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

9:05pm November 02, 2024

Vice President Harris is the latest in a long line of politicians to appear on the sketch comedy show over its 50 seasons. In 2015, Donald Trump hosted the show.

‘SNL’ has always taken on politics. Here’s what works – and why

8:00am September 28, 2024

As a historic election looms, Saturday Night Live faces an ongoing challenge to make America laugh – and process an increasingly strange political world. Jean Smart hosts the show’s 50th season premiere on Saturday.

The Chinese balloon became the subject of a sketch in the most recent episode of "Saturday Night Live" on Feb. 4.

Hours after its demise, the Chinese spy balloon was the star of the SNL cold open

1:45pm February 05, 2023

by Giulia Heyward

"Saturday Night Live" kicked off its latest episode with an exclusive interview with the downed balloon, played by cast member Bowen Yang.

Arts

'SNL' sends off longtime cast members

7:00pm May 22, 2022

by Emma Bowman

Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson, Aidy Bryant and Kyle Mooney are departing from Saturday Night Live, leaving the sketch comedy staple without some of its most famous names.

'Saturday Night Live' ditches audience, musical performances amid omicron fears

2:30pm December 19, 2021

by Joe Hernandez

The highly transmissible variant has again upended life in the U.S., as officials warn of a coming spike in cases and people race to get booster shots and coronavirus tests during the winter holidays.

Ed Sheeran, pictured in 2018 at the Berlin International Film Festival, says he has tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 just days ahead of the release of his fourth album.

Ed Sheeran tests positive for the coronavirus, which may mean he won't perform on SNL

4:52pm October 25, 2021

by Nell Clark

The singer said he'll do as many planned interviews and performances from home as possible, but it's unclear what that means for his just-announced gig as Saturday Night Live musical guest on Nov. 6.

Ye, then known as Kanye West, attends the Versace fall 2019 fashion show on Dec. 2, 2018 in New York City.

Kanye West is now officially 'Ye'

10:41am October 19, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

The change has been in the works since at least since 2018, when he released a studio album by that name. He has cited its biblical significance as "you," noting "So I'm you, I'm us, it's us."

Arts

Beck Bennett Is Leaving 'SNL,' But 3 New Cast Members Are Joining The Lineup

6:25pm September 27, 2021

by Eric Deggans

Apart from Bennett's exit, the announcement from Saturday Night Live also includes the departure of Lauren Holt, two promotions and three new hires at NBC's sketch comedy series.

Norm Macdonald performs at the Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas in 2011. The Canadian comedian and actor died this week, nearly a decade after being diagnosed with cancer.

Arts

Comedians Pay Tribute To Beloved Ex-'SNL' Star Norm Macdonald

5:34pm September 15, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

Late-night talk show hosts, Saturday Night Live cast members and others are honoring the Canadian comedian, who died Tuesday.

Norm Macdonald speaks during a panel discussion of reality television talent show Last Comic Standing in 2015.

Arts

Comedian Norm Macdonald Has Died At 61

6:07pm September 14, 2021

by Mandalit del Barco

The Canadian stand-up comedian died from cancer on Tuesday. He was best known for his deadpan humor and work on television shows including Saturday Night Live.