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Jimmy Kimmel strongly believes that the late-night TV format has a lasting—if leaner—future.
Jimmy Kimmel on the Future of Late Night: Smaller, Cheaper, Still Standing
Jimmy Kimmel strongly believes that the late-night TV format has a lasting—if leaner—future.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Jimmy Kimmel strongly believes that the late-night TV format has a lasting—if leaner—future.
Jon Stewart will sit down with Sen. Mark Kelly on 'The Daily Show' tonight, just hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced actions that could lead to a reduction in Kelly’s military retirement rank and pension.
Mark Kelly to Discuss Military Censure With Jon Stewart on Daily Show Season Opener
Jon Stewart will sit down with Sen. Mark Kelly on 'The Daily Show' tonight, just hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced actions that could lead to a reduction in Kelly’s military retirement rank and pension.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Jon Stewart will sit down with Sen. Mark Kelly on 'The Daily Show' tonight, just hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced actions that could lead to a reduction in Kelly’s military retirement rank and pension.
Jimmy Fallon has added another writer-performer to his show's ranks.
Comedian Nick Mestad Joins The Tonight Show’s Writers Room
Jimmy Fallon has added another writer-performer to his show's ranks.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Jimmy Fallon has added another writer-performer to his show's ranks.
'Heated Rivalry' star Hudson Williams will break the late-night ice with Jimmy Fallon — find out when.
Heated Rivalry Star Hudson Williams to Make Late-Night TV Debut
'Heated Rivalry' star Hudson Williams will break the late-night ice with Jimmy Fallon — find out when.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:11 PM
'Heated Rivalry' star Hudson Williams will break the late-night ice with Jimmy Fallon — find out when.
Sebastian Maniscalco got a chuckle out of sharing the Critics Choice Awards stage with "himself" — watch video.
SNL’s Marcello Hernández Does Sebastian Maniscalco Impression — in Front of Sebastian Maniscalco
Sebastian Maniscalco got a chuckle out of sharing the Critics Choice Awards stage with "himself" — watch video.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Sebastian Maniscalco got a chuckle out of sharing the Critics Choice Awards stage with "himself" — watch video.
Late-night TV is back! Monday's guests include Sadie Sink, Josh Charles, Ben Affleck, Erin Doherty, Ethan Hawke, and Kristen Stewart -- find out who's appearing where: latenighter.com/lineups-by-d...
January 5, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Late-night TV is back! Monday's guests include Sadie Sink, Josh Charles, Ben Affleck, Erin Doherty, Ethan Hawke, and Kristen Stewart -- find out who's appearing where: latenighter.com/lineups-by-d...
Bowen Yang’s first move after SNL? A return to the Olympic beat with a Winter Games season of 'Two Guys, Five Rings' alongside Matt Rogers.
Bowen Yang Sets First Post-SNL Project With Winter Olympics Podcast
Bowen Yang’s first move after SNL? A return to the Olympic beat with a Winter Games season of 'Two Guys, Five Rings' alongside Matt Rogers.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Bowen Yang’s first move after SNL? A return to the Olympic beat with a Winter Games season of 'Two Guys, Five Rings' alongside Matt Rogers.
A viral 'Tonight Show' visit turned 'KPop Demon Hunters' into late night’s most-watched clip of 2025—can new Fallon and Kimmel bookings match it?
Late Night Goes All-In on KPop Demon Hunters After Viral Fallon Visit
A viral 'Tonight Show' visit turned 'KPop Demon Hunters' into late night’s most-watched clip of 2025—can new Fallon and Kimmel bookings match it?
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January 5, 2026 at 11:55 AM
A viral 'Tonight Show' visit turned 'KPop Demon Hunters' into late night’s most-watched clip of 2025—can new Fallon and Kimmel bookings match it?
Jimmy Kimmel gave 'ridiculous' President 'Donald Jennifer Trump' his due during his Critics Choice Award acceptance speech.
Jimmy Kimmel Thanks 'Ridiculous' Trump in Critics Choice Winner's Speech
Jimmy Kimmel gave President 'Donald Jennifer Trump' his due during his Critics Choice Award acceptance speech.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Jimmy Kimmel gave 'ridiculous' President 'Donald Jennifer Trump' his due during his Critics Choice Award acceptance speech.
Ring out 2025 and cue up 2026 with LateNighter’s guide to every major New Year’s Eve broadcast—from Seacrest to Cooper, Cher, and more—plus when and where to watch them all.
New Year’s Eve Is Nigh! Your Guide to Every 2026 Countdown Special
Ring out 2025 and cue up 2026 with LateNighter’s guide to every major New Year’s Eve broadcast—from Seacrest to Cooper, Cher, and more—plus when and where to watch them all.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Ring out 2025 and cue up 2026 with LateNighter’s guide to every major New Year’s Eve broadcast—from Seacrest to Cooper, Cher, and more—plus when and where to watch them all.
Just about halfway through its 51st season, SNL's YouTube leaderboard tells a familiar story: Trump, Trump, and more Trump.
Trump Dominates SNL’s Most-Viewed Season 51 Sketches (So Far)
Just about halfway through its 51st season, SNL's YouTube leaderboard tells a familiar story: Trump, Trump, and more Trump.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Just about halfway through its 51st season, SNL's YouTube leaderboard tells a familiar story: Trump, Trump, and more Trump.
What are the top 10 SNL sketches of 2025? Join us as we reveal them!
Top 10 SNL Sketches of 2025
What are the top 10 SNL sketches of 2025? Join us as we reveal them!
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December 30, 2025 at 1:01 AM
What are the top 10 SNL sketches of 2025? Join us as we reveal them!
When it comes to buzz-worthy late-night guests, few names can compete with Taylor Swift. Except, apparently, one: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Mark Carney Edges Out Taylor Swift for 2025’s Most-Watched Late-Night Interview
When it comes to buzz-worthy late-night guests, few names can compete with Taylor Swift. Except, apparently, one: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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December 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
When it comes to buzz-worthy late-night guests, few names can compete with Taylor Swift. Except, apparently, one: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Netflix is coming clean: 'Star Search' can’t claim Conan O’Brien.
Netflix Removes Conan O’Brien From Star Search Teaser, Conan Confirms He Never Appeared
Netflix is coming clean: 'Star Search' can’t claim Conan O’Brien.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Netflix is coming clean: 'Star Search' can’t claim Conan O’Brien.
Thirty-three years later, “The World News Polka” still closes most Fridays on 'ABC World News Now.' The song’s creator, Barry Mitchell, revisits 2025’s standout performances in a guest post for LateNighter.
‘World News Polka’ Lives On: Watch Best of 2025 Compilation
Thirty-three years later, “The World News Polka” still closes most Fridays on 'ABC World News Now.' The song’s creator, Barry Mitchell, revisits 2025’s standout performances in a guest post for LateNighter.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Thirty-three years later, “The World News Polka” still closes most Fridays on 'ABC World News Now.' The song’s creator, Barry Mitchell, revisits 2025’s standout performances in a guest post for LateNighter.
Holiday break means report card time: Dennis Perkins revisits his Season 51 SNL reviews, ranking the season
Ranking SNL’s Best & Worst Season 51 Episodes (So Far)
Holiday break means report card time: Dennis Perkins revisits his Season 51 SNL reviews, ranking the season
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December 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Holiday break means report card time: Dennis Perkins revisits his Season 51 SNL reviews, ranking the season
Late night’s final competitive week of 2025 delivered another photo finish at 11:35 p.m., with ABC and CBS once again splitting top honors.
Weekly Ratings: A Tight Finish at 11:35 Caps Late Night’s 2025 Run
Late night’s final competitive week of 2025 delivered another photo finish at 11:35 p.m., with ABC and CBS once again splitting top honors.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Late night’s final competitive week of 2025 delivered another photo finish at 11:35 p.m., with ABC and CBS once again splitting top honors.
As Bill Carter writes, late-night TV spent 2025 under political fire, cultural pressure, and industry upheaval—and still proved it’s one of the nation’s most vital barometers.
The Tumult and Triumph of Late-Night Television in 2025
As Bill Carter writes, late-night TV spent 2025 under political fire, cultural pressure, and industry upheaval—and still proved it’s one of the nation’s most vital barometers.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:39 PM
As Bill Carter writes, late-night TV spent 2025 under political fire, cultural pressure, and industry upheaval—and still proved it’s one of the nation’s most vital barometers.
“Tyranny is booming over here,” Jimmy Kimmel explained near the open of his four-minute Alternative Christmas Message on the UK’s Channel 4, warning of accelerating authoritarianism in the United States and recounting his own recent clash with the Trump administration over free speech.
Watch: Jimmy Kimmel Delivers UK’s Alternative Christmas Message
“Tyranny is booming over here,” Jimmy Kimmel explained near the open of his four-minute Alternative Christmas Message on the UK’s Channel 4, warning of accelerating authoritarianism in the United States and recounting his own recent clash with the Trump administration over free speech.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
“Tyranny is booming over here,” Jimmy Kimmel explained near the open of his four-minute Alternative Christmas Message on the UK’s Channel 4, warning of accelerating authoritarianism in the United States and recounting his own recent clash with the Trump administration over free speech.
The late night legend's frustration with the annual tradition formed a running gag over his eleven year run at NBC.
Remembering David Letterman’s Tortured History with the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
The late night legend's frustration with the annual tradition formed a running gag over his eleven year run at NBC.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The late night legend's frustration with the annual tradition formed a running gag over his eleven year run at NBC.
Who got the most and least screen time on last weekend's Ariana Grande-hosted SNL? LateNighter's Mike Murray and his trusty stopwatch have all the answers.
Bowen Yang Nears Career-High Screen Time in SNL Send-Off (S51 E5)
Who got the most and least screen time on last weekend's Ariana Grande-hosted SNL? LateNighter's Mike Murray and his trusty stopwatch have all the answers.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Who got the most and least screen time on last weekend's Ariana Grande-hosted SNL? LateNighter's Mike Murray and his trusty stopwatch have all the answers.
SNL's alternate ending to 'Home Alone' was apparently violent enough for NBC to add an additional flag to this weekend's episode for “intense violence”—and to age-restrict the video on YouTube.
SNL’s Gory Home Alone Parody Prompted TV-Rating Change
SNL's alternate ending to 'Home Alone' was apparently violent enough for NBC to add an additional flag to this weekend's episode for “intense violence”—and to age-restrict the video on YouTube.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
SNL's alternate ending to 'Home Alone' was apparently violent enough for NBC to add an additional flag to this weekend's episode for “intense violence”—and to age-restrict the video on YouTube.
If 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' was aiming to provoke Donald Trump by rerunning a monologue focused on his hosting of The Kennedy Center Honors shortly after the ceremony finished airing on CBS, the strategy paid off early Wednesday, with the president—apparently watching—lashing out at the…
Trump Fumes at Colbert, Floats License Revocations in Holiday-Eve Posts
If 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' was aiming to provoke Donald Trump by rerunning a monologue focused on his hosting of The Kennedy Center Honors shortly after the ceremony finished airing on CBS, the strategy paid off early Wednesday, with the president—apparently watching—lashing out at the host on social media in real time.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:31 AM
If 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' was aiming to provoke Donald Trump by rerunning a monologue focused on his hosting of The Kennedy Center Honors shortly after the ceremony finished airing on CBS, the strategy paid off early Wednesday, with the president—apparently watching—lashing out at the…
Punkie Johnson joins LateNighter's podcast partner the Saturday Night Network to discuss Bowen Yang's SNL departure and what it was like to work with him on the show.
Punkie Johnson Talks Bowen Yang’s SNL Goodbye
Punkie Johnson joins LateNighter's podcast partner the Saturday Night Network to discuss Bowen Yang's SNL departure and what it was like to work with him on the show.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Punkie Johnson joins LateNighter's podcast partner the Saturday Night Network to discuss Bowen Yang's SNL departure and what it was like to work with him on the show.
First on LateNighter: Saturday's one-two punch of Ariana Grande's return and Bowen Yang's farewell notched SNL its best ratings numbers since Kamala Harris cameoed on the show three days before the 2020 election—and its highest-rated Christmas episode in five years.
Ariana Grande, Bowen Yang Deliver SNL’s Best Christmas Ratings Since 2020
First on LateNighter: Saturday's one-two punch of Ariana Grande's return and Bowen Yang's farewell notched SNL its best ratings numbers since Kamala Harris cameoed on the show three days before the 2020 election—and its highest-rated Christmas episode in five years.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:13 PM
First on LateNighter: Saturday's one-two punch of Ariana Grande's return and Bowen Yang's farewell notched SNL its best ratings numbers since Kamala Harris cameoed on the show three days before the 2020 election—and its highest-rated Christmas episode in five years.