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Were we surprised? Not really, because when you combine an amazing actor like Cumberbatch and an SNL cast that can more than hold its own with a musical guest that has a black belt in live-performing, you get a show that punches you in the face from the cold open and doesn't let up And[...]

Now, in case you didn't know? Tonight isn't the first SNL go-around for either one, but just in case you need a reminder we have a rundown of some of their greatest past hits Kicking things off, we have a sampling of sketches from when Cumberbatch last hosted in 2016 (with musical guest Solange). Image: Screencaps Kicking[...]

SNL member Ego Nwodim deserved better… Now here's a look back at Cumberbatch in the middle of SNL read-thru from Wednesday:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) Here's a look back at the official intro video welcoming Cumberbatch & Arcade Fire to SNL Studio 8H: During a tour behind-the-scenes of SNL's show night[...]

Now that we've gotten past the intro video & read-thru portions of the SNL PR "car wash," it's time to check out the on-stage promise, which could range from 1 to 3 depending For this go-around, Cumberbatch and Arcade Fire have SNL member Ego Nwodim stepping up to join them. Image: Screencap But sadly, we're only getting[...]

So after the official SNL "Welcome!" video and before Thursday's onstage promos, it's time to check in with the host to see how things are looking But before we get to that, we have a look at the SNL cast photo that was released earlier today that really drives home the point (and a kick[...]

So with that in mind and with it being Tuesday, you know that means it's time for an official SNL "Welcome!" video… and that's exactly what we have for you below. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE (Image: Screencap) Here's a look at the official intro video welcoming Cumberbatch and Arcade Fire to SNL (and yes, Cumberbatch is a bit[...]

In a post on Instagram, Che laid out what his next couple of weekends were looking like why he referenced, "then 3 more episodes of snl till the seasons over." So there we have it, with Cumberbatch/Arcade Fire the first pairing But who could be coming in for the final two? We know that the[...]

Of course, you know what that means, right? Yup, random SNL-related news to fill up the dead air (remember Pete Davidson & Kanye?) But when the show does return on May 7, we'll have Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness) returning as host, with Arcade Fire joining him as the musical guest[...]

Well, we not only found out when the next new SNL will be but also when it will be So mark down on your calendars as Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness) is set to host on May 7th, with Arcade Fire joining as the musical guest. DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS[...]

In today's BCTV Daily Dispatch: Walker, The Witcher, Rick and Morty, The Umbrella Academy, Titans, SNL, Dead Boy Detectives & tons more!

And we've got not only veteran SNL cast member & sitcom star Kenan Thompson on board for the assist but also what would appear to be three mini-promos this time That's already a good sign of things to come… Image: Screencap First up, Lizzo and Thompson check schedules to make sure that Thompson can still be one[...]

After yesterday's intro video (and something extra from Lizzo that you can check out for yourselves below), we're getting a chance to see how things are going with midweek rehearsals. Image: Screencap Now here's a look at Lizzo from Wednesday's read-thru, and we can't wait to see who's going to be joining her on Thursday for the[...]

In today's BCTV Daily Dispatch: Stranger Things 4, Superman & Lois, The Flash, Kevin Smith/Arrow, Lucifer, Michelle Yeoh, SNL, and more!

Now look, no pressure or anything but if there's anyone who's already shown themselves more than capable of balancing comedy with music like a pro? Oh yeah, it's Lizzo… Image: Screencap Now here's a look at this week's host & musical guest Lizzo as well as some reminders of when her greatness last graced Studio 8H on[...]

What follows are looks at some of those appearances, followed by a pair of music videos from Cabello. Image: Screencaps From two burnt-out soccer moms (Amy Poehler & Maya Rudolph) interviewing Gyllenhaal's local author to his being grilled by Andy Samberg's Nicholas Cage on Weekend Update's "Get In The Cage" and a "special" duet with Poehler, here's[...]

This time around, SNL cast member Bowen Yang joins in on the festivities, though right from the start there seems to be some confusion on Gyllenhaal's part on how to pronounce his own name From there, it looks like Yang's convincing love for Marshmallow Peeps could lead to a lucrative franchise come Summer 2023 Finally,[...]

Which means… Image: Screencap Now here's a look at Gyllenhaal at read-thru on Wednesday night (and here's hoping we get some more behind-the-scenes from the SNL cast- nit sure why those stopped):   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) And don't forget that we have Lizzo (Watch Out for the Big Grrrls) doing double-duty[...]

Now here's a look at the official SNL "welcome" video for Gyllenhaal and Cabello: During a tour behind-the-scenes of SNL's show night with CBS Mornings host Gayle King for his Kennedy Center honor before the end of the year, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels revealed that he had been thinking of retiring and thought it[...]

Because if anyone thought that after the FOX "News"-themed cold open that SNL wasn't going to talk about the Will Smith/Chris Rock Oscars slap, their minds were quickly changed once Carmichael took the stage for his opening monologue (which you can check out later in the article) But just to be clear? It wasn't a[...]

Of course, a ton of that has to do with SNL returning tonight with host Jerrod Carmichael (Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel) & musical guest Gunna But there was a bit of news that dropped on Friday that should bring smiles to the fans of one of the show's most popular cast members/head writers and their dead-on[...]

After yesterday's read-thru check-in (more on that below), we've reached the on-stage promo portion of things- and helping out this time is none other than SNL cast member Heidi Gardner In the one and only promo (dammit), Carmichael and Gardner make a promise that they're both gonna bring their A-Game this week to Studio 8H[...]

So with it being Tuesday, you know that means it's time for SNL to loudly introduce this week's host Jerrod Carmichael (Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel) & musical guest Gunna to Studio 8H for the first of at least three new episodes in a row in April. Image: Screencap And don't forget that on April 9th, we have Jake Gyllenhaal[...]

In case you missed it, a piece (we won't link) was posted based on reports from a Minneapolis performance that SNL co-head writer & co-"Weekend Update" anchor Michael Che was leaving "Weekend Update" the long-running late-night sketch comedy/music series because he had mentioned it during his act Well, Che took to his Instagram account to[...]

With NBC's Saturday Night Live on break until next weekend (more on that in a minute), it's customary for us to use this time to see what's going on out in the great SNL universe And this time around, we have none other than Secret Invasion star Samuel L Jackson checking in to address an[...]

With NBC's Saturday Night Live taking the rest of the month off (but returning strong in April, as you'll see in a minute), that means we have another week to scour the social media landscape for random, bizarre, and generally unexpected SNL-related news to help fill the cold, dark void the lack of a new[...]

And finally, we have Lizzo (Watch Out for the Big Grrrls) doing double-duty as host & musical guest on April 16th. Image: NBC During a tour behind-the-scenes of SNL's show night with CBS Mornings host Gayle King for his Kennedy Center honor before the end of the year, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels revealed that he[...]

But let's get back to the here-and-now, the day after another strong effort by the SNL team While we were expecting Kravitz to be a hit, she seemed more than in her element in every sketch ("momhole" will forever be stuck in our brains like last week's "Meatballs" is)- and much like last week's host[...]

Joining The Batman & High Fidelity star Zoë Kravitz (with musical guest Rosalía) we have SNL cast members Mikey Day and Chris Redd In the first sketch, Redd isn't ashamed to admit that he's a promo pro Following that, Kravitz & Rosalía blame Day's uncomfortable love for mac-n-cheese for them ditching their double date with them[...]

But definitely not towards Kravitz, who we're getting a chance to check in with because it's Wednesday, it's SNL read-thru, and … dammit, that's just how the system goes! Sorry, we're still a little thrown by last Saturday's extra promo from Oscar Isaac, Charli XCX, and Aidy Bryant. Image: Screencap Now here's a look at Kravitz, who's already[...]

And by now, you know that starts with an intro video… and that's what we have waiting for you below. Image: Screencaps So let's get the week started on a good note with a look at SNL welcoming Kravitz and Rosalía to Studio 8H: During a tour behind-the-scenes of SNL's show night with CBS Mornings host Gayle King[...]