either Britt Nilsson or Kaitlyn Bristowe.

The first promo for The Bachelorette‘s new season features two women, 25 guys and one human cupcake.

In a first for the ABC dating franchise, two Bachelorettes — The Bachelor season 19 also-rans Britt Nilsson and Kaitlyn Bristowe — will compete in the premiere, as the men get to choose which one they want to stick around. (The Bachelor used a similar gimmick in its sixth season, with bass fisherman Byron Velvick ultimately prevailing.) 

The promo shows host Chris Harrison surprising the men by telling them they don’t have much time to get to know the women before placing their vote. 

“I just don’t feel like this is how I should have to do it,” an emotional Bristowe tells the camera.

The clip promises the usual parade of wacky contestant introductions, including one guy wearing a giant cupcake suit, along with the requisite tension between the men.

The Bachelorette has had mixed results lately for its winning couples. Last season’s sweethearts, Andi Dorfman and Josh Murray, are no longer together, but the previous season’s pair, Desiree Hartsock and Chris Siegfried, tied the knot in January.

The Bachelorette‘s two-night season premiere begins May 18 at 8 p.m. on ABC. The promo can be seen below. 

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April 19, 2015 10:39pm PT by Ryan Gajewski

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Hillary Clinton and Monica Lewinsky were among the famous folks who had no issue with resorting to low blows.

Celebrity Deathmatch is coming back, which is sure to mean a lot of unnecessary — and amazing — bloodshed.

MTV2 is reviving the outlandish claymation series, which aired on MTV from 1998-2002 before landing on MTV2 from 2006-2007.

The big question that remains is: Which celebrities will be granted the honor of dying gruesome deaths on the show? Justin Bieber feels like a safe bet, especially given the show’s penchant for killing off ubiquitous music stars, but only time will tell.

In the meantime, here are ten standout fights from the series’ previous incarnations. May the most diabolical star win.

Hillary Clinton vs. Monica Lewinski

This one is particularly relevant, with the 2016 election looming. But Hillary might want to beware of what Lewinsky is packing inside of her hat.

Hanson vs. The Spice Girls

This classic match-up of ’90s sensations involves one of the Spice Girls getting chopped in half. “We’ll have to change her name to Shorty Spice,” quips the announcer.

Sylvester Stallone vs. Arnold Schwarzenegger

“Rest in pieces,” Schwarzenegger warns as he pulls out a rocket launcher.

Jim Carrey vs. Mariah Carey

In a battle of the stars with similar surnames, Carey finds an unusual context for Carrey’s The Mask catchphrase, “Smokin’.”

Kid Rock vs. Eminem

If you’ve ever wanted to see Carson Daly get disemboweled, now is your chance.

Pink vs. Mandy Moore

Candy is used as a deadly weapon in this matchup of two bubbly pop stars.

Ozzy Osbourne vs. Elton John

Let’s just say that things don’t end well for Osbourne’s cucumber. And yes, he apparently carries an actual cucumber around with him.

Dolly Parton vs. Jennifer Lopez

This match explains what might happen if Parton’s breasts became larger than they actually are.

Marilyn Manson vs. Ricky Martin

Beware of Martin’s dangerous pelvis.

Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield

Holyfield would be well-advised to stay far from Tyson’s car.

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