Tag: Jimmy Fallon

Howard Stern Takes Over Jimmy Fallon — Offers Tonight Show Advice

Howard Stern appeared on Jimmy Fallon and, true to form, took over his show. He arrived with some sage advice, telling Fallon that he needs to amp up his “killer instinct” to compete with Kimmel and sack his beloved “game week,” which Stern called boring. In fact, I was astonished to discover the Fallon didn’t take Stern’s advice in the moment, and instead opted to keep in game week rather than prolonging his Stern interview for a third segment (something most late-night hosts do if the interview is going well). Here’s my advice to Fallon: If you going to secure the king of all media for your show, you should listen — and GAME WEEK SUCKS. Watch below.

Jay Leno Retires — Fallon Takes Over

It’s the end of an era. And that era has largely been defined as television’s greatest feud in history. It began as Dave v. Jay, then Jay v. Conan, and in round three, Jay finally stopped swinging and stepped down. NBC knew that if Letterman retired, CBS would poach Fallon, which would create too much competition for Jay who would presumably lose his audience around that time. The real tragedy here lies with Conan, who is likely self-loathing about not waiting long enough for the coveted spot. Had he stuck with it, the network would have gifted him the spot without the drama.

Jimmy Fallon & Justin Timberlake — History of Rap 4

Jimmy FallonJustin Timberlake has single-handedly proven that artists aren’t shackled to their genre. To be fair, JLO likely started it when she went from acting to music, but it seems considerably harder to do the opposite. And adding comedy to the mix is the apocalypse of versatility. Watch below to see Timberlake perform his fourth installment of The History of Rap with Jimmy Fallon.

Allow me to take the time to also point out Fallon’s new-found niche in Late Night. The guy sure identified his brand.

Leno Out, Fallon In? Late-Night Rumors Resurface

The Tonight ShowHere we go again. Rumor has it that NBC is looking to replace Jay Leno with Jimmy Fallon as the host of The Tonight Show when Leno’s contract expires in 2014. Though Leno still has competitive ratings, NBC allegedly fears that Kimmel is a strong contender for the coveted 18-34 market, and when Leno’s star fades, CBS might poach Kimmel if Letterman retires, which will tank NBC. Too confusing? Here’s a shorter summary: Leno has an expiration date, and NBC wants to stay ahead of the game before Kimmel becomes king.

While NBC needs a game plan, since they have yet to get a hit show on the air, my suggestion is that they find the right team of people to make creative decisions before they become doomed with another late-night debacle. The first one was embarrassing enough, and they won’t survive another. So until I see a ratings surge in other areas, I’d hold off on trusting the executives behind these “rumors”

Katie Holmes Goes Nuts for Knits on Jimmy Fallon

I realize I don’t write a fashion blog, but it’s worth noting that any Late Night television show is formal enough to justify actually putting a little effort into one’s look. Knits are great, but not for Jimmy Fallon. And furthermore, it’s safe to say that Tom Cruise had nothing to do with Katie Holmes personality, considering she’s exactly the same now as she was pre-divorce. So lay off Tom Cruise. Anyhow — watch the interview below.

Interview: Lukas Nelson & The Promise Of The Real

I discovered Lukas Nelson by accident. I stumbled across Willie Nelson’s cover of Pearl Jam’s “Just Breathe,” and I noticed the very unique voice of the man singing with him. I immediately wanted an interview and was shocked to discover that the man in question is actually Willie Nelson’s son. I then found out that Lukas fronts his own band called Lukas Nelson & The Promise of the Real. After listening to his latest record, “Wasted,” I reached out to his team and he kindly agreed to answer a few of my questions.

Can you tell me a little about how you connected with your current band?

I met Anthony at a Neil Young concert, and we became surfing buddies. He’s known our bass player for years, and I’ve known our percussion player from Hawaii. We’ve all known each other for a while.

Is it true you wrote Wasted while you were wasted?

Yes, I was pretty drunk [laughs].

I heard you’re not undergoing that songwriting formula anymore.

No. I quit drinking for a year. I’ve taken it way easier. I took a year hiatus from everything.

Has that helped your creative process?

I don’t think it made a difference. It’s not better or worse. There’s not a universal way [of writing].

I read that your dad gave you a guitar at 14.

I was eleven. And I started playing in his band at 14.

Do you think it was an innate interest being a son of a musician?

I think being around it kept my interest high. It was nature and nurture. I was immersed in that world, so it became second nature to me.

I know you grew up around so many legendary musicians. Did you know at the time that you were around such greats?

I always had a lot of respect for them. But it’s still just hanging around the house with dad’s friends. If I didn’t think of it that way it would get awkward. They’re just people, but they’re really inspiring people so they have good conversations that makes it really interesting to be around them.

I imagine you get really good advice with all those resources. I read that Neil Young told you to record this live to tape?

He told me about digital recording, actually. He said if you’re going to record digitally, do it to the highest resolution. But when we mixed the original tracks, we mixed it to analog tape. So we did both.

Do you often go to Neil Young for advice about your records?

I try not to bother him too much. I usually go to him for technical advice. I really try hard to figure it out on my own first, because I have a lot of respect for his kind, and he probably gets thousands of emails a day. I’m just another kid.

Are you partial to this album with that different recording process?

I like this one as much as all the others. But in terms of recording, it’s definitely a more mature recording.

I saw your performance on Jimmy Fallon with your dad. You looked so relaxed. Do you get nervous at all anymore?

Sometimes. I’m just better at not showing it. I try not to stress too much.

I know in a lot of interviews you get asked about living in your father’s shadow. I read something great that you said about how you don’t feel pressured to prove yourself. How do you get to that space in your head? Was it ever an issue?

No, it never was. I just don’t really think about it. If I spent my time wasting my energy on crap like that, [which] doesn’t really matter, I wouldn’t be the musician that I am trying to be. I’m still growing and learning, and I don’t really think about that stuff. I have to just keep writing and keep playing and getting better.

Do you get along with your father on the road?

We’re buddies. I’ve never had an argument with my dad. That’s not the relationship we have.

Listen below to Lukas’ record.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar Insults ‘Saved By the Bell’? — Leave Him Alone

It usually makes me extremely angry when actors insult the show that made them famous, but in the case of Mark-Paul Gosselaar, the outrage is misplaced. When Yahoo TV asked the Franklin & Bash star about the show, he said, “It’s not a great show. The writing is kind of hokey… it’s very much a piece of that time.” When the interview became public fans went nuts, insisting that the actor was ungrateful to his career-launching role. In response to the outcry, I have a few points. First, it wasn’t a great show, but we all loved it, and pointing out the writing is sub-par is not an outright insult. Second, Mark-Paul Gosselaar actually did one of the most hilarious skits ever on Jimmy Fallon as a tribute to the show, and he even participated in a cast-mate reunion with People Magazine. Those are not the actions of an ungrateful man. Watch the skit below and then lay-off this guy.


Zack Morris (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) 2009 : Late… by bonny_louise