Mon Feb 17 07:00:00 UTC 2025: ## SNL Celebrates 50 Years with Star-Studded Homecoming Concert

**New York, NY** – Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary was celebrated in spectacular fashion Friday night with a three-hour concert special, “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert,” broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on NBC. The show featured a dazzling array of musical guests spanning the show’s history, resulting in unforgettable collaborations and performances.

The concert blended iconic SNL moments with electrifying musical performances. Highlights included a surprise duet of Robyn’s “Dancing on My Own” by Robyn and David Byrne, a hilarious pivot from Lady Gaga and Andy Samberg’s botched rendition of “Shallow” to a medley of Lonely Island hits featuring various guest stars like Chris Parnell, Bad Bunny, T-Pain, and Eddie Vedder.

Other notable performances included a Nirvana reunion with Post Malone on vocals for “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” Cher belting out “If I Could Turn Back Time,” and the B-52’s performing “Love Shack” with SNL cast members. A mini-Fugees reunion saw Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean perform classic hits, while Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard teamed up for a rendition of “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.” Devo reunited with Fred Armisen, and Bill Murray joined Maya Rudolph and Cecily Strong for a moving performance of “You’re All I Need to Get By.”

Numerous solo performances rounded out the evening, with appearances by Jack White, Snoop Dogg, Bonnie Raitt, Bad Bunny, Mumford & Sons, Brandi Carlile, and Jelly Roll, among others. A supergroup featuring Arcade Fire, David Byrne, St. Vincent, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band closed the show with a medley of “Heroes” and “Wake Up.”

“SNL50: The Homecoming Concert” is available for replay on Peacock, offering viewers a chance to relive this momentous celebration of SNL’s enduring legacy.

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