David Letterman denounced ABC’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! following pressure from the Trump administration, saying, “This is misery,” during a panel at the Atlantic Festival on Thursday, Sept. 18 (via Variety). “We see where this is all going, correct?” Letterman said. “It’s managed media. And it’s no good. …
Read More »'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Pulled 'Indefinitely' by ABC Over Charlie Kirk Comments
Jimmy Kimmel is the latest late-night host to be pulled from a major network after the comedian made remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, amid pressure from Donald Trump’s administration. “Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be preempted indefinitely,” an ABC spokesperson told Rolling Stone today. The spokesperson did …
Read More »John Oliver Kept His Emmys Speech Short 'To Cost Nate Bargatze Money'
John Oliver stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday after winning two Emmys for Last Week Tonight, and he took the opportunity to reflect on being forced to keep his acceptance speech short. Oliver recounted how he managed to thank everyone in only 19 seconds after the Emmys host, Nate …
Read More »Jimmy Kimmel Criticizes Trump's Response to Charlie Kirk's 'Senseless' Death
Jimmy Kimmel used his monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday night to respond to the death of Charlie Kirk and to discuss why Donald Trump‘s reaction has been so problematic. Kimmel described Kirk’s shooting death earlier this week as “a senseless murder.” “His death has amplified our anger, our …
Read More »Late-Night Hosts Joke About Trump's Birthday Card for Epstein: 'a Picasso of Pervitude'
The salacious birthday card Donald Trump made for Jeffrey Epstein was the main subject of late-night shows last night, with the hosts commenting both on the scandal and on the president’s artistic skill. On The Late Show, Stephen Colbert recapped the situation, recalling how Trump initially denied being part of …
Read More »Jimmy Kimmel Says He Enjoys Giving Trump 'a Little Poke' on Late-Night Show
Jimmy Kimmel is thrilled to be part of the movement against Donald Trump. After winning the Emmy for Outstanding Host for a Game Show for Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, the late-night host was asked backstage how it feels to be defending democracy on Jimmy Kimmel Live. “Those are …
Read More »Jimmy Kimmel Shuts Down MAGA Rumors: 'I'm Not Moving to Italy'
Sorry, “MAGA Gang,” but Jimmy Kimmel has no intention of packing his bags and moving to Italy. During his summer break, the Jimmy Kimmel Live! host appeared on the Sarah Silverman Podcast, and among a variety of topics, touched upon the state of politics in the United States and how …
Read More »The Marías Imagine a New Reality in 'Sienna' Performance on 'Kimmel'
The Marías’ front woman, Maria Zardoya, witnessed her vision come to life during the group’s latestJimmy Kimmel Liveperformance. “Sienna,” from their most recent LP Submarine, considers the prospect of having a child and seeing familiar characteristics within them. For the performance, Zardoya was joined by a young girl with the …
Read More »Jason Isaacs Says There Was a 'Second Flashing' Scene Cut From 'The White Lotus'
Jason Isaacs appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to discuss his Emmy nomination for The White Lotus and guest host Tiffany Haddish did her best to get him to talk about his full frontal nude scene. The actor has previously been reluctant to be part of the conversation about the scene, …
Read More »Watch Jelly Roll Perform Power Ballad About His Online Haters
Jelly Roll knows about his online trolls. The musician jokingly debuted an anthemic new song, recorded during his guest-hosting stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live last month, about all of the haters who are talking trash about him. The clip sees Jelly Roll crooning a power ballad about “these hating ass …
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