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The Latest Breaking News from Lorne Michaels

Your pity laugh built Shane Gillis

"Saturday Night Live" has something for everyone. Women just never seem to make the list

Salon · Oct 14

Fired but welcomed back three times: The great Shane Gillis and Lorne Michaels love affair

COMMENT: Comedian Shane Gillis, who was fired from ‘SNL’ in 2019 before he even made his debut, faced backlash when he called women ‘w****s’ during his third time hosting the program. Ellie Muir examines why he keeps being asked back

The Independent UK · Oct 12

Shane Gillis' Latest SNL Monologue Revives Debate Over Show's Decision to Fire Him Seven Years Ago

Shane Gillis' latest SNL monologue revives debate over his 2019 firing after controversial jokes about women, criticism from viewers and a live swearing incident.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

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The funniest workplace sitcom just turned 20 — and it’s not The Office

COMMENT: This Sunday, cast will reunite in New York to mark two decades of the acclaimed sitcom. Kevin E G Perry argues the show’s astounding laugh-per-minute rate still hasn’t been beaten

The Independent UK · Oct 9

SNL UK reveals October lineup including Danny Dyer, James Norton and Cynthia Erivo

Three famous faces will each take the helm of an episode of the British version of the long-running US sketch show

Evening Standard · Sep 29

Lorne Michaels Had On-Brand Response To Seth Meyers Bombing Three Straight Weekend Updates

Weekend Update is not for the faint of heart.

Cinemablend · Aug 18

The Timing On Chloe Fineman's Call To Lorne Michaels To Quit SNL Was A Little Awkward

Couldn't have been more awkward.

Cinemablend · Jul 21

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Saturday Night Live star quits after 7 series: 'I will miss it a lot'

Saturday Night Live star Chloe Fineman, who has portrayed the likes of Drew Barrymore, Britney Spears and Timothée Chalamet on the NBC sketch series, has quit the show after "seven wonderful seasons".

BANG Premier · Jul 17

Jimmy Fallon Backlash Grows as Silence After Conor McGregor Interview Draws Fresh Criticism

Jimmy Fallon faces renewed criticism as Reddit users question his silence weeks after Conor McGregor's Tonight Show interview sparked backlash

International Business Times UK · Jul 13

The Wild Gag Will Ferrell Tried (And Failed) To Use On Lorne Michaels While Attempting To Land SNL

He was truly willing to try anything.

Cinemablend · Jul 11

‘Gandalf But Sassy’: SNL’s Younger Cast Members Open Up About Advice Lorne Michaels Has Given Them

Lorne Michaels is quite wise.

Cinemablend · Jul 8

Lorne Michaels' genius is judgment

Susan Morrison's biography offers the fullest portrait yet of the elusive creator of "Saturday Night Live"

Salon · Jul 5

The Advice Lorne Michaels Gave David Spade That Helped Him Avoid Developing A Huge SNL Ego

"...brutal but true."

Cinemablend · Jul 2

Bowen Yang Leaving SNL Was Emotional, But Sarah Sherman Also Took Some Vicious Shrapnel From A Writer About It

What a wild thing to say.

Cinemablend · Jun 22

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Cinemablend · Jun 10

The Original Plan For Bowen Yang's Last SNL Sketch Was Way Messier, Until Lorne Stepped In

We got a huge change after dress.

Cinemablend · Jun 8

Bowen Yang Was Planning To Leave SNL Sooner Until Lorne Michaels Called

The creator had a proposition.

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Bowen Yang reveals why he exited SNL midway through season

Comedian joined ‘SNL’ in 2018 and appeared in his last episode in December 2025

Tom’s Guide · Jun 2

7 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max and more (June 2-8)

This week's new movies on streaming include "Office Romance" on Netflix, "Hoppers" on Disney+, "Pillion" on HBO Max and much more.

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Cinemablend · May 29

Ashley Padilla Thought Her SNL Audition Went Well, At Least Until Her Manager Called

She was not hired immediately.

Tom’s Guide · May 29

New on Peacock in June 2026: All the new shows and movies to watch

Here's our monthly guide to all the new movies and shows coming to Peacock in June 2026, including the return of 'Love Island USA'.

Cinemablend · May 28

Tina Fey Got Asked About Replacing Lorne Michaels, And I Think I Know An SNL Change She’d Make

Let's talk about the schedule.

The Guardian - US · May 19

Saturday Night Live: the 10 best sketches from the 51st season

From a disastrous haircut to an unlikely One Battle After Another toy ad, this season has been stronger than usual

Cinemablend · May 16

John Mulaney's Comment About Three Amigos In Martin Short's Documentary Is Dead On

Well said.

BANG Premier · May 7

Lorne Michaels confirms fate of Saturday Night Live UK

Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels has spoken out with just two episodes left of SNL UK's first season.

Evening Standard · May 7

Saturday Night Live UK gets green light for second series

The British incarnation of the NBC sketch comedy show will return for 12 more episodes following its premiere in March.

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