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Just one day after dropping her highly anticipated seventh album, Mayhem<\/em>, Lady Gaga took center stage on Saturday Night Live<\/em> on March 8, pulling double duty as both host and musical guest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The 38-year-old pop icon and actress delivered a night filled with humor, music, and unforgettable performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The show kicked off with a witty monologue in which Gaga humorously roasted herself over her upcoming film Joker: Folie \u00e0 Deux<\/em> and even referenced her 2013 SNL<\/em> hosting debut, which featured a controversial appearance by R. Kelly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The evening was packed with comedic sketches, but the highlight came when the 14-time Grammy winner performed two electrifying tracks from Mayhem<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gaga\u2019s first performance was a high-energy rendition of the dance-pop anthem Abracadabra<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dressed in a dazzling red ensemble, she was surrounded by dancers in black outfits and long red wigs, spinning around her inside a neon-lit structure. The choreography was sharp, and the energy was infectious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For her second performance, Gaga took the stage with the funk-inspired track Killah<\/em>. Starting backstage at Studio 8H, she made her way to the main stage, where she led a vibrant dance party backed by a live band. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The performance culminated in an electrifying finale, with Gaga rocking out next to the drum kit in a fiery display of passion and artistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mayhem<\/em> arrives after a stellar 2025 for Gaga, which included her chart-topping collaboration with Bruno Mars, Die With a Smile<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The hit spent five weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her second-longest-running chart-topper after Born This Way<\/em>. The duo also won a Grammy for Best Pop Duo\/Group Performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The new album features a diverse lineup of collaborators, including producers Andrew Watt, Cirkut, and Gaga\u2019s fianc\u00e9, Michael Polansky. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In a recent interview with Billboard<\/em>, Gaga shared insights into the creative process behind Mayhem<\/em>, describing it as intentionally chaotic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere have been times in my career where I had a clear concept for an album, but this one came together organically,\u201d she explained. \u201cI didn\u2019t want to force anything artificial. I just followed the music, and it started to feel reminiscent of my earlier work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gaga\u2019s SNL<\/em> appearance not only showcased her versatility as an entertainer but also solidified her status as a pop culture powerhouse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With Mayhem<\/em> now out and a night of unforgettable performances behind her, Lady Gaga continues to push boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n