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SNL Says Goodbye to Bill Hader and Stefon

Jacob Hall — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:26:56 +0000

Last night's season finale of SNL was a huge deal. Not because Ben Affleck was hosting (although he was great), but because it was the final episode for Bill Hader and head writer/Weekend Update anchor Seth Meyers. The show had to send them off in style and that could only mean one thing: the final appearance of Stefon.

'SNL' Season Finale Preview: Ben Affleck and Bill Hader Say Goodbye

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:52:32 +0000

Earlier this week sad news broke that 'SNL' vet Bill Hader would depart the series after Saturday's upcoming finale with Ben Affleck and Kanye West, potentially taking fellow veterans Jason Sudeikis and Fred Armisen with him. Whoever goes, Ben Affleck's upcoming introduction into the five-timer's club looks to continue the streak from Kristen Wiig, so check out the first promos inside!

'SNL' Shocker: Bill Hader to Depart, Jason Sudeikis and Fred Armisen Too?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:24:02 +0000

This past weekend's 'SNL' with Kristen Wiig drew heavily on nostalgia, but it seems we didn't know which performer's absence would truly soon be felt. In advance of the season finale with Ben Affleck and Kanye West, 'SNL' veteran Bill Hader has revealed his intent to leave the series, but who might also leave behind the late-night, sketch comedy?

SNL Made Me Laugh with 'Game of Game of Thrones' [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Sun, 05 May 2013 17:15:23 +0000

Zack Galifianakis hosted SNL this weekend, and I laughed. Saturday Nigh Live has become so “hit and miss” lately, but this “Game of Game of Thrones” skit was a good one. We’ve talked about the HBO series Game of Thrones before, and I have been watching the series now in it’s third season, but with [...]

'Tonight Show' Future: Seth Meyers To Take Over 'Late Night' For Jimmy Fallon?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 02:22:21 +0000

Far-flung a future as it might seem to imagine Jimmy Fallon at the helm of 'The Tonight Show' in New York by the year 2014, it's even stranger to consider the next generation of late-night wars being set up. If indeed Jimmy Fallon leaves behind NBC's 'Late Night' for 'The Tonight Show' at any point in the future, who might replace him in the subsequent slot? Is 'SNL' veteran and current head writer Seth Meyers on the short list?

'SNL' Deleted Scene: Bill Hader and Fred Armisen Crack Up as Russian Doormen

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:19:59 +0000

While most would agree that 'SNL's' most recent turn with 'Django Unchained' star Jamie Foxx hosting and musical guest Ne-Yo stayed mostly level, it's no secret that a portion of 'SNL' viewers tune in to see which sketches can make the performers break. "The Californians" has been known to get cast members giggling, partiuclarly Bill Hader and Fred Armisen, but we've never seen them lose it so hard as a deleted sketch from Saturday featuring the pair as doormen. Check it out inside!

'SNL' Christmas Show: Martin Short to Host, With Musical Guest Paul McCartney!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:14:10 +0000

Talk about your Christmas come early! A few weeks ago during Jeremy Renner's stint hosting 'SNL,' we were ecstatic to learn that 'Django Unchained' star Jamie Foxx would return to hosting duties for the third time on December 8, with musical guest Ne-Yo. Now, 'Saturday Night Live' has unwrapped its best Christmas present yet, returning alumni Martin Short to the stage as host of the December 15 outing, accompanied by none other than musical legend Paul McCartney!

'SNL' Deleted Scenes: Jeremy Renner Has a Shirtless Thanksgiving

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:41:02 +0000

Though Jeremy Renner's turn hosting 'SNL' this past weekend may have felt somewhat uneven, many would argue that the normally-stoic 'Avengers' star still did a better job than other hosts unprepared for sketch comedy, like Daniel Craig, or even to a degree Louis C.K. And while Renner wasn't present for the Guy Fieri deleted scene that exploded in popularity yesterday, another 'SNL' deleted scene is making the rounds that might have seen Renner at his best! Check out what didn't make the cut!

'SNL's Kenan Thompson Developing NBC Sitcom, Is He Next to Go?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:28:43 +0000

The current season of 'SNL' has braved the departures of Andy Samberg, Kristen Wiig and Abby Elliott, with Jason Sudeikis and Seth Meyers rumored to follow, but can it handle another? That friends, is the question we face after learning that 'SNL' vet Kenan Thompson and executive producer Lorne Michael have begun development of a new NBC sitcom, with Thompson set to star. What premise does the sitcom take, and would it take Kenan away from the long-running sketch comedy series?

'SNL's Guy Fieri Takes on The New York Times: Watch the Skit That Got Cut

Nick Romano — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:25:47 +0000

So, remember that scathing New York Times review of Guy Fieri's new restaurant in Times Square? Remember what the Food Network star had to say in response? Well, apparently the folks behind 'SNL' tried tackling this ripe-for-parody issue on The Weekend Update, but ultimately decided to cut the segment from last Saturday's show. Thankfully, you can watch the sketch in full right here!

'SNL' Taps Jamie Foxx as Next Host

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 01:11:12 +0000

Given the upcoming holiday, 'SNL' won't return until December 8 following this past weekend's turn with Jeremy Renner and musical guest Maroon 5. While that seems like a cruelly long wait, will the return of Jamie Foxx as our December 8 host, with musical guest Ne-Yo, make up for it? The 'Django Unchained' star will make his first 'SNL' appearance since a previous hosting gig in 2000, so what can we expect from Foxx a second time around?

'SNL' Promos Give Us Twice the Anne Hathaway

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:45:37 +0000

As expected, last weekend's 'SNL' featuring Louis C.K. offered up an even mix of laughs and groans, some sketches falling flat while others stood as tall as Abraham Lincoln's stovepipe hat. This weekend's newest outing will go back to basics however, as 'Les Miserables' star and Hollywood sweetheart Anne Hathaway picks up hosting duties for the third time, with musical guest Rihanna. So what's the one thing Anne Hathaway has that Louis C.K. doesn't, as highlighted by the new promos? Sexy, sexy hair.

Christina Applegate's 'SNL' Promos Take Us Back to 1993

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:45:31 +0000

Alright, so 'Saturday Night Live' had a bit of a misfire this past weekend, as the majority of Daniel Craig's sketches fell flat. They don't train super-spies to be funny, after all. But while the NBC sketch comedy series' 38th season may have broken its hot streak after Seth MacFarlane and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 'Up All Night' and former 'Married with Children' star Christina Applegate is here to get us back on track. And it only took 19 years!

'Saturday Night Live' Doing More Election Specials

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:00:26 +0000

Sheesh, is it that time again? Not only do we have to choose some kind of leader of the free world over the next few months, but it seems like forever since the last time we got any fresh ‘Saturday Night Live‘ scoop. Well, wait no longer! ‘SNL’ will of course be back this fall, airing not one, but two fresh election specials chronicling the media circus of the next race! But when will the specials air?

Mick Jagger To Host Season Finale Of SNL Tonight [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:44:20 +0000

The 37th season finale of Saturday Night Live will be hosted by Mick Jagger tonight on NBC. Jagger will be performing on the show with Jeff Beck, the Foo Fighters and Arcade Fire.

SNL: A Hilarious Cold Commercial With Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig

Jacob Hall — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:00:41 +0000

If there’s one thing Saturday Night Live has been getting right for decades now, it’s commercial parodies. Cheesy cold commercials may be an easy target, but that doesn’t make this sketch starring Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig any less funny.

Will Ferrell to Host 'Saturday Night Live' for Third Time on May 12

Hilary Rothing — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:00:29 +0000

Former ‘SNL‘ castmember, Will Ferrell is taking to the studio 8H stage once again to host the show that made him a star. Ferrell’s May 12th appearance follows those of fellow ‘Saturday Night Live’ alums, Jimmy Fallon and Maya Rudolph, who also had hosting gigs during this 37th season of the late night sketch show.

Watch 'SNL' Stars Andy Samberg and Taran Killam Freak Out Gotye in Digital Short

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:30:55 +0000

Gotye did more than just sing during his stint as musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live‘ this weekend. The Belgian-Australian multi-instrumentalist also got in a little acting through a digital short with Andy Samberg and Taran Killam. Both ‘SNL’ stars were obsessed with one of Gotye’s best known songs ‘Somebody That I Used to Know.’ [...]

One Direction Steals Sofia Vergara's Spotlight on 'Saturday Night Live'

Nick Romano — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:00:59 +0000

If there’s one thing One Direction proved with their ‘Saturday Night Live‘ performances this weekend, it’s that they’re collectively much better actors than any other boy band before them. They’re clearly Oscar-worthy stage talents were showcased center stage when the group bustled onto ‘The Manuel Ortiz Show’ opposite ‘SNL’ host Sofia Vergara as Yolanda. Ms. [...]

Jon Hamm Hits Up 'SNL' With Lindsay Lohan Before Going Back to 'Mad Men' – Hunk of the Day

Coco DeWitt — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:30:58 +0000

This weekend we were only expecting to see Lindsay Lohan on ‘Saturday Night Live’ but were pleasantly surprised when stylish stud Jon Hamm made a guest appearance. Even though Jimmy Fallon was only ~~half~~ kidding when he said the ‘Mad Men’ star was there as a backup host, we were secretly hoping he’d take over.