Lorne Michaels believes in second chances. In a new interview with Puck, Lorne Michaels revealed that if she were alive, Sinead O’Connor would’ve been invited to perform “Nothing Compares 2 U” on “SNL 50: The Anniversary Special” in February despite her being banned from the show over 30 years ago. “If she were still alive, I … Read more
Weekday update. Former “Saturday Night Live” star Andy Samberg is weighing in about the rumors that his former boss, Lorne Michaels, 80, may retire. “He’s going to do it when he decides to do it, and we’re all just sort of like – no one wants him to [retire],” Samberg, 46, exclusively told The Post … Read more
We love hearing stories from the vault. On Wednesday, Jack Black appeared on David Spade and Dana Carvey’s “Fly on the Wall” podcast where he reflected on what “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels told him when he hosted the show last month. “Lorne said the funniest thing. I don’t think he was trying to be funny,” the … Read more
King Lorne. Susan Morrison, author of the biography “Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live,” recently appeared on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast and explained how Lorne Michaels handled Chris Farley’s struggles with drugs and alcohol on the “SNL” set. Morrison recalled that Michaels, 80, went into overdrive to help Farley after original cast member … Read more
Tina Fey retiring? So not fetch. The actress, 54, opened up about wanting to step back from her career in the spotlight, years after becoming a household name on “Saturday Night Live” in 1997. “The impulse to hide and retire is very strong,” Fey told The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday. “It’s time to help new voices … Read more
That’s so fetch. Tina Fey, 54, praised her old boss Lorne Michaels as “irreplaceable” after he suggested that the “Saturday Night Live” alum “could easily” take over the iconic sketch show when he retires. “He’s irreplaceable,” Fey told The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday. “His set of gifts and skills are entirely unique. His eye for … Read more
Live from across the pond, it’s Saturday night. A British version of “Saturday Night Live” was officially announced by U.K. broadcaster Sky in a press release Thursday. The London-based series, premiering in 2026, will be executive produced by “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels (who will continue to produce the US series), as well as Broadway Video … Read more
Tina Fey does her research. The actress, 54, chatted with Jon Hamm for an Interview magazine story published Monday and they reminisced on Hamm, 54, landing a role in “30 Rock” after he hosted “Saturday Night Live” in October 2008. Tina Fey, Jon Hamm in “30 Rock.” ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection “I didn’t meet you before … Read more
Mary Ellen Matthew’s job is as fun as it looks. For the past 25 years, the 59-year-old photographer has been shooting always iconic, often whimsical portraits of stars to serve as “bumpers” — images that appear on screen before a commercial break — for “Saturday Night Live.” “The bumpers are probably the least appreciated part … Read more
Live from New York…. Legendary original “Saturday Night Live” cast member Dan Aykroyd has revealed what he thinks of the “Saturday Night” movie and the rumors that Lorne Michaels will retire. While talking to The Post about his History Channel show “The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd” (returning Friday, Nov. 15 at 9 p.m.), the “Ghostbusters” … Read more
“Directing is 90% casting.” That maxim of unknown origin has been subscribed to by some of Hollywood’s greatest directors, including Robert Altman, Martin Scorsese, John Ford, Elia Kazan, and, seemingly, Jason Reitman. The filmmaker behind “Saturday Night,” the movie about making the first episode of “SNL,” has said he could only make the film if … Read more
Live from New York… As the landmark 50th season of “Saturday Night Live” approaches, its impact on television is indelible. But, a half-century after Lorne Michaels’ brainchild made its debut in 1975, as Season 50 is about to premiere (on Saturday, Sept. 28 on NBC), does the show still have the juice – and what … Read more
movie review SATURDAY NIGHT Running time: 109 minutes. Rated R (language throughout, sexual references, some drug use and brief graphic nudity). In theaters Sept. 27. Lorne Michaels should send a check to Sony. Because the studio’s sent him a love letter. In their new movie “Saturday Night,” a madcap comedy about the 90-minute dash leading … 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
Live from New York, it’s the trailer for “Saturday Night.” The trailer for director Jason Reitman’s movie about the 90 minutes leading up to the first-ever episode of “Saturday Night Live” in October 1975 was released Thursday. It shows the original cast of the sketch comedy series racing against the clock to put on the … Read more
Steve Martin won’t be playing Tim Walz on season 50 of “SNL” despite fans outright begging him to do so. Martin spoke with the late night sketch show’s creator and producer Lorne Michaels after news broke that Kamala Harris chose the Minnesota governor and Martin look-alike as her vice presidential running mate but “politely and … Read more
In the days since the first presidential debate, a surreal calamity in which the whole world learned that America’s geriatric leader can barely speak after sundown, a familiar election presence has been missing. There’s been no “Saturday Night Live.” That’s because the CNN train wreck that pitted a befuddled and beady-eyed President Joe Biden against … Read more
She got a star-studded reception last night. Kristen Wiig received a star-studded reception last night when she hosted “Saturday Night Live” for the fifth time allowing her to join the elite “Five-Timers Club.” “I am so happy to be back, and I am so excited because it is my fifth time hosting, so I am … Read more
His reign isn’t quite over yet. Adam Sandler fully believes “Saturday Night Live” creator and producer Lorne Michaels isn’t quite ready to leave the NBC variety show despite rumors circulating about his retirement. “I don’t see that happening,” Sandler, 57, told “Entertainment Tonight” at the premiere of his new film, “Spaceman.” Adam Sandler claims that … Read more
A great deal has changed since “Saturday Night Live” first aired in 1975, but one carpenter has remained a constant. Stephen “Demo” DeMaria, 85, has helped build the sets for every one of the show’s 960 episodes. “I never missed no show,” the Brooklyn native told The Post in his thick accent. Demo shows off … Read more