Jezebel: Jay Leno

Michelle Obama Tells Jay Leno that the President Sings to Her All the Time

Cassie Murdoch — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:30:00 EST

The First Lady is on The Tonight Show this evening, and here's a clip from her interview in which she reveals that Barack sings that Al Green song to her quite regularly. (Let's all take a moment to breathe through our jealousy.) But the real highlight is when she manages to make the perfect comment about Mitt Romney's own stab at campaign singing. With diplomatic skills like that, we might want to think seriously about making Michelle the Secretary of State after Hillary retires. More »

Aretha Franklin Calls Off Her Engagement After Just Three Short Weeks

Cassie Murdoch — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:00:00 EST

Oh, man, it's not even Valentine's Day and already love has taken quite a beating in 2012. Today comes the upsetting news that Aretha Franklin has called off her engagement to Willie Wilkerson. But… but… but, it's only been three weeks since they announced their plan to marry! What could go wrong in that time? More »

Hey Girl, Ryan Gosling Is Feeling Insecure And Overexposed

Whitney Jefferson — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT

Hey Girl, Ryan Gosling was on the Tonight Show last night, and when discussing his three big blockbuster movies out this year, he proclaimed it was "a bit of overkill" and continued, "I'm sick of myself." He even attributed the audience's cat-calls to the studio sign flashing the words "applause." More »

Jay Leno, Of All People, Grills Michele Bachmann On HPV And Gay Marriage

Whitney Jefferson — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:15:00 EDT

Well this was unexpected: Jay Leno issued a bit of a smackdown when Michele Bachmann sat down on his couch Friday night. In the above clip, he argued with her about gay marriage, saying, "If two gay people want to get married, ... why is that even an issue?" He also brought up her husband's clinic: "That whole 'Pray Away The Gay' thing — I don't get that." She pointed to her hair and responded, "I thought it was "Pray The Gray Away!'" Oh, har har. More »

10 Things You May Have Missed On TV This Week

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:50:00 EDT

In this week's compilation of pop culture crap, Nancy Grace and her Casey Anthony outrage is in high demand, Jill Zarin makes her acting debut, and evil pageant children know how to exact their revenge. More »

When Gary Busey Happened To The Tonight Show

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:20:00 EDT

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On his appearance last night on The Tonight Show, Gary Busey told Jay Leno that there are five ways to "keep your level of insanity high." He explained them and also demonstrated the results his methods have yielded. More »

Jennifer Aniston Hated Her Famous Haircut

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EST

For years, Jennifer Aniston had an extremely famous haircut, which she didn't like one bit.

Rising Literary Star Snooki Discusses Her Novel

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:04:00 EST

On last night's Tonight Show, while sitting next to (a silent) Ron Howard, Snooki discussed her new novel—A Shore Thing, out today—as well as her new Jersey Shore roommate Deena, who shows her vagina on the first episode. More »

Larry King Doesn't Need Viagra

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:00:00 EST

Now that he's semi-retired, Larry's letting loose, joking with Leno about everything from his mother-in-law to Italian/Jewish rivalry. When asked about his kids' age differences—the oldest being 55 and the youngest being 10—he bragged about his Viagra-less virility. More »

Christine O'Donnell's Anti-Masturbation "Ministry Opportunity"

Irin Carmon — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:03:00 EST

Having handed the election, and a Senate seat, to the Democrats, Christine O'Donnell is back doing what she does best: entertaining. Last night, she talked masturbation and the witch ad with Jay Leno. More »

Kim Kardashian Is Recording An Album

Margaret Hartmann — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:12:00 EDT

In a totally predicable career move, Kim Kardashian has started recording an album. It seems Kim wants to be a pop star, thus proving that she has talent for something other than making sexyface and gabbing about her family.

Meghan McCain Cried When Dad Picked Palin

Jessica Coen — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:21:00 EDT

The great blonde hope talked to Leno last night to promote her new book, Dirty Sexy Politics, and she recounted the day when she learned her dad would be running with the original Mama Grizzly. More »

Lindsay Lohan Signs Rehab Discharge Papers, May Leave Today

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:16:00 EDT

A court hearing has been scheduled for tomorrow morning to determine whether or not Lindsay Lohan can leave rehab two months early, but sources say she's already signed discharge papers and will sneak out today to avoid a media frenzy.

Concert Video Ignites New Mariah Carey Pregnancy Rumors

Margaret Hartmann — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:16:00 EDT

Footage of Mariah Carey performing on Saturday in São Paulo, Brazil has set off a new round of speculation on the state of her uterus.

Gaga Plans Massive Lollapalooza Show; Lindsay Shills Via Twitter

Dodai Stewart — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:00:00 EDT

Lady Gaga's stage at Lollapalooza will be, in a word, huge. Perry Farrell told MTV News:

WTF Moment On Late Night TV

Anna Holmes — Wed, 12 May 2010 10:40:00 EDT

12:16am, May 11. NBC. More »

SJP Calls SATC 2 A "Romp"; Courtney Love Explains Why She's Good In Bed

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 06 May 2010 09:00:00 EDT

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Did you think the first Sex And The City movie was too sad? Sarah Jessica Parker says: See the sequel!

Nicole & Jen Are BFF; James Franco Dodges Questions About His Sexuality

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 04 May 2010 09:00:00 EDT

Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Aniston are filming Just Go With It together in Maui, and acting like "absolute best friends," according to a source.

60 Minutes: Conan's First Interview

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Mon, 03 May 2010 11:00:00 EDT

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Last night, for the first time since the "Late Night Wars," Conan had a serious discussion —adhering to the rules of his "non-disparaging agreement" with NBC—about how getting paid $32 million to go away can make someone very sad. More »

Letterman Disses Leno, Palin, W., On Regis & Kelly

Margaret Hartmann — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:00:00 EDT

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This morning, David Letterman made a rare guest appearance on Regis & Kelly and didn't go easy on Jay Leno, busting out an impersonation and pointing out that Jay's claim he and Conan O'Brien got screwed over is ridiculous. More »

Jersey Housewives Discuss Jersey Shore and "Prostitution Whores"

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:40:00 EDT

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Last night, three of the Real Housewives of NJ were on The Tonight Show, where they discussed their differences from Jersey Shore, their similarities to The Sopranos, and were called out by Jay Leno on the redundancy of "prostitution whore." More »

Tracy Morgan Supervises His Sons' Sex Lives

Margaret Hartmann — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:40:00 EDT

In a surprising admission for a man whose catchphrase is "somebody's gonna get pregnant," last night Tracy Morgan told Jay Leno that he encourages his sons to practice safe sex. Actually, he's a little too involved in their sex lives. More »

WTF Moment On Late Night TV

Anna Holmes — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:40:00 EDT

April 15, 12:08am. NBC. More »

Jay Gives Jenna Elfman Birds & Bees Talk

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:00:00 EDT

Last night, Jenna Elfman told Jay Leno that once while filming a sex scene she got so into kissing her co-star that she forgot her lines and started laughing and sweating uncontrollably. Jay explained there's a word for that. More »

Lindsay Calls Dr. Drew A Quack; Oprah Used To Date John Tesh

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:00:00 EDT

Last week, Dr. Drew said that he believes that Lindsay Lohan needs help; now Lindsay has told GossipCop:

Awesome Girls Invent Awesome Pet Gadgets

Sadie Stein — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT

The wonder that is serious kid inventors demonstrating their ingenuity — a Barbie Corvette is involved, people — will not be diminished, not even by Jay Leno, who is seriously no Dr. Fad. More »

Hugh Lathers Up With Betty White, Reveals Daughter's Paparazzi Love

Katy Kelleher — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:30:00 EDT

Hugh Jackman made an appearance on The Tonight Show last night alongside Betty White (in a shower!) to discuss his daughter, the paparazzi, and his recent trip to China. More »

For Sale: Syringe Used To Kill Michael; Tiger Returns To Golf

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:40:00 EDT

Someone is trying to sell the needle Dr. Conrad Murray allegedly used to give Michael Jackson the drugs that killed him to Las Vegas auction houses for $5 million. A source explains:

Andy Richer Slams NBC, Leno... And Human Breast Milk Cheese

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:40:00 EST

Today Andy Richter guest co-hosted Regis & Kelly in his first appearance since leaving Conan O'Brien's Tonight Show. He used the opportunity to air his grievances against NBC and Leno, then chowed down on cheese made of human breast milk. More »

Lindsay DJs Drunk; Gabourey Blames Self For Chris Rock Grope: "I'm Too Damn Fine"

Margaret Hartmann — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:40:00 EST

Lindsay Lohan attempted to DJ at a party in London last night with respected DJ Gareth Geno. One partygoer said, "She seemed like a total drunken, incoherent mess... It was really embarrassing to watch."

Limo Driver Says Naomi Hit Him; Lindsay Says Rehab Was "Like A Vacation"

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:30:00 EST

Naomi Campbell's driver says she hit him from behind and his head struck the steering wheel while they were on the road in Manhattan. When he pulled over, Naomi bolted from the SUV and police are still looking for her.

"Suddenly Red-Hot" Betty White Now Cure Of All TV's Ills

Irin Carmon — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST

If you're desperate to get back in America's good graces (Jay Leno) or looking to perk up your network's first original sitcom (TV Land), these days there's only one solution: Betty White. More »

Lindsay Admits To Cocaine Abuse; Was J.Lo Dropped From Her Label?

Margaret Hartmann — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:30:00 EST

In a lengthy interview with The Sun, Lindsay Lohan discusses her drug abuse history, saying her father talking to the press made her hit "rock bottom" and, "I tried to mask my problems with alcohol, cocaine and mind-altering substances."

Tiger's Mistress Demands Apology; Elizabeth Edwards Jokes About John's Cheating

Margaret Hartmann — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:30:00 EST

Pornstar/Tiger Woods mistress Joslyn James watched his apology live today at a press conference with lawyer Gloria Allred. James said she still wants, "An apology, one that was meaningful and that meant something, and I didn't hear none of that..."

Angelina's Heading To Haiti; Jen's Boozing It Up In Mexico

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST

Angelina Jolie is in the Dominican Republic visiting with hospitalized victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

Lindsay Seen With Sam; Oodles Of Oscar Nom Reactions

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:30:00 EST

Lindsay Lohan was spotted making out with a guy two weeks ago, but last night she went out with Samantha Ronson. [TMZ]

Drew Barrymore Is Engaged, Charlize And Stuart Split, And Soon You, Too, Can Smell Like "The Situation"

Hortense Smith — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:30:00 EST

According to James St. James over at World of Wonder, who is Facebook friends with the actress, Drew Barrymore updated her Facebook status yesterday to announce that she's engaged, presumably, to boyfriend Justin Long. Congrats! [World of Wonder]

Is Angie Having An Affair With Lady Gaga?; Depp Defends Polanski

Margaret Hartmann — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:30:00 EST

Ian Halperin, who recently wrote an unauthorized book about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, claims that Angie hooked up with Lady Gaga recently and, "Apparently, Angie is obsessed with Lady GaGa." Halperin explains:

Lady Gaga Might Join X Factor; Katie Holmes & Elijah Wood Want To Do A Musical

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:00:00 EST

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Will Lady Gaga team up with Simon Cowell and be a judge on X Factor?

Jay Leno Tells Oprah He & Conan Are Not On Speaking Terms

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST

Today on Oprah, Jay Leno attempted damage control—against being seen as the jerk who screwed Conan O'Brien—by explaining he wasn't to blame for the fiasco. He came off less like a late-night villain and more like NBC's doormat. More »