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Harris appears on 'Saturday Night Live' as mirror image of Maya Rudolph with election looming
Read full article: Harris appears on 'Saturday Night Live' as mirror image of Maya Rudolph with election loomingKamala Harris made a surprise appearance on โSaturday Night Liveโ as she took a brief break from the battleground states where she's been campaigning.
'Saturday Night Live' taps comedian-actor Bill Burr and Charli XCX as hosts for after the election
Read full article: 'Saturday Night Live' taps comedian-actor Bill Burr and Charli XCX as hosts for after the electionComedian-actor Bill Burr will host the first post-election โSaturday Night Liveโ with musical guest guitarist, producer and vocalist Mk.
Hilarious โSNLโ sketch was set in Detroit during the 1950s
Read full article: Hilarious โSNLโ sketch was set in Detroit during the 1950sMichael Keaton hosted this past episode of โSaturday Night Liveโ that aired over the weekend, and if you paid close attention you may have noticed that a sketch took place in Detroit during the 1950s.
โTerrifier 3โ slashes โJokerโ to take No. 1 at the box office, Trump film โThe Apprenticeโ fizzles
Read full article: โTerrifier 3โ slashes โJokerโ to take No. 1 at the box office, Trump film โThe Apprenticeโ fizzlesThe choices on the movie marquee this weekend included Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker, a film about Donald Trump, a โSaturday Night Liveโ origin story and even Pharrell Williams as a Lego.
After playing Weird Barbie, Kate McKinnon's new children's book also celebrates being uniquely you
Read full article: After playing Weird Barbie, Kate McKinnon's new children's book also celebrates being uniquely youKate McKinnon came up with the idea for โThe Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science,โ about 10 years ago but didnโt begin writing in earnest until she left โSaturday Night Liveโ in May 2022.
'SNL' 50th season premiere gets more than 5M viewers, its best opener since 2020
Read full article: 'SNL' 50th season premiere gets more than 5M viewers, its best opener since 2020The 50th season of โSaturday Night Liveโ is off to a strong ratings start and is a record-breaker for the streaming service Peacock.
Emmy Moments: Hosts gently mock 'The Bear,' while TV moms, 'Happy Days' and 'West Wing' celebrated
Read full article: Emmy Moments: Hosts gently mock 'The Bear,' while TV moms, 'Happy Days' and 'West Wing' celebratedThe Emmys on Sunday had plenty of fun moments and two hosts who gently mocked themselves.
Steve Martin turns down Tim Walz impersonation role on 'SNL,' dashing internet's casting hopes
Read full article: Steve Martin turns down Tim Walz impersonation role on 'SNL,' dashing internet's casting hopesSteve Martinโs next role will not be the Midwestern politician the internet hoped heโd portray.
'Saturday Night Live' returns after strike, with Pete Davidson and Bad Bunny slated to host
Read full article: 'Saturday Night Live' returns after strike, with Pete Davidson and Bad Bunny slated to hostโSaturday Night Liveโ is ready to make its return, five months after ending its season early due to the writers strike.
Jason Carr: Why you should support Saturday Night Live, through good and bad
Read full article: Jason Carr: Why you should support Saturday Night Live, through good and badYou should support SNL. Through good times and bad itโs always there for us. I just hope it outlives me, whether Iโm ever on it or not.
Get a good laugh with SNL this weekend
Read full article: Get a good laugh with SNL this weekendYou know him best from his weekly appearance on Saturday Night Live. This season he has worked with guest hosts such as Miles Teller, Brendan Gleeson, and Megan Thee Stallion. Mikey Day joined Jason Carr on โLive In The Dโ to talk about SNL.
Jason Carr: Whatever happened to the gut-busting comedies of yesteryear?
Read full article: Jason Carr: Whatever happened to the gut-busting comedies of yesteryear?Remember the early 2000โฒs (the Aughts)? The first decade of the new millennium was absolutely filthy with raucous crowd-pleasing flicks that had moviegoers doubled over in hysterics. Especially the mid-Aughts.
Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson departing from 'SNL'
Read full article: Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson departing from 'SNL'Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson are among those departing from โSaturday Night Live,โ leaving the sketch institution without arguably its two most famous names after Saturday's finale of its 47th season.
โSaturday Night Liveโ opens with tribute to Ukraine
Read full article: โSaturday Night Liveโ opens with tribute to UkraineโSaturday Night Liveโ normally kicks off each show with some humor, but the comedy sketch series opened with a tribute performance to Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion.
'SNL' comics Jost, Davidson buy Staten Island Ferry boat
Read full article: 'SNL' comics Jost, Davidson buy Staten Island Ferry boatโSaturday Night Liveโ comics Colin Jost and Pete Davidson have purchased a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry boat with plans to turn it into New Yorkโs hottest club.
Peter Aykroyd, Emmy nominated 'SNL' actor-writer, dead at 66
Read full article: Peter Aykroyd, Emmy nominated 'SNL' actor-writer, dead at 66Peter Aykroyd, an Emmy-nominated actor and writer on โSaturday Night Liveโ for the 1979-80 season who later worked with older brother, Dan, on everything from a TV show about the paranormal to such films as โDragnetโ and โConeheads,โ has died at age 66.
Kim Kardashian West pokes fun at famous family as SNL host
Read full article: Kim Kardashian West pokes fun at famous family as SNL hostKim Kardashian West, sporting a hot pink catsuit, skewered everyone from her momโs boyfriend to her famous sex tape and estranged husband Kanye during her first turn hosting โSaturday Night Live.โ.
Anne Beatts, groundbreaking comedy writer, dead at 74
Read full article: Anne Beatts, groundbreaking comedy writer, dead at 74Anne Beatts, a groundbreaking comedy writer who was on the original staff of โSaturday Night Liveโ and later created the cult sitcom โSquare Pegs,โ has died at age 74.
Cecily Strongโs take on Gov. Whitmer returns to Saturday Night Live
Read full article: Cecily Strongโs take on Gov. Whitmer returns to Saturday Night LiveActress Cecily Strongโs portrayal of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer returned to Saturday Night Live again. The sketch had Whitmer alongside other governors on a fictional game show titled โSo you think you can get the vaccine?โRelated: Michigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info on phasesโItโs an honor to be here with my fellow governors,โ Strong says as Whitmer. AdIn the sketch, Heidi Gardner portrays a University of Michigan student who comes on the game show in hopes of getting a vaccine. โDo you have any pre-existing conditions?โ Strong asks as Whitmer. You can watch the sketch below from SNLโs Instagram channel.
This new show is bringing more laughs to your home
Read full article: This new show is bringing more laughs to your homeYou may know him from making us laugh from his years on SNL and other shows. Now, Kenan Thompson is the star of the new show called โKenanโ, where he is the host of a morning show and is trying to raise two daughters. Live In The D host Tati Amare chatted with Thompson about how he takes his comedy to new levels for the new show. Kenan Thompson talked about his comedy process, sitcoms versus sketch comedy, and what itโs like to work with Don Johnson. You can watch the premiere of โKenanโ Tuesday, February 16th on Local 4.
New this week: Jingle Ball 2020 & 2 doses of Meryl Streep
Read full article: New this week: Jingle Ball 2020 & 2 doses of Meryl StreepMOVIESโ Travel may seem closed off right now but how about a cruise with Meryl Streep, Dianne Wiest and Candice Bergen? โ If one Streep film wasnโt enough for you, sheโs again in typically fine form in โThe Prom,โ parodying a diva actor in Ryan Murphyโs adaptation of the 2018 Broadway musical. โ AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSICโ Jon Bon Jovi has already produced an album this year with โ2020โ and the concert film "On a Night Like This โ Bon Jovi 2020." โ AP Entertainment Writer Mark KennedyTELEVISIONโ This seasonโs winner for lengthy title: โHigh School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special,โ debuting Friday on Disney +. โ The CWโs โiHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2020,โ a 90-minute special based on the annual concert, will air at 8 p.m. EST Monday, Dec. 14.
WATCH: โSNLโ spoofs Giulianiโs Michigan election hearing in cold open
Read full article: WATCH: โSNLโ spoofs Giulianiโs Michigan election hearing in cold openโSaturday Night Liveโ took aim at Rudy Giuliani and a witness that went viral during a hearing before the Michigan House earlier this week on the 2020 election. โRudy Giuliani (Kate McKinnon) tries to make an argument to prove widespread voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election,โ the cold open is captioned. Laurie Pohutsky, a Democratic state representative for Michiganโs 19th House District reacted to the SNL skit on Twitter. Iโm sorry to be a bummer and Iโm glad people enjoyed the skit, but the reality of it is heinous. โ Laurie Pohutsky (@lpohutsky19) December 6, 2020More: Giuliani to Michigan Republicans: Pressure Legislature on Biden winWatch the โSNLโ cold open below:
WATCH: Eminem makes cameo in SNLโs Christmas spoof of โStanโ
Read full article: WATCH: Eminem makes cameo in SNLโs Christmas spoof of โStanโTwenty years after Eminem released โStan,โ Saturday Night Live spoofed the song to create โStu,โ -- and Eminem joined in on the fun. Pete Davidson led the musical sketch with blonde hair and all as he writes a letter to Santa, asking for a PS5. Watch the sketch below:
Jim Carrey, as Biden, mocks Trump loss on 'SNL'
Read full article: Jim Carrey, as Biden, mocks Trump loss on 'SNL'Jim Carrey played President-elect Joe Biden, taking the stage and poking fun at the five-day wait for results. He even offered a throwback to one of his infamous '90s-era lines, calling President Donald Trump a โLooooosseer!โ to laughs and applause. Chappelle hosted โSNLโ in November 2016 in its first episode after Trumpโs election, pointedly critiquing the surprise over the result. โYou know, I didn't know Donald Trump was going to win the election,โ Chapelle said four years ago. โSNLโ has regularly lampooned Trump and his presidency in recent years, enlisting Baldwin to play the commander in chief.
Jack White to replace Morgan Wallen as 'SNL' musical guest
Read full article: Jack White to replace Morgan Wallen as 'SNL' musical guestNEW YORK โ Jack White will be the last-minute replacement musical guest on โSaturday Night Liveโ after country singer Morgan Wallen was dropped for breaking COVID-19 protocols. Wallen was removed as musical guest on Thursday after TikTok videos showed him partying last weekend without a mask on among a large group of people. Lorne Michaels announced White as a fill-in Friday on the โTodayโ show. โSaturday Night Live,โ which will be hosted this Saturday by comedian Bill Burr, resumed live in-studio shows last weekend with a smaller live audience. Guests were required to take a COVID-19 test and temperature check at arrival, and wear masks inside the building.
Wallen dropped as 'SNL' performer after breaking COVID rules
Read full article: Wallen dropped as 'SNL' performer after breaking COVID rulesLOS ANGELES โ Morgan Wallen has been dropped from performing on โSaturday Night Liveโ after breaking the showโs COVID-19 protocols. The country singer posted a two-plus minute video on social media Wednesday about the showโs decision. He apologized after he was shown on TikTok socializing maskless at a crowded bar and house party this past weekend in Alabama. The 27-year-old Wallen said his actions were โshort-sightedโ and has affected his long-term goals and dreams. Wallen said he has not tested positive for the coronavirus.
'Saturday Night Live' has best season opener since 2016
Read full article: 'Saturday Night Live' has best season opener since 2016โSaturday Night Liveโ scored its biggest season premiere audience in four years and second best in 12 years, emphasizing the importance of presidential election time for the NBC comedy show. During a busy week for news and sports, โSaturday Night Liveโ was the most-watched entertainment show, despite starting at 11:35 p.m. on the East Coast, the Nielsen company said. With 8.24 million viewers, it was the second most-watched โSNLโ episode since May 2017, with the exception being last December's triumphant return of Eddie Murphy. โWe needed โSaturday Night Liveโ to rise to the occasion for this moment, and it didn't,โ agreed Eric Deggans, critic for National Public Radio. โDebate Analysis,โ NBC, 6.94 million.
Chris Rock hosts Saturday Night Live Season Premiere
Read full article: Chris Rock hosts Saturday Night Live Season PremiereChris Rock takes the stage in Studio 8H as host of Saturday Night Liveโs 46th season premiere, tonight on Local 4 at 11:30pm. This will mark his third appearance as host. The multiple Emmy and Grammy Award winner stars in the fourth installment of FXโs critically acclaimed drama series โFargo,โ launching Sept. 27. Megan Thee Stallion will make her โSNLโ musical guest debut. Her latest album, โSuga,โ has garnered over 900 million streams to date and spawned this summerโs smash hit and 3x platinum single, โSavage.โCatch the season premiere, tonight on Local 4 at 11:30pm.
ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Monday, Oct. 7, 2019
Read full article: ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Monday, Oct. 7, 20193 wanted in connection with Detroit carjackingPolice are searching for three people wanted in connection with a carjacking that happened on the city's west side. Police around Metro Detroit are warning residents as they track a sealcoating scam that could cost victims thousands of dollars. That's the case for one local church and the reason why the congregation says they can't just let it go. Good news is in store for Detroit's Historic King Solomon Church. READ MOREDouble shootingThere is brand-new information about a double shooting involving a security guard at a Detroit grocery store.
I-75 porn billboard fiasco makes SNL
Read full article: I-75 porn billboard fiasco makes SNLMichael Che mentioned the I-75 billboard story during Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live. (WDIV)If the I-75 porn billboard situation wasn't embarrassing, or funny, enough for us to handle as a state, then Saturday Night Live has helped us take it to a national level. Comedian Michael Che briefly addressed the situation during the Weekend Update Segment on Saturday night. Che ended the briefing with, "As a result, police say there were a record number of carjackings." Watch Michigan's moment in the lime light below:Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Taylor Swift performed 'Lover' and 'False God' on 'SNL'
Read full article: Taylor Swift performed 'Lover' and 'False God' on 'SNL'Did you miss Taylor Swift's appearance on "Saturday Night Live"? T-Swizzle treated fans to two stirring performances off her latest album, "Lover." (Will Heath/NBC/Getty Images)(CNN) - Did you miss Taylor Swift's appearance on "Saturday Night Live"? T-Swizzle treated fans to two stirring performances off her latest album, "Lover." In September, Swift's "Lover" became her sixth number 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart.
Why 'cancel culture' doesn't always work
Read full article: Why 'cancel culture' doesn't always workSome people rail against this "cancel culture" while others say it's necessary. "[Cancel culture] doesn't really work," Wortham says. This, in a lot of ways, is what cancel culture has become. Some people argue that cancel culture is justified because celebrities are facing repercussions for their actions. After Gillis was fired from "SNL" for racist jokes he made as recently as 2018, comedian Jim Jeffries said, "This is just cancel culture.
Phil Hartman Remembered as Doting Dad 21 Years After His Murder at the Hands of His Wife
Read full article: Phil Hartman Remembered as Doting Dad 21 Years After His Murder at the Hands of His WifePhil Hartman was a renowned comedian on Saturday Night Live, but in 1998, his life was cut short after his wife killed him. On the morning of May 28, Hartman was shot dead by his wife, Brynn, who then took her own life. On Friday, ABC is airing a two-hour special called The Last Days of Phil Hartman, in which Hartmans brother-in-law breaks his silence. We can't imagine why she would have done that, Greg Omdahl told 20/20.Omdahl also offers insight into the deeply troubled Hartman marriage. The new special also features never-before-seen home videos, showing Hartman as a doting dad.
Shane Gillis' firing splits comedy community
Read full article: Shane Gillis' firing splits comedy communityNEW YORK - While some comedians are defending Shane Gillis after his firing from "Saturday Night Live" this week, others are supporting NBC's decision. "After talking with Shane Gillis, we have decided that he will not be joining 'SNL'," a spokesperson for the show said in a statement Monday on behalf of producer Lorne Michaels. "I don't know him, never heard of him," but "NBC of course bailed on him," Stern said. Two requested their names not be used in this story, citing "SNL's" influence in the comedy community and fear of professional retribution from comedy club bookers for defended Gillis. Another comic, who is based in Los Angeles and makes regular television appearances, said that while he doesn't know Gillis personally, he thinks industry executives are sometimes too quick to fire someone.
'Game of Thrones' looks poised to torch more Emmy records
Read full article: 'Game of Thrones' looks poised to torch more Emmy records(CNN) - There are plenty of games within the game at this Sunday's Emmy ceremony, but none more intriguing than whether "Game of Thrones" will go out in another blaze of glory, torching the field one more time after its polarizing final season. Still, there are several more milestones that could fall on Sunday, when the main Emmy ceremony is televised by Fox. Three more wins ("Thrones" is nominated in seven remaining categories) would bring the overall 2019 trophies to 13, eclipsing the show's own record of 12, reached in both 2015 and 2016. For starters, those most vocal in their criticism of the final season probably aren't entirely representative of the wider audience base. The Emmy Awards will air Sept. 22 at 8 p.m.
'Saturday Night Live' adds 3 cast members
Read full article: 'Saturday Night Live' adds 3 cast membersBowen Yang as Kim Jong Un for a March 30 episode of "Saturday Night Live." Yang, a writer on "SNL," is joining the cast as a series regular. NEW YORK (CNN) - NBC's "Saturday Night Live" has added comedians Chloe Fineman, Shane Gillis and Bowen Yang as featured players for the upcoming 45th season. The NYU graduate's casting is also noteworthy as he's the only Asian American series regular in this cast. The 45th season of "SNL" premieres September 28 with host Woody Harrelson and musical guest Billie Eilish.
'SNL' announces Eddie Murphy, Phoebe Waller-Bridge will host
Read full article: 'SNL' announces Eddie Murphy, Phoebe Waller-Bridge will hostNew faces include Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the Emmy-nominated star and creator of Amazon's "Fleabag," and David Harbour, who is known for roles such as Netflix's "Stranger Things" and the upcoming Marvel film "Black Widow." She will host the October 5 episode, featuring musical guest Taylor Swift. "SNL" kicks off what will be its 45th season on September 28 with host Woody Harrelson and musical guest Billie Eilish. Kristen Stewart will host the November 2 episode, with a musical guest who has yet to be announced. The "SNL" lineup so far:Sept. 28 -- host Woody Harrelson / musical guest Billie EilishOct. 5 -- host Phoebe Waller-Bridge / musical guest Taylor SwiftOct. 12 -- host David Harbour / musical guest Camila CabelloNov. 2 -- host Kristen Stewart / musical guest TBADec. 21 -- host Eddie Murphy / musical guest TBAThe-CNN-Wire & 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company.
Briefcase full of 'Blues Brothers' trivia
Read full article: Briefcase full of 'Blues Brothers' trivia1952: Actor and screenwriter Dan Aykroyd, an original cast member of "Saturday Night Live" also known for movies such as "The Blues Brothers" and "Ghostbusters," is born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He also starred in movies like "Trading
On this day: August 18
Read full article: On this day: August 182014: Longtime "Saturday Night Live" announcer Don Pardo dies in his sleep at the age of 96 in Tucson, Arizona. Pardo had served as announcer for "SNL" since the show's 1975 debut and had a radio and TV announcing career that spanned more than seven decades. He was also the announcer for early incarnations of such shows as "The Price Is Right," "Jeopardy!" and "NBC Nightly News." Hide Caption
Elwood's serious 'Blues Brothers' quiz
Read full article: Elwood's serious 'Blues Brothers' quiz1952: Actor and screenwriter Dan Aykroyd, an original cast member of "Saturday Night Live" also known for movies such as "The Blues Brothers" and "Ghostbusters," is born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He also starred in movies like "Trading