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March 7, 2024 at 3:59 PM

How Jimmy Kimmel is getting ready to host the Oscars

ABC's Lara Spencer sat down exclusively with Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel on how he's getting ready for Hollywood's biggest night.
March 7, 2024 at 3:59 PM
How Jimmy Kimmel is getting ready to host the Oscars
1 month ago

Jimmy Kimmel hints at retiring from talk show: 'I think this is my final contract'

Jimmy Kimmel hinted that he might be ready to retire from hosting his talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" at the end of his current contract.
1 month ago
Jimmy Kimmel hints at retiring from talk show: 'I think this is my final contract'
1 month ago

Jimmy Kimmel hints at retirement from late-night talk show

Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in “GMA” Pop News.
1 month ago
Jimmy Kimmel hints at retirement from late-night talk show
3 months ago

What's behind Jimmy Kimmel's threat to sue Aaron Rodgers

Late night host Jimmy Kimmel lashed out at Aaron Rodgers on social media on Tuesday night.
3 months ago
What's behind Jimmy Kimmel's threat to sue Aaron Rodgers
4 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel returns as Oscars host for fourth time

Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
4 months ago
Jimmy Kimmel returns as Oscars host for fourth time
4 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel to return as host for 96th Academy Awards

Jimmy Kimmel will return as host for the 96th Academy Awards, his fourth time in the hosting gig.
4 months ago
Jimmy Kimmel to return as host for 96th Academy Awards
6 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel, other late-night hosts to return to their shows Oct. 2

Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert and John Oliver have announced they are returning to their talk shows following the end of the WGA strike.
6 months ago
Jimmy Kimmel, other late-night hosts to return to their shows Oct. 2
1 year ago

'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' 20th anniversary special to feature George Clooney, Snoop Dogg and more

The 20th anniversary special of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will air at 10 p.m. ET on Jan. 26.
1 year ago
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' 20th anniversary special to feature special guests
2 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel apologizes to Quinta Brunson after Emmys controversy

Jimmy Kimmel has apologized to "Abbott Elementary" creator and star Quinta Brunson, for his controversial Emmys stunt.
2 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel apologizes to Quinta Brunson after Emmys controversy
2 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel delivers emotional monologue in wake of Texas school shooting: 'Here we are again'

Jimmy Kimmel delivered an emotional and politically-charged monologue in the wake of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
2 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel delivers emotional monologue in wake of Texas school shooting
4 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel apologizes for blackface sketches

Jimmy Kimmel apologized for his past blackface sketches.
4 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel apologizes for blackface sketches
4 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel pulls double duty by hosting ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’

The talk show host sat down with George Stephanopoulos to talk about the show and surprised him with a few million-dollar questions.
4 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel pulls double duty by hosting ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’
4 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel donates 1,000 masks to Children's Hospital Los Angeles to mark son's 3rd birthday

Children's Hospital LA treated his son, Billy, as a newborn.
4 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel donates 1,000 masks to mark son's 3rd birthday
4 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel says this is the only dinner recipe his kids will eat

Jimmy Kimmel finally shares his famous "Pasta Tina" recipe.
4 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel says this is the only dinner recipe his kids will eat
4 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel is keeping busy with mini-monologue amid show hiatus

Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
4 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel is keeping busy with mini-monologue amid show hiatus
4 years ago

Guillermo from ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ has a surprise for ‘GMA’

“GMA” sponsor Wendy’s teamed up with the late-night star to give audience members something hearty to start their day.
4 years ago
Guillermo from ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ has a surprise for ‘GMA’
4 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel, Leslie Jones to host new game shows

Revivals of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” and “Supermarket Sweep” will go into production soon.
4 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel, Leslie Jones to host new game shows
4 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel to bring back ‘ABC’s Live in Front of a Studio Audience’ for Holiday Special

Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
4 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel to bring back ‘ABC’s Live in Front of a Studio Audience’ for Holiday Special
4 years ago

Kimmel and Kenneth

ABC News’ Kenneth Moton sits down with late-night comic Jimmy Kimmel to pick his brain about how to be funny on TV… and to prove to the world the two are actually friends.
4 years ago
Kimmel and Kenneth
5 years ago

'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' stars crash Jimmy Kimmel's set at movie premiere

Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
5 years ago
'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' stars crash Jimmy Kimmel's set at movie premiere
5 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel set to release children's book

The late night host wrote and illustrated the book, and proceeds will go to children's hospitals around the country.
5 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel set to release children's book
5 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel's comedy club in Las Vegas celebrates its grand opening!

The late-night comedian laughed it up at The Linq Promenade. Profits from the club will go to charity.
5 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel's comedy club in Las Vegas celebrates its grand opening!
5 years ago

Tom Brady joins Kimmel, Damon prank

Jimmy Kimmel managed to get Brady, a six-time Super Bowl champion, to help him mess with his on-air arch nemesis, Matt Damon.
5 years ago
Tom Brady joins Kimmel, Damon prank
5 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel pretended Kid Rock won a Senate seat and people believed it
5 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel on his career and why he's taking on politics in the Trump era

The "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" host opened up about his upcoming shows in Brooklyn what guests fan could expect to see.
5 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel on his career and why he's taking on politics in the Trump era
6 years ago

Kimmel congratulates Trump on doing a 'good job of convicting himself'

Jimmy Kimmel congratulated President Donald Trump on "convicting himself" in the Russia collusion investigation after the president posted tweets that the comedian says will come back to haunt him.
6 years ago
Kimmel congratulates Trump on doing a 'good job of convicting himself'
6 years ago

Kimmel rips Trump's 'clarification ceremony' about Russia meddling comments

"Our president is a liar and not even a good one,” according to Jimmy Kimmel.
6 years ago
Kimmel rips Trump's 'clarification ceremony' about Russia meddling comments
6 years ago

'GMA' Hot List: Nick Kroll discusses his wardrobe malfunction on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Plus, ABC News' Cecilia Vega dons a green shirt and has fun with various green screen effects live on "GMA."
6 years ago
'GMA' Hot List: Nick Kroll discusses his wardrobe malfunction on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
6 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel, Ted Cruz sweat their way to bad basketball glory in Blobfish Classic

Kimmel and Cruz both donated $10,000 to charity for the one-on-one matchup.
6 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel, Ted Cruz sweat their way to basketball glory in Blobfish Classic
6 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel goes one on one again with Ted Cruz

The late night host and the Texas senator got together for a good cause and went head to head for what will now forever be called the "Blobfish Classic."
6 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel goes one on one again with Ted Cruz
6 years ago

Ted Cruz beats Jimmy Kimmel in basketball battle for bragging rights

The late-night show host and the U.S. senator played for charity.
6 years ago
Ted Cruz beats Jimmy Kimmel in basketball battle for bragging rights
6 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel, Ted Cruz trash-talk before charity game

The late-night TV host and the senator from Texas are playing a one-on-one game of basketball in the Blobfish Basketball Classic.
6 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel, Ted Cruz trash-talk before charity game
6 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel talks to man attacked by snake, bear, shark

Dylan McWilliams, 20, has been
6 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel talks to man attacked by snake, bear, shark
6 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel celebrates 'tough' son's birthday after he underwent 2 open-heart surgeries

Jimmy Kimmel also thanked doctors and nurses who performed two open-heart surgeries.
6 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel celebrates 'tough' son's birthday
6 years ago

Joe Kennedy explains to Jimmy Kimmel why he differs from many Dems on marijuana

The Massachusetts lawmaker said he's standing firm on his position against legalizing pot.
6 years ago
Joe Kennedy explains why he differs from many Democrats on marijuana
6 years ago

'Panicked' Jenna Fischer does Jimmy Kimmel interview in a bath towel

'I’m mentally freaking out [because] I’m on a talk show in a towel,' Jenna Fischer said.
6 years ago
'Panicked' Jenna Fischer shows up to Kimmel interview in a bath towel
6 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel reveals why he didn't want to get 'too close' to son Billy

Kimmel's son Billy was born with a heart defect and has undergone two surgeries.
6 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel on why he didn't want to get 'too close' to son Billy
6 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel gets emotional in call for action on gun violence: 'Children are being murdered'

The late-night host called out Trump and Congress over inaction.
6 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel calls for action on gun violence: 'Children are being murdered'
6 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel slams Trump's attack on nation's 'sham' libel laws

President Donald Trump called the nation's libel law "a sham and a disgrace."
6 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel slams Trump's attack on nation's 'sham' libel laws
6 years ago

Kimmel takes infant son onstage in emotional return, slams Congress over health care

The conversation turned to health care as Kimmel thanked Billy's doctors.
6 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel takes infant son onstage in emotional return
6 years ago

Kimmel brings son on show in health care plea

"Live" host Jimmy Kimmel did his opening monologue with 7-month-old son Billy in his arms after taking a weeklong hiatus for the boy's heart surgery.
6 years ago
Kimmel brings son on show in health care plea
6 years ago

Melissa McCarthy gets in the holiday spirit as guest host on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
6 years ago
Melissa McCarthy gets in the holiday spirit as guest host on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
6 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel's son undergoes 'scheduled and successful' heart surgery, says rep

The "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" host will take the week off to be with his family.
6 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel's son undergoes successful heart surgery
6 years ago

Trump should avoid conversations on sexual misconduct: Jimmy Kimmel

President Donald Trump immediately chimed in on Matt Lauer's firing from NBC News on Wednesday, but considering his own past some late-night hosts said it's a topic the president should stay far away from.
6 years ago
Trump should avoid conversations on sexual misconduct: Jimmy Kimmel
6 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel pokes fun at Trump's water woes

The late-night TV host jumped on the opportunity to mock the moment.
6 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel pokes fun at Trump's water woes
6 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel celebrates 50th birthday with celebrity Mean Tweets

Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
6 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel celebrates 50th birthday with celebrity Mean Tweets
6 years ago

Jan. 14, 2003: Jimmy Kimmel talks about his new talk show, 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

Kimmel discusses his career as an on-air comedian and what viewers can expect from his new TV show.
6 years ago
Jan. 14, 2003: Jimmy Kimmel talks about his new talk show, 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
6 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel gives update on son Billy 6 months after his open-heart surgery

The late-night host said little Billy Kimmel is "healthy."
6 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel gives update on son 6 months after his open-heart surgery
6 years ago

David Letterman returns to late-night on 'Kimmel'

Letterman opened up about what his life has been like since retiring two years ago from his own late-night TV show during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel's show in Brooklyn.
6 years ago
David Letterman returns to late-night on 'Kimmel'
6 years ago

Comedian David Letterman returns to late night on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

Jimmy Kimmel sat down with comedian David Letterman in his first late-night interview since he retired in 2015.
6 years ago
Comedian David Letterman returns to late night on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'