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SNL Season 52 Adds Cast Members Grace Reiter and Saidah Belo-Osagie, Sets Jalen Brunson as Host

Saturday Night Live is gearing up for its 52nd season with fresh faces and a big name host. The show has added two new featured players—Grace Reiter and Saidah Belo-Osagie—to its ensemble, while New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson will host the season premiere on September 26. The new season also sees the departure of longtime cast members Chloe Fineman and Martin Herlihy, along with the mid-season exit of Bowen Yang.

· Deadline, Variety, ESPN

entertainment · television

Stephen Colbert Wins Emmy for 'The Late Show' in 2026 – A Farewell Victory

Stephen Colbert capped the end of his long-running 'The Late Show' with a triumphant Emmy win at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14, 2026. The show took home the award for Outstanding Variety Series, marking a bittersweet farewell after CBS canceled the series in July 2025. Colbert’s victory speech highlighted the importance of supporting young writers and took a subtle jab at the political firestorm surrounding the show’s cancellation.

· The New York Times, USA Today, People.com