“Saturday Night Live” will be treading once again in dangerous waters tonight. No one is worried about the performance of tonight’s host, Zooey Deschanel, but musical guest Karmin could prove to be another Lana Del Rey.

SNL was criticized for choosing Lana Del Rey as its musical guest last week because the “Videogame” singer had limited on stage experience. Lana Del Rey’s performance was called the worst in the history of SNL. (You can see her performance here.) Tonight, Karmin will take the stage under similar conditions.

Last year Karmin was still riding a wave of internet stardom. The duo, comprised of Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan, have done a series of internet videos and are currently working on their debut album.

Heidemann said:

“We’ve been working with some of the top producers of the world. We recorded close to 50 songs, so we’re trying to get that list down to album size.”

Do you think Karmin will crash and burn on SNL tonight? Will they top Del Rey as the worst musical act in SNL history?

Here’s Karmin singing “Crash Your Party.”

If Karmin gives a lackluster performance tonight, SNL fans should rest assured that the comically cute Zooey Deschanel is hosting the show. Deschanel, who has starred in movies like “Elf,” “500 Days of Summer,” and currently has her own show “New Girl,” should bring the funny to the show tonight.

Deschanel said:

 ”I think the cast is so strong right now. It’s really great to be here right now. This will definitely be a highlight of my life. For sure, (I’m crossing it off) the bucket list.”

Here’s an SNL promo featuring Zooey Deschanel.

Do you think Zooey Deschanel will do a good job hosting “Saturday Night Live?” Will Karmin be the worst performance in SNL history?

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Last month, Lana Del Rey made her debut on SNL. The singer sang two songs from her new album and when it was over, critics called it the worst performance in the history of Saturday Night Live. Last night, Kristen Wiig, in the guise of Lana Del Ray, addressed Ray’s critics.

Wiig, said that she understood that people were upset with her performance, but maybe the criticism was a little out of proportion. Del Rey said:

“I thought I sang songs from my album, but based on the public’s response I must have been clubbing a bunch of baby seals while singing the Taliban national anthem.”

Wiig also said that she’s received flak for changing her name from Lizzy Graham to Lana Del Rey.

“No serious musician would ever change their name. Except for maybe Sting, Cher, Elton John, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Jay-Z, everyone else in hip-hop and of course, Bob Dylan.”

Do you think Lana Del Rey insulted the hallow grounds of SNL? Wiig said:

“These critics are absolutely right. The music stage on Saturday Night Live is hallowed ground, and I failed to reach the high bar set by past guests like Bubba Sparxxx, The Baha Men and Shaggy.”

Here’s the video from Saturday Night Live.

Do you think Lana Del Rey’s performance was the worst in SNL history? Here’s the video of Lana Del Rey singing “Video Games” on SNL.

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Tracy Morgan may just qualify as the most rotten son on the planet at this point.  The “30 Rock” star is being accused of not helping to save his mother from foreclosure on her Ohio home, the New York Daily News reports.

Alicia Warden still owes $25,000 on her home.  She asked her son to help and he basically offered her a one time loan of $2,000.  He is supposedly really angry with her for going to the media behind his back.  One of the biggest issues is that if she doesn’t make the minimum payment this month they are coming to take the house.

Morgan’s younger sister, Asia, told the Daily News.

“He’s never been a nice person,”

She went on to call her brother a douchebag.  She said that the more rich and famous he gets the more difficult he comes.

Morgan is estimated to be worth around $18 million dollars.

Life has been imitating art lately as the actor just passed out mumbling incoherently at the Sundance Film Festival.  No drugs nor alcohol were found in Morgan’s system, and a spokesman for him claimed that it was high altitude and fatigue that caused the spell, the San Francisco Chronicle said.

Morgan caused a real stink last year when he went on a homophobic rant during one of his standup shows.  He was forced to issue a formal apology for the issue and then he made fun of it on 30Rock.

It will be interesting to see if he makes his mother and sister the butt of his jokes on his sitcom too.

Do you think Tracy Morgan is the most rotten son in the world?

Tracy Morgan becoming the world’s most hated son video

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Singer Lana Del Rey could have helped her career more if she had just decided to stay home rather than make an appearance on Saturday night Live this past weekend. That’s because critics have tore her performance apart, calling them everything from drab and boring. In face funnyman and NBC news anchor Brian Williams called her “one of the worst [performers] in ‘SNL’ history.”

This isn’t the first time Lana Del Rey has drawn controversy in her short lived career, back in October she signed to Interscope records and signed a deal with Next Model Management, a move that drew criticism from bloggers who found her lack of authenticity to be a turn-off.

In a private email published by Gawker Brian Williams said her performance was awful but also noticed that SNL’s producers booked her on the “strength” of a two-song online EP which left her without the experience required to handle such a show. To Williams I remind our readers that the once unknown Counting Crows launched their career on the strength of their Mr. Jones single which was featured on the show.

Defending the singer was Daniel Radcliffe who noted:

“People seemed to turn on her so quickly… making it about things other than the performance… it’s all about her past and her family, and stuff that’s nobody else’s business.”

What makes her SNL performance so odd is that she has actually had some very good nationally televised performances and an excellent outing on the British late-night show ”Later… with Jools Holland.”

In case you missed her performance on SNL here it is:

Now compare that performance from her stint on Live with Jools Holland and notice the vast difference:

Personally I feel like we already have an Adele, trying to replace her with a skinnier version just doesn’t cut it.

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If you’ve been watching the NFL playoffs today then you know that Sir Charles Barkely will be hosting Saturday Night Live tonight. Barkley appeared during the pre-game and halftime shows of the Cincinatti Bengals / Houston Texans game to make his colorful commentary and to promote tonight’s SNL gig.

Charles didn’t reveal too much about tonight’s show, but he did say that the show was going to be “great,” it was going to be “funny” and “Shaq is going to be there.” Of course, it might just be the character of “Shaq” as Barkley has used his SNL appearances (his hosted twice before) to make fun of his co-hosts.

Here are some promos for tonight’s SNL.

Barkley hosted SNL for the first time back in 1993. He hosted again in 2010. Thanks to Kenan Thompson, Barkely has appeared a few other times on SNL. Here’s a video of Sir Charles and his fellow commentators breaking down one of Thompson’s impressions.

Barkley got in a little bit of trouble this weekend when he called his new Weight Watchers gig the biggest scam he’s ever seen. Barkley later clarified the statement saying that his job at Weight Watchers was a scam because he was getting paid to lose weight.

Do you think Charles Barkely will make fun of his new Weight Watchers commercials tonight on SNL?

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Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow was featured last week in a “Saturday Night Live” skit, which can be seen here. Now, rumors are circulating that the show is thinking about asking the cherubic 24 year old quarterback to host an episode himself once the season is over.

Though there’s no word as to whether SNL has contacted Tebow just yet, insiders say that the show’s producers view a potential Tim Tebow show as ratings boost, though there’s some concern that they ought to be praying themselves that he will acquiesce.

NFL quarterbacks have hosted SNL before (Tom Brady and Peyton Manning), so it’s not an entirely foreign enterprise. However Tim Tebow, arguably best known for his outspoken Christianity, may turn the offer down due to the rift between his convictions and the show’s bawdy content.

It’s possible that the show’s pokes and prods at their usual celebrity hosts may take a slightly more personal and vicious animus against the devout Tebow’s personal beliefs and faith. Last week’s skit which featured Tebow (portrayed by Taran Killam) and Jesus Christ himself (played by Jason Sudekis) was called “anti-Christian bigotry” by evangelist Pat Robertson.

Tim Tebow has thus far proven to be a controversial figure in the NFL. Some say he’s lucky. Others, that he’s terrible and that he’ll never make it as a quarterback in the NFL. However, in spite of the skeptics, (and discounting last week’s loss to the New England Patriots) the guy just can’t seem to lose. Will appearing as host on SNL soften some of the criticism pointed his way?

What do you think? Should Tim Tebow “turn the other cheek” and host SNL sometime after the NFL season wraps?

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Harry Potter megastar Daniel Radcliffe has announced plans to host Saturday Night Live on January 14, allowing him to start his new year with the type of acting fervor he ended 2011 with.

Aside from the final Harry Potter and the Death Hallows film Radcliffe also took the the Broadway stage in ”How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying.”

During his January 14 hosting gig Radcliffe will be joined by musical guest Lana Del Rey.

If you simply can’t get enough or Mr. Potter you’ll also be able to catch him in the 2012 film “The Woman in Black.”

As if that isn’t enough praise for Radcliffe he was also recently named Entertainer of the Year by Entertainment Weekly and over the last decade he has constantly topped the list of highest paid actors thanks to his massive payouts from the Harry Potter franchise.

If you’re more of the sports fan type you can also tune in one week earlier when former NBA star Charles Barkley will take on hosting duties with Kelly Clarkson in the guest musician spot.

Do you plan to watch SNL on Jan. 14 to see whether or notDaniel Radcliffe has what it takes to turn his Potter success into 90 minutes of laughter?

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Late night host Jimmy Fallon will be coming home to Saturday Night Live today, December 17, for the show’s Christmas episode and, this time around, he’ll be the one hosting the show.

Fallon was a cast member on Saturday Night Live for 6 years – but tonight will mark the first time since his departure in 2004 that he’s hosted the show. As much as experience as he may have as a cast member, he says he’s still “freaking out” about hosting.

“I’m freaking out because I’m just the biggest fan of the show – even before I became a cast member – and now hosting is a dream come true,” Jimmy told Access Hollywood at an SNL rehearsal. “I mean, these guys are the best at what they do… it’s so exciting and so fun to be here. It’s gonna be a great show.”

Canadian singer-songwriter Michael Bublé is set as the musical guest for tonight’s episode, and Fallon went on to say that we might expect to see some of Bublé’s comedic skills on display in the show as well.

“He’s gonna do sketches too. We’re gonna make Michael Buble sing and just make a fool of himself, which he is totally on board with doing,” he said. “He’s awesome.”

You can check out a promo video for tonight’s episode below.

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Alec Baldwin on Saturday took to Saturday Night Live where he made fun of his recent American Airlines incident in which he flipped out on the flight crew when asked to turn off his Words With Friends game.

Playing the role of American Airlines captain Steve Rodgers he referred to himself (Alec Baldwin) as an “American Treasure.”

After the incident Baldwin tweeted:

“Flight attendant on American reamed me out 4 playing WORDS W FRIENDS while we sat at the gate, not moving. #nowonderamericaairisbankrupt”

In apologizing to himself during Weekend Update with Seth Meyers he said:

“It was awful, Seth, which is why it was very important for me to come here tonight and on behalf of everyone at American Airlines issue an apology to Mr. Alec Baldwin.”

Meyers then asked:

“Alec, are you sure this is the right way to handle this?”

Baldwin then answered (as pilot Rodgers):

“Mr. Baldwin is an American treasure and I am ashamed of the way he was treated.”

Baldwin then went on to explain why he slammed the lavatory door during his standoff with the crew, claiming ”Words with Friends” is “frustrating.”

Here’s the Saturday Night Live video from Alec Baldwin:

What did you think about the Weekend Update comedy sketch.

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From Zombieland to Sesame Street? Actress Emma Stone took some time out of her busy schedule this week to make an appearance on the hit children’s workshop show where she showed preschoolers the marvels of balance.

As shown in the picture above Emma attempts to balance a washing basket full of clothes on her head but fails to keep it from falling over, she then tries a stack of books.

Helping her in the balancing act is Muppet Abby Cadabby who uses her magic wand to help balance the laundry basket full of clothes and books all at one time.

Here’s the video of Emma Stone appearing on Sesame Street:

If you simply can’t get enough from the actress you can also catch her in next year’s The Amazing Spider-Man where she stars opposite Andrew Garfield who she’s rumored to be dating.

“Balancing” her TV and Movie life has become second nature for Stone who also recently appeared as the host of Saturday Night Live (SNL).

Check out the video and let us know what you think about her performance and the lesson it teaches to children, I think Isaac Newton would be proud, well minus the use of magic to thwart gravity.

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Singer Katy Perry has signed on to host Saturday Night Live on December 10. Katy has appeared on NBC’s sketch comedy in the past, including a guest appearance in September 2010 when Amy Poehler was hosting the sketch comedy show.

The last time Perry appeared on the show she had just been dropped from an episode of Sesame Street after wearing a “revealing low-cut” shirt while taping a segment for the children’s show. In her SNL sketch she poked fun at her appearance and the spot earned her plenty of praise for her ability to poke fun at herself.

Perry won’t be the first musician to host the sketch show, Justin Timberlake (several times), Britney Spears and even Sting have taken turns hosting the show along with various other musicians who have been lucky enough to make the cut.

Announcing her shot at hosting SNL Katy Perry tweeted:

“I’m SO excited 2 announce I’ll be HOSTING Saturday Night Live Dec. 10! This is the cherry on top and @robynkonichiwa is part of it!”

In case you missed it the first time around here’s her Sesame Street SNL spoof:

She already acts like a screwball in her music videos and her Sesame Street appearance shows that she doesn’t mind giving it her all, I for one will be interested to see how she does.

Will you be tuning in to watch the Fireworks singer put her best comedic foot forward?

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Now that Jerry Sandusky has completely turned Penn State on it’s head it was only a matter of time before the folks at Saturday Night Live spoofed the situation and they did so with a scared devil.

When told by Seth Meyers that it wasn’t just a recruiting scandal the devil sighs “I just assumed” and when told about what happened he responds:

 ”Shut up! No! … Well, yeah, of course I’m upset. I’m the Prince of Darkness, but I’m not a monster.”

The devil then continued:

“Joe Pa, a cover up? … This is college football, not the Catholic Church!”

“Are you kidding me? What in my hometown are you talking about?! … I’m out, I quit. Evil isn’t what it used to be.”

You can check out the full SNL skit here:

What did you think about Saturday Night Live’s mocking of the entire Penn State sex scandal? Too soon or just plain funny?

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Darrell Hammond played some very memorable characters on Saturday Night Live including Bill Clinton, Sean Connery and Chris Matthews. He’s also one of the masterminds behind the hugely successful FunnOrDie.com website, what may of his fans might not realize however is that Hammond fought and defeated addictions to both crack cocaine and alcohol.

Hammond reveals his demons in his new memoir God, If You’re Not Up There, I’m Fucked. 

In the book he writed:

“I kept a pint of Remy in my desk at work. The drinking calmed my nerves and quieted the disturbing images that sprang into my head. When drinking didn’t work, I cut myself.”

According to the comedian his alcoholism eventually led to harder substances and eventually he began cutting himself before eventually smoking crack cocaine several times a day when into his 14th season on SNL

Darrell says in his book that after one extremely heavy drinking binge he was placed in a straight jacket and:

“My wife came, but I didn’t recognize her…I had to be creative about how I did it without other people catching on or letting it interfere with the work. At least too much…”

Hammond sent copies of his memoir to the Saturday Night Live cast last week and is currently awaiting their response, he told the Hollywood Reporter:

“I don’t have anything bad to say about anyone there. They all really went above and beyond the call for me.”

Anyone interested in picking up God, If You’re Not Up There, I’m Fucked can do so when it reaches store shelves on Nov. 18.

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Saturday Night Live star Kristen Wiig might soon be leaving her post at the comedy sketch show after her movie Bridesmaids managed to score big at the box office.

Almost immediately after the rumor surfaced a new Facebook petition titled “Keep KW on SNL” surfaced and signatures have been flying in.

Among the comedians best known SNL characters are Gilly and Penelope.

According to sources close to Wiig she plans to focus her career on the more lucrative business of making movies.

If news of a Kristen Wiig departure isn’t bad enough there’s also rumors flying around the SNL set that Jason Sudeikis is also considering an exit from the show at the end of the season.

Will you be sad to see Kristen and Jason leave Saturday Night Live if the rumors are true.

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Saturday Night Live premiered for a 37th season on Saturday night and host Alec Baldwin took on hosting duties giving him the record for the most shows hosted by a single person.

Last night’s performance was the 16th time Baldwin hosting SNL placing him one hosting gig ahead of former SNL funnyman Steve Martin.

To ensure the win was on the up-and-up Baldwin had his blood testing for “performance-enhancing drugs” by fellow comedian Seth Rogen during the opening monologue at the request of Steve Martin.

One thing missing from the SNL show was Baldwin’s chance to take on FOX after they cut his Rupert Murdoch phone hacking joke from last weeks Primetime Emmy awards show (Murdoch’s News Corp. owns Fox News), causing Baldwin to walk off the show before it even began.

If you can’t get enough of Alec Baldwin’s SNL skits you can also now pic up Schweddy Balls ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s. Baldwin says there’s also a new flavor coming out for his critics, he said it’s called “Go Fudge Yourself.”

Here’s a video of the opening monologue features Steve Martin, Seth Rogen and of course Alec Baldwin:

Did you catch the season premiere of Saturday Night Live? Let us know what you thought of the show and Baldwin as veteran host.

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The season finale of Saturday Night Live debuts tomorrow and it’s going to be HUGE!!! with both Justin Timberlake hosting and Lady Gaga performing and now we have a new SNL promo spot featuring two of the biggest names in pop music.

It will be the 11th time Timberlake has hosted and/or made an appearance on the show, while Lady Gaga first sang on the program in 2009 when the host was Ryan Reynolds.

Here’s the new Gaga/Timberlake TV spot promo:

Will you be tuning in to watch the season finale? If Timberlake performs the way he has in the past it will definitely worth watching.

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Mad Men actress Elisabeth Moss and her Saturday Night Live husband Fred Armisen are officially divorced.

The couple, who had only been married since October 2009 had been living apart since 10 months into their marriage and according to court documents they are asking for a “clean split” which means neither partner will have to pay spousal support.

The divorce was finalized on Friday by an L.A. court judge.

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Justin Timberlake is returning to the set of Saturday Night Live to host the shows season finale and we have the promo spot for the May 21 show.

In the spot Timberlake and Andy Samberg do what they do best on the show, act like a couple of complete morons to great comical effect.

Not a Timberlake fan? You might still want to tune in for Lady Gaga, the shows musical guest.

Here’s the SNL Season Finale Promo spot:

If Timberlake participates in a Target department store sketch and Lorne Michaels can convince Jimmy Fallon to make an appearance for The Barry Gibb Show this season’s finale could quickly become one of my favorite of all time.

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Tina Fey took on hosting duties this wekend on Saturday Night Live and in celebration of mother’s day she invited fellow pregant SNL alum Maya Rudolph onto the show.

Fey, showing off her pregnant stomach, “baby bumped” the pregnant stomach of Rudolph and then the funny ladies joined together in a song devoted to their yet unborn children.

The song starts with a sweet.  ”I cannot wait to know you,” then turns into a romp infested bit: “You are the proof that we’ve been doin’ it….makin’ super sexy heat…your mom and daddy been doin’ it!”

Here’s Fey’s monologue from the show:

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Helen Mirren is getting ready to host Saturday Night Live (SNL) on April 9 and in preparation for that role she has taken to a new promo spot that showcases the often serious actresses comedic side.

In the skit she talks about being horny, busts a move and otherwise schmoozes the camera.

You can soon see Mirren in the comedy Arthur which opens this Friday and sees Mirren star beside fellow Brit Russell Brand.

Here’s the SNL promo video:

I personally think Mirren is going to be hilarious and it’s definitely quite the departure from her most recent films which have included Love Ranch, The Last Station, Inkheart and The Queen, hardly a lineup of giggles.

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