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Jay Leno Throws Support Behind Joe Biden Because He Is A ‘Decent Man’

Comedian Jay Leno recently told ITK that he would be supporting Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, The Hill reported. “People like Joe because he’s got a good character,” Leno said, before calling Biden’s massive Super Tuesday comeback a “feel good” moment. “It was like the end of It’s a Wonderful Life. Remember George Bailey? He […]

By Tyler MacDonald | 3y ago

Stephen Colbert Calls Trump ‘A Delicious Idiot,’ Jokes That Trump Stole His Lines

Late-night talk show host Stephen Colbert had some choice words for President Donald Trump, and suggested jokingly that Trump may have plagiarized some of the comedy performers’ best lines, according to a report by Deadline. Even as Trump has recently used his lofty Twitter perch to lambaste late-night talk show hosts in general as being […]

By Kurtis Bright | 4y ago

Jay Leno Says Elon Musk’s Tesla Corporation ‘Should Be Applauded’ So, ‘Why Do You Wish It Would Fail?’

Jay Leno is standing up for Elon Musk and the Tesla Corporation in the video below. According to Mr. Leno, Musk is “making a go of it,” in one of the toughest industries to break into. Jay says Elon deserves recognition for his accomplishments in the auto industry, not criticism. Jay Leno said in the […]

By Kim McLendon | 5y ago

Jay Leno Reveals The Burt Reynolds’ Limited Edition 2017 Trans AM SE Bandit: ‘The Bandit’ Is Back

Burt Reynolds is back with a brand new Bandit. No, it’s not just the movie, even though Smokey and the Bandit did return to theaters this summer, celebrating the film’s 40th anniversary. The new Bandit is a car, a brand new, limited edition 2017 Trans AM SE. Jay Leno introduced the new Bandit on Jay […]

By Kim McLendon | 6y ago

Jay Leno Takes An Eco-Friendly Cannabis Sports Car For A Test Drive [Video]

Since retiring from his gig as host of The Tonight Show, Jay Leno has kept himself busy by focusing on his love of automobiles. In addition to tending to his own massive collection of rare and expensive cars and motorcycles, Leno has a weekly show that airs on CNBC called Jay Leno’s Garage devoted to […]

By Rob Cotton | 6y ago

Jimmy Fallon Opens Universal Orlando Ride With Wife And Daughters Winnie And Frances, Says It’s ‘A Big Moment’

Jimmy Fallon opened the Universal Orlando ride “Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Thursday morning with his wife, Nancy Juvonen, and adorable daughters, 3-year-old Winnie Rose 2-year-old and Frances Cole. Jimmy was all smiles as his highly-anticipated ride was welcomed by fans who are eager to see the faux New York City at […]

By Ruchi Gupta | 6y ago

Jay Leno Returns To ‘The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon’, Bashes Hillary, Bernie, And Trump [VIDEO]

Jay Leno returned to his old Tonight Show stomping grounds Wednesday night, taking over the monologue for an “injured” Jimmy Fallon. Fallon faked a hamstring injury a few minutes into his monologue, and Leno stepped in to save the day. This isn’t the first time Jimmy and Jay have pulled off a tag-team monologue to […]

By Shayla D | 7y ago

Jimmy Fallon’s Job On The Line, Chelsea Handler Ready To Step In

Jimmy Fallon has become the much-loved host of The Tonight Show, a job he took over from Jay Leno in February 2014. But now there is a dull whisper that Fallon’s future as the host of the show might be in question due to his drinking. The Daily Mail reports that Fallon and his wife, […]

By Stacey Cole | 7y ago

‘Last Man Standing’ Enjoys Unprecedented Ratings Despite Obvious Political Bias

Last Man Standing, the ABC sitcom starring Tim Allen, is currently in its fifth season. Tim Allen has a unique sense of humor and a unique way of delivering his jokes to his audience, one that fans have not tired of over the years. But Last Man Standing allows Allen to deliver his own right-wing […]

By Stacey Cole | 7y ago

‘Sons Of Anarchy’ Cast Together Again For Last Love Ride

Sons of Anarchy star Charlie Hunnam, who played Tax Teller on the hit TV show, has been with his girlfriend, Morgana McNelis, since 2007. According to Indian Express, McNelis says it’s very important to maintaining a lasting relationship to allow each other to evolve and grow. McNelis believes that having a safe space between partners […]

By Stacey Cole | 8y ago

Jimmy Fallon Can’t Keep A Straight Face During Bizarre Bruce Willis Interview

Jimmy Fallon, like most people, probably always thought Bruce Willis was bald. After all, no one seems to have seen any hair on Bruce Willis’s head for a long time; or, maybe, fans just weren’t paying attention? That was the question raised on Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show this week, when Jimmy Fallon interviewed legendary […]

By Stacey Cole | 8y ago

Jay Leno Back To ‘Tonight Show’ As Jimmy Fallon Limps Away

Jay Leno raced to rescue the Tonight Show monologue segment on October 6. Jimmy Fallon, who took over hosting duties of the tonight show from Leno in February 2014, began the show talking about Bernie Sanders’ campaign with the joke “Apparently you do go back” when he suddenly appeared to be in pain from a […]

By Carol Ruth Weber | 8y ago

Jay Leno Returns To ‘The Tonight Show,’ Helps Jimmy Fallon After ‘Injury’ During Monologue

Jay Leno returned to his old stomping grounds Tuesday night when he filled in for Jimmy Fallon briefly on the Tonight Show. Fallon started off the monologue for the night, but a sudden, yet fake, hamstring pull led to the need for someone else to tag in and take over the segment. Fans were thrilled […]

By Stacy Carey | 8y ago

Jay Leno Dishes On Jimmy Kimmel: ‘He Has A Mean Streak’

Jay Leno is coming back to television with his new offering, Jay Leno’s Garage, but that doesn’t mean Leno has taken his eyes off of his old stomping ground and, while he has plenty of opinions to offer concerning his former colleagues and competitors, Leno had the most to say about his one-time late night […]

By Edward VKanty | 8y ago

Jay Leno Knows Why Jimmy Kimmel’s Ratings Suck

Jay Leno says he knows why Jimmy Kimmel’s late night ratings are poor, explaining that audiences are put off from the ABC show because of the host’s mean streak. Talking to TVInsider, Leno, who hosted The Tonight Show for two separate stints between May 25, 1992, and May 29, 2009, as well as between March […]

By Gregory Wakeman | 8y ago

Howard Stern Show: Jimmy Kimmel Discusses Peeing His Pants And Howard’s Appearance On David Letterman’s Final Monday Night Show

Jimmy Kimmel sat in on the Howard Stern Show Monday morning, joining Howard, Robin, Fred, and Baba Booey for a fascinating and insightful morning, including Jimmy describing how he peed himself following a recent dinner, Handzi calling in to ask for a writing job on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Jimmy telling Benjy’s ex-girlfriend, Elisa, that she […]

By Sean Mahoney | 8y ago

Melissa Rivers: Leno ‘Snubbed’ Her After Joan Rivers’ Death, Still Holding A Grudge?

Melissa Rivers says that Jay Leno “snubbed” her after her mother’s death. According to Star Pulse, Melissa opened up to Howard Stern about an incident that happened while she was at the Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment breakfast back in December. She says that she saw Leno, made eye contact with him, but he never […]

By Effie Orfanides | 8y ago

Jay Leno Auctions Prized Car: Raises $565,000 For USO

Late-night celebrity and collector car enthusiast Jay Leno made an appearance at the Gooding & Company’s Scottsdale Auction last Saturday, and auctioned one of his most special cars for a good cause. All of the proceeds from his car sale went to support the United Service Organizations (USO), reports AZFamily 3TV. “When people know that […]

By Lynne Stamm | 8y ago

Jay Leno On Bill Cosby: ‘Hannibal Buress Started It’

Jay Leno, Bill Cosby, and Hannibal Buress are three stand-up comedians who couldn’t be more different from one another on style and tone. Another huge variance between the three are the years they had, respectively, in 2014. Leno, who hosted his last Tonight Show in February just before the Winter Olympics and Jimmy Fallon’s subsequent […]

By Joshua Waldrop | 8y ago

Leno And Other Comedians Line Up Against Cosby: ‘I Don’t Know Why It’s So Hard To Believe Women’

Former Tonight Show host Jay Leno has commented on the allegations that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted dozens of women over the years. Leno appeared at a National Association of Television Program Executives conference, and was asked what he thought about the allegations against Bill Cosby. “I don’t know why it’s so hard to believe women. […]

By Scott Falkner | 8y ago

‘Bachelorette’ Star Trista Sutters Gives Perfect Response To Jay Leno Diss

Trista Sutter, the reality TV star who appeared on the shows The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, was recently dissed by Jay Leno on national TV. During an appearance on Craig Ferguson’s talk show on December 19, Ferguson asked Leno if he ever “glassed over” during interviews. Leno recalled the time when Sutter appeared on his […]

By Val Powell | 8y ago

Leno Trista Sutter: Jay Leno Claims ‘Bachelorette’ Trista Sutter Was Most Boring Guest Ever

Jay Leno said that Trista Sutter, former Bachelorette, was the most boring guest he ever had on the show. According to the New York Daily News, Leno visited Craig Ferguson on his farewell episode, and revealed that he didn’t really enjoy chatting with Sutter, back when The Bachelorette first aired a decade ago. “It was […]

By Effie Orfanides | 8y ago

Jay Leno Recounts Horribly Boring Reality Star Guest On ‘The Tonight Show’

Former host of The Tonight Show, Jay Leno, made his way to Craig Ferguson to talk about his career. Ferguson, who’s set to retire from late night talk shows himself, inquired of Leno’s interviewing skills, and if he had to essentially fake his interest. “Did you ever get tired? You ever glass over when they […]

By Niki Cruz | 8y ago

Craig Ferguson Signs Off, Hosts Final Show As ‘Late, Late Show’ Host

Craig Ferguson has hosted his final Late, Late Show. After 10 seasons and over 2,000 episodes, the ever-changing late-night landscape saw yet another changing of the guard, as comedian Craig Ferguson signed off the air with a star-studded musical montage that, while not as large in number as the one that brought a close to […]

By Joshua Waldrop | 8y ago

Sharon Osbourne, Jay Leno Fling Was Humiliating For One Of The Talk Show Hosts

Sharon Osbourne recently opened up about her very brief fling with Jay Leno, and her admission about their lovemaking might make Jay blush from him cheeks down to the end of his famous chin. Osbourne has chatted about her quick fling with Leno before, but she didn’t divulge just how quick their 1976 tryst was […]

By Treva Bowdoin | 8y ago

Jay Leno Buys Wounded Veteran A Dodge Challenger Hellcat

Jay Leno surprised a wounded soldier by not only taking him for a spin in a 2015 Dodge SRT Hellcat but by then giving him the car. The vehicle is usually worth around $40,000, but the former talk-show host decided to give it to Cpl. Ethan Laberge because of his service as a United States […]

By Gregory Wakeman | 8y ago

Jay Leno Reveals Why He Never Allowed Joan Rivers on ‘The Tonight Show’

On the cusp of receiving The Mark Twain Prize for comedy, Jay Leno sat down with Access Hollywood for an interview. During the interview, he answered a very intruguing question about Joan Rivers. While Jay Leno was host of The Tonight Show, Joan Rivers never appeared on the program. Once upon a time, Rivers was […]

By Scott Falkner | 9y ago

Jay Leno Keeps Chin Up, Passion ‘Drives’ Him Back To TV

Comedian Jay Leno certainly brings new meaning to the cliché “he who laughs last.” The Hollywood Reporter (THR) let the cat out of the bag in an exclusive about a new TV show that will put Leno back in the limelight following his departure as the host of The Tonight Show in February, after 22 […]

By Carmen Allgood | 9y ago

Jay Leno Is Returning To TV, But He Won’t Be Telling Jokes

Jay Leno has been very quiet since he hosted his last episode of The Tonight Show last February, but it looks like his hiatus from TV is about to end. Leno, 64, is reportedly returning to TV as a host of primetime show that apparently won’t involve comedy. Not to say he won’t throw out […]

By Cheryl Phillips | 9y ago

Jay Leno Makes His NBC Return As ‘Last Comic Standing’ Mentor

Jay Leno is coming back to NBC. The longtime Tonight Show host, who retired last year, will be making his return as a comic mentor on Last Coming Standing. In the episode, five comics are flown to Las Vegas to meet a surprise guest, who turns out to be Leno. Jay goes on to share […]

By Nathan Francis | 9y ago

Jimmy Fallon Dominates Late Night Television

It wasn’t like Jimmy Fallon had such big shoes to fill. When NBC announced that Jay Leno was out and the Jimmy Fallon would be taking over The Tonight Show, Leno was the king of Late Night, but not the dominating force that his predecessor, well, his pre-pre-predecessor (factoring in the whole Leno-to Conan O’Brien-back […]

By Jon Hueber | 9y ago

Jay Leno To Receive Mark Twain Prize For American Humor

Jay Leno will receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor later this year. Although life has slowed down a bit for Leno following his departure from The Tonight Show, the guy is still out there doing his thing. To honor the comedian for all the hard work he’s put in over the past several […]

By Todd Rigney | 9y ago

Jay Leno’s ‘Tonight Show’ Secrets On Divas And Difficult Guests Revealed

Jay Leno’s time at The Tonight Show saw a whole slew of interesting guests, and now we’re about to learn a few secrets about some of the guests that sat in the hot seat next to Jay Leno on The Tonight Show. Before Leno is called a tattletale, according to the New York Post this […]

By Niki Cruz | 9y ago

Arsenio Hall Cancelled: Tough Road To Talk Show Success

Arsenio Hall came into his 2013 talk show reboot with a good credential behind him. Hall was a late night staple from 1989 to 1994, so he wasn’t new to the game. He hadn’t been entirely absent from television sets, either – he was known to newer audiences as the 2012 winner of Celebrity Apprentice. […]

By Sarah Field | 9y ago

Jay Leno’s Interview Reveals The Witty Side Of The Comical Personality

One of America’s favorite comedian and satirical writers and presenters Jay Leno says he is enjoying his retirement as much he enjoyed his long career. The Associated Press managed to get him talking candidly about his life post retirement and the man allowed a rare glimpse behind the curtain of a person that managed to […]

By Alap Naik Desai | 9y ago

Jay Leno Thinks Jimmy Fallon Is Doing A ‘Terrific Job’

Jay Leno doesn’t have any hard feelings toward Jimmy Fallon. In fact, Leno thinks the former Saturday Night Live cast member is doing a fantastic job at the helm of The Tonight Show. Although some people might have trouble settling into retirement after spending 20 years on a popular television series, apparently Jay Leno is […]

By Todd Rigney | 9y ago

Hollywood Furor Over Beverly Hills Hotel Connection To Sharia Law, But Do They Know How Far Sharia Really Goes?

Hollywood is furious about the historic Beverly Hills Hotel and the Hotel Bel-Air connection to the draconian system of Sharia law that stones people for infractions such as homosexuality and adultery. Celebrities like Jay Leno and Ellen DeGeneres are participating in protests against the Dorchester Collection of hotels, which is owned by an arm of […]

By Terri LaPoint | 9y ago

Jimmy Fallon Is The Right Choice For Tonight Show

Early on critics doubted the hiring of Jimmy Fallon to replace Jay Leno as the Tonight Show host, one of the most coveted jobs in all of television. Now, critics are hushed by the new buzz that Fallon is bringing back to late night television. Getting big named celebrities to appear on the Tonight Show […]

By Jim Bennett | 9y ago

Drew Barrymore’s Baby Girl Has Arrived – Perfection!

Happy Babymoon to Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman! Their second baby girl was born on Tuesday, and “everyone is healthy and happy,” according to a statement from Barrymore’s representative to People. Now 19-month-old Olive is a big sister. “Happy to announce that today we are the proud parents of our second daughter, Frankie Barrymore Kopelman. […]

By Terri LaPoint | 9y ago

David Letterman: Did Jimmy Fallon Ratings Chase Him Into Retirement?

David Letterman, late night icon and new potential lawn bowling partner to Jay Leno, made his surprise retirement announcement Thursday to much fanfare and nostalgic reminiscence. But what were his true motivations for making the announcement at this time? While Leno was forced out by network big wigs who hoped his replacement, Jimmy Fallon, would […]

By Sean Mahoney | 9y ago

Bill Maher: In Defense Of Jay Leno

When Jay Leno left his position at The Tonight Show he didn’t part with too many friends. Leno, who famously won the slot in 1993 instead of David Letterman, had left the NBC talk show before taking his final bow in 2014. In 2009 host Conan O’Brien became Leno’s successor until ratings took a dip, […]

By Niki Cruz | 9y ago

Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon Making Guests Commit To NBC Only?

The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon has been a wild success since it’s launch a few weeks ago during the Winter Olympics on NBC. The ratings have been relatively consistent, drawing ratings that were on par with Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show. Obviously with Jay Leno, ratings were good for a while but dipped in the […]

By Joe Burgett | 9y ago

Chrysler Orders Donated Vipers To Be Crushed

Chrysler, the American automotive company, has ordered South Puget Sound Community College to crush a Dodge Viper. The special thing about this specific Dodge Viper, is it isn’t just any Dodge Viper. This is the fourth Viper off the pre-production line that’s been at the college for the past seven years. The rare prototype 1992 […]

By Jan Omega | 9y ago

Jimmy Fallon Joins Cameron Diaz in Bizarre Three-Legged Pants Dance [Video]

Jimmy Fallon has officially seized the reins of The Tonight Show from Jay Leno, and the first couple of weeks of his version of the show have been quite entertaining. The recent Cameron Diaz appearance was no exception, as Fallon engaged his guest in a three-legged pants dance challenge. Fallon and Diaz were forced to […]

By Chad Quates | 9y ago

With Jimmy Fallon Ruling At 11:30, Letterman Plots Jay Leno Guest Coup

Jimmy Fallon is off to a flying start on the Nielsen meter for his revamped takeover of The Tonight Show. Even though he lost 4 million viewers from his debut Monday night to his second show on Tuesday, he still managed to beat not only the man NBC spurned as Tonight Show host 21 years […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 9y ago

Jimmy Fallon: The Ratings Are In For ‘The Tonight Show’ Debut

Jimmy Fallon made his long awaited debut on The Tonight Show Monday night, and now the ratings have come in. Fallon’s ratings were exceptional, Fallon raked in an average 3.8 rating for adult ages 18-49, and 11.31 million viewers to top it off. This has been the second biggest audience for The Tonight Show. Jay […]

By Victor Moon | 9y ago

Jay Leno Tells ’60 Minutes’ That Everyone In Entertainment Gets ‘Screwed’

The folks at 60 Minutes certainly got an earful from Jay Leno. The comedian recently bid farewell to The Tonight Show, allowing former Saturday Night Live cast member Jimmy Fallon to slid behind the desk. Although Leno has certainly benefited financially from his time in the entertainment industry, he doesn’t exactly have a very high […]

By Todd Rigney | 9y ago

Justin Timberlake And Others Say Farewell To Jay Leno

Last night Jay Leno signed off on the Tonight Show for the last time after 22 years of hosting. Leno, who had interviewed everyone from the late John F. Kennedy Jr to Justin Timberlake, has been saying goodbye for his official last week hosting the show. Using montages to show some of his highlights, Timberlake […]

By Niki Cruz | 9y ago

Kim Kardashian Posts Nearly Nude ‘Throwback’ Instagram Snap [Photos]

Kim Kardashian, on the same day she made a surprise appearance on The Tonight Show to help Jay Leno celebrate his final program, marked the internet’s “Throwback Thursday” tradition by posting a rather saucy snap of herself from what appeared to be a 2011 calendar shoot. “Throwback Thursday” calls for internet users to post photos […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 9y ago

Sandra Bullock Says Farewell To Jay Leno: ‘You’ve Always Been So Kind’

Sandra Bullock gave Jay Leno a heartfelt goodbye on The Tonight Show on Wednesday night. The Gravity star was very emotional and clearly was holding back tears during her appearance on the show. It was no doubt a nostalgic moment, not only for Jay Leno, but also for Sandra Bullock who first appeared on The […]

By Addam Corré | 9y ago

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