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50th anniversary of SNL was a significant milestone, honoring those involved while maintaining its comedic edge. The importance of the event was widely communicated, from Olympics promos last summer to numerous documentaries in recent weeks. However, it’s worth emphasizing that SNL is more than just a source of jokes or a platform for music; it’s an archive chronicling American history, reflecting conversations, fashion trends, popular media, and humor preferences at different times. It’s astonishing to consider that this archive now spans 50 years. The show started with a veteran SNL member, Paul Simon, who has been part of the family since the beginning, and a relatively new face, Sabrina Carpenter, whom many were unfamiliar with a year ago but who now seems ingrained in pop culture, symbolizing both the longevity of SNL and its relevance in the present.

In simpler and more conversational terms: The award-winning show “Last Week Tonight” is back, and it’s clearly not in a good mood. John Oliver spent the entire episode reviewing the chaotic month of Trump 2.0 (it feels like we’ve aged decades in just a month). He also criticized the Democrats for being idle, stating, “Now … Read more

As a massive fan, I’ve got to say something about the Sonic movie franchise – it’s the only place where you can catch Jim Carrey at his absolute, uncontainable best! In the upcoming sequel, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, you’ll find twice as much of that wild, chaotic Carrey energy. You can experience it all starting … Read more

On January 3, Baena tragically took his own life. In the days that followed, Plaza and Baena’s family jointly issued a statement expressing their gratitude for the outpouring of support, while asking for privacy during this difficult time. Unfortunately, Plaza was unable to present at the Golden Globes on January 5 as planned. Plaza has a special bond with Saturday Night Live, having interned there during the 2004-2005 season and also participating in the NBC page program the following year. She even wore her page uniform again when she hosted the show in 2023. On Sunday night, it wasn’t just Plaza who turned up for Lorne Michaels; Jack Nicholson made his first public appearance since 2023, introducing Adam Sandler.

From the very start of this season, I’ve firmly believed we’re witnessing a heart-wrenching tale of someone who stubbornly held onto an image, regardless of how it was tearing apart her life and the lives of those around her who care for her deeply. Just like Ray, I dream of spending all my time in Boca Raton, but instead, he finds himself picking her up from the roadside, as she lashes out at law enforcement while intoxicated. Her favorite hangout spot tries to express gratitude for her frequent mentions on TV, yet we can tell with near assurance that she’s rarely sober there. Her daughter’s support during this unfortunate legal situation feels a bit excessive, but it seems more fitting for someone standing by a parent grappling with the harsh reality that we’ve seen unfold on our screens. And Gizelle, usually unflappable in the face of insults, even allowing her longtime rival to mock her about being the “Pastor Holy Whore” during the reunion without so much as a flinch, was moved to tears upon realizing that Karen might finally be getting the help she needs. The grandeur associated with the Grande Dame appears to be unraveling now.

Even Martin Short’s companion and her collection of Oscar awards aren’t shielded from the psychological turmoil that Kate McKinnon’s supernatural skits can instigate. Meryl Streep, surprisingly, has only recently debuted on Saturday Night Live for the 50th-anniversary special, joining an illustrious group of actors who have succumbed during McKinnon’s recurring tales. Streep, smoking heavily and … Read more

Over the past couple of decades, Adam Sandler has been well-known for producing grand, expansive comedies. However, in recent years, he’s taken a new direction: creating poignant songs that celebrate the positive impact comedians have on society. Examples include his SNL tribute song from 2019, dedicated to Chris Farley, and “Here Comes the Comedy,” which … Read more

Just as Teller became too familiar, Mike Myers entered, transforming into Linda Richman from “Coffee Talk.” Betty and Jodi responded with a “Wayne’s World” exclamation of “We’re not worthy,” as Linda settled onto the couch. Now, you have three New York accents in one place – Betty, Jodi, and Linda! They chattered away, using words like “kvetched” and “kvelled.”

“Check out those gals,” Linda said admiringly, “two hunks of butter!” Their conversation ranged from noodle kugel, their shared friend Paul Baldwin (whom they called “Pool Boowldwin”), his serious health issues (“advanced shpilkes in his kinnickdezoink”), and debating whether the Progressive Era was indeed progressive or simply an era.

Even the girlfriend of Martin Short and her collection of Oscar statues can’t escape the mental turmoil caused by Kate McKinnon’s paranormal sketches. Meryl Streep, remarkably, made her debut on Saturday Night Live for the 50th-anniversary special, adding herself to an illustrious group of actors who have succumbed to McKinnon’s recurring tale. Streep, chain-smoking and … Read more

However, the climactic scene arrives when a quartet of groomsmen (heartthrobs Bowen Yang, Andy Samberg, Kyle Mooney, and Beck Bennett) perform their own “Espresso” parody rendition, detailing the bachelor-weekend escapades of their friend involving Domingo’s brother, portrayed by Pedro Pascal. Pascal seizes the microphone, gestures towards Andrew Dismukes, and provocatively sings, “Matthew’s my guy, said he’s not bi, but we did hook up though.” Pascal exudes enjoyment throughout the sketch, as does everyone else involved, which also includes Bad Bunny, Molly Shannon, and Martin Short. This scene can be likened to the epic conclusion of “Avengers: Endgame” within the Domingo Industrial Complex. Perhaps it’s time for the man to take a break until Addison Rae graces the stage as the Saturday Night Live musical guest.