Kimmel is an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He is the host and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a late-night talk show that premiered on ABC on January 26, 2003, at Hollywood Masonic Temple in Hollywood, California; and on April 1, 2019, at a secondary home, the Zappos Theater on the Las Vegas Strip. Kimmel hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2012, 2016 and 2020, and the Academy Awards in 2017 and 2018.
Before hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kimmel was the co-host of Comedy Central's The Man Show and Win Ben Stein's Money. Kimmel has also produced such shows as Crank Yankers, Sports Show with Norm Macdonald, and The Andy Milonakis Show. In 2018, Time named him as one of "The World's 100 Most Influential People".
Kimmel is the longest-working of all current late-night talk show hosts in the United States, following Conan O’Brien’s retirement from hosting a late-night program.
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the 2012 Emmy Awards - Part Two!
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the 2012 Emmy Awards - Part Two!
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated Icelandic rockers KALEO have announced their North American “Payback Tour,” which will see the group headlining amphitheaters across the continent through the fall. KALEO recently celebrated their 10th anniversary by delivering a stunning live performance before 250 of their biggest fans at the Archeological Park of the Colosseum, Rome, and in the shadow of the world-famous amphitheater. See the dates here!
Acclaimed singer-songwriters Ron Pope and Joshua Radin have announced a co-headlining tour that begins on November 1st, with 16 dates planned across the western United States. Fiercely independent, Nashville-based recording artist, Ron Pope, carved his niche in the digital era’s early days with his breakout hit, A Drop in the Ocean. Since emerging on the scene in 2004, Joshua Radin has enthralled and engaged with his empathetic singing-songwriting.
Global country chart-topper MacKenzie Porter serves another taste of her 19-track Big Loud Records debut, Nobody's Born With A Broken Heart (out April 26), with “Have Your Beer,” out now. “I just couldn't wait till the 26th, so I'm dropping one more song for y'all,” Porter shares. “'Have Your Beer' is one of my favorites on the record and it's so much fun to play live. The vibe is very much 'I don't think so,' 'your loss,' 'don't even try it,' etc. This one's for all the girls out there…for when he realizes what he lost!” Listen to the song here!
Ethan Stiefel's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM will return to the American Repertory Ballet. Learn when and where you can watch the production!
Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Wilderado – Max Rainer (lead singer, guitarist), Tyler Wimpee (guitarist, vocals), Justin Kila (drums) – released the lyric video for 'Tomorrow' from UK visual artist Edd Carr. This marks the band's third collaboration with Carr who created last month's lyric video for 'Sometimes' and last fall's single “In Between ft. Matt Berninger.' Watch the video here!
Save the date! The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC has announced that the 97th Oscars® will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The show will air live at 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide from the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
Nashville-based, Oregon-born multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and producer Mat Kearney conjures warm indie folk on new single “Sumac”.
Older, the highly anticipated new album from singer, songwriter and producer Lizzy McAlpine is out today on RCA Records.
Actor, writer, director, comedian and native of the Greater Philadelphia area, Katierose Donohue Enriquez will bring her multi-award winning solo show, Queen of Fishtown back to Los Angeles, CA for three performances.
Catch comedian Dusty Slay in action at the Charleston Gaillard Center's The Night Shift Tour.
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Discover the latest release from Chicano Batman, NOTEBOOK FANTASY. Dive into the new sounds and explore the band's unique blend of music in their new studio album.
Join comedian Daphnique Springs as she self-releases her comedy special, SINGLE FEMALE. Get ready for a laughter-filled experience. Filmed at the iconic Comedy Cellar in New York, Springs offers her fresh take on the highs and lows of dating, relationship struggles, societal pressures, and more in her first-ever special.
Discover CHICANO BATMAN's latest single, 'Live Today', from their upcoming album, Notebook Fantasy, set to release this Friday, March 29. Chicano Batman release their latest single “Live Today” along with a live performance of the track directed by acclaimed filmmaker Eric Coleman (Eminem, Mary J. Blige).
54 Below will present Freda Payne: “A Tribute Concert to Ella Fitzgerald” on April 7th, 2024 at 7:00 PM, prior to her return to Broadway.
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors explore Southern Rock with their latest release 'Suffering'. Dive into their unique take on the genre in this new track. The single comes just two weeks ahead of the band's US headline tour that hits most every major city throughout the US, kicking off on April 3rd in Lexington, KY and wrapping at The Ryman.
Catch the latest updates on WILDERADO's upcoming US headline tour in July and their performance at Lollapalooza. Stay tuned for more exciting news from the music world. The band is Max Rainer (lead singer, guitarist), Tyler Wimpee (guitarist, vocals), Justin Kila (drums).
McKenzie Kurtz appeared on Late Night With Jimmy Kimmel to perform 'It Hit Me Like A Hammer' from The Heart of Rock & Roll. Kimmel sat down with Huey Lewis to discuss how the musical is 'significantly' different from it's pre-Broadway run. The televised Broadway performance is a rarity for Kimmel's LA-based talk show. Watch the video now!
Experience OF SWANS AND VARIANTS by the American Repertory Ballet at McCarter Theatre Center on April 4.
Explore the new EP 'Work In Progress' by Holly Humberstone, the latest release from the talented artist. Dive into her unique sound and musical journey with BroadwayWorld's coverage. The new music follows the release of her critically acclaimed debut album Paint My Bedroom Black, which was released in October 2023. Plus, see tour dates!
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