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Rosie O'Donnell Could Reboot Late Night—and Break the Glass Ceiling
television11 days ago

Rosie O'Donnell Could Reboot Late Night—and Break the Glass Ceiling

In a Variety TV column, the writer argues that late-night TV is due for a shake-up and Rosie O'Donnell’s recent four-night stint filling in for Jimmy Kimmel proves she could anchor a flagship show, potentially breaking the gender barrier and energizing a fading format. While her past on-air history is mixed, her old-school broadcasting instincts and talent for connecting with audiences could make her late-night's next big act and draw fresh press and viewers.

Rosie O'Donnell Bids Farewell to Kimmel With Trump-Roasting Danny Boy
entertainment12 days ago

Rosie O'Donnell Bids Farewell to Kimmel With Trump-Roasting Danny Boy

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.

White House Slams Rosie O'Donnell Over Kimmel Hosting Dig
politics14 days ago

White House Slams Rosie O'Donnell Over Kimmel Hosting Dig

The White House condemned Rosie O'Donnell's Trump-targeted parody during her week as Jimmy Kimmel Live’s guest host, calling her a 'nasty woman' and a 'slob,' whose brain has been completely destroyed by Trump Derangement Syndrome, highlighting the ongoing feud between the president and the comedian amid ABC’s related Trump-administration tensions.

ABC Resists Trump With FCC Lawsuit as O’Donnell Returns to Spotlight
media15 days ago

ABC Resists Trump With FCC Lawsuit as O’Donnell Returns to Spotlight

ABC and Disney have escalated against the Trump administration by suing the FCC over expediting license renewals, arguing that government pressure is shaping ABC’s programming and signaling a broader shift away from capitulation. Meanwhile Rosie O’Donnell’s return to Jimmy Kimmel Live! is portrayed as a defiant stand for First Amendment values and media resilience, illustrating a broader pushback against regulatory and consolidation pressures in the industry.

Rosie O'Donnell Keeps the Trump Feud Alive During Kimmel Guest-Host Run
entertainment15 days ago

Rosie O'Donnell Keeps the Trump Feud Alive During Kimmel Guest-Host Run

Rosie O'Donnell guest-hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live! for the week of Aug. 17 and used her monologues to taunt President Trump without naming him, leaning into a decades-long feud that began in 2006 on The View. She referenced him with nicknames like Velvito Corleone and Oompa J. Loompa, drawing a sharp response from the White House. O'Donnell has previously relocated to Ireland during Trump's presidency, saying the political climate influenced her decision, and Trump has mocked her in other media appearances and videos.