O.J. Simpson Estate Executor Mulaney's Murder Joke Was So Funny
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O.J. Simpson was the butt of a John Mulaney joke during the "Saturday Night Live" 50th Anniversary show ... and it got a laugh from the guy overseeing his estate.
The Juice's longtime attorney and current executor of his estate, Malcolm LaVergne, tells TMZ ... Steve Martin's monologue with John Mulaney was great, and John's joke about accused murderers hosting the show was very funny.
Steve Martin did the opening monologue for SNL’s 50th anniversary special which included Martin Short being taken by ICE & an appearance from John Mulaney.
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) February 17, 2025 @DiscussingFilm
“894 people have hosted SNL and it amazes me that only 2 of them have committed murder” pic.twitter.com/850h72xNon
In the opening Mulaney observed, "894 people have hosted 'Saturday Night Live,' and it amazes me that only two of them have committed murder."
Candice Bergen Husband Marshall Rose Dead Developer, Philanthropist
Candice Bergen lost her husband this weekend ... Marshall Rose died Saturday ... TMZ has learned.
We're told Rose died at home in New York from complications with Parkinson's disease. He was surrounded by family. Rose is survived by his famous wife Candice, as well as three children and six grandchildren.
Tom Hanks In Jeopardy Over MAGA 'SNL' Skit!!!
Tom Hanks stirred the pot as he stepped into character for 'SNL's 50th anniversary special -- but his portrayal of a Trump supporter didn’t land well across the board.
Trump Derangement among the MK Ultras. pic.twitter.com/l6oS3KoeAf
— Jason Whitlock (@WhitlockJason) February 17, 2025 @WhitlockJason
The Oscar winner took on the MAGA-hat-wearing role of Doug in a 'Black Jeopardy' skit, where his character preached the world would be better if more people went to church.
When game show host Darnell Hayes -- Kenan Thompson -- went in for a handshake, Doug pulled back, saying, "Don’t like that, whoa, whoa, whoa!"
Lil Wayne's Daughter Beat It, Super Bowl Haters My Dad Killed It on 'SNL 50'!!!
Lil Wayne's daughter Reginae Carter is swatting down critics of his 'SNL 50' performance, especially since they're comparing it to Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl set!!!
The Young Money MC was backed by The Roots and conducted a medley of his classic hits at Radio Music City Hall over the weekend, opposite Miley Cyrus.
Apparently, the negative responses flooded Reginae's timeline ... because she exploded with fury!
NFL's Ben Cleveland Arrested For DUI ... Cops Say He Blew .178
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Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Ben Cleveland was arrested for DUI last week, TMZ Sports has learned ... after he allegedly drove his truck with a BAC over twice the legal limit.
According to Baldwin County Sheriff's Office documents we obtained, Cleveland was suspected of drunk driving in Milledgeville, Ga. on Feb. 12.
The docs state the 26-year-old -- a third-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft out of the Univ. of Georgia -- was pulled over at around 10:25 PM ... after he had been swerving in a roadway. Cops wrote Cleveland was actually driving so erratically, he nearly steered his black Ford F-250 into a ditch.
Patrick Schwarzenegger Goes Full Frontal In 'White Lotus' 👀 ... Like Father, Like Son!!!
Arnold Schwarzenegger bared it all in "Terminator" 40 years ago ... and now his son, Patrick Schwarzenegger, is keeping the family tradition alive -- going full frontal in "The White Lotus."
The HBO show's season 3 kicked off Sunday night, and Patrick's character, Saxon Ratliff, wasted no time -- he checked into the luxe Thai resort with his family, and then promptly checked out of his clothes in a full-on NSFW scene.
After striking out with the ladies at the resort, Saxon decided to handle business himself in the scene. He hopped out of bed, butt-naked, strolled to the bathroom, and just when you thought that was it … BAM! The camera swung around, and yep, everything was on display!
Ryan Reynolds Cracks a Joke About Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's Legal War
Ryan Reynolds made a laughing matter out of his and Blake Lively's nasty legal battle with Justin Baldoni at 'SNL 50' Sunday night ... appearing briefly in a bit as Tina Fey and Amy Poehler surveyed the crowd for celebrity guests.
Check out the clip ... the "Saturday Night Live" icons ask him ... "How’s it going?" to which he quips ... "Great! Why, what have you heard?"
Fans can see Blake was all smiles as her hubby got some camera time ... though she looked like she saw a ghost when he asked his rhetorical question.
John Mulaney Killer 'SNL' Set ... Takes Aim at Unfortunate Hosting Factoid
We were expecting a raucous retrospective on Sunday night's "Saturday Night Live" 50th Anniversary show ... and one of the hosts ratcheted it up a notch, going straight for the jugular with a lethal observation.
In the opening monologue, Steve Martin introduced comedian John Mulaney, and the two tuxedoed raconteurs reminisced over the many hosts over the years ... with Mulaney observing, "894 people have hosted 'Saturday Night Live,' and it amazes me that only two of them have committed murder."
Steve Martin did the opening monologue for SNL’s 50th anniversary special which included Martin Short being taken by ICE & an appearance from John Mulaney.
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) February 17, 2025 @DiscussingFilm
“894 people have hosted SNL and it amazes me that only 2 of them have committed murder” pic.twitter.com/850h72xNon
That brought a mixture of laughter and groans from the audience, and Martin. There have been a few hosts over the years associated with untimely deaths ... but only two of them have actually been charged with murder.
Kim Kardashian My Body Makes Music ... Booty Turned Into Bongos on 'SNL50'
Kim Kardashian's famous backside made an early appearance on the 50th anniversary special for "Saturday Night Live" ... with Kristen Wiig pretending to smack on her behind like bongos.
In the first sketch after the monologue on 'SNL50,' Kardashian appeared as one of the Maharelle Sisters -- the singing quartet with three gorgeous sisters and then Dooneese, a character played by Wiig with a huge forehead, tiny hands and a nasally singing voice.
The Lawrence Welk Show! #SNL50 pic.twitter.com/JyVMBFZUtt
— Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) February 17, 2025 @nbcsnl
In this particular version, Will Ferrell -- playing Robert Goulet -- is on "The Lawrence Welk Show" trying to find choose between three women Ana Gasteyer, Scarlett Johansson and Kardashian ... but, Dooneese keeps getting in the way.
AUBREY PLAZA FIRST PUBLIC APPEARANCE SINCE HUSBAND'S DEATH
Aubrey Plaza made her first appearance back in public since the tragic passing of her husband who died by suicide earlier this year.
Aubrey introduced Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard's musical act during the "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary special on Sunday night. It's the first time the public has seen Aubrey since her husband, Jeff Baena died by suicide at the beginning of January.
After a horrible tragedy, Aubrey Plaza makes a surprise appearance at #SNL50 introducing Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard.
— 𝙲𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚖𝚊 𝙱𝚞𝚛𝚜𝚝 (@CinemaBurst) February 17, 2025 @CinemaBurst
We missed you Aubrey! pic.twitter.com/xvfp4AMJtg
Days after Jeff's death, Aubrey was scheduled to present at the Golden Globe but understandably did not attend.
'Saturday Night Live' Even Comedians Are Ready For Carpet ... Anniversary Event Brings Out Huge Stars
"Saturday Night Live" has been on 50 years ... and, some of the biggest stars in Hollywood gathered to celebrate the brilliant sketch comedy show -- bringing their best style to the carpet.
Cast members Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig brought some spice to the carpet ... with Maya showing off her bright blue dress and Kristen throwing on a revealing, sheer black ensemble. Blake Lively, who hosted the show back in 2009 wore a low-cut silver dress to the event.
The guys brought their A-game too ... with Tracy Morgan and Darrell Hammond stunning in their suits.
Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds Legal Battles Aren't Keeping Us From 'SNL' 50th
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5:00 PM PT -- Blake and Ryan kept their fun weekend going on Sunday ... stopping by "SNL 50" to show love for the sketch comedy show they've both previously hosted.
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively arrive at the #SNL50 Anniversary Special in New York City pic.twitter.com/6jufmNuy4h
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 17, 2025 @THR
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds might be in the middle of some legal drama, but they're still finding time to celebrate ... showing up to Chris Rock's birthday party and taking a pic with a controversial comic actor.
Stephen A. Smith I'm Not Running For U.S. President!!!
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Stephen A. Smith won't be bolting from the ESPN airwaves for the White House ... 'cause SAS tells us he ain't running!
TMZ Sports caught up with the famed sports commentator out in the streets of NOLA last week, and with a recent report indicating 57-year-old Smith was getting looks from Democrat party leaders as a potential candidate for the 2028 election, we had to ask if he was interested.
Before we could finish the question, SAS made it clear that running for U.S. president was not in the cards.
Bevers On 'Broad City' 'Memba Him?!
American actor and comedian John Gemberling was 33 years old when he first started playing Matt Bevers AKA "Bevers" -- the messy but lovable gamer -- on Comedy Central's sitcom "Broad City" back in 2014.
Joining Gemberling in The Big Apple included Abbi Jacobson as the gym janitor striving to be a trainer, Abbi, Ilana Glazer as Abbi's chill and wacky bestie who loves to smoke, Llana, and Hannibal Buress as the dentist and Ilana's hookup buddy, Lincoln.
John's other notable sitcoms include playing Gil on NBC's "Marry Me" and John on Fox's "Making History."
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