SONG EXPLODER: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alicia Keys, and More Dive into the Origin of Well-Known Songs

Netflix is diving deep into song origins with the new docuseries SONG EXPLODER, inspired by the podcast by the same name.

In the four-episode first season, Alicia Keys (“3 Hour Drive”), Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Wait for It”), R.E.M. (“Losing My Religion”), and Ty Dolla $ign (“LA”) break down the intricacies of a notable song from their catalog. According to Netflix, “the series weaves together in-depth interviews, archival footage, and raw recordings as each artist breaks down their song, layer by layer, sharing intimate insight into the personal inspiration behind the music and lyrics.”

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THE TONIGHT SHOW: Lin-Manuel Miranda Battles with The Roots’ Black Thought on ‘Wheel of Freestyle, Vol. 3’

Lin-Manuel Miranda returned to THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON on Tuesday, June 18 to announce his quasi-return to Broadway with “Freestyle Love Supreme,” but before he did, he engaged in a delightful freestyle rap battle with The Roots’ Black Thought.

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THE TONIGHT SHOW Gives HAMILTON’s ‘Story of Tonight’ a Twist for Puerto Rico-Set Episode

They’ll tell the story of tonight, indeed.

THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON traveled to Puerto Rico for the Tuesday, January 15 episode to shed a spotlight on the island’s recovery post-Hurricane Maria. And with Lin-Manuel Miranda reprising his role as Alexander Hamilton in HAMILTON for a limited time in Puerto Rico, he headlined the TONIGHT SHOW episode.

A perk of the HAMILTON and TONIGHT SHOW combo? Miranda and the traveling cast of HAMILTON performed “The Story of Tonight” on the show—with an assist from Fallon.

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THE LATE LATE SHOW: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Emily Blunt Perform 22 Musical Numbers with James Corden

Talk about a marathon!

MARY POPPINS RETURNS stars Lin-Manuel Miranda and Emily Blunt stopped by THE LATE LATE SHOW to perform 22 musical numbers in just under 13 minutes with James Corden.

Of course, the trio have their own musical history. In addition to MARY POPPINS RETURNS, Blunt previously co-starred in INTO THE WOODS with Corden. And Miranda is famously the mind behind HAMILTON and IN THE HEIGHTS.

Check out the impressive feat, which includes songs from MAMMA MIA, CHICAGO, INTO THE WOODS, FAME, ANNIE, and more… Read more

THE TONIGHT SHOW Plans Puerto Rican-Set Episode

 

THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON is traveling to Puerto Rico for the January 15 episode of the late night series, NBC announced.

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