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Is ‘SNL’ new tonight? See the season 51 premiere date

There’s no new episode of “Saturday Night Live” on tonight, Saturday, Sept. 13. Season 51 of “SNL” premieres on Saturday, Oct ...

Shock as One More ‘SNL’ Star Exits Show at Last Minute

Ego Nwodim is the latest to leave the Saturday Night Live cast. Nwodim made the announcement on Instagram, and rather than ...

‘SNL’ Sets Cast for Season 51: Chloe Fineman, Bowen Yang, Kenan Thompson All Returning

Longtime castmember Heidi Gardner is leaving, alongside Michael Longfellow and Devon Walker, while the 'Please Don't Destroy' ...

Saturday Night Live Just Added Another Emmy to Its Record-Setting Haul

Stephen Graham won the lead limited series actor Emmy on Sunday, recognizing his portrayal of Eddie Miller in Netflix’s ...
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Ego Nwodim’s Sudden, Shocking ‘SNL’ Exit Leaves Black Internet Reeling

Over the past 25 years, “SNL” has welcomed and said goodbye to a handful of Black woman comedians: Maya Rudolph (who stops by every now and then), Leslie Jones, Punkie Johnson, Sasheer Zamata were all ...

‘SNL’ Stars and More React to Ego Nwodim’s Departure: “One of the Best to Ever Do It”

Cecily Strong, Chloe Fineman and Jack Black all shared comments following Nwodim's decision to leave the sketch comedy series ...

Bowen Yang speaks out about Heidi Gardner's 'SNL' exit

Bowen Yang is speaking out about the wave of departures from "SNL," including longtime cast member Heidi Gardner.

‘SNL's 50th Anniversary Beats Out Beyoncé's Bowl, 50 Years After Lorne Michaels Won His First Emmy

One of the more intriguing Emmy battles this year was Beyoncé going head-to-head with Saturday Night Live's celeb-filled 50th ...