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Oscar Winner Mikey Madison, Jack Black, Jon Hamm Tapped As 'SNL' Hosts Oscar Winner Mikey Madison, Jack Black, Jon Hamm Tapped As 'SNL' Hosts
Oscar Winner Mikey Madison, Jack Black, Jon Hamm Tapped As 'SNL' Hosts Mikey Madison, Jack Black and Jon Hamm have been announced as the next three hosts of "Saturday Night Live." Coming up next! Posted by Saturday Night Live on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Madison, who recently won Best Actress at the Academy Awards for her role as a stripper in "Anora", will be hosting for the first time on Saturday, March 29. While this is her first time on "SNL", Heidi Gardner impersonated her Anora character in a skit last year. Madison will be joined by Morgan Wallen as the musical guest. Black will be hosting for the fourth time on Saturday, April 5, but the …

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
CBS Suddenly Cancels Pair Of FBI Shows CBS Suddenly Cancels Pair Of FBI Shows
CBS Suddenly Cancels Pair Of FBI Shows In a surprising move, CBS has canceled two of its three FBI franchise components. The pair of spinoff series — FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International --  will conclude their runs in the spring, with Most Wanted wrapping up after six seasons and International after four.  This decision comes despite the shows consistently ranking among the top 25 on network television, drawing an average of approximately 7.5 million viewers each week across various platforms, according to Nielsen ratings. Despite the cancellations, CBS will retain its flagship series, which continues to enjoy a m…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Iconic MSG Sportscaster Al Trautwig Dies At 68: 'We Lost A Legendary Voice' Iconic MSG Sportscaster Al Trautwig Dies At 68: 'We Lost A Legendary Voice'
Iconic MSG Sportscaster Al Trautwig Dies At 68: 'We Lost A Legendary Voice' A broadcaster whose voice was synonymous with New York sports has died. Al Trautwig, a longtime sportscaster on MSG Network, has died at 68 years old. A cause of death wasn't immediately available but the Long Island native had been battling cancer in recent years. MSG studio analyst Alan Hahn announced Trautwig's death in an Instagram post on Monday, Feb. 24. "I'm sad to share the news that we lost a legendary voice in sports," Hahn posted. "But we lost a lot more than that. He was not only a friend, but a mentor and a teacher. He was, personally, one of my biggest resource…

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by Chris Spiker
News
‘Survivor’ Holding Casting Call At CT's Mohegan Sun: Do You Have What It Takes? ‘Survivor’ Holding Casting Call At CT's Mohegan Sun: Do You Have What It Takes?
‘Survivor’ Holding Casting Call At CT's Mohegan Sun: Do You Have What It Takes? Reality TV hopefuls will get their shot at island glory when the producers of the popular series “Survivor” roll into Mohegan Sun for an open casting call next month. Contestants who think they can outwit, outplay, and outlast the competition will have a chance to prove it in front of the show's producers at the Shops at Mohegan Sun on March 13 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in The Shops Concourse at the hotel and casino.  Anyone who dreams of braving the elements, forging alliances, and competing for the $1 million prize must be at least 18 years old and a legal resident of the United States. …

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by Josh Lanier
News
Expect To See Former 'SNL' Cast Members With CT Ties During 50th Anniversary Show Expect To See Former 'SNL' Cast Members With CT Ties During 50th Anniversary Show
Expect To See Former 'SNL' Cast Members With CT Ties During 50th Anniversary Show "Saturday Night Live" will celebrate its 50th anniversary this weekend, and two former castmates with Connecticut connections will be on hand. No native of the Nutmeg State has ever been among the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players," but two performers with state ties who made big impacts on the iconic NBC sketch show are scheduled to appear on the Sunday, Feb. 16, anniversary show.  Those are Kevin Nealon and Bobby Moynihan. Related: SNL's Colin Jost To Host Comedy Show At Mohegan Sun Arena Nealon — born in Texas but raised in Bridgeport — was part of the NBC series from 1986 un…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
CBS, 20+ Channels Stay On YouTube TV Temporarily After Deal With Paramount (UPDATE) CBS, 20+ Channels Stay On YouTube TV Temporarily After Deal With Paramount (UPDATE)
CBS, 20+ Channels Stay On YouTube TV Temporarily After Deal With Paramount (Update) YouTube TV subscribers will keep access to CBS, Nickelodeon, and more than 20 other Paramount-owned channels — for now. Google and Paramount Global have reached a short-term extension to keep Paramount's channels available for YouTube TV users. The sides needed to finalize a deal by Thursday, Feb. 13, at 11 p.m. EST to avoid channels from being lost. Google posted about the temporary deal, while a Paramount spokesperson confirmed it to Variety. "We appreciate your patience as we continued to negotiate on your behalf," Google said on its website. "We also value Paramount's partner…

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by Chris Spiker
News
You Could Lose These 20+ Channels On YouTube TV If No Deal Is Reached: See The List You Could Lose These 20+ Channels On YouTube TV If No Deal Is Reached: See The List
You Could Lose These 20+ Channels On YouTube TV If No Deal Is Reached: See The List UPDATE: YouTube TV and Paramount Global have reached a temporary deal to keep airing Paramount's channels. You can click here to see the updated story. YouTube TV subscribers could lose CBS, Nickelodeon, and more than 20 other Paramount-owned channels if the companies don’t reach a new agreement. Paramount and YouTube TV have warned customers that channels like CBS, CBS Sports Network, and Comedy Central may disappear if the two sides don't have a new deal in place on Thursday. Feb 13. Two CBS affiliates, WLKY-TV in Louisville, Kentucky, and KCCI News in Des Moines, Iowa, told viewers …

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
CT-Born Actress To Announce Oscar Nominations With 'SNL' Star CT-Born Actress To Announce Oscar Nominations With 'SNL' Star
Ct-born Actress To Announce Oscar Nominations With 'SNL' Star An up-and-coming Connecticut comedic actress who has had a very impressive string of television and film will join "Saturday Night Live" star Bowen Yang to announce this year's Academy Award nominees this week.   Rachel Sennott, of Simsbury, and Yang will read off the nominees on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The California wildfires have repeatedly delayed the announcements for weeks.  Meet this year’s #Oscars nominations hosts: Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott. Join us on Thursday, January 23rd, at 8:30... Posted by The Academy on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Yang…

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by Josh Lanier
Obituaries
New Englander Linda Lavin, 'Alice' Star Dies, 87 New Englander Linda Lavin, 'Alice' Star Dies, 87
New Englander Linda Lavin, 'Alice' Star Dies, 87 Linda Lavin, the two-time Golden Globe winner and Emmy-nominated actress whose career spanned six decades on stage and screen, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, at the age of 87, according to The New York Times. Born in Portland, Maine, Lavin studied acting at the College of William & Mary in Virginia, where she was deeply involved in the theater program. Her career took off with her iconic role as Alice Hyatt on the hit TV series "Alice," which earned her two Golden Globes and cemented her as a household name. A force on Broadway, Lavin captivated audiences with performances in multiple …

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Big Change Set For Christmas TV Classic 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer' This Week Big Change Set For Christmas TV Classic 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer' This Week
Big Change Set For Christmas TV Classic 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer' This Week The iconic Christmas TV classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" will return to its originating network for the first time in a half-century after its debut 60 years ago. On Dec. 6, 1964, the Rankin-Bass Animated Entertainment hour-long claymation special debuted on NBC. But after a 10-year run, CBS acquired rights. Now, NBC has reacquired the rights, and will broadcast the nostalgic show exactly 60 years after its initial airing -- at 8 p.m. Eastern time this Friday, Dec. 6. The show is narrated by Burl Ives as Sam the Snowman. The storyline begins when Donner, the lead reindeer fo…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
'Yikes': SNL Viewers Unimpressed By Alec Baldwin's Portrayal Of RFK Jr. 'Yikes': SNL Viewers Unimpressed By Alec Baldwin's Portrayal Of RFK Jr.
'Yikes': SNL Viewers Unimpressed By Alec Baldwin's Portrayal Of RFK Jr. And the crowd goes… mild. Actor and New York native Alec Baldwin is dividing the internet with his impression of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Saturday Night Live. The 66-year-old Baldwin, a Long Island native from Amityville, appeared in the NBC sketch comedy show’s cold open Saturday, Nov. 16, portraying Kennedy, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be health and human services secretary. Watch the entire clip below. Set in the Oval Office, the scene also featured Dana Carvey as President Joe Biden and James Austin Johnson as Trump. It made fun of Trump’s recent Cabinet nominations, inc…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
New Haven Native Stars In Netflix's Most-Watched Series New Haven Native Stars In Netflix's Most-Watched Series
New Haven Native Stars In Netflix's Most-Watched Series A Connecticut-born actress stars in Netflix's most popular series, though you probably wouldn't know that from her character's accent. Carlacia Grant, a New Haven native, stars as Chloe in the hit series "Outer Banks." The show dominated Netflix's ratings last week with more than 62 million hours watched after the first half of season four was released on Monday, Oct. 10. That's 20 million more hours than the second-place series "Nobody Wants This: Season 1." Still Watching Netflix "Outer Banks" follows a band of down-and-out teens from North Carolina's Outer Banks who search for legenda…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Connecticut, Come On Down! Mohegan Sun Hosts Audition For 'Price Is Right' Connecticut, Come On Down! Mohegan Sun Hosts Audition For 'Price Is Right'
Connecticut, Come On Down! Mohegan Sun Hosts Audition For 'Price Is Right' Who hasn't daydreamed about the prizes they could win on "The Price is Right" if they were just given the chance? Well, here's your chance.  The Mohegan Sun in New London County is hosting an open audition for the iconic daytime game show on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Two semi-finalists will go to Los Angeles for a taping, and one of them will compete on the nationally syndicated series, a news release said.  The audition runs from 2 to 6 p.m. at The Shops Concourse at the Uncasville casino and includes games and competitions to see who has what it takes to make it on the se…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Gordon Ramsay's New CT Studio Kitchen Gets Roasted For Worldwide Debut On Hit Series Gordon Ramsay's New CT Studio Kitchen Gets Roasted For Worldwide Debut On Hit Series
Gordon Ramsay's New CT Studio Kitchen Gets Roasted For Worldwide Debut On Hit Series After a year of work, Gordon Ramsay's new studio in Connecticut is ready for its primetime debut Thursday night, Sept. 26, on Fox.  The world-renowned chef and star plans to unveil the new kitchen at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket during the first episode of Season 23 of his hit series "Hell's Kitchen" on Fox. In a promo for the show, Ramsay takes a flamethrower to flambé the pitchfork logo on the front of the building.  Related: Gordon Ramsay 'Lucky To Be Here' After Connecticut Crash Hell is back ! @HellsKitchenFOX returns tonight and it's only Head Chefs comp…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Glenn Close Says Fellow Nutmegger Inspired Her To Follow Her Dreams Into Acting Glenn Close Says Fellow Nutmegger Inspired Her To Follow Her Dreams Into Acting
Glenn Close Says Fellow Nutmegger Inspired Her To Follow Her Dreams Into Acting Connecticut native Glenn Close has been nominated for an Academy Award eight times, but if it wasn't for a lucky break and a late-night talk show segment, she may have never gone into acting.  The "Fatal Attraction" star spoke with People magazine this week about her life and acting career, and she said it was Katherine Hepburn who inspired her to become an actress.  Fairfield County native Close, age 77, who was born in Greenwich, said she was watching "The Dick Cavett Show" in 1973 when she happened upon an interview with Hepburn, who was also born in Connecticut — in Hartford. …

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
' Hell's Kitchen's Chef Gordon Ramsey Stops By 2 CT Pizzerias ' Hell's Kitchen's Chef Gordon Ramsey Stops By 2 CT Pizzerias
' Hell's Kitchen's Chef Gordon Ramsey Stops By 2 CT Pizzerias He can be tough on chefs who run a less-than-perfect restaurant, but celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsey also knows a good pizza and where to find one. Of course, that's New Haven, where the chef was found at not one but two of the area's favorites, Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana and Sally's Apizza. Ramsey, who has been in Connecticut filming episodes of "Hells' Kitchen," has visited other famous restaurants in the area, but it seems pizza was on his mind on Tuesday, June 18. Both pizzerias posted photos and thanks on their Instagram pages to commemorate the visits. "BIG thank you to Gordon Ramsay @go…

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by Kathy Reakes