Jimmy Kimmel Live! Season 6 Episode 98 Nick Lachey, Gabrielle Union, Nas
- July 16, 2008
In season 6, episode 98 of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, host Jimmy Kimmel welcomes special guests Nick Lachey, Gabrielle Union, and Nas to his late-night talk show.
First up is Nick Lachey, the singer and television personality best known for his time in the boy band 98 Degrees. Lachey discusses his current projects, including his role as host of the singing competition show "The Masked Singer" and his new album, "A Father's Lullaby," which he wrote for his young son. Kimmel jokes with Lachey about his boy band days and asks him to sing a few bars of one of their hit songs, to which Lachey obliges.
Next, actress Gabrielle Union joins Kimmel on stage. Union talks about her latest film, "Breaking In," a thriller about a mother who must protect her children from home invaders. She also discusses her activism on social media, particularly in promoting the #MeToo movement and issues related to women's health. Kimmel engages Union in a funny game of "Name That Baby," in which they try to guess the names of celebrity babies based on their parents' names.
Finally, hip-hop artist Nas takes the stage for a performance of his song "Adam and Eve" from his latest album, "Nasir." Later, Kimmel sits down with Nas for an interview about his music and his collaboration with Kanye West on the album. Nas also talks about his investment in an app that aims to make financial literacy more accessible to young people.
Throughout the episode, Kimmel also delivers his trademark monologue, riffing on current events and news stories with his signature blend of humor and skepticism. He also interacts with his live audience, engaging them in games and jokes.
Overall, season 6, episode 98 of Jimmy Kimmel Live! offers an entertaining mix of celebrity guests, music, and comedy, with Kimmel's witty banter and natural charisma holding it all together. Fans of pop culture and late-night talk shows won't want to miss this episode.