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"Saturday Night Live," NBC's Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase, enters its 38th season in September for another year of laughs, surprises and great performances. Over the last three decades, "SNL" has launched the careers of many of the brightest comedy performers of a generation; and, as The New York Times noted on the occasion of the show's Emmy-winning 25th Anniversary special in 1999: "In defiance of both time and show business convention, "SNL" is still the most pervasive influence on the art of comedy in contemporary culture." At the close of the century, "Saturday Night Live" placed seventh on Entertainment Weekly's list of the Top 100 Entertainers of the Past 50 Years. The program has won 36 Emmy Awards and now holds the title for the most nominated television show in Emmy history with 156 nominations. "SNL" has been honored twice, in 1990 and 2009, with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award and cited as "truly a national institution." "Saturday Night Live" was inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame by the National Association of Broadcasters, and the show continues to garner the highest ratings of any late-night television program, entertaining millions each week. "SNL" sketches still bear repeating on Monday mornings. With live show surprises, especially those timed to the election - from Barack Obama's surprise walk-on, Hillary Clinton's performance opposite Amy Poehler, and Senator John McCain's "Weekend Update" appearance - "SNL" is making headlines and influencing the political dialogue while skewering it at the same time. Beyond politics, the show's cast of recurring characters and take on pop culture targets remain spot-on. The addition of the show's Emmy Award-winning SNL Digital Shorts continues to keep the show as current today as it was when it debuted. The impressive lineup of "SNL" guest hosts for Season 37 featured some of the biggest stars of film, television, music and sports, including Alec Baldwin, Melissa McCarthy, Ben Stiller, Anna Faris, Charlie Day, Emma Stone, Jason Segel, Steve Buscemi, Katy Perry, Jimmy Fallon, Charles Barkley, Daniel Radcliffe, Channing Tatum, Zooey Deschanel, Maya Rudolph, Lindsay Lohan, Jonah Hill, Sofia Vergara, Josh Brolin, Eli Manning, Will Ferrell and Mick Jagger. Last season, the show continued its unparalleled tradition of featuring both blockbuster and breakout musical acts, hosting such performers as Radiohead, Lady Antebellum, Foster The People, Drake, Maroon 5, Coldplay, Florence and the Machine, The Black Keys, Robyn, Michael Bubl



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Donald Trump Hosts NBC's SNL with Musical Guest Sia Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 07, 2015

Presidential hopeful Donald Trump will return to studio 8H as host for 'Today Night Live' tonight, November 7. Trump previously hosted SNL on April 3, 2004....


VIDEO: Scarlett Johansson Becomes a Sports Commentator, BLACK WIDOW, and More on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE!
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 03, 2015

AGE OF ULTRON star Scarlett Johansson hosted SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE with musical guest Wiz Khalifa last night May 2, 2015. Watch all the videos from last night's show, including a parody trailer for the BLACK WIDOW film, and more!...


VIDEO: Chance The Rapper Performs 'Sunday Candy' on SNL
by Caryn Robbins - December 14, 2015

On this week's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, musical guest Chance The Rapper performed 'Sunday Candy' for the live studio audience....


Hillary Clinton to Appear on Cold Opening of SNL Season Premiere!
by Caryn Robbins - October 02, 2015

ET confirms that presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton will appear on the Season Premiere of NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, to be hosted by Miley Cyrus....


VIDEO: Adam Driver & Kate McKinnon Grab a Bite at the Diner in New SNL Promo
by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 2016

Adam Driver hosts this week's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE with musical guest Chris Stapleton....


VIDEO: J.K. Simmons Channels WHIPLASH Character in SNL Opening
by Sally Henry Fuller - February 01, 2015

J.K. Simmons hosted Saturday Night Live this week and channeled his Oscar-nominated character from WHIPLASH, trash-talking famous drummers until a famous surprise guest arrives and throws him off. Check it out below!...


VIDEO: Will Ferrell's George Bush Returns to Saturday Night Live; Chris Hemsworth Hosts
by Sally Henry Fuller - December 13, 2015

In last night's episode of Saturday Night Live, Will Ferrell returned to reprise his role as George Bush, which he originated on the show and even portrayed on Broadway in YOU'RE WELCOME AMERICA. Watch the full episode below!...


NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE is Show's Top-Rated in 18-49 in Nearly Two Years
by Caryn Robbins - January 25, 2016

The Jan. 16 telecast of “Saturday Night Live,” hosted by Adam Driver with musical guest Chris Stapleton, scored the show's highest adult 18-49 rating in nearly two years....


Matthew McConaughey Returns to NBC's SNL with Musical Guest Adele Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 21, 2015

Matthew McConaughey returns to the Studio 8H stage tonight, Nov. 21 as host of 'Saturday Night Live' for the first time in more than a decade....


VIDEO: Leslie Jones Isn't Feeling SNL Host Larry David in New Promo
by Caryn Robbins - February 04, 2016

Larry David hosts NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE on February 6, 2016 with musical guest The 1975. Below, check out the 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' star and SNL regular Leslie Jones in an all-new promo for the show....


SNL with Host Adam Driver Posts Highest Rating in Adults 18-49 in Two Years
by Tyler Peterson - January 22, 2016

The Jan. 16 telecast of “Saturday Night Live,” hosted by Adam Driver with musical guest Chris Stapleton, scored the show's highest adult 18-49 rating in nearly two years....


VIDEO: Will Ferrell's 'George Bush' Enters 2016 Race & Gives Run Down on Competition on SNL
by Caryn Robbins - December 14, 2015

On this week's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, Will Ferrell reprised his dead-on impression of President George W. Bush, who in the sketch, officially enters the 2016 presidential race, and gives his take on the other GOP candidates....


VIDEO: SNL Cast Parodies Hilary Clinton, GAME OF THRONES, Plus Special Appearance from Billy Crystal, and More- ALL the Videos!
by Sally Henry Fuller - April 12, 2015

This week's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE was hosted by Taraji P. Henson, star of the hit new FOX series 'Empire.' Check out ALL of last night's performances below, including a Hilary Clinton parody, a GAME OF THRONES parody, a special appearance from Billy Crystal, and more!...


VIDEO: Larry David to Host SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE This February!
by Caryn Robbins - January 25, 2016

Larry David (Broadway's A FISH IN THE DARK) will serve as host of NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE on February 6th with musical guests The 1975....


VIDEO: Cecily Strong Opens SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE With Emotional Message to People of Paris
by Caryn Robbins - November 16, 2015

On the November 14th SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, cast member Cecily Strong began the broadcast by sharing a poignant message in both English and French to the residents of Paris from the people of New York....


Matthew McConaughey Returns to NBC's SNL with Musical Guest Adele Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 21, 2015

Matthew McConaughey returns to the Studio 8H stage tonight, Nov. 21 as host of 'Saturday Night Live' for the first time in more than a decade....


VIDEO: Carly Rae Jepsen Premieres 'All That' on SNL
by TV News Desk - April 05, 2015

Michael Keaton hosted NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE with musical guest Carly Rae Jepsen last night, April 4, 2015. The pop star sang 'I Really Like You' and 'All That'. Check out both performances below!...


VIDEO: Dakota Johnson & Taran Killam Spoof 50 SHADES in All-New SNL Promo
by Caryn Robbins - February 25, 2015

In the all-new promo for the show, Johnson and SNL cast member Taran Killam beg her mom to watch her movie 50 Shades of Grey....


NBC Re-Airs Chris Pratt-Hosted SNL with Music Guest Ariana Grande Tonight
by TV News Desk - June 06, 2015

NBC has announced that tonight, June 6th, it will rebroadcast an episode of 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE', hosted by Chris Pratt and featuring musical guest Ariana Grande....


VIDEO: Saturday Night Live References HAMILTON, Tributes Paris Victims, and More
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 15, 2015

Hosted by Elizabeth Banks, the sketches included a brilliant reference to the hype surrounding the new hit Broadway musical HAMILTON, as well as a take-off on high school theatre, and much more. Check it out below!...


VIDEO: Will Ferrell's George Bush Returns to Saturday Night Live; Chris Hemsworth Hosts
by Sally Henry Fuller - December 13, 2015

In last night's episode of Saturday Night Live, Will Ferrell returned to reprise his role as George Bush, which he originated on the show and even portrayed on Broadway in YOU'RE WELCOME AMERICA. Watch the full episode below!...


VIDEO: Maya Rudolph Channels Beyonce in Commencement Address
by Caryn Robbins - May 19, 2015

Maya Rudolph capped her comments at the Tulane University commencement ceremony in New Orleans Saturday with an over-the-top rendition of the National Anthem that satirized the style of Beyonce and other singers....


Official: Dakota Johnson to Host SNL This Month; Alabama Shakes to Perform
by Tyler Peterson - February 18, 2015

Dakota Johnson will make her SNL hosting debut on Feb. 28. Johnson currently stars in the box office hit, “Fifty Shades Of Grey.”...


VIDEO: Dakota Johnson Hosts SNL- ALL the Clips!
by Sally Henry Fuller - March 01, 2015

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY star Dakota Johnson made her Saturday Night Live hosting debut last night, Feb. 28. Below, check out clips from the show, in which Johnson jokes about her famous parents Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, not seeing FIFTY SHADES OF GREY, as well as a controversial skit in which D...


Donald Trump Hosts NBC's SNL with Musical Guest Sia Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 07, 2015

Presidential hopeful Donald Trump will return to studio 8H as host for 'Today Night Live' tonight, November 7. Trump previously hosted SNL on April 3, 2004....






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