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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[...]

Now from Sudeikis' monologue tribute to SNL and us asking the question, "What's Up With Oscar Isaac?" to Colin Jost setting a "Weekend Update" record, here's a look at three random takeaways from this weekend… Saturday Night Live – Image: Screencaps Here's a look at Sudeikis' opening monologue, which includes a great joke about why he was[...]

During the 47th season opener of NBC's Saturday Night Live (hosted by Loki star Owen Wilson & with musical guest Kacey Musgraves), the long-running sketch comedy/music series paid its respects to late actor, comedian & SNL alum Norm Macdonald via "Weekend Update." First, Pete Davidson wore a shirt with Macdonald's face and name on it during his[...]

Lorne Michaels & the Saturday Night Live cast share what it was like putting on SNL in the middle of a pandemic and a heated POTUS election.

Combining self-deprecation with some interesting lines offering a bit more insight into the season's "shakier" moments (Morgan Wallen, anyone?), it was a funny, touching way for the cast to say goodbye- and damn you, McKinnon, for getting us to tear up! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo7SJGZ9WoAVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Season 46 Finale Cold Open – SNL[...]

Great way to have the cast together at the end, and McKinnon commands that stage for a six-minute-plus cold open that felt less than half that- not sure we could come up with a better compliment to McKinnon's skills than that right now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS6G-LTO0rkVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Weekend Update: CDC Lifts Mask[...]

With a new episode set for this weekend, NBC's Saturday Night Live shared a look at Keegan-Michael Key in the middle of the read-through.

So what did work for us? How about moms, post-COVID conversations, Murder Durder, "Weekend Update," Chad, and more- take a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlEXNWjm1f8&t=351sVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mother's Day Message Cold Open – SNL (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlEXNWjm1f8&t=351s) An excellent opener on two levels[...]

As for who has more to add to the Musk conversation, check out SNL cast member and "Weekend Update" co-anchor Michael Che as well as stand-up comedian, actor, and Season 46 host Dave Chappelle. Image: Screencap Checking in virtually with Wendy Williams, the talk show host asked Che about the rumors the cast wasn't too thrilled with[...]

In this Saturday Night Live preview, it's Elon Musk vs. Live Promos, Miley Cyrus shares a rehearsal look, and Pete Davidson has more to say.

The person we've been following the most on the topic had been "Weekend Update" co-anchor Michael Che, who's been playing his cards pretty close- and rightfully using the situation to bust Colin Jost's chops in so many uncomfortable ways. Saturday Night Live "Weekend Update" Anchor Michael Che (Image: screencap) Earlier this week, Che spoke about the controversy with[...]

When NBC's Saturday Night Live returns to Studio 8H on May 8, viewers can look forward to host Elon Musk (???) and musical guest Miley Cyrus.

Extra points for the "male director" line at the end and Kate McKinnon's line about the modern-day sexing going on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgaLlP0xmqEVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Lesbian Period Drama – SNL (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgaLlP0xmqE) I'm starting to sound like a broken record when it comes to "Weekend Update" but Colin Jost and Michael Che came out with[...]

In the following Saturday Night Live promo, Kenan Thompson gives host Carey Mulligan a nickname; Mulligan puts Thompson's mind at ease?

In the following clip, Saturday Night Live welcomes this weekend's host Carey Mulligan and musical guest Kid Cudi to Studio 8H.