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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 “Saturday Night Live” 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 “Saturday Night Live” with musical guest guitarist, producer and vocalist Mk.
‘Terrifier 3’ slashes ‘Joker’ to take No. 1 at the box office, Trump film ‘The Apprentice’ fizzles
Read full article: ‘Terrifier 3’ slashes ‘Joker’ to take No. 1 at the box office, Trump film ‘The Apprentice’ fizzlesThe choices on the movie marquee this weekend included Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker, a film about Donald Trump, a “Saturday Night Live” 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 “The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science,” about 10 years ago but didn’t begin writing in earnest until she left “Saturday Night Live” 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 “Saturday Night Live” 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 Martin’s next role will not be the Midwestern politician the internet hoped he’d portray.
Do Stanley tumblers contain lead? Here’s Consumer Report's test results
Read full article: Do Stanley tumblers contain lead? Here’s Consumer Report's test resultsIn recent months the Stanley Quencher has become a must-have for millions of fans—enjoying a wave of endorsements from TikTok creators to being spoofed on “Saturday Night Live.”
'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 host“Saturday Night Live” is ready to make its return, five months after ending its season early due to the writers strike.
Keke Palmer’s boyfriend faces backlash for shaming her sheer dress at Usher concert
Read full article: Keke Palmer’s boyfriend faces backlash for shaming her sheer dress at Usher concertKeke Palmer’s boyfriend and father of her newborn is facing backlash after he criticized her on social media for wearing a sheer dress at an Usher concert.
Keke Palmer announces she’s pregnant during ‘SNL’ opening monologue
Read full article: Keke Palmer announces she’s pregnant during ‘SNL’ opening monologueDuring her first-ever opening monologue for “Saturday Night Live” on Dec. 3, Keke Palmer delivered a few jokes — and an announcement. The multi-hyphenate, clad in a brown trench coat, came on stage to say the rumors about her pregnancy were true.
Amy Schumer almost backed out of hosting ‘SNL’ after 3-year-old son was hospitalized for RSV
Read full article: Amy Schumer almost backed out of hosting ‘SNL’ after 3-year-old son was hospitalized for RSVAmy Schumer almost backed out of hosting “Saturday Night Live” last week after her 3-year-old son, Gene, was rushed to the emergency room for respiratory syncytial virus, she told The Hollywood Reporter.
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 “Saturday Night Live,” leaving the sketch institution without arguably its two most famous names after Saturday's finale of its 47th season.
Molly Shannon says she was sexually harassed by ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ star Gary Coleman
Read full article: Molly Shannon says she was sexually harassed by ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ star Gary ColemanComedian Molly Shannon said she was sexually harassed by “Diff’rent Strokes” star Gary Coleman at the start of her career.
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 “Saturday Night Live” 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 “Dragnet” and “Coneheads,” 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 mom’s boyfriend to her famous sex tape and estranged husband Kanye during her first turn hosting “Saturday Night Live.”.
Comedian and former ‘Saturday Night Live’ star Norm Macdonald dies at 61
Read full article: Comedian and former ‘Saturday Night Live’ star Norm Macdonald dies at 61Norm Macdonald, a former “Saturday Night Live” cast member and stand-up comedian who earned a cult following with his deadpan delivery and wry wit, died Tuesday.
Remember the iceberg that sunk the Titanic? He made a guest appearance on ‘SNL’ and he’s going viral
Read full article: Remember the iceberg that sunk the Titanic? He made a guest appearance on ‘SNL’ and he’s going viralThe famous “Iceberg’ that sunk the ‘Titanic’ back in the early 1900s makes an appearance on Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” with Colin Jost.
New this week: Jingle Ball 2020 & 2 doses of Meryl Streep
Read full article: New this week: Jingle Ball 2020 & 2 doses of Meryl StreepMOVIES— Travel may seem closed off right now but how about a cruise with Meryl Streep, Dianne Wiest and Candice Bergen? — If one Streep film wasn’t enough for you, she’s again in typically fine form in “The Prom,” parodying a diva actor in Ryan Murphy’s adaptation of the 2018 Broadway musical. — AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSIC— Jon Bon Jovi has already produced an album this year with “2020” and the concert film "On a Night Like This — Bon Jovi 2020." — AP Entertainment Writer Mark KennedyTELEVISION— This season’s winner for lengthy title: “High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special,” debuting Friday on Disney +. — The CW’s “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2020,” a 90-minute special based on the annual concert, will air at 8 p.m. EST Monday, Dec. 14.
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 “Looooosseer!” to laughs and applause. Chappelle hosted “SNL” in November 2016 in its first episode after Trump’s election, pointedly critiquing the surprise over the result. “You know, I didn't know Donald Trump was going to win the election,” Chapelle said four years ago. “SNL” 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 – Jack White will be the last-minute replacement musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” 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 “Today” show. “Saturday Night Live,” 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 rules(AP) – Morgan Wallen has been dropped from performing on “Saturday Night Live” after breaking the show’s COVID-19 protocols. The country singer posted a two-plus minute video on social media Wednesday about the show’s 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 “short-sighted” 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 2016“Saturday Night Live” 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, “Saturday Night Live” 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 “SNL” episode since May 2017, with the exception being last December's triumphant return of Eddie Murphy. “We needed ‘Saturday Night Live’ to rise to the occasion for this moment, and it didn't,” agreed Eric Deggans, critic for National Public Radio. “Debate Analysis,” NBC, 6.94 million.
Houston native Megan Thee Stallion set to perform on ‘SNL’ season premiere
Read full article: Houston native Megan Thee Stallion set to perform on ‘SNL’ season premiereHOUSTON – Megan Thee Stallion is hitting the ‘Saturday Night Live’ stage for the iconic show’s 46th season premiere. Megan Thee Stallion was also named one of the most influential people of 2020 by Time Magazine for using her platform to speak on racial injustice and empower women. Do you think Megan and Cardi B will perform “WAP” in a surprise performance? Let us know what you think in the comments. Watch the season premiere of Saturday Night Live on Oct. 3 at 10:30 p.m. on KPRC 2.
COMMENTARY: JJ Watt honors Kobe Bryant with a simple nostalgic gesture of shooting a wadded up piece of paper on ‘SNL’
Read full article: COMMENTARY: JJ Watt honors Kobe Bryant with a simple nostalgic gesture of shooting a wadded up piece of paper on ‘SNL’HOUSTON – The final seconds of the 'Saturday Night Live" were the icing on the cake of a fantastic performance. Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt, the show’s guest host, ended the show wearing a Lakers No. Going into the latest “Saturday Night Live” episode, we knew a few things about J.J. Watt. And for those who think hosting “SNL” would be easy? But Watt showed his versatility, his light-hearted nature and took a creative risk.
Texans’ JJ Watt to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ tonight
Read full article: Texans’ JJ Watt to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ tonightHOUSTON – Houston Texans’ JJ Watt will appear on ‘Saturday Night Live’ in New York City, according to SNL Twitter. Watt will be the 27th athlete to host on the late night show and will be the 11th person with NFL playing experience to host. According to the Texans, Watt is no stranger to Hollywood. This is something truly special and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity from Lorne and everyone involved at @nbcsnl. https://t.co/80WBtHS9Vv — JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 21, 2020The show will air on KPRC 2 in the Houston area.
’Don’t stop.. we need you:’ Houston’s Lizzo shares inspirational tweet
Read full article: ’Don’t stop.. we need you:’ Houston’s Lizzo shares inspirational tweetOn the left was when I worked for liberty taxes, as a sign spinner... on the right is my @nbcsnl debut. Lizzo reminded her 1.4 million Twitter followers: “Don’t stop... we need you. Your time is coming.”Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner also congratulated the Houston-raised star Lizzo on Twitter. pic.twitter.com/nuFjCTWfGs — Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) December 22, 2019Turner extended an invitation to Lizzo to be recognized by the city in January. No one knows where I’m from 🤦🏾♀️ smh — Feelin Good As Hell (@lizzo) December 23, 2019WATCH: Lizzo performs “Truth Hurts” on Saturday Night Live.