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'Schmigadoon!' Trailer Finds Cecily Strong & Keegan-Michael Key Trapped In a Musical - Watch Now!

The trailer for the new Apple TV+ series Schmigadoon! has arrived!

The new six-episode comedy series is executive produced by Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels and it’s a parody of iconic Golden Age musicals.

The series follows Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key as a couple on a backpacking trip designed to reinvigorate their relationship who discover a magical town living in a 1940s musical. They then learn that they can’t leave until they find “true love.”

The show also stars Alan Cumming, Kristin Chenoweth, Aaron Tveit, Dove Cameron, Ariana DeBose, Fred Armisen, Jaime Camil, Jane Krakowski and Ann Harada. Martin Short guest stars.

The first two episodes will premiere globally on Friday, July 16, 2021 exclusively on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday.

'Saturday Night Live' Stars Who Broke Character During Skits

There’s a lot of pressure when it comes to putting on an episode of Saturday Night Live: it is live, after all.

As a result, cast members and hosts need to stick to their scripts closely in order to keep the sketches flowing smoothly – and they also need to keep a straight face as they fly through dozens of jokes every night. But what happens when they…can’t?

Time and time again, we’ve watched over the years as the cast of SNL, and myriad celebrity hosts, absolutely lose it after cracking up at one of the jokes they’ve said, the sheer absurdity of the sketch, or something entirely unexpected happening in a scene. In most cases, it only makes the sketch even more hilarious for the audience watching at home.

We’ve rounded up some of the best moments where the SNL stars have absolutely lost it during a sketch.

Check out all the times Saturday Night Live stars broke character inside…

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Judd Apatow's Upcoming Netflix Movie Has a Star-Studded Cast - See the Full List!

Judd Apatow is getting back in the director’s chair for his very first movie at Netflix and he has set up a star-studded cast list for the project.

The upcoming comedy is called The Bubble and it is set during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Deadline reports that the “film follows a group of actors and actresses stuck inside a pandemic bubble at a hotel attempting to complete a film. The pic couldn’t be more timely as more and more productions are ramping back up even as Covid-19 remains in full effect around the world.”

Judd co-wrote the movie with Lady Dynamite creator Pam Brady and he is also producing the film.

Did you know that Judd has only directed six other feature films? His other credits are 2005′s The 40-Year-Old Virgin, 2007′s Knocked Up, 2009′s Funny People, 2012′s This is 40, 2015′s Trainwreck, and 2020′s The King of Staten Island.

Click inside to see the full cast list for The Bubble… More Here! »

Apple TV+ Announces Star-Studded Cast for Upcoming Musical Comedy Series Led By Cecily Strong!

Apple TV+ has announced a new musical comedy series is in the works and a star-studded cast is attached!

SNL creator Lorne Michaels is executive producing the series, which was created by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio.

Emmy nominee Cecily Strong will lead the cast as Melissa in the new series, which doesn’t have a title yet. The new comedy series follows a couple on a backpacking trip designed to reinvigorate their relationship when they discover a magical town in which everyone acts as if they’re in a musical from the 1940s. They then discover that they can’t leave until they find “true love.”

Click inside to see the full cast and a list of their character descriptions… More Here! »

Aubrey Plaza & Boyfriend Jeff Baena Attend a Socially Distanced Drive-In Screening of Their Movie 'The Little Hours'

Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena pose for a cute photo while attending Arclight’s Drive-in screening of their film The Little Hours on Wednesday (August 19) in Los Angeles.

The longtime couple collaborated on the new film and they were joined by other cast members like Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Kate Micucci, and Fred Armisen.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Dave Franco

Jeff wrote and directed the film, in which Aubrey, Alison, and Kate play three unconventionally opinionated nuns who cross paths with a tempting new gardener. The 2017 movie is currently streaming on Netflix!

Check out photos from the 2017 premiere of the movie and find out why the Catholic League wasn’t happy with the film.

FYI: Aubrey is wearing a Reformation dress and Freda Salvador shoes. Alison is wearing Freda Salvador shoes. Fiji Water was the official water of the screening.

Quibi Releases Star-Studded Trailer for Mystery-Comedy Series 'Mapleworth Murders' - Watch Now!

Quibi has released the trailer for their highly-anticipated new mystery-comedy series Mapleworth Murders!

Created by, written by, and starring Paula Pell and John Lutz, the series features a “who’s who” of guest suspects and victims.

The star-studded cast also includes Wanda Sykes, Chris Parnell, Terry Crews, Nicole Byer, Jimmy Carlson, Maya Rudolph, Fred Armisen, D’Arcy Carden, Tim Meadows, Jack McBrayer, Andy Samberg, Tina Fey, Pam Murphy, Annie Mumolo, and Ike Barinholtz.

If you missed it, Maya recently reacted to news of Kamala Harris being picked as Joe Biden‘s Vice President candidate, and revealed if she would impersonate Senator Harris on Saturday Night Live again.

New episodes of Mapleworth Murders air on Mondays on Quibi.

Natasha Lyonne Couples Up With Fred Armisen For Golden Globes 2020

Natasha Lyonne keeps close to partner Fred Armisen at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards on Sunday (January 5) at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The long time couple stepped out on the red carpet ahead of the show and posed for pics together there, and inside the venue.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Natasha Lyonne

Natasha was nominated for Best Comedy Actress for Russian Doll, however, Fleabag‘s Phoebe Waller-Bridge won the award.

FYI: Natasha wore a Moschino look and clutch with Manolo Blahnik shoes and David Webb jewelry.

10+ pictures inside of Natasha Lyonne and Fred Armisen at the 2020 Golden Globes