James Corden's stint as host of the 2018 Grammy Awards was aided by the hilarious antics of his adorable parents. Malcolm and Margret Corden took over backstage and interacted with just about everyone, from DJ Khaled to U2 in a skit that aired during Thursday night's (Feb. 1) Late Late Show.Apart from their roaring skits during the live show from Madison Square Garden on Sunday night (Jan. 28), where they skipped out halfway through their son's big gig to go see Hamilton on Broadway, the couple had much more in store for viewers in the extended bit.Kicking things off, the pair hit the Grammys gift shop, perusing a lavish selection of eyewear. They tried out a few interesting gadgets as well, like an LED powered diet-belt and an eye massager, all while pops Corden enjoyed long pulls from a bottle of infused moonshine.The Corden fam then took it upon themselves to bring their own English snacks to affair, … [Read more...] about James Corden’s Parents Take Over Grammys Red Carpet
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Helen Mirren Faces Off Against James Corden in “Drop the Mic” Rap Battle
Tuesday night's (Jan. 30) episode of the Late Late Show's fiery battle rap segment "Drop the Mic" featured a heavyweight lyrical bout between to British talents. Host James Corden took on one of Hollywood's biggest English stars, Helen Mirren, and the result was simply hilarious. The event began with Corden strolling into the ring wearing a shiny silver boxing robe, clearly ready for the challenge. Introduced as, "This Dame who doesn't give a damn," Mirren pulled up in her own regal-looking costume, donning a crown and all. It was the host who would draw first blood as Corden hit the British mega star and star of the new thriller Winchester with an onslaught of verbal fury. "Helen is basically an icon in her craft/ When I heard she wanted to battle me all I could do was laugh/ Back home she's considered the actress you have to fear/ We're in America now, Meryl Streep lives here," rapped Corden. "You dated Liam Neeson back in 1982/ He left you real quick he wasn't taken with you/ … [Read more...] about Helen Mirren Faces Off Against James Corden in “Drop the Mic” Rap Battle
James Corden Ridicules ‘Second Favorite Child’ Don Jr: ‘At Least You’re Not Tiffany’
James Corden is brushing off the Trumpworld outrage over the political moments that took place while he hosted the Grammys over the weekend.The MAGAverse recently went nuts over the anti-President Trump political lean of the Sunday night musical festivities. The part that really got Trump supporters angry was the sketch where several celebrities, including Hillary Clinton, auditioned to become the audiobook reader for Michael Wolff‘s controversial White House exposé, Fire and Fury.Corden took a brutal swing at Donald Trump Jr. as he talked about the Grammys with The Late Late Show last night, after the president’s son went on a Twitter rampage over the show.“You gotta give him credit,” Corden said. “If anyone knows about consolation prizes, it’s Donald Trump’s second favorite child. At least you’re not Tiffany.”Nikki Haley also took umbrage with the show. She has slammed Wolff’s book for suggesting that she had … [Read more...] about James Corden Ridicules ‘Second Favorite Child’ Don Jr: ‘At Least You’re Not Tiffany’
Grammys: James Corden, Sting, Shaggy Play New York Edition of “Carpool Karaoke”
As he hosted the 60th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night, James Corden debuted a "New York special" version of "Carpool Karaoke" that didn't quite go exactly as planned."In Los Angeles, we do Carpool Karaoke in the carpool lane. Here in New York we do it a little different," Corden said as he and performers Shaggy and Sting entered the New York subway.When he and the two artists began singing in a subway car, however, a construction worker across from them told them to knock it off. When Corden explained that it was a New York special edition of Carpool Karaoke, the New Yorker said, "I don't give a fuck."Sting suggested the group move to another area of the train, but when they did, singing Shaggy's "It wasn't me," riders told them they didn't have cash."We want to create a viral moment," Corden explained."Sorry son, no one wants to hear you sing," a woman told him.Moving to another part of the train, the trio began to sing Sting and Shaggy's "Don't Make Me Wait," at which point … [Read more...] about Grammys: James Corden, Sting, Shaggy Play New York Edition of “Carpool Karaoke”
James Corden Says Grammys Will Include ‘Me Too’ Moment
Grammy Award host James Corden says Sunday's show will carve out some time to allow artists to express solidarity with the "Me Too" and Times Up movements.Corden, returning for his second stint as host, will do his own part to support victims of sexual misconduct — he'll wear a white rose.In an interview with The Associated Press on Thursday, the late night talk host said he didn't know about the new initiative but supported it. The push was launched late Wednesday when women music executives sent an email urging people to wear a white rose at the show."Of course. Yes," Corden said when asked if he would wear a white rose.The Time's Up organization hopes to support women who raise sexual misconduct complaints and was formed by key Hollywood celebrities and executives including Reese Witherspoon, Shonda Rhimes and America Ferrera. Most stars wore black and a Time's Up pin in support of the movement at the Golden Globes earlier this month.Corden said balancing the Grammys with fun … [Read more...] about James Corden Says Grammys Will Include ‘Me Too’ Moment