TV’s bevy of late-night talk show hosts took aim at the strikes in their first monologues in 5 months.
13.09.2023 - 17:49 / variety.com
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Three of the “Strike Force Five” are taking their show on the road. Late night hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel will host a one-night-only event, dubbed “Strike Force Three,” at the Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 23 — marking the first time the trio have been on stage together at the same time. Colbert, Fallon, Kimmel, John Oliver and Seth Meyers recently launched the podcast “Strike Force Five,” as a way to help support the staffs of their respective shows.
Proceeds from the “Strike Force Three” event will go to the currently out-of-work people on the hosts’ shows, just as has been the case with “Strike Force Five.” That funding is coming via presenting sponsors Mint Mobile and Diageo (Aviation American Gin, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey, Casamigos and Ketel One Vodka). “Strike Force Five” premiered Aug. 30 as the No.
1 Podcast on both Spotify and Apple in the US. The first four episodes are on Spotify and everywhere podcasts are available. In the press release announcing the event Oliver quipped that he couldn’t make it because “I’m not allowed back in Vegas until I’m cleared of all charges,” while Meyers said, “I WILL be in Vegas but unable to attend as I gotta play my slots.” Tickets will be available starting Friday, September 15 at 10 a.m.
PT at Ticketmaster.com. “Strike Force Five” was announced as a limited series that will run for at least 12 episodes, and was inspired by a regular gathering on Zoom to discuss the issues the work stoppage created. Per Spotify, what happened instead “was a series of hilarious and compelling conversations.
TV’s bevy of late-night talk show hosts took aim at the strikes in their first monologues in 5 months.
@U2 had to perform WHERE THE STREETS HAVE NO NAME! That guitar riff is so iconic! As soon as we heard it… ! This felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience at @spherevegas!
We need to go see @u2 at @spherevegas ONE more time!!!
The opening night of the new Sphere Las Vegas event space was a star-studded affair!
beloved Irish rock band officially christened Sphere — a 20,000 capacity, $2.2 billion state-of-the-art venue from the Madison Square Garden Company — Friday night in Las Vegas. For months now, it has snatched the world’s attention for its massive exterior that doubles as a video screen which quickly become a staple on the Sin City strip.The term immersive doesn’t give this production its due justice.
U2 is headed to Sin City to kick off their ‘U2/UV Achtung Baby Live at the Sphere’ Las Vegas residency at the MSG Sphere starting Friday, Sept. 29.Over the course of the year, Bono, The Edge and the band will play 25 huge shows at the brand new, state of the art venue.“Sphere is completely unprecedented,” the band’s creative director shared on Instagram.
Variety Editorial If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Las Vegas has long been a glamorous destination, home to luxurious spas, high-end cuisine options, and first-rate hotels and casinos.
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The “Strike Force Three” live event has struck out. The hotly anticipated show — which was announced last week by Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert — has been cancelled due to illness.
Selome Hailu The “Strike Force Three” live event announced by Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert last week has been canceled, as Kimmel has tested positive for COVID. “Well, Las Vegas, I got Covid, and sadly, we need to cancel this weekend’s Strike Force Three show,” Kimmel posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. “I could never live with myself if I got my hometown friends sick.
Strike Force Three, a planned live show from Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon, has been canceled.
The late-night power players behind the new “Strike Force Five” podcast are temporarily losing two members for a special live on-stage event.
Noel Gallagher has shared that he would be open to a Las Vegas residency “later in life” when he has aged out of touring.While appearing as a guest on The Matt Morgan Podcast, the former Oasis guitarist said: “Would I do Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds in Vegas? Possibly in later life. You don’t have to go anywhere.
Late-night staffs should see a few more dollars in their pocket after three of the major hosts are planning a Las Vegas extravaganza.
Ed Sheeran was left with no choice but to cancel his Las Vegas gig at the last minute over the weekend.
Thinking out loud was not in Ed Sheeran’s best interest Saturday night, after the musician was ridiculed by fans for canceling his Las Vegas concert at Allegiant Stadium less than an hour before the show was scheduled to begin. “I can’t believe I’m typing this but there’s been some challenges encountered during the load in of our vegas show. It’s impossible to go forward with the show.
Ed Sheeran is confirming a new report that explained the reason behind the last minute cancellation of his Las Vegas concert, which is now postponed until next month.
TMZ reports.According to the outlet, cops claim Harrison was “swerving” while driving, prompting them to stop his vehicle.After Harrison was pulled over and questioned, one of the arresting officers said Harrison eventually admitted to having an alcoholic drink on his flight seven hours prior to the stop.Harrison reportedly asked the cop if he could take a breathalyzer test when he stepped out of his vehicle to take a field sobriety test.However, the officer denied his request, telling him the device was broken.Harrison was then asked to take a blood test and was allegedly told that he if refused to do so he would have to spend the weekend in jail.After taking the test, he was released from custody eight hours later, the outlet reports.He told the outlet that his driving privileges were not suspended, and he was able to leave the police station with his driver’s license.Harrison isn’t the only star of the long-running show that’s found himself in trouble with the law.His co-star Chumlee, whose real name is Austin Russell, has had an extensive number of run-ins with the law in the past. In 2008, he was arrested for loitering for prostitution.
Our first time seeing this! Such an iconic piece of history – both for Elvis Presley and Las Vegas! Thanks for having us, @WestgateVegas! And we need to shoot again, @KlinkoStudio!!