The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Cleto Escobedo III, the longtime bandleader for Jimmy Kimmel Live! and one of host Jimmy Kimmel’s closest friends. Escobedo passed away on Tuesday at the age of 59, leaving behind a legacy of music, laughter, and an enduring friendship that began long before television fame. Escobedo’s passing was confirmed by ABC…
Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return to ABC on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, less than a week after the late-night talk show was suspended following controversy over remarks made by host Jimmy Kimmel. The suspension stemmed from Kimmel’s Sept. 15 monologue addressing the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. During the segment, Kimmel criticized political responses to the incident…
Disney is facing mounting financial and reputational challenges following ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! last week, a move that has triggered backlash from viewers, advertisers, and investors. The late-night program, a flagship in ABC’s lineup for more than two decades, was pulled from the air after host Jimmy Kimmel made controversial remarks during a monologue referencing…
