Late-night hosts say fighting racism means more than talk

Peter White Television EditorJuneteenth, the commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, was a focus for last night’s late-night talk shows.Many of the shows featured interviews and sketches based on today’s celebration with calls from hosts and guests calling for states to follow Virginia, New York and Texas and make it a national holiday.Jimmy Kimmel had Pharrell Williams on his ABC show.

Jimmy Kimmel has announced he will be taking the remainder of the summer off from hosting his late-night show to spend more time with his family.On Thursday, ahead of an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! the 52-year-old, who has been filming the show remotely during the coronavirus pandemic, said: “Tonight is my last new show for the summer. I'm taking the summer off to spend even more time with my family."“I've been doing this job for almost 18 years, I've done 3,130 shows," he continued.

Jimmy Kimmel announced that he’s taking the summer off from hosting his late-night show on ABC. The 52-year-old comedian shared the news on Thursday’s episode, where he made the surprising announcement that the episode would be his last show for the remainder of the 2020 summer so that he can take some time off to spend with his family.

from Variety.The show will be taken over by a variety of guest hosts while Kimmel steps back to spend time with his family.“There’s nothing wrong, I’m healthy, my family’s healthy, I just need a couple of months off,” Kimmel said, reassuring fans.While there have not been any specific details about who will be stepping in, ABC has promised “a cavalcade of very kind and capable people will be filling in.”Back in 2017, Kimmel briefly left the show when his son was born with congenital disease and

Also Read: Jimmy Kimmel to Return as Emmys HostThe host announced his hiatus on Thursday, telling viewers that “there’s nothing wrong” with him or his family and that the temporary hiatus is simply a needed break from doing the show every night.No information was shared about who the guests hosts would be.Kimmel previously took time off from “Live!” back in 2017 when his son, Billy, underwent open heart surgery a few days after his birth.

Peter White Television EditorJimmy Kimmel is taking a break from his late-night ABC talk show. The host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! will hand over the presenting duties to a “cavalcade” of guest hosts.“I’m taking the summer off to spend even more time with my family.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeCBS’ “The Talk” is extending its relationship with the Daytime Emmys even further. “The Talk” hosts Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood, Eve, Carrie Ann Inaba and Marie Osmond are set to host the 47th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, which will air June 26 at 8 p.m.

NEW YORK -- As protests erupted across the country following the death of George Floyd, every major entertainment company in Hollywood issued statements of support for the black community. But as unanimous as that show of solidarity was, it was also clear that this wasn't a fight Hollywood could watch from the sidelines.

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Famous for his blocking on the court, LeBron James is now turning his protective tactics to the voting booth.  Following the death of George Floyd and amid the Black Lives Matter movement, the NBA superstar and fellow Black athletes, including Jalen Rose and Skylar Diggins-Smith, as well as other entertainment figures like Kevin Hart, are joining together behind More Than a Vote, a new organization they've founded focused on "protecting African Americans' voting rights," according to a New York

Billie Eilish, Rihanna and Ariana Grande are among hundreds of music industry personnel who have signed an open letter calling for New York state to repeal statue 50-A, a civil law that conceals police misconduct records from public scrutiny.

Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish and hundreds in the music industry are calling for police reform in New York.

Jordan Moreau Minneapolis City Council members have a vowed to disband the police department in the wake George Floyd’s death and nationwide protests.According to the “New York Times,” nine members of the city council announced their support for disbanding the local Minneapolis Police Department police department and replace the office with what is being described as a “new model of public safety.”The council’s intent to enact the plan was first reported by the political news website The

@hollywoodreporter, media mogul #OprahWinfrey is hosting a two-night town hall special to discuss racism in America. The event, “OWN Spotlight: Where Do We Go From Here?,” will air June 9th and 10th.  According to @hollywoodreporter, media mogul #OprahWinfrey is hosting a two-night town hall special to discuss racism in America.

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As protests around the country surrounding George Floyd's death in police custody continue, protestors are calling on organizations and companies to support the demonstrations in any way they can.

Late Nightwriter Amber Ruffin is opening up about her experiences with the police. Throughout the week, Ruffin will share stories about her experiences with police officers in light of the outrage after the death of George Floyd.