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Kimmel is an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He is the host and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a late-night talk show that premiered on ABC on January 26, 2003, at Hollywood Masonic Temple in Hollywood, California; and on April 1, 2019, at a secondary home, the Zappos Theater on the Las Vegas Strip. Kimmel hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2012, 2016 and 2020, and the Academy Awards in 2017 and 2018.

Before hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kimmel was the co-host of Comedy Central's The Man Show and Win Ben Stein's Money. Kimmel has also produced such shows as Crank Yankers, Sports Show with Norm Macdonald, and The Andy Milonakis Show. In 2018, Time named him as one of "The World's 100 Most Influential People".

Kimmel is the longest-working of all current late-night talk show hosts in the United States, following Conan O’Brien’s retirement from hosting a late-night program.

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Mackenzie Porter Serves Up 'Have Your Beer' Ahead of Debut Album


Global country chart-topper MacKenzie Porter serves another taste of her 19-track Big Loud Records debut, Nobody's Born With A Broken Heart (out April 26), with “Have Your Beer,” out now. “I just couldn't wait till the 26th, so I'm dropping one more song for y'all,” Porter shares. “'Have Your Beer' is one of my favorites on the record and it's so much fun to play live. The vibe is very much 'I don't think so,' 'your loss,' 'don't even try it,' etc. This one's for all the girls out there…for when he realizes what he lost!” Listen to the song here!

American Repertory Ballet to Present Ethan Stiefel's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM


Ethan Stiefel's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM will return to the American Repertory Ballet. Learn when and where you can watch the production!

Video: Wilderado Release Edd Carr Lyric Video for 'Tomorrow'


Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Wilderado – Max Rainer (lead singer, guitarist), Tyler Wimpee (guitarist, vocals), Justin Kila (drums) – released the lyric video for 'Tomorrow' from UK visual artist Edd Carr. This marks the band's third collaboration with Carr who created last month's lyric video for 'Sometimes'  and last fall's single “In Between ft. Matt Berninger.' Watch the video here!

The Academy Awards Set March 2025 Date for 97th Ceremony


Save the date! The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC has announced that the 97th Oscars® will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The show will air live at 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide from the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.

Mat Kearney Releases New Single 'Sumac'


Nashville-based, Oregon-born multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and producer Mat Kearney conjures warm indie folk on new single “Sumac”.

Lizzy McAlpine's New Album 'Older' is Out Now


Older, the highly anticipated new album from singer, songwriter and producer Lizzy McAlpine is out today on RCA Records.

QUEEN OF FISHTOWN Returns to Hollywood at The Groundlings


Actor, writer, director, comedian and native of the Greater Philadelphia area, Katierose Donohue Enriquez will bring her multi-award winning solo show, Queen of Fishtown back to Los Angeles, CA for three performances.

Charleston Gaillard Center Presents DUSTY SLAY: THE NIGHT SHIFT TOUR


Catch comedian Dusty Slay in action at the Charleston Gaillard Center's The Night Shift Tour.

Marilyn Maye, Abby Mueller And More Take the Stage Next Month At 54 Below


Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Chicano Batman Release New Studio Album 'Notebook Fantasy'


Discover the latest release from Chicano Batman, NOTEBOOK FANTASY. Dive into the new sounds and explore the band's unique blend of music in their new studio album.

Daphnique Springs To Self-Release Comedy Special 'SINGLE FEMALE” On YouTube


Join comedian Daphnique Springs as she self-releases her comedy special, SINGLE FEMALE. Get ready for a laughter-filled experience. Filmed at the iconic Comedy Cellar in New York, Springs offers her fresh take on the highs and lows of dating, relationship struggles, societal pressures, and more in her first-ever special.

Chicano Batman Release New Single 'Live Today'


Discover CHICANO BATMAN's latest single, 'Live Today', from their upcoming album, Notebook Fantasy, set to release this Friday, March 29. Chicano Batman release their latest single “Live Today” along with a live performance of the track directed by acclaimed filmmaker Eric Coleman (Eminem, Mary J. Blige).

Freda Payne Will Perform Tribute Concert to Ella Fitzgerald at 54 Below


54 Below will present Freda Payne: “A Tribute Concert to Ella Fitzgerald” on April 7th, 2024 at 7:00 PM, prior to her return to Broadway. 

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Take Their Turn At Southern Rock With 'Suffering'


Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors explore Southern Rock with their latest release 'Suffering'. Dive into their unique take on the genre in this new track. The single comes just two weeks ahead of the band's US headline tour that hits most every major city throughout the US, kicking off on April 3rd in Lexington, KY and wrapping at The Ryman.

Wilderado Set July US Headline Tour & Lollapalooza Performance


Catch the latest updates on WILDERADO's upcoming US headline tour in July and their performance at Lollapalooza. Stay tuned for more exciting news from the music world. The band is Max Rainer (lead singer, guitarist), Tyler Wimpee (guitarist, vocals), Justin Kila (drums).

Video: Watch McKenzie Kurtz Perform 'It Hit Me Like a Hammer' From THE HEART OF ROCK & ROLL


McKenzie Kurtz appeared on Late Night With Jimmy Kimmel to perform 'It Hit Me Like A Hammer' from The Heart of Rock & Roll. Kimmel sat down with Huey Lewis to discuss how the musical is 'significantly' different from it's pre-Broadway run. The televised Broadway performance is a rarity for Kimmel's LA-based talk show. Watch the video now!

American Repertory Ballet Returns To McCarter Theatre Center With OF SWANS AND VARIANTS


Experience OF SWANS AND VARIANTS by the American Repertory Ballet at McCarter Theatre Center on April 4.

Holly Humberstone Unveils Her 'Work In Progress' EP


Explore the new EP 'Work In Progress' by Holly Humberstone, the latest release from the talented artist. Dive into her unique sound and musical journey with BroadwayWorld's coverage. The new music follows the release of her critically acclaimed debut album Paint My Bedroom Black, which was released in October 2023. Plus, see tour dates!

JXDN Shares New Song 'What the Hell' From New Album 'When the Music Stops'


jxdn has also shared the forthcoming album's lead single, “WHAT THE HELL,” which is available on all streaming platforms and accompanied by an official music video directed by Hunter Moreno. WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS marks jxdn's long awaited follow up to his celebrated debut album Tell Me About Tomorrow.

Alice Merton Shares 'Pick Me Up' Single From 'Heron' EP


Alice Merton is set to release her new EP, 'HERON.' The announcement comes with the unveiling of her latest single and video, 'pick me up'. Alice co-wrote and co-produced the track with the Grammy-nominated Jonny Coffer (Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, Ellie Goulding).

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