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Saldaña Overtakes Johansson as Box-Office Queen; Jost Responds with Weekend Update Jest
entertainment1 month ago

Saldaña Overtakes Johansson as Box-Office Queen; Jost Responds with Weekend Update Jest

Zoe Saldaña has overtaken Scarlett Johansson as Hollywood’s highest-grossing star thanks to Avatar’s box office, reaching about $16.8B in film earnings. Colin Jost joked about Johansson’s totals on Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update, including a quip to add Johansson’s husband’s movies to the tally, while Johansson’s own box-office total briefly dipped from around $15.4B to $15.1B after the punchline.

tv-and-movies1 year ago

SNL Weekend Update Tackles CEO Assassin and Pete Hegseth Controversy

Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update segment humorously addressed the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, highlighting the suspect's escape and public reactions to the crime. Co-host Colin Jost joked about the suspect fleeing on a bike and the public's focus on the killer's appearance. The segment also touched on the controversy surrounding Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, with co-anchor Michael Che making light of Hegseth's alleged behavior and drinking habits.

Colin Jost Stumped by Wife Scarlett Johansson's Surprise Question
entertainment1 year ago

Colin Jost Stumped by Wife Scarlett Johansson's Surprise Question

Colin Jost humorously struggled with a question about his wife, Scarlett Johansson, during a special round of "Pop Culture Jeopardy!" on TODAY. Despite jokingly pretending to be stumped, he correctly identified Johansson but later incorrectly guessed the origin of her last name as Denmark instead of Sweden. The playful exchange highlighted Jost's comedic style and promoted his new show, "Pop Culture Jeopardy!", which premieres on Prime Video.

Colin Jost Faces Challenges as Host of 'Pop Culture Jeopardy!'
entertainment1 year ago

Colin Jost Faces Challenges as Host of 'Pop Culture Jeopardy!'

Colin Jost, known for co-hosting SNL's "Weekend Update," is set to host "Pop Culture Jeopardy!" on Amazon Prime, marking a new team format for the quiz show. Jost discusses his preparation for the role, including insights from Ken Jennings and how his SNL experience, particularly the joke swap segment, helped him with cold reading. The show will feature trivia on modern culture, with Jost emphasizing the importance of the game's integrity and the fun dynamics of team competition.

SNL Skewers Political Figures Amid Declining Viewership
entertainment1 year ago

SNL Skewers Political Figures Amid Declining Viewership

On 'Weekend Update,' Colin Jost humorously critiqued President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services, despite his lack of experience and controversial views. Jost also mocked Trump's other nominations, such as Kristi Noem and Matt Gaetz, the latter of whom has faced sexual misconduct allegations. The segment highlighted the comedic take on the political appointments and the ensuing bipartisan backlash.

"Colin Jost Picks Top 'SNL' Host"
entertainment1 year ago

"Colin Jost Picks Top 'SNL' Host"

"Saturday Night Live" cast member Colin Jost praised actor Adam Driver for his exceptional performance at table reads as an "SNL" host, noting his ability to make interesting choices for sketches. Jost also mentioned comedian Melissa McCarthy's unique approach to table reads, where she would have sketches "mapped out" in her head before fully performing the characters on the show. Driver, who has hosted "SNL" four times, is on the verge of joining the prestigious Five-Timers Club.