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"Boombox" Finally Gets the SNL Digital Short Treatment

Matt Cherette · 03/14/10 12:21AM

Well, folks, it finally happened: The Strokes' Julian Casablancas made a cameo on SNL tonight with Andy Samberg for a digital short/music video of the Lonely Island hit, "Boombox." It was simultaneously awesome and hilarious, naturally. Video inside.

Insider Trading on Parks and Recreation

Daniel Barnum-Swett · 03/12/10 04:02PM

While Leslie Knope glimpsed the promised kingdom of the mayor's office, helping with a possum hunt that actually symbolized the ethical dilemmas of insiderism, Ron and Mark were caught in their own battle of friendship and favoritism versus workplace responsibility.

Next 3-D Movie Extravaganza: The Bible

Maureen O'Connor · 03/09/10 12:51AM

It'll be so real, you'll want to reach out the touch Jesus' stigmata. Posthumous John Hughes movie makes the rounds; Miss America's still homeless but Miss USA's safe; Hurt Locker's banned director gives speech. Your daily update on show business.

Kathy Griffin Takes Over Law & Order: SVU

nightintern · 03/04/10 12:17AM

Kathy Griffin's epic appearance on tonight's Law & Order: SVU did not disappoint: vampires stealing from blood-blanks, love triangles and lesbian kisses. Griffin played the defender of all lesbians under attack in Manhattan, and did so how only she could.

Parenthood: Another Notch on NBC's Failure Belt

Matt Toder · 03/02/10 11:47PM

In another example of the continuing disaster that is NBC, Parenthood—the widely-hyped series based on the 1989 movie—premiered tonight. And as expected, there were a ton of soapy tropes and many a tear shed. Inside, two standout moments.

Jay Leno Can't Come Up With Original Material Anymore

Mike Byhoff · 03/02/10 11:53AM

On Jay Leno's first night back to Tonight Show hosting duties, he stole two jokes for his monologue. One from Mitt Romney(!?), and another from an ESPN Page 2 sports writer. Proof inside.