The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 8 Episode 172 Dwayne Johnson; Joshua Jackson; Swedish House Mafia; Ty Dolla $ign; 070 Shake
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- July 19, 2021
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Joshua Jackson, Swedish House Mafia, Ty Dolla $ign, and 070 Shake make guest appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon season 8 episode 172. The show opens with a monologue by Fallon, where he jokes about current events and pop culture. Fallon then introduces Dwayne Johnson, the first celebrity guest of the night. Johnson talks about his upcoming projects, including the new Jungle Cruise movie and his upcoming television series. He then plays a game with Fallon called "The Rock vs. Jimmy Fallon" where they take turns guessing famous movie lines.
Up next is Joshua Jackson, who discusses his recent role in the television series, Little Fires Everywhere. He talks about the challenges of playing a complex character and shares some funny behind-the-scenes stories from the set. Fallon and Jackson then participate in a game called "Name That Tune" where they guess popular songs played on a kazoo.
Swedish House Mafia, the electronic music trio, join Fallon on stage to perform their latest hit, "Lifetime." The electric performance gets the audience moving and Fallon even joins in on the dance party. After the performance, the members of Swedish House Mafia talk with Fallon about the inspiration behind their music and their upcoming tour.
Ty Dolla $ign takes the stage next for an intimate performance of his song, "By Yourself." He then chats with Fallon about his new album and the meaning behind some of his lyrics. They also discuss his collaborations with other artists, including Kanye West and Post Malone.
Last but certainly not least, 070 Shake performs her song, "Nice To Have" in a stunning performance. She then talks about her musical journey and the process of recording her debut album. Fallon and Shake also discuss her influences and her creative process.
Throughout the episode, Fallon engages with his guests in his signature lighthearted and humorous style. The show is full of laughs, great music, and interesting conversation. Fans of late-night talk shows are sure to enjoy this entertaining episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.