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Lady Gaga Delivers Eccentric Comedy and Music on 'SNL'

The pop icon hosted and performed on 'Saturday Night Live,' blending absurd humor with theatrical musical performances tied to her new album, 'Mayhem.'

  • Lady Gaga hosted 'Saturday Night Live' for the first time in 12 years, showcasing her unique blend of absurdity and artistry.
  • She performed two songs from her new album, 'Mayhem,' including 'Abracadabra' and 'Killah,' with elaborate costumes and choreography.
  • Gaga leaned into surreal humor in sketches, playing characters like a Satanic Friendly’s employee and a quirky funeral director.
  • Her opening monologue poked fun at her acting career, including her Razzie win for 'Joker: Folie à Deux,' and promised she wouldn’t do a third Joker film.
  • The show highlighted Gaga’s commitment to eccentricity, with standout sketches like a musical parody of Eric Clapton’s 'Wonderful Tonight' and a comedic critique of Gen-Z slang.
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