Lady Gaga brings the ‘Killah’ energy to SNL

Lady Gaga just stormed Saturday Night Live and the internet is still buzzing! The ‘Mother Monster’ pulled double duty on 8 March.

She not only hosted but also belted out two brand new tracks from her latest album, MAYHEM. Killah and Abracadabra.

LADY GAGA ON SNL

Lady Gaga kicked off the night with a monologue that had everyone in stitches. She poked fun at that SNL performance she did back in 2013 of Do What U Want with R. Kelly, according to Variety.

She even threw in a cheeky nod to winning a Razzie for Worst On-Screen Combo in Joker: Folie a Deux.

But it wasn’t just about the music. Lady Gaga also threw herself into the sketches, and many had a musical vibe.

In Wonderful Tonight, she and Bowen Yang were a couple who couldn’t help but burst into song on their first date, according to Deadline.

LADY GAGA SKETCHES

The duo reunited later in the show for No More Slay, a skit aimed at putting an end to all the ridiculous slang we use these days.

Gaga also starred in some pre-recorded sketches. One was a commercial for mascara that runs a little too long. The other was a short film about a teeny mouse.

THE ALBUM

Lady Gaga’s latest album, Mayhem, has been making waves since its release on 7 March, 2025, according to Rolling Stone.

The album is a vibrant blend of genres, ranging from synth-pop and disco to industrial pop and dance-pop.

It marks a return to Gaga’s pop roots reminiscent of her debut album The Fame

Despite being marketed with avant-garde imagery and dark, pulsing beats, Mayhem surprises fans. Its lively and melodic, which some critics have described as a “bait and switch.

The album features collaborations with notable producers like Andrew Watt.

A TRIPLE THREAT

The whole show was a rollercoaster of Gaga-ness. She proved once again that she can sing, act, and make us laugh, all while rocking some seriously outrageous outfits.

“Gaga is a chameleon,” said one South African fan on Facebook, “She can do anything!”

For us South Africans, it’s another reminder of Gaga’s global appeal. She’s a cultural phenomenon.

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