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The SNL opener was a bit of a downer that seemed to be criticizing that not enough things have been fixed in 24 days since a new administration moved into The White House, and there were a few sketches that went a little heavy-handed with their message On the plus side, "Weekend Update" can do[...]

Earlier today, we reported how MGK would be dedicating a song to his aunt and uncle, with who he used to watch SNL when he was younger Now, viewers are getting a look at how he's been spending the day in New York City- beginning with a very visible arrival at Studio 8H with Megan[...]

Though *mumble-mumble* years older than him, I remember my older sister sneaking me out of bed late on a Saturday night to watch SNL from the hallway until our mom went to bed and or dad passed out asleep in his living room chair- and then we could inch our way closer to the television[...]

On February 6, Dan Levy (Schitt's Creek) and musical guest Phoebe Bridgers take the reigns; while February 13 sees Regina King (Watchmen, One Night in Miami) hosting and Nathaniel Rateliff performing (with the hosts/musical guests for the February 20 and 27 shows not yet announced). Saturday Night Live (Image: Screencap) But for now, we've got SNL cast member[...]

While this is a first time for both, they're not the only first-timers coming up this season, with February 6 seeing Dan Levy (Schitt's Creek) and musical guest Phoebe Bridgers taking the reigns; and February 13 seeing Regina King (Watchmen, One Night in Miami) hosting and Nathaniel Rateliff performing (with the hosts/musical guests for the February[...]

We're now only days away from the return of NBC's Saturday Night Live for the second half of Season 46, with John Krasinski (The Office, A Quiet Place Part II) hosting SNL for the first time and musical guest Machine Gun Kelly riding shotgun- a first for both when it comes to taking the Studio[...]

On Friday, the long-running sketch comedy/music series announced that it was returning for the second half of Season 46 with John Krasinski (The Office, A Quiet Place Part II) hosting SNL for the first time Riding shotgun as the musical guest will be none other than Machine Gun Kelly– another first-timer to the Studio 8H stage[...]

Well, it looks like he wasn't kidding because the Secret Service released a 27-page file on the SNL joke (which Rolling Stone obtained) that tags the incident as "inappropriate behavior." The agency's investigation was opened on March 1, 2020, with the report noting that Mulaney "made inappropriate statements regarding President Trump on 'Saturday Night Live.'" John[...]

Whether that's Firefly, Riverdale, Spider-Man, SNL or more, the Daily Lying In The Gutters remains a long-running run around the day before and the day ahead You can sign up to receive it as an e-mail here. LITG: Saturday Night Live NBC screencap Daily LITG: Firefly, Batmobile and SNL – The ten most-read stories yesterday… Saturday Night Live[...]

(Image: NBC screencap) Now, SNL is offering a pretty rare look at any video from dress rehearsals- and in the case of The Grinch sketch, we're glad we did See, Davidson's holiday icon originally had yellow contacts for effect- except there was a really large problem Turns out Davidson couldn't actually see anything with them in,[...]

But to get there, they had to wrap things up with the annual "holiday/we-already-have-one-foot-out-the-studio" episode- with SNL alum Kristen Wiig (Wonder Woman 1984) as host and Dua Lipa as the musical guest But the show didn't wait until 11:29 pm ET on Saturday to start getting everyone's attention, with news coming down earlier in the[...]

It didn't take long for us to learn who would be replacing Carrey, with SNL cast member Alex Moffat assuming the role in the show's opening sketch with Maya Rudolph's Kamala Harris, Beck Bennett's Mike Pence, and Kate McKinnon's Rudy Giuliani A promising if rough start (need to work the voice a little better), the[...]

"Though my term was only meant to be 6 weeks, I was thrilled to be elected as your SNL President… comedy's highest call of duty," Carrey wrote in his post "I would love to go forward knowing that Biden was the victor because I nailed that shit But I am just one in a long[...]

NBC's Saturday Night Live is now only hours away from its year-ending holiday episode, with SNL alum Kristen Wiig (Wonder Woman 1984) and musical guest Dua Lipa taking the stage for what traditionally turns out to be one of the looser and loopier episodes (expect lots of sketch breaks) So with our fingers, toes, and other[...]

So far, NBC's Saturday Night Live has given us an announcement video welcoming host/SNL alum Kristen Wiig (Wonder Woman 1984) and musical guest Dua Lipa to Studio 8H this weekend's year-ending holiday episode Then, viewers got a chance to check out Wiig in the middle of a table read for the long-running sketch comedy/music series[...]

As SNL fans know, the holiday episode is one that tends to be a bit looser and loopier, which is why there's always a host who's either a series alum or a frequent host (like Justin Timberlake) who knows the lay of the land by now This year, that honor goes to Kristen Wiig (Wonder[...]

But first, there's this weekend's SNL holiday episode- the one that tends to be a bit looser and loopier, which is why there's always a host who's either a series alum or a frequent host who knows the lay of the land by now Well, you couldn't ask for a better final host for 2020[...]

But is that right? I didn't think so either." Dave Chappelle and Foo Fighters Make a Bold 2020 Prediction – SNL Now you can add HBO Max's name next to Netflix's, with HBO and HBO Max Chief Content Officer Casey Bloys revealing that Chappelle's Show will be taken down from the streaming service at the end of[...]

Thank you, @nbcsnl That young lady's impression of me was very good and who knew @BrittaniWarrick had so many jobs? 😂❤️ https://t.co/CClR1Kly6C — Dionne Warwick (@dionnewarwick) December 13, 2020 I just logged in to tell @eggy_boom @SNL and the other young lady that they did a wonderful job I hope you all have a great Sunday[...]

Because this week's episode of NBC's Saturday Night Live was not only a return to form for the long-running sketch comedy/music series but also the best "complete" episode of SNL this season. SNL Cast, Timothee Chalamet & The Boss Offer Best Effort This Season (Image: NBCU/Broadway Video screencap) From host Timothee Chalamet's (Little Women, Dune) opening monologue where[...]

In the first promo, "The Boss" announces that the band's also part of the SNL cast now- and guess who wants to play Dr Fauci? In the second promo, Chalamet and Strong get caught up in the moment- leaving Springsteen in that off "third wheel' position. Saturday Night Live released a new promo (Image: SNL screencap) Looking[...]

Now, SNL is releasing a preview image of Chalamet down at Studio 8H and in the middle of (COVID-friendly) rehearsals With the news from the past week about WarnerMedia releasing its 2021 film line-up (including Dune) on HBO Max. Saturday Night Live returns this Saturday (Image: NBC) Looking ahead to December 19, SNL vet and "big bad"[...]

While this is Wallen's second chance at a first appearance, Saturday night will mark Bateman's second time hosting SNL– though it's been 15 years since he last graced the stage to host the long-running sketch comedy/music series That was when Fred Armisen, Rachel Dratch, Tina Fey, Will Forte, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Chris Parnell, Amy Poehler,[...]

So with rehearsals underway, we've got a two-part promo showcasing Bateman, Wallen, and SNL cast member Heidi Gardner In the first part, Gardner nicely brow-beats Bateman and Wallen into reconsidering their holiday priorities To wrap it up, Bateman learns just how important a single letter can be It can make the difference between starring in[...]

Yes, that's right: the biggest threat to our national security is none other than John Mulaney. John Mulaney Returns to Host Saturday Night Live So do you remember when Mulaney hosted SNL and made that joke about Leap Year, Julius Caesar, and the interesting correlation he made to today's political world? Just in case you don't… "Leap[...]

Let's keep the "house parties" to the Zoom kind- cool? Saturday Night Live returns December 5th (Image: SNL/NBCU) Okay, now that we got that off our chest, here's a look at the first official promo for the series' return (with the live promos coming later this week) On December 12, we have Timothee Chalamet as our ringmaster[...]

Then on December 12, we have Timothee Chalamet as our ringmaster and Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band as the "guest house band." Finally, December 12 brings SNL vet Kristen Wiig and musical artist Dua Lipa for the pre-break fest. Saturday Night Live returns December 5th (Image: SNL/NBCU) Saturday Night Live's 46th season includes Beck Bennett, Aidy[...]

In the "Women of SNL" panel, American Gods star Julia Sweeney played the mother of a family who found a stash of marijuana among their children's possessions The father was played by the late Phil Hartman, the daughter by host Christina Applegate, and the son by David Spade. Saturday Night Live sketch "Matt Foley: Van Down[...]

I hope he stays for 100 years but I will settle for 'as long as John wants'," Shoemaker wrote in his post. SNL Stories from the Show: John Mulaney In the past three years, Mulaney has hosted Saturday Night Live four times- most recently, hosting the October 31 episode Mulaney is also known for his work writing[...]

It was also the first live SNL after Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were projected the next President and Vice-President of the United States of America But was it also a last for Alec Baldwin's Donald Trump? It sure does if you look at his last two tweets since the episode aired. Biden Victory Cold Open[...]