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Yahoo
an hour ago
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- Yahoo
Jimmy Fallon Says Trump's Changing Story On Epstein Will Lead To Shocking Conclusion
Jimmy Fallon said Tuesday that President Donald Trump's evolving spin on the Jeffrey Epstein files will stop with a bonkers revelation. (Watch the video below.) Playing off Trump's recent suggestion that Democrats could have planted his name in the files of the heavily connected sex offender, the 'Tonight Show' host cracked: 'Trump went from saying there are no files to I'm not in the files to I'm only in there because the files were changed. By next week we're gonna find out that Trump is Jeffrey Epstein.' Fast-forward to 2:47 for a more complete look at Fallon's bit: Fallon's joke follows a run of twists in the president's reaction to the files. After hyping the release of documents related to the long-dead predator, Trump called the files a hoax and the Justice Department announced there was no client list. The list had been promoted by Republicans and dangled as red meat for conspiracy-minded supporters of the president, some of whom are angry over his about-face. Trump, who was reportedly told by Attorney General Pam Bondi that he is mentioned in the files (though the context is not known), recently urged GOP leaders to change the subject by making unfounded accusations about President Barack Obama and the 2016 election. The story of his friendship with Epstein has also taken a few turns. Related... Trump's Shifting Explanations Are Prolonging The Epstein Scandal He Wants To End Trump Implies Epstein Poached Virginia Giuffre From Mar-A-Lago Spa 'What The F**k?': Jon Stewart Stunned By 2 Words In Trump's Latest Epstein Denial
Daily Mail
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The next TWO late-night hosts who face ax after Stephen Colbert cancellation: Insiders reveal fear and loathing behind scenes
Two late-night mainstays could find themselves on the chopping block after helping NBC lose an eye-watering $100 million-plus per year. The shows of longtime hosts Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers, combined with the network's iconic sketch comedy series SNL, have created the nine-figure shortfall, .
USA Today
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Trump denies responsibility in 'Late Show' cancellation, Stephen Colbert's firing
President Donald Trump, while still celebrating the demise of his late-night TV foe "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," is distancing himself as the reason for the show's abrupt cancellation. "Everybody is saying that I was solely responsible for the firing of Stephen Colbert from CBS, Late Night. That is not true!" he wrote in a July 29 Truth Social post. The reason he was fired was a pure lack of TALENT, and the fact that this deficiency was costing CBS $50 Million Dollars a year in losses — and it was only going to get WORSE!" Colbert announced on July 17 that "The Late Show" would be ending in May after more than 30 years, with CBS parent company Paramount Global calling it "purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night." A week later, following speculation by critics and outspoken celebrities that this was a politically motivated move, Paramount obtained FCC approval for an $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media. While "The Late Show" is the top rated in the 11:30 p.m. slot, it was losing a reported $40 million a year. The day after Colbert's announcement, Trump celebrated the 30-year-old show's cancellation, writing, "I absolutely love that Colbert' got fired. His talent was even less than his ratings." 'Gutless': David Letterman unleashes on Paramount over 'Late Show' cancellation Trump claims Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon are 'next up' In his July 29 post, Trump once again put his other late-night adversaries, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon, on notice. "Next up will be an even less talented Jimmy Kimmel, and then, a weak, and very insecure, Jimmy Fallon. The only real question is, who will go first?" the former "The Apprentice" star wrote. "Show biz and television is a very simple business. If you get ratings, you can say or do anything. If you don't, you always become a victim. Colbert became a victim to himself, the other two will follow." A week prior, he went after "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon," claiming without evidence that they would be "next to go." "It's really good to see them go, and I hope I played a major part in it!" he added. Fallon's contract with NBCUniversal will keep him at the network through 2028. Kimmel extended his contract in 2022 through his show's current 23rd season. Kimmel quickly fired back on Instagram by posting a screenshot of the president's post alongside the caption, "I know you're busy Sharpie-ing the Epstein files, but this seems like a weird way to tell people to watch Matt Damon and Ken Jennings on an all-new Who Wants to Be a Millionaire tomorrow night at 8|7c on @ABC."
New York Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Jimmy Fallon Ridicules Trump's Choice Words About Epstein Island
Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night's highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. Here are the 50 best movies on Netflix right now. Better Luck Next Time While in Scotland on Monday, President Trump told reporters he'd never 'had the privilege' of visiting Jeffrey Epstein's island. 'Trump's staff was like, 'A simple no would've been fine,'' Jimmy Fallon said. 'Trump said he was invited to the island but didn't want to go. I get it — it's so annoying when you get invited to a destination crime scene, isn't it?' — JIMMY FALLON 'Trump was like, 'I'm sorry, what I really meant was I never had the honor.' — JIMMY FALLON '[imitating Epstein] 'Hey, Donald, want go to the island this weekend?' '[imitating Trump] Well, first of all, Jeffrey, thank you for thinking of me. Unfortunately, that's the weekend that the teen pageant that I bought is installing the indoor security locker room cameras.'' — JON STEWART '[imitating Trump] Sadly, I never had the honor of dining with Jeffrey Dahmer.' — STEPHEN COLBERT 'Privilege was not the word you wanted to use. '[imitating Trump] A trip to that terrible island was sadly not an honor that was ever bestowed upon me.' — SETH MEYERS ''Privilege' makes it seem like you never turned down an invitation. It seems like you were checking your messages every day in hopes one was forthcoming. He'd be like, [imitating Trump] 'Any calls from Jeffrey?' ' — SETH MEYERS The Punchiest Punchlines (Ball-Drop Edition) 'Last time I saw a ball-drop that obvious, Anderson and Andy were hammered.' — STEPHEN COLBERT, on Trump's caddy moving his ball to a better position during a round of golf in Scotland 'When the going gets tough, the tough pay someone to cheat for you.' — JON STEWART 'It turns out golf has rules, and one of them is that if you lose a ball, you take a one-stroke penalty, and you have to hit again from the previous spot. Plus, a serious player would always drop a ball themselves, rather than leave it to a caddy. In his defense, Trump has not seen his own balls in years.' — STEPHEN COLBERT 'It's just refreshing to see someone cheating without being at a Coldplay concert.' — JIMMY FALLON The Bits Worth Watching Las Culturistas co-hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers presented Stephen Colbert with an award for Best Future Podcaster on Monday's 'Late Show.' What We're Excited About on Tuesday Night Alison Brie will discuss appearing in the new horror film, 'Together,' with her husband, Dave Franco, on Tuesday's 'Tonight Show.' Also, Check This Out In search of a new side hustle, numerous stars of reality television have branched out into
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Country star causes outrage after singing for women to 'give up rights' and 'tale a slap' in controversial talk show appearance
An American musician sparked outrage after singing she would 'give up a few rights' and 'take a slap' if it meant she'd be treated more respectfully by men - in some divisive lyrics. Country star Jessie Murph, 20, performed the controversial tune on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, with the lines yearning for her beau to 'love her like it's 1965'. Her ballad was also nostalgic for a time period where courting gentlemen were 'handwriting letters' and 'showing up at the door with flowers' instead of 'hit[ting] [women] up on Snapchat ' at 2am. The star donned a Priscilla Presley beehive and a baby pink mini dress with patterned tights as she danced on a stage with a retro sofa in what appears to be a recreation of the 'tradwife' lifestyle, charming husband on hand. The term refers to women who perform 'traditional' gendered roles, often likened to the archetypal 1950s 'housewife'. Recent interest in the aesthetic has seen millions on social media calling for girls to ditch corporate life and instead, dedicate their days to cooking, cleaning, wearing modest and feminine dress, and practicing traditional etiquette - as well as being submissive to their husbands. Jessie's tune attracted fury online, with many branding the remark 'tasteless' for making light of a time in which women endured horrific misogyny. In both England and the US, marital rape was still legal during the era, and women could not open their own bank account, among other restrictions. 'In 1965, it was legal for men to rape their wives. I don't care if this is meant to be ironic or satirical or whatever, I absolutely hate it,' one commenter on social media penned. Another added: 'Like what does loving like it's 1965 even mean? Getting your a** beat? having no rights is romantic? I hate the white woman 50s-60s "aesthetic".' A third simply exclaimed: '"I think id give up a few rights if you would just love me like it's 1965" SORRY?????' 'Call me too woke but "I would give up rights if you love me like it's 1965" at a time where women are actually losing rights is so insane???' another offered. Others similarly agreed, writing: 'Has anyone else heard the song 1965 by Jessie Murph? 'Read the lyrics, it's literally far right propaganda that is encouraging women to give up their rights. People are saying it's satire but given everything going on, why say this while we are literally at risk of losing our rights ??'. She's not the only performer to have attracted backlash for similar aesthetics in recent months. In June, Sabrina Carpenter announced her new album Man's Best Friend - but the cover art for the upcoming release sparked fierce criticism from fans. During an Instagram Live, the 26-year-old pop singer shared a video of herself flipping through a stack of records by Donna Summer, ABBA, and Dolly Parton, before stopping on her own, revealing Man's Best Friend. Jessie's lyrics attracted fury online, with many believing the remark was tasteless and made light of a period of horrific misogyny for women Earlier this year, Jessie turned up at the ACM Awards 2025 in Texas with a baby piglet in her arms The teaser gave a peek at the album cover, showing Carpenter on all fours while a person dressed in black slacks — whose face is not visible — pulls her blonde hair. She also posted a close-up image of a heart-shaped dog collar engraved with Man's Best Friend. The highly sexualized and provocative album art quickly drew backlash, and she later released a more conservative alternative. After her performance, Jessie thanked the Tonight show for a 'dazzling' and 'grand time'. The Alabama-born singer first rose to fame from uploading vlogs and song covers to TikTok and YouTube - which led her on to releasing her two albums: That Ain't No Man That's the Devil in 2024 and Sex Hysteria in 2025. She also received backlash when the music video for her song, 1965, was released - with some accusing the footage of being pornography, Taste of Country reported. In the retro-inspired clips that shows a family around a table - and Jessie forlornly singing to a child - as there is also a brief shot of a couple having sex. The clip - which has to have age verification to be watched - drew comments like 'the fact that YouTube removes videos for way less and this is still up is insane' and having a child in this video, especially just before a sexual scene, is wild'. The track also includes risque lines like 'I might get a little slap-slap, but you wouldn't hit me on Snapchat' and 'I would be twenty, and it'd be acceptable for you to be forty'. Jessie resorted to taking to TikTok to insist that 'the entire song is satire', quipping: 'Are y'all stupid?'. It's not the first time Jessie sparked attention in the media. In May, the singer turned heads at the ACM awards 2025 after she bizarrely rocked up on the red carpet with a baby pig. Talking to Entertainment Tonight before the show, she introduced the 'little guy' as Wilbur. 'I just decided that I wanted a pig, and I've always wanted one my whole life,' she explained. 'I've always wanted a mini pig, and then I find out that miniature pigs don't exist.'
