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October 9, 2019

Jennifer Aniston on why she turned down a spot on 'Saturday Night Live'

Since the early days of her career on "Friends" to her latest flick "Murder Mystery," Jennifer Aniston has always been known for her comedic chops, so it's no surprise that she was once offered a role on "Saturday Night Live."

September 29, 2019

'SNL' mocks Trump impeachment proceedings in season premiere

“Saturday Night Live” has returned with its 45th season, and it wasted no time diving into the polarizing political climate by adding to the discussion around Donald Trump’s impeachment with three separate sketches, including the cold open, as well as a dedicated "Weekend Update" segment.

September 22, 2019

Bill Hader shares thoughts on sensitivity in comedy, friendship with Henry Winkler after Emmys win

Bill Hader had much to say about sensitivity in comedy in light of “Saturday Night Live” firing the newly announced cast member Shane Gillis less than a week after the comedian was brought on as a new player in the Emmy-winning sketch show.

September 22, 2019

Emmy Awards: 'SNL' creator Lorne Michaels jokes show's success due to powerful moments and 'politics'

“Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels highlighted former cast members Adam Sandler and Chris Farley while accepting an Emmy on behalf of the series.

September 20, 2019

Kenan Thompson's advice to new 'SNL' cast members: 'It might get a little prankish'

Kenan Thompson is about to start season 45 of "Saturday Night Live" as the show's longest-running cast member, having joined in 2003.

September 19, 2019

Shane Gillis jokes Trump would be 'funniest' president to 'see get shot' in first stand-up after 'SNL' axing

Shane Gillis joked that Donald Trump would be "the funniest" president "to see get shot" in his first return to stand-up after the comic was fired from "Saturday Night Live" earlier this week.

September 17, 2019

Shane Gillis gets support from 'SNL' alum Rob Schneider after being fired over racial slurs

Shane Gillis has at least one "Saturday Night Live" player in his corner: "SNL" alum Rob Schneider.

September 16, 2019

Andrew Yang set to meet with 'Saturday Night Live' cast member fired for previous racial remarks

Tech entrepreneur and 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang revealed on Monday that he will be sitting down with comedian Shane Gillis, who was fired from "Saturday Night Live" Monday just days after he had been hired as a new cast member. 

September 16, 2019

'Saturday Night Live' fires new cast member Shane Gillis for using racial slur

Shane Gillis will not be appearing on "Saturday Night Live" this fall.

September 14, 2019

Andrew Yang: New 'SNL' cast member Shane Gillis shouldn't lose job over racist remarks

Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang said Saturday that he does not believe that controversial new "Saturday Night Live" cast member Shane Gillis should lose his job over his use of an anti-Chinese slur, adding that he was "happy to sit down and talk" with the comedian.