Duran Duran And Nile Rodgers Perform Night Version of 'Free to Love'

Duran Duran and Nile Rodgers Stephanie Pistel Trending on Billboard Duran Duran brought the love back to late-night TV on Wednesday (April 29), with some help from Nile Rodgers. The Rock Hall-inducted British band stopped by ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live to deliver their TV debut of “Free to Love” (via Tape Modern), a funky disco throwback tune that dropped earlier this month. “‘Free To Love’ has a simple message,” explained Nick Rhodes ahead of the performance. “There is nothing more important than freedom and love. We certainly need a lot more of both in the world right now.” Related A Full List of Current 2026 K-Pop Concerts (Updating) Amazon's New Fire TV Stick HD Features Alexa+ for Intuitive Streaming & It's More Portable Than Ever: Shop Here La Toya Jackson, Renee Rapp & More to Guest Judge 'Rupaul's Drag Race All Stars' Season 11 Explore Duran Duran Nile Rodgers See latest videos, charts and news Rodgers and Duran Duran have been making musical magic together since the early 1980s, starting the global smash “The Reflex.” While the winters have marched on, Duran Duran found their groove in recent times, and fans have clamored to the one-time heart-throbs. The group was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2022; their past three albums have crashed the top 5 in the United Kingdom; and their tran-Atlantic tour this year will include a headline show at London’s Hyde Park, the scene of their summer date in 2022 which drew an estimated 70,000 Duranies. Judging by their latest West Coast TV spot, Simon Le Bon’s vocals have aged like an expensive wine. And their performance, backed by rainbows, unicorns, and cuts from the official “Free to Love” music video, is a sure sign that DD’s live shows will be a party. “Free To Love” has been a long time coming. Last June, Duran Duran shared an image with Nile Rodgers at Abbey Road Studios. “Stay tuned,” the social post read. Earlier this week, the Chic founder gave his own update on their latest collaboration. “My love for Duran Duran and what our music together has always been about is the love we share for our song’s deepest meanings,” he writes. “Whatever chaos is going on outside, inside the studio we’re free to love our peace.” The new wave legends play BeachLife Festival 2026 this Friday, May 1. The follow day, they settle in for a residency at Bleaulive at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Watch the Duran Duran’s performance of “Free to Love” featuring Nile Rodgers below. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up Leave a Comment Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Name * Email * Website Post Comment Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about? Get in the know on Visit Billboard Pro for music business news