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New York Post
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
NBC's ‘Nightly News' with Tom Llamas beats ABC's ‘World News Tonight' in 25-54 demo for first time: Nielsen
NBC's switch from Lester Holt to Tom Llamas as anchor of 'NBC Nightly News' appears to be paying dividends in the ratings, particularly among younger viewers. For the first time since the 46-year-old Llamas took over on June 2, the 'NBC Nightly News' episode on Tuesday outperformed ABC's 'World News Tonight with David Muir' in the advertiser coveted 25-54 age demographic, according to Nielsen data. NBC drew 904,000 viewers in the demo to edge ABC's 891,000. The milestone marked a 9% year-over-year increase for NBC in the key demographic, while ABC saw an 8% decline. 4 NBC's recent transition from Lester Holt to Tom Llamas (pictured) as anchor of 'Nightly News' appears to be paying dividends in the ratings. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images NBC also captured the 18-49 demo on both Monday and Tuesday this week, bringing in 677,000 and 624,000 viewers, respectively. ABC trailed with 668,000 on Monday and 575,000 on Tuesday, according to The Wrap. Despite NBC's demo wins, ABC remains the dominant network when it comes to total viewership. On Tuesday, 'World News Tonight' averaged 7.09 million viewers, compared to 5.81 million for 'NBC Nightly News.' Bringing up the rear with 3.875 million viewers was 'CBS Evening News,' which has been panned for an overhaul that included dumping longtime anchor Norah O'Donnell for lesser-known, and less expensive co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois. In June, ABC averaged 7.31 million total viewers — its biggest monthly win in three decades — while NBC averaged 5.67 million. ABC's overall ratings were up 1% year-over-year, while NBC's total viewership increased 0.4%. 4 For the first time since Llamas took over on June 2, NBC 'Nightly News' outperformed ABC 'World News Tonight' in the 25-54 age demographic on Tuesday, according to Nielsen data. 'World News Tonight' anchor David Muir is pictured. ABC In the key 25–54 demographic, 'World News Tonight' drew 991,000 viewers in June, outpacing 'NBC 'Nightly News' (823,000). Among adults 18-49, ABC averaged 669,000, while NBC drew 538,000. The performance represents the closest June demo gap between NBC and ABC in five years. CBS came in third across all categories in June, with 3.94 million total viewers, 524,000 in adults 25-54 and 369,000 in adults 18-49. 4 Llamas, 46, was named Holt's successor in March after Holt (above) announced in February that he would step away from his nightly duties to focus full-time on Dateline NBC. AP The Tiffany Network, whose news division has been rocked by turmoil in the wake of parent company Paramount Global's controversial $16 million settlement of a lawsuit filed by President Trump, has struggled to pin down a winning formula for its nightly newscast. 'CBS Evening News' saw a 10% year-over-year decline in total viewership in June. The Post has sought comment from ABC, NBC and CBS. Llamas was named Holt's successor in March after Holt announced he would step away from his nightly duties to focus full-time on Dateline NBC. 4 Earlier this year, The Post reported that Tiffany Network honchos scrapped a planned overhaul of the 'Evening News' format following the departure of long-time anchor Norah O'Donnell. AP Holt had served as anchor of Nightly News for a decade and held a trusted place among American audiences. Tapping Llamas was part of NBC's broader strategy to attract younger and more diverse viewers while maintaining a reputation for journalistic credibility. He continues to anchor 'Top Story,' a news program that streams on NBC News Now. Llamas, who is of Cuban descent, began his journalism career as a teenager and has worked at both NBC and ABC in a variety of roles, including correspondent and anchor. He is known for his investigative reporting and energetic style.
NBC News
10-06-2025
- Politics
- NBC News
Trump's border czar says protests are making immigration raids more ‘difficult' and ‘dangerous'
White House "border czar" Tom Homan said Tuesday that protests in Los Angeles are complicating immigration raids, making them more "difficult" and more "dangerous." Homan was asked during an interview with NBC's 'Nightly News' anchor Tom Llamas whether demonstrations had slowed Immigrations and Customs Enforcement operations in the city. "They're making it more difficult," Homan said, adding that federal officers are "going ahead" and making arrests daily. Watch NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas tonight at 6:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. CT for more. When pressed on the issue, Homan said the protesters were making the situation "more dangerous," and that ICE operations have continued daily throughout the protests. "We've been running the ICE operation in Los Angeles every single day during this protest, and we're arresting a lot of bad people in that city. We're going to continue to do that," Homan said. "They're not going to stop us. They're not going to slow us down."
USA Today
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' eerie favorite TV show revealed at trial
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' eerie favorite TV show revealed at trial Show Caption Hide Caption Witness Jane 'shocked' when she heard of Cassie's 2023 Diddy lawsuit Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend who goes by Jane testified that she was shocked when she learned of Cassie Ventura Fine's bombshell 2023 lawsuit. An alleged victim of Sean "Diddy" Combs is revealing the embattled mogul's favorite TV show is a true crime franchise. Combs' ex-girlfriend "Jane," testifying under a pseudonym in Combs' federal sex-crimes trial, revealed the eerie TV show Combs allegedly counts as his favorite in court on Tuesday, June 10. Under cross-examination, Jane said that she "endured" nights in hotels with escorts because she wanted to spend time with Combs – bathing him, rubbing his feet, cuddling with him and watching his favorite TV show, "Dateline," until he fell asleep. "I felt loved by him because we experienced these things together," Jane said on the stand. USA TODAY reached out to reps for "Dateline" for comment. When questioned by Combs' lawyer Teny Geragos, Jane also testified that she still loves Combs to this day. Lester Holt bids farewell to 'Nightly News' after almost a decade: 'Been quite a ride' "Dateline" features main host Lester Holt, the former host of "NBC Nightly News," and correspondents Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, Blayne Alexander, Keith Morrison and Dennis Murphy. The show also features Kate Snow, Craig Melvin and Meredith Vieira. The popular show also streams on Peacock.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Today' Co-Host Sheinelle Jones' Husband Uche Ojeh Dies at 45 of Brain Cancer
Uche Ojeh, the husband of NBC Today co-anchor Sheinelle Jones, has died at age 45 after battling an aggressive form of brain cancer. The news was announced on the NBC morning show Friday. More from The Hollywood Reporter NBC Bringing Back Gold Zone for 2026 Winter Olympics, Scott Hanson to Return as Host NBC Eyes Game Show 'Win Win' That Gives Viewers a Stake in the Action Ahead of His 'Nightly News' Debut, NBC News Is Ready to Reintroduce Tom Llamas (Exclusive) 'With profound sadness, we share this morning that Uche Ojeh, the husband of our friend and Today co-host Sheinelle Jones, has passed away after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma,' Savannah Guthrie said on the program. 'There are no words for the pain we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children. Uche was an incredible person. We all loved him. And so we want to take a moment to tell you more about the remarkable man who was Sheinelle's perfect partner in life.' Ojeh was 45 years old, and leaves behind Jones and their three children. He had been a consultant with UAO Consulting for more than a decade. In a conversation on the program after announcing the heartbreaking news, Today co-anchor Craig Melvin shared that he last played golf with Ojeh last fall. 'We had a number of conversations about just life in general,' Melvin recalled. 'And one thing he always talked about, he talked about those kids. He loved those kids more than anything else in this world, and was just so proud. He was that dad that was on the sideline every soccer game. He was at all the concerts and the recitals. He was that guy.' Jones has been on a leave of absence from the NBC morning show since December, and said in January that she was taking leave to deal with a family health matter. Jones has been with the Today show for more than a decade, joining the morning program's weekend edition in 2014. She was named co-host of the show's third hour in 2019, where she worked alongside Dylan Dreyer, Craig Melvin and other talent from the program and NBC News. Jones married Ojeh in 2007 after meeting at Northwestern University, where Jones was a freshman giving tours and Ojeh was a visiting high school senior. Ojeh proposed on the school's campus. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Today' Co-Host Sheinelle Jones' Husband Uche Ojeh Dies at 45 of Brain Cancer
Uche Ojeh, the husband of NBC Today co-anchor Sheinelle Jones, has died at age 45 after battling an aggressive form of brain cancer. The news was announced on the NBC morning show Friday. More from The Hollywood Reporter NBC Bringing Back Gold Zone for 2026 Winter Olympics, Scott Hanson to Return as Host NBC Eyes Game Show 'Win Win' That Gives Viewers a Stake in the Action Ahead of His 'Nightly News' Debut, NBC News Is Ready to Reintroduce Tom Llamas (Exclusive) 'With profound sadness, we share this morning that Uche Ojeh, the husband of our friend and Today co-host Sheinelle Jones, has passed away after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma,' Savannah Guthrie said on the program. 'There are no words for the pain we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children. Uche was an incredible person. We all loved him. And so we want to take a moment to tell you more about the remarkable man who was Sheinelle's perfect partner in life.' Ojeh was 45 years old, and leaves behind Jones and their three children. He had been a consultant with UAO Consulting for more than a decade. In a conversation on the program after announcing the heartbreaking news, Today co-anchor Craig Melvin shared that he last played golf with Ojeh last fall. 'We had a number of conversations about just life in general,' Melvin recalled. 'And one thing he always talked about, he talked about those kids. He loved those kids more than anything else in this world, and was just so proud. He was that dad that was on the sideline every soccer game. He was at all the concerts and the recitals. He was that guy.' Jones has been on a leave of absence from the NBC morning show since December, and said in January that she was taking leave to deal with a family health matter. Jones has been with the Today show for more than a decade, joining the morning program's weekend edition in 2014. She was named co-host of the show's third hour in 2019, where she worked alongside Dylan Dreyer, Craig Melvin and other talent from the program and NBC News. Jones married Ojeh in 2007 after meeting at Northwestern University, where Jones was a freshman giving tours and Ojeh was a visiting high school senior. Ojeh proposed on the school's campus. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
