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Dua Lipa Spreads Positivity While Explaining ‘Radical Optimism’ Album Title in ‘SNL’ Monologue: Watch

Dua Lipa appeared as host and musical guest during "Saturday Night Live" on May 4, 2024. Watch her monologue here.

The 28-year-old pop star — who pulled double duty as host and musical guest during SNL on May 4 — opened the show with a monologue that explained why her just-third studio album is titled Radical Optimism. Next, SNL cast member Bowen Yang stood up to share that his doctor ordered him to stop drinking alcohol. The singer ran into a snag when calling on MAGA hat-wearing South Dakota Republican governor Kristi Noem (played by Heidi Gardner), who has received criticism for shooting her puppy.

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