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On Saturday December 21 2024, NBC broadcasts Saturday Night Live!

Chris Rock; Gracie Abrams Season 50 Episode 9 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Saturday Night Live” promises to be an exciting one, featuring comedian Chris Rock as the host. Known for his sharp wit and insightful commentary, Rock is set to bring his unique humor to the iconic stage. Fans can expect a night filled with laughter as he tackles current events and everyday life in his own inimitable style.

In addition to Rock’s hosting duties, the episode will feature a musical performance by Gracie Abrams. The young artist has been making waves in the music scene with her heartfelt lyrics and engaging melodies. Her performance is likely to captivate the audience, showcasing her talent and adding a fresh vibe to the show.

This episode of “Saturday Night Live” will air on NBC and is sure to be a memorable one. With...

On Saturday December 21 2024, NBC broadcasts Saturday Night Live!

Martin Short; Hozier Season 50 Episode 10 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Saturday Night Live” promises to be an exciting one, featuring the talented Martin Short as the host. Known for his quick wit and comedic timing, Short has been a beloved figure in entertainment for decades. His return to the SNL stage is sure to bring a mix of humor and nostalgia, as he engages with the cast and delivers memorable sketches.

Joining Short is the musical guest Hozier, who is well-known for his soulful voice and hit songs. Fans can expect a captivating performance that showcases Hozier’s unique style. With his powerful lyrics and melodic tunes, he is likely to bring a fresh energy to the show, complementing the comedic flair of Short.

As always, “Saturday Night Live” will feature a mix of sketches, parodies, and musical performances. The combination...

On February 19-21, 2025, On Air Fest returns to Brooklyn for its biggest year yet: three days, four nights and six locations, presenting 80+ live performances and podcast tapings, exhibitions and multi-sensory experiences, intimate talks and interactive workshops to level up skills and more. Thousands of creators and creative professionals working in audio, visual and new media will all come together as part of the annual event's most dramatically expanded line up to date, and today, On Air Fest announces its next wave of featured talent.

From artists to industry leaders to the influential voices defining the medium, each session will be focused on the ways in which audio is being used to shift culture, build brands, and shape the future of storytelling, social media and self-expression. Taking over multiple floors at its returning headquarters of the Wythe Hotel, as well as first-time locations like the 15,000 square-foot Creator Hall at Xxv, iHeartPodcasts' Official Party at 74 Wythe,...

On Wednesday December 18 2024, NBC broadcasts Saturday Night Live!

A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special Season 50 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Saturday Night Live,” titled “A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special,” promises to be a festive treat for fans of the iconic late-night show. Airing on NBC, this special will showcase a collection of Christmas-themed sketches that have entertained audiences over the past 50 seasons.

Viewers can expect to see some of the most memorable moments from the show’s history, featuring beloved cast members and celebrity guests. The special will highlight the humor and creativity that “Saturday Night Live” is known for, all wrapped up in a holiday theme. From classic sketches to new takes on seasonal favorites, the episode aims to bring laughter and holiday cheer.

This Christmas special not only celebrates the spirit of the season but also pays tribute to the show’s legacy. With a star-studded...

“Saturday Night Live’s” cold open took direct aim at the internet obsession about Luigi Mangione, the alleged killer of the United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson with a sketch that featured Sarah Sherman as true crime maven Nancy Grace.

“Y’all psychos find him a sex symbol,” Sherman as Grace told the audience in diving into the shocking story of the brazen Dec. 4 slaying in Manhattan of Thompson walked to an investor conference. With over-the-top tabloid delivery Grace observed that Mangione “has women and gay guys hot and bothered,” describing him as “Dave Franco with Eugene Levy’s eyebrows.”

Kenan Thompson appeared later in the sketch as a man on the street who happened to encounter the killer. Interviewing him at the McDonald’s where the alleged killer was caught, Grace asked Thompson’s character “can you believe people were attracted to this sexy slayer?”

To which Thompson replied, “Women love bad boys.

On Saturday December 14 2024, NBC broadcasts Saturday Night Live!

Paul Mescal; Shaboozey Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Saturday Night Live” features actor Paul Mescal and musical guest Shaboozey. Scheduled to air on December 7, 2024, this episode promises to bring excitement and laughter to the screen. Mescal, known for his impressive performances in film and television, is expected to showcase his comedic skills alongside the show’s talented cast.

Paul Mescal has quickly become a standout figure in the entertainment industry. With his recent roles and critical acclaim, many are eager to see how he will handle the live sketch comedy format of SNL. His charm and versatility could lead to some memorable moments on the iconic stage.

Joining Mescal is Shaboozey, a rising star in the music scene. With a unique sound and energetic performances, Shaboozey is sure to deliver an unforgettable musical experience. The combination of Mescal’s acting and...

On Saturday December 14 2024, NBC broadcasts Saturday Night Live!

Chris Rock; Gracie Abrams Season 50 Episode 9 Episode Summary

This week, “Saturday Night Live” is set to deliver an exciting episode featuring comedian Chris Rock as the host. Known for his sharp wit and insightful humor, Rock is expected to bring his unique style to the iconic stage. Fans can look forward to a night filled with laughter, as he tackles current events and shares his thoughts on various topics.

Musical guest Gracie Abrams will also take the stage, bringing her fresh sound to the show. Abrams, known for her heartfelt lyrics and melodic tunes, is likely to perform some of her popular songs. Her music has resonated with many, and her appearance on SNL is anticipated to showcase her talent to a wider audience.

As always, “Saturday Night Live” promises a mix of sketches, comedy, and music. With Chris Rock’s experience...

Timothee Chalamet emulated Bob Dylan at the latest premiere of A Complete Unknown held at Sva Theatre on Friday night (December 13) in New York City.

The 28-year-old actor, who portrays the musician in the upcoming biopic, recreated Bob‘s look he wore to the 2003 Sundance Film Festival photo call for his movie Masked and Anonymous.

Timothee was joined at the NYC premiere by his co-stars, including Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Edward Norton with wife Shauna Robertson, Boyd Holbrook, Norbert Leo Butz, Charlie Tahan, Pj Byrne, David Alan Basche with wife Alysia Reiner, Will Harrison, Nick Pupo and James Austin Johnson, as well as director James Mangold.

Timothee also paid tribute to Bob Dylan with his look at the LA premiere a couple nights earlier.

If you missed it, Timothee recently revealed if he would release his own album after singing for the Bob Dylan film. Here’s what he said…...

This Saturday, December 21, 2024, Saturday Night Live delivers another exciting episode with Chris Rock hosting and Gracie Abrams performing as the musical guest. Chris Rock, one of the most iconic and sharp-witted comedians of his generation, is set to bring his unique humor and biting commentary to the SNL stage. Known for his fearless takes on social issues and pop culture, Rock’s return to the show is sure to result in a memorable night filled with laughs and thought-provoking moments. Expect him to deliver his trademark stand-up style and engage in some hilarious sketches alongside the talented SNL cast.

Gracie Abrams, the talented singer-songwriter, will also grace the stage with her captivating music. Known for her emotional and introspective lyrics, Abrams will no doubt bring a refreshing and soulful performance that highlights her growing popularity. With such a dynamic pairing of Rock’s comedy and Abrams’ music, this episode promises...

This Saturday, Saturday Night Live brings an exciting episode featuring the legendary comedian Martin Short as the host. Known for his long and successful career in both film and television, Short is sure to bring his hilarious energy and sharp wit to the SNL stage. Viewers can expect a night full of comedy sketches, where Short’s larger-than-life personality will shine through, adding his special touch to the show’s signature humor.

The musical guest for the evening is the talented Hozier, known for his soul-stirring music and powerful voice. With his hit songs like “Take Me to Church” and “Movement,” Hozier’s performance will no doubt add an extra layer of excitement to the episode. As always, SNL promises a blend of comedy and live music that keeps audiences engaged and entertained. Tune in to NBC at 11:29 Pm on Saturday, December 21, for an unforgettable night of laughs and...

Pete Davidson kick-started his career with Saturday Night Live or SNL. He got his big break when he landed a job as a featured player in the popular sketch comedy show. Davidson worked for eight seasons between 2014 and 2022, starting with season 40 which premiered in 2014. During his first season, Davidson starred in 20 out of 21 episodes.

Pete Davidson on SNL | Credits: Saturday Night Live YouTube

Because of his career graph in SNL, Davidson got to work on many big projects in Hollywood, including the Netflix rom-com Set It Up, a cameo in Suicide Squad, Big Time Adolescence, The King of Staten Island, and more. He made his exit from SNL after season 47 in 2022 but was featured as a host in season 49 and had a special appearance in season 50.

But do you know how much he was paid for his contribution to the sketch comedy show? In this article, we will take a...

Exclusive: Veteran talent agent Eddy Yablans is leaving CAA to join Rick Yorn’s management company Lbi Entertainment as a partner. Yablans, whose agenting career spans 35 years at ICM and CAA, will start his new job on Jan. 1 and will be based in Los Angeles and New York. Many of his existing clients are expected to remain with him in his role as a manager.

At CAA, Yablans represented such performers as Chris Rock, Ellen DeGeneres, Jeff Daniels, Gabriel Macht, Leslie Bibb, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Gretchen Mol, Janelle James, Jim Belushi, Jared Harris, Ian McShane, Patrick J Adams, and James Austin Johnson, the majority of whom he also had repped at ICM as many of his clients have been with him for 25-30 years.

“I am thrilled to be joining Rick and everyone at Lbi,” Yablans said. “They are the best at what they do, and I’m so excited...

In the upcoming “Saturday Night Live Christmas Special,” airing Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 9:00 Pm on NBC, the iconic late-night show brings together a star-studded collection of Christmas-themed sketches from its 50 seasons. The special is a celebration of the best holiday moments from SNL, featuring a mix of unforgettable characters, hilarious parodies, and seasonal cheer that have made the show a holiday tradition for many.

Throughout the special, viewers can expect to see classic sketches brought to life again, showcasing the wit and creativity that has defined SNL over the years. With a host of beloved celebrity cameos, musical performances, and hilarious holiday skits, this special is sure to entertain both long-time fans of the show and new viewers. The “Saturday Night Live Christmas Special” is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit while enjoying some of the best comedic moments from the past five decades. It’s an...

As Bob Dylan fans await Timothée Chalamet‘s portrayal of the folk music legend, Chloe Fineman has reprised her portrayal of Chalamet.

On this weekend’s Saturday Night Live, she played the Oscar nominee in Buzzfeed’s red carpet coverage of the A Complete Unknown premiere, which also featured appearances from Dylan (James Austin Johnson), Bruce Springsteen (Andrew Dismukes) and Bono (host Paul Mescal).

“My forever babygirl, Timmy, is it safe to say you had a brat summer?” asks Heidi Gardner as Buzzfeed reporter Lacey Shay.

Fineman gave her signature Chalamet as she responded, “Oh man, ahhh! This is crazy! It’s nuts, man, it’s nuts. Wow!”

As Dylan, Johnson responded to the same question with a confused “what?” before answering nearly incoherently. “That about sums up my sausage consumption,” he concludes.

“Bob, it’s not about bratwurst, man! Ahhh, I love this guy,” exclaimed Fineman.

Dismukes’ Springsteen teased...

With all the hype surrounding its 50th anniversary season, someone was due to stand out on Saturday Night Live this year. Marcello Hernandez seemed primed to take the spotlight. Maybe Chloe Fineman would finally be crowned queen. Sarah Sherman? Ego Nwodim? One of the new featured players? But an unexpected comedian has become the season’s breakout star: Dana Carvey.

Yeah, that Dana Carvey.

It was an unexpected giggle in the season premiere when Carvey dropped in unexpectedly as the show’s ninth (ninth!) Joe Biden impersonator. Predictably, Carvey nailed the guy in ways that more precise impressionists like James Austin Johnson couldn’t. “Guess what? And by the way…” became Biden shorthand in the way that Carvey’s “Nah ga da it!” defined George Bush. Maybe Carvey wasn’t throwing 100 mph anymore but he still had enough of a fastball to deliver quality innings during election season.

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“Saturday Night Live” poked fun at one of the most anticipated films of the holiday season, the Timothée Chalamet-helmed Bob Dylan biopic, “A Complete Unknown,” out Christmas Day, with a sketch portraying the film’s red-carpet premiere.

Chloe Fineman, as Timothée Chalamet, admitted to having a Brat Summer (a reference to the CharliXCX-inspired trend). “Oh, man it was crazy. Nuts,” exclaimed Fineman as Chalamet.

The fictional Buzzfeed reporter, spotting Bob Dylan (James Austin Johnson), gushed, “Oh, my god. And icon alert! Here comes Mr. Bob Dylan himself.” The reporter then asked Johnson as Dylan if he, too, had had a Brat Summer.

“What?” said Dylan. “A brat summer,” repeated the Buzzfeed reporter, “did you have a brat summer?”

Dylan, with his trademark gravelly voice, misunderstood the question thought he was being asked about bratwurst. “Bob, I love this guy!” said Fineman as Chalamet. “I love you, too, but all...

On Saturday December 7 2024, NBC broadcasts Saturday Night Live!

Paul Mescal; Shaboozey Season 50 Episode 8 Episode Summary

This week, “Saturday Night Live” is set to bring an exciting episode featuring host Paul Mescal and musical guest Shaboozey. Fans are eager to see what the talented Mescal will bring to the iconic stage. Known for his impressive acting skills, Mescal has gained a lot of attention for his roles in various films and shows. His charm and wit are expected to shine as he takes on the role of host.

In this episode, viewers can look forward to a mix of comedy sketches that highlight Mescal’s versatility. The writers of “SNL” are known for their sharp humor and clever writing, so it will be interesting to see how they incorporate Mescal’s unique style into the sketches. His background in drama may also add a fresh twist to the comedic elements of the show.

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost enjoyed a very rare public date night at The American Museum of Natural History’s 2024 Museum Gala on Thursday night (December 5) in New York City.

The longtime couple posed for photos together on the red carpet at the American Museum of Natural History.

For the occasion, Scarlett wore a black velvet ballgown with pockets while Colin opted for a sleek tuxedo.

They were joined at the event by many of Colin‘s Saturday Night Live costars and some other stars, including Paul Mescal. 72-year-old sports analyst is the former head coach of the New England Patriots Bill Belichick also made his red carpet debut with his 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson!

We pulled together all of the photos from the event so that you could easily see who was there and what they wore!

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This Saturday, “Saturday Night Live” reaches an exciting milestone with its Season 50 Episode 9, featuring the legendary comedian Chris Rock as the host. Known for his sharp wit and unique storytelling, Rock is sure to bring his signature humor to the iconic stage. Fans can expect a night filled with laughter as he dives into current events and pop culture, delivering his take on the world in his own unforgettable style.

Joining Chris Rock is the talented singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams, who will be performing her latest hits. Abrams has quickly made a name for herself in the music industry with her heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies. Her appearance on “SNL” is highly anticipated, as viewers are eager to hear her powerful voice and experience her emotional performances.

As always, the episode promises to be a mix of hilarious sketches and memorable moments. With Chris Rock’s comedic genius and Gracie Abrams’ musical talent,...

Pete Davidson is getting candid about how much he made during his time on Saturday Night Live.

The actor and comedian, who starred on the NBC sketch comedy show from 2014 to 2022, recently shared in an Instagram video for New York Magazine how much he earned for each episode, as well as his “biggest indulgence” after getting his first SNL paycheck.

“Do you guys know what they pay us? It’s like three grand an episode, so I think I got dinner!” Davidson said.

Davidson was known on SNL for several memorable “Weekend Update” moments, characters and sketches, including “Chad,” “Rap Roundtable” and “Jasmine and Aladdin.”

However, the Bupkis actor wasn’t the only SNL alum revealing what they brought with their first big paycheck. “I mean, you don’t really make enough money to make big purchases,” Jason Sudeikis, former castmember and writer, admitted in the video. “So, I think...

Pete Davidson revealed in a video roundup for New York Magazine how much he was paid as a “Saturday Night Live” cast member.

In the video posted on social media on Wednesday, Davidson, along with several current “SNL” stars and fellow alums, opened up about the “biggest indulgence” they splurged on after receiving their first paycheck from the NBC sketch comedy series.

“Do you guys know what they pay us?” said Davidson, who spent eight seasons as an “SNL” cast member from 2014 to 2022. “It’s like three grand an episode. I think I got dinner.”

Jason Sudeikis shared a similar sentiment about his “SNL” salary, saying, “I mean, you don’t make enough money to make big purchases, so I think New York rent was probably the biggest purchase I made after writing my first year on ‘SNL.'” He was hired as a writer in 2003 and later worked as...

Producers of ‘Saturday Night Live’ revealed on Monday the three December guest hosts of Season 50. As previously announced, Paul Mescal makes his debut on Dec. 7 with musical guest Shaboozey. Chris Rock returns for his fourth time as host on Dec. 14 with musical guest Gracie Abrams. Martin Short joins the five-timers club on Dec. 21 with musical guest Hozier.

The regular cast members for “SNL” Season 50 are: Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, Marcello Hernandez, James Austin Johnson, Colin Jost, Michael Longfellow, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson, Devon Walker, and Bowen Yang. The featured players are: Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim, and Jane Wickline.

SEE40 celebrities who have shockingly never hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’

“Saturday Night Live’s” Weekend Update is once again anchored by Jost and Che, as they’ve done every week together since September 2014. As of the 47th season three years ago, they are officially...

Is “SNL” new tonight? No. NBC’s sketch comedy series is taking a couple weeks off, but will return for Season 50, Episode 8 on Saturday, Dec. 7 with host Paul Mescal and musical guest Shaboozey.

The regular cast members for “SNL” Season 50 are Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, Marcello Hernandez, James Austin Johnson, Colin Jost, Michael Longfellow, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson, Devon Walker, and Bowen Yang. The featured players are Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim, and Jane Wickline. Over the summer, Punkie Johnson, Molly Kearney, and Chloe Troast all departed the program.

For this 2024 Presidential Election cycle, former cast member Maya Rudolph returns to portray Vice President Kamala Harris, while former President Donald Trump is once again played by James Austin Johnson. The V.P. contenders are Jim Gaffigan as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and Bowen Yang as Ohio Senator Jd Vance. Two other “SNL” alums...

This Saturday night, “Saturday Night Live” returns with an exciting new episode featuring host Paul Mescal and musical guest Shaboozey. As the show reaches its 50th season, Episode 8 promises to deliver the signature humor and entertainment that fans have come to love. Paul Mescal, known for his captivating performances in film and television, is set to bring his unique charm and wit to the SNL stage.

Viewers can expect a night filled with hilarious sketches that showcase Mescal’s comedic talent. His ability to blend drama with humor will likely shine through in various skits, making for an unforgettable evening. The writers of SNL often craft clever and timely material, so fans can anticipate some sharp satire and playful commentary on current events.

Adding to the excitement, Shaboozey will take the stage as the musical guest. Known for his energetic performances and catchy tunes, Shaboozey is sure to bring a lively atmosphere to the show.

Is It Cake? Holiday is here!

The special yuletide edition of the Netflix TV baking competition Is It Cake? hit the streamer on Thursday (November 28).

Here’s a plot summary, via Netflix: “As always, the bakers will be creating cakes shaped into realistic replicas of common objects, and celebrity judges will be guessing which of them are fondant-covered fake-outs. But, over the four episodes of Is It Cake? Holiday, all the treats will be sculpted into festive winter items, such as ice skates, wreaths, nutcrackers, and more.”

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9 All-Star Bakers from the past three seasons are competing, including Jujhar Mann, Season 3 winner Henderson Gonzalez, Grace Pak, Miko Kaw Hok Uy, Danya Smith, Season 2 winner Elizabeth Rowe, Season 1 winner Andrew Fuller, Jonny Manganello, and April Julian.

The celebrity guest judges who will ask “Is it cake?” include Rachel Bloom, Wayne Brady, Sebastian Maniscalco, Hannah Berner, Tiffany Haddish,...

Jessica Chastain, Sherri Shepherd and Flavor Flav are celebrating the holiday!

The 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off on Thursday (November 28), and several VIP guests gathered for the celebration at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City.

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VIP guests also included Alison Brie, Maura Tierney, Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson, Paula Pell, Skylar Astin, Anthony Michael Hall, Tayshia Adams, Amber Ruffin, Brynn Whitfield, Luke Gulbranson, Claudia Oshry, Laila Lockhart Kraner, Mo Mozzarella, Nicholas Sparks, Avery Wilson, Corey B and Alicia Aucoin, James Austin Johnson, Rocky Barnes, Vic Blends, members of 3 Doors Down, all of whom gathered inside the iconic Macy’s Herald Square for a private reception before heading out to the grandstands on 34th Street to take in the magic of the Parade.

Find out who performed at the parade!

40+ photos inside from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade…...

On Wednesday November 27 2024, NBC broadcasts Saturday Night Live!

A Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving Special Season 50 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Saturday Night Live,” titled “A Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving Special,” promises to be a delightful treat for fans of the iconic show. Airing on NBC, this special will celebrate Thanksgiving with a collection of sketches that span the program’s impressive 50 seasons.

Viewers can expect to see a star-studded lineup, featuring some of the most beloved cast members and guest stars from the show’s history. The special will revisit classic Thanksgiving moments that have brought laughter and joy over the years. From hilarious family gatherings to memorable holiday mishaps, the sketches are sure to evoke fond memories for longtime fans.

In addition to the classic sketches, the episode may also include some new surprises. “Saturday Night Live” is known for its sharp humor and timely commentary, so it...

No more Joe Biden? No problem for Dana Carvey, who debuted his weirdo Elon Musk impression in the first post-election episode of Saturday Night Live. Jumping up and down in his all-black Musk gear, Carvey did a victory lap. “Check it out, Dark Maga!” Carvey said in a heavy, inconsistent accent. “Yeah, but seriously, I run the country now.”

The real Elon Musk was not a fan. “Dana Carvey just sounds like Dana Carvey,” he complained on Twitter when someone asked his opinion of the impression. “SNL has been dying slowly for years, as they become increasingly out of touch with reality.” For the record, Musk hosted the comedy show himself in 2021, with his own ideas for how to add a little R-rated comedy to the 50-year-old institution.

Now someone else is coming forward to criticize Carvey’s Musk impression: Dana Carvey himself. “I can’t do Elon Musk very well,...

When Alec Baldwin appeared on Saturday Night Live last week, fans were laughing at a lot more than the show’s scripted jokes.

Some fans with questionable eyeliners noticed that Baldwin, 66, apparently forgot to zip up his fly in the closing moments of the episode.

This wardrobe oversight quickly resulted in a slew of mocking criticism from internet users. While some focused on Baldwin’s apparent “loser” status, many more made jabs about the actor’s age resulting in declining acuity and joked about his so-called ‘Senior moment.

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One X user had a different take on the situation, inferring from Baldwin’s previous scandals and reportedly poor treatment of others, “I have to believe that he is so despised by SNL‘s wardrobe department, that no one bothered to tell him to zip...

On Wednesday, November 27, 2024, Saturday Night Live will air a special Thanksgiving episode at 9:00 Pm on NBC. This special, celebrating 50 seasons of the iconic late-night show, brings together a star-studded collection of Thanksgiving-themed sketches from over the years. Fans can look forward to a mix of hilarious, time-tested sketches and classic moments that have made SNL a staple of American television for decades.

The Thanksgiving special will feature a range of memorable skits, many of which revolve around the chaos and humor of the holiday season. From family dinners gone wrong to holiday mishaps, SNL’s signature comedic style has always brought the Thanksgiving spirit to life in unexpected ways. With appearances from beloved former cast members and special guests, this episode promises plenty of laughs and surprises for both long-time fans and new viewers alike. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with comedy that...

“Saturday Night Live” has pulled out all the stops in recruiting hosts for their 50th season, but the show is at its best when the cast gets to shine. As a result, Charli Xcx’s turn commanding the Studio 8H stage proved to be one of the best stints yet this year. Rather than chew the scenery, Xcx blended into each sketch and let the main players flex their skills while earning laughs. Her musical performances gave her more than enough opportunity to claim the spotlight.

The night kicked off with a political cold open that satirized the Oval Office meeting between presidents Trump (James Austin Johnson) and Biden (Dana Carvey) last week, with a lot more punch than any of the sketches featured in last week’s post-election episode. SNL lampooned Trump’s seeming distaste with the trappings of the White House and skewered the “dynamic, free-thinking, animal-killing, sexually criminal,...

Just a month and change after Bowen Yang impersonated her in a viral sketch on Saturday Night Live, English electropop star Charli Xcx pulled double duty has host and musical guest of Saturday’s episode in her latest appearance on the NBC sketch comedy show. And speaking of triumphant comebacks, SNL’s November 16 installment also featured the return of fan-favorite lothario Domingo (Marcello Hernández). Trump and Biden meet in the cold open Once again, Dana Carvey played President Joe Biden and James Austin Johnson played President-elect Donald Trump in Saturday’s cold open, as the two actors spoofed Biden and Trump’s fireside chat at the White House last week. “Get a load of me,” Johnson’s Trump said. “Instead of being rude and crazy like usual, I’m doing quiet and serene, which, in many ways, is a lot scarier.” Carvey’s Biden, meanwhile, likened himself to the dog...

The election results continue to take center-stage on “Saturday Night Live,” as this week’s cold open featured Dana Carvey as Joe Biden and James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump in a sketch that drew from the pair’s recent meeting at the White House. Sitting in front of a crackling fireplace near a bouquet of roses, the pair unpacked Trump’s confounding cabinet picks, including Matt Gaetz for attorney general and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the health and human services department.

“Hello everybody, thank you everybody for coming to this very important transitional meeting,” said Carvey as Biden. “I’m being serious right now! Even though we disagree, we’re going to have a very respectful conversation.”

“Yeah, get a load of me,” said Johnson as Trump. “Instead of being loud and crazy like usual, I’m doing quiet and serene, which in many ways is a lot scarier.

Saturday Night Live‘s Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson) sat down with President Joe Biden (Dana Carvey) and explained his reasoning for picking some of the most unqualified candidates for his cabinet and other positions in his forthcoming administration.

“Thanks for your advice, but I already know how to do president,” Trump told Biden, who had tried to articulate his thoughts on the job.

“It’s all about surrounding yourself with the best people, and I am very fastly picking the most epic cabinet of all time. They’re some of the most dynamic,...

Saturday Night Live staged a private Oval Office meeting between James Austin Johnson’s Donald Trump and Dana Carvey’s Joe Biden this weekend — a meeting that was ultimately disrupted by two of Trump’s “most epic” cabinet picks.

First up was U.S. Attorney General nominee Matt Gaetz, played by SNL cast member Sarah Sherman. After greeting Trump and Biden with a Glenn Quagmire-esque “Giggity,” Gaetz assured the president-elect that he would do a great job for him. “If anyone tries to break the law, I’ll tell them what I told my eyebrows: freeze!” the former Florida representative exclaimed.

Producers of ‘Saturday Night Live’ revealed Paul Mescal will guest host Dec. 7 during Saturday night’s episode. Joining as musical guest will be Shaboozey.

The regular cast members for “SNL” Season 50 are: Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, Marcello Hernandez, James Austin Johnson, Colin Jost, Michael Longfellow, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson, Devon Walker, and Bowen Yang. The featured players are: Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim, and Jane Wickline.

SEE40 celebrities who have shockingly never hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’

“Saturday Night Live’s” Weekend Update is once again anchored by Jost and Che, as they’ve done every week together since September 2014. As of the 47th season three years ago, they are officially the longest-serving duo in the history of Weekend Update.

At the most recent Emmy Awards, the variety series won its 101st trophy overall, making it the biggest winner in the history of the Television Academy.

Alec Baldwin returned to “SNL” on Saturday’s politics-focused cold open, but the former Trump impersonator took on a different figure entirely for this episode: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The cold open imagined the private meeting between outgoing president Joe Biden (played by Dana Carvey) and incoming president Trump (James Austin Johnson), and in a bit that introduced a couple of Trump’s cabinet appointments, Baldwin stepped in as Rfk Jr.

Baldwin’s appearance was met with an applause break, after which he touted his credentials as Trump’s pick for Secretary of Health and Human Services. “Americans need someone to teach them how to be healthy. Someone like me, a 70-year-old man with movie star looks and a worm in his brain,” he said.

The bit included digs at Rfk Jr.’s anti-vaccine stance as well. “I care deeply about a woman’s right to choose — to choose to give her child polio,...

Saturday Night Live didn’t waste any time on the latest episode, spoofing Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s historic Oval Office meeting at the White House earlier this week.

“Hello everybody. Thank you to the press for joining us to document this very important presidential transition meeting. I’m being serious right now. Even though we disagree, I’m eager to sit down for a respectful conversation,” Dana Carvey’s Biden says.

“Yeah, get a load of me. Instead of being rude and crazy like usual, I’m doing quiet and serene, which in many ways is a lot scarier,” James Austin Johnson’s Trump adds before Biden continues, “I’m gonna sit here and smile while ignoring the giant fire right behind me.”

Trump later complains about how he “forgot how boring [being] president is.”

“I love running, hate being,” he continues. “And I hate the White House, so old,...

The Saturday Night Live cold open featured Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson) meeting in the Oval Office with President Joe Biden (Dana Carvey) and getting visits from some of the president-elect’s new cabinet picks.

“I am very vastly picking the most epic cabinet of all time,” Johnson’s Trump told Carvey’s Biden. “They are some of the most dynamic, free-thinking, animal killing, sexually criminal, medically crazy people in the country.”

“Who are you thinking about?” Biden asked.

“We’ve got Elon and Gaetz. That’s an alien vs. predator,” Trump said.

Trump and Biden met at the White House on Wednesday, just hours before the president-elect launched a wave of cabinet picks that seemed designed to “own the libs” as much as they were in line with the Maga agenda. They included Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence, Matt Gaetz for attorney general, and Robert Kennedy Jr....

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Charli Xcx Season 50 Episode 7 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Saturday Night Live” promises to be an exciting one, featuring the talented Charli Xcx as both the host and musical guest. This episode is set to air on NBC, and fans of the show and the artist are eagerly anticipating what she will bring to the stage.

Charli Xcx is known for her unique style and catchy pop songs. As a host, she is expected to showcase her humor and personality, which could lead to some memorable sketches. Viewers can look forward to her engaging with the cast and bringing her own flair to the show’s comedic segments.

In addition to her hosting duties, Charli Xcx will also perform some of her popular hits. Her performances are often high-energy and visually captivating, making them a highlight of any episode. Fans can...

Following last week's superb episode of "Saturday Night Live" featuring comedian and former "SNL" writer John Mulaney, showrunner Lorne Michaels decided to stick with seasoned stand-up comedian talent by bringing Bill Burr back to host for a second time. Burr isn't exactly the most versatile performer when it comes to sketch comedy or acting in general, but he can do a few things pretty damn well, especially if it involves being belligerent and from Boston, two things that go hand-in-hand. 

While Burr's first time hosting "SNL" in the fall of 2020 wasn't a home run, it had some solid sketches, including a memorable Sam Adams beer commercial parody. Unfortunately, it seems like the wind was really sucked out of the sails of the writers room this week, presumably because of the election results, and this episode felt pretty clunky, landing somewhere between aggressively average and just plain poor. 

Plus, Burr had...

Well, at least we didn’t get Maya Rudolph singing Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”

It was a tough night at Studio 8H this past Saturday, where a Bill Burr-hosted episode kicked off with some standard political satire, albeit this time focused on appeasing newly elected Donald Trump — a figure they’d spent most of the fall skewering. “Saturday Night Live” is not a show that typically hides its liberal leanings, but in this new, likely fascist era, the cast wanted to make sure Trump knew he had their support and downright adulation. Cast members Bowen Yang, Ego Nwodim, Kenan Thompson, Heidi Gardner, Marcello Hernandez, Sarah Sherman, and Colin Jost all lined up to pledge their fealty, with James Austin Johnson even unveiling a new interpretation of Trump that sees him as a muscular, Rambo-type figure. Obviously, “SNL 50” was making light of the authoritarianism we are likely to face over the next few years,...

Saturday Night Live had some fun at hair metal’s expense last night (November 9th). A sketch called “Sex Rock CD” featured the episode’s host, comedian Bill Burr, longing for the days of “rockin’ tunes about living fast, dying young, and doing sex.”

In the skit, Burr plays a father working on his motorcycle in the garage when his teenage son (played by new SNL cast member Emil Wakim) walks in and is blown away by the guitar rock his dad is listening to, exclaiming, “Whoa, what’s this music? I’ve never heard anything like this before.”

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“This is real music, from when I was growing up,” responds Burr’s character. “No auto-tune, no mumble rap, just musicians.” The son then asks, “What was it called?,” with the dad answering, “’80s sex rock!”

From there, the father introduces his son to the “best” of those bands,...

Saturday Night Live knew it had to address a new reality this weekend. After a series of shows this fall showcasing Maya Rudolph’s Kamala Harris, how would SNL pivot after the landslide re-election of Donald Trump? To the show’s credit, it didn’t wallow in maudlin self-pity as in 2016 when Kate McKinnon as Hilary Clinton wailed “Hallelujah.”

It also avoided another mistake of the past, sidestepping Alec Baldwin’s buffoonish impression that dominated the show’s cold opens for four years. Those shrill bits weren’t funny in real time, and they’ve aged even worse.

Instead, SNL opted for a new approach, opening the show with its most popular cast members pledging their fealty to Donald Trump. Considering that the man has “openly called for vengeance against his political enemies” and a partisan Supreme Court means there’s “nothing to protect the people who are brave enough to speak out against him,...

Saturday Night Live is making a sarcastic attempt to get on President-elect Donald Trump‘s good side after the election.

Bowen Yang, Heidi Gardner, Marcello Hernández, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson and Colin Jost appeared in the cold open on Saturday night (November 10).

“On Tuesday, Americans went to the polls and elected Donald Trump to be the next president of the United States,” Bowen said, as Ego added: “To many people, including many people watching this show right now, the results were shocking and even horrifying.”

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“Donald Trump, who tried to forcibly overturn the results of the last election, was returned to office by an overwhelming majority,” Heidi said, with Kenan adding: “This is the same Donald Trump who openly called for vengeance against his political enemies.”

Bowen and Ego added: “Now thanks to the Supreme Court, there are no guard rails, nothing...

With Donald Trump, who has threatened revenge against his perceived enemies, set to begin his second term in a matter of months, Saturday Night Live‘s cast members had self-preservation in mind, insisting that they have always had his back.

“We have been with you all along,” Kenan Thompson said, with Marcello Hernandez adding that everyone on stage voted for him as well. Heidi Gardner elaborated that she did so “50 times in Pennsylvania.”

Some cast members, though, were thrown under the bus.

“Mr. Trump, your honor,” Weekend Update co-host Colin Jost said.

The cast of “Saturday Night Live” faked audiences out by praising Donald Trump in the series’ first episode after his election.

In the cold open, cast members somberly discussed Trump’s victory and warned that “now, thanks to the Supreme Court, there are no guardrails.”

“And that is why, we at ‘SNL’ would like to say to Donald Trump: We have been with you all along,” Kenan Thompson added.

“We have never wavered in our support of you, even when others doubted you!” Bowen Yang added sarcastically, before Sarah Sherman said, “Every single person on this stage believed in you.”

“Every single person on this stage voted for you!” added Marcello Hernández.

The cast continued its faux-praise of the next president, as Colin Jost threw his “Weekend Update” co-host Michael Che under the bus, calling him the “lame-stream media.” (Jost later appeared on screen wearing a Jan. 6-style viking helmet.

The first “Saturday Night Live” after the election opened on a somber note, with Bowen Yang, Ego Nwodim, Kenan Thompson and Heidi Gardner standing on the “SNL” stage in regular clothes addressing the election of Donald Trump for a second term as president. The group took turns speaking about how Trump tried to forcibly overturn the results of the last election and how he called for vengeance against his enemies.

“To many people, including many people watching this show right now, the results were shocking and even horrifying,” Nwodim said, later noting that now “thanks to the Supreme Court, there are no guard rails” for his power.

“Nothing to protect the people who are brave enough to speak out against him,” Yang added.

Thompson then said, “That is why we at ‘SNL’ would like to say to Donald Trump, we have been with you all along.”

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Donald Trump scored a decisive win this week, and the cast of Saturday Night Live wants him to know… they had his back the whole time!

This Saturday’s post-election episode kicked off with SNL cast members Bowen Yang, Ego Nwodim, Kenan Thompson and Heidi Gardner somberly facing the camera and recounting Trump’s victory, adding that many Americans found it “shocking and even horrifying,” and now Trump has “no guardrails” keeping him from taking vengeance on his political enemies. So, as Thompson put it, they want to make one thing clear to the newly elected Trump: “We have been with you all along.

The cast of Saturday Night Live kicked off their post-election show trying to get on Donald Trump’s good side after he defeated Kamala Harris in the 2024 election earlier in the week.

The cold open got underway with castmembers Bowen Yang, Heidi Gardner, Marcello Hernández, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson and Colin Jost speaking directly to the camera in a serious manner.

“On Tuesday, Americans went to the polls and elected Donald Trump to be the next president of the United States,” Yang says as Nwodim continues, “To many people, including many people watching this show right now, the results were shocking and even horrifying.”

“Donald Trump, who tried to forcibly overturn the results of the last election, was returned to office by an overwhelming majority,” Gardner says as Thompson adds, “This is the same Donald Trump who openly called for vengeance against his political enemies.”

Yang and Nwodim continue,...