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Fallon Joins the Late-Night Wars

Feb. 27, 2009
Jimmy Fallon prepares for the late-night wars.
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The Roots to be Fallon's house band

The Roots to be Fallon's house band

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Jimmy Fallon said in his nightly video blog The Roots will be his house band when "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" debuts on U.S. television next year.
Shoemaker named 'Jimmy Fallon' showrunner

Shoemaker named 'Jimmy Fallon' showrunner

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NBC: Fallon to replace outgoing O'Brien

NBC: Fallon to replace outgoing O'Brien

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Fallon expected to succeed Conan O'Brien

Fallon expected to succeed Conan O'Brien

NEW YORK, April 25 (UPI) -- NBC sources say "Saturday Night Live" alumnus Jimmy Fallon will take over for Conan O'Brien when the red-headed comic leaves "Late Night."

Jimmy Fallon and Nancy Juvonen marry

NECKER ISLAND , British Virgin Islands, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Hollywood film star and "Saturday Night Live" alum Jimmy Fallon has married his producer girlfriend Nancy Juvonen on a Caribbean island, People.com reported.

Fallon, Stone tabbed to star in 'Rockett'

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19 (UPI) -- Comedian Jimmy Fallon and actress Sharon Stone have agreed to star in the upcoming Hollywood drama "Eliot Rockett" from first-time director Patrick Sisam. Daily Variety said that the independent film based on stories written by Ethan Canin will feature St

Jimmy Fallon says good-bye to 'SNL'

NEW YORK, May 18 (UPI) -- Jimmy Fallon is leaving NBC's "Saturday Night Live" after a six year stint on the comedy sketch show.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch