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With election season around the corner, with this year’s midterms, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and commissioner Brendan Carr are aiming for shows like ABC’s “The View” and late-night shows like NBC’s “Tonight Show” starring Jimmy Kimmel.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / January 13

Kimmel, Colbert, Gutfeld & More Late-Night Ratings Revealed: Who’s on Top?

The late-night television ratings for 2025 are in, and it was a good year for ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Fox News’ Gutfeld!, both of which posted gains in total viewers and the key demo.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 12

David Letterman says Jimmy Kimmel brought Disney bosses 'to their knees'

David Letterman says Jimmy Kimmel has brought Disney and other network bosses "to their knees". The 78-year-old late night legend has his former CBS home - where he spent more than two decades - in a scathing takedown of network television as he praised Kimmel for how he handled Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / January 6

Explosive Critics Choice Awards Moment: Jimmy Kimmel Slams Late Night TV and Donald Trump in Scathing Speech

At the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards, Jimmy Kimmel didn’t just accept a trophy: he grabbed the room’s attention and refused to let go. His speech, which has since gone viral, mixed jokes, political jabs, and a few targeted shots at his fellow late-night hosts and President Donald Trump.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / January 6

Jimmy Kimmel Fans React After Late Night Show Drops News of Big Change

Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be cutting back its musical guest performances to around two per week, according to new reports from Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 6

Ben Affleck experienced 'massive embarrassment' after Argo Oscars snub

Ben Affleck felt "massive embarrassment" after being snubbed in the Best Director category at the Oscars. The 53-year-old star was widely expected to be nominated in 2013 for helming the thriller Argo – which won the Best Picture gong – but admits that it was tough to miss out after constantly being told that he would be up for the award.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 5

Jimmy Kimmel dubs 2025 ‘almost a near-death experience’ watching ‘his own funeral’

Jimmy Kimmel has described the past year as “a near death experience”. On Sunday (01.04.26), the 58-year-old TV star won his second-ever Critics Choice

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 19

Jimmy Kimmel sheds tears as he reflects on 'hard' 2025

Jimmy Kimmel shed tears as he reflected on "a hard year" at Jimmy Kimmel Live!. The 58-year-old comedian became visibly emotional as he reflected on his professional life in 2025, which included being briefly taken off the air after he made controversial comments on the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 9

Jimmy Kimmel 'humbled' by extension with ABC

Jimmy Kimmel feels "honored and humbled" after extending his contract with ABC. The 58-year-old comedian recently signed a new deal with the broadcaster, meaning he'll continue to host Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / December 5

Jimmy Kimmel Wins Prestigious President’s Award From ICG Publicists Guild

Late-night fans and entertainment insiders alike took notice this week, as Jimmy Kimmel — host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” — was announced as the recipient of the coveted President’s Award from the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG) Publicists Guild.

Jack Johnson, Hermanos Gutiérrez Light Up Jimmy Kimmel Live! (Video)

Jack Johnson is kind of having a moment ... again. Recently celebrating the quarter-century anniversary of his films "The September Sessions" and "Thicker Than Water" with shows in Santa Barbara and Laguna Beach, it turns out the North Shore resident was just getting warmed up.

Entertainment News / Music Times / November 12

Jimmy Kimmel Cancels Show to Be With Best Friend Ban Leader Cleto Escobedo Before His Death

Jimmy Kimmel is mourning the loss of his longtime friend and "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" band leader, Cleto Escobedo III, who passed away at the age of 59. Sources close to the show confirmed that Escobedo died due to complications following a liver transplant.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 31

Jimmy Kimmel shouts out the Blue Jays in late night monlogue

The Toronto Blue Jays rarely make the rounds on late-night television, but when you’re one win away from capturing a World Series, people take notice. As all eyes turn to Toronto for the sixth and possibly seventh game of the Fall Classic, even talk show hosts are taking notice and giving the Blue Jays their due.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 10

Jeff Bridges returns as 'The Dude' from 'The Big Lebowski' to tell everyone to chill out

In troubling times, it’s natural to look for guidance from our wise elders.

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Real Ratings Revealed for Brooklyn Week Shows

Jimmy Kimmel Invites Donald Trump on His Show: ‘I Would Love To Have Him’

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / September 30

Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Triggered a Staggering Number of Disney Streaming Cancellations

For anyone who joined the protest against Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension from the airwaves by canceling streaming apps, it appears to have made a significant impact.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 23

Disney+ Sets Price Hikes Across All Levels & Bundles

Why did Disney decide to bring Jimmy Kimmel Live back? Was it primarily an ethical decision made in the name of free speech? Or was it more of a business one following widespread outrage, boycotts, protests, and mass cancellations of the company’s streaming services?

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / September 23

How to Stream 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (Even Without Cable)

After an unprecedented suspension, Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, will return to ABC on Tuesday, September 23. Kimmel airs at 11:35 p.m.

Entertainment News / The Spun / September 18

Former ESPN Star Blasts Disney For Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

Jimmy Kimmel has been suspended indefinitely by ABC following comments he made in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination. The quickness and severity of the suspension has one former ESPN star concerned for the future of media itself.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / July 28

Jay Leno gives his controversial take on the state of late night

Recent Jay Leno comments seem pertinent to the recent cancellatoin of the "The Late Show"

The 25 worst personal creative decisions in Hollywood history

David Letterman calls out the canceling of "The Late Show" as "pure cowardice"

Even Jimmy Fallon is criticizing CBS canceling "The Late Show"

Late Night host Seth Meyers fears for his TV future

Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 23

Jimmy Kimmel Joins SMURFS Movie Cast

Among the recent swath of live-action and animation hybrid films is Smurfs. It boasts an all-star cast, including Rihanna as Smurfette and John Goodman as Papa Smurf.