Feed MRSS-S saturday_night_live_a, english.elpais.com en-us https://english.elpais.com Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:02:58 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-01-20/as-hollywood-holds-back-television-pushes-back-against-trump-20.html Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:02:58 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-01-20/as-hollywood-holds-back-television-pushes-back-against-trump-20.html María Porcel Estepa This year’s Golden Globes were extremely cautious in their approach to the president, who has instead been openly challenged by shows such as ‘South Park’ and by hosts Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel This year’s Golden Globes were extremely cautious in their approach to the president, who has instead been openly challenged by shows such as ‘South Park’ and by hosts Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel Hollywood Donald Trump Mark Ruffalo Los Ángeles California Televisión Jimmy Kimmel Saturday night live AP, Reuters, Getty images TRUMP Nikki Glaser, Jimmy Kimmel, Donald Trump, Jean Smart and Mark Ruffalo. Nikki Glaser, Jimmy Kimmel, Donald Trump, Jean Smart and Mark Ruffalo. <p>When the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-01-12/adolescence-and-one-battle-after-another-triumph-at-the-2026-golden-globes.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-01-12/adolescence-and-one-battle-after-another-triumph-at-the-2026-golden-globes.html">Golden Globes kicked off on January 11</a> at 5 p.m., the eyes and ears of the United States — and, by extension, the world — turned to Nikki Glaser. The show’s host was virtually unknown in 2025, when she first presented the ceremony, but her quick wit and charm quickly established her as one of the country’s most beloved comedians and earned her an invitation to return this year. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-01-20/as-hollywood-holds-back-television-pushes-back-against-trump-20.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/FETBXIOWXNG7HOQJNS6EQVCVIE.webp?auth=5243525e8fc63da318db0c864f0e3d30b870b5e7a557f101c0f0a0026c85dc48" width="1581" height="1054" alt="Satan and Donald Trump, in a still from the first episode of the 27th season of 'South Park.'"></img> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-01-07/women-think-about-the-gift-they-are-giving-men-dont-is-there-a-gender-gap-in-the-art-of-gift-giving.html Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:08:37 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-01-07/women-think-about-the-gift-they-are-giving-men-dont-is-there-a-gender-gap-in-the-art-of-gift-giving.html Marita Alonso Some experts suggest it’s a matter of how people have been socialized emotionally: women typically learn from a young age to attend to others’ needs and even anticipate them Some experts suggest it’s a matter of how people have been socialized emotionally: women typically learn from a young age to attend to others’ needs and even anticipate them Emma Thompson Saturday night live Los Simpson Alan Rickman Emma Thompson y Alan Rickman en 'Love actually', película en la que él regala joyas a su amante y un compact disc a su esposa. Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman in 'Love actually,' where he gives his lover a jewel and his wife a CD. Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman in 'Love actually,' where he gives his lover a jewel and his wife a CD. <p>They say that <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-11-09/deconstructing-homer-simpson.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-11-09/deconstructing-homer-simpson.html"><i>The Simpsons</i></a> has predicted everything under the sun, and it’s true that there’s one episode of the animated series that reflects on how common it is for men to be completely clueless about the art of gift-giving, something that many women, however, do master. It’s the one where Homer Simpson gives his wife, Marge, a bowling ball with his name etched on it. One of the last sketches of the year on <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-05-23/saturday-night-live-looks-back-on-the-chaos-of-its-live-musical-performances.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-05-23/saturday-night-live-looks-back-on-the-chaos-of-its-live-musical-performances.html"><i>Saturday Night Live</i></a> captures a Christmas scene that many will find familiar: while each member of the family receives expensive and heartfelt gifts, the mother only gets a bathrobe. In fact, Diana Oliver, recently writing in this newspaper about the unequal burden on men and women <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-12-21/christmas-loses-its-festive-spirit-ice-fears-cast-shadow-over-religious-celebrations.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-12-21/christmas-loses-its-festive-spirit-ice-fears-cast-shadow-over-religious-celebrations.html">during Christmas</a>, recounted the case of a 46-year-old woman from Madrid named Marta who said the excitement of the holidays often turns into a burden when it comes to buying gifts. “What exhausts me the most is taking care of all the gifts: checking that there is stock, finding the best prices, managing shipments and making sure that everything arrives on time,” she explained, while clarifying that her partner does not perceive the urgency or the real burden of this job.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-01-07/women-think-about-the-gift-they-are-giving-men-dont-is-there-a-gender-gap-in-the-art-of-gift-giving.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-11-22/the-paper-revives-the-spirit-of-the-office-in-a-small-town-newspaper.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-11-22/the-paper-revives-the-spirit-of-the-office-in-a-small-town-newspaper.html Natalia Marcos Greg Daniels and Michael Koman’s new comedy returns to the mockumentary style and awkward humor that defined the original show Greg Daniels and Michael Koman’s new comedy returns to the mockumentary style and awkward humor that defined the original show Televisión The office Ricky Gervais Humor SkyShowtime Steve Carell NBC Netflix Saturday night live Trailer for 'The Paper' Domhnall Gleeson, in the first episode of 'The Paper.' Domhnall Gleeson, in the first episode of 'The Paper.' <p>Twenty years ago, in 2005, the U.S. network NBC premiered <i>The Office</i>. The comedy that launched Steve Carell to stardom was a bold gamble. Its mockumentary style and its <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-11-21/german-genius-or-the-challenge-of-adapting-ricky-gervais-sarcasm-as-a-german.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-11-21/german-genius-or-the-challenge-of-adapting-ricky-gervais-sarcasm-as-a-german.html">peculiar, uncomfortable humor</a> were already present in the original <i>The Office</i>, created by <a href="https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2015/08/18/inenglish/1439909809_919255.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2015/08/18/inenglish/1439909809_919255.html">Ricky Gervais</a> and Stephen Merchant in 2001 for the BBC. Over time, that comedy — packed with gags and unforgettable characters capable of transcending space and time — became one of the most-watched series on streaming platforms year after year. Its spirit, and something more, is now present in <i>The Paper</i>.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-11-22/the-paper-revives-the-spirit-of-the-office-in-a-small-town-newspaper.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/EBNI7BWOJBFHTPNFJOUP7VDU5E.jpg?auth=402cb63cdcc26ade5877d86b35b4dd231c916759cffc3bac91801f694f9542c7" width="3000" height="2000" alt="Domhnall Gleeson and Chelsea Frei, in the first episode of ‘The Paper.’"></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/YEUF2GLHBJHHNMD53UE65MTDRY.jpg?auth=d31491255535e8b43e51888fc40e16e4b4ca393cc7c8f641b971b1859d0136b1" width="3000" height="2000" alt="Sabrina Impacciatore and Tim Key, in the first season of ‘The Paper.’"></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/O6RKSHAIOFA45MPG26JWCW6EAM.jpg?auth=1ad6df4ff1cc28f70de17375927a243fed953f76e9c519fdb49d94504ca0ee7c" width="3000" height="1994" alt="Chelsea Frei is Mare, the only journalist with actual experience at ‘The Paper.’"></img> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-11-10/rosalia-vs-bad-bunny-the-choice-between-identity-and-globalization-via-lyrics-in-spanish.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:58:39 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-11-10/rosalia-vs-bad-bunny-the-choice-between-identity-and-globalization-via-lyrics-in-spanish.html Ana Vidal Egea On her fourth album, the Catalan musician sings in 13 languages, while the most-listened-to artist on the planet, who is from Puerto Rico, embraces Spanish only On her fourth album, the Catalan musician sings in 13 languages, while the most-listened-to artist on the planet, who is from Puerto Rico, embraces Spanish only Rosalía Bad Bunny Puerto Rico Saturday night live Shakira Jennifer López Ricky Martin Juanes Reuters ROSALIA Y BAD BUNNY Rosalía and Bad Bunny. Rosalía and Bad Bunny. <p>Earlier this year, <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-09-15/bad-bunny-a-multimillion-dollar-charm-for-puerto-ricos-economy.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-09-15/bad-bunny-a-multimillion-dollar-charm-for-puerto-ricos-economy.html">Bad Bunny</a> was asked on <i>Popcast</i>, The New York Times’ music podcast, if he was worried that people wouldn’t understand his lyrics. In response, the most-listened-to artist on the planet explained that even some Spanish-speaking Latinos don’t get his lyrics, because he sings in Puerto Rican street lingo. When asked if he felt the need to explain his songs, the 31-year-old artist, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, hummed “I don’t care!” which has become a mantra for many of his fans. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-11-10/rosalia-vs-bad-bunny-the-choice-between-identity-and-globalization-via-lyrics-in-spanish.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-09-12/paul-reubens-from-starring-in-tim-burtons-debut-movie-to-being-canceled-for-masturbating-in-a-porn-theater.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:51:36 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-09-12/paul-reubens-from-starring-in-tim-burtons-debut-movie-to-being-canceled-for-masturbating-in-a-porn-theater.html Eneko Ruiz Jiménez The Emmy-winning HBO documentary ‘Pee-wee as Himself’ tells the complex story of a comedian who hid behind a children’s character, Pee-wee Herman, and died before the film was finished The Emmy-winning HBO documentary ‘Pee-wee as Himself’ tells the complex story of a comedian who hid behind a children’s character, Pee-wee Herman, and died before the film was finished Paul Reubens HBO Tim Burton Saturday night live David Letterman HBO ‘Pee-wee as Himself’ Paul Reubens in the documentary 'Pee-wee as Himself.' Paul Reubens in the documentary 'Pee-wee as Himself.' <p>There were 40 hours of interviews. But even with 1,500 pages of transcripts, the subject of this documentary didn’t open up about the most mysterious chapters of his life. In fact, he didn’t even tell the crew that he’d been battling cancer for six years. And, in 2023, before filming was even finished, Paul Reubens died. Even so, <i>Pee-wee as Himself</i> (HBO Max) is not an unfinished work, and manages to surprisingly explore the rise to stardom, and the descent into disgrace, of one of America’s most celebrated actors and comedians. A uniquely talented actor who was forced to return to the closet to succeed and who, years later, became an outcast in the industry due to false accusations.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-09-12/paul-reubens-from-starring-in-tim-burtons-debut-movie-to-being-canceled-for-masturbating-in-a-porn-theater.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><h3>Seven documentaries about comedians recommended on platforms</h3><ul> <li><em>Tig</em> (2015). <strong>Netflix.</strong></li> <li><em>Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind</em> (2018). <strong>HBO Max.</strong></li> <li><em>The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling</em> (2018). <strong>HBO Max.</strong></li> <li><em>Belushi</em> (2020).&nbsp;<strong>Filmin.</strong></li> <li>George Carlin's American Dream (2022).&nbsp;<strong>HBO Max.</strong></li> <li>Andy Kaufman Is Me (2023).&nbsp;<strong>Filmin.</strong></li> <li><em>STEVE! (martin) </em>(2024).<strong> AppleTV+.</strong></li> </ul> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-08-15/the-new-joker-is-trans-and-fights-fascist-superheroes-the-us-is-an-empire-founded-on-racism-and-colonization.html Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:48:31 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-08-15/the-new-joker-is-trans-and-fights-fascist-superheroes-the-us-is-an-empire-founded-on-racism-and-colonization.html Eneko Ruiz Jiménez Vera Drew directs, writes, and stars in ‘The People’s Joker,’ a satire that bypasses the copyright restrictions of the Batman universe Vera Drew directs, writes, and stars in ‘The People’s Joker,’ a satire that bypasses the copyright restrictions of the Batman universe Batman Warner Bros Hollywood Todd Philipps DC Comics Nicole Kidman Joel Schumacher Saturday night live Filmin Vera Drew, en 'The People's Joker'. Vera Drew in 'The People's Joker.' Vera Drew in 'The People's Joker.' <p>Vera Drew is a woman, she’s trans, and she’s the new Joker. Not Jack Nicholson, Joaquin Phoenix, or <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-08-05/barry-keoghan-the-irishman-who-overcame-a-tragic-childhood-to-become-the-actor-everyone-wants-to-hire.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-08-05/barry-keoghan-the-irishman-who-overcame-a-tragic-childhood-to-become-the-actor-everyone-wants-to-hire.html">Barry Keoghan</a>. In <i>The People’s Joker</i>, she dons the wig (or wigs) and takes on Batman. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-08-15/the-new-joker-is-trans-and-fights-fascist-superheroes-the-us-is-an-empire-founded-on-racism-and-colonization.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-06-01/ayo-edebiri-ive-told-my-parents-to-get-copies-of-all-their-documents-thats-not-something-that-i-would-have-ever-wished.html Sun, 01 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-06-01/ayo-edebiri-ive-told-my-parents-to-get-copies-of-all-their-documents-thats-not-something-that-i-would-have-ever-wished.html Beatriz García The acidic, playful, and committed actress has won over critics and fans with her role in award-winning ‘The Bear’ — without losing an ounce of sincerity in the process The acidic, playful, and committed actress has won over critics and fans with her role in award-winning ‘The Bear’ — without losing an ounce of sincerity in the process Gala MET Hulu Luca Guadagnino Loewe Donald Trump Boston Saturday night live AB+DM STUDIO (EL PAÍS) Ayo Edebiri, wearing a floral dress by LOEWE. Ayo Edebiri, wearing a floral dress by LOEWE. <p>When Ayo Edebiri, 29, became a massive international star, she was already well-acquainted with the ins and outs of show business. Still shy of 30, she had experience in nearly every role possible, having gotten her start as a production intern and as a stand-out writer for Comedy Central, in addition to racking up co-signs from some of the biggest names in U.S. stand-up. It was much to her surprise that her promising career’s real glow-up came not thanks to her acidic feminist and anti-racist jokes, but rather, a drama about two career chefs obsessed with the pursuit of excellence. In her role on FX’s <i>The Bear </i>alongside co-star <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-08-21/new-hollywood-favorite-jeremy-allen-white-is-no-flash-in-the-pan.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-08-21/new-hollywood-favorite-jeremy-allen-white-is-no-flash-in-the-pan.html">Jeremy Allen White</a>, Edebiri brought home the laboral and personal travails of a cook at a small Chicago restaurant. In so doing, she <a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2024-02-05/ayo-edebiri-wins-a-hat-trick-of-awards-while-remaining-surprisingly-normal.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/people/2024-02-05/ayo-edebiri-wins-a-hat-trick-of-awards-while-remaining-surprisingly-normal.html">racked up nearly every recognition</a> an actress could hope for. She won an Emmy, a Golden Globe, a Critic’s Choice and a SAG Award. The unanimous admiration for her work placed her in the tiny group of people who had arrived at Hollywood’s highest heights. From then on, her phone hasn’t stopped ringing. Luca Guadagnino’s <i>After the Hunt </i>is one of her most recent projects to see the light of day, and she also just wrapped filming on the latest installation of <i>The Bear</i>.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-06-01/ayo-edebiri-ive-told-my-parents-to-get-copies-of-all-their-documents-thats-not-something-that-i-would-have-ever-wished.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><h3>Styling</h3><p>Fabio Immediato&nbsp;</p><h3>Makeup</h3><p>Dee Carrion (Paradis NYC)</p><h3>Hair</h3><p>&nbsp;Jacob Aaron Dillon &nbsp;(Opus Beauty)</p><h3> Nails</h3><p>Naoko Saita</p><h3>Set design</h3><p>Maxim Jezek (WSM)</p><h3>Production</h3><p>Cristina Serrano</p><h3>Local production</h3><p>Cynthia Hadden &nbsp;(Lyric Productions)</p><h3>Set production</h3><p>Daniel Scott</p><h3>Styling assistant</h3><p>Catalina Cooper</p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-05-23/saturday-night-live-looks-back-on-the-chaos-of-its-live-musical-performances.html Fri, 23 May 2025 14:45:19 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-05-23/saturday-night-live-looks-back-on-the-chaos-of-its-live-musical-performances.html Ricardo de Querol Sets by the likes of Sinéad O’Connor, Elvis Costello, Rage Against the Machine, and Fear on the NBC show didn’t go as planned. That’s why they’re so memorable, as a new documentary recollects Sets by the likes of Sinéad O’Connor, Elvis Costello, Rage Against the Machine, and Fear on the NBC show didn’t go as planned. That’s why they’re so memorable, as a new documentary recollects Saturday night live Ashlee Simpson Sinéad O’Connor Rage Against The Machine Elvis Costello NBC Kanye West John Belushi Dan Aykroyd Sinéad O'Connor during her appearance on 'Saturday Night Live' on October 3, 1992. Sinéad O'Connor during her appearance on 'Saturday Night Live' on October 3, 1992. <p>For some of us, watching the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-12-08/chevy-chase-the-beloved-comedian-who-was-a-monster-off-camera-not-everyone-hated-him-just-the-people-whove-worked-with-him.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-12-08/chevy-chase-the-beloved-comedian-who-was-a-monster-off-camera-not-everyone-hated-him-just-the-people-whove-worked-with-him.html"><i>Saturday Night Live</i></a> 50th anniversary musical special was more stimulating than the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/technology/2025-05-19/activism-hacking-or-campaigning-why-its-so-easy-to-win-the-popular-vote-at-eurovision.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/technology/2025-05-19/activism-hacking-or-campaigning-why-its-so-easy-to-win-the-popular-vote-at-eurovision.html">Eurovision Song Contest</a>. Almost everyone who has made a name for themselves in English-speaking music over the past half-century has graced the set of the veteran NBC comedy show: the Stones, Dylan, McCartney, Harrison, Aretha Franklin, Simon &amp; Garfunkel, Queen, Bowie, Patti Smith, Nirvana, Prince, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish... Some of them not only performed their songs but also hosted and participated in comedy sketches (Mick Jagger was one of the most brilliant). And things didn’t always go smoothly, but they’re worth remembering. In fact, what’s best remembered is what went off-script.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-05-23/saturday-night-live-looks-back-on-the-chaos-of-its-live-musical-performances.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-03-14/the-apprentice-faced-the-challenge-of-making-us-even-more-scared-of-donald-trump-it-managed-it.html Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:19:15 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-03-14/the-apprentice-faced-the-challenge-of-making-us-even-more-scared-of-donald-trump-it-managed-it.html Ricardo de Querol The biopic explains what he learned from Roy Cohn, an unscrupulous lawyer addicted to lying and extortion. The portrait is brutal, not unlike the current reality The biopic explains what he learned from Roy Cohn, an unscrupulous lawyer addicted to lying and extortion. The portrait is brutal, not unlike the current reality Donald Trump Saturday night live Óscar Ricardo de Querol Washington D.C. Elon Musk Trailer for 'The Apprentice' Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump and Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn, in 'The Apprentice.' Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump and Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn, in 'The Apprentice.' <p>The difficulty in making a satirical biopic about Donald Trump is that Trump himself will always be capable of shocking us more than anything we might say about him. The U.S. president is busy turning everything he does into a reality show, with his CEO Elon Musk and his Vice President J. D. Vance in prominent roles.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-03-14/the-apprentice-faced-the-challenge-of-making-us-even-more-scared-of-donald-trump-it-managed-it.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-03-04/great-television-according-to-donald-trump.html Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:56:57 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-03-04/great-television-according-to-donald-trump.html Paloma Rando I wonder how many times since Friday Trump has watched himself telling Zelenskiy: ‘You are gambling with the lives of millions, with World War III’ I wonder how many times since Friday Trump has watched himself telling Zelenskiy: ‘You are gambling with the lives of millions, with World War III’ Donald Trump Volodimir Zelenski Saturday night live Brian Snyder (REUTERS) Great television, according to Donald Trump Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Donald Trump in the Oval Office last Friday. Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Donald Trump in the Oval Office last Friday. <p>“This is going to be great television.” From <a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2025-02-28/trump-humiliates-zelenskiy-in-a-tense-meeting-at-the-white-house-you-are-gambling-with-the-lives-of-millions-with-the-third-world-war.html">Trump’s terrifying ambush of Zelenskiy</a> at the White House last Friday, the statement that struck me most was the one at the top of this column. And there was plenty to choose from. Trump made that assessment at the end of the meeting. That was his conclusion, after cornering the president of a country at war that has lost over 40,000 lives. While he humiliated the leader of Ukraine, Trump was known to be concerned about the quality of the show. The leader of the free world, or a candidate to win Big Brother? With apologies to Big Brother contestants.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-03-04/great-television-according-to-donald-trump.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-02-09/why-will-ferrell-became-the-great-anti-macho-comedian-of-his-generation.html Sun, 09 Feb 2025 04:30:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-02-09/why-will-ferrell-became-the-great-anti-macho-comedian-of-his-generation.html Jaime Lorite Chinchón The actor stars alongside Reese Witherspoon in ‘You’re Cordially Invited,’ a new Prime Video film in which he once again plays the immature yet sensitive male The actor stars alongside Reese Witherspoon in ‘You’re Cordially Invited,’ a new Prime Video film in which he once again plays the immature yet sensitive male Hollywood Will Ferrell Saturday night live Reese Witherspoon Lia Toby (Getty Images for Warner Bros.) Warner Bros. Pictures Presents The European Premiere Of "Barbie" - Pink Carpet Arrivals Will Ferrell at the London premiere of 'Barbie' in 2023. Will Ferrell at the London premiere of 'Barbie' in 2023. <p>In a bid to tap into millennial humor, Amazon Prime Video’s latest original movie, <i>You’re Cordially Invited,</i> looks like a <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-10-04/the-morning-show-or-the-survival-of-autoimmune-journalism.html">Reese Witherspoon</a> romance and a <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-02-09/will-ferrell-alicia-silverstone-star-in-super-bowl-ads.html">Will Ferrell </a>absurdist comedy rolled into one. Ferrell appears on the billboards with Witherspoon, but also wrestling an alligator, in a nod to his earlier movies <i>Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy </i>(2004) and <i>Semi Pro</i> (2008), in which he fought with bears.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-02-09/why-will-ferrell-became-the-great-anti-macho-comedian-of-his-generation.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-12-08/chevy-chase-the-beloved-comedian-who-was-a-monster-off-camera-not-everyone-hated-him-just-the-people-whove-worked-with-him.html Sun, 08 Dec 2024 06:36:30 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-12-08/chevy-chase-the-beloved-comedian-who-was-a-monster-off-camera-not-everyone-hated-him-just-the-people-whove-worked-with-him.html Eva Güimil A film about ‘Saturday Night Live’ has revived interest in its first star’s controversial career as a beloved icon of humor who was a real nightmare for those with whom he shared a set A film about ‘Saturday Night Live’ has revived interest in its first star’s controversial career as a beloved icon of humor who was a real nightmare for those with whom he shared a set John Belushi Dan Aykroyd Saturday night live Richard Pryor NBC John Carpenter Kevin Smith Bill Murray Silver Screen Collection (EL PAÍS) Chevy Chase, the beloved comedian who was a monster off camera: ‘Not everyone hated him, just the people who’ve worked with him’ Comedian and actor Chevy Chase in 1975. Comedian and actor Chevy Chase in 1975. <p>“Hi, I’m Chevy Chase and you’re not,” was a phrase popularized by the man himself in 1975. It may have aroused jealousy at the time, but by 2018, <i>The Telegraph </i>was publishing a profile about the performer with the cutting headline “Mean, arrogant, delusional: why did America fall in love with Chevy Chase?” The article claimed that if <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-06-01/former-playboy-model-accuses-bill-cosby-of-drugging-and-sexually-assaulting-her-in-1969.html">Bill Cosby</a> (who was being hit by sexual abuse allegations from dozens of women) was the country’s most hated comic, Chase should be a good candidate for runner-up. His offense? A long list of racist insults and homophobic, misogynist, and violent incidents. They took place constantly throughout a career whose beginnings have recently been portrayed by Jason Reitman in <i>Saturday Night</i>, a <i>Saturday Night Live </i>biopic that captures the birth of one of the most iconic programs in U.S. television history. Chase, who was a member of <i>SNL</i>’s original cast, was one of the show’s most conflictive actors. He was also its first star, and its first alumnus to find success in Hollywood.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-12-08/chevy-chase-the-beloved-comedian-who-was-a-monster-off-camera-not-everyone-hated-him-just-the-people-whove-worked-with-him.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-07-22/musical-performances-that-nearly-ruined-careers.html Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:09:01 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-07-22/musical-performances-that-nearly-ruined-careers.html Diego Feijoo Country singer Ingrid Andress’ unfortunate rendition of the American national anthem adds to the long list of good artists’ bad nights Country singer Ingrid Andress’ unfortunate rendition of the American national anthem adds to the long list of good artists’ bad nights Whitney Houston Mariah Carey Take That Rihanna Noel Gallagher Liam Gallagher Black Eyed Peas Aerosmith Enrique Iglesias Nirvana Red Hot Chili Peppers Saturday night live Lana del Rey Led Zeppelin Robert Plant Phil Collins Jimmy Page Madonna Pepa Ortiz / Getty Images (EL PAÍS) Cantantes <p>Singer-songwriter Ingrid Andress has been nominated four times for a Grammy. Like <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-12-26/for-a-new-generation-of-indie-rock-acts-country-music-is-king.html">many country artist</a>s, she is particularly popular in the U.S. But a performance this week at the MLB (Major League Baseball) Home Run Derby has made her famous around the world, and not in a good way. Her rendition of <i>The Star-Spangled Banner </i>— a key moment for any American artist — was entirely out of tune and was met with boos from the stadium and criticism on social media. Andress apologized on Instagram, confessed she was drunk and announced she is going to check in to rehab. If it’s any consolation to Andress, she’s not the first and won’t be the last music star whose vocal talent has been put to the test when singing the national anthem. More often than not, they have been given a second chance.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-07-22/musical-performances-that-nearly-ruined-careers.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-07-06/latina-laughter-four-female-stand-up-comedians-who-are-taking-the-american-stage-by-storm.html Sat, 06 Jul 2024 04:05:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-07-06/latina-laughter-four-female-stand-up-comedians-who-are-taking-the-american-stage-by-storm.html Ana Vidal Egea A wave of women artists is breaking down the walls of political correctness and performing at sold-out venues across the country A wave of women artists is breaking down the walls of political correctness and performing at sold-out venues across the country Saturday night live San Antonio Miami Getty Images EE UU - COMEDIANTES LATINAS - COMBO Joanna Hausmann, Sofía Niño de Rivera, Melissa Villaseñor and Cristela Alonzo. Joanna Hausmann, Sofía Niño de Rivera, Melissa Villaseñor and Cristela Alonzo. <p>Latina comedians have a lot to say, they know how to do it, and they know how to reach U.S. audiences with increasing force. Irony has become their best ally: when you denounce things with humor, people are more receptive to the message. These comedians are talking about just about any issue with self-confidence and without restraint, and the freshness of the topics they address, beyond what is politically correct, have made them gain popularity. This is something that the major platforms have been quick to notice, and they have dedicated special programs to them. Some of the names that stand out are Joanna Hausmann, Melissa Villaseñor, Sofía Niño de Rivera and Cristela Alonzo. But how have these women captivated the American public <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-06-02/on-second-thought-it-is-funny-comedians-and-philosophers-find-common-ground.html">with their jokes</a>?</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-07-06/latina-laughter-four-female-stand-up-comedians-who-are-taking-the-american-stage-by-storm.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-07-27/for-clergy-abuse-survivors-sinead-oconnors-protest-that-offended-so-many-was-brave-and-prophetic.html Thu, 27 Jul 2023 22:16:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-07-27/for-clergy-abuse-survivors-sinead-oconnors-protest-that-offended-so-many-was-brave-and-prophetic.html AP Associated Press O’Connor’s protest was prophetic, forecasting the global denomination’s public reckoning that was still to come O’Connor’s protest was prophetic, forecasting the global denomination’s public reckoning that was still to come Sinéad O’Connor Sinead O´Connor Saturday night live AP Sinead O’Connor Irish singer Sinead O’Connor stands alone while the crowd boos her at Bob Dylan’s 30th anniversary celebration in New York on Oct. 16, 1992, 13 days after she ripped a photo of Pope John Paul II (left) during an appearance on "Saturday Night Live". Irish singer Sinead O’Connor stands alone while the crowd boos her at Bob Dylan’s 30th anniversary celebration in New York on Oct. 16, 1992, 13 days after she ripped a photo of Pope John Paul II (left) during an appearance on "Saturday Night Live". <p>In 1992, Sinéad O’Connor destroyed a photo of Pope John Paul II on U.S. national television. The pushback was swift, turning the late Irish singer-songwriter’s protest of sex abuse in the Catholic Church into a career-altering flashpoint.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-07-27/for-clergy-abuse-survivors-sinead-oconnors-protest-that-offended-so-many-was-brave-and-prophetic.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-05-03/why-hollywood-writers-are-striking-and-the-immediate-impact.html Wed, 03 May 2023 00:02:39 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-05-03/why-hollywood-writers-are-striking-and-the-immediate-impact.html AP Associated Press Writers of films and TV shows are now on strike. Picketing is set to begin Tuesday after the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represent studios and streaming services, failed to reach a deal Writers of films and TV shows are now on strike. Picketing is set to begin Tuesday after the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represent studios and streaming services, failed to reach a deal América Hollywood Saturday night live Jimmy Kimmel VALERIE MACON (AFP) Paramount Studios Demonstrators hold signs in front of Paramount Studios during a screenwriter's strike in Los Angeles, California, on May 2, 2023. Demonstrators hold signs in front of Paramount Studios during a screenwriter's strike in Los Angeles, California, on May 2, 2023. <p>The union representing 11,500 writers of film, television and other entertainment forms are now on strike. It’s the first writers’ strike — and the first Hollywood strike of any kind — in 15 years. Here’s a look at the storylines the fight has spawned.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-05-03/why-hollywood-writers-are-striking-and-the-immediate-impact.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/opinion/2023-04-18/speaking-non-english-is-speaking-spanish.html Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:29:11 GMT https://english.elpais.com/opinion/2023-04-18/speaking-non-english-is-speaking-spanish.html Javier Lafuente More than 62 million Americans are of Hispanic origin, 70% of whom speak Spanish at home. Although Latin voices are becoming louder and louder, there is still a long way to go More than 62 million Americans are of Hispanic origin, 70% of whom speak Spanish at home. Although Latin voices are becoming louder and louder, there is still a long way to go Bad Bunny Rosalía Latinos América Saturday night live Cortesía (EL PAÍS) ana de armas Ana de Armas in 'Saturday Night Live.' Ana de Armas in 'Saturday Night Live.' <img src="https://cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/prisa/5RYYHC7FYRF53AYBTDOMMEALSU.png" width="2570" height="1448" alt="Ana de Armas in 'Saturday Night Live.'"></img><p>Puerto Rican singer Benito Martínez Ocasio aka Bad Bunny asked the audience: “What do you prefer? Me talking in English <i>o español </i>(or in Spanish)<i>?</i>” “<i>¡Español! </i>(Spanish!)” the audience responded in unison. “<i>Entonces, ustedes mandan</i> (you guys are in charge),” <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2022-09-04/bad-bunnys-secret-from-working-in-a-supermarket-to-global-pop-stardom-and-sharing-a-screen-with-brad-pitt-in-just-six-years.html">Bad Bunny</a> replied to the thousands of people dancing reggaeton. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/opinion/2023-04-18/speaking-non-english-is-speaking-spanish.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>