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entertainment7 days ago•54 min saved

Steve Way’s Furious Romance Pushes Disabled Representation Forward

Steve Way, who has Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy, stars as Alden in Hulu’s Furious, delivering a romantic, fully human disabled lead experience. He credits creator Liz Meriwether and co-star Lola Petticrew for shaping a portrayal where disability is not a tragedy, and ties on-screen representation to real-world advocacy—fighting ableism and advocating for healthcare access through Medicaid. Way hopes this role opens more opportunities for disabled actors and motivates his broader work in health‑care policy.

via Yahoo|

#disability-representation #entertainment #furious

entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

Molly Shannon Joins Will Ferrell’s Netflix Golf Comedy After Ramy Youssef’s Exit

Ramy Youssef has exited the upcoming Netflix golf comedy series over creative differences, while Molly Shannon has joined the cast, reuniting with Will Ferrell from their SNL days. The show is produced by Ferrell and others, with Youssef and his co-creator stepping down as executive producers last year.

via Variety|

#entertainment #golf-comedy #molly-shannon

entertainment1 year ago•4 min saved

Ramy Youssef Emotions Shine During Stage Appearance of Zohran Mamdani and Mahmoud Khalil

At a Ramy Youssef show, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and Mahmoud Khalil, a recent ICE detainee and activist, were featured in emotional moments that highlighted political hope and resilience, with Mamdani discussing his campaign and Khalil sharing his story of detention and advocacy.

via Vulture|

#entertainment #mahmoud-khalil #new-york-politics

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"SNL Parodies NPR's Tiny Desk with Ramy Youssef: Watch"

Ramy Youssef hosted Saturday Night Live and starred in a sketch parodying NPR's Tiny Desk concerts, featuring Bowen Yang as an intern interrupting the performance. The sketch humorously pokes fun at the iconic NPR series, with the band ultimately winning over the intern's sympathies and finishing their performance. Next week's SNL will be hosted by Kristen Wiig with musical guest Raye.

via Consequence|

#entertainment #npr #ramy-youssef

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Ramy Youssef's Historic SNL Monologue and the Call for Change"

Comedian and actor Ramy Youssef hosted "Saturday Night Live" and joked about various topics including being Muslim in upstate New York, the Biden campaign, and nominating a trans woman for president, expressing his belief that the next U.S. president should be a trans woman.

via TheWrap|

#comedy #entertainment #politics

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Ramy Youssef's Emotional 'SNL' Monologue: A Prayer for Peace and Freedom"

Ramy Youssef delivered an emotional monologue as host of "Saturday Night Live," joking about praying for friends and then earnestly praying for the people of Palestine and hostages, advocating for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza. Youssef's monologue comes in the wake of the conflict between Israel and Gaza, with the actor using his platform to call for peace and justice for the people of Palestine.

via New York Post |

#cease-fire #entertainment #palestine

entertainment2 years ago•6 min saved

"Ramy Youssef's 'SNL' Monologue: A Historic Tightrope Walk"

Comedian Ramy Youssef hosted Saturday Night Live and delivered a monologue that addressed the Israel-Hamas War and criticized President Biden, while sketches like "Immigrant Dad Talk Show" and "Ozempic for Ramadan" brought Muslim American life to the forefront. The episode also featured a Trump-driven cold open, a sketch about getting too high, a strong Weekend Update, and a satire of NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts.

via Vulture|

#comedy #entertainment #political-commentary

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Ramy Youssef's Powerful SNL Monologue and Beyoncé's Marvel Reference"

Comedian Ramy Youssef used his Saturday Night Live monologue to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Youssef, a vocal supporter of peace and justice for Palestine, highlighted the suffering and violence in the region, urging for an immediate end to the conflict. The comedian's plea comes amidst escalating tensions and a planned Israeli ground offensive in Rafah, raising global concern over the safety of civilians and the delivery of aid in the war-torn area.

via The Independent|

#ceasefire #entertainment #israel-hamas-conflict

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Ramy Youssef's SNL Monologue Calls for Gaza Peace

Muslim-American comedian Ramy Youssef used his Saturday Night Live monologue to call for the freedom of Palestine and the hostages in Gaza, drawing attention to the suffering in the region. However, his message was somewhat overshadowed by a comment about a friend's dog in a "custody battle," which some felt almost delegitimized the call for hostage freedom.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#entertainment #gaza #muslim-american

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Ramy Youssef's 'SNL' Monologue: A Call for Peace in Palestine

Comedian and actor Ramy Youssef used his hosting gig on Saturday Night Live to call for the freedom of Palestine and the release of hostages in Gaza, drawing applause from the audience. Youssef, known for creating Hulu's 'Ramy', also took comedic jabs at President Biden during his fiery monologue.

via Haaretz|

#entertainment #gaza #hostages

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

'SNL' Cold Open Mixes Politics and Prayer in Ramy Youssef's Hosted Episode

"Saturday Night Live" opened with a satirical take on politics, featuring a skit with a fictional return of Donald Trump and a monologue by host Ramy Youssef that touched on the Israel-Hamas conflict and his reluctance to speak Arabic in public. Youssef also shared his fantasy of campaigning for President Joe Biden among Arab Americans and discussed his prayers for Palestinians, hostages, and even a friend's dog caught in a custody battle.

via NBC News|

#easter #entertainment #politics

entertainment2 years ago•8 min saved

Ramy Youssef Hosts 'SNL' with Travis Scott as Musical Guest

Ramy Youssef makes his hosting debut on SNL in an uneven episode, featuring sketches like "Couple Goals," "Immigrant Dad Talk," and "Murder Detective," along with musical performances by Travis Scott. The episode receives mixed reviews, with some sketches falling flat and others delivering solid laughs, while Youssef's monologue touches on current events and personal anecdotes.

via Entertainment Weekly News|

#comedy #entertainment #ramy-youssef

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Travis Scott's Epic Performances and Sketch on SNL

In a comedic SNL sketch, host Ramy Youssef joins the Please Don't Destroy trio for a night out with Travis Scott, leading to a series of mishaps as they get too high on what they think is pot, but turns out to be CBD. The sketch humorously portrays their escalating paranoia and confusion, with Ramy regretting his choice of attire and the group realizing their mistake.

via Deadline|

#comedy-sketch #entertainment #please-dont-destroy

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

Ramy Youssef's SNL Monologue: Calls for Palestinian Freedom and Trans Woman President

Ramy Youssef, host of Saturday Night Live, used his monologue to joke about politics and religious holidays, calling for a trans woman to be the next president and asking for the people of Palestine and hostages to be freed. He also shared humorous anecdotes about Ramadan and his friends, and expressed his prayers for peace in Palestine and the release of hostages.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #monologue #politics

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Ramy Youssef's 'SNL' Monologue: Praying for Palestine and Hoping for a Trans Woman President

Comedian Ramy Youssef hosted Saturday Night Live and used his monologue to pray for the people of Palestine and the release of hostages, sharing a personal story about a friend's family in Gaza. He also joked about being asked for support by the Joe Biden campaign and expressed his belief that the next president should be a trans woman, despite receiving mixed reactions from the audience.

via Deadline|

#entertainment #monologue #palestine