Jimmy Fallon Enlists Taylor Lautner, Tim Tebow, Tracy Morgan for Super Bowl Shows
January 28, 2012 08:01:39NBC has announced a set of A-list stars who will stop by "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" Super Bowl shows which will be broadcast from the Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis. For a Wednesday, February 1 episode, "30 Rock" star Tracy Morgan and Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow will guest, while The All-American Rejects are billed to perform.
On Thursday, February 2, "Twilight" hottie Taylor Lautner and Maroon 5's frontman Adam Levine will sit down with Jimmy Fallon for an interview. Nas is set as a musical guest, while New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will make a guest appearance.
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NBC 'Severely Reprimands' The Roots Over Offensive Song Used for Michele Bachmann
November 25, 2011 10:11:23A little details of NBC's apology letter sent to Michele Bachmann have been unveiled. Written by the network's VP late night Doug Vaughan, the letter informed that The Roots, who played Fishbone's song "Lyin' A** B****" to welcome the female politician on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon", had been "severely reprimanded."
According to Bachmann's representative Alice Stewart, Vaughan sincerely apologized for what happened on Monday night, November 21, and the executive admitted that the incident was "not only unfortunate but also unacceptable." Talking about the Republican presidential hopeful's response, the publicist stated, "She accepted the apology."
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NBC's Sent Informal Apology to Michele Bachmann Over Jimmy Fallon's Show Intro
November 24, 2011 08:11:24NBC had expressed its regret to Michele Bachmann over the controversial intro on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon", so said an NBC executive. To The New York Times' Media Decoder, the unnamed executive claimed that the Peacock sent a letter to the Republican Presidential candidate though it could not be categorized as a formal apology. The executive explained that the network was trying to put the issue to rest as privately as possible.
Another executive, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because NBC had not authorized any public comments, said Jimmy Fallon had reached out to Bachmann on early Tuesday, November 22 and they had "a great conversation." The host of the late-night show, however, had no plans to address the matter on his talk show Wednesday night.
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Jimmy Fallon and Questlove Sorry for Offensive Song Used for Michele Bachmann
November 23, 2011 02:11:11Jimmy Fallon has offered his sincere apology for using Fishbone's song "Lyin' A** B****" to welcome guest Michele Bachmann on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon". Realizing that the song choice may have insulted the Republican Presidential contender, the comedian took to Twitter to say that he is sorry.
"I'm honored that @michelebachmann was on our show yesterday and I'm so sorry about the intro mess," so the former cast member of "Saturday Night Live" tweeted via his official account a day after Bachmann appeared on his show on Monday, November 21. "I really hope she comes back."
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Justin Bieber's Paternity Suit Spoofed by Jimmy Fallon
November 04, 2011 12:11:42While Justin Bieber is combating the claim that he has fathered a baby, Jimmy Fallon made use of the controversy to create a spoof for his late night show. The host was dressed as the pop star, doing an impersonation and performing an altered version of Bieber's "Baby".
In his song "(It's Not My) Baby", Fallon sang, "You said we did it, and I'm a dad. My lawyer's tripping, 'cause this looks bad. You only said this to get my cash. Now Selena Gomez is going to kick my a**. It's not my baby, baby, baby. Oh-oh, it's not my baby, baby, baby."
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Video: Justin Timberlake Reunites With Jimmy Fallon for 'History of Rap 3'
October 31, 2011 11:10:00Justin Timberlake was back on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" on Friday night, October 28 for something more than an interview. Teaming up with Jimmy Fallon, the singer-turned-actor delivered a new version of "History of Rap".
Inviting his guest to the stage, Fallon skipped the traditional intro for Timberlake and picked up his mic to launch into "History of Rap 3". The Sean Parker of "The Social Network" showed up from behind the curtain and joined the host to spit the lyrics of hip-hop classics with house band The Roots backing them up.
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Video: Conan O'Brien Returns to 'Late Night' Show to Retrieve 'Important' Stuff
October 06, 2011 04:10:10Conan O'Brien has paid a visit to "Late Night" show, which he hosted for 16 years, when he recently had a trip to New York. His surprise appearance on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" that Wednesday night, October 5, was responded with a huge cheer from the audience.
Jimmy Fallon, who currently hosts the NBC talk show, quickly greeted O'Brien. The situation got awkward for a little while when the younger host tried to dig from his predecessor why he left the "Late Night" show.
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'Late Night Show' Video: Jimmy Fallon Interviews Steve Carell in 'Other Voices'
July 28, 2011 01:07:05Steve Carell has lent his acting skill when stopping by "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" on Tuesday, July 26. Together with the show's host, he was featured in a sketch called "Other Voices" which was claimed to be a clip taken from Jimmy Fallon's former talk show which aired for only two weeks in Canada at 3 A.M.
Carell and Fallon appeared wearing strange turtlenecks as the host recalled "The Office" vet's appearance on his "last talk show". They opened their mouths as if they were talking, but it was other people's voices which came out. Fallon was seen bursting into laugh several times when the 48-year-old comedian made comical expression to match the dialogs.
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Watch Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake Do 'History of Rap Part 2'
July 21, 2011 12:07:15Justin Timberlake, who has been making promotional appearances for "Friends with Benefits", visited "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" to continue "History of Rap" with the show's host. Justin first played it coy, telling the audience "It's not going to happen. We can't do it again" when they asked for a reprise of 2010 "History of Rap". But then both of them ascended to the stage and started rapping.
Justin and Jimmy opened the 5 minute performance with Kurtis Blow's "The Breaks" and moved on to Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five's "The Message", dancing the robot to the latter. They belted out as well Public Enemy's "Bring the Noise", Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock's "It Takes Two", Salt n' Pepa's "Push It" and stopped mid-track at Vanilla Ice's "Ice Ice Baby".
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Video: Daniel Radcliffe Makes Stand-Up Debut on 'Jimmy Fallon'
April 27, 2011 11:04:02Daniel Radcliffe has channeled his inner comedian when appearing on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, April 25. Sitting for an interview with Jimmy Fallon, "The Woman in Black" actor was urged by the show's host to have his first try at stand-up comedy.
"I've always admired stand ups and love stand ups, but I've always been completely fearful of doing anything like that because you have to be insane and crazy," hesitant Radcliffe explained to Fallon. He added, "I told some horrendous jokes."
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Video: Jimmy Fallon Mocks Charlie Sheen on 'Late Night'
March 04, 2011 03:03:39Beside making a good impression out of Robert Pattinson's Edward, Jimmy Fallon is also uncanny as Charlie Sheen. The "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" host spoofed the troubled actor with his latest sketch which introduces a new fragrance called "Winning". If one follows Sheen's story, he or she would know that it was the first word that Sheen tweeted.
Fallon's Sheen said his perfume "combines the delightful aromas of sweat, cigarettes and denial." He later said he would put his arms around the bottle and "love it violently". The subject of Haim Levine also surfaced with Jimmy insisting it is his ['Two and a Half Men' creator Chuck Lorre] real name.
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Jimmy Fallon's Robert Pattinson Is 'Bothered' by Christmas
December 21, 2010 03:12:59Jimmy Fallon is not giving up his Robert Pattinson persona, starring in a new edition of "Bothered" which aired on his late night show. This time, the so-called Robert Pattinson complains about the holiday season while perching on a tree with his favorite black book.
"Christmas shopping bothers me! Christmas shopping is stupid" Fallon exclaimed with a British accent. He is bitter at how early people go for the shopping, how difficult it is to find a parking spot at the mall, how he has to "buy a present I can't afford for people I don't like" and how much the amount in credit card bill that you'll get at New Year.
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Video: Jimmy Fallon Vs. 'Parks and Recreation' in 'Glee' Battle
April 09, 2010 04:04:10Jimmy Fallon challenged the cast of "Parks and Recreation" for a battle ala "Glee". On the Thursday, April 8 episode of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon", the host welcomed Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, and more to battle them in a musical number.
It begins with Fallon getting out of the elevator just like McKinley High students walking past the school's corridor and talk about their club. Approached by his teammates, Jimmy accumulated plans to join the "Sectionals". That was before they met their competition and found out that The Roots are on their side. Fred Armisen made a cameo as the principal who determined whether Roots can join the "Parks" team.
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Video: Robert Pattinson 'Bothered' by Jimmy Fallon's Impression
March 02, 2010 03:03:21As the last stop in NYC to promote his latest movie "Remember Me", Robert Pattinson visited "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" on March 1. The hunk did not only sit for an interview but also he helped to celebrate Jimmy Fallon's first year anniversary of him hosting the late night talk show.
One of the things that Pattinson did for Fallon is to get up on the tree to shoot a digital short for "Bothered" series. Fallon, dressed as Pattison's Edward Cullen character, used a British accent to reveal how he is bothered by the month of March. The real Robert Pattinson then called from below, saying "Hey! I don't talk like that". Fallon asked, "You don't like what I'm doing?". Pattinson replied, "No." Fallon then pushed him to say that he is "bothered".
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Robert Pattinson to Appear on 'Jimmy Fallon'
February 03, 2010 02:02:54Robert Pattinson has a chance to finally confront Jimmy Fallon about the host's impersonation of him. A report from Gossip Cop suggested that the "Twilight" actor is made a guest in a "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" episode that will air next month.
Sources said that the Pattinson appearance is not locked yet but "it's close to a done deal". Should it reach a favorable result, Pattinson is expected to pop up either on March 1 or March 2. The dates are just right to start promoting his new film "Remember Me" where he stars opposite Emilie de Ravin. The drama will be released in U.S. theaters on March 12.
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Video: Jimmy Fallon Covers 'Pants on the Ground'
January 16, 2010 09:01:37In the middle of NBC's late night shows' mess, Jimmy Fallon gave what the audience suppose to have on normal days, a laughter. The host of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" put on his Neil Young costume again to deliver an acoustic and mournful rendition of General Larry Platt's "Pants on the Ground". He previously covered the theme song of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" as the veteran singer.
Platt is the "American Idol" contestant whose self-penned song "Pants on the Ground" made him an overnight sensation after the Atlanta audition was aired on Wednesday, January 13. Judge Simon Cowell said after he sang the song, "I have a feeling it would be a hit."
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Video: Jimmy Fallon as 'New Moon' Hating Robert Pattinson
November 21, 2009 01:11:18It looks like Jimmy Fallon has no intention to stop taking a jab at the popularity of Robert Pattinson. The talk show host has just released the latest viral video "Rob is Bothered" which is part of his "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon".
This time, Fallon makes use of the "The Twilight Saga's New Moon" hype to pose as Robert and say that the sequel to "Twilight" bothers him. "Robert is Bothered by New Moon" sees the fake Robert annoyed by the title of the movie and about how much the movie is focusing on werewolves and shirtless guys instead of vampires.
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Video: Second Robert Pattinson Spoof by Jimmy Fallon
August 08, 2009 11:08:12Jimmy Fallon does another parody of Robert Pattinson on his talk show "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" on Friday, August 7. This time he takes a jab at Discovery Channel's Shark Week and how 'Robert' is bothered by the annual TV event because the sharks, in some ways, imitate vampires.
"Sharks bite people when they smell blood," he says. "Sound familiar? Oh yeah, wait, they're like vampires. Copy-cat fishes." Taking the famous tree scene in "Twilight", the parody also brings a plastic Kristen Stewart up on the tree and a People magazine cover where Jimmy's face is photoshopped on top of the real Robert's.
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Tina Fey Brings Joke and Robert Pattinson Remark on 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon'
March 05, 2009 02:03:53A jolly amount of laughters was brought in to the second night of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon". The show received harsh criticism on the first day, but it was toned down on the sophomore night when Jimmy Fallon invited in fellow "Saturday Night Live" alum, Tina Fey as a guest.
Fey, who retained her bouncy nature, talked among others her role as a mother which she often forgot. "There are so many things now that I do where I'll be like, 'Oh, now I'm a mom.' Like when your kid hands you their boogers, and you take it. You're like, 'Okay, I'm a mom.' Or when I find myself getting mad because I'm trying to put underpants on someone who is dancing," Fey cracked a joke.
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Video: Justin Timberlake Spoofs John Mayer in 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon'
March 04, 2009 01:03:28Justin Timberlake did Jimmy Fallon a favor by revamping the talk host's debut on "Late Night Show". The pop singer made an impression of John Mayer and Michael McDonald while singing, inviting laughters from the audience. He hit it out on Mayer's "Daughters" with raspy kind of voice.
"John Mayer is like if Macy Gray and Smokey Robinson... Actually, Macy Gray and Smokey the Bear, had a love child," Timberlake joked before the taking on the impersonation. He explains that he uses a technique, saying "Literally his tongue takes over."
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