All articles tagged with #weekend update
Originally Published 29 days ago — by The Washington Post
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Variety
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.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
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.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Variety
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by HuffPost
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
On "Saturday Night Live's" "Weekend Update," hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che humorously critiqued Donald Trump's cabinet picks, including Matt Gaetz and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Bowen Yang appeared as Joe Exotic, joking about his request for a pardon and a cabinet position. The segment also included jabs at Elon Musk's new department and a comedic take on the Tyson-Paul fight. The show featured other sketches mocking Trump's choices, with Charli XCX as host and musical guest.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TVLine
Caitlin Clark, the Iowa basketball star projected to be the No. 1 WNBA draft pick, appeared on SNL's Weekend Update to confront Michael Che about his history of making lame jokes about women's athletics. She forced Che to watch a supercut of his prior sexist sports jokes and then had him read her own jokes, roasting him in the process. Clark also gifted Che a signed apron and ended the sketch with some humorous advice for him.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Basketball star Caitlin Clark made a surprise appearance on "Weekend Update" to confront "SNL" host Ryan Gosling over past sports jokes, as he revisited a skit with Kate McKinnon while Emily Blunt encouraged him to move on.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Iowa Hawkeyes player Caitlin Clark roasted Michael Che on "SNL" for his sexist jokes about women's sports, prompting a playful back-and-forth exchange during the "Weekend Update" segment. Clark called out Che for his history of making jokes about women's sports, and Che read a series of jokes written by Clark in response. The segment ended with Clark presenting Che with an apron signed by her, referencing his earlier joke.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
On "Weekend Update," SNL's Colin Jost and Michael Che took shots at Donald Trump for selling a Bible with a $60 price tag and joked about Trump's alleged collection of Bibles. They also made a brief joke about Ronna McDaniel's hiring at NBC News. The segment included jabs at President Joe Biden, with Che poking fun at a democratic fundraiser and Biden's visit to a collapsed bridge in Baltimore.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
On Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update, Colin Jost mocked Donald Trump's criticism of President Joe Biden's speech, joking about Trump's own verbal blunders. The segment also poked fun at Alabama Senator Katie Britt's widely panned State of the Union rebuttal, with Jost quipping that it was "some of the worst acting" he's ever seen. The skit featured Scarlett Johansson as Britt and also addressed retiring Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema, former Fox News Chairman Rupert Murdoch, and Sen. Mitch McConnell endorsing Trump.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
During Saturday Night Live's "Weekend Update" segment, Colin Jost and Michael Che joked about the bed bug infestation at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, poked fun at Mike Tyson, mocked Republican Katie Britt's State of the Union rebuttal, and cracked jokes about Lindsey Graham and Joe Biden's speech, including a humorous take on Biden's comment about women's political power.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by POLITICO
Comedian Colin Jost, known for co-hosting SNL's "Weekend Update," will headline this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 27, as announced by the White House Correspondents' Association. Jost's sharp comedy and keen observations are expected to add humor to the event, following comedian Roy Wood Jr.'s performance last year.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Vulture
Sarah Sherman made a guest appearance on SNL as CJ Rossitano, Colin Jost's long-lost son, who coincidentally shares several similarities with Jost, leading to a humorous revelation of their connection during the Weekend Update segment.