The SNL seasons I have watched during and pre-corona, definitely in 2020 the series received highs and lows along with the other productions out there (The Golden Globes happened and I barely recognized any of the shows), this past saturday was definitely a low.
Nick Jonas was the host and the musical guest and it was very evident where a majority of the effort went for the night. His musical performance was miles ahead better than the skits.
Publications go on to talk about how SNL isn't the same and not as good as it once was but even with the hosts this past year I beg to differ. TV shows try to cater toward its audience and that changes week to week and with media becoming more and more involved,
I'm sure it's difficult to nail perfectly every week. Social media and streaming shows though definitely boomed this year for sure though. Netflix and Hulu and HBO are huge.
I'm sure back in the day there were less lawyers involved with SNL and working with ads and donors, hell every old story talks about the millions of parties and drugs and drinking that happened. Less censoring for television for sure and the drugs had to bring out more creativity for skits and stuff compared to today.
Today, everyone will sue anyone so I'm sure production has to walk that fine line. I'm sure television wants people who are hugely popular and doesn't have a bad reputation. Look back to Nick Jonas, this past weekends host.
Nick and the other Jonas Brothers grew fame from Disney, who have a reputation of being the squeaky clean kids, then some child actors go through their scandalous phase after, Amanda Bynes, Demi Lovato, Britney Spears...That is a whole separate issue though...
There are still great ways to bring a fresh new take for comedy though. Examples of great hosts this past year include Bill Burr, Dave Chapelle, and Adele. Bill Burr known for toeing the line and his opening monologue definitely got reactions out of people on twitter talking about 'woke' media and BLM.
Even Dave Chapelle's 16 minute monologue talking about the effects of corona and the election. Both had perfect sets. Adele was surprising with her acting and other popular guests were Timothee Chalamet and John Krasinski from The Office.
This year it seemed to be a theme to bring back some of the SNL alums as well. John Mulaney and Chris Rock both were amazing talents and not even talking about the musical guests, Justin bieber, Jack White, Meg the Stallion, all with huge songs.
I think that people are complaining about this year because there isn't anything going on really, barely any shows or entertainment. It's hard to be inspired creatively without anything going on.
News outlets and bloggers often point out how the shows are less and good each time but with this hyper criticism, can you blame shows to have a more kid friendly and PC show? With views mattering so much for the advertisers as well as the millions of opinions of the viewers, everything is now picked through with a fine toothed comb.
Criticism is not only through word of mouth and tradition news media but social media. Definitely has to be taken into consideration with TV productions like this, with Twitter and the PC warriors to Tik Tok the newest platform.
Theres a million of young users on those sites with their own opinions as well as older more tradition media personalities. I'm sure Nick Jonas was a huge get for SNL with his younger demographic and his new album going solo, no scandals and popular seasoned young singer.
Its the chicken or the egg situation, bloggers and viewers complain about being offended with shock jock humor or complaining about shows being not as good as they once were. The media definitely perpetuates their own opinions onto there huge audience and following.
With right now not much happening with corona, everything is being looked at under a microscope. I can't wait for things to open up and more more music, more movies, and just things back to what they were. Anyways, heres a clip of a parody of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from over the summer.
The VMAs are so female dominated I love it, so many talented performer and you look and see how many of them are on crazy arena tours and stadium tours and soon to be festival runs. As much as there are rumors of awards being bought and paid for, you can't fake an audience in person and it just shows how talented these singers are through dance, or video creativity or tour esthetic , they really understand understand their fans and how to evolve overtime. The complete list of 2025 VMAs nominations: Artist of the Year Bad Bunny Beyoncé Kendrick Lamar Lady Gaga Morgan Wallen Taylor Swift The Weeknd ***duhhh and love that for her, she's literally going back on blade to MSG as we speak, talk about dedication, she can be two places at once, iconic. Song of the Summer Addison Rae - Headphones On Alex Warren - Ordinary Benson Boone - Mystical Magical BigXthaPlug & Bailey Zimmerman - All the Way Chappell Roan - The Subway Demi Lovato - Fast Doja Cat - Jealous Type Huntr...
unc fest was perfect minus the flooding the stacked sunday lineup was insane, from Dom dolla, into Calvin Harris into skillex, into Swedish house mafia, like they need to post on their website exclusive merch with that lineup on the back . like how you saw pics of the fans with the evac video wall from the Chris lake x fisher under construction set! like if you take away the fact the night was closed, Sunday as much as it was an exhausting night, was a perfect lineup, @bryssarm grounds update! Not too bad, boots recommended for sureeee! #headtrip #headtripfestival #indio #musicfestival #empirepoloclub ♬ original sound - bryssa @bryssarm It was a night ✨ #headtrip #indio #headtripfestival #musicfestival ♬ original sound - bryssa @bryssarm Stay safe out there guys 🫶🏼 #headtrip #indio #musicfestival #headtrip2026 ♬ original sound - bryssa felt bad that skilled had to apologize cuz his set was perfect from VIP. the lasers were awesome...
I feel bad but every Madonna song just sounds like Vogue part 2 3 4. But her bringing out Sabrina charlixcx made sense with sombr strolling by too, just gave the same vibe. Lisa with best pop didn’t know the song but she seemed super grateful. Knew others and thought Taylor or Sabrina would win but think this is fan votes. Surprised Miley Cyrus didn’t do the tribute to dolly, Kasey muscraves also didn’t do the original I will always love you rifs I feel like maybe? But also I don’t know, I don’t have a good ear. @varietymagazine #KaceyMusgraves pays tribute to #DollyParton at the #VMas ♬ original sound - Variety Kinda forgot about raye but her song is a banger, as is Bruno’s song just always sounds like every other song I know of his, wedding singer vibes for sure. Saboozey preforms kinda feels like they’re trying to make him a reverse post Malone, starting off in country then slowly transition to a rapper maybe? Felt less country for sure Madonna...
sombr is great live Alex warren has such a grind mindset its easy to root for him Charlie puth has been perfectly in pitch forever it seems and great easy listen hilary duff is the nostalgia and the throwback needed, let the rain fall down and all that jazz teddy swims is almost better live than his recordings, great tone to his voice and great live for real for real don't know a lot about Sienna spiro like at all..... txt and yeonjun from tomorrow by together know them thru bts and great cute songs, bts has a great coaching tree with cortis and txt . fun group of guys it seems on line and their socials @txt.bighitent Hanabi Time🎇 #TXT #セツナハナビ #Setsuna_Hanabi ♬ Setsuna Hanabi - TOMORROW X TOGETHER Stella lefty no comment... freya Skye don't know much about Bella kay don't know much about too her stella and Freya mixed up with Sienna Spiro too wonder if they are the next group of pop girls coming up the beaches I recognize but need I heard and seem them,...
edited: So after hearing a iHeartradio host and whole radio program name-call and make fun a fanbase post show this whole concert thing just doesn't really feel right anymore. I understand sticking up for your place of work because of upset fans and wanting to have a conversation about settimes and lineups but as the host stated himself, there was an agreed upon contract between BTS and iHeart. Going on an onair rant about a fanbase and artist that iHeart has worked with for years feels unprofessional and with his cohosts just laughing along, agreeing with him is just mean. Poking fun at an artists name not even trying to pronounce his name correctly multiple times, complaining about ARMY, telling them to suck it...It almost feels like there is still zero progress with how media in American media. . . . . also ps, the hosts actively are dumbing down the concept of a variety show like viewers are unfamiliar, whilst billing and marketing the event as iHeart ...
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