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For this weekend's sixth live episode of the season (a record-setter for most consecutive live shows), host Dave Chappelle and musical artists Foo Fighters had the responsibility on their shoulders of ushering in the first SNL in a country that just found out hours earlier that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were projected as the[...]

And then there's the matter of the "ringmaster" Chappelle- who we're expecting to have a pretty interesting monologue. Netflix is offering a look at the best characters from Chappelle Show (Image: Netflix) So whether you need a little comedic "pre-gaming" ahead of tonight SNL or a crash course on "that 'Chappelle's Show' thing" everyone keeps telling you[...]

Unless you've been living under a super large rock (like in a cave without any pop culture, possibly in the past), you're familiar with a little show called SNL As you're familiar with the show, you're familiar with the current cast, which currently includes the amazing comedic stylings of Pete Davidson, Keenan Thompson, Michael Che,[...]

And the ringmaster of it all is none other than Chappelle… but no pressure or anything. Dave Chappelle and Foo Fighters Make a Bold 2020 Prediction – SNL So with that in mind, here's what we've been waiting for since Tuesday… Ladies and gentlemen, Chappelle and Foo Fighters lead David Grohl are ready to call it… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YmPfoU2TFMVideo can't be[...]

Clearly, Day thinks so based on his Instagram post below- which also includes an offer to Saturday Night Live that they should consider:   View this post on Instagram   @nbcsnl I'm available to come back if you guys need me 👍 A post shared by Charlie Day (@charliedayofficial) on Nov 5, 2020 at 5:49pm PST On Friday morning, when[...]

But no pressure or anything. Dave Chappelle Returns to SNL! Here's a look at Chappelle set up and COVID-friendly in Studio 8H for a read through, with SNL cast members Ego Nwodim, Chris Redd, Kenan Thompson, and Melissa Villaseñor posting their excitement over having the comedian taking the reigns this week:   View this post on Instagram   Chappelle in 8H! A post[...]

Except this one's a bit different, with it being the record-setting sixth live episode in a row for SNL But important than that (nothing personal), it's the first show after the U.S Presidential and Congressional elections(which we still don't have full results on even as this is being written) What you can be sure of[...]

Image courtesy of NBC How Sean Connery Helped Hammond Find His Signature Voice Despite never appearing together on SNL, Hammond had profound respect for the original James Bond actor "I think I'm going to say The Untouchables," the actor said "But I say that with an asterisk, because the seven times, in seven movies, that someone says[...]

First, it sets the SNL record for most continuous live episodes (at 6) But more than that, it's also the first live episode after the U.S presidential election between Joe Biden and Donald Trump– so the type of show we get is going to remain a mystery for a good chunk of the week[...]

In the following two-promo clip, host John Mulaney and musical artist The Strokes are joined by SNL cast member Ego Nwodim to remind viewers of a few things (except the most obvious thing) Following that, Nwodim connects the dots between Mulaney's previous hosting gig and this one and… well… let's just say Mulaney has a[...]

No, we're not talking about the long-running sketch comedy series' fifth live episode in a row (which is a record-setting first for SNL, but that gets broken next Saturday during the post-POTUS election episode) This weekend will mark "Weekend Update" anchor Colin Jost's first show as a married man (at least we're assuming he's showing[...]

Earlier this week, the NBC series offered viewers a reminder of Mulaney's SNL street cred (including hosting twice in 2020) Now, viewers are getting a chance to hear from Mulaney himself. SNL Stories from the Show: John Mulaney (Image: Saturday Night Live) In the following episode of SNL's "Stories from the Show," Mulaney shares his thoughts on[...]

Now, normally that would be record-breaking for SNL and it will be – for a week That's when the post-election episode marks six new eps in a row- a first in the series' nearly half-century on the air But before then, we have John Mulaney hosting this weekend with The Strokes providing the sound all throughout[...]

We're talking Arrowverse, The Walking Dead, Joss Whedon, Quibi, Titans, UFC, 50 Cent, Bob's Burgers, Kaley Cuoco, Snoopy, The Venture Bros., Archer, Run The Jewels, and a whole helluva lot more: Your Voice Chicago (BCTV Image: NBCU-SNL) Saturday Night Live: Kanye West Accuses Issa Rae of Being Used by SNL: Kanye West is an example of someone[...]

presidential election (November 7), we learned during tonight's broadcast that John Mulaney will be hosting the Halloween edition and The Strokes providing the sound all throughout Studio 8H. Saturday Night Live announces next host/musical act (Image: NBC) Here's a look at the original tweet sent out during Saturday night's broadcast: Next week! pic.twitter.com/G3eeduruU4 — Saturday Night Live – SNL[...]

taking the stage for this Saturday's episode of Saturday Night Live (now working on six live episodes in a row now, with post-election recently added), you might still be asking yourselves the same thing we are: so wait a minute… Adele's the host? Yup, that's right (though we wouldn't be surprised if she shared some[...]

Now that we know NBC's Saturday Night Live will be sticking around for a sixth straight live episode on November 7 (the first Saturday after the Donald Trump/Joe Biden POTUS election), we can shift our focus back to this week's SNL guest host and musical artist In the following promo clip, Adele, H.E.R., and Kate[...]

Again, a pretty impressive run (even if there was a stumble or two along the way)- but we would be lying if we said we didn't think it was weird that SNL was taking the first Saturday after the Donald Trump/Joe Biden POTUS election off Well, that point's moot now because NBC and SNL have[...]

as the musical performer. Here's a look at the tweet sent out by SNL, followed by a better look at the preview image of Adele: Adele! pic.twitter.com/5sUZGGdWrz — Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) October 22, 2020 Saturday Night Live host Adele at table read (Image: NBCU) Here's a look back at the original announcement tweet from SNL earlier this[...]

"I've always said SNL uses black people to hold other black people back," he wrote "My heart goes out to Issa Rae I'm praying for her and her family I know that the twenty years of service that I've paid in the entertainment field has furthered our ability to be more successful." From what we[...]

as the musical performer. Here's a look at the original announcement tweet from SNL earlier today, as well as Adele's reaction: Next show! 🥰 pic.twitter.com/pD2jLusEEF — Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) October 18, 2020   View this post on Instagram   Bloooooody hellllll I'm so excited about this!! And also absolutely terrified! My first ever hosting gig and for SNL of[...]

Just wait until Swamp Thing gets renewed and see how many brains explode over that show's rollercoaster ride. Saturday Night Live: Celebrity Guests Undercut SNL Cast's Potential: This is how SNL has survived for nearly a half-century: adjusting to the times Sketches get cut up and sent out on social media like clockwork, with the two[...]

And let me just say, SNL did not disappoint- and that's what was so disappointing Thankfully, there's Michael Che. Dueling Town Halls Cold Open – SNL I won't rehash my thoughts on all the number of ways NBC's decision was a bad move, both short-term and long-term (you can recap that here) Instead, let me just rattle[...]

I wasn't very free there." Saturday Night Live star Leslie Jones (Image: NBCUniversal) After Chris Rock/Megan the Stallion and Bill Burr/Jack White, we're looking forward to what Rae and Bieber bring to the stage. The other thing we'll be looking forward to is how SNL attempts to make-up for giving Donald Trump a one-hour infomercial earlier this week[...]

Here's a look at just how excited our host and musical guest are to be joining SNL this week- at least we think Bieber's excited… Issa Rae and Justin Bieber Are Excited for SNL The other thing we'll be looking forward to is how SNL attempts to make-up for giving Donald Trump a one-hour infomercial earlier this[...]

Editorial credit: RoidRanger / Shutterstock.com "I met Tom Cruise when Nicole Kidman did SNL," Sandler said "Cruise had a Yankee cap dipped down low, and he looked up, and I was, like, in love with him Tom called me up, and he says, 'I'm doing a movie with my friend Paul, and he's interested in doing[...]

No one will ever deny the star power and name recognition of Alec Baldwin, Jim Carrey, or even SNL alum Maya Rudolph to play President Donald Trump, former Vice President/Democrat frontrunner Joe Biden, and running mate Senator Kamala Harris What does it say that the most visible and high-profile moments of your show isn't carried[...]

At least that was the plan until midweek when video surfaced of Wallen showing he couldn't keep it in his mask, violating SNL COVID health and safety policies So it was Wallen out, and Jack White from The White Stripes in (and a damn fine replacement, too) Was that a sign of things to come?[...]

(MPH Photos/Shutterstock.com) Jack White's SNL History Michaels announced the replacement on October 9 on NBC's Today for the following night's show with host, actor-comedian Bill Burr (The King of Staten Island) "It has to be somebody who is ready to go," the SNL creator said This will be White's third solo appearance and fourth overall as he's[...]

Because as you're about to see, Burr's more than willing to be his own one-man band just as soon as he finishes his awkward promos: Bill Burr Wants to Be Saturday Night Live's Host and Musical Guest Unfortunately for Burr, Kenan Thompson and the rest of the gang don't seem as in on his idea as he[...]