Nicole Scherzinger dazzles on ‘The Tonight Show’ as Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson spark romance buzz

Nicole Scherzinger made a triumphant return to late-night television this week, appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon just days after wrapping her acclaimed performance in Sunset Boulevard on Broadway. The singer and actress, who starred as Norma Desmond in the New York revival, used the opportunity to reflect on her whirlwind run and tease what’s next.

Clad in a bold red gown and signature glam, Scherzinger received a standing ovation from the in-studio crowd as Fallon praised her performance, calling her “unreal” and “electrifying” in the role. “It’s been one of the most intense and rewarding chapters of my life,” Scherzinger told Fallon during the interview. “Sunset Boulevard challenged me in ways I didn’t expect—and I loved every second of it.”

The show closed last weekend after a critically acclaimed summer run. While Scherzinger stopped short of confirming whether she’ll reprise the role in London or Los Angeles, she hinted at upcoming music and film projects, adding, “I’ve got a few surprises cooking.”

Meanwhile, across the East Coast, another pair of stars are making headlines. Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson set off a wave of speculation this week after being spotted together several times during the press tour for their new film The Naked Gun. The two are starring in the reboot of the 1988 spoof classic, with Neeson taking over the role originally played by Leslie Nielsen.

Their easy chemistry during joint interviews and frequent off-set appearances in Manhattan have fans buzzing about whether the screen partnership is turning romantic. Eyewitnesses spotted the duo dining at The Grill in Midtown and strolling through Central Park earlier this week.

Though neither Anderson nor Neeson has publicly commented on the dating rumors, photos from their Good Morning America taping show the two laughing closely between segments, fueling further speculation. A representative for Anderson told People the two are “very close friends and professional collaborators.”

Both stars are enjoying resurgent career moments. Anderson has recently garnered praise for her Broadway debut and her self-produced Netflix documentary, while Neeson continues to balance action and comedy roles well into his 70s. The Naked Gun reboot, which hits theaters this fall, marks a comedic return for Neeson after a string of thrillers.

Between Scherzinger’s show-stopping theater work and the ongoing fascination with Anderson and Neeson’s relationship, it’s been a busy—and buzzworthy—week in U.S. entertainment.