Dave Chappelle Tells Jimmy Kimmel Why He Made 2 Specials

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Dave Chappelle stopped by “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Tuesday to talk about his first comedy specials in 13 years, two of which are on Netflix.

The specials are full of the incisive social commentary Mr. Chappelle is known for, touching on such sensitive issues as Bill Cosby’s legacy. Mr. Kimmel asked his fellow comic how he decided which subjects to take on.

Ivanka Trump will be receiving an office in the White House and a security clearance, according to news reports. Her attorney said she would “continue to be the eyes and ears of her father and provide candid advice.” Here’s what the late-night hosts said:

Earlier this week, James Corden did a sketch imagining the Trump administration’s major figures as children, titling it “Donald: The Musical.” That apparently spawned a whole range of ideas for other Trump-related Broadway shows. So on Tuesday, Mr. Corden read off his favorites. Here they are:

Jimmy Fallon played the “Tonight Show” version of charades on Tuesday with his guests, Jessica Chastain and Joe Manganiello.

Seth Meyers discovered that the Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch has held some jobs outside of his legal career.

Woody Harrelson will be on “The Tonight Show” on Wednesday, presumably to discuss his new movie, “Wilson.” But he’s probably going to get asked a few questions about some other news: The famously pro-pot actor recently announced that he was cutting marijuana out of his diet.

The influential dancer and choreographer Trisha Brown died on Saturday, and the tributes have been pouring in. The Times’s chief dance critic, Alastair Macaulay, weighed in with an appreciation of his own on Tuesday. He writes that for Ms. Brown, “wit and playfulness came naturally, even though her work could be earnest or seemingly cool.”