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.
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 ...
So like if BTS does headline coachella which honestly could be a thing and maybe their setlist has to be similar to big bangs right? similar huge asian boyband whop have been around for 10 yrs so maybe not the same size catalog but huge at the moment. Like so half group numbers and then a handful of their solo projects. Sabrina carpenter did about 25 songs and did 23 with is the exact song count as its tour right now but the length of show is like 2 hrs not the 1.5 headliners get at coachella I think, BTS' top youtube songs are Dynamite, boys with luv, DNA, MIC Drop, IDOL, FAKE LOVE, Butter, Blood sweat tears, Save me, and Permission to dance. or maybe similar to gaga where like a third of her setlist was her new album and all her hits. so like probably Body to Body, Swim, Normal, Holligan, FYA, 2.0, Aliens or like animals, tho I love come over too. so it'll be like their Gwanghwamun Square Setlist then with more throwbacks? it was an hour long then add in solos....
like coming in as a newbie the energy was crazy! even before hand everyone was just so positive around, the transition between songs was perfect. because the concert was in the round it honest felt like great view for everyone, even with the catwalks at on every corner! truly put on a great show! I only maybe liked and knew Mic Drop and Boys with Luv . Of course butter and Dynamite I knew too from either from my time at radio or just award shows. Going into the concert I liked studied for the show and their music and loved their songs Come Over and Animals even though it kinda sounds like a sad somber song. Of course after the Grammy thing Aliens was iconic like iconic. Besides their new album their solo stuff is kinda impressive too, all different sounds and their voice tones really show as well and you can see their styles they choose for themselves. I was impressed cuz at the runways like nearly I saw all the members RM Jimin V and Jungkook. Jin and Jhope went...
Artist TXT end up hosting a Weverse concert virtually at a practice venue for their fans after Global Citizens Festival cancels for the first time in 14 years! @hydrangealoves i wouldve NEVER expected them to cover this at global citizen festival & they still crushed it despite it not being in-person 👊👊 #txt #moa #lyrics #fyp #kpop ♬ Beauty And A Beat - Justin Bieber The weather is crazy right now with 3 huge festivals in NYC canceled, CBGB Festival, Global Citizens Festival and All things Go Festival with shows like Ed Sheeran cancelling at Gillette Stadium as well due to a nor'easter weather in the east coast. they were goin to cover Biebers beauty and a beat and post Malones sunflower!
Day 1 Because I was week 1 didn't get to see Anyma live and sooo jealous it looked like a great set! Highlight of the day was Katseye for sure, Sabrina always has thrown a cute show, great voice. saw a little bit of Pawsa and Creepy Nuts after I left Sabrina to go walk around. I do wish the wind didn't shut everything down but it happens, Creepy Nuts was such a vibe, and Quasar is always such a crazy fun stage. Day 2 So during the day, Hamdi and Zulan were a great vibe, like latino vibe for sureeee, and the rest of the night was pure r&b. Sombr is so talented for being such a young kid, great voice, would've to see him more alternative rather than pop but pop always likes to collect great voices. Giveon has a crazy soulful voice, and The Strokes, like guitar hero throwback and Reptilia was iconicccc. @cra82779 @ZULAN #zulan #coachella ♬ original sound - ~~cara~~ And of Course bieberchella, necessary and need to check out his n...
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