Author: Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY

Michael Bublé’s NBC Christmas special brings Kermit the Frog, Camila Cabello, Hannah Waddingham and friends to “SNL”‘s home of Studio 8H in New York.

Stevie Wonder, Brandi Carlile and more paid homage to 2021 Kennedy Center Honors inductees including Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell and Berry Gordy.

The American Music Awards spotlighted numerous first-time performers, including Olivia Rodrigo and star power from Jennifer Lopez and Bruno Mars.

On ‘SNL,’ Pete Davidson enlisted Marc Cohn and Method Man for a parody of Cohn’s hit “Walking in Memphis,” called “Walking in Staten,” as in Island.

The last episode of “SNL” before the Thanksgiving break featured Cecily Strong’s Judge Jeanine talking Rittenhouse verdict and James Austin Johnson as Trump.

Genesis has started its final tour of North America as the health of singer Phil Collins requires him to be seated and his son Nic to play drums.

Graeme Edge, the drummer and founding member of prog-rock veterans The Moody Blues, died on Nov. 11 at the age of 80. He was the last original member.

Billy Joel resumed his hits-filled residency at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 5 after a 20-month delay caused by the pandemic.

Rapper Lil Nas X released his long-awaited debut album, “Montero,” a collection of heartfelt, musically diverse songs and guest appearances.

Between artists making long-awaited returns and stellar debut performances, the 2021 VMAs maintained a level of watch-ability absent for years.