{
  "id": 19065143,
  "title": "Ariana Grande Sings ‘O Christmas Tree’ With Robert De Niro & Ben Stiller on ‘Tonight Show’: Exclusive Preview",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/ariana-grande-sings-o-christmas-tree-with-robert-de-niro-ben-stiller",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T02:06:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/ariana-grande-o-christmas-tree-robert-de-niro-ben-stiller-1236377155/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ariana Grande, alongside her co-stars Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller, joined forces for a special Christmas caroling performance on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The trio appeared in an exclusive preview clip ahead of the Nov. 8 episode, which kicks off at 11:35 p.m. ET. The stars celebrated the arrival of the 2026 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and showcased their musical talents with a surprise rendition of the classic \"O Christmas Tree.\" Grande led the vocals, captivating the audience with her high notes. Stiller and De Niro put forth a valiant effort, making the performance a memorable one. The stars are promoting the Nov. 25 theatrical release of their latest film, Focker-in-Law, a sequel in the beloved Meet the Parents franchise. Grande plays Olivia Jones, who is dating Henry (Skyler Gisondo), the grown-up son of Greg and Pam Focker – played by Stiller and Teri Polo. This appearance is the second of four special episodes following NBC’s Sunday Night Football broadcasts; the first took place on Sept. 27 with Sylvester Stallone and Luke Bryan. The Focker-in-Law cast takeover with Grande, De Niro, Stiller, and Lil Baby will be followed by episodes featuring Jennifer Lopez and Anthony Mackie, as well as a musical performance from Quavo, on Nov. 15 and Jan. 10, respectively.",
  "summary": "The Focker-in-Law cast rings in the holiday season with Jimmy Fallon tonight (Sunday, Nov. 8).",
  "key_points": [
    "Ariana Grande performs 'O Christmas Tree' with Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller.",
    "Special Christmas caroling on NBC's The Tonight Show ahead of Nov. 8 episode.",
    "Stars promote Focker-in-Law film release on Nov. 25."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The star-studded musical appearance serves as a high-profile promotional tool to build momentum for the upcoming theatrical release of the Focker-in-Law sequel.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}