Saturday Night Live

Media June 30

'SNL' Biden impersonator Dana Carvey knew former president was 'compromised mentally'

Comedian Dana Carvey said on his podcast that he knew Joe Biden was "compromised mentally" while discussing his portrayal of him on "Saturday Night Live."

Media June 19

Amy Poehler says 'we all played people we should not have' as she reflects on controversial SNL skits

Amy Poehler addressed SNL's 50th anniversary segment on problematic sketches, admitting to inappropriate character portrayals and emphasized the need to learn from mistakes.

Dave Chappelle June 4

Dave Chapelle says SNL writers were in tears after Trump's 2016 win

Comedian Dave Chappelle humorously recalled seeing NBC’s “Saturday Night Live" writers in tears after President Donald Trump won his first election in 2016.

Media May 19

Maher calls out SNL for 'zombie lie' that Republicans are racist, warns they are 'not helping'

Talk show host Bill Maher blasted "SNL" for outdated stereotypes of conservatives, arguing that comedy should reflect reality and not rely on misleading "zombie lies."

Media May 18

Trump's Middle East 'bromance' and Qatar jet controversy lampooned on SNL finale

Saturday Night Live mocks President Trump's foreign policy reset, focusing on a fictional Saudi bromance, a controversial Qatari jet, and Boeing's safety issues.

Morgan Wallen May 12

Morgan Wallen breaks silence on 'SNL' after abrupt exit sparked controversy

Morgan Wallen's March 29 appearance and abrupt exit on "Saturday Night Live" sparked rumors that the country music star had a disagreement with the cast.

Entertainment May 11

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle mocked with savage joke on 'Saturday Night Live'

Colin Jost mocked Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with a joke during the "Weekend Update" segment on the most recent episode of "Saturday Night Live."

Media May 11

SNL mocks pope’s death and implies VP JD Vance played a role in controversial Trump sketch

Saturday Night Live’s latest Trump sketch sparks outrage after mocking Catholicism and implying Vice President JD Vance caused Pope Francis’ death.

Media May 4

SNL says Trump’s been in office ‘100 years’ while mocking papal ambitions and executive order frenzy

Saturday Night Live opened with a sketch mocking Trump’s first 100 days, parodying his papal ambitions, executive orders, and viral headlines.

Pete Davidson April 30

Pete Davidson says young people 'don't have a shot' at finding love

Pete Davidson says dating apps and social media have destroyed modern romance. He said young people today "don't have a shot" at finding love.

Media April 24

'SNL's' Bowen Yang says he didn't originally want to portray JD Vance, jokingly calls him 'pope killer'

Bowen Yang, a cast member on "Saturday Night Live," said Thursday that he thought there would be a better person to play JD Vance on the show and joked, "The guy's a pope killer."

Entertainment April 21

'White Lotus' star's takedown of 'SNL' skit is reminder comedy 'can go too far,' cast member admits

Bowen Yang, a longtime "Saturday Night Live" cast member, admitted that sometimes comedians can go "too far," after validating Aimee Lou Wood's feelings over the parody skit.

Entertainment April 16

'White Lotus' star gives public shoutout to 'SNL' cast member who mocked her appearance

On Tuesday, Aimee Lou Wood gave a public shoutout to "Saturday Night Live" cast member Sarah Sherman, days after the comedian poked fun at her appearance on the late-night show.

Entertainment April 15

'White Lotus' star claims SNL apologized after 'mean and unfunny' parody

"Saturday Night Live" reportedly issued an apology to Aimee Lou Wood after the comedy show did a "White Lotus" parody mocking her appearance.

Entertainment April 13

'White Lotus' star slams 'SNL' over 'mean' parody

"The White Lotus" star Aimee Lou Wood slammed "Saturday Night Live" for mocking her voice and appearance in a parody sketch about the Trump administration.

Media April 13

SNL compares Trump to Jesus in Easter sketch mocking economy and faith: 'Donald Jesus Trump'

SNL's Easter sketch portrayed Trump as “Donald Jesus Trump," mocking his economic policies, faith, and inflation during a holiday-themed cold open.

Entertainment April 6

'SNL' takes aim at Morgan Wallen one week after country star's abrupt exit offstage

One week after Morgan Wallen abruptly left the “Saturday Night Live" stage before the closing credits, the cast of the late-night comedy show took their shot at the country singer.

Media April 6

SNL skit takes aim at Trump’s tariffs and Tesla vandalism: 'Make America Great Depression Again'

Saturday Night Live takes aim at Trump;s tariffs and Tesla backlash in wild cold open, coining “MAGDA" – Make America Great Depression Again – and unveiling a self-vandalizing Tesla.

Bruce Willis April 1

Bill Murray says Bruce Willis had 'insane' job before fame

Bill Murray says Bruce Willis worked as a page at NBC before he gained fame as a successful actor. The "Pulp Fiction" star retired from acting after being diagnosed with dementia.

Media February 20

A-list comedian Shane Gillis returning to host 'SNL' for second time since being fired from sketch show

Record-breaking standup comic Shane Gillis is set to host NBC's "Saturday Night Live" for the second since he was fired from the sketch comedy show in 2019.

Entertainment February 20

'SNL' denies claim Ryan Reynolds wrote controversial joke about Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni lawsuit

Despite a "Saturday Night Live" staffer claiming Ryan Reynolds' joke during the 50th anniversary special was "his idea," a rep for the sketch comedy show denied his involvement.

Media February 16

'SNL' legends say comedy has become bigger, ‘snarkier’ and more political

Three legendary "Saturday Night Live" cast members reflected on how the comedy landscape has changed since they started their comedy careers.

Media February 15

Liberal former late night host slams 'SNL' creator for telling cast not to be like her in new book

Former TBS late night host Samantha Bee slammed "Saturday Night Live" Lorne Michaels creator after he referred to her as too political in his upcoming memoir.

Books February 12

Joe Piscopo admits Trump support was 'the nail in my coffin in Hollywood'

Joe Piscopo, who famously impersonated Frank Sinatra on "Saturday Night Live," detailed his decades-long friendship with President Trump in his book "Average Joe."

Saturday Night Live February 10

Ben Stiller knew he had to quit 'Saturday Night Live' after four episodes

Ben Stiller knew he had to quit "Saturday Night Live" after four episodes because he "wasn't a great live performer." The actor went on to have a successful movie career.

VIDEO January 19

Comedian Dave Chappelle takes aim at Trump in SNL monologue: 'Do better next time'

Comedian Dave Chappelle took aim at Donald Trump in his 17-minute long monologue on Saturday, calling on the president-elect to "do better," as well as wishing him luck.

Scarlett Johansson December 22

SNL's Colin Jost uncomfortably tells ruthless jokes about wife Scarlett Johansson as she watches backstage

Colin Jost was forced to joke about his marriage to Scarlett Johansson during the "Weekend Update" portion of "Saturday Night Live" while she looked on.

Crime December 8

'SNL' slammed for 'classless' United Healthcare murder segment on 'Weekend Update'

Colin Jost and Michael Che tackled the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on "Saturday Night Live," leaving some viewers upset.

Exclusive November 29

‘Animal House’ star John Belushi ‘didn't have a prayer', couldn't escape drugs: co-star

On March 5, 1982, "Saturday Night Live" star John Belushi shot a “speedball," a mixture of coke and heroin. He was found dead at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs November 21

Diddy slammed for diva antics during 'SNL' appearance

"Saturday Night Live" all-star Ana Gasteyer recalled Sean "Diddy" Combs taking over Studio 8H during a musical guest appearance on the sketch comedy show in 1998.