This article has been imported from chorus.fm for discussion. All of the forum rules still apply. The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Apple has bought the rights to “Carpool Karaoke” and will be releasing episodes exclusively on Apple Music: The viral segment that broke out on the Late Late Show With James Corden is being turned into its own series, which will air first exclusively for subscribers to Apple’s music streaming app. Carpool Karaoke, which will be produced by CBS Television Studios and Fulwell 73, the production company of Late Late Show executive producer Ben Winston, will expand on the segment’s format with celebrity guests who sing along to their favorite songs and surprise fans during their ride. The host of the series is expected to be announced at a later date; Corden is not expected to take the wheel. Expand - View Original
God, that article purposefully buries the lead: "Carpool Karaoke will remain a segment on The Late Late Show." I was so mad when I read Cordon wouldn't be the host of Apple's version, thinking that was it. Now I just have to hope they don't keep all the best artists away from him to try and build up the pay-version.
Thanks for posting this. Now I don't have to read the article at all ha. as long as this stays on Cordon I'll watch his version at least.
I don't care for carpool karaoke. Hearing artists sing parts of their own songs (that's not karaoke!!) with James interrupting after he asks them a question? Fascinating.
Remembered seeing article headlines about this being shopped around. Wasn't expecting Apple Music to be where it ended up.