SNL Celebrates 50 Years with Star-Studded Lineup

NBC has unveiled the initial lineup for “SNL50: The Anniversary Special,” a three-hour celebration of the show’s 50th anniversary. The special, set to air on February 16, will feature an all-star cast including Paul McCartney, Steve Martin, Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, and many others.

Adam Driver, Dave Chappelle, John Mulaney, Kim Kardashian, and Robert De Niro are also part of the lineup. Music fans can look forward to performances by Lady Gaga, Chris Martin, Bad Bunny, and Post Malone in the upcoming “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert” on Valentine’s Day.

The special is being produced by Lorne Michaels and Mark Ronson, with Jimmy Fallon as the host. A three-hour documentary titled “Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music” and a four-part docuseries “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” have also been released to commemorate the occasion.

The live special will air on NBC at 8 p.m. EST on February 16, marking the beginning of an exciting milestone in the show’s history.

Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/02/06/entertainment/snl-all-star-lineup-50th-anniversary-special/index.html