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Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live is an NBC variety comedy featuring a talented cast of actors and comedians performing comedic sketches. Each episode features a different celebrity host and a famous musical guest, along with the popular news satire sketch "Weekend Update." Saturday Night Live has featured celebrity hosts like Kim Kardashian, Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, John Mulaney, Maya Rudolph, and many more. Saturday Night Live has also featured many iconic musicians like Sinead O'Connor, Jack White, Paul Simon, Kanye West, Queen, Nirvana, Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, and more.
Genre: Comedy, variety show Premiere: Oct. 11, 1975 Notable Cast Members: Chevy Chase, Bill Murry, Gilda Radner, Eddie Murphy, Chris Farley, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Jimmy Fallon, Kenan Thompson, Bill Hader, Pete Davidson
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Steve Martin, whose advice 'haunts' Tina Fey, poses with Tina Fey

Notable People

Tina Fey Has Been ‘Haunted Every Day’ for Years by Steve Martin’s Advice

Tina Fey is 'haunted every day' by what Steve Martin 'very matter-of-factly said' to her during her 'SNL' years.

by Mandi Kerr

Published on April 6, 2025

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Mindy Kaling, who has a new TV show in the works at Hulu, at the 'Running Point' premiere

Mindy Kaling Has a New Comedy Series on the Way at Hulu

Mindy Kaling's new TV show centers around twenty-somethings in Manhattan.

by Mandi Kerr

side by side photos of Anthony Anderson in a red velvet jacket and John Amos wearing a hat

Exclusives / TV

Anthony Anderson Says John Amos ‘Reminded Me Of My Dad’ in Clip From ‘Black Comedy In America’

In the next episode of 'Black Comedy in America,' Anthony Anderson talks about why he wanted John Amos to play his dad in 'All About the Andersons.'

by Megan Elliott

Russell Brand Makes Court Appearance in Rape Case, Pleads Not Guilty

Russell Brand brought a prayer book with him to his recent court appearance in London.

by Megan Elliott

Published on May 30, 2025

2 min read

Marlon Wayans posing in a grey suit at the premiere of 'G.I. Joe Rise of Coba'.

Movies

Marlon Wayans Once Shared How Being Fired From ‘G.I. Joe’ Led to ‘A Haunted House’

Marlon Wayans once opened up about how he really felt when he was written out of the ‘G.I. Joe’ franchise.

by Antonio Stallings

Sean Diddy Combs performing in a black outfit at VMA'S 'Club Love'.

Notable People

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Chased Down Chelsea Handler Until Someone Had to Rescue Her

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs may have given Chelsea Handler an extra reason to not like him when he invited her over to his party.

by Antonio Stallings

10 TV Shows That Have Already Been Canceled in 2025

Did your favorite show get the ax?

by Megan Elliott

Published on May 25, 2025

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How Many ‘Cheers’ Cast Members Have Died Since the Show Went Off the Air?

The cast of 'Cheers' is mourning the loss of George Wendt, but it's not the first time the cast has said goodbye to one of their coworkers.

by Andrea Francese

Dermot Mulroney as Dom Pascal, wearing firefighting gear, in the 'Chicago Fire' Season 13 finale

Is ‘Chicago Fire’ New Tonight, May 21? How to Watch the One Chicago Season Finales

The 51 crew deals with the fallout from Pascal's arrest in the 'Chicago Fire' Season 13 finale.

by Megan Elliott

‘SNL 50’: The Actor Who Played Donald Trump the Longest Isn’t Alec Baldwin

While many 'SNL' viewers connect Alec Baldwin to his Donald Trump impersonation, one cast member played the role longer and is still a part of the series today.

by Lucille Barilla

Tina Fey and Candace Bergen welcome John Mulaney into the 'SNL' Five-Timers Club.

‘SNL 50′: Only 6 Women Have Made It Into the Male-Dominated Five-Timers Club

Who are the women who have hosted 'SNL' five times or more in the NBC series' decades-long history?

by Lucille Barilla

'The Blues Brothers' was the first 'SNL' film spun off of the series in 1980.

From ‘The Blues Brothers’ to ‘Wayne’s World’: How Many Movies Came from ‘SNL’?

'Saturday Night Live' has spent 50 years on television. Along the way it has produced some of the best comedy films and actors of all time.

by Lucille Barilla

Who was the first member of The Beatles to perform on 'SNL?'

From Abbey Road to Studio 8H: The First Member of The Beatles to Perform on ‘SNL’

'Saturday Night Live' wanted all The Beatles to reunite, offering $3K as payment. However, only one initially took producer Lorne Michaels up on his offer.

by Lucille Barilla

'Saturday Night Live' 50th Anniversary Special airs in February 2025

Massive ‘SNL’ 50 Celebration: Star-Studded Homecoming Concert Announced

An unbelievable lineup of performers are scheduled to celebrate the 50th anniversary of 'SNL' ahead of its three hour celebration special.

by Lucille Barilla

A close-up of Sean 'Diddy' Combs looking over his left shoulder while driving a car in a white tank top and sunglasses in 1998.

Notable People

Diddy Was ‘Very Uncomfortable’ When Will Ferrell Crashed His ‘SNL’ Rehearsal Time, Star Says

'SNL' star Ana Gasteyer said Sean 'Diddy' Combs was 'very uncomfortable' when Will Ferrell busted in on his rehearsal for laughs. Here's what happened.

by Lauren Weiler

'Saturday Night Live' John Mulaney, Chris Redd, Pete Davidson in 'Airport Sushi' sketch.

‘SNL’: Will John Mulaney Bring Back Pete Davidson for One of His Longest-Running Sketches?

'SNL' fans eagerly await a new musical theater sketch from John Mulaney. Will he be able to recruit Pete Davidson for a special appearance?

by Lucille Barilla

'Saturday Night Live' sketch with Ariana Grande

‘Saturday Night Live’: Ariana Grande’s 3 Best Sketches

Ariana Grande has proven to be one of the most talented 'Saturday Night Live' hosts in recent memory, demonstrated in these three sketches.

by Lucille Barilla

Music

Iconic Duo Alert: Ariana Grande and Stevie Nicks Reunite on ‘SNL’ — But Have They Ever Rocked a Stage Together?

Both Ariana Grande and Stevie Nicks have performed on 'Saturday Night Live' before. But have they ever performed live together?

by Ali Hicks

Kate McKinnon, Cecily Strong and Ryan Gosling in a 'Saturday Night Live' sketch.

‘Saturday Night Live’: 4 Times Hosts Broke Character and Made Sketches Funnier

When the unexpected happens on live TV, these hosts couldn't contain their laughter.

by Lucille Barilla

Title card for 'Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary season on NBC

‘SNL’ 50th Anniversary Season Starts Off With a Bang: Who’s Hosting? Who Are the Musical Guests? When Will It Begin?

The sketch comedy series will continue to shine a light on politics, social issues and feature unforgettable skits and musical guests as it marks half a century.

by Lucille Barilla

'Saturday Night Live' cast member James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump

Is ‘Saturday Night Live’ New Tonight, Sept. 21?

'Saturday Night Live' Season 50 announced its schedule to start the new year, including four new episodes and an election special.

by Matt Moore

Is Saturday Night Live New Tonight, Sept. 7?

'Saturday Night Live' typically returns in September, meaning audiences are hoping season 50 premieres tonight.

by Matt Moore

Katy Perry wears a plaid skirt and white tank top. She sings into a microphone while performing on 'SNL.'

Notable People

Katy Perry Said Lorne Michaels Paid Her the Ultimate Compliment After an ‘SNL’ Appearance

Katy Perry said she grew to really like Lorne Michaels when she hosted 'SNL.' A compliment he paid her helped.

by Emma McKee

A black and white picture of Dolly Parton wearing a dress during her Saturday Night Live appearance.

Notable People

Dolly Parton Had 2 Demands When She Hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’

Dolly Parton made life easy for SNL writers when she hosted the show in 1989. She only had two demands when she came on the program.

by Emma McKee

Mike Myers Apologized to Chelsea Clinton Over Ruthless ‘SNL’ Jokes

The joke Mike Myers and Dana Carvey made on 'SNL' sketch 'Wayne's World' about Chelsea Clinton wasn't 'awesome.'

by Gina Ragusa

Why Chevy Chase Doesn’t Regret Being Fired From ‘Community’

Comedian Chevy Chase insists he didn't care about being fired from 'Community' because he didn't think the show was that funny.

by Gina Ragusa

Why Was Shane Gillis Fired From ‘SNL’?

What caused comedian Shane Gillis to be fired from 'SNL' before he ever took the stage?

by Gina Ragusa

Sinead O'Connor wears a hijab and leopard print dress. She stands in front of a microphone and claps her hands together.

Notable People

Sinead O’Connor Chased Down People Who Egged Her After Her Controversial ‘SNL’ Performance

Sinéad O'Connor's 'SNL' performance brought her a great deal of controversy. It moved so quickly that two men egged her after the show.

by Emma McKee

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SNL’s Bowen Yang Slams Calling Vanderpump Rules’ Raquel Leviss ‘Rachel’ as a Burn

Bowen Yang from 'SNL' doesn't think calling Raquel Leviss by her legal name Rachel is the big slam that 'Vanderpump Rules' fans think it is.

by Gina Ragusa