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Seth MacFarlane condemns ‘abhorrent’ Family Guy mash-up of Boston Marathon bombing

“Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane condemned a doctored online clip of the show depicting its star using a cellphone to trigger explosions at the Boston Marathon. The fake clip was based on scenes from an episode of the cult animated series which aired last month, and which was pulled by…

Seth MacFarlane: ‘No way’ will I host the Oscars again

Oscars host Seth MacFarlane said Tuesday there is “no way” he will do the show again, after his performance was widely criticized as offensive and dull. The “Family Guy” creator insisted it was fun to have hosted the 85th Academy Awards on Sunday, despite media and online critics panning the…

Critics rip Seth MacFarlane for ‘dull’ and ‘sexist’ jokes at the Oscars

Critics blasted Oscars host Seth MacFarlane on Monday for “crudely sexist antics” and peddling “offensive” Jewish stereotypes, as the Academy Awards post mortem got into full swing. Others said the “Family Guy” creator, brought in to appeal to younger viewers with edgy humor, was simply dull — while satirical website…

Anti-Defamation League slams Seth MacFarlane’s ‘Jews control Hollywood’ joke

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Monday blasted an Oscars sketch in which potty-mouthed film star bear Ted joked about Jews in Hollywood, calling it “offensive and not remotely funny.” The anti-Semitism watchdog said the sketch, at the 85th Academy Awards hosted by “Family Guy” and “Ted” creator Seth MacFarlane on…

‘Family Guy’ creator Seth MacFarlane set to host Oscars

“Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane is to host the 2013 Oscars awards show in February, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday. MacFarlane, whose big screen directing debut “Ted” was a blockbuster hit earlier this year, will have a tough act to follow after veteran host Billy…

Maher to ‘Family Guy’ creator: Is it possible for an atheist to win an Emmy?

Friday night, “Real Time with Bill Maher” host Bill Maher subbed for Piers Morgan on CNN’s “Piers Morgan Tonight.” The outspoken HBO host’s guest was “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane. Maher and MacFarlane are apparently close friends and the interview had the easy rhythm of two people who are are…