For her third round of hosting duties on “Saturday Night Live,” “Mother” Maya Rudolph did not disappoint. Having been a cast member from 2000 to 2007, Rudolph is well acquainted with that 30 Rock stage, and has played a litany of memorable characters. In honor of Mother’s Day, current “SNL” cast-mates Sarah Sherman and Bowen Yang joined Rudolph onstage to honor her legacy and declare her a true “Moth-errr”.
“You’re a 30 Rock legend,” Sherman said. “You’ve had your foot on our necks since Y2K.”
Rudolph was disbelieving of this praise at first, but Yang quickly interjected to second Sherman’s claim.
“You were the first to slay the house down boots queen!” he exclaimed to Rudolph.
“You have achieved extra-terrestrial mother status!” said Sherman.
“Me? Mother?” questioned Rudolph. “You’re right.”
Cue a pumpin’ beat and Kenan Thompson in a Law Roach-inspired wig, holding a tiny purse in one...
“You’re a 30 Rock legend,” Sherman said. “You’ve had your foot on our necks since Y2K.”
Rudolph was disbelieving of this praise at first, but Yang quickly interjected to second Sherman’s claim.
“You were the first to slay the house down boots queen!” he exclaimed to Rudolph.
“You have achieved extra-terrestrial mother status!” said Sherman.
“Me? Mother?” questioned Rudolph. “You’re right.”
Cue a pumpin’ beat and Kenan Thompson in a Law Roach-inspired wig, holding a tiny purse in one...
- 5/12/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
It was all about mothers at the top of this week’s pre-Mother’s Day Saturday Night Live.
The variety show dispensed with its typical topical cold open for one that featured SNL castmembers sharing moments with their moms.
Kenan Thompson kicked off the show, appearing on the Studio 8H stage with his mom because, he said, “it’s “Mother’s Day in about 29 minutes,” which, she declared, meant there was still “plenty of time to buy a gift.”
“With so many upsetting stories in the world right now, we thought we’d take a break from a regular cold open and hear some heartwarming stories from our moms instead.”
Still Thompson’s mom said she wanted to see who would play Stormy Daniels in a cold open focused on the porn star’s testimony in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. That wasn’t the only reference to...
The variety show dispensed with its typical topical cold open for one that featured SNL castmembers sharing moments with their moms.
Kenan Thompson kicked off the show, appearing on the Studio 8H stage with his mom because, he said, “it’s “Mother’s Day in about 29 minutes,” which, she declared, meant there was still “plenty of time to buy a gift.”
“With so many upsetting stories in the world right now, we thought we’d take a break from a regular cold open and hear some heartwarming stories from our moms instead.”
Still Thompson’s mom said she wanted to see who would play Stormy Daniels in a cold open focused on the porn star’s testimony in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. That wasn’t the only reference to...
- 5/12/2024
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Saturday Night Live celebrated Mother’s Day by declaring what we already knew: Maya Rudolph is mother.
In her monologue to kick off this week’s SNL, the former cast member admitted that hosting the episode before Mother’s Day is a special honor because she has four kids of her own. Then Bowen Yang and Sarah Sherman came out to tell her: “You’re not just a mom. You’re mother.” In fact, she has “achieved extraterrestrial mother status,” they raved, and Rudolph just laughed it off before getting deadly serious: “You’re right.” That kicked off a glamorous,...
In her monologue to kick off this week’s SNL, the former cast member admitted that hosting the episode before Mother’s Day is a special honor because she has four kids of her own. Then Bowen Yang and Sarah Sherman came out to tell her: “You’re not just a mom. You’re mother.” In fact, she has “achieved extraterrestrial mother status,” they raved, and Rudolph just laughed it off before getting deadly serious: “You’re right.” That kicked off a glamorous,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Maya Rudolph opened the Mother’s Day episode of “Saturday Night Live” with a tribute to mothers — in every sense of the term.
Hosting the sketch show’s penultimate episode of the season, Rudolph began her monologue by noting she’s a four-time mom herself. “But Maya, look — you’re not just a mom,” cast member Bowen Yang reminded her. “You’re mother,” invoking the term’s use in queer slang to describe powerful, aspirational women. “You were the first to slay the house down boots, queen!”
“Who me, mother?” Rudolph asked, feigning shock. “You’re right!” The host then launched into a propulsive dance number, strutting through Studio 8H — also known as “House of Rockefeller” — in a reflective bodysuit while delivering lyrics like “Oops, I made you dance / Remember in that movie when I pooped my pants?” Other lines played on the many meanings of “mother”: “Who’s...
Hosting the sketch show’s penultimate episode of the season, Rudolph began her monologue by noting she’s a four-time mom herself. “But Maya, look — you’re not just a mom,” cast member Bowen Yang reminded her. “You’re mother,” invoking the term’s use in queer slang to describe powerful, aspirational women. “You were the first to slay the house down boots, queen!”
“Who me, mother?” Rudolph asked, feigning shock. “You’re right!” The host then launched into a propulsive dance number, strutting through Studio 8H — also known as “House of Rockefeller” — in a reflective bodysuit while delivering lyrics like “Oops, I made you dance / Remember in that movie when I pooped my pants?” Other lines played on the many meanings of “mother”: “Who’s...
- 5/12/2024
- by Alison Herman
- Variety Film + TV
Maya Rudolph returned to Saturday Night Live as host for the Mother’s Day show.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” Rudolph said as she took the stage of Studio 8H. “It is so good to be back and for the Mother’s Day episode.”
Rudolph said that for her, it was “extra special” as she is a four-time mom, joking, “I have four beautiful kids… that I know of.”
Bowen Yang and Sarah Sherman popped up to congratulate her on Mother’s Day.
“But Maya, you’re not just a mom, you’re mo-ther,” Yang noted.
Sherman added, “You’re a 30 Rock legend. You’ve had your foot on our neck since Y2K.”
Kenan Thompson, in character, then introduced Rudolph as the Mother of the House of Rockefeller.
Rudolph then appeared on stage surrounded by a group of dancers and singing, “I’m your mother!”
The...
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” Rudolph said as she took the stage of Studio 8H. “It is so good to be back and for the Mother’s Day episode.”
Rudolph said that for her, it was “extra special” as she is a four-time mom, joking, “I have four beautiful kids… that I know of.”
Bowen Yang and Sarah Sherman popped up to congratulate her on Mother’s Day.
“But Maya, you’re not just a mom, you’re mo-ther,” Yang noted.
Sherman added, “You’re a 30 Rock legend. You’ve had your foot on our neck since Y2K.”
Kenan Thompson, in character, then introduced Rudolph as the Mother of the House of Rockefeller.
Rudolph then appeared on stage surrounded by a group of dancers and singing, “I’m your mother!”
The...
- 5/12/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Maya Rudolph is everyone’s mother now, and she knows it. So, during her monologue on “Saturday Night Live” this week, she happily claimed her crown — with a custom song that had everyone, including the cast, gagged.
After skipping a newsy cold open in favor of honoring the cast members’ mothers, Rudolph hit the stage and expressed her excitement at being the host for the Mother’s Day weekend episode, and her love of being a mother to four kids herself (that she knows of).
But she was quickly interrupted by Bowen Yang and Sarah Sherman, who informed Rudolph that she’s not just a mother, but she is Mother. Suddenly, Kenan Thompson took the stage in blinged out glasses and a wig to turn 30 Rock into “Club Maya.”
When the camera panned back to Rudolph, she was in a reflective jumpsuit and launched into a club remix called “I Am Mother.
After skipping a newsy cold open in favor of honoring the cast members’ mothers, Rudolph hit the stage and expressed her excitement at being the host for the Mother’s Day weekend episode, and her love of being a mother to four kids herself (that she knows of).
But she was quickly interrupted by Bowen Yang and Sarah Sherman, who informed Rudolph that she’s not just a mother, but she is Mother. Suddenly, Kenan Thompson took the stage in blinged out glasses and a wig to turn 30 Rock into “Club Maya.”
When the camera panned back to Rudolph, she was in a reflective jumpsuit and launched into a club remix called “I Am Mother.
- 5/12/2024
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Saturday Night Live skipped its traditional cold open and instead went with brief bits featuring cast members and their moms, in honor of Mother’s Day.
“As you know, it is Mother’s Day in about 29 minutes,” said Kenan Thompson.
“So still plenty of time to buy a gift,” said his mother, Ann.
“I told you mom, my children are my gift to you,” he responded.
“So me babysitting them is my gift. How generous,” she said, with a bit of sarcasm.
Then, Thompson explained that “with so many upsetting stories in the world right now, we thought we would take a break from a regular cold open and hear some heartwarming stories from our moms instead.”
Then his mom responded, “Really? That is too bad. I was excited to see who was going to play Stormy Daniels.”
The opener was a different kind of cold open— funny and heartwarming at the same time,...
“As you know, it is Mother’s Day in about 29 minutes,” said Kenan Thompson.
“So still plenty of time to buy a gift,” said his mother, Ann.
“I told you mom, my children are my gift to you,” he responded.
“So me babysitting them is my gift. How generous,” she said, with a bit of sarcasm.
Then, Thompson explained that “with so many upsetting stories in the world right now, we thought we would take a break from a regular cold open and hear some heartwarming stories from our moms instead.”
Then his mom responded, “Really? That is too bad. I was excited to see who was going to play Stormy Daniels.”
The opener was a different kind of cold open— funny and heartwarming at the same time,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Get ready for a night of laughter and entertainment as “Saturday Night Live” returns with another star-studded episode this Saturday at 11:29 Pm on NBC. In this highly anticipated installment of Season 49, actor Jake Gyllenhaal takes on the role of host, promising viewers an evening filled with humor and excitement.
As the host of the evening, Jake Gyllenhaal brings his charm and wit to the iconic SNL stage, ready to tackle a variety of comedic sketches and characters. With his proven acting chops and natural comedic timing, Gyllenhaal is sure to deliver memorable performances that will have audiences laughing out loud.
Accompanying Gyllenhaal is the talented singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter, who will be gracing the SNL stage with her musical prowess. Known for her powerful vocals and captivating stage presence, Carpenter is set to deliver electrifying musical performances that will leave viewers wanting more.
From hilarious sketches to show-stopping musical performances,...
As the host of the evening, Jake Gyllenhaal brings his charm and wit to the iconic SNL stage, ready to tackle a variety of comedic sketches and characters. With his proven acting chops and natural comedic timing, Gyllenhaal is sure to deliver memorable performances that will have audiences laughing out loud.
Accompanying Gyllenhaal is the talented singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter, who will be gracing the SNL stage with her musical prowess. Known for her powerful vocals and captivating stage presence, Carpenter is set to deliver electrifying musical performances that will leave viewers wanting more.
From hilarious sketches to show-stopping musical performances,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Is “SNL” new tonight? Yes. NBC’s late night sketch comedy series returns on Saturday night with host Maya Rudolph and musical guest Vampire Weekend. Rudolph was a regular cast member from 2000 to 2007, and this marks her third time as host following her stints in 2012 and 2021. The funnylady also took home a pair of guest star Emmys for “Saturday Night Live” in 2020 and 2021 for her role as Vice President Kamala Harris. In this week’s “SNL” promo video (watch above), Rudolph and Kenan Thompson do their best Dracula impressions in front of Vampire Weekend.
The regular cast members for “Saturday Night Live” Season 49 are, in credits order: Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, James Austin Johnson, Punkie Johnson, Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang. The featured players are: Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, Chloe Troast and Devon Walker. In a move of solidarity,...
The regular cast members for “Saturday Night Live” Season 49 are, in credits order: Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, James Austin Johnson, Punkie Johnson, Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang. The featured players are: Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, Chloe Troast and Devon Walker. In a move of solidarity,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Get ready for a night of laughter and music as “Saturday Night Live” returns with an all-new episode on May 18th, 2024, at 10:00 Pm on NBC. This week’s episode promises to be a treat for fans as the talented Maya Rudolph takes on hosting duties, bringing her trademark humor and charisma to the iconic SNL stage.
Joining Maya Rudolph as the musical guest is none other than the acclaimed band Vampire Weekend, known for their infectious melodies and dynamic performances. With their unique blend of indie rock and pop sensibilities, Vampire Weekend is sure to deliver an unforgettable musical experience for viewers tuning in.
From hilarious sketches to electrifying musical performances, this episode of SNL is set to be a night of entertainment for audiences of all ages. So grab your popcorn, settle in, and get ready to laugh, sing, and dance along with Maya Rudolph and Vampire Weekend on Saturday Night Live,...
Joining Maya Rudolph as the musical guest is none other than the acclaimed band Vampire Weekend, known for their infectious melodies and dynamic performances. With their unique blend of indie rock and pop sensibilities, Vampire Weekend is sure to deliver an unforgettable musical experience for viewers tuning in.
From hilarious sketches to electrifying musical performances, this episode of SNL is set to be a night of entertainment for audiences of all ages. So grab your popcorn, settle in, and get ready to laugh, sing, and dance along with Maya Rudolph and Vampire Weekend on Saturday Night Live,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
NBCUniversal inked a deal with iHeartMedia making it the exclusive audio partner for the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Under the agreement, iHeart will provide 24-7 play-by-play audio channels for select NBCU linear coverage of the Olympic Games. In addition, iHeartMedia will create an original iHeartPodcast for the Olympics hosted by Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers (of the popular “Las Culturistas” podcast) and produce Olympic-themed episodes for some of its top educational podcasts, including “Stuff You Missed in History Class” and “Ridiculous History,” as well as promote tune-in for NBCU’s coverage across TV and Peacock.
The play-by-play Olympics channels carried by iHeartMedia will feature NBCU’s coverage of “the most exciting moments of the Games,” with a special focus on Team USA. The audio programming is expected to include Team USA men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, gymnastics, and track and field.
See Also: Olympics Overhaul: NBC Bets on Snoop Dogg,...
Under the agreement, iHeart will provide 24-7 play-by-play audio channels for select NBCU linear coverage of the Olympic Games. In addition, iHeartMedia will create an original iHeartPodcast for the Olympics hosted by Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers (of the popular “Las Culturistas” podcast) and produce Olympic-themed episodes for some of its top educational podcasts, including “Stuff You Missed in History Class” and “Ridiculous History,” as well as promote tune-in for NBCU’s coverage across TV and Peacock.
The play-by-play Olympics channels carried by iHeartMedia will feature NBCU’s coverage of “the most exciting moments of the Games,” with a special focus on Team USA. The audio programming is expected to include Team USA men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, gymnastics, and track and field.
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- 5/8/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Recording artist Dua Lipa just released her latest album this past week, so there's no better time for the pop star to pull double duty as the host and musical guest of "Saturday Night Live." Of course, her first time taking on the honor unfortunately comes after Ryan Gosling hosted a banger of an episode, packed with viral gems like the Beavis and Butt-Head sketch. But if your expectations were firmly in check, then you probably enjoyed this lukewarm, fairly amusing but not raucously hilarious episode of "SNL."
Thankfully, Dua Lipa turned out to be a solid host alongside her musical guest duties. She was game to jump into a variety of characters, didn't severely derail any sketches with subpar performances, and she was even willing to make jokes at her own expense during the monologue. However, the sketches were not exactly of the highest quality, and though Dua Lipa did her best,...
Thankfully, Dua Lipa turned out to be a solid host alongside her musical guest duties. She was game to jump into a variety of characters, didn't severely derail any sketches with subpar performances, and she was even willing to make jokes at her own expense during the monologue. However, the sketches were not exactly of the highest quality, and though Dua Lipa did her best,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Dua Lipa knows how to bring the party. And apparently it runs in the genes. While making her “Saturday Night Live” hosting debut last night, the award-winning pop star acknowledged how she’d made her television debut in the same building eight years ago and gave a special shoutout to her parents — who were in the audience cheering her on — telling a story about an unlikely run-in she had with her folks one night.
“As you can see,” she said, “they’re kind of cool. They love to party. One night, I was out with my friends and we ended up at the club at three o’clock in the morning and who do I bump into but my parents. Which is embarrassing, cause the last thing you want to see when you’re super high and drunk-off-your-ass is your daughter.”
The punchline got a huge laugh, particularly from her parents up in the balcony.
“As you can see,” she said, “they’re kind of cool. They love to party. One night, I was out with my friends and we ended up at the club at three o’clock in the morning and who do I bump into but my parents. Which is embarrassing, cause the last thing you want to see when you’re super high and drunk-off-your-ass is your daughter.”
The punchline got a huge laugh, particularly from her parents up in the balcony.
- 5/5/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
As soon as "Challengers" hit theaters last week, we had a feeling "Saturday Night Live" would be planning some sort of parody around it. Although not a major box office hit, the movie is huge on social media thanks to how absurdly horny and chaotic its love triangle is. It's a conversation-starter for sure, not to mention it's filled with some memorable churro-based phallic imagery.
Although "SNL" sadly couldn't get the movie's lead stars Zendaya, Mike Faist, or Josh O'Connor to host an episode, they have given us the next best thing with a "Challengers"-themed sketch. Only this time, the love triangle's based around Sonny Angel dolls instead of tennis, and Bowen Yang is one of the dolls. Using some charmingly clumsy practical effects and the movie's "stressful but horny" soundtrack, the live sketch lets us watch as Yang's tiny character flirts and argues with Hernández's boyfriend character,...
Although "SNL" sadly couldn't get the movie's lead stars Zendaya, Mike Faist, or Josh O'Connor to host an episode, they have given us the next best thing with a "Challengers"-themed sketch. Only this time, the love triangle's based around Sonny Angel dolls instead of tennis, and Bowen Yang is one of the dolls. Using some charmingly clumsy practical effects and the movie's "stressful but horny" soundtrack, the live sketch lets us watch as Yang's tiny character flirts and argues with Hernández's boyfriend character,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Sony’s animated “The Garfield Movie” scratched up $22 million in its international box office debut. It’s currently only playing in 18 markets, roughly 35% of its eventual overseas footprint, so those ticket sales represent a promising start for the family film.
“The Garfield Movie” doesn’t open in the U.S. and Canada until Memorial Day weekend on May 24. When it does land in domestic theaters, it’s projected to earn $35 million over the long weekend and will compete for first place with director George Miller’s “Mad Max” prequel “Furiosa.”
Overseas, “The Garfield Movie” enjoyed the biggest start in Spain with $3.2 million over five days, followed by Brazil with $2.2 million, Italy with $1.6 million and Peru with $1.3 million. According to the studio, revenues for the film are pacing 76% above fellow kid-friendly film “DC League of Super Pets” (which eventually earned $113 million internationally) and 41% higher than “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish...
“The Garfield Movie” doesn’t open in the U.S. and Canada until Memorial Day weekend on May 24. When it does land in domestic theaters, it’s projected to earn $35 million over the long weekend and will compete for first place with director George Miller’s “Mad Max” prequel “Furiosa.”
Overseas, “The Garfield Movie” enjoyed the biggest start in Spain with $3.2 million over five days, followed by Brazil with $2.2 million, Italy with $1.6 million and Peru with $1.3 million. According to the studio, revenues for the film are pacing 76% above fellow kid-friendly film “DC League of Super Pets” (which eventually earned $113 million internationally) and 41% higher than “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish...
- 5/5/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Saturday Night Live host and musical guest Dua Lipa, whose brand new album, Radical Optimism, was released Friday, was at a loss for how South Dakota’s Republican governor, Kristi Noem, could salvage her reputation as a puppy and goat killer.
In her monologue, Lipa explained that the title of her latest work means “looking on the bright side of any situation.”
She then took took questions from SNL cast members in the audience, beginning with Andrew Dismukes, who revealed, “My wife left me because during sex, I accidentally called her ‘mom.
In her monologue, Lipa explained that the title of her latest work means “looking on the bright side of any situation.”
She then took took questions from SNL cast members in the audience, beginning with Andrew Dismukes, who revealed, “My wife left me because during sex, I accidentally called her ‘mom.
- 5/5/2024
- by William Vaillancourt
- Rollingstone.com
Dua Lipa debuted as a guest host on Saturday Night Live and revealed her “radical optimism.”
The singer took the stage of the NBC late-night talk show on the heels of the release of her third studio album titled, Radical Optimism.
Lipa said that many people have been asking what radical optimism is, saying, “To me, it’s like looking on the bright side in any situation.”
She then asked the audience to share their problems and give examples of how she would take them on.
Andrew Dismukes played an audience member who was left by his wife after he accidentally called her mom.
“Well, on the bright side, now you’ll have more time to spend with your mom,” Dua Lipa said. “See, radical optimism.”
A second audience member, this time played by Bowen Yang, said he had gone to the doctor who advised him to stop drinking.
“Well,...
The singer took the stage of the NBC late-night talk show on the heels of the release of her third studio album titled, Radical Optimism.
Lipa said that many people have been asking what radical optimism is, saying, “To me, it’s like looking on the bright side in any situation.”
She then asked the audience to share their problems and give examples of how she would take them on.
Andrew Dismukes played an audience member who was left by his wife after he accidentally called her mom.
“Well, on the bright side, now you’ll have more time to spend with your mom,” Dua Lipa said. “See, radical optimism.”
A second audience member, this time played by Bowen Yang, said he had gone to the doctor who advised him to stop drinking.
“Well,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Get ready for a night of laughter and music as “Saturday Night Live” brings you Season 49 Episode 19, featuring the talented Maya Rudolph as host and a performance by Vampire Weekend. Tune in to NBC at 11:29 Pm on Saturday, May 11, 2024, for an evening of comedy and entertainment that promises to be unforgettable.
As host, Maya Rudolph brings her trademark wit and charm to the iconic SNL stage, promising an abundance of hilarious sketches and memorable characters. With her comedic timing and versatility, Rudolph is sure to keep audiences laughing from start to finish.
Adding to the excitement, Vampire Weekend takes the stage to deliver an electrifying musical performance. Known for their catchy tunes and infectious energy, the band is set to bring down the house with their unique blend of indie rock and pop sounds.
Don’t miss out on the laughs and the music as “Saturday Night Live” Season 49 Episode 19 airs on NBC.
As host, Maya Rudolph brings her trademark wit and charm to the iconic SNL stage, promising an abundance of hilarious sketches and memorable characters. With her comedic timing and versatility, Rudolph is sure to keep audiences laughing from start to finish.
Adding to the excitement, Vampire Weekend takes the stage to deliver an electrifying musical performance. Known for their catchy tunes and infectious energy, the band is set to bring down the house with their unique blend of indie rock and pop sounds.
Don’t miss out on the laughs and the music as “Saturday Night Live” Season 49 Episode 19 airs on NBC.
- 5/4/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
2023 was the end of an era in the Best Comedy Supporting Actress Emmy category. For the first time in 10 years, “Saturday Night Live” was snubbed in the category in which it has been nominated a record 22 times and has won twice, both for Kate MicKinnon. Can it rebound in 2024?
Ever since the TV academy allowed “SNL” cast members to enter in the comedy acting categories in 2008, the sketch series has dominated supporting actress, with 2013 and 2023 being the only years it has failed to earn a nomination. McKinnons is “SNL’s” most nominated performer in the category — and overall — with nine bids, the second most in the category after Rhea Perlman and Loretta Swit, who each received 10.
After McKinnon’s final nomination for her final season in 2022, it was clear that “SNL” might struggle to continue its nomination streak. She was “SNL’s” only nominee in the category that year, down...
Ever since the TV academy allowed “SNL” cast members to enter in the comedy acting categories in 2008, the sketch series has dominated supporting actress, with 2013 and 2023 being the only years it has failed to earn a nomination. McKinnons is “SNL’s” most nominated performer in the category — and overall — with nine bids, the second most in the category after Rhea Perlman and Loretta Swit, who each received 10.
After McKinnon’s final nomination for her final season in 2022, it was clear that “SNL” might struggle to continue its nomination streak. She was “SNL’s” only nominee in the category that year, down...
- 5/2/2024
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Producers of ‘Saturday Night Live’ revealed on Thursday the final three guest hosts of Season 49. As previously announced, pop superstar Dua Lipa will be guest host and musical guest on May 4. Former cast member Maya Rudolph returns on May 11 with musical guest Vampire Weekend. Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal hosts the season finale on May 18 with musical guest Sabrina Carpenter.
This will mark the debut appearance for Dua Lipa as a host on “SNL” but she was previously a musical guest with Natalie Portman and Kristen Wiig. Rudolph is a five-time Emmy winner who hosts for the third time. Gyllenhaal is also making his third appearance as host.
The regular cast members for “SNL” Season 49 are, in credits order: Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, James Austin Johnson, Punkie Johnson, Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang. The featured players are: Marcello Hernandez,...
This will mark the debut appearance for Dua Lipa as a host on “SNL” but she was previously a musical guest with Natalie Portman and Kristen Wiig. Rudolph is a five-time Emmy winner who hosts for the third time. Gyllenhaal is also making his third appearance as host.
The regular cast members for “SNL” Season 49 are, in credits order: Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, James Austin Johnson, Punkie Johnson, Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang. The featured players are: Marcello Hernandez,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Former Rep. George Santos (R-New York) is reviving his drag persona Kitara Ravache in the latest cash grab.
The openly gay GOP member announced on Monday that he was bringing “Kitara out of the closet after 18 years.” The decision came after Santos raised $0 in donations for his independent campaign for a seat in Congress and withdrew from the race.
After Santos was ousted from Congress in December 2023, the former representative began offering videos on the app Cameo to raise money. Cameo is a platform where people can pay for personalized videos from celebrities and other notable public figures.
Y'all weren't ready for this drop?
I've decided to bring Kitara out of the closet after 18 years!
for a limited time & with 20% of the proceeds going to @Tunnel2Towers & @TheFellowship
Book your Kitara @BookCameo on the link below! https://t.co/rRbyBLp8tm
— George Santos (@MrSantosNY) April 29, 2024
Videos from Kitara Ravache are...
The openly gay GOP member announced on Monday that he was bringing “Kitara out of the closet after 18 years.” The decision came after Santos raised $0 in donations for his independent campaign for a seat in Congress and withdrew from the race.
After Santos was ousted from Congress in December 2023, the former representative began offering videos on the app Cameo to raise money. Cameo is a platform where people can pay for personalized videos from celebrities and other notable public figures.
Y'all weren't ready for this drop?
I've decided to bring Kitara out of the closet after 18 years!
for a limited time & with 20% of the proceeds going to @Tunnel2Towers & @TheFellowship
Book your Kitara @BookCameo on the link below! https://t.co/rRbyBLp8tm
— George Santos (@MrSantosNY) April 29, 2024
Videos from Kitara Ravache are...
- 4/30/2024
- by Ann Hoang
- Uinterview
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and comedy as “Saturday Night Live” welcomes the multi-talented Dua Lipa to the stage in Season 49 Episode 18! Airing this Saturday at 11:29 Pm on NBC, viewers can expect a night filled with electrifying performances and hilarious sketches.
In this special episode, Dua Lipa not only takes on the role of musical guest but also steps into the spotlight as the host, showcasing her versatility as an artist. Fans can look forward to seeing her charm and charisma shine as she takes on various comedic roles throughout the evening.
Of course, the highlight of the night will undoubtedly be Dua Lipa’s live performances, where she’ll treat audiences to her chart-topping hits and mesmerizing vocals. With her dynamic stage presence and infectious energy, Dua Lipa is sure to deliver a show-stopping performance that will have viewers dancing along from start to finish.
In this special episode, Dua Lipa not only takes on the role of musical guest but also steps into the spotlight as the host, showcasing her versatility as an artist. Fans can look forward to seeing her charm and charisma shine as she takes on various comedic roles throughout the evening.
Of course, the highlight of the night will undoubtedly be Dua Lipa’s live performances, where she’ll treat audiences to her chart-topping hits and mesmerizing vocals. With her dynamic stage presence and infectious energy, Dua Lipa is sure to deliver a show-stopping performance that will have viewers dancing along from start to finish.
- 4/27/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Bowen Yang and Lily Gladstone are teaming up for a new movie!
The 33-year-old Saturday Night Live star and the 37-year-old Oscar-nominated actress will be starring in a remake of Ang Lee‘s 1993 rom-com The Wedding Banquet directed by Andrew Ahn.
Here’s the synopsis for the new movie: “When Min’s boyfriend Chris rejects his spontaneous marriage proposal, he convinces his best friend Angela to marry him instead, paying for her partner Liz’s IVF treatments in exchange for his green card. Their plans for a subtle city hall elopement are turned upside down when Min’s grandmother makes a surprise trip from Seoul to throw them an extravagant Korean wedding banquet,” according to EW.
Keep reading to find out more…Kelly Marie Tran, Yuh-jung Youn, and Joan Chen will also be starring in the movie.
Ang Lee‘s original film followed a gay Taiwanese man (Winston Chao) who...
The 33-year-old Saturday Night Live star and the 37-year-old Oscar-nominated actress will be starring in a remake of Ang Lee‘s 1993 rom-com The Wedding Banquet directed by Andrew Ahn.
Here’s the synopsis for the new movie: “When Min’s boyfriend Chris rejects his spontaneous marriage proposal, he convinces his best friend Angela to marry him instead, paying for her partner Liz’s IVF treatments in exchange for his green card. Their plans for a subtle city hall elopement are turned upside down when Min’s grandmother makes a surprise trip from Seoul to throw them an extravagant Korean wedding banquet,” according to EW.
Keep reading to find out more…Kelly Marie Tran, Yuh-jung Youn, and Joan Chen will also be starring in the movie.
Ang Lee‘s original film followed a gay Taiwanese man (Winston Chao) who...
- 4/26/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Lily Gladstone and Bowen Yang are to star in a remake of 'The Wedding Banquet'.The pair are attached to feature in the reimagining of Ang Lee's 1993 romantic comedy that is being directed by Andrew Ahn.Kelly Marie Tran, Oscar-winner Yuh-jung Youn and Joan Chen have also been cast.The remake is based on a script by Ahn and James Schamus – the latter of whom co-wrote the original movie with Lee and Neil Peng.'The Wedding Banquet' tells the story of Wai-Tung – a gay Taiwanese-American man who agrees to marry Wei-Wei, an artist who needs a green card, to satisfy his parents.Complications arise when his parents visit for the wedding ceremony and it leads to the revelation of Wai-Tung's homosexuality.The picture was met with positive reviews and even earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.The new movie will begin filming next month in Vancouver.
- 4/26/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
“Spa Night” and “Fire Island” filmmaker Andrew Ahn is set to direct Lily Gladstone and Bowen Yang in a new take on “The Wedding Banquet” that has been described as a “reimagination” of Ang Lee’s beloved 1993 film.
The new project, which was announced on Thursday by co-producers Bleecker Street and Shivhans Pictures and begins filming in May, is based on a new script by Ahn and frequent Lee collaborator James Schamus, who co-wrote the original film.
Lee’s “The Wedding Banquet” won the Golden Bear at the 1993 Berlin International Film Festival and helped cement his status as a notable figure in the global film community. The film stars Winston Chao as a gay Taiwanese man living in America who agrees to a marriage of convenience with a female friend, only to find his life complicated when his overbearing parents travel to America to plan his wedding banquet. The film...
The new project, which was announced on Thursday by co-producers Bleecker Street and Shivhans Pictures and begins filming in May, is based on a new script by Ahn and frequent Lee collaborator James Schamus, who co-wrote the original film.
Lee’s “The Wedding Banquet” won the Golden Bear at the 1993 Berlin International Film Festival and helped cement his status as a notable figure in the global film community. The film stars Winston Chao as a gay Taiwanese man living in America who agrees to a marriage of convenience with a female friend, only to find his life complicated when his overbearing parents travel to America to plan his wedding banquet. The film...
- 4/25/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
We will update this article throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2024 Emmys race. The nomination round of voting takes place from June 13 to June 24, with the official Emmy nominations announced Wednesday, July 17. Afterwards, final voting commences on August 15 and ends the night of August 26. The 76th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards are set to take place on Sunday, September 15, and air live on ABC at 8:00 p.m. Et/ 5:00 p.m. Pt.
The State of the Race
The last few years have seen the Emmy category for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series become pretty myopic. At one point four out of eight of the nomination slots were taken by “Ted Lasso” stars, with Brett Goldstein being the winner that year, and the following. In the case of that Apple TV+ series though, it...
The State of the Race
The last few years have seen the Emmy category for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series become pretty myopic. At one point four out of eight of the nomination slots were taken by “Ted Lasso” stars, with Brett Goldstein being the winner that year, and the following. In the case of that Apple TV+ series though, it...
- 4/25/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) and Bowen Yang (SNL) have been tapped to star in a reimagining of Ang Lee’s classic romance The Wedding Banquet from filmmaker Andrew Ahn (Fire Island), Deadline can confirm.
The original film’s co-writer and producer James Schamus will join Joe Pirro in producing for Symbolic Exchange, alongside Anita Gou and Caroline Clark for Kindred Spirit. Jordan Hart will co-produce, with Andrew Karpen, Shivani Rawat, Kent Sanderson, Julie Goldstein, Sam Intili and Daniel Bekerman exec producing. Kelly Marie Tran, Yuh-jung Youn and Joan Chen will also star in the remake scripted by Ahn and Schamus.
Bleecker Street and ShivHans Pictures have co-acquired North American rights and have slated the film for release in theaters next year. Production kicks off in Vancouver next month.
Marking Lee’s sophomore feature, The Wedding Banquet follows Wai-Tung, a gay Taiwanese-American, who agrees to marry Wei-Wei, an...
The original film’s co-writer and producer James Schamus will join Joe Pirro in producing for Symbolic Exchange, alongside Anita Gou and Caroline Clark for Kindred Spirit. Jordan Hart will co-produce, with Andrew Karpen, Shivani Rawat, Kent Sanderson, Julie Goldstein, Sam Intili and Daniel Bekerman exec producing. Kelly Marie Tran, Yuh-jung Youn and Joan Chen will also star in the remake scripted by Ahn and Schamus.
Bleecker Street and ShivHans Pictures have co-acquired North American rights and have slated the film for release in theaters next year. Production kicks off in Vancouver next month.
Marking Lee’s sophomore feature, The Wedding Banquet follows Wai-Tung, a gay Taiwanese-American, who agrees to marry Wei-Wei, an...
- 4/25/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
SNL star Bowen Yang’s latest extracurricular will find him working alongside an Oscar nominee and an Oscar winner.
Variety reports that Yang will star in a remake of The Wedding Banquet, the 1993 Ang Lee-directed romcom.
Yang will share the screen with Lily Gladstone, who is fresh off a Best Actress Oscar nomination for her role in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. Youh-jung Youn — who won an Oscar for her supporting role in 2021’s Minari — will also star, as will Kelly Marie Tran and Joan Chen.
The film will be directed and co-written by Andrew Ahn. Focus Features founder James Schamus, who co-wrote the original film with Lee, will again serve as co-writer. Yang previously worked with Ahn on the 2022 film Fire Island.
The film is slated to begin shooting in Vancouver in late May, which aligns with the end of the season at SNL, where...
Variety reports that Yang will star in a remake of The Wedding Banquet, the 1993 Ang Lee-directed romcom.
Yang will share the screen with Lily Gladstone, who is fresh off a Best Actress Oscar nomination for her role in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. Youh-jung Youn — who won an Oscar for her supporting role in 2021’s Minari — will also star, as will Kelly Marie Tran and Joan Chen.
The film will be directed and co-written by Andrew Ahn. Focus Features founder James Schamus, who co-wrote the original film with Lee, will again serve as co-writer. Yang previously worked with Ahn on the 2022 film Fire Island.
The film is slated to begin shooting in Vancouver in late May, which aligns with the end of the season at SNL, where...
- 4/25/2024
- by Nick Riccardo
- LateNighter
A ’90s romantic comedy classic that launched the career of one of, arguably, the greatest filmmakers of the past 30 years is getting a remake. Today, Bleecker Street announced they had secured the rights to a new version of Ang Lee’s “The Wedding Banquet,” a 1993 worldwide art-house hit and Foreign Language Oscar nominee in 1994. The new adaptation will reunite director and screenwriter Andrew Ahn and Bowen Yang who previously collaborated on the acclaimed 2022 gay romantic comedy “Fire Island.”
Read More: “‘Fire Island” Review: Joel Kim Booster and Andrew Ahn deliver an instant rom-com classic
Beyond the “SNL” mainstay, the film’s cast includes Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Oscar winner Yuh-jung Youn, and Joan Chen.
Continue reading Bowen Yang & Lily Gladstone Set For Remake Of ‘The Wedding Banquet’ at The Playlist.
Read More: “‘Fire Island” Review: Joel Kim Booster and Andrew Ahn deliver an instant rom-com classic
Beyond the “SNL” mainstay, the film’s cast includes Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Oscar winner Yuh-jung Youn, and Joan Chen.
Continue reading Bowen Yang & Lily Gladstone Set For Remake Of ‘The Wedding Banquet’ at The Playlist.
- 4/25/2024
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
Lily Gladstone and Bowen Yang will star in Bleecker Street and Shivhans Pictures’ remake of Ang Lee’s 1993 romantic comedy “The Wedding Banquet” from director Andrew Ahn.
Kelly Marie Tran, Oscar-winner Yuh-jung Youn and Joan Chen are also attached to star.
The reimagination of Lee’s Oscar-nominated film is based on a screenplay by Ahn and James Schamus. Schamus also co-wrote the original film with Lee and Neil Peng.
The film, which begins filming in May in Vancouver, follows what happens when Min’s boyfriend Chris rejects his marriage proposal. Min convinces his best friend Angela to marry him instead, paying for her partner Liz’s IVF treatments in exchange for his green card. However, things begin to unravel when Min’s grandmother makes a surprise trip from Seoul to throw the couple a Korean wedding banquet.
“It warms my heart to see how my film from so many years...
Kelly Marie Tran, Oscar-winner Yuh-jung Youn and Joan Chen are also attached to star.
The reimagination of Lee’s Oscar-nominated film is based on a screenplay by Ahn and James Schamus. Schamus also co-wrote the original film with Lee and Neil Peng.
The film, which begins filming in May in Vancouver, follows what happens when Min’s boyfriend Chris rejects his marriage proposal. Min convinces his best friend Angela to marry him instead, paying for her partner Liz’s IVF treatments in exchange for his green card. However, things begin to unravel when Min’s grandmother makes a surprise trip from Seoul to throw the couple a Korean wedding banquet.
“It warms my heart to see how my film from so many years...
- 4/25/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Update: Bleecker Street has picked up the film for a 2025 release.
Following up Driveways and Fire Island, Andrew Ahn is nearing production on his next feature, a remake of Ang Lee’s The Wedding Banquet. First confirmed to kick off production this May in Vancouver, The Cinemaholic reports the cast features Lily Gladstone, Bowen Yang, Kelly Marie Tran, Joan Chen, and Youn Yuh-jung. James Schamus, who co-wrote and produced the original 1993 rom-com, returned to script with Ahn.
Here’s the synopsis: “The plot revolves around Min, whose marriage proposal is rejected by his boyfriend Chris (Yang). Min then convinces his best friend Angela (Marie Tran) to marry him for his green card and offers to pay for the IVF treatment of the latter’s partner, Liz (Gladstone), in return. Although Min and Angela plan a “subtle city hall elopement,” their lives are turned upside down when the former’s grandmother...
Following up Driveways and Fire Island, Andrew Ahn is nearing production on his next feature, a remake of Ang Lee’s The Wedding Banquet. First confirmed to kick off production this May in Vancouver, The Cinemaholic reports the cast features Lily Gladstone, Bowen Yang, Kelly Marie Tran, Joan Chen, and Youn Yuh-jung. James Schamus, who co-wrote and produced the original 1993 rom-com, returned to script with Ahn.
Here’s the synopsis: “The plot revolves around Min, whose marriage proposal is rejected by his boyfriend Chris (Yang). Min then convinces his best friend Angela (Marie Tran) to marry him for his green card and offers to pay for the IVF treatment of the latter’s partner, Liz (Gladstone), in return. Although Min and Angela plan a “subtle city hall elopement,” their lives are turned upside down when the former’s grandmother...
- 4/25/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Padma Lakshmi’s post-Top Chef career may veer further into comedy, as the popular former host of the hit reality competition show shops around a comedy series script and continues to host her stand-up comedy night in Brooklyn.
In a wide-ranging and revealing New Yorker profile, out on Tuesday, Lakshmi tells writer Helen Rosner that the series was developed with Bridesmaids and Spy director Paul Feig, adding that it is a “hard comedy,” but declining to share its title or more about the show’s pitch. Lakshmi plans to produce and star in the series, she told the magazine.
Lakshmi has managed to become a household name, or at least an icon of the sensual potential of food, over her two decades as host of Bravo’s Top Chef. She exited the reality competition series in 2023 after 19 seasons, she said, “after much soul searching.” Kristen Kish filled her shoes...
In a wide-ranging and revealing New Yorker profile, out on Tuesday, Lakshmi tells writer Helen Rosner that the series was developed with Bridesmaids and Spy director Paul Feig, adding that it is a “hard comedy,” but declining to share its title or more about the show’s pitch. Lakshmi plans to produce and star in the series, she told the magazine.
Lakshmi has managed to become a household name, or at least an icon of the sensual potential of food, over her two decades as host of Bravo’s Top Chef. She exited the reality competition series in 2023 after 19 seasons, she said, “after much soul searching.” Kristen Kish filled her shoes...
- 4/23/2024
- by Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (Iadas) announced the winners of the 28th Annual Webby Awards.
Taylor Swift, Ryan Gosling, Olivia Rodrigo, Sydney Sweeney, Timothée Chalamet, Adam Driver, Trixie Mattel, Conan O’Brien, Jay-Z, Laverne Cox, Megan Thee Stallion, Snoop Dogg, Jason & Travis Kelce, and Michelle Obama were some of the winners.
The Webbys will also honor a group of individuals for their outstanding work this year with Special Achievement Awards to Keke Palmer, Shannon Sharpe, Kara Swisher and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Palmer is set to receive the Webby Special Achievement Award for her contributions as an actress, activist and entrepreneur. Sharpe will be honored with the Webby Advocate of the Year, a recognition chosen by a committee led by the NAACP and Iadas, celebrating his significant impact in sports commentary, advocacy for racial equality, education and health.
Louis-Dreyfus will receive the Webby Podcast of the Year Award for Wiser Than...
Taylor Swift, Ryan Gosling, Olivia Rodrigo, Sydney Sweeney, Timothée Chalamet, Adam Driver, Trixie Mattel, Conan O’Brien, Jay-Z, Laverne Cox, Megan Thee Stallion, Snoop Dogg, Jason & Travis Kelce, and Michelle Obama were some of the winners.
The Webbys will also honor a group of individuals for their outstanding work this year with Special Achievement Awards to Keke Palmer, Shannon Sharpe, Kara Swisher and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Palmer is set to receive the Webby Special Achievement Award for her contributions as an actress, activist and entrepreneur. Sharpe will be honored with the Webby Advocate of the Year, a recognition chosen by a committee led by the NAACP and Iadas, celebrating his significant impact in sports commentary, advocacy for racial equality, education and health.
Louis-Dreyfus will receive the Webby Podcast of the Year Award for Wiser Than...
- 4/23/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (Iadas) today announced the Winners for the 28th Annual Webby Awards, which include the boundary-pushing cultural icons, companies and organizations shaping today’s ever-expansive online world.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus will receive the Webby Podcast of the Year Award for Wiser Than Me and her embrace of the internet as a platform for connecting generations through meaningful, funny and important conversations with unforgettable women.
The Academy presents the Webby Podcast Company of the Year to the organization that has earned the most honors across the Podcast categories. With 12 wins, including nods for Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon, Questlove Supreme, The Laverne Cox Show, Mobituaries with Mo Rocca, Unreformed: the Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children, Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang and Supreme: The Battle for Roe, in addition to 20 nominations, iHeartMedia brings home the award.
2024 Podcast Highlights Podcasts Detail...
Julia Louis-Dreyfus will receive the Webby Podcast of the Year Award for Wiser Than Me and her embrace of the internet as a platform for connecting generations through meaningful, funny and important conversations with unforgettable women.
The Academy presents the Webby Podcast Company of the Year to the organization that has earned the most honors across the Podcast categories. With 12 wins, including nods for Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon, Questlove Supreme, The Laverne Cox Show, Mobituaries with Mo Rocca, Unreformed: the Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children, Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang and Supreme: The Battle for Roe, in addition to 20 nominations, iHeartMedia brings home the award.
2024 Podcast Highlights Podcasts Detail...
- 4/23/2024
- Podnews.net
The Hollywood Reporter on Monday announced the return of its Emmy-nominated series Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter.
In a partnership with AMC Networks, the second season of the show will premiere May 24, at a new time of 10 p.m. Pt/1 a.m. Et, exclusively on IFC and streaming on AMC+. New episodes will continue to premiere every Friday.
The new season will consist of five new episodes featuring Emmy contenders, with installments each featuring a different theme: Comedy Actress, Drama Actor, Comedy Actor, Drama Actress and Stand-Up.
Each episode will highlight a dynamic ensemble of actors and delve deep into the urgent issues, creative methodologies and behind-the-scenes narratives that define entertainment. Conversations are moderated by THR’s Mikey O’Connell and Lacey Rose, while Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Yvonne Orji (Insecure) will return as host of the series.
Talent names for select episodes include:
Comedy Actress
(airing May 24 at 10 p.
In a partnership with AMC Networks, the second season of the show will premiere May 24, at a new time of 10 p.m. Pt/1 a.m. Et, exclusively on IFC and streaming on AMC+. New episodes will continue to premiere every Friday.
The new season will consist of five new episodes featuring Emmy contenders, with installments each featuring a different theme: Comedy Actress, Drama Actor, Comedy Actor, Drama Actress and Stand-Up.
Each episode will highlight a dynamic ensemble of actors and delve deep into the urgent issues, creative methodologies and behind-the-scenes narratives that define entertainment. Conversations are moderated by THR’s Mikey O’Connell and Lacey Rose, while Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Yvonne Orji (Insecure) will return as host of the series.
Talent names for select episodes include:
Comedy Actress
(airing May 24 at 10 p.
- 4/22/2024
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Conrad Ricamora, the actor, singer and writer known for turns in Searchlight/Hulu’s Fire Island and ABC’s How to Get Away with Murder, has signed with Paradigm for representation.
Ricamora starred opposite Bowen Yang and Joel Kim Booster in Fire Island, the Emmy-nominated, Gotham Award-winning queer-rom com from filmmaker Andrew Ahn. Prior to that, he was a series regular for six seasons on How to Get Away with Murder, opposite Viola Davis.
Also previously recurring on Fox’s The Resident, Ricamora currently stars opposite Cole Escola in the one of the most talked about Off-Broadway productions of the year, Oh, Mary! at the Lucille Lortel Theater, which debuted to rave reviews and has sold out after twice extending its run. The show is now set to play through May 12.
Grammy-nominated for his work on stage, Ricamora has also starred in productions including Broadway’s Here Lies Love...
Ricamora starred opposite Bowen Yang and Joel Kim Booster in Fire Island, the Emmy-nominated, Gotham Award-winning queer-rom com from filmmaker Andrew Ahn. Prior to that, he was a series regular for six seasons on How to Get Away with Murder, opposite Viola Davis.
Also previously recurring on Fox’s The Resident, Ricamora currently stars opposite Cole Escola in the one of the most talked about Off-Broadway productions of the year, Oh, Mary! at the Lucille Lortel Theater, which debuted to rave reviews and has sold out after twice extending its run. The show is now set to play through May 12.
Grammy-nominated for his work on stage, Ricamora has also starred in productions including Broadway’s Here Lies Love...
- 4/18/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Ryan Gosling returned to Saturday Night Live this weekend and revived the hilarious “Close Encounter” sketch during the episode’s cold open alongside his former Barbie co-star, Kate McKinnon. First introduced on SNL back in 2015, the sketch revolves around three friends who were all abducted by aliens but had vastly different experiences once they were on the spaceship. In the newest sketch, Gosling found himself in the same predicament as when the original one aired, being unable to hold back his laughter at the crazy things McKinnon was saying and doing. Bowen Yang and Mikey Day, who are playing Nsa investigators, begin the cold open by saying to Gosling, McKinnon, and Sarah Sherman, “Now you’re all here because you’ve experienced a verified alien abduction.” Sherman replies, “It was wild. One second, we’re three friends on a camping trip, and the next, we’re citizens of the stars.
- 4/14/2024
- TV Insider
Known for breaking character and cracking up Saturday Night Live cast members in his previous two hosting stints on the NBC sketch program, Ryan Gosling stayed true to himself tonight, laughing in every skit he was in, much to the delight of the studio audience, and challenging his co-stars to keep a straight face — even seasoned veterans like Kenan Thompson.
The tone was set in the cold open, reuniting Gosling and Kate McKinnon for a third Close Encounters sketch, in which host Gosling could not stop laughing as McKinnon was demonstrating how aliens observed Gosling character’s private parts close and personal during their alleged abduction. She chuckled a few times too, with the rest trying to hide their smiles.
Then came The Engagement skit, in which Gosling played a newly engaged man having serious second thoughts about his decision to propose.
The streak continued with Can’t Tonight, in...
The tone was set in the cold open, reuniting Gosling and Kate McKinnon for a third Close Encounters sketch, in which host Gosling could not stop laughing as McKinnon was demonstrating how aliens observed Gosling character’s private parts close and personal during their alleged abduction. She chuckled a few times too, with the rest trying to hide their smiles.
Then came The Engagement skit, in which Gosling played a newly engaged man having serious second thoughts about his decision to propose.
The streak continued with Can’t Tonight, in...
- 4/14/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Ryan Gosling returned to “SNL” this week in a cold open with “Barbie” co-star Kate McKinnon, reviving one of their most famous sketches, “Close Encounter,” in which they recount being abducted by aliens and their vastly different experiences aboard the spaceship.
The original sketch debuted eight years ago and featured Gosling and McKinnon, alongside Cecily Strong (it currently has 60 million views on YouTube). The actor also recreated this sketch on his second time hosting six years ago. In every attempt to act through “Close Encounter” Gosling has heroically attempted to get through McKinnon’s genius bit without breaking, every time he has failed. Endearingly, Gosling broke again at least once during this one.
Bowen Yang and Mike Day played Nsa investigators in tonight’s cold open. Day tells Gosling, McKinnon, and Sarah Sherman, “Now you’re all here because you’ve experienced a verified alien abduction.”
As the camera pans to McKinnon,...
The original sketch debuted eight years ago and featured Gosling and McKinnon, alongside Cecily Strong (it currently has 60 million views on YouTube). The actor also recreated this sketch on his second time hosting six years ago. In every attempt to act through “Close Encounter” Gosling has heroically attempted to get through McKinnon’s genius bit without breaking, every time he has failed. Endearingly, Gosling broke again at least once during this one.
Bowen Yang and Mike Day played Nsa investigators in tonight’s cold open. Day tells Gosling, McKinnon, and Sarah Sherman, “Now you’re all here because you’ve experienced a verified alien abduction.”
As the camera pans to McKinnon,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Anne McCarthy
- Variety Film + TV
Producers of ‘Saturday Night Live’ revealed during this weekend’s episode that Dua Lipa will be guest host and musical guest on May 4. This will mark the debut appearance as a host on “SNL” but she was previously a musical guest with Natalie Portman and Kristen Wiig.
The regular cast members for “SNL” Season 49 are, in credits order: Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, James Austin Johnson, Punkie Johnson, Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang. The featured players are: Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, Chloe Troast and Devon Walker.
SEE40 celebrities who have shockingly never hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’
“Saturday Night Live’s” Weekend Update is once again anchored by Jost and Che, as they’ve done every week together since September 2014. As of the 47th season two years ago, they are officially the longest-serving duo in the history of Weekend Update.
The regular cast members for “SNL” Season 49 are, in credits order: Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, James Austin Johnson, Punkie Johnson, Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang. The featured players are: Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, Chloe Troast and Devon Walker.
SEE40 celebrities who have shockingly never hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’
“Saturday Night Live’s” Weekend Update is once again anchored by Jost and Che, as they’ve done every week together since September 2014. As of the 47th season two years ago, they are officially the longest-serving duo in the history of Weekend Update.
- 4/14/2024
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
After a run of three live shows in a row, Saturday Night Live is taking a two-week break. But before heading off on vacation, the show announced its next episode.
Dua Lipa is set to both host and serve as musical guest on Saturday May 4th. She will be the second host to pull double duty this season, after Bad Bunny.
It’ll be the British-Albanian pop star’s third visit to the live sketch show. She previously appeared as musical guest on February 3, 2018 and December 19, 2020.
On her second visit to the show, which happened to coincide with Kristen Wiig’s fourth hosting stint, she memorably appeared in U.S.O. Performance, a World War II-era musical sketch that saw her playing opposite Wiig and Bowen Yang.
Lipa’s third studio album, “Radical Optimism,” releases on May 3rd (the day before her SNL return).
Continue reading Dua Lipa to Pull...
Dua Lipa is set to both host and serve as musical guest on Saturday May 4th. She will be the second host to pull double duty this season, after Bad Bunny.
It’ll be the British-Albanian pop star’s third visit to the live sketch show. She previously appeared as musical guest on February 3, 2018 and December 19, 2020.
On her second visit to the show, which happened to coincide with Kristen Wiig’s fourth hosting stint, she memorably appeared in U.S.O. Performance, a World War II-era musical sketch that saw her playing opposite Wiig and Bowen Yang.
Lipa’s third studio album, “Radical Optimism,” releases on May 3rd (the day before her SNL return).
Continue reading Dua Lipa to Pull...
- 4/14/2024
- by Jed Rosenzweig
- LateNighter
Ryan Gosling just couldn’t let go of his character Ken from Barbie during his Saturday Night Live monologue.
Though he initially said he wasn’t going to talk about Ken because he “broke up” with the character after going “too deep,” he ultimately decided to sing about his feelings with a rendition of Taylor Swift’s hit song “All Too Well.”
“You know, when you play a character that hard, that long, just letting go feels like a breakup and for processing a breakup, there’s really only one thing that can help: The music of the great Taylor Swift,” the La La Land actor said.
Gosling then proceeded to sing, “I shredded Venice Beach is true / My clothes were tight / But something about that spandex felt so right / I left my rollerblades in that big pink house / But I still got that fur coat and I’ll wear...
Though he initially said he wasn’t going to talk about Ken because he “broke up” with the character after going “too deep,” he ultimately decided to sing about his feelings with a rendition of Taylor Swift’s hit song “All Too Well.”
“You know, when you play a character that hard, that long, just letting go feels like a breakup and for processing a breakup, there’s really only one thing that can help: The music of the great Taylor Swift,” the La La Land actor said.
Gosling then proceeded to sing, “I shredded Venice Beach is true / My clothes were tight / But something about that spandex felt so right / I left my rollerblades in that big pink house / But I still got that fur coat and I’ll wear...
- 4/14/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tune in for a blast from the past with a rerun of “Saturday Night Live” featuring host RuPaul and musical guest Justin Bieber, airing at 10:00 Pm on Saturday, April 20, 2024, on NBC. Originally aired on February 8, 2020, this episode promises a night of laughter, music, and unforgettable moments.
As the iconic drag queen and host, RuPaul brings his signature charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to the SNL stage, delivering hilarious sketches and memorable performances alongside the talented cast. Meanwhile, pop sensation Justin Bieber takes the spotlight with electrifying musical performances that are sure to get fans dancing along.
With a mix of comedy sketches, musical performances, and celebrity appearances, this episode of “Saturday Night Live” offers a perfect blend of entertainment for viewers of all ages. So, grab your popcorn and get ready to laugh and groove along with RuPaul and Justin Bieber on NBC at 10:00 Pm for a night of pure entertainment.
As the iconic drag queen and host, RuPaul brings his signature charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to the SNL stage, delivering hilarious sketches and memorable performances alongside the talented cast. Meanwhile, pop sensation Justin Bieber takes the spotlight with electrifying musical performances that are sure to get fans dancing along.
With a mix of comedy sketches, musical performances, and celebrity appearances, this episode of “Saturday Night Live” offers a perfect blend of entertainment for viewers of all ages. So, grab your popcorn and get ready to laugh and groove along with RuPaul and Justin Bieber on NBC at 10:00 Pm for a night of pure entertainment.
- 4/13/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
"I let it roll, I let it ride, I let it go, I let it slide right by." Sony Pictures has debuted an amusing music video for The Garfield Movie, and since it kind of counts as another trailer (it's all footage from the movie) we're posting it below. The Garfield Movie is made by Sony Animation and Mark Dindal, the filmmaker who also directed The Emperor's New Groove and Chicken Little. The plot features Garfield reuniting with his long-lost father, a scruffy street cat, then ending up involved in a high-stakes heist with him (and Odie). Chris Pratt stars as the voice of the sarcastic, lasagna-loving tabby, alongside the voices of Samuel L. Jackson as his father Vic, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, Bowen Yang, and Ving Rhames. The cute teaser trailer debuted last year, and the official trailer arrived a month ago. This track features...
- 4/12/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Based on the book by Gregory Maguire, the hit Broadway stage musical "Wicked" opened on October 30, 2003, at the Gershwin Theatre, and has been running there ever since. It recently surpassed "Cats" to become the fourth longest-running show in Broadway history, although it has a long way to go to supplant "The Lion King" as the third-longest. The musical is a prequel to "The Wizard of Oz," depicting the Wicked Witch of the West as a young green-skinned woman named Elphaba whose reputation has been wildly misunderstood. The show won three Tonys upon its release, and the accompanying soundtrack album won an Emmy. One might say that "Wicked" is very ... Popular.
The musical only runs about two hours and 30 minutes (with intermission), but that runtime hasn't stopped director Jon M. Chu from adapting "Wicked" into a massive, two-film epic. "Wicked: Part One" is due in theaters on November 27, 2024, while "Wicked: Part Two...
The musical only runs about two hours and 30 minutes (with intermission), but that runtime hasn't stopped director Jon M. Chu from adapting "Wicked" into a massive, two-film epic. "Wicked: Part One" is due in theaters on November 27, 2024, while "Wicked: Part Two...
- 4/11/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
There’s no place like CinemaCon for Universal to debut enchanting new footage for Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of Wicked! On Wednesday, the studio dropped a house on the CinemaCon crowd at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, helping Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, to tell her side of a misunderstood story.
During Universal’s CinemaCon presentation, the studio surprised the crowd by activating lanyards and roses given out before the presentation. Like magic, the objects lit up, flashing different colors as the theater filled with music. When the Great and Powerful Oz showed up, the lights interacted with his entrance. Jeff Goldblum is Oz, and he took the stage to introduce the film. “I’ll be a ringtail flying monkey if that’s not the biggest flying cranium I’ve seen in my life,” Goldblum quipped about his character.
“I’ve been chased by dinosaurs, I...
During Universal’s CinemaCon presentation, the studio surprised the crowd by activating lanyards and roses given out before the presentation. Like magic, the objects lit up, flashing different colors as the theater filled with music. When the Great and Powerful Oz showed up, the lights interacted with his entrance. Jeff Goldblum is Oz, and he took the stage to introduce the film. “I’ll be a ringtail flying monkey if that’s not the biggest flying cranium I’ve seen in my life,” Goldblum quipped about his character.
“I’ve been chased by dinosaurs, I...
- 4/11/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
“Wicked” stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo traveled to Las Vegas for CinemaCon, the annual convention for movie theater owners.
Dressed in their character’s signature pink and green aesthetic, the Grammy-nominated artists graced the stage at Caesars Palace to hype up “Wicked,” the big-budget movie musical that’s due in theaters around Thanksgiving.
“We both felt such a tremendous responsibility to honor these women and to pour our hearts, our souls, our tears — so many different pairs of lashes,” said Grande, who requested to hold hands with her co-star on stage. Erivo added, “I’m really grateful for this journey that we’ve taken together.”
Though they didn’t sing (to the disappointment of many in the room), they introduced an extended featurette. Scored to “Popular” and “Defying Gravity,” the dazzling footage showcased the sweeping, brightly lit world and includes scenes of Elphaba roaming the halls of Shiz University...
Dressed in their character’s signature pink and green aesthetic, the Grammy-nominated artists graced the stage at Caesars Palace to hype up “Wicked,” the big-budget movie musical that’s due in theaters around Thanksgiving.
“We both felt such a tremendous responsibility to honor these women and to pour our hearts, our souls, our tears — so many different pairs of lashes,” said Grande, who requested to hold hands with her co-star on stage. Erivo added, “I’m really grateful for this journey that we’ve taken together.”
Though they didn’t sing (to the disappointment of many in the room), they introduced an extended featurette. Scored to “Popular” and “Defying Gravity,” the dazzling footage showcased the sweeping, brightly lit world and includes scenes of Elphaba roaming the halls of Shiz University...
- 4/11/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Universal’s upcoming adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked” showcased some additional footage at this year’s CinemaCon in Las Vegas, bringing down the house with a first look at Cynthia Erivo donning the iconic hat of the Wicked Witch.
Erivo joined director Jon M. Chu and the film’s cast, including costar Ariana Grande, at the event.
“I never could have fathomed that I would have the opportunity to play the Wicked Witch,” Erivo said. “We have performed this song publicly and privately for many years, and now here we are together, getting the chance to perform these songs for an audience around the world.”
The sneak peek showed sweeping shots of the colorful world of Oz, along with Elphaba and Glinda’s turbulent first days together at Shiz University, where they are training to be witches. Elphaba develops far faster than Glinda, showing incredible potential and gaining the attention of Madame Morrible,...
Erivo joined director Jon M. Chu and the film’s cast, including costar Ariana Grande, at the event.
“I never could have fathomed that I would have the opportunity to play the Wicked Witch,” Erivo said. “We have performed this song publicly and privately for many years, and now here we are together, getting the chance to perform these songs for an audience around the world.”
The sneak peek showed sweeping shots of the colorful world of Oz, along with Elphaba and Glinda’s turbulent first days together at Shiz University, where they are training to be witches. Elphaba develops far faster than Glinda, showing incredible potential and gaining the attention of Madame Morrible,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Kristen Lopez
- The Wrap
Game of Thrones alum Peter Dinklage was unveiled today as the voice of Dr. Dillamond in Universal’s upcoming two-part musical Wicked.
Peter Dinklage joins Ariana Grande as Glinda; Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba; Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Ethan Slater as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.
There’s also the characters of Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James, and a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Keala Settle.
In the film adaptation of the Broadway musical phenomenon, Dr. Dillamond, a goat, is a professor of history at Shiz University who warns Elphaba about rising dark forces that threaten the speaking animals of Oz,...
Peter Dinklage joins Ariana Grande as Glinda; Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba; Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Ethan Slater as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.
There’s also the characters of Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James, and a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Keala Settle.
In the film adaptation of the Broadway musical phenomenon, Dr. Dillamond, a goat, is a professor of history at Shiz University who warns Elphaba about rising dark forces that threaten the speaking animals of Oz,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Ahead of starring in SNL 1975, Jason Reitman’s period comedy feature, Kaia Gerber is getting a feel for Studio 8H.
Gerber joined her Palm Royale co-star Kristen Wiig in a sketch on this evening’s SNL.
Wiig, celebrating her fifth time hosting the long-running NBC show, played a psychotic instructor in a movie trailer skit for the horror film Pilates.
From the creator of Saw X and marketing director for Alo, comes a chilling new look at girl horror, said the trailer before showing Wiig push around a group of cast members including Chloe Fineman, Sarah Sherman, Bowen Yang and Heidi Gardner.
Gerber, who will play Jacqueline Carlin in SNL 1975, popped up to say “This is randomly so easy.” Not a huge surprise for the model and daughter of Cindy Crawford.
Related: ‘SNL 1975’ Cast: Who’s Who In ‘Saturday Night Live’ Origin Movie
Gerber revealed recently that...
Gerber joined her Palm Royale co-star Kristen Wiig in a sketch on this evening’s SNL.
Wiig, celebrating her fifth time hosting the long-running NBC show, played a psychotic instructor in a movie trailer skit for the horror film Pilates.
From the creator of Saw X and marketing director for Alo, comes a chilling new look at girl horror, said the trailer before showing Wiig push around a group of cast members including Chloe Fineman, Sarah Sherman, Bowen Yang and Heidi Gardner.
Gerber, who will play Jacqueline Carlin in SNL 1975, popped up to say “This is randomly so easy.” Not a huge surprise for the model and daughter of Cindy Crawford.
Related: ‘SNL 1975’ Cast: Who’s Who In ‘Saturday Night Live’ Origin Movie
Gerber revealed recently that...
- 4/7/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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