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Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' Confirmed as Leno Officially Steps Down in 2014

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:06:08 +0000

After weeks, months, even years of speculation, Jimmy Fallon is officially set to take over 'The Tonight Show' from longtime host Jay Leno, moving production of the legendary NBC late-night series to New York in 2014. The speculation had reached a boiling point in recent weeks, with the NBC late-night comedians even playfully joking about the matter, before NBC officially decided to confirm the transition. So when can we expect 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon?' Find out the details of late night's future inside!

'The Tonight Show' With Jimmy Fallon Returning to New York in 2014?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:50:35 +0000

Years after 'The Tonight Show' debacle between Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien has fallen off our radars, recent rumblings have all-but-confirmed that 'Late Night' host and 'SNL' alum Jimmy Fallon will take the 'Tonight Show' mantle from Leno in 2014. Now, recent reports have surfaced that Fallon will not only replace Jay Leno next year, but that 'The Tonight Show' will return to its original home in New York City as well! Find out if the rumors are true inside!

Jimmy Fallon to Replace Jay Leno in 2014?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:00:33 +0000

Even though it took place several years ago, we all remember the big late-night showdowns that saw Jay Leno stepping down from the throne of 'The Tonight Show,' only to develop his own series immediately before Conan O'Brien's hosting turn, which ultimately saw the whole thing implode and returned Leno where he started. Now, new rumors suggest that Leno will finally step down in 2014 to be replaced by his 'Late Night' successor Jimmy Fallon, but is there any truth to the new late-night war on the horizon?

Dwight Yoakam Performs 'Heart Like Mine' on 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno'

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:00:17 +0000

Dwight Yoakam stopped by ‘The Tonight Show With Jay Leno’ Wednesday night (Jan. 2) to perform ‘Heart Like Mine,’ the latest single from his critically-acclaimed 2012 studio album, ’3 Pears.’ ‘Heart Like Mine’ landed at No. 39 on Rolling Stone’s Best Songs of 2012 year-end countdown — just one of the countless accolades ’3 Pears’ [...]

Dwight Yoakam Performs 'Nothing But Love' on 'The Tonight Show'

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:00:53 +0000

Dwight Yoakam showed everyone he still has what it takes to be one of country music’s most notable stars with his performance this week on ‘The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.’ On Wednesday (Aug. 15), Yoakam gave his fans and peers a first taste of what they can expect from his forthcoming studio album, ’3 Pears,’ with a flawless performance of his song ‘Nothing But Love.’