Sofia Vergara to Host Saturday Night Live
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, NBC, Saturday Night Live, Announcements, News,
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Sofia Vergara is to host Saturday Night Live.
The Modern Family actress and model is to follow in the footsteps of recent host Lindsay Lohan and many other stars, including Robert Downey, Jr, Eddie Murphy, Tina Fey, Will Ferrell and Jodie Foster in guest presenting the iconic show in April 7.
"I'm very happy, very excited because I never thought I was going to be part of that TV show. I think it's an American tradition. It's a TV show that the whole world knows, so for me, it's an honor to be part of that group of actors that are known for their excellence," she said.
The musical guest when Sofia hosts will be British boy band One Direction.
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SNL Lines Up Ryan Reynolds, Gerard Butler and Lady Gaga
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Late Night, Music, NBC, Saturday Night Live,
Megan Fox may be an enticing reason for men to watch Saturday Night Live, but she won’t be the only appealing guest this season.
On October 3, the Green Lantern‘s Ryan Reynolds will visit the NBC program with musical performer Lady Gaga in tow. (Given the late hour, we can only imagine what “Poker Face” star will wear.)
Reynolds’ stint will be followed by an appearance from Kristen Wiig’s Whip It co-star Drew Barrymore on October 10. (Drew will be accompanied by singer Regina Spektor.) Then on October 17, 300 hunk Gerard Butler will take the stage with “She Wolf” Shakira serving as the hip-shaking musical act.
SNL‘s 35th season will kick off with Megan Fox on September 26. U2 will the ones rocking the house on that night.
(To get a look at TV Envy’s 2009 Fall Programming Schedule, click here.)
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Brian Williams Takes a Turn on Meet the Press
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: NBC, News,
Although the network is smack in the middle of an exciting political year, NBC has decided against making rush decisions on its empty posts.
After Tim Russert’s passing last Friday, Tom Brokaw assumed the role of guest host on Meet the Press. Now the current anchor of Nightly News, Brian Williams, will have his turn this weekend. (He was only asked to do the job this Thursday.)
For now, it appears temporary substitutions are something we’ll have to get used to for the weeks to come. (The situation feels similar to when Roger Ebert first began his medical absence from Ebert & Roeper.)
The network knows Russert’s shoes - on the set and in the Washington bureau - will be hard to fill and it’s not a decision anyone wants to take lightly. As NBC News’ president (Steve Capus) put it, “Tim left us as he was at the top of his game. It took someone with Tim’s enormous skills and qualities as a human being to juggle all those things and do so brilliantly.”
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