‘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”…
Andy Samberg left ‘SNL’ to protect his health, he says
Working on “Saturday Night Live” is not for the faint of heart — take it from series darling Andy Samberg.During his seven-year tenure on the…
‘SNL’ recap: Jake Gyllenhaal sings his way through Season 49 finale
On his third go-round as guest host of “Saturday Night Live,” Jake Gyllenhaal presided over the 49th season finale with everything going for him. His…
Kel Mitchell talks Kenan Thompson drama on ‘Club Shay Shay’
“Saturday Night Live” is not a homewrecker. At least not for Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell, the latter said Tuesday on Shannon Sharpe’s podcast “Club…
‘SNL’ recap: Maya Rudolph slays as the ultimate mother
It’s hard to believe that in the years since Maya Rudolph left “Saturday Night Live,” in 2007, she’s only hosted the show three times, which…
Dua Lipa, as ‘SNL’ host and musical guest, tries to give us everything
Singer and songwriter Dua Lipa has performed her music on “Saturday Night Live” before, but for the first time, she pulled double duty as guest…
Taylor Swift cheers Ryan Gosling’a spoof of ‘All Too Well’
Taylor Swift has given Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt’s spoof of “All Too Well” her coveted seal of approval. The pop superstar took to X,…
‘SNL’ recap: Ryan Gosling can’t stop cracking up as host
Ryan Gosling’s third go-round as guest host of “Saturday Night Live” should have been a victory-lap party after a year’s worth of goodwill that started…
Kristen Wiig joins ‘SNL’ Five-Timers Club with celebrity friends
Longtime “Saturday Night Live” fans don’t need a reminder that Kristen Wiig, the recent star of “Palm Royale” on Apple TV+ and a new set…
‘SNL’ host Ramy Youssef asks God to free Palestinians, hostages
Ramy Youssef, the rising star with a new HBO special “More Feelings” and a starring role in the recent Oscar winner “Poor Things,” flexed his…
Dana Carvey tells Sharon Stone sorry for raunchy ‘SNL’ skit
Comedian Dana Carvey conceded that not every skit from his “Saturday Night Live” days has aged gracefully — including his “Airport Security Check” sketch starring…
‘SNL’ recap: Scarlett Johansson plays Katie Britt; Josh Brolin recites poems
Josh Brolin, the “Avengers: Endgame” actor riding high (on a worm, even!) on the success of his latest film “Dune 2,” proved a reliable “Saturday…