Culture, Style & Media News Today — September 27, 2026

The entertainment world is buzzing today, with a mix of comedy and film news making headlines. In the comedy sphere, Saturday Night Live is still reeling from its latest episode, which featured a star-studded lineup, including NBA star Jalen Brunson, who not only took center stage with his monologue but also stole the show in a hilarious sketch as the MVP of the office. The episode was packed with humor, from Brunson's witty remarks about his Knicks teammates to sharp commentary on current events, including a scathing Weekend Update segment that took aim at former President Trump's meeting with China's leader and Fox News' Pete Hegseth over his transphobic comments.

In other news, the film world is abuzz with the announcement that Jon Watts will direct the next Star Wars movie, adding to the excitement around the franchise's future projects. For those who missed it, or are eager to catch up, information is out on where to watch the SNL season 52 premiere, which featured Jalen Brunson and KATSEYE. With SNL continuing to push the boundaries of comedy and pop culture commentary, and Star Wars expanding its universe, fans have a lot to look forward to in the coming months.

Today's signal:
• ‘SNL’: Jalen Brunson Is MVP of the Office (rollingstone.com)
• ‘SNL’ Weekend Update Roasts Wincing Trump’s China Meeting, Pete Hegseth’s Transphobia (rollingstone.com)
• ‘SNL’ Cold Open: ‘Totally Normal’ Natalie Harp Threatens Mamdani Over Trump (rollingstone.com)
• Jalen Brunson’s ‘SNL’ Monologue Sees Knicks Starting 5 Roasting Each Other (variety.com)
• Jon Watts to Direct Next ‘Star Wars’ Movie (variety.com)
• Where to Watch the ‘SNL’ Season 52 Premiere Featuring Jalen Brunson and Katseye (rollingstone.com)