Ariana Grande has taste. The 31-year-old pop star channeled several iconic women in Hollywood while hosting “Saturday Night Live” this weekend. During her opening monologue, Grande joked that she was only there to host and wanted to be “low key” during the episode. Ariana Grande during her opening monologue on “SNL.” “I just want to … Read more
David Spade is reflecting on his past “Saturday Night Live” characters — and revealing a frequently-asked questions about the roles he chose. “I did a character called Receptionist, where I was just being really aloof to people,” the 60-year-old said on a recent episode of his “Fly on the Wall” podcast. “Like, ‘Oh, and you are…? And this is … 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
Shock jock Howard Stern told Kamala Harris that he “hates” seeing her being mocked on “Saturday Night Live” during the vice president’s appearance on his radio show Tuesday. “I hate it. I don’t want you being made fun of,” Stern told the Democratic presidential candidate. “There’s too much at stake. I believe the entire future … Read more
We all saw this one coming. “Saturday Night Live” went after Sean “Diddy” Combs during the “Weekend Update” portion of last night’s episode following the rapper’s arrest for sex trafficking and racketeering. “It was reported that the U.S. added 245,000 new jobs. Unfortunately, they were all ‘Diddy accuser,’” Michael Che joked during the segment, as … Read more
There’s a story behind Dana Carvey’s return to “Saturday Night Live.” The 69-year-old “Wayne’s World” star appeared on the Season 50 premiere this past weekend to play President Joe Biden during the cold open. “It’s been top secret,” Carvey said of his “SNL” cameo on a new episode of his “Fly on the Wall” podcast … Read more
“Saturday Night Live” should be very scared. Spirit Halloween went after the NBC sketch comedy series for its Season 50 premiere skit that took a dig at the pop-up costume store. “We are great at raising things back from the dead,” the store wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, alongside a photo of a fake … Read more
“Saturday Night Live” made enemies from poking fun at Chappell Roan during the Season 50 premiere over the weekend. The 26-year-old breakout pop star’s fans are upset over a sketch starring Bowen Yang that was inspired by Roan struggling with fame. During “Weekend Update,” Yang, 33, appeared as Moo Deng, the baby hippo who went … Read more
Weekend update from Rockefeller Center. “Saturday Night Live” had plenty of material to report about during its Season 50 premiere — thanks to its own network. Colin Jost addressed Hoda Kotb’s decision to leave the “Today” show during his Weekend Update segment alongside Michael Che on Sept. 28. The journalist, 60, announced the news days prior, … Read more
Mamala’s back! Maya Rudolph returned to the “Saturday Night Live” stage to revive her Emmy-winning role as Vice President Kamala Harris for the show’s milestone Season 50 premiere. “Well your fun aunt has returned,” Rudolph said. The comedian, 52, appeared as the Democratic presidential nominee, 59, on Saturday, Sept. 29, in a hilarious skit with … Read more
When it comes to “Saturday Night Live” movies, there are two head honchos: “The Blues Brothers” and “Wayne’s World.” The 1980 crime comedy classic starring John Belushi and Dan Akroyd and the 1992 Midwestern townie adventure with Mike Myers and Dana Carvey are both terrific. To this day. And the flicks have grown far beyond … Read more
Look who’s having the last laugh. Will Ferrell’s “Saturday Night Live” co-stars were skeptical about his comic abilities when he first joined the legendary sketch show back in 1995. “I was trying to get to know everyone and there was a group of people who were looking at me and were like, we don’t get … 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
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. On Saturday, Sept. 28, “Saturday Night Live” will officially begin its highly-anticipated 50th season. Over its half-century on the air, the venerated variety show has redefined the rules … Read more
Live from the New York Post, it’s the biggest feuds from “Saturday Night Live.” “Saturday Night Live” has helped some of the comedy world’s biggest stars get their start, but audiences may not remember the on and off-air turmoil in between. Why did Bill Murray call out Chevy Chase on Season 2? What made Dana Carvey believe … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Jelly Roll is everywhere these days. On Saturday, Sept. 28, the larger than life country star is slated to serve as the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live’s” … Read more
Live from LA — it’s, well, Sunday night! Maya Rudolph, Kristen Wiig, Bowen Yang and Seth Meyers brought the laughs as they took the stage at the 76th Emmy Awards from the Peacock Theater on Sunday night. The comedians honored the long-running NBC comedy sketch show “Saturday Night Live,” which will enter its fifth decade on Sept. 28. Maya Rudolph, … Read more
Chloe Troast is leaving “Saturday Night Live” after one season. The 27-year-old comedian and actress revealed on social media Wednesday that her exit from the NBC sketch comedy series ahead of Season 50 “was not my choice.” “Hey everyone! I wanted to let you know that I will not be on ‘SNL’ next season,” she wrote in a … 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
She walked away. Comedian and former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Punkie Johnson, 39, who made history as the show’s first openly queer black woman, is opening up about why she left. While talking to fellow “SNL” alums David Spade and Dana Carvey on their “Fly on the Wall” podcast, Johnson addressed her decision … Read more