All articles tagged with #will ferrell
Sir Paul McCartney closed SNL’s season 51 with a surprise encore, performing “Coming Up” during Goodnights after Will Ferrell thanked the episode’s cameos, marking a rare third musical moment on the night; he also appeared in a sketch with Mikey Day, accompanied by some cheeky humor from the cast.
During Saturday Night Live's Season 51 finale hosted by Will Ferrell with Paul McCartney as the musical guest, Michael Che interrupted Colin Jost's Weekend Update joke swap to stop him from shaving his own hair, a cringe-worthy moment that underscored the enduring chemistry between the two hosts and the show's notorious joke-swaps.
Paul McCartney joined Will Ferrell’s SNL finale monologue, hijacking Ferrell’s bit alongside Chad Smith in a lookalike gag. The Beatle then stepped in again on drums for the last portion of the sketch, as Ferrell tried to reclaim the moment. McCartney’s appearance also accompanied a trio of performances later in the show: Days We Left Behind, Band on the Run, and Coming Up.
Paul McCartney headlined SNL's Season 51 finale on May 16, debuting 'Days We Left Behind' from his upcoming The Boys of Dungeon Lane, performing with Chad Smith on drums, and revisiting 'Band on the Run'—plus a teaser of 'Coming Up' and a Will Ferrell-hosted sketch; it's McCartney's fifth official SNL musical-guest appearance.
Will Ferrell’s SNL Season 51 finale opens with Chad Smith, Ferrell’s lookalike in Red Hot Chili Peppers, briefly appearing as host before Ferrell reclaims the stage; Paul McCartney is the musical guest, and Smith then performs as his surprise drummer for two numbers, continuing their long-running doppelgänger bit.
In Saturday Night Live’s season 51 finale, Will Ferrell appears as the ghost of Jeffrey Epstein, Chad Smith crashes the monologue, and music icon Paul McCartney delivers a surprise third song, making for a star-studded closing night.
Paul McCartney closed Saturday Night Live Season 51 with a surprise third performance, returning for an encore of “Coming Up” from McCartney II alongside host Will Ferrell. Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers crashed Ferrell’s moments earlier, and eagle-eyed viewers even spotted Colin Jost in a bald cap during goodnights as the cast kept the finale rolling past the usual end time.
Chad Smith, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer, crashed Will Ferrell’s SNL hosting moment by impersonating Ferrell on stage, prompting Ferrell to protest that he’s the host. After Smith is escorted off, Ferrell invites Paul McCartney for a Q&A, with McCartney jokingly telling Smith to get back behind the drums as Ferrell ribbed Beatles-and-pop hits.
Will Ferrell hosts the Season 51 finale of Saturday Night Live with Paul McCartney as the musical guest on NBC, airing May 16 at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT. If you don’t have cable, you can stream SNL for free via DIRECTV’s trial option or Peacock Premium’s seven‑day free trial, with Peacock providing full episodes on Sunday mornings. Ferrell is promoting his Netflix comedy The Hawk; McCartney makes his seventh SNL appearance and is releasing a new album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, on May 29. SNL will return for Season 52 in the fall.
Coachella kicked off with Sabrina Carpenter headlining a Hollywood-themed set that included surprise cameos from Susan Sarandon (as Carpenter’s older self), Will Ferrell, and Sam Elliott. Windy, dusty conditions forced the cancellation of Anyma’s late set, while an air-quality advisory warned of health risks from dust; Bieber and Karol G are slated to headline the remaining days, with UK acts also on the bill as the two-weekend festival unfolds in Indio.
Sabrina Carpenter headlined Coachella 2026 with a Hollywood-tinged, film-noir inspired set dubbed Sabrinawood, featuring surprise guests Will Ferrell, Sam Elliott, Corey Fogelmanis, the voice of Samuel L. Jackson, and Susan Sarandon delivering a long monologue; a 20-song show included live debuts from Man’s Best Friend tracks and numerous film-referencing nods, turning the festival into a cinematic, blockbuster-style performance.
Saturday Night Live has revealed a star-studded May slate: Olivia Rodrigo will host and perform on May 2 (her hosting debut ahead of the June 12 release of her third album), Matt Damon will host May 9 with Noah Kahan as musical guest, and Will Ferrell will host the May 16 finale with Paul McCartney as musical guest (McCartney making his fifth SNL appearance).
Netflix released a teaser for Will Ferrell’s golf comedy series The Hawk (newly titled) and announced a summer premiere window. The spot features Ferrell as Lonnie Hawkins in a pink golf shirt and white visor, with a voiceover hyping a legendary comeback. Two additional teasers offer variations, including jokes about a famous choke and a chalk-throw moment. The ensemble cast includes Molly Shannon, Luke Wilson and others, with executive producers and a noted title change to The Hawk.
Christina Applegate reveals that Will Ferrell and Adam McKay chipped in portions of their Anchorman salaries after the studio offered her far less than male co-stars, a move she called invaluable and a masterclass in valuing her worth and improvisation.
Christina Applegate says Anchorman's original offer was 'a little offensive,' but Will Ferrell and Adam McKay chipped in from their own salaries to help meet her worth, turning the experience into a formative career moment.