Snap judgment: Lil Wayne's (apparently not fake) album cover

Since last night, when Amazon.compostedthe oddly enthralling image to the left, the hip-hop blogshavebeenablaze. In sum,HUH? First things first: Waynes label confirms that yes, this is the actual cover art forTha Carter III. He was just shouting out his inner mafioso-esque child! Id assumed it was just another semi-coherent boast, but I see now that he was being mad literal. Ladies and gents, we have now seen the face of the nursery-schooler who composedLollipop....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Dwayne Smith

Snap Judgment: Nas' 'Untitled' triumph

Theres a very good chance youve already heardUntitled, though, thanks to last weeks widespread online leaks. Dont worry Nas has suggested he doesnt even mind if we download it. (Why would he, after what happened to Lil Waynes heavily bootlegged album last month?) Let the equally heated post-release phase begin! (Its also streaming now atlast.fm, if youre holding out for a legal listen.) Its proved an impossible standard to live up to, for Nas or (almost) anyone else....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Angela Henderson

Snap Judgment: NBC's 'Celebrity Circus'

Its not great TV, but it is different. Maybe now, well finally getAmerican Anthemon DVD! (Kurt ThomasGymkatais on DVD. )But back to the Big Top. Apparently, this takes muscle and the making of a few not-so-attractive faces to accomplish. There is no net. We expect him to be around awhile… and to be shirtless at all times.) WEE MAN(pictured, right)First act:Wheel of Death. For two rotations.Strengths: Hes fearless, which serves him well....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Trevor Fletcher

Snap Judgment: The final 'Twilight' trailer

By the time I got it to work, the trailer was already on YouTube. Check it out, and my initial impression, below: 1. The kiss between Bella and Edward not a bad one. Almost hot, actually. Based on the films poster, I was afraid theyd have zilch chemistry. Happy to see I might be wrong. Bella: Youve gotta give me some answers! Edward: Id radda hear your tearies. And a little further in, My famlee, were different from udders of our kind....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · Richard Baxter

Snappy Judgments: 2008 Emmy Nominations!

Im Super-Ecstatic About: *Lostre-entering the best drama race! *Pushing Daisies Lee Pace and Kristin Chenoweth. *Samantha Whos Christina Applegate and Jean Smart. *Damages Glenn Close, Ted Danson and Zeljko Ivanek. *Breaking Bads Bryan Cranston. All of30 Rocks 17 nominations, but particularly the one for the riotous Will Arnett. Yawns to: Tony Shalhoub Seven nods apiece forTwo and a Half MenandBoston Legal. *Entouragehas a ho-hum year and still makes the cut....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 204 words · Russell Ochoa

Snappy Judgments: 2010 Emmy Nominations

*Parks and Recreations Amy Poehler being up for lead actress. *Gleestandout Chris Colfer sneaking into the supporting-actor race. Ditto his awesome TV dad, Mike OMalley (for guest actor). Elizabeth Mitchell snagging a guest-actress nod forLost. Ditto Matthew Fox (for lead actor). All theModern Familylove. Jim Parsons second consecutive nod forTheBig Bang Theory. *Burn Noticebreaking through via a nod for Sharon Gless. Im Rolling My Eyes About:...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · William Cobb

Sneak peek atMarvel's RunawaysandCloak and Daggercrossover teases the perfect team-up

Marvel giveth, and Marvel taketh away. Its been a real roller coaster of emotions for fans of both shows, to say the least. Thankfullythe two show cancellationsdont retroactively rip the upcoming crossover out from fans hands. Hulu Watching these similar yet incredibly different groups of superhero teens team up (and butt heads!) Can you tell were still bitter about the decision to axe both shows? All 10 episodes ofRunawaysseason 3 including theCloak and Daggercrossover debut Friday, Dec....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Samuel Vargas

SNL's Michael Che paying rent for 160 apartments in grandma's building after her COVID-19 death

Saturday Night Live’sMichael Cheis honoring his late grandmother in a big way. “Lets fix this! Last Monday, Che took to Instagram to share that his grandmother had died. Michael Che.Credit: Trae Patton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images “I’m obviously very hurt and angry that she had to go through all that pain alone. But Im also happy that shes not in pain anymore,” he said. He signed off with a nod to his grandma, telling the audience, “Im Marthas grandbaby....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Maria Perez

SNL: Dave Chappelle monologue includes message to Donald Trump

‘I’m going to give him a chance. Im going to give him a chance, Chappelle said. And we, the historically disenfranchised, demand that he give us one too. Credit: Will Heath/NBC) A few weeks ago, I went to the White House for a party. It was the first time Id been there in many years, and it was very exciting. It was a really, really beautiful night. And everybody in there was black, except for Bradley Cooper for some reason....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Edgar Thomas

SNLboss Lorne Michaels fought to air 'Schweddy Balls' early in the show

Our mouth is watering just thinking about our favorite Christmas treat: Schweddy balls. But it almost was banished to the late hours of the night, according to Gasteyer. “Lorne very graciously fought for ‘Schweddy Balls,'” Gasteyer tells EW. “Standards and practices did not want to put it right at the top of the show. [Traditionally], racier content will play after midnight. I don’t know if that’s still the case. He always goes to the mat for work that deserves it....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Jacqueline Gentry

SNLbrings on wounded veteran politician to get revenge on Pete Davidson

Davidson mocked the politicians injury, saying he looked like a hitman in a porno. Davidson had quickly added, Im sorry, I know he lost his eye in war or whatever. Crenshaw said as he suddenly entered the scene. Credit: NBC/Getty Images Davidson, seemingly unprepared for the gag, laughed in response. This is Pete Davidson, Crenshaw said. He looks like if the meth fromBreaking Badwas a person. And then, he looks like a Troll doll with a tapeworm....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Stephanie Young

SNLcowbell sketch 'ruined' Christopher Walken's life, says Will Ferrell

Turns out, Christopher Walken needs less cowbell. Millions of people have cracked up atSaturday Night Live’siconic “More Cowbell” sketch, which starredWill FerrellandChristopher Walken. But the one person not laughing? NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images Walken himself, apparently. Ferrell’s character went wild with the suggestion and the rest, as they say, is history. “Here’s the crazy thing. I go to see Christopher Walken years later, in a play. “‘People during curtain call bring cowbells and ring them....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Andrew Franklin

SNLpremiere mocks presidential debate, Trump getting Covid

The show wasted no time mocking Trump (yup, even for contracting COVID-19, see video above). “Did you take the COVID test you promised to take in advance?” asked moderator Chris Wallace (played by Beck Bennett). “Absolutely, scouts honor,” said “Trump” with his fingers clearly crossed. Trump also pulled out his face mask, revealing it to be a pair of sheer panties. I’m not saying I want it to happen, but just imagine it did....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 227 words · Michael Jones