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Spon-Con Watch: Jimmy Kimmel Live! for Govee Late night’s first piece of holiday spon-con arrived Thursday night, with J'immy Kimmel Live!' sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez appearing alongside announcer Lou Wilson in a new spot for smart-home brand Govee’s Christmas light offerings.

Late night’s first piece of holiday spon-con arrived Thursday night, with J'immy Kimmel Live!' sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez appearing alongside announcer Lou Wilson in a new spot for smart-home brand Govee’s Christmas light offerings.

Sebastian Maniscalco Says He Turned Down SNL Sketch Cameo, Would ‘Love’ to Host 'Saturday Night Live' viewers nearly got a double dose of Sebastian Maniscalco last week.

'Saturday Night Live' viewers nearly got a double dose of Sebastian Maniscalco last week.

Eric Swalwell Announces California Governor Bid on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Late-night TV once again doubled as a political launchpad Thursday as Rep. Eric Swalwell announced his California gubernatorial bid on ABC’s 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!.'

Late-night TV once again doubled as a political launchpad Thursday as Rep. Eric Swalwell announced his California gubernatorial bid on ABC’s 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!.'

Elizabeth Warren Calls Out David Ellison by Name on The Late Show Sen. Elizabeth Warren used her appearance on Thursday’s 'Late Show with Stephen Colbert' to blast CBS’ new parent company, warning Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison on the network’s own airwaves.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren used her appearance on Thursday’s 'Late Show with Stephen Colbert' to blast CBS’ new parent company, warning Paramount Skydance chief David Ellison on the network’s own airwaves.

Real Time With Bill Maher Wraps Season 23 Tonight 'Real Time with Bill Maher' will air its final episode of the year tonight, wrapping the show's 23rd season on the air at HBO.

'Real Time with Bill Maher' will air its final episode of the year tonight, wrapping the show's 23rd season on the air at HBO.

SNL‘s Kam Patterson Sets 2026 Stand-Up Tour Kam Patterson isn't letting his first year on 'Saturday Night Live' take him away from his booming stand-up career.

Kam Patterson isn't letting his first year on 'Saturday Night Live' take him away from his booming stand-up career.

Jimmy Fallon Has a New Talk Show—for State Farm Jimmy Fallon has added a new hosting gig to his portfolio, partnering with State Farm Insurance on a digital talk series.

Jimmy Fallon has added a new hosting gig to his portfolio, partnering with State Farm Insurance on a digital talk series.

‘Quiet, Piggy!’: Kimmel Fires Back After Trump’s Midnight Rant Jimmy Kimmel took fresh aim at Donald Trump on Thursday night’s 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!,' responding to the president’s latest after-midnight Truth Social post calling for ABC to remove the late-night host from the air.

Jimmy Kimmel took fresh aim at Donald Trump on Thursday night’s 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!,' responding to the president’s latest after-midnight Truth Social post calling for ABC to remove the late-night host from the air.

Jimmy Kimmel to Trump tonight: "I'll go when you go, okay? We'll be a team. Let's ride off into the sunset together like butch Cassidy and the suntan kid. [ Laughter ] And until then, if I may borrow a phrase from you: 'quiet, piggy.'"

Fallon’s Tonight Show Plots Month-Long Stranger Things Crossover NBC is turning Studio 6B into Hawkins Central as Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' packs November and December with a full-blown 'Stranger Things' cast takeover leading up to the final season.

NBC is turning Studio 6B into Hawkins Central as Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' packs November and December with a full-blown 'Stranger Things' cast takeover leading up to the final season.

Ed Sheeran to Headline Jimmy Fallon’s Thanksgiving Tonight Show Episode The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is set welcome another high-wattage guest for what is traditionally its most-watched late-night episode of the year, with Ed Sheeran set to join Jimmy Fallon's Thanksgiving night broadcast.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is set welcome another high-wattage guest for what is traditionally its most-watched late-night episode of the year, with Ed Sheeran set to join Jimmy Fallon's Thanksgiving night broadcast.

CNN Doc I’m Chevy Chase, And You’re Not Gets Trailer, Release Date Marina Zenovich's documentary about SNL's first superstar cast member premieres on CNN New Year's Day.

Marina Zenovich's documentary about SNL's first superstar cast member premieres on CNN New Year's Day.

Donald Trump Renews Call to Take Jimmy Kimmel Off the Air Jimmy Kimmel and Donald Trump’s biggest dust-up to date may be behind them, but the president isn’t done calling for the cancellation of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Jimmy Kimmel and Donald Trump’s biggest dust-up to date may be behind them, but the president isn’t done calling for the cancellation of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Last Week Tonight Charity Auction Sparks Record $1 Million Bid An original Bob Ross painting has crossed the $1 million mark as John Oliver’s charity auction for public media enters its halfway mark—a staggering figure that sets a new benchmark for the late PBS icon’s work and transforms what began as a late-night stunt into one of the year’s most surprising art stories.

An original Bob Ross painting has crossed the $1 million mark as John Oliver’s charity auction for public media enters its halfway mark—a staggering figure that sets a new benchmark for the late PBS icon’s work and transforms what began as a late-night stunt into one of the year’s most surprising…

Jimmy Kimmel Saga Fuels FCC Inquiry Into Network–Affiliate Relationship Jimmy Kimmel's suspension saga may have a second life—this time in front of federal regulators.

Jimmy Kimmel's suspension saga may have a second life—this time in front of federal regulators.

As Trump Rages, Late-Night Hosts Find New Openings As Bill Carter writes, the president's accelerating unraveling has become late night’s latest—and most irresistible—through-line.

As Bill Carter writes, the president's accelerating unraveling has become late night’s latest—and most irresistible—through-line.

The Daily Show Sets New Jordan Klepper Special, ‘Give the Man a Prize’ Jordan Klepper is once again putting boots on the ground for The Daily Show, with the longtime correspondent delivering a new standalone special for Comedy Central next month.

Jordan Klepper is once again putting boots on the ground for The Daily Show, with the longtime correspondent delivering a new standalone special for Comedy Central next month.

Spon-Con Watch: Jimmy Kimmel Live! for Slice Soda 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' took another trip back to the '80s Tuesday night, debuting a totally tubular brand integration for soda brand Slice.

'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' took another trip back to the '80s Tuesday night, debuting a totally tubular brand integration for soda brand Slice.

SNL Screen Time Report: Glen Powell and Olivia Dean (S51 E6) Who got the most and least screen time on last weekend's Glen Powell-hosted SNL? LateNighter's Mike Murray and his trusty stopwatch have all the answers.

Who got the most and least screen time on last weekend's Glen Powell-hosted SNL? LateNighter's Mike Murray and his trusty stopwatch have all the answers.

Malala Helps Push Fallon to 100 Million TikTok Views Malala Yousafzai.'s unexpected turn in a “Beez in the Trap” trend video has pushed 'The Tonight Show' to its latest viral milestone.

Malala Yousafzai.'s unexpected turn in a “Beez in the Trap” trend video has pushed 'The Tonight Show' to its latest viral milestone.

Weekly Ratings: Kimmel and Colbert Trade Wins at 11:35 Powered by a big Monday Night Football lead-in and an emotional tribute to his late bandleader Cleto Escobedo, Jimmy Kimmel Live! finished the week No. 1 in the demo.

Powered by a big Monday Night Football lead-in and an emotional tribute to his late bandleader Cleto Escobedo, Jimmy Kimmel Live! finished the week No. 1 in the demo.

"I don't know, the last time your FCC guy looked at that didn't go so great for you"—Jimmy Kimmel, after playing a clip of Trump suggesting that FCC Chair Brendan Carr should look at taking ABC's broadcast license away.

SNL Ratings Tick Up With Glen Powell and Olivia Dean First on LateNighter: It was another up week for SNLe, as the legendary sketch show continues to grow its audience following last month’s all-time low opposite Game 7 of the World Series.

First on LateNighter: It was another up week for SNLe, as the legendary sketch show continues to grow its audience following last month’s all-time low opposite Game 7 of the World Series.

WATCH: Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim Reteam for Beauty Ad Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim aren’t done writing sketches together. The former 'Saturday Night Live' castmates wrote and star in a new ad for beauty brand Merit.

Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim aren’t done writing sketches together. The former 'Saturday Night Live' castmates wrote and star in a new ad for beauty brand Merit.

Jon Stewart’s Post-Election Weekly Show Ranks Among Most-Shared Podcasts of the Year Jon Stewart's 'The Weekly Show' podcast is a hit—on Apple Podcasts, of all places.

Jon Stewart's 'The Weekly Show' podcast is a hit—on Apple Podcasts, of all places.

John Mulaney’s Everybody’s Live Promos Win Gold at Clio Awards 'Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney' has picked up its first trophy, earning a Gold award at the 2025 Clio Entertainment Awards for its weekly promo campaign.

'Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney' has picked up its first trophy, earning a Gold award at the 2025 Clio Entertainment Awards for its weekly promo campaign.

Inside Late Night: Brian McCann on Writing, Performing, and Warming Up for Conan O’Brien This week in a new episode of 'Inside Late Night with Mark Malkoff,' Brian McCann discusses his Conan O’Brien years—from Chicago improv roots to becoming a key figure in the O'Brien’s comedy universe

This week in a new episode of 'Inside Late Night with Mark Malkoff,' Brian McCann discusses his Conan O’Brien years—from Chicago improv roots to becoming a key figure in the O'Brien’s comedy universe

Seth Meyers Mocks Trump’s Latest Attack: ‘They Said My Name on TV!’ Seth Meyers used Monday night’s 'A Closer Look' to address Donald Trump’s latest weekend broadside—a new Truth Social post calling the 'Late Night' host "talentless," accusing him of “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” and urging NBC to fire him.

Seth Meyers used Monday night’s 'A Closer Look' to address Donald Trump’s latest weekend broadside—a new Truth Social post calling the 'Late Night' host "talentless," accusing him of “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” and urging NBC to fire him.

Jimmy Kimmel Live! Renames House Band ‘The Cletones’ After Cleto Escobedo’s Passing 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' returned Monday night with a small but notable shift in the show’s opening credits.

'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' returned Monday night with a small but notable shift in the show’s opening credits.

Jimmy Kimmel's house band, formerly known as “Cleto and the Cletones,” was billed on Monday night’s show as “The Cletones” following last week’s death of bandleader Cleto Escobedo.