Ten hours. Five continents. Talent that ranges from Metallica to Lizzo. 2020’s Global Citizen Festival has it all. Following a year-long initiative dubbed Global Goal Live: The Possible Dream, the seven-year-old philanthropic organization is primed to stream performances by top talent around the world.
“Our goal, to put it simply, is to engage every single person on the planet in this mission [to end global poverty],” Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans said in a statement. “To do so we must boldly and creatively reach global citizens where they are: in person, on television, on their phones and online.
“Our goal, to put it simply, is to engage every single person on the planet in this mission [to end global poverty],” Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans said in a statement. “To do so we must boldly and creatively reach global citizens where they are: in person, on television, on their phones and online.
- 9/26/2019
- by Brenna Ehrlich
- Rollingstone.com
Ellie Goulding reimagined her Diplo-produced single “Close to Me” as a spirited folk sing-along on The Late Show Monday.
Goulding teamed with house band Jon Batiste and Stay Human, who crafted a delicate arrangement of intertwining acoustic guitars, tender piano and simple percussion. Throughout the performance, Goulding found new pockets in this mix to push her vocals, all the while receiving back-up from a trio of singers who harmonized as she sang, “And I don’t wanna be somebody without your body/Close to me/And if it wasn’t you,...
Goulding teamed with house band Jon Batiste and Stay Human, who crafted a delicate arrangement of intertwining acoustic guitars, tender piano and simple percussion. Throughout the performance, Goulding found new pockets in this mix to push her vocals, all the while receiving back-up from a trio of singers who harmonized as she sang, “And I don’t wanna be somebody without your body/Close to me/And if it wasn’t you,...
- 3/12/2019
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Paul Simon discussed revisiting and revising old songs for his new album, Into the Blue Light, and performed two tracks from that album on The Late Show Monday.
In an interview with Stephen Colbert, Simon said that, in making the album, he wanted to focus on deep cuts that hadn’t gotten much attention, joking, “Either because they were on an album that had a bunch of other hits, or because they were on an album that had no hits.”
Simon explained his revision process as well, saying, “I rewrote...
In an interview with Stephen Colbert, Simon said that, in making the album, he wanted to focus on deep cuts that hadn’t gotten much attention, joking, “Either because they were on an album that had a bunch of other hits, or because they were on an album that had no hits.”
Simon explained his revision process as well, saying, “I rewrote...
- 1/29/2019
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Joe Walsh unleashed a raucous rendition of his 1978 solo hit "Life's Been Good" with Jon Batiste and Stay Human on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Wednesday.
Walsh sang the cheeky assessment of rock and roll excess with a grin on his face, punctuating a line like, "I lock the doors in case I'm attacked," with a smile. With Batiste and Stay Human as his back-up band, Walsh was free to run wild on guitar, literally scampering across The Late Show stage during the song's extended solo before trading riffs with a blazing saxophone.
Walsh sang the cheeky assessment of rock and roll excess with a grin on his face, punctuating a line like, "I lock the doors in case I'm attacked," with a smile. With Batiste and Stay Human as his back-up band, Walsh was free to run wild on guitar, literally scampering across The Late Show stage during the song's extended solo before trading riffs with a blazing saxophone.
- 8/3/2017
- Rollingstone.com
Paul Shaffer and the World's Most Dangerous Band returned to the Ed Sullivan Theater Monday for a performance of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. David Letterman's former bandleader partnered with Colbert's in-house outfit, Jon Batiste and Stay Human, and split vocal duties with R&B star Valerie Simpson.
The two Late Show bands combined to create a massive orchestral pop sound filled with sweeping strings, disco guitars and jazzy horns. Meanwhile, Shaffer's growl served as a...
The two Late Show bands combined to create a massive orchestral pop sound filled with sweeping strings, disco guitars and jazzy horns. Meanwhile, Shaffer's growl served as a...
- 6/20/2017
- Rollingstone.com
Dave Grohl joined Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Jon Batiste and Stay Human for a monster jam on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Wednesday.
Grohl was on hand with his mother, Virginia, to discuss From Cradle to Stage, her new book about rock star moms. After the interview, Grohl leapt off the couch and jumped behind a drum set to join Preservation Hall and The Late Show house band for a fiery rendition of the former's new song, "Santiago."
This isn't the first time Grohl has teamed with Preservation Hall Jazz Band...
Grohl was on hand with his mother, Virginia, to discuss From Cradle to Stage, her new book about rock star moms. After the interview, Grohl leapt off the couch and jumped behind a drum set to join Preservation Hall and The Late Show house band for a fiery rendition of the former's new song, "Santiago."
This isn't the first time Grohl has teamed with Preservation Hall Jazz Band...
- 4/27/2017
- Rollingstone.com
Earlier this week, CBS announced that former One Direction member — and latest addition to the Christopher Nolan Players — Harry Styles is slated for a week-long residency on “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” For four consecutive nights, starting on May 15, Styles will serve as the resident musical artist.
With that “Dunkirk” appearance on the horizon and a solo music career still in its early stages, you could do worse than Styles when picking someone to hand the keys to an entire week’s worth of late night. And having been through the process of a breakneck sketch show schedule, he’ll probably be a capable comedy sidekick for Corden.
But what if this residency is a smashing success? Which other bands and artists would be ripe for tenures of their own on the other major daily late-night shows?
Jon Batiste and Stay Human hold down the fort for “The Late Show.
With that “Dunkirk” appearance on the horizon and a solo music career still in its early stages, you could do worse than Styles when picking someone to hand the keys to an entire week’s worth of late night. And having been through the process of a breakneck sketch show schedule, he’ll probably be a capable comedy sidekick for Corden.
But what if this residency is a smashing success? Which other bands and artists would be ripe for tenures of their own on the other major daily late-night shows?
Jon Batiste and Stay Human hold down the fort for “The Late Show.
- 4/27/2017
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
Aimee Mann performed a moving rendition of her new single "Goose Snow Cone" on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Monday. The song will appear on Mann's new album, Mental Illness, out March 31st via SuperEgo Records.
Mann partnered with Late Show band Jon Batiste and Stay Human for the performance, singing over an arrangement that opened with a simple acoustic guitar melody. The arrangement included strings, silky background vocals, simple percussion and the occasional piano twinkle, all of which paired beautifully with Mann's affecting vocals.
Mental Illness marks Mann's first album in five years,...
Mann partnered with Late Show band Jon Batiste and Stay Human for the performance, singing over an arrangement that opened with a simple acoustic guitar melody. The arrangement included strings, silky background vocals, simple percussion and the occasional piano twinkle, all of which paired beautifully with Mann's affecting vocals.
Mental Illness marks Mann's first album in five years,...
- 3/28/2017
- Rollingstone.com
Billy Joel ranked his top five Billy Joel songs in a lengthy interview with The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Monday.
The legendary singer-songwriter ticked off "Vienna," "And So It Goes," "You May Be Right," "She's Right On Time" and "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant" as his go-to picks. In a lighter turn, Joel and Stephen Colbert rattled off hilarious song theories in "True Stories Behind the Hits." Joel cracked: "'Piano Man' was originally a superhero character … and I wanted to make a movie where he teamed...
The legendary singer-songwriter ticked off "Vienna," "And So It Goes," "You May Be Right," "She's Right On Time" and "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant" as his go-to picks. In a lighter turn, Joel and Stephen Colbert rattled off hilarious song theories in "True Stories Behind the Hits." Joel cracked: "'Piano Man' was originally a superhero character … and I wanted to make a movie where he teamed...
- 1/10/2017
- Rollingstone.com
Stevie Wonder delivered some election eve reassurance with a spirited performance of "Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing" on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Monday.
Backed by Late Show band Stay Human and its leader Jon Batiste manning the melodica, Wonder cruised through the Latin-tinged 1973 hit. Even host Stephen Colbert joined the performance, providing back-up vocals and at one point cracking up with Batiste over their clunky note while Wonder wailed perfectly away.
Wonder also gave a strange but sweet interview to Colbert, in which he cheekily asked the...
Backed by Late Show band Stay Human and its leader Jon Batiste manning the melodica, Wonder cruised through the Latin-tinged 1973 hit. Even host Stephen Colbert joined the performance, providing back-up vocals and at one point cracking up with Batiste over their clunky note while Wonder wailed perfectly away.
Wonder also gave a strange but sweet interview to Colbert, in which he cheekily asked the...
- 11/8/2016
- Rollingstone.com
Stephen Colbert’s production team lives for live.
The long presidential election season may finally be coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean “The Late Show” host is taking a breather on hosting live broadcasts. Executive producer Chris Licht told IndieWire that Colbert’s late night chatfest will continue to go live when warranted.
“It is such a shot of energy when we do it,” Licht said. “It’s really hard but everyone loves doing it. I would say the bar is really low to go live. Because the machine is in place to do it.”
That “Late Show” machinery is in full gear this week, as Colbert and company are airing live shows on CBS this Monday and Wednesday, in addition to the live Election night Showtime special “Stephen Colbert’s Live Election Night Democracy’s Series Finale: Who’s Going to Clean Up This Sh*t?...
The long presidential election season may finally be coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean “The Late Show” host is taking a breather on hosting live broadcasts. Executive producer Chris Licht told IndieWire that Colbert’s late night chatfest will continue to go live when warranted.
“It is such a shot of energy when we do it,” Licht said. “It’s really hard but everyone loves doing it. I would say the bar is really low to go live. Because the machine is in place to do it.”
That “Late Show” machinery is in full gear this week, as Colbert and company are airing live shows on CBS this Monday and Wednesday, in addition to the live Election night Showtime special “Stephen Colbert’s Live Election Night Democracy’s Series Finale: Who’s Going to Clean Up This Sh*t?...
- 11/7/2016
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
Will Smith's been promoting his new film Suicide Squad for weeks, but on last night's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the star took it back to his old-school days. Just as Colbert announced a commercial break, the show's house band—Jon Batiste and Stay Human—began playing Smith's classic "Summertime," which the Fresh Prince released with DJ Jazzy Jeff in 1991. Upon hearing the unmistakable intro, Smith switched into rapper mode, abandoning Colbert's desk and grabbing a mic before launching right into the song's first verse. The crowd instantly jumped to its feet and started clapping along to the impromptu performance. Smith and Batiste bro'd...
- 8/3/2016
- E! Online
Will Smith kicked off the last month of summer by joining Stephen Colbert's house band on Tuesday in an impromptu performance of his 1991 hit "Summertime." Jon Batiste and Stay Human launched into the suave DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince tune, and Smith came in rapping and singing the chorus hook, leading the audience in the groove
The Suicide Squad actor also took time to ponder life's deep questions with Stephen Colbert for the recurring Late Show segment "Big Questions With Even Bigger Stars," swapping existential questions side-by-side on a blanket.
The Suicide Squad actor also took time to ponder life's deep questions with Stephen Colbert for the recurring Late Show segment "Big Questions With Even Bigger Stars," swapping existential questions side-by-side on a blanket.
- 8/3/2016
- Rollingstone.com
Coldplay was the musical guest on Tuesday's Late Show With Stephen Colbert and singer Chris Martin kindly lent his songwriting talents to the late-night show's opening theme song.
"The tune is great, but I just feel like this needs words, needs lyrics, so I've been working on some right here," Martin told Colbert backstage of the Jon Batiste and Stay Human's Late Show theme. The singer's lyrical contribution: "Doo-bee-shoo-bee-doo-bee-doo-bee-shoo-bee-doo-doo."
"You're a [bleeping] genius," Colbert exclaimed. Martin then joined Batiste and Stay Human onstage during the opening credits to help them perform his latest composition.
"The tune is great, but I just feel like this needs words, needs lyrics, so I've been working on some right here," Martin told Colbert backstage of the Jon Batiste and Stay Human's Late Show theme. The singer's lyrical contribution: "Doo-bee-shoo-bee-doo-bee-doo-bee-shoo-bee-doo-doo."
"You're a [bleeping] genius," Colbert exclaimed. Martin then joined Batiste and Stay Human onstage during the opening credits to help them perform his latest composition.
- 5/18/2016
- Rollingstone.com
Spike Jonze went on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert last night, and couldn't help but bring some of his creative genius with him. So he re-imagined Colbert's opening, and it's great. It's mostly shot in slow motion for extra poignancy, Jon Batiste and Stay Human do a beautiful new version of the theme, and Sesame Street's Grover appears, because why not? (Fun fact: If you check the YouTube video's comments, you'll find the Sesame Street official account saying "Bravo!") ...
- 3/1/2016
- by Sara Morrison
- Hitfix
Playing adequate tribute to the late, great David Bowie requires a level of funky passion most of us simply cannot achieve in our day-to-day lives. Luckily, El Vy and Stay Human brought that tambourine player in the cowboy hat with them to Colbert last night. That guy plus the laser sounds and ridiculous sax wailing add up to a more-than-worthy version of "Let's Dance." So go ahead. Put on your red shoes and dance the blues. That's why you bought 'em, isn't it?...
- 1/12/2016
- by Halle Kiefer
- Vulture
Vulfpeck is a funk outfit from Ann Arbor, Mi. They made headlines last year when they released an album titled "Sleepify" on Spotify. There was one catch, the album didn't contain any music. Before Spotify pulled the album from their service they racked up $20,000 which was used to fund a tour of free shows. A friend introduced me to them last night. He queued up this performance from last month when the group performed on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert". Joined by Jon Batiste and Stay Human they performed the absolutely electric "1612". This has got to be one of the tastiest pieces of performance I've seen/heard in a long time. I can't stop watching this. I need more Vulfpeck in my life. You can check out their new record "Thrill of the Arts" over on their website.
- 12/15/2015
- by Matt Perez-Mora
- Hitfix
Well, it’s been a few weeks since Stephen Colbert assumed command of The Late Show and Trevor Noah has taken the reins of The Daily Show. In both cases the hosts are taking over from prior hosts who had long tenure at their respective shows (David Letterman and Jon Stewart). The new boys have been there long enough now to form some opinions. Admittedly, they’re just my opinions but this is my column.
I want to start with The Daily Show and Trevor Noah. To be honest, this was the one that was of greater concern to me because I really loved watching Jon Stewart. I felt that he (and the show) had an important role on television. It was very funny and had a real point of view and delighted in deflating personalities and kicking other networks and other media up the butt when needed (and it...
I want to start with The Daily Show and Trevor Noah. To be honest, this was the one that was of greater concern to me because I really loved watching Jon Stewart. I felt that he (and the show) had an important role on television. It was very funny and had a real point of view and delighted in deflating personalities and kicking other networks and other media up the butt when needed (and it...
- 10/18/2015
- by John Ostrander
- Comicmix.com
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