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The Latest Breaking News from Lorne Michaels

How "SNL" has a chokehold on comedy

The Humorism creator insists that "SNL" isn't about being funny. It's a "PR machine for the famous and powerful"

Salon

Adam Sandler Believes Lorne Michaels Won't Leave Saturday Night Live

Adam Sandler discusses Lorne Michaels' future at SNL and praises his dedication to the show. Tina Fey is considered a potential successor to Michaels, who ...

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Once fired Shane Gillis' journey to SNL

In the comedian's first time hosting SNL, he said “Please, don’t Google that,” about his 2019 firing

Salon

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SNL's Bowen Yang subtly expresses disapproval of controversial guests backstage

SNL cast member Bowen Yang subtly expresses disapproval of guests like Nikki Haley, Dave Chappelle, and Elon Musk through social media posts and actions.

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Eddie Murphy Gets Etched in Stone on Our ‘Comedy Mount Rushmore‘ While Larry David Pounds Sand; Plus, a Funny Moment From Paramount and a Clownish One From Tom Cotton

‘Motorweek’ called the 1995 Plymouth Neon Sport Coupe a ‘cute little econobox’ that packs a lot of performance for the buck. And the monthly payments were cheaper than an Apple Vision Pro, too. Read our latest ‘Next Text’

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Garrett Morris reflects on racism, addiction, and survival in Hollywood

Discover the incredible Hollywood journey of actor Garrett Morris, from being the first Black cast member on Saturday Night Live to overcoming addiction an...

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Is Lorne Michaels Retiring From SNL? He Just Made Some Interesting Comments About Tina Fey And What’s Next

Saturday Night Live's Lorne Michaels discusses retirement and whether Tina Fey could end up being his heir apparent.

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The Story Behind How Lindsay Lohan Was Almost Regina George In 2004's Mean Girls

Yes, Lindsay Lohan could have been Regina George in Mean Girls? Here's how Rachel McAdams won the role.

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"Wouldn’t it be funny if we went down?": the night The Beatles almost reunited on Saturday Night Live

John Lennon and Paul McCartney nearly took up SNL producer Lorne Michaels on his offer

Louder

Reneé Rapp: Rising Star Navigates Fame, Music and Vulnerability

Rising star Renée Rapp navigates fame, from Broadway to pop stardom, harnessing her unique voice both in music and personal struggles.

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AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Reneé Rapp has always known what she wants — and isn't afraid to say no

For a 23-year-old, Reneé Rapp has had a lot of practice telling powerful people no. Her first time came at 19, when Tina Fey and Lorne Michaels offered her one of the lead roles in the national touring production of the “Mean Girls” musical

The Independent UK

Rob Lowe Reveals Wayne’s World Had An SNL Connection Most Fans May Not Know About

According to Rob Lowe, Wayne's World had a big SNL connections that audiences may not have realized.

Cinemablend

Bowen Yang Talks The 'Lovely Little Fringe Benefit' Of Appearing On SNL (And How It Hasn't Really Applied To Him)

Bowen Yang opens up about one of the benefits that SNL cast members have, and how it hasn't really been applied to him yet.

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Dan Aykyrod. Jim Belushi. Kristen Wiig. How Lorne Michaels Reacts When SNL Stars Move On To Bigger Projects

Saturday Night Live legend Dan Aykroyd reveals how Lorne Michaels reacts whenever cast exits happen.

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The Independent UK

The Simpsons’ Harry Shearer on the Spinal Tap sequel and ‘loathing’ SNL boss Lorne Michaels: ‘He’s an expert at manipulating people’

The voice of Mr Burns and Ned Flanders talks to Louis Chilton about speaking truth to power on his long-running radio series ‘Le Show’ and why he never saw Elon Musk as a business genius

Cinemablend

32 Of David Spade’s Funniest Quotes From Movies And SNL

These are some of the most hilarious things we heard David Spade say on the big screen or on Saturday Night Live.

Salon

From SNL and Triumph to kid film "Leo"

The comedy vet discusses the skit that shocked Dave Chappelle, writing "Christmastime for the Jews" and his dad era

The Independent UK

Pete Davidson is on the market for a hot date - but not for him

‘And I’m really excited, just because, like, I’m trying to find my mom someone to date,’ comedian admits

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Evening Standard

OPINION - All of us Londoners are secretly hoping for our own Sliding Doors moment

I knew my housemate hadn’t heard me properly, because she barely looked up from her chopping board the first time I told her. “He what…?” she asked, when I repeated the story about the man who’d just struck up conversation with me for six whole stops on the Northern line.

The Independent UK

Reneé Rapp on protecting Drew Barrymore on live TV, coming out, and her top 10 album: ‘Someone was about to harm my friend, so I’m not just going to sit there’

The actor and musician talks to Annabel Nugent about releasing her debut album, leaving ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ and the one time on ‘Mean Girls: The Musical’ she wished she had spoken up

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That Time John Belushi And Dan Aykroyd Epically Pranked The Founder Of Rolling Stone With A Joke About Drugs And, Yes, Manslaughter Charges

Put Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi into a car together and wild pranks would most definitely ensue.

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That Time Pepsi Said No To A MacGruber Super Bowl Commercial So Will Forte Just Made One Anyway

Pepsi wanted to make a commercial with SNL characters. They did not want MacGruber.

Cinemablend

Another Streaming Series Bites The Dust At Max, This Time Following HR Complaints

Acclaimed streaming comedy The Other Two is Max's latest cancellation, which followed an HR investigation over staff complaints.

The Independent UK

The Other Two to end at Max after three seasons following alleged complaints about show creators

Final episode will air in the US on Thursday

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A Year After Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson And More Left SNL, Ego Nwodim Opens Up About Losing So Many Co-Stars Around The Same Time

SNL star Ego Nwodim opens up about losing so many of her co-stars, like Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson, a year after the departures.

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