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South Park allegedly from the Church of Scientology reportedly explains Isaac Hayes’ exit as Chef from the show in 2006.The musician, who died in 2008 aged 65, voiced the character Chef in the animated comedy from 1997 until 2006.He left the show after an episode called ‘Trapped In The Closet’, which took aim at Scientology. Hayes, a Scientologist himself, reportedly tried to have the episode spiked but failed to do so.

The story of MTV is set to be rolled out in a new podcast series hosted by former VJ Dave Holmes.

The organization behind the Peabody Awards said Thursday that its 2024 ceremony is set to take place on June 9 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, as the group once again attempts to hold its first-ever awards show in Los Angeles.

Roy Wood Jr. offered more of an explanation Thursday on why he decided to leave .

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor John Mulaney is answering questions about being asked by Comedy Central executives if he was interested in hosting “The Daily Show” when Jon Stewart bowed out in 2015. During a recent appearance on Doug Herzog and Jen Chaney’s “Basic!” podcast, Herzog — who was president of Viacom Music and Entertainment Group, which oversaw Comedy Central, until 2017 — asked Mulaney if he recalled the conversation he had with then-president of Comedy Central, Kent Alterman, about potentially taking over. “I think we were floating your interest in that and you were very lukewarm as I remember,” Herzog said. Mulaney explained that he ultimately passed because, in part, his Fox sitcom “Mulaney” had just been canceled after only one season.

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have spoken out on the legal issues surrounding their show as the controversy amid their jibes at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle rages on.

South Park has never stayed away from controversial topics, but there are a few episodes unavailable on HBO Max.  During its 25 years, the critically-acclaimed adult animation series has touched on issues such as racism, climate change denial, Scientology and many more. However, since coming to HBO Max in 2020, five episodes are not available for viewers to stream. All five episodes feature a depiction of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.  Can't stream: South Park has never stayed away from controversial topics, but there are a few episodes unavailable on HBO MaxMuhammad ibn Abdullah was an Arab religious, social, and political leader and the founder of the world religion of Islam.According to Unilad, the five episodes span nearly the first half of the show's run with the first episode coming out in 2001 and the most recent airing in 2010.  The five episodes are titled Super Best Friends, Cartoon Wars parts I and II, 200 and 201. Though each plot is different, the latter two prompted death threats from extremists groups.  Religious depiction: However, since coming to HBO Max in 2020, five episodes aren't available for viewers to stream – all of which feature a depiction of the Islamic prophet Muhammad  Five episodes: The five episodes are titled Super Best Friends, Cartoon Wars parts I and II, 200 and 201 ( creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker pictured 1997) Doug Herzog, who was the head of Comedy Central at the time, explained to The Hollywood Reporter in 2016, 'We were protecting everyone who works here.

The Kid Mero, otherwise known as Joel Martinez, has addressed the end of Desus & Mero, declaring that the pair have wanted to pursue separate interests for over a year.

EXCLUSIVE: Doug Herzog, who ran networks including MTV and Comedy Central, is to explore the glory days and crazy world of cable TV in a new podcast series.

On Aug. 13, 2009, Reno 911! co-creator and star Thomas Lennon broke the news to fans that Comedy Central had canceled his rockumentary show after six seasons.