Charli XCX helps ‘SNL’ go brat, pulling double duty as host and performer
After a strange, dark turn last week, when Bill Burr hosted the post-presidential election episode of “Saturday Night Live,” the show bounced back by flexing…
Bill Burr hosts a post-election ‘SNL’ that he couldn’t quite lift
The last time “Saturday Night Live” aired an episode following a Donald Trump presidential election win was on Nov. 12, 2016, when Dave Chappelle hosted.…
Trump campaign gets equal time from NBC after Harris’ ‘SNL’ appearance
NBC honored a request by former President Trump’s campaign for equal time on the network following Vice President Kamala Harris’ appearance on “Saturday Night Live”…
John Mulaney hosts eventful ‘SNL’ with Kamala Harris in cold open
You know it’s a stacked week on “Saturday Night Live” when a new John Mulaney-led Duane Reade at the Port Authority Bus Terminal musical sketch…
Inside the first ‘SNL’: Fact vs. fiction in ‘Saturday Night’
“Saturday Night” is a fly-on-the-wall dramatization of the tense, chaotic 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of “Saturday Night Live.” Directed by Jason…
Michael Keaton returns to ‘Saturday Night Live,’ as does Alec Baldwin
For his fourth time hosting “Saturday Night Live” (last time was in 2015), Michael Keaton proved a grounding presence in several sketches. That’s not surprising…
What today’s ‘SNL’ could learn from 1975 series premiere
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who wants to make “Saturday Night Live” weird again. As Screen Gab editor Matt Brennan and staff…
Ariana Grande kisses SNL co-star as she makes shock prediction about US election
ARIANA Grande enjoyed a cheeky snog with her Saturday Night Live co-star before making a shock prediction about the US Election as she returned to…
‘SNL’ host Ariana Grande aces Celine Dion impression, more
When Ariana Grande appeared as the musical guest on a March episode of “Saturday Night Live,” it wasn’t hard to predict (and we did) that…
NFL stars fond of their ‘cutthroat’ ‘Saturday Night Live’ experience
Fran Tarkenton arrived in New York City exhausted, dispirited and maybe a little confused.Three days earlier, the Minnesota quarterback had lost to the John Madden-coached…
‘SNL’ sees Nate Bargatze return as host, and another debate cold open
It’s been less than a year since comedian Nate Bargatze made his debut hosting “Saturday Night Live,” but the appearance was so well received that…
‘SNL’ premiere recap: Jean Smart ushers in landmark Season 50
In the 50th season premiere of “Saturday Night Live,” not much was made about it being 50 historic years, save for a few mentions in…
‘SNL’ cold open: Andy Samberg, Jim Gaffigan, Dana Carvey join Maya Rudolph
“Saturday Night Live” kicked off its 50th season ready to take on the 2024 presidential campaign, and it finally revealed who was tapped to play…
What’s the top ‘SNL’ sketch of all time? We asked 17 celebrities
Will Ferrell as Gene Frenkle from “More Cowbell,” onstage with musical guests Queens of the Stone Age. (Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank) John David Washington, actor…
‘SNL’ Season 50 hosts, musical guests: Jean Smart, Chappell Roan, more
Jean Smart, fresh off her latest Emmy win for “Hacks,” will be the guest host for the opening episode of Season 50 of “Saturday Night…
Oscars: Netflix to enter Kristen Wiig for ‘Will & Harper’ song
“‘Talented musician’ might be a little strong” to describe Kristen Wiig, the “Saturday Night Live” veteran demurs when complimented about her chops. So another label…
Punkie Johnson reveals reason for ‘SNL’ exit: ‘I spiraled’
Punkie Johnson’s relationship with “Saturday Night Live” is “still strong,” even if she won’t be among the cast members returning for its 50th season. “Mutually,…
Maya Rudolph is a quadruple Emmy contender
Maya Rudolph just collected an extraordinary four Emmy nominations for three series. But the “Saturday Night Live” veteran has been an Emmy favorite for some…
‘SNL’: Punkie Johnson, Molly Kearney exit before Season 50
Punkie Johnson has bid “Saturday Night Live” farewell after four years in its cast. The comedian, who joined the legendary NBC comedy series in 2020,…
Colin Jost of ‘SNL’ hurts foot in Tahiti amid 2024 Olympics
The first portion of Colin Jost’s 2024 Paris Olympics experience started off on the wrong foot — his left one, specifically. The “Saturday Night Live”…