Will Ferrell News

A lineup of leading performers, including Dan Aykroyd, Aziz Ansari, Roy Blount Jr., Bill Hader, Jimmy Kimmel, David Letterman, Brian Doyle Murray, Paul Shaffer, Sigourney Weaver, and others will salute Bill Murray at the 19th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 8 p.m.

Last week's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE premiered the trailer for HANKS, a new biographical film about a great national treasure named Tom, portrayed by a national hero named Sully.

On last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, guest Tom Hanks shared a clip of himself on the reality series Toddlers & Tiaras - check it out below!

The World Premiere of "I Do Today" will run at the Greenhouse Theater Center (2257 N. Lincoln Ave) Sept. 2 - Oct. 9. Co-produced with The Other Theatre Company, written by Sarah Myers and starring Carin Silkaitis, "I Do Today" will be directed by Greenhouse's Artistic Director Jacob Harvey, making his Chicago directorial debut.   The press opening will be today, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Carly J. Bauer Productions and Mark Brystowski, in association with the Untitled Theatre Collective, will stage a revival of Leslye Headland's pitch-black comedy BACHELORETTE - and in doing so, transform elements of Walkerspace into a hedonistic hotel. BACHELORETTE made its world premiere at Second Stage Uptown and subsequently inspired the hit film produced by Will Ferrell & Adam McKay. It will run Thursday, September 8 through Saturday, September 17 at Walkerspace, 46 Walker St. in Manhattan. Hannah T. Wolff will direct. www.bacheloretteplay.com.

Nick Viall is the new Bachelor. He was the runner-up on not one, but two seasons of “The Bachelorette” and is currently on the show 'Bachelor in Paradise.' There's something to be said for experience and from a promotional angle, ABC is making the most of that.

The new cast of “Dancing with the Stars” was just announced, but most people have little to no idea of what's really going on in the world. So JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE went out on the street and asked people how they thought Donald Trump did on “Dancing with the Stars” last night.

It was announced today that Demian Gregory has come onboard to produce THE GOD FOUR, a feature film written and directed by Todd Komarnicki.

On last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, guest Usher announced the release date for his newest album and revealed the cover art. Check out the appearance below!

Kerry Washington is beloved as Olivia Pope on “Scandal” and she's nominated for an Emmy for playing Anita Hill in the HBO movie Confirmation. There's also buzz that she might get nominated for an Oscar for her role in a scary new thriller that was inspired by real life events.

On last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, guest Kendall Jenner talked about moving into the house across the street from Jimmy. She later reveals that she's a neat freak and she wants Jimmy to make her dinner.

For the fourth consecutive year, Live Nation and Funny Or Die announce the return of the world's biggest comedy tour.

Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton stopped by JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE to address reports that she is sick. The former Secretary of State even demonstrated her good health by opening a jar of pickles.

We interrupt your August to get you in the room with the guy who created the Room Where it Happens...it's 'Hamilton' Set Designer David Korins! David and Cory chat about the evolution of his Tony nominated set for the cultural phenomenon and the myriad of ideas, inspirations, and evolutions that led up to the set we see today.

Today, production designer David Korins speaks exclusively with BWW about the challenges and triumphs of re-creating the 1950's for a live television audience.

DSI Comedy Theater is hosting its second annual Soundbites Festival. This annual even brings several podcasts to the DSI stage at 462 West Franklin Street for an evening of humor and storytelling. Each evening will feature a podcast paired with a comedy performance. Tickets range from $10-$20 depending on the show.  More information is available online at www.dsicomedy.com.

Booze, puking, nudity -- Drunk History is back September 27 with more soused lessons on the past. Season 4 premieres Tuesday, September 27 at 10:30 p.m. on Comedy Central.

The World Premiere of "I Do Today" will run at the Greenhouse Theater Center (2257 N. Lincoln Ave) Sept. 2 - Oct. 9. Co-produced with The Other Theatre Company, written by Sarah Myers and starring Carin Silkaitis, "I Do Today" will be directed by Greenhouse's Artistic Director Jacob Harvey, making his Chicago directorial debut.   The press opening will be on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m.

THE MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW presented by Mini, featuring popular soccer personalities Michael Davies and Roger Bennett, returns on Monday, August 22, on NBCSN (airtime to be announced at a later date).

Carly J. Bauer Productions and Mark Brystowski in association with the Untitled Theatre Collective has announced that it will stage a revival of Leslye Headland's pitch-black comedy BACHELORETTE - and in doing so, transform elements of Walkerspace into a hedonistic hotel. BACHELORETTE made its world premiere at Second Stage Uptown and subsequently inspired the hit film produced by Will Ferrell & Adam McKay. It will run Thursday, September 8 through Saturday, September 17 at Walkerspace, 46 Walker St. in Manhattan. Hannah T. Wolff will direct. www.bacheloretteplay.com