Days after performing to a densely packed Madison Square Garden, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for a hilarious rendition of “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” Joined by the Roots and Fallon himself, the group played the 1971 Who’s Next classic with classroom instruments. …
Read More »Why Are Trump's Businesses in Trouble? It's All in the Name
In his new book Commander in Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump, Rick Reilly writes of visiting the president’s signature golf property, Trump Doral. He was shocked by how few people were patronizing the Miami, Florida, resort. “I went there and it was so empty you could shoot a machine gun,” …
Read More »Flashback: Dolly Parton Charms Mick Jagger, John Belushi at New York's Bottom Line
In May 1977, New York City was on the brink. A serial killer calling himself “Son of Sam” evaded capture and taunted authorities, while the city faced financial ruin and a growing reputation as a lawless, concrete jungle. Two months later, the situation would reach fever pitch, amid a sweltering …
Read More »Bernie Sanders Is Not Stalin
Bernie Sanders has accomplished something no one in American politics has managed for decades: He’s uniting Democrats and Republicans. It’s early yet, but talking points for the 2020 campaign season are emerging on both sides of the aisle. Republicans and Democrats both have been trying to sell the rise of …
Read More »Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliott Receive Honorary Doctorate Degrees
Justin Timberlake and Missy Elliott were honored with doctorate degrees from the Berklee College of Music on Saturday. Composer and musical director Alex Lacamoire also received an honorary degree for his work in Hamilton, In The Heights and Dear Evan Hansen. “This year’s honorary doctorate recipients are being recognized for …
Read More »Hear Ed Sheeran's Buoyant 'I Don't Care' Featuring Justin Bieber
Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber have teamed up for the Sheeran’s uplifting new song, “I Don’t Care.” The pair previously worked together on Bieber’s 2015 Purpose tune, “Love Yourself.” Unlike their previous kiss-off-themed collaboration and contrary to the new song’s title, “I Don’t Care” exalts in the feel-good side of …
Read More »Is Porn a Public Health Crisis?
If headlines are to be trusted, porn is the single driving force behind all of society’s ills, from sexual assault to teen pregnancy rates to millennial men’s flaccid dongs. And yet, there’s little evidence that porn is actually responsible for, well, any of those things — nor is there much …
Read More »Watch Maya Rudolph, Jimmy Fallon Improvise Fake Bands, Hilarious Hit Songs
Maya Rudolph and Jimmy Fallon combined to create two ridiculous bands and two even more ridiculous songs during a around of “Build a Band” on The Tonight Show Wednesday. For the game, Rudolph and Fallon had to come up with the name of a band and their hit song on …
Read More »Business Genius Trump Lost More Money Than Anyone in America Between 1985-1994
President Trump built his reputation on his business acumen and negotiating skills. On Tuesday night, the New York Timesprovided a trove of evidence that he doesn’t have much of either. The news organization obtained the president’s tax information from 1985-1994, and the numbers reveal that the only real skill possessed …
Read More »Watch Will Smith Rap 'Friend Like Me' From 'Aladdin' on 'Fallon'
Disney’s live-action remake of Aladdin is coming out later this month and Will Smith appeared on The Tonight Show to discuss playing the film’s iconic blue genie. During an interview with host Jimmy Fallon, Smith took a moment to perform a quick rap-inspired version of “Friend Like Me,” hinting at …
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