Leslie Jones: Last News

Cheering from the sidelines. After Leslie Jones claimed she was “blocked” from commenting on the Olympics on social media, NBC has released a statement explaining and rectifying their gaffe.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterNBC says it has “resolved” a “third-party error” that was inhibiting Leslie Jones’ social media commentary on the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.“This was the result of a third-party error, and the situation has been resolved,” an NBC spokesperson told Variety on Tuesday. “She is free to do her social media posts as she has done in the past. She is a super fan of the Olympics, and we are super fans of her.”Some of the comedian’s posts were blocked because of restrictions on sharing recorded video on social media, with NBC’s rights to the Olympics — which cost them $7.75 billion through 2032 — being very strictly observed.Jones, an Olympics live-tweeter since the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games and a guest of NBC’s in Rio and at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games, said in a statement tweeted Monday that she is “starting to feel like this should be my last Olympics I live-tweet.” “I know I know, another celebrity bitching.

Leslie Jones told fans this weekend that the 2022 Beijing Olympics might mark her final time live tweeting the games.

She has made live tweeting during the Olympics a tradition every two years.But Leslie Jones has revealed that perhaps the closing ceremony has come for her social media posts about the global games.The 54-year-old comedian took to her Twitter on Sunday night to share a statement that she may be pulling the plug on posting about the Winter Olympics due to'folks who don’t want me to do it.'Scroll down for video Taking a stand: Leslie Jones (seen in took to her Twitter on Sunday night to share a statement that she may be pulling the plug on posting about the Winter Olympics due to 'folks who don’t want me to do it' She wrote: 'i m starting to feel like this should be my last olympics i live tweet. I know I know, another celebrity b****ing [eye roll emoji] But i'm tired of fighting the folks who don't want me to do it'Perhaps most shockingly, she pointed the finger at her former employer NBC for being the reason why she is drawing near to that decision. She wrote: 'i m starting to feel like this should be my last olympics i live tweet.

Leslie Jones has built a cult fan following for her funny banter and genuine excitement surrounding the Olympic games. But it seems that time is coming to a close.

Let the games begin!

Former Saturday Night Live cast member and enthusiastic Olympics tweeter Leslie Jones says the the 2022 Beijing Winter games might be her last, writing today, “Leslie Jones does [not] stay anywhere I’m not welcomed.”

Mónica Marie Zorrilla Wolf Entertainment, the producer behind beloved TV franchises “Law & Order,” “One Chicago” and “FBI,” are teaming up with partner Universal Studio Group to create a sales boutique focused on the international format distribution of its shows. Today, CEO Dick Wolf and USG Chairman Pearlena Igbokwe announced that the unit will be led by sales and production executive vet Leslie Jones.“We are getting back into the format business, and I am thrilled that Leslie is back doing what she does best… selling international formats of our shows,“ Wolf said in a statement.

be a host for the upcoming 94th Oscars, Variety has exclusively learned that the Academy is eyeing more than one host.Over the past few weeks, the team behind the upcoming Oscars has reached out to multiple celebrities with the idea of putting together possible pairings. No hosts have been settled on and discussions are still in the early stages.

The stars of Pivoting make a statement on the red carpet at the 2021 E! People’s Choice Awards on Tuesday (December 7) at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeSPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched “The Masked Singer” Season 6, Episode 5, “Date Night,” which aired October 13 on Fox.Ruth Pointer was so excited to be on “The Masked Singer,” but a victory wasn’t automatic — and in the end, she had to jump off the stage, as the Pointer Sisters member was unmasked at the end of the fifth episode of Season 6, “Date Night.”Nicole Scherzinger got it right with Ruth Pointer. Ken Jeong named Tina Turner as his pick.

Leslie Jones has stunned in a new clip while celebrating her big day! The SNL alum turned 54, and shared a video of herself dancing in a black and white swimsuit, with a matching shower cap. She took to TikTok to expertly show off her moves, as she danced in what appeared to be her bathroom. “Happy Birthday to me yall! I’m 54 and I still got it lol,” she captioned the video when she re-shared it to Twitter.

One of Hollywood’s biggest nights was hosted by Leslie Jones last night, May 16. The awards show continues tonight on MTV at 9 p.m.

Bridgerton would look like if it had been directed by Justice League helmer Zack Snyder, and honestly, we would watch this for four hours.At the channel's Movie & TV Awards, host Leslie Jones continued the time-honored tradition of spoofing the year's most popular titles by inserting herself into them (she also as in Promising Young Woman…in the motel from from One Night in Miami; it worked, don't ask us how). And our favorite was a Bridgerton spoof that found Jones attempting to consummate a marriage to the Duke of Hastings, Simon Basset, a.k.a Regé-Jean Page.

Leslie Jones showed off her brilliant smile and one of her most striking looks as she arrived at the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday evening.The 53-year-old former Saturday Night Live star was expected to show off her comedic talents while hosting the long-running awards show.She lit up the red carpet with a striking coral dress that accented her curves. The host with the most: Leslie Jones, 53, put on a colorful display in a coral dress as she arrived Sunday at the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards in LA to hostLeslie's look featured a high slit to showcase her legs, and the 6ft tall comedian towered in a pair of scarlet heels.Her sleeveless dress was decorated with flower-like ruffles over her chest.

After a year of largely virtual award shows,it seems some of Hollywood's best and brightest have become a little rusty in the fashion department.And Addison Rae, Leslie Jones and Jurnee Smollett were just a few celebrities who garnered attention for all the wrong reasons at the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards held in Los Angeles.From bizarre chain link belts, to parachute pant rompers and looks that resembled Christmas presents, a few famous faces seemed to miss the mark entirely.

Haley Bosselman editorThe MTV Movie & TV Awards are back. This year’s ceremony, hosted by comedian Leslie Jones, will air on Sunday at 9 p.m.

Making changes! The 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards will look very different this year — so much so that they’ve been split into two shows.

Leslie Jones is giving fans a glimpse of what to expect when she hosts the MTV Movie & TV Awards!Ahead of Sunday's awards ceremony, the 53-year-old comedian shot an all-new promo, and needless to say, we can all look forward to lots of laughs. «Hey, I'm Leslie Jones and I am hosting this year's MTV Movie & TV Awards,» she says in the clip, as she takes a stroll through a sunny neighborhood.

Leslie Jones is in preparation to host the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards this weekend.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorWelcome to this week’s “Just For Variety“…Leslie Jones didn’t exactly run to get a COVID vaccine. “When it first came out I was like, ‘I’m not taking that shit,’” the former “Saturday Night Live” star tells me.