Woman Gaga mocks her controversial 2013 “SNL” efficiency with R. Kelly, jokes that it ‘aged amazingly’

There is no such thing as a profession transfer so dangerous that Woman Gaga can't joke about it in her Gagalogue.

The megastar introduced mayhem to studio 8H final night time as each the host and musical visitor for the most recent episode of Saturday Night Live's fiftieth season. Together with performing songs from her newest album and serenading a mouse, Gaga poked enjoyable at a few of her previous selections — together with a now-controversial SNL efficiency from 2013.

"I'm so completely happy to be again at SNL. The final time I hosted was in 2013. And each side of my efficiency aged amazingly," Gaga mentioned, fidgeting nervously throughout her opening monologue. "As a result of there's no have to Google 'SNL 2013 Woman Gaga that includes R. Kelly.'"

As the group burst into laughter, she added, "I received't deliver it up! 'Trigger that will be dangerous."

Again in 2013 — years earlier than R. Kelly could be convicted of racketeering and intercourse trafficking — the R&B singer teamed up with Gaga for a stay rendition of her Artpop observe "Do What U Need (With My Physique)," on which he was featured. The choreography and lyrics have been notably suggestive, and have been re-examined when allegations in opposition to Kelly got here to gentle in 2019. That yr, Gaga issued an apology for working with him and eliminated the track from a number of streaming platforms, changing it with a remixed model that includes Christina Aguilera.

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After poking enjoyable on the R. Kelly collab, Gaga turned to a more moderen profession stumble: Joker: Folie à Deux.

"I'm an actor now. And I've been very diligent about choosing movies that may showcase my craft as a critical actor," she started. "Movies corresponding to Joker 2. Apparently folks thought it was superior. Joaquin [Phoenix, her costar] and I even acquired nominated for a Razzie, which is an award for the worst movies of the yr. So… we received. For worst display duo."

However the singer has already discovered the silver lining. "Joke's on them — I like successful issues!" she declared within the monologue. "And my Razzie brings me one step nearer to an EGORT. It's like an EGOT, however it's hurtful."

The 2024 movie garnered a lot hype following the announcement that it will function Gaga because the titular villain's companion in crime, Harley Quinn, however Folie à Deux in the end earned combined opinions and had a disappointing theatrical run. However whereas the movie itself was tepidly obtained, Gaga was extensively praised for her efficiency. Her two prior theatrical ventures — Bradley Cooper's A Star Is Born and Ridley Scott's Home of Gucci — additionally garnered her kudos, with the previous incomes her an Oscar win for Greatest Authentic Music.

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Gaga closed out her monologue with a vow, telling the group simply how severely she took the internet hosting gig.

"I'm from New York Metropolis, so internet hosting SNL is so further particular for me," she mentioned. "Tonight, I promise to behave, to sing… and to not do Joker 3."

Watch Woman Gaga's full monologue above.

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