Saturday Night Live: News

05 Dec 2024

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Pete Davidson received surprisingly low salary at 'SNL'

Pete Davidson, the 31-year-old comedian who was a part of Saturday Night Live (SNL), recently revealed his per-episode pay from the show.

18 Nov 2024

Alec Baldwin

Oops! Alec Baldwin forgets to zip his pants on 'SNL'

Alec Baldwin's latest Saturday Night Live (SNL) appearance has triggered a storm of online mockery.

11 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Why Elon Musk is unhappy with 'SNL's skit on him

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has slammed the popular American television show Saturday Night Live (SNL) after a recent episode featured comedian Dana Carvey impersonating him.

04 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Trump's 'response' to Puerto Rico backlash baffles John Oliver—here's why

Last Week Tonight host John Oliver has slammed former US President Donald Trump for his handling of the recent backlash from Puerto Ricans.

30 Oct 2024

Lisa Kudrow

Remembering Teri Garr: What character did she play in 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S'

Teri Garr (79), renowned for roles in Tootsie and Young Frankenstein, passed away due to multiple sclerosis.

29 Sep 2024

Andy Samberg

'SNL 50': Maya Rudolph returns to Emmy-winning Kamala Harris role 

Saturday Night Live (SNL), the legendary NBC sketch comedy show, has rolled out its lineup of actors for the 2024 political season.

16 Sep 2024

Chicago

Is 'The Bear' a comedy or drama? We answer

The 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards have sparked a debate over the genre of the popular FX on Hulu series, The Bear, yet again.

16 Sep 2024

Game of Thrones

Major records that could be broken at 76th Emmy Awards

As the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards approach on Monday morning (IST), several records are on the verge of being broken, per VegasInsider.

03 Sep 2024

Alec Baldwin

'Beetlejuice' cast: Where are they now, ahead of sequel's release

The iconic 1988 comedy-horror film Beetlejuice, directed by Tim Burton, is set to get a sequel after 36 years.

21 Aug 2024

Apple TV+

No, Maya Rudolph won't play Kamala Harris on 'SNL'

Maya Rudolph, who has previously portrayed US Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday Night Live, recently revealed that she has not been approached to reprise the iconic role for the upcoming season.

01 Aug 2024

Joe Biden

Who's Maya Rudolph? Emmy-winner returning as Kamala Harris for 'SNL'

Emmy-winning actor Maya Rudolph is set to return as Kamala Harris in the 50th season of Saturday Night Live (SNL), premiering September 28.

13 Jun 2024

John Oliver

Emmy nomination rules revised; to impact 'SNL,' late-night shows 

The Television Academy has made significant changes to its Emmy nomination rules, particularly impacting the scripted variety category.

12 Jun 2024

James Corden

'Late Night with Seth Meyers' to undergo budget cuts

NBC's Late Night with Seth Meyers is set to undergo significant budget cuts, resulting in the removal of its iconic The 8G Band.

22 May 2024

Dakota Johnson

Record 17 'SNL' hosts submit nominations for guest acting Emmy

NBC's Saturday Night Live (SNL) is set to make history with a record 17 of its 20 guest hosts from Season 49 being listed on the Emmy Awards ballot in the guest acting race.

01 May 2024

Hollywood

New Line greenlights Chris Farley biopic, Paul Hauser to star

New Line Cinema has successfully acquired the rights to a biographical film about the life of renowned late comedian Chris Farley, reported The Hollywood Reporter.

15 Apr 2024

Emily Blunt

Taylor Swift praises Ryan Gosling-Emily Blunt's 'All Too Well' cover

Over the weekend, Ryan Gosling swept the audience off their feet, thanks to his appearance on the long-running sketch comedy special, Saturday Night Live (SNL).

05 Apr 2024

Hollywood

Kristen Wiig joins Tom Hanks, others, in 'SNL's 5-Timers Club

Hollywood actor-comedian Kristen Wiig, known for her roles in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and Wonder Woman 1984, among others, has achieved a remarkable feat.

21 Mar 2024

John Krasinski

Greg Daniels-Michael Koman join forces for possible 'The Office' spinoff

Greg Daniels, the creative genius behind The Office, is joining forces with Michael Koman, the co-creator of Nathan for You, to craft a potential new series set in the familiar universe of Dunder Mifflin.

24 Nov 2023

Emmy Awards

Top 5 shows with most Emmy wins 

It is the pinnacle of television excellence, where outstanding storytelling, performances, and production converge to create the most celebrated shows in the history of the Primetime Emmy Awards.

13 Nov 2023

Britney Spears

'SNL's Britney Spears sketch invites flak. Know why

Popstar Britney Spears's manager Cade Hudson took umbrage at a recent SNL skit where comedienne Chloe Fineman was seen parodying Spears's recent memoir The Woman In Me.

23 Sep 2023

Pete Davidson

A look at Pete Davidson's past relationships and new romance

Comedian and actor Pete Davidson has had quite an interesting love life.

26 Jul 2023

Pete Davidson

Actor-comedian Pete Davidson received 50hrs of community service: Here's why

Pete Davidson, actor-comedian and former Saturday Night Live cast member, has been ordered by the Los Angeles District Attorney's office to complete 50 hours of community service, as per a statement released on Monday (local time).

03 May 2023

Jimmy Fallon

Late-night shows to air rerun episodes amid writers' strike

Late-night talk shows, including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel Live, will go off the air, following the writers' strike that has shaken the Hollywood industry.

02 May 2023

Hollywood

Hollywood writers on strike: A detailed overview of the issue

The Hollywood industry is about to experience a major shake-up as television and movie writers announced a strike late Monday night.

06 Mar 2023

Will Smith

'Selective Outrage': Most explosive comments made by Chris Rock 

In his Netflix special Selective Outrage, comedian Chris Rock took aim at Will Smith for his behavior and actions at last year's Academy Awards, which is still etched in the audiences' memories.

14 Feb 2023

Hollywood

Amy Poehler and Tina Fey announce first joint live-comedy tour

The former Saturday Night Live costars, comedians Amy Poehler and Tina Fey announced their first live comedy tour together named Tina Fey & Amy Poehler: Restless Leg Tour.

28 Feb 2022

Scarlett Johansson

John Mulaney aside, 5 celebrities who're in 'SNL' 5-Timers Club

American stand-up comedian-actor-writer John Mulaney became the latest celebrity to enter the prestigious 5-Timers Club at Saturday Night Live (SNL) recently.

20 Jan 2022

NBC

Finally! Willem Dafoe to debut as 'Saturday Night Live' host

Willem Dafoe is all set to make his Saturday Night Live (SNL) debut.

24 Oct 2021

Entertainment

Fatal shooting: Alec Baldwin was told loaded gun was 'cold'

Popular actor and Saturday Night Live star Alec Baldwin did not know the prop gun that led to the death of a cinematographer on a film set contained live rounds, court documents released recently show.

15 Sep 2021

Quentin Tarantino

Norm Macdonald, 'Saturday Night Live' legend, dies at 61

One of the most influential members of Saturday Night Live, Norm Macdonald, took his last breath yesterday, after losing a nine-year-long battle to cancer, as was confirmed by Brillstein Entertainment, his management firm.

07 Jul 2021

Hollywood

Is Scarlett Johansson expecting first child with husband Colin Jost?

Actress Scarlett Johansson might be expecting her first child with her husband/Saturday Night Live star Colin Jost, as per a report.

10 May 2021

NBC

Elon Musk-hosted 'Saturday Night Live' drew attention to Asperger's, Dogecoin

Billionaire entrepreneur and meme lord Elon Musk recently hosted Saturday Night Live (SNL) with musical guest Miley Cyrus.

10 May 2021

Elon Musk

Elon Musk has Asperger's Syndrome. Know all about it

Elon Musk's revelation of living with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) has shocked the world.

08 May 2021

Elon Musk

Elon Musk's 'SNL' promo is as 'wild' as he is!

By now we know that Elon Musk will be debuting on Saturday Night Live on May 8.

26 Apr 2021

SpaceX

Elon Musk to host 'Saturday Night Live,' fans lash out

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is set to become the first non-actor or athlete to host Saturday Night Live since Donald Trump.

19 Jan 2021

X

Alec Baldwin quits Twitter. Trolling about wife's heritage possible trigger?

Alec Baldwin, who up until recently entertained us all by aping Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live, has quit Twitter.

10 Nov 2020

London

Adele back to London to complete work on latest album

Hello hitmaker Adele bowled us over with her Saturday Night Live stint last month.

19 Oct 2020

Instagram

Adele to host 'Saturday Night Live', H.E.R. is musical guest

We will see Adele on TV after years, and if this is good news, wait for the better one.

13 Oct 2020

Donald Trump

'SNL' parodies Vice Presidential debate, and there was a fly

The 2020 US Vice Presidential debate happened on October 8.

21 Sep 2020

HBO

Emmys 2020: 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Succession' score big

The annual Emmy Awards 2020, bringing us the best in the world of television, were offered on Sunday in a first-of-its-kind virtual ceremony hosted by Jimmy Kimmel from Los Angeles.

28 May 2020

NBC

Jimmy Fallon apologizes for wearing blackface on 'SNL' in 2000

Comedian and television host Jimmy Fallon has been under fire lately after a video of him doing a skit while wearing blackface on Saturday Night Live (SNL) in 2000 resurfaced online.

11 May 2020

Donald Trump

Alec Baldwin returns as Donald Trump for 'SNL' finale

Alec Baldwin once again reprised his famous imitation of US President Donald Trump on the recently-concluded season finale of Saturday Night Live this weekend.

13 Apr 2020

Hollywood

Tom Hanks hosts 'SNL' in first gig after coronavirus diagnosis

Hollywood's everyman Tom Hanks is back in action!

18 Feb 2019

Donald Trump

Donald Trump attacks 'Saturday Night Live' for mocking him again

Donald Trump and the NBC show, Saturday Night Live, have shared a rocky relationship in recent times despite the President of America having himself hosted the late-night sketch twice.

20 Dec 2018

Ariana Grande

Fallon celebrates Christmas cheer on 'The Tonight Show', Ariana joins

The holiday season is upon us and all shows being broadcast are celebrating the Christmas cheer already.

18 Dec 2018

Donald Trump

Trump says 'Saturday Night Live' is 'Democrat Spin Machine'

Saturday Night Live on NBC is often known for its caustic wit and parodies, especially the skits on Donald Trump.

05 Nov 2018

Donald Trump

Alec Baldwin denies punching man, SNL makes fun of incident

Alec Baldwin is most notable for parodying Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live which airs on NBC.

Best-thing-today: Matt Damon playing Brett Kavanaugh on SNL is gold

Earlier this week, Brett Kavanaugh, the Supreme Court of the US nominee, faced a Senate judiciary committee for sexual assault.

22 Sep 2018

Donald Trump

Yellow-wig, Orange-foundation (again): Alec Baldwin returns as Trump on 'SNL'

Hollywood veteran Alec Baldwin will return on 'Saturday Night Live' to play Donald Trump this upcoming season.

08 Dec 2017

Donald Trump

US Senator Al Franken resigns over sexual harassment claims

US Democratic Senator and former comedian Al Franken has announced plans to resign "in the coming weeks" following a series of sexual harassment allegations.