• Happy Birthday Kristen Wiig: Celebrate Her 7 Funniest Characters

    "Saturday Night Live" is the home to some of Hollywood's most beloved comedians, introducing the world to household names like Adam Sandler, Tina Fey, Eddie Murphy, Molly Shannon and many more. Today (Aug. 22), we celebrate the 42nd birthday of one of the show's former leading ladies: Kristen Wiig. A day without laughter is pointless, but with Wiig around, that shouldn't be a problem. Enjoy some of her funniest characters with us.

  • David Letterman's Last 'Late Show' Also Means Paul Shaffer's Disbanding the CBS Orchestra

    When funny man Late Show host David Letterman called it quits, so, too, did his sidekick/bandleader Paul Shaffer disband the CBS Orchestra. While everyone else is paying attention to Letterman's retirement, it's easy to overlook another painful fact that Classicalites will soon have to get used to--the end for America's most pithy bandleader, Paul Shaffer.

  • Rihanna, Louis CK Announce New Relationship in 'SNL' Promos with Leslie Jones [WATCH]

    Saturday Night Live's massive 40th season is set to come to a close this weekend (May 16), and the sketch show got Rihanna to be the last musical guest. Just one day before airtime, the "B*tch Better Have My Money" singer joined forces with host Louis CK and SNL cast member Leslie Jones to shoot a few promos, and you best believe that RiRi is not going to deal well with being cast as CK's girlfriend of Jones peeing her pants.

  • Mumford & Sons Electrifies 'SNL' Audience With New Sound

    For their new LP 'Wilder Mind,' Mumford & Sons decided to take a different route than they are used to. Trading in their folk sound, fully equipped with accordions and banjos, the foursome plugged in their guitars for songs to thrill the audience at 'Saturday Night Live.'

  • EXCLUSIVE: British Folk Singer George Ezra Tells The Story Behind The Drunken Night That Landed Him Bloody In Front Of The Ramones

    George Ezra takes us to "Budapest" and back on Wanted on Voyage, his critically acclaimed debut album which quickly shot to the top of the charts in eight different countries and became the UK's third highest selling album in 2014. Now, the 21-year-old Bob Dylan-inspired folk singer from Hertford, England (with a voice far beyond his years) is ready to take the world by storm. Just days before his biggest U.S. performance to date, acting as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, the blue-eyed crooner sat down with Music Times in New York City to chat about writing Wanted on Voyage while on voyage, his bloody run in with Ramones drummer Marky Ramone and the one album he would never leave home without. Enjoy the trip.

  • George Ezra Makes SNL Debut With 'Budapest,' 'Blame It On Me,' Host The Rock Sings 'Franchise Viagra' [WATCH]

    New British up-and-comer George Ezra performed two of his hit singles this weekend, during The Rock-hosted episode of Saturday Night Live. Marking his biggest U.S. television performance to date, the folk singer delivered joyous renditions of "Budapest" and "Blame It On Me" off his debut studio album Wanted On Voyage. Interestingly, he was sort of dressed like the top half of that meme of The Rock from the '80s, if only he also had on the jeans and fanny pack, and if that black top were a turtleneck. But we digress...

  • Watch Adam Sandler Sing as Bono From His 'SNL' Days

    Adam Sandler had a knack for spreading holiday cheer on 'Saturday Night Live' no matter what the occasion. The comedian found his niche on the sketch show by appearing on 'Weekend Update' with a guitar to sing goofy songs that have become holiday favorites like "The Hanukkah Song" and "The Thanksgiving Song." The Sandman even imitated Bono and sang about St. Patrick's Day.

  • 'SNL' Parodies Iggy Azalea and Azealia Banks Feud in "The Iggy Azalea Show" Featuring Chris Hemsworth [WATCH]

    SNL loves to poke fun at pop stars and celebrities. Their latest target -- Iggy Azalea -- who seems to be taking a few more lickings then she is capable of brushing off as the attacks come on all fronts. They hosted a fake show called "The Iggy Azalea Show," with the "Fancy" rapper being played by Kate McKinnon while she brings out one of her favorite "feud friends" Azealia Banks to discuss their public Twitter feud in December.

  • Alabama Shakes Play 2 New Songs on 'SNL'

    Alabama Shakes brought their blend of soulful garage rock to 'Saturday Night Live' over the weekend in advance of their new album. The band performed two new songs -- "Don't Wanna Fight" and "Gimme All Your Love" -- from its upcoming sophomore album 'Sound & Color.' The performances were two major highlights of the late-night sketch show.

  • Zac Brown Band To Perform On SNL March 7 With Host Chris Hemsworth

    Saturday Night Live is serving up its second helping of country music this season with an upcoming performance by the Zac Brown Band on March 7. Thor actor Chris Hemsworth will host the episode. Both the band and the actor will be making their debuts on the show's 40th season.

  • 'SNL 40' After-Party Included Prince, Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney

    NBC missed the best part of the "SNL 40" reunion show last night, Feb. 15: the after-party. Things were only heating up when the 3 1/2-hour comedy event wrapped up. Former cast members like Jimmy Fallon and some of music's finest gathered for an after-party at the Plaza Hotel to celebrate a little longer. Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney -- who were both a part of the "SNL 40" show -- and Prince performed, much to the delight of everyone in the building. The festivities died down around 4 a.m., "Consequence of Sound" reported.
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