Kanye West

Lorne Michaels Was Pretty Chill About Kanye West’s Leaked SNL Rant

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by Kevin Fitzpatrick March 2, 2016 @ 7:07 PM
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The Kanye West Twitter train shows no signs of stopping, but SNL seems safely out of the crosshairs after a leaked rant saw the controversial performer nearly walking off before air. Of course, veteran pro Lorne Michaels didn’t sweat the meltdown, given that “he’s an artist, you know?”
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Filed Under: Kanye West, Lorne Michaels, NBC, SNL
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Kanye West Almost Walked Off SNL This Past Weekend

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by Kevin Fitzpatrick February 16, 2016 @ 11:28 AM
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Spirited a performance though Kanye West gave at this past weekend’s SNL under host Melissa McCarthy, the always-tempestuous artist appeared visibly upset in his brief promo appearances. There may have been more to that story than West’s usual dour expression however, as reports claim Kanye very nearly bailed last-minute over stress.
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Filed Under: Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Lorne Michaels, NBC, SNL
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SNL: Kyle Mooney Challenges Kanye West to a Rap Battle

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by Jacob Hall February 14, 2016 @ 8:58 AM
Although Melissa McCarthy was the guest host on last night’s episode of SNL, the show found a great sketch in which to showcase musical guest Kanye West. Naturally, the sketch involves the always controversial hip hop artist facing down cast member Kyle Mooney, who decides to challenge West to a rap battle. Let’s just say that it doesn’t go well for one of them.
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Filed Under: Kanye West, Kyle Mooney, SNL
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SNL Preview: Melissa McCarthy Raps to Jay Pharoah’s Kanye West

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by Kevin Fitzpatrick February 10, 2016 @ 1:50 PM
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SNL set a pretty high bar for the rest of Season 41 with Larry David’s hosting debut this past weekend, but will Melissa McCarthy prove so reliable with Kanye West, given all the controversy of late? Get a taste by the first promos as McCarthy gets her nails done with Vanessa Bayer.
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Filed Under: Jay Pharoah, Kanye West, Melissa McCarthy, SNL, Vanessa Bayer
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‘SNL’ 40th Anniversary Special Confirms More Stars Than Possibly Fit in Headline [Updated]

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by Kevin Fitzpatrick February 1, 2015 @ 11:16 PM
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Merciful Zeus, if you thought Eddie Murphy returning to ‘SNL’ after 31 years for the 40th anniversary special on February 15 was big enough, wait until you get a load of the full roster. Rivaling turnout for the Emmys and Oscars combined, the upcoming ‘SNL’ reunion will feature everyone from legendary alumni like Bill Murray, Tina Fey and Chevy Chase, to favorite hosts like Alec Baldwin, and even Taylor Swift, why not!
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Filed Under: Adam Sandler, Alec Baldwin, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Betty White, Bill Hader, Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Chris Rock, Christopher Walken, Dan Aykroyd, David Spade, Eddie Murphy, Emma Stone, Fred Armisen, Jack Nicholson, James Franco, Jason Sudeikis, Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Carrey, Jimmy Fallon, Jon Hamm, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, Kerry Washington, Kristen Wiig, Martin Short, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, Mike Myers, Molly Shannon, NBC, Norm MacDonald, Paul McCartney, Paul Rudd, Robert De Niro, Robert DeNiro, SNL, Seth Meyers, Steve Martin, Taylor Swift, Tina Fey, Tom Hanks, Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis
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How Kanye Got Peed on for Vogue and More From Kim Kardashian's Chat With Seth Meyers

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by Kate Erbland March 26, 2014 @ 9:14 AM
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http://youtu.be/Tnp3u0yCDrs
In his relatively short run as 'Late Night' host, Seth Meyers has already interviewed Kanye West (remember that whole rant about "sonic paintings"?), so it comes as little surprise that he also landed West's prolific paramour, Kim Kardashian, for her very own interview. The two are currently celebrating the release of their somewhat controversial 'Vogue' cover, so what better way to keep that going then by hitting a reality talk show to chat about it?
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Filed Under: Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Seth Meyers
Categories: Late Night, TV News, Videos

'Late Night with Seth Meyers' Sets First Guests, Plus Bill Hader's Stefon to Appear

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by Kevin Fitzpatrick February 13, 2014 @ 12:10 PM
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A few days ago 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' delighted future audiences with news that Seth Meyers' former 'SNL' co-star Fred Armisen had signed on to lead the house band, and now it seems the new 'Late Night' has another beloved 'SNL' staple headed its way. Not only can we expect Bill Hader's revered "Stefon" to make appearances, but the first week's rounds of guests include everyone from Amy Poehler to Kanye West, Lena Dunham, Ian McKellen and more!
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Filed Under: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Ian McKellen, Joe Biden, Kanye West, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Lena Dunham, NBC, Patrick Stewart, SNL, Seth Meyers
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Seth Rogen and James Franco's Shot-for-Shot Recreation of Kanye West's "Bound 2" Video

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by Mike Sampson November 25, 2013 @ 10:32 AM
http://youtu.be/Y3TTiHRrEBE
The world collectively chuckled last week as Kanye West revealed his ludicrous "Bound 2" music video, which co-starred his fiancee Kim Kardashian, who rode topless on a motorcycle. Get ready to laugh even harder as Seth Rogen and James Franco made a shot-for-shot remake of the "Bound 2" video on the set of their new movie, which gives new meaning to the lyric, "I wanna f--- you hard on the sink."
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Filed Under: James Franco, Kanye West, Seth Rogen, The Interview
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