Saturday Night Live’s 50th Season: A Star-Studded Lineup
Musical Guests Announced for Landmark Season
Saturday Night Live has revealed its first round of musical guests for its highly anticipated 50th season. The iconic sketch comedy show is set to kick off on September 28 with a star-studded lineup of performers, including Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Jelly Roll.
Season Premiere and Pre-Election Episode
The season premiere, hosted by Jean Smart, will feature Jelly Roll as the musical guest on September 28. Roan will take on the pre-election episode on November 2, alongside host John Mulaney, and Eilish will perform on October 19 in support of host Michael Keaton.
October Episodes
On October 5, Coldplay will be the musical guest beside host Nate Bargatze. Stevie Nicks will join Ariana Grande, taking on hosting duties for the second time, on October 12.
Jelly Roll’s Rise to Fame
Jelly Roll recently had a major televised performance on Sunday, September 15 when he took on the role of the in memoriam crooner at the 76th annual Primetime Emmys, performing his track "I Am Not Okay." The performer originally debuted the song on The Voice in early June, and the track made it to number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100. In July, he was featured on Eminem’s track "Somebody Save Me" from the rapper’s 12th album The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce). The song charted within the top 40.
Billie Eilish’s Recent Releases
Eilish released her third album, Hit Me Hard And Soft, in May. The album spawned two top ten hits, "Lunch" and "Birds Of A Feather." Eilish performed the latter at the closing ceremonies of the Summer Olympic Games. She also collaborated with Charli xcx on the remix to her album Brat. That track made to number 12 on the Hot 100.
Chappell Roan’s Ascendant Summer
Roan, meanwhile, has been having a particularly ascendant summer, drawing huge crowds at festivals including Coachella, Gov Ball, and Lollapalooza. Her song "Good Luck, Babe!" has spent much of the summer in Billboard’s top ten. Roan performed at last week’s MTV Video Music Awards clad in medieval armor before going on to win Best New Artist later in the ceremony. She dedicated her award "to queer and trans people that fuel pop, to the gays who dedicate my songs to someone they love or hate."
Listen to Billie Eilish’s HIT ME HARD AND SOFT Now
Conclusion
Saturday Night Live’s 50th season is shaping up to be an unforgettable one, with a talented lineup of musical guests set to take the stage. From Billie Eilish to Chappell Roan, and from Jelly Roll to Coldplay, there’s something for everyone in this star-studded lineup.
FAQs
Q: Who are the musical guests for Saturday Night Live’s 50th season?
A: The first round of musical guests announced includes Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Jelly Roll, Coldplay, and Stevie Nicks.
Q: Who will be hosting the season premiere?
A: Jean Smart will be hosting the season premiere, with Jelly Roll as the musical guest.
Q: When will Chappell Roan be performing on Saturday Night Live?
A: Roan will take on the pre-election episode on November 2, alongside host John Mulaney.
Q: Where can I listen to Billie Eilish’s new album?
A: You can listen to Billie Eilish’s HIT ME HARD AND SOFT now by clicking on the link provided.
Q: Who will be hosting the October 12 episode?
A: Ariana Grande will be hosting the October 12 episode, with Stevie Nicks as the musical guest.
