The Deadline Watchlist: Grammys, ‘SNL’ Returns In Shadow Of Will Smith’s Oscar Slap Of Chris Rock, Iger Talks ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law On CNN+, NCAA Tourney Endgames & ‘The Invisible Pilot’
31.03.2022 - 00:25
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Editor’s note: The Deadline Watchlist is a feature spotlighting small-screen specials, events and can’t-miss episodes of ongoing series each week.
1. Grammy Awards: Hey, it’s been four days since the last live show on broadcast television! Time for another one. The annual Grammys party has been moved to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where Trevor Noah will emcee the festivities that may or may not include a visit from Kanye West (who’s up for five Grammys). Performers for this weekend’s music fest include J Balvin with Maria Becerra, John Legend, Silk Sonic, Carrie Underwood, Jon Batiste, Brothers Osborne, BTS, Brandi Carlile, and Rachel Zegler. Yes, you read that right. The West Side Story ingenue got an invite to the Grammys too. — Lynette Rice April 3, 8:30 PM ET, CBS
2. SNL’s Back: NBC’s Saturday Night Live returns after a hiatus this weekend to recap a news cycle dominated by the Oscar shocker involving one of the show’s own, SNL alum Chris Rock. Hosted by fellow comedian Jerrod Carmichael, the sketch program will likely give its take on the slap from Will Smith on March 27. And while Rock will be on stage in New Jersey performing at the time of the NBC telecast, he could conceivable film a bit from the road or make a pit stop at Studio 8H to tape a skit as he travels from Boston, where he performs Friday night, to Atlantic City, NJ, where he is Saturday night. As of now, there is no appearance by Rock set, according to sources, but plans could change last-minute as it often happens on SNL. Stay tuned. — Nellie AndreevaApril 2, 8:30 PM PT/11:30 PM ET, NBC
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3. Bob Iger’s Post-Disney Media Tour Continues: The former CEO is the