Several weeks ago SNL cast member Kenan Thompson defended the show’s lack of African-American female representation asserting that Black women who auditioned simply weren’t ready. “It’s just a tough part of the business,” he told TV Guide. “Like in auditions, they just never find ones that are ready.” Well, Roland Martin gathered some comediennes on “NewsOne […]
The sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live” has been on the air longer than many of the current cast members have been alive. However, in the 38 years “SNL” has been broadcast, there have only been four black women to be a part of the cast. In a recent interview with TV Guide, actor/comedian […]
Last night March 9, 2013 Justin Timberlake not only hosted SNL for his fifth time, but he also served as the musical act, which brought an unexpected guest to the stage: Hova! The duo performed “Suit And Tie” and if Kanye thought that he was going to publicly diss their song and there would […]
Last night March 2, 2013 Kevin Hart hosted SNL and the hype preceding the show was astronomical. As with pretty much anytime Kevin Hart is going to be on TV, the expectations for hilarity were high. However, some bloggers, writers and Tweeters seemed a little disappointed when all was said and done. Cue cards seemed […]
After yucking it up at the VMAs comedian Kevin Hart is taking on a what he considers to be an even bigger task–co-costing “Saturday Night Live.” In the video below the tall (by Starbucks standards) actor spoke with EW about this weekend’s appearance, shared what he’s had to deal with behind the scenes and […]
Quentin Tarantino has established himself as the master of the revenge fantasy movie genre. From “Django Unchained” to “Kill Bill” the provocative director has proven that getting back at your enemies is a dessert best served cold and bloody. WATCH: Tarantino Unchained: Watch Every N- Bomb He’s Ever Directed [VIDEO] When “Django Unchained” star Christopher […]
Oscar Award winning actor Jamie Foxx put his comedic chops on full display during this weekend’s episode of “Saturday Night Live.”Foxx is making the rounds promoting his upcoming film, “Django Unchained,” where he plays a slave on the hunt to find his wife. With “Django…” as the springboard, Foxx launched into a monologue about Blackness […]
Katt Williams has not been having a good end to 2012. After allegedly pulling a gun on fellow comedian Faizon Love, the pimptastic comedian was arrested for allegedly assaulting something with a bottle. However, the crew at SNL’s “Weekend Update” offered Katt a chance to tell his side of the story via comedian Jay Pharoah. […]
Looks like there’s no love lost between Rihanna and the producers over at “Saturday Night Live.” According to TMZ, RiRi called in sick just before dress rehearsal, which is done before a live studio audience just before the actual show. Rihanna Silences Critics: “I’m Living My Truth!” [VIDEO] SNL’s head honcho, Lorne Michaels, who’s known […]
By most accounts Lindsay Lohan’s fourth time hosting “Saturday Night Live” was a moving train wreck of bad teleprompter reading, but there were some bright spots. The sketch “Real Housewives of Disney” was a spot on spoof of the popular Bravo series “Real Housewives of New York”, “Atlanta” and “Beverly Hills.” Watch as Cinderella, Snow […]
After issuing an apology for a racists headline referencing Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (click here for details) ESPN has fired one employee and suspended another who referenced the “Chink In The Armor” headline. “We again apologize, especially to Mr. Lin,” ESPN wrote. “His accomplishments are a source of great pride to the Asian-American community, including […]
On last night’s “Saturday Night Live” hip-hop’s royal couple, Beyonce and Jay-Z were lampooned in a hilarious comedy sketch. The set up: Bey and Jay welcome a host of celebrity guests to see their new bundle of joy, Blue Ivy Carter. Watch what happens when the Queen of Strange, Nicki Minaj swings by to […]
