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Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live is an NBC variety comedy featuring a talented cast of actors and comedians performing comedic sketches. Each episode features a different celebrity host and a famous musical guest, along with the popular news satire sketch "Weekend Update." Saturday Night Live has featured celebrity hosts like Kim Kardashian, Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, John Mulaney, Maya Rudolph, and many more. Saturday Night Live has also featured many iconic musicians like Sinead O'Connor, Jack White, Paul Simon, Kanye West, Queen, Nirvana, Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, and more.
Genre: Comedy, variety show Premiere: Oct. 11, 1975 Notable Cast Members: Chevy Chase, Bill Murry, Gilda Radner, Eddie Murphy, Chris Farley, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Jimmy Fallon, Kenan Thompson, Bill Hader, Pete Davidson
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Netflix Comedies for March 2024: 6 Best Comedy Movies on Netflix This Month

Netflix is adding comedies with something for everyone in March 2024. These six comedies are the best picks to stream this month.

by Matt Moore

Published on March 1, 2024

3 min read

Exclusives / TV

‘Killing It’ Stars Craig Robinson and Rell Battle Reflect on Role Challenges and Having to ‘Bring out New Weapons’ [Exclusive]

'Killing It' stars Craig Robinson and Rell Battle talk about the many dimensions within their characters and tease season 2.

by Gina Ragusa

Exclusives / TV

Claudia O’Doherty Kicks Major A** in ‘Killing It’ Season 2– Seriously [Exclusive]

Claudia O'Doherty who plays Jillian G. on Peacock's 'Killing It' said season 2 will show some very interesting sides of her character.

by Gina Ragusa

‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Season 12 Red Carpet PICS (Everyone Still Looks Great)

'Curb Your Enthusiasm' fans always welcome the return of Larry David to their screens. This was the case once more at the Season 12 premiere.

by Ali Hicks

Published on January 31, 2024

4 min read

Katt Williams posing in a green outfit for a picture backstage after performing live on stage during the "Katt Williams: The Dark Matter Tour"

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Wanda Smith Was Upset That Her Boss Didn’t Go to Commercial When Katt Williams Roasted Her

Wanda Smith’s career changed forever after being roasted by Katt Williams took a bad turn, but she felt her boss should’ve cut the roasting short.

by Antonio Stallings

Tim Robinson’s Plant-Based Coney Dog Ensures You Won’t ‘Skip Lunch’

Don't skip lunch with Tim Robinson's plant-based Coney Dog.

by Gina Ragusa

Carson Daly Reveals Whether He Thinks ‘The Voice’ Will Be Canceled

How long will NBC air 'The Voice'? Host Carson Daly has high hopes for the show. Here's what he said about the series' longevity.

by Lauren Weiler

Published on April 8, 2024

3 min read

Two firefighters standing in front of a fire truck in an episode of 'Chicago Fire'

‘Chicago Fire’ Season 12: Meet the New Firefighter Joining Firehouse 51

Michael Bradway will play a firefighter named Jack Damon. Hallmark star Jocelyn Hudon has also joined 'Chicago Fire' as a paramedic named Lyla Novak.

by Megan Elliott

Gibson looking at his phone in 'Chicago Fire'

Another ‘Chicago Fire’ Cast Member Has Left the Show

New 'Chicago Fire' cast member Rome Flynn's stint on the NBC drama has come to an end after just six episodes.

by Megan Elliott

SNL’s Bowen Yang Slams Calling Vanderpump Rules’ Raquel Leviss ‘Rachel’ as a Burn

Bowen Yang from 'SNL' doesn't think calling Raquel Leviss by her legal name Rachel is the big slam that 'Vanderpump Rules' fans think it is.

by Gina Ragusa

Jimmy Fallon Totally Winged This ‘SNL’ Sketch That Didn’t Even Have a Script

Jimmy Fallon recently shared an hilarious story about a sketch he performed on the show with no rehearsal and no script.

by Deisy Ventura

Thanks, I Hate It

‘SNL’ Star Rachel Dratch Reveals ‘Mortifying’ Moment at ‘RHONY’ Countess and Friends Show – ‘Lessons Learned in Showbiz’

'SNL' comedian Rachel Dratch recalled singing on Luann de Lesseps' show on 'RHONY' as one of the 'most mortifying moments on stage in recent memory.'

by Gina Ragusa

Cecily Stong looking happy in black dress

Cecily Stong Reveals ‘Weird Emotional Baggage’ From Working on ‘SNL’ for Nearly a Decade

Cecily Stong opens up about her decision to leave 'Saturday Night Live.'

by Christina Nunn

Kieran Culkin Agreed to Do ‘SNL’ ‘Father of the Bride’ Reunion 1 Day Before it Aired

Kieran Culkin's surprise appearance in an 'SNL' sketch in 2023 happened with little time to prepare. He explains.

by Agustin Mojica

'Shrill' actor Aidy Bryant as Annie Easton sitting by a pool

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Aidy Bryant Created ‘Shrill’ After She Was Offered Roles Like ‘Ugly Prison Wife’

Aidy Bryant rose to fame on 'SNL' but that didn't stop her from being offered roles like 'ugly prison wife' — and that prompted her to co-create 'Shrill.'

by Deisy Ventura

'Saturday Night Live': Dana Carvey sings 'choppin' broccoli' to Phil Hartman and Kevin Nealon

‘Saturday Night Live’: Dana Carvey’s 6 Best Characters

Dana Carvey has too many 'Saturday Night Live' characters or impressions to list them all. But, Showbiz Cheat Sheet picked our 6 favorites from Carvey.

by Fred Topel

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Seth Meyers Met His Wife at Another ‘SNL’ Alum’s Wedding

Seth Meyers and his wife Alexi Ashe have been going strong for years now. The pair met at another wedding, and haven't faltered since.

by Christina Nunn

'Saturday Night Live': Mike Myers and Dana Carvey sit on the couch in 'Wayne's World' comedy sketch

12 Great Sketch Comedy Shows Besides ‘Saturday Night Live’

'Saturday Night Live' is the big name in sketch comedy but there are predecessors and competitors worth checking out for their unique comic sensibilities too.

by Fred Topel

Woody Harrelson on 'Saturday Night Live'

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Woody Harrelson’s ‘SNL’ Monologue Wasn’t the 1st COVID-19 Conspiracy the Actor Shared

Woody Harrelson's 'Saturday Night Live' appearance came with a COVID-19 conspiracy some have spread, and it isn't the first time he's shared unverified claims.

by Angela Ward

Paul McCartney performs on Season 38 of Saturday Night Live

Music

5 Hilarious ‘Saturday Night Live’ Sketches Featuring Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney has proven that he has a more humorous side, and it shined in these 5 sketches from ‘Saturday Night Live’

by Ross Tanenbaum

Pedro Pascal adjust his glasses on the red carpet for "The Mandalorian" season 3.

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Pedro Pascal Reveals What Happened During Chaotic ‘SNL’ Skit: ‘Bowen Started it’

Pedro Pascal is spilling the tea with regard to what happened during a "Saturday Night Live" sketch while he was hosting.

by Agustin Mojica

'Saturday Night Live': Bill Murray sings about 'Jaws' while Paul Schaffer plays piano

‘Saturday Night Live’: NBC Wanted to Cut Lines From This Classic Bill Murray Sketch

'Saturday Night Live' Head Writer Jim Downey fought for lines in a Bill Murray sketch for the 40th Anniversary Special, bringing back Murray's classic character.

by Fred Topel

'Saturday Night Live': Church Lady (Dana Carvey) interviews Christopher Durang on the first 'Church Chat'

‘Saturday Night Live’: Dana Carvey Made Church Lady Even Dirtier When Censor Forbade Saying ‘Penis’

Dana Carvey remembers creating the Church Lady character for 'Church Chat' on 'Saturday Night Live.' Changing words flagged by the censor actually made her naughtier.

by Fred Topel

'Saturday Night Live': Chris Farley interviews Jeff Daniels

‘Saturday Night Live’: Chris Farley Wore John Belushi’s Pants Under All His Costumes

'Saturday Night Live' cast members David Spade and Dana Carvey reminisce about Chris Farley, with Spade remembering Farley discovering John Belushi's pants in wardrobe.

by Fred Topel

'Saturday Night Live': Norm Macdonald folds his hands on the Weekend Update desk

‘Saturday Night Live’: The Sound of a Weekend Update Joke Bombing Appeared Later in Another Sketch

'Saturday Night Live' head writer Jim Downey tells the story of Norm Macdonald's ultimate Weekend Update bomb that lives on in the show today.

by Fred Topel

Keke Palmer poses in front of a black backdrop

This Actor Was ‘Shocked’ By ‘Keenan & Kel’ Reunion

Keke Palmer may have played a part in the recent "Keenan & Kel" reunion, but the star didn't actually think it was going to happen!

by Produced by Digital Editors

Bowen Yang appears on "Late Night With Seth Meyers"

Movies

Bowen Yang Reveals Why He Felt Intimidated on ‘Wicked’ Set

Bowen Yang has been enjoying filing "Wicked: Part One" but there was one part of the filming process that left the actor feeling intimidated.

by Christina Nunn

Bowen Yang answers a question on "Late Night With Seth Meyers"

This ‘SNL’ Star Reveals Obsession With ‘The Real Housewives of Miami’

Here's why "Saturday Night Live" star Bowen Yang says his favorite reality series is "The Real Housewives of Miami."

by Christina Nunn

Aubrey Plaza stands on the set of "Saturday Night Live"

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Aubrey Plaza’s ‘SNL’ Audition Included This ‘Pill Popping’ Character

Aubrey Plaza never did make it as a regular "Saturday Night Live" cast member, but the actor is opening up about her audition.

by Ashley Swallow