The season finale of “Saturday Night Live” went out with a bang last night, featuring its traditional joke swap segment on “Weekend Update.” Hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che were forced to read jokes written by the other, making for some uncomfortable moments. A little ways into the segment, Jost uttered an, “Oh God,” after realizing he’d have to take …
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Travis Kelce hosting ‘SNL’ made cast member feel ‘very protective’ of him
Travis Kelce won big in 2023 between his relationship with Taylor Swift, on top of a Super Bowl win followed by a well-received “Saturday Night Live” hosting gig. “SNL” cast member Heidi Gardner revealed on Friday on “Today with Hoda & Jenna” that she was a fan of the Chiefs’ tight end, being a Kansas City, Missouri native, and felt …
Read More »'Saturday Night Live' targets Columbia University protests from perspective of parents in cold open
“Saturday Night Live” took aim at the student anti-Israel protests on Saturday, specifically from the perspective of parents who have kids attending Columbia University during the cold open. Kenan Thompson played the father of a Columbia student and began by praising young people standing up for what they believe in during a mock interview. However, when asked about his daughter …
Read More »Ryan Gosling, Mikey Day reunite at 'Fall Guy' premiere dressed as Beavis and Butt-Head
Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day returned as Beavis and Butt-Head. At the Los Angeles premiere of “The Fall Guy” Tuesday, Gosling, who stars in the film, strutted the red carpet in a mint green suit. During a second walk down the carpet, he sported different attire and had a new companion by his side. Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day reappeared …
Read More »Taylor Swift reacts to Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt’s 'All Too Well' cover on ‘SNL’
Ryan Gosling brought out his inner Swiftie during his “Saturday Night Live” monologue. Gosling returned to “SNL” to host the show on April 13. During his monologue, he talked about his struggles “breaking up” with Ken, the character he played in “Barbie.” “I’m not going to make any jokes about Ken, because it’s not funny,” Gosling said during the monologue. …
Read More »Caitlin Clark has jokes for Michael Che in surprise 'SNL' appearance
Iowa Hawkeyes great Caitlin Clark made a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live” over the weekend as she got ready to hear her name called that the WNBA Draft. Clark appeared on the “Weekend Update” segment and chided Michael Che over his jokes about women’s sports and the WNBA. In the skit, Clark told Che she “wrote some jokes” for …
Read More »The career of Robert Downey Jr: Early roles, superhero blockbusters, an Oscar win and more
Robert Downey Jr. is widely known for his role in the Marvel franchise, but his long career includes much more than Iron Man alone. Downey Jr. grew up in a Hollywood family, with his writer-director father, the late Robert Downey Sr., and actress mother, the late Elsie Downey. He was introduced to the film industry very early. His first role …
Read More »'SNL' torches Biden: Like the Baltimore bridge collapse, he is ‘no longer connecting with Black communities’
“Saturday Night Live” took a crack at President Biden during the “Weekend Update” segment by comparing him to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland. “President Biden said Friday that he would visit the site of the Baltimore bridge collapse because, like that bridge, Biden is no longer connecting with Black communities,” comedian Michael Che said. After the …
Read More »Ramy Youssef advocates for peace in war-torn Gaza on 'SNL' stage: 'Please stop the suffering'
Actor and comedian Ramy Youssef used his “Saturday Night Live” monologue to call for free Palestinians and to end the months-long violence raging in the Middle East. The actor, recognized for his starring role on the Netflix comedy series Ramy, took to the stage where he discussed his friends’ requests that he pray for them. One of those prayers was …
Read More »Sharon Stone recalls terrifying 'SNL' appearance when protestors stormed the stage, threatened to kill her
Sharon Stone’s first time hosting “Saturday Night Live” left her “terrified.” During an appearance on Dana Carvey and David Spade’s “Fly On The Wall” podcast, the actress opened up about her time hosting the show in the early 1990s and explained how executive producer Lorne Michaels “saved” her life during her opening monologue. In 1992, shortly after the release of …
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