the tonight show

NBC confirms Jimmy Fallon will replace Jay Leno

After weeks of speculation, NBC makes it official: Fallon is the new host of "The Tonight Show"

Daniel D'Addario Wednesday, Apr 3, 2013 4:42 PM UTC
Business Jay Leno, Jimmy Fallon

The "Today" host keeps trying to do damage control, and keeps making things worse. Maybe he's just not that nice?

Mary Elizabeth Williams Thursday, Mar 28, 2013 7:54 PM UTC 23
Entertainment Matt Lauer, today show

However, the comedian's contract with NBC lasts until May 2014 VIDEO

Prachi Gupta Friday, Mar 22, 2013 12:47 PM UTC
Entertainment Video, Jay Leno, NBC

The flailing peacock is swapping out Leno for the boyish host in an effort to save "The Tonight Show" — and NBC

Mary Elizabeth Williams Thursday, Mar 21, 2013 3:22 PM UTC 12
Entertainment the tonight show, Jay Leno, NBC

Increasingly angry Leno to depart "Tonight Show" in favor of younger, sunnier Fallon

Daniel D'Addario Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013 7:56 PM UTC
Entertainment Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel