Jimmy fallon slow jam the news
A classic!
"Slow Jam the News" is a popular recurring segment on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he and his guests (usually celebrities or politicians) "slow jam" the news, turning serious news stories into smooth, R&B-style jams.
Here are a few examples:
- Slow Jam the News with Michelle Obama (2016): Jimmy and Michelle Obama "slow jammed" about the Affordable Care Act, with Jimmy crooning about the benefits of healthcare reform.
- Slow Jam the News with Joe Biden (2016): Jimmy and Joe Biden "slow jammed" about the 2016 presidential election, with Jimmy singing about the importance of voting.
- Slow Jam the News with Hillary Clinton (2015): Jimmy and Hillary Clinton "slow jammed" about the Iran nuclear deal, with Jimmy singing about the benefits of diplomacy.
- Slow Jam the News with Bernie Sanders (2016): Jimmy and Bernie Sanders "slow jammed" about income inequality, with Jimmy singing about the need for economic reform.
These segments are always hilarious and entertaining, and they've become a staple of The Tonight Show.