Conan O’Brien appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to discuss his gig hosting the Oscars this Sunday night, joking that he “made a mistake” taking on the high-pressure task. “We’re going to have a great show,” he told Jimmy Kimmel, who has hosted four times, including last year. “We’re going to …
Read More »See MJ Lenderman Bring 'Joker Lips' to 'Kimmel'
MJ Lenderman completed the unofficial late-night trifecta Wednesday by appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform “Joker Lips.” The promotional tour before and after the release of Manning Fireworks previously brought Lenderman to The Tonight Show (where he played “Wristwatch” in his late-night TV solo debut) and The Late Show …
Read More »Watch Bartees Strange Showcase 'Backseat Banton' on 'Kimmel'
Bartees Strange stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live for a rousing performance of his new song “Backseat Banton.” Strange and his live band showcased the upbeat, blues-infused number, augmenting the song’s frenetic energy with red-tinged visuals and mirrors placed around the late-night show’s stage. “Backseat Banton” previews the artist’s upcoming third …
Read More »Watch Ariana Grande Soar Through a Song She's Never Seen Before on Kimmel
Ariana Grande, who is no stranger to improv musical challenges, flexed her singing chops once again on Wednesday’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live. The late night host introduced the Grammy winner to the stage and declared, “Your test tonight, if you choose to accept it, is to sing a song …
Read More »Late-Night Hosts Take Aim at Trump's Tariffs: 'So Many Stupidly Bad Things'
President Donald Trump announced a series of tariffs over the weekend, resulting in a potential trade war between the U.S. and countries like China, Mexico, and Canada. Although several of the tariffs, including with Mexico, have been delayed, late-night TV hosts still had a lot to say on the matter. …
Read More »Watch the Weeknd's Enigmatic Performance of 'Open Hearts' on 'Kimmel'
The Weeknd appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to play his new song, “Open Hearts”—with an unusual approach. For the late-night show performance, the musician stripped the color from the video feed and showcased the dynamic track in black and white while wearing a hood cloak and glowing eyeglasses. After sparks …
Read More »Bill Burr Roasts Internet Fools Over L.A. Fire Chatter
As fires spread across Los Angeles, so too has a blaze of misinformation and hot takes enflamed the internet. Comedian Bill Burr took aim at the architects of said garbage on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tuesday night. “I think everyone did a great job,” Burr said of rescue and firefighting efforts. …
Read More »'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Opens L.A. Fire Resource Donation Center on Hollywood Backlot
Jimmy Kimmel Live halted its tapings last week as wildfires began ravaging multiple areas of Los Angeles. The show has yet to return to air, but in the meantime its Hollywood backlot is being used as a donation center to collect essential resources for those impacted by the fires. “Fellow …
Read More »Dawes Share Emotional Performance of 'Time Spent in Los Angeles' on 'Kimmel'
After personally experiencing significant loss in the Southern California fires, Dawes appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to pay tribute to their city with a special performance of “Time Spent in Los Angeles.” Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith took the late-night stage for an intimate showcase of the 2011 song, off …
Read More »Late-Night Hosts Respond to Trump's Threats to Take Over Greenland and Canada
Late-night TV hosts had a few thoughts after Donald Trump held a lengthy press conference at Mar-a-Lago announcing his plans to merge Canada with the U.S. and take control of Greenland. “We have almost two weeks of Joe Biden, but Trump is already reminding us of what a terrible mistake …
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