A joke from Hilary Knight on “Saturday Night Live” and a couple of fist-bumps with Jack and Quinn Hughes on “The Tonight Show” capped a whirlwind victory lap celebrating the twin Olympic golds won by the U.S. men’s and women’s hockey teams.

This time it was Hilary Knight’s turn to provide a big laugh in the wake of a weeklong dustup involving the United States women and men’s gold medal-winning hockey teams.

Chevy Chase's new documentary, “I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not,” explores his complex personality and career.

NBC's “Saturday Night Live” has announced its December lineup, featuring Ariana Grande as host on Dec. 20.

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny’s music catalog has seen a jump in streams since his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance was announced last week.

Bad Bunny kicked off the 51st season of “Saturday Night Live” with a few timely jokes about his next high-profile gig: the Super Bowl.

Ego Nwodim is the latest high-profile departure from “Saturday Night Live.”.

Mikey Madison, Jack Black and Jon Hamm are next up to host “Saturday Night Live” during the final stretch of the show’s 50th season.

“Saturday Night Live” will follow up its 50th anniversary celebrations with new shows and some familiar faces.

NBC says The “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary celebration was watched by nearly 15 million viewers.

WSLS Vice President and General Manager, Jaimie León, issues apology for technical error during SNL 50th anniversary special

In a feast of special programming, NBC is celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live” this weekend.

Costume designer Tom Broecker has been working at “Saturday Night Live” for more than 30 years.

The 50th anniversary celebration of “Saturday Night Live” is so big, it’s not even on Saturday.

The “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special will include guest appearances by Tom Hanks, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, John Mulaney, Dave Chappelle, Scarlett Johansson and numerous other stars who’ve been associated with the show over the years.

For 50 years, music has been a big part of the history of “Saturday Night Live.”.

Timothée Chalamet will return to “Saturday Night Live” for his third stint as a host.

Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live” as she took a brief break from the battleground states where she's been campaigning.

Comedian-actor Bill Burr will host the first post-election “Saturday Night Live” with musical guest guitarist, producer and vocalist Mk.

Alec Baldwin has returned to “Saturday Night Live.”.

The choices on the movie marquee this weekend included Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker, a film about Donald Trump, a “Saturday Night Live” origin story and even Pharrell Williams as a Lego.

Ariana Grande hosted “Saturday Night Live” for the first time since 2016.

Kate McKinnon came up with the idea for “The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science,” about 10 years ago but didn’t begin writing in earnest until she left “Saturday Night Live” in May 2022.

The 50th season of “Saturday Night Live” is off to a strong ratings start and is a record-breaker for the streaming service Peacock.

Happy 50th “SNL!"

Fresh off her Emmys win, Jean Smart will kick off “Saturday Night Live’s” landmark 50th season.

The Emmys on Sunday had plenty of fun moments and two hosts who gently mocked themselves.

Maya Rudolph and Angela Bassett are among the winners at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

Steve Martin’s next role will not be the Midwestern politician the internet hoped he’d portray.

Will Maya Rudolph’s “funt,” aka Vice President Kamala Harris, be back on “Saturday Night Live?”.

“Saturday Night Live” is one of our greatest institutions, and within the famed show is another famed institution: The Five-Timers Club.

“Saturday Night Live” is ready to make its return, five months after ending its season early due to the writers strike.

The writers strike is over.

Live from New York, it’s Lorne Michaels’ successor!

After 11 seasons, Cecily Strong has said farewell to “Saturday Night Live."

NBC says “Top Gun: Maverick” actor Miles Teller will host the opening episode of “Saturday Night Live” on Oct. 1.

Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson are among those departing from “Saturday Night Live,” leaving the sketch institution without arguably its two most famous names after Saturday's finale of its 47th season.

“Saturday Night Live” normally kicks off each show with some humor, but the comedy sketch series opened with a tribute performance to Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion.

“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.

Peter Aykroyd, an Emmy-nominated actor and writer on “Saturday Night Live” for the 1979-80 season who later worked with older brother, Dan, on everything from a TV show about the paranormal to such films as “Dragnet” and “Coneheads,” has died at age 66.

Only five shows into his rookie season at “Saturday Night Live,” comic James Austin Johnson has attracted attention for his mimicry.

Katie Couric’s book tour, which begins in two weeks, will have some have well known guests.

Kim Kardashian West, sporting a hot pink catsuit, skewered everyone from her mom’s boyfriend to her famous sex tape and estranged husband Kanye during her first turn hosting “Saturday Night Live.”.

“Saturday Night Live” returns for its 47th season this weekend with a bit of a surprise.

Owen Wilson, Kim Kardashian West, Rami Malek and Jason Sudeikis will take turns hosting the first four weeks of ‘Saturday Night Live’ this season.

Comedian and “Saturday Night Live” legend Norm Macdoanld died from cancer Tuesday morning, according to Deadline.

Comedian Norm Macdonald, a former “Saturday Night Live” writer and performer and “Weekend Update” host, has died.

Norm MacDonald, a longtime comedian perhaps best known for his role on “Saturday Night Live” has died.

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Elon Musk moved a cryptocurrency's value and TV ratings with his “Saturday Night Live” appearance.

Elon Musk showed a combination of humility and hubris as he opened his highly anticipated hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live.”.

Anne Beatts, a groundbreaking comedy writer who was on the original staff of “Saturday Night Live” and later created the cult sitcom “Square Pegs,” has died at age 74.

Sorry for making you upset. Bag of M&M’s for your troubles? One day he’s “Saturday Night Live’s” host and the next day he’s a Super Bowl ad star. He starred in this M&M’s commercial that hints that you can do almost any and everything — as long as you have a bag of M&M’s to ask for forgiveness. Apologies included kicking someone’s airplane seat on purpose, “mansplaining,” calling someone a “Karen” and of course, holding a messy and explosive gender reveal party.

MOVIES— Travel may seem closed off right now but how about a cruise with Meryl Streep, Dianne Wiest and Candice Bergen? — If one Streep film wasn’t enough for you, she’s again in typically fine form in “The Prom,” parodying a diva actor in Ryan Murphy’s adaptation of the 2018 Broadway musical. — AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSIC— Jon Bon Jovi has already produced an album this year with “2020” and the concert film "On a Night Like This — Bon Jovi 2020." — AP Entertainment Writer Mark KennedyTELEVISION— This season’s winner for lengthy title: “High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special,” debuting Friday on Disney +. — The CW’s “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2020,” a 90-minute special based on the annual concert, will air at 8 p.m. EST Monday, Dec. 14.

Jim Carrey played President-elect Joe Biden, taking the stage and poking fun at the five-day wait for results. He even offered a throwback to one of his infamous '90s-era lines, calling President Donald Trump a “Looooosseer!” to laughs and applause. Chappelle hosted “SNL” in November 2016 in its first episode after Trump’s election, pointedly critiquing the surprise over the result. “You know, I didn't know Donald Trump was going to win the election,” Chapelle said four years ago. “SNL” has regularly lampooned Trump and his presidency in recent years, enlisting Baldwin to play the commander in chief.

Who would have thought that a fly would go viral? You guessed it — the fly that landed on Pence’s head for over 2 minutes during Wednesday’s debate. Jim Carrey returned to the show to play Joe Biden who ends up turning into the famous fly through teleportation. Writers drew inspiration from Jeff Goldblum’s role in the 1986 film “The Fly." The show gave their theory on why the fly appearance happened, and Carrey’s fly is joined by Kenan Thompson as Herman Caine.

NEW YORK – Jack White will be the last-minute replacement musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” after country singer Morgan Wallen was dropped for breaking COVID-19 protocols. Wallen was removed as musical guest on Thursday after TikTok videos showed him partying last weekend without a mask on among a large group of people. Lorne Michaels announced White as a fill-in Friday on the “Today” show. “Saturday Night Live,” which will be hosted this Saturday by comedian Bill Burr, resumed live in-studio shows last weekend with a smaller live audience. Guests were required to take a COVID-19 test and temperature check at arrival, and wear masks inside the building.

LOS ANGELES – Morgan Wallen has been dropped from performing on “Saturday Night Live” after breaking the show’s COVID-19 protocols. The country singer posted a two-plus minute video on social media Wednesday about the show’s decision. He apologized after he was shown on TikTok socializing maskless at a crowded bar and house party this past weekend in Alabama. The 27-year-old Wallen said his actions were “short-sighted” and has affected his long-term goals and dreams. Wallen said he has not tested positive for the coronavirus.

“Saturday Night Live” scored its biggest season premiere audience in four years and second best in 12 years, emphasizing the importance of presidential election time for the NBC comedy show. During a busy week for news and sports, “Saturday Night Live” was the most-watched entertainment show, despite starting at 11:35 p.m. on the East Coast, the Nielsen company said. With 8.24 million viewers, it was the second most-watched “SNL” episode since May 2017, with the exception being last December's triumphant return of Eddie Murphy. “We needed ‘Saturday Night Live’ to rise to the occasion for this moment, and it didn't,” agreed Eric Deggans, critic for National Public Radio. “Debate Analysis,” NBC, 6.94 million.

A dog playing the Belgian Malinois Conan who participated in the recent raid on the fallen ISIS leader stole the show on Saturday Night Live over the weekend and has barked his way to Inside Edition. Inside Edition tracked down the 3-year-old dog who played Conan in Upstate New York. In the skit, Cecily Strong played Ivans canine translator. I always think Ivan steals the show, she said. This 190-Pound Dog Was Totally Chill as Rescuers Carried Him Down a MountainMystery Surrounds Murder of American Prosecutor and Her Dog on Remote IslandMedal of Honor Winner Doesnt Mind Being Photoshopped for Raid Dog Embed Code Restart Now playing Now playing

This week it had Kate McKinnon's Elizabeth Warren answer questions from Iowans about healthcare. Look at me, I'm in my natural habitat, a public school on a weekend," McKinnon's Warren said. McKinnon's Warren then said she wanted to "pour one out" for Beto O'Rourke, who dropped out of the race this week. McKinnon's Warren thanked Strong's character for the question because healthcare is her "Despacito." Someone then asked McKinnon's Warren how her plan compared to former vice president Joe Biden's.

(CNN) - Chance the Rapper donned a red Chicago Teachers Union sweatshirt while hosting "Saturday Night Live" in a show of support to the teachers who have been on strike. Chicago teachers have been on strike since October 17 demanding more support staff, higher raises and limits to class size. Chicago Public Schools is the third biggest school district in the country. Michelle Gunderson, a public school teacher and trustee for the teacher's union, tweeted during SNL that the bargaining team was working but took a break to watch the rapper. Several SNL cast members were seen at the end of the show wearing Chicago Teachers Union T-shirts.

"Stranger Things" co-star David Harbour has something in common with "Saturday Night Live." They both came into the world in 1975. Harbour says, as a kid, he talked with his mom about the dream of hosting SNL one day. High on Harbour's SNL wishlist is sharing sketch with Kate McKinnon. "Those scenes that I watch, where she's like messing with some actor in a scene that I've watched for years.

Did you miss Taylor Swift's appearance on "Saturday Night Live"? T-Swizzle treated fans to two stirring performances off her latest album, "Lover." (Will Heath/NBC/Getty Images)(CNN) - Did you miss Taylor Swift's appearance on "Saturday Night Live"? T-Swizzle treated fans to two stirring performances off her latest album, "Lover." In September, Swift's "Lover" became her sixth number 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart.

(CNN) - Maya Rudolph returned to "Saturday Night Live" to skewer Sen. Kamala Harris. But Harris, it seems, approves of her impression. Rudolph parodied the Democratic presidential candidate on "SNL's" 45th season premiere, and naturally, Harris' now-famous "that girl was me" line got ample airtime. She was joined by Larry David as Sen. Bernie Sanders and host Woody Harrelson as former Vice President Joe Biden, sporting a set of sparkling white veneers. Will Rudolph, like Tina Fey as Sarah Palin, pop up throughout the season if her character makes an impact ahead of the 2020 election?

It's the greatest presidential harassment of all time," Baldwin's Trump told Rudy Giuliani, who was played by Kate McKinnon, over the phone. McKinnon's Giuliani told Trump that he needed to calm down. Baldwin's Trump asked. Trump told Barr during the sketch that he would need someone to take the fall for him. "This whole Ukraine whistleblower thing is looking pretty bad for you," Baldwin's Trump said to Bennett's Pence.

Some people rail against this "cancel culture" while others say it's necessary. "[Cancel culture] doesn't really work," Wortham says. This, in a lot of ways, is what cancel culture has become. Some people argue that cancel culture is justified because celebrities are facing repercussions for their actions. After Gillis was fired from "SNL" for racist jokes he made as recently as 2018, comedian Jim Jeffries said, "This is just cancel culture.

Phil Hartman was a renowned comedian on Saturday Night Live, but in 1998, his life was cut short after his wife killed him. On the morning of May 28, Hartman was shot dead by his wife, Brynn, who then took her own life. On Friday, ABC is airing a two-hour special called The Last Days of Phil Hartman, in which Hartmans brother-in-law breaks his silence. We can't imagine why she would have done that, Greg Omdahl told 20/20.Omdahl also offers insight into the deeply troubled Hartman marriage. The new special also features never-before-seen home videos, showing Hartman as a doting dad.

NEW YORK - While some comedians are defending Shane Gillis after his firing from "Saturday Night Live" this week, others are supporting NBC's decision. "After talking with Shane Gillis, we have decided that he will not be joining 'SNL'," a spokesperson for the show said in a statement Monday on behalf of producer Lorne Michaels. "I don't know him, never heard of him," but "NBC of course bailed on him," Stern said. Two requested their names not be used in this story, citing "SNL's" influence in the comedy community and fear of professional retribution from comedy club bookers for defended Gillis. Another comic, who is based in Los Angeles and makes regular television appearances, said that while he doesn't know Gillis personally, he thinks industry executives are sometimes too quick to fire someone.

(CNN) - There are plenty of games within the game at this Sunday's Emmy ceremony, but none more intriguing than whether "Game of Thrones" will go out in another blaze of glory, torching the field one more time after its polarizing final season. Still, there are several more milestones that could fall on Sunday, when the main Emmy ceremony is televised by Fox. Three more wins ("Thrones" is nominated in seven remaining categories) would bring the overall 2019 trophies to 13, eclipsing the show's own record of 12, reached in both 2015 and 2016. For starters, those most vocal in their criticism of the final season probably aren't entirely representative of the wider audience base. The Emmy Awards will air Sept. 22 at 8 p.m.

Bowen Yang as Kim Jong Un for a March 30 episode of "Saturday Night Live." Yang, a writer on "SNL," is joining the cast as a series regular. NEW YORK (CNN) - NBC's "Saturday Night Live" has added comedians Chloe Fineman, Shane Gillis and Bowen Yang as featured players for the upcoming 45th season. The NYU graduate's casting is also noteworthy as he's the only Asian American series regular in this cast. The 45th season of "SNL" premieres September 28 with host Woody Harrelson and musical guest Billie Eilish.

New faces include Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the Emmy-nominated star and creator of Amazon's "Fleabag," and David Harbour, who is known for roles such as Netflix's "Stranger Things" and the upcoming Marvel film "Black Widow." She will host the October 5 episode, featuring musical guest Taylor Swift. "SNL" kicks off what will be its 45th season on September 28 with host Woody Harrelson and musical guest Billie Eilish. Kristen Stewart will host the November 2 episode, with a musical guest who has yet to be announced. The "SNL" lineup so far:Sept. 28 -- host Woody Harrelson / musical guest Billie EilishOct. 5 -- host Phoebe Waller-Bridge / musical guest Taylor SwiftOct. 12 -- host David Harbour / musical guest Camila CabelloNov. 2 -- host Kristen Stewart / musical guest TBADec. 21 -- host Eddie Murphy / musical guest TBAThe-CNN-Wire & 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company.

1952: Actor and screenwriter Dan Aykroyd, an original cast member of "Saturday Night Live" also known for movies such as "The Blues Brothers" and "Ghostbusters," is born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He also starred in movies like "Trading

1963: Comedian and actor Norm Macdonald, best known for his stint on "Saturday Night Live," is born in Quebec City, Canada.

2014: Longtime "Saturday Night Live" announcer Don Pardo dies in his sleep at the age of 96 in Tucson, Arizona. Pardo had served as announcer for "SNL" since the show's 1975 debut and had a radio and TV announcing career that spanned more than seven decades. He was also the announcer for early incarnations of such shows as "The Price Is Right," "Jeopardy!" and "NBC Nightly News." Hide Caption

1952: Actor and screenwriter Dan Aykroyd, an original cast member of "Saturday Night Live" also known for movies such as "The Blues Brothers" and "Ghostbusters," is born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He also starred in movies like "Trading