James Austin Johnson

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  A Solid 'SNL' Overcame So-So Showings by Shane Gillis and 21 Savage

  February 24, 2024

  PUBLISHED Feb 25, 2024

  Despite the uproar over 'Saturday Night Live' booking Shane Gillis to host this episode after they infamously hired and then days later...

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  Ayo Edebiri's Excellent Hosting Marred by Controversy on Frustrating 'SNL'

  February 3, 2024

  PUBLISHED Feb 5, 2024

  It's so frustrating that a tremendous hosting turn by the great Ayo Edebiri will also be remembered for platforming hateful figures...

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  'SNL' Was Fetch Thanks to Jacob Elordi and Three Regina Georges

  January 20, 2024

  PUBLISHED Jan 22, 2024

  Actor Jacob Elordi dutifully and affably accepted his role as hunk-y guest host, while Reneé Rapp pulled out all the stops for visually ...

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  Kate McKinnon and Billie Eilish Had Themselves a Merry Little Christmas on Best 'SNL' of 2023

  December 16, 2023

  PUBLISHED Dec 17, 2023

  With some well-written sketches and great performances by host Kate McKinnon and musical guest (and occasional featured player) Billie Eili...

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  Jason Momoa and Tate McRae Carried a Strong 'SNL' with Gusto

  November 18, 2023

  PUBLISHED Nov 19, 2023

  Jason Momoa was pure positivity as a spirited return host, while Calgary's Tate McRae made her Saturday Night Live debut, doing what she do...

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  boygenius and Timothée Chalamet Gave It Their All but Couldn't Save 'SNL' from Itself

  November 11, 2023

  PUBLISHED Nov 12, 2023

  In his second turn hosting, Timothée Chalamet was excitable but also a tad unfocused as a performer (the same could be said for this week's...

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  Nate Bargatze and Foo Fighters Shone on a 'Saturday Night Live' Mired in Flubs

  October 28, 2023

  PUBLISHED Oct 29, 2023

  Ingenious, unassuming stand-up Nate Bargatze had his hands full acting in decent sketches, Foo Fighters conjured their younger, poppy alt-r...

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  Bad Bunny Outshone Bad Writing on 'Saturday Night Live'

  October 21, 2023

  PUBLISHED Oct 22, 2023

  On double-duty, Bad Bunny did a fine job as host and musical guest, and while he outshone some lazy writing, anyone would've had trouble st...