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Seth Meyers Will Replace Jimmy Fallon as the Host of 'Late Night'

Jacob Hall — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:25:17 +0000

It's been a rumor fo some time, but now it's official: Seth Meyers will replace Jimmy Fallon as the host of NBC's 'Late Night' next year.

Leno Gas Pump Prank Goes Viral

Brian Scott — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:51:28 +0000

Since I am such an early riser, I rarely get a chance to watch the late night TV shows and had never seen the Pumpcast news before. What a great way to be introduced to the prank! Wil Sims, and wife Monifa, are now an internet sensation for playing along and having more fun at a gas station than has been seen in a while

Conan O'Brien Wishes Jimmy Fallon Good Luck on 'The Tonight Show'

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:29:17 +0000

It’s official – Jimmy Fallon is taking ‘The Tonight Show’ host spot beginning next February And while he’s surely elated as ever, we were curious as to what the last ‘Tonight Show’ host had to say. No, not Jay Leno. Conan O’Brien. On last night’s episode of ‘CONAN’ — which is filming an entire week of shows [...]

Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' Confirmed as Leno Officially Steps Down in 2014

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:06:08 +0000

After weeks, months, even years of speculation, Jimmy Fallon is officially set to take over 'The Tonight Show' from longtime host Jay Leno, moving production of the legendary NBC late-night series to New York in 2014. The speculation had reached a boiling point in recent weeks, with the NBC late-night comedians even playfully joking about the matter, before NBC officially decided to confirm the transition. So when can we expect 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon?' Find out the details of late night's future inside!

Jimmy Fallon 'Tonight Show' Takeover Confirmed, Seth Meyers Likely to Replace?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:21:49 +0000

For weeks, even months now we've heard the buzzing rumors all-but-confirming that Jimmy Fallon would take over NBC's 'Tonight Show' from Jay Leno, with 'SNL' vet Seth Meyers likely to replace Fallon as the host of NBC's 'Late Night.' Leno and Fallon even collaboratively joked about the transition on April Fools, but has Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' takeover been officially confirmed? Hear the latest chatter inside!

Watch Jimmy Fallon and Jay Leno's 'Tonight Show' Duet for April Fools

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:01:33 +0000

The future of late night could look very different in a few years, if rumors of Jay Leno's retirement and Jimmy Fallon's ascension as host of a New York-based 'Tonight Show' prove true. And while both the 'Tonight Show' and 'Late Night' hosts have taken a few playful jabs at NBC and the rumors, April Fools gave the pair their best spotlight yet, performing a lip-synced duet of "Tonight, Tonight" in between the shows. Have a look inside!

'Tonight Show' Future: Seth Meyers To Take Over 'Late Night' For Jimmy Fallon?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 02:22:21 +0000

Far-flung a future as it might seem to imagine Jimmy Fallon at the helm of 'The Tonight Show' in New York by the year 2014, it's even stranger to consider the next generation of late-night wars being set up. If indeed Jimmy Fallon leaves behind NBC's 'Late Night' for 'The Tonight Show' at any point in the future, who might replace him in the subsequent slot? Is 'SNL' veteran and current head writer Seth Meyers on the short list?

Jimmy Fallon Jokes About Taking 'Tonight Show' From Jay Leno

Mike Sampson — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:09:20 +0000

After yesterday's report that Jimmy Fallon would take over 'The Tonight Show' from Jay Leno early next year, both hosts took the stage on their respective shows last night and delivered their opening monologues. One joked about the news; the other did not. It's probably not that hard to figure out who's who.

'The Tonight Show' With Jimmy Fallon Returning to New York in 2014?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:50:35 +0000

Years after 'The Tonight Show' debacle between Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien has fallen off our radars, recent rumblings have all-but-confirmed that 'Late Night' host and 'SNL' alum Jimmy Fallon will take the 'Tonight Show' mantle from Leno in 2014. Now, recent reports have surfaced that Fallon will not only replace Jay Leno next year, but that 'The Tonight Show' will return to its original home in New York City as well! Find out if the rumors are true inside!

Jimmy Fallon to Replace Jay Leno in 2014?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:18:33 +0000

Even though it took place several years ago, we all remember the big late-night showdowns that saw Jay Leno stepping down from the throne of 'The Tonight Show,' only to develop his own series immediately before Conan O'Brien's hosting turn, which ultimately saw the whole thing implode and returned Leno where he started. Now, new rumors suggest that Leno will finally step down in 2014 to be replaced by his 'Late Night' successor Jimmy Fallon, but is there any truth to the new late-night war on the horizon?

Jimmy Kimmel Slams Jay Leno Again, Accuses Him of Selling Out

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:31:37 +0000

Sigh, was there ever a time in our lives where the various hosts of late night TV weren't in one feud or another? If there was, it probably wasn't while 'The Tonight Show's Jay Leno was around. Following recent comments from David Letterman describing late night rival Leno as "insecure," Jimmy Kimmel has launched an attack of his own on Leno in a new interview, describing the controversial host as having "sold out." Hear more about the bitter rivalry inside!

Will Jimmy Fallon Replace Jay Leno as Host of 'The Tonight Show?'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:19:10 +0000

For as much as we've enjoyed Conan O'Brien's role as the host of his own TBS show 'Conan,' Jimmy Fallon's increasingly strong work on 'Late Night,' and even Jay Leno's seemingly peaceful return to 'The Tonight Show,' a new storm on the late-night front might be brewing. Some sources are saying that NBC executives have quietly begun searching for Fallon's replacement, in which case Fallon would take over for Leno as host of 'The Tonight Show' in the next few years. Is there any truth to the rumor?

Louis C.K. and Jay Leno Trade Hilarious Insults

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:48:58 +0000

On ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,’ comedian Louis C.K. was riffing on how straight men have to go out of their way to make sure everybody is aware that they are straight. This led Leno to comment that the slovenly ensemble Louis was currently wearing was “the most heterosexual outfit” he’d ever seen.

Jimmy Kimmel Slams Leno for Suggesting He Dyes His Hair

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:00:04 +0000

On a recent episode of ‘The Tonight Show,’ Jay Leno made a joke about celebrities like Elton John who wear wigs. Leno included late night rival Jimmy Kimmel on the list of wig wearers, and even pointed to a rug he said was Kimmel’s, adding, “It’s still got the black dye on it.”

Joe Perry & Steven Tyler On "The Tonight Show" Friday [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:15:46 +0000

NBC's Tonight Show with Jay Leno is shaping up to be a memorable broadcast on Friday night. Steven Tyler's recent announced appearance will coincide with a visit from fellow American Idol stars Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest.

Bird Roosts on Jay Leno's Head on 'The Tonight Show' [VIDEO]

Grace Niemitalo — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:22:02 +0000

Jay Leno learned why it's never wise to work with animals on last night's 'Tonight Show.' During a segment with Julie Scardina, animal ambassador for SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove, Leno had unfortunate encounters with several different critters.

First, Leno made faces at a caracal, a cat that ranges over parts of Asia and Africa, and got hissed at twice in response.

Jeff Beck On The Tonight Show April 7th

Jon Michaels — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 02:16:27 +0000

Jeff Beck is scheduled with the Imelda May Band to perform on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on April 7th. Beck and May performed together at the Grammy awards last year. The acts will hit the road for the Rock & Roll Party tour starting March 24th in Washington, D.C. at the 9:30 Club. [...]