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David Spade opens up about 25-year feud with Eddie Murphy
Washington DC, December 29: Actor and comedian David Spade has opened up about his long-standing feud with Eddie Murphy, revealing how a joke on Saturday Night Live led to a rift that lasted nearly 25 years, according to E! News.
Ariana Grande sings Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'
Los Angeles, Dec 21: Hollywood star Ariana Grande crooned her own rendition of Mariah Carey's superhit song, 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' during her 'Saturday Night Live' monologue.
Grateful for every minute: Bowen Yang announces exit from 'Saturday Night Live'
Washington DC, December 20: Comedian and actor Bowen Yang has announced his exit from Saturday Night Live (SNL), reflecting on his time on the long-running sketch comedy show in a post shared on social media, reported Variety.
Dakota Johnson makes surprise cameo during Lily Allen's SNL performance
Washington DC, December 15: Actor Dakota Johnson made an unexpected appearance on Saturday Night Live this weekend, joining singer Lily Allen during her musical guest performance, according to People.
Dakota Johnson appears as 'Madeline' in 'SNL'
Los Angeles, Dec 14: Hollywood actress Dakota Johnson joined Lilly Allen, 40, as she performed "Madeline" from her latest album ‘West End Girl’.
Tracy Morgan says new sitcom 'Crutch' reflects his life, says I am just mimicking my dad
Washington DC, November 18: Tracy Morgan stars in the new Paramount+ sitcom 'Crutch', where he plays Francois "Frank" Crutchfield. The Saturday Night Live alum said that the series is "just mimicking my dad," according to People.
What to expect from David Letterman's interview with Adam Sandler?
Los Angeles, November 17: Actor Adam Sandler will be seen in a fruitful discussion with David Letterman on his show "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction".
Been waiting to be on that stage: Glen Powell on hosting 'SNL'
Washington DC, November 16: Actor Glen Powell says he is fulfilling a lifelong ambition as he hosted the recent episode of Saturday Night Live, reported People.
'The Simpsons' writer Dan McGrath passes away at 61
Los Angeles, November 16: Emmy-winning comedy writer Dan McGrath, best known for his credits on classic animated series like 'The Simpsons' and 'Mission Hill', has passed away at 61.
Judd Apatow recollects Adam Sandler leaving him along in his apartment
Los Angeles, Oct 24: Hollywood director-producer Judd Apatow is taking a stroll down the memory lane, and is reminiscing events of his boyhood.
Eddie Murphy reflects on his comedic career in documentary 'Being Eddie'
Washington DC, October 22: Actor Eddie Murphy is set to take fans on a journey through his remarkable life and career in the upcoming Netflix documentary 'Being Eddie'. The film chronicles Murphy's life from the time he began performing stand-up comedy in high school to his days on Saturday Night Live, his movie stardom, and more, according to People.
SNL star Kate McKinnon to play Aphrodite in 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Season 3
Washington DC, October 16: The 'Saturday Night Live' cast member Kate McKinnon has joined the cast of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Season 3" as a recurring guest star, reported Variety.
Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter to open 'Saturday Night Live' Season 51 as hosts
Washington, DC, September 19: The iconic American sketch comedy show 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL) has revealed the lineup for the first three episodes of its highly anticipated 51st season, with global music sensations Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter set to appear as hosts, reported Variety.
We both felt like it was time: Devon Walker on his SNL exit
Washington, DC, August 31: Devon Walker indicated earlier this week that Saturday Night Live fans are perhaps taking his and his fellow cast members' departures harder than the actors themselves.
Heidi Gardner exits Saturday Night Live after 8 years
Washington DC, August 29: Actress Heidi Gardner will be exiting 'Saturday Night Live' after eight seasons, reported Variety.
There's no one who could replace him: Molly Shannon on SNL cast member Lorne Michaels
Washington DC, July 6: Actress and comedian Molly Shannon, who was a Saturday Night Live cast member from 1995 to 2001, shared why Lorne Michaels is "irreplaceable" as the sketch comedy show's showrunner, reported People.
Mike Myers steals the show in 'SNL' season 50 finale with Kanye West sketch
Washington, May 18: Mike Myers made a surprise appearance in the season 50 finale of 'Saturday Night Live', hosted by Scarlett Johansson.
Bowen Yang supports Aimee Lou Wood's criticism of 'White Lotus' parody on 'SNL'
Washington, April 21: Actor and comedian Bowen Yang, after her criticism of the 'White Lotus' parody on the latest Saturday Night Live episode, has supported Aimee Lou Wood.
Sarah Sherman sends flowers to 'The White Lotus' star Aimee Lou Wood after 'mean' 'SNL' parody
Los Angeles, April 16: Actress Aimee Lou Wood, who is known for ‘The White Lotus’, has revealed that comedian Sarah Sherman made up for her unflattering portrayal of her in the recent episode of the comedy sketch show ‘Saturday Night Live’ which featured a parody of ‘The White Lotus’.
Quinta Brunson to host 'SNL' with Benson Boone as musical guest
Washington, April 13: Actress and comedian Quinta Brunson will be seen hosting the next episode of 'Saturday Night Live'.
Elton John returns to 'SNL' after a decade as he battles vision loss
Los Angeles, April 6: Nothing can stop music legend Elton John if he puts his mind to it. The veteran musician made a solid return to the sketch comedy show ‘Saturday Night Live’ with Brandi Carlile. He graced the show despite his vision loss.
Comedian Kenan Thompson opens up about health diagnosis after suffering in silence for years
Washington, April 5: Kenan Thompson recently shared details about a health issue that he "suffered in silence" for years, reported The Hollywood Reporter.
Colin Jost went dumpster diving for Scarlett Johansson's lost engagement ring
Washington, February 25: Comedian and writer Colin Jost shared an incident when he went dumpster diving across New York City for his wife, actress Scarlett Johansson. He married to Scarlett in 2020.
Tom Hanks delivers satirical In Memoriam tribute on SNL 50th anniversary special
Washington, February 17: The 50th-anniversary special of Saturday Night Live (SNL) acknowledged the show's past mistakes in a satirical "in memoriam" segment delivered by actor Tom Hanks.
Tom Hanks revisits problematic acts, gigs of 'SNL' that aged like milk
Los Angeles, Feb 17: The recent episode of the sketch comedy show 'SNL50' was the one for pondering and being self-critical. In the episode, Hollywood royalty Tom Hanks deadpanned the opening of what seemed to be an in memoriam segment.
Jesse Eisenberg says he has only bad memories of hosting SNL
Washington, February 11: Actor and filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg recalled hosting the iconic sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL) in 2011.
Pete Davidson reflects on SNL legacy, mental health progress before anniversary special
Washington, February 9: As the excitement builds for Saturday Night Live's monumental 50th-anniversary special, Pete Davidson, one of the show's beloved alumni, shared an uplifting life update.
Glenn Close recalls 'helpful' advice Robin Williams gave ahead of her 1st Saturday Night Live hosting in 1989
Washington, January 27: Actor Glenn Close recalled "helpful" advice she got from late actor and comedian Robin Williams ahead of her first Saturday Night Live (SNL) hosting in 1989, reported People.
Timothee Chalamet criticized for 'disrespectful' Jimmy Carter joke on 'SNL'
Washington, January 27: Timothee Chalamet has sparked controversy following a "disrespectful" joke about late US President Jimmy Carter during his Saturday Night Live appearance.
Timothee Chalamet talks of his Oscar nomination in hilarious 'SNL' promo
Washington, January 24: Following this morning's Oscar announcement, 29-year-old actor Timothee Chalamet is celebrating a significant milestone in his career -- receiving his second Best Actor nomination, making him the youngest actor since James Dean to achieve this feat.
Timothee Chalamet takes his look-alike's help to manage hosting duties at SNL
Washington DC, January 23: Actor Timothee Chalamet pulled off a genius creative move when he recruited his four look-alikes to help pull off his host and musical guest stint on 'Saturday Night Live', reported Deadline.
Oscars: Rachel Sennott, Bowen Yang to announce nominees
Washington, January 22: Actor-writer-comedians Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang will announce the nominations for the 97th annual Academy Awards, as per The Hollywood Reporter.
Robert Downey Jr talks about stint on 'Saturday Night Live', says learnt what I wasn't
Washington, January 20: Academy Award-winning actor Robert Downey Jr. recalled his brief stint on 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL) in the new four-part docuseries SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, which revolves around the history and legacy of the late-night sketch show.
Robert Downey Jr. reveals what his 'SNL' stint taught him
Los Angeles, Jan 20: Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr. is well aware of his limits and how far he can stretch himself as an actor.
Timothee Chalamet to host and perform on 'SNL'
Washington, January 11: Actor Timothee Chalamet is set to make history by serving as both the host and musical guest on the upcoming episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL) on January 25.