John Oliver

On Last Week Tonight, John Oliver critiqued the emphasis on transgender athletes in women's sports, referencing Payton McNabb’s injury by a transgender player. He questioned the narrative's portrayal, sparking backlash online. McNabb’s story, involving severe long-term injuries, inspired her advocacy for a sports ban in North Carolina. Critics accused Oliver of minimizing her trauma and misunderstanding volleyball terminology.

John Oliver and J.K. Rowling are embroiled in a public feud over transgender athletes' participation in women's sports. Oliver addressed the issue on *Last Week Tonight*, presenting data-driven arguments, which drew sharp criticism from Rowling, who accused him of undermining women's rights. Their disagreement highlights a significant cultural divide, despite both being prominent figures associated with HBO.

The long-running disagreement between Harry Potter author JK Rowling and comedian John Oliver has resurfaced, this time reigniting over transgender participation in sports. Rowling fired back through a post on X (formerly Twitter), accusing Oliver of sacrificing principle for popularity. “I understand why men like Oliver, who’ve consistently mocked anti-science people on the right, sold out initially. They didn’t want to blow up their careers. Taking fashionable anti-women’s rights positions was the cost of doing business. But it’s time to read the f**** room.”

“Look, I love this country. I’m an immigrant. I chose to be here. In the words of the late, great Lee Greenwood: I’m proud to be an American. And I’d argue there is nothing more American than having a healthy, adversarial relationship with those in power, even if you voted for them," John Oliver said urging his audience to vote for Kamala Harris.

For viewers who’ve acquired a taste for a “British man yelling at them about how the world is going to end,” HBO has released a video for the new season of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, in which Oliver wanders the sets of other returning HBO favorites, joined by surprising guest stars.

British comedian John Oliver mocks the Indian elections, the US media for not paying enough attention to it and the Indian media for turning to Fox model of news.

Comedian John Oliver made a secret trip to Connecticut last week to help cut the ribbon on a sign naming a sewage treatment plant in his honor. Oliver shared a video of the ribbon-cutting on his show.

A Connecticut town’s officials are showing comedian John Oliver what they think about his expletive-filled rant about their city — they’re naming the local sewage treatment plant after him. Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton announced the tongue-in-cheek move in a video posted on his Facebook page on Saturday that shows him at the plant.

Comedian John Oliver was spotted at Delhi airport Monday morning.

The US election dominated John Oliver's Last week Tonight as Oliver dwelled a lot on the rumors involving JD Vance and sex with couch. He said he can totally believe in the rumor because if he's asked to draw a man who f***s his couch, John Oliver will draw JD Vance -- 10 times out of 10. The same might have happened to all those who believed in the rumor and spread it, Oliver presented his hilarious take on the issue.

Charlotte Pence took John Oliver's book on her family bunny well.

Comedian John Oliver has come on board the cast of Jon Favreau's "Lion King" movie as Zazu.

Raveena Tandon shared an old video of John Oliver, where he joked about Britain’s refusal to give the Kohinoor diamond back to India. Conversations about the Kohinoor diamond have been trending on social media amid coverage of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with users posting their opinions about the British empire, and some even sharing memes about stealing the diamond back.

At the Emmys 2024, John Oliver swore during his acceptance speech for Last Week Tonight With John Oliver and was cut off while mentioning his late dog. He humorously commented on the "get-off-stage" music and thanked his staff, his wife Kate Norley, and their kids, mistakenly calling his son Hudson his “husband.”

JK Rowling criticized John Oliver for his stance on transgender athletes in women's sports, calling his arguments "absolute bullshit." Rowling cited a UN report claiming female athletes have lost numerous medals to transgender competitors and alleged girls have been removed from teams to accommodate transgender athletes.

The City Council voted 18-1 Thursday night to rename the sewage plant after the comedian, who began a tongue-in-cheek battle with Danbury when he went on an expletive-filled rant against the city on HBO's ``Last Week Tonight with John Oliver'' in August. Mayor Mark Boughton didn't waste any time responding on social media. He posted a video of himself at the sewage plant saying the city was going to name it after Oliver.

John Oliver has called out the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for revoking Harvey Weinstein's membership while Bill Cosby and Roman Polanski continue to be its part.

Seven women, who accused Hollywood veteran Dustin Hoffman of sexual harassment and misconduct, have thanked popular TV host John Oliver for confronting the actor over their allegations.

Comedian John Oliver has come on board the cast of Jon Favreau's 'Lion King' movie as Zazu.