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.
Jimmy Kimmel won the Critics Choice Award for best talk show, humorously addressing the future of late-night TV, criticizing other shows, and making satirical remarks about Donald Trump and AI technology, while also touching on free speech issues and recent controversies.
Jimmy Kimmel won the Critics Choice Award for best talk show and humorously thanked Donald Trump during his acceptance speech, while also addressing recent controversies involving his show and his ongoing criticism of Trump. Kimmel's show has been extended through 2027, and he continues to use his platform to comment on political issues and defend free speech.
President Donald Trump criticized late-night host Stephen Colbert on Truth Social, calling him a 'dead man walking' and urging CBS to 'put him to sleep,' amid broader accusations of biased media coverage and ratings decline for Colbert's show, which is set to end in May.
President Donald Trump criticized late-night host Stephen Colbert on Truth Social, calling him a 'dead man walking' and urging CBS to 'put him to sleep,' amid ongoing tensions and Colbert's show's upcoming cancellation.
Jimmy Kimmel emotionally paid tribute to his childhood friend and long-time bandleader Cleto Escobedo III, who passed away at 59, sharing stories of their friendship and expressing his grief on his show, which was subsequently canceled for the week to mourn his loss.
Jon Stewart has renewed his role as host and executive producer of 'The Daily Show' on Comedy Central through December 2026, continuing his influential presence in late-night TV amid industry shifts and declining traditional audiences.
Jimmy Kimmel revealed on Ted Danson's podcast that he nearly lost his late-night hosting gig to Jon Stewart in the early 2000s, but ABC chose Kimmel partly because he was cheaper, leading to his long-running show 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'.
Seth Meyers wins the week in late night TV, highlighted by Taylor Swift's dual appearances and engaging interviews, alongside notable moments from other celebrities and comedy segments, demonstrating the ongoing relevance and diversity of late night programming.
Jimmy Kimmel faced a major controversy after comments about Charlie Kirk's shooting, leading to show suspension and political backlash. He believes his remarks were mischaracterized and discusses the crisis management, the role of media, and the future of his show amid industry challenges and political tensions.
Jimmy Kimmel expressed support for Dana Walden as a potential next Disney CEO, discussed his recent challenges and conversations with Disney leadership, and avoided committing to his own future in late-night TV, while also sharing insights on show costs and potential guest invitations.
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Jimmy Kimmel announced he is more popular than Donald Trump according to a recent YouGov poll, with Kimmel leading Trump by 16 points in favorability. He humorously commented on the poll and the White House's reaction, while also noting his show's record ratings following its return after a brief suspension. The poll was conducted amid political tensions and media controversies.
Saturday Night Live's 51st season opener featured a satirical skit mocking Donald Trump's crackdown on late-night TV, with Trump warning that 'daddy's watching,' and included a parody of military and political figures, highlighting ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and media outlets.
Recent political and economic pressures are threatening the landscape of late-night television, with cancellations and suspensions impacting advertising revenue and viewership, especially as media companies shift focus towards streaming and sports rights amid declining traditional TV audiences.
Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert appeared as guests on each other's shows in a special crossover, discussing their show's temporary and permanent cancellations, their friendship, and recent political controversies, including Kimmel's suspension and return amid debates on free speech.