That didn’t age well. Colin Jost called attention to a past “Saturday Night Live” episode featuring problematic stars Russell Brand and Chris Brown on the latest “Weekend Update” segment. “Actor Russell Brand was charged in England with sexual assault,” Jost, 42, said, referencing Brand’s latest legal troubles. “Which somehow makes this video even creepier.” Colin Jost on … Read more
Oh, great. One more thing for New Yorkers to worry about — being murdered by Mickey Mouse. In the demented new horror movie “Screamboat,” now in theaters, David Howard Thornton (Art the clown from “Terrifier”) plays Willie, a killer rodent who brutalizes passengers at night aboard NYC’s very own Staten Island ferry. And not just … Read more
Scarlett Johansson’s reaction was no laughing matter. The actress, 40, got candid on the joke her husband Colin Jost told during the annual “Saturday Night Live” joke swap in December 2024. “It was so vulgar,” Johansson told InStyle in an interview published Tuesday. “I just can’t believe that they went there. I was like — it … Read more
What a burn. Colin Jost was roasted on “Saturday Night Live” this weekend for making less money than his megastar wife, Scarlett Johansson. Cast member Mikey Day joined Jost, 42, at the “Weekend Update” desk as Lord Gaga, the fictional husband of the episode’s host and musical guest, Lady Gaga, and ridiculed the comedian’s marriage. … Read more
The wife is always watching. Colin Jost was forced to make jokes about wife Scarlett Johansson during the “Weekend Update” segment on “Saturday Night Live” this weekend. To make matters worse, Johansson, 40, watched her husband rip on her from backstage at Studio 8H. The segment involved Jost, 42, and Michael Che writing jokes for … Read more
Original Bee Gees drummer Colin “Smiley” Petersen has died. He was 78. Petersen’s death was announced by the Best of the Bee Gees Facebook page on Monday. “It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our dear friend Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen,” the page wrote. Colin Petersen. “He enriched our lives and bound … Read more
Colin Farrell pounded the pavement through city streets to complete the Dublin marathon – all for the sake of his friendship with Emma Fogarty, the longest-surviving person in Ireland with a rare genetic skin disorder. Farrell, 48, was one of 20,000 runners to compete, but ran as part of the “Team Emma” squad, with the actor pushing … Read more
Colin Farrell pulls off his biggest chameleon act yet, disappearing beneath makeup and prosthetics to look unrecognizable in HBO’s “The Penguin.” “It wasn’t limiting, it was so the opposite,” Farrell, 48, exclusively told The Post. “It was such a liberating experience, to be so submerged beneath all that stuff. I felt like I had full … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Ahead of the milestone 50th season of “Saturday Night Live,” NBC and Peacock are trying something new. Tonight, September 12, the streamer is set to broadcast its first-ever live comedy special. The evening will be hosted by mainstays … Read more
They have a weekend update about their future on “Saturday Night Live.” Talking to Howard Stern on his SiriusXM show, the host asked Colin Jost, 42, and Michael Che, 41, if the two “Weekend Update” hosts would consider taking over for “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels, 79, in the midst of rumors that Michaels may retire … Read more
Ken Jennings does not want his job to be in jeopardy. The game show wunderkind-turned-host, 50, is reportedly “desperate” to keep his emcee gig at “Jeopardy!” as he fends off criticism of his on-air performance and rumors that he’ll be replaced by “Saturday Night Live” star Colin Jost, 42, who was just announced as the … Read more
Megan Rapinoe wants to see Colin Kaepernick at the 2028 Olympics — and not just playing flag football. The former United States women’s national team star told her “A Touch More” podcast co-host and fiancée Sue Bird on Wednesday that he should have a high honor when the Games come to Los Angeles. “I would … Read more
Putting his best foot forward. Colin Jost shared a hilarious “foot update” on Instagram Sunday after he had to leave his job as an NBC correspondent covering the Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti due to a foot injury and multiple illnesses. The 42-year-old comedian filmed a video where he spoke to the camera like a … Read more
Colin Farrell is opening up about his son’s rare neurogenetic disorder. The 48-year-old recalled the moment James was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome when he was just 2 1/2 years old. “One of the characteristics of Angelman syndrome is outbreaks of laughter,” the Irish actor told People in an interview published on Thursday. “And the doctor … Read more
Working for the Olympics is no laughing matter. Colin Jost is done covering the Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti after getting injured and developing multiple infections on the job, Deadline reported on Monday. Jost’s correspondent gig for NBC was “always supposed to be short term,” per Deadline, so it’s unclear if his exit is solely … Read more
IRL, Colin Farrell is a superhero. The Irish actor held back tears while giving insight into his life with his 20-year-old son, James, and opening up about the Colin Farrell Foundation, which aims to provide support for adult children with intellectual disabilities. Farrell created the foundation in honor of James, whom he shares with his … Read more
“Pop Culture Jeopardy!” has found its host. “Saturday Night Live” star Colin Jost will emcee the “Jeopardy!” spinoff airing on Amazon Prime Video. Production on the Sony Pictures-produced show will begin in August. “What is: I’m excited,” Jost, 42, quipped in a press release, per Variety. Colin Jost on “SNL.” Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images … Read more
With MLB’s All-Star festivities in full swing, Fox Sports’ top commentators are joining forces — and making for some awkward encounters. While appearing on “The Herd” with Colin Cowherd, Yankees Hall of Famer Derek Jeter joined the show from Arlington, Texas to chime in on National League All-Star starter Paul Skenes. “Obviously, you were in … Read more
Wait, rewind. Scarlett Johansson “blacked out” when she saw a photo of herself pop up on “Saturday Night Live” during husband Colin Jost’s annual joke swap segment on Weekend Update in May. “That’s like a tame version if you guys have ever seen the jokes,” Johansson told Kelly Clarkson on Thursday’s episode of her talk … Read more
Husband of the year. Scarlett Johansson joked that her prenup with husband Colin Jost is the reason why he made a cameo in her new movie “Fly Me to the Moon.” “Greg Berlanti was our director. [He’s] a huge fan of Colin’s,” the Marvel actress, 39, said on Monday’s episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” … Read more