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The Herald Scotland
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Trump blasts Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel after Colbert's firing
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, Fallon, and the two-term president have been at odds for years. Kimmel, who recently excoriated Trump's immigration raids in Los Angeles, notably sparked Trump's ire by reading the president's criticism of his hosting skills during the Oscars telecast in 2024. When Trump won the 2024 presidential election, Fallon joked it was like "America decided to get back with a crazy ex." USA TODAY has reached out to reps for "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" for comment. A star-studded event: Colbert's friends Jon Stewart, the Jimmys show up on 'The Late Show' Stephen Colbert fired back at Trump's celebration Trump's comment comes days after Trump celebrated the cancellation of the "Late Show." Colbert fired back at the president's comments in his July 21 "Late Show" monologue, his first since announcing the bombshell news. "How dare you, sir? Would an untalented man be able to compose the following satirical witticism? Go (expletive) yourself," Colbert said. The three-word message was captured via an "eloquence cam" that was zoomed into the host's face. As he waved off the crowd's chanting of his name, Colbert read the next sentence in Trump's social media post: "I hear Jimmy Kimmel is next." Colbert replied: "Nope, absolutely not, Kimmel. I am the martyr. There's only room for one on this cross, and I've gotta tell you, the view is fantastic from up here. I can see your house!" The rest of Trump's post had also called out Fallon as the president wrote that Fox News' "Greg Gutfeld is better than all of them combined, including the moron on NBC who ruined the once great 'Tonight Show.'"
USA Today
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Trump blasts Jimmy Fallon, Kimmel after celebrating Colbert's firing: 'No talent'
President Donald Trump is once again aiming at his usual late-night foes. "The word is, and it's a strong word at that, Jimmy Kimmel is NEXT to go in the untalented Late Night Sweepstakes and, shortly thereafter, (Jimmy) Fallon will be gone," the president wrote in a July 22 post on Truth Social. These are people with absolutely NO TALENT, who were paid Millions of Dollars for, in all cases, destroying what used to be GREAT Television. It's really good to see them go, and I hope I played a major part in it!" 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, Fallon, and the two-term president have been at odds for years. Kimmel, who recently excoriated Trump's immigration raids in Los Angeles, notably sparked Trump's ire by reading the president's criticism of his hosting skills during the Oscars telecast in 2024. When Trump won the 2024 presidential election, Fallon joked it was like "America decided to get back with a crazy ex." USA TODAY has reached out to reps for "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" for comment. A star-studded event: Colbert's friends Jon Stewart, the Jimmys show up on 'The Late Show' Stephen Colbert fired back at Trump's celebration Trump's comment comes days after Trump celebrated the cancellation of the "Late Show." Colbert fired back at the president's comments in his July 21 "Late Show" monologue, his first since announcing the bombshell news. "How dare you, sir? Would an untalented man be able to compose the following satirical witticism? Go (expletive) yourself," Colbert said. The three-word message was captured via an "eloquence cam" that was zoomed into the host's face. As he waved off the crowd's chanting of his name, Colbert read the next sentence in Trump's social media post: "I hear Jimmy Kimmel is next." Colbert replied: "Nope, absolutely not, Kimmel. I am the martyr. There's only room for one on this cross, and I've gotta tell you, the view is fantastic from up here. I can see your house!" The rest of Trump's post had also called out Fallon as the president wrote that Fox News' "Greg Gutfeld is better than all of them combined, including the moron on NBC who ruined the once great 'Tonight Show.'"
New York Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Malcolm-Jamal Warner reflected on his legacy in final interview before tragic death: ‘I've had this full life'
Malcolm-Jamal Warner reflected on the legacy he hoped to leave behind in his final interview, just two months before his tragic death. Warner, who died on Sunday at the age of 54, appeared on the May 21 episode of the 'Hot & Bothered with Melyssa Ford' podcast, where he admitted that he thought about his legacy 'a lot.' 8 Warner appeared on the 'Hot & Bothered with Melyssa Ford' podcast, just two months before his death. Hot & Bothered/Youtube At the time of his death, Warner was vacationing with family in Costa Rica, where he drowned while swimming. His cause of death was ruled as asphyxiation by 'submersion.' Advertisement Costa Rican National Police told The Post that he was pulled from the water by bystanders and taken to shore but was 'declared lifeless at the scene,' according to the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ). Though he found the idea of legacy difficult to answer, Warner admitted during the podcast that 'The Cosby Show' would likely be what people remember him for most. 8 Warner played Theodore 'Theo' Huxtable, the son of Bill Cosby's Cliff Huxtable, in 'The Cosby Show.' NBCUniversal via Getty Images Advertisement 'I remember my mother said to me one time that 'Mr. [Bill] Cosby gave you immortality,'' he recalled. 'So I know on one lane, there's legacy there… Those former years were always about life beyond 'Cosby.'' Warner rose to fame playing Theodore 'Theo' Huxtable, the son of Bill Cosby's Cliff Huxtable, in the NBC sitcom from 1984 to 1992. The role earned him a 1986 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. 8 Warner's role in 'The Cosby Show' earned him a 1986 Emmy nomination. NBCUniversal via Getty Images Advertisement 'I feel like, OK, there's that legacy there, but then, because I've had this full life after that show, there's another lane of legacy that I get to leave,' Warner explained. 'And I'm still working through that.' In April 2021, Warner exclusively spoke to The Post about 'The Cosby Show' in the wake of Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction that was later overturned. 'I can understand why some people can't watch the show and enjoy it because of everything that's going on now,' he told The Post. 'But I think… there's a generation of young people who have pursued higher education or have started loving families because of the influence of that show.' 8 Malcolm-Jamal Warner in 'The Cosby Show.' NBCUniversal via Getty Images Advertisement Warner added, 'It's kind of like, you can't discount its impact on television and American culture.' After 'The Cosby Show,' Warner starred in the UPN sitcom 'Malcolm & Eddie' alongside Eddie Griffin from 1996 to 2000, as well as the BET sitcom 'Reed Between the Lines' alongside Tracee Ellis Ross from 2011 to 2015. From 2018 to 2023, Warner portrayed Dr. AJ Austin in Fox's 'The Resident.' His other notable acting credits included 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' 'American Crime Story,' 'Suits' and '9-1-1.' 8 Warner starred in the BET sitcom 'Reed Between the Lines' alongside Tracee Ellis Ross. AP 8 He played Dr. AJ Austin in Fox's 'The Resident' from 2018 to 2023. Outside of acting, however, Warner said that he wanted to be remembered for being 'a good person.' 'There is part of me that I will be able to leave this earth knowing — and people knowing — that I was a good person,' he shared. Warner recalled that his father often told him that people love him because of his career and success. But, Warner added, what made his father the most proud was that his son was a decent human being. Advertisement 8 Warner wanted to be remembered for being 'a good person.' / 'I'm a good person because my dad's a good person,' he continued. 'It is possible to walk through this world — and with all of the darkness in the world — it is possible to maintain your soul and be a good person.' In the wake of his death, Ford took to Instagram to share a tribute to Warner. 'I am devastated. Words cannot convey my shock and sadness at the loss of such an incredible HUMAN,' she captioned a carousel of behind-the-scenes photos from Warner's appearance on her podcast. 'Malcolm-Jamal Warner didn't feel comfortable with the designation of the label of ICON, but that's what he was to so many of us.' Advertisement 8 Ford shared a tribute to Warner on Instagram in the wake of his death. Hot & Bothered/Youtube Ford added, 'Besides being an accomplished actor, poet, [and] musician, his most cherished role was Father and Husband. I am so heartbroken for his family that he worked so hard to protect from the glaring lights of fame. May they find comfort in the knowledge that his faith was strong, but his love for them defined him.' Warner is survived by his wife and daughter, both of whom he chose to keep private. 'Rest Easy, King,' Ford concluded.
Forbes
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Rip Currents And A Lasting Cultural Legacy
FILE - Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner is seen on the red carpet of the Mark Twain Prize for American ... More Humor, honoring Bill Cosby, in Washington, Oct. 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File) AP2009 When news broke this week that Malcom-Jamal Warner died while on vacation in Costa Rica, I felt the same grief and sorrow that many of peers were expressing. Multiple media sources report the cause of death as asphyxia related to being caught in a rip current. For me, this tragedy evokes sympathy, reflections, and a desire to help in some way. Here is that convergence of thought. THE COSBY SHOW — Pictured: (back row, l-r) Lisa Bonet as Denise Huxtable, Malcolm-Jamal Warner as ... More Theodore 'Theo' Huxtable, Phylicia Rashad as Clair Hanks Huxtable, Sabrina Le Beauf as Sondra Huxtable Tibideaux, (front row, l-r) Keshia Knight Pulliam as Rudy Huxtable, Bill Cosby as Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable, Tempestt Bledsoe as Vanessa Huxtable (Photo by Alan Singer/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images) NBCUniversal via Getty Images Warner is a cultural icon. He was 'Theo' on The Cosby Show. However, he was much more than that. For many middle-class Black boys like me, we saw a character on television that resonated with our lifestyle, reality, and culture. We were used to seeing athletes, entertainers, and other fictional characterizations that did not capture the 'marinades' many of us were steeped in. With this groundbreaking show, we saw a Black doctor, lawyer, and family dynamics often underrepresented on television at that time. Such imagery is important. I am meteorologist and climate scientist. As a child and even into my teenage years, I did not know any scientists. There was no template on how to become one either. After being bitten by the weather bug with a sixth-grade science project, I had to figure out the steps to become a research meteorologist. This involved reading books about Dr. George Washington Carver and Isaac Asimov. I would not meet a Black atmospheric scientist until my undergraduate years at Florida State University. Though I never interacted much with him, there as a meteorology professor named Thomas Carney. I remember being fixated on him in the hallways of one of the most storied meteorology departments in the country at the time. Later I would go on to meet the legendary Dr. Warren Washington, a Black climate scientist who received the Presidential Medal of Science. Warren became a significant influence in my life and career. Dr. Warren Washington and President Obama. UCAR To this day, I am cognizant of what boys or girls may be watching me or mimicking my trajectory. Theo and the positive images that we saw on that show presented a model or template for many families. It also provided an alternative narrative for people who had limited exposure to different races, cultures, and backgrounds. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with aspiring to be a successful athlete or entertainer, the family nucleus that Malcom-Jamal Warner was a part of on the show, presented a more realistic pathway or set of opportunities. For many of you reading this piece, The Cosby Show was just another sitcom on television. Others reading this, strongly resonate with the broader significance of the show. Its cultural legacy is secure. A rip currents safety sign at Punta Rassa Park. (Photo by: Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group ... More via Getty Images) Universal Images Group via Getty Images Malcom-Jamal Warner was more than just a character on a show. He was very close to my age and was vacationing with his family. That scenario represents many of us at this time of year. Only months ago, I was on tropical beaches with my family too. As a scientist, I am always distracted during visits to the beach because of my concerns about lightning and rip currents. Over the years, my kids could probably recite my paranoid speeches to them about rip currents. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website stated, 'Rip currents are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore. They typically extend from the shoreline, through the surf zone, and past the line of breaking waves. Rip currents can occur at any beach with breaking waves….' A rip current. NOAA Costa Rica, where Warner was reported to be visiting, is known for its rip current hazard. The website noted, '80% of the casualties in the Costa Rican beaches are caused by them…. In the country we find around 600 beaches and only around 30 are really affected by them.' According to The Tico Times , there are four types of rip currents in Costa Rica. A fixed rip current can be found near man-made structures. Flash rip currents are unpredictable, brief and affected by surf conditions, whereas a permanent rip is anchored to river estuaries or structures. A traveling rip current is common at lengthy, open beaches, and they tend to move with the dominant wave direction. A 2015 study of rip current hazards identified meteorological and oceanic conditions often associated with them. One finding is that lower wave height conditions associated with the Pacific-North American (PNA) oscillation can entice swimmers. Anatomy of a rip current. NOAA To survive a rip current NOAA recommends the following steps: Don't panic and exhaust yourself fighting the current. Stay afloat, keep your head above water and yell for help. Swim parallel to shore and try to buy time for a rescue or for the current to break up. Rip currents are typically close to shore but can extend hundreds of yards. Signs of rip currents include places along the beach where waves are not breaking. The NOAA website continued, '…. But instead you see sandy water or the white foam of a current headed back out to sea.' I wrote this essay with a sense of mourning, but like the legacy of Malcom-Jamal Warner, there is hope that it can help someone in the future. THE RESIDENT: Guest star Malcolm-Jamal Warner in the "Rude Awakenings and The Raptor" episode of ... More THE RESIDENT airing Monday, April 30 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (Photo by FOX Image Collection via Getty Images) FOX Image Collection via Getty Images
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Bill Cosby breaks silence on Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death, compares fatal drowning to losing his own son
Malcolm-Jamal Warner's TV father is addressing his tragic death. Hours after it was reported that the actor died at 54 by fatally drowning in Costa Rica while on vacation with his family, Bill Cosby's rep, Andrew Wyatt, shared how the comedian took the news. Wyatt told The Post that Cosby 'spoke to Phylicia Rashad earlier today and they reminisced about Malcolm.' NBCUniversal via Getty Images Cosby starred as Cliff Huxtable, the dad of Warner's character Theodore 'Theo' Huxtable in 'The Cosby Show' for 8 seasons, from 1984 to 1992. Rashad, 77, played Clair Huxtable, Theo's mom. According to Wyatt, Cosby shared that his childhood friend recently passed away, noting that hearing of Warner's death added to his pain. The actor, who just celebrated his 88th birthday, feels like 'everybody's leaving,' Wyatt told The Post. The star's spokesperson also shared that Cosby told him, 'While I was their TV dad, I never stopped being a father to them.' The actor also compared Warner's passing to losing his own son, who was murdered in 1997. More to come…
