Watch: ‘SNL50,’ a four-part docuseries about the legendary NBC show.
Episodes focus on auditions, writers, the cowbell sketch and the show’s “worst season.”
Oscar winner Mikey Madison headlines a star-studded lineup of new “Saturday Night Live” host and performers, which include controversial musical artists Lizzo and Morgan Wallen.
The “Anora” star, who won the Academy Award for best actress in a leading role earlier this month, makes her “SNL” hosting debut on March 29 alongside country superstar Wallen, who is promoting his upcoming album “I’m The Problem.” He will also embark on a stadium tour in support of the highly anticipated album.
In 2020, the then-27-year-old country singer was slated to make his “SNL” debut in October but was disinvited after he violated COVID-19 protocols. Two months later, during a December 2020 episode, Wallen starred in an “SNL” sketch and made his debut as musical performer.
Months later, Wallen came under fire for using a racial slur, though his career later skyrocketed in the wake of the scandal. Now, he has all but rebounded from the controversy with the exception of continuous Grammy nomination snubs from the Recording Academy.
Funnyman Jack Black will celebrate his fourth time hosting “SNL” on April 5, one day after his much-anticipated film “A Minecraft Movie” is released in theaters. Beloved musical duo Elton John and Brandi Carlile will take the reins as performers after their joint studio album, “Who Believes In Angels?” drops April 4.
Actor Jon Hamm is set to star in the April 12 episode, one day after his new show “Your Friends and Neighbors” premieres on Apple TV+ on April 11.
Lizzo, who is waging a musical comeback after she was under fire for alleged inappropriate sexual harassment of former background dancers, will appear alongside Hamm as musical guest after the release of two new singles “Still Bad” and “Love in Real Life” from her upcoming album “Love in Real Life.”
A suit filed in August 2023 aimed at Lizzo, whose legal name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, claimed that she sexually pressured and weight shamed her former dancers, according to a lawsuit obtained by USA TODAY at the time. The suit also named the four-time Grammy winner’s management team as co-defendants.
In February, NBC celebrated the 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live” with a three-hour live special featuring star-studded appearances from A-list celebrities, “SNL” alumni and current members of the cast.
Contributing: Matthew Leimkuehler, Dave Paulson, Cydney Henderson, Kelly Lawler
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