SNL lauds Biden’s election triumph. Blog King, Mass Appeal NEW YORK — The cast of ‘Saturday Night Live’ celebrated Joe’s Biden presidential victory while poking fun at Donald Trump’s defeat during the show’s hilarious cold open spoof. “Thank you America! We did it!” boasted Jim Carrey’s Biden at his victory assembly in Wilmington, Delaware. “I never felt so alive which ...

SNL cast attacks veteran rappers.  Blog King, Mass Appeal NEW YORK — The cast of “Saturday Night Live” poked fun at Ice Cube and Lil Wayne this weekend for working with President Donald Trump on a ‘Platinum Plan’ to augment capital in penurious black communities. As part of a Halloween-themed cold open sketch, Jim Carrey’s Joe Biden was busy reading ...

Rob and Tiffany calling it quits.  Blog King, Mass Appeal LOS ANGELES — Dammit coronavirus! Look what you’ve done! You can stick a fork in Rob Riggle’s marriage because it’s done. The Saturday Night Live alum and wife Tiffany are calling it quits after 21 years of holy matrimony. The latter filed dissolution documents in Ventura County earlier this week ...

SNL returns with presidential feud. Blog King, Mass Appeal NEW YORK — Saturday Night Live kicked off its 46th season this weekend with Chris Rock serving as host. But Jim Carrey and Alec Baldwin stole the show. During the program’s opening sketch, network officials satirized Tuesday’s presidential debate with Carrey as Joe Biden and Baldwin as Donald Trump. The wrangle ...

Jamie defending Fallon blackface. Blog King, Mass Appeal NEW YORK — Blame it on the… makeup artist? Jimmy Fallon is catching hell after a video surfaced that shows him impersonating Chris Rock in blackface 20 years ago. The parody transpired in 2000 on “Saturday Night Live” with approbation from Chris. Jimmy did, however, crack a handful of racist jokes during ...

Baldwin portrays President Trump. Blog King, Mass Appeal NEW YORK — During the season finale of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” Alec Baldwin poked a little fun at President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Baldwin’s Trump served as a keynote speaker for the graduation class of COVID-19. “Hello everyone, I’m Principal O’Grady,” Kate McKinnon said to a group of ...

Saturday Night Live spoofs Coronavirus.  Blog King, Mass Appeal NEW YORK — The cast of “Saturday Night Live” poked a little fun at the coronavirus outbreak over the weekend with a “Sands of Modesto” soap opera that goes way overboard with precautions. Actors Daniel Craig and Kate McKinnon are farcical in maintaining a “social distance” to eschew contracting COVID-19 which ...

Will Ferrell talks theater & more.  Blog King, Mass Appeal LOS ANGELES — Will Ferrell joined “First We Feast” host Sean Evans on the latest episode of “Hot Ones” to answer questions for 20 minutes while masticating a plate of scorching hot wings. The 52-year-old thespian was trepidatious from the outset. “I enjoy spicy good, to an extent,” said a ...

Lizzo recounted improbable rise. Blog King, Mass Appeal MINNEAPOLIS — Rather than guzzle eggnog and draft New Year’s resolutions, Lizzo spent the preliminary stages of 2020 being appreciative of her improbable ascension to stardom. In case you didn’t know, the 31-year-old vocalist was once employed as a sign waver for Liberty Tax Service which entailed donning Lady Liberty garb while ...

Eddie Murphy returns to SNL.  Blog King, Mass Appeal NEW YORK — After a 35-year hiatus, Eddie Murphy brought his black ass back to “Saturday Night Live” to host the season finale. R&B vocalist Lizzo was the musical guest. During his opening monologue, Eddie was interrupted by comedians Tracy Morgan, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle and Kenan Thompson. The Brooklyn native ...