SNL in the news again as UK version finale draws mixed reviews and digs into bold, boundary-pushing sketches. US staple since 1975, Lorne Michaels co-created.
A round-up of recent podcast and TV comedy coverage shows renewed energy in long-running formats, with standout moments and notable departures. The Guardian and New York Times review seasons and spin-offs, while UK-specific ventures face mixed reception amid evolving formats.
The inaugural Enhanced Games in Las Vegas has featured track, swimming and weightlifting with athletes allowed to use performance-enhancing drugs under medical supervision. Organisers say the event is safe and innovative, while anti-doping bodies warn it could normalize PED use and harm public health.
Taylor Swift has announced a new original track, I Knew It, I Knew You, for Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5. The release is planned for Friday with multiple collector editions and a robust promotional rollout that mirrors her usual playbook. The collaboration ties Swift's creative universe to a major franchise while fans anticipate the film's June release.