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“How to Write a Funny Speech . . .for a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation & Every Other Event You Didn’t Want to Go to in the First Place,” is set to hit shelves on March 11.

with two specials, it’s the perfect time to look back at its best sketches mocking Manhattan. “SNL” is celebrating its half-centennial with “SNL50: The Anniversary Special,” (airing on a rare Sunday night (Feb. 16 at 8 p.m.

Did you know Robert Downey Jr was once a cast member on Saturday Night Live?

After 50 years of pushing the boundaries of network television, Saturday Night Live has birthed countless talents across multiple generations.

a TV institution, currently in its landmark Season 50 – but the Peacock documentary “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” reveals how the show nearly died during its disastrous Season 11, which aired from 1985 to 1986. “That eleventh year was probably the biggest risk,” Tom Hanks, who was a host that season, said onscreen in the documentary (which premieres Jan.

From School of Rock to Wedding of Rock!

Chloe Troast is making light of her Saturday Night Live exit a month after news broke.

10x Grammy nominee Janelle Monáe (Glass Onion) has found her newest film role in Universal Pictures‘ coming-of-age musical from director Michel Gondry and producer Pharrell Williams, the studio announced on Thursday.

Jack Black said he’s down for a “School of Rock” sequel — but that “The White Lotus” is standing in his way.That’s because Mike White, who wrote the original 2003 “School of Rock” movie, also created HBO’s breakout hit “The White Lotus” — and he’s working on Season 3 of that series right now.“You know Mike White wrote the the first one and he’s a genius,” Black told Variety. “And we’d have to have Mike White back in the saddle, but he’s real busy right now with ‘The White Lotus,’ the best show on TV.“I wish there’d be a ‘School of Rock 2 Electric Boogaloo,” Black joked, referring to “Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo,” the 1984 sequel to the dance musical “Breakin’.”“I’m ready.”Season 3 of “The White Lotus” will take place in Thailand, where White is currently hunkered down in production on the Emmy-winning series.White wrote the screenplay for “School of Rock,” directed by Richard Linklater, in which Black played Dewey Finn, a guitarist who’s thrown out of his rock group No Vacancy — and then assembles a makeshift band of kid musicians while substitute-teaching at a prep school.The movie co-starred White, Sarah Silverman and Joan Cusack; child actors included future “iCarly” star Miranda Cosgrove.It was adapted into a hit Broadway musical from 2015 to 2019; kid’s network Nickelodeon also adapted “School of Rock” into a series that aired for three seasons from 2016 to 2018 and starred Tony Cavalero as Dewey Finn.In 2022, Black told Entertainment Tonight that the movie is the high point of his career.“My best memories are just that group of kids, and how funny and great they were,” the “Kung Fu Panda 4” actor said at the time.

Jack Black has said that he would be interested in making a School Of Rock sequel should the opportunity arise.Black, well-known for playing rock musician turned substitute teacher Dewey Finn in the 2003 comedy, confirmed in a recent interview that he would like to do a second movie.Speaking with JOE, the Kung Fu Panda star said: “I wish there’d be a School Of Rock 2 Electric Boogaloo,” referring to the title of a sequel to the film Breakin’.“I’m ready,” added Black.He explained how he’d like to have the original film’s writer, Mike White, working on the hypothetical sequel. White, who starred in the film as Dewey’s roommate Ned Schneebly, is known for creating, writing and directing the hit HBO series, The White Lotus.Black explained: “You know Mike White wrote the first one and he’s a genius.”He continued: “And we’d have to have Mike White back in the saddle, but he’s real busy right now with [The] White Lotus, the best show on TV.”The series, which has starred Jennifer Coolidge, Sydney Sweeney and Theo James among others has been renewed for a third season, set to premiere in 2025.

William H. Macy is a proud (fictional) father. In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Macy gave props to his former "Shamless" co-star, Jeremy Allen White, for the success he has found since the end of their show.

Netflix has become a go-to staple for Christmas entertainment.The quality of its Christmas-themed output, however, is far from merry. Between the exquisitely naff identikit rom-coms and bad adaptations of Charles Dickens’ classics, digging around to find any modicum of decent will likely end your relatives before they’ve even sniffed the sherry.So is it worth bothering at all? In its vast library, there are several (at best) worthwhile Christmas romps – so let’s cut straight to the search bar.As noted in a rundown of the streaming service’s best Christmas movies on Rotten Tomatoes, Klaus is easily the best festive film on the platform.

Abigail Breslin is paying tribute to his My Sister’s Keeper co-star Evan Ellingson after news of his death.

Jack Black will rock on.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Jack Black confirmed in a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight that he’s planning to reunite with his younger “School of Rock” co-stars later this year to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the comedy’s release. Various cast members have reunited over the years, but it sounds like Black is plotting an epic reunion to celebrate 20 years of “School of Rock.” “All those kids — dig this — they were 10 years old when we made that movie and now they’re all, like, 30,” Black said. “We’re gonna get together and have a 20-year anniversary. We like to jam. I’m looking forward to seeing all of the grownups from ‘School of Rock.'” Black added that he will “100 percent” use social media to upload photos and videos from the upcoming reunion. “School Rock,” directed by Richard Linklater and written by “The White Lotus” creator Mike White, starred Black as Dewey Finn, a down-on-his-luck guitarist who puts together a makeshift band of kid musicians while substitute teaching at a prep school. White, Sarah Silverman and Joan Cusack also starred in the film, while the child actors included Miranda Cosgrove.

Selena Gomez has her eyes set in new heights! The actress and singer is set to produce a reboot of the 1988 fan-favorite classic ‘Working Girl,’ which follows the story of Tess McGill in corporate America, portrayed by Melanie Griffith in the original film.Deadline has reported that Selena is now in “final negotiations” to start the production in partnership with Hollywood executives at 20th Century Studios.And while the project is only in early stages, fans of the classic are already speculating on who could be chosen for the main role, and rumors of Selena being involved in the casting are already going around, however this might not be the case as she is known for having a tight schedule, recently announcing a new season of her HBO cooking series returning in August 18, and her involvement in her beauty line Rare Beauty.It was also reported that the movie could be premiering on Hulu, just like Selena’s popular television series ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ and screenwriter Ilana Peña is currently working on the script.The original film was a total success, achieving over $103 million at the worldwide box office and six nominations for the Academy Awards, featuring Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver, Alec Baldwin, and Joan Cusack.Selena recently celebrated her 30th birthday with her BFF Taylor Swift, taking a moment from her busy schedule to celebrate, posting the sweetest photos together and making fans go crazy for their recent interaction.

Selena Gomez is reportedly bringing back the 1980s classic "Working Girl." Gomez, 30, is tied to the reboot, according to multiple reports.  The actress has paired up with 20th Century as a producer to bring new life to the 1980s classic, Deadline first reported.The script will be written by Ilana Pena and the remake will find a home on Hulu. A representative for Gomez did not respond to Fox News Digital's immediate request for comment. "Working Girl" is getting a reboot.

“Working Girl” for 20th Century Studios, Variety reported.The 1988 workplace romantic comedy originally starred Sigourney Weaver, Joan Cusack, Melanie Griffith and Harrison Ford.A director has yet to be announced, however, “Diary of a Future President” creator Ilana Peña is writing the screenplay. The studio is aiming for a release on Hulu.While casting hasn’t been revealed yet, it’s also unknown if Gomez will actually star in the revival, Variety reported, but she is now attached as producer of the film.The 1980s film staple told the tale of a Staten Island secretary (Griffith) who starts to run her boss’ business after she suffers from a broken leg.When the secretary pitches a great idea that will advance the company’s success, she gets in over her head when her boss (Weaver) steals the idea and claims it as her own.The movie was adapted into a 1990s NBC series starring Sandra Bullock, but due to low ratings, the show was canceled very early on.The Mike Nichols-directed flick earned six Oscar nominations and grossed more than $100 million at the box office at the time of its premiere.Carly Simon’s iconic song “Let the River Run” from the movie won an Oscar and both Weaver, 72, and Griffith, 64, each scored a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy.In honor of the movie’s 30th anniversary in 2018, the stars revealed some behind-the-scenes secrets in a profile for the Hollywood Reporter.Griffith recalled how the studio “wanted a bigger name” for her role as the ambitious Tess McGill.“They didn’t even want to see me for the movie.

Selena Gomez has been mentioned as the possible star of a reboot of the classic film Working Girl.The 30-year-old is reported to be in final talks to star in and produce a reboot to the Oscar nominated 1980s film.Melanie Griffith, 64, starred as Tess McGill, a woman with 'a head for business and a body for sin' who pretended to be her boss while the executive was recovering from a broken leg. Talks: Selena Gomez, 30, is reported to be in talks to headline a reboot of the 1980s romantic comedy that made Melanie Griffith, 64, a star; seen in MayThe 1988 hit made more than $100 million at the box office andco-starred Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver and Joan Cusack.

Selena Gomez is reportedly working with 20th Century to develop a reboot of “Working Girl”.

EXCLUSIVE: 20th Century is looking to revive one of its more popular IPs with the help of one of industry’s biggest stars. Sources tell Deadline that the studio is developing a reboot of the 1980s classic Working Girl, with Selena Gomez in final negotiations to produce. Ilana Pena is adapting the script, and the film would likely premiere on Hulu.