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'WEEKEND UPDATE' ANCHOR SETH MEYERS - 'A Congressional Committee on Tuesday heard testimony regarding the Gulf of Mexico oil spill from executives representing BP, Transocean and Halliburton. Or as they're also known, hear no evil, see no evil, and evil.'

'Saturday Night Live'has scored its highest national 18-49 and total-viewer results in a year and a half, since the pre-election telecast of November 2008, according to 'live plus same day'national viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research.

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 37th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards. Many of the major categories were announced this morning on 'CBS News' 'The Early Show,' by Bree Williamson (Jessica Brennan on 'One Life to Live,' ABC) and Travis Stork ('The Doctors,' Syndicated) including the naming of the Lifetime Achievement honoree, Agnes Nixon, the grand dame of Daytime serial drama.

'WEEKEND UPDATE' ANCHOR SETH MEYERS - 'Wall Street on Thursday was sent into a panic when the Dow suddenly dropped nearly 1,000 points in a matter of seconds. It was so bad, the E*Trade baby had to be changed.'

You can watch four sketches that were part of the episode's dress rehearsal, but did not air on TV, right here on Stage Tube!

According to Entertainment Weekly Betty White's appearance on 'Saturday Night Live' over the weekend drew the highest ratings for the show since 2008.

Multiple Emmy Award winning icon Betty Whitehosted NBC's Saturday Night Live on May 8. White made her first appearance in Studio 8H. The episode featured Saturday Night Live alumni Rachel Dratch, Ana Gastever, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Molly Shannon, and Maya Rudolkph. FELA! producer Jay-Z will be the musical guest. Check out the opening number with Betty White, Kristen Wiig, Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, Molly Shannon, Rachel Dratch and Ana Gasteyer.

Betty White talks about hosting an all-new SNL this weekend with musical guest Jay-Z.

Betty White hosts an all-new SNL on May 8th with special guests Tina Fey, Molly Shannon, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Ana Gasteyer, Rachel Dratch, and musical guest Jay-Z.

Jay-Z, rapper and producer of the Broadway musical FELA! will be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live's May 8th episode, according to reports.

Puppet cops, 80's hair bands, Jesus Christ, a modern day take on 'The Odd Couple,' race relations, office politics in Deep Space and a live sex show. These ideas and many, many more make up COMEDY CENTRAL's 2010-2011 development slate announced today by Kent Alterman, head of original programming and production, COMEDY CENTRAL.

As previously reported, multiple Emmy Award winning icon Betty White will host NBC's Saturday Night Live on May 8. White will make her first appearance in Studio 8H. The episode will will feature Saturday Night Live alumni Rachel Dratch, Ana Gastever, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Molly Shannon, and Maya Rudolkph. FELA! producer Jay-Z will be the musical guest. Today, new promo spots for the episode have been released. Click below to view.

As previously reported, multiple Emmy Award winning icon Betty White will host NBC's Saturday Night Live on May 8. White will make her first appearance in Studio 8H. The episode will will feature Saturday Night Live alumni Rachel Dratch, Ana Gastever, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Molly Shannon, and Maya Rudolkph. FELA! producer Jay-Z will be the musical guest. White was recently spotted around town leaving her midtown hotel, where she graciously signed photos for fans. BroadwayWorld brings you the candids below!

With the end of school upon us, Aurora Theatre reminds parents that it is time to reserve your spot in our acclaimed summer programs. We will offer camps and intensives for students from rising 1st - 12th Grades. Aurora Theatre Director of Education, Susan Reid, has put together an unprecedented team of teaching professionals, including a voice instructor with Broadway experience.

On the Today Show, May 3 Betty White sat down with Meredith Vieira to discuss her upcoming performance. White admitted she is 'scared to death' but she thinks it 'will be fun.' White also joked that the episode would feature 'very little nudity.'

During an interview on the red carpet of the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Alec Baldwin, star of the hit television show '30 Rock' and 12-time SNL host, said he will host the season finale of Saturday Night Live on May 15th.

As previously reported, multiple Emmy Award winning icon Betty White will host NBC's Saturday Night Live on May 8. White will make her first appearance in Studio 8H. The episode will will feature Saturday Night Live alumni Rachel Dratch, Ana Gastever, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Molly Shannon, and Maya Rudolkph. FELA! producer Jay-Z will be the musical guest. Today, new promo spots for the episode have been released.

The Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre Presents 'Ronna & Beverly' Friday April 30 at 8pm.

NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Announces Upcoming Schedule, 5/1-22

'WEEKEND UPDATE' ANCHOR SETH MEYERS - 'Greece, which is plagued by financial debt, appealed to its European partners and the IMF on Friday for a 60 billion dollar rescue package. Things are so bad that many have started referring to the country as Grease 2.'