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“Lorne Michaels said, ‘Hey, do you want to host SNL?’ I said, ‘Yeah, can I do the music?’ He’s like, ‘No.’ I said, ‘Alright, I’m not doing it'": Timothée Chalamet says that he had to self-fund his Bob Dylan musical performances on Saturday Night Live

The actor ended up performing three Bob Dylan songs while promoting A Complete Unknown, and says that he "refused to take no for an answer"

MusicRadar · Feb 3

SNL Vet Kevin Nealon Only Just Learned Exactly Why He Got Fired From Weekend Update 22 Years Later

Well, this is a bit harsh.

Cinemablend · Feb 3

Timothée Chalamet says he ‘spent six figures out of my pocket’ for his SNL musical performance

Last year, Chalamet fulfilled both roles as an SNL host and musical guest

The Independent UK · Feb 2

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‘It Got To Be Too Much.’ The Original Plan For Bowen Yang’s Final SNL Sketch, And The Lorne Michaels Note That Changed It

This send-off sketch could've looked quite different.

Cinemablend · Jan 14

We All Know Chevy Chase Had Beef After Not Being Involved With SNL50, But Martin Short Defended The Decision

This makes a lot of sense.

Cinemablend · Jan 7

Maya Rudolph Talks Getting To Play Kamala Harris On SNL, And The Special Moment She Shared With Dana Carvey

She never thought she'd live to see the day.

Cinemablend · Jan 7

The Story Behind How Maya Rudolph's SNL Cold Open With Kamala Harris Happened, And How Beyoncé Was Connected To It

Definitely one of the highlights of Saturday Night Live's Season 50.

Cinemablend · Dec 28, 2025

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Chevy Chase says he was ‘hurt’ by exclusion from Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary show

The sketch show aired ‘SNL50: The Anniversary Special’ in February

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025

Chevy Chase was 'hurt' by Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary snub

Chevy Chase was left "hurt" by his lack of involvement in Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary episode earlier this year.

BANG Premier · Dec 24, 2025

Does Chevy Chase Not Know About His Reputation?

Chevy...read the room.

The Mary Sue · Dec 23, 2025

Ariana Grande Seen With SNL Boss Lorne Michaels Following 'Blindsiding' Success

Ariana Grande reunites with SNL creator Lorne Michaels ahead of her third hosting stint, following acclaim for Wicked: For Good and Golden Globe nominations.

International Business Times UK · Dec 17, 2025

Ashley Padilla Thought She'd Lost SNL After Performing In Front Of Lorne Michaels (And Seth Meyers Has A Theory Why)

I'm cringing for her.

Cinemablend · Dec 16, 2025

Glen Powell Actually Got Invited To Host SNL Over A Dinner With Lorne Michaels And ... Mick Jagger?

I'm sat for this story.

Cinemablend · Nov 20, 2025

Darrell Hammond Explains Why SNL Switched To Alec Baldwin’s Trump Impression

He admits dealing with the change was tough.

Cinemablend · Nov 14, 2025

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Cinemablend · Nov 12, 2025

A Former SNL Intern Absolutely Went Off About Lorne Michaels And The Show, And Michael Che Casually Roasted Her Two Months Later

The Weekend Update co-host had thoughts.

Cinemablend · Nov 12, 2025

The Honest 5-Word Response Lorne Michaels And Co. Gave Leslie Jones When She Bombed An SNL Sketch With Chris Rock

Pretty straightforward response from the man who's seen it all.

Cinemablend · Nov 12, 2025

As Ariana Grande Revealed How She Helped Bowen Yang Do Wicked And SNL At The Same Time, She Did A Lorne Michaels Impression That I Can't Get Over

Obsessed.

Cinemablend · Nov 9, 2025

Pete Davidson Returned To SNL To Pitch New Scheme For His Ferry Boat

Classic Pete.

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BANG Premier · Nov 9, 2025

Pete Davidson open to Saturday Night Live return

Pete Davidson would return to the Saturday Night Live cast if Lorne Michaels asked him to.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025

Pete Davidson reveals the one person who could convince him to return to Saturday Night Live

The comedian first joined the sketch show in 2014

BANG Premier · Nov 4, 2025

Reese Witherspoon thinks hosting first Saturday Night Live after 9/11 was 'too much'

Reese Witherspoon made her Saturday Night Live debut on the first episode after 9/11, and she has given the experience "zero stars".

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025

Reese Witherspoon says hosting first SNL after 9/11 was ‘too much responsibility for a 24-year-old girl’

Following the 2001 episode, Witherspoon did not host ‘SNL’ again until 2015

Cinemablend · Oct 25, 2025

Who Should Play Lorne Michaels In The Chris Farley Biopic? Paul Walter Hauser Threw Out A Name, And I Am Two Thumbs Up

This is some top-tier fan casting.

Cinemablend · Oct 24, 2025

'That Was A Big, Big Fight.' 51 Years In, Lorne Michaels Is Looking Back At Some Of The Hardships From SNL Season 1

I never would have seen this coming.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

Jennifer Aniston reveals the reason she turned down SNL before landing Friends

‘The Morning Show’ star also rejected accusations of being a ‘nepo baby’

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