Saturday Night Live (SNL) is back after its 50th-anniversary celebrations with two consecutive shows starting March 1.
Here’s What Happened: Comedian Shane Gillis, star and co-creator of Netflix’s Tires, will host on March 1st, with musical guest Tate McRae, promoting her new album, “So Close To What”, due out February 21st. On March 8th, Lady Gaga will host and perform, promoting her upcoming album, “MAYHEM”, releasing March 7th.
What This Means Now: SNL continues its 50th season after a successful anniversary special, which was NBC’s most-watched primetime entertainment show in five years. The upcoming shows maintain SNL’s tradition of combining established stars with rising talent.
The Bigger Picture: SNL remains a significant platform for both established and new artists. The live broadcast on NBC is supplemented by streaming on Peacock, ensuring broad accessibility. With its 50th anniversary in the books, SNL is showing no signs of slowing down.
