Stars Align: SNL's Golden Night and Blink-182's Surprise Reunion

Max Sterling, 2/15/2025From SNL's golden birthday bash (where Miley Cyrus channeled her inner Neo-meets-butterfly) to Blink-182's firepower benefit show (complete with an ex-guitarist cameo that was less awkward than your high school reunion), Hollywood served up a weekend cocktail of nostalgia with a twist of now.

At the heart of the cultural storm, Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary celebrations drew A-list talent to New York City, with Miley Cyrus leading the charge in a show-stopping Roberto Cavalli creation that merged cyberpunk aesthetics with high fashion. The leather gown — riddled with wing-patterned cutouts and featuring a romantic chiffon train — seemed to whisper "Matrix" while screaming "metamorphosis," a fitting choice for an artist who's mastered the art of reinvention.

"Normally we play stadiums," Mark Hoppus declared at Blink-182's intimate Hollywood Palladium show — a stark contrast to their recent 51,000-capacity SoFi Stadium performance. The band's benefit concert for L.A. fire relief brought an unexpected moment of unity as former guitarist Matt Skiba joined the stage, marking the first time Alkaline Trio and Blink-182 shared a bill since Tom DeLonge's return.

The reunion gave fans a powerful rendition of "Bored to Death," with Hoppus playfully introducing Skiba as "a contest winner who knows how to play guitar." The moment crystallized into something more meaningful when DeLonge quipped about "sexual tension" — a characteristic bit of Blink humor that somehow made the reconciliation feel more authentic.

Meanwhile, the SNL50 Homecoming Concert emerged as a masterclass in entertainment evolution. Cyrus — who has hosted the legendary show three times and served as musical guest on four separate occasions — demonstrated why she's become one of the industry's most reliable performers. Her Grammy-winning "Flowers" performance came after a costume change that traded Matrix-inspired leather for stage-ready embellishments, proving once again that versatility remains her strongest suit.

The entertainment landscape's personal side revealed itself through Josh Hall and Christina Haack's post-separation developments. Hall's new relationship with model Stephanie Gabrys emerged through Valentine's Day Instagram Stories, offering glimpses of domestic bliss with a new puppy named Frankie. "Josh has said she is a breath of fresh air," an insider revealed to PEOPLE, while Haack herself has moved forward with businessman Christopher Larocca.

These intersecting narratives — from Blink-182's charitable intimacy to SNL's golden anniversary extravaganza — paint a picture of an entertainment industry in constant flux, where the personal and professional continue to blend in increasingly transparent ways. As Hoppus reminded the Palladium crowd, sometimes even the most irreverent moments serve a greater purpose: "When I say something like, 'Buttholes taste like coins,' that's for the firemen."

In a whirlwind weekend that perfectly encapsulates entertainment's current zeitgeist, Hollywood's brightest stars aligned for a series of high-profile events that showcased both innovation and nostalgia.At the heart of the cultural storm, Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary celebrations drew A-list talent to New York City, with Miley Cyrus leading the charge in a show-stopping Roberto Cavalli creation that merged cyberpunk aesthetics with high fashion. The leather gown — riddled with wing-patterned cutouts and featuring a romantic chiffon train — seemed to whisper "Matrix" while screaming "metamorphosis," a fitting choice for an artist who's mastered the art of reinvention."Normally we play stadiums," Mark Hoppus declared at Blink-182's intimate Hollywood Palladium show — a stark contrast to their recent 51,000-capacity SoFi Stadium performance. The band's benefit concert for L.A. fire relief brought an unexpected moment of unity as former guitarist Matt Skiba joined the stage, marking the first time Alkaline Trio and Blink-182 shared a bill since Tom DeLonge's return.The reunion gave fans a powerful rendition of "Bored to Death," with Hoppus playfully introducing Skiba as "a contest winner who knows how to play guitar." The moment crystallized into something more meaningful when DeLonge quipped about "sexual tension" — a characteristic bit of Blink humor that somehow made the reconciliation feel more authentic.Meanwhile, the SNL50 Homecoming Concert emerged as a masterclass in entertainment evolution. Cyrus — who has hosted the legendary show three times and served as musical guest on four separate occasions — demonstrated why she's become one of the industry's most reliable performers. Her Grammy-winning "Flowers" performance came after a costume change that traded Matrix-inspired leather for stage-ready embellishments, proving once again that versatility remains her strongest suit.The entertainment landscape's personal side revealed itself through Josh Hall and Christina Haack's post-separation developments. Hall's new relationship with model Stephanie Gabrys emerged through Valentine's Day Instagram Stories, offering glimpses of domestic bliss with a new puppy named Frankie. "Josh has said she is a breath of fresh air," an insider revealed to PEOPLE, while Haack herself has moved forward with businessman Christopher Larocca.These intersecting narratives — from Blink-182's charitable intimacy to SNL's golden anniversary extravaganza — paint a picture of an entertainment industry in constant flux, where the personal and professional continue to blend in increasingly transparent ways. As Hoppus reminded the Palladium crowd, sometimes even the most irreverent moments serve a greater purpose: "When I say something like, 'Buttholes taste like coins,' that's for the firemen."