The best WWE PPVs are more than great wrestling cards. For fans, they are the milestone moments that chart the evolution of not just storylines and feuds but our fandom for this often silly (and sometimes worse) business. They’re not only filled with great matches, hot crowds, and all-time moments, but those special, often indefinable qualities that can put a smile on your face just by thinking of them.
For that reason, we’re looking back at the very best PPVs in WWE history. Just keep in mind that we’re only looking at WWE PPVs (and PLEs) for this list. That means no PPVs produced by other promotions and no Nxt shows. Those shows are more than worthy of their own lists.
15. WrestleMania X
Much like another event we’ll soon talk about, WrestleMania X is best remembered for its two five-star matches. Say what you will about...
For that reason, we’re looking back at the very best PPVs in WWE history. Just keep in mind that we’re only looking at WWE PPVs (and PLEs) for this list. That means no PPVs produced by other promotions and no Nxt shows. Those shows are more than worthy of their own lists.
15. WrestleMania X
Much like another event we’ll soon talk about, WrestleMania X is best remembered for its two five-star matches. Say what you will about...
- 6/5/2024
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
A one-minute teaser for the upcoming season of David Letterman’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction interview series teases chats with Miley Cyrus and Charles Barkley. The season launches on Netflix on June 12.
Cyrus’ segments find her joking about how she used to have a fear of getting fired but now she sees being told that she’s no longer needed for obligations is a relief, and she also appears to reflect on her Hannah Montana days. “They did shoot a pilot with another girl, and then they showed it to [a focus group],” Cyrus says.
Cyrus’ segments find her joking about how she used to have a fear of getting fired but now she sees being told that she’s no longer needed for obligations is a relief, and she also appears to reflect on her Hannah Montana days. “They did shoot a pilot with another girl, and then they showed it to [a focus group],” Cyrus says.
- 5/22/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
There are a plenty of longtime Saturday Night cast members, yet there were no big exits — or hints of departures — on tonight’s Season 49 finale of the venerable NBC late-night program.
No SNL veterans were tearing up at the end of their sketches like Kate McKinnon did in the 2022 finale, it was all smiles and fist bumps at the curtain call, and, after another brutal joke swap, Colin Jost and Michael Che wrapped their 10th season together on Weekend Update by wishing everyone a great summer.
This was to be expected, given that no one from this year’s 17-strong troupe would willingly miss next year’s big celebrations – The Big 50.
Host Jake Gyllenhaal set the stage for what is to come in his opening monologue, noting that the finale was “the last episode before the big anniversary season.”
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No SNL veterans were tearing up at the end of their sketches like Kate McKinnon did in the 2022 finale, it was all smiles and fist bumps at the curtain call, and, after another brutal joke swap, Colin Jost and Michael Che wrapped their 10th season together on Weekend Update by wishing everyone a great summer.
This was to be expected, given that no one from this year’s 17-strong troupe would willingly miss next year’s big celebrations – The Big 50.
Host Jake Gyllenhaal set the stage for what is to come in his opening monologue, noting that the finale was “the last episode before the big anniversary season.”
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- 5/19/2024
- by Peter White and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Chloe Brown and Michael Shiakallis seemed complete opposites, but we quickly realized they had much in common.
We learned that the Married at First Sight couple were not shy about their bedroom antics.
At one point during the season, Michael and Chloe had a sex talk with Dr Pia Holec and she gave them an assignment to visit an adult toy store together.
While some uptight viewers weren’t very fond of that scene, it was Michael’s favorite from the season.
During a recent Instagram Live with fans, the couple opened up about the Tmi event that lasted over two hours.
We only saw a few minutes of that, but according to Michael, they spent a lot of time in the adult store and it’s something he’ll never forget from filming the eight-week marital experiment.
Michael Shiakallis and Chloe Brown reflect on their favorite Tmi scene
Michael...
We learned that the Married at First Sight couple were not shy about their bedroom antics.
At one point during the season, Michael and Chloe had a sex talk with Dr Pia Holec and she gave them an assignment to visit an adult toy store together.
While some uptight viewers weren’t very fond of that scene, it was Michael’s favorite from the season.
During a recent Instagram Live with fans, the couple opened up about the Tmi event that lasted over two hours.
We only saw a few minutes of that, but according to Michael, they spent a lot of time in the adult store and it’s something he’ll never forget from filming the eight-week marital experiment.
Michael Shiakallis and Chloe Brown reflect on their favorite Tmi scene
Michael...
- 5/17/2024
- by Alicea James
- Monsters and Critics
When Saturday Night Live began, it wasn’t even called Saturday Night Live. That honor belonged to a rival variety show hosted by Howard Cosell that launched the same year on ABC primetime. Hence why the young, hungry, and immensely talented sketch comedians assembled in 1975 were dubbed the “Not Ready for Primetime Players.”
That earliest and now quasi-mythical first class of SNL alumni remain the only ones to hold that title. Perhaps this is because the joke stopped working after many of them proved more than capable of carrying a primetime television series. In fact, most of them went on to have successful careers on TV, the Broadway stage, and for the precious and most spectacular few… in the movies.
Ever since Chevy Chase exited SNL after its first season, the series has been viewed—sometimes to creator and producer Lorne Michaels and NBC executives’ consternation—as a launchpad for movie stardom.
That earliest and now quasi-mythical first class of SNL alumni remain the only ones to hold that title. Perhaps this is because the joke stopped working after many of them proved more than capable of carrying a primetime television series. In fact, most of them went on to have successful careers on TV, the Broadway stage, and for the precious and most spectacular few… in the movies.
Ever since Chevy Chase exited SNL after its first season, the series has been viewed—sometimes to creator and producer Lorne Michaels and NBC executives’ consternation—as a launchpad for movie stardom.
- 5/17/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Bleiberg Entertainment has picked up worldwide rights to Degenerate, a crime pic starring Emile Hirsch (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) and Rory Culkin (Signs, Scream 4).
The film’s cast is rounded out by India Eisley (Curse of Sleeping Beauty), Peter Facinelli (The Twilight Saga), David Keith (An Officer and Gentleman), and Jackie Earle Haley.
The film will have its World Premiere screenings at the upcoming Cannes Marche du Film, where Bleiberg will present the pic to international distributors. The film will be released theatrically in the USA in 2024 by a distributor Bleiberg has said will be revealed during Cannes.
Directed by Luc Walpoth, the pic tells the story of Andy ( Hirsch) who has two loves in his life: His girlfriend Chloe (India Eisley) and professional poker. When he gets caught in the crossfire of a botched scheme to rob a home poker game,...
The film’s cast is rounded out by India Eisley (Curse of Sleeping Beauty), Peter Facinelli (The Twilight Saga), David Keith (An Officer and Gentleman), and Jackie Earle Haley.
The film will have its World Premiere screenings at the upcoming Cannes Marche du Film, where Bleiberg will present the pic to international distributors. The film will be released theatrically in the USA in 2024 by a distributor Bleiberg has said will be revealed during Cannes.
Directed by Luc Walpoth, the pic tells the story of Andy ( Hirsch) who has two loves in his life: His girlfriend Chloe (India Eisley) and professional poker. When he gets caught in the crossfire of a botched scheme to rob a home poker game,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Seth Meyers has extended his deal with NBCUniversal, which will now see him hosting Late Night through 2028, the company announced Monday.
Meyers recently celebrated his 10-year anniversary as host of Late Night With Seth Meyers. The late-night show, which has 11 total Emmy Award nominations under its belt, launched on Feb. 24, 2014.
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“Over the last 10 years,...
Meyers recently celebrated his 10-year anniversary as host of Late Night With Seth Meyers. The late-night show, which has 11 total Emmy Award nominations under its belt, launched on Feb. 24, 2014.
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“Over the last 10 years,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Seth Meyers isn’t going anywhere.
The Late Night host has extended his deal with NBCUniversal through 2028, the company announced Monday. Meyers, who skewered the network (among others) during NBCU’s upfront presentation Monday morning, will remain host of Late Night through 2028. Additionally, Meyers’ Sethmaker Shoemeyers production company has extended its deal with Universal Studio Group and will continue to create and develop scripted and unscripted programming for the company’s vast portfolio.
“Over the last 10 years, Seth has resonated with his audience night after night with a sharp monologue and established segments such as A Closer Look and Day Drinking,” said Katie Hockmeyer, executive vp late night programming at NBCUniversal Entertainment. “We’re so happy to continue this legacy franchise with Seth at the helm and watch him continue to elevate the success of Late Night.”
Meyers and NBC recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the Meyers-hosted Late Night,...
The Late Night host has extended his deal with NBCUniversal through 2028, the company announced Monday. Meyers, who skewered the network (among others) during NBCU’s upfront presentation Monday morning, will remain host of Late Night through 2028. Additionally, Meyers’ Sethmaker Shoemeyers production company has extended its deal with Universal Studio Group and will continue to create and develop scripted and unscripted programming for the company’s vast portfolio.
“Over the last 10 years, Seth has resonated with his audience night after night with a sharp monologue and established segments such as A Closer Look and Day Drinking,” said Katie Hockmeyer, executive vp late night programming at NBCUniversal Entertainment. “We’re so happy to continue this legacy franchise with Seth at the helm and watch him continue to elevate the success of Late Night.”
Meyers and NBC recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the Meyers-hosted Late Night,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NBC is rolling out the red carpet to celebrate Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary.
Ahead of its upfront presentation next week to Madison Avenue ad buyers, the network on Friday announced that it has scheduled a three-hour primetime special to honor the anniversary. The special, which will also be live, is set to air Sunday, Feb. 16, from 8-11 p.m. Et.
That will cap what NBC says will be a “celebratory weekend” honoring the Lorne Michaels-created sketch show.
Additional details have not yet been announced as Michaels and company are in the home stretch of closing out SNL’s 49th season with alum Maya Rudolph set to host this weekend and Jake Gyllenhaal on deck for the May 18 season finale.
News that NBC would formally celebrate SNL’s 50th anniversary comes as no surprise as Michaels said last January that he was already planning for the February event.
Ahead of its upfront presentation next week to Madison Avenue ad buyers, the network on Friday announced that it has scheduled a three-hour primetime special to honor the anniversary. The special, which will also be live, is set to air Sunday, Feb. 16, from 8-11 p.m. Et.
That will cap what NBC says will be a “celebratory weekend” honoring the Lorne Michaels-created sketch show.
Additional details have not yet been announced as Michaels and company are in the home stretch of closing out SNL’s 49th season with alum Maya Rudolph set to host this weekend and Jake Gyllenhaal on deck for the May 18 season finale.
News that NBC would formally celebrate SNL’s 50th anniversary comes as no surprise as Michaels said last January that he was already planning for the February event.
- 5/10/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Michael Stahl-David (Cloverfield), Scottie Thompson (Crown Vic) and Michael Weston (Home Before Dark) are in production in Ohio on Down to the Felt, an indie dark comedy with action elements from filmmaker Jon Osbeck. The trio joins a cast that also includes Jo-Ann Robinson and Cullen Douglas.
Written and produced by Dino Tripodis, Ralph Scott, and Osbeck, Down to the Felt tells the story of Paul (Stahl-David), a down-on-his-luck compulsive gambler who makes a desperate deal with a psychopathic hitman (Weston) to kill him in two weeks. But then he meets Erica (Thompson), a mystery woman, and life suddenly starts dealing him aces.
Previously co-directing the award-winning military drama Minus One, Osbeck is also producing Down to the Felt through his production shingle Big Deal Pictures, alongside Douglas.
Stated Osbeck, “It’s truly an embarrassment of riches to be working with both Michaels and Scottie. Their roles all demand...
Written and produced by Dino Tripodis, Ralph Scott, and Osbeck, Down to the Felt tells the story of Paul (Stahl-David), a down-on-his-luck compulsive gambler who makes a desperate deal with a psychopathic hitman (Weston) to kill him in two weeks. But then he meets Erica (Thompson), a mystery woman, and life suddenly starts dealing him aces.
Previously co-directing the award-winning military drama Minus One, Osbeck is also producing Down to the Felt through his production shingle Big Deal Pictures, alongside Douglas.
Stated Osbeck, “It’s truly an embarrassment of riches to be working with both Michaels and Scottie. Their roles all demand...
- 5/9/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
When wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer Shawn “Heartbreak Kid” Michaels takes to social media and invites you to settle your rap rivalry in the squared circle — or Saturday Night Live takes a deep dive with a sketch — you know your quarreling is so huge it has permeated the mainstream. The musical conflict between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has escalated from a battle to an all-out hip-hop war that has the world keeping score. Each Mc has displayed a stern commitment to lyrical excellence, pettiness as well as some ingenious combat zone strategy. These are not two MCs who are satisfied with their multiple Grammys and platinum albums, they’re not rich and lazy, both are hungry and have been showing out for the culture.
The stakes are extreme. This is not just “I don’t like you, you don’t like me, let’s see who can embarrass each other the most.
The stakes are extreme. This is not just “I don’t like you, you don’t like me, let’s see who can embarrass each other the most.
- 5/8/2024
- by Shaheem Reid
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Days of our Lives spoilers reveal that mob princess Ava Vitali and her hunky detective boyfriend, Harris Michaels, decide to dig deep into the little black book they found in an empty wine bottle. Of course, Clyde Weston expects it in his hands as soon as possible. However, the couple wants to know what secrets the address book holds. And the results could be very shocking. Further, they enlist Stefan Dimera to help bring the crook down once and for all. Will they finally succeed at ridding the world of the convicted murderer and drug trafficker? After all, they are all walking targets with the criminal on the lam with his dirty cop girlfriend. The urgency behind the request to return the little black book to his possession is very telling. The information could rat out other criminal cohorts and hideout locations on the NBC Peacock exclusive.
Days of our...
Days of our...
- 5/7/2024
- by Jaye Mack
- Soap Dirt
Days of Our Lives spoilers and updates tease Kristen Dimera (Stacy Haiduk) has committed to freeing Gabi Hernandez Dimera (previously Camila Banus) as part of her agreement with Stefan Dimera, (Brandon Barash).
With the intention of securing Gabi’s freedom, Kristen envisions herself taking over the helm of Dimera Enterprises alongside Stefan’s support.
Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – Kristen Dimera Pointed Out Something Interesting
Kristen’s journey hasn’t seen significant advancements so far, but she did manage to uncover something interesting-when she visited Wendy Shin (Victoria Grace), she mentioned unfortunate demises of two in that apartment.
Days viewers will remember that the first person was Li Shin (Remington Hoffman), while Gil Carter (David S. Lee) met his demise later on. Carter attempted to harm Ava Vitali (Tamara Braun) and paid the ultimate price when she killed him in self-defense.
Kristen later discussed these two fatal incidents with Stefan,...
With the intention of securing Gabi’s freedom, Kristen envisions herself taking over the helm of Dimera Enterprises alongside Stefan’s support.
Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – Kristen Dimera Pointed Out Something Interesting
Kristen’s journey hasn’t seen significant advancements so far, but she did manage to uncover something interesting-when she visited Wendy Shin (Victoria Grace), she mentioned unfortunate demises of two in that apartment.
Days viewers will remember that the first person was Li Shin (Remington Hoffman), while Gil Carter (David S. Lee) met his demise later on. Carter attempted to harm Ava Vitali (Tamara Braun) and paid the ultimate price when she killed him in self-defense.
Kristen later discussed these two fatal incidents with Stefan,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Celebrating The Soaps
Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of May 6, 2024 are here! Expect Ej Dimera (Dan Feuerriegel) to learn the truth about Jude Brady.
However, Ej won’t tell Nicole Walker-Dimera (Arianne Zucker) the baby bombshell. Plus, Chanel Dimera (Raven Bowens) and Johnny Dimera (Carson Boatman) have to decide if they want to continue the pregnancy.
Elsewhere, Xander Cook (Paul Telfer) targets Stefan Dimera (Brandon Barash). Keep reading to find out what is coming up in the Peacock soap opera.
Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – Ej Dimera’s Unforgivable Deception
Dool spoilers for the week of May 6 reveal that Ej will find out that Jude is Nicole’s baby. However, don’t expect Ej to tell Nicole the truth.
While Nicole and Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan) are reconnecting at the paper, Ej decides to keep Sloan Petersen-Brady’s (Jessica Serfaty) secret.
Since Ej angrily confronts Sloan in a preview clip,...
However, Ej won’t tell Nicole Walker-Dimera (Arianne Zucker) the baby bombshell. Plus, Chanel Dimera (Raven Bowens) and Johnny Dimera (Carson Boatman) have to decide if they want to continue the pregnancy.
Elsewhere, Xander Cook (Paul Telfer) targets Stefan Dimera (Brandon Barash). Keep reading to find out what is coming up in the Peacock soap opera.
Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – Ej Dimera’s Unforgivable Deception
Dool spoilers for the week of May 6 reveal that Ej will find out that Jude is Nicole’s baby. However, don’t expect Ej to tell Nicole the truth.
While Nicole and Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan) are reconnecting at the paper, Ej decides to keep Sloan Petersen-Brady’s (Jessica Serfaty) secret.
Since Ej angrily confronts Sloan in a preview clip,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Taylor Hancen Rios
- Celebrating The Soaps
In a new interview with David Letterman’s Netflix show, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, John Mulaney revealed something Saturday Night Live producer Lorne Michaels shared about sobriety and addiction.
Mulaney recalled how Michaels invoked John Belushi, who died in 1982 at 33 after struggling with addiction.
While in rehab, Mulaney received a call from Michaels.
“He goes, ‘I knew John Belushi for seven years. I’ve been talking about him for 48 years, because that’s the shrapnel that happens when someone goes down like that,'” Mulaney said.
Belushi died from a combination of cocaine and heroin during a days-long drug binge.
“And [Michaels] goes, ‘You know, John didn’t want to die. You know, he didn’t plan to. Just because it’s a story, just because it’s sort of set in stone like history, people don’t want to die from this.'”
Mulaney checked into rehab in...
Mulaney recalled how Michaels invoked John Belushi, who died in 1982 at 33 after struggling with addiction.
While in rehab, Mulaney received a call from Michaels.
“He goes, ‘I knew John Belushi for seven years. I’ve been talking about him for 48 years, because that’s the shrapnel that happens when someone goes down like that,'” Mulaney said.
Belushi died from a combination of cocaine and heroin during a days-long drug binge.
“And [Michaels] goes, ‘You know, John didn’t want to die. You know, he didn’t plan to. Just because it’s a story, just because it’s sort of set in stone like history, people don’t want to die from this.'”
Mulaney checked into rehab in...
- 5/2/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Tyler Perry Studios is moving further into the unscripted TV world.
The Atlanta-based company has formed a joint venture with Asylum Entertainment Group, the Endeavor-backed production business run by Steve Michaels.
Perry, who is largely known for scripted dramas and comedies, recently produced documentary Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story for Amazon.
His company will co-develop and co-produce unscripted projects with Asylum.
As part of the move, Tyler Perry Studios has named Antoinetta Stallings as VP of Unscripted Programming. Stallings, who joined the company as a post producer in 2019, recently earned an Emmy nomination for her work on PBS documentary The Price of Silence.
It is the latest deal for Asylum, which following investment from Endeavor last year, has struck pacts with companies including Moon&Back Media and Soho Studios Entertainment.
Perry said: “I’m excited to bring the world of unscripted content to Tyler Perry Studios. We’ve never...
The Atlanta-based company has formed a joint venture with Asylum Entertainment Group, the Endeavor-backed production business run by Steve Michaels.
Perry, who is largely known for scripted dramas and comedies, recently produced documentary Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story for Amazon.
His company will co-develop and co-produce unscripted projects with Asylum.
As part of the move, Tyler Perry Studios has named Antoinetta Stallings as VP of Unscripted Programming. Stallings, who joined the company as a post producer in 2019, recently earned an Emmy nomination for her work on PBS documentary The Price of Silence.
It is the latest deal for Asylum, which following investment from Endeavor last year, has struck pacts with companies including Moon&Back Media and Soho Studios Entertainment.
Perry said: “I’m excited to bring the world of unscripted content to Tyler Perry Studios. We’ve never...
- 5/1/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
John Mulaney had been suffering from addiction for years until he got sober in 2005. During his time at rehabilitation, he received the most influential advice from SNL creator, Lorne Michaels, which inspired him to turn over a new leaf.
John Mulaney via Saturday Night Live
Michaels used the death of the late comedian John Belushi to warn Mulaney of what could possibly happen to him if he did not help himself. The comedian got candid in his interview in Netflix’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman.
John Mulaney Shares The Words Of Encouragement From Lorne Michaels That Changed His Whole Life
John Mulaney recalled how Lorne Michaels gave him a two-hour call during his time at rehab. The latter told of the tragic life of John Belushi and how it affected not only his life but his family as well. In the interview via People, Mulaney stated:
“He goes,...
John Mulaney via Saturday Night Live
Michaels used the death of the late comedian John Belushi to warn Mulaney of what could possibly happen to him if he did not help himself. The comedian got candid in his interview in Netflix’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman.
John Mulaney Shares The Words Of Encouragement From Lorne Michaels That Changed His Whole Life
John Mulaney recalled how Lorne Michaels gave him a two-hour call during his time at rehab. The latter told of the tragic life of John Belushi and how it affected not only his life but his family as well. In the interview via People, Mulaney stated:
“He goes,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
John Mulaney opened up about his struggles with addiction, his time in rehab, and a memorable call he received from Lorne Michaels about John Belushi during his appearance on My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman.
At the start of the episode, Mulaney spoke about his stint in rehab a few years ago, which became a big part of his 2023 stand-up special, Baby J. At one point, he recalled a particularly low point in his detox when he was grinding his teeth so much that one of his molars cracked.
At the start of the episode, Mulaney spoke about his stint in rehab a few years ago, which became a big part of his 2023 stand-up special, Baby J. At one point, he recalled a particularly low point in his detox when he was grinding his teeth so much that one of his molars cracked.
- 4/30/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Joe Biden got in a few zingers at his rival Donald Trump, but he devoted a large part of his remarks to the serious threat to democracy.
“Donald has had a few tough days lately. You might call it stormy weather,” Biden quipped, referencing Trump’s current hush money trial.
The president also riffed on reports that Trump dozed off during his trial, calling him “sleepy Don.”
“Trump’s speech was so embarrassing, the statue of Robert E. Lee surrendered again,” he said.
The president, though, devoted a large chunk to his speech to warning of the threat to the democracy and the press’s role in a free society.
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“The stakes couldn’t be higher,” Biden said. “Every single one of us has a role to play, a serious role to play, in making sure democracy endures. American democracy,...
“Donald has had a few tough days lately. You might call it stormy weather,” Biden quipped, referencing Trump’s current hush money trial.
The president also riffed on reports that Trump dozed off during his trial, calling him “sleepy Don.”
“Trump’s speech was so embarrassing, the statue of Robert E. Lee surrendered again,” he said.
The president, though, devoted a large chunk to his speech to warning of the threat to the democracy and the press’s role in a free society.
Related: White House Correspondents’ Dinner 2024 Photos: Best Of The Red Carpet
“The stakes couldn’t be higher,” Biden said. “Every single one of us has a role to play, a serious role to play, in making sure democracy endures. American democracy,...
- 4/28/2024
- by Ted Johnson and Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s become the question du jour for just about anyone with ties to SNL: Who will replace Lorne Michaels when he leaves?
While a growing number of SNL alums are denying the premise, Maya Rudolph won’t even consider the hypothetical. “I can’t do it,” she insists.
Michaels first turned heads back in 2021 when told CBS Mornings that the show’s 50th anniversary would “be a really good time to leave.” He’s since said that he hasn’t made up his mind either way.
Appearing on the red carpet at the Time100 Gala on Thursday, Rudolph was asked by Et who she’d want to replace Michaels. “I can’t think about those things,” she said. “You know how there’s things you can’t think about? I can’t do it. I can’t bring my brain to think about things like that.” She went...
While a growing number of SNL alums are denying the premise, Maya Rudolph won’t even consider the hypothetical. “I can’t do it,” she insists.
Michaels first turned heads back in 2021 when told CBS Mornings that the show’s 50th anniversary would “be a really good time to leave.” He’s since said that he hasn’t made up his mind either way.
Appearing on the red carpet at the Time100 Gala on Thursday, Rudolph was asked by Et who she’d want to replace Michaels. “I can’t think about those things,” she said. “You know how there’s things you can’t think about? I can’t do it. I can’t bring my brain to think about things like that.” She went...
- 4/26/2024
- by Nick Riccardo
- LateNighter
Hulu has announced that Shoresy Season 3 will debut on Friday, June 21, 2024. All six new episodes will be available on that day on Hulu in the U.S. The first two seasons are streaming now.
Created by and starring Jared Keeso, Shoresy sees the foul-mouthed, chirp-serving, mother-loving, fan-favorite character, Shoresy (Keeso) and the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs of the Northern Ontario Senior Hockey Organization (The Nosho) continue their quest never to lose again.
Shoresy Season 3
The returning cast members for Shoresy Season 3 include Tasya Teles (The 100) as Nat; Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat (Prey) as Sanguinet; Blair Lamora (Paranormal Nightshift) as Ziigwan; and Keilani Rose (Flimsy) as Miigwan.
From Montréal, QC, rapper Jonathan-Ismael Diaby stars as Dolo, and former NHL player, author, and actor Terry Ryan stars as Hitch. Ryan McDonell (The Crossing) stars as Michaels; Max Bouffard (Letterkenny) is JJ Frankie JJ, and former Kahnawake Condor and Mma fighter Andrew “The Canon” Antsanen returns as Goody.
Created by and starring Jared Keeso, Shoresy sees the foul-mouthed, chirp-serving, mother-loving, fan-favorite character, Shoresy (Keeso) and the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs of the Northern Ontario Senior Hockey Organization (The Nosho) continue their quest never to lose again.
Shoresy Season 3
The returning cast members for Shoresy Season 3 include Tasya Teles (The 100) as Nat; Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat (Prey) as Sanguinet; Blair Lamora (Paranormal Nightshift) as Ziigwan; and Keilani Rose (Flimsy) as Miigwan.
From Montréal, QC, rapper Jonathan-Ismael Diaby stars as Dolo, and former NHL player, author, and actor Terry Ryan stars as Hitch. Ryan McDonell (The Crossing) stars as Michaels; Max Bouffard (Letterkenny) is JJ Frankie JJ, and former Kahnawake Condor and Mma fighter Andrew “The Canon” Antsanen returns as Goody.
- 4/23/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
WWE Legend Shawn Michaels Selects His Dream Opponent For One Last WrestleMania Match (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Shawn Michaels entertained all pro wrestling fans for years and put a full stop to his glorious career several years back. He faced almost all top names when pro wrestling was at its peak. Now, as several veterans have been making their smashing comebacks, he was recently asked about his dream opponent for one last match at WrestleMania. Without thinking too much, the legend picked one veteran from WWE, keeping aside popular choices like The Rock and Roman Reigns.
For those who don’t know, The Heartbreak Kid ended his dreamy pro wrestling career back in 2010 after he failed to defeat The Undertaker and break his unbeaten streak of WrestleMania. After that, the veteran was seen in action at 2018’s Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia for a one-shot tag match as a partner to...
Shawn Michaels entertained all pro wrestling fans for years and put a full stop to his glorious career several years back. He faced almost all top names when pro wrestling was at its peak. Now, as several veterans have been making their smashing comebacks, he was recently asked about his dream opponent for one last match at WrestleMania. Without thinking too much, the legend picked one veteran from WWE, keeping aside popular choices like The Rock and Roman Reigns.
For those who don’t know, The Heartbreak Kid ended his dreamy pro wrestling career back in 2010 after he failed to defeat The Undertaker and break his unbeaten streak of WrestleMania. After that, the veteran was seen in action at 2018’s Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia for a one-shot tag match as a partner to...
- 4/14/2024
- by Shalmesh More
- KoiMoi
Saturday Night Live fans may soon have another reason to go to the movies, as a Chris Farley biopic is currently being shopped to studios by SNL creator Lorne Michaels.
It probably won’t take long for the project to find a home, as the biopic has already attracted an A-list team of players both in front of and behind the camera.
In addition to Michaels, Emmy-winning actor Paul Walter Hauser is attached to star as Farley. It’s truly a dream role for the Black Bird and Cobra Kai actor; back in 2021, Hauser told THR about how he’d once approached the Farley family about collaborating on a film about the late comedian, but that it ultimately didn’t work out.
The untitled project already has the Farley family’s blessing, as it will be adapted from The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts, the bestselling 2007 biography...
It probably won’t take long for the project to find a home, as the biopic has already attracted an A-list team of players both in front of and behind the camera.
In addition to Michaels, Emmy-winning actor Paul Walter Hauser is attached to star as Farley. It’s truly a dream role for the Black Bird and Cobra Kai actor; back in 2021, Hauser told THR about how he’d once approached the Farley family about collaborating on a film about the late comedian, but that it ultimately didn’t work out.
The untitled project already has the Farley family’s blessing, as it will be adapted from The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts, the bestselling 2007 biography...
- 4/12/2024
- by Jennifer M. Wood
- LateNighter
“Saturday Night Live” legend Chris Farley’s funny, sad, tragically brief life is getting the biopic treatment from producer Lorne Michaels and director Josh Gad, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning “Black Bird” star Paul Walter Hauser has been tapped to play Farley. The script is by “Daisy Jones & the Six” creators Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, and based on the bestselling book “The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts” by Farley’s brother Tom Farley Jr. and Tanner Colby. “SNL” boss Michaels will produce through his Broadway Video banner. The project, which is being shopped to studios now, has the blessing of the Farley family.
Gad, who is best known for his performances in the Disney films “Frozen” and “Beauty and the Beast” and the Broadway shows “The Book of Mormon” and “Gutenberg! The Musical,” will be making his feature directorial debut with the biopic.
Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning “Black Bird” star Paul Walter Hauser has been tapped to play Farley. The script is by “Daisy Jones & the Six” creators Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, and based on the bestselling book “The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts” by Farley’s brother Tom Farley Jr. and Tanner Colby. “SNL” boss Michaels will produce through his Broadway Video banner. The project, which is being shopped to studios now, has the blessing of the Farley family.
Gad, who is best known for his performances in the Disney films “Frozen” and “Beauty and the Beast” and the Broadway shows “The Book of Mormon” and “Gutenberg! The Musical,” will be making his feature directorial debut with the biopic.
- 4/12/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
It’s the question everyone loves asking: Will Lorne Michaels actually retire after SNL’s milestone 50th season next year?
The Saturday Night Live creator and longtime EP has hinted as much, but add Conan O’Brien to the list of doubters.
“If you took an X-ray of Lorne Michaels, you would see SNL in his bone marrow,” O’Brien tells the Hollywood Reporter in a new interview. “I just don’t see it happening. And I don’t think anyone’s anxious for him to go anywhere.”
“When Franklin Roosevelt died suddenly in April of 1945, he’d been president for 13 years,” O’Brien continued. “There was a whole generation that only knew him. Lorne is the Fdr of comedy. Retiring to his blueberry farm? I’m not buying it.”
O’Brien, of course, isn’t a mere bystander. He worked Michaels with for 23 years–first as a writer on SNL...
The Saturday Night Live creator and longtime EP has hinted as much, but add Conan O’Brien to the list of doubters.
“If you took an X-ray of Lorne Michaels, you would see SNL in his bone marrow,” O’Brien tells the Hollywood Reporter in a new interview. “I just don’t see it happening. And I don’t think anyone’s anxious for him to go anywhere.”
“When Franklin Roosevelt died suddenly in April of 1945, he’d been president for 13 years,” O’Brien continued. “There was a whole generation that only knew him. Lorne is the Fdr of comedy. Retiring to his blueberry farm? I’m not buying it.”
O’Brien, of course, isn’t a mere bystander. He worked Michaels with for 23 years–first as a writer on SNL...
- 4/11/2024
- by Jed Rosenzweig
- LateNighter
In 1989, Dolly Parton hosted Saturday Night Live for the first and only time. While on the show, Parton poked fun at her appearance and parts of her career. Parton has always had a strong sense of humor and hasn’t been afraid to make fun of herself. When she arrived at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, she only had two off-limit areas for the show.
Dolly Parton only had two requests as the host of ‘Saturday Night Live’
Parton spent her opening monologue poking fun at her appearance, proving that little would be off-limits when she hosted. She was happy to be a part of jokes at her own expense. SNL cast member Jan Hooks said this was a quality that made Parton one of her favorite guests. She only had two demands when she arrived to work on the episode.
Dolly Parton on ‘Saturday Night Live’ | NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images...
Dolly Parton only had two requests as the host of ‘Saturday Night Live’
Parton spent her opening monologue poking fun at her appearance, proving that little would be off-limits when she hosted. She was happy to be a part of jokes at her own expense. SNL cast member Jan Hooks said this was a quality that made Parton one of her favorite guests. She only had two demands when she arrived to work on the episode.
Dolly Parton on ‘Saturday Night Live’ | NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images...
- 4/9/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Non-scripted production company Asylum Entertainment Group has taken a stake in London-based Dare Entertainment, the companies announced Monday. Under the deal, Dare Pictures will use the investment to expand its development, while its current angel investors Rosegown will exit the business.
Dare founder/CEO Derren Lawford will continue overseeing the company, which focuses on TV, film and podcasts. Dare’s credits include non-scripted projects like “Crypto Queen: Visionary, Victim or Villain?” and “Dalton’s Dream,” as well as “The Secrets of UK Prisons.” Michelle Morgan remains the chair in Dare’s new board structure, and becomes company director and minority shareholder of the business.
Meanwhile, launched by Steve Michaels, Asylum Entertainment Group — part of Endeavor’s non-scripted content group — is behind television, features, documentaries and unscripted series including “30 for 30,” limited series “The Kennedys” and documentary “How I Caught My Killer.”
“Derren and his studio exemplify the vision and trajectory we value at Asylum,...
Dare founder/CEO Derren Lawford will continue overseeing the company, which focuses on TV, film and podcasts. Dare’s credits include non-scripted projects like “Crypto Queen: Visionary, Victim or Villain?” and “Dalton’s Dream,” as well as “The Secrets of UK Prisons.” Michelle Morgan remains the chair in Dare’s new board structure, and becomes company director and minority shareholder of the business.
Meanwhile, launched by Steve Michaels, Asylum Entertainment Group — part of Endeavor’s non-scripted content group — is behind television, features, documentaries and unscripted series including “30 for 30,” limited series “The Kennedys” and documentary “How I Caught My Killer.”
“Derren and his studio exemplify the vision and trajectory we value at Asylum,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety Film + TV
Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson and Megan Moroney had the most CMT Music Awards nominations, when they were announced on March 13. They have three bids apiece. But who ended up winning when prizes were handed out on April 7? Scroll down for the complete list of winners.
Among the three nominations for Johnson, Jelly Roll, Ballerini and Wilson was Video of the Year, a category that started with 16 nominees. After the first round of voting the top six were revealed on April 1. Then after a second round of voting the three finalists were unveiled, and finally all the winners were announced.
Unlike the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Country Music Association Awards, which are decided by professionals within the country music industry, the CMT Awards are voted on by fans. Country music listeners were able to pick their favorite music video achievements at vote.cmt.com...
Among the three nominations for Johnson, Jelly Roll, Ballerini and Wilson was Video of the Year, a category that started with 16 nominees. After the first round of voting the top six were revealed on April 1. Then after a second round of voting the three finalists were unveiled, and finally all the winners were announced.
Unlike the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Country Music Association Awards, which are decided by professionals within the country music industry, the CMT Awards are voted on by fans. Country music listeners were able to pick their favorite music video achievements at vote.cmt.com...
- 4/8/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery and Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
This past weekend, Kristen Wiig, a former SNL cast member and comedic powerhouse, joined the ranks of the Five-Timers Club. She hosted Saturday Night Live on April 6th, making it her fifth time leading the show.
Kristen Wiig Five-Timers Monologue – Saturday Night Live (Image via YouTube)
The actress looked stunning in a chic black corset top paired with black pants during her monologue. Among the celebrities who joined the host were Paul Rudd, Matt Damon, Jon Hamm, Martin Short, Fred Armisen, Will Forte, and none other than Ryan Gosling.
Kristen Wiig Became SNL‘s ‘Five-Timers’ Member
As Kristen Wiig took the stage, she couldn’t contain her happiness. With a wide smile, she announced to the audience that she was “so happy to be back” and “excited” to host Saturday Night Live! for the fifth time.
With this, she has now officially become part of the exclusive Five-Timers Club. Wiig...
Kristen Wiig Five-Timers Monologue – Saturday Night Live (Image via YouTube)
The actress looked stunning in a chic black corset top paired with black pants during her monologue. Among the celebrities who joined the host were Paul Rudd, Matt Damon, Jon Hamm, Martin Short, Fred Armisen, Will Forte, and none other than Ryan Gosling.
Kristen Wiig Became SNL‘s ‘Five-Timers’ Member
As Kristen Wiig took the stage, she couldn’t contain her happiness. With a wide smile, she announced to the audience that she was “so happy to be back” and “excited” to host Saturday Night Live! for the fifth time.
With this, she has now officially become part of the exclusive Five-Timers Club. Wiig...
- 4/7/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Former SNL cast member Kristen Wiig joined the show’s “five-timers club” on Saturday, with her monologue featuring appearances by a number of other former hosts, some of whom haven’t had that gig five times but wore jackets of their own nonetheless.
Wiig, whose most recent Saturday Night Live appearance was in December during fellow SNL alum Kate McKinnon’s monologue, didn’t make it far into her monologue before Paul Rudd–a legitimate five-timer–called out from the audience.
When Wiig informed him that there was no club-related...
Wiig, whose most recent Saturday Night Live appearance was in December during fellow SNL alum Kate McKinnon’s monologue, didn’t make it far into her monologue before Paul Rudd–a legitimate five-timer–called out from the audience.
When Wiig informed him that there was no club-related...
- 4/7/2024
- by William Vaillancourt
- Rollingstone.com
Kristen Wiig returned to Saturday Night Live to host the show for the fifth time, which meant she would be inducted into the five-timers club.
“I am so happy to be back, and I am so excited because it is my fifth time hosting, so I am officially in the five-timers club,” Wiig said at the beginning of her monologue.
The Palm Royale star then took a moment to say hello to the band and explain that, as a former cast member, it was special to be a part of the exclusive club. Paul Rudd popped up among the audience with his club jacket asking if he could see the script to be part of the sketch where she gets the jacket.
“Oh! No, I’m sorry. I don’t think we’re doing one of those,” Wiig said.
Rudd seemed disappointed, and former writer Paula Pell made an appearance,...
“I am so happy to be back, and I am so excited because it is my fifth time hosting, so I am officially in the five-timers club,” Wiig said at the beginning of her monologue.
The Palm Royale star then took a moment to say hello to the band and explain that, as a former cast member, it was special to be a part of the exclusive club. Paul Rudd popped up among the audience with his club jacket asking if he could see the script to be part of the sketch where she gets the jacket.
“Oh! No, I’m sorry. I don’t think we’re doing one of those,” Wiig said.
Rudd seemed disappointed, and former writer Paula Pell made an appearance,...
- 4/7/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
It was a big night for Kristen Wiig on Saturday Night Live as she joined the Five-Timers Club. However, she was welcomed into the elite group by a bunch of mostly Non-Five-Timers Club members.
The actress and comedian kicked off her monologue, saying, “I am so happy to be back, and I am so excited because it is my fifth time hosting. So I’m officially in the Five-Timers Club!”
She then took a moment to acknowledge the sketch comedy show’s band, but shortly after, that’s when the celebrity cameos started, beginning with Paul Rudd, who previously joined the club in 2021.
“I also heard a rumor that you might be doing one of those five-timer sketches featuring awesome celebrity cameos,” Rudd said after popping up in the Studio 8H audience. “So, is there like a script or something I could look at for that?” But unfortunately, Wiig informed...
The actress and comedian kicked off her monologue, saying, “I am so happy to be back, and I am so excited because it is my fifth time hosting. So I’m officially in the Five-Timers Club!”
She then took a moment to acknowledge the sketch comedy show’s band, but shortly after, that’s when the celebrity cameos started, beginning with Paul Rudd, who previously joined the club in 2021.
“I also heard a rumor that you might be doing one of those five-timer sketches featuring awesome celebrity cameos,” Rudd said after popping up in the Studio 8H audience. “So, is there like a script or something I could look at for that?” But unfortunately, Wiig informed...
- 4/7/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A star-studded group of veteran “Saturday Night Live” guest hosts were on hand this evening to welcome Kristen Wiig into the “Five-Timers Club.” But much to Wiig’s chagrin, most of them haven’t matched her feat of actually hosting “SNL” five times.
The former “Saturday Night Live” cast member made her fifth appearance as host — having previously hit the stage in 2013, 2016 and twice in 2020.
The stolen “SNL” valor actually began with a legit five-timer: Paul Rudd, on hand to welcome her from the audience..
“As a former cast member, it is very special,” Wiig said. “I’m really excited about getting my jacket tonight… they don’t just hand the jackets off to anyone.”
Well, not quite. Soon more stars came out: Matt Damon, Jon Hamm, Martin Short, Will Forte, Fred Armisen, Martin Short and Ryan Gosling. None of whom haven actually hosted five times yet.
Damon, who has only hosted twice,...
The former “Saturday Night Live” cast member made her fifth appearance as host — having previously hit the stage in 2013, 2016 and twice in 2020.
The stolen “SNL” valor actually began with a legit five-timer: Paul Rudd, on hand to welcome her from the audience..
“As a former cast member, it is very special,” Wiig said. “I’m really excited about getting my jacket tonight… they don’t just hand the jackets off to anyone.”
Well, not quite. Soon more stars came out: Matt Damon, Jon Hamm, Martin Short, Will Forte, Fred Armisen, Martin Short and Ryan Gosling. None of whom haven actually hosted five times yet.
Damon, who has only hosted twice,...
- 4/7/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
It had all the elements of a good action movie – jeopardy, revenge, a mega budget – with even some casualties thrown in (albeit corporate).
The Bob Iger vs Nelson Peltz (who?) war is over now and Iger has won. But some filmmakers and ticket buyers might wonder: Did any of it matter? Would a modest change on the Disney board of directors have had any impact on the future of entertainment? (Peltz himself runs a hedge fund called Trian Partners and has no background in entertainment.)
To be sure, it’s been a good show, albeit a throwback to an era when Hollywood was run by Big Personalities, not monoliths like Amazon or Apple. The battles of that era were ego wars, not proxy wars — Redstone vs Diller or Murdoch vs Ted Turner, with bewildered stars and their reps huddled in the middle.
But now Iger has won – again. The onetime...
The Bob Iger vs Nelson Peltz (who?) war is over now and Iger has won. But some filmmakers and ticket buyers might wonder: Did any of it matter? Would a modest change on the Disney board of directors have had any impact on the future of entertainment? (Peltz himself runs a hedge fund called Trian Partners and has no background in entertainment.)
To be sure, it’s been a good show, albeit a throwback to an era when Hollywood was run by Big Personalities, not monoliths like Amazon or Apple. The battles of that era were ego wars, not proxy wars — Redstone vs Diller or Murdoch vs Ted Turner, with bewildered stars and their reps huddled in the middle.
But now Iger has won – again. The onetime...
- 4/4/2024
- by Peter Bart
- Deadline Film + TV
Drew Barrymore had Maya Rudolph as a guest on The Drew Barrymore Show and recalled she had to beg to do the Saturday Night Live digital short “Body Fuzion.”
The daytime show host recalled that back in 2007, she had to plead to do the skit that parodied ’80s workout videos. Lonely Island, consisting of Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, and Akiva Schaffer, produced the skit that almost didn’t happen.
“I remember that week that Akiva, Jorma, and Andy were like, ‘You know what? We aren’t going to do a short this week,'” Barrymore recalled. “And I was like, no, no, no, no.”
Rudolph noted that “those were early days before they had to do one every single week because they were so good.”
“I kept begging,” Barrymore added. “I would go into their office every single day and I was like, I know it’s me again.”
Related:...
The daytime show host recalled that back in 2007, she had to plead to do the skit that parodied ’80s workout videos. Lonely Island, consisting of Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, and Akiva Schaffer, produced the skit that almost didn’t happen.
“I remember that week that Akiva, Jorma, and Andy were like, ‘You know what? We aren’t going to do a short this week,'” Barrymore recalled. “And I was like, no, no, no, no.”
Rudolph noted that “those were early days before they had to do one every single week because they were so good.”
“I kept begging,” Barrymore added. “I would go into their office every single day and I was like, I know it’s me again.”
Related:...
- 4/1/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan conducted an extensive series of interviews with the living cast, writers and crew of the first-ever episode of Saturday Night Live, which aired on October 11, 1975 on NBC and has been going ever since. The result of their efforts is Sony Pictures’ upcoming SNL 1975, a movie retelling the story of that night.
The pic, which Reitman and Kenan co-wrote and which Reitman is directing, tells the chaotic behind-the-scenes story of what happened that first night, just before the live cameras clicked on to launch a late-night institution and a slew of eventual stars among the young, mostly unknown troupe of comedians including John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase and Gilda Radner, all under the watchful eye of creator Lorne Michaels.
Related: Who’s In The Season 49 Cast of ‘Saturday Night Live’
Some of the fun with SNL 1975 is following as the cast assembles to...
The pic, which Reitman and Kenan co-wrote and which Reitman is directing, tells the chaotic behind-the-scenes story of what happened that first night, just before the live cameras clicked on to launch a late-night institution and a slew of eventual stars among the young, mostly unknown troupe of comedians including John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase and Gilda Radner, all under the watchful eye of creator Lorne Michaels.
Related: Who’s In The Season 49 Cast of ‘Saturday Night Live’
Some of the fun with SNL 1975 is following as the cast assembles to...
- 3/29/2024
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Joy Behar said she once auditioned for Saturday Night Live, but it didn’t necessarily go as planned.
The comedian and co-host of ABC’s The View shared on the daytime talk show’s companion podcast The View: Behind the Table Wednesday that she auditioned for the sketch comedy show’s cast in 1975.
“There was a period where I tried to get on because I had this funny character that I did. And I had to audition for [creator] Lorne Michaels,” she recounted. “He never laughed, and after I was done, he said, ‘That was funny.’ I said, ‘You didn’t laugh,’ and he said, ‘Well, I don’t want to laugh because then you’ll think you have a job.’ I said, ‘That’s Ok, don’t worry about it.’ I didn’t even want the job, to tell you the truth.”
While The View producer Brian Teta proceeded to...
The comedian and co-host of ABC’s The View shared on the daytime talk show’s companion podcast The View: Behind the Table Wednesday that she auditioned for the sketch comedy show’s cast in 1975.
“There was a period where I tried to get on because I had this funny character that I did. And I had to audition for [creator] Lorne Michaels,” she recounted. “He never laughed, and after I was done, he said, ‘That was funny.’ I said, ‘You didn’t laugh,’ and he said, ‘Well, I don’t want to laugh because then you’ll think you have a job.’ I said, ‘That’s Ok, don’t worry about it.’ I didn’t even want the job, to tell you the truth.”
While The View producer Brian Teta proceeded to...
- 3/29/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The View co-host Joy Behar once auditioned for Saturday Night Live. It did not go well.
The 81-year-old recalled the 1975 moment Wednesday on The View’s companion podcast, Behind the Table.
“There was a period I tried to get on, because I had this funny character that I did. I had to audition for [SNL creator-producer] Lorne Michaels,” Behar told View producer Brian Teta. “He never laughed, and after I was done, he said, ‘That was funny.’ I said, ‘You didn’t laugh,’ and he said, ‘I don’t want to laugh because then you’ll think you have a job.’ I said, ‘That’s okay, don’t worry about it.’ I didn’t even want the job, to tell you the truth.”
Michaels is famous for purposely not laughing during SNL auditions. Behar admitted it was still “a little depressing to have to audition for somebody and they don’t laugh.
The 81-year-old recalled the 1975 moment Wednesday on The View’s companion podcast, Behind the Table.
“There was a period I tried to get on, because I had this funny character that I did. I had to audition for [SNL creator-producer] Lorne Michaels,” Behar told View producer Brian Teta. “He never laughed, and after I was done, he said, ‘That was funny.’ I said, ‘You didn’t laugh,’ and he said, ‘I don’t want to laugh because then you’ll think you have a job.’ I said, ‘That’s okay, don’t worry about it.’ I didn’t even want the job, to tell you the truth.”
Michaels is famous for purposely not laughing during SNL auditions. Behar admitted it was still “a little depressing to have to audition for somebody and they don’t laugh.
- 3/28/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Jimmy Fallon and Maya Rudolph Reminisce on Will Ferrell’s Various ‘SNL’ Behind-the-Scenes Alter Egos
Maya Rudolph reunited with her former Saturday Night Live castmate Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show Tuesday night, where they reminisced over co-star Will Ferrell’s behind-the-scenes antics at Studio 8H.
Fallon asked Rudolph if she remembered a character that the Anchorman star created on set.
“Are you talking about Chip Kudrow or Ron?” interrupted Rudolph.
The host noted that the character he was thinking of was Chip Kudrow, a persona that Ferrell used for an ongoing bit, where he pretended to be Lisa Kudrow’s brother.
Rudolph explained, “Will Ferrell had a character named Chip Kudrow who would just show up at our pitch meetings.”
It’s clear that Ferrell had various alter egos on set, as Fallon asked Rudolph if Chip was the one who wore a referee shirt or overalls. This prompted Fallon to mention another one of the Barbie star’s characters, named Ron.
Rudolph recalled,...
Fallon asked Rudolph if she remembered a character that the Anchorman star created on set.
“Are you talking about Chip Kudrow or Ron?” interrupted Rudolph.
The host noted that the character he was thinking of was Chip Kudrow, a persona that Ferrell used for an ongoing bit, where he pretended to be Lisa Kudrow’s brother.
Rudolph explained, “Will Ferrell had a character named Chip Kudrow who would just show up at our pitch meetings.”
It’s clear that Ferrell had various alter egos on set, as Fallon asked Rudolph if Chip was the one who wore a referee shirt or overalls. This prompted Fallon to mention another one of the Barbie star’s characters, named Ron.
Rudolph recalled,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Seth Meyers is sharing his thoughts on rumors that Lorne Michaels is ready to bid farewell to Saturday Night Live and retiring from the NBC late-night sketch show.
The Late Night host recently made an appearance on Mike Birbiglia’s Working It Out, where the podcast host asked Meyers about Michaels leaving SNL.
“Are you gonna take over for Lorne, or is it Tina [Fey] and then you?” Birbiglia asked, to which Meyers responded, “I think this is a false narrative that Lorne is going anywhere.”
Meyers was a head writer at SNL and worked on the sketch show between 2001 and 2014. The actor doesn’t think Michaels was completely serious when he said he wanted to retire from the comedy show after its 50th season.
“I think it made sense for Lorne — who’s, yeah, got a flair for the dramatic — to say, ‘I think I’ll be done at 50,'” Meyers said.
The Late Night host recently made an appearance on Mike Birbiglia’s Working It Out, where the podcast host asked Meyers about Michaels leaving SNL.
“Are you gonna take over for Lorne, or is it Tina [Fey] and then you?” Birbiglia asked, to which Meyers responded, “I think this is a false narrative that Lorne is going anywhere.”
Meyers was a head writer at SNL and worked on the sketch show between 2001 and 2014. The actor doesn’t think Michaels was completely serious when he said he wanted to retire from the comedy show after its 50th season.
“I think it made sense for Lorne — who’s, yeah, got a flair for the dramatic — to say, ‘I think I’ll be done at 50,'” Meyers said.
- 3/27/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
He’s said it before, and he’ll almost certainly say it again. Seth Meyers does not think that Lorne Michaels will be stepping down from Saturday Night Live anytime soon.
That’s despite the fact that Michaels himself has said that he’s considering leaving SNL following the NBC sketch show’s 50th anniversary next year.
Meyers reiterated his stance during a guest appearance on Mike Birbiglia’s Working It Out podcast, out today. Birbiglia asked Meyers point-blank whether he’d be taking over for Michaels at some point, “or is it Tina [Fey] and then you?”
“I really don’t… I think this is a false narrative that Lorne is going anywhere,” said Meyers. “I think it made sense for Lorne who’s, yeah, got a flare for the dramatic to say, ‘I think I’ll be done at 50.’ Yeah. But now, it’s not like Lorne’s got...
That’s despite the fact that Michaels himself has said that he’s considering leaving SNL following the NBC sketch show’s 50th anniversary next year.
Meyers reiterated his stance during a guest appearance on Mike Birbiglia’s Working It Out podcast, out today. Birbiglia asked Meyers point-blank whether he’d be taking over for Michaels at some point, “or is it Tina [Fey] and then you?”
“I really don’t… I think this is a false narrative that Lorne is going anywhere,” said Meyers. “I think it made sense for Lorne who’s, yeah, got a flare for the dramatic to say, ‘I think I’ll be done at 50.’ Yeah. But now, it’s not like Lorne’s got...
- 3/25/2024
- by Jeff Sneider
- LateNighter
Saturday Night Live alum Seth Meyers is setting the record straight about rumors speculating who creator Lorne Michaels will pass the torch to as the show approaches its 50th anniversary. During a recent appearance on Mike Birbiglia’s Working It Out podcast, the Late Night With Seth Meyers host pushed back on the suggestion that he might take up the helm — or that Michaels even has any true intention of giving it up.
“I really don’t—I think this is a false narrative that Lorne is going anywhere,” Meyers told Birbiglia,...
“I really don’t—I think this is a false narrative that Lorne is going anywhere,” Meyers told Birbiglia,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Sharon Stone gained superstardom as a veteran actress, notably for her role in the 1992 thriller Basic Instinct, due to which she became a renowned s*x symbol. Besides the troubles related to her movie, Stone had issues in real life which was reflected during her monologue on Saturday Night Live after Basic Instinct riled up the audience’s emotions.
Basic Instinct
Basic Instinct, known for its explicit content, features the iconic scene where the police interrogate Sharon Stone’s character. Stone uncrosses her legs in a groundbreaking moment, briefly revealing she isn’t wearing underwear. This scene is widely regarded as a game-changer in the world of cinema.
Sharon Stone Once Blacked Out During Her SNL Monologue For A Sad Reason A still from Basic Instinct
During her first and only time hosting Saturday Night Live in April of the year Basic Instinct was released, Sharon Stone faced a harrowing...
Basic Instinct
Basic Instinct, known for its explicit content, features the iconic scene where the police interrogate Sharon Stone’s character. Stone uncrosses her legs in a groundbreaking moment, briefly revealing she isn’t wearing underwear. This scene is widely regarded as a game-changer in the world of cinema.
Sharon Stone Once Blacked Out During Her SNL Monologue For A Sad Reason A still from Basic Instinct
During her first and only time hosting Saturday Night Live in April of the year Basic Instinct was released, Sharon Stone faced a harrowing...
- 3/22/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
One day in 1979, the phone rang at producer Bob Weiss’ house. “Be on your property tonight,” said the voice on the other line. According to the book Wild and Crazy Guys: The Comedy Mavericks of the ’80s Changed Hollywood Forever by Nick de Semlyen, later that evening, an object came flying over the fence and onto Weiss’ backyard. It was the script for a Blues Brothers movie that Wiess commissioned from Dan Aykroyd, who created the musical comedy act with John Belushi for Saturday Night Live.
If the way that Aykroyd delivered the manuscript was odd, the contents inside were even weirder. Titled The Return of the Blues Brothers and credited to the “Scriptatron Gl-9000,” the script was 324 pages long, far more than the 120 page standard, and filled with unlikely digressions.
Weiss shouldn’t have been surprised. Even if the 26-year-old Aykroyd had written a script before (he hadn’t...
If the way that Aykroyd delivered the manuscript was odd, the contents inside were even weirder. Titled The Return of the Blues Brothers and credited to the “Scriptatron Gl-9000,” the script was 324 pages long, far more than the 120 page standard, and filled with unlikely digressions.
Weiss shouldn’t have been surprised. Even if the 26-year-old Aykroyd had written a script before (he hadn’t...
- 3/22/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Pete Davidson’s semi-autobiographical series Bupkis is ending its story early. Last year, Peacock announced that the show would return for an even bigger and even better second season. But the comedian has already outgrown it, announcing that he no longer plans to continue Bupkis beyond its eight-episode first season.
“I do also feel that this part of my life is finished,” Davidson shared in a statement via Variety. “I’m very excited for this next chapter and for you guys to see the work. Thank you to all who...
“I do also feel that this part of my life is finished,” Davidson shared in a statement via Variety. “I’m very excited for this next chapter and for you guys to see the work. Thank you to all who...
- 3/21/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
With one of the most illustrious careers in WWE history, John Cena is arguably one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, if not the greatest. Regarded as one of the biggest names in all of WWE, Cena’s legacy is unparalleled, having matched Ric Flair’s record with 16 World Championship victories.
From defeating Jbl for his first ever WWE Championship back at WrestleMania 21 in 2005, to facing off against The Rock at WrestleMania, his career is adorned with iconic moments and matches that cement his status as a future Hall of Famer. With that said, he has committed quite a few botches in his long and illustrious career as well.
John Cena Has Made Quite A Few Botches In His Career
Few wrestling stars in the history of the sport command the spotlight quite like John Cena, who epitomized WWE for an extensive period. He orchestrated numerous headline-worthy storylines, going...
From defeating Jbl for his first ever WWE Championship back at WrestleMania 21 in 2005, to facing off against The Rock at WrestleMania, his career is adorned with iconic moments and matches that cement his status as a future Hall of Famer. With that said, he has committed quite a few botches in his long and illustrious career as well.
John Cena Has Made Quite A Few Botches In His Career
Few wrestling stars in the history of the sport command the spotlight quite like John Cena, who epitomized WWE for an extensive period. He orchestrated numerous headline-worthy storylines, going...
- 3/21/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Pete Davidson is laying his comedy series Bupkis to rest ahead of its planned second season. Davidson says while the semi-autobiographical comedy has been a great experience, it’s also an emotionally taxing show to bring to life on screens.
Davidson said about the sunsetting of Bupkis, “I’ve always seen Bupkis as a window into my life, since it is so personal and about my struggles and family. After nearly a decade of my personal life being in the media I wanted a chance to tell my story my way,” Davidson told The Hollywood Reporter. “Of all the work I’ve ever done, Bupkis is by far what I’m most proud of. I am so grateful to Lorne Michaels and Broadway Video, Peacock, Universal Television and the amazing cast and writers for helping me create something honest, funny and heartfelt. I do also feel that this part of my life is finished.
Davidson said about the sunsetting of Bupkis, “I’ve always seen Bupkis as a window into my life, since it is so personal and about my struggles and family. After nearly a decade of my personal life being in the media I wanted a chance to tell my story my way,” Davidson told The Hollywood Reporter. “Of all the work I’ve ever done, Bupkis is by far what I’m most proud of. I am so grateful to Lorne Michaels and Broadway Video, Peacock, Universal Television and the amazing cast and writers for helping me create something honest, funny and heartfelt. I do also feel that this part of my life is finished.
- 3/21/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Pete Davidson is moving on. The comedian has decided not to proceed with a second season of his semi-autobiographical series Bupkis for Peacock.
The streamer renewed the series in June 2023, a month after its premiere. But Davidson said that he changed his mind because he feels “this part of my life is finished”.
It is the latest series to be renewed and then not move forward, although most decisions are reversed by the network or streamer.
Now it seems that fans [Spoiler Alert] will not find out how Davidson fared after his car crash at the end of season one.
The series also stars Edie Falco and Joe Pesci and comes from Universal Television and Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video.
The first season had a large entourage of guest stars including Machine Gun Kelly, Steve Buscemi, Bobby Cannavale, Charlie Day, Al Gore, Paul Walter Hauser, Chase Sui Wonders and Ray Romano.
The series...
The streamer renewed the series in June 2023, a month after its premiere. But Davidson said that he changed his mind because he feels “this part of my life is finished”.
It is the latest series to be renewed and then not move forward, although most decisions are reversed by the network or streamer.
Now it seems that fans [Spoiler Alert] will not find out how Davidson fared after his car crash at the end of season one.
The series also stars Edie Falco and Joe Pesci and comes from Universal Television and Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video.
The first season had a large entourage of guest stars including Machine Gun Kelly, Steve Buscemi, Bobby Cannavale, Charlie Day, Al Gore, Paul Walter Hauser, Chase Sui Wonders and Ray Romano.
The series...
- 3/21/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The Undertaker has had a magnificent career in the WWE. The Phenom still holds the record for the most WrestleMania wins in WWE history (21 straight wins). The aura of the Undertaker and the fear he instills in his opponents made him a mythical figure and Mark Calaway made sure WWE fans never got tired of his character.
The Undertaker during his boneyard match with Aj Styles
The Undertaker had many iconic matches in his career including with Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Mankind, and his highly satisfying boneyard match with A.J Styles. However, he did not get to have the much-anticipated match with Sting. The surprising reason behind this was Vince McMahon not approving the matcha as he felt it was not worth it.
Vince McMahon Didn’t Approve Much-Hyped Match between The Undertaker and Sting The much-hyped Undertaker vs Sting WWE match did not happen
The Undertaker has cemented his...
The Undertaker during his boneyard match with Aj Styles
The Undertaker had many iconic matches in his career including with Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Mankind, and his highly satisfying boneyard match with A.J Styles. However, he did not get to have the much-anticipated match with Sting. The surprising reason behind this was Vince McMahon not approving the matcha as he felt it was not worth it.
Vince McMahon Didn’t Approve Much-Hyped Match between The Undertaker and Sting The much-hyped Undertaker vs Sting WWE match did not happen
The Undertaker has cemented his...
- 3/20/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Jelly Roll was last year’s most-awarded artist at the CMT Music Awards and it looks like he has a chance to repeat.
He’s among the top nominees for the 2024 edition, a list that also includes Cody Johnson (who won the most awards in 2022), Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson and Megan Moroney. All have three nominations apiece.
Ballerini will host the fan-voted award show, which airs live from Austin, Texas’ Moody Center on Sunday, April 7, 2024 from 8:00-11:00 Pm, Et/Pt on CBS. The show will also stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
Today’s list includes 14 first-time nominees, from breakthrough artists to out-of-genre superstars. They include Amber Riley, Ashley Cooke, Bret Michaels, Chayce Beckham, Hozier, Koe Wetzel, Stephen Wilson Jr., Tyler Childers, Warren Zeiders, Zach Bryan, Anne Wilson, Ella Langley, The Castellows and Tigirlily Gold.
For the night’s most-coveted category, “Video of the Year,” 16 acts will compete...
He’s among the top nominees for the 2024 edition, a list that also includes Cody Johnson (who won the most awards in 2022), Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson and Megan Moroney. All have three nominations apiece.
Ballerini will host the fan-voted award show, which airs live from Austin, Texas’ Moody Center on Sunday, April 7, 2024 from 8:00-11:00 Pm, Et/Pt on CBS. The show will also stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
Today’s list includes 14 first-time nominees, from breakthrough artists to out-of-genre superstars. They include Amber Riley, Ashley Cooke, Bret Michaels, Chayce Beckham, Hozier, Koe Wetzel, Stephen Wilson Jr., Tyler Childers, Warren Zeiders, Zach Bryan, Anne Wilson, Ella Langley, The Castellows and Tigirlily Gold.
For the night’s most-coveted category, “Video of the Year,” 16 acts will compete...
- 3/13/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
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