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Harry Styles Finds His Groove on SNL Return
entertainment27 days ago

Harry Styles Finds His Groove on SNL Return

Vulture’s recap of Saturday Night Live’s Season 51 premiere hosted by Harry Styles notes a warm studio reception and a night where Styles loosens up as it goes, after a cautiously heady start. Highlights include Kenan Thompson’s Mr. Pooty, Marcello Hernández’s Sebastian Maniscalco impression, a lively pre-taped Irish dancer sketch, and the finale bit “Harry for Him” that riffs on Styles’s iconic looks. The cold open with Trump and Pete Hegseth lands with mixed energy due to on-stage breaks, but the host shows growing confidence as the show progresses. Editor’s rating: 3 stars.

Miles Teller Shines in SNL Cold Open Featuring NYC Mayoral Debate and Political Parodies
television5 months ago

Miles Teller Shines in SNL Cold Open Featuring NYC Mayoral Debate and Political Parodies

The episode of Saturday Night Live hosted by Miles Teller was marked by a lack of a strong central personality, with many sketches feeling recycled or underwhelming, though some cast members like Dismukes and Padilla delivered notable performances. The show struggled with its usual sharpness, relying on familiar material and featuring a weak opening sketch, but had moments of promise, especially in the Weekend Update segment and performances by newer cast members.

Bad Bunny Opens SNL Season 51 with a Bang
entertainment6 months ago

Bad Bunny Opens SNL Season 51 with a Bang

Bad Bunny hosted the SNL season 51 premiere, marking a rare back-to-back booking for a guest, amidst significant cast changes and a focus on returning to basics with a mix of live sketches and familiar faces. The episode showcased some strong performances, notably from Ashley Padilla, but also highlighted the show's ongoing challenges with cast dynamics and sketch originality. Overall, it was a mix of nostalgia and new beginnings, with hopes for future hosts like Amy Poehler.

entertainment7 months ago

‘SNL’ Cast Exits Continue as Multiple Members Depart

Heidi Gardner, a cast member of 'Saturday Night Live' since 2017-18, has announced her departure after eight seasons, joining a wave of cast exits ahead of the show's 51st season, which premieres in October. Gardner was known for her versatile characters and impressions, and her departure marks the longest tenure for a female cast member currently on the show.

entertainment1 year ago

Elon Musk's SNL Drama: Tears, Critiques, and Parodies

Chloe Fineman, a cast member of 'Saturday Night Live,' posted and later deleted a TikTok video claiming that Elon Musk, during his hosting stint on the show, dismissed her sketch idea, making her cry. Fineman described Musk's reaction as harsh, likening it to being fired from Tesla. Despite the initial tension, the sketch aired and was well-received. This revelation follows Bowen Yang's earlier hints about a difficult SNL host, which fans speculated about online.

"Colin Jost Picks Top 'SNL' Host"
entertainment2 years ago

"Colin Jost Picks Top 'SNL' Host"

"Saturday Night Live" cast member Colin Jost praised actor Adam Driver for his exceptional performance at table reads as an "SNL" host, noting his ability to make interesting choices for sketches. Jost also mentioned comedian Melissa McCarthy's unique approach to table reads, where she would have sketches "mapped out" in her head before fully performing the characters on the show. Driver, who has hosted "SNL" four times, is on the verge of joining the prestigious Five-Timers Club.

"Ryan Gosling's 5-Year Journey to 'SNL' Viral Sketch Success"
entertainment2 years ago

"Ryan Gosling's 5-Year Journey to 'SNL' Viral Sketch Success"

Ryan Gosling's recent hosting of Saturday Night Live featured a sketch that had been in the making for five years, involving Beavis and Butt-Head characters derailing a discussion on AI. The sketch, written by Mikey Day and Streeter Seidell, finally made it to air and fit well with the pop culture-driven episode. Despite not making the episode, Gosling also released an online sequel to his famous Avatar-centric Papyrus SNL sketch.

"Ryan Gosling's Hilarious Triumph on Saturday Night Live"
entertainment2 years ago

"Ryan Gosling's Hilarious Triumph on Saturday Night Live"

Ryan Gosling delivered a phenomenal episode of "Saturday Night Live," featuring standout sketches like a Beavis and Butt-Head parody and a sequel to a previous hit sketch, while also showcasing his comedic talent and charm. The episode was filled with top-notch performances and original sketches, solidifying Gosling as one of the greatest hosts in "SNL" history. Despite the absence of the late Norm Macdonald, the episode was a resounding success, leaving audiences eagerly anticipating the next episode with Dua Lipa.