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Aziz Ansari Mocks Kash Patel In 'SNL' Cold Open Aziz Ansari Mocks Kash Patel In 'SNL' Cold Open
Aziz Ansari Mocks Kash Patel In 'SNL' Cold Open Aziz Ansari made a surprise cameo on  "Saturday Night Live" on Saturday, May 2, stealing the cold open as FBI Director Kash Patel. Ansari swaggered up to a mock White House podium, joining Colin Jost as Pete Hegseth, eyes bulging. “What up, what up. It's K-dog, aka Kash with a K, aka the most effective FBI director this country's ever had, Kash Patel," he said. "Now, after the attempted assassination of President Trump, anotha one.” “What if I told you this agency is only six weeks away from pinpointing the exact location of Osama Bin Laden?” he said in an apparent jab at the age…
‘The Simpsons’ Shocks Fans By Killing Off Character On Show For 35 Seasons ‘The Simpsons’ Shocks Fans By Killing Off Character On Show For 35 Seasons
‘The Simpsons’ Shocks Fans By Killing Off Character On Show For 35 Seasons Fans are buzzing after “The Simpsons” permanently killed off one of its longest-running recurring characters. On Sunday, Nov. 16, viewers watched as Alice Glick, known to many as Mrs. Glick, suddenly died in “Sashes to Sashes,” the seventh episode of Season 37. During a church sermon, the elderly organist collapsed onto the keys, ending a minor yet memorable run that began in the show’s second season in 1991. The late Cloris Leachman first voiced Alice Glick in “Three Men and a Comic Book.” Tress MacNeille took over the role later.  The character became a Springfield fixture, known f…
Harlem Globetrotters Bring A Century Of Hoops And Humor To Local Courts Harlem Globetrotters Bring A Century Of Hoops And Humor To Local Courts
Harlem Globetrotters Bring A Century Of Hoops And Humor To Local Courts It’s game time, and the court is calling. The Harlem Globetrotters are spinning back into town, and if you’ve never seen basketball mixed with pure magic, you’ve been sitting on the sidelines way too long.  The world-famous trick-shot artists are lacing up for their 100th anniversary celebration tour and this one’s pure bucket-list material. Get your tickets now before they pull a no-look pass and disappear. The Globetrotters are celebrating a century of smiles, swagger, and show-stopping hoops. This isn’t just a basketball game—it’s a full-court party with high-flying dunks, mind-bend…
Kimmel Details ABC Bathroom Call Informing Him Of Suspension In Late‑Night Colbert Crossover Kimmel Details ABC Bathroom Call Informing Him Of Suspension In Late‑Night Colbert Crossover
Kimmel Details ABC Bathroom Call Informing Him Of Suspension In Late‑Night Colbert Crossover Late night turned confessional and comedy at once as Jimmy Kimmel relived the bathroom phone call that yanked his show off the air while he and Stephen Colbert swapped stages. Kimmel appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," on Tuesday, Sept. 30, while Colbert simultaneously guested on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", which is taping a week of shows in Brooklyn.  Introduced as Colbert’s first guest, Kimmel walked out to Elton John’s “I’m Still Standing” and then described the September suspension of his ABC show after remarks about the fatal shooting of conservative influencer Charlie Kir…
‘Tried To Cancel Me’: Jimmy Kimmel Slams Trump In Triumphant Late-Night Comeback ‘Tried To Cancel Me’: Jimmy Kimmel Slams Trump In Triumphant Late-Night Comeback
‘Tried To Cancel Me’: Jimmy Kimmel Slams Trump In Triumphant Late-Night Comeback He's back. Jimmy Kimmel received a hero's welcome as he returned to his late-night show on Tuesday, Sept. 23 following a week's worth of controversy after his show was pulled due to his criticisms of President Donald Trump. "Thank you ... Thank you ..." Kimmel said at the outset of the show when he was met by a standing ovation. "I apologize that we're pre-empting a regular episode of 'Celebrity Family Feud,' but I'm happy to be with you."  Kimmel was back on the air for the first time since the show was taken off the air by ABC, station owners Nexstar and Sinclair. He did not pull h…
Silent On Jimmy Kimmel: Outspoken Hosts Of ABC's ‘The View' Ignore Most Talked About Story Silent On Jimmy Kimmel: Outspoken Hosts Of ABC's ‘The View' Ignore Most Talked About Story
Silent On Jimmy Kimmel: Outspoken Hosts Of ABC's ‘The View' Ignore Most Talked About Story The outspoken voices of ABC's "The View" have had plenty to say in their last two shows, just not about the biggest media story in their own house: ABC’s abrupt removal of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" from the air. On Thursday, Sept. 18, and Friday, Sept. 19, the daytime panel did not mention Kimmel’s indefinite suspension.  Instead, the discussion focused on politics and headline hearings, including segments on the Epstein investigation and Capitol Hill testimony involving FBI Director Kash Patel and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  Whoopi Goldberg did not appear on Friday’s broadca…
'SNL' Announces First Three Hosts For Season 51 'SNL' Announces First Three Hosts For Season 51
'SNL' Announces First Three Hosts For Season 51 After a summer of upheaval, "Saturday Night Live" is ready to kick off its 51st season with a bang. The venerable sketch comedy show announced the lineup for the first three shows of the season with Bad Bunny hosting the Oct. 4 season premiere with musical guest Doja Cat. This is Bad Bunny's second time hosting "SNL." If you're thinking, "wait, wasn't Bad Bunny just on the show?", he was the musical guest for the Season 50 finale in May. Doja Cat will be making her SNL debut. Longtime cast member Amy Poehler will make her return to Studio 8H for the Oct. 11 episode, which is also the 50-ye…
ABC Slammed For Pulling 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' To Appease Trump: 'This Is State Censorship' ABC Slammed For Pulling 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' To Appease Trump: 'This Is State Censorship'
ABC Slammed For Pulling 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' To Appease Trump: 'This Is State Censorship' Union leaders, comedians, and politicians are blasting ABC's decision to pull "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," calling the move a dangerous escalation of political censorship. ABC took its late-night comedy show off the air indefinitely on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The move came shortly after Nexstar Media Group announced that it would preempt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" across its 32 ABC affiliates "for the foreseeable future" over remarks he made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. During his Monday, Sept. 15, monologue, Kimmel criticized conservatives who rushed to portray t…
Trump Cheers ABC After Pulling Jimmy Kimmel While In UK On State Visit: 'Has ZERO Talent' Trump Cheers ABC After Pulling Jimmy Kimmel While In UK On State Visit: 'Has ZERO Talent'
Trump Cheers ABC After Pulling Jimmy Kimmel While In UK On State Visit: 'Has Zero Talent' President Trump is celebrating ABC’s decision to pull new episodes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely, praising the move while on a state visit to the United Kingdom and urging other networks to follow suit. ABC yanked the show after Nexstar Media Group said Wednesday, Sept. 17, that its ABC-affiliated stations would preempt Kimmel “for the foreseeable future” over remarks he made about the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Click here for a new, updated story: Footage Shows Jimmy Kimmel Leaving Hollywood Studio After Show Pulled The flap stems from Kimmel’s Monday, …
‘SO Shocked’: Adam Sandler, Kevin James Fuel Up At NY Coffee Shop After Local Show ‘SO Shocked’: Adam Sandler, Kevin James Fuel Up At NY Coffee Shop After Local Show
‘SO Shocked’: Adam Sandler, Kevin James Fuel Up At NY Coffee Shop After Local Show Hollywood buddies Adam Sandler and Kevin James surprised staff and customers at a downtown Albany coffee shop hours after packing MVP Arena for Sandler’s comedy tour. The duo, who performed Tuesday night, Sept. 16, during Sandler’s “You’re My Best Friend Tour,” dropped into Motor Oil Coffee on Wednesday for a pick-me-up. “Star power at Motor Oil Coffee this morning!” the shop wrote on Facebook, alongside a photo of Sandler and James smiling with their cups. “Huge thanks to @adamsandler and Kevin James for revving up their morning with us after an unforgettable show at the MVP Arena! We’re…
'SNL' Exodus: Longtime Cast Member Announces Departure 'SNL' Exodus: Longtime Cast Member Announces Departure
'SNL' Exodus: Longtime Cast Member Announces Departure Miss Eggy is leaving the building. Ego Nwodim announced she is departing "Saturday Night Live" after seven seasons, according to Deadline. The move was unexpected as the show had finalized its roster for Season 51, which features five new cast members. “The hardest part of a great party is knowing when to say goodnight. But after seven unforgettable seasons, I have decided to leave SNL," Nwodim said in a statement. "I am immensely grateful to Lorne for the opportunity, to my castmates, the writers, and the crew for their brilliance, support, and friendship. Week after week on that stage ta…
Ex-‘SNL’ Star Shatters Pelvis In 25-Foot Fall Off Ladder: 'My Life Flashed Before My Eyes' Ex-‘SNL’ Star Shatters Pelvis In 25-Foot Fall Off Ladder: 'My Life Flashed Before My Eyes'
Ex-‘SNL’ Star Shatters Pelvis In 25-Foot Fall Off Ladder: 'My Life Flashed Before My Eyes' Lonely Island member and former "Saturday Night Live" writer and actor Jorma Taccone is recovering in a Connecticut hospital after a serious 20-foot fall left him with major injuries.  The 48-year-old actor said he “shattered [his] pelvis” and suffered a detached sacrum after a ladder collapsed beneath him at his farmhouse in Canaan, Connecticut, he said on "The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers" podcast this week. He called into the show from his hospital bed.  Doctors told Taccone it could take months before he’s able to walk again. Taccone shared the terrifying account o…
John Oliver Calls Out Chuck Schumer’s Imaginary Massapequa Friends John Oliver Calls Out Chuck Schumer’s Imaginary Massapequa Friends
John Oliver Calls Out Chuck Schumer’s Imaginary Massapequa Friends If you thought your imaginary childhood pals had influence, wait until you hear about New York Sen. Chuck Schumer’s. Comedian John Oliver took aim at the Senate Minority Leader on the latest episode of HBO’s Last Week Tonight, blaming the lawmaker’s devotion to a fictional Long Island couple for the Democratic Party’s struggles. The couple — Joe and Eileen Bailey of Massapequa — don’t actually exist. Schumer invented them nearly two decades ago to represent middle-class swing voters and has been consulting their pretend preferences ever since. “The Baileys have guided Chuck Schumer’s polit…
SNL Adds New Cast Members Amid Large Roster Shakeup: 'Dream Come True' SNL Adds New Cast Members Amid Large Roster Shakeup: 'Dream Come True'
SNL Adds New Cast Members Amid Large Roster Shakeup: 'Dream Come True' Five new faces will be "Live from New York" when the newest season of "Saturday Night Live" debuts. SNL has added five cast members for its 51st season, NBC's iconic late-night comedy show announced on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The newest members will fill a lineup reshaped by several high-profile exits. Ben Marshall has been promoted to a featured player. He has been part of "Please Don’t Destroy," a comedy trio with pre-recorded skits similar to "The Lonely Island." "Please Don't Destroy" will stop producing sketches, according to The Hollywood Reporter. John Higgins will leave SNL, wh…
'SNL' Shocker: Longtime Cast Member Leaving Show 'SNL' Shocker: Longtime Cast Member Leaving Show
'SNL' Shocker: Longtime Cast Member Leaving Show Will there be anyone left to say "Live From New York?"  Longtime cast member Heidi Gardner is the latest cast member to be leaving "Saturday Night Live," departing the venerable sketch comedy show after eight seasons, Variety reported. Gardner is the fourth cast member to depart.  Gardner was the longest tenured female cast member and often its most prolific, regularly appearing in the most skits on the show. Her recurring characters included Angel, every boxer's girlfriend from every movie about boxing ever and Bailey Gismert, a teen film critic.  Devon Walker, Emil Wakim a…
SNL Cast Member Leaving 'Toxic As Hell' Show SNL Cast Member Leaving 'Toxic As Hell' Show
SNL Cast Member Leaving 'Toxic As Hell' Show Devon Walker is leaving "Saturday Night Live" after three seasons, the comedian announced on his Instagram Monday, Aug. 25. "Me and the show did three years together, and sometimes it was really cool," Walker wrote on Instagram. "Sometimes it was toxic as hell. But we did what we made the most of what it was, even amidst all of the dysfunction. We made a f---- up lil family." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Devon Walker (@internetdevon) Walker said leaving the show was "good news." "It was just time for me to do something differ…
‘Knockout Kings Of Comedy’ Star Reggie Carroll Identified As Shooting Victim ‘Knockout Kings Of Comedy’ Star Reggie Carroll Identified As Shooting Victim
‘Knockout Kings Of Comedy’ Star Reggie Carroll Identified As Shooting Victim Baltimore comedian Reginald "Reggie" Carroll has been identified by authorities as the victim in a fatal shooting last week in Mississippi.  The Southaven Police Department issued an update over the weekend, confirming that Carroll was the target of a shooting on Wednesday, Aug. 20.  According to police, officers were called to investigate a reported shooting on Burton Lane in Southaven, where they found the 52-year-old Carroll suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. One person was arrested and later charged with murder, officials said on Saturday, Aug. 23.  "Our thoughts our …
Aubrey Plaza’s Heartbreaking Grief Analogy — And The Rihanna Joke That Followed Aubrey Plaza’s Heartbreaking Grief Analogy — And The Rihanna Joke That Followed
Aubrey Plaza’s Heartbreaking Grief Analogy — And The Rihanna Joke That Followed Aubrey Plaza is opening up about life after loss in a rare, emotional interview on Amy Poehler’s new podcast, "Good Hang with Amy Poehler." Plaza, 40, lost husband Jeff Baena, 47, in January to suicide. The actress hasn’t spoken much publicly about her loss, but that changed this week when her former “Parks and Rec” co-star Amy Poehler asked about it on her podcast — with notable warmth and grace. “To get it out of the way, people want to see you and they want to see how you are,” Poehler said at the top of the episode, which dropped earlier this week. “You had this terrible, tragic year. …
Breast Milk Ice Cream Praised By Knicks Star: 'It's Actually Very Fire' (POLL) Breast Milk Ice Cream Praised By Knicks Star: 'It's Actually Very Fire' (POLL)
Breast Milk Ice Cream Praised By Knicks Star: 'It's Actually Very Fire' (Poll) A New York Knicks star is savoring a flavor that he once got roasted online for enjoying: breast milk. Knicks guard Josh Hart teamed up with Frida to promote its breast milk ice cream. The baby-products brand announced the controversial flavor in late March and began selling pints in August. Hart, a 2016 national champion at Villanova, became the butt of many "NBA Twitter" jokes when he floated a very polarizing question. "Have yall ever tasted yall significant others breast milk?" he tweeted. "Asking for a friend." Hart's tweet was in late May 2023. A few weeks earlier, his wife Shannon …
Comedian Matt Rife Becomes ‘Legal Guardian’ of Annabelle Doll, Warren Family’s Haunted Items Comedian Matt Rife Becomes ‘Legal Guardian’ of Annabelle Doll, Warren Family’s Haunted Items
Comedian Matt Rife Becomes ‘Legal Guardian’ of Annabelle Doll, Warren Family’s Haunted Items Matt Rife is most well-known for his comedy chops. Now, he's dipping his toes into the horror genre. The comedian took to social media to announce that he and content creator Elton Castee have "officially purchased" the home and museum of the Warren family in Monroe, Connecticut, which includes their "entire haunted collection"  — as well as the infamous Annabelle doll. Rife made it official in what he dubbed an "INSANE ANNOUNCEMENT."  "I have officially purchased Ed and Lorraine Warren’s home and Occult Museum, including being the legal guardian for at least the next (five years…
Obamas, Larry David Join Forces For New HBO Series Obamas, Larry David Join Forces For New HBO Series
Obamas, Larry David Join Forces For New HBO Series HBO is letting Larry David loose on American history, and the country may never look at 1776 the same way again.  The Emmy-winning curmudgeon behind Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm will headline and executive-produce an untitled sketch-comedy miniseries from Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground production company, the network announced. The six-episode, half-hour project is being timed to the United States’ semiquincentennial celebration in 2026. According to the official logline, the former first couple set out to craft a reverent tribute to the nation’s 250th birthday “... but…
Moronic, Witless, Vulgar: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Is Exactly What Fans Will Love, Critics Say Moronic, Witless, Vulgar: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Is Exactly What Fans Will Love, Critics Say
Moronic, Witless, Vulgar: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Is Exactly What Fans Will Love, Critics Say The movie people have been waiting for for 29 years has been released. And critics say it's just...okay? "Happy Gilmore 2" the sequel to the beloved 90s comedy, premiered on Netflix on Friday, July 25. And while fans are excited to see Adam Sandler dominate the golf course again, critics are saying it might not have been worth the wait. The movie features the return of Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald as the iconic Shooter McGavin and Ben Stiller as the malevolent nursing home aide. Joining the cast are Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley, Travis Kelce and professional wrestlers Becky Lyn…
Adam Sandler To Play NY Shows On ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour Adam Sandler To Play NY Shows On ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour
Adam Sandler To Play NY Shows On ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour The Sandman is stepping back into the spotlight. Funnyman Adam Sandler will hit the road this fall for a new North American comedy tour, titled “You’re My Best Friend.” The tour features stops in over 30 cities across the United States and Canada, including New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. Tickets are available at StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats. Here’s when and where you can catch him: Saturday, Sept. 13 – CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, MD Monday, Sept. 15 – Madison Square Garden in New York, NY Tuesday, Sept. 16 – MVP Arena in Albany, NY Friday, Sept. 1…
Hot People Wanted For Kevin Hart Movie Filming Yacht, Club Scenes In NYC Hot People Wanted For Kevin Hart Movie Filming Yacht, Club Scenes In NYC
Hot People Wanted For Kevin Hart Movie Filming Yacht, Club Scenes In NYC If you’ve ever been told you have “main character energy” while dancing on a rooftop, this casting call's for you. Grant Wilfey Casting is looking for “attractive” club-ready people ages 18–35 to serve as background actors in Kevin Hart’s upcoming feature film 72 Hours, directed by Tim Story (Barbershop, Think Like a Man, Ride Along). The comedy follows a 40-year-old executive (Hart) who gets roped into a wild three-day bachelor party with a much younger crowd after being mistakenly included in their group text, according to its IMDB page. Producers are casting for scenes set at a high-en…
M*A*S*H Star Loretta Swit Dies At NY Home; Played Colorful Character 'Hot Lips' Houlihan M*A*S*H Star Loretta Swit Dies At NY Home; Played Colorful Character 'Hot Lips' Houlihan
M*A*S*H Star Loretta Swit Dies At NY Home; Played Colorful Character 'Hot Lips' Houlihan Loretta Swit, who starred on one of the most popular shows in television history, has died. Swit, who played the charming and colorful head nurse Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on the CBS smash hit M*A*S*H, was age 87 and resided in New York City, where she died early Friday afternoon, May 30. She was a native of Passaic, New Jersey. A cause of death has not been announced. After performing in theatrical productions, including on Broadway, Swit moved to Hollywood in 1969 and appeared on several successful TV series, including Hawaii Five-O, Gunsmoke, Mission: Impossible, and Mannix. H…
VIDEO: Pete Davidson Goes Viral For Doing Absolutely Nothing With British Model GF VIDEO: Pete Davidson Goes Viral For Doing Absolutely Nothing With British Model GF
Video: Pete Davidson Goes Viral For Doing Absolutely Nothing With British Model GF Pete Davidson is back on your social media feeds — but only briefly, and you can thank his British model girlfriend for that. The Staten Island native and former “Saturday Night Live” star made a rare social media appearance in a TikTok video shared Tuesday, May 27, by girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, a model and actress. In the clip, the couple casually taste-test various salt and vinegar chips, but fans couldn’t get enough of Davidson’s rare presence. This is the first time Davidson has appeared on Elsie's social media grid, although in March she did share an Instagram story of Pete in a bathrobe…
George Wendt, Who Played Norm On Cheers, Dies George Wendt, Who Played Norm On Cheers, Dies
George Wendt, Who Played Norm On Cheers, Dies Actor and comedian George Wendt who played the beer-loving character Norm Peterson on NBC's iconic Cheers sitcom has died. He was 76. A cause of death has not been released. Wendt was nominated six times for Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series during Cheers' 11-year run from 1982 to 1993. He also appeared in a slew of movies, including The Little Rascals (1994), Sandy Wexler (2017), No Small Affair (1984), Fletch (1985), Airplane II: The Sequel (1982), and Outside Providence (1999). He was an alumnus of The Second City improv comed…
Scarlett Johansson Hosting 'SNL' Season Finale Scarlett Johansson Hosting 'SNL' Season Finale
Scarlett Johansson Hosting 'SNL' Season Finale Scarlett Johansson's latest SNL hosting gig is breaking a record. Johansson will be hosting the season finale of the 50th season "Saturday Night Live" on Saturday, May 17 with musical guest Bad Bunny.. This will be her seventh time hosting the show, the most of any woman. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) Johansson last hosted in 2019, though she often pops up to make cameos, including a recent episode where she portrayed Ivanka Trump. Her marriage to Weekend Update co-anchor Colin Jost is often lampoo…
Got A Ferrari Or Lambo? Netflix Wants You (And Your Car) For NJ Feature Film Got A Ferrari Or Lambo? Netflix Wants You (And Your Car) For NJ Feature Film
Got A Ferrari Or Lambo? Netflix Wants You (And Your Car) For NJ Feature Film If you're rolling through New Jersey in a Ferrari, Lambo, or Bentley, your car — and you — could land a role in an upcoming Netflix feature film. Grant Wilfley Casting is looking for people with luxury cars to appear as paid background actors in "72 Hours," a Netflix production filming in New Jersey this June and July. The casting call specifically lists the following car makes and models: Ferrari Lamborghini Maserati Lotus Aston Martin Bentley Porsche BMW 7 Series Mercedes S/SL/CLS/G Class Audi A7/A8 Series Both SAG-AFTRA and non-union actors are welcome to apply. The base pay is: $216…
Live From NY: White Lotus Star Hosting ‘SNL’ Live From NY: White Lotus Star Hosting ‘SNL’
Live From NY: White Lotus Star Hosting ‘SNL’ Walton Goggins is going from a resort in Thailand to Studio 8H. Goggins, coming off the latest season of “The White Lotus,"  will be hosting “Saturday Night Live” on Saturday, May 9 with musical guest Arcade Fire. It is the penultimate episode of the show’s 50th season. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) This will be Goggins’ first time hosting, though he is no stranger to comedy. Goggins won acclaim for his appearances on comedy shows “The Righteous Gemstones,” “Vice Principals” and “The Unicorn.”…
Livvy Dunne, Simone Biles Among Celebs At Star-Studded Kentucky Derby 2025 Livvy Dunne, Simone Biles Among Celebs At Star-Studded Kentucky Derby 2025
Livvy Dunne, Simone Biles Among Celebs At Star-Studded Kentucky Derby 2025 New Jersey was well-represented at the 151st Kentucky Derby in Louisville, where Hillsdale native Livvy Dunne and Cresskill resident Tracy Morgan joined a star-studded lineup for one of the most glamorous weekends in sports. Dunne, a gymnast at LSU and Sports Illustrated model, co-hosted events at Club SI inside Churchill Downs Friday, May 2, alongside former MLB outfielder Jayson Werth, a part-owner of Derby horse Flying Mohawk, according to event organizers. The Derby will take place at 6:57 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs. Morgan, known for his roles on "SNL" and "30 Ro…