'SNL' Scorecard: Andy Samberg Brings Back The Old Gang For The Season Finale
The truth is, I don’t particularly enjoy reviewing ‘Saturday Night Live’ – something I’ve done now for four full seasons at three different outlets. Now, I’ve loved the show for my entire life and I...
View Article'SNL' Weekend Update Shakeup: 'The Daily Show's Michael Che Replacing Cecily...
We'd known that 'SNL' would need some additional fine-tuning after shedding some of the dead weight of season 39, but where writer Colin Jost had replaced "Weekend Update"s departed Seth Meyers...
View Article'SNL' Weekend Update: Cecily Strong "Genuinely Happy" About Replacement
Last Thursday saw a uniquely surprising shift in 'SNL''s upcoming 40th anniversary season, as senior "Weekend Update" host Cecily Strong was relieved from the desk, and replaced with writer Michael Che...
View Article'SNL' Scorecard: Sarah Silverman Will Sit On Your Lap
The energy level from last week’s ‘SNL’ season premiere wasn’t quite there with Saturday night's Sarah Silverman hosted effort. It was almost like last week felt like “we’ve got a cast we’re proud off;...
View ArticleColin Jost Steps Down as Head SNL Writer
SNL co-head writer Colin Jost has been something of a polarizing figure, rising through the writers’ ranks, taking over as head Weekend Update anchor from Seth Meyers, and subsequently replacing...
View ArticleHere's Why Colin Jost Stepped Down as SNL Head Writer
The behind-the-scenes workings of SNL could fill a TV series all their own (in fact, they have!), but many a fan were caught off guard to learn that young head writer Colin Jost would step down from...
View ArticleSNL's Colin Jost and Michael Che Will 'Weekend Update' the Conventions
No late-night comedians could easily resist the call of the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, and it looks like SNL will be getting in on the fun as well. Long before Season 42 hits NBC,...
View ArticleWatch SNL's 'Weekend Update' Hit the Republican National Convention
SNL won’t return for Season 41 until at least September, but considering their comparatively light workloads, Weekend Update hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che are ending their summer breaks early to...
View ArticleSNL 'Weekend Update' Brings 'Pokemon GO' and Kate McKinnon to the RNC
Not that the Republican National Convention lacked for its own special breed of entertainment night after night, but the political arena at least managed to bring SNL out of summer break early. Watch...
View ArticleMcKinnon, Kenan and Every Other SNL Star Staying Put for Season 42
SNL sailed from the 40th anniversary into Season 41 rather smoothly, though the waters roughened in recent weeks with the departures of Taran Killam, Jay Pharoah and Jon Rudnitsky. Thankfully, it’s...
View ArticleSNL Reportedly Considering Primetime 'Weekend Update' Spinoff
It made sense of SNL stars Colin Jost and Michael Che to take Weekend Update out on the road for the election conventions, but now that we have a longer investment in political commentary, is it time...
View ArticleSNL's 'Weekend Update' Officially Going Primetime in August
The rumors are true: SNL is taking Weekend Update out for a primetime spin once more. Seeing as today’s news is never not in need of incisive comedy, Colin Jost and Michael Che will end their summer...
View ArticleTina Fey Returns to 'SNL,' Screams Into Cake for 'Weekend Update'
SNL will have missed out on a lifetime of news by the time Season 43 premieres this fall, but Weekend Update is doing its best to catch up. And who better to sum things up than beloved former anchor...
View Article'SNL' Sets 'Weekend Update' Anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che as Head Writers
SNL may be in for some changes at the Weekend Update desk, but it’s not what you think – yet. Anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che will be doubling up on their responsibilities as two of SNL’s new head...
View Article'SNL' Stars Colin Jost and Michael Che Will Host the 2018 Emmys
Weekend Update is officially going to the Emmys. NBC confirms that SNL writers and stars Colin Jost and Michael Che will host the 2018 ceremony later this year, while creator Lorne Michaels is getting...
View Article'SNL' Scorecard: Andy Samberg Brings Back The Old Gang For The Season Finale
The truth is, I don’t particularly enjoy reviewing ‘Saturday Night Live’ – something I’ve done now for four full seasons at three different outlets. Now, I’ve loved the show for my entire life and I...
View Article'SNL' Weekend Update Shakeup: 'The Daily Show's Michael Che Replacing Cecily...
We'd known that 'SNL' would need some additional fine-tuning after shedding some of the dead weight of season 39, but where writer Colin Jost had replaced "Weekend Update"s departed Seth Meyers...
View Article'SNL' Weekend Update: Cecily Strong "Genuinely Happy" About Replacement
Last Thursday saw a uniquely surprising shift in 'SNL''s upcoming 40th anniversary season, as senior "Weekend Update" host Cecily Strong was relieved from the desk, and replaced with writer Michael Che...
View Article'SNL' Scorecard: Sarah Silverman Will Sit On Your Lap
The energy level from last week’s ‘SNL’ season premiere wasn’t quite there with Saturday night's Sarah Silverman hosted effort. It was almost like last week felt like “we’ve got a cast we’re proud off;...
View ArticleColin Jost Steps Down as Head SNL Writer
SNL co-head writer Colin Jost has been something of a polarizing figure, rising through the writers’ ranks, taking over as head Weekend Update anchor from Seth Meyers, and subsequently replacing...
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