The Full Story Behind How Dana Carvey Ended Up Returning To SNL To Play Joe Biden: ‘Six Shows And You Can Tell Us To F— Off’

Saturday Night Live has an abundance of significant events lined up for its upcoming season – beyond the already announced hosts and musical guests – as it marks the start of its 2024 TV schedule, celebrating 50 seasons of NBC’s sketch comedy. Coincidentally, this milestone anniversary falls during a particularly vibrant presidential campaign, and SNL is capitalizing on this unique opportunity (and somewhat daring move) by inviting various non-regular cast members to depict key political figures. One such individual is Dana Carvey, who recently shared the entire tale of how Lorne Michaels persuaded him to reprise his role as Joe Biden.

Why Joker 2 Director Todd Phillips Cut Lady Gaga’s Same-Sex Kiss Scene

The follow-up film titled “Joker: Two Madnesses” has been a significant disappointment for both fans and critics, generating only $40 million at the domestic box office during its debut weekend, significantly less than the $100 million-plus that was anticipated just a few weeks prior. Once it became known that Todd Phillips‘ sequel failed to live up to expectations as a suitable successor to his 2019 film, many cinema-goers chose to avoid theaters, instead potentially waiting for its online release. Those who attended the film on opening weekend were left puzzled, not just once but multiple times, thanks to a well-publicized scene that circulated widely on social media in 2023 which was originally included in the final version of the movie but later removed.

Devin B. Johnson’s ‘Ritual of Welcome’ Offers Nuggets of Wisdom

Devin B. Johnson’s “Ritual of Welcome” is his fifth solo exhibit at Nicodim, the third one held in their Los Angeles gallery. This exhibition presents a mix of eight figurative paintings, five abstract artworks, and four works on paper. Each piece combines themes of knowledge, life experiences, and personal growth. Johnson’s artwork serves as a visual charm, transforming common symbols into rituals for exploration and understanding.