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Charli XCX
Emily Lipson*LCD Soundsystem, Charli XCX and Rosalía will be performing on NBC’s Saturday Night Live for its next three shows.
Next Saturday, on Feb. 26, Emmy-winning comedian John Mulaney will return to host the late-night sketch comedy series for his fifth time, with LCD Soundsystem as the musical guest.
Moon Knight actor Oscar Isaac will make his hosting debut on March 5, when Charli XCX will finally get to perform at Studio 8H after canceling her performance in December due to the surge of Omicron COVID-19 cases. The hyper-pop singer, who recently released her Rina Sawayama collaboration “Beg for You,” will release her new album Crash on March 18.
The Batman actress Zoë Kravitz will host SNL for the first time on the March 12-dated episode, while Rosalía will perform on the show for the first time as a main act. She previously accompanied Bad Bunny during their romantic performance of “La Noche de Anoche” a year ago in February 2021. The Grammy-winning Spanish singer, who recently released her single “SAOKO,” will drop her highly anticipated album MOTOMAMI on March 18, the same day as Charli’s.
In addition to the live broadcast, SNL will stream the remainder of season 47 on Peacock. The show airs at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT on Saturdays.
See the official SNL announcement below.
NEWS
NBA YoungBoy has faced several hardships in recent years. Along with serving time behind bars, the rapper has also dealt with mental health challenges linked to the painful experiences in his life.
His music has often given listeners insight into that pain. During a recent appearance with Funny Marco on Open Thoughts, YoungBoy opened up even further about what he has been going through.
During the conversation, YoungBoy revealed that he no longer plans to live in the United States. He confirmed that he currently resides in South Korea. Although he did not share why he chose that country, his comments suggest he is ready to leave his life in America behind.
Funny Marco asked YoungBoy whether he might ever move back to the United States. The rapper responded with “never in life,” though he admitted that he could return for a visit someday.
Before relocating, YoungBoy lived on a ranch in Utah, where local residents had gradually started becoming more comfortable with him. His new home in South Korea now places him in a completely different cultural environment.
Adjusting to such a major change may not be easy, but YoungBoy has shown his strength and appears confident about where he wants to live. After experiencing so much pain in the United States, he seemingly feels more comfortable keeping his distance.
The move also comes as he deals with serious health concerns involving his heart. The condition remains an ongoing concern, and we hope the artist receives the support he needs as he continues facing this difficult medical situation.
