When Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show on ABC after a near-weeklong suspension, some cheered it as a triumph of free speech over the oppressive reach of government censorship. But I saw ...

Network hosts like Kimmel face soaring costs and shrinking audiences as YouTube and podcast stars claim late-night’s cultural spotlight. AFP via Getty Images Conan O’Brien sounded a little wistful ...

There’s been a lot written about Jimmy Kimmel Live! in recent weeks, as the popular late night show was suspended in the wake of Charlie Kirk comments, only to return to giant ratings (and then fall ...

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As streaming reshapes viewing habits, the spontaneous charm of late-night can’t compete with algorithmic precision. Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for SiriusXM Late-night talk show hosts are intertwined ...

Kate Mackz never had any intention of being a creator until she tore her ACL. The first time it happened in high school, Mackz documented her recovery in a blog “on a whim,” an experience that ...

Shows like ‘SNL’ and ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live combed for over 17 billion views on social media in 2025, according to Tubular Labs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Jimmy Kimmel isn’t going anywhere — at least, not until after 2027. The new deal may offer some short-term comfort to late-night fans, who have grown worried about the health of late-night programs in ...