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Kimmel is an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He is the host and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a late-night talk show that premiered on ABC on January 26, 2003, at Hollywood Masonic Temple in Hollywood, California; and on April 1, 2019, at a secondary home, the Zappos Theater on the Las Vegas Strip. Kimmel hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2012, 2016 and 2020, and the Academy Awards in 2017 and 2018.



Before hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kimmel was the co-host of Comedy Central's The Man Show and Win Ben Stein's Money. Kimmel has also produced such shows as Crank Yankers, Sports Show with Norm Macdonald, and The Andy Milonakis Show. In 2018, Time named him as one of "The World's 100 Most Influential People".

Kimmel is the longest-working of all current late-night talk show hosts in the United States, following Conan O’Brien’s retirement from hosting a late-night program.

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Comedian Cat Ce Will Headline Four Shows at Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club in July

Popular comedian Cat Ce will take to one of Las Vegas' most important stand-up stages in July. She'll be headlining four shows at Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club on Linq Promenade on Friday July 12th and Saturday July 13th, performing two sets per night.
Phosphorescent Extends Headlining Tour With Fall Dates for New LP 'Revelator'

The band's fall headlining tour will kick off on September 13 at Metro in Chicago, and run through an October 9 finale at Los Angeles' El Rey Theatre. Throughout the run, they'll come to many cities for the first time since releasing Revelator - including Toronto (The Great Hall), Washington DC (9:30 Club), Boston (Brighton Music Hall), San Francisco (August Hall) and more.
'Billy Strings Live Vol. 1' to Release in July, Fall Tour Confirmed

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings will release his first live album, Billy Strings Live Vol. 1, July 12 on Reprise Records. Where are the tracks? Fans will have to wait. The tracklist will not be revealed until the release date. Strings will continue his tour this fall including newly announced dates. Find the full lineup here!
Ernest to Embark on 'Legalize Country Music Road Show' Fall Tour

Critically-acclaimed singer / songwriter ERNEST has announced his fall headlining tour, The Legalize Country Music Road Show. The tour will kick off in Vancouver, Canada on Sept. 4 and continue throughout several markets, including Los Angeles, Calif., Anaheim, Calif., Fort Worth, Texas, Milwaukee, Wis., Knoxville, Tenn., and more. See the full lineup here!
John Edward Will Embark on Australian Tour in October

John Edward is the world's foremost psychic medium and author of numerous critically acclaimed New York Times best sellers.   Australian fans have embraced John since his first tour.  So returning again, John will be touring Australia in  October 24.
Gunna's New Album 'One of Wun' Debuts at #2 on the Billboard 200

Four-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum Atlanta rap superstar Gunna returns to the top of multiple charts with his acclaimed fifth studio album One of Wun! It notably bows at #2 on the Billboard 200, becoming his fifth consecutive Top 5 debut on the respective chart. additionally, it captures #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart.
Mat Kearney Releases Self-Titled LP; See Full Headline Tour Dates

Nashville based, Oregon-born multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and producer Mat Kearney just released his new self-titled full-length album. Kearney counts the LP as one of his most personal yet and sees it as a reflection of his two-decade long career. Kearney will hit the road in June for the start of a massive US headline tour that continues in August and through November. All the confirmed tour dates can be found here. Listen to his new album now!
STEEL PANTHER Announce Final U.S. Leg of 'ON THE PROWL WORLD TOUR 2024' Dates

With their recent US headline tour now wrapped and before the band heads over to continue their global domination in Europe, California’s greatest export Steel Panther is announcing the final batch of headline dates in the US as part of their On The Prowl World Tour 2024. The band return to the road in the United States on August 23 in Buffalo, NY and runs through September 14 where it wraps up in Jacksonville, NC. The 15-date trek will make stops in Hampton Beach, NH (August 24 & 25); Portland, ME (August 30); Baton Rouge, LA (September 8) and Augusta, GA (September 14) to name a few.
Comedian Anthony Jeselnik Will Embark on Australian Tour

After selling out theaters across North America, comedian Anthony Jeselnik will bring his latest stand-up tour Bones and All to Australia and New Zealand this Summer.
Nikki Glaser Adds Second Show At Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall

Nikki Glaser's 'Alive and Unwell Tour' adds a second show at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall due to popular demand.
MEST Debuts 'Hate You Sober' (ft. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills) Off Upcoming Album 'Youth'

The track delves into the theme of a toxic relationship, depicting how one might endure it by numbing themselves with alcohol, while also exploring the journey towards summoning the courage to break free from the toxicity. Listen to the single now!
Chris Stapleton Is Top Winner at ACM Awards, Performs 'Think I'm In Love With You with Dua Lipa

19x ACM Award-winner Chris Stapleton was the top winner at the 59th Annual ACM Awards with four wins: Album of the Year (Higher, as artist and producer), Male Artist of the Year and Artist-Songwriter of the Year. Stapleton also performed his song, “Think I’m In Love With You,” with surprise special guest Dua Lipa during the live show.
SHAED Releases New Single 'Maybe I Don't Know How' Ahead of New Album

“Maybe I Don’t Know How” follows “Everybody Knows I’m High” and “Rocket In The Sky” as the third single from Spinning Out. The band, who worked on the track with Mike Del Rio, had the following to say about its creation and evolution: “We were in a circle, vibing out so hard, just saying random things and creating this story of this person who just did not know how to cut the rope with someone in their life. It was maybe a darker relationship energy: “If love’s a drug I’m never high enough.” It’s someone who’s maybe too drawn in, too obsessed.” Listen to the single!
Slash Releases Star-Studded Solo Album 'Orgy of the Damned'

SLASH the iconic, GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and songwriter has released his highly anticipated sixth solo album titled Orgy of the Damned. A vibrant homage to the blues, SLASH’s star-studded blues album and sixth solo album of his career overall, Orgy of the Damned is a collection of 12 dynamic songs that revitalize the blues with a stripped-down approach. Listen to the album now!
Yelawolf to Release New Double Album 'War Story,' Drops New Single

Alabama-born and Nashville-based multiplatinum chart-topping artist and entrepreneur Yelawolf serves up a soulful and soaring new single entitled “Trailer In The Sky” alongside Jelly Roll out now. After teasing its impending arrival, he reveals the details for his anxiously awaited double-LP, War Story – Michael Wayne (Part 1) & Trunk Muzik 4ever (Part 2). Yelawolf’s magnum opus arrives on Friday June 7, 2024. Listen to the new single now!
Cast Set For CATS at Algonquin Arts Theatre

Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its July musical, CATS! The show will run at Algonquin Arts Theatre from July 13 through July 28.
Omar Apollo to Release Sophomore Album 'God Said No,' Drops New Single

Omar Apollo has announced that his sophomore studio album, God Said No, will be released on June 28th via Warner Records. Along with the announcement, Apollo offers a preview of what is to come on the album with the new single “Dispose of Me,” which arrives with an accompanying live performance video of the song featuring a 14-piece ensemble. Listen to the new single!
Brad Williams Will Embark on a 2024 Australian Tour

Pound for pound, Brad Williams is the funniest comedian in the country right now and has become one of the most in-demand comedians working today.  He will embark on tour in Australia this year. Learn more here!
Wilderado to Release New LP 'Talker'; Drop Title Track with Fall US Headline Dates

Max Rainer (lead singer, guitarist), Tyler Wimpee (guitarist, vocals), Justin Kila (drums) – have announced the September 20th release of their new full-length studio album Talker via Bright Antenna Records. Listen to the title track now! In addition to the album announcement and new single, the band has shared that they will embark on a fall headline tour, extending their already extensive US headline run that has them out all of June and July before heading to Chicago to play Lollapalooza in August.
Gunna Releases Highly Anticipated Fifth Studio Album 'One of Wun'

Four-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum Atlanta rap superstar Gunna has released his fifth studio album One of Wun. The 20-track album boasts superstar collaborations with Offset, Normani, Leon Bridges and Roddy Ricch. Listen to the new album!

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