All articles tagged with #monologue
John Mulaney opened the 2026 Emmys by presenting Best Actor in a Drama Series and delivered a rambling, self‑referential bit about 'men being men,' joking about prom kings, method acting, and pop‑culture quotes (including a DJ Khaled line that the live broadcast bleeped). He even referenced a 'guy’s man' book while delivering punchy one‑liners, which sparked social‑media buzz and left fans buzzing about him hosting a future ceremony.
Jelly Roll, guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live!, roasted Donald Trump with several quips about the IndyCar Grand Prix, flag-waving, and weight gain, surprising fans; he notes he has no party affiliation.
Rosie O'Donnell wrapped up her four-night guest-host stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live by delivering a pointed monologue skewering Donald Trump and closing with a Trump-roasting performance of Danny Boy, including jabs about his politics and a quip about using his 'stable genius brain.' She also saluted free speech, thanked Jimmy Kimmel, and referenced the ongoing Trump–O'Donnell feud as she signed off from the guest-host role.
Rosie O'Donnell, guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live while Kimmel is on vacation, delivers another Trump-digging monologue, calling the president "Mango Mussolini" and later "President Oompa J. Loompa" as part of her ongoing critique.
Rosie O'Donnell, guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live!, thanked Trump with a sharp joke, calling him President Oompa Loompa and saying he helped bring her back to fame while joking about fascism and the measles; she also teased Cats: The Jellicle Ball and a prospective Women's Pro Baseball League.
Tiffany Haddish filled in as the guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! during Jimmy Kimmel’s summer break, kicking off with a monologue that skewered President Donald Trump—calling out his Fourth of July appearance and related moments, including a FIFA-related note—showcasing Haddish as the show's first guest host of the season.
Jimmy Kimmel joked on his show about Spencer Pratt’s promise to leave Los Angeles if he didn’t make the mayoral runoff, renting Pratt a decorated U-Haul to help him move out and promising delivery in front of the Bel-Air Hotel; Pratt has not yet commented as the runoff pits Karen Bass and Nithya Raman against each other.
After a controversial on-air monologue on Fox News, Maria Bartiromo was branded 'Tokyo Rose' by critics, who called her remarks despicable and sparked broad backlash across social media and media circles.
Paul McCartney joined Will Ferrell’s SNL finale monologue, hijacking Ferrell’s bit alongside Chad Smith in a lookalike gag. The Beatle then stepped in again on drums for the last portion of the sketch, as Ferrell tried to reclaim the moment. McCartney’s appearance also accompanied a trio of performances later in the show: Days We Left Behind, Band on the Run, and Coming Up.
Jimmy Kimmel used his late-night monologue to question how any deal with Iran could work under Donald Trump, calling the administration’s government undemocratic and berating the hardline demands around a ceasefire, a critique that played differently with the audience and echoed critiques seen in coverage of the talks.
Comedian Conan O'Brien quipped about Turning Point USA’s alternative halftime show led by Kid Rock during his Oscars monologue, referencing TPUSA and the political twists surrounding the ceremony.
Conan O'Brien opened the 2026 Oscars with a controversial Epstein/Prince Andrew joke to set a grittier tone, then riffed on Michael B. Jordan replacing seat fillers as the ceremony moved on.
Comedian Conan O’Brien took aim at Donald Trump during the Oscars’ opening and between presenter moments, delivering political quips such as a joke about renaming the Kennedy Center and MAGA-era moves, highlighting his sharp, nonpartisan humor and Oscar-host legacy.
Conan OBrien delivered a rapid-fire Oscars monologue at the Dolby Theatre that mixed brisk jokes about Timothée Chalamet, Sean Penn, and Ted Sarandos with broader political and social jabs, including commentary on healthcare and Epstein-file controversy, and concluded with a sincere note about global uncertainty and optimism amid ongoing turmoil.
Harry Styles made a surprise cameo during Ryan Gosling’s SNL monologue, sitting in the audience and triggering a playful moment as Gosling tried to keep his bit on track; the crowd cheered, there was a split-screen gag, and Styles teased that he’ll host SNL next week.