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Conan O’Brien: 'The Simpsons saved my life'

Conan O'Brien was a writer and producer on The Simpsons from 1991 until 1993.

BANG Premier · Sep 12

Conan O’Brien reveals ‘greaseball’ hair was result of painful scalp sunburn

The comedian says a severe sunburn after attending the Obama Presidential Center opening left him coating his scalp in oil, creating the slick hairstyle that quickly went viral online.

BANG Premier · Jul 22

Billie Eilish Cast Conan O’Brien as a Perfect Horror Icon

Billie Eilish just dropped the wildest casting suggestion of the year, and it’s so perfect it hurts. During a recent segment of a Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend episode, the Grammy-winning artist straight-up told the late-night legend he should play Slender Man because his towering height and eerie vibe make…

The Mary Sue · May 18

Apparently, Conan O’Brien Had A Fake Sketch He Pitched To 'Every Single' SNL Host

What could have been!

Cinemablend · Feb 14

'They're Not Supposed To Know.' SNL Makes Most People Who Work There Hyper Anxious. Why Conan O’Brien Credits Adam Sandler For Changing The Vibe

The Sandman helped make things happier.

Cinemablend · Aug 1, 2025

Conan O’Brien reveals sweet gesture by Robin Williams after Tonight Show firing in 2010

‘I don’t even know how he got my number’ O’Brien said of the interaction

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024

Conan O’Brien announced as 2025 Oscars host

Comedian and former late-night host will lead the Academy awards ceremony for the first time

The Guardian - US · Nov 15, 2024

Jon Stewart recalls sketch that horrified bosses told him ‘will never see the light of day’

Controversial skit nearly got his MTV show cancelled

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024

“I do think that Satan resides within me”: Conan O’Brien just made a metalcore song. Sort of.

Listen to talk show host extraordinaire Conan O’Brien get musical with a metal singer on his podcast

Metal Hammer · May 9, 2024

"There was more security on the catering backstage than on any band's dressing room. We were told, If they see the Hard Rock Cafe's cheeseburgers and French fries, there will be a riot": Jon Bon Jovi recalls playing in Russia for the first time

Playing the Moscow Music Peace Festival in 1989 was an eye-opening experience for Jon Bon Jovi

Louder · Apr 5, 2024