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Jimmy Kimmel, hosting the 98th Academy Awards, took a swipe at CBS and Trump, comparing the network to North Korea due to their past ties. Kimmel, who previously hosted the Oscars in 2024, had a history with Trump, including a public feud that led to Conan OBrien taking over the hosting duties in 2025. He also mocked Melania Trumps documentary, highlighting the contrast between real-life stories and trivial White House matters. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6d3c9369b7a1006a

I'm Corey with the story, bringing you the latest in entertainment and pop culture. Jimmy Kimmel kept up his tradition of mixing politics into the Oscars, even while just presenting an award at the 98th Academy Awards on. March 15, 2006. The late-night host took a jab in media freedom, comparing CBS to North Korea for its ties to the Trump administration. CBS and its parent company Paramount faced heavy criticism last year over their dealings with President Trump, including a $16 million.

Lawsuit settlement and the end of Stephen Colbert's late night show. Kimmel has history with Trump from hosting the Oscars in 2024 when he read one of the president's critical true social posts, live on air, prompting Trump to call him the worst host ever and question the show's ratings. Trump wanted Kimmel replaced and Conan O'Brien took over starting in 2025. Kimmel also slipped in the dig at First Lady Melania Trump's recent documentary, contrasting real truth-telling films with one about trying on shoes in. The White House. Quick thanks to today's sponsor. See the description for more. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built in sound, built in comfort, soli, soli, soli, Soli, pillow.com.