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Jimmy Kimmel Live! is reducing its musical guest performances to twice a week, continuing a trend of declining music segments on late night TV shows, which have been cutting back over recent years due to various industry challenges.
Cleto Escobedo III, the longtime bandleader of the Jimmy Kimmel Live! house band and a childhood friend of host Jimmy Kimmel, has died at age 59. Known for his saxophone talent and close friendship with Kimmel, Escobedo's death marks a significant loss in the entertainment community. He had a distinguished career performing with major artists and was a beloved figure both professionally and personally.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! will take the rest of the week off following the death of bandleader Cleto Escobedo III, whom Kimmel described as a childhood friend and talented musician, leading to an emotional tribute and a temporary pause in the show's schedule.
Jimmy Kimmel's bandleader and childhood friend, Cleto Escobedo III, died at age 59, with no cause of death disclosed. Kimmel expressed deep sorrow and highlighted their lifelong friendship and collaboration.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! was unexpectedly canceled on November 6 due to a personal matter involving Kimmel, with ABC providing limited details and fans being reassured that the show will return as scheduled.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! was postponed due to a personal matter involving the host, leading to a repeat airing instead of the scheduled episode featuring David Duchovny, Joe Keery, and Madison Beer, who also announced rescheduling of her performance.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! unexpectedly canceled its Thursday episode featuring David Duchovny, Joe Keery, and Madison Beer, with no official explanation, likely due to a personal matter; a repeat aired instead, and the show is expected to return next week.
Aziz Ansari defended his participation in the Riyadh Comedy Festival during an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, emphasizing that the festival promotes dialogue and change in Saudi Arabia, despite controversy over the country's human rights record. He highlighted the importance of engagement over isolation and expressed hope that such events can foster positive change.
Jeff Bridges reprised his role as 'The Dude' from 'The Big Lebowski' on Jimmy Kimmel Live to humorously urge the world to calm down amidst global tensions and conflicts, emphasizing the need to 'just abide.' He also expressed openness to a potential sequel to the film, though he doubts the Coen Brothers are interested.
Jeff Bridges reprised his iconic role as The Dude on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to humorously call for calm in America, criticizing violence and political tensions, and jokingly suggesting getting ICE off the streets and into beverages. The segment blended comedy with social commentary, highlighting Bridges' laid-back persona.
Jeff Bridges, channeling his iconic character from 'The Big Lebowski' on Jimmy Kimmel, humorously suggested an anti-ICE slogan: 'ICE! Let’s get ICE off our streets and into our beverages,' as a playful protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's tactics.
Jeff Bridges reprised his role as The Dude on Jimmy Kimmel Live to comment on the US political climate, humorously suggesting getting ICE off the streets and into beverages, while urging people to calm down and abide amidst ongoing political turmoil.
Nexstar Media Group announced that 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' will return to its ABC-affiliated stations starting tonight, emphasizing its commitment to local broadcasting, the First Amendment, and community-specific content, amidst ongoing discussions with Disney.
Jimmy Kimmel's late night show will host its seventh annual Brooklyn episodes from September 29 to October 3, featuring a star-studded lineup including Tom Hanks, Ryan Reynolds, Bruce Springsteen, and others, with musical performances by Geese, Living Colour, Public Enemy, and Reneé Rapp, all taped live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Some broadcasters owned by Nexstar and Sinclair are pausing or boycotting advertising on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' following controversial remarks by Kimmel, leading to consumer protests, advertiser withdrawals, and potential impacts on revenue and free speech debates.