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LCD Soundsystem Performs ‘Thrills’ & ‘Yr City’s a Sucker’ From 2005 Debut on ‘SNL’: Watch
LCD Soundsystem took a trip down memory lane during its Feb. 26 appearance on Saturday Night Live. In an unusual move, the Brooklyn-born band performed a pair of deep cuts from its 2005 self-titled debut album instead of promoting new music. The electronic group, fronted by James Murphy, opened with “Thrills” and finished with “Yr City’s a Sucker.” LCD — which consists of Murphy, Pat Mahoney, Tyler Pope, Nancy Whang, Al Doyle and Korey Richey — also made a cameo as guardian angels during the “Subway Churro” musical sketch, featuring host John Mulaney. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The comedian returned as host for the fifth time, making him an official member of the NBC sketch comedy show’s Five-Timers Club. Mulaney was a writer on SNL for si...
Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York Performs During SNL’s Cold Open: Watch
Saturday Night Live opened this week’s episode with a performance of “Prayer for Ukraine” by the Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York. The performance was introduced by SNL cast members Cecily Strong and Kate McKinnon, and featured a table of candles that spelled out the name of Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv. Watch a replay of the emotional tribute below. According to an article published by The Ukrainian Weekly in 2019, the chorus was founded in 1949 as a way for Ukrainian immigrants to “preserve and cultivate the rich musical heritage of Ukraine.” “Prayer for Ukraine” performed by Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York pic.twitter.com/5pi2l1Olpx Advertisement Related Video — Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) February 27, 2022 Share this: [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_s...
SNL Returns with New Episodes Featuring Rosalía, Charli XCX, and LCD Soundsystem
Saturday Night Live will revealed the guest list for the next three episodes of its 47th season. As previously reported, John Mulaney will become the third fastest person in SNL history join the Five-Timers Club when he pairs up with LCD Soundsystem on the show’s February 26th episode. Charli XCX, whose December 2021 appearance on SNL was canceled when everyone tested positive for COVID, will get a re-do on March 5th on an episode hosted by Moon Knight star Oscar Isaac. Charli will release her new album, CRASH, on March 18th. Related Video Then on March 12th, Catwoman actress Zoë Kravitz will host an episode featuring musical guest Rosalía. The Spanish pop star previously appeared on SNL last year as Bad Bunny’s surprise guest, but this will mark her first time getting to headline herself....
Alesso Makes Saturday Night Live Debut Alongside Katy Perry to Perform “When I’m Gone”
From the DJ booth to 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Alesso has made his Saturday Night Live debut. Joined by Katy Perry, the Swedish dance music superstar appeared on the legendary sketch show to perform his latest single “When I’m Gone,” which has been climbing the U.S. Dance/Electronic chart. It was Perry’s fourth time performing on Saturday Night Live. The performance was a showcase of Perry’s colorful brand, featuring psychedelic visuals and dancers dressed in mushroom costumes that resembled—ahem—genitalia. The electro-pop track hit streaming platforms back in late December ahead of an official music video, which dropped in early 2022. The video made its worldwide premiere on ESPN during halftime of the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship. Recommen...
John Mulaney to Become Third Fastest Host to Join SNL’s Five-Timers Club
John Mulaney is set to join Saturday Night Live’s Five-Timers Club as he returns to host on February 26th. LCD Soundsystem will serve as the episode’s musical guest, marking the band’s first visit to Studio 8H since 2017. Mulaney, who worked on SNL as a writer between 2008 and 2014, first hosted an episode of the show in 2018. He’s since hosted in each subsequent season, making him one of the fastest hosts to join the illustrious Five-Timers Club (three years and 320 days, to be exact). In fact, only Steve Martin and Buck Henry joined the club in a shorter time frame. Following Mulaney’s most recent turn as host in October 2020, he entered rehab for substance abuse. After completing treatment, he began dating actress Olivia Munn. The couple welcomed their first child in December 2021. Mula...
Katy Perry Performs ‘When I’m Gone’ & ‘Never Really Over’ Alongside Giant Mushrooms on ‘SNL’: Watch
Katy Perry brought a taste of her new Las Vegas show to Studio 8H. The 37-year-old pop superstar stopped by Saturday Night Live on Jan. 29 to deliver a pair of trippy performances reminiscent of her recently launched residency, titled Play, at Sin City’s Theatre at Resorts World. With an enthusiastic introduction by first-time host Willem Dafoe, the American Idol judge launched into an Alice in Wonderland-themed performance of “When I’m Gone,” her new club banger with Swedish DJ and producer Alesso. Surrounded by giant dancing mushrooms holding “Eat Me” signs, the singer strutted across the stage in a red shroom costume of her own amid a colorful psychedelic backdrop. Alesso also joined in the fun, providing the propulsive house jam from the background. Explore Explore Katy Perry See lates...
Watch Katy Perry Perform ‘When I’m Gone’ and ‘Never Really Over’ on Saturday Night Live
Katy Perry took the Saturday Night Live stage for the fourth time last night. New York City and the rest of the northeast was walloped by a bomb cyclone, the show went on as planned. Perry performed, “When I’m Gone,” her new single with Alesso that was released last month. In addition to the DJ joining her, the pop star was flanked by some interesting-looking dancers. Perry also performed “Never Really Over” from her latest album, 2020’s Smile. [embedded content][embedded content] The performance comes on the heels of Katy Perry’s first run of residency shows in Las Vegas. In fact, her PLAY show has been so successful that she recently revealed she was adding 16 more dates to the residency, which will now run March 2nd-19th and May 27th-June 11th. The SNL epis...
Katy Perry and Chris Redd Seem to Have Some Awkward History in ‘SNL’ Promo
Willem Dafoe brings some seriously big Green Goblin energy to this week’s Saturday Night Live promo. The 66-year-old Spider Man: No Way Home star is positively giddy in the spot featuring this week’s musical guest, Katy Perry, and cast member Chris Redd. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Oh man! I love this sketch already,” Dafoe giggles as Redd gently explains that they’re filming the promo, not the show. “Hey, whatever you call it. It’s hilarious!” In the second bit the scene turns a bit dark as Redd and Perry seem to be working out some previously private drama. “Katy, can’t believe you’re back,” a distressed Redd says with a sigh about the singer’s upcoming (Jan. 29) fourth go-round as musical guest. “Why? Does that scare you?,” Perry — wear...
Will Forte Returns to SNL: The Five Best Sketches
Will Forte isn’t one of those Saturday Night Live stars who went on to superstardom, like Will Ferrell, Adam Sandler, or Eddie Murphy, nor was he ever really a spotlight player who remained a fixture even after he left the show, like Kristen Wiig or Bill Hader. As he alluded to in the opening monologue of his first SNL hosting gig this weekend, most of the people he used to work with on the show have already returned to host: Wiig, Hader, Andy Samberg, Seth Meyers, frequent co-conspirator Jason Sudeikis, and even fellow weirdo Fred Armisen. Saving the best for “way last,” as he put it in his monologue, is typical of Forte’s actual tenure on the show, which was long (eight seasons), distinguished (the vast majority of Forte-focused sketches are very funny), and at his own pace. As such, his...
Pete Davidson and Colin Jost Are Turning a Staten Island Ferry into a Performance Venue
The kings of Staten Island are bringing a piece of their kingdom to the masses. Earlier this week, Saturday Night Live stars Pete Davidson and Colin Jost teamed up to buy an abandoned Staten Island Ferry, with the hope of turning it into a performance venue. According to a report by Vulture, the pair joined forces with comedy club owner Paul Italia to bid anonymously on the vessel in an online auction organized by the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services. While the bidding began at $125,000, the funny buddies ultimately topped all other offers by paying $280,100 for the ferry, which is named after President John F. Kennedy. Davidson, Jost, and their partner aim to eventually turn the ferry into a 5,200-person venue ideal for music, comedy, and more — but only a...
SNL Gives Family Matters a Dark and Twisted Reboot: Watch
The latest episode of Saturday Night Live had some fun at the expense of Peacock’s new dramatic reboot of The French Prince of Bel-Air by imaging a similarly serious, high stakes remake of Family Matters. The spoof trailer for Urkel features all of “the goofy characters you loved in the 90s with absolutely none of the fun or charm,” including Officer Carl Winslow (Kenan Thompson), Laura Winslow (Ego Nwodim), and Steven Quincy Urkel himself (Chris Redd). Ariana DeBose, last night’s SNL host, plays Urkel’s alcoholic mother, and Andrew Dismukes is at the receiving end of Urkel’s fist after bragging about his sexual relations with Laura Winslow. “Did I do thaaaat?” Redd’s Urkel asks while holding Dismukes’ character at gunpoint. “What if I shot you in the face?! Should I do thaaaat?” Elsewhere...
Jack Antonoff’s Bleachers Have a Blast Performing ‘How Dare You Want More’ & ‘Chinatown’ During ‘SNL’ Debut: Watch
Jack Antonoff’s Bleachers brought loads of fun to the first Saturday Night Live of 2022 on Jan. 15, performing a pair of songs from the group’s 2021 album, Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night. The indie pop band subbed in for the evening’s originally scheduled musical guest, Roddy Ricch, who was forced to drop out because of COVID-19 exposure. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news For Bleachers’ first performance, Antonoff was joined onstage by musicians Blu DeTiger and Claud for the high energy track “How Dare You Want More.” Dressed in a white T-shirt and blue jeans, the super-producer frontman bounced around stage while backed by a lively horn section and his dad, Rick, rocking out on acoustic guitar. Antonoff slowed things down for the group’s...
