In its landmark 50th season, “Saturday Night Live” had a lot going for it: a huge cast of performers with a diverse toolbox of styles and talents, a fine assortment of musical guests (Chappell Roan! Stevie Nicks! Timothée Chalamet?) and celebratory events across multiple channels for its half-century anniversary. And it had “Lorne” (the biography), … Read more
Airbnb wants to do your hair, cook your dinner, massage your back and possibly photograph your honeymoon. All these services, and several more, are part of a new bid by the company to further expand beyond its roots as a lodging broker. The company unveiled Airbnb Services — which includes 10 initial categories — while … Read more
PA Leeds band English Teacher scooped last year’s Mercury Prize Newcastle is to host this year’s Mercury Prize ceremony, marking the first time the event will be held outside London. The Mercury Prize is one of the most prestigious industry awards, with previous winners including Ezra Collective, Little Simz, Arctic Monkeys, Portishead and Pulp. The … Read more
When she appeared for the first time on “Saturday Night Live” a year ago“Abbott Elementary” creator and star Quinta Brunson gave one of last year’s best hosting performances, bringing great comic timing and characters to the show. It was no fluke. Returning to the show for her second outing, Brunson proved just as adept at … Read more
Arne Slot’s side are closing in on the league crown as they look set to become English champions for the 20th time, pulling them level with Manchester United. They followed that up with a 1-0 win at Leicester City, thanks for substitute Trent Alexander-Arnold’s goal, which also relegated the Foxes back into the Championship. Arsenal’s … Read more
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting … Read more
Celebrated stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze will host the 77th Emmy Awards this fall. Bargatze, known for his deadpan delivery and clean humor, had the highest-grossing comedy tour of 2024, per Billboard. His first time hosting “Saturday Night Live” in 2023 was so successful that he returned to host the following year and made an appearance … Read more
Game show host Wink Martindale, known for “Tic-Tac-Dough,” “High Rollers” and “Gambit,” has died, according to his official Facebook page. He was 91. “Wink was amazing, funny and talented,” the post on his Facebook page reads. “Truly a LEGEND!” The host, born Winston Martindale, had a 74-year career, according to Nashville Publicity Group, which also … Read more
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting … Read more
Even though he’s never disappeared from the public eye, appearing in high-profile live-action and animated movie projects for decades, the last time Jack Black hosted “Saturday Night Live” was in December 2005. The near 20-year break must have allowed the actor and Tenacious D musician to stash away a private reserve of energy for his … Read more
