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UCLA Bruins Clinch Historic First NCAA Title, Celebrated on Jimmy Kimmel Live
entertainment1 day ago

UCLA Bruins Clinch Historic First NCAA Title, Celebrated on Jimmy Kimmel Live

UCLA's women’s basketball team won its first NCAA national championship by defeating South Carolina 79-51, building a 28-point edge and riding a 31-game season win streak; Lauren Betts was named Most Outstanding Player as the Bruins celebrated on Jimmy Kimmel Live, discussing the title, the coming WNBA draft, and a playful “old switcheroo” trophy gag for Trump, with Barack Obama offering congratulations.

Kimmel's Trump Obsession Overshadows UCLA Interview, Sparking Backlash
culture2 days ago

Kimmel's Trump Obsession Overshadows UCLA Interview, Sparking Backlash

OutKick argues that Jimmy Kimmel dominated a UCLA women's basketball interview with repeated Trump references, showcasing what the piece calls his Trump-derangement and prompting pushback from the UCLA players. The article also frames the late-night landscape as a ratings contest among Kimmel, Gutfeld, and Colbert/Oprah appearances, while noting Disney-backed pay as a factor in Kimmel’s continued run.

Kimmel Highlights Trump's Mail-In Voting Paradox and the SAVE Act
politics17 days ago

Kimmel Highlights Trump's Mail-In Voting Paradox and the SAVE Act

Jimmy Kimmel skewered Donald Trump for contradicting himself on mail‑in ballots after Trump voted by mail in a Florida special election, while Trump advocates the SAVE America Act to tighten voting rules. The monologue lampooned his claims about election integrity and framed these moves as political maneuvering ahead of the 2026 midterms amid shifts in public support, including Latino voters turning away from Trump.

Kimmel Flags Trump's Pearl Harbor Gaffe as a New Cringe Threshold
entertainment21 days ago

Kimmel Flags Trump's Pearl Harbor Gaffe as a New Cringe Threshold

Jimmy Kimmel mocked President Trump’s Pearl Harbor joke during a White House meeting with Japan’s first female prime minister Sanae Takaichi, calling the moment a new level of cringe. He quipped that Americans cringe when real leaders visit, and suggested Trump’s Pearl Harbor knowledge may come from a Ben Affleck movie, as Takaichi looked uncomfortable while Trump pressed Japan to back his Iran policy amid a global energy crisis.

Kimmel Fires Back at Trump's Late-Night Tirade
entertainment23 days ago

Kimmel Fires Back at Trump's Late-Night Tirade

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel fired back at President Trump after Trump’s Truth Social rant attacking ‘Late Night Morons’ and media coverage of the Iran war; Kimmel responded, “You’re welcome,” and mocked Trump’s praise of FCC Chair Brendan Carr. The piece also notes Carr’s threats to revoke broadcasters’ licenses over coverage and Trump’s allegations that reporters are spreading ‘fake news’ and engaging in treason, underscoring a high-profile clash between the White House and the press during the conflict.

Kimmel roasts Melania at Oscars, drawing White House backlash
inarts-entertainment25 days ago

Kimmel roasts Melania at Oscars, drawing White House backlash

At the Oscars, Jimmy Kimmel joked about Melania Trump’s Amazon documentary, suggesting it mostly shows her walking around the White House in shoes; White House Communications Director Steven Cheung publicly blasted Kimmel as a “classless hack” on X, prompting MAGA supporters to vent online, while the ceremony awarded Best Documentary to Mr. Nobody Against Putin and highlighted ongoing tensions surrounding Melania’s film and Trump politics.

Oscars Turn Political Stage, Counter Chaos With Free Speech
awards26 days ago

Oscars Turn Political Stage, Counter Chaos With Free Speech

The Oscars leaned into politics this year, with Conan O'Brien framing the chaotic times, winners and presenters urging decency and free speech, and references spanning Gaza, Iran and Ukraine; Jimmy Kimmel mocked Trump while a Putin-focused documentary highlighted moral accountability, underscoring a ceremony that countered the era's turmoil rather than shying away from it.

Rob Schneider Claims Kimmel Was 'Ruined' by His Wife as Divorce History Emerges
celebrity28 days ago

Rob Schneider Claims Kimmel Was 'Ruined' by His Wife as Divorce History Emerges

Rob Schneider claimed on Bill O'Reilly's podcast that Jimmy Kimmel has been 'deballed' by his wife Molly McNearney, saying she has 'completely ruined him.' The piece notes McNearney's rise from Kimmel's assistant to co-head writer and executive producer, while also outlining Schneider's 2025 divorce from Patricia Azarcoya and his daughter's criticism of him, all within a broader debate about women's influence in media.

Kimmel Mocks Chalamet Ballet-Opera Backlash at ICG Publicists Awards
entertainment28 days ago

Kimmel Mocks Chalamet Ballet-Opera Backlash at ICG Publicists Awards

Jimmy Kimmel used his ICG Publicists Awards acceptance speech to lightly mock Timothée Chalamet’s backlash over comments about ballet and opera, quipping about the era of “no such thing as bad publicity” amid the controversy. The joke followed Chalamet’s remarks that opera and ballet aren’t as relevant, which drew response from the ballet community, including Misty Copeland, who defended the continued importance of opera and ballet.