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Matt Damon almost choked to death at Jimmy Kimmel's house. The late night talk show host has recalled a night the 54-year-old Hollywood star came over for dinner and got some pork "stuck in his throat for about an hour and a half".

Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 18

Jimmy Kimmel Responds to Reports Colbert ‘Late Show’ Was Losing $40 Million a Year

Jimmy Kimmel has hit out at reports that The Late Show With Stephen Colbert was losing money before the series was canceled. Variety published a new interview with the late-night host on Monday, August 18, which featured quotes he shared last month about The Late Show‘s reported money problems.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / August 13

Jimmy Kimmel obtains Italian citizenship

Jimmy Kimmel has obtained Italian citizenship. The 57-year-old presenter - who has Katie, 33, and Kevin, 31, with ex-wife Gina Maddy and Jane, 11, and

Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 7

Gayle King Responds to Donald Trump Saying Her ‘Career Is Over’

Gayle King isn’t letting Donald Trump‘s recent comments about her get to her head. Earlier this week, Trump reacted to a recent report alleging that King’s future on CBS is uncertain.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 2

Jimmy Kimmel Buys Billboard for Stephen Colbert to Win Emmy Amid ‘Late Show’ Cancellation

Jimmy Kimmel rented a massive billboard in Los Angeles supporting Stephen Colbert to win the Emmy for Outstanding Talk Series amid the cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 31

Ken Jennings Called ‘Jeopardy!’ Rival to Brag About Million Dollar Win on ‘Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?’

Matt Damon and Jimmy Kimmel weren’t the only rivals feuding on Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?. Ken Jennings, who teamed up with Damon to win the $1 million, called his Jeopardy!

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"

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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 / TV Insider / July 23

‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’: Aisha Tyler Dishes on Drew Carey & Jimmy Kimmel Snafu

Aisha Tyler and Drew Carey brought the laughs on the season premiere of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? But did they win $1 million for their chosen charities?

Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 21

Jimmy Kimmel & Family Hit Back at Trump Cancellation Threat

After the shocking cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, which CBS insisted was merely a financially-driven decision, Donald Trump reacted with joy about one of his most vocal critics’ upcoming ouster from the airwaves and wrote that he suspects Jimmy Kimmel Live may soon suffer a similar fate at ABC.

Entertainment News / The Spun / July 19

College Football Broadcaster Doesn't Hold Back On Jimmy Kimmel

Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has become a very polarizing figure over the years, there's no question about it. Earlier this week, CBS announced that "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" will end in May 2026.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / July 17

Jimmy Kimmel Set Turns Chaotic as Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre Crash Jelly Roll, Randy Orton Interview

It’s been quite the few days for Jelly Roll. After appearing on WWE SmackDown on Friday where he got into an altercation with Logan Paul, The country music megastar joined Randy Orton’s corner for his Saturday Night’s Main Event clash with Drew McIntyre.

NBA News / The SportsRush / June 26

Magic Johnson Was Fined $500,000 by the NBA for Comments on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Magic Johnson had an admittedly short tenure as the Los Angeles Lakers’ president of basketball operations. But the Hall-of-Fame playmaker still managed to make waves throughout his two years in the role, which he began less than a year after Kobe Bryant’s retirement.

NBA News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 8

MSU Legend Draymond Green Opens Up About Technical Fouls

Michigan State legend and current Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is well-known for his on-court antics, perhaps even more so than he is for his actual talent as a defender and offensive contributor.

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.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 21

Jimmy Kimmel becomes a grandfather after daughter gives birth to first child

Jimmy Kimmel has become a grandfather. The 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' late show host, 57, has revealed he cancelled Monday's (20.05.25) episode because his eldest daughter Katie Kimmel, 33, had gone into labor, and has given birth to her first child.

Entertainment News / Music Times / April 24

BigXthaPlug Teases Country Rap Album After Viral Jimmy Kimmel Appearance

Texas rapper BigXthaPlug is making headlines after a memorable performance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"—and now he's teasing a full country-rap project that's already generating major buzz.

Entertainment News / Music Times / April 10

Eric André Froze up When Madonna Hit His DMs: 'I'm Just Too Shy'

Comedian Eric André missed his chance to be with Madonna after she reached out to him through his DMs. André appeared on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' to promote his podcast 'Bombing With Eric André.' While on the show, Kimmel hared a picture of André flashing his naked behind next to Madonna after he had been invited onstage during one of her concerts.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / March 28

Jimmy Kimmel or Jimmy Fallon? Who is a Better Late Night Host 2025

Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon. The two late-night show hosts not only share a first name, but also a TV timeslot. Every night, the two are fighting for the title of the better Jimmy, begging for viewers to watch them and not the other.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / March 21

Adam Scott adresses 'Parks and Recreation' and 'Severance' fan theory on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

While on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Adam Scott commented on fans connecting his Parks and Rec and Severance characters.

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Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 7

Jimmy Kimmel reveals the Christmas tradition he hopes his kids have outgrown: 'We resent it!'

Jimmy Kimmel and his wife are hoping that their children have "outgrown" Elf on the Shelf. The 57-year-old talk show host has Jane, 10, as well as seven-year-old

Entertainment News / Nerdist / July 11, 2024

AGATHA ALL ALONG’s Kathryn Hahn Sings the Entire History of the MCU

The great Kathryn Hahn just spent her week filling in as guest host on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Typically that job is about promoting other celebrities upcoming projects.

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New York Jets News / 5 GOATs / March 16, 2024

Jimmy Kimmel jokingly conspires against Aaron Rodgers playing in an NFL game

Aaron Rodgers has been in the headlines all offseason and not just for football reasons. But if you ask talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, there is no football Rodgers has ever played.

Entertainment News / Larry Brown Sports / March 16, 2024

Stephen A. Smith could leave ESPN for new job after his contract expires?

Stephen A. Smith may be trading mornings for late nights.

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New York Jets News / 5 GOATs / January 10, 2024

Charles Barkley goes off on Aaron Rodgers

Charles Barkley has had enough of Aaron Rodgers.

Jimmy Kimmel uses opening monologue to diss Aaron Rodgers

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New York Jets News / Yardbarker / January 10, 2024

Rodgers keeps causing headaches for McAfee and ESPN

Aaron Rodgers keeps causing headaches for Pat McAfee and ESPN

Aaron Rodgers continued to turn his weekly appearance on the Pat McAfee show into a circus on Tuesday, continuing to spout conspiracy theories about the COVID vaccine, ABC talk show host Jimmy Kimmel and took shots at ESPN executive Mike Foss.

Jimmy Kimmel threatens legal action against Rodgers over comments on Jeffrey Epstein

McAfee offers apology of sorts for Rodgers' comments on Jimmy Kimmel

ESPN exec: Rodgers' remarks about Kimmel were 'dumb and factually inaccurate'

Kimmel uses opening monologue to diss Rodgers

Rodgers addresses Jets future, organizational issues

New York Jets News / 5 GOATs / January 9, 2024