Page 1 Roundup (07/1)

The Daily News: Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook won't ban Holocaust deniers because they deserve 'a voice'

Trump considering Putin's request to prosecute former U.S. ambassador (seriously)

Argentine soccer stud Lionel Messi's abs soak up sun on vacation

STOP THE PRESSES: WFAN's Joe Benigno among staffers named in $5M sexual harassment suit

Vimeo: Natasha Leggero on 'American Idol' hopefuls

Towleroad: Miami Man arrested for conning men into sex acts, filming them, and posting them on 'Straightboyz' pay site

Mother Jones: As trial date is finally set for the Laquan McDonald case, Chicago grapples with yet another police shooting

New York Post: Accused Russian agent offered sex for job, had ties to GOP honchos, and is held without bail

Everyone hates lawyers, but this is ridiculous

The New York Times: In his latest account of his meeting with Putin, Trump says he laid down the law(!)

ACLU: A federal court says there is no religious right to discriminate against LGBT foster and adoptive parents

TPM: Judge denies Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort's request to suppress evidence

The Wall Street Journal: Saudi women drivers want muscle cars

WATCH: How to spot a high-end men's haircut

Tig Notaro: Boyish Girl on Fire

  Don't even know where to begin with Tig Notaro's HBO comedy special, "Boyish Girl Interrupted." After seeing her recent Netflix documentary, I was truly concerned she'd lost her comedic mojo since becoming known at the "cancer comic," a title she neither shunned nor embraced. Where could she go from that infamous night at the Largo in which she brought the house down talking about how her life might be over soon? (Indeed, "this thing" was definitely "on.") Turns out I had no cause for concern. In an hourlong set of entirely new material, Notaro returned to top form with her slow-building observational humor that is truly like no other comic out there. No reason for me to spoil the jokes for you -- just be prepared to never hear a pig-snort laugh the same way again. Kudos, Tig! Truly sublime.

In what might be called an unfortunate moment of timing, Natasha Leggero had a comedy special the same night, "Live at Bimbo's," on Comedy Central. Tash has been one of my favorites for about a decade, but she seems to have abandoned her "Reinvented as a New England Socialite" persona for a more traditional kind of standup that I didn't think suited her nearly as well. There were still some funny moments, but not unlike her show "Another Period," the set was very uneven, a fact that might have been amplified by the fact that Tig is a tough act for anyone to follow.

Designer Sarcasm

 

 A spot for Eye Roll, the new fragrance from the offensively glamorous comedian Natasha Leggero.

Quote of the Day

"How are you going to make an 'idol' from the type of people you're trying to avoid in real life? ... I'm afraid if American keeps letting people like that become the entertainers, pretty soon there's not going to be anyone left to slice the lunch meat." -- Natasha Leggero on the ragtag contestant of the country's beloved "American Idol." (Watch it HERE.)

Wild at Heart

In the words of the great Sandra Bernhard, "I am obsessed with Stevie Nicks." (I hear ya, Natasha.)

Two-Night Stand

Am so excited to be seeing the hilarious Natasha Leggero this Friday night at Comix, the newish comedy club over in the Meatpacking District. She and Nick Thune are performing two shows a night on Friday and Saturday (I'll let them sell you on coming to the gig, above). You may recognize Natasha from her regular appearances on the "Chelsea Lately" roundtable, or from our shared distaste for hip-hop music. For tickets to the New York shows, click HERE. Until then, hear what Natasha has to say about shopping at Rite Aid, the quintessential customer-service experience, below.

 

Why I HATE Hip-Hop

 

As explained by Natasha Leggero, the most hilarious woman on the planet. (Bitch stole my act!)

The Only Reason to Tolerate Jay Leno for (Even) 3 Seconds

Natasha Leggero might just be the funniest comedian ever -- and her bombshell Susanna Hoffs looks don't hurt either. Check out her MySpace here.