Jimmy Kimmel apologized on Tuesday for using the N-word multiple times in a recently unearthed song from the 1996 comedy Christmas album,, as well as doing blackface in past skits from his time on Comedy Central's «I have long been reluctant to address this, as I knew doing so would be celebrated as a victory by those who equate apologies with weakness and cheer for leaders who use prejudice to divide us,» Kimmel said in a statement to ET. «That delay was a mistake.

There is nothing more important to me than your respect, and I apologize to those who were genuinely hurt or offended by the makeup I wore or the words I spoke.»«On KROQ radio in the mid-90s, I did a recurring impression of the NBA player Karl Malone,» he continued. «In the late.

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COVID-19: MLHU reports 3 deaths, LHSC has 87 COVID inpatients

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With low COVID vaccine uptake, rural US bore brunt of Delta surge

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Reality check on Alberta politicians’ statements on schools, COVID-19 transmission and vaccines

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FDA postpones advisory meeting on COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5

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76ers wait on Harden's debut following big trade for Simmons

James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets passes the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of their game at Golden 1 Center on February 02, 2022 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by d CAMDEN, N.J. - The oversized Ben Simmons magazine cover that hung inside the 76ers' training complex was gone.The former MVP acquired for the one-time franchise guard? Well, James Harden wasn't in town, either, and his debut for Philadelphia is on hold at least until next week.But yet another new era is soon set to begin for the Sixers as they chase their first NBA title since 1983, this time with the superstar pairing of Harden and MVP candidate Joel Embiid.The clock is ticking for Harden to win a championship.Harden, though, will not play for the Sixers in games Friday and Saturday night, and he won't play until he's evaluated this weekend by the team's performance staff.The earliest Harden could play for Philly is at home Tuesday against Boston.

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White House urges Americans to leave Ukraine in next ‘24 to 48’ hours; Russian invasion could be days away

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Toronto officials prepare for weekend protests against COVID-19 measures

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Jimmy Kimmel altogether because of jokes he's made in his past.Thehost spoke with ET's Nischelle Turner about whether he thinks Kimmel should step out of the spotlight after facing backlash for performing in blackface in past skits, as well as using the N-word multiple times in a recently unearthed song from the 1996 comedy Christmas album,.

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Adam Carolla defends Jimmy Kimmel amid Blackface controversy

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Jimmy Kimmel apologizes for use of blackface in sketches

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Jimmy Kimmel apologizes for past impressions using blackface (Getty Images)NEW YORK - Jimmy Kimmel apologized Tuesday for his 1990s blackface impressions of NBA player Karl Malone and other Black celebrities but said his delay in addressing the subject came in part to avoid handing a victory to his foes.“I apologize to those who were genuinely hurt or offended by the makeup I wore or the words I spoke,” the ABC late-night star said in a statement.It's part of the entertainment world's continuing reckoning triggered by the protests against police treatment of Black Americans.

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Jimmy Kimmel ‘said the N-word while imitating Snoop Dogg in 1996’ as clips resurface of him using blackface in sketches

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Jimmy Kimmel reportedly used ‘N-word’ while imitating Snoop Dogg in 1996

changed his speech pattern in an attempt to adopt the voice of black comedian George Wallace, in what host Adam Carolla called Kimmel’s “crazy black voice.” Kimmel acknowledged imitating black people on other occasions as well.Kimmel, who is slated to host the Emmy Awards this year, announced last week that he’s taking the summer off amid a brewing blackface controversy; he has not issued an apology.In the Christmas track, a singer mentioned a “fat n—- in a sleigh giving sh— away,” referring to Santa Claus. The song also referenced “n—– in the manger,” including associates of King Herod.“I told that motherf—er Santa, bring a pick for my afro,” the singer went on.

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Matt Damon isn’t happy Jimmy Kimmel is taking a break from talk show

a clip from Thursday’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” in which the late-night host details his upcoming summer hiatus, a robed and face-masked Damon slips out of a bedroom inside Kimmel’s home to chide him for taking a vacation.“What does that mean, ‘off?’ ” scoffs Damon, with Kimmel responding he’s simply taking some time.“What am I gonna do?” says Damon, 49, adding he’s been waiting to get on the show after hiding in the room for three months. The duo has famously been engaged in a prank-filled “feud” for years now.Kimmel, 52, said he’s taking a break starting July 6 to spend it with his family.“There’s nothing wrong, I’m healthy, my family’s healthy, I just need a couple of months off,” Kimmel said.

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Jimmy Kimmel to return as host for 2020 Emmy Awards

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Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon are at it again.The pair continued their long-running bit on Thursday's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! when Kimmel revealed that after this week, he was sidelining himself for the summer after nearly two decades on the air.'I'm taking the summer off to spend even more time with my family,' Kimmel, 52, said on the program. 'I've been doing this job for almost 18 years, I've done 3,130 shows and there's nothing wrong, my family is healthy, I'm healthy.

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from Variety.The show will be taken over by a variety of guest hosts while Kimmel steps back to spend time with his family.“There’s nothing wrong, I’m healthy, my family’s healthy, I just need a couple of months off,” Kimmel said, reassuring fans.While there have not been any specific details about who will be stepping in, ABC has promised “a cavalcade of very kind and capable people will be filling in.”Back in 2017, Kimmel briefly left the show when his son was born with congenital disease and had to go through multiple open-heart surgeries.During that time, the show was hosted by Shaquille O’Neal, Dave Grohl, Channing Tatum and Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Tracee Ellis Ross, Neil Patrick Harris and Melissa McCarthy.

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Matt Damon Hilariously Crashes Jimmy Kimmel's Summer Hiatus Announcement

Jimmy Kimmel is taking the summer off — and Matt Damon has something to say about it! On Thursday's episode of , the talk show host announced that he would be taking a hiatus for the next couple of months to spend more time with his family. And then his arch nemesis made an appearance.«I'm taking the summer off to spend even more time with my family.

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Jimmy Kimmel to return as host for 2020 Emmy Awards

Jimmy Kimmel is set to return as host of the 72nd Emmy Awards.The Jimmy Kimmel Live! the host will also executive produce the annual prizegiving – his third outing as emcee for the ceremony.It is still unclear whether or not the event, which is set for September 20th, will be held virtually or in-person due to the coronavirus pandemic.“I don’t know where we will do this or how we will do this or even why we are doing this, but we are doing it and I am hosting it,” said Kimmel in a statement.“We know Jimmy Kimmel will deliver a uniquely entertaining, funny and moving Primetime Emmys show,” said Karey Burke, president of ABC Entertainment, the network set to broadcast the awards.“He’s a true master of ceremonies who reveres this industry and

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Jimmy Kimmel is all set to host 2020 Emmy Awards

This marks the third time Kimmel will be hosting the Emmys, following the 64th event in 2012 and 68th in 2016.

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Jimmy Kimmel returning as Emmy Awards host

Jimmy Kimmel will return as host for the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards. The 52-year-old presenter - who previously fronted the ceremony in 2012 and 2016 - will also serve as executive producer for the annual event, which will broadcast on ABC on 20 September.

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Emmys hires Jimmy Kimmel as host for September show that may or may not be virtual

announced on Tuesday that Jimmy Kimmel has been hired to host the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards, which will still air on Sept. 20; the ceremony honoring the best in television hasn't been postponed from the previously-announced date like the Oscars.Tons of questions about how the Emmys will be held amid the coronavirus crisis remain, though, and Kimmel, who returns as host for the third time, apparently doesn't have the answers.

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Emmy Awards to go ahead, host Jimmy Kimmel says still figuring out how

By Jill SerjeantLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Primetime Emmy Awards for television, one of the biggest events on the showbusiness calendar, are going ahead in September as planned with Jimmy Kimmel as host, broadcaster ABC said on Tuesday.ABC, part of Walt Disney Co, gave no details for how the Sept.

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Jimmy Kimmel returning to host 2020 Emmy Awards

Jimmy Kimmel will return as the host for the annual Emmy Awards this year.Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Emmys will return later this year and serve as the first major awards show to take place since the novel coronavirus put the global entertainment industry at a standstill.The Television Academy confirmed the news in an official press release on Tuesday.“We know Jimmy Kimmel will deliver a uniquely entertaining, funny and moving Primetime Emmys show,” Karey Burke, the president of ABC Entertainment, wrote in the statement.We're pleased to announce that @JimmyKimmel will be returning as host for the 72nd #Emmy Awards happening September 20 on @ABCNetwork!#Emmys pic.twitter.com/YKOeUltsor— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad)

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Jimmy Kimmel to host Primetime Emmy awards show in September

LOS ANGELES — Jimmy Kimmel will host the Primetime Emmy Awards show on Sept. 20, broadcaster ABC said on Tuesday.

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Jimmy Kimmel to host Emmys in September as it will be first major awards show of COVID-19 pandemic

Jimmy Kimmel will host the first major Hollywood awards ceremony of the coronavirus pandemic but just how they will be held remains unclear.The 52-year-old chat show host was announced as the host of the 72nd annual Emmy Awards on Tuesday which are set to air September 20 on ABC.Kimmel is also producing the event as he revealed in a statement that even he doesn't know any of the details ahead of the gala event.He said:'I don´t know where we will do this or how we will do this or even why we are doing this, but we are doing it and I am hosting it.' Interesting:Jimmy Kimmel (seen in September 2016) will host the first major Hollywood awards ceremony of the coronavirus pandemic but just how they will be held remains unclearThe network said

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Jimmy Kimmel Will Return to Host the 2020 Emmys

Jimmy Kimmel has volunteered to host it. After previously emceeing the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2012 and 2016, Kimmel will return for the third time to host (as well as executive produce) the 2020 Emmys, one year after 2019's host-free ceremony. Kimmel's return might offer some familiarity to the telecast, but this year's awards event will probably still look a lot different than the Emmys of the past.

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Jimmy Kimmel announced as 2020 Emmy Awards host

coronavirus pandemic — but just how the Emmy Awards will be held remains cloudy.Kimmel, who is also producing the Sept. 20 ceremony on ABC honoring TV’s best, acknowledged that in Tuesday’s announcement.“I don’t know where we will do this or how we will do this or even why we are doing this, but we are doing it and I am hosting it,” the ABC late-night host said in a statement.The network said details on the show’s production will be announced soon.

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Kimmel to host Emmys, first major awards show of pandemic

LOS ANGELES – Jimmy Kimmel will host the first major Hollywood awards ceremony of the coronavirus pandemic — but just how the Emmy Awards will be held remains cloudy.Kimmel, who is also producing the Sept. 20 ceremony on ABC honoring TV's best, acknowledged that in Tuesday's announcement.

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Jimmy Kimmel to Host and Produce Coronavirus-Altered Emmys: 'I Don't Know ... How We Will Do This'

the Creative Arts ceremonies would be going virtual -- simultaneously acknowledging that the likely limitations brought on by COVID-19 mean the main September telecast will likely be quite different from years past.“I don't know where we will do this or how we will do this or even why we are doing this, but we are doing it and I am hosting it,” said Kimmel, who will also serve as executive produce on the event.The Primetime Emmys, originally set for the annual live telecast from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, are still set to be doled out on Sunday, Sept. 20.

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Jimmy Kimmel to Host Emmys 2020, Despite Not Knowing Any of the Details!

Jimmy Kimmel has been announced as the host of the 72nd annual Emmy Awards, which are right now set to air on September 20 on ABC.

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Jimmy Kimmel to Host 2020 Emmy Awards

2020 Primetime Emmy Awards are moving forward and has tapped to host.While it's unclear whether the awards ceremony, which is set for Sunday, Sept. 20 as previously scheduled, will take place in person or will end up going virtual amid the coronavirus pandemic, one thing is certain: This year's broadcast will likely be noticeably different.

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