Terry O'Connor outlines four critical elements defining classic weeks in 2025: significant political news, celebrity gossip, alarming environmental issues, and absurd internet happenings. Late-night shows adeptly engage with at least three of these themes, exemplified by clips of Stephen Colbert interviewing a USAID director and Andy Cohen discussing reality star relationships. Ariana Grande's appearances highlight her talent, suggesting late-night can elevate performances while merging entertainment with relevant social commentary. The humor and absurdity of the medium help navigate our complex cultural moment, reflecting a blend of serious and trivial concerns in society.
Keep Rubbing, Keep Rubbing. Don't Slap It!
Ariana Grande's rendition of "Imagine" on The Tonight Show is one of the best Christmas carols I've heard—her talent shines and expands the late-night format.
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