Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter duetted on Simon’s “Homeward Bound” to open the show, five-decade “Saturday Night Live” luminary Steve Martin delivered the monologue, and Paul McCartney gave an epic closing to a 50th anniversary special celebrating the sketch institution that was overflowing with famous former cast members, superstar hosts and legendary guests. The 83-year-old Simon has been essential to “SNL” since its earliest episodes in 1975, and told the 25-year-old pop sensation of the moment Carpenter that he first performed “Homeward Bound” on “SNL” in 1976. “I was not born then,” Carpenter said, getting a laugh. “And neither were…
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On its 50th anniversary special, Saturday Night Live wanted to have its nostalgic cake and eat it, too, owning up to the stereotypes it has perpetuated while also coaxing laughs out of the passage of time. In a send-up of awards-show “in memoriam” segments, a tuxedoed Tom Hanks soberly took the darkly lit stage during […]On its 50th anniversary special, Saturday Night Live wanted to have its nostalgic cake and eat it, too, owning up to the stereotypes it has perpetuated while also coaxing laughs out of the passage of time. In a send-up of awards-show “in memoriam” segments, a…
Saturday Night Live has had a lot of POTUS mocking over the decades, but you wouldn’t have known it from Sunday’s SNL50: The Anniversary Special. Tonight’s live show had Alec Baldwin, Will Ferrell, Jay Pharoah, Tina Fey, Jason Sudeikis, Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler in attendance but there was nothing of the presidents and presidential […]Saturday Night Live has had a lot of POTUS mocking over the decades, but you wouldn’t have known it from Sunday’s SNL50: The Anniversary Special. Tonight’s live show had Alec Baldwin, Will Ferrell, Jay Pharoah, Tina Fey, Jason Sudeikis, Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler in…
Liverpool restored their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League thanks to a hard-fought 2-1 win over Wolves at Anfield. James Maddison’s early goal was enough to give Tottenham a 1-0 win over an injury-hit Manchester United, who remain 15th in the table. Salah makes the difference for league leaders Premier League leaders Liverpool survived a nervy last 25 minutes at home to a challenging Wolves side to restore their seven-point advantage with a 2-1 victory. The home side seemed to be cruising after Luis Diaz’s first Anfield league goal since September was followed by Mohamed Salah’s 29th…
Taoiseach Micheál Martin described the 24-year-old jockey as a talented rider “who inspired many”
The New York Giants have two very important decisions to make when it comes to their 2022 first-round draft picks, outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux and offensive tackle Evan Neal. Both players’ fifth-year options are on the table this offseason (the deadline is May 1) and the Giants aren’t likely to extend Neal, a seventh-overall pick who has been a disappointment, but will likely exercise Thibodeaux’s. “The Giants are strongly leaning toward picking up his fifth-year option,” the New York Post’s Paul Schwartz writes of Thibodeaux, the fifth overall pick in 2022 out of Oregon. That decision must be made by May…
Two women in hijabs allegedly attacked in Epping last week while racist graffiti reported in western SydneyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice are investigating if two alleged assaults in Melbourne were Islamophobic incidents after women in hijabs were attacked during the day.Victoria police said two women, a 30-year-old from Lalor and a 26-year-old from Wollert, were allegedly attacked by the same assailant at Epping shopping centre on High Street between 1.10pm and 1.20pm on Thursday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…Two women in hijabs…
Eddie Murphy returned for another sketch on the SNL50: The Anniversary Show, this time as one of three prisoners trying to try to scare a trio of young male shoplifters “straight.” The sketch was a spoof of the documentary Scared Straight, the program in which prisoners scream and yell at teens in an effort to […]Eddie Murphy returned for another sketch on the SNL50: The Anniversary Show, this time as one of three prisoners trying to try to scare a trio of young male shoplifters “straight.” The sketch was a spoof of the documentary Scared Straight, the program in which…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned he will not accept any deal made without his nation’s involvement
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Samantha hit headlines last week when she ranted in an online post about how “vile” and “rude” the Eurosong panel were, which included Brian’s husband Arthur Gourounlian
There have been 35 athletes to host the sketch comedy staple. They include greats like Peyton Manning, Derek Jeter and LeBron. Before SNL celebrates its 50th anniversary, we look at some top performances. There have been 35 athletes to host the sketch comedy staple. They include greats like Peyton Manning, Derek Jeter and LeBron. Before SNL celebrates its 50th anniversary, we look at some top performances. Travis Kelce is the latest athlete to host “Saturday Night Live.” Rosalind OConnor/NBC via Getty Images On Sunday night, “Saturday Night Live” is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an alum-filled special — Peyton Manning in…
The Jaguars have settled on five general manager finalists: interim GM Ethan Waugh, the 49ers’ Josh Williams, the Rams’ James Gladstone, the Bears’ Ian Cunningham and the Packers’ Jon-Eric Sullivan. The Jaguars have settled on five general manager finalists: interim GM Ethan Waugh, the 49ers’ Josh Williams, the Rams’ James Gladstone, the Bears’ Ian Cunningham and the Packers’ Jon-Eric Sullivan. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jaguars have settled on five finalists for their vacant general manager position and will begin in-person interviews Wednesday. San Francisco 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams, Los Angeles Rams director of scouting strategy…
The men, aged between 21 and 44, were charged with assault causing harm and false imprisonment at a special court sitting last night
Vikat Bhagat, 31, was found guilty of the rape and murder of the 28-year-old Donegal woman in Goa
Reintroducing wolves in the Scottish Highlands could lead to an expansion of native woodland which could take in and store one million tonnes of CO2 per year, environmental researchers have suggested. A study led by researchers at the University of Leeds said reintroducing the species into the Cairngorms, south-west, north-west and central Highlands could help curb the problem of red deer eating tree saplings, which stops natural woodland regeneration. The researchers estimate that if wolves were reintroduced, a population of around 167 of the animals would thrive, which they say is enough to reduce red deer populations to a level…
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has been accused by seven more women of sexually inappropriate misconduct at high-end spas, bringing the total to 16, according to a Baltimore Banner report. Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has been accused by seven more women of sexually inappropriate misconduct at high-end spas, bringing the total to 16, according to a Baltimore Banner report. OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Seven more women have accused Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of engaging in sexually inappropriate misconduct at high-end spas, the Baltimore Banner reported Sunday. This increases the total to 16 therapists from eight spas to make allegations of…
A little counterintuitive for a joyous celebration, the SNL50 anniversary special brought back Rachel Dratch’s Debbie Downer. While Debbie could bring down the mood anywhere she goes with her grim remarks, she also is one of Saturday Night Live characters that have taken on a life of their own, with Debbie Downer now widely used […]A little counterintuitive for a joyous celebration, the SNL50 anniversary special brought back Rachel Dratch’s Debbie Downer. While Debbie could bring down the mood anywhere she goes with her grim remarks, she also is one of Saturday Night Live characters that have taken on a…
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A few simple tweaks in iOS can free up storage on your iPhone, with no need to delete photos or videos.A few simple tweaks in iOS can free up storage on your iPhone, with no need to delete photos or videos. A few simple tweaks in iOS can free up storage on your iPhone, with no need to delete photos or videos. You’re out enjoying the moment, snapping photos and recording videos on your iPhone, whether it’s a weekend trip, a family gathering or just everyday memories. But before you know it, that dreaded “iPhone Storage Full” notification pops up. You…