Most Late-Night Hosts’ Jokes About Iran Airstrikes Satirize Trump, the U.S., and Allies

In the initial week of U.S.-led airstrikes targeting Iranian officials, late-night talk show hosts delivered a multitude of jokes, with an overwhelming 94% focused on the U.S. and its allies rather than on Iran’s government. Researchers analyzed 20 episodes from various shows, including ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, CBS’s The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Comedy […]
Alix Earle shares an emotional late-night video following her split from Braxton Berrios and a flirtation with Tom Brady.

Alix Earle recently shared her struggles following a breakup with Braxton Berrios, a Texans player, in a heartfelt TikTok video posted on Tuesday night. The influencer, who has garnered attention for her connection with Tom Brady during a New Year’s Eve gathering in St. Barts, admits to being a “boyfriend hopper,” expressing her difficulty with […]
Rock climber wins gold in late-night Fare Evasion Olympics

A quirky group of unique athletes recently staged an event called the “Fare Evasion Olympics,” jumping through the MTA’s newly designed subway turnstiles, apparently to highlight their inadequacy. Among the participants were a pole dancer, a rock climber, and a parkour enthusiast, who showcased their skills by leaping over a six-foot door at the Broadway-Lafayette […]
The late-night issue and additional topics: Letters

late night suicide Since President Trump emerged on the political scene, late-night comedians seem to have strayed from their original goal of just making us laugh (“A Year Too Long Is Wrong,” Kirsten Fleming, December 30). What they often call “humor” comes off more like a daily lecture on moral superiority. It’s kind of like, […]
Zohran Mamdani officially takes office as NYC mayor in late-night event at Old City Hall.

New York City Prepares for Mayor Mamdani’s Inauguration New York City’s newly elected socialist mayor, Zoran Mamdani, has officially taken office in a midnight swearing-in ceremony conducted by New York State Attorney General Letitia James. The event occurred early Thursday at Old City Hall Station, a historic, decommissioned metro station, with Mamdani’s family present. His […]
Trump Warns Broadcasters About Licenses Due to Late-Night Comedians Being ‘Nearly 100 Percent Critical’ of Him

Trump Threatens Broadcast Licenses Over Negative Coverage President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of revoking licenses of certain network broadcast stations, asserting that their portrayal of him and the Republican Party has been “nearly 100% negative.” This remark came in a post on Truth Social this week. “If a network’s newscast and its […]
Study: Liberal guests on late-night shows exceed conservative guests by 99%

Recent findings from media watchdog newsbusters indicate a significant ideological imbalance in late-night talk shows, revealing that liberal guests are expected to outnumber conservative guests by a staggering 99% in 2025. The analysis, published on Monday, examined several popular shows, including Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC, Seth Meyers’ Late Night on NBC, The Tonight Show […]
Kimmel’s wife expresses that the US is going through a ‘delicate period’ following the suspension of his late-night program.

Jimmy Kimmel’s Wife Discusses Fragility of Freedom Following His Suspension Molly McNerney, TV writer and wife of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, recently remarked on the current vulnerability of freedom in the U.S. after her husband faced a short suspension from his show. Speaking at The Hollywood Reporter’s women in entertainment breakfast, she reflected on how […]
Chris Paul leaves the struggling Clippers in a surprising late-night move

In an unexpected announcement early Wednesday, the Los Angeles Clippers confirmed they are letting go of veteran point guard Chris Paul. Just a couple of weeks ago, Paul suggested that this might be his final season in the NBA, and around 3 a.m. he shared on social media that the team intended to send him […]
Ruth Chou Simons: Overcome late-night worries with these insights on discovering calm amid chaos

Anxiety can stem from various aspects of our lives—be it concerns about current events, work, family, health issues, relationships, or finances. It’s not hard to find the roots of our racing thoughts. Questions like “Will I get through this season?” or “Who can I truly rely on?” linger frequently. Personally, I often find myself wide […]