• J. Cole Performs Ferguson Protest Song 'Be Free' on 'David Letterman'

    J. Cole released his third studio album, "2014 Forest Hills Drive," Tuesday, Dec. 9, and went on the "Late Show with David Letterman" to perform "Be Free," which is not on the album. Cole's commentary on Ferguson and tribute to Michael Brown, he used the stage to make his voice heard on the current issues facing the African-American community. His performance captured the sentimentality of "Be Free," as Cole delivered each word with poise and emotion. A simple performance with little fanfare, Cole stood on stage moving little but still showed his time-tested charisma, while a keyboardist played the simple and moving instrumental in the background, reported "Complex." He even wrote a new verse for the occasion and elicited a positive reaction from Letterman, who invited him back anytime. "Be Free" has been the No. 1 trending song, according to "Billboard," since it came out. Cole has been one of the few artists who have been using his status to protest the grand jury decisions in Ferguson and New York City, writing a song and going out on the streets and protesting.

  • Rae Sremmurd Perform 'No Flex Zone' and 'No Type' On 'Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' [WATCH]

    Mississippi rappers, Swae Lee and Slim Jimmy, better known as Rae Sremmurd have enjoyed a very fruitful finish to 2014. Their single "No Flex Zone" has become a pop culture reference point and they just made their television debut without having even releasing an album. Last night they joined the "Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" to perform the Mike WILL Made-It produced hits "No Flex Zone" and "No Type" with a little help from The Roots.

  • Iggy Azalea and The Roots Play 'Beg for It' on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' [WATCH]

    Iggy Azalea is on a hot streak as of late. Recently she won Favorite Artist and Favorite Album for rap/hip-hop at the American Music Awards, beating out the likes of Eminem and Drake. The rapper also put out a reissue of her debut album, The New Classic, called Reclassified. Last night (Nov. 28), she capped off an impressive run of TV appearences with The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform "Beg for It" with The Roots.

  • Wu-Tang Clan Perform 'Ruckus in B Minor' on 'David Letterman' [WATCH]

    The stars were out on late night last night. Lorde made her second appearance on "The Tonight Show," this time to support the "Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1," and just a click away on CBS, Wu-Tang Clan were gearing up for the release of their new album "A Better Tomorrow" by performing "Ruckus in B Minor" on "The Late Show with David Letterman." Two-thirds of the legendary rap group stormed the late-night show with RZA, Masta Killa, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Method Man and Cappadonna all live, while GZA, Raekwon and Ghostface Killa were unable to make it, via "David Letterman." The New York City collective showed that they still have it after more then 20 years of being together on and off. Each member takes turns delivering his verse, while Method Man anchors the tune with his gravely voice on the bridge: I can see your drawers, pull your pants up / Can't even call yourself a man until you man up / And if you call yourself a fan you need to stand up / This ain't a party, it's a jux, keep your hands up. He leads the all-inclusive hook Wu forever, and we're still number one, still number one, still number one!" that turns into chanting from each of the members.

  • Bruce Springsteen Drummer Max Weinberg Reunites With Conan O'Brien! [WATCH]

    If you’ve been following the happenings around Conan O’Brien’s TBS series CONAN, as well as what went down beforehand, then you’re well aware of the fact that once the host took over the Tonight Show spot, not everyone in his Late Night crew went out to Los Angeles. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg chose to hang back in New York and continue being with his band. But on last night’s episode of CONAN, that all changed!

  • Taylor Swift Shuts Down Hollywood Boulevard For 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Performance

    Last night, Los Angeles’ Hollywood Boulevard was COMPLETELY taken over by Taylor Swift. And we mean COMPLETELY. The 1989 singer made an appearance on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! for an interview and then a performance for over 15,000 fans. She took to the stage to singer her two latest singles, “Shake It Off” and “Out Of The Woods.”

  • Foo Fighters End Letterman Residency, Look Back with 'Top 10' List

    David Letterman and the Foo Fighters have a long history, so it was no surprise when the late night kingpin invited Dave Grohl and company to spend a week on the show to promote their new album "Sonic Highways," out Nov. 3. Friday marked the final night of the residency, which included the band looking back with a Top 10 list.

  • Foo Fighters' Weeklong Residency Kicks Off On 'Late Show with David Letterman' [VIDEO]

    The Foo Fighters kicked off their weeklong residency on The Late Show with David Letterman just last night in order to celebrate the upcoming Nov. 10 release of their eighth studio album Sonic Highways. Before taking to the stage, where they covered Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs” alongside Zac Brown Band frontman, the group’s singer Dave Grohl sat down with the legendary comedian and talk show host about the album.
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