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Irish American star Jimmy Fallon to replace Jay Leno as host of 'The Tonight Show' - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:03:42 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

PHOTOS – Check out IrishCentral’s photo gallery of the Irish American funny man Jimmy Fallon

Irish American host Jimmy Fallon set to replace Jay Leno on 'The Tonight Show' (IrishCentral)

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:46:16 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Jay Leno, the long-running host, who has helmed the show since taking over from Johnny Carson in 1992, will be departing from his job in 2014 when his contract expires, leaving 'Late Night' presenter Jimmy Fallon to take over.

Colin Farrell left red faced as ‘mankini’ photos uncovered on Jay Leno - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:23:57 PST

By: AMANDA DRISCOLL

Colin Farrell’s modelling days were brought back to haunt him on the Jay Leno show when the presenter revealed a long lost photo of the actor wearing a mankini. To make matters worse, Leno uncovered the photo in front of supermodel Naomi Campbell, saying, “We try to find things that our guests have in common.”

Jimmy Kimmel says new time slot rival Jay Leno hasn’t done stand up in 20 years (IrishCentral)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 05:17:21 PST

By: DARA KELLY

This week the late night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” moves to its new time slot at 11:35 and Kimmel directed some harsh words to Leno, whose show airs during the same time slot.

Gerard Butler admits he’s dating on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' (IrishCentral)

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:31:44 PST

Butler on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno'The '300' actor played coy about his new paramour, believed to be Romanian model-and-actress Madalina Ghenea, but did reveal they've been dating for several monthsSpeaking during an appearance on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' on Monday night, he said: "It's been seven months now READ MORE

President Obama mocks Donald Trump on Jay Leno show - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:14:46 PDT

By: JAMES O'BRIEN

President Obama mocked Donald Trump on the “Tonight Show” with Jay Leno show on Wednesday night and joked: "We had constant run-ins on the soccer fields in Kenya."

Conan O’Brien and David Letterman mock their common enemy Jay Leno - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Sat, 19 May 2012 04:45:36 PDT

Conan O'Brien and David LettermanConan O’Brien joined David Letterman on “The Late Show” where they entertained themselves by mocking fellow late night host, Jay LenoOver the years, star of “The Tonight Show”, Jay Leno has been favored by NBC over both O’Brien and Letterman The two hosts spent some time during Conan’s appearance on the show discussing what they have in commonAfter O’Brien sat down, the pair shared a long awkward pause before Letterman broke the silence to say, “The longer we sit here, the more uncomfortable it’ll make Jay READ MORE

Selena Gomez rushed to hospital after interview with Jay Leno on 'The Tonight Show' (IrishCentral)

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 07:00:09 PDT

The singer-and-actress - who has been dating 17-year-old "Baby" hit maker Justin Bieber since the beginning of this year - reportedly felt ill while taping an interview with chat show host Jay Leno and was taken to a Los Angeles hospital immediately afterwardsSources told gossip website TMZ, Selena, 18, was complaining of nausea and a severe headache and is currently undergoing testsThe exact cause of her illness is not yet knownMeanwhile, Selena revealed during her chat with Jay on "The Tonight Show" that her parents, Mandy and Rocardo - who divorced when she was five - are huge fans of her boyfriend READ MORE

Jay Leno skit portrays Queen as legless drunk at Guinness Storehouse - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 20 May 2011 12:00:11 PDT

Last night on "The Tonight Show" Leno aired a pretty risqué skit of the Queen getting drunk at the Guinness Storehouse The NBC show was obviously making fun of the fact that Queen didn't touch a drop of the black stuff while visiting the Sky Bar at GuinnessLeno opened by saying "Ye know Queen Elizabeth is on this historic tour of Ireland and she visited the Guinness beer factory and eh, well it was interesting Show what happened"His clip went on to portray the Queen being greeted at the entrance, being presented with a pint of Guinness and spending the next two hours getting tanked READ MORE

Kristen Stewart to appear on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" for "Welcome to the Rileys" - SEE VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:15:09 PDT

Kristen Stewart is set to be a guest on the "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" this Friday to promote her new movie "Welcome to the Rileys"According to the show's website Stewart will be the first guest of the evening Also the official website for the movie says that an exclusive clip from the movie will be revealed on the night"Welcome to the Rileys" also stars Jame Gandolfini and tells the story of a man on a business trip to New Orleans who seeks salvation by caring for a wayward young woman (Kristen Stewart) READ MORE

Brian Cowen does not want a Jay Leno apology on drunken moron remark (IrishCentral)

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:25:05 PDT

Read more - Jay Leno's 'Tonight Show' mocks Brian Cowen following famous interview - SEE VIDEOSo Jay Leno will not apologize to Brian Cowen for calling him a drunken moron on the 'Tonight Show' I would have been surprised if he did Comedians don't do sorry, if they did they would spend half their lives apologizingBut they are comedians after all, prone to exaggerate, fulminate, pontificate READ MORE

Jay Leno's 'Tonight Show' mocks Brian Cowen following famous interview - SEE VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 07:00:07 PDT

Following Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen's disastrous radio interview Jay Leno created a sketch mocking the controversyOn September 14th Brian Cowen was interviewed on one of Ireland's most popular morning radio shows, "Morning Ireland" His voice was gravelly and nasal and he fluffed names and seems out of sorts Politicians and public alike thought that he might have been drunk READ MORE

Simon Cowell tells Jay Leno he's engaged (IrishCentral)

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:45:12 PST

It is officialSimon Cowell and girlfriend make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy are engagedPeople magazine is reporting that Cowell confirmed the news during on interview with Jay Leno on "The Tonight Show"Leno asked him: "Are rumors you're engaged true?"Cowell said: "Are they true? Well, I do have somebody in my life now, Jay, yes READ MORE

Jay Leno loves the new DeLorean (IrishCentral)

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:55:32 PST

By: PATRICK COOPER

Jay Leno has come out in favor of the new DeLorean, the Belfast-made sports car once famous for its role in 'Back to the Future' films.

Bill Maher slams Democrat 'impotence' on Jay Leno show (IrishCentral)

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:31:15 PST

By: JANE WALSHE

Bill Maher took another swipe at President Obama when he appeared on Jay Leno’s show on Friday.

Jay Leno wants Conan O'Brien back as guest on 'Tonight Show' (IrishCentral)

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:20:10 PST

Jay Leno wants Conan O'Brien back as a guest on "The Tonight Show"But, Leno told Oprah Winfrey Thursday, he's not sure if O'Brien would accept the offer"I haven't talked to Conan through all of this," he said "I wanted to pick up the phone, but it doesn't seem appropriate READ MORE

Jimmy Fallon the big winner in Conan O'Brien/Jay Leno fight (IrishCentral)

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:55:22 PST

The big winner in the Jay Leno/Conan O'Brien stand off is the Irish guy at NBCNo, not Conan, Jimmy FallonWhile the two bull elephants fight, Jimmy Fallon has avoided being the trampled grass Indeed, he looks like he may soon be leading the herd READ MORE

Conan O'Brien out of Tonight Show and Jay Leno in (IrishCentral)

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:20:08 PST

Twitter is abuzz with the news that NBC is now dumping Irish American funnyman Conan O'Brien and reinstating Jay Leno in "The Tonight Show"TMZ says that Leno has made a new deal with NBC, which gives him "The Tonight Show" from 11:35 pm - 12:35 pmHow can a media giant - which is supposed to be in the communications business - screw up this badly on public relations?They've managed to alienate people who didn't even like Conan - and if they thought ratings were bad before they can only get worse nowThere's no winner here READ MORE

Conan O'Brien gets his Irish up as Jay Leno comes under fire (IrishCentral)

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:55:04 PST

Typical! Irish stand-up host Conan O'Brien finally gets into high gear just as he's about to be pushed off the air"Hosting ‘The Tonight Show' has been the fulfillment of a lifelong dream for me – and I just want to say to the kids out there watching: You can do anything you want in life Unless Jay Leno wants to do it too," O'Brien said Wednesday nightConan has refused to cave to NBC demands that he move "Tonight" to 12:05 a READ MORE

Conan O'Brien loses out to Jay Leno in NBC shake-up (IrishCentral)

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:00:03 PST

Looks like Irish American funnyman Conan O'Brien has lost his battle with Jay Leno on NBCTMZ is reporting that Jay will return to his 1130 pm READ MORE