May 21, 2013

LL’s ‘Accidental Racist’ Explanation Tour Hits ‘Leno’ (Clip)

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*A day after country singer Brad Paisley defended his controversial song “The Accidental Racist,” on “The Tonight Show,” the tune’s rapper, LL Cool J, sat down with host Jay Leno to explain his own intentions. The track — ostensibly about fostering understanding between the North and South, and whites and blacks — set the Internet [...]




Halle Berry’s Breasts Distract Jay Leno (Watch)

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*He tried to maintain eye contact, but after a while, Jay Leno just gave up and let his eyes wander south with guest Halle Berry on Monday. Appearing on “The Tonight Show ” to plug her movie “The Call,” Berry wore a strapless Reem Acra mini-dress that left very little to the imagination. It featured [...]




‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ to Follow Kim K. Pregnancy

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*During his appearance on “The Tonight Show” Thursday, “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest, the executive producer of all things Kardashian on E!, revealed just how much of Kim Kardashian’s pregnancy will be shown on her reality show. “Now, are you in there with the obstetrician?” Jay Leno asked, acting like he was holding a camera. [...]




Video: Tyler Perry + Jay Leno = Convos About His (Tyler’s) Booty

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*So, since Tyler Perry has decided to venture outside of himself to expand his career as an actor, he’s been the butt of a few jokes…no pun intended (you’ll see). The Atlanta-based filmmaker plays the leading role in “Alex Cross,” based on the popular book series. While he’s yet to build up a rapport as [...]




Gabby Douglas, First Lady Visit ‘Jay Leno’ (Video)

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*With fellow guest Michelle Obama looking on, Olympic champ Gabby Douglas extended her time in the national spotlight Monday with an appearance on “The Tonight Show.” [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] Host Jay Leno, who noted that the letters of Douglas’ last name can be rearranged to spell “USA gold,” asked if the gymnast intended [...]




Video: Tyler Perry Visits ‘Leno’; TBS Boosts ‘For Better or Worse’

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*Deadline Hollywood is reporting that TBS has ordered 35 additional episodes of Tyler Perry’s latest sitcom, “Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse,” which revolves around three couples at various stages of their relationships. The comedy, produced by Tyler Perry Studios and distributed by Debmar-Mercury, premiered on TBS on Nov. 25, 2011 and averaged 2.9 million [...]




Video: Michelle Obama Does Push-Ups During ‘Ellen’ Visit

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*Michelle Obama’s west coast swing rolled through “Ellen” on Wednesday, where she danced her way to the stage, touted her healthy eating and fitness program … and accepted a push-up challenge from host Ellen DeGeneres. Yes, the first lady got down and did 25 in front of the studio audience Wednesday, beating Ellen in the [...]




Michelle Obama to Appear on ‘Tonight Show’ Jan 31

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*Michelle Obama will follow up her “iCarly” appearance with a visit to Jay Leno’s stage later this month. NBC announced today that the first lady will appear on “The Tonight Show” on Jan. 31, where she’s expected to talk about life in the White House, her fitness initiative for children and her upcoming book about [...]




Leno: Obama Talks Politics, Kardashians, Roscoe’s (Video)

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*President Obama discussed Gadaffi, Iraq and the GOP presidential field with Jay Leno Tuesday night — but he also chatted about chicken and waffles, the Kardashians and gray hair during his fourth visit (and 2nd as president) to NBC’s  “The Tonight Show.” [Scroll down to watch.] “This is somebody who, for 40 years, has terrorized [...]




Obama Tapes ‘Tonight Show’; Continues West Coast Swing

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*President Barack Obama made room for a “Tonight Show” appearance today that is scheduled to air tonight. As previously reported, it’s his second visit to the show as sitting president and fourth appearance overall. From Los Angeles, Air Force One headed north to San Francisco for a fundraiser featuring a performance by folk rock singer-songwriter [...]




Jill Scott’s Album Pushed Up a Week Sooner!

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*Woo hoo! It’s almost here! Jill Scott’s next album, “The Light of the Sun” is set to debut on June 21, which is a week sooner than expected. And as a preview, she’ll be performing on “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno on June 17 and later on “Late Night with Jimmy Kimmel’s” outdoor concert [...]




Wayne Linsey Takes ‘A Playa’s Gotta Play’ to Catalina Jazz Club May 11

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*(Los Angeles) – Multi-talented musician Wayne Linsey, keyboardist for the Jay Leno Tonight Show Band is on a roll. Back by popular demand is his brainchild, “A Playa’s Gotta Play,” a night of music to give top musicians a place to hang, play and have a good time. On Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Linsey presents [...]




Video: Halle Berry Fakes Orgasm on ‘Tonight Show’

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*Actress Halle Berry got a little too happy over her favorite brand of popcorn Thursday night. During a visit to “The Tonight Show” to promote her new movie “Frankie & Alice,” host Jay Leno shared with her a tub of Garrett’s popcorn – which she described as “orgasmic.” “I have some Garrett’s popcorn, this is [...]




Video: Terrence Howard Screaming While Getting Stitches

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*Terrence Howard is sporting stitches on his hand after he accidentally punched the windshield of his car while practicing kung-fu moves behind the wheel. The star of NBC’s “Law & Order: Los Angeles” appeared on “The Tonight Show” Tuesday and cringed as he showed host Jay Leno his surgical wound. Explaining the accident he said: [...]




Kirk Whalum’s New CD ‘Everything is Everything: The Music of Donny Hathaway’ Launches Aug 2nd on ‘The Tonight Show’

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*Eight-Time Grammy nominated saxophonist Kirk Whalum has already had a whirlwind year with the recent release of the long-awaited third installment in his popular genre-bridging gospel jazz series, The Gospel According To Jazz: Chapter III (GATJ3). GATJ3 debuted at #4 on the Billboard Jazz Album chart and #11 on the Billboard Gospel Chart.   After [...]