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Bill Hader Charmingly Geeks Out for GQ's June Issue – The Daily Swoon

Britt Hayes — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:08:47 +0000

We know you're probably still recovering from Bill Hader's bittersweet farewell on 'SNL' over the weekend, but this might help cheer you up: Hader gets goofy in the June issue of GQ, and it's really cute.

Seth Meyers Returning to 'SNL' and Weekend Update This Fall, Despite His New Talk Show

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:05:04 +0000

'SNL' will say goodbye to eight-year veteran Bill Hader this weekend, potentially Jason Sudeikis and Fred Armisen as well during the Ben Affleck-hosted season finale, but newly-minted 'Late Night' host Seth Meyers isn't going anywhere yet. The 'Weekend Update' host and head writer will remain with the sketch comedy series through 2014, before taking over Jimmy Fallon's late-night hosting gig. Find out how long Seth Meyers sticks around for inside!

SNL Tackles Gun Control Law

Jacob Hall — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:36:29 +0000

SNL hasn't been too political in recent months, but last night's cold open saw the show jump right back into current events, taking on all of the recent movement on gun control laws...or lack thereof. In true SNL fashions, both sides of the debate come out looking pretty moronic.

'SNL' Preview: Vince Vaughn Mustache You A Question

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:10:04 +0000

NBC's other major late-night force 'SNL' has very much stepped up its game in the last few outings, with this past Saturday's Melissa McCarthy-fronted turn proving almost as entertaining as her original stint in 2011. This Saturday however, upcoming 'The Internship' star Vince Vaughn will take the 'SNL' stage for the second time with musical guest Miguel, but will he rise to the challenge? Check out the latest 'SNL' promos to find out!

'SNL' Taps Justin Timberlake as Host and Musical Guest March 9

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:30:15 +0000

Admittedly we'd been hazing 'SNL' of late for its emphasis on musical stars to host, namely Bruno Mars, Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, and most recently the two-sided flop of Justin Bieber. Now, the original two-sided Justin has returned, as the long-running NBC sketch comedy series has tapped favored guest Justin Timberlake to both host and perform on March 9! Get the latest on Justin Timberlake's big 'SNL' return inside!

Justin Bieber Jokes About His Weed Bust on 'SNL'

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:09:18 +0000

During Vanessa Bayer’s hysterical impression of the pop-star-turned-strange-human Miley Cyrus on last night’s ‘Saturday Night Live,‘ Justin Bieber and the ‘SNL’ writers apparently saw the perfect opportunity to joke about his recent marijuana bust. The bit took place during the ‘Miley Cyrus Show’ sketch, in which Bieber played the president of the Miley Cyrus Fan Club. And before the dialogue [...]

'SNL' Digital Short Teaches the 'YOLO' Lifestyle

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 19:00:57 +0000

Just because Andy Samberg is no longer an 'SNL' cast member doesn't mean he can't stop by from time to time an make an appearance on the show. During last night's episode, guest host Adam Levine joined the guys of The Lonely Island for yet another digital short. The subject of this one? The ubiquitous acronym YOLO.

Adam Levine on 'SNL' Hosting Gig: 'I Don't Want to Play It Safe'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:10:02 +0000

Adam Levine has a big job ahead of him this weekend, as the host of 'Saturday Night Live.' Normally, the good-looking and tatted singer performs as the musical guest with his band Maroon 5, but Adam is now bigger than that.

Justin Bieber Rumored to Host and Perform on 'SNL' February 16

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:17:37 +0000

Justin Bieber came up with a smart way to deflect chatter away from a spate of bad publicity last week, like those blunt smoking photos and the drama that surrounded the paparazzo who died tried trying to obtain a photo of him. He once again teased that he may host and perform on an upcoming episode of 'Saturday Night Live.' He'll pull a Bruno Mars and do double duty. We know he's up for the challenge.

'SNL's Kenan Thompson Developing NBC Sitcom, Is He Next to Go?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:50:43 +0000

The current season of 'SNL' has braved the departures of Andy Samberg, Kristen Wiig and Abby Elliott, with Jason Sudeikis and Seth Meyers rumored to follow, but can it handle another? That friends, is the question we face after learning that 'SNL' vet Kenan Thompson and executive producer Lorne Michael have begun development of a new NBC sitcom, with Thompson set to star. What premise does the sitcom take, and would it take Kenan away from the long-running sketch comedy series?

Ne-Yo to Perform on 'SNL' in December While Jamie Foxx Will Host

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:40:50 +0000

Ne-Yo and Jamie Foxx will reunite once again, but not for a new song. The R&B crooner and the actor-comedian will perform and host, respectively, on the Dec. 8 edition of 'Saturday Night Live.'

Maroon 5 Rock Out on 'Saturday Night Live'

Jessica Sager — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:30:25 +0000

Maroon 5 are a perfect fit for 'Saturday Night Live.' The band is so technically skilled and their songs are catchy enough to appeal to the wide and diverse audiences to which the show appeals. Another bonus? Frontman Adam Levine is not only on fellow NBC juggernaut 'The Voice,' but he also lends great comic timing to his cameos in the show's sketches. It makes for not only a great show, but also an ideal cross-promotional tool.

'SNL' – Four Takedowns of Brad Pitt's Silly Chanel Number Five Ad

Tom Blunt — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 15:10:29 +0000

#i3,p0,d2 Even Brad Pitt must be laughing today about the ‘Saturday Night Live’ clips repeatedly clowning on his “arty” Chanel no. 5 commercial, presenting not one by four separate commercial spoofs selling everything from perfume to dog condoms. Perfume ads have proven to be ripe for parody, ever since the show began. For context this [...]

'SNL' Puts iPhone 5 Complaints To Rest

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:40:27 +0000

Do you have a problem with the iPhone 5? Apparently a lot of Apple users do. But thanks to last night’s ‘Saturday Night Live,’ we’ve been gently reminded that most of us simply love complaining. In this rather pointed sketch, Christina Applegate played the anchor of ‘Tech Talk’ — a talk show segment discussing “the iPhone [...]

Bruno Mars to Host + Perform on 'SNL'

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:10:43 +0000

Bruno Mars will be on double-duty as host and performer of NBC’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ on Oct. 20! This will be the ‘Grenade’ crooner’s second time appearing on the show but his first time as the host. While Mars is not known for his acting skills, we do know that he has a sense of [...]

'SNL' Promos With Joseph Gordon-Levitt: Who's Ready for 'Scooper'?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:12:12 +0000

Whether or not you're still following 'Saturday Night Live' after all these years, it's hard to deny that Seth MacFarlane did a pretty bang-up job bringing the long-running sketch comedy show into its 38th season, parodying everything from "Gangnam Style" to Clint Eastwood, and even introducing its new Barack Obama. With 'Looper's' Joseph Gordon-Levitt ready to take the reigns for this Saturday night with Mumford & Sons as the musical guest, do the new promos show JGL up to the task?

Frank Ocean to Perform With John Mayer on SNL

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:30:39 +0000

When Frank Ocean graces the stage on the season premiere of 'Saturday Night Live' this Saturday (Sept. 15), he will have special guest with him -- singer-guitarist John Mayer. The Odd Future crooner announced the news on his Twitter feed today (Sept. 11). "SNL this weekend. Me and the bro John Mayer," he wrote.

Frank Ocean to Perform on First Episode of 'Saturday Night Live' This Fall

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:06:32 +0000

Expect to see a lot of Frank Ocean next month as the R&B crooner will make appearances on two major television platforms. First up, NBC has announced that Ocean will be the musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’ when it begins its 38th season on Sept. 15.

Usher Makes Fans 'Scream' + 'Climax' on 'SNL'

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:17:58 +0000

Usher hit the stage of ‘Saturday Night Live’ on the second-to-last episode of the season last night (May 12). He was butter smooth, with his dance moves, his singing and his emoting. It was his third time taking the ‘SNL’ stage in his career, so at this point, he’s a vet!

Rihanna Peeves Producers by Missing 'SNL' Dress Rehearsal

Jessica Sager — Sun, 06 May 2012 20:45:56 +0000

Rihanna had one of the most elaborate ‘Saturday Night Live’ performances ever, which implies that a whole lot of work went into putting them together. However, sources say that RiRi refused to participate in one of the most integral parts of the effort: her dress rehearsal.