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Donald Trump Says He Could Shoot Someone & Wouldn’t Lose Voters

By Kyle Dowling | Jan 24, 2016 01:13 PM EST

Donald Trump can apparently do no wrong in the eye of his supporters. The GOP frontrunner recently came out noting that even if he were to shoot someone in the middle of Fifth Ave. in New York City, his supporters would still be onboard with him. Read More »

'SNL's' Colin Jost Slams Martin Shkreli After Arrest

By Kyle Dowling | Dec 20, 2015 03:16 PM EST

Yesterday's episode of Saturday Night Live had a number of memorable moments, but it was the show's slam of "Pharma Bro," Martin Shrkreli, during Weekend Update that really hit a nerve. Read More »

Kate McKinnon Broke Character on Last Night's 'SNL'

By Kyle Dowling | Dec 20, 2015 11:22 AM EST

Breaking character on Saturday Night Live is oftentimes one of the funniest moments in a sketch. And during last night's episode with hosts Amy Poehler and Tina Fey, key player Kate McKinnon just could not keep it together alongside Colin Jost during Weekend Update. Read More »

Colin Jost, Michael Che Debate Syrian Debate Crisis on 'SNL'

By Kyle Dowling | Nov 22, 2015 01:17 PM EST

Saturday Night Live‘s Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che have reportedly been going back and forth regarding the recent Syrian refugee crisis. With hundreds of thousands looking to enter the United States to seek refuge, the political parties of our country appear to be divided. Read More »

Colin Jost No Longer Head Writer for 'SNL'

By Kyle Dowling | Oct 20, 2015 12:01 PM EDT

It's being reported that Saturday Night Live "Weekend Update" correspondent Colin Jost has stepped down from the head writer position at the show, leaving the role(s) to writers Rob Klein and Bryan Tucker. The news actually happened some time ago, as this past week's episode with host Tracy Morgan – and yes, Larry David's impeccable Bernie Sanders impression, as well – ended with the credits leaving Jost out of the head writers tag. Read More »

'SNL' Weighs in on Gun Control Debate on "Weekend Update"

By Kyle Dowling | Oct 11, 2015 01:50 PM EDT

In the wake of yet more mass shootings, the gun control debate is a heavy topic. Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update took to the issue on this past Saturday's episode, with host Amy Schumer, as anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che weighed in with their thoughts on on the issue. Read More »

Cecily Strong Promises Laughs at White House Correspondents Dinner April 25

By Kyle Dowling | Apr 21, 2015 12:26 PM EDT

"Live from Washington D.C., it's the White House Correspondents Dinner! " – or whatever dumb opening line you want to think of. Anyway, it's being reported that Saturday Night Live's very own Cecily Strong is promising some great fun and big laughs while hosting the White House Correspondents Dinner this coming April 25. And given her past as part of SNL's Weekend Update portion of the weekly sketch show, it looks like she is the perfect selection to follow President Barack Obama. Read More »

Colin Quinn Mocks 'Law & Order' In New Web Series 'Cop Show' [WATCH]

By Kyle Dowling | Feb 18, 2015 12:04 PM EST

All we can say is it’s about time comedian Colin Quinn got his own series … just saying. The famed comic and former Saturday Night Live Weekend Update anchor just dropped the premiere for his new web series Cop Show, which is now on L/Studio. The video came just after Quinn’s appearance on SNL’s legendary 40th anniversary show. And if that weren’t enough to grab your interest … how about if we told you Quinn’s friend and fellow comedian Jerry Seinfeld appeared on the episode? Well, he does… Read More »

Jon Stewarts Says Goodbye To Michael Che On ‘The Daily Show’: Comedian Leaves Comedy Central To Co-Host ‘Weekend Update’ On ‘Saturday Night Live’ [WATCH]

By Kyle Dowling | Sep 19, 2014 12:31 PM EDT

Last night was comedian Michael Che’s last time at The Daily Show before taking the co-host seat on Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update. And to celebrate his three months of work, host Jon Stewart decided to surprise him with a little goodbye party. Read More »

Bill Hader To Host ‘Saturday Night Live’ In October – Will ‘The Skeleton Twins’ Star Reprise His Role Of Stefon?

By Kyle Dowling | Sep 17, 2014 03:34 PM EDT

Looks like fans of Bill Hader's Saturday Night Live days are going to be thrilled, because The Hollywood Reporter notes that the famed actor, who spent eight years as a key player on the show, is returning to host this coming Oct. 11. Read More »

Cecily Strong Responds To Being Cut From ‘Saturday Night Live’s’ Weekend Update Sketch

By Johnni Macke | Sep 14, 2014 04:07 PM EDT

Cecily Strong has been the face of Saturday Night Live's iconic segment, "Weekend Update" since last season. Last week the show's creator and producer Lorne Michaels announced that Cecily will no longer be a part of "Weekend Update," but luckily she isn't upset about the decision. Read More »

Comedian Michael Che Will Replace Cecily Strong On ‘Weekend Update’ For ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 40

By Kyle Dowling | Sep 12, 2014 01:46 PM EDT

It seems Saturday Night Live is making a bunch of changes for it’s 40th season. Following news of new hires and fires and word that Chris Pratt will be hosting the season premiere, the legendary NBC sketch show has now announced that comedian Michael Che will replace Cecily Strong on the show’s Weekend Update segment. Read More »

New 'Weekend Update' Co-Host Colin Jost Calls 'SNL' Gig a Dream Job [VIDEOS]

By Jon Niles | Feb 27, 2014 02:26 PM EST

Appearing on Today this week, incoming "Weekend Update" co-host Colin Jost opened up about moving up from his head writer position to on-camera talent. He was joined by his co-host Cecily Strong, and the two got us more excited for the new era of Saturday Night Live. Read More »

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