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Laraine Newman says her SNL costars used to make fun of her involvement in the Groundlings improv group.

Saturday Night Live’s Laraine Newman Admits John Belushi And The OG Cast Used To Tease Her For Coming Up In The Groundlings

Eddie Murphy says he was offered cocaine at 19 by two major stars.

'God Was Looking Over Me': Eddie Murphy Recalls Time John Belushi And Robin Williams Asked Him To Try Coke

Brooklyn, NY

Decider.com

Saturday Night Live cast member Punkie Johnson announced she’ll be leaving the sketch comedy show after four seasons.

The comedian first announced the news during a comedy show at Union Hall in Brooklyn Wednesday (July 31), during which she revealed a number of surprising details about her time on the show, per The New York Times. She later confirmed that she would be leaving before the new season premieres in the fall in a video on social media.

“I just want to let you know after four seasons, I will not be returning to SNL for the 50th,” Johnson said.

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In Touch Weekly

Colin Jost and Michael Che have been gunning hard for the top spot at Saturday Night Live ahead of frontrunner Tina Fey when showrunner Lorne Michaels eventually decides to step down. In light of the drama, a source exclusively tells In Touch they’re determined to get the gig. "To think there's only one person, qualified...

Saturday Night Live’s Colin Jost and Michael Che Are Ganging Up on Tina Fey for Top Role on Show

Kenan Thompson recalled the time he partied too hard with Amy Poehler and Will Forte before taping a sketch for Saturday Night Live.

That Time Kenan Thompson Partied Too Hard With Amy Poehler And Will Forte And Then Had To Film An SNL Sketch Hungover

In the late-night television show scene, there have been few more prominent figures than ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel. Jimmy Kimmel has been a staple in the late-night television landscape since the early 2000s. Born on November 13, 1967, his early career saw him dabbling in radio, where he honed his comedic chops and developed his signature style of humor. This led to his big break in television as the co-host of Win Ben Stein’s Money, a role that earned him a Daytime Emmy Award.

Jimmy Kimmel Removed: Nightshow Host Abruptly Steps Down

Looper

An episode of a classic ABC sitcom surprisingly features a shot of full-frontal nudity that has somehow eluded the network's censors for decades.

This ABC Sitcom Aired Full-Frontal Nudity - And Nobody Noticed

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The "Late Show" host mocked the former president over one curious claim.

Stephen Colbert Taunts Trump With Absolutely Brutal Reminder About Melania

Upworthy

According to her daughter, Lucille Ball never considered herself a feminist, but there's no question she blazed many a trail for women. A working mother in real life, she depicted issues facing housewives with her brilliant television comedy and became the first female studio head in Hollywood. She broke glass ceilings but wasn't particularly outspoken about women's rights. In fact, in a 1980 interview with "People," she said, “They can use my name for equal rights, but I don’t get out there and raise hell because I’ve been so liberated, I have nothing to squawk about.”Ball empowered women by example—and...

Watch Lucille Ball repeatedly tell a host to take his hands off female audience members

As one of the longest-running sketch comedy series of all time, Saturday Night Live has given an endearing platform to some of the greatest comedians of the 20th and 21st centuries. As integral as the cast members were in guaranteeing SNL’s continued success over the past five decades, viewers shouldn’t overlook the importance of the series’ recurring lineup of characters as well.

The 7 Best Saturday Night Live Characters

A certain cereal has carved a niche for themselves as the "breakfast of champions" over the years, with ads and boxes featuring famous professional athletes — including Olympians — from soccer stars to icons like Serena Williams. But in this classic Saturday Night Live sketch, John Belushi pitched a delicious, (momentarily) energizing alternative for any aspiring Olympians out there: "Little Chocolate Donuts."

John Belushi's Little Chocolate Donuts Sketch Is an SNL Olympics All-Timer

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

The Guardian

In his remarks about the vice-president’s race, Trump showed how laughably out of touch he is, writes Arwa Mahdawi

Kamala Harris is mixed race, I’m mixed race – and Donald Trump is a dusty old relic | Arwa Mahdawi

Los Angeles, CA

She was born Margaret Ann Lipton on August 30, 1946, in Manhattan, New York, and she died at only 72 years old on May 11, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. Her stage name was Peggy Lipton, and she was best known for roles on The Mod Squadand Twin Peaks.

A Look Back at the Life and Tragic Death of Peggy Lipton, star of TV's 'Mod Squad' and 'Twin Peaks'

Ohio State

A post shared on X claims former President Donald Trump referred to 2024 Republican vice presidential nominee and Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as “JD Wentworth.”. Trump did not say this. The claim was originally posted on a site that identifies itself as satirical. Fact Check:. Trump has appealed a...

FACT CHECK: Did Donald Trump Accidentally Refer To JD Vance As ‘JD Wentworth’?

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

Business Times

Iconic singer Cyndi Lauper didn't hold back as she shared eye-opening insights about her experience working with Donald Trump during the third season of "The Celebrity Apprentice."

Cyndi Lauper Exposes Shocking Details About Donald Trump On 'The Apprentice' Series: 'That Ain't A Good Boss'

Houston, TX

Entertainment Weekly

Akili McDowell, the actor best known for drama series David Makes Man and Billions, has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting in Houston. The actor, 21, was booked into Harris County Jail on Aug. 1 on charges of murder and theft, online public records show. McDowell is due in court on Tuesday on the theft charge and again on Oct. 9 for the murder charge.

Akili McDowell, David Makes Man star charged with murder in Houston shooting

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Saturday Night Live member Punkie Johnson has announced that she's leaving the iconic sketch show. She's been on SNL for four years. However, the 39-year-old went about announcing her departure in an unexpected way. Johnson announced she was leaving SNL during a stand-up show at Brooklyn's Union Hall Wednesday night....

‘SNL’ Mainstay Departs Show In Most Unexpected Way Possible

A series of guest hosts on Jimmy Kimmel Live! has confused audiences over when and if Kimmel will return. Kimmel has hosted the ABC talk show since 2003. It runs year-round and features topical comedic bits, various musical performances, and a myriad of celebrity interviews. However, over the last few...

Where Is Jimmy Kimmel Now: When He'll Return & What Happened

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Ego Nwodim says she once slipped up and called SNL boss Lorne Michaels 'Daddy Lorne' to his face

As someone who's appeared on Saturday Night Live since 2018 and became an official cast member in 2022, Ego Nwodim seems to have found her groove...

Ego Nwodim says she once slipped up and called SNL boss Lorne Michaels 'Daddy Lorne' to his face

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