Tinashe stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday, November 10th, bringing her latest album, Popstar, to Studio 6B. During the appearance, she played a medley of “Popstar” and “Melatonin,” appearing to briefly pay tribute to Janet Jackson’s 1994 SNL performance of “Throb.” Watch a replay below.
The performance began with a gorgeous, orchestral take on “Popstar” before transitioning to an energetic, choreographed rendition of “Melatonin.” The latter appeared to feature an homage to Jackson’s “Throb” dance, as fan account Tinashe Charts points out.
Consequence named Popstar as one of the best albums of September 2026, with Paolo Ragusa highlighting its “indestructible” hooks and Tinashe’s “vocal versatility.”
Starting next April, Tinashe will support the project with her 2027 North American “THE SHOW MUST GO ON” tour. Fans can look for deals and get tickets to sold-out shows here (save $20 on their first order of $200 or more with promo code COS20 at checkout).
Tinashe references Janet Jackson’s iconic “Throb” dance during the “Melatonin” dance break on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. pic.twitter.com/BURXi2ybRk
— Tinashe Charts (@tinashedata) November 11, 2026
