Jimmy Kimmel to air primetime specials
The late night comedian will be appearing during your primetime schedule. Starting tomorrow, Jimmy Kimmel LIve will run special half-hour shows each night that ABC airs the basketball finals. Special guests include: David Beckham, Edward Norton, Charles Barkley, Liv Tyler, Adam Sandler, Eminem, Shaquille O’Neil, Magic Johnson and New Orleans Hornets guard and 2008 MVP contender Chris Paul, among others.
Out of the celebrities mentioned, I’m most interested to see Eminem. I haven’t seen the Real Slim Shady on TV in awhile. He’s always a good interview though — all that contrived hostility and testosterone in overdrive. Who are you looking forward to seeing? Or is Kimmel’s fabulousness enough to get you to tune in?
The schedule is after the jump.
Primetime Jimmy Kimmel Live specials:
Thursday, June 5 at 8:00 p.m., ET/CT
Sunday, June 8 at 8:00 p.m., ET/CT
Tuesday, June 10 at 8:00 p.m., ET/CT
Thursday, June 12 at 8:00 p.m., ET/CT
Sunday, June 15 at 8:00 p.m., ET/CT (If necessary)
Tuesday, June 17 at 8:00 p.m., ET/CT (If necessary)
Thursday, June 19 at 8:00 p.m., ET/CT (If necessary)
According to the press release, the shows will also include some of Kimmel’s signature comedy pieces: “a celebrity bowling match, a spelling bee, outrageous basketball tricks and a casino night in which Jimmy’s Aunt Chippy will attempt to win big at Blackjack for each and every audience member.”
Olympian Janet Evans Is Competitive About Her Post-Baby Body
When it came to exercising while she was pregnant with daughter Sydney, four-time Olympic gold medalist Janet Evans did what came naturally: She got in the swimming pool.
“I swam throughout my pregnancy and basically 10 days after she was born,” Evans, 36, told PEOPLE at the 22nd Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner in New York City last week. “Swimming throughout the pregnancy really kept me fit and made it easier. And my OB said it was the best thing that I could do.”
Even while expecting, Evans couldn’t quite shake her competitive spirit, which worried her husband of three years, Billy Wilson.
“He got mad at me because I was racing little kids in the pool,” Evans said. “You’re not supposed to get your heart rate up after you have a baby. I’d be racing little 10-year-olds and saying, ’They can’t beat me. I’m an Olympian.’ He’d say, ’Please, take care of our daughter.’ ”
Ten months after giving birth, Evans arrived at the fund raiser in a flattering print Tocca dress – determined to make an impression.
“I’d be disappointing all of the Olympians if I didn’t look good after having a little one,” she said.
Other athletes honored at the event, which raised $6 million for The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, included Earvin “Magic” Johnson, John Elway, Kelly Slater and Mark Messier.
Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush’s All-Star Getaway
Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush’s All-Star Getaway
Later on tonight, the world’s best basketball players will take center court for the NBA All-Star game in New Orleans. And, as with any big sporting event, celebrities are sure to be nearby.
Leading up to the big game, spotted Kim Kardashian and her Saint boyfriend Reggie Bush at Zo & Magic’s 8-Ball Challenge Valentine’s party.
Wearing a luscious red and black cocktail dress, Kim and her football playing boyfriend schmoozed it up with basketball legends including Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Julius Erving.
The following day, Alyssa Milano took to the bench alongside the likes of Bill Walton, Terrell Owens and Master P, helping with coaching duties in the McDonald’s NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
From here, the 57th NBA All-Star Game airs at 8 pm tonight (February 17) on TNT, where there’s sure to be even more star power in the stands!
In the meantime, enjoy the pictures of Kim, Reggie and Alyssa enjoying NBA All-Star weekend.