'SNL': Watch Katseye Perform 'Animal,' 'Hootie Frutti'
Rolling Stone • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Los Angeles-based girl group Katseye made their Saturday Night Live debut performing two songs, "Animal" and "Hootie Frutti," from their new EP, Wild, which also includes tracks like "Pinky Up," "Bel Air," and "That Way."
- The six-member group appeared with four members on stage, as Manon Bannerman and Sophia Laforteza are currently on hiatus citing mental health reasons.
- Katseye formed two years ago through the talent competition show Dream Academy and has quickly risen in the music scene, with appearances at Coachella and the American Music Awards in 2023.
- Kelly Rowland of Destiny’s Child advised the group to prioritize their health and support each other amid the pressures of rapid success, emphasizing the importance of rest and self-care on tour.
- Both Bannerman and Laforteza have publicly acknowledged stepping away from the group to focus on their mental well-being.
