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TOM HANKS' SNL SKIT SPARKS BACKLASH FROM TRUMP SUPPORTERS

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Tom Hanks has found himself at the center of controversy following his portrayal of a Trump supporter on the SNL 50th-anniversary special. The Oscar winner reprised his role as Doug, a MAGA-hat-wearing contestant on the parody game show Black Jeopardy, a character he first played in 2016. However, the skit did not sit well with conservative viewers, who accused SNL of perpetuating outdated stereotypes about Trump supporters.

DALLAS MAVERICKS ASSISTANT COACH DARRELL ARMSTRONG ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED ASSAULT

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Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Darrell Armstrong, 56, was arrested in the early hours of Saturday, February 15, on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to reports, Armstrong allegedly struck his girlfriend with a gun and threatened to shoot her following an argument.

NETFLIX STAR KIM SAE-RON, 24, FOUND DEAD AS OFFICIAL CAUSE IS REVEALED

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South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, known for her roles in various films and Netflix's "Bloodhounds," tragically passed away at the age of 24 in her home in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. Authorities have confirmed that she died by suicide, a heartbreaking revelation reported by multiple news agencies, including The New York Times and The Korea Times. The Korean National Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

SHAKIRA HOSPITALIZED WITH ABDOMINAL ISSUE, CANCELS PERU CONCERT

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Shakira has been hospitalized with an abdominal issue, and she will have to postpone her concert in Lima, Peru. The 48-year-old singer, who has been on her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” world tour, shared the announcement via Instagram Stories on February 16, 2025.

SETH ROGEN AND JAMES FRANCO ATTEND SNL SNL 50 AFTER FRIENDSHIP FALLOUT

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This is the end of Seth Rogen and James Franco's stalemate. The actors, who broke off their friendship while starring on Freaks and Geeks in 1999, went to SNL 50: The Anniversary Special in New York on February 16.

RYAN REYNOLDS JOKES ABOUT BLAKE LIVELY AND JUSTIN BALDONI LEGAL DRAMA DURING 'SNL' 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds made their first joint red carpet appearance since their explosive legal battle with Justin Baldoni at NBC's Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special. The Hollywood power couple's attendance marked a rare public outing amid mounting tensions surrounding Lively's allegations against her "It Ends With Us" director and co-star.

SNL FANS REACT TO BILL HADER'S ABSENCE FROM 50TH ANNIVERSAY SPECIAL

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With the exception of Bill Hader's eagerly anticipated comeback, this SNL 50 show has almost everything. Numerous members of the Saturday Night Live cast from all seasons, including Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Pete Davidson, returned to the Studio 8H stage on February 16th for the show's 50th anniversary special, reenacting some of their most famous roles. There were a few noteworthy omissions, though. One cherished cast member who was absent, in addition to original cast member Dan Aykroyd, was Bill, who appeared frequently on the sketch comedy program from 2005 to 2013.

AUBREY PLAZA RETURNS TO SPOTLIGHT AT 'SNL50' SPECIAL FOLLOWING HUSBAND JEFF BAENA'S TRAGIC PASSING

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Actress Aubrey Plaza made her first public appearance since the tragic loss of her husband Jeff Baena, joining the star-studded lineup at NBC's SNL50: The Anniversary Special on Sunday evening. The 40-year-old actress, known for her roles in "Parks and Recreation" and "The White Lotus," took to the stage to introduce a poignant musical performance by Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard.