SNL50: A Star-Studded Homecoming Concert to Remember
Wow, what a night! The SNL50: Homecoming Concert was everything we could have hoped for—a spectacular celebration of music, comedy, and nostalgia. This wasn’t just any anniversary; it was a full-fledged event that honored Saturday Night Live’s five decades of groundbreaking entertainment, and trust me, they pulled out all the stops.
First off, the lineup was insane . We’re talking about Lady Gaga, Jack White, Cher, Lauryn Hill, Robyn, David Byrne—just to name a few. The night was a perfect blend of legendary performances, surprise appearances, and those classic SNL moments that make you laugh, cry, and sometimes just go, Wait, did that really happen?
One of the standout moments? Jack White absolutely shredding his way through Neil Young’s Rockin’ in the Free World , followed by Seven Nation Army . That energy? Pure rock ‘n’ roll. It was one of those performances that made you feel like you were witnessing history. And speaking of legends, Cher—yes, THE Cher—brought the house down with If I Could Turn Back Time . The woman is unstoppable, and honestly, it was the perfect song for an anniversary show.
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Then there was Lady Gaga, who not only delivered a powerful rendition of Shallow but also surprised us by joining Andy Samberg in a hilarious performance of Dick in a Box . Because, of course, Gaga can do emotional ballads and comedy gold in the same night.
And how about Will Ferrell and Ana Gasteyer reviving their classic lounge-singer act, the Culps? They somehow managed to turn Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us into a nerdy choir arrangement—only SNL could make that work.
We also got a moment of true musical magic when David Byrne, Arcade Fire, and St. Vincent came together for a tribute to David Bowie, performing Heroes and Wake Up . That was one of those performances that just gives you chills.
Now, not every moment was a home run. The “Post Nirvana” segment, featuring Post Malone alongside Nirvana’s surviving members, felt a little off. I mean, Posty has range, but stepping into that legacy? It didn’t quite land the way it should have.
And let’s not forget about Bill Murray’s appearance as his classic lounge singer character—except, it felt like he was improvising a little too much, and the bit never really hit its stride. But hey, it’s Bill Murray, so he gets a pass.
The concert wrapped up with an unforgettable grand finale—Jimmy Fallon, Miley Cyrus, Bad Bunny, Eddie Vedder, and Snoop Dogg (yes, all of them) in a massive, chaotic, and very SNL musical sendoff.
Overall, SNL50: The Homecoming Concert was a perfect tribute to five decades of sketch comedy and music history. It reminded us why Saturday Night Live remains such an important part of pop culture—because it brings people together, makes us laugh, and gives us moments we’ll never forget. Here’s to the next 50 years!
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