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Andy Samberg and Zach Braff Read Mean Tweets for Jimmy Kimmel (VIDEO)

By Jspace Staff on 5/13/2013 at 6:02 PM

Categories: Entertainment, Gossip

“Mean Tweets” is back! In case you’ve missed it, every so often Jimmy Kimmel has his celebrity guests read rather heinous tweets about themselves on camera, to remind us that they’re real people with real feelings just like us. The fourth installment of “Mean Tweets” got pretty Jewy thanks to appearances by Zach Braff and Andy Samberg, with Samberg taking some heat for his big schnoz. Catch up on more installments of “Mean Tweets,” featuring Jews like David Cross, …More

5/9/13 Round Up AM Edition (VIDEO)

By Jspace Staff on 5/9/2013 at 11:01 AM

Categories: United States, Round Up, Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly told John Kerry he will "hold" settlement construction. [Jewish Week] The secret Jewish history of "The Great Gatsby." [Forward] After an arson threat, Yale's Jewish center remains "open and welcoming." [Yale Alumni Magazine] The Spielberg Jewish FIlm Archive releases a film list in honor of Jerusalem Day. [Algemeiner] Two Anne Frank charities are dueling over archives. [Tablet] A look at the forgotten Jews of the Red Army. [Times of Israel] James Franco and Andy Samberg …More

Andy Samberg Engaged to Longtime Girlfriend Joanna Newsom

By Jspace Staff on 2/26/2013 at 1:46 PM

Categories: Music, Entertainment, Gossip

Andy Samberg Engaged to Longtime Girlfriend Joanna Newsom

Former "Saturday Night Live" star Andy Samberg is reportedly getting hitched to his longtime girlfriend Joanna Newsom. The 34-year-old comedian hosted the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, and brought along Newsom and the tasteful rock she sported. A source close to the couple told US Weekly that they will indeed be getting married. Andy met Joanna, a singer-songwriter, through mutual friends five years, and the lovebirds have been quietly dating ever since. J-Connection: Andy Samberg is as Jewish as he …More

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  • Andy Samberg with Joanna Newsom
  • Andy Samberg engaged?
  • Andy Samberg pops question to longtime girlfriend

Mazel! Jews Grace List of Annual Razzies Noms

By Jspace Staff on 1/9/2013 at 3:18 PM

Categories: Entertainment, Gossip

Mazel! Jews Grace List of Annual Razzies Noms

Move over “Twilight,” there are some Jews in the running for this year’s Golden Raspberry Awards. Nominations for the 33rd Annual Razzies came out this week, filled with all of the usual contenders. The entire “Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” cast has taken a beating, earning nominations in every single category for the awards ceremony nobody wants to be a part of. But some of the Tribe’s most beloved actors have gernered themselves some knocks as well, and we felt it …More

What You Didn’t Know About Rashida Jones

By Jspace Staff on 8/5/2012 at 10:30 AM

Categories: Entertainment, Gossip

What You Didn’t Know About Rashida Jones

Rashida Jones did more than just promote her new film “Celeste and Jesse Forever” (co-starring Andy Samberg) when she visited “Good Morning America” – she also let us get to know her better than we already do. She shared the top five things that we may not know about her, but we have a feeling you probably knew some of them. Number one – her parents have awesome connections. Her dad is musician Quincy Jones, and her mom is actress Peggy Lipton. Her dad hooked up …More

  • Rashida Jones is Jewish
  • Rashida Jones is Jewish
  • Rashida Jones is Jewish
  • Rashida Jones is Jewish

Rashida Jones: Jewish, Black, and Proud (VIDEO)

By Jspace Staff on 7/10/2012 at 6:03 PM

Categories: Gossip, Entertainment

We know that you know that Rashida Jones knows she’s in the new indie movie “Celeste and Jesse Forever,” co-starring Andy Samberg. But Jones is only among a handful of Hollywood actors who also knows what it’s like to be a multi-ethnic, bi-racial star. And she loves it. As “Celeste and Jesse Forever,” which opens August 3, creeps closer to theatres, the spotlight will once again start shining brighter on Jones. It seems that, inevitably, she finds herself answering questions …More

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  • Celeste and Jesse Forever opens August 3
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  • Celeste and Jesse Forever
  • Celeste and Jesse Forever
  • Rashida Jones is Jewish
  • Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg are Jewish
  • Rashida Jones is proud of being Jewish

'That's My Boy' Review: Return of the (Man Child) King (VIDEO)

By Jspace Staff on 6/14/2012 at 10:33 AM

Categories: Entertainment, Opinions

There is something terribly nostalgic about Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg’s new movie “That’s My Boy.” Whether it’s memories of walking out of “Billy Madison” with a strained chest from laughing so hard or quoting lines from “Happy Gilmore” for weeks on end, this movie marks the return of Adam Sandler and Co. to their rightful place among the comedy camps of Hollywood. And it could not come soon enough. For tried and true Adam Sandler fans, a dark cloud has …More

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‘That’s My Boy’ Just Got Even Less Funny (VIDEO)

By Jspace Staff on 6/7/2012 at 9:02 AM

Categories: Entertainment, Gossip

As if “That’s My Boy” didn’t look unfunny enough—featuring a return to the classic and grating Adam Sandler juvenile voice—Funny or Die had to go and cut a new trailer that is even unfunny-er. The upside? The new version is only one minute long. The conceit is stunningly stupid. Andy Samberg appears on screen, displaying the same level of discomfort that he enjoys in the film itself, and explains that he’s taken it upon himself to cut a trailer for “That’s …More

  • Tom Cruise in That's My Boy
  • Seth Rogen, Ben Stiller, Jonah Hill and Jason Segel
  • Bibi Netanyahu in That's My Boy
  • Adam Goldberg's Eyebrows
  • Rabbi in That's My Boy
  • Funny or Die That's My Boy Trailer
  • Andy Samberg recut of That's My Boy
  • Adam Lamberg in That's My Boy
  • Adam Sandler in That's My Boy
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  • Adam Lambert in That's My Boy

Andy Samberg Says Goodbye to 'SNL' (VIDEO)

By Jspace Staff on 6/4/2012 at 3:02 PM

Categories: Gossip, Entertainment

What’s happening to "SNL"? First Kristen Wiig, now Andy Samberg. That’s right – Andy Samberg is leaving the hit comedy show. He told the New York Times, “It’s an incredibly emotional and strange moment in my life. Obviously it’s not a huge shock, but I did officially decide not to come back… [It was] one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made.” The brains behind the digital short movies had a great seven-year run on the show. He ran for president. He sang …More

  • Andy Samberg is Jewish.
  • Andy Samberg is leaving the cast of "SNL."
  • Andy Samberg made the digital shorts for "SNL."
  • Andy Samberg will be missed on "SNL."

5/31/12 Round Up PM Edition

By Jspace Staff on 5/31/2012 at 5:30 PM

Categories: Entertainment, Israel, United States

5/31/12 Round Up PM Edition

President Obama’s big mistake is explained. [Jewish Journal] Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes said the intimidation endured by the Orthodox Jewish sex abuse victims is worse than that dished out by the mob. [Daily News] The majority of Israel’s defense chiefs are against a military strike in Iran. [ynet] A new Jewish learning center was dedicated in Berlin, and a new center for training Conservative rabbis and cantors will open in 2013. [JTA] Burnt Torah scrolls from the Etz Chaim synagogue …More

  • The Flame's encryption code.
  • President Barack Obama
  • Sarah Netanyahu
  • Netanyahu and Obama
  • Major General Yaacov Ayish
  • Brooklyn DA Charles Hynes
  • Children participating in an activity at summer camp.

Samberg and Sandler At Your Disposal

By Jspace Staff on 5/24/2012 at 11:50 AM

Categories: Gossip, Entertainment

Samberg and Sandler At Your Disposal

Admit it, you’ve had this dream: you, Adam Sandler, and Andy Samberg are talking about whatever you want in a private conversation. Maybe you would discuss Natalie Portman’s anger issues in Samberg’s “SNL” digital shorts. Or perhaps you want to find out who inspired Sandler’s lunch lady character. You now have that chance. The stars of the new film “That’s My Boy,” will be participating in an upcoming edition of Moviefone’s “Unscripted,” an …More

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SNL Digital Shorts Celebrates 100th Clip (VIDEO)

By Jspace Staff on 5/14/2012 at 12:47 PM

Categories: Entertainment, Gossip

The SNL series of Digital Shorts celebrated its 100th video with a very special tribute. Justin Bieber, who stepped in to replace group member Akiva Schaffer, joined Andy Samberg and Jorma Taccone, co-creators of the series. Donning tuxedos, the trio kicked off a star-studded homage to some of the group’s most beloved parodies. Natalie Portman gave a nod to her infamous rap and Justin Timberlake showed up to recreate perhaps the most memorable Digital Short of all, “D**k in a Box.” Jon Hamm …More

  • Natalie Portman on 100th Digital Short
  • Natalie Portman on SNL
  • Natalie Portman is Jewish
  • Andy Samberg is Jewish
  • Andy Samberg on SNL
  • Andy Samberg celebrates 100 Digital Shorts
  • Andy Samberg with Justin Bieber