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A Saturday Night Live mystery brewing since August has now been possibly solved: In a since-removed TikTok posted earlier today, featured player and master impersonator Chloe Fineman revealed that Elon Musk is the SNL host that made her “burst into tears” prior to the live show.

episode of the “Las Culturistas” podcast, Ariana Grande revealed her mom’s wishes to have her ashes spread at Disney World — but her wish will likely never be fulfilled.Grande, 31, was discussing landmark attractions at Disneyland and Disney World with hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers when she shared that her mom, Joan, repeatedly tells her and her brother, Frankie Grande, have to spread her ashes in the Florida theme park.“When it comes to Florida. When it comes to Disney in Florida…first of all, we get Cinderella’s Castle.

The cast of Saturday Night Live cheekily pledged their allegiance to President-elect Donald Trump and claimed they all voted for him in the first cold open since Tuesday’s historic election.The skit began with cast members solemnly discussing how Trump’s win over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris would be “shocking” and “horrifying” for many of the liberal-leaning show’s viewers.They then said that Trump might seek “vengeance” against political opponents, leading long-time cast member Kenan Thompson to say, “We at SNL would like to say to Donald Trump, we have been with you all along.”“We have never wavered in our support of you, even when others doubted you,” Bowen Yang said sarcastically, followed by each of the main cast members talking about how much they love, and have always loved, the president-elect.“Weekend Update” anchor Colin Jost then said that fellow anchor Michael Che is the only person against Trump.“I hate how the lamestream media, Michael Che, has to spin it to make you look foolish,” he said.Dana Carvey – who previously appeared as President Joe Biden – showed up to the stage portraying Elon Musk.“Check it out dark MAGA,” Carvey said while jumping up and down.“But seriously, I run the country now.”Comedian Bill Burr hosted the late-night show and gave an opening comedy monologue in which he roasted both Harris and Trump.Burr, during his 15-minute long monologue, said he was “psyched” the election is over, leaning into Harris and former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton for wearing pants suits during their failed political runs against Trump.“Ladies, enough with the pantsuits; it’s not working,” Burr said.“Stop trying to have respect for yourselves.

“For now on we’re going to do very flattering portrayal of Trump,” announced James Austin Johnson’s Rambo-bandana wearing Donald Trump, flexing his muscles in tonight’s Saturday Night Live post-election cold open. “He’s going to make an incredible President, and eventually king.”

Ariana Grande offered an inside look as to how her hilarious “Charades with Mom” sketch came into being during her second time hosting Saturday Night Live last month.

Ariana Grande saying “thank u, next” to pop music?The diva behind chart-topping hits such as “7 Rings,” “Positions” and “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” revealed her plans to break free from the usual grind of her pop career after starring in “Wicked,” the big-screen adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical that hits theaters on Nov. 22.“I’m gonna say something so scary — it’s gonna scare the absolute s–t out of my fans and everyone, but I love them, and they’ll deal,” Grande, 31, said on the latest episode of the “Las Culturistas” podcast hosted by her “Wicked” co-str Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers.“I’m always going to make music, I’m always going to go on stage, I’m always going to do pop stuff, I pinky promise,” she continued.

their past drama. However, the stars proved they put their alleged beef behind them. They even held hands during the final moments of the episode.

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opening monologue, Grande joked that she was only there to host and wanted to be “low key” during the episode.“I just want to make one thing clear; I am just hosting. I’m not going to make this about me.

Charli XCX has revealed that she was “very impressed” by the recent impression of her on Saturday Night Live.The singer had a skit written about her on a recent episode of the hit US sketch show, which saw cast member Bowen Yang cosplay as her for a ‘Brat’-inspired performance.Airing over the weekend, the episode saw Yang transform into the ‘360’ singer to host the ‘Talk Talk’ show. In fitting with the hit album’s aesthetic, the set was filled with bright green props, and the actor took on a British accent to talk with Troye Sivan – played by Sarah Sherman.Now, Charli has spoken out about the skit, and revealed that she was “very impressed” by the impression Yang pulled out for the episode.Speaking on Howard Stern’s SiriusXM channel (via Rolling Stone), she said: “I love Bowen and I honestly think he did a great job.

Season 50 premiere over the weekend.The 26-year-old breakout pop star’s fans are upset over a sketch starring Bowen Yang that was inspired by Roan struggling with fame.During “Weekend Update,” Yang, 33, appeared as Moo Deng, the baby hippo who went viral this month, and referenced Roan’s pleas to set boundaries with fans.“For the past ten weeks, I have been going nonstop,” said Yang while dressed in a hippo costume. “The response has been overwhelming, but it has come to the point where I need to set some boundaries.”“Reminder, women owe you nothing,” he went on.

Saturday Night Live sketch using internet sensation Moo Deng as a parody of Chappell Roan is being widely criticised on social media.Roan has made the headlines numerous times in the last few weeks. Earlier this month, the pop singer revealed she’d been diagnosed with “severe depression”, attributing her sudden rise to fame and the subsequent drastic changes to her life as the cause of her symptoms.Prior to that, in August she took to TikTok to share her thoughts on “weird” and “creepy” followers, and called out the “predatory behaviour” of so-called “superfans” that includes “nonconsensual physical and social interactions”.Roan last week experienced backlash by sharing that she was choosing not to back Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, arguing that there are “problems on both sides”.

It’s Saturday Night Live‘s 50th season and the writers and cast made sure to deliver for their fans!

take on the Chappell Roan discourse is sparking a debate of its own.On September 28, returned for it's 50th season, enlisting Jean Smart and Jelly Roll for the coveted host and musical guest positions. Even so, it was Bowen Yang who stole the show, delivering multiple viral performances as , , and .

Watch What Happens Live,” Yang recounted what happened but declined to name the person — although he did let it slip that it was a man. “This man, this person, this host made multiple cast members cry on Wednesday before the table read because he hated the ideas,” said Yang.

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV Critic This Emmy cycle has set a striking new standard for inclusivity. Broadly and deeply across the acting categories, LGBTQIA performers have been honored by the Television Academy. Past nominees like Bowen Yang (“Saturday Night Live”), Hannah Einbinder (“Hacks”) and Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”) are joined by first-timers like Jonathan Bailey and Matt Bomer (“Fellow Travelers”), Andrew Scott (“Ripley”) and Lily Gladstone (“Under the Bridge”).

Meredith Woerner Deputy Editor, Variety.com Talk show host, comedian, writer, Tony Award nominee and former Variety Power of Women host Amber Ruffin came out to the public on the last day of Pride. Posting on her Instagram profile, the smiling star wrote, “In what will come as a shock to exactly zero people, I’m using the last day of PRIDE to come out! Be proud of who you are, little babies! I know I am! And I can’t wait to be discriminated against for a new reason!!” A post shared by Amber Ruffin (@amberruffin) The former writer for “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and host of her own talk show, “The Amber Ruffin Show,” Ruffin is also known for her recent work in theater, including co-writing the “Some Like It Hot” revival and, more recently, updating the book for “The Wiz” on Broadway.

Variety that he didn’t intentionally distance himself from controversial comedian Dave Chappelle on “Saturday Night Live” in January. During the episode hosted by Dakota Johnson, Chappelle, 50, made an unexpected appearance during the good night segment.Yang, 33, stood on the opposite side of the stage from Chappelle with his arms folded.

The season finale of Saturday Night Live arrives this weekend, and the occasion brought together Jake Gyllenhaal, cast member Bowen Yang, and musical guest Sabrina Carpenter for the traditional Thursday promo.

Maya Rudolph kicked off the May 11 episode of Saturday Night Live with a Mother’s Day themed musical number that should have been on Beyonce‘s Renaissance World Tour!

Alison Herman TV Critic Maya Rudolph opened the Mother’s Day episode of “Saturday Night Live” with a tribute to mothers — in every sense of the term. Hosting the sketch show’s penultimate episode of the season, Rudolph began her monologue by noting she’s a four-time mom herself. “You’re not just a mom,” cast member Bowen Yang reminded her.