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“You can’t make everyone happy. You’re not a taco.” While this hilarious line might sound like lighthearted humor, it cuts straight to a key truth: people will always find something to disagree on. And boy, if one thing is sure to spark a series of arguments, it’s the topic of gender. As we see in the case of Donald Trump’s second inauguration speech, where the new President made a bold promise: there will be only “two genders” recognized in the United States going forward: male and female.

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Monday’s inauguration ceremony, held indoors due to freezing temperatures in Washington D.C., was no ordinary swearing-in. Amid the usual pomp and circumstance, Trump’s words quickly set social media on fire, particularly his statement about gender. As the 47th president of the United States,...

A comedy movie starring and written by multiple Saturday Night Live cast members has suddenly become a streaming success over a year after its release. Since its debut in 1975, NBC's long-running sketch comedy show has served as the springboard for 11 feature-length films based on some of the show's most popular sketches and characters, which have seen mixed success. Their first foray into film came in 1980 with Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi's The Blues Brothers, which earned over $115 million at the box office against its $27 million budget.

The success of Wayne's World in 1992, starring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey, encouraged Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michael to produce more film adaptations featuring popular characters. He brought back 1970s characters for Coneheads in 1993, followed by It's Pat, Stuart Saves His Family, A Night at the Roxbury, Superstar, and The Ladies Man. However, most of these movies struggled both critically and commercially,...

Saturday Night Live took aim at MSNBC this weekend in a skit that satirized the network’s coverage of President-elect Donald Trump and the personalities of its anchors.

The sketch featured Sarah Sherman as Rachel Maddow, who introduced herself by warning viewers, “Dads better hide their older, bookish-looking lesbian daughters.”

The segment parodied MSNBC’s panel discussions, describing the featured analysts as “basically like The Avengers for your aunt.” Cast members portrayed network regulars, including Ari Melber, Joy Reid, Stephanie Ruhle and Chris Hayes, skewering their on-air quirks.

Ego Nwodim, playing Reid, asserted that the network would focus on Trump’s actions rather than his words, saying, “This time around, we’re not gonna get sucked in by every new shiny, crazy statement from Trump.” Moments later, Sherman’s Maddow interrupted with breaking news that Trump allegedly wants to “trade Connecticut for Italy.”

Throughout the skit, panelists were repeatedly interrupted by absurd “breaking news” updates,...

April 5, 2000 was a momentous day in comedy history. That night, “Saturday Night Live” paid tribute to Blue Oyster Cult’s 1976 jam “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” and one iconic bit of percussion.

The cowbell.

The hit song, a latter-day bit of psychedelia, infamously had a repeated cowbell on the track. In the sketch, which of course anyone reading this has seen, Christopher Walken’s supposedly legendary producer “Bruce Dickerson” keeps beseeching cowbell player Gene Frenkle to play more emphatically: “I gotta a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell.”

In Peacock’s “SNL 50: Beyond Saturday Night” docuseries (via the New York Post), Ferrell, who wrote the “More Cowbell” sketch, opens up about how much Walken has come to resent the ubiquity of it. It all came out when Ferrell visited Walken when the actor was appearing in Martin McDonagh’s “A Behanding in Spokane” on Broadway in 2010.

“I went to see [Walken] backstage,...

The twice-delayed announcement of nominations for the 97th Academy Awards is finally coming Thursday. While many communities remain evacuated or in recovery mode due to the deadly Los Angeles area wildfires — and nerves remain shot everywhere — the industry is allowing itself a moment to once again contemplate the Oscars.

For Best Actor there is a strong field of contenders, with one clear standout (at the moment). But four of the five slots look to be safely locked up. That said, there are always challengers on the bubble and long shots well worth considering. So let’s consider them all.

Locks

Adrien Brody (The Brutalist) — 39/20 odds

Brody has a lock on a nomination and — after winning the Golden Globe for his role as László Tóth, a fictional Hungarian Jewish architect subjected to the horrors of the Buchenwald death camp in World War II — has leapfrogged to the top of nearly everyone’s list.

David Chappelle roasts Diddy’s freak-off parties in his latest appearance on Saturday Night Live as its fourth-time host. It was funnier than Nikki Glaser’s awkward joke about Diddy at the recently concluded Golden Globes. Chappelle joked about the reason why he wasn’t invited to Diddy’s freak-off parties, while jokingly alluding to how people he knew attended the parties.

Dave Chappelle in his latest appearance on Saturday Night Live | Credits: NBC

He made the studio audience blast into laughter when he shared that it was a tough way to figure out that he was ugly. Chappelle’s SNL monologue, filled with humor and social commentary, is the longest monologue in the show’s history. Chappelle was joined by singer GloRilla as the musical guest on the episode.

Dave Chappelle holds nothing back as he roasts Diddy in the greatest SNL monologue in recent history Diddy in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia...

Did you know Robert Downey Jr was once a cast member on Saturday Night Live?

The 59-year-old actor was a repertory player, aka a full-time cast member, on the weekend sketch show for one season, in 1985-1986. He then returned to host a decade later in 1996.

Robert appears in the docu-series SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, and opened up about his time as a cast member, revealing what he learned from that year.

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“I learned so much in that year about what I wasn’t. But there’s not a more exciting 90 minutes you could have, whether you are any good or not,” he said, via People.

Rdj was on the show in season 11 alongside other now-famous stars like Joan Cusack, Randy Quaid, Damon Wayans, Jon Lovitz and Anthony Michael Hall.

“I wanted to go younger,” SNL creator Lorne Michaels said in SNL50 of the younger cast that season.

Dave Chappelle hosted Saturday Night Live for the fourth time on Jan. 18, delivering a monologue filled with his signature humor and social commentary.

The comedian, 51, tackled topics ranging from the California wildfires and Donald Trump’s return to the presidency to the allegations surrounding music mogul Sean Combs.

Chappelle opened his set by addressing the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, joking that their high cost was due to the city’s wealth.

“I think that’s because people in L.A. have nice stuff. I could burn 40,000 acres in Mississippi for like $600 or $700,” he quipped.

He also touched on conspiracy theories regarding the fires, referencing Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and noting how some individuals “lost their fire insurance” shortly before the blazes began.

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Find out everything you need to know about the episode of Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music Preview

On January 27, 2025, NBC will air a special episode titled “Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music” at 8:00 Pm. This episode promises to be a nostalgic celebration of the iconic music that has graced the stage of “Saturday Night Live” over the past five decades. Fans can expect a vibrant mix of classic performances, memorable musical guests, and heartfelt tributes to the artists who have made SNL a musical landmark.

The episode will feature a star-studded cast, including some of the most beloved former cast members and musical guests. Notable names such as Tina Fey, Jimmy Fallon, and Maya Rudolph are set to make appearances, sharing their favorite musical moments from the show. Additionally,...

The cast of Saturday Night Live shares a bond unlike most anything else in television. The small group of performers spend countless hours together in pursuit of comedy. So when SNL fired one cast member in the '90s, it was no surprise to hear a couple of his colleagues took a stand.

Chris Parnell has the distinct honor of being fired from Saturday Night Live twice. The first came in 2001 after he joined the cast in 1998. SNL brought Parnell back halfway through the next season only to show him the door again in 2006.

The first firing came as a bit of a shock to Parnell. He thought he was hitting his stride, but his clashes with Lorne Michaels didn't help his case. He learned in the summer of 2001 that Michaels and SNL chose not to renew his contract.

In an interview with Cracked, Parnell reflected on the experience. He...

Every now and then "Saturday Night Live" really surprises me with its castings. Giving Sarah Sherman (better known to the alt-comedy community as Sarah Squirm) a spot on the roster was one example, while Kyle Mooney and Beck Bennett's 2013 casting remains one of the best decisions Lorne Michaels ever made.

Back in 2007, the duo launched the comedy group Good Neighbor, along with Nick Rutherford and Dave McCary, and created some of the greatest sketches ever to hit the internet for their "GoodNeighborStuff" YouTube channel. Mooney in particular embodied a sort of subversive alt-comedy brilliance that wasn't all that removed from the offbeat rebelliousness at the heart of another early 2000s comedic touchstone: "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job" — also launched in 2007. Indeed, both Mooney and "Awesome Show" star Tim Heidecker later performed as leather jacket-wearing hack comedian characters, with Mooney's Bruce Chandling eventually appearing for multiple segments on...

It’s been a banner weekend for zombification.

TikTok was found dead in its U.S. residence on Saturday following a lethal collision with the Supreme Court. The popular social media app — owned by the Chinese tech company ByteDance — was renowned for its vibrant community of creators and a “special sauce” algorithm that scared the pants off congressional lawmakers last spring. Survived by more than 170 million American users, the platform changed pop culture and entertainment marketing as we know it forever. She was only 7.

A day later, on Sunday, January 19, President-elect Donald Trump seemingly helped bring TikTok back to life. The eve of his inauguration has been a critical deadline since Congress agreed that the app would have to divest from ByteDance or face a countrywide ban in April 2024. Caught at the intersection of free speech and national security, the software supporting the platform is considered among the most valuable tech assets in the world.

After 50 years of pushing the boundaries of network television, Saturday Night Live has birthed countless talents across multiple generations.

Robert Downey Jr. and Anthony Michael Hall recently looked back on their brief run on the NBC sketch comedy show during the infamous Season 11, which ran from 1985 to 1986 and served as creator Lorne Michaels‘ attempt to refresh the show after Eddie Murphy‘s exit.

“I’m proud to be a part of it. It was like an out-of-body experience,” said Hall on the Peacock docuseries SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, recalling “just being shocked” at being the show’s youngest cast member at 17 after SNL “meant so much to me as a kid growing up in New York.”

Downey Jr. recounted his best friend and Weird Science co-star bringing him the opportunity. “Michael Hall said to me, I’m gonna go do SNL. I’m gonna get you an audition and I...

The January 18 episode of “Saturday Night Live” was a reminder that the quality of the show and its humor aren’t always dictated by writers or regular cast members, but often by what the host is willing to bring to the evening. And what did host Dave Chappelle provide for his fourth round headlining Studio 8H? Not much beyond his own vanity.

Following a cold open that saw MSNBC anchors unable to keep from participating in the media feeding frenzy spewed out by President Trump, Chappelle took the main stage for a monologue that lasted 17 minutes, the longest ever on record at “SNL.” At a certain point, it seemed possible Chappelle had gone rogue and might use the entire allotted time just to perform stand up.

As far as the actual contents of that material and studio audience’s response — not to mention at-home viewers — Chappelle’s jokes were not only hit-or-miss,...

The funny folks of Saturday Night Live had plenty of current events to riff on this week, with Saturday’s episode coming shortly before Donald Trump’s inauguration and while TikTok was going offline amid a ban in the United States. And after James Austin Johnson played Trump in SNL’s cold open on Saturday, host Dave Chappelle — hosting the NBC show for a fourth time — sent a message to the real-life politician. Here are big moments from the episode. Faux Donald Trump laments TikTok’s end Saturday’s cold open featured Sarah Sherman, Ego Nwodim, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, and Marcello Hernández playing MSNBC talking heads reacting to a torrent of breaking news about Trump. Some of those headlines: Trump wanting to trade Connecticut for Italy, saying that Arnold Palmer had some of the “longest balls in history,” wanting to end the wildfires by filling the Up house with water balloons,...

Here’s the rewritten text: vs. Hamster matches people with hamsters on scaled obstacle courses. Teams of two people race against hamsters and other teams, competing for $1,000 prizes per win and a $5,000 final round called “Escape the Cage.”

The split-screen display shows human efforts next to hamster movements, making a funny and interesting show. The format keeps viewers engaged through quick competitions and shows off the skills of the small animals.

The show embraces its strange concept. Similar to Floor Is Lava, this competition includes animal contestants, which makes each race less predictable. People of all ages enjoy watching and cheering for the hamsters in this entertaining competition show.

Scaling the Stakes: The Ingenious Design of Human vs. Hamster

The challenges in Human vs. Hamster mix fun and difficulty. The obstacles range from flower-box-covered walls to bottle-shaped holes, each designed to match different competitor strengths.

Hamsters excel with their small size and quick moves,...

Exploring Chevy Chase’s Bizarre Hosting Tenure At SNL ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Chevy Chase, one of Saturday Night Live’s original cast members, holds a complex and controversial place in the show’s history. Though he left as a regular after its first year in 1976, he returned to host eight times between 1978 and 1997.

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Chevy Chase’s Rocky Hosting Reputation

However, Chase’s final hosting gig became a turning point, marked by rumors of inappropriate behavior, including alleged clashes with cast members and even slapping Cheri Oteri on the back of the head.

Will Ferrell, a cast member at the time, later referred to Chase as the “worst host,” which only added fuel to speculation that he was quietly banned from hosting after 1997.

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So, Dave Chappelle’s back in the SNL saddle again. Fourth time’s the charm? Maybe. This time, the backdrop was particularly, shall we say, piquant: a mere 48 hours before Donald Trump’s second inauguration. You could practically feel the tension radiating from Studio 8H – that “laughing on the edge of a volcano” vibe. How would […]

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Is that hate we smell in the air? Yes, everyone’s favorite hater is back — and still hatin’.

Dave Chappelle brought back his Chappelle’s Show character Silky Johnson, of “Playa Haters’ Ball” fame, in a sketch on this week’s Saturday Night Live. Silky and his fellow hater Beautiful, played by Chappelle’s Show co-star Donnell Rawlings, showed up as eligible bachelors on a YouTube dating show where women hold a balloon and pop it if they’re not interested in the guy.

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Saturday Night Live‘s Weekend Update addressed several elements of the presidential transition process, including a new portrait of Donald Trump, figures like Mark Zuckerberg cozying up to the president-elect, and some of President Joe Biden’s final actions while in office.

“It’s the dawn of a new era,” co-anchor Colin Jost began. “Donald Trump released his official inaugural portrait, and the photo is lit, I assume, by hell opening up.”

“Trump is trying to look so hardcore in his photo, I’m surprised he didn’t add a...

“Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music” is set to air at 8:00 Pm on Monday, January 27, 2025, on NBC. This special program celebrates five decades of unforgettable musical moments from the iconic sketch comedy show, Saturday Night Live. Viewers can expect a nostalgic journey through the rich history of SNL’s musical performances, featuring a diverse array of artists and genres that have graced the stage over the years.

The program will showcase memorable live performances, behind-the-scenes stories, and interviews with some of the biggest names in music who have appeared on the show. From legendary rock bands to chart-topping pop stars, the special highlights how SNL has influenced music and pop culture since its inception. Fans of the show will enjoy revisiting classic sketches and performances that have become a part of television history.

As the show marks its 50th anniversary, this special is a must-watch for anyone who appreciates...

Donald Trump is returning to the White House, so you know what that means: Dave Chappelle is hosting Saturday Night Live. Chappelle famously made his SNL debut on the 42nd season episode which aired on Nov. 12, 2016, four days after Trump won the presidency for the first time. While that appearance, which won Chappelle the first of five Emmy awards (he also won for hosting the series in 2021) took place immediately after the election, this one aired right before the inauguration, making this a once-in-every-four-year tradition. Here are the best moments from Chappelle’s third hosting gig, from his opening monologue to the funniest sketches.

Cold Open

There are three certainties in life: death, taxes, and SNL opening with a sketch commenting on the week in politics (watch above). This week kicked off with a spoof of MSNBC’s famous roundtables, with hosts Rachel Maddow (Sarah Sherman), Joy Reid (Ego Nwodo...

Dave Chappelle started off Saturday Night Live‘s first episode of 2025 with a bang, addressing everything from the L.A. wildfires to Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration and the long list of allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Saturday marked Chappelle’s fourth time hosting, this time alongside musical guest GloRilla. The comedian has previously appeared in notable post-election episodes, with his prior hosting stints taking place in November 2016, 2020 and 2022; this time, he joined the show just two days before Trump’s second inauguration.

Walking out on stage while smoking a cigarette, Chappelle told the crowd that SNL boss Lorne Michaels had asked him to host the first episode after the 2024 election, but he had said no because “Things are going good, I finished my Netflix deal, I have all this money and stuff.” After Michaels pushed, Chappelle told him to save the date closest to Jan. 6. When the new date rolled around,...

Dave Chappelle not only touched on the L.A. County wildfires during his opening monologue on Saturday Night Live but also spoofed the evacuations by pretending to be a criminal with a whole lot to hide.

In the second skit of the night, Chappelle played a dad whose family (Ego Nwodim and Devon Walker) receives an alert to evacuate because of the impending blaze. To the surprise of his wife and son, Chappelle’s Reggie starts taking a sledgehammer to the wall to retrieve $500,000 in cash and a counterfeit passport.

“What else is hiding in this house, Reggie?” asks Nwodim.

Plenty, it seems: there’s also a gun and a very important thumb drive hidden behind the clock, along with a knife-wielding man (Michael Longfellow) who wants his cash back and a trio of mysterious Frenchies socked away in the cabinet.

Before the family evacuates, Chappelle’s Reggie goes and...

Dave Chappelle took the stage at Studio 8H for the new year’s inaugural episode of “Saturday Night Live,” marking his fourth time hosting the show.

He walked out onstage wearing a suit and smoking a cigarette and said, “Boy, I tell you something. I’m being very honest. I am in quite the pickle tonight. And it started in October. Lorne Michaels called me.”

Chappelle recounted how he asked him to host the show. “The first episode after the election,” recalls Chappelle. “And I was like, nah, I’m cool.” He describes how he then asked Michaels to “save the date closest to Jan. 6. You know what? I could just get rid of all these old Trump jokes. I’ll do it!” The comedian paused and said, “The moment I said yes, L.A. burst into flames!”

Chappelle, who is known for controversial jokes, including those about trans people,...

Over the course of a 15-minute opening monologue, comedian Dave Chappelle tackled everything from the Los Angeles wildfires to Donald Trump’s forthcoming inauguration, from Sean Combs indictment to a heartfelt tribute for the late Jimmy Carter.

Kicking off Saturday Night Live‘s first show after Season 50’s winter hiatus, Chappelle said executive producer Lorne Michaels had been trying to book him as a host for the episode after the election, which he vehemently refused. Finally, he agreed to a spot closest to January 6th.

“The moment I said yes, L.A. burst into flames. And it’s a tough one, you know what I mean, because I’m tired of being controversial, I’m trying to turn over a new leaf. And it is way too soon to be doing jokes about a catastrophe like that,” he said, smoking a cigarette throughout his material and winking.

He continued, commenting...

Stand-up comic Dave Chappelle returned to Saturday Night Live this week as host, and he took the opportunity to get a few things off his chest.

In a sprawling, 16-minute monologue, Chappelle admitted from the start: “I’m in quite the pickle tonight.” He recalled that SNL boss Lorne Michaels had been asking him to host the show again, and he kept saying no and putting it off, and then “the moment I said yes, L.A. burst into flames.” He claimed at first that “it is way too soon to do jokes about a catastrophe like that” — before sharing...

“SNL” host Dave Chappelle opened his monologue on Saturday night by recounting how hard he tried to get out of hosting the show, then launched into a nearly 17-minute set that touched on everything from the LA wildfires and Trump to Palestine and Jimmy Carter.

Chappelle said that in October, Lorne Michaels called and asked him to host the first “Saturday Night Live” show after the presidential election “and I said nah I’m cool, I got all this money and stuff,” the comedian recounted. Chappelle said he finally agreed and “the moment I said yes, LA burst into flames.”

Thus began a segment of the monologue that elicited some uncomfortable laughter.

“This is the most expensive natural disaster that’s ever happened in United States history. And you want to know why I think that is? Because people in LA have nice stuff. I could burn 40,000 acres in Mississippi for like $600 or $700,” he joked.

Sarah Sherman opened the first “Saturday Night Live” episode of 2025 by portraying political commentator Rachel Maddow. In the sketch, Maddow hosted an MSNBC panel, which included Marcello Hernandez as Ari Melber, Ego Nwodim as Joy Reed, Heidi Gardner as Stephanie Ruhle and Andrew Dismukes as Chris Hayes.

The panelist began discussing the forthcoming inauguration, the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and the TikTok ban.

“Hello, and welcome to MSNBC. I am Rachel Meadow and Dads, you better hide your older bookish lesbian daughters because yeah, I’m back on TV tonight for our special inauguration weekend coverage,” Sherman says.

Before the panelists could even get into the topics of the day. Sherman interrupts them saying, “We have some breaking news. Trump has apparently just told reporters that he would like to quote Trade Connecticut.”

She goes on to add, “Sorry, Ari, we’re getting breaking news that Trump just told...

The Saturday Night Live cold open saw James Austin Johnson returning as Donald Trump, two days before the inauguration, this time talking about the TikTok ban.

About an hour before the show aired, TikTok really did go dark as a new U.S. law was about to go into effect restricting the social media platform from U.S. app stores. The law gave Chinese parent ByteDance a time frame to sell TikTok or face a ban. A sale never happened, and TikTok said the ban went into effect at midnight.

The premise of the SNL open was MSNBC’s coverage of inauguration weekend, with Rachel Maddow (Sarah Sherman) and other anchors struggling to focus on the substance of Trump’s policies but perpetually distracted by his many wild proposals and Truth Social posts.

Then, with the TikTok news, the anchors were unable to resist going to coverage of Trump’s statement.

Dave Chappelle opened the January 18 episode of Saturday Night Live by joking about the Los Angeles fires, the election and more.

The 51-year-old comedian said that he reluctantly returned to the popular late-night show, noting that Lorne Michaels originally offered him the first episode after the election.

During the monologue, Dave revealed that he wasn’t interested at the time, joking that he should “save the date closest to January 6.” When the offer came again in December, Dave decided to accept.

“The moment I said yes, L.A. burst into flames. And it’s a tough one, because I’m tired of being controversial,” he said. “I’m trying to turn over a new leaf. And it is way too soon to do jokes about a catastrophe like that.”

He then proceeded to joke about the fires.

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Dave said that the fires enforced that he “hate[d] poor people,...

Saturday Night Live is one of the longest-running television shows of all time, but it has caused quite a bit of controversy throughout its 50 years on screen. 2025 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the popular comedy show, and there are multiple specials about Saturday Night Live's anniversary coming out in January and February of this year. One of them, SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, was just released and touches upon some of the most iconic and oddest moments from the show.

SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night was primarily focused on celebrating the history and achievements of the show rather than on identifying the controversies and scandals that have taken place over the show's several decades, though. The docuseries did explore the "weird year" of Saturday Night Live (referring to season 11 of the show), but SNL has received much more significant backlash for some of its decisions than it did for that unpopular season.

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The late-night sketch comedy series "Saturday Night Live" is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025. With five decades of television history behind "SNL," it should come as no surprise that there has been plenty of drama behind the scenes. Aside from all the chaos depicted in Jason Reitman's movie "Saturday Night," depicting the evening of the show's premiere back in October 1975, the early seasons of "SNL" sparked a lot of tension backstage, especially when the series became a hit, and previously unknown comedians started becoming famous.

Chevy Chase was the first and biggest benefactor of the success of "SNL" right out of the gate, largely because, as the host of the news satire Weekend Update segment, he was the only one saying his name on the show on a regular basis. As has been recounted by many who worked at "SNL,...

With less than a month to go before Saturday Night Live marks its 50th anniversary with what NBC has billed as "a celebratory weekend," little is known about the event that's set to kick things off, a live homecoming concert that's being staged at Radio City Music Hall two days before the NBC show airs its three-hour primetime anniversary special.

Peacock's new docuseries SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night takes a look back at the show's history and some of its most iconic cast members, including the show's longest-running cast member. With the historic comedy sketch show Saturday Night Live now in its 50th season, NBC and Peacock reveal never-before-seen details and footage in the new SNL50 docuseries that first started in 1975, as chronicled in the recent film Saturday Night directed by Jason Reitman.

Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels has remained the head producer of the iconic series since its inception. SNL has already revealed several of its first 2025 guests, which include Dave Chappelle on January 18, 2025 and Timothée Chalamet, who will also be the musical guest following his portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, on January 25, 2023. Several longstanding cast members have returned for SNL season 50, including Weekend Update hosts Michael Che and Colin Jost, Heidi Gardner, Mikey Day,...

Saturday Night Live will air a brand-new episode tonight, January 18. The latest entry in season 50 should be one for the books.

SNL went on its annual holiday hiatus following the December 21 episode hosted by Martin Short. That show busted out all the stops, bringing together some of comedy's biggest names including Tina Fey, Melissa McCarthy, and John Mulaney.

Now, a refreshed and recharged Saturday Night Live is ready for its first show of 2025. Comedian Dave Chappelle returns to Studio 8H to host for the fourth time. Rapper GloRilla joins him as tonight's musical guest.

It all starts at 11:30 p.m. Et on NBC. Here's what to watch for during tonight's episode

Dave Chappelle's monologue

Many Saturday Night Live fans assumed that Dave Chappelle would host an episode during season 50. However, it wasn't the post-election episode that many believed would star Chappelle.

Instead, that gig went to Bill Burr. But...

From the moment Morgan Neville was approached about making a documentary tied to the 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live,” he knew that he didn’t want to capture this comedy staple in a traditional way.

“The idea of doing 50 years of ‘SNL’ in 90 minutes, it’s going to be a greatest hits clip show, which is not interesting to me,” Neville, the executive producer behind Peacock’s ‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night,” told TheWrap. “I always feel like the fool’s errand of a lot of storytelling is trying to be completist. Everything is reductive, but filmmaking is particularly reductive.”

Instead of the predictable, Neville opted for a format that was “more irreverent and risk-taking,” an ethos that has always defined NBC’s crown jewel. To do that, Neville recruited four of his favorite directors — Robert Alexander, Neil Berkeley, Marshall Curry and Jason Zeldes — to each direct their own distinct episode.

Hey, "Saturday Night Live" fans. We're back in action with another new preview session for you guys. In this one, we're going to let you know who is showing up in the next, new episode 11 of this current season 50 of Saturday Night Live, which is due to air tonight, January 18, 2025. The NBC people put out an official press release for tonight's new episode 11. So, we will certainly use it as a source for this preview session. Let's get to it. In tonight's new episode, you guys are going to see 51 year old American stand-up comedian and actor Dave Chappelle hit the stage to handle the hosting duties. This will be Dave's 4th time hosting the show. NBC also noted that Dave's latest comedy special is currently nominated for a Grammy Award for "Best Comedy Album." NBC's official description for Dave Chappelle's appearance on tonight's new episode reads like this, "Dave...

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Lorne Michaels Is the Real Star of ‘Saturday Night Live’

The New Yorker features a lengthy excerpt from Susan Morrison‘s upcoming Lorne Michaels biography, Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live. The excerpt largely covers Michaels’ early career and the birth of SNL, revealing how he runs such a tight ship and his tough love approach with his rotating door of cast members. Supplemental viewing: Peacock’s SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night docuseries, which is now streaming.

The Interview: Ben Stiller on ‘Severance,’ Selling Out and Being Jewish Today

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Saturday Night Live fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new episode titled Dave Chappelle; GloRilla!

Find out everything you need to know about the Dave Chappelle; GloRilla episode of Saturday Night Live, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

Saturday Night Live Dave Chappelle; GloRilla Preview

The upcoming episode of “Saturday Night Live” promises to be an exciting one, featuring the legendary comedian Dave Chappelle as the host and the rising star GloRilla as the musical guest. Scheduled to air on January 25, 2025, at 10:00 Pm on NBC, this episode is sure to draw in fans eager for Chappelle’s signature humor and GloRilla’s energetic performance.

Dave Chappelle, known for his sharp wit and thought-provoking commentary, returns to the SNL stage, where he has left audiences in stitches before. His previous appearances have showcased his unique ability to...

On Saturday January 18 2025, NBC broadcasts Saturday Night Live!

Season 50 Episode 11 Episode Summary

This week’s episode of “Saturday Night Live” promises to be another exciting night of comedy and entertainment. The show features a talented cast of actors and comedians who bring their unique humor to the stage. Each week, a special guest host joins them, adding a fresh twist to the sketches and skits.

In this upcoming episode, viewers can expect a mix of hilarious sketches that poke fun at current events and everyday situations. The talented cast works together to create memorable moments that often leave audiences laughing long after the show ends. The chemistry between the cast and the guest host is always a highlight, making each episode feel unique.

Alongside the comedy, the episode will also include musical performances from popular artists. These performances add an extra layer of excitement to the show, allowing fans to...

On Saturday January 18 2025, NBC broadcasts Saturday Night Live!

Martin Short; Hozier Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Saturday Night Live” promises to be an exciting one, featuring the talented Martin Short as the host. Scheduled to air on December 21, 2024, this episode is sure to bring plenty of laughs and memorable moments. Martin Short is known for his quick wit and comedic style, making him a perfect fit for the iconic sketch show.

In addition to Short’s hosting duties, the episode will also feature a performance by Hozier. The Irish singer-songwriter has captured the hearts of many with his soulful voice and meaningful lyrics. Fans can look forward to hearing some of his popular songs, which are sure to add a musical flair to the night.

With Martin Short’s comedic background and Hozier’s musical talent, this episode of “Saturday Night Live” is set to be a highlight of the season.

Saturday Night Live fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 50 Episode 12 episode titled Timothée Chalamet!

Find out everything you need to know about the Timothée Chalamet episode of Saturday Night Live, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

Saturday Night Live Timothée Chalamet Season 50 Episode 12 Preview

“Saturday Night Live” is set to welcome the talented Timothée Chalamet as the host for an exciting episode on January 25, 2025. Airing at 11:29 Pm on NBC, this episode promises to be a blend of Chalamet’s unique charm and the show’s signature humor.

Timothée Chalamet, known for his impressive acting skills and charismatic presence, will not only host but also perform during the episode. Fans can expect a mix of skits that highlight his versatility and perhaps even a musical number that showcases his artistic side. Chalamet’s previous appearances...

Remember that Saturday Night Live parent-teacher conference sketch from a few years back? If it were set in England, Sudeikis’ character had a free-spirit wife, and guns were somehow involved, you’d essentially have the premiere of The Couple Next Door.

The psychological thriller’s first season aired in its entirety in the United Kingdom in 2023, but its first episode debuted on Starz Friday, allowing fans of the network’s time-travel romance, Outlander, to watch leading man Sam Heughan — he stars in both series — sport period-drama breeks and motorcycle leathers all within a two-hour span.

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Dave Chappelle has long challenged the idea that individuals can choose a gender identity that differs from their assigned genitalia, but it’s hard to take him seriously when he keeps showing up to work dressed like the sign on a gender-neutral bathroom.

This Saturday, the controversial stand-up giant will return to Saturday Night Live for the first time since he used his opening monologue to defend Kanye West and Kyrie Irving against completely reasonable accusations of anti-Semitism back in November 2022. In the two years and change since Chappelle last appeared on SNL, he has sworn off his favorite stand-up subject, vowing to let bygones be non-bygones with the transgender community whom he had taunted in $20 million Netflix special after $20 million Netflix special while simultaneously claiming censorship and cancellation.

However, that stalemate seems to be at an end after Chappelle apparently raided the closet of some poor non-binary concert cellist...

Saturday Night Live kicks off the new year with a comedic heavyweight, Dave Chappelle, returning for his fourth hosting gig. This time, the Grammy-nominated comedian is joined by rising rap star GloRilla. This marks GloRilla’s first appearance on the SNL stage, following two Grammy nominations for her breakout hit “Yeah Glo!”. Chappelle’s past SNL appearances […]

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Damon Wayans is opening up about his reason for “purposefully” getting himself fired from Saturday Night Live following his short run on the NBC show in the ’80s.

The actor and comedian appeared on the Peacock docuseries SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, where he looked back at his time on the sketch comedy series as well as his departure. He was a castmember on SNL during season 11 in 1985.

Wayans said he had already been working on characters ahead of his audition, as he felt he was “born to be on Saturday Night Live.” He also recalled getting some advice from Eddie Murphy (who was also on SNL in the early ’80s) while appearing in Beverly Hills Cop in 1984.

“Eddie’s advice to me was, ‘Write your own sketches. Otherwise, they’re gonna give you some Black people shit to do, and you ain’t gonna like it,” Wayans said.

Once he was cast,...

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From “More cowbell!” to “We’re not worthy!,” Saturday Night Live has delivered some of the most memorable — and quotable — moments on TV since it’s been on the air. SNL originally premiered back on Oct. 11, 1975, kicking off one of the most influential and beloved sketch comedy shows of all time. Five decades after it landed on-screen, a new docuseries, SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, is now streaming on Peacock.

The Saturday Night Live team-up of Frank Sinatra and Stevie Wonder in the sketch “Ebony and Ivory” was a classic for Joe Piscopo and Eddie Murphy. But in Piscopo’s upcoming memoir Average Joe (out on February 11th), the comic has “to wonder if we could even do a sketch like that on SNL today, given how political correctness has been ruining comedy for a decade or two now.”

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Piscopo would like to think it’s possible, given that the sketch is one of his all-time favorites. But even in 1982, he wasn’t sure they could pull it off. “Eddie led the way in that,” Piscopo tells me. “I have to give him credit. I’ll tell you why.”

That reason why: Murphy took risks that only worked because his characters were so funny. Only Murphy could watch Mr. Rogers and decide, “I’m going to do a street version of that.

Back in the early 1980s, Eddie Murphy straight up saved Saturday Night Live from extinction, but when Damon Wayans Sr. joined the show in 1985, Murphy tried to save him the trouble.

Though Murphy’s four seasons on SNL simultaneously skyrocketed him to superstardom and saved the show from fizzling out in its post-Belushi, post-Radner era, Murphy’s relationship with the comedy institution that owes him its very existence was rocky both during and after his time in the cast. Despite being SNL’s absolute messiah, Murphy had struggles with the nearly all-white SNL writing staff during his meteoric rise, and when a future In Living Color star arrived at 30 Rockefeller Plaza shortly after Murphy left, Murphy advised Wayans to watch his back.

After just a year at SNL, Wayans would publicly force Lorne Michaels to release him from his contract by pulling a mid-sketch stunt that would live in infamy.