The Tonight Show

Comedic actor Jonathan Winters dies at 87

Jaclyn Brandt — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:02:00 -0700

The legendary comedic actor is credited for inspiring some of the best actors today. He passed away Thursday at his home.

Charlie Sheen dishes the dirt on Lindsay Lohan

Kristyn Burtt — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:43:00 -0700

Lindsay Lohan might be trying to turn over a new leaf, but Charlie Sheen clearly didn't get the message. The actor dishes the dirt on Lohan's appearance on Anger Management while visiting The Tonight Show.

Brad Paisley: "Racist" song is honest

Caroline Goddard — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:11:00 -0700

Brad Paisley is making the rounds to promote his new album, but he is stuck defending his LL Cool J collaboration "Accidental Racist" instead.

Lorne Michaels may soon have a monopoly on NBC late night

Jaclyn Brandt — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:21:00 -0700

He may be the real king of late night , but is Lorne Michaels about to have his hand in all three shows in the network's late-night lineup?

5 fun facts about new Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon

Kat Hobza — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:13:00 -0700

Jimmy Fallon will take over the helm of NBC’s late-night dynasty the Tonight Show from Leno in 2014. But how much do we really know about Jimmy Fallon, other than that he’s hilarious? Settle in for a few Jimmy Fallon fun facts.

Late-night hosts react to Fallon's Tonight Show promotion

Joyce Slaton — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:35:00 -0700

Yesterday's announcement that Jimmy Fallon is taking over the hosting helm on venerable The Tonight Show has all the hosts weighing in on the decision.

It's official: Jimmy Fallon nabs The Tonight Show

Caroline Goddard — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:46:00 -0700

Jimmy Fallon is celebrating his fabulous new gig today after NBC made a major announcement about The Tonight Show.

Kim Kardashian calls out fat-shaming bullies on Tonight Show

Joyce Slaton — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:57:00 -0700

You go, Kim Kardashian: The reality star strikes back at the negative attention her pregnant physique has gotten recently in a chatty appearance on The Tonight Show.

If Jimmy Fallon's out, will Seth Meyers tackle Late Night?

Krystal Clark — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:58:00 -0700

There must be something in the air at NBC. Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon aren't the only ones being affected by The Tonight Show shake-up. Saturday Night Live's Seth Meyers has been pulled into the drama.

Vanessa Hudgens pops her booty for Jay Leno on The Tonight Show

Kristyn Burtt — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:37:00 -0700

On Wednesday, actress Vanessa Hudgens proved she is all grown up, shedding that Disney image and doing a booty poppin' dance for Jay Leno on The Tonight Show.

Jimmy Fallon jokes about Tonight Show takeover

Caroline Goddard — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:09:00 -0700

It's the move everyone is talking about except the two guys directly involved: Jimmy Fallon is rumored to be taking over the Tonight Show when Jay Leno retires.

Olivia Wilde gets 17,000 angry tweets from Bieber fans

Joyce Slaton — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:21:00 -0700

After criticizing the "Beauty and the Beat" singer on Twitter, outspoken comic Olivia Wilde says she got one heck of a reaction.

Jay Leno retiring again?

Kristyn Burtt — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 12:48:00 -0800

The rumors are starting again that NBC is looking to retire longtime Tonight Show host Jay Leno and replace him with Jimmy Fallon. The late-night wars begin again.

Late night highlights (Jan. 1-4)

Deirdre Kaye — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 11:13:00 -0800

Monday's late night was full of New Year's Eve celebrations, but what is there to keep you up the rest of the week? Check out our late night highlights for the first week of 2013!

Even Megan Fox isn't satisfied with her body

Joyce Slaton — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:31:00 -0800

Megan Fox made viewers around the world sigh with envy after flinging off her baby weight like it was nothing. Now the super-gorgeous star tells Jay Leno: My body's not perfect.

Is NBC considering giving Jay Leno a forced retirement?

Jaclyn Brandt — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:02:00 -0800

If rumors are true, NBC is considering letting Jay Leno's contract expire in 2014 without asking him back. And who would replace him? Jimmy Fallon, of course.

Late night highlights (December 17-21)

Deirdre Kaye — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:48:00 -0800

Hugh Jackman, Ewan McGregor and Katie Homes... Here's a look at this week's late night offerings.

Hugh Grant and 9 other celebs banned from talk shows

Joyce Slaton — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:45:00 -0800

Jon Stewart's revelation that Hugh Grant isn't welcome back at The Daily Show is amusing, but not at all unusual — talk shows routinely ban certain celebrities.

Lindsay Lohan agrees to sit down with Jay Leno

Jaclyn Brandt — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:45:00 -0800

Just days after canceling an interview with Barbara Walters, the actress agreed to appear on the Tonight Show. But will Leno be easier on her?

Jay Leno lays off employees, takes pay cut

Jaclyn Brandt — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 19:45:00 -0700

Leno reportedly took a "significant" pay cut in order to save some jobs on his show.

Kelsey Grammer thinks GOP ties cost him an Emmy nod

Jaclyn Brandt — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:00:00 -0700

The actor said that even though he gives a great performance, some young actors in Hollywood may not be voting for him because of his politics.