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Connecting Nikki Glaser and Lionel Richie



Nikki Glaser American comedian
I went in there and instead of studying I just looked at them, judged them and tried to think, 'What would Sarah Silverman say about these people?' I didn't know how to write jokes—I just knew the stand-ups I knew.

Sarah Silverman
During her opening act, she commented on the upcoming jail sentence of Paris Hilton, who was in the audience, saying: "In a couple of days, Paris Hilton is going to jail.
During the MTV Movie Awards in June 2007, hosted by Silverman, the comedian made jokes about Paris Hilton going to jail for violating probation on an alcohol-related drunk-driving conviction, leaving Hilton looking noticeably uncomfortable.

Paris Hilton American media personality and socialite
The family's social circle included figures such as Lionel Richie, Donald Trump, and Michael Jackson.


Nikki Glaser American comedian
On July 30, 2020, Glaser appeared as a panelist on '' To Tell the Truth'' along with co-panelists Joel McHale, Oliver Hudson, and Vivica A. Fox.

Vivica A. Fox American actress and producer
In 2012, she acted in the Nigerian action drama film '' Black November'', starring Mickey Rourke, Kim Basinger, Akon, and Wyclef Jean.

Akon
Akon sports a concurrent career in producing and songwriting records mainly for artists on his respective labels, as well as for other mainstream artists including Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Lionel Richie, Leona Lewis, Sean Paul, and Whitney Houston.


Nikki Glaser American comedian
Glaser had a role in the Judd Apatow-directed film '' Trainwreck'' (2015) and '' I Feel Pretty'' (2018).

Judd Apatow American comedian and filmmaker (born 1967)|bot=PearBOT 5
Apatow regularly performs stand-up at the Largo at the Coronet, a comedy venue in Los Angeles, as part of his Judd Apatow and Friends series. Guests have included Adam Sandler, Zach Galifianakis, Ryan Adams, Beck, David Spade, Garry Shandling and Jackson Browne.

Jackson Browne American singer-songwriter
In September 2009, Browne joined artists such as Fred Tackett (Little Feat), Inara George (The Bird and the Bee) and others in supporting orphans, foster and homeless children through Safety Harbor Kids Holiday Collection with proceeds going to help educate at-risk youth.

Fred Tackett American songwriter
* '' Lionel Richie'' (Motown Records, 1982)


Nikki Glaser American comedian
From 2011 to 2014, Glaser hosted a podcast with comedian Sara Schaefer called ''You Had To Be There''.
2012 || '' Awkward. After Show. You're Welcome.'' || Host || Co-hosted with Sara Schaefer

Sara Schaefer American Stand-up comedian
In 2006-2007, she hosted an on-line comedy/music show for AOL called ''The DL'', for which she made around 350 videos or segments with a varied assortment of noted and upcoming artists, musicians and performers, from Hulk Hogan and Aretha Franklin to Jimmy Fallon and Jamie Kennedy.

Aretha Franklin American singer, songwriter, and pianist (1942–2018)
The concert included performances by Smokey Robinson, Janelle Monáe, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Kelly Clarkson, Celine Dion, Alessia Cara, Patti LaBelle, Jennifer Hudson, Chloe x Halle, H.E.R., SZA, Brandi Carlile, Yolanda Adams and Shirley Caesar, and was recorded for television, airing on March 10.

John Legend
Legend's spot was originally for Lionel Richie, who had to leave the show due to a scheduling conflict. '' Duets'' debuted on Thursday, May 24, 2012.





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