Saturday Night Live recap: Brie Larson

Brie Larson Reveals How Her Role in "Room" Hit Close to Home

SNL kicked off its final stretch of the season celebrating Mothers Day, so who better than to host but the actress behind one of 2015s most powerful (and award-winning) motherhood roles?

Yes, while Room and this episode of SNL shared a focus on mothers, Brie Larsons part in each couldnt have been more different, as she joined the sketch shows cast for a consistent, if unsurprising, episode.

In fact, the biggest surprise of the night came in the cold open, which saw Dana Carvey return as Church Lady to interview Lucifer in the flesh Ted Cruz and Donald Trump. Though its always great to see Carvey back in the wig and blazer of perhaps his most iconic SNL character, the night would prove to offer much more biting takes on the competitors for the Republican presidential nomination.

But the show did take plenty of time to celebrate Mothers Day to often funny results even if Larson was often saddled with playing the straight woman to the other cast members. (Surrounded by the shows female cast during a solid baby shower sketch, she essentially is asked to play the set-up to the punchlines of the other cast members as they explain the cult-ish behavior of women in their neighborhood.) But she jumped in with an infectious energy and joy from the start, including a monologue that included an appearance from her real mom.

Larson found laughs where she could, and admirably ceded the spotlight as a worthy team player when asked. But her lack of starring roles created an odd paradox for the episode: the show was funny even if Larson wasnt the main reason why.

Still, she proved herself a valuable player (and worthy of a return where shes given a bit more to do) in a strong episode with sketches like

The Dangers of the Afterlife

Though a refresh of a previous sketch, the panel of three women who were dead for 55 minutes delivered some of the biggest laughs of the night thanks to the awkward post-death experience of Kate McKinnons character, Ms. Rafferty. While Cecily Strong and Brie Larsons once-deceased characters enjoyed a beautiful, uplifting visit into the afterlife, Raffertys guardian angel, Keith, was apparently new to the job. Though its a delight to see McKinnon on the verge of breaking, she is hilarious her own right while explaining how Keith forced her to be Donald Ducking it with fun bun and mud gun out in full view.

Quiz Whiz 2018

The nights sole game show sketch set in 2018 and requiring two contestants to name Ted Cruz (while having no clue who he is) didnt really work until its twist ending. But the idea, and Larsons commitment to it, make for a fantastic turn when her character is revealed to be Heidi Cruz. Throw in an odd salute to 2018s President Trump and the sketch feels like the show is finally starting to figure out how to tackle the Republican side of the presidential campaign. Now it just needs to learn how to make the entire sketch funny.

Weekend Update

Colin Jost and Michael Ches era of Weekend Update has been a spotty one, but the two cohosts have started to actually seem comfortable behind the desk this season. This weeks episode is perhaps one of if not the best examples of how much theyve grown, as the duo came out of the gate swinging with some great commentary on Donald Trump becoming the presumptive Republican nominee, his taco bowl photo, and the general feelings toward his and Hillary Clintons imminent nominations.

But the two found some great humor in a few of the smaller jokes as well, whether it be about the Rio 2016 Olympics or a man arrested for stuffing a python down his pants.Their strength this week proved particularly noticeable as they werent consistently outshined by the guests visiting the Update desk, save for Laura Persons. Vanessa Bayer has played hilarious child characters before on Update, but Lauras penchant for discussing adult topics (Herpes is when your downstairs says Ai yi yi!) makes for one of her best yet.

Cast MVP

Kate McKinnon brought life to every sketch she was in, lifting even the most average of bits with her commitment to each character (a random model included with Trumps family to her cult-ish mother at a baby shower). Shes easily the standout of the nights Game of Thrones parody of Spoiler Jon Snows revival End Spoiler, playing a wide-eyed, restless Melisandre who herself cant even believe how much time is being spent watching a dead body on a table.

Musical Moment

Alicia Keys returned to Studio 8H with two of her new songs, In Common and Hallelujah, and though the former may have just been released as a leading single, it was the latter that proved to be the nights better performance. The sound mixing seemed off for In Common, burying Keys vocals, whereas Hallelujah lets her shine thanks to simple but effective instrumentation and Keys powerful vocals.

Odds and ends:

• The Baby Showers final twist wasnt the nights biggest laugh, but the sketch included some of the nights best lines, such as Bathrooms are oceans, but the kitchen is a farm, There are only seven bags in this entire county because of women like us, women with good taste and the foresight to save, and Aidy Bryants excellent delivery of Whats in motion cannot be undone.
• Sasheer Zamatas appearance on Weekend Update may be the most time the show has given her this season in the spotlight. Though the segment demonstrated just how much sitting behind the Update desk is an acquired skill, she still snuck in a few great lines while discussing Larry Wilmores use of the N-word at the White House Correspondents Dinner.
• The hologram album of old music stars singing the hits of today wasnt the best iteration of this sketch (the impressions arent all specific enough to make them all worthy of the time), but its tough to beat Beck Bennetts great line: And of course you cant mention singing holograms without Tupac showing up.

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SNL host Brie Larson stars in Game of Thrones Jon Snow resurrection sketch

Award Winners Brie Larson & Kenan Thompson Get Some Sushi

The Saturday Night Live cast recreated the resurrection of Jon Snow in HBO"s Game of Thrones this week alongside first-time host, Room star Brie Larson.

"Bring him back to life already!" the 26-year-old Oscar winner pleaded as Red Woman Melisandre (Kate McKinnon) cast spells over the Lord Commander"s lifeless body.

"We only get 10 hours in a year people and we"ve spent two in this room."

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The Saturday Night Live cast recreated the resurrection of Jon Snow in HBO"s Game of Thrones this week alongside first-time host, Room star Brie Larson

The26-year-old Oscar winner pleaded:"Bring him back to life already!We only get 10 hours in a year people and we"ve spent two in this room!"

Melisandre replied: "First I must wash his body. That"s part of the magic for sure."

When Snow, played by Pete Davidson, sat up prematurely, she shouted: "Not yet!"

When Snow was finally brought back to life, he said: "I miss my family. Take me to Bran. I want to see what Bran"s up to" - prompting groans from Larson and Cecily Strong.

SNL alum Dana Carvey (1986-1993) brought his hilarious character The Church Lady back for the show"s opening.

Red Woman Melisandre (Kate McKinnon) - casting spells over the Lord Commander"s lifeless body -replied: "First I must wash his body. That"s part of the magic for sure"

When Snow, played by Pete Davidson, sat up prematurely, Melisandre shouted: "Not yet!"

When Snow was finally brought back to life, he said: "I miss my family. Take me to Bran. I want to see what Bran"s up to" - prompting groans from Larson and Cecily Strong

As Church Chat host Enid Strict, the 60-year-old Emmy winner first reviewed Met Gala red carpet fashion.

Smug Strict sarcastically described Madonna"s "six-decade-old buns" hanging out of lacy Givenchy, and Beyonc was "all wrapped up and ready to fornicate" in latex Givenchy.

Carvey"s Enid then interviewed SNL alum/announcer Darrell Hammond (1995-2009) as the "tangerine tornado" Donald Trump.

The Church Lady said when she saw the Republican presidential candidate on his NBC reality competition The Apprentice, she thought: "Give this man the nuclear codes!"

"Well isn"t that special?" SNL alum Dana Carvey (1986-1993) brought his hilarious character The Church Lady back for the show"s opening

As Church Chat host Enid Strict, the 60-year-old Emmy winner first reviewed Met Gala red carpet fashion

Fashion critique: Smug Strict sarcastically described Madonna"s "six-decade-old buns" hanging out of lacy Givenchy, and Beyonc was "all wrapped up and ready to fornicate" in latex Givenchy

Back for more: Carvey"s Enid then interviewed SNL alum/announcer Darrell Hammond (1995-2009) as the "tangerine tornado" Donald Trump

The Church Lady said when she saw the Republican presidential candidate on his NBC reality competition The Apprentice, she thought: "Give this man the nuclear codes!"

Speak of the devil: The skit ended with satanic Ted Cruz sprouting horns after she labeled him "preachy"

The skit ended with satanic Ted Cruz sprouting horns after she labeled him "preachy."

Three-time musical guest Alicia Keys performed two songs off her upcoming sixth studio album, tentatively called The Gospel.

In Common is the 35-year-old R&B diva"s first single in four years and she just dropped the tropicalia-infused track on Tuesday.

Keys - born Cook - then debuted a new song called Hallelujah on the late-night sketch series.

R&B diva: Three-time musical guest Alicia Keys performed two songs off her upcoming sixth studio album, tentatively called The Gospel

"We"ve got way too much in common if I"m being honest with you": In Common is the 35-year-old R&B diva"s first single in four years and she just dropped the tropicalia-infused track on Tuesday

"Hallelujah, hallelujah, let me in": Keys - born Cook - then debuted a new song called Hallelujah on the late-night sketch series

Hint of cleavage: The 15-time Grammy winner looked fresh-faced in a plunging top beneath a jacket, with her curly locks wrapped in a star-spangled bandana

"5.7.16. #SNL #InCommon":Joining Alicia backstage was her husband Swizz Beatz, with whom she has two sons - Egypt, 5, and Genesis, 17 months

The 15-time Grammy winner looked fresh-faced in a plunging top beneath a jacket, with her curly locks wrapped in a star-spangled bandana.

Joining Alicia backstage was her husband Swizz Beatz, with whom she has two sons - Egypt, 5, and Genesis, 17 months.

Meanwhile, Brie - who had nothing new to promote - made her underwhelming debut as host with a forgettable Mother"s Day-themed monologue.

When Larson asked her own mother Heather Desaulniers seated in the audience, whether she was excited about the show, she replied: "Yeah I love Alicia Keys!"

Ma"s mother: Meanwhile, Brie - who had nothing new to promote - made her underwhelming debut as host with a forgettable Mother"s Day-themed monologue

When Larson asked her own mother Heather Desaulniers seated in the audience, whether she was excited about the show, she replied: "Yeah I love Alicia Keys!"

Gorgeous: However, the former child star - who relies on stylist Cristina Ehrlich - looked beautiful in various designer dresses

However, the former child star - who relies on stylist Cristina Ehrlich - looked beautiful in various designer dresses.

The Trainwreck stunner"s strongest sketch cast her as a pregnant woman at her baby shower where all the mothers convince her to get "the cut."

"The cut, the haircut all moms get," explained Sasheer Zamata.

"One day, something will break inside of you and you"ll know it"s time to get the cut."

In the tradition of Mom Jeans: The Trainwreck stunner"s strongest sketch cast her as a pregnant woman at her baby shower where all the mothers convince her to get "the cut"

Sasheer Zamata explained:"The cut, the haircut all moms get.One day, something will break inside of you and you"ll know it"s time to get the cut"

Before/after: After declaring "I will never be like you. I will never have a chunky highlight," Larson instantly appears wigged out with the cut

After declaring "I will never be like you. I will never have a chunky highlight," Larson instantly appears wigged out with the cut.

The Golden Globe winner also played a hologram of the late Lesley Gore who performed Big Sean"s ratchet hit Dance A$ featuring Nicki Minaj.

Deceased artists like Ginger Rogers, Eartha Kitt, Ethel Merman, and Tupac Shakur all covered contemporary tracks for an album compilation called Dead Bopz.

Brie - born Brianne Desaulniers - also played the part of Ted Cruz"s wife, Heidi, who was a contestant on a future game show entitled Quiz Whiz 2018.

Has hologram technology gone too far? The Golden Globe winner also played a hologram of the late Lesley Gore who performed Big Sean"s ratchet hit Dance A$ featuring Nicki Minaj

Haters gonna hate!Deceased artists like Ginger Rogers, Eartha Kitt, Ethel Merman, and Tupac Shakur all covered contemporary tracks for an album compilation called Dead Bopz

Heidi had trouble remembering her own husband was the man who finished behind Donald Trump in the Republican nominations.

"Oh my G*d that"s right! We did do that whole thing together. That was so sad. He elbowed me in the face at the end," she said, finally remembering.

The game show concluded with the contestants singing a North Korea-style allegiance song to President Trump that went: "Trump our fearless leader, his p***s big and true."

And the Digging for Fire actress got a neon-tressed, n-metal makeover as the member of a band called Discreet Annihilation seeking funding in their pathetic Kickstarter video.

Behind the buzzer: Brie - born Brianne Desaulniers - also played the part of Ted Cruz"s wife, Heidi, who was a contestant on a future game show entitled Quiz Whiz 2018

"He elbowed me in the face": Heidi had trouble remembering her own husband was the man who finished behind Donald Trump in the Republican nominations

The game show concluded with the contestants singing a North Korea-style allegiance song to President Trump that went: "Trump our fearless leader, his p***s big and true"

No-budget band: And the Digging for Fire actress got a neon-tressed, n-metal makeover as the member of a trio called Discreet Annihilation seeking funding in their pathetic Kickstarter video

Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3579206/SNL-host-Brie-Larson-stars-Jon-Snow-resurrection-sketch-Dana-Carvey-s-Church-Lady-makes-triumphant-return.html

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Five Families You Meet In Suburbia

Monster Jam 101: Nicole Johnson

Suburbia can be an enjoyable place to raise a family with safe neighborhoods and idyllic tree-lined streets. It is a place to teach your kids to ride bikes, make friends and figure out who they want to be when they grow up. In the suburbs, you"ll find all sorts of people and many of them will be parents. They will join you at cookouts, block parties and even milestone events like kids" birthdays and holidays. You will raise your children in unison. They will become friends. They will become family. And just like family, you can"t choose your neighbors. There are five types of families you may run into as you navigate the suburban jungle.

These people are serious about recycling and composting. They use food processors to make chemical-free, sugar-free, and toxin-free fruit and vegetables for their babies. This produce is procured from the garden, which is next to the composite. They pretend not to judge as you drag two bags per day to the trash, to their one--per week. The truly hardcore, rummage through bins, once darkness falls, in an attempt to save the earth one suburban garbage can at a time.

This family is so devoted to the cause, they dress their children in designer second hand outfits, think Gap and Banana Republic--after all, this is still the suburbs. Someday they will attempt to pass these hand me downs along to your children. Do not decline. They know you have no plans to save the Earth but if you actually say it aloud, they will have to unfriend you in the neighborhood, not on Facebook. Their kids play outside in trees and consume kale chips. They judge you while yours are inside on electronics munching on high-carb, high-sodium snacks.

This family is as free-range as they come. These people parent like it"s 1980. The parents allow their kids to bike alone not only in your neighborhood, but the adjoining one as well. You may notice their offspring riding sans helmet, while holding scissors, with a baby brother hanging from their back. They raise their children with limited parental guidance; even enlisting the help of older kids (ages 8-11) to babysit younger siblings while they run down to the store.

These people won"t schedule playdates. Their kid will knock on your door to ask if your kid can come over or play outside. Sometimes this free-range boy will stop by during dinner and score himself a place at the table. The parents won"t coming looking for him until it gets dark, at which point they will yell his name until he says, "I gotta go, my ma"s calling." These are the people who have your kid over for impromptu sleepovers and will throw him in the back of the wagon for their family vacation. They believe we can all help raise each other"s children.

This family is perfect in everything including looks, dress and overall presentation. They enunciate every word and stand perfectly postured. When you are around them you are totally aware of every family deficiency, from your two-year-old"s need to smash everything after watching too much violent television, to your husband"s foul mouth after a few too many. They are the family you"d always wished you would be. The mother makes everything look easy; the father is patient and kind. The kids are mini-me"s of their parents and they win--at everything.

As the years go by, you will wish for some tiny fissure in their perfectly constructed lives. You are sure he is hiding bodies in the basement or she tortures squirrels. Thinking these things will bring about feelings of guilt, but you won"t be able to stop yourself. Eventually something will go wrong for them, female pattern baldness or male erectile dysfunction, because this is the suburbs, not utopia. No one is perfect and all families have and maintain some level of dysfunction.

They are athletic and in great shape. You often see them running through the neighborhood in matching workout gear or while biking. Even the baby joins in as they strap his tiny body into a backpack or a child safe contraption on the back of a bicycle. They always win the tug of war at the annual summer block party. The rest of the neighborhood has stopped trying.

Vacations are hikes up mountains you"ve only read about online or whitewater rafting expeditions. The parents are runners, swimmers and triathletes who race for the most obscure causes like relief for feral perimenopausal felines. They often stop by so you can pledge them. Normally you"re lying on the couch watching reality TV and hoping they don"t see you. When they do, you jump on the stationary bike gathering dust in the corner and motion for them to come in while you wipe fake sweat off your brow.

These people moved to the suburbs for the fresh air, green trees and safe streets, but they didn"t really want to. Whether forced out of guilt, in an attempt to adult, or even a job transfer, they convince themselves they won"t regret their decision. They do and it shows. They brag often about the joys of city living, the culture, the diversity and the plight--none of which exist in suburbia. The elderly couple, with the Chinese pug, at the end of the street is as diverse as it gets.

The city slickers know every Broadway show by date and run. When the local paper discusses a series of car thefts, they recall a shooting in their neighborhood and seem teary eyed. They will stay as long as you do in the burbs, but they will miss the action-packed city forever.

Suburbia is filled with all sorts of people and while they are different, each family you meet--whether granola, super fit, old school, or a combination of them all--is merely doing their best to make it through the tree-lined trenches.

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Happy Mothers Day : Printable Pictures Images Wishes Inspirational Quotes Status

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We know that you all are wandering for some of the best stuff on the great occasion or event of Mothers day. As we all know that there are not much days remaining for mothers day thus we are here to help you all in the preparation of Mothers Day. We are here with some of the beautiful and peaceful stuff or content on mothers day for like Coloring Pictures, Photos, Photos, Printable and others. Every kid loves his/her mother and now each and every kid wants to do something for his/her mother when he comes to know the meaning of mother and mothers day.

Happy Mothers Day 2016

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Mothers Day Quotes for Mom

No matter how much I have fought with you. I take this opportunity to tell you Oh dear mother, I have always loved you and will love you forever.

For the teacher, friend, guide, support, and the mother you are I will always be thankful to you for being you. P.S. I love you.

It takes someone really brave to be a mother, someone strong to raise a child and someone special to love someone more than herself.

When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.

The sweetest sounds to mortals given Are heard in Mother, Home, and Heaven.

our angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you

Thanks for giving me the best things in life: Your love, your care, and your cooking. Happy Mothers Day!

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Harry Styles Reveals When He"ll Grow His Long Hair Back

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Harry Styles Hair When Will He Grow It Out Again? - Hollywood Life

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Just like you guys, we were devastated to learn that Harry Styles cut his famous locks off as he embarks on a movie career. In fact, maybe a few tears were shed at HollywoodLife HQ over the clipping of his luscious ponytail. But will he grow his hair long again? We have the EXCLUSIVE answer to that question right here!

How upsetting! We were so use to Harry Styles, 22, having long locks, weve completely forgot what he looked like without them! However, the One Direction hottie tragically decided to cut his famous hair, and although were yet to see the results, we are waiting with baited breath. But when will Harry grow his long hair back, thats the question. HollywoodLife.com can EXCLUSIVELY reveal the answer, click down to read!

So, Harrys just about to star in the new Christopher Nolan World War II movie Dunkirk starring opposite British hunk Tom Hardy. With filming imminent, we told you Harry had no choice to change up his hairstyle because long hair wasnt a fashion in the 1940s. But the good news is, he wont be cutting his hair again after he finishes filming!

Harrys been telling pals that he will grow his hair long again after hes done filming, a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.It was just the fact that he needed to do it for his film role that he chopped his hair, but he wont be cutting it for a while again after this.

Thats a relief, right fans? The source continues,He loves having long locks, and it goes with his rock and roll image he likes to portray. It just shows how far hes willing to go to make a movie career for himself.

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We are await the first images of Harry filming Dunkirk just so we can catch a glimpse of what EXACTLY has happened to his hair. Please dont be too short!

HollywoodLifers, are you eagerly waiting to see Harrys new haircut? Do you already miss in long locks? Tell us what you think below!

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Source: http://hollywoodlife.com/2016/05/07/harry-styles-hair-when-will-he-grow-it-out-long/

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Battlefield 1 leaked: details incoming [UPDATE]

Battlefield 1 REVEALED!! - Inside Gaming Daily

Today a bit of in-store packaging and poster art has leaked the name of the next Battlefield title - fitting perfect with the supposed World War I setting. This will be Battlefield 1, or Battlefield I if you prefer, and it"ll be epic. According to Battlefield official, the full reveal of the game will take place on May 6th - today - at 4PM Eastern Time, 9PM BST. That"ll be where you"ll find a "first look at the future of Battlefield."

A larger version of the photo can be found below. There you"ll see the poster being pulled from a display box at a gaming store - possibly Best Buy - with a few press materials inside besides. We"re guessing the culprit wasn"t able to take more than a single photo without risking getting caught. There"s also a tiny detail hidden in the lower right-hand corner.

You can see a full-sized version of this photo on IMGUR if you want to go deep.

There"ll be a Map Pack. Bah. Pre-order bonus. Shoot.

Money you"ll have to spend beyond the first release, making a fragmented player base - just like you always wanted!

The imagery you"ll see above shows a man holding a Mauser handgun, holding a trench club, and carrying both a heavy-arms assault rifle and a sniper rifle. While this amount of weaponry on a single soldier might seem absurd at first, the key point here is that we"re headed back in time.

Back to World War 1, we must assume.

In the background you MIGHT also be seen a zeppelin - but that could just be our imagination.

You"ll also notice the date 18/16. This year, for sure. Later this year? Probably.

UPDATE: A new photo has been sent to us with the following text: Preorder for "Hellfighter Pack" - containing themed items inspired by the Heroic Harlem Hellfighters Infantry Regiment.

Game will be available starting on 10/18/2016!

You"ll be able to watch the whole event and see information about the future of Battlefield in the YOUTUBE LIVE window below.

Let us know if you"re hyped up, disappointed, or somewhere in-between! We"ll be updating as more info arrives!

Source: http://www.slashgear.com/battlefield-1-leaked-details-incoming-06439084/

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Roberto Tapia on the "Big Responsibility" of Singing at This Weekend"s Canelo vs. Khan Boxing Match

Face Off with Max Kellerman: Canelo/Khan – Full Show

Roberto Tapia will be performing on a different stage than he"s used to thisSaturdayin Las Vegas when he jumps in the boxing ring tosing the Mexican national anthem prior to Sal "El Canelo" lvarez and Amir Khan"s boxing match.

Roberto Tapia to Sing Mexican National Anthem at Canelo Alvarez vs. Amir Khan Boxing Match

It"s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunitythat the "Vale La Pena" singer describes as a big responsibility and one that he hopes will become a great moment in his career.

A day beforehis anticipated performance, Tapia talked to Billboard about how this collaboration withCanelocame about, his new music in the works anda few punches he has taken himselfthroughout his career.

Billboard: You"ll have all eyes on you when you"re singing the Mexican national anthem on Saturday, are you feeling nervous? Excited?

I"m very happy but nervous since this is a big responsibility. I"ve been practicing so much that I actually dreamt about me singing the anthem. I just really want to do a great job and leave the audience very happy.

So how did this invitation come about? Are you friends with Canelo?

I know him but we"re not friends or hang out, but I heard that he"s a big fan of my music so that"s why I was chosen. To be honest it"s a great honor because he is probably the most promising boxer Mexico has right now. So I"m flattered that they even thought about me to sing for this great athlete.

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How does one prep to sing the national anthem?I"m sure it"s nerve wrecking to even imagine forgetting the words to it, like it has happened to other artists on several occasions.

G*d, don"t even say that. That"s kind of the first thing that comes to mind, "don"t forget the lyrics!"I mean I know the anthem, but these past few days I"ve been singing it over and over.

Like boxers, I"m sure you"ve had to take a couple of punches here and there throughout your career. For example, criticism of the narcocorridos you sing.

Getting to where I am has not been easy and I thank G*d that it hasn"t been easybecause if it was, I probably wouldn"t be where I am today. Because of those punches, I"ve grown,learned to navigate through this industry and accept the criticism that comes with the narcocorridos I sing. I"m only singing the truth and what is currently happening in Mexicoand people want to hear the truth. I"m a very transparent person and just because I sing narcocorridos, it doesn"t make me a bad person. I have nothing to hide.

Would you ever stop singing narcocorridos?

I willnever stop singing narcocorridos because I like them. I like to sing about real stories, stuff that happens every day and I don"t think there is anything wrong with that. Plus, singing narcocorridos hasn"t affected me in any negative way. I"ve had the opportunity to be part of shows like La Voz Kids as a judge, collaborated with so many other artists like Enrique Iglesias and Prince Royce, and now this opportunity tied to sports.

Can we expect new music from you anytime soon?

I"m working on a new song that will most likely be ready to premiere in July. A full newalbum will probably come until beginning of 2017.

Source: http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/7357997/roberto-tapia-singing-at-canelo-khan-boxing-interview

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