“Saturday Night Live” is steeped in lore -- and that includes how cast members get removed from the show.While Hollywood isn’t always so direct when it comes to firing, SNL’s process can be particularly mysterious. A number of former cast members have said they were canned from the biggest break of their careers and left with little to no explanation.Two veteran cast members, Taran Killam and Jay Pharoah, as well as a featured player, Jon Rudnitsky, won’t be returning for this fall for the show’s 42nd season, a spokeswoman with NBC confirmed to The Post. The departures of Killam and Pharoah, first reported by TVLine on Monday night, means the show is losing its main President Barack Obama impersonator and one of its Donald Trumps.The news came as a big surprise to Killam, he told Uproxx, adding he doesn’t “know fully” the reasons behind it. “I honestly don’t know what happened on the other side,” he said. … [Read more...] about The weird ways people have been fired from ‘Saturday Night Live’
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Why do so many Americans adore Michelle Obama? She keeps it real (even at a funeral).
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama at the state funeral for former President George H.W. Bush at the National Cathedral. MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photo by Matt McClain Former president George W. Bush (C) reaches past President Donald Trump to greet former first Lady Michelle Obama. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) Sound The gallery will resume inseconds From left, President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, former President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and former President Jimmy Carter listen as former President George W. Bush speaks during a State Funeral at the National Cathedral, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, in Washington, for former President George H.W. Bush.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool) Former first lady Michelle Obama chats with the audience during a book-tour stop in Washington on Saturday. MUST CREDIT: … [Read more...] about Why do so many Americans adore Michelle Obama? She keeps it real (even at a funeral).
AP Source: Jimmy Butler going to 76ers from Minnesota
Jimmy Butler has his wish: He's out of Minnesota.And just like that, Philadelphia has a new Big Three — one that could make serious noise in the Eastern Conference.A person with knowledge of the situation said Saturday that Butler is being traded to the 76ers in a package that will send Dario Saric and Robert Covington to the Timberwolves. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade had not yet been announced by either team and was still pending NBA approval, which is not expected until Monday.Justin Patton will also be sent to Philadelphia, and Jerryd Bayless and a 2022 second-round pick are also going to Minnesota, the person said.The Athletic first reported the agreement.Philadelphia's "Process" led it to the second round of the playoffs last season behind two of the game's youngest, brightest stars in big man Joel Embiid and point guard Ben Simmons. Butler, an elite wing and outstanding defender, will join them in a quest to rule the … [Read more...] about AP Source: Jimmy Butler going to 76ers from Minnesota
Report: Jimmy Butler traded; 76ers have new ‘Big Three’ with Embiid, Simmons
By Dan Gelston Associated Press Published 2:16 PM EST Nov 10, 2018 Jimmy Butler has his wish: He’s out of Minnesota. And just like that, Philadelphia has a new “Big Three” – one that could make serious noise in the Eastern Conference. A person with knowledge of the situation said Saturday that Butler is being traded to the 76ers in a package that will send Dario Saric and Robert Covington to the Timberwolves. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade had not yet been announced by either team and was still pending NBA approval, which is not expected until Monday. Justin Patton will also be sent to Philadelphia, and Jerryd Bayless and a 2022 second-round pick are also going to Minnesota, the person said. The Athletic first reported the agreement. Philadelphia’s “Process” led it to the second round of the playoffs last season behind two of the game’s youngest, brightest stars in big man Joel … [Read more...] about Report: Jimmy Butler traded; 76ers have new ‘Big Three’ with Embiid, Simmons