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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.' -
Taraji P. Henson Hosts SNL: 'Empire' Actress Channels Cookie Lyon In Saturday Night Live Promos
As previously reported, Taraji P. Henson, best known for her role as Cookie Lyon on FOX's hit series Empire, will be hosting Saturday Night Live this weekend alongside musical guest Mumford & Sons. As expected, Henson brings her Empire character to SNL for this week's promos. In the short clip, Henson channels her inner Cookie with featured player Taran Killam. -
George Ezra Talks "Budapest," Fleetwood Mac, Drunken Nights And The 'Wanted On Voyage' Connection To Paddington Bear [Exclusive Interview]
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... -
Empire's Taraji P. Henson, Mumford & Sons, And Carly Rae Jepsen Headed To SNL In April
Saturday Night Live has announced its upcoming musical guests for April. Carly Rae Jepsen will take the stage on April 4 with Birdman star Michael Keaton hosting for his third time. Mumford & Sons will follow on April 11 with Taraji P. Henson (a.k.a. Empire's Cookie Lyon) taking on hosting duties. -
Watch Adam Sandler Sing as Bono From His 'Saturday Night Live' Days About Not Drinking on St. Patrick's Day
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 Two New Songs From 'Sound & Color' on 'Saturday Night Live' [WATCH]
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. -
Alabama Shakes Announced As Next SNL Musical Guest With Host Dakota Johnson Ahead Of New Album 'Sound & Color'
Alabama Shakes have been announced as the next musical guest on Saturday Night Live for the Feb. 28 episode. Fittingly ahead of their second album, this will be the band's second musical appearance on show, and it comes almost exactly two years from their February 2013 performance. The band will join host Dakota Johnson, star of the Fifty Shades of Grey film adaptation. -
'SNL 40' After-Party Included Prince, Taylor Swift and Paul McCartney Performing While Jimmy Fallon Danced [WATCH]
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. -
Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake Perform Rap That Spans 40 Years of 'Saturday Night Live' at Reunion Show [WATCH]
Best buddies Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake had the honor of performing the cold opening for "SNL 40" last night, Feb. 16, and they did not disappoint. The pair combined forces to run through a four-minute rap that spanned all 40 years of "Saturday Night Live," name-dropping former cast members and unleashing some of the reunion show's most iconic catchphrases. At the end, Timberlake and Fallon introduced the special with a "Live from New York, it's Saturday night!"
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