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Famous as :
Comedian, host, producerBirth Name :
James Christian KimmelBirth Date :
November 13, 1967Birth Place :
Brooklyn, New York, USASpouse :
Gina Kimmel (actress, 25-Jun-88 - 16-Jun-03)Claim to fame :
As co-host of Comedy Central's "The Man Show" (1999-2003)
Adam Lambert Replaced by Allison Iraheta on 'Kimmel'
December 03, 2009 09:12:45ABC is still not ready to make peace with Adam Lambert for it has just canceled a scheduled appearance of him. The "American Idol" graduate who set tongue wagging with his sexually-charged performance at the recent American Music Awards (AMAs) will not show up on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!".
Adam was due to perform on Jimmy Kimmel's talk show on December 17 but it was suddenly canceled on Wednesday, December 2. Kimmel has updated his Twitter saying that Adam's "Idol" pal Allison Iraheta will perform in his place. A rep of ABC however would not confirm whether the axing has anything to do with AMAs, simply saying "We decided not to move forward with the booking at this time."
Sneak Peeks of 'New Moon' Cast on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
November 19, 2009 09:11:30"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" gets the privilege of being the only talk show to have all three principal cast of "The Twilight Saga's New Moon" on the same seat. Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner have taped an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel's talk show last week and the segment will be aired on Friday, November 20.
During the interview, Robert couldn't stop laughing and Taylor explained to Jimmy his bulking up regime. The host asked Taylor about the transformation from "Twilight" to "New Moon" and the actor said that the hardest part was actually not the work out but the eating. As he had said a couple of times, he had to "put something" in his mouth every two hours in order to gain mass.
Jimmy Kimmel Dating Longtime Staffer on His TV Show
October 12, 2009 09:10:43TV personality Jimmy Kimmel has found new love in one of the staffers on his ABC show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" The news comes months after he publicly confirmed his separation from longtime girlfriend, actress-comedian Sarah Silverman.
A source close to Jimmy confirms to People that the talk show host has been dating one of his show's writers, Molly McNearney, for several months. "After Jimmy and Sarah broke up, Molly and Jimmy both found themselves single, and they clicked. They're really happy together," reveals the source. Yet, "during work hours" Jimmy and Molly "keep things professional," adds the source.
Video: Selena Gomez's Interview on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
August 28, 2009 03:08:48Selena Gomez visited "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Thursday, August 27 night to talk about two projects that are ahead of her. Her TV movie, "Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie" was premiering on Disney Channel on the same night and her music video for "Falling Down" was coming right after the movie.
After interviewing Shaquille O'Neal, Jimmy Kimmel welcomed Selena to the couch, introducing her as the girl who "owes it all to a dinosaur named Barney". This literally became a subject as later, Jimmy put on a tape of young Selena dancing and singing on the kids show. When asked whether she was embarrassed by it, Selena said "No, I embrace it. I'm always made fun of, [but] other than that, I'm good."
Video: Eminem Helps Jimmy Kimmel Writing His First Song
June 05, 2009 02:06:39A video footage from "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" primetime specials on June 4 has hit the web, featuring Jimmy Kimmel's studio session with Eminem. It starts with a scene where the TV personality and the rapper sit next to each other on a couch, talking about what has to be done to start the rap thing.
Wearing similar clothes, white t-shirts and grey hoodies, they are involved in a conversation, which topics include story of Jimmy's first day in junior high school that reveals he used to be called Briefcase Joe by his friends. "You can use that as your rap name, that Briefcase Joe," Eminem responds to his story. "Turn your negative into positive."
'Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night' Presents Eminem, Jack Black and More
May 29, 2009 03:05:04"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" has invited a string of celebrities to take part in its primetime specials. "Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night" will be aired as half-hours after the basketball finals starting June 4 at 8 P.M. ET/PT. Brought in to up the ante are Will Ferrell, Denzel Washington, Eminem and more.
These celebrities will engage in interviews with host Jimmy Kimmel while signature comedy pieces are played throughout the special. Eminem in particular will be in a comedy segment with Jimmy who poses as the rapper's next prodigy.
Video: Eminem Performing in 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
May 18, 2009 11:05:52Video footage of Eminem's live performance in "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on May 15 has hit the web. It shows the Detroit rapper delivering his new single "We Made You" in front of 200 jobless auto workers from his hometown whom he has flown to the show.
Beside making a live appearance, Eminem also sat down for an interview with host Jimmy Kimmel. Among other topics that he talked about is his friendship with fellow singer Elton John.
Video: Eminem Vs. Jimmy Kimmel in Basketball Game
May 09, 2009 02:05:04As part of his comeback to the music scene, Eminem has made several TV appearances including on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!". In a segment of the TV show, he is shown playing basketball with the host, Jimmy Kimmel, doing some freestyle, stopping for a bit of "helium" as well as making love to the ball.
The appearance of the rapper is part of the television event that kicks off Eminem-featuring episodes. On Friday, May 15, the rapper will hold a late-night musical performance at 12:05 A.M. ET/PT, following it with two other performances on Tuesday, May 19 and Friday, May 22. The latest date features two live songs from Detroit according to the press release.
Video: Keri Hilson, Lil Wayne Sharing Stage at 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
March 28, 2009 02:03:25R&B singer/songwriter Keri Hilson has made a collaboration with rapper Lil Wayne during ABC's TV show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on March 27. They sang her new single "Turnin' Me On" off her debut album "In a Perfect World...".
Keri Hilson has released "In a Perfect World..." in America on March 24. Beside joining forces with Lil Wayne, she also teams up with Keyshia Cole, Akon, Kanye West and Timbaland among others.
Sarah Silverman and Jimmy Kimmel Split, Again
March 10, 2009 08:03:20Longtime lovers Sarah Silverman and Jimmy Kimmel have separated, US Weekly reports in an exclusive post on its site. "Sarah initiated the split this time," a source tells the publication. "He's bummed."
Reason for the pair's split isn't mentioned though, but it is confirmed that the break-up happened within the last two weeks. "He's really blue -- very down," another source tells US Weekly about Kimmel. "Seems like it's over for good this time. He's sad because he just bought a new place and now has nobody to share it with."
Video: The Colonel's Response of Mel Gibson's Parody of Him
March 04, 2009 02:03:26Mel Gibson's impression of the younger Colonel Sanders on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" sketch apparently invites a response from the Colonel himself. The icon of Kentucky Fried Chicken has released a trailer of several classic movies that spoofs Gibson's filmography.
In February, Gibson appeared before Jimmy Kimmel to do an interview and release a trailer of his new 'project'. He donned the Colonel's iconic white suit and beard, developing the secret recipe. Colonel's response meanwhile, is making satires of Gibson's movies such as "Braveheart", "Ransom" and "Lethal Weapon".
Jason Mesnick Explains Why He Dumps Melissa to Jimmy Kimmel
March 03, 2009 04:03:57Jimmy Kimmel is cashing in on the fever of "The Bachelor" which was just wrapped up on Monday, March 2. The talk show host welcomed Jason Mesnick to his show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and aired the episode right after his big decision of choosing Melissa over Molly and rethought his decision later on.
Jason for a fact was there to explain why he had a change of mind. Kimmel joked, asking Jason whether his hand is sore from handing in and taking the rose. Jason in defense said, "First of all, it was my real life and people can question that or doubt that but they're real feelings. On that last day I was falling in love with two girls but the time.. you don't know until you go through it."
Video: 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Commercial at 2009 Oscars
February 23, 2009 01:02:12One of the most celebrated movie events, The Oscars, has wrapped up its show on Sunday, February 22 and one of the side dishes from the three-hour telecast was its commercial. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" makes use of the most-watched time slot to promote its show through a hilarious ad.
Showing a burning house in the beginning, host Jimmy Kimmel lunges out of the house through the glass window with Tom Cruise. Kimmel let it slip that he "would never set your house on fire intentionally so that you owe me and have to do my show." Cruise then provides the trick to the story.
Parents and Friends Help Celebrating Miley Cyrus' 16th Birthday at AMAs
November 24, 2008 12:11:07Miley Cyrus' parents and some celebrity friends lend a helping hand to celebrate the Disney star's 16th birthday Sunday, November 23 during the 36th annual American Music Awards (AMAs). The celebration is just the other one that the actress-singer has following an early celebration on October 5 at California's Disneyland.
Singer father Billy Ray Cyrus and mother Leticia "Tish" Cyrus are seen posing with birthday girl Miley. The likes of Jordin Sparks, Julianne Hough, Taylor Swift, and Ashley Tisdale are all seen surrounding and cheering the birthday girl as she blows the candles placed on her birthday cake.
Sarah Silverman Appeared on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Awkward
November 01, 2008 11:11:42Sarah Silverman made a guest appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and created several moments of awkwardness. The comedian and the talk show's host, Jimmy Kimmel had been dating for five years before splitting up earlier this year and back again at some point before everything becomes unclear.
During the Thursday, October 30 episode, soon after they saluted each other, asking how each other is doing, some awkward silence occurred and when both met a dead end, Jimmy asked "So how did you get interested in acting?". Jimmy then brought the tension down with the rolling of a video of Sarah when she was a teenager singing on a TV show.
Sarah Silverman and Jimmy Kimmel Rekindle Romance, Taking It Slow
October 08, 2008 09:10:58The romance is on again between Sarah Silverman and Jimmy Kimmel. The couple is back together, People reports Tuesday, October 7, citing a source as saying, "They're taking it slow. They're on the road back to being together again."
Back in July 2008, Sarah and Jimmy ended their relationship after five years of dating. Offering no official statement about the extent of their relationship, both of them had their publicists confirming their split, telling the press their celebrity clients "have no further comment."
Jimmy Kimmel to Host 2008 American Music Awards Again
October 06, 2008 04:10:18This year, the annual American Music Awards will see Jimmy Kimmel back as host again. The comedian and talk host has been tapped to guide the music event which will be held on November 23 in Los Angeles and aired on ABC.
President of Dick Clark Productions that produces the show, Orly Adelson, personally regarded Kimmel as "a masterful host with incredible spontaneity and wit; audiences can expect a great night." Kimmel responded to this with "I agree with Orly completely." He had taken the same hosting duties at the event for four times.
ABC Promo Videos for 'National Stay at Home Week'
September 19, 2008 01:09:54ABC have released two promo videos for their "National Stay at Home Week" program. Opening a whole new season for many of their TV shows, the network encourage viewers to stay at home within date 21 this month through October 1.
The marathon will be opened with the highly-anticipated 60th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, September 21 which will be preceded with a special episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" at 7:00 P.M.. On Monday, there will be the seventh season of "Dancing with the Stars" as well as the fourth season of "Boston Legal" starting from 8:00 P.M.. The next day, ABC offer a brand new reality show "Opportunity Knocks" where host JD Roth comes knocking on random American family's door and test their bond as a family through trivia questions.
Hosts of 60th Primetime Emmy Awards Got Into Scuffle in 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
September 19, 2008 10:09:26In anticipation of the imminent Primetime Emmy Awards, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" has brought in all the five hosts of the 60th annual event to the show, which results in a tiny scuffle. Ryan Seacrest ("American Idol"), Tom Bergeron ("Dancing with the Stars"), Heidi Klum ("Project Runway"), Howie Mandel ("Deal or No Deal") and Jeff Probst ("Survivor") all had a little discussion about paycheck.
The five-piece who will all share hosting duties this weekend, sat in front of Kimmel as part of his show's episode called "Big Night of Stars" which is aimed to promote the Emmy Awards. Kimmel dropped the bomb when asking about how much each of them is paid for their MC duties. After a heated argument between the men, Seacrest lunged into Probst and got into a fight. Klum, meanwhile, steered off the scene.
List of 2008 Emmy Awards Presenters Expands
September 12, 2008 03:09:34Another batch of celebrities has agreed to participate at the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. On Thursday, September 11, the Academy of Television Arts and Science has confirmed that Christina Applegate, Candice Bergen, David Boreanaz, Wayne Brady, Lauren Conrad, Jimmy Kimmel and Kiefer Sutherland will be presenting the winged woman statuettes.
"We are thrilled to announce another great group of presenters for the telecast," executive producer Ken Ehrlich commented. "Each will bring something exciting to the show, and the lineup promises to make the evening a night to remember." Applegate and the others are now enlisted among other previously announced presenters, including America Ferrera, Hayden Panettiere, Vanessa Williams, Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Eva Longoria, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.
Actress Sarah Silverman and Comedian Jimmy Kimmel Broke Up
July 15, 2008 09:07:40It's official, Sarah Silverman and Jimmy Kimmel are a couple no more. Both of them have ended their love relationship after a five-years of dating.
Neither of them have spoken publicly about their split, which was first reported on Vanity Fair magazine's website. Publicists for them, in fact, have confirmed their separation to the press Monday, July 14.
NBA Star LeBron James Billed to Co-Host ESPN's 15th Annual ESPY Awards
March 28, 2007 01:03:06
It will be his first ever that LeBron James will co-host ESPY Awards. The NBA star and late-night talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel have both been billed to co-host ESPN's 15th annual ESPY Awards, coming on July 11th later this year.
The ESPY (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) Awards is an annual televised event created by American broadcaster ESPN, which recognizes outstanding individual and team achievements and memorable performances in the world of sports during the previous year.
