Ep 39. Queen Latifah, Laverne Cox, Nastasya Generalova, Selena Gomez
- June 20, 2016
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Queen Latifah, Laverne Cox, Nastasya Generalova, and Selena Gomez join James Corden for an exciting new episode of The Late Late Show.
As always, James kicks things off with his hilarious monologue before jumping into a segment called "Take a Break," in which he surprises an unsuspecting barber shop with an impromptu performance by Queen Latifah. The audience is treated to a soulful rendition of her hit song "U.N.I.T.Y." as she belts out the lyrics and James and the barbers provide backup vocals. The segment ends with a group hug and a round of applause from the very appreciative patrons.
Next up, James welcomes Laverne Cox to the couch for an in-depth interview. They discuss her groundbreaking work as a trans actress and advocate, her role on the hit show "Orange Is the New Black," and her upcoming projects. Laverne shares her thoughts on the state of LGBT rights in America and offers advice to young people struggling with their own identities.
Nastasya Generalova, a world-class rhythmic gymnast, takes the stage for a captivating performance that leaves the audience spellbound. Her graceful and awe-inspiring routine features everything from splits and pirouettes to backflips and aerial splits. James and the other guests are blown away by her athleticism and skill, and they give her a standing ovation at the end of her performance.
Finally, Selena Gomez joins James on the couch for a fun and lively chat. They talk about her music career, her recent health struggles, and her upcoming album. Selena also shares some behind-the-scenes stories from her time on the set of the hit show "Wizards of Waverly Place," and she dishes on her favorite foods and guilty pleasures.
Throughout the episode, James delivers plenty of laughs and surprises, as he always does. He plays games with his guests, performs musical numbers, and even tries his hand at rhythmic gymnastics with Nastasya. Fans of The Late Late Show won't want to miss this entertaining and star-studded episode.
