The network says categorically no, but two high-level industry sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that NBC is moving toward a May announcement that the 2013-14 television season will be the last for Jay Leno as host of the long-running late-night show. Sources expect the network to move Jimmy Fallon from his Late Night spot into the coveted 11:35 p.m. time slot, with [...]
Michelle Obama, Gabby Douglas Share Set With Jay Leno
August 14, 2012 | Posted by
Olympic darling Gabby Douglas, fresh out of the London Games, landed on Jay Leno’s couch Tuesday night – right next to First Lady Michelle Obama. Ah, the spoils of being a gold medalist. Douglas, who won the gymnastics all-around gold medal, told Leno on The Tonight Show that she plans to be in the mix [...]
Trevor Noah, Healing South African Racial Rifts with Comedy
June 25, 2012 | Posted by
When the young South African comedian Trevor Noah took the stage on The Tonight Show earlier this year to deliver a five-minute set, Jay Leno and guest Glenn Close could be seen roaring in the background, echoing the studio audience that was eating out of Noah’s hand. It was a big moment: for the first [...]
