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Paul McCartney joined Will Ferrell’s SNL finale monologue, hijacking Ferrell’s bit alongside Chad Smith in a lookalike gag. The Beatle then stepped in again on drums for the last portion of the sketch, as Ferrell tried to reclaim the moment. McCartney’s appearance also accompanied a trio of performances later in the show: Days We Left Behind, Band on the Run, and Coming Up.
Will Ferrell’s SNL Season 51 finale opens with Chad Smith, Ferrell’s lookalike in Red Hot Chili Peppers, briefly appearing as host before Ferrell reclaims the stage; Paul McCartney is the musical guest, and Smith then performs as his surprise drummer for two numbers, continuing their long-running doppelgänger bit.
In Saturday Night Live’s season 51 finale, Will Ferrell appears as the ghost of Jeffrey Epstein, Chad Smith crashes the monologue, and music icon Paul McCartney delivers a surprise third song, making for a star-studded closing night.
Paul McCartney closed Saturday Night Live Season 51 with a surprise third performance, returning for an encore of “Coming Up” from McCartney II alongside host Will Ferrell. Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers crashed Ferrell’s moments earlier, and eagle-eyed viewers even spotted Colin Jost in a bald cap during goodnights as the cast kept the finale rolling past the usual end time.
Chad Smith, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer, crashed Will Ferrell’s SNL hosting moment by impersonating Ferrell on stage, prompting Ferrell to protest that he’s the host. After Smith is escorted off, Ferrell invites Paul McCartney for a Q&A, with McCartney jokingly telling Smith to get back behind the drums as Ferrell ribbed Beatles-and-pop hits.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra announced that Andris Nelsons will conclude his 13-year tenure as Music Director at the end of the 2027 Tanglewood season, with the Board of Trustees saying they were not aligned on future vision. The piece notes prior reporting about contract changes that could ease Nelsons’ dismissal, includes sharp criticism of the BSO’s leadership, and flags speculation about a future diverse replacement candidate and Nelsons’ potential move back to Europe to continue his career.
Chad Smith, the current CEO of the LA Philharmonic, has been named as the next president and CEO of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Smith, who has worked at the LA Philharmonic for over 20 years, will take up his new position in four months' time. He succeeds Gail Samuel, who was ousted last September after trying to rush through rapid changes. Smith has a reputation for high-handedness with staff members, but is also known for his tireless work ethic and intrepid approach to innovative programming.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has named Chad Smith as its next president and CEO. Smith, who has spent more than two decades at the Los Angeles Philharmonic, will take over from Gail Samuel, who resigned in December 2021. Smith, who has overseen one of the country’s most dynamic orchestras, will now lead one of the so-called Big Five orchestras. The BSO is seeking new programming initiatives to expand its community reach as audience demographics and ticket-buying habits evolve.
Chad Smith, the chief executive of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, will leave his post this fall to become president and chief executive of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Smith's departure is a significant loss for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, which is still reeling from the announcement in February that its superstar maestro, Gustavo Dudamel, would leave in 2026 to become the next music director of the New York Philharmonic. Smith will take the helm of the Boston Symphony at a time of tumult and division, and he said he would work to bring stability to the orchestra and to help it rethink its identity and mission.
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Chad Smith received his first career win thanks to an official scoring rule that allowed him to be credited with the win instead of Jeurys Familia, who was deemed to have a short, ineffective outing. Smith pitched the final two innings of the game against the Baltimore Orioles, holding them scoreless and allowing only one hit. The Athletics won the game 8-4. Smith was called up from Triple-A Las Vegas and was traded to the Athletics from the Colorado Rockies in December.
Oakland Athletics' reliever Chad Smith picked up his first major league win after an official scoring rule was applied. Smith pitched the final two innings of the Athletics' 8-4 victory over Baltimore, holding the Orioles scoreless and allowing only one hit. The official scorer chose not to give Jeurys Familia the win, who was in the game when Oakland took the lead for good, because he was deemed to have had a short, ineffective outing. Rule 9.17 (c) states that the official scorer shall credit as the winning pitcher the succeeding relief pitcher who was most effective.
Oakland Athletics reliever Chad Smith earned his first major league win after an official scorer applied an obscure rule that deemed fellow reliever Jeurys Familia's outing as ineffective and brief. Familia was in the game when Oakland took the lead for good, but the official scorer chose not to credit him with the win. Smith pitched the final two innings, holding the Orioles scoreless and allowing only one hit. The Athletics won 8-4 over the Baltimore Orioles.