"As far as I was told, Hasan was going to be the guy." Roy Wood Jr. shared that fellow Daily Show correspondent Hasan Minhaj had been set to take over as host of the satirical news program following ...

The comic, who has has a new series, a new special and a new movie, is happy to take a look back — but he's also preoccupied ...

Roy Wood Jr. knows this, and though it doesn’t sound like it really weighed into his decision to step away from the political ...

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Alabama comedian Roy Wood Jr. proved he’s got the jokes and the smarts during an appearance on “Celebrity Jeopardy!” this week.

If you’ve been plugged into the stand-up comedy scene at all in the last decade or so, you’re likely well acquainted with the ...

Roy Wood Jr. believes that civilization is doomed ... The comedian explains how his hopes to become the next host of “The Daily Show,” following Trevor Noah’s announced departure, fell ...

The stand-up solidifies himself as one of the best in the game with a think/laugh/repeat approach and focus on connection.

Comedian Roy Wood Jr. will host the 77th Annual Writers Guild Awards at New York’s Edison Ballroom next month with Ronny ...

Wood Jr. was a Daily Show correspondent for 8 years and a fan favorite to host the show following Trevor Noah’s departure, even before his acclaimed turn as host of the White House ...

It’s been more than a year since Roy Wood Jr. left The Daily Show and he’s not looking back. This week, the comedian is dropping what is arguably his best stand-up special yet on Hulu and next month ...