SNL used to legitimize pop stars. Now is it the other way around?
An appearance on “Saturday Night Live” used to certify a musician’s stardom. For pop stars of the social media age, has ...
12 times ‘Saturday Night Live’ made a cultural bang over the past 50 years
As the show gears up to celebrate its milestone, here are 12 moments over the past five decades when the show didn’t just reflect pop culture — it drove it. This was the first sketch from the first ...
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4 decisions that turned SNL into a cultural juggernaut — and 3 mistakes
SNL alums have formed a who's who of comedy through five generations, from Chase, Belushi Radner, and Aykroyd to Eddie Murphy ...
Chubby Checker Said Racism Caused His Songs to Be Forgotten
A lot of classic rock has been forgotten for all the wrong reasons. For example, Chubby Checker said that his songs aren’t played on radio stations anymore because of racism. The star contrasted his ...