Carol Burnett, an iconic American actor and comedian, is best known for her groundbreaking comedy-variety show, The Carol Burnett Show, which ran from 1967 to 1978. At 91, Burnett is still captivating audiences with her role in the Apple TV+ series Palm Royale, a drama set in 1969 Palm Beach, Florida.
Born on April 26, 1933, in San Antonio, Texas, Burnett was raised by her grandmother due to her parents’ alcoholism. They moved to Hollywood in the 1940s, and Burnett studied theatre at the University of Southern California.
Her big break came in 1957 on The Ed Sullivan Show with a comedic song that spoofed young women’s adoration for heartthrob Elvis Presley, making her an overnight sensation.
Taylor Swift is teaming up with someone who inspired her as a child: actress Jennifer Lopez
During her electrifying 2013 concert in Los Angeles, Taylor Swift gave her fans a heartfelt throwback to her childhood days as she sang into a hairbrush. While recalling her impromptu solo performances, Taylor playfully introduced what she called her “hairbrush song”, setting up a surprise that sent the audience into a frenzy: the performance of R&B legend Jennifer Lopez.
Together, Taylor and Jennifer delivered a spirited rendition of Lopez’s classic hit “Jenny From The Block”, delighting the audience, who enthusiastically joined in and documented every moment on their phones. The performance quickly became a sensation, racking up over 12 million views on Taylor’s YouTube channel, while fans worldwide enjoyed the joyful collaboration between the two stars.
While this unexpected duet garnered widespread attention, it was just one of many surprises during Taylor’s “The Red Tour” in 2013. During the tour, she welcomed a number of respected artists, including Ellie Goulding, Nelly, Ed Sheeran and Fall Out’s Patrick Stump Boy, each of them brings their unique charm to their spectacular concerts.
Relive the magic of Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez’s unforgettable stage synergy by watching the full video below.
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