Jimmy Kimmel is still mourning his close friend and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” band leader Cleto Escobedo. The grieving late-night host recently took to social media to announce the launch of two fundraisers on Escobedo’s behalf following his shocking death earlier this week at the age of 59. “Cleto was always kind and eager to help … Read more
Paula Abdul is mourning the loss of the late Cleto Escobedo. After the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” bandleader died on Tuesday at the age of 59, the singer, 63, paid tribute to the musician. “My heart is heavy today as we say goodbye to the incredible Cleto Escobedo III,” Abdul wrote via Instagram on Wednesday alongside footage of the pair … Read more
Cleto Escobedo, Jimmy Kimmel’s lifelong friend and band leader on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” has died. He was 59. Kimmel, 57, announced the news in an Instagram post on Tuesday. “Early this morning, we lost a great friend, father, son, musician and man, my longtime bandleader Cleto Escobedo III,” Kimmel wrote. Jim Gentleman, Jimmy Kimmel and … Read more
Late-night is weighing in. Jay Leno is the latest former late-night TV host to speak out in the wake of ABC’s “indefinite suspension” of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” following Kimmel’s comments about the Sept. 10 fatal shooting of conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk. “I think Jimmy will land on his feet, he’s a talented guy, he’s funny and … Read more
Ben is on her mind. Jennifer Lopez briefly mentioned her husband Ben Affleck on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Monday night amid the ongoing rumors that the couple’s marriage is falling apart. The “Hustlers” actress, 54, told Jimmy Kimmel about meeting Barbra Streisand early in her career when she was initially engaged to Affleck, 51, in the … Read more