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fromConsequence
4 days ago

Saturday Night Live Sketch Count: The Show's Biggest Star Isn't Part of the Main Cast

Ashley Padilla leads SNL Season 51 with 79 sketches, showcasing her prominence among the cast and potential for future contracts.
Humor
fromVulture
6 days ago

Kansas Waited 50 Years for This

The SNL sketch 'Husbands' humorously explores male bonding through the shared experience of singing Kansas's 'Carry on Wayward Son'.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Saturday Night Live: Colman Domingo makes for season's best host to date

SNL's cold open features a satirical portrayal of Trump, addressing various absurd scenarios and characters in a comedic context.
Television
fromConsequence
4 days ago

Saturday Night Live Sketch Count: The Show's Biggest Star Isn't Part of the Main Cast

Ashley Padilla leads SNL Season 51 with 79 sketches, showcasing her prominence among the cast and potential for future contracts.
Humor
fromVulture
6 days ago

Kansas Waited 50 Years for This

The SNL sketch 'Husbands' humorously explores male bonding through the shared experience of singing Kansas's 'Carry on Wayward Son'.
#colman-domingo
Humor
fromVulture
2 days ago

Saturday Night Live Recap: Colman Domingo Brought The Vibes

Colman Domingo hosts with impeccable vibes, showcasing his talent through distinct characters and engaging sketches.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Such a water-cooler show!' Jane Krakowski on Ally McBeal and life as the world's biggest scene-stealer

Krakowski was almost the photo-negative of Calista Flockhart's title character: brassy, eccentric, unconcerned by others' opinions. Similarly, her character in 30 Rock, Jenna Maroney, acted as the bookend to Tina Fey's Liz Lemon, Krakowski untouched by self-awareness, Fey beset by it.
Women in technology
Science
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

SNL Goes to Space-And Returns With Pranks

Victor Glover's Artemis II mission highlights the contrast between the awe of space exploration and the humorous challenges of living in a confined spacecraft.
LA Kings
fromVulture
5 days ago

Benito Skinner Loved Being a Demon for a Day on The Comeback

Performing with Lisa Kudrow in The Comeback is a significant honor for comedic actors, highlighting its legendary status in Hollywood satire.
#jack-black
NYC music
fromVulture
1 week ago

Please Call Their SNL Episode 'Jack Silver'

Jack Black and Jack White will co-host and perform on Saturday Night Live, marking a unique collaboration between two iconic Jacks.
Humor
fromVulture
1 week ago

Saturday Night Live Recap: Jack Black Brings The Energy

Jack Black's return to SNL showcased strong writing and memorable characters, reaffirming his status as a reliable host in the five-timers club.
#comedy
fromKqed
4 days ago
Humor

Encore: Oakland Comedian Jackie Keliiaa on Pain, Punchlines, and Her 'Good Medicine' | KQED

fromKqed
4 days ago
Humor

Encore: Oakland Comedian Jackie Keliiaa on Pain, Punchlines, and Her 'Good Medicine' | KQED

Television
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Who Is Black Comedy For?

Dave Chappelle faced pressure to alter his sitcom to appeal to white audiences, highlighting systemic issues in the representation of Black artists.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

SNL alum Kevin Nealon calls out cast members who break during sketches

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
#saturday-night-live
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

SNL Rips Tucker Carlson With Jeremy Culhane's Spot On Sendup

Saturday Night Live's Jeremy Culhane performed a satirical impression of Tucker Carlson critiquing 2026 Oscar nominees as examples of leftist woke culture during Weekend Update.
Podcast
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

Saturday Night Live Recap: Harry Styles Loosens Up

Harry Styles hosted Saturday Night Live while promoting his album, delivering committed performances despite appearing slightly self-conscious early in the episode before loosening up as the night progressed.
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Jack Black and Jack White to Appear Together on SNL

Jack Black will host Saturday Night Live on April 4th with Jack White as musical guest, marking Black's fifth hosting appearance and White's sixth musical guest performance.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

SNL Rips Tucker Carlson With Jeremy Culhane's Spot On Sendup

Saturday Night Live's Jeremy Culhane performed a satirical impression of Tucker Carlson critiquing 2026 Oscar nominees as examples of leftist woke culture during Weekend Update.
Podcast
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

Saturday Night Live Recap: Harry Styles Loosens Up

Harry Styles hosted Saturday Night Live while promoting his album, delivering committed performances despite appearing slightly self-conscious early in the episode before loosening up as the night progressed.
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Jack Black and Jack White to Appear Together on SNL

Jack Black will host Saturday Night Live on April 4th with Jack White as musical guest, marking Black's fifth hosting appearance and White's sixth musical guest performance.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

SNL Seemingly Cracks a Joke About the Idea of Trump Getting Assassinated Audience Cheers Wildly

Che's joke during Weekend Update suggested that President Trump's theater visit could end badly, drawing a parallel to Lincoln's assassination. The audience reacted with loud cheers and applause.
Humor
#saturday-night-live-uk
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan and Riz Ahmed first three guest hosts of UK Saturday Night Live

Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, and Riz Ahmed will host the first three episodes of Saturday Night Live UK, premiering live on Sky on 21 March with an 11-person cast and original music acts.
fromConsequence
4 weeks ago
London music

Tina Fey and Wet Leg Revealed as Host, Musical Guests for Debut Episode of Saturday Night Live UK

Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Saturday Night Live UK review it didn't fail and it could have been a lot worse

The inaugural episode of Saturday Night Live UK generally succeeded in delivering a comedic feeling despite some uneven sketches.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan and Riz Ahmed first three guest hosts of UK Saturday Night Live

Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, and Riz Ahmed will host the first three episodes of Saturday Night Live UK, premiering live on Sky on 21 March with an 11-person cast and original music acts.
fromConsequence
4 weeks ago
London music

Tina Fey and Wet Leg Revealed as Host, Musical Guests for Debut Episode of Saturday Night Live UK

Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Saturday Night Live UK review it didn't fail and it could have been a lot worse

The inaugural episode of Saturday Night Live UK generally succeeded in delivering a comedic feeling despite some uneven sketches.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The 'In Living Color' Effect

In Living Color was the brainchild of Keenen Ivory Wayans, supported by his brothers and a cast made up almost entirely of people of color. Americans had never seen anything like it before, and they loved it.
Television
#snl-uk
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago
Television

SNL UK's breakout star is gay & he has one hell of a Princess Diana impression - Queerty

Television
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

SNL UK's breakout star is gay & he has one hell of a Princess Diana impression - Queerty

SNL UK features a notable out gay cast member, Jack Shep, who is gaining attention for his comedic talent.
Humor
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Tina Fey Was the Unexpected Hero of 'SNL UK'

SNL UK premiered on March 21, featuring Tina Fey as the first host, closely emulating the American original with a mix of sketches and humor.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guide #235: Live from London, it's Saturday Night! But will SNL translate transatlantically?

Saturday Night Live UK launches amid mixed expectations, with hopes for success due to strong talent and oversight from original SNL creator Lorne Michaels.
London music
fromConsequence
4 weeks ago

Harry Styles Pulls Double Duty on SNL, Performs "Dance No More" and "Coming Up Roses"

Harry Styles hosted and performed on SNL, debuting songs from his album Kiss All the Time while appearing in multiple sketches and addressing queerbaiting allegations.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Another Project Is Trying to Figure Out Lorne Michaels

A Morgan Neville-directed documentary about Lorne Michaels features interviews with SNL collaborators and friends who acknowledge the difficulty of truly understanding him.
#olympic-hockey
Boston Bruins
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Knight, alongside Hughes brothers, jokes back on 'Saturday Night Live'

U.S. Olympic hockey players made a humorous SNL appearance addressing controversy over Trump's sexist joke about inviting only the men's team to the State of the Union.
NYC LGBT
fromNewsday
1 month ago

Knight delivers joke during 'SNL' appearance featuring US men and women hockey gold medal winners

U.S. Olympic hockey players humorously addressed a controversy over unequal presidential recognition during an SNL appearance, with the women's captain making a pointed joke about being invited alongside the men's team.
Boston Bruins
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Knight, alongside Hughes brothers, jokes back on 'Saturday Night Live'

U.S. Olympic hockey players made a humorous SNL appearance addressing controversy over Trump's sexist joke about inviting only the men's team to the State of the Union.
NYC LGBT
fromNewsday
1 month ago

Knight delivers joke during 'SNL' appearance featuring US men and women hockey gold medal winners

U.S. Olympic hockey players humorously addressed a controversy over unequal presidential recognition during an SNL appearance, with the women's captain making a pointed joke about being invited alongside the men's team.
#snl-hosting-debut
NYC LGBT
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Connor Storrie Knew What 'SNL' Viewers Wanted to See

Connor Storrie leveraged his Heated Rivalry fame and physical comedy skills to deliver SNL's standout sketch, playing a severely injured stripper committed to performing despite obvious injuries.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Connor Storrie Knew What 'SNL' Viewers Wanted to See

Connor Storrie leveraged his Heated Rivalry fame and physical comedy skills to deliver SNL's standout sketch, playing a severely injured stripper committed to performing despite obvious injuries.
#snl-satire
Humor
fromEsquire
4 weeks ago

SNL's 'The Pitt' Parody Is the Best Sketch We've Seen In a Long Time

Saturday Night Live's MAHAspital sketch satirizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health policies and alternative medicine approach, mocking vaccine skepticism and emphasis on unproven natural remedies.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Saturday Night Live: Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie makes debut to squealing fans

SNL's cold open satirizes a US military strike on Iran through Trump and defense secretary characters, with last-minute rewrites creating an abrupt but timely sketch lacking depth.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The 'SNL' Sketch That Broke All the Rules

SNL's 'Passing Notes' sketch succeeded by having cast members genuinely read unrehearsed notes for the first time on air, with their authentic surprise and breaking character becoming the comedic centerpiece.
Humor
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

Harry Styles's Dead-On SNL MAHA Sketch

A Saturday Night Live sketch satirizes the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement by parodying medical dramas, exposing how fringe health skeptics rely on mainstream cultural tropes while promoting pseudoscience.
NYC LGBT
fromVulture
1 month ago

Tourette's Activist Group Calls SNL Sketch 'Not Acceptable'

Tourettes Action condemned SNL's sketch mocking Tourette's syndrome as unacceptable, emphasizing the disability is a serious neurological condition, not entertainment or a personality trait.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Saturday Night Live: Harry Styles pulls double duty in decently silly episode

SNL opens with a sketch blaming the Epstein Files for economic chaos, featuring Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, with Harry Styles hosting and performing.
US politics
fromKqed
1 year ago

Why W. Kamau Bell Didn't Cancel His Kennedy Center Shows | KQED

Entertainers are severing ties with the Kennedy Center after President Trump became chairman, prompting board departures and canceled performances.
Music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Geese Showcase Their Dynamic Range with Triumphant SNL Performance

Geese debuted on SNL with two contrasting songs—melancholic 'Au Pays du Cocaine' and abrasive 'Trinidad'—both on Getting Killed; touring festivals and releasing a live album.
Humor
fromVulture
1 month ago

Ryan Gosling Broke on Saturday Night Live, Are You Happy Now?

SNL uses a note-reading sketch where depressing stories about performers are revealed live, with content changed from dress rehearsal to guarantee breaking character and shock laughs.
NYC LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Saturday Night Live Just Turned a Triumphant Moment for Hockey and Connor Storrie Into a Grim Spectacle

Connor Storrie's SNL monologue highlighted hockey representation issues while the U.S. men's hockey team faced backlash for controversial political associations and poor handling of the situation.
US politics
fromVulture
2 months ago

Pete Davidson Calls Out ICE in Saturday Night Live Cold Open

White House Border Czar Tom Homan was sent to Minneapolis, prompting SNL satire criticizing aggressive, undertrained immigration enforcement and sparking nationwide protests and a strike.
Television
fromAol
1 month ago

Shane and Ilya Hit Studio 8H: Hudson Williams Crashes Connor Storrie's SNL Debut in the Best Way Possible

Connor Storrie hosted SNL on February 28, 2026, featuring a surprise cameo from his Heated Rivalry co-star Hudson Williams during an ice rink sketch.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Saturday Night Live Bafta sketch branded horrific' by leading Tourette syndrome charity

This is not acceptable. Mocking a disability is never acceptable. It would not be tolerated for any other condition, and it should not be tolerated by people with Tourette's.
Humor
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

SNL Recap: Finn Wolfhard Gets By With a Little Help From His Friends

Finn Wolfhard's SNL hosting showcased comedic range and nervousness while attempting to reintroduce himself beyond his Stranger Things role.
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

Saturday Night Live Recap: A Skarsgard Family Affair

Alexander Skarsgård's offbeat comedic instincts made his SNL hosting a quirky fit, producing mixed sketches that tackled political issues with uneven success.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The "Ins" and "Outs" of Comedy: Dealing With the Outflow

Readers who saw my previous post will recall its focus on a recurring pattern of laughter and humor found during my deep dive into the humor of the Seinfeld series. I wondered why we tend to laugh at various things going into our bodies and tried to explain why we might be so inclined using the Mutual Vulnerability Theory of Laughter.
Humor
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

Jennifer Lawrence Wants a Saturday Night Live Do-Over

Jennifer Lawrence had a strained, exhausting SNL hosting experience while battling walking pneumonia and juggling Oscar campaigning and Hunger Games filming.
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

Zohran Mamdani Lands Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show Bit

Jimmy Fallon repeatedly deployed an 'It's so cold' Mamdani joke across Tonight Show monologues, culminating in a staged payoff when Mamdani delivered a callback live.
fromwww.startribune.com
2 months ago

Saturday Night Live' tribute to Minnesotans gets zapped at last minute

I know no one is dying for a hot take on this from a guy who looks like he was homeschooled on a yacht, said the comedian, who was wearing a long-sleeved Wolves shirt. But it would be insane to ignore what's happening in my hometown right now. He then dissected footage of an ICE agent slipping on the ice, showing it over and over again. I'm not reveling in another person's pain, he said. If I wanted to do that, I would join ICE.
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