Topic: Tina Fey

Movie Review

'Admission': The Pains of Princeton

Focus Features

Today we review the new Tina Fey movie Admission, an odd balancing act between a college admissions comedy (with a hint of drama) and a parenting drama (with some comedy).

By Richard Lawson

Mar 11, 2013

The Smart Set

More Trouble for Justin Bieber

Today in celebrity news: Bieber has some concert issues, Rihanna did too, and one of Harry Styles's lady friends is being harassed.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Mar 6, 2013

'Fetch' Will Definitely Be a Song in the 'Mean Girls' Musical

Regina George be damned, "Fetch" is happening.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Feb 26, 2013

Yeah, but Who Should Host the Oscars Next Year?

Seth MacFarlane, after all the criticism, said on Twitter today that he won't host the Academy Awards again. Naturally, a number of publications have already started speculating as to who should emcee in 2014. Let's rank the choices.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Jan 31, 2013

Liz Lemon and Tina Fey: A Life in Parallel

Her iconic character has always been more or less a fictionalized version of Fey herself, but the two aren't quite equal. To say farewell to 30 Rock, let's compare their highlights — with some very memorable video.

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By Richard Lawson

Jan 31, 2013

Goodbye, '30 Rock'

Tonight NBC will air the series finale of its greatest show since Seinfeld, the fast flying, borderline manic, screwball masterpiece 30 Rock. Richard Lawson explains why Tina Fey's patois of obscure references and absurdist flights of fancy were so very much worth watching.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Jan 31, 2013

This Is What Happens to Nancy Pelosi on the '30 Rock' Finale

Spoiler alert: The Majority Leader's cameo involves "economic war criminals."

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By Esther Zuckerman

Jan 31, 2013

Trimming the Times

Law School's Dwindling Appeal, Ticket Brokers at the Super Bowl, and Tina Fey

A summary of the best reads found behind the paywall of The New York Times.

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By Adam Clark Estes

Jan 27, 2013

Tina Fey Steals the Show at the SAG Awards, Too

Just two weeks after she and Amy Poehler knocked everybody's socks off at the Golden Globe Awards, Tina Fey won hearts from Hollywood to Twitter with a big moment Sunday night. Here's that — and the full list of winners, including a big win for Argo.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jan 17, 2013

Tina Fey Wants Boring People to Get a License to Twitter

Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jan 14, 2013

The Golden Globes, Starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler and Nobody Else

Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Jan 13, 2013

A Guide to the Tina Fey-Amy Poehler Golden Globes Monologue

As expected, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey killed it in their opening monologue at the Golden Globes. Here are some highlights — and GIFs!

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By Esther Zuckerman

Jan 9, 2013

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Made a 2013 Golden Globes Drinking Game for You

The Golden Globes guests are served alcohol, which means you might as well be drinking, too. Here are some rules from a new interview with this year's hosts.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Jan 3, 2013

The '30 Rock' Finale Will Feature Nancy Pelosi

Sure, Joe Biden may have gotten his Parks and Recreation cameo, but Nancy Pelosi is topping that by appearing in this month's series finale of 30 Rock.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Dec 13, 2012

This Tina Fey-Amy Poehler Video Will Forgive All the Golden Globes Snubs

We're putting aside our sadness over all the snubs because immediately following the announcement NBC released this promo for the broadcast starring your hosts. And it's great.

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By Adam Clark Estes

Oct 15, 2012

Who's Excited About Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Hosting the Golden Globes?

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are taking the reins of the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards, ending a three year streak by Ricky Gervais and thrilling Saturday Night Live fans everywhere.

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By Richard Lawson

Sep 25, 2012

The Call Sheet

The New 'Bachelor' Has Been Announced, Ladies

ABC has announced a new himbo for everyone to ogle and eventually hate, so get excited. Elsewhere in show business news today: NBC and USA renew some shows that a few of you will be excited about, Tina Fey inks a new deal, and don't get your hopes up for a Hobbit Xbox game.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 29, 2012

Bill Clinton Is the New Bill Murray

In 2008, the new ubiquitous party boy in New York was not some 20-year-old hipster, but Bill Murray, who Page Six Magazine reported had begun showing up unannounced at parties in Williamsburg just to hang out. Four years later, the title of "late-blooming fun-time It guy" has been seized by former President Bill Clinton.

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By Ray Gustini

Mar 6, 2012

The Smart Set

Kate Middleton Speaks; Tina Fey Bails on Lindsay Lohan

The Duchess of Cambridge is speaking for the first time in public on March 19, more apologies for Sandra Fluke, and Russell Brand spent the weekend texting a lady he met on the street.

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Oct 13, 2011

The Kind of Women Who Aren't Funny

... is pretty much every woman, according to recent discussions of women and comedy

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By Ujala Sehgal

Jun 11, 2011

Tina Fey Scolds But Protects Tracy Morgan after Anti-Gay Rant

The '30 Rock' crew avoids the issue of remedial action

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 6, 2011

Fox News Can't Tell Tina Fey and Sarah Palin Apart

The network uses a Tina Fey impression to illustrate Palin in their election coverage

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By Ray Gustini

May 16, 2011

The Uncertain Future of '30 Rock'

Expiring contracts, a midseason start, and a new programming head spell trouble

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By John Hudson

Apr 26, 2011

Tina Fey Schools Google's Eric Schmidt on Improv Comedy

The '30 Rock' comic enters the Googleplex for a freewheeling chat

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 20, 2011

By Eli Rosenberg

Apr 13, 2011

Quote of the Day

Quote: Tina Fey Finds Solidarity With Sarah Palin

She says she's still getting critiqued for her Sarah Palin spoofs

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By Adam Martin

Apr 7, 2011

The Smart Set

Kissingers on 'Kennedys'; CNN on Lockdown

Also in your morning filter of the gossip columns: Tina Fey is pregnant

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 6, 2011

Phew ... The End of '30 Rock' Dismissed as 'Total Nonsense'

It may be time to stop listening to Alec Baldwin

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 6, 2011

'30 Rock' Is Ending Next Year Says Alec Baldwin

Star off-handedly reveals plans to wrap up show after the 2012-2013 season

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By Adam Martin

Apr 5, 2011

The Smart Set

Weiner Reads Congress a Bedtime Story; Fey Goes Bowling

The Smart Set: Billy Joel's book only sounds good now that he's canceled it

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 4, 2011

Tina Fey's Memoir Will End Heretofore Unknown Tina Fey Backlash

Critics thrilled funny TV writer also funny book writer

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By Ray Gustini

Mar 25, 2011

Aaron Sorkin Bravely Appears on Show That Beat His Show

His cameo in 30 Rock wins approval, self-referential as it was

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