SNLstar James Austin Johnson jokes that any man taller than Paul Rudd 'pisses me off'

“You meet some of these guys and they’re too tall.” Arturo Holmes/Peacock; Jamie McCarthy/NBC James Austin Johnsonhas a short temper when it comes to tall people. “I’m gonna sayPaul Rudd. James Austin Johnson; Paul Rudd.Credit:Arturo Holmes/Peacock; Jamie McCarthy/NBC My king,” Johnson said. “You know what? He’s the right height to be.” James Austin Johnson at ‘SNL50: The Anniversary Special’.Jamie McCarthy/NBC Johnson said that he’s unsettled by tall celebrities. “You meet some of these guys and they’re too tall,” he opined....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Gregory Mccullough

SNLstar Kenan Thompson reveals 'the best advice' he got from Tracy Morgan

“He took me back to his house and introduced me to his family. I didn’t actually go into his house. He had me drop him off at the end of the night. Tracy Morgan and Kenan Thompson on ‘Saturday Night Live’.Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images Still, that’s a gesture! He showed me where he was living at six in the morning. Morgan departed the show in 2003, the same year that Thompson joined the series....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Jay Mcguire

SNLstar Kyle Mooney's directorial debutY2Kdrops its first trailer — and it's a terrifying throwback

“You’ve got mail!” The upcoming movieY2Kis as ’90s as its name implies. internet greeting, all set to the sound of Chumbawamba’s massively popular “Tubthumping.” ‘Y2K’ stars Jaeden Martell, Rachel Zegler, and Julian Dennison.A24 (The 2007 film’s star Jonah Hill is a producer onY2K.) Limp Bizkit lead singer Fred Durst appears too. A24 MooneydepartedSNLin 2022, the same year asPete Davidson, Aidy Bryant, and Kate McKinnon. It was one of the biggest shake-ups the show’s audience had seen in years....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Justin Cervantes

SNLstar Melissa Villaseñor's Adam Sandler impression was so good she accidentally stole Kristen Wiig's role

Melissa Villasenoronce did anAdam Sandlerimpression so good that she accidentally stoleKristen Wiig’s role onSaturday Night Live. Spade was lamenting the experience, saying, “My impressions were about one a year. But the problem withSNLis you just get assigned stuff, and they go, ‘You read a sketch.’ Melissa Villaseñor as Adam Sandler’s ‘The Waterboy’ character on ‘SNL’.Will Heath/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty You’re like, ‘I do?'” Because she’s gonna play Waterboy.'" And,Lorne [Michaels]was like, ‘Yeah....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Richard Hughes

SNLstar Mikey Day reveals the wild Trump sonsHome Alonespoof he wishes made it to air

“All of Eric’s traps didn’t work,” Day says of the sketch. Even the stars ofSaturday Night Livehave to learn to kill their darlings. (Day and costar Alex Moffatt frequently played Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump onSNL.) Mikey Day and Alex Moffat on ‘Saturday Night Live’; Macaulay Culkin in ‘Home Alone’.Will Heath/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images; Everett Collection “He was like hosing down the carpet. And we were a little bummed because, obviously,Home Alones a classic....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Craig Diaz

SNLstar Tim Meadows sets record straight after Kenan Thompson called him a 'Harvard guy' in memoir

“I didnt go to Harvard, first of all.” Flattering as that description may be, Meadows didnt think it was entirely accurate. “I didnt go to Harvard, first of all,” he said. Tim Meadows and Kenan Thompson.Getty(2) “No, where did you go?” Laughing, Meadows clarified, “I went to Wayne State University in Detroit.” He continued, “But also, my family, I grew up in the city. Tim Meadows on ‘SNL’.NBCUniversal via Getty...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Heidi Olson

SNLstars and hosts share best advice for new cast members, from 'stay nervous' to 'be Marcello Hernández'

And attempt to avoid an inevitable gummy addiction. So just be ready for that. Michael Longfellow, who joined the cast in 2022, echoes Thompsons sleepless struggle. Heidi Gardner, Kenan Thompson, Julia Stiles.Credit:John Nacion/Variety via Getty; Frazer Harrison/WireImage; Arturo Holmes/Peacock via Getty you’re able to stay up for two days in a row. You just got to do it, he said. Its not fun, but you’ve got the option to do that....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 184 words · Lynn Mcdaniel

SNLstars Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Seth Meyers, and Bowen Yang roast Lorne Michaels at the Emmys

“SNL” will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025. We heard something backstage that needs to be addressed." Wiig added, “Now, before later. Maya Rudolph, Seth Meyers, Kristen Wiig, and Bowen Yang at the 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards.Kevin Winter/Getty He has never won.” Yang chimed in, “Never. The current and former cast members negged the longtime executive producer for his winless Emmys run. “No, no, no, Lorne, look at me....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Andrew Moore

SNLstars Sarah Sherman and Kenan Thompson make killer cameos inChuckyseason 3 trailer

Chucky is now living in The White House! How much doesSaturday Night Livecast memberSarah Shermanlove the killer doll Chucky? Quite a lot it seems. Sarah Sherman on ‘Chucky’ and playing Chucky on ‘SNL’.SYFY/Youtube The clip also features an appearance by Sherman’sSNLcostarKenan Thompson.What’s up with that, indeed! How did Chucky wind up here? What in God’s name does he want? ‘Chucky’ season 3.NBC Season 3 also stars Tilly, Devon Sawa, and the Chucky-voicing Brad Dourif....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Nancy Clark

SNLvet Dan Aykroyd praises new biopicSaturday Night: 'A stand-alone masterpiece'

Dan Aykroydhas just shared one of the most biased movie reviews of all time. “Cracking a Head to applaud Jason Reitman’s triumphantSNLfilm. he wrote on social media, promoting both his Crystal Head vodka brand and the film. Dan Aykroyd on ‘Saturday Night Live’ in 1976.Edie Baskin/Warner Bros./Archive Photos/Getty “A perfect window into the creative process at its highest level.” “Congratulations Gil, Jason, and Blumie. Don’t miss it whether you know the show or not....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Margaret Ferrell

Snooki says Joy Behar once 'cornered' her in a bathroom and told her she's 'not Italian'

“I said, ‘Okay, ma’am.'” Hell hath no fury likeNicole “Snooki” Polizziscorned. “Joy was so mean to me,” Snooki told hostAndy Cohen. Snooki; Joy Behar.Santiago Felipe/Getty, Arturo Holmes/Getty “She cornered me in the bathroom and said, ‘You’re not Italian!'” She then turned to her costars and added, “Oh, I said that.” A representative for Behar did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment. “Me and Sam had our separate thing....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Patrick Stewart

Snoop Dogg and Cookie Monster surprise Martha Stewart with birthday cake at Olympics: 'It's all cookies!'

Stewart, who called Cookie “gorgeous,” turns 83 this weekend. Cookie MonsterandSnoop Doggmade sure thatMartha Stewarthad an extra-sweet birthday while attending the2024 Paris Olympics. “We had a friend travel in from Sesame who wanted to say something to you.” Snoop Dogg; Cookie Monster; Martha Stewart.Joe Scarnici/Getty; Nathan Congleton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty; Jamie McCarthy/Getty “Oh, Martha!” Cookie Monster cheered, popping up and causing Stewart to spin around. How are you?!" “Happy birthday, Martha!...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Johnny Green

Snoop Dogg cutsThe Voicecontestant who sang 'one of the hardest songs you could ever give somebody to sing'

Two words: Whitney Houston. Snoop Dogghad an emotional night Monday onThe Voice. And she nailed it. Snoop Dogg coaches ‘The Voice’ Playoffs.Tyler Golden/NBC He and McEntire were up. Even as she sang the final note, Stefani said, “I’m in shock right now.” You’re so good." While Snoop himself was wowed, it wasn’t enough. “Damn, Snoop!” “Dude, that is one of my favorite performances so far.” Both Snoop and McEntire were in tears over the Broadway-caliber performance....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Tammy Woodard