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The use of popular music from the late 20th century in "Star Trek" has always been a bit of a gamble, not least of all because it begs the question: Why did this particular song stand the test of time? It can also pull viewers out of the moment, creating a bit of cognitive dissonance as they suddenly find themselves hearing the sounds of the Beastie Boys or Wyclef Jean in the sci-fi world of "Star Trek." Other times, however, it can honestly be a lot of fun.

Case in point: In the wildly silly second episode of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" season 3, "Wedding Bell Blues," we discover that a very well-known 1980s pop song has endured well into the 23rd century, and the whole Enterprise crew gets to have a blast dancing to it. And while its inclusion might make some audience members roll their eyes or groan,...

Ms. Lauryn Hill has broken her silence on her latest delayed performance with a lengthy social media statement thanking Essence Festival organizers for taking responsibility. In her note, the singer and rapper also clarified “misconceptions” about her approach to live productions and referenced “years of public effort to defame me.”

Last week, Hill took the stage during the first night of the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture nearly two hours behind schedule, performing around 2:30 a.m. on July 5th to an “essentially empty” Caesars Superdome, according to Nola.com. On Monday, July 7th, Essence Fest released a statement accepting responsibility for the delay.

Now, Hill has thanked the festival’s organizers for “clarifying that the delays were not my fault,” and detailed her hands-on approach to live performances. “Family, let me address a few things: I am involved in every aspect of what it takes to put on my shows, because...

Shakira was scheduled to take the stage at Boston’s Fenway Park today as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour. Leading up to the show, she shared Instagram Story posts expressing her excitement and teasing appearances from Will.i.am and Wyclef Jean. But hours before doors opened for the show, Live Nation announced that the event had been canceled. The Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn concert scheduled at the same venue on May 30 has also been canceled.

“Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Shakira and Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn...

Global Citizen Now is going on the road.

In what marks the first U.S. edition to be held outside New York, the organization is mounting Global Citizen Now: Detroit. Presented by real estate firm Bedrock, the summit will take place at Hudson’s Detroit on July 10 and feature leaders from multiple business and cultural sectors discussing the future of cities and urban revitalization.

The list of participants is long and includes the following: artist and activist Wyclef Jean; mogul Mark Cuban; high-profile chef Marcus Samuelsson; Ghana minister of youth development and empowerment George Opare Addo; The Stories of Us CEO and co-founder Ashley Scott Adjaye; NBA Africa CEO Clare Akamazi; the Vistria Group senior partner Margaret Anadu; Michigan’s chief growth officer Hilary Doe; Detroit Pistons president of business operations Melanie Harris; Solid Africa CEO Isabelle Kamariza; artist Tiff Massey; poet, playwright and artist Jessica Care Moore; author, travel...

It turns out attendees at Shakira‘s recent “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Tour” stop in New Jersey had to worry about more than just transit issues, as government officials have announced concertgoers may have been exposed to measles at the show.

On May 20th, the New Jersey Department of Health (Njdoh) announced that an out-of-state visitor attended Shakira’s May 15th concert at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford while infected with measles. While no additional confirmed cases of measles have been reported to the Njdoh from this event, officials stated that exposed individuals could experience symptoms as late as June 6th.

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Measles is a highly contagious virus, and the health department urged attendees to ensure they are up to date with the measles, mumps, and rubella (Mmr) vaccine. The Njdoh directed individuals exhibiting symptoms such as rash, high fever, cough, runny nose, or red, watery...

Shakira appeared on The Tonight Show to showcase her song “Antología,” offering an emotive performance in the midst of the late-night show audience. The Colombian musician revisited the 1996 song in an intimate, sing-along style, accompanied by her live band.

“Antología” appeared on Shakira’s breakthrough album Pies Descalzos. The stripped down performance marks her second time reimagining an older song on The Tonight Show. Earlier this month, she and Wyclef Jean offered a lively rendition of her hit “Hips Don’t Lie.”

Shakira reflected on the longtime success of “Hips...

Shakira brought her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour” to North America this week (get tickets here), kicking off in Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium on Tuesday, May 13th followed by the first of two shows at East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium on Thursday, May 15th.

The tour finds Shakira performing a career-spanning selection of hits, from her pair of ’90s breakouts Pies Descalzos and Dónde Están los Ladrones?, to her 2001 English-language favorite Laundry Service, all the way to her most recent effort, 2024’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran. She began the “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour” with a South American leg back in February with a show in Rio, and despite a few cancelled dates due to a medical emergency and production issues, Shakira continued the tour through April. She even brought out Lili Melgar, the nanny who ratted out her ex-husband Gerard Piqué for cheating,...

Sunday was Mother’s Day, and Shakira had a ton to do — but first and foremost, she was spending time with her kids, Sasha and Milan, who had surprised her that morning with a picnic they’d organized. Later in the afternoon, the Colombian superstar would be diving into performance mode: The U.S. leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour kicks off in North Carolina on Monday night, making her to-do list basically endless.

Speaking to Rolling Stone over the phone, Shakira shared that after the call...

One of Shakira’s biggest songs almost didn’t leave the vault.

During a recent stop at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, host Jimmy Fallon asked Shakira if her top-charting song “Hips Don’t Lie” featuring Wyclef Jean wasn’t supposed to be on her 2005 album, Oral Fixation, Vol. 2.

The singer replied, “No, it wasn’t. I remember my album was already distributed, and then this idea came up, and Wyclef and I met and we started working on this track.”

Shakira continued to describe how she had a dream about Wyclef the night before her manager called her, telling her he wanted to work with her.

“I started working with Wyclef, and I knew I had a hit, so I called Donny Lenner, who was in charge at the time of [Epic Records], and I said, ‘Donny, you have to pick up the albums from the stores,’ and he’s like,...

Shakira returned to The Tonight Show for the second time this week to discuss the anniversary of her hit single “Hips Don’t Lie” and her current record-breaking tour.

The Colombian singer, who performed “Hips Don’t Lie” alongside Wyclef Jean earlier this week for the late-night show, said that the song wasn’t originally meant to be part of her 2005 platinum-certified album, Oral Fixation, Vol. 2.

“This idea came up and Wyclef and I met and we started working on this track,” she remembered, speaking to host Jimmy Fallon. “And,...

Ayra Starr and Wizkid have shared a new video for their sensual single “Gimme Dat” from April. In the dream-sequence short, Starr tantalizes a music lover while wearing a red dress that gives that emoji and rolls around on a life-sized vinyl. “Diallo, Diallo/If I give you my love, oh/Make you no disappoint, oh/Me I get you for mind, oh,” she sings. Meanwhile, while in a chic room of women, Wizkid promises that he’s turning towards monogamy. “Loving you dey put me in a different mindset/Girl,...

Shakira reminded the audience at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night that her “Hips Don’t Lie,” reuniting with Wyclef Jean for a lively performance of her global hit. Watch a replay below.

Nearly 20 years after the single’s release in 2006, Shakira appeared just as spry with her signature dance moves. Wearing a red laced dress, the Colombian pop star kicked off her performance with belly dancing before being joined by Wyclef, who delivered his feature verse and ad-libs on the classic track.

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“Hips Don’t Lie” was originally released in February 2006 as part of a reissue of Shakira’s 2005 album, Oral Fixation, Vol. 2. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 that June, becoming the first No. 1 hit for both Shakira and Jean.

This energetic performance comes just ahead of Shakira kicking off the North American leg of her 2025 stadium tour later this month. It...

SXSW’s inaugural London edition opens next month (2-7 June) with a diverse lineup of tech, music, and film events mounted across dozens of venues in the bustling Shoreditch area of East London.

The festival’s centerpiece film is Amazon’s crime-comedy Deep Cover, starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, Nick Mohammed, and Sean Bean. Mike Flanagan’s Tom Hiddleston starrer The Life of Chuck has been set as the closing film. In between, the festival will deliver a robust programme of international titles like Love & Rage: Munroe Bergdorf, a documentary feature on the British trans activist, and the Eminem-produced Stan from Steve Leckart. Idris Elba, Efe Cakarel, Deepak Chopra, Katherine Ryan, Wyclef Jean, Tems, Jenn Nkiru, Jean-Michel Jarre, and Joe Wicks are also among the names set for the event.

The film programme has been curated by Anna Bogutskaya, who serves as Head of Screen at SXSW London.

Shakira stopped by The Tonight Show to revisit her hit single “Hips Don’t Lie” with the help of original collaborator Wyclef Jean.

The Colombian took the sand-covered late-night show stage in a red ensemble and spent the first minute of the song proving she still has the same hip-wagging skills that made the song so iconic. Jean then joined her for the performance alongside a group of dancers and a live band.

“Hips Don’t Lie” was originally written by Jean, Lauryn Hill, and Pras for the Fugees reunion,...

Lil Wayne will celebrate Tha Carter VI in the world’s greatest arena. The May Rolling Stone cover boy announced his first-ever headlining show at Madison Square Garden on Friday, June 6, the same day the sixth entry in his Carter series will be released. Tickets will be on sale tomorrow, with general onsale to start on Friday, April 25.

The iconic artist has been making music for 30 years, elevating to superstar status with Tha Carter III, but has never headlined at Madison Square Garden. In March 2010, he made a surprise appearance...

Exclusive: The inaugural SXSW London Screen Festival’s Centrepiece Headliner will be the world premiere of Amazon’s crime-comedy Deep Cover, starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, Nick Mohammed and Sean Bean.

Directed by Tom Kingsley, the film will see Bryce Dallas Howard as Kat, an improv comedy teacher beginning to question if she’s missed her shot at success. When an undercover cop (Sean Bean) offers her the role of a lifetime, she recruits two of her students (Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed) to infiltrate London’s gangland by impersonating dangerous criminals.

Also starring are Paddy Considine, Sonoya Mizuno, and Ian McShane.

Writers are Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow, Ben Ashenden and Alexander Owen. Producers are Colin Trevorrow, Walter F. Parkes, and Laurie MacDonald.

The premiere will take place on Wednesday 4 June, the midpoint of the overall festival, which runs from June 2-7 in London’s Shoreditch district. Mike Flanagan...

Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter VI, the next installment in his canonical series, will arrive on June 6. He was still finalizing the project when he played Rolling Stone a dozen or so songs in Atlanta for his new cover story. Wayne says that a key focus of the project was collaboration. “If there’s one thing about this album that’s different, it’s me approaching it like, ‘Man, what would I sound like on something with such and such,’” he tells us.

That mentality shines through in the array...

It’s 5 a.m. in Georgia, and Tree Sound Studios is quiet. I’m in a side room of the vast, oaky complex near Atlanta, preparing to be the first person outside of Lil Wayne’s circle to hear Tha Carter VI, the album he’s been working on for six years.

On this mid-January night, our listening session was supposed to begin at 1 a.m., but it took two hours for Wayne to show up. Wayne’s manager, Fabian Marasciullo, an affable, stout Queens native wearing all black, told...

Changing thousands of lives in this desperately poor but optimistic nation.

Yéle Haiti uses music, sports and the media to reinforce projects that are making a difference in education, health, environment and community development.

“The objective of Yéle Haiti is to restore pride and a reason to hope, and for the whole country to regain the deep spirit and strength that is part of our heritage.”

- Wyclef Jean

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To donate $5 to the Yéle Haiti Earthquake Fund, text ‘Yele’ to 501501.

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Dylan John, the reggae artist whose outsized ego famously clashed with Diddy and Wyclef Jean on the second season of “Making the Band,” has found himself in legal trouble after allegedly slapping a man.

According to an arrest warran, Dylan was arrested on April 3rd in Wake County, North Carolina, following an alleged altercation. The report from the Apex Police Department states that Dylan “willfully struck” a man named Paul Joseph Galullo by twice smacking him across the face with an open hand.

“Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, Dylan”: Diddy’s Infamous “Making the Band” Alum Arrested for Slapping Incident

Law enforcement sources further clarified to TMZ that the incident occurred at their workplace. Surveillance footage reportedly captured Dylan slapping Galullo on two separate occasions, leading to the issuance of the arrest warrant and Dylan’s subsequent apprehension.

Dylan was charged with simple assault, a misdemeanor. He was released on...

On Wednesday March 26 2025, ABC broadcasts Tamron Hall!

It’s Time for a Remix Season 6 Episode 126 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Tamron Hall,” titled “It’s Time for a Remix,” promises an exciting mix of entertainment and conversation. This episode will feature actress Krysten Ritter, who is known for her roles in popular television shows and her new novel, “Retreat.” Krysten will share insights about her writing journey and the themes explored in her book. Her fans can look forward to hearing about her experiences in both acting and writing.

In addition to Krysten Ritter, the episode will also welcome the talented musician Wyclef Jean. Known for his vibrant music and dynamic performances, Wyclef will engage in a lively discussion with Tamron Hall. He will share stories from his career and talk about his latest projects. Music lovers can expect a special performance that showcases Wyclef’s unique style and energy.

Take another trip down memory lane of music royalty through the personal lens of their offspring with Family Legacy. Returning for Season 2 on March 25, the Paramount+ docuseries gives fans an intimate look at these iconic entertainers from some of the ones who know them best in their children. Along with sit-down interviews, they’ll also react to watching vintage footage and music videos of their famous parents on MTV over the decades. Episodes to come center on Salt-N-Pepa, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Lil Wayne, Dmx, Busta Rhymes, Wyclef Jean and more. The premiere features sons and daughters of Wu-Tang Clan including Method Man’s (Clifford Smith Jr.) kids’ Pxwer (Sha Smith) and Cheyenne “Chey” Smith. They reminisce about growing up, as do fellow next generation entertainers RZA’s daughter Prana Supreme Diggs, Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s son Weather Park and U-God’s son iNTeLL (Dontae). Each has followed into...

Wednesday’s “Tamron Hall” features a blend of music and literary thrills with appearances by Wyclef Jean and Krysten Ritter. Jean, the Grammy-winning musician, will give a daytime exclusive performance of his iconic song “911.” He’ll also discuss his recent reunion with Lauryn Hill for “SNL 50” and share details about his philanthropic efforts to support […]

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On Friday March 21 2025, ABC broadcasts GMA3: What You Need to Know!

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The upcoming episode of “GMA3: What You Need to Know” promises an exciting mix of entertainment and inspiration. Actor Andrew Burnap will be featured, bringing insights into his latest projects and experiences in the industry. His presence is sure to engage fans and provide a glimpse into the life of a rising star.

In addition to Burnap, the episode will highlight a heartwarming story about singer Wyclef Jean. He recently surprised students at a public school in New York City, and this segment will showcase his special visit. It will be a touching moment that emphasizes the importance of music and community, likely leaving viewers with a sense of hope and joy.

The episode will also include Faith Friday, featuring Imam Shamsi Ali. This segment aims to foster understanding and dialogue about faith and spirituality.

Hugh Jackman, Rachel Brosnahan and Liza Koshy are among the notable names set to join Global Citizen Now, a one-day summit designed to drive action to help end extreme poverty.

Set to take place at New York’s Spring Studios on April 30, the program promises announcements on policy initiatives, intimate conversations, impact awards and other schedule highlights. The event is supported by major partners like Authentic Brands Group, Bridgewater Associates, Cisco, Delta Air Lines, PayPal, P&g and Verizon, and is expected to host leaders in government, policy, advocacy, the private sector, media, entertainment and philanthropy.

During Global Citizen Now, the Global Citizen Prize and Cisco Youth Leadership Award will be presented to honor young leaders from around the world “making extraordinary efforts to impact their communities,” per the organization. That portion of the program will be emceed by Koshy, with a lineup of high-profile presenters expected to take part.

Friday’s “GMA3: What You Need to Know” wraps up the week with a blend of fairytale romance, musical surprises, and a dose of faith-based inspiration. Andrew Burnap, who plays the prince in Disney’s live-action “Snow White,” joins the GMA3 team. He’ll share details about his role, what it was like working with Rachel Zegler, and […]

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Over the decades, Carlos Santana has collaborated with jazz legends (Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter), rock guitarists (Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan), blues greats (Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker), R&b singers (Smokey Robinson, Lauryn Hill), and even country artists (Willie Nelson, Faith Hill). The results were sometimes worldwide hits like “Smooth” (with Rob Thomas) or “Maria Maria” (with Wyclef Jean), but others fell between the cracks and never found the audience they deserved.

His new compilation album, Sentient (out March 28), tries to fix this by taking overlooked collaborations with Michael Jackson,...

The life of R&b legend Roberta Flack was celebrated at a star-studded memorial in Harlem, New York’s Abyssinian Baptist Church on Monday, March 10th. Fugees members Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean made a surprise appearance, performing covers of Flack’s songs.

The duo took on Flack’s classic “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” before delivering Fugees’ version of “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” which launched them into stardom and remains the group’s biggest hit.

As Billboard reports, Hill prefaced their performance with a remembrance of the singer. “We weren’t formally asked to do this because I think they were a little shy in asking us to attend,” she said. “So we kind of bum-rushed the service because it really wouldn’t be possible for us to just stand by and not participate.”

Calling Flack “beyond trailblazing,” Hill continued, “Like Nina Simone,...

Lauryn Hill made an appearance at Roberta Flack’s memorial service, performing the late soul and R&b singer’s “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” accompanied by Stevie Wonder on harmonica and the Fugees’ Wyclef Jean.

Flack was honored at New York’s Abyssinian Baptist Church on Monday afternoon, following the Grammy-winner’s death at age 88 in February. Over the course of the four-hour service, a number of Flack’s close friends, industry peers, and loved ones — including Dionne Warwick, Alicia Keys, label executive Clive Davis, India.Arie Simpson,...

Lauryn Hill brought out surprise guest Doechii to perform “Doo Wop (That Thing)” at the Fugees singer’s concert Saturday in Miami.

During her set at the Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival, Hill told the crowd, “I want to introduce y’all to another sistah” before welcoming the Grammy-winning rapper — Hill (with the Fugees) and Doechii are two of the only three women to ever win Best Rap Album, along with Cardi B — to the stage.

Following the passing-of-the-torch performance, Doechii reflected on the moment on social media. “Thank you Miss Lauryn Hill.

Paramount+ today announced the return of the popular music docuseries Family Legacy on Tuesday, March 25 in the U.S., Canada, Latin America and Brazil. The series will also premiere internationally on Wednesday, March 26 in the U.K., Australia, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

10 half-hour episodes will premiere exclusively on the service and feature brand-new interviews with the children of influential and iconic musicians and bands.

The featured talent includes Wu-Tang Clan, Salt-N-Pepa, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Lil Wayne, Dmx, Busta Rhymes, Wyclef Jean, The Go-Go’s, TLC, D’Angelo, Ginuwine, Slipknot, Korn, Lil Jon, Daddy Yankee, Matchbox 20, Jam Master Jay, Ja Rule and Teddy Riley.

Sharing exclusive MTV behind-the-scenes footage and brand-new interviews, Family Legacy gives fans an intimate account of these superstars from the ones who know them best – their kids.

The series is executive produced by Nancy Glass, Eric Neuhaus and David Casey for Glass Entertainment Group. Bruce Gillmer...

Attention, MTV Generation, your ship has come in! Paramount+ is opening the floodgates to bring classic episodes of MTV Unplugged, VH1 Storytellers, and CMT Crossroads to the streaming platform. Over 50 episodes of MTV Unplugged were recently added, and there are dozens of episodes of VH1 Storytellers and CMT Crossroads to experience and explore.

According to Paramount+, many episodes “haven’t been available in 20+ years.” The MTV Unplugged offerings alone are a reason to consider getting a Paramount+ subscription, with iconic performances from bands like Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Tori Amos, Staind, Korn, The Cranberries, Aerosmith, Alicia Keys, Duran Duran, and more up for grabs. MTV Unplugged is a legendary series of performances in unique and intimate settings, typically with acoustic versions of classic songs performed for the first time.

Meanwhile, VH1 Storytellers is similar to MTV Unplugged in that it’s a concert series in an intimate setting. However, the...

Paramount+ has opened up its vault of classic MTV Unplugged episodes. Over 50 episodes of the live performance series have been added to the streamer, alongside dozens more episodes of VH1 Storytellers and CMT Crossroads.

According to a press release, many of the episodes “haven’t been available in 20+ years.” Coming from Seasons 1-8 and 10-13, the MTV Unplugged episodes include iconic performances from Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Paul McCartney, Oasis, R.E.M., Alanis Morissette, Alice in Chains, and Bob Dylan.

Meanwhile, the VH1 Storytellers episodes are taken from Seasons 1-9, 11-13,15, and 16, featuring standouts like David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Alicia Keys, and Elton John.

See the full list of more than 125 episodes below.

MTV Unplugged

Aerosmith (1990)

Alanis Morissette (1999)

Alice in Chains (1996)

Alicia Keys (2005)

Allman Brothers (1990)

Annie Lenox (1992)

Arrested Development (1993)

Babyface & Friends feat. Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, and K-Ci & JoJo (1997)

Bob Dylan (1994)

Bryan Adams (1997)

Chris Isaak (1995)

Cranberries (1995)

Crowded House...

Updated: Valentine’s Day and President’s Day weekend marked the official celebration of Saturday Night Live’s landmark 50th season with an anniversary concert taking place Friday evening Feb. 14 and a three-hour special episode airing Sunday, Feb 16.

Both SNL50: The Annversary Special and SNL50: The Homecoming Concert are now streaming on Peacock. All videos that aired during Sunday’s SNL50 special are available on SNL‘s YouTube channel.

Find more details on the SNL anniversary concert and the SNL 50th anniversary show below:

When is the Saturday Night Live Homecoming Concert?

The concert takes place Valentine’s Day evening (Feb. 14) two days ahead of the 50th anniversary show.

Where is SNL50: The Homecoming Concert streaming?

The concert livestream will be available via Peacock Friday Feb. 14.

Who is performing at the SNL anniversary concert?

Performers include Jelly Roll, Brandi Carlile, Mumford & Sons, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Post Malone, Bad Bunny,...

Kicking off with a tribute to the Blues Brothers from the evening’s host Jimmy Fallon, last night’s “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert” pulled out all the stops in celebrating the show’s rich musical history, as well as the influence music has had on its comedy. And though Fallon made sure to start the affair at Radio City Music Hall by pointing out that everyone in the room had some form of connection to “Saturday Night Live” and were not there as casual spectators, watching at home, its clear the production worked hard to place fans of the staple variety series right at the the center of the action as well.

The first singer of the evening was Miley Cyrus. After a rendition of Queen’s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” accompanied by The Roots (they served as the house band for the evening) and Brittany Howard, Cyrus gave...

“Saturday Night Live” is known for making audiences laugh for the past 50 years, but it is not complete without the iconic live music performances that have cemented their own place in pop culture.

“SNL50: The Homecoming Concert” brought together over 25 artists who made a mark on the sketch show live from Radio City Music Hall. The concert event features musical guests spanning the series’ half-century on the air.

Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Snoop Dogg and The B-52s, among many others, performed live during the homecoming concert, while “SNL” alum Jimmy Fallon hosted, featuring his own late night show’s band, The Roots.

In late January, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson helmed a documentary, “Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music,” that sifted through the archives of the show’s musical history. The NBC documentary featured several artists that took the stage at Radio City for the in-person anniversary special.

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NBC celebrated Saturday Night Live on Friday night with over three hours of music history on SNL50: The Homecoming Concert. The special hosted by Emmy winner Jimmy Fallon streamed live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City and is now available to stream on Peacock.

Musical acts included Arcade Fire, Backstreet Boys, Bad Bunny, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard, Cher, Chris Martin, Dave Grohl, David Byrne, Devo, Eddie Vedder, Jack White, Jelly Roll, Lady Gaga, Lauryn Hill, Miley Cyrus, Mumford & Sons, Post Malone, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Robyn, Snoop Dogg, St. Vincent, the B-52s, the Roots, and Wyclef Jean. Surprise comedy musical performances included Bill Murray, Paul Shaffer, Andy Samberg, Chris Parnell, Will Ferrell, Ana Gasteyer, Maya Rudolph, Fred Armisen, and Tracy Morgan.

But that doesn’t end the festivities. Sunday night’s SNL50: The Anniversary Special will switch over from mostly music to almost...

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Live from New York, it’s… Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary weekend extravaganza, which kicked off Friday with SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, live from Radio City Music Hall.

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What could be a better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than to honor the music of “Saturday Night Live”? It might not be the first thing that springs to mind on what’s supposed to be a romantic weekend for lovers of all kinds, but “SNL” and its multiple 50th-anniversary specials have a way of taking over the weekend. Tonight’s party: “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert,” a star-studded concert extravaganza equipped with many of the musical guests that have performed on the famed stage of Studio 8H for the past five decades.

Kicking the festivities off on Peacock’s live special direct from New York City’s Radio City Music Hall was the master of ceremonies and longtime 30 Rockefeller Plaza resident and “SNL” alum, Jimmy Fallon. Opening the show by singing the Blues Brothers classic cover, “Soul Man,” Fallon was flanked by backup dancers dressed in their best...

The Culps are back to catch us up on the past 20 years in music (and more recent music feuds) during SNL50: The Homecoming Concert.

During Friday’s SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, alums Will Ferrell and Ana Gasteyer reprised the hilarious music-teaching couple they portrayed on the NBC sketch comedy show from 1996 to 2002, complete with a cover of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’.

In addition to Britney Spears’ ‘Work Bitch’, Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ ‘Unholy’, Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Body’ and Chappell Roan’s ‘Good Luck Babe’, the duo gave their rendition of Lamar’s diss track against Drake.

“Are Kenny Lamar and Drake Graham in the house, by the way? Maybe you two can hug it out tonight in the name of love and fellowship,” Ferrell’s Marty Culp joked. “No? Not in hell?”

Following the track’s five Grammy wins amid his feud with Drake, Lamar performed...

It takes a lot for the Fugees to show up to a concert, let alone on time. But Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean appeared as scheduled for SNL50 on Friday night, where they ran through a four-song set that included performances of “Lost Ones,” “Ex-Factor,” “911,” and “Killing Me Softly.” The duo were backed by the legendary Roots crew.

The SNL50 concert also featured performances from Nirvana with Post Malone, Jack White, Miley Cyrus, Eddie Vedder, Robyn and David Byrne, The B-52s and Devo, plus Lady Gaga sang “Dick in the Box”

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Years later, Lady Gaga is poking fun at those pesky rumors with an era-appropriate pop culture banger.

The 14-time Grammy winner joined Andy Samberg onstage Friday at Radio City Music Hall for SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, where they began performing her A Star Is Born track “Shallow” before deciding to do a selection more in Samberg’s “vocal range.”

“There is one song, but Justin [Timberlake’s] not here to do his parts,” he said, to which Gaga replied, “Andy, don’t be a b*tch. I’ll do it with you.”

The pair then launched into a performance of The Lonely Island’s “Dick in a Box” from the 2006 SNL Christmas episode.

Related: Bill Murray Reprises Nick The Lounge Singer For ‘SNL50’ Concert With Paul Schaffer & Special Guests

Samberg was also joined by Bad Bunny, Chris Parnell and fellow Lonely Island member Jorma Taccone for a medley that included ‘Motherlover...

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SNL alum Bill Murray graced the stage Friday at Radio City Music Hall in New York City as he reprised his smooth-talking character Nick the Lounge Singer (aka Nick Valentine) from the NBC sketch comedy show, accompanied by Paul Shaffer on piano.

Following a humorous monologue about “an increasing acceptance of different types of families, different types of relationships,” before introducing “three of the most beautiful ladies a man could ever hope to meet.”

Murray, who created the character during his 1977-1980 run as an SNL castmember, was then joined by fellow alums Ana Gasteyer, Maya Rudolph and Cecily Strong in ’60s chic backup singer attire, accompanying him with a performance of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell’s “You’re All I Need to Get By.”

Following the performance,...

Jimmy Fallon opened the SNL50: The Homecoming Concert on Friday night with a live rendition of “Soul Man,” the song made famous by the Blues Brothers, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, who starred in the first several seasons of Saturday Night Live. “We are coming to you live from Radio City Music Hall, and I am out of breath!” Fallon shouted to the crowd of A-listers.

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SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, a special celebrating five decades of Saturday Night Live music, streamed Feb. 14 on Peacock at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt from Radio City Music Hall. Dozens of musicians, comedians, and actors from the late night show’s long history were in attendance, making this one of the biggest shindigs of 2025 so far. Tour our gallery above (or click here for direct access) to see all of their red carpet photos.

The complete lineup for SNL50: The Homecoming Concert consisted of Arcade Fire, Backstreet Boys, Bad Bunny, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard, Cher, Chris Martin, Dave Grohl, David Byrne, Devo, Eddie Vedder, Jack White, Jelly Roll, Lady Gaga, Lauryn Hill, Miley Cyrus, Mumford & Sons, Post Malone, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Robyn, Snoop Dogg, St. Vincent, the B-52s, the Roots, and Wyclef Jean.

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The stars are getting ready for Saturday Night Live‘s huge 50th anniversary event!

Lady Gaga and her fiancé Michael Polansky were seen leaving Radio City Music Hall after she wrapped up rehearsals for the SNL50: The Homecoming Concert on Thursday evening (February 13) in New York City.

The day before, Cher, the Backstreet Boys, Cecily Strong, Maya Rudolph, Wyclef Jean, and Paul Shaffer were all seen coming and going from the iconic venue for rehearsals.

The SNL50: The Homecoming Concert will celebrate 50 years of SNL musical and comedy performances. The event will take place live on Friday, February 14. Find out who will be performing during the special.

Then on on Sunday, February 16, SNL’s 50th Anniversary Special will air live on both NBC and Peacock. Check out the full lineup here!

Click through the gallery for 30+ pictures of the stars at rehearsal…...

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More stars are joining Saturday Night Live’s milestone celebration.

SNL50: The Red Carpet — a kickoff special airing live across NBC, E! and Peacock on Sunday night ahead of the main event SNL50: The Anniversary Special — has booked hosts Willie Geist and Leslie Jones and correspondent Matt Rogers to appear. It kicks off at 7 p.m. Et/4 p.m. Pt and will feature red-carpet interviews with many of the bold-faced name guests attending the anniversary special.

SNL50: The Anniversary Special, a live three-hour telecast from Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center, will include appearances by Adam Driver, Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Ayo Edebiri, Bad Bunny, Chevy Chase, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Eddie Murphy, Fred Armisen, Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, Jason Sudeikis, Jimmy Fallon, John Mulaney, Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thompson, Kim Kardashian, Kristen Wiig, Laraine Newman, Martin Short, Maya Rudolph, Miley Cyrus, Molly Shannon, Pete Davidson, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon,...

“Saturday Night Live” is bringing Studio 8H to Radio City Music Hall with a three-hour, livestreamed concert on Feb. 14, in celebration of the sketch comedy series’ 50th anniversary.

Jimmy Fallon will host the event, which boasts a lineup including Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Miley Cyrus, Backstreet Boys and Post Malone. Mumford & Sons, Jack White, David Byrne, Robyn, Eddie Vedder, Devo, Brittany Howard, Chris Martin, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Jelly Roll, the B-52s, Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the Roots will also perform, alongside more recent additions Cher, Dave Grohl, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Snoop Dogg, St. Vincent and Wyclef Jean.

Former “SNL” cast members Ana Gasteyer, Andy Samberg, Maya Rudolph, Tracy Morgan and Will Ferrell will make special appearances, alongside Paul Schaffer and other surprise guests.

Lorne Michaels and Mark Ronson will executive produce the “Homecoming Concert,” which will stream live on Peacock on Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. Et. The...

Updated: SNL50: The Homecoming Concert is expanding its lineup with both musical and celebrity guests ahead of the live show February 14 show at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall

Cher, Dave Grohl, Lauryn Hill, Snoop Dogg, St. Vincent and Wyclef Jean will join previously announced performers including Arcade Fire, Backstreet Boys, Bad Bunny, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard, Chris Martin, David Byrne, Devo, Eddie Vedder, Jack White, Jelly Roll, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Mumford & Sons, Post Malone, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Robyn, The B-52s, and The Roots.

Hosted by Jimmy Fallon, the event celebrating 50 years of legendary SNL musical and comedy performances will also feature special appearances by Ana Gasteyer, Andy Samberg, Maya Rudolph, Paul Shaffer, Tracy Morgan, Will Ferrell, and more surprise guests.

See additional details below.

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