SNL Roasts Santos, MTG and Trump’s ‘Big Ole Dump Truck’
NBCOn Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” this week, co-anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che took on some of the Republican Party’s newer crop of stars. But as is often the case, Donald Trump got the worst of it.“Representative George Santos said that he is stepping aside from his committee assignments to prevent being a distraction,” Che said. “He added, ‘The last thing I want is attention.’ Then he sashayed away in a feather boa.”Jost then got one more dig at Santos in by calling out one of t
news.yahoo.comLorne Michaels of 'SNL' to be honored at PEN America gala
NEW YORK — (AP) — This year's PEN America Literary Gala will be notable for the presence of "Saturday Night Live." PEN, the literary and free expression organization, is giving "SNL" creator-executive Lorne Michaels its PEN/Audible Literary Service Award, which in previous years has gone to Toni Morrison, Stephen Sondheim and Patti Smith among others. The May 18 event will be hosted by Colin Jost, the longtime "SNL" writer and "Weekend Update" co-anchor. The PEN gala will be held at its longtime venue, the American Museum of Natural History, in New York. Michaels, 78, has been overseeing SNL since it first aired in 1975, aside from a few seasons in the 1980s.
wftv.comSNL’s Michael Che Knocks Jada Pinkett Smith in Fierce Chris Rock Defense
NBCWith his stand-up tour in New Jersey this weekend, it must have been tempting for Chris Rock to drop by his old stomping grounds to address what went down with Will Smith at the Oscars just six days ago. But instead, it was left to “Weekend Update” co-anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che to come to his defense. And they held nothing back.“Intelligence officials are saying that Vladimir Putin is being misinformed by his advisers about how badly the Russian military is performing in Ukraine,” Jos
news.yahoo.comSNL’s ‘Weekend Update’ Roasts ‘Insane’ Putin and ‘Honorary Russian’ Trump
NBC“This week marks two years since the beginning of the first COVID lockdown and let’s just say some people have handled the stress better than others,” Colin Jost said at the top of Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” this week, as Vladimir Putin’s photo appeared on screen beside him. “Russia has passed a ‘fake news’ law that makes it illegal for any organization to report information that contradicts what the government says,” he continued, “which explains the recent headline, ‘6-foot-5 Pu
news.yahoo.comUkraine and Russia to hold talks Monday
Video from Russian news agency RIA Novosti showed the arrival of a Ukrainian delegation for talks with Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine has agreed to talks with Moscow, but it's unclear whether they'll lead to any breakthrough. (Feb. 28)
news.yahoo.comDesperate Afghans resort to selling their kidneys to feed families
With Afghanistan plunged into financial crisis following the Taliban takeover six months ago, a growing number of people are selling their kidneys to save their families. The practice has become so widespread in the western city of Herat that a nearby settlement is bleakly nicknamed "one kidney village".
news.yahoo.comUkraine and Russia agree to diplomatic talks amid fighting
Ukrainian and Russian officials will engage in talks on Monday in Belarus. This comes after four days of fighting since Russia invaded Ukraine. Michael Weiss, news director at New Lines Magazine, joins CBS News' Lana Zak to break down the latest headlines and Russian President Vladimir Putin's mindset.
news.yahoo.comSNL Mocks Trump and Tucker Carlson for Backing Putin in Ukraine
NBCAfter opening this week’s show on a somber note, Saturday Night Live avoided trying to mine laughs from Russia’s Ukraine invasion—until Colin Jost and Michael Che took the stage for “Weekend Update.”“President Putin launched the attack with support from allies like Belarus and Tucker Carlson,” Jost began. “Many analysts were surprised that Putin went through with it even though it was obviously going to be a colossal mistake. But he couldn’t back down after all that build up. Kind of like how
news.yahoo.comSuper Bowl LVI: Ad spots divide viewers, but ‘Sopranos’ tribute, Doritos delight fans
Super Bowl Johansson Jost FILE - Colin Jost, left, and Scarlett Johansson arrive at the Oscars in Los Angeles on Feb. 9, 2020. The married couple, who once made comedy skits on “Saturday Night Live," are reuniting onscreen for a new Super Bowl commercial. The 60-second ad launches Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, and will be televised during Super Bowl 56 on Feb. 13. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) (Jordan Strauss)Whether you watched for the game or the commercials, Super Bowl LVI’s $7 million, 30-second spots were kind of unavoidable. >> Related: Super Bowl LVI: Halftime show hits nostalgia sweet spot with viewersHands down, Chevrolet’s Silverado-EV ad struck a chord with audiences, bringing more than a few tears to the eyes of die-hard “Sopranos” fans.
wftv.comScarlett Johansson, Colin Jost reunite for Super Bowl ad
Super Bowl Johansson Jost FILE - Colin Jost, left, and Scarlett Johansson arrive at the Oscars in Los Angeles on Feb. 9, 2020. The married couple, who once made comedy skits on “Saturday Night Live," are reuniting onscreen for a new Super Bowl commercial. The 60-second ad launches Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, and will be televised during Super Bowl 56 on Feb. 13. The 60-second ad launches Monday and will televised during Super Bowl 56 on Feb. 13. Johansson called filming the commercial fun, but hopes the millions of Super Bowl viewers enjoys their ad as much as them.
wftv.comScarlett Johansson, Colin Jost reunite for Super Bowl ad
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost once made comedy skits on “Saturday Night Live,” but now the married couple will reunite onscreen to dodge a mind-reading Alexa device in a new Super Bowl commercial. Johansson and Jost put their normal game-day routine at home into action with the help of the Amazon device — a virtual personal assistant that plays music, tells the weather, delivers news and sports. The commercial attempts to take a comical approach on the situation, which Jost believes every couple would “relate to on some level.”
news.yahoo.com‘SNL’ comedians buy ferry with plans to turn it into New York nightclub
NEW YORK — Two cast members of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” have purchased a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry Boat, with plans to turn it into a nightclub. "SNL" comedians buy decommissioned ferry FILE — The Staten Island Ferry "John F. Kennedy" docks in New York, May 9, 2010. “Saturday Night Live” comics Colin Jost and Pete Davidson have purchased a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry boat with plans to turn it into New York’s hottest club. "SNL" comedians buy decommissioned Staten Island Ferry. The pair have purchased a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry boat with plans to turn it into New York’s hottest club.
wftv.com'SNL' comics Jost, Davidson buy Staten Island Ferry boat
NEW YORK — (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” comics Colin Jost and Pete Davidson have purchased a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry boat for $280,100 with plans to turn it into New York's hottest club. “The Staten Island Ferry is definitely something iconic,” Italia, a real estate investor and co-owner of the restaurant and comedy club The Stand, said Friday. Named after the 35th U.S. president, the John F. Kennedy was the oldest ferry in the fleet when it was decommissioned last summer. The new owners have 10 business days to secure a place to dock the vessel and tow it there. What a great way to give an NYC icon a second life," Mayor Eric Adams tweeted Friday.
wftv.comSNL's Michael Che Nails Fox News Host’s Awful Christmas Tree Fire Take
Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” had a lot of news to cover this week, but the hands-down best joke came from Michael Che about the homeless arsonist who set the Fox News Christmas tree on fire last week.“After the tree outside of Fox News headquarters was set on fire by a homeless man, Fox & Friends host Ainsley Earhardt said, ‘This Scrooge is not going to get away with it,’” Che told viewers. “And nothing has ever explained Fox News better than a rich white lady calling a homeless man ‘S
news.yahoo.comSNL’s Michael Che Nails Trump’s New ‘Sex Offender’ Social Network
NBCColin Jost opened the Halloween edition of Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” with the “most haunting image” he saw this past week. No, it wasn’t Kanye West in his creepy white mask, he joked: “Sorry, Ye, he goes by Ye now. Even though no one looks at this and goes, ‘Yay!’”He was actually talking about Steve Bannon, “former White House, I want to say garbage man,” who was held in contempt of Congress this week for avoiding a subpoena in the January 6th investigation. “But this is what Ban
news.yahoo.comSurprise! Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost welcome baby boy
People Johansson Baby FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2020 file photo, Scarlett Johansson, left, and Colin Jost arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. Johansson is a mom to two now. The “Black Widow” star recently gave birth to a son, Cosmo, with husband Colin Jost, the “Saturday Night Live” star said on Instagram Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) (Evan Agostini)Scarlett Johansson is a mom to two now. The “Black Widow” star recently gave birth to a son, Cosmo, with husband Colin Jost, the “Saturday Night Live” star wrote on Instagram Wednesday. It’s the first child for Jost, 39, who is known for hosting “Weekend Update” on “Saturday Night Live.” Johansson, 36, also has a 6-year-old daughter, Rose, from a previous marriage to Romain Dauriac.
wftv.comColin Jost confirms wife Scarlett Johansson’s pregnancy
He and his wife Scarlett Johansson are expecting. >> Read more trending newsHe announced the baby news Sunday during a stand-up show in Ridgefield, Connecticut, Us Weekly magazine reported. Jost and his brother Casey Jost are working on a new “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” film for Paramount Pictures, Deadline reported. They got engaged in May 2019, People magazine reported. Johansson is already mom to 6-year-old Rose whom she had with ex-husband Romain Dauriac, Us Weekly magazine reported.
wftv.comColin Jost opens up about reasons behind his marriage reveal
FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2020 file photo, Scarlett Johansson, left, and Colin Jost arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. Meals on Wheels America announced Thursday on Instagram that Johansson and Jost married over the weekend in an intimate ceremony. AdIn his latest film, a new version of "Tom and Jerry” that combines animation with live action, Jost plays a groom in an elaborate high-profile wedding at a ritzy hotel. Filmed before his own nuptials, Jost picked up a little something from the experience. “My character obviously is going overboard in an attempt to both please his bride and impress her father,” Jost said.
Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost marry in private ceremony
FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2020 file photo, Scarlett Johansson, left, and Colin Jost arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. Meals on Wheels America announced Thursday on Instagram that Johansson and Jost married over the weekend in an intimate ceremony. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, FIle)
Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost marry in private ceremony
FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2020 file photo, Scarlett Johansson, left, and Colin Jost arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. Meals on Wheels America announced Thursday on Instagram that Johansson and Jost married over the weekend in an intimate ceremony. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, FIle)LOS ANGELES – Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost have tied the knot a year after engagement. Meals on Wheels America announced Thursday on Instagram that Johansson and Jost married over the weekend in an intimate ceremony. This is the first marriage for the 38-year-old Jost, who is the co-anchor of “SNL's” Weekend Update.