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Watch Last Night's Touching 'SNL' Opener

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 16:15:20 +0000

As a way to address this past Friday’s unfortunate tragedy in Newtown, CT, ‘Saturday Night Live‘ opened their most recent episode — hosted by alum Martin Short — with a heartfelt performance of the Christmas classic, ‘Silent Night.’ It was a startling change of pace from the usual show opening sketch. With dimmed lighting, glowing [...]

Jamie Foxx Wants Y'All to Give Some Love to the Ding Dong

Joe Russo — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:48:30 +0000

Let's not forget that long before Jamie Foxx was winning oscars and rapping with Kanye West, he was making us laugh on "In Living Color" with his hilarious "Wanda" character. That's why I was looking forward to Foxx's second stint as host on Saturday Night Live, where there was no need for him to take himself so seriously.

Kenan Wants Nothing To Do With Kel

Dan Seitz — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:02:14 +0000

Kenan and Kel were a beloved comedy team in the late '90s and early 2000s, and went their separate ways about ten years ago. Since then, they've both had solid careers as respected character actors, even if Kenan has been the slightly more successful of the two with his Saturday Night Live work and film appearances.

Unfortunately, Kenan's success apparently means he wants nothing to do with Kel.

'Saturday Night Live' Goes Gangnam Style [VIDEO]

Joe Russo — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:00:48 +0000

‘Saturday Night Live’ kicked off the fall TV season early with a hilarious new episode and lots of new cast members. Besides the re-casting Jay Pharoh as Barack Obama, the highlight of the night was ‘SNL”s take on the viral sensation Psy and the song “Gangnam Style.” The skit featured some Lids employees who break the monotony of [...]

Eddie Murphy is Not Dead, but Buckwheat Has Been Shot [VIDEO]

Joe Russo — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:37:20 +0000

Once again, Eddie Murphy is denying internet rumors that he is dead, this time in a snowboarding accident yesterday in Switzerland. Does Eddie Murphy even snowboard?

Seth Meyers Shoots Down Regis Replacement Rumors

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 23:30:27 +0000

The internet has been abuzz that ‘Saturday Night Live‘ might be losing yet another cast member / writer, at least in a regular capacity, as rumors floated that ‘Weekend Update’ vet Seth Meyers might be ready to take the big job with Kelly Ripa after Regis Philbin’s retirement. Meyers has been pretty mum up until now, filling in for Regis this past week, but now the ‘SNL’ star is giving his definitive answer.

'SNL's' Stefon Offers Up His Favorite Summer Hot Spots, Talks Human R2-D2

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:47 +0000

‘Saturday Night Live‘ is going dark for the summer. So it wouldn’t be right if they didn’t leave us with some tips on what do in New York during the warm months via ‘Weekend Update’s’ city correspondent Stefon (aka Bill Hader). As usual, Stefon’s recommendations were absurd and inappropriate. But we wouldn’t want it any other [...]

Steve Martin Makes a Surprise Appearance in 'SNL's' 'The Californians' Reboot

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 20 May 2012 18:14:11 +0000

‘Saturday Night Live‘ tried to end their season with as big of a bang as they possibly could. Aside from letting Mick Jagger host for the first time, they also paid a heartfelt tribute to Kristen Wiig for her last show, and brought in sequel installments of ‘Lazy Sunday‘ and ‘The Californians.’

'SNL's' Andy Samberg and Chris Parnell Are Having Another 'Lazy Sunday'

Nick Romano — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:38:44 +0000

It looks like this recent episode of ‘Saturday Night Live‘ wasn’t just Kristen Wiig‘s last show. It might also have been the last time we see Andy Samberg, too. While no statements have yet been issued by NBC, certain sketches, like the Digital Short “Lazy Sunday 2,” suggests it was.

'SNL': Mick Jagger Performs Rolling Stones Songs with Foo Fighters and Arcade Fire

Shauna Wright — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:33:20 +0000

Mick Jagger was joined by other rock luminaries including Jeff Beck, Foo Fighters and Arcade Fire during his stint hosting the season finale of ‘Saturday Night Live,’ where the Rolling Stones frontman proved adept at not just music, but comedy and political punditry as well.

You Go, Lindsay Lohan

Jillian Benedict — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 13:00:45 +0000

By Jillian Benedict Tonight marks the unofficial comeback of Lindsay Lohan. She’s hosting Saturday Night Live, kicking off what she says is a “fresh chapter in life.” After watching an interview with her this week on the Today Show, I just can’t help but root for her. For whatever reason, I really want her to [...]

Our Top 10 Favorite Alec Baldwin SNL Skits

Jack FM Staff — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:12:18 +0000

From a psycho obsessed killer in The Juror to a smooth pompous ex-husband in It's Complicated, it is clear Alec Baldwin can adapt to any role. Even if it's an adaptation of Clifford Odets' 'The Big Knife', which he performs tonight at UB's Center for the Arts. But forget that crap. Baldwin is at his best on Saturday Night Live on NBC , where he really gets to show his versatility. Isn't that right Canteen Boy?

Have a Michael Buble-'SNL' Christmas With Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and More [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:00:26 +0000

Nothing says “Christmas” on ‘Saturday Night Live‘ more than Michael Buble, a Sting-dressed Jimmy Fallon, and a slew of other big name talents making an album together.For the follow-up to Buble’s #1-selling ‘Christmas’ album, Justin Bieber (Fallon again), Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and other stars brought together their “talents” for ‘Christmas Duets.’ If Buble wasn’t [...]

Jimmy Fallon Brings Back the Famous 'I Wish It Was Christmas Today' on 'SNL' [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:00:59 +0000

One of the great holiday memories from the ‘Saturday Night Live’ of the 1990s is the ‘I Wish It Was Christmas Today” song that Jimmy Fallon, Tracy Morgan, Chris Kattan and Horatio Sanz used to perform.

This year, our holiday wished came true and we got to see it again last night when Fallon hosted the show.

'Really!?!' Kermit the Frog on 'SNL's' Weekend Update? [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:00:30 +0000

The Muppets seem to be everywhere promoting their new movie, opening on Wednesday. Last night’s ‘SNL’ was filled with them, starting with the opening monologue with Jason Segel and leading up to Kermit and Seth Meyers’ ‘Really!?!’ segment on Weekend Update.

Jimmy Fallon Channels Jim Morrison in Reading Rainbow Doors Parody

Joe Russo — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:21:48 +0000

You've got to give credit to Jimmy Fallon, not only has he done a great job replacing Conan O'Brien in the Late Night slot, he's back on top of his game. And after a failed movie career that would have landed most comics back into obscurity, the show and Fallon are funnier than ever and have NBC execs saying Conan Who?

Alec Baldwin to Host 'Saturday Night Live' for a Record-Breaking 16th Time

Shauna Wright — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:34:52 +0000

When television staple ‘Saturday Night Live’ returns on September 24 for its 37th season, it’ll have a familiar host — actor Alec Baldwin.

It will be the record-setting sixteenth time the ’30 Rock’ star, 53, has hosted the NBC late-night sketch comedy show, breaking a tie with another show stalwart, Steve Martin. Baldwin’s first appearance on ‘SNL’ was April 21, 1990.

Want More Cowbell? Meet David Lucas, Blue Oyster Cult Producer [VIDEO]

Staff — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:01:29 +0000

Everyone has seen the Saturday Night Live video with Will Farrell playing the Cowbell to Blue Oyster Cult's "Don't Fear The Reaper". Turns out art does imitate life. Jack FM had a the pleasure of welcoming David Lucas , the real-life producer who brought the cowbell to the song to our dumpy, little studio.

Justin Timberlake, Andy Samberg and Lady Gaga Have a '3-Way' on 'SNL' [VIDEO]

Jack FM Staff — Mon, 23 May 2011 13:55:31 +0000

Justin Timberlake teamed up with Andy Samberg on this weekend’s “Saturday Night Live” season finale for another riotous Digital Short with Justin Timberlake. The duo reprised their much-loved Color Me Badd satire, following up 2008′s “D**k in a Box” and 2009′s “Motherlover” with a slow jam called “3-Way (The Golden Rule).” In the video, Timberlake [...]

SNL-The Ambiguously Gay Duo Back Again! [VIDEO]

Nicole Sabuda — Mon, 16 May 2011 15:19:48 +0000

Only this time, it was a little different. Thanks to a devious flesh ray, the ambiguously gay Ace and Gary were transformed into humans, played by none other than Jon Hamm and Jimmy Fallon.
Along for the hilarious ride were the original Ace and Gary,