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politics3 hours ago•14 min saved

SNL Skewers Trump's Iran War Push by Replaying His Own Words

NBC's Saturday Night Live Weekend Update lampooned Trump's Iran strike push by replaying a 2011 clip in which Trump criticized Obama as weak and ineffective, then quipping about the lack of congressional authorization for the attack; the sketch also notes Netanyahu's position, cites HRANA casualty figures (133 civilians killed, about 200 injured), and ties the Iran move to Trump's Nobel Prize aspirations and his lengthy State of the Union.

via Rolling Stone|

#iran #politics #satire

celebrity2 days ago•30 min saved

Cardi B Storms Out at SNL Dress Rehearsal Over Nicki Minaj Joke

Cardi B allegedly destroyed equipment and threatened to walk out during SNL's dress rehearsal after a Weekend Update joke about Nicki Minaj's MAGA ties; the joke was scrapped in the aftermath.

via The Daily Beast|

#cardi-b #celebrity #meltdown

tv-and-movies28 days ago•13 min saved

SNL Weekend Update Roasts Melania Doc and Noem’s Claims

SNL’s Weekend Update ridiculed the $75 million Melania Trump documentary as a glorified infomercial, with jokes about its director, and pressed Kristi Noem on her assertions about the Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti, noting DHS’s review that contradicted Noem’s claims.

via Rolling Stone|

#alex-pretti-shooting #kristi-noem #melania-trump-documentary

entertainment1 month ago•7 min saved

Che's ICE Joke on SNL Triggers Online Debate Over Satire and Seriousness

Michael Che’s Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live drew mixed reactions for a joke about ICE, with some viewers calling it too weak or trivializing a serious issue, while others praised its sharp satire; the segment referenced JD Vance’s protest suggestions and recent fatal encounters involving federal agents, sparking online debate about satire versus seriousness.

via Bored Panda|

#controversy #entertainment #ice

television1 month ago•15 min saved

Che Challenges ICE’s Humanity on SNL Weekend Update

On SNL's Weekend Update, Michael Che blasted ICE as inhumane after a second fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting, criticizing the agency in the death of ICU nurse Alex Pretti and highlighting bystander videos that contradicted DHS's account; he also mocked JD Vance's response to protesters amid the immigration-enforcement debate.

via Deadline|

#ice #michael-che #minneapolis

tv-and-movies1 month ago•13 min saved

SNL Roast Lamps Trump's Greenland Obsession as Dating-App Stalking

On NBC's SNL Weekend Update, Trump’s fixation on Greenland is lampooned as dating-app stalking, with Colin Jost and Michael Che roasting his threats to invade or tariff the territory and his eventual retreat to a framework for a lesser deal, while the segment also notes other political jabs in the same sketch.

via Rolling Stone|

#donald-trump #greenland #satire

entertainment1 month ago•15 min saved

SNL Takes On ICE After ICU Nurse's Death

SNL's Weekend Update skewered ICE after a 37-year-old Minneapolis ICU nurse was killed by Border Patrol agents, with Michael Che questioning the agency’s tactics and drawing parallels to political protests, as Natalie Portman publicly denounced ICE during Sundance coverage.

via Variety|

#entertainment #ice #icu-nurse

entertainment1 month ago•41 min saved

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.

via Yahoo|

#avatar #colin-jost #entertainment

television1 month ago•29 min saved

Che Skewers Trump's Nobel Peace Prize Quest on SNL’s Weekend Update

On SNL's Weekend Update, Michael Che roasted Donald Trump for his 'desperate' Nobel Peace Prize ambitions, joking about Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gifting him the prize as a quid pro quo, with side gibes about Diddy and RFK Jr.'s comments.

via The Daily Beast|

#donald-trump #michael-che #nobel-peace-prize

tv-and-movies1 month ago•13 min saved

SNL Skewers Trump's Nobel Prize Swap and Global Gambits

NBC's Saturday Night Live Weekend Update roasts Donald Trump for accepting someone else's Nobel Peace Prize medal and for his ‘America First’ foreign policy, spoofing his globetrotting ambitions—from Maduro's capture and Venezuela's oil to threats about invading Greenland—with a Goebbels reference and other sharp jabs.

via Rolling Stone|

#donald-trump #nobel-peace-prize #satire

entertainment2 months ago•4 min saved

SNL Cold Open Parodies Trump’s Santa Sleigh Chaos

Saturday Night Live's latest episode featured a satirical cold open with James Austin Johnson as a exhausted Trump, a soft-voiced monologue by Josh O’Connor emphasizing his gentle persona, musical performances by Lily Allen, and humorous segments on Trump’s recent activities and pop culture topics, blending political satire with celebrity sketches.

via The Washington Post|

#entertainment #josh-oconnor #lily-allen

entertainment3 months ago•2 min saved

Top Highlights from 'Saturday Night Live' This Season

On Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update, jokes were made about Prince Andrew losing his royal title due to Jeffrey Epstein connections, and comedian Bowen Yang, impersonating George Santos, humorously claimed he robbed the Louvre and revealed a fake race record, highlighting satirical takes on current events.

via Variety|

#entertainment #george-santos #louvre-heist

entertainment6 months ago•1 min saved

Multiple 'SNL' Cast Members Depart Amid Workplace Concerns

Michael Longfellow, a regular on Saturday Night Live and a potential future host for Weekend Update, has left the show after three seasons, in a move that surprises many, as the show prepares for significant cast changes in its 51st season.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#cast-departure #entertainment #michael-longfellow

entertainment8 months ago•8 min saved

Seth Meyers Discusses 'SNL' Future and His Comedy Journey

Seth Meyers discusses the future of late-night television, his family life, his stand-up special, and shares insights on comedy, including a cut joke from 'Weekend Update' and his thoughts on the expansion of 'SNL' in the UK, expressing optimism about comedy's evolving landscape.

via Variety|

#comedy #entertainment #late-night-tv

tv-and-movies1 year ago•2 min saved

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.

via Rolling Stone|

#brian-thompson #colin-jost #pete-hegseth