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Vin Diesel Debuts Peacock TV Series as NBCU Celebrates 100th Birthday
entertainment14 days ago

Vin Diesel Debuts Peacock TV Series as NBCU Celebrates 100th Birthday

NBCUniversal’s 2026 Upfront kicked off with a Radio City spectacle, featuring Vin Diesel announcing a Fast & Furious TV series for Peacock, Tina Fey heralding NBC’s 100th‑birthday tribute, and first looks across NBCU properties from Bravo to Peacock, including a Summer House reunion tease, SNL/30 Rock alumni moments, and cross‑platform previews of new shows and series.

NBCUniversal Upfront at Radio City Signals TV Crown, Four Fast & Furious TV Series in Development
tv-news15 days ago

NBCUniversal Upfront at Radio City Signals TV Crown, Four Fast & Furious TV Series in Development

NBCUniversal’s upfront at Radio City Music Hall put television front and center, spotlighting a star‑studded lineup from shows like Law & Order: SVU and Dig, and marking NBC’s 100th anniversary with Tina Fey’s appearance. The event leaned into unscripted content for Bravo and Peacock, with Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen previewing Real Housewives/Bravo offerings. A major reveal was Vin Diesel announcing Peacock is developing four Fast & Furious TV series, underscoring NBCU’s cross‑platform strategy to expand film franchises into television.

Knicks Night Courtside Chaos: Fey, Chalamet, Jenner Spark Memes
celebrity26 days ago

Knicks Night Courtside Chaos: Fey, Chalamet, Jenner Spark Memes

Celebrities Tina Fey, Timothée Chalamet, and Kylie Jenner sat courtside at a Knicks game, prompting online jokes about Fey’s body language and Timothée’s infamous “manspreading.” The moment spawned memes and comment threads across Reddit and social media, with fans joking about outfits, potential SNL skits, and the surrounding star-studded seating (including Tracy Morgan and Ben Stiller).

Tina Fey Reflects on Being ‘On the Wrong Side’ of SNL Jokes and the Show’s Truthful Edge
entertainment1 month ago

Tina Fey Reflects on Being ‘On the Wrong Side’ of SNL Jokes and the Show’s Truthful Edge

Tina Fey says she was sometimes “on the wrong side” of SNL’s jokes about heavy news events, noting the show doesn’t try to control the narrative and that jokes must be rooted in truth. She recalled pivotal moments from her SNL era—post-9/11 return, anthrax in the building, and sketches about Sarah Palin—and discussed how the show’s relationship to current events became a thinner veil over time, emphasizing that what you say can be heard by those in power.

SNL's secret architect: new doc redefines Lorne Michaels as mentor, not gatekeeper
entertainment1 month ago

SNL's secret architect: new doc redefines Lorne Michaels as mentor, not gatekeeper

A new Morgan Neville documentary about Lorne Michaels reframes the SNL chief as a hands-on, protective leader who shapes talent and the show’s live, fast-paced culture—featuring interviews with Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, John Mulaney and Chris Rock—as it nears its 50th anniversary and contemplates the future beyond its creator’s era.

Tina Fey Leads SNL UK Debut With Bold, Profane Monologue
entertainment2 months ago

Tina Fey Leads SNL UK Debut With Bold, Profane Monologue

Tina Fey opens SNL UK with a profanity-laden monologue on SkyTV, joking about the choice of a US host for the first edition and hinting at the show's edgier UK tone, while the rest of the package covers a Los Angeles Times piece on streaming's impact and Nexstar’s expanding reach, the cancellation of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, and a new Reggie Dinkins clip.

Tina Fey Guides SNL UK to a Promising Debut
tv2 months ago

Tina Fey Guides SNL UK to a Promising Debut

Tina Fey anchors Saturday Night Live UK's premiere on Sky One with a steady, straight-forward hosting approach that lends credibility to the UK spin-off. The episode introduces a capable ensemble (George Fouracres, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi, Hammed Animashaun, Celeste Dring) and delivers several funny moments, but also displays familiar SNL DNA and uneven sketches. Still, Fey’s involvement boosts optimism for the series as it expands to Peacock in the U.S. for next-day viewing.

Tina Fey Leads SNL UK's Edgy London Debut to Mixed Reviews
entertainment2 months ago

Tina Fey Leads SNL UK's Edgy London Debut to Mixed Reviews

Tina Fey hosted Saturday Night Live UK's London debut, delivering celebrity cameos and boundary-pushing sketches that drew a mix of praise and skepticism from critics; U.K. viewership was robust for a new international spin, with the series set to continue on Sky and its U.S. feed available on Peacock after airings, and future hosts like Riz Ahmed and Jamie Dornan planned.

SNL UK Debuts with Tina Fey; How to Watch in the U.S. on Peacock (Deals Included)
entertainment2 months ago

SNL UK Debuts with Tina Fey; How to Watch in the U.S. on Peacock (Deals Included)

The Hollywood Reporter notes that Saturday Night Live UK premieres in the UK on March 21 with Tina Fey hosting; U.S. viewers can stream the eight-episode first season on Peacock starting March 22. Peacock deals include DirecTV bundles that add two free months of Peacock, free trials via Instacart+ or Walmart+, and a Peacock student/young adult discount, offering ways to watch SNL UK at little or no cost.