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Media April 7

JK Rowling fires back at liberal comedian after he doubles down on trans athlete stance

"Harry Potter" author JK Rowling fired back at liberal comedian John Oliver for defending transgender athletes in women's sports, telling him to "read the room."

Media April 1

Anti-Trump comedian vents to Seth Meyers about cancellation of her WHCA dinner appearance

Comedian Amber Ruffin joined late-night host Seth Meyers on Monday and repeatedly hit the WHCA after the group canceled her appearance at its annual dinner.

Media March 20

Comedian Bill Burr bashes 'nerd' Elon Musk amid anti-DOGE backlash

Comedian Bill Burr sharply mocked billionaire Elon Musk in an interview with Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night amid a backlash to Musk's anti-government waste campaign.

Media March 7

Jimmy Kimmel mocks embarrassing Democrats' protest videos, wonders 'if that is the best we got'

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel mocked Democrats and liberals for poorly produced messaging amid the new Trump administration, saying it makes him wish he could sleep through it.

Media March 4

Jon Stewart slams Elon Musk's 'bull----' reason for not doing interview

'The Daily Show' host Jon Stewart slammed Elon Musk for 'bull----' excuse as to why he seems to be backing away from an interview with the late-night comedian.

Media February 8

Bill Maher doesn't rule out Trump's Gaza Strip plan, says war-torn territory 'could be something else'

HBO's "Real Time" host Bill Maher on Friday night did not rule out President Donald Trump's plans for the Gaza Strip.

Media February 5

Chuck Schumer mocked by late-night hosts for recent attempts to slam Trump

Chuck Schumer was mocked by the late-night hosts over the last week for his various attempts to counter President Donald Trump's new policies.

Media January 7

Late-night hosts on Kamala Harris presiding over election certification: 'Like attending your own funeral'

Late-night hosts Jon Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon mocked the election certification process on Monday, noting how difficult it must be for Vice President Kamala Harris.

Entertainment December 31

David Letterman says showbiz made him a 'worse person,' found humanity living quiet life in Indiana

David Letterman opened up about the challenges he faced while in show business and explained why he thinks his experience made him become a worse person.

Entertainment December 29

Jay Leno addresses rumors his facial injuries were related to mob retaliation

Jay Leno addressed rumors he suffered ghastly facial bruising and was beaten up by the mob over an unpaid gambling debt while appearing on Bill Maher's podcast.

Media December 19

Stephen Colbert calls ABC 'stupid' over settlement with Trump

Stephen Colbert called out ABC News over what he said was a "stupid" settlement with Donald Trump after the president-elect sued for defamation.

NFL November 27

Jason Kelce got 'tons of advice' from longtime late-night host as he embarks on solo act for ESPN

As he embarks on his latest sports media project with a late-night show, Jason Kelce said he got "tons of advice" from longtime late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.

NFL November 23

Jason Kelce to host new late-night show on ESPN

Adding to his podcast and "Monday Night Football" gigs, Jason Kelce announced he will be a late-night host on ESPN at the start of the new year.

Exclusive November 17

Johnny Carson’s struggles with alcohol ‘turned him into a demon’ in his marriages: author

Johnny Carson, the iconic host of "The Tonight Show," died in 2005 at age 79 from respiratory failure caused by emphysema. He is the subject of a new book, "Carson the Magnificent."

VIDEO November 12

CNN political commentator rips 'pathetic' late-night hosts melting down over Trump win

CNN political commentator Scott Jennings mocked late-night hosts who were brought to tears by President-elect Trump's victory last week.

Media November 6

Jon Stewart rages at pollsters for inaccurate predictions amid Trump victory: 'You don't know s--- about s---'

Jon Stewart condemned commentators and poll analysts from multiple networks across recent decades, saying they have been repeatedly wrong about America's most critical issues.

Media October 23

Late night host Jimmy Kimmel campaigns for Democrat in Las Vegas

Late night host Jimmy Kimmel hit the campaign trail this week for a Democratic senator running for re-election in Nevada, Sen. Jacky Rosen.

Donald Trump October 18

Former WWE star, Marvel actor Dave Bautista calls Trump a 'whiny little b----' in parody 'tough guy' ad

Actor and former WWE wrestler Dave Bautista mocked former President Trump as a “weak, tubby toddler" in a parody ad on “Jimmy Kimmel Live" Wednesday night.

UFC October 11

UFC President Dana White slams Kamala Harris after Colbert appearance: 'This clip should scare EVERYONE'

Vice President Kamala Harris' recent appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" has prompted fiery criticism from UFC President Dana White.

Media October 8

Tim Walz reveals the odd nickname he has for Kamala Harris on his phone: 'That was all I could think of'

Kamala Harris' running mate, Tim Walz, revealed the odd pseudonym he uses for the democratic presidential candidate on his phone.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs September 21

Diddy joked in 2002 'Late Night' interview about locking women in at his parties: ‘A little kinky’

Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs appeared on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" in 2002 and joked about locking women in at his "killer" parties.

Media September 20

Anderson Cooper admits that 'deep down' he's skeptical about 2024 polls: 'I don't think I buy them'

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper said he was skeptical of 2024 election polls showing Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of former President Trump, because of 2016 and 2020.

Media August 21

Nancy Pelosi interrupted during interview with Stephen Colbert by anti-Israel agitators

Late-night host Stephen Colbert was interrupted by anti-Israel agitators on Tuesday while interviewing former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during his show.

Media August 13

Stephen Colbert's New York City audience laughs after he praises CNN's objectivity

Stephen Colbert's New York City audience chuckled after he delivered an unexpected "laugh line" about CNN and the liberal network's objectivity.

ENTERTAINMENT June 20

Dakota Johnson suffers wardrobe malfunction during interview: 'It just fell off'

Actress Dakota Johnson suffered a wardrobe malfunction while promoting her upcoming film "Daddio" on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

Media June 19

Colbert skewers Schumer Father's Day grilling gaffe: Could die 'if you eat one of his burgers'

Liberal talk show host Stephen Colbert skewered Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for his Father's Day photo, arguing he was incorrectly grilling a burger.

Media June 17

Late-night DNCTV? Colbert, Kimmel fundraise for President Biden

Late-night hosts have increasingly become activists for President Biden, hosting fundraisers for his 2024 campaign and putting "disclaimers" on their jokes.

VIDEO June 13

Late-night host adds "disclaimer" to jokes about Biden's age

Late-night host Seth Meyers added a "disclaimer" after joking about President Biden's age, warning viewers there's "no equivalency" between Biden and his GOP rival, Donald Trump.

Late Night June 8

Bill Maher calls out Caitlin Clark's teammates not rushing to defend her: 'Women are catty'

HBO's Bill Maher took swipes against the teammates of Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark for not rushing to help her following the controversial foul that landed her on the ground.

ENTERTAINMENT May 29

Jay Leno says censorship can’t change comedy: ‘If it’s really funny, all bets are off’

Former "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno weighed in on the state of comedy and cancel culture, saying if something is "really funny" it can work.