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'SNL' Is Undergoing Some Cast Changes Ahead of Season 50
PUBLISHED Sep 10, 2024
As Season 50 approaches, 'Saturday Night Live' will be undergoing some cast changes, including outgoing performers and new additions...
'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...
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...
Ayo Edebiri's Excellent Hosting Marred by Controversy on Frustrating 'SNL'
February 3, 2024
PUBLISHED Feb 5, 2024
It's so frustrating that a tremendous hosting turn by the great Ayo Edebiri will also be remembered for platforming hateful figures...
'SNL' Was Fetch Thanks to Jacob Elordi and Three Regina Georges
January 20, 2024
PUBLISHED Jan 22, 2024
Actor Jacob Elordi dutifully and affably accepted his role as hunk-y guest host, while Reneé Rapp pulled out all the stops for visually ...
Five-Timer Emma Stone Rescued 'SNL' from Some Clunkers
December 2, 2023
PUBLISHED Dec 3, 2023
Joining the Five-Timers Club, Emma Stone was a such a great host that she made up for a couple of clunkers on an otherwise strong week for...
boygenius and Timothée Chalamet Gave It Their All but Couldn't Save 'SNL' from Itself
November 11, 2023
PUBLISHED Nov 12, 2023
In his second turn hosting, Timothée Chalamet was excitable but also a tad unfocused as a performer (the same could be said for this week's...
Nate Bargatze and Foo Fighters Shone on a 'Saturday Night Live' Mired in Flubs
October 28, 2023
PUBLISHED Oct 29, 2023
Ingenious, unassuming stand-up Nate Bargatze had his hands full acting in decent sketches, Foo Fighters conjured their younger, poppy alt-r...
