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Saturday, April 25, 2026

Kalshi's Late Night Embrace / Kimmel's Peabody Win / Loomer’s Maher Case Tossed

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Thursday April 23, 2026

From Politics to Punchlines: Prediction Markets Turn to Late-Night TV

prediction markets late night
As platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket expand into entertainment, bettors are wagering on everything from guest bookings to SNL succession.

Suspension Saga Wins Jimmy Kimmel Live! First-Ever Peabody Award

Jimmy Kimmel
In its citation, the Peabody Awards praised Kimmel’s on-air return as “a master class,” noting that he addressed the controversy while continuing to assert his role as a critic of Trump and the MAGA movement.

Bill Maher Prevails as Judge Tosses Laura Loomer’s $150M Suit Over Real Time Joke

Bill Maher, Lauara Loomer
A federal judge has dismissed Loomer's defamation lawsuit, ruling that Maher's on-air remarks were clearly intended as a joke.

Trump Posts Video of Jon Stewart Praising Him on The Daily Show

Jon Stewart Trump
And you thought Donald Trump couldn’t take a joke. He can, it seems—so long as it accompanies praise.

Survivor Castoff to Confront Jimmy Fallon on Tonight Show After Self-Vote Twist

Jimmy Fallon
After a controversial Jimmy Fallon-inspired twist on Survivor, last night's castoff is headed to The Tonight Show to face the host behind it.

'Not as Exciting': Ashley Padilla on SNL’s Cut Beavis and Butt-Head Sequel

Beavis and Butt-Head reunite on Red Carpet
Ashley Padilla is shedding a little light on one of SNL’s more intriguing recent what-ifs.

Stephen Colbert Bequeaths His Iran War Jokes to Jimmy Kimmel

Stephen Colbert Iran War
With the Iran War now looking likely to stretch until at least Memorial Day, Stephen Colbert—whose Late Show run ends May 21—unveiled his contingency plan Wednesday night.

Emil Wakim Sets First Netflix Comedy Special After SNL Exit

Emil Wakim
Emil Wakim’s post-SNL trajectory is getting a major industry stamp of approval, with the comedian landing his first hour-long special at Netflix.

Giant Sign from Colbert's Late Show Set Added to Charity Auction

Late Show Auction Sign
“Buy this,” Colbert quipped Wednesday night, “and, like me, you can have The Late Show hanging over your head for the rest of your life.”
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