Jimmy Kimmel issues statement over use of blackface and racial slurs in comedy skits
4 years, 9 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel issues statement over use of blackface and racial slurs in comedy skits

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jimmy Kimmel has issued a statement over his use of blackface and racist slurs in old comedy skits, while arguing that some critics had sought to “weaponise” the skits to harm his career. I won’t be bullied into silence by those who feign outrage to advance their oppressive and genuinely racist agendas.” Kimmel also used the statement to confirm that his decision to step down from his talk show for the summer was not made in relation to the unearthed skits. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Donald Trump Jr has been particularly vocal about the skits, suggesting that Kimmel’s talk show should be dropped by US broadcaster ABC as a result. “I’m 100% against punishing comedians for jokes, even bad jokes from unfunny hack comedians like Jimmy Kimmel,” Trump Jr tweeted.

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Jimmy Kimmel Works In A Donald Trump Jab During Joke About Luigi Mangione
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jimmy Kimmel Works In A Donald Trump Jab During Joke About Luigi Mangione

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Jimmy Kimmel piled on to America’s weird obsession with Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. In one of the odder two-fers on late night television, Kimmel began: “And then we have America’s most unseemly new sex symbol ― murder suspect Luigi Mangione, who was arrested after being recognized at a …

Internet digs out Jimmy Kimmel's old, lewd video after his teary-eyed reaction to Donald Trump's win
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Internet digs out Jimmy Kimmel's old, lewd video after his teary-eyed reaction to Donald Trump's win

Hindustan Times  

Jimmy Kimmel's 19-minute monologue against Donald Trump from Tuesday's episode of his late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! A few days after Jimmy's monologue, an X user dug out an old video of Jimmy, in which he is seeing making crude gestures at a woman. The X user captioned the post, “Whenever I see Jimmy Kimmel complaining about President Trump …

Trump can’t let go: Blasts Jimmy Kimmel again, ‘his wife and agent begged…’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump can’t let go: Blasts Jimmy Kimmel again, ‘his wife and agent begged…’

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump seems to be relishing his time on Truth Social, fanning the flames with fiery posts aimed at his critics. Trump slams Jimmy Kimmel for Oscars mockery Donald Trump’s Truth Social rant targets Jimmy Kimmel this time {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} This isn’t Trump’s first feud with Jimmy Kimmel, but he’s reigniting it by dredging up an old Oscars …

Jimmy Kimmel brings out wife Molly to fire back at Trump's insults, ‘Shut up and go away’
6 months, 1 week ago

Jimmy Kimmel brings out wife Molly to fire back at Trump's insults, ‘Shut up and go away’

Hindustan Times  

Jimmy Kimmel teamed up with his wife to fire back at Donald Trump amid their ongoing feud. The 56-year-old television host invited Molly McNearney onstage during Tuesday's episode of his talk show. Jimmy Kimmel teams up with wife Molly to fire back at Trump's insults Jimmy Kimmel teams up with wife Molly McNearney to roast Donald Trump {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} …

Jimmy Kimmel Hits Back At Trump With A Memorable Offer He'll Almost Certainly Refuse
6 months, 1 week ago

Jimmy Kimmel Hits Back At Trump With A Memorable Offer He'll Almost Certainly Refuse

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday night responded to Donald Trump after the former president verbally attacked him at a rally in Pennsylvania earlier in the week. “He’s confusing me with one of his sons again.” Trump also mentioned Kimmel’s wife, writer and producer Molly McNearney. “Should I be worried that Trump has mentioned my wife more times at …

'Gotta be a parody': Eyebrows raised as Donald Trump agrees to Q&A with Black journalists
8 months ago

'Gotta be a parody': Eyebrows raised as Donald Trump agrees to Q&A with Black journalists

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump plans to attend a convention with the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago, and the internet collectively wondered aloud Monday night, "Really?" In a statement released to media outlets Monday night, Trump said he would participate in a conversation with journalists at the National Association of Black Journalists Annual Convention and Career Fair on Wednesday. …

Jimmy Kimmel Spots Exact Moment He Got Right Inside Trump's Head
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Jimmy Kimmel Spots Exact Moment He Got Right Inside Trump's Head

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday night said Dr. Phil McGraw’s fawning interview with Donald Trump last week might not be what it seems. Kimmel attempted to read Trump’s mind as McGraw mentioned the Yale researcher’s name: Dr. James Kimmel. But he especially loathes Kimmel, to the point where he reportedly had White House officials contact Disney ― parent …

Jimmy Kimmel delivers cringe monologue about Trump's 'sleep-fartingr'
10 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel delivers cringe monologue about Trump's 'sleep-fartingr'

Daily Mail  

Liberal comedian Jimmy Kimmel couldn't stop gloating in a cringe-worthy monologue that imagined Donald Trump as having a 'full diaper' upon his 34 felony count conviction. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's wrapped up all the evidence and witness testimony they claimed was sufficient enough to nail Trump on 34 felony counts of 'falsifying business records.' Trump's team tried to lay …

Jimmy Kimmel Fires Back At Trump With 5 Brutal Parting Words For His Tombstone
1 year ago

Jimmy Kimmel Fires Back At Trump With 5 Brutal Parting Words For His Tombstone

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Jimmy Kimmel on Monday night admitted that he’s thrilled when Donald Trump attacks him by name. “What he doesn’t realize is that I love this,” Kimmel said during his monologue on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” The former president railed against Kimmel in a social media post during the Oscars broadcast earlier those month, leading to a viral moment …

Trump's Still Raging Over Jimmy Kimmel: 'All He Had To Do Is Keep His Mouth Shut'
1 year ago

Trump's Still Raging Over Jimmy Kimmel: 'All He Had To Do Is Keep His Mouth Shut'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Donald Trump again attacked Jimmy Kimmel over the television host’s nightly jokes and for dinging the former president during the Oscars broadcast earlier this month. “Jimmy Kimmel is, every night, he hits me I guess, his ratings are terrible,” Trump told Fox News host Howard Kurtz on Sunday. “I said, ‘This guy’s even dumber than I thought.’ …

Jimmy Kimmel roasts Donald Trump live at Oscars with ‘past your jail time’ remark
1 year ago

Jimmy Kimmel roasts Donald Trump live at Oscars with ‘past your jail time’ remark

Hindustan Times  

Oscars 2024 witnessed some major industry records being made and broken. Jimmy Kimmel fires back at Trump's Oscars diss Jimmy Kimmel fires back at Trump's Oscars diss Comedian Jimmy Kimmel, returning to the Oscars stage for the second consecutive time and fourth time overall, joked about his “review” of his Oscar hosting experience.“Have there ever been worse hosts at the …

'Trying too hard': Trump unleashes on Jimmy Kimmel in rant claiming Oscars are rigged
1 year ago

'Trying too hard': Trump unleashes on Jimmy Kimmel in rant claiming Oscars are rigged

Raw Story  

Donald Trump issued a response to the Oscars Sunday night, and he claimed the awards are not given to those who deserve them. He then threw in an attack against ABC News host George Stephanopoulos, who earlier in the day had a confrontational interview with Republican lawmaker and Trump ally Nancy Mace. "Get rid of Kimmel and perhaps replace him …

Colbert Unearths Yet Another ‘Truly Bizarre’ Moment From Trump
1 year, 1 month ago

Colbert Unearths Yet Another ‘Truly Bizarre’ Moment From Trump

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Stephen Colbert took a mocking look at Donald Trump’s weekend controversies on his return to the air on “The Late Show” on Monday. Trump, at the Black Conservative Federation annual gala in South Carolina on Friday, claimed Black people like him because of his criminal indictments. Also, pretty bold for Donald Trump to end any sentence with …

Jimmy Kimmel delivers droll response to Trump’s demand for Truth Social apology
1 year, 4 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel delivers droll response to Trump’s demand for Truth Social apology

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jimmy Kimmel has fired back at Donald Trump’s media company …

Jimmy Kimmel Mocks 'Snowflake' Marjorie Taylor Greene For Calling Cops On Him
2 years, 11 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel Mocks 'Snowflake' Marjorie Taylor Greene For Calling Cops On Him

Huff Post  

On Tuesday, Kimmel mocked Greene for accusing three Republican senators of being “pro-pedophile” because they said they would vote to confirm Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. The two continued to trade blows Thursday on Twitter, with Greene accusing Kimmel of “inspiring fantasies of violence against me.” “She called the police and reported this,” Kimmel said on his show Thursday …

Trevor Noah responds to Kanye West after rapper calls him a racial slur
3 years ago

Trevor Noah responds to Kanye West after rapper calls him a racial slur

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Trevor Noah has responded to …

Trump wanted Justice Department to stop SNL from making fun of him, report says
3 years, 9 months ago

Trump wanted Justice Department to stop SNL from making fun of him, report says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to The Daily Beast, in 2019 Mr Trump asked White House aides and …

Trump tried to get Justice Department to stop "SNL" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live" from mocking him: rpt
3 years, 9 months ago

Trump tried to get Justice Department to stop "SNL" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live" from mocking him: rpt

Salon  

Donald Trump reportedly urged his Justice Department to open a probe into Saturday Night Live, the left-leaning comedy sketch show, over its satirical treatment of the former president back in 2019, citing the show's apparent failure to poke fun at "the other side." "It's truly incredible that shows like Saturday Night Live, not funny/no talent, can spend all of their …

Chris Rock Says Jimmy Fallon's Blackface Sketch 'Didn't Mean Anything'
4 years, 6 months ago

Chris Rock Says Jimmy Fallon's Blackface Sketch 'Didn't Mean Anything'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Chris Rock opened up about his feelings on Jimmy Fallon wearing blackface to impersonate him on “Saturday Night Live” in 2000, saying in a recent interview that he doesn’t believe the late night host “intended” to hurt him. — jimmy fallon May 26, 2020 Rock went on to tell the Times that he thinks blackface as a …

Chris Rock defends Jimmy Fallon’s blackface impersonation of him: ‘He didn’t mean anything’
4 years, 6 months ago

Chris Rock defends Jimmy Fallon’s blackface impersonation of him: ‘He didn’t mean anything’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chris Rock has defended Jimmy …

Jimmy Kimmel apologises for blackface in '90s sketches: 'Looking back, many of these were embarrassing'
4 years, 9 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel apologises for blackface in '90s sketches: 'Looking back, many of these were embarrassing'

Firstpost  

Jimmy Kimmel issued an apology for his 90s blackface impressions of NBA player Karl Malone and other Black celebrities but said his delay in addressing the subject came in part to avoid handing a victory to his foes. Jimmy Kimmel apologised on Tuesday, 23 June, for his 1990s blackface impressions of NBA player Karl Malone and other Black celebrities but …

Column: What Jimmy Kimmel’s lame apology for blackface reveals about the comedy world
4 years, 9 months ago

Column: What Jimmy Kimmel’s lame apology for blackface reveals about the comedy world

LA Times  

You gotta hand it to Jimmy Kimmel. Then — the fallout from Ted Danson’s infamous blackface appearance at a 1993 Friars Club roast of Whoopi Goldberg notwithstanding — you apparently looked in the mirror and thought, “Yeah, you know, this will be hilarious.” So: not thoughtless moments. A few weeks ago, Jimmy Fallon apologized for his use of blackface, and …

Late-Night Talk Show Host Jimmy Kimmel Apologizes For Use Of Blackface
4 years, 9 months ago

Late-Night Talk Show Host Jimmy Kimmel Apologizes For Use Of Blackface

NPR  

Late-Night Talk Show Host Jimmy Kimmel Apologizes For Use Of Blackface Enlarge this image toggle caption John Salangsang/John Salangsang/Invision/AP John Salangsang/John Salangsang/Invision/AP Late-night ABC host Jimmy Kimmel issued an apology on Tuesday for his previous use of blackface impressions in comedic sketches. The host had previously used blackface, a practice with deep racist roots, in impressions of Black celebrities like …

Jimmy Kimmel uses N-word in Snoop Dogg parody and wears blackface in resurfaced clips
4 years, 9 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel uses N-word in Snoop Dogg parody and wears blackface in resurfaced clips

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jimmy Kimmel has come under fire for wearing blackface and saying …

‘I’m horrified and embarrassed’: Jimmy Fallon apologises again for historic blackface amid George Floyd protests
4 years, 10 months ago

‘I’m horrified and embarrassed’: Jimmy Fallon apologises again for historic blackface amid George Floyd protests

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jimmy Fallon has apologised again …

Jimmy Fallon apologises for wearing ‘terrible and offensive’ blackface on SNL
4 years, 10 months ago

Jimmy Fallon apologises for wearing ‘terrible and offensive’ blackface on SNL

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jimmy Fallon has apologised for wearing blackface in an SNL sketch …

Jimmy Fallon condemned for wearing blackface in resurfaced SNL sketch from 2000
4 years, 10 months ago

Jimmy Fallon condemned for wearing blackface in resurfaced SNL sketch from 2000

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A clip of Jimmy Fallon wearing blackface in an SNL sketch …

Blackface Didn't End In The 1980s
6 years, 1 month ago

Blackface Didn't End In The 1980s

NPR  

Blackface Didn't End In The 1980s Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrea Ronchini/Getty Images Andrea Ronchini/Getty Images Virginia lawmakers have been embroiled in racial controversies after both the governor and the attorney general admitted to instances of dressing in blackface for parties in the 1980s. Ralph Northam's medical school yearbook page from 1984 shows a photo of one person in …

All credit to Jerry Seinfeld for calling out racism but his N-word intervention was hardly heroic
6 years, 3 months ago

All credit to Jerry Seinfeld for calling out racism but his N-word intervention was hardly heroic

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An old clip of Chris Rock, Louis CK, …

‘What is racist?’ Megyn Kelly doesn’t understand what's wrong with blackface Halloween costumes
6 years, 5 months ago

‘What is racist?’ Megyn Kelly doesn’t understand what's wrong with blackface Halloween costumes

Raw Story  

NBC's Megyn Kelly complained that it's unfair for white people to be called racist for wearing blackface costumes at Halloween. The "Today" host led a discussion of universities banning some costumes that could be considered racist or culturally insensitive, and she asked panelists to explain the problem to her. "You can dress like an idiot, act like an idiot and …

SNL mocks Kanye West's mental illness in new skit with Alec Baldwin as Trump
6 years, 5 months ago

SNL mocks Kanye West's mental illness in new skit with Alec Baldwin as Trump

Salon  

Regardless of one's political beliefs, it is always questionable to ridicule another person when they are clearly suffering from a mental illness. The skit opens with a fake C-SPAN introduction screen that describes the Oval Office lunch from Thursday between President Donald Trump, rapper Kanye West and former football star Jim Brown as one discussing "prison reform, education, alternate universes, …

Hannity vows to bash Kimmel until he apologizes to 1st lady
6 years, 11 months ago

Hannity vows to bash Kimmel until he apologizes to 1st lady

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Fox News Channel host Sean Hannity is vowing to continue his attacks on ABC late-night comic Jimmy Kimmel until Kimmel apologizes for a segment in which he joked about first lady Melania Trump’s accent. Kimmel turned to his show sidekick, Guillermo Rodriguez, and said, “you could be first lady of the United States.” That angered Hannity, cable …

Jimmy Kimmel responds to Trump's Oscars jab
7 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel responds to Trump's Oscars jab

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The president said in a series of tweets this week, "Problem is, we don’t have …

Larry David yells 'you're a racist' at Donald Trump during Saturday Night Live appearance
9 years, 4 months ago

Larry David yells 'you're a racist' at Donald Trump during Saturday Night Live appearance

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump’s opening monologue on Saturday Night Live …

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