SNL bans Harris and Trump cameos this year not to run afoul of election laws
3 months, 1 week ago

SNL bans Harris and Trump cameos this year not to run afoul of election laws

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Saturday Night Live premiered its 50th season over the weekend, but don’t expect any presidential candidates to make any cameos on the show this election season. “You can’t bring the actual people who are running on because of election laws and the equal time provisions,” executive producer Lorne Michaels told The Hollywood Reporter. “You can’t have the main candidates without having all the candidates, and there are lots of minor candidates that are only on the ballot in, like, three states and that becomes really complicated.” Still, the variety show isn’t totally done with its famous cameos, a tradition which included Donald Trump hosting an episode in 2015. The 2024 frontrunners won’t make any cameos this year due to the difficulties of election law, according to Saturday Night Live executive producer Lorne Michaels During the season premiere, Saturday Night Live called on a mix of legendary former cast members, current performers, and outside comedians to represent the 2024 field.

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Alec Baldwin returns to SNL as 'medically-crazy' RFK Jr. in Trump cabinet skewering
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Alec Baldwin returns to SNL as 'medically-crazy' RFK Jr. in Trump cabinet skewering

Raw Story  

This week "Saturday Night Live" kicked off by taking shots at Donald Trump's wild menagerie of cabinet choices, bringing back longtime SNL guest and host Alec Baldwin as a gravelly-voiced RFK Jr. The cold open started with Donald Trump, portrayed by cast member James Austin Johnson, sitting down with Dana Carvey's President Joe Biden as they exchanged pleasantries in the …

"Hail Trump": "Saturday Night Live" cast and Dana Carvey as Elon Musk pledge allegiance to the king
1 month, 4 weeks ago

"Hail Trump": "Saturday Night Live" cast and Dana Carvey as Elon Musk pledge allegiance to the king

Salon  

"We have been with you all along!" Now that Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president and is out for revenge against his enemies, the "Saturday Night Live" cast would like to reassure him they're on his side. In fact, "Every single person on this stage voted for you," Marcello Hernández says in Saturday night's cold open. In an …

'Saturday Night Live' cast jokingly ask Trump to keep them off his 'enemies list'
1 month, 4 weeks ago

'Saturday Night Live' cast jokingly ask Trump to keep them off his 'enemies list'

NPR  

'Saturday Night Live' cast jokingly ask Trump to keep them off his 'enemies list' toggle caption YouTube The cast of Saturday Night Live sarcastically pledged their allegiance to President-elect Donald Trump and jokingly touted their support for him and his billionaire backer Elon Musk in their first episode since Trump's re-election this past week. During the show's cold open, cast …

Bill Burr hosts a post-election ‘SNL’ that he couldn’t quite lift
2 months ago

Bill Burr hosts a post-election ‘SNL’ that he couldn’t quite lift

LA Times  

The last time “Saturday Night Live” aired an episode following a Donald Trump presidential election win was on Nov. 12, 2016, when Dave Chappelle hosted. You might think that “SNL” would come out guns blazing to denounce the Trump win, but instead this week’s cold open joked about the president-elect in a different way: with mock flattery. Cast members faced …

Trump fans furious after noticing Kamala Harris’s SNL skit is identical to a 2015 Jimmy Fallon sketch
2 months ago

Trump fans furious after noticing Kamala Harris’s SNL skit is identical to a 2015 Jimmy Fallon sketch

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump supporters are livid …

SNL’s Kamala Harris skit has Trump fans furious. It’s easy to see why.
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2 months ago

SNL’s Kamala Harris skit has Trump fans furious. It’s easy to see why.

Slate  

If the crowd that erupted in applause when Kamala Harris showed up on Saturday Night Live this weekend was surprised by her appearance, they might have been the only ones. But the jabs at Harris have been affectionate or toothless or both, either poking fun at her linguistic tics or halfheartedly recycling right-wing attack lines, while the portrayal of Trump …

SNL’s Kamala Harris cameo might have violated fairness rules
2 months ago

SNL’s Kamala Harris cameo might have violated fairness rules

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and US actress Maya Rudolph …

Harris mocks Trump as she makes surprise Saturday Night Live appearance
2 months ago

Harris mocks Trump as she makes surprise Saturday Night Live appearance

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and …

From Harris to Trump to Clinton, these are the US politicians who have appeared on Saturday Night Live
2 months ago

From Harris to Trump to Clinton, these are the US politicians who have appeared on Saturday Night Live

ABC  

Kamala Harris has become the latest in a long line of US presidential candidates to appear on US sketch show Saturday Night Live in an effort to show their lighter side. In 2017, former SNL cast member Taran Killam, who appeared alongside Trump in his monologue, called the former president's appearance "embarrassing and shameful". Most political candidates play themselves often …

Trump campaign gets equal time from NBC after Harris’ ‘SNL’ appearance
2 months ago

Trump campaign gets equal time from NBC after Harris’ ‘SNL’ appearance

LA Times  

NBC honored a request by former President Trump’s campaign for equal time on the network following Vice President Kamala Harris’ appearance on “Saturday Night Live” just days before Tuesday’s election. NBC filed an equal time notice with the Federal Communications Commission, stating that Harris had appeared on the network for one minute and 30 seconds. The request was honored and …

Kamala Harris Makes Surprise Appearance on 'Saturday Night Live' Alongside Maya Rudolph
Top News
2 months ago

Kamala Harris Makes Surprise Appearance on 'Saturday Night Live' Alongside Maya Rudolph

The Hindu  

Vice President Kamala Harris makes a surprise appearance on 'Saturday Night Live' alongside her longtime impersonator, Maya Rudolph. In a sketch that played up Harris’s catchphrase, the two declared, 'Keep calm-ala and carry-on-ala,' urging viewers to stay focused during the final stretch of the election.

Kamala Harris' SNL Surprise: A Mirror Image of Her Self Takes Center Stage
2 months ago

Kamala Harris' SNL Surprise: A Mirror Image of Her Self Takes Center Stage

Hindustan Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live, appearing alongside Maya Rudolph. She took the stage for a brief cold open performance, mirroring her real-life persona and delivering humorous remarks and jokes. The appearance aligns perfectly with her campaign's media streak and aligns perfectly with her campaign's media streak.

Kamala Harris Jokes About The 1 Thing Trump Can't Do In Surprise 'SNL' Cameo
2 months ago

Kamala Harris Jokes About The 1 Thing Trump Can't Do In Surprise 'SNL' Cameo

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live” this weekend to mock Donald Trump while giving a pep talk to Maya Rudolph, who plays the vice president on the NBC comedy sketch show. The vice president was initially scheduled to head to Detroit on Saturday, but instead made the unannounced trip to …

Kamala Harris cold-opens ‘SNL’ with Maya Rudolph
2 months ago

Kamala Harris cold-opens ‘SNL’ with Maya Rudolph

LA Times  

You know it’s a stacked week on “Saturday Night Live” when a new John Mulaney-led Duane Reade at the Port Authority Bus Terminal musical sketch is only about the fifth-most important thing to discuss. The biggest news, as reported earlier, was that Vice President Kamala Harris appeared in the cold open to “stop the dramala” and to literally mirror Maya …

Harris Makes Surprise Appearance on 'SNL' to Offer Advice to Maya Rudolph
2 months ago

Harris Makes Surprise Appearance on 'SNL' to Offer Advice to Maya Rudolph

CNN  

Vice President Kamala Harris makes a surprise appearance on 'Saturday Night Live' during the last episode before Election Day. She gives her fictional self, Maya Rudolph, some advice and reminds her that she can open doors and do something her opponent cannot do. The appearance aligns with the campaign's media blitz of recent weeks and features a variety of cast …

Harris joins final "Saturday Night Live" cold open before Election Day
2 months ago

Harris joins final "Saturday Night Live" cold open before Election Day

Salon  

The campaign season sketches on "Saturday Night Live" have leaned heavily on guest stars and they saved their biggest name for the last cold open before Election Day. After sign-offs from Bowen Yang's JD Vance, Andy Samberg's Doug Emhoff, Dana Carvey's Joe Biden and Jim Gaffigan's Tim Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris joined her "SNL" doppelganger Maya Rudolph for a …

Kamala Harris makes surprise visit to ‘SNL,’ promising to ‘end the dramala’
2 months, 1 week ago

Kamala Harris makes surprise visit to ‘SNL,’ promising to ‘end the dramala’

LA Times  

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally Saturday in Charlotte, N.C. Hours later, she appeared on “Saturday Night Live.” At the tail end of an arduous, hotly contested presidential election campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris managed to have the last laugh. The real Harris, who emerged to an extended ovation from the live studio audience, replied in …

Live from New York, it's Kamala Harris: the VP has a cameo on 'Saturday Night Live'
2 months, 1 week ago

Live from New York, it's Kamala Harris: the VP has a cameo on 'Saturday Night Live'

NPR  

Live from New York, it's Kamala Harris: the VP has a cameo on 'Saturday Night Live' toggle caption Charly Triballeau/AFP NEW YORK — Vice President Harris made a surprise trip to New York City to appear on Saturday Night Live, mocking her opponent, the political men in her life, the historic nature of her candidacy and even her name. Harris …

Saturday Night Live: SNL’s Kamala Harris and Trump skits fail at political comedy.
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Saturday Night Live: SNL’s Kamala Harris and Trump skits fail at political comedy.

Slate  

In this fraught political moment, there are few things more jarring than the experience of watching Saturday Night Live in a swing state. Will Ferrell’s George W. Bush and Tina Fey’s Sarah Palin feel more present in some ways than their real-life analogues, who, despite what many might think, never actually said “strategery” or “I can see Russia from my …

Alec Baldwin returns to SNL - but not as Donald Trump
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Alec Baldwin returns to SNL - but not as Donald Trump

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy ‘Saturday Night Live’ took a swing at Donald Trump’s dance-a-thon town …

Alec Baldwin returns to 'Saturday Night Live' to spoof Bret Baier interview with Kamala Harris
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Alec Baldwin returns to 'Saturday Night Live' to spoof Bret Baier interview with Kamala Harris

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Alec Baldwin has returned …

SNL mocks Melania Trump’s absence from campaign trail in Family Feud spoof
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SNL mocks Melania Trump’s absence from campaign trail in Family Feud spoof

The Independent  

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Kamala Harris reviews Maya Rudolph’s SNL impression of her on The View
3 months ago

Kamala Harris reviews Maya Rudolph’s SNL impression of her on The View

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vice President Kamala Harris has …

Kamala Harris' jaw drops as The View hosts show her SNL skit
3 months ago

Kamala Harris' jaw drops as The View hosts show her SNL skit

Raw Story  

On the premiere episode of "Saturday Night Live," former cast member Maya Rudolph returned to reprise her role as Vice President Kamala Harris. Rudolph, as Harris, says that she's traveling to every swing state in the country, calling them "Wiscon-pensylva-georgia." Read Also: Cincinnati mayor condemns Trump's 'personal attacks' and 'conspiracy theories' Harris' was shown the clip during an appearance on …

SNL begins 50th season with soft digs at Kamala Harris 2024 campaign... and harder jabs at Donald Trump
3 months, 1 week ago

SNL begins 50th season with soft digs at Kamala Harris 2024 campaign... and harder jabs at Donald Trump

Daily Mail  

Saturday Night Live kicked off its 50th season with a series of dry gags, only gently poking fun at both Kamala Harris' and Donald Trump's 2024 election campaigns. SNL alumni Maya Rudolph rejoined the cast as Kamala Harris bringing back her 'fun aunt' aka the 'Funt' persona as the Democratic presidential candidate But the biggest jabs were reserved to James …

SNL skewers Trump and ‘bad’ pick JD Vance over campaign lies in hilarious Cold Open
3 months, 1 week ago

SNL skewers Trump and ‘bad’ pick JD Vance over campaign lies in hilarious Cold Open

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “People are saying he was a bad pick …

Lorne Michaels promises a "re-invented" Trump on 50th season of "SNL"
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lorne Michaels promises a "re-invented" Trump on 50th season of "SNL"

Salon  

“Saturday Night Live” knows it has to “reinvent” its approach to depicting Donald Trump in 2024. Ahead of the storied show’s 50th season, creator Lorne Michaels and head writers Michael Che and Colin Jost spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about their plans to cover the upcoming election, including how they navigate casting for the four biggest names in politics. Asked …

Bowen Yang reveals SNL host made ‘multiple cast members cry’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bowen Yang reveals SNL host made ‘multiple cast members cry’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bowen Yang has recalled the time a former Saturday Night Live …

Maya Rudolph will reprise her fan-favorite Kamala Harris impression on SNL
5 months ago

Maya Rudolph will reprise her fan-favorite Kamala Harris impression on SNL

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Maya Rudolph will reportedly bring back her popular impression of Vice …

Trump’s $399 gold sneakers skewered in SNL skit ‘White Men Can’t Jump’
10 months, 1 week ago

Trump’s $399 gold sneakers skewered in SNL skit ‘White Men Can’t Jump’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Saturday Night Live returned last week after a short break, …

Saturday Night Live's Colin Jost will be featured entertainer at White House correspondents' dinner
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Saturday Night Live's Colin Jost will be featured entertainer at White House correspondents' dinner

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Colin Jost, the co-anchor of …

Saturday Night Live takes a dig at Jim Jordan's failed speaker bid in cold open
1 year, 2 months ago

Saturday Night Live takes a dig at Jim Jordan's failed speaker bid in cold open

Hindustan Times  

Saturday Night Live's cold open on October 21 featured a satirical look at the Republican Party with Mikey Day as Rep. Jim Jordan, Chloe Fineman as Rep. Lauren Boebert, Bowen Yang as Rep. George Santos, and James Austin Johnson as former President Donald Trump. Jim Jordan's failed House speaker bid was demonstrated in the opening sketch, where Day's Jordan says, …

Saturday Night Live: Trump indictment roasted in SNL episode
1 year, 9 months ago

Saturday Night Live: Trump indictment roasted in SNL episode

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Naturally, SNL didn’t hold back in their roasting of Trump in the latest episode, which …

Saturday Night Live cold open: Jon Hamm and Miles Teller poke fun of SNL cast overhaul in season 48 premiere
2 years, 3 months ago

Saturday Night Live cold open: Jon Hamm and Miles Teller poke fun of SNL cast overhaul in season 48 premiere

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jon Hamm joined host Miles Teller for the cold open of …

Former ‘SNL’ star Rob Schneider says show was ‘over’ after this Hillary Clinton skit
2 years, 4 months ago

Former ‘SNL’ star Rob Schneider says show was ‘over’ after this Hillary Clinton skit

LA Times  

Six years, another national election and a new president later, Rob Schneider is still thinking about “Saturday Night Live” and a certain dig at former President Donald Trump. On Saturday, the “Hot Chick” actor and frequent Adam Sandler collaborator appeared on “The Glenn Beck Podcast.” He sounded off on his religion, political divisions and how he tries not to “indoctrinate …

A new 'Trump.' SNL's Johnson attracts attention for mimicry
3 years, 2 months ago

A new 'Trump.' SNL's Johnson attracts attention for mimicry

The Independent  

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'SNL' owes fans better than 4 years of Jim Carrey as Biden
4 years, 1 month ago

'SNL' owes fans better than 4 years of Jim Carrey as Biden

LA Times  

The election is over, at least for 80% of Americans polled or anyone who can count past 270. Despite the aviator glasses, silver hair and “here’s the deal” phraseology, the gregarious Carrey has had a hard time exploiting Biden’s demeanor on the national stage this year — deliberate, controlled and understated. Calling on celebrity ringers to lampoon Washington leaders — …

Jack White to replace Morgan Wallen as 'SNL' musical guest
4 years, 2 months ago

Jack White to replace Morgan Wallen as 'SNL' musical guest

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jack White will be the …

'Saturday Night Live' goes political in 46th season opener
4 years, 3 months ago

'Saturday Night Live' goes political in 46th season opener

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “Saturday Night Live” went political with a parody of this …

More Maya Rudolph ‘SNL’ impersonations of Kamala Harris? Yes, please
4 years, 4 months ago

More Maya Rudolph ‘SNL’ impersonations of Kamala Harris? Yes, please

LA Times  

When Kamala Harris was named Joe Biden’s pick for his VP running mate Tuesday, “Saturday Night Live” fans went into a frenzy on Twitter. Upon hearing the news during a panel discussion with Entertainment Weekly, Rudolph immediately responded, “Ruh-roh.” Politics Kamala Harris is Joe Biden’s history-making pick for vice president Joe Biden has chosen California Sen. Kamala Harris as his …

‘SNL’ returns for work-at-home version with host Tom Hanks
4 years, 8 months ago

‘SNL’ returns for work-at-home version with host Tom Hanks

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — “Saturday Night Live” tried its first “quarantine version” of the comedy show, with Tom Hanks, one of the first celebrities to disclose he had the coronavirus, Coldplay singer Chris Martin and the comedy show’s entire cast phoning in with jokes from home. “It is good to be here, though it also very weird to be here hosting …

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