As SNL prepares for its eventful 50th Anniversary, fans wait outside eager to see the stars that arrive. NBC News 4 New York’s Melissa Colorado Reports.
A star-studded line up of singers and performers will take to the stage at Radio City Music Hall near the Rockefeller Center home of "Saturday Night Live" on Friday for a special 50th anniversary concert for the long-running NBC late night show.
Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Bad Bunny, The Roots, Arcade Fire, Backstreet Boys, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Chris Martin and David Byrne are on the list of performers for the concert, hosted by "Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon.
The show is produced, not surprisingly, by “SNL” creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels, along with Mark Ronson.
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WATCH HEREThe concert is only one element of what has become an enormous celebration of the show's 50 years in existence. Sunday's “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” will air live from Studio 8H on NBC and simulcast on Peacock. The special will celebrate the occasion with yet more musical performances as well as comedy sketches.
And the musical legacy of “SNL” is explored in the documentary “Ladies and Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music,” from Oscar-winner Questlove. Also streaming on Peacock, it features a stunning opening mashup of some of the greatest acts to appear on the show.
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SIGN UP Who is performing at the SNL 50 concert?
Here's a look at the performers for the 50th anniversary "Saturday Night Live" concert:
- Arcade Fire
- Backstreet Boys
- Bad Bunny
- Bonnie Raitt
- Brandi Carlile
- Brittany Howard
- Cher
- Chris Martin
- David Byrne
- Dave Grohl
- Eddie Vedder
- Jack White
- Jelly Roll
- Lady Gaga
- Miley Cyrus
- Ms. Lauryn Hill
- Post Malone
- DEVO
- Mumford & Sons
- Preservation Hall Jazz Band
- Robyn
- Snoop Dogg
- St. Vincent
- The B-52s
- The Roots
- Wyclef Jean
And definitely expect some surprises!
Entertainment News
Who is hosting the SNL anniversary concert?
Jimmy Fallon, the late night host and SNL alum, will host the anniversary concert Friday night.
When is the Saturday Night Live concert?
The SNL 50 special concert will take place Friday, Feb. 14 beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern and 5 p.m. Pacific
How can I watch the SNL 50 concert?
The concert will stream live on Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming service.
What channel is the SNL 50 concert on?
The "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary special Homecoming concert will air live on Peacock.
