James Austin Johnson
Billie Eilish Soared and Michael Keaton Was the Ghost with the Most on a Pretty Solid 'SNL'
October 19, 2024
PUBLISHED Oct 20, 2024
Michael Keaton did a fine job hosting, Billie Eilish gave us someone to look up to, and Alec Baldwin, Maya Rudolph, Dana Carvey, and Andy...
Liam Gallagher Responds to Oasis 'SNL' Sketch
PUBLISHED Oct 14, 2024
The devil works hard, but the 'Wicked' marketing team works harder: after an appearance on Charli XCX's 'Brat and it's completely different...
Ariana Grande Absolutely Sang as 'Saturday Night Live' Host
October 12, 2024
PUBLISHED Oct 13, 2024
With a second solid writing and performance week in a row, 'Saturday Night Live' was very entertaining, with a dynamic hosting turn by...
The 50th Season Premiere of 'SNL' Brought Out the Stars but Not the Laughs
September 28, 2024
PUBLISHED Sep 29, 2024
An ailing Jean Smart suppressed her coughs but not the questionable quality of the material, and Jelly Roll was a mesmerizing and impassion...
'Saturday Night Live' Ended Season 49 Energetically, Despite Sabrina Carpenter's Decaf Performance
May 18, 2024
PUBLISHED May 19, 2024
A strong and memorable Saturday Night Live season ended with a funny and solid finale. Jake Gyllenhaal was a dedicated and great host, whil...
Dua Lipa's Enthusiasm and Jerry Seinfeld's Cameo Couldn't Redeem a Nonsensical 'SNL'
PUBLISHED May 5, 2024
Despite Dua Lipa's effervescence and enthusiasm, 'Saturday Night Live' had a schedule of sketches that were particularly surreal and random...
Kristen Wiig Returned to 'SNL' with New Tricks and Famous Cameos
April 6, 2024
PUBLISHED Apr 7, 2024
In what seemed to be a conscious move, former (and HOF) 'Saturday Night Live' cast member Kristen Wiig didn't revisit any of her beloved...
Ramy Youssef Charmed 'Saturday Night Live,' While Travis Scott Barely Showed Up
March 30, 2024
PUBLISHED Mar 31, 2024
Ramy Youssef was a wonderful and funny host, and, between his Auto-Tuned voice and darkly lit stage, Travis Scott was hiding in plain sight...