Jimmy Kimmel Says He Felt ‘Lucky’ to Grow Up in Las Vegas Even Though Some People Thought It Was ‘Weird’ (Exclusive)

Jimmy Kimmel at the Los Angeles premiere of “The Greatest Night In Pop” in Jan. 2024.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Jimmy Kimmelhas nothing but pride for his hometown of Las Vegas! While chatting with PEOPLE about the city’sExcessive Celebration Encouragedcampaign, theJimmy Kimmel Live!host, 56, recalled his favorite childhood memories in Las Vegas and shared the common reaction he gets from others whenever he reveals where he grew up.

Jimmy Kimmel Says Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Jokes 'Not Off-Limits' at Oscars but 'Probably Played Out'

Jimmy Kimmel hosting the 2023 Oscars; Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift in October 2023.Photo:ABC/Getty; Gotham/GC Images ABC/Getty; Gotham/GC Images Oscars hostJimmy Kimmelisn’t swearing offTaylor Swiftjokes altogether. The comedian, 56, teased what’s to come in his opening monologue at the upcomingAcademy Awards, set for this Sunday night, his fourth time hosting. CNNaskedKimmel if he planned on bringing upSwift, 34, and her NFL star boyfriend Travis Kelcein his list of jokes following their buzzy appearances leading up to andat the 2024 Super Bowl.

Jimmy Kimmel's Friend Chef Chris Bianco Says His New LA Pizzeria Means 'I Get to See More Jimmy'

Photo: Andrew Toth/GettyChef Chris Bianco opened the first Los Angeles location of his award-winning restaurant Pizzeria Bianco in June. And while he’s excited to expand outside of the Phoenix area, where his five original restaurants are, he’s most looking forward tocookingfor his supportive friends, and that includes comedianJimmy Kimmel.“Jimmy is one of my dearest friends and one of the greatest people on this planet,” Bianco, who’s on this season ofNetflix’sChef’s Table: Pizza,tells PEOPLE exclusively.

Jinger Duggar Vuolo Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at Sister Jana's Arkansas Wedding Filled with Family Selfies

Jinger Duggar Vuolo (left) and Jana Duggar.Photo:Jinger Vuolo/Instagram Jinger Vuolo/Instagram Jinger Duggar Vuolois reminiscing about her sisterJana Duggar’s wedding. On Sunday, Sept. 1, Jinger, 30, shareda carousel of photoson Instagram offering a candid, behind-the-scenes glimpse of the wedding festivities — including lots of Duggar family selfies. Jinger Duggar Vuolo (left) and Jana Duggar take a selfie at Jana’s Aug. 15 wedding.Jinger Vuolo/Instagram Jinger Duggar Vuolo takes a selfie with her fellow bridesmaids at sister Jana Duggar’s Aug.

JJ Watt Poses with Wife Kealia and Son Koa as They Enjoy Easter Holiday Abroad

Kealia and JJ Watt with son Koa.Photo:JJ Watt/Instagram JJ Watt/Instagram JJ Wattis enjoying Easter with his family.The retired NFL player, 34, celebrated the holiday over the weekend with wife Kealia, and sonKoa, 17 months. The family of three appeared to be traveling for the holiday, sharing scenes from a swanky hotel on his Instagram Story.Amid the travel shots was a family photo, where the three appear to pose in a restaurant, with Kealia and Koa looking at the camera as Watt smiles, facing his little boy.