MANILA, Philippines - Elizabeth Banks (photo) who described herself as the stylist’s “Barbie doll” in the highly-anticipated action-thriller, The Hunger Games visits The Tonight Show with Jay Leno today. The actress plays Effie Trinket in the Gary Ross-directed film. The two have previously worked before in Seabiscuit. Then, fellow late-night talk show host Carson Daly joins Jay to perhaps give us his insights on the battle rounds of The Voice which conducts “blind auditions” in hope of finding the next big singing star. Carson is the show’s host where Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee-Lo Green, and Blake Shelton play as celebrity mentor-judges.
The Pierces will promote the upcoming US release of the album, You & I. The sister act of Catherine and Allison became famous because of their guest spot in Gossip Girl brings their new hits You’ll Be Mine, Glorious and It Will Never Be Forgotten. The duo will also serve as the front act of Coldplay for the upcoming North American tour in April to May 2012. Watch them first tomorrow, March 28.
Thought-provocateur Rainn Wilson will surely let Jay and his audience “chew on life’s big questions” as he visits and promotes his book SoulPancake on March 29. Then, Debbie Gibson shares her experience in winning $50,000 in a recently-concluded episode of The Celebrity Apprentice. The pot though went to a good cause as it was donated to her chosen charity. While Gavin DeGraw serenades us with his hits. Gavin is also set to be on the Dancing with the Stars stage as he partners with last season’s winner Karina Smirnoff.
Will broadcaster Piers Morgan who recently revealed himself as a “fashion trendsetter and budding film star” in his weekly diary Daily Mail, delve more into the details of the kicking incident involving him and Kate Moss? Tune in on March 30 to find out.
Oregon-born musician Mat Kearney belts out some beautiful tunes to liven up the show. Mat who wants his faith to play a major part in his music, is best known for Nothing Left To Lose and Hey Mama.
On March 31, Nicole Richie offers a sneak peak of NBC’s newest show Fashion Star. Watch Nicole play around with Leno. Alan Jackson will make us all shed a tear or two with his music as he performs his latest single So You Don’t Have To Love Me Anymore.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno airs Tuesdays to Saturdays at 1 p.m. via Satellite with same day replays at 12 midnight on TALKtv.