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Saturday Night Live's final 2025 episode features Ariana Grande as host, with political satire, musical performances, and sketches including a dark twist on Home Alone, a Christmas duet spectacular, and emotional cast farewells, culminating in a tribute to cast member Bowen Yang and a Cher performance, blending humor, music, and heartfelt moments.
The NBC special 'Wicked: One Wonderful Night' featured behind-the-scenes moments not shown on TV, including audience participation, multiple takes of key performances like 'Defying Gravity,' and playful teases of exclusive clips, with the cast and crew sharing fun insights and surprises during the four-hour taping at the Dolby Theatre.
Sabrina Carpenter hosted and performed as the musical guest on the October 18 episode of 'Saturday Night Live,' marking her as a versatile and trusted figure on the show, with highlights including her opening monologue, musical sketches, and guest appearances, despite a delayed start and the absence of Bowen Yang.
Ariana Grande's mother, Joan Grande, introduced her daughter's musical performance on Saturday Night Live, where Ariana performed two songs from her album "eternal sunshine." The performances were a family affair, with her grandmother and brother also involved. The set for the performances featured creative visuals, including a meadow at sunset and a living room with changing scenery.
Ariana Grande appeared as the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live," performing two songs and participating in a "Moulin Rouge" spoof sketch with Bowen Yang, covering multiple hit songs. The duo sang renditions of popular tracks and ended with the famous riff from "Defying Gravity" from "Wicked," where Grande stars as Glinda in the upcoming movie.
Lena Dunham discussed the enduring impact of Girls and the memes it has spawned, acknowledging Allison Williams' reluctance to sing on the show and crediting her for some of the lyric changes in Marnie's famous performance of Kanye West's "Stronger," including the alteration from "You can be my black Kate Moss tonight" to "You can be my white Kate Moss tonight."
Reneé Rapp performed on Saturday Night Live and was joined by Megan Thee Stallion for a rendition of "Not My Fault" from Mean Girls. Megan Thee Stallion also hosted the show, which followed the release of her album Traumazine. Rapp also appeared in a sketch and the performances can be watched online.
"Live from Daryl's House," the popular musical performance show hosted by Daryl Hall, is returning after a five-year hiatus. The show will be available on a dedicated YouTube channel, with new episodes dropping weekly. The upcoming season will feature artists such as Glenn Tilbrook, Charlie Starr, Robert Fripp, Andy Grammer, Lisa Loeb, and Howard Jones. The show, which debuted in 2007, has been a platform for both established and emerging artists. Its success has contributed to a resurgence in Hall's career and introduced him to new audiences.
Starfield debuted an epic live action trailer and musical performance at Gamescom 2023, featuring a stunning orchestral version of Elton John's "Rocket Man." The trailer showcases the hope and danger of embarking on a journey through the stars, with the game set to launch on September 6 on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC. The event also included a performance by Starfield composer Inon Zur.
Lea Michele and the cast of Funny Girl delivered a show-stopping rendition of "Don't Rain on My Parade" during the 76th annual Tony Awards. Michele's performance earned a standing ovation from the crowd and marked the final stretch for the production, which is slated to close on Sept. 3. Michele has already planned her Broadway follow-up to the revival, teasing that it will be "very different musically." The Tony Awards also featured performances from casts of nominated musicals and revivals, as well as a special performance in honor of Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre recipients, Joel Grey and John Kander.
James Corden bid farewell to The Late Late Show after eight years as host with an emotional speech and musical performance. He thanked his team and viewers, and implored for unity amid the U.S.'s ongoing political tensions. Corden ended the episode with a musical performance that encapsulated his experience helming the talk show.