For decades, American audiences have trusted familiar faces to guide them through the nightly noise of politics, culture, and controversy. Rachel Maddow, Stephen Colbert, and Jimmy Kimmel each carved out their place in this ecosystem: Maddow as MSNBC’s intellectual anchor, Colbert as the satirist-turned-king of late-night, and Kimmel as the mainstream jester willing to spar with anyone. Together, they commanded millions of ... Read more
Bill Simmons offers a revealing take on what lies ahead for his close friend Jimmy Kimmel in the late night world.NH
Bill Simmons believes this won’t be the end for dear friend Jimmy Kimmel — and challenged his former company to stand by the late-night host after ABC pulled his show. “I hope Jimmy’s show sticks around and I hope ABC sticks by him, and I think if they don’t it would be pretty cowardly. I don’t think it’s a crazy thing to say. If they don’t stick by him and this is the end, I think he’s going to be fine,” Simmons ... Read more
A fiery AOC clashes with Charlie Kirk as Democrats reject honoring a slain commentator sparking outrage over what’s truly reckless.NH
WASHINGTON — Nearly 60 House Democrats on Friday voted down a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk — including “Squad” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who accused the slain conservative activist of being a “bigot.” Four of the Dems who voted “nay” hail from New York — AOC, Yvette Clarke, Adriano Espaillat, and Nydia Velazquez — and three represent New Jersey: Reps. Robert ... Read more
Jimmy Kimmel’s refusal to apologize for Charlie Kirk comments has Disney in damage control mode and fans demanding answers.NH
An “incredibly pissed” Jimmy Kimmel failed to make a deal with his Disney bosses Thursday to return to the air — still balking at their push for him to publicly apologize for his Charlie Kirk remarks, sources say. The furious ABC late-show host went to his lawyer’s office in Los Angeles that afternoon for a video meeting with Disney TV honcho Dana Walden and ABC late-night head Rob Mills to try to figure out a path forward ... Read more
Conan O’Brien delivers a blunt warning that turns Kimmel’s ABC suspension into a bigger crisis for late-night television.NH
Conan O’Brien is the latest late-night icon to address ABC’s decision to yank “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air. On Wednesday, a network spokesperson told The Post that “‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ will be pre-empted indefinitely” following the host’s comments about right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk’s murder. Kirk, founder of the conservative organization Turning Point USA, was shot and killed at age ... Read more