Saturday Night Live
The latest on Saturday Night Live. A long-running late night sketch series on NBC, SNL was created by Lorne Michaels and developed by Dick Ebersol and premiered in 1975. The first episode was hosted by George Carlin. The series is one the longest-running network television programs in the United States and has made stars out of many of its cast members, including Chevy Chase, Gilda Radner, Mike Myers, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Eddie Murphy, and Pete Davidson, among many others.
Bill Maher reveals he helped Woody Harrelson with anti-vax "SNL" monologue
Woody Harrelson shocked "Saturday Night Live" viewers with his anti-vax jokes when he hosted the comedy show back in February.
Video of Pete Davidson pushing fan at Knicks game viewed more than 1m times
The comic wasn't laughing when a fan got too close but has received support online, with one TikToker saying: "Being touched without permission warrants it."
SNL's weekend update mocks Donald Trump's repeated crying stories
"Saturday Night Live" host Colin Jost ridiculed the former president by showing a number of clips of Trump claiming people had cried over different issues.
"Jeopardy!" fans furious after show abruptly ends
The ABC affiliate network did not explain the reason behind the gaffe, but fans were enraged when they missed seeing the final round.
'Jeopardy!' champ compared to Hitler makes change to his Twitter account
Brian Henegar became a fan favorite during his win streak last week, but viewers comparing him to Adolf Hitler has marred his experience.
SNL torches Donald Trump with Last Supper cold open, Weekend Update jokes
Saturday Night Live opened with a skit that jokingly compared the former president's recent indictment to the persecution of Jesus.
Meghan Markle's skin color accusation roasted by Chris Rock
Chris Rock said "some of that s*** [Meghan Markle] went through was not racism. It was just some in-law s***," in the latest swipe by a high profile comedian.
Woody Harrelson video defending ivermectin goes viral after "SNL" monologue
Harrelson raised eyebrows after saying Big Pharma bribed politicians and the media to force the country into lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic.
Elon Musk has something to say about Woody Harrelson anti-vax 'SNL' speech
Musk weighed in on Twitter after Harrelson divided viewers with a joke that was widely received as an anti-vaccine conspiracy theory.
Woody Harrelson's SNL Covid conspiracy monologue divides the internet
Harrelson, who has previously shared conspiracy theories about the pandemic, appeared to compare Big Pharma to drug cartels.
SNL mocks Donald Trump's East Palestine visit with rambling cold open
The former president visited the town following the February 3 train derailment, where he criticized the federal response.
Jimmy Fallon reveals Travis Kelce "can sing" ahead of "SNL" hosting gig
Super Bowl winner Travis Kelce will host "Saturday Night Live" on March 4, 2023.
How SNL covered the Chinese balloon: "Well, you got me"
Part of a spoof involved Bowen Yang, playing the balloon, being asked why it was flying over Montana, to which he replied it loves the show "Yellowstone."
SNL takes aim at Southwest Airlines after flight chaos
Saturday Night Live spoofed the airline that lost more than $200 million in the fourth quarter.
M&M's responds to "woke" complaints by hiring progressive star Maya Rudolph
M&M's announced a pause on its mascots after conservative outlets complained about the candy packaging's more inclusive look.
'SNL' fans debate who's the best cast member of all time—"GOAT quality"
Social media users debated the greatest "Saturday Night Live" cast members of all time across its near 50-year run.
SNL relentlessly mocks Donald Trump's trading cards
Saturday Night Live host James Austin Johnson roasted Donald Trump's trading card announcement.
Who is Keke Palmer's baby's father? Darius Jackson celebrates pregnancy
Palmer, 29, announced that she's expecting her first child while hosting "Saturday Night Live" over the weekend.
SNL Mocks Herschel Walker Gaffes, Comes Up With "plan b" for Georgia runoff
The sketch addressed Herschel Walker's reported scandals that could cost him the Georgia Senate run-off election.
Only one in five people actually thinks "SNL" is funny
That said, 48 percent of Americans found the show was sometimes funny, according to polling done for Newsweek.
Jon Stewart defends Dave Chappelle, says censorship won't end antisemitism
During a talk show appearance, Stewart addressed the controversy surrounding Chappelle's recent "Saturday Night Live" monologue.
Reggie Watts calls out Dave Chappelle's "joyless" comedy—"Hack jokes"
Comedian and bandleader of "The Late Late Show With James Corden," Watts asked Chappelle to "consider a different approach."
Dave Chappelle slammed by Jewish groups after SNL appearance
"Last night on SNL, Chappelle showed us once again what a vile antisemite he is," the group StopAntisemitism tweeted Sunday.
The controversial jokes Dave Chappelle dropped in 'SNL' opening monologue
The comedian discussed Kanye West and antisemitism in his third appearance as host of "Saturday Night Live."
SNL host Dave Chappelle divides Internet with Jewish community, Kanye jokes
Chappelle returned to host the show after coming under fire for his jokes about the transgender community following the release of his 2021 Netflix special.
Will Ferrell clarifies George W. Bush "strategery" SNL mystery
Ferrell opened up about the famed SNL skit with Jenna Bush during a Monday episode of "TODAY With Hoda & Jenna."
"SNL cast should appreciate" Dave Chappelle's work, claims media lawyer
The cast should "understand that when you walk the line, sometimes you slip too far," the expert told Newsweek about the comedian hosting "SNL" on November 12.
Dave Chappelle "SNL" hosting gig condemned by members of trans community
The comedian released a stand-up special last year that contained controversial comments about transgender people.
Amy Schumer's 'SNL' comments linking Kanye West to Nazis divide internet
During her "Saturday Night Live" monologue, Schumer made a thinly veiled reference to Ye's recent alleged antisemitic remarks.
SNL mocks both Biden and Trump ahead of midterms
The show's cold open saw James Austin Johnson as President Biden making a few last-minute changes to the list of Democrats running for office.
