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Dakota Fanning and KATSEYE to Appear on "The Tonight Show"

Dakota Fanning and the girl group KATSEYE are slated for upcoming appearances on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." Fanning will be a lead interview guest, while KATSEYE will make their late-night performance debut.

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Key takeaways

  • Dakota Fanning is scheduled as a lead interview guest on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on August 11, 2026.
  • Girl group KATSEYE will make their late-night performance debut on "The Tonight Show" on August 12, 2026.
  • KATSEYE will also discuss their upcoming EP "Wild" and upcoming tour plans during their appearance.
  • The episode featuring Dakota Fanning will also include guests 50 Cent and Jon Lovitz.

What Happened

Actress Dakota Fanning is scheduled to be a lead interview guest on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The episode will also feature rapper 50 Cent, comedian Jon Lovitz, and a stand-up performance by Ainsley Bailey. The filmed-in-advance episode is set to air at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.

Additionally, girl group KATSEYE is set to make their late-night television performance debut on "The Tonight Show" on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, airing at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT. The group, consisting of Megan, Yoonchae, Lara, Daniela, and Sophia, will also be interviewed by Jimmy Fallon to discuss their new EP "Wild," scheduled for release two days after their television appearance. Matthew McConaughey is also slated to be a guest on the August 12th broadcast.

Background

KATSEYE previously appeared on "The Tonight Show" in February, prior to their participation in a Super Bowl commercial. The group's EP "Wild" features the lead single "Pinky Up," which reached No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the single "Animal," which debuted at No. 24 in July and was co-written by Ed Sheeran. The group is preparing to launch their "Wildworld Tour" in early September.

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