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Marcello Hernandez has brought a new energy to Saturday Night Live as the breakout star to join the show’s latest cast of comedians. As a result, the 26-year-old has teamed up with some of his favorite Latin music artists including Bad Bunny (who he most recently impersonated) and Karol G. In celebration of the comedy sketch show’s 50th season as well as Hispanic Heritage Month, Hernandez is raising a glass to his achievements in a new campaign with Buchanan Scotch Whiskey.
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The #ComoLoDigas campaign looks to celebrate and display the various ways that Buchanan’s 200% fans pronounce (and enjoy) the beverage, while demonstrating that “what may differentiate Latinos in language unites them in community,” the brand says in a press statement.
As a fellow 200%-er, the #ComoLoDigas campaign also has a personal connection for the actor.
“One of the reasons that it’s been a really cool experience to work with Buchanon’s is the 200% campaign, which is just highlighting people that are 100% their culture or their parents’ culture, and then also 100% American,” Hernandez says in an interview with Billboard. “I think a lot of first-generation people like myself can relate to that.”
SNL‘s Marcello Hernández and Chef Manolo Lopez celebrate the new #ComoLoDigas Buchanan’s Whisky’s Campaign at the soft opening of Café Colmado.
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Keep reading to shop the whiskey and learn more about Hernandez’s experience as a cast member on SNL — including his secret to the perfect Bad Bunny impression as well as what he’s most excited for when Ariana Grande takes over hosting duties.
Choosing Buchanan’s Scotch Whiskey seemed like a natural choice for the comedian as it was a go-to for his family.
“You spend a lot of time when you’re younger not drinking,” he says. “When you get old enough to drink, you just want something that’s familiar. I think that this was really familiar to me because of the family parties I used to go to. It’s like a household name, if you will.”
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His preferred way to take the drink is just a simple mix that avoids sugar: a splash of soda in a glass.
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Part of the reason Buchanan’s tapped Hernandez to be the face of the campaign was through their effort to bring younger Lantino Americans into the forefront — especially as Latino culture and language in the U.S. has evolved over the years. The campaign also hopes to unite the different communities within the culture by celebrating 200% pride and uniting everyone no matter what form (or sound). Within the campaign video, the brand spotlights the various ways in which people have been pronouncing “Buchanan’s” over the years “based on their country of origin, cultural slang or even the neighborhoods they live in, ensuring the love for Buchanan’s Whisky remains, no matter the pronunciation.”
Latino culture in the U.S. and language have evolved over the years, with younger Latino Americans celebrating our nuances, not to create division, but rather to celebrate 200% pride and uniting us no matter what form (or sound) it takes. Launching during Hispanic Heritage Month, the campaign is inspired by the various ways different communities
Below, ShopBillboard chats with Hernandez more about life as a cast member on SNL, his favorite artists and what he looks forward to most when Grande takes over as host.
You just had the premiere for the 50th season. Compared to last season, what was different about this premiere experience?
Well, this year we had Maya [Rudolph] and Andy Sandberg and Jim Gaffigan and Dana Carvie, who all stopped by to play characters of the Presidential race. Having them there set the tone for what season this is going to be and show you how important it is. I just think it’s beautiful, the relationship that people that have graduated from the show still have with it.
You also did a Bad Bunny impression for the premiere. Did he know about it beforehand?
I didn’t tell him, but I did keep him in mind. I didn’t want to ruin the little relationship that we do have, but it was fun. He’s somebody that before I met him, I was just a huge fan. It’s fun to dress up like somebody that you’re fan of.
What do you think is the secret to the perfect Bad Bunny impression?
I think there’s probably different ways to do it, whether he’s on stage versus off stage. Off stage he’s definitely not like a a crazy loud person, maybe the way I am, so maybe turning myself down a couple notches and being a little more chill. He has a grace to him that is fun to watch, and it’s hard to throw him off.
And then looking forward, Ariana Grande is supposed to be hosting soon — any dream sketches with her?
I don’t know if I have any dream sketches, but I do know that when I was 12 or 13, my family and I did a trip to LA, and we were at a restaurant and we saw her. Back then, my sister and I would probably watch her on Victorius and I remember just being like,”we have to take a picture with her.”
We did. There’s this really old picture of really young me with Ariana. Any sketch that we do together will feel like a full circle moment.
Are there any musical guests you’re looking forward to seeing?
Personally, all I listen to is Latin music. I think just having any Latin artist come by would be beautiful and would definitely have me dancing at 8H.
Check below to watch the official campaign video for the Buchanan’s Scotch Whiskey.
The Lonely Island returned to Saturday Night Live on Oct. 5 with a hilarious new track about consuming sushi in some unsavory places.
In the trio’s first song on the long-running show since 2018, group members Andy Samberg and Akiva Schaffer (minus Jorma Taccone, who is credited as a writer) reunited for a SNL Digital Short titled “Sushi Glory Hole,” in which the two sharply-dressed comedians pitch skeptical investors (played by Maya Rudolph, Bowen Yang and Kenan Thompson) on a fishy business idea: “Sushi being fed through a hole in the wall.”
Samberg and Schaffer, donning 1980s-looking business suits, then play a cassette and begin rapping about their seemingly brilliant idea, as the scene cuts to SNL cast member James Austin Johnson dropping to his knees in a bathroom stall to receive a piece of raw fish on rice through a small hole. Unconvinced on their pitch, Yang and Rudolph’s disgusted characters begin to walk out of the board room.
“Hey, where you going? Hear us out!” Samberg and Schaffer beg over and over before stepping up their game. “You forgot to eat, now you’re out and about. But you wanna be discreet, can’t be eatin’ omakase in the middle of the street. Then you open the app: SGH is all over the map,” they pair continues. “So you head to a club, hit the bathroom stall, find the sushi-size hole in the bathroom wall. Then make a wish, and prepare for some shockingly high grade fish!”
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The pitch ultimately fails and Yang’s character is seen getting into his car, only to be surprised by Samberg and Schaffer, who are waiting for him in the back seat as a creepy last-ditch effort.
Elsewhere during Saturday’s Nate Bargatze-hosted episode, Coldplay appeared as musical guest for the eighth time to perform songs from the band’s just-released 10th album, Moon Music. The Chris Martin-fronted group brought down the house with beautiful deliveries of “All My Love” and “We Pray,” the latter featuring guest appearances by Elyanna and TINI.
SNL season 50 premiered last weekend, with Jean Smart hosting and Jelly Roll as musical guest. The next show on Oct. 12 will see Ariana Grande hosting again, with Stevie Nicks returning as the musical guest for the first time since her one-and-only performance on the show in 1983.
Watch the SNL Digital Short “Sushi Glory Hole” below. For those without cable, the broadcast streams on Peacock, which you can sign up for at the link here. Having a Peacock account also gives fans access to previous SNL episodes.
Coldplay brought Moon Music to Studio 8H. The Chris Martin-fronted band returned to Saturday Night Live for the eighth time as musical guest on Oct. 5 to deliver a pair of new songs from their just-released 10th album, Moon Music. With an introduction from SNL host Nate Bargatze, Coldplay opened with a beautifully raw performance […]
Joker: Folie à Deux is off to a rough start at the box office.
Todd Phillips’ R-rated sequel, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker and Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn, earned a lower-than-expected $20 million on Friday (Oct. 4), including $7 million in previews, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Rival studios project that the Warner Bros. film will open below $50 million.
Contributing to the troubled box office numbers is Joker 2‘s dismal CinemaScore from audiences. The musical film received a failing D grade, marking the first time in history that a Hollywood comic book movie received such a low score, THR reports.
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“For a movie running two-and-a-quarter hours, Folie à Deux feels narratively a little thin and at times dull,” The Hollywood Reporter‘s chief film critic David Rooney wrote following the movie’s world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September.
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Heading into the opening weekend, Joker: Folie à Deux — the sequel to 2019’s Oscar-winning Joker — was expected to earn between $50 million and $60 million. The original film debuted significantly higher on its opening weekend, bringing in $96.2 million and receiving a B+ CinemaScore. The first Joker went on to make just over $1 billion at the global box office.
Joker 2 follows Phoenix’s return as Arthur Fleck (aka the Joker), who is now confined in Arkham Asylum. There, he meets Gaga’s Harleen “Lee” Quinzel, and they form a powerfully chaotic bond with the goal of causing mayhem across Gotham City.
In addition to her acting role in the film, Gaga recorded an entire Joker-themed album, titled Harlequin, in which she channels her character on a series of classic covers and a few originals. The surprise companion project, released ahead of Joker 2 on Sept. 27, was recorded alongside the sessions for the superstar’s upcoming as-yet-untitled seventh studio album. Her new set is scheduled for release in February, with a first single dropping in October.
Selena Gomez and David Henrie may not actually be brother and sister, but the duo still supports one another like family. The Rare Beauty founder recently attended a screening for the actor’s new film Monster Summer and posed with her former Wizards of Waverly Place costar in a photo, after which Henrie took to Instagram […]
Jung Kook is still with us! Following the overwhelming popularity of the BTS superstar’s documentary, Jung Kook: I Am Still, Trafalgar Releasing and HYBE are releasing a new version of the film.
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The new trailer for Jung Kook: I Am Still – Party Edition shows Jung Kook performing “Standing Next to You,” complete with stylish outfits and impressive choreography. The updated version of the hit film includes the complete documentary with an additional 20 minutes of singalong videos for fans to enjoy.
The Junsoo Park-directed film captures the BTS star’s development as a solo artist, starting with the historic ascent of his single “Seven (feat. Latto)” to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July 2023. Three months later, he dropped his debut album Golden, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
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“Delving into his creative process, unwavering work ethic and the unique challenges faced by a global superstar, the film presents exclusive, never-before-seen footage and interviews alongside electrifying concert performances,” reads the release. “This poignant portrait showcases Jung Kook’s unwavering dedication and artistic evolution.”
Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing, added in a press statement, “We’re delighted with the phenomenal response to the opening of Jung Kook: I Am Still. This success is a testament to Jung Kook’s artistry and dedication, underscoring the power of shared cinema experiences for fans. We look forward to October 4th and bringing ‘The Party Edition’ to cinemas around the globe to give fans another opportunity to gather together, sing, and celebrate.”
Watch the Jung Kook: I Am Still – Party Edition trailer below. The film will be released on October 11 in select cinemas across the USA, Mexico, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore and Hong Kong. Tickets are on sale now here. Details for South Korea and Japan will be announced separately.
The music of Gladiator is on the way.
Decca Records US announced exclusively via Billboard on Friday (Oct. 4) that the soundtrack to Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated sequel is arriving on November 15, 2024. Gladiator II: Music From The Motion Picture features music by composer Harry Gregson-Williams and includes an orchestral score, comprised of over 100 musicians and singers from across the globe to accompany the Gladiator II film.
The soundtrack also includes lead single “Strength and Honor,” out now, as well as the timeless hit song “Now We Are Free” composed by Hans Zimmer for the original Gladiator film almost 25 years ago.
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“My approach to the score for Gladiator II was to create music that embodied the spiritual essence of the original film whilst creating a fresh sound for Lucius and the other leading characters we encounter (such as Acacius – strong and bold – and Macrinus – scheming and calculating),” Gregson-Williams shared in a press statement. “Thematically, Lucius needed a very versatile melody – he is the center of the film, and his love, leadership, rage and need for vengeance all had to be reflected in his music. Beyond the large orchestra and choirs that this epic tale called for, I felt the need to employ some unique instrumentation to help shape the storytelling. Whether it was the sliding, discomforting strings of a baritone violin or electric cello to represent Macrinus’ scheming and plotting, or the primitive horns that helped place us back in Ancient Rome, special instrumentation helped bring a sense of uniqueness to these characters and places. From specially recorded vocals representing the Numidian fighters, to the esoteric and otherwordly vocals of Lisa Gerrard, all of these different unique sounds and colors were necessary to tell Lucius’ story.”
Gladiator II marks the seventh collaboration between Gregson-Williams and Ridley Scott with Gregson-Williams writing original scores for The Martian, Kingdom of Heaven, The Last Duel and House of Gucci and themes for Prometheus and Exodus: Gods and Kings.
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The upcoming sequel takes place years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus, and follows Lucius (Paul Mescal) as he “is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people,” per the film’s description. The movie also stars Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington.
The full Gladiator II: Music From The Motion Picture album is out on Nov. 15. Gladiator II hits theaters a week later on Nov. 22.
When Saturday Night Live debuted in 1975, Kenan Thompson wasn’t even born yet — but Coldplay and Nate Bargatze think the longtime castmember has always been on the show.
“So Kenan, you have been on the show 50 whole years,” Bargatze says to Thompson in new promos for this weekend’s episode. “That’s amazing. How does it feel? … You had to be, what, 10 when it started?”
“You think I’m 60 years old?” Thompson says in disbelief.
“You look amazing for your age!” Bargatze adds, with Coldplay’s Chris Martin chiming in “You really do,” as his bandmates nod along.
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“Aw, thanks, Coldplay,” Thompson says.
Sure, Thompson is the longest-tenured castmember in the show’s history — joining in 2003 and now in his 21st season on the sketch comedy show — but he’s just 46 years old, so he missed a few of the early years. (Fun fact: Thompson was the first regular castmember to be born after the show’s 1975 premiere.)
Elsewhere in the promos, Thompson pokes fun at his long tenure. “This is what I love about SNL,” Thompson says. “People from all over the world coming together to put on a show.”
“I’m from America!” Bargatze says, while Martin adds, “We’re from not America!” Then Thompson admits: “I’m from just behind the door, right over there. Born and raised. All my life, right here.”
Coldplay are returning to the show for an eighth time as musical guest, promoting their brand-new album Moon Music, out Friday. Comedian Bargatze is returning as host for a second time after making his SNL debut last year.
SNL season 50 premiered last weekend, with Jean Smart hosting and Jelly Roll as musical guest.
Watch Bargatze and Coldplay’s Saturday Night Live promos below, and catch the new episode on Saturday (Oct. 5) at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT on NBC, before it streams on Peacock.
Charlie Puth is launching his own comedy show, so having comedy legend Will Ferrell onboard can only be helpful, right? Wrong. In the upcoming Charlie Puth Show cold open shared exclusively with Billboard on Thursday (Oct. 3), the “See You Again” hitmaker asks the Saturday Night Live alum for advice on how to lead a […]
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WWE takes the show to The Big Peach with Bad Blood this Saturday, (Oct. 5). The premium live event takes place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, with a start time of 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.
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Want to watch WWE Bad Blood 2024 online? This PLE event is available to stream on the WWE Network on Peacock for Premium or Premium Plus subscribers only.
If you don’t subscribe to the streaming service, you can get access with a Peacock monthly subscription, which starts at $7.99 per month for the ad-supported plan, or $13.99 for the ad-free plan.
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Along with Bad Blood and the WWE Network, you can also watch original programming, such as Love Island USA, Bel-Air, The Traitors and others; hit movies, including Monkey Man, Abigail, The Holdovers, Oppenheimer and others; live sports from NBC Sports; live news from NBC News; and more than 50 streaming channels.
Check out the WWE Bad Blood 2024 match card below, and livestream the event here.
Match Card, 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT
CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre (Hell in a Cell) — Main Event
Liv Morgan (champion) vs. Rhea Ripley (Women’s World Championship) — Title Match
Damian Priest vs. Finn Bálor
Nia Jax (champion) vs. Bayley (WWE Women’s Championship) — Title Match
Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns vs. The Bloodline
WWE Bad Blood 2024 is available to stream on Peacock on Saturday, Oct. 5, starting at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.
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