The Late Show

Jimmy Kimmel opened his late-night show with a comedy segment in which Robert De Niro appeared as the FCC chairman threatening him, alongside jokes about Donald Trump renaming artificial intelligence and a dance bit with Guillermo. The monologue is drawing huge attention online, with millions of likes, as viewers react to De Niro's cameo and Kimmel's jabs at the Trump administration.

Stock markets across Asia and Europe are showing mixed performance in Monday trading, even though Wall Street ended last week with a strong rally. Investors appear cautious, weighing the momentum from US gains against ongoing economic concerns. Traders are watching for signals on interest rates and corporate earnings as the new trading week begins.

Japanese comedian Hidetaka Kano is drawing renewed attention ahead of his guest appearance on the TBS talk show A-Studio+. Coverage examines why his public image has held up despite past scandals with women, and reveals that his narcissistic persona traces back to a popular character in Chibi Maruko-chan, with the late creator Momoko Sakura calling it a lifelong treasure. His poker tournament appearances are also generating buzz.

Andrew Garfield is making headlines after naming the Hollywood actor who once showed up four hours late to a film set. The anecdote, shared in an interview, has spread widely online, with readers reacting to the actor's identity and debating on-set professionalism in Hollywood. Garfield is on a press tour giving candid interviews about his career and co-stars.

Actor Dennis Haskins, best known for playing Principal Richard Belding on the NBC sitcom 'Saved by the Bell,' has died. Haskins played the affable school principal across the show's late-1980s and early-1990s run and its spin-offs, making him a familiar figure to a generation of viewers. Details about his age, cause of death, and when he passed have not been included in initial reports, and fans have begun remembering his most famous role.

Ballando con le Stelle is changing its set for the first time in 20 years, moving to a new studio at Rai's Saxa Rubra complex in Rome named after the late Pippo Baudo. Reports note the space has been designed to resemble the show's historic studio, a tribute to the veteran presenter's long association with the programme. Tiziana Baudo, his daughter, is among the names drawing attention in Italian coverage of the tribute.

Dolly Parton took part in a memorial segment at the MTV Video Music Awards honoring music figures who died, alongside other late stars remembered during the ceremony. Such tributes are a tradition at the awards show, giving the industry and fans a moment to reflect on artists lost over the past year.

Dutch entertainer André van Duin is looking back on his television career in new interviews with Dutch media. He calls it logical that Denkend aan Holland paused after the death of Nhaan, describing the late bird as 'the third lead actor' of the show. He also spoke candidly about his life at home, joking about his beloved lawn.

Disney Television Studios chief Dana Walden said the economics of late-night television are making negotiations over Jimmy Kimmel's contract renewal complicated. Her comments raise the possibility that the long-running ABC host's tenure could end, and industry watchers are weighing what that would mean for ABC's late-night lineup as networks reassess the costs of the format.

Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for playing principal Richard Belding on the hit sitcom Saved by the Bell, has died at the age of 75. News of his death is prompting an outpouring of tributes from fans who grew up watching him on the show, with many recalling his cheerfully exasperated principal as a defining figure of late-1980s and 1990s television.

Japanese meteorological services report that a tropical depression near Minamitorishima is expected to strengthen into a typhoon, potentially the 26th of the season, within 24 hours. Forecasts show it moving north near the Ogasawara Islands and approaching Okinawa next week, possibly reaching strong strength with storm winds by late September. Coverage warns residents to follow upcoming typhoon updates and rain and wind simulations.

Netflix is moving ahead with a reboot of the classic sitcom 'A Different World', the late-1980s spin-off of 'The Cosby Show' set at a historically Black college. The news comes alongside word of a new series titled 'Brothers' heading to Apple TV, adding to a wave of revivals of beloved television franchises from the era.

German singer and TV host Ina Müller came face to face with a former boyfriend during a guest appearance on her ARD programme Inas Nacht. He later described his surprise, saying he thought the excitement would have died down by now. The unexpected reunion between the two has drawn attention in German media and among viewers of the late-night show.

Andrew Garfield, known for playing Spider-Man, has been speaking about his experience working alongside Hollywood legend Robert Redford. In recent interviews, Garfield shared behind-the-scenes stories, including a memorable anecdote about Redford showing up four hours late to set, drawing attention from entertainment outlets and fans online.

Seattle Sounders beat Sporting Kansas City in an MLS match decided in stoppage time, with Cristian Roldan scoring the late winner. Sporting KC left empty-handed despite a competitive showing, with players calling the result unlucky after losing 3 points at the final whistle. Coach Popp Wicky's side drew some encouragement, with the manager saying he is excited to see the team's confidence build despite the defeat.

Ciao Maschio is drawing attention in Italy after comments made on the show. Singer Roby Facchinetti, appearing as a guest, joked about the late Silvio Berlusconi, saying that when it came to pay, 'I wanted to ask him for a lot more money.' The remark, picked up by ANSA, is circulating as clips and quotes from the episode spread among Italian audiences.

George Russell says his recent run of strong form came too late to mount a title challenge, stating that 'with this form I would have been in the fight'. The Mercedes driver's improved results have prompted debate over whether a stronger mid-season showing could have put him among the championship contenders.

Actor Richard E Grant, originally from Avening near Stroud, is among the stars appearing in tonight's opening episode of the BBC's Celebrity Traitors. The show's launch has drawn attention to the actor's personal life, including searches about his late wife, voice coach Joan Washington, who died in 2021 after nearly 35 years of marriage.

The latest weekly US crude oil supply report shows commercial inventories at 427.32 million barrels as of 25 September 2026, up 922,000 barrels from the previous week, while the Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell 785,000 barrels to 283.77 million. Commenters note the larger strategic draw offsetting the commercial build, with uncertainty over what the net position means for markets.

Russian actress Daria Moroz has published rare family footage showing her late father, director Yuri Moroz, marking a memorial date. The images show Moroz with his wife, daughters and granddaughter, and have drawn attention from Russian media and audiences remembering the filmmaker.

Researchers followed more than 1,000 children aged 7-15 whose cardio and muscular fitness was measured in 1985. Thirty years later, those who had better cardiorespiratory fitness as children showed a lower risk of depression as adults, with the association appearing stronger in women than in men. The long-term findings are drawing attention to the lasting mental health value of youth fitness.