Jimmy Kimmel serves as host and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live, ABC Television Network's late-night talk show. Now in its tenth season, JKL is packed with hilarious comedy bits and features a diverse lineup of guests including celebrities, athletes, musicians, comedians and humorous human interest subjects. Every night, Kimmel delivers his up-to-the minute take on the latest news and pop culture topics from the day's events in his monologue. Kimmel has welcomed such notables as Martin Scorsese, Meryl Streep, Eddie Murphy, Tom Cruise, Woody Harrelson, Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Wahlberg, Zach Galifianakis, Charlize Theron, Tim Allen, Simon Cowell, Adam Sandler, Ellen DeGeneres, Mickey Rourke, Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson, Channing Tatum, John Krasinski, David Beckham, Shaquille O'Neal and many more, including Matt Damon
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VIDEO: Keke Palmer Discusses Her Powerful Moment with the National Guard on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 12, 2020
Keke Palmer was a guest on Thursday night's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, where she talked about the powerful conversation she had with National Guardsmen when she asked them to march with her....
VIDEO: Ellen DeGeneres on Quarantine, Portia's Cooking & More on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 08, 2020
On last night's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, Kimmel had Ellen DeGeneres on as a virtual guest....
RATINGS: JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE Is the Week's #1 Late-Night Talk Show in Adults 18-49
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 10, 2019
During the week of Dec. 2, 2019, ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” ranked as the week's No. 1 late-night talk show outright in Adults 18-49, edging out CBS' “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (427,000 vs. 424,000) and NBC's “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (418,000). In addition, desp...
Jimmy Kimmel's STAR WARS Special Airs Dec. 16 on ABC
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 09, 2019
ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is set to welcome the director and cast of the highly anticipated “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” in a special prime-time show airing MONDAY, DEC. 16 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST). “Jimmy Kimmel Live After Darth: A Star Wars Special” will feature director JJ Abrams...
RATINGS: JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE Builds to a New Season High in Adults 18-49
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 29, 2019
Broadcasting from Brooklyn, New York, for five original shows during the week of Oct. 21, 2019, ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” grew for the 2nd straight week to a new season high in Adults 18-49 (+2% - 443,000 vs. 434,000). In fact, “Kimmel” delivered its strongest performance among Adults 18-49...
VIDEO: Jonathan Van Ness Talks Ending HIV Stigma & New Book on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 01, 2019
Jonathan Van Ness was a guest on Monday night's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live to talk about his new book “Over the Top.” During the interview he discusses what drove him to reveal that he was diagnosed with HIV, the response he has received, ending the stigma around the disease, “Queer Eye,”...
RATINGS: JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! Is the Week's Top Late-Night Talk Show in Adults 18-49
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 13, 2019
During the week of Aug. 5, 2019, ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” ranked as the No. 1 late-night talk show among Adults 18-49 (413,000), topping NBC's “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” by 2% (403,000) and tying CBS' “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (413,000) despite “Kimmel” air...
VIDEO: JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! Presents 'Mean Tweets - NBA Edition 2019'
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 31, 2019
In honor of the NBA finals getting underway, Jimmy Kimmel Live! released the latest edition of NBA Mean Tweets featuring Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Ballmer, Joel Embiid, Charles Barkley, Ben Simmons, Jrue Holiday, Paul George, Chris Bosh, Kyle Lowry, Kemba Walker, Karl Anthony...
ABC Announces Return of JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: GAME NIGHT for NBA Finals
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 24, 2019
For the 12th consecutive year in conjunction with the NBA Finals, ABC will present “Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night.” These special-edition episodes will air during prime time every night of the NBA Finals, beginning with Game One on Thursday, May 30....
VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel Shares How to Watch GAME OF THRONES With Your Kids
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2019
On last night's Jimmy Kimmel Live, Jimmy talked about how Game of Thrones can be watched with kids!...
ABC Renews Jimmy Kimmel's Contract for Historic 20th Season
RATINGS: JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! Ends First Visit to Vegas with Top Telecast of the Week
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 08, 2019
On its fifth of five original shows broadcasting for the first time from Las Vegas (Friday, 4/5/19), ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” closed out the week with its highest-rated telecast of the week on Friday in Households (2.0/5) in the 56 Metered Markets. Friday's telecast grew over the prior day by ...
AVENGERS: ENDGAME Cast to Take Over JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 04, 2019
Following the week in Las Vegas, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” returns to Los Angeles to welcome the cast of Marvel's “Avengers: Endgame.” Each night, Jimmy will welcome guests including Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Paul Rudd, Chris Hemsworth, Danai Gurira, Jeremy Renner and Don Cheadle....
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! Heads to Las Vegas
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 21, 2019
For the first time, ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is heading to Las Vegas for five original shows starting Monday, April 1. Guests for the week include Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Seth Rogen, Kim Kardashian West, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Celine Dion, The Killers, James Taylor, Ma...
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! Heads to Las Vegas in April
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 05, 2019
For the first time, ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will head to Las Vegas, Nevada, to shoot five original shows starting MONDAY, APRIL 1....
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! Heads 'Back to Brooklyn'
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 08, 2018
ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” returns to Brooklyn, New York, for five original shows starting MONDAY, OCT. 15. Guests for the week include Adam Sandler, John Krasinski, Cardi B, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Mike Birbiglia and musical performances from St. Vincent, BeBe Rexha, Wu T...
VIDEO: Emmy Winner Glenn Weiss and Fiancée Jane and Celebrate Surprise Engagement on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 19, 2018
The emotional highlight of the Emmys was when director Glenn Weiss, who won for directing the Oscars, paid tribute to his late mother and gave his girlfriend Jan the surprise of her life on live television. We know Glenn, so we tracked the love birds down to give us all the details of their new enga...
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! is Monday's Number One Late-Night Talk Show Among Adults 18-49
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 14, 2018
During the week of Aug. 6, 2018, ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” grew for the 2nd consecutive week in Total Viewers (+6% - 1.906 million vs. 1.805 million) and Adults 18-49 (+9% - 509,000 vs. 466,000) to 9-week highs – since an NBA Finals-led week in June (w/o 6/4/18). In fact, excluding June's NBA...
Kayne West to Appear on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
by TV News Desk - August 08, 2018
Kanye West is set to appear on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! this Thursday. Kimmel announced the news on his Twitter account....
Jon Hamm, Drew Barrymore, Jamie Foxx, Nick Kroll and More Scheduled Guests, on ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!,' July 2 – 6
by Tori Hartshorn - June 29, 2018
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. ...
VIDEO: Jamie Foxx Chats His Friendship with LeBron James, ALL STAR WEEKEND, & More on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
by Macon Prickett - June 14, 2018
Jamie talks about being friends with LeBron James, throwing crazy parties at his house with NBA players, having a Mariachi band perform for Denzel Washington, and his new movie with Robert Downey Jr. on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Watch the clip below!...
ABC's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! Grows to a New Season High for the 2nd Straight Week with its Best Performance in 1 Year
by Macon Prickett - June 12, 2018
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Grows to a New Season High for the 2nd Straight Week...
VIDEO: Claire Danes Chats Her Upcoming Film A KID LIKE JAKE On JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
by Macon Prickett - June 01, 2018
Claire talks about her new movie A Kid Like Jake and the insanity of applying to elementary schools in big cities on Jimmy Kimmel Live!...
ABC's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: Game Night Episodes Return for the 2018 NBA Finals with Sandra Bullock, Ryan Gosling, & More
by Macon Prickett - May 23, 2018
For the 11th consecutive year in conjunction with the NBA Finals, ABC will present “Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night.” These special-edition episodes will air during prime time every night of the NBA Finals, beginning with Game One on Thursday, May 31....
VIDEO: Will Arnett Chats ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, BATMAN, & More on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
by Macon Prickett - May 18, 2018
Will visits Jimmy Kimmel to talk about the return of 'Arrested Development' on Netflix and he reveals how he helps Jason Bateman on set and Batman on Jimmy Kimmel Live!...
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