News
Dick of the Week: Sen. Jake Knott
Carmel Lobello :: Friday, June 4th, 2010 7:57 pm
This was just too easy. South Carolina Republican Senator Jake Knott basically served himself to our “Dick of the Week” column on a golden platter today. In what appeared to be an effort to one-up Rand Paul’s racist quote about segregation, he said on the web show, “Pub Talk Live” that “We already got one raghead in the White House, we don’t need a raghead in the governor’s mansion.” MORE »
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A Review Of Elliot Allagash By An Attractive Girl - As Imagined By Simon Rich, Author of Elliot Allagash
Simon Rich :: Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 4:30 pm
Simon Rich is perhaps the funniest writer in America. A writer for Saturday Night Live, the show has enjoyed a serious upswing in funniness under his tutelage. His first two books of short essays, Ant Farm and Free Range Chickens, are some of the most hysterical writing you’ll find anywhere, and his fantastic debut novel, Elliot Allagash, releases today. Rich was kind enough to review it have his extremely attractive female review it for us.
Until discovering Elliot Allagash, I was only attracted to tall, virile men. But this novel was so hilariously funny that it turned my entire worldview upside down. I am now attracted exclusively to comedy writers, and specifically, to Simon Rich.
As soon as I finished Elliot Allagash, I thought to myself: “Wow. Whoever wrote this book seems intelligent, charming and sexually normal.” Intrigued, I decided to flip to the author photo. That’s when my attraction to Mr. Rich turned into a kind of physical obsession.
I mean, look how cool this guy looks! MORE »
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MacGruber: That’s My Forte
Matt Kiebus :: Thursday, May 20th, 2010 3:30 pm
Photos by Kevin Zacher
When casting a leading man for a summer blockbuster studios normally stay away from actors who are known for their uncanny ability to play a convincing sex offender. But Will Forte is about to redefine what it means to be Hollywood star in the action-comedy of the summer, MacGruber.
“When you put the wig on and the clothes for some reason you just feel a little different,” said actor Will Forte on a bright day in Santa Monica, California. “And right when you put on the mustache you just feel different. You automatically talk differently from feeling this thing above your upper lip, you just become a different person. I’m a mustache away from being a very realistic looking sex offender.”
If you haven’t noticed, Will Forte is not your typical movie star. MORE »
Celebrities
Justin Bieber and Betty White, America’s Hottest New Couple
Amy Rose Spiegel :: Friday, May 7th, 2010 4:45 pm
Two figures from opposite ends of the age spectrum have emerged as the most beloved and ubiquitous celebrities in modern-day America. What do Betty White and Justin Bieber have in common? Well, they’re both adorable and have swarms of fanatical followers (Twitter followers, in Justin’s case). They’ve both recently done or will do much-hyped SNL appearances that go viral about an hour after they air. Their most important similarity, though, could melt America’s collective brain with a little careful planning. Betty White is a self-proclaimed “cougar,” and the Bieb often professes his crushes on older women. There’s only one logical way that either of them could get any more famous than they already are, and I think I’ve figured it out. MORE »
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Justin Bieber Brings His “Baby” to SNL
Shannon Hassett :: Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 3:50 pm
Justin Bieber has a long career ahead of him, and this fact was made evident by his performance on SNL this past Saturday, though it had little to do with his abilities. Bieber has learned the key to celeb longevity, which is as simple as this: know your strengths and exploit them accordingly.
The singer’s rendition of hit single “Baby” for this weekend’s show was everything you’ve come to expect from the tiny teeny bopper: miming, moonwalking, leather and a pair of sneakers easily twice his actual size. He is a boy band in and of himself, and it’s no wonder Justin Timberlake fought Usher for father figure status (Usher won, if you were unaware). MORE »
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Is The Sarah Palin Network A Reality?
Danielle Johnsen :: Monday, April 12th, 2010 2:44 pm
Tina Fey brought it once again while hosting “Saturday Night Live” this past weekend. And as expected, she revisited her nearly perfect impression of former Governor Sarah Palin with one of the funnier sketches of the season, ‘The Sarah Palin Network’. From poking fun at the Tea Party folks to the idea of ‘Gotcha Journalism’, this was a five minute full-on attack of our one-time Vice Presidential candidate and her media saturation. While it was humorous, it also didn’t seem like too foreign of a concept. MORE »
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Betty White on “SNL” Gig: “No Nudity”
Amy Laviero :: Friday, March 12th, 2010 12:20 pm
Among my favorite childhood memories is drinking tea with my mom while watching the “Golden Girls,” and I’m always thrilled when I catch syndicated episodes on TV Land. Betty White, who played the show’s sweet Rose hasn’t ever quite left the limelight and was most recently featured on a SuperBowl advertisement for Snickers; an ad that definitely wouldn’t have been as funny without her.
Although “Saturday Night Live” had propositioned White to host in the past, scheduling conflicts prevented the star from ever appearing. However, a recent Facebook campaign to get her on “SNL” seems to have succeeded. MORE »
Comedy
Aubrey Plaza: The Perfect Snotty Comedian
Amy Rose Spiegel :: Friday, February 12th, 2010 12:05 pm
Facebook is a self-centered technology through and through. Even though this has been understood since its inception, I’m still surprised sometimes to see just how conceited its users can be. I know a lot of it is all in good fun, but there’s something about the “celebrity doppelganger” craze that I just don’t like. Everyone, at one time or another, has been told that they look like someone famous, and whether that’s true or just meant to flatter, this trend is a way for some people to revel in that compliment for as long as they choose to leave their lookalike as their profile picture.
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Music Video: St. Vincent “Laughing With A Mouth Of Blood”
Isaac Lekach :: Monday, February 8th, 2010 9:00 am
The comedy duo known as ThunderAnt star in St. Vincent’s new video for “Laughing With A Mouth Of Blood.” ThunderAnt is Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney and SNL‘s Fred Armisen. Watch them creep Ms. Annie Clark here and watch their other bits here.
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Top 5 MacGruber Skits
Matt Kiebus :: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 4:30 pm
5. MacGruber continually asks Jeremy Piven to handle gross shit, from an old bucket of bum sperm to actual poop. Piven declines- the result……”Boom goes the dynamite.”
4. MacGruber eases his nerves by sipping a bloody mary (he was sober for 15 years), causing him to relapse into a full-blown alcoholic.
3. MacGruber reunites with his long estranged son, played by Shia LaBouf, only to find out he’s gay. MacGruber is not very accepting.
2. MacGruber’s a racist. Darrell, played by Charles Barkley, is victim to MacGruber’s blatant racism and his can of Mace.
1. The Red Band Trailer. I know it’s not an SNL skit, however the trailer for the upcoming MacGruber is funnier than anything NBC can air.
MacGruber opens nationwide April 23, 2010
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Them Crooked Vultures Take On SNL
Shannon Hassett :: Friday, January 22nd, 2010 12:15 pm
Joining veteran host Ashton Kutcher, seasoned SNL performers Dave Grohl and Josh Homme will bring newbie John Paul Jones to 30 Rock as their new gig, Them Crooked Vultures, takes the SNL stage February 6th. The band has also confirmed three east coast dates: February 8 at Roseland Ballroom, February 10 at the Fillmore in Charlotte, NC and February 12 at Atlanta’s the Tabernacle. They’ll also be joining the lineup at Coachella in April, but really, who isn’t?
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Taylor Swift on SNL
Isaac Lekach :: Monday, November 9th, 2009 9:30 am
This weekend had some notable happenings: Julian Casablancas began his residency in Los Angeles, the Fun Fun Fun fest took place in Austin, Texas and Taylor Swift performed double duty on Saturday Night Live (host and musical guest). Of all them, Swift’s is perhaps the least Death+Taxes-y, but here’s the thing-we’re a fan of anyone that clowns on Kanye West. Watch her opening monologue after the jump.
