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Maneskin performs "Beggin'" and "I Wanna Be Your Slave" during "Saturday Night Live" on January 22, 2022.
Will Heath/NBCMåneskin brought some rock ‘n’ roll bliss to Studio 8H.
The Italian rock quartet made its Saturday Night Live debut on Jan. 22, delivering standout performances of “Beggin'” and “I Wanna Be Your Slave.”
The 2021 Eurovision winners opened with an upbeat cover of The Four Seasons’ 1966 soul-pop hit “Beggin’,” from Måneskin’s 2017 debut EP, Chosen. The track later went viral on TikTok and hit streaming services as new fans discovered the band and its catalog. “Beggin'” eventually at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 3 on the Global 200 chart. Måneskin followed with a stomping performance of “I Wanna Be Your Slave,” which is featured on the group’s 2021 album, Teatro d’ira: Vol. I.
Måneskin — comprising singer Damiano David, bassist Victoria De Angelis, guitarist Thomas Raggi and drummer Ethan Torchio — rose to global fame after taking home the top prize at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest with the riotous rave-up “Zitti e buoni.”
Saturday’s episode was hosted by actor and former SNL cast member Will Forte.
Watch Måneskin’s SNL debut below, and see the full episode on Hulu here. The streaming service is currently offering a 30-day free trial, which you can sign up for here.
Maroon 5 officially launched the second weekend of American Express presents BST Hyde Park with a headline performance on London's Great Oak Stage on Friday, 3 July 2026. Taking a short break from their ongoing global Love Is Like tour, the multi-platinum American pop rock band delivered an energetic sold out concert for thousands of fans. The milestone performance reflected just how far the group has come since making its London debut at the intimate Barfly venue in 2005.
Frontman Adam Levine guided the six member band through an uninterrupted set packed with worldwide hits, kicking things off with "Harder To Breathe" after an opening audio tribute to The Beach Boys. The energy stayed high as the group launched into fan favorites including "Animals" and "One More Night," with Levine making his way along the runway to connect with fans gathered at the front of the stage. As the evening sky over London began to glow, "Sunday Morning" provided one of the night's standout moments, featuring an extended guitar showcase from lead guitarist James Valentine. The audience then joined together for huge singalongs to "She Will Be Loved" and the Cardi B collaboration "Girls Like You." The main performance wrapped up with the instantly recognizable whistle melody of "Moves Like Jagger," before an encore featuring "Payphone" and "Sugar" brought the night to an unforgettable finish.
The main stage also welcomed a crowd pleasing set from pop rock band OneRepublic during the late afternoon. Frontman Ryan Tedder performed a string of beloved hits spanning nearly twenty years, including "Stop and Stare," "Apologize," and the hugely successful European streaming favorite "Counting Stars." He also treated fans to a solo medley highlighting songs he has written for artists including Beyoncé and Adele.
Earlier in the day, Jess Glynne attracted a huge audience with spirited performances of chart hits "I’ll Be There" and "Hold My Hand," while R&B singer Ella Eyre impressed with powerful renditions of "Space" and a soulful take on "Crazy." The day's varied lineup also featured opening rock performances from Reading quartet Only The Poets, along with dynamic alternative sets by Bradley Simpson, Pedro Santos, and electronic pop duo VOILÀ across the festival site.
Photo credit: Sienna Lorraine Gray
