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When does ‘SNL' 51 premiere? What Lorne Michaels has said about the new season

Lorne Michaels has some big plans for "Saturday Night Live" Season 51. In an August interview with Puck News, the "SNL" ...

Who's in and who's out at 'Saturday Night Live?' Lorne Michaels promises a shake-up

Lorne Michaels is promising a major change in the "Saturday Night Live" lineup.

How ‘SNL’s’ Birthday at Friendly’s Sketch With Lady Gaga Was Inspired by ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’

The big skull, red cloaks, chalice and chanting were inspired by Steven Spielberg’s 1984 film “Indiana Jones and the Temple ...

SNL's Chloe Fineman Didn't Even Try Comedy Until Her Late 20s, And She Revealed The Kristen Wiig Moment That Inspired Her

This was the golden age of Kristen Wiig. The Palm Royale star wrapped her tenure at SNL in 2012, hopping into the film scene ...

Lorne Michaels says he would’ve asked banned singer Sinead O’Connor to perform at SNL anniversary if she was still alive

Saturday Night Live' boss Lorne Michaels says he would've asked Sinead O'Connor to perform 'Nothing Compares 2 U' on the 'SNL ...

Saturday Night Live boss Lorne Michaels says there will be a bloodbath of cast members within weeks

During an interview with Puck 's Matthew Belloni, Michaels, 80, said the fate of the comedy sketch stars would be determined ...
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SNL's August 23 Episode Boasts One of Season 50's Most-Watched Monologues

Gillis hosted for the second time on March 1, 2025 while McRae returned for her second episode as Musical Guest. Standout ...
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Top 20 Celeb Reactions to SNL Impressions

When celebrities meet their "Saturday Night Live" doppelgängers, the reactions range from delighted to downright furious!

Beck Bennett worried real Putin would come after him for playing Russian leader on “SNL”: 'Should I be doing this?'

Threatening an American comedian might not be politically savvy, however: "That'd be stupid, even if he wanted to." ...

Only one ‘SNL’ star confirmed to return next season so far, multiple exits expected

Although show creator Lorne Michaels is staying tight-lipped about the Season 51 cast, he did reveal this one star will definitely be returning.

‘SNL’ cast shakeup coming in about a week: Lorne Michaels

Speaking to Puck, Michaels, 80, confirmed that there will be a big cast shakeup for “SNL’s” 51 st season. Last season marked 50 years that the show had been on the air, with NBC airing an “SNL50” ...

Lorne Michaels would have invited Sinéad O’Connor to sing ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ at SNL50

SNL creator Lorne Michaels has said he would have invited Sinéad O’Connor to sing ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ for the show’s 50th ...