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[04/03/06 - 12:00 AM] Saturday Night Live Announces Stellar April Lineup |
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[via press release from NBC] |
"SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" ANNOUNCES STELLAR APRIL LINEUP
SNL Springs Into April with Antonio Banderas, Lindsay Lohan, the Queen of Hip Hop Soul -- Mary J. Blige and the long-awaited return of Pearl Jam
NEW YORK -- April 2, 2006 -- SNL returns with back-to-back live shows on April 8 and April 15 with a diverse and stellar lineup.
Headlining the April 8 episode is international star Antonio Banderas. From his early work with Academy Award winning Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar to his award nominated work in the big-screen adaptation of the musical "Evita," Banderas is one of the leading international actors of his generation. Currently starring in ballroom dancing drama "Take The Lead," Banderas has shown a wide range in his many films ranging from action in hits like "The Mask of Zorro," "Desperado" and "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" to his dramatic work in "Philadelphia," "Interview With The Vampire" and his American debut "The Mambo Kings" and his work in the comedic "Spy Kids" films and scene stealing work in "Shrek 2" as "Puss in Boots." He has been nominated for multiple Golden Globes for his film work as well as an Emmy for his starring role in "...And Starring Pancho Villa As Himself" and received a Tony-nomination for his turn on Broadway in the musical "Nine."
Joining Banderas on April 8 is Mary J. Blige. Blige will perform from her critically acclaimed and #1 debuting record "The Breakthrough" which prompted Vanity Fair to extol "she's still the Queen, 13 years and five studio albums later." With a voice that is rough and ready and a raw emotional honesty in her lyrics, Blige has wowed fans for years with her multi-platinum records -- earning three Grammy Awards along the way. The current record features notable collaborations with U2 and Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas. The record debuted at #1 on the Billboard album charts and has remained in the Top 20 since. Its first single "Be Without You" has been the Number One R&B song on Billboard's Singles Charts for 13 weeks and counting.
The following week, on April 15, actress Lindsay Lohan returns to SNL for her third hosting stint. Lohan will soon be seen in the romantic comedy "Just My Luck" and the star-studded Robert Altman film "A Prairie Home Companion" opposite Meryl Streep. She's also starred in Disney's "Herbie: Fully Loaded" and co-starred with Tina Fey in the comedy smash "Mean Girls," which won two MTV Movie Awards. Lohan has also pursued her musical ambitions; releasing two records "Speak" in 2004 and "A Little More Personal (Raw) in 2005 -- and directing a video for the record. Other credits include the hit comedy "Freaky Friday" with Jamie Lee Curtis and Disney's well-regarded remake of "The Parent Trap" with Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson.
Also returning to SNL is -- according to a recent USA Today.com poll "the greatest American rock band ever" and according to Esquire's recent Esky Music Awards the Best Live Act -- Pearl Jam. The Seattle based band returns to SNL, making a rare television appearance, performing songs from their eagerly anticipated self-titled eighth album, their first studio record in four years. Its first single -- the blistering "Worldwide Suicide" -- has already received a four-star review in Rolling Stone and is currently the #1 Rock Track on the Billboard singles chart. Since their inception in 1991, Pearl Jam has sold nearly 60 million albums worldwide including millions of live bootlegs and sells out arenas all over the world. Their next world tour begins in May.
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[03/17/25 - 09:12 AM] Dennis Quaid Returns! New Season of "Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid" Premieres April 14 on The History Channel The series will continue to dig deep into the remarkable stories and the unforgettable adventures to uncover the truth behind some of history's most enduring legends.
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[03/17/25 - 09:01 AM] Video: "Blippi's Job Show" - New Series Trailer - Netflix Jr Blippi and Meekah are on a mission to learn about all kinds of jobs, from driving a monster truck to making pizzas, there's no job too big or too small!
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[03/17/25 - 09:00 AM] Game Show Network Premieres Two New Shows Monday, April 14: "Tic Tac Dough" Hosted by Brooke Burns, and the All-New "Bingo Blitz," Hosted by Valerie Bertinelli Both shows will air back-to-back at 7:00/6:00c and 7:30/6:30c, respectively.
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[03/17/25 - 08:31 AM] Acorn TV's Gritty Fan-Favorite Crime Drama, "The Chelsea Detective," Returns with All-New Episodes Monday, April 7 Season three's remaining three episodes will air weekly on the service with SAG Award-winner Alex Kingston guest starring as US Ambassador Emily Morgan in the debut episode, "Deadlock."
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[03/17/25 - 07:46 AM] AXS TV Presents the Ultimate Homage to Vinyl Records with an Exclusive "Vinyl Obsession" Marathon, Airing in Honor of National Record Store Day on Saturday, April 12 The exclusive block is an homage to the timeless allure and historical importance of vinyl records and the collectors who love them.
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[03/17/25 - 07:30 AM] TLC Unveils New Series "Polyfamily": A Look Into the Dynamics of Polyamorous Family Life A fascinating, vulnerable and unpredictable look at love, loyalty and the complexities of modern family life, the series premieres Tuesday, April 29 at 10:00/9:00c on TLC.
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[03/17/25 - 07:06 AM] Season Two of ESPN Original Series "Full Court Press," Featuring Hannah Hidalgo, Flau'Jae Johnson, and Kiki Iriafen, to Premiere May 3 The four-part series will immerse viewers in the world of elite women's college basketball through the experiences of sophomore Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo, junior LSU guard Flau'Jae Johnson, and graduate student USC forward Kiki Iriafen.
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[03/17/25 - 07:01 AM] Video: "Revelations" - Final Trailer - Netflix A pastor is convinced that a divine revelation has called him to punish the person guilty of a missing person case, while a detective assigned to the case is haunted by her dead sister's shadow.
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[03/17/25 - 06:00 AM] Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Gripping Trailer for "Fight for Glory: 2024 World Series" The highly-anticipated, all-access three-part documentary premieres globally on Friday, March 28.
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[03/17/25 - 05:31 AM] Host Conan O'Brien and Executive Producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan Reunite for 98th Oscars "The only reason I'm hosting 'The Oscars' next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech," said O'Brien.
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[03/17/25 - 04:01 AM] Video: "Rhythm + Flow Italy" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix New talent. New locations. Young artists from north to south and even overseas battle it out for a grand prize and the title of Italy's next rap star.
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[03/16/25 - 05:01 PM] Video: "When Life Gives You Tangerines" - Volume 3 Trailer - Netflix In Jeju, a spirited girl and a steadfast boy's island story blossoms into a lifelong tale of setbacks and triumphs - proving love endures across time.
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[03/14/25 - 03:01 PM] "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" Renewed for Third Season on Disney+ The announcement was made today by Disney Branded Television and 20th Television, ahead of the series' second season debut, coming to Disney+ this December.
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[03/14/25 - 09:31 AM] Return of AMC's "Dark Winds" Attracts 2.2 Million Premiere Night Viewers On AMC+, the series continued its trajectory of viewership growth every season, with the season three premiere up more than 50 percent in viewership over season two, and doubling subscriber acquisition over the previous season.
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[03/14/25 - 09:09 AM] The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards to Feature Special Appearances Airing Monday, March 17 on FOX Additionally, Gracie Abrams will also receive the 2025 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award.
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