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Kristin Cavallari made headlines this past week when she revealed on a podcast that her blossoming May/December romance with TikTokker Mark Estes was over. Kristin explained that their age difference was the reason she ended things, but we are hearing that while the relationship might be over, the sex isn’t! Both Mark and Kristin gushed that their sexual chemistry was off the charts and now they are considering a “friends with benefits” arrangement. Kristin broke things up because she feared Mark still had some wild oats to sow, but they both claimed it was the best sex they ever had. I am hearing they’re still hooking up, but very much on the down low.

One of the biggest stories of the week was the Vice-Presidential debate, and although it seemed to be a draw, we did hear this interesting tidbit from our well placed political source. As civility reigned during the debate (since the uncouth Trump wasn’t there) once the mics were off and the debate ended, JD Vance and Tim Walz shared a few private moments. JD assured Tim that if he and Trump won the election, he would do everything to reign in Trump’s personality and offensive rhetoric. While Vance brown-noses Trump in public, in private we are hearing that he still considers him offensive and obnoxious.

A late breaking story this week was Garth Brooks getting sued by his former makeup artist – alleging rape and sexual assault. We just heard that his marriage to Trisha Yearwood has been more of a friendship than a romantic union for the past few years and they sleep in separate beds. My source says that Trisha is nonetheless livid over the lawsuit- especially since HER reputation as a happily married country star in now at stake.

Sean Diddy Combs was in the news gain this week for hiring more attorneys in hopes of getting granted bail. We just heard that if his appeal is denied, he’s going to come out as a BISEXUAL man so that he can be transferred to the gay section of the jail, which is considered FAR less dangerous. Even though he’s in protective custody, my source says that Sean would feel safer and have more privileges being housed with the gays.

The Menendez Brothers made the news for the Netflix series based on their life stories. (they’re the Beverly Hills brothers who were convicted of murdering their parents) We just heard that the LA District Attorney has agreed to review the case with new evidence and that Kim Kardashian has not only been working to help the brothers get a new trial, but she’s been secretly picking up some of the costs including filing fees. Since most of the attorneys are working on the case pro bono, Kim is PAYING for the things that aren’t free. She’s also hired a private investigator to get more proof that the brothers were molested by their dad.

And finally, Hacks star and recent Emmy winner Jean Smart was in the news for hosting the season opener of Saturday Night Live. Not only did she turn in a stellar performance, but we just heard that Jean gifted the SNL cast with mason jars of her famous homemade chili. My source says that Jean loves to cook, and chili is her specialty – she makes it in large batches and freezes it. Each cast member got a handwritten note from Jean along with a jar of the chili. Another reason to like her!

CAN DONALD TRUMP TAKE A JOKE ON SNL?

Nikki Haley made a surprise appearance in the opening skit of Saturday Night Live on February 3 and to be politically fair, NBC also invited her main rivals, President Joe Biden and Donald Trump to appear in future episodes. According to our source, President Biden is 99% committed to appear, but Trump not so much.  The problem is:  the show doesn’t guarantee anything, meaning – you gotta be able to take a joke.  Case in point:  SNL ribbed  good sport Nikki about her misstep when she didn’t mention slavery as the reason for the Civil War.  While Biden is prepared to be made fun of – (we can almost hear the age jokes now ) – thin skinned Trump has zero sense of humor when HE’S the butt of jokes.  He insists on complete control of a skit.  Needless to say, the show said no way,  so it’s unlikely now he will appear.  Based on his past behavior, he’ll CLAIM he was unfairly excluded, so remember where you read this.  He turned them down because he can’t take a joke.

 

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CAN CHLOE FINEMAN BRING TOM CRUISE TO SNL?

We were recently SHOCKED to hear that the lovable and talented Chloe Fineman from SNL was born into a Scientology family! How devoted she is, we don’t know. But we DO know that SNL producers have for YEARS been trying to get Scientologist Tom Cruise to host or make a cameo appearance on the show and he has always turned them down. (Although two of his ex-wives HAVE hosted) Now the SNL top brass are urging Chloe to use her Scientology connection to persuade him to appear. Our inside source says Tom has avoided SNL because the show has poked fun at Scientology and HIM in the past. To her credit, Chloe has a sense of humor about it all, so she’s working to get Tom to bury the hatchet and make an appearance later this season.

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JIMMY FALLON: STILL A BIG KID

We love this then-and-now combination portrait of Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon today, and as a child. He hasn’t changed all that much. Same earnest fun-loving smile. It’s easy to imagine him getting down on the floor to play with his kids. Jimmy just weathered a big storm – his blackface skit from his days on SNL surfaced. Immediately there were online demands for him to be cancelled! Jamie Foxx defended his friend with “We got bigger fish to fry.” Jimmy spent a show making heartfelt apologies and discussing his “personal evolution” since the SNL event. He did the right thing… and still has his job.

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EXACTLY WHY IS PETE DAVIDSON A CHICK MAGNET?

Male members of the SNL cast must be shaking their heads, wondering WHY and WHEN goofy Pete Davidson, became irresistible to gorgeous women. His latest flame, Kaia Gerber, 18, slipped into the show’s after-party to join Pete and the obviously smitten model brought him a 26th birthday cake. Since Ariana Grande, the list goes on…Kate Beckinsale, Margaret Qualley, and now Kaia. Pete and Kaia’s cross-country romance has taken them from NY to LA. And back. Are females attracted to Pete’s humor? Insiders say it’s more than that – Pete is very polite, and he’s sweet and lovable, not calculating. Kaia’s mom Cindy Crawford must be very amused by the whole situation…

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SCARLETT JOHANSSON AND COLIN JOST: THE GENUINE SNL CELEBRITY COUPLE

While all eyes have been feasting on the aborted relationship of SNL doofus Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande, another SNL celebrity romance has flourished. It was a huge deal when SNL writer and Weekend Update co-anchor Colin Jost surprised everyone and started dating – of all people- Scarlett Johansson last year. They spent much of the summer together and are more inseparable than ever. Scarlett likes a smart funny guy (He’s a Harvard grad) and both grew up in New York so they have a lot in common. This is our new favorite couple…

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THINGS ARE LOOKING UP FOR DAVID SPADE

Former SNL comic and Just Shoot Me actor David Spade is not only taking pretty women in tight pants out to dinner at Craig’s, but he’s got a big new job. HBO is developing a half hour comedy series (still untitled) just for him. Spade plays a 90’s grunge musician who lost his career to drugs and is now sober and working as a waiter in the Valley. Along comes a messed up twenty-something actress, and the plot thickens. Diablo Cody and Jason Reitman are writing and directing, so this is a real deal comeback for David.

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WHAT DOES PETE DAVIDSON NEVER LEAVE AT HOME?

No, it’s not the side of fries – OR fiancée Ariana Grande. SNL comic Pete Davidson’s athleisure style has been described as “scumbro” (he did appear on “Queer Eye”) but we are fixated on his little bags. Literally every time he leaves the house, Pete is clutching his small black Supreme bag which can also be worn as a fanny pack or as a crossbody, like he’s wearing it today. We must note he IS starting to look like Ariana – note the baby pink sweatshirt and the freshly bleached blonde hair.

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JANUARY JONES JUST WANTS A GOOD LAUGH

Admirers of Mad Men’s January Jones might be interested to hear that she has a weakness for funny men. Not gorgeous guys, comedians. She loves comics more than any other kind of guy – especially the ones on SNL. A knowledgeable source has informed us that she and Jason Sudeikis are just friends, however. She’s rumored to have had a flirtation with Fred Armisan and definitely had a fling with Jeremy Piven. Her search for the funniest guy in town is still underway.