5 more people who need to host ‘SNL’ again — and 3 more people who should never host again
It’s time for some favorites to return. And for some folks to make us miss them.
5 more people who need to host ‘SNL’ again — and 3 more people who should never host again
It’s time for some favorites to return. And for some folks to make us miss them.
Ego Nwodim exits ‘SNL’
With the cast for Season 51 seemingly set, Nwodim’s departure comes as a shock.
‘A far-reaching conspiracy’: HBO teases Tim Robinson and ‘The Chair Company’
I’m psyched to see what the ‘ITYSL’ co-creator has in store for HBO. PLUS: A fantastic new trailer for ‘Wake Up Dead Man,’ The Rock eyes Oscar glory, and why is MrBeast in a ‘Tron: Ares’ promo?
Will the Mountain Dew and Trolli crossover worm its way into your heart?
Trolli-flavored Mountain Dew! Mountain Dew-flavored Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers! This fun collaboration has it all.
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Swedish gummy candy BUBS make their American debut
With the viral candy on the way, I’m all for adopting the Swedish tradition of lördagsgodis in the United States.
‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ lands a hauntingly historic debut for franchise
The latest film in James Wan’s Conjuring Universe blew away past records with an $83M opening weekend.
The Olipop and SpongeBob collab might’ve changed my mind about probiotic sodas
You don’t need to live in a pineapple under the sea to enjoy this probiotic soda.
Wait, ‘SNL’ chose to not renew Heidi Gardner’s contract?
It turns out Lorne Michaels’ big reinvention of the show going into Season 51 was just ... letting Gardner walk?
James Gunn sets ‘Man of Tomorrow’ as his ‘Superman’ follow-up
Superman and Lex Luthor will return in August 2027. PLUS: ‘The Paper’ premieres, the first ‘Wuthering Heights’ trailer is hella horny, and it wasn’t Heidi Gardner’s choice to leave ‘SNL’?
Do the Monsters Cereal mash with this Henson crossover
General Mills and The Jim Henson Company have teamed up to give Count Chocula, Franken Berry and Boo Berry a makeover.
The Golden Arches rolls out a Special Edition Gold Sauce
Excuse me while I jump into my Money Bin and dip some McCrispy Strips in McDonald’s new limited-edition sauce.
‘SNL’ elevates Please Don’t Destroy’s Ben Marshall to cast, hires four more
The show adds Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson and Veronika Slowikowska for Season 51.
Snackology
Swedish gummy candy BUBS make their American debut
With the viral candy on the way, I’m all for adopting the Swedish tradition of lördagsgodis in the United States.
The Olipop and SpongeBob collab might’ve changed my mind about probiotic sodas
You don’t need to live in a pineapple under the sea to enjoy this probiotic soda.
Do the Monsters Cereal mash with this Henson crossover
General Mills and The Jim Henson Company have teamed up to give Count Chocula, Franken Berry and Boo Berry a makeover.
The Golden Arches rolls out a Special Edition Gold Sauce
Excuse me while I jump into my Money Bin and dip some McCrispy Strips in McDonald’s new limited-edition sauce.
Popculturology
‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ lands a hauntingly historic debut for franchise
The latest film in James Wan’s Conjuring Universe blew away past records with an $83M opening weekend.
James Gunn sets ‘Man of Tomorrow’ as his ‘Superman’ follow-up
Superman and Lex Luthor will return in August 2027. PLUS: ‘The Paper’ premieres, the first ‘Wuthering Heights’ trailer is hella horny, and it wasn’t Heidi Gardner’s choice to leave ‘SNL’?
‘Caught Stealing’ strikes out against ‘Weapons’ and ‘Jaws’ anniversary release
The Labor Day weekend box office was a quiet one, but the Austin Butler/Darren Aronofsky adaptation failed to run up the score.
The Monthly August 2025
Three things to know. Two trailers to watch. One article to read. Here’s what you need to know for this month.
Deep SNL Thoughts
Wait, ‘SNL’ chose to not renew Heidi Gardner’s contract?
It turns out Lorne Michaels’ big reinvention of the show going into Season 51 was just ... letting Gardner walk?
‘SNL’ elevates Please Don’t Destroy’s Ben Marshall to cast, hires four more
The show adds Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson and Veronika Slowikowska for Season 51.
Heidi Gardner leads the ‘SNL’ exodus
It turns out Michael Longfellow won’t be anchoring ‘Weekend Update’ this season. PLUS: Amy Adams and Matt Smith join ‘Star Wars: Starfighter,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sequel is in the works, and Jimmy Fallon loves advertising.
Let’s rank all 20 hosts of ‘SNL’ Season 50
Who do we want to see back next season? And who should never host again?
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Let’s rank all 20 hosts of ‘SNL’ Season 50
Who do we want to see back next season? And who should never host again?
Ranking Reese’s Cups for the perfect Reese’s experience
I’ve teamed up with Gram’s Diner co-owner Kyle Burdick-Hayes to determine how to best get your fix of peanut butter and chocolate.
5 people who need to host 'SNL' again — and 3 people who should never host again
Which former hosts need to return in 2024? (And which hosts need to get lost?)
From the vault: Talking ‘A Muppet Family Christmas’ with Henson biographer Brian Jay Jones
It's the greatest Christmas special ever — but you can't watch it on Disney+ or any other streaming service. Here's our conversation from 2022 diving into the mystery surrounding this classic.