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In Case You Missed It: Dave Chappelle Returns To TV As Host of SNL… (VIDEO)

Nov, 14 2016 | Written by ATLien

Dave Chappelle returned to TV last Saturday during a triumphant episode of “Saturday Night Live” that also showcased the return of s’A Tribe Called Quest’.

The master comedian Chappelle took to the stage for his monologue and blew the crowd away with thought provoking jokes on things like the killing of Harambe and president-elect Donald Trump’s historic win.

I didn’t know Donald Trump was going to win the election. I did expect it. It seemed like Hillary Clinton was doing well in polls, and yet — I know the whites.

You guys aren’t as full of surprises as you used to be.

He continued…

America’s done it. We’ve actually elected an internet troll as our president.

I haven’t seen white people this angry since the O.J. verdict.

Chappelle also took on ISIS, the Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting, and delivered talked about police violence and the Black Lives Matter movement.

In case you missed it, watch video of Chappelle on SNL below… Continue Reading…

In News Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Donald Trump, Politics, SNL

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In Case You Missed It: Kanye West’s #SNL40 Performance… (VIDEO)

Feb, 16 2015 | Written by ATLien

Kanye West rocked light blue contacts as he appeared as himself along with Mike Myers and Dana Carvey during their Wayne’s World skit on Saturday Night Live’s 40th Anniversary Special last night (February 15, 2015).

But in addition to LOOKING unusual, West also delivered an unusual performance.

The eclectic artist performed fan favorite ‘Jesus Walks’ while lying ‘dead to the stage’ *funky dineva voice* and had many questioning his sanity.

Yeezy also performed “Only One,” and “Wolves”. Check out video of Kanye’s performance below… Continue Reading…

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In Case You Missed It: D’Angelo Brings #BlackLivesMatters to #SNL … [VIDEO]

Feb, 2 2015 | Written by ATLien

D’Angelo marked his first major ‘comeback’ performance by hitting the stage of Saturday Night Live last weekend.

The talented soul singer and his band, the Vanguard, hit the SNL stage to perform two tracks from their latest album, Black Messiah.

[READ: He’s Back! D’Angelo Returns After 15 Year Hiatus w/ ‘Black Messiah (ALBUM PREVIEW)]

Rocking a poncho over a tailored suit, topped by a western style hat, D’Angelo kicked off his appearance with the flamenco-flavored ballad “Really Love.”

For his 2nd performance, D’Angelo wore a black hoodie while his band, the Vanguard, was clad in black t-shirts emblazoned with the phrases “Black Lives Matter” and “I Can’t Breathe” — slogans from the nationwide response to the deaths of Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, and others – during the song “The Charade”.

A chalk outline of a human body on the studio floor further relayed the massage of D’Angelo’s powerful lyrics:

“All we wanted was a chance to talk / ‘Stead we only got outlined in chalk / Feet have bled a million miles we’ve walked / Revealing at the end of the day, the charade.”

In case you missed it, watch video of both performances below… Continue Reading…

In Featured,News BlackLivesMatter, D'Angelo, SNL

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FOR DISCUSSION: Did Kerry Washington’s SNL Skit Diffuse or Deflect Kenan Thompson’s Controversial ‘No Diversity’ Statement? [VIDEO]

Nov, 4 2013 | Written by ATLien

Actress Kerry Washington of Scandal revealed her baby bump on the recent episode of Saturday Night Live and she also helped the show address SNL vet Kenan Thompson‘s controversial comments regarding the show’s lack of diversity.

In case you haven’t heard, Thompson (who happens to be an Atlanta native) recently caught a ton of flack after he made a statement that that Black women who audition for roles on the show simply haven’t been “ready” for prime time.

“It’s just a tough part of the business,” he told TV Guide. “Like in auditions, they just never find ones that are ready.”

While Thompson’s comments may have rang true, the show took advantage of Washington’s appearance on the show to reveal it’s response to the drama.

In one single skit, Washington portrays Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey. When she’s asked to exit the Oval Office a third time to return as Beyonce, a voice over and text reveals SNL’s apologetic response.

Watch Kerry’s skit below… Continue Reading…

In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Al Sharpton, Kenan Thompson, Kerry Washington, SNL

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Hot or Not? Kanye West Performs ‘Black Skinhead’ & “New Slaves” on #SNL [VIDEO]

May, 19 2013 | Written by ATLien

Kanye West appeared on the season finale of “Saturday Night Live,” performing brand new material.

If he’s expressing himself through his music then I’d say he’s not too happy right now…#SNL

— Michelle Brown  (@ATLien) May 19, 2013

Having recently premiered “New Slaves” in cities across the world, from his upcoming album Yeezus, due June 18th, the hot pop to-be performed a screaming rendition of his new song “Black Skinhead’ first, where he channeled his inner rock star in a leather studded jacket.

Some of you might just love it.

Watch Kanye’s SNL performances of “Black Skinhead” and “New Slaves” below… Continue Reading…

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Comedian Kevin Hart’s Hilarious ‘Walking Dead’ Parody… [VIDEO]

Mar, 6 2013 | Written by ATLien

Everyone’s favorite lil ‘chocolate drop’ comedian Kevin Hart stopped by NBC’s Saturday Night Live last weekend (March 2, 2013) and his hosting gig has gotten rave reviews.

We all knew he would be funny, but no one expected that Hart’s episode would be one of the highest rated SNL shows in recent years.

[FLASHBACK: Kevin Hart Says Ludacris Owes Him $10,000 For Saving His Life… (VIDEO)]

What aided the ratings was Hart’s parody of the AMC hit series, The Walking Dead (one of my personal favorites). If you’ve never watched the show, you won’t know why this is so funny, but all you dead heads out there… prepare for a laugh!

Kevin appears in the skit “Lyle” and other actors portray the known characters from the series including Rick, Carl, Maggie and Daryl.

When the group turns their backs to discuss if they should allow Kevin into the group, he’s bitten by a ‘walker’ (another term for zombie). Totally unaware of the fresh bite, the group allows Kevin to become “one of them.”

“What do you mean by ‘one of them?’ Oh my God. This is so racist right now. I see what it is. When someone comes from a different cultural background, they’re automatically a zombie?” Kevin says, prompting the group to apologize and insist they’re not racists.

In case you missed it, Watch Kevin Hart’s “The Walking Dead” parody below… Continue Reading…

In Featured,News Kevin Hart, SNL

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