Saturday Night Live Musical Guest on February 23, 2025

As of today, February 23, 2025, Saturday Night Live (SNL) is on a brief hiatus following its 50th-anniversary celebrations. The most recent episode aired on February 16, 2025, was a special commemorating the show's five-decade legacy. This three-hour live primetime event featured a star-studded lineup of musical performances, including:

• Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter: Opened the show with a rendition of "Homeward Bound."

• Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard: Performed "Nothing Compares 2 U."

• Lil Wayne and The Roots: Delivered a medley of hits, including "Uproar," "Lollipop," and "A Milli."

• Paul McCartney: Closed the special with a medley of "Golden Slumbers," "Carry That Weight," and "The End."

The next new episode of SNL is scheduled for March 1, 2025, with Shane Gillis returning as host and Tate McRae as the musical guest. Following that, on March 8, 2025, Lady Gaga will both host and perform as the musical guest, coinciding with the release of her latest album, "Mayhem."