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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘SNL': Mike Myers Returns For Kanye West Sketch
Saturday Night Live alum Mike Myers made his fourth guest appearance on NBC's late-night sketch comedy series this season in the finale hosted by Scarlett Johansson. After previously impersonating Elon Musk, Myers played himself this time in an elevator sketch. First, he encounters two big fans, played by Johansson and SNL's Marcello Hernandez. Things turn awkward when Myers and Johansson's Janet are joined by Kanye West, played by SNL veteran Kenan Thompson, who boards the elevator. More from Deadline 'Saturday Night Live' Opens With 'Fake' Donald Trump Defending Qatar's 'Gift' Of A Jumbo Jet — An Hour After The Real POTUS Did The Same Weekend Update Joke Swap Sees Michael Che Atone For Scarlett Johansson Joke As Colin Jost Comes For Lorne Michaels' Throne: 'Retire B*tch' 'Saturday Night Live' Wraps Season 50 With No Cast Goodbyes In Finale As NBC Series Prepares For Departures Janet quickly gets off, leaving Myers and West stuck on a long, uncomfortable ride, in which Thompson's West references some of the many older and more recent controversies he has gotten involved in, from his comments that President George W. Bush does not care about Black people during a 2005 fundraiser for victims of Hurricane Katrina which Myers also attended, to his KKK-inspired hooded outfit ['I'm in the KKK now,' Thompson's West said], his antisemitic remarks and his shocking claims about a sexual relationship with his cousin. When the elevator stops and Myers suggests they jump up and down, West (Thompson) replies, 'No man, I don't like doing crazy stuff.' And when Myers exclaims, 'You don't understand, I get really claustrophobic,' West responds, 'Oh, trust me, I understand. I'm a few phobics myself.' You can watch the sketch, which also references the ongoing Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial, above. Best of Deadline Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? Everything We Know About Ari Aster's 'Eddington' So Far
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Fears Met Gala could be gate crashed by Kanye West spark drastic new security rules
Kanye West has reportedly sparked a security panic at the Met Gala 2025, with Anna Wintour said to be enforcing strict new protocols in case the rapper attempts to gatecrash the event Met Gala 2025 could be heading for a storm, but it's not the fashion causing a stir. It is being reported that Anna Wintour has beefed up security at the Met over concerns that Kanye West might crash the star-studded high-fashion bash uninvited. Insiders speaking to RadarOnline suggested: " Anna is not messing around. There's a full protocol in place if Kanye is spotted anywhere near the carpet." This drastic step follows Ye's posting of a deeply unsettling drawing suggesting he would show up in a KKK-inspired getup. The sketch, uploaded to his X profile, depicted a figure topped with a hood akin to those worn by the racist Ku Klux Klan, complete with boots and gloves. West labelled his artwork "MET BALL 2025," and sparked a large backlash, with his fans vehemently criticising the creation, comparing it to the similar get-up he wore during an interview with DJ Akademiks. Immediate outrage ensued, leaving Met Gala officials worried the artist might craft another headline-worthy fiasco on their night. A top fashion security expert cautioned the outlet: "It's not just about the outfit – it's about the chaos he brings. After what happened at the Grammys, no one's taking chances." Other reports in the States indicate that Kim Kardashian is feeling tense about possibly bumping into her ex-husband, Kanye, at the event. A source connected to the reality star and Skims founder told RadarOnline: "Kim is focused on her look and her brand. The last thing she wants is Kanye pulling a stunt and hijacking the night." While there's no formal ban against West, his potential presence is reportedly sparking stress behind the scenes. Insiders claim Wintour has requested a comprehensive strategy in case the hip-hop star shows up near the glam gala. An informant noted: "If he shows up, there's a plan. Anna has made it clear – no drama on her carpet." The Met Gala, an event synonymous with Wintour's leadership, is notorious for its ritzy attendees and fashion extravaganzas. Taking place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the soirée usually hosts about 450 distinguished guests, from entertainment elite to political heavyweights. This year's motif is titled Superfine—Tailoring Black Style, and Wintour will co-chair the 2025 event alongside stars such as Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, and Pharrell Williams.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kanye West Tweets KKK-Inspired Outfit for Met Gala 2025
After Bianca Censori's controversial Grammys outfit, Kanye West seemingly prepares to stir up drama in a KKK-inspired outfit if he attends the Met Gala 2025. While his attendance at the highly awaited fashion event remains uncertain, West, who now goes by Ye, shared a visual of what his get-up may look like in a tweet on X (formerly Twitter). The rapper, who continues his rant on social media, posted a sketch of a mock-up attire. It showed a fully bare front and a cone-shaped hood with gloves and boots on. Only last month, West received flak for attending an interview with AJ Akademiks in a black KKK outfit, as per While talking to Akademiks about his questionable fit, he admitted to being unsure about wearing it in public and faced backlash regardless. In addition, he wore a Sean 'Diddy' Combs-designed T-shirt and a swastika necklace. It appears Kanye West isn't done with his tirade, as he recently shared a sketch of a KKK-like robe and hood outfit ahead of the Met Gala 2025. His debatable fashion choices seemingly took a backseat as he attacked the Kardashians and others from the music industry in his recent X (formerly Twitter) rants after Bianca Censori's controversial Grammys outfit in February. The following month, West showed up for his DJ Akademiks interview in a KKK-inspired outfit, inciting another controversy before going on a social media rampage. Now, the rapper shared a rough sketch, showing a glimpse of what his outfit might look like for the gala if he attended this year. The snap showed an illustration of a figure, completely bare on the front, and a cone-shaped hood that entirely covered the face. Additionally, the sketch depicted the person wearing gloves and boots with a hood on the back while the caption noted, 'MET BALL 2025.' It closely resembled the all-black ensemble he wore for his interview with Akademiks, for which he faced criticism. Commenters quickly called out Kanye West's apparent Met Gala 2025 outfit, with one user remarking he swapped 'spots with Bianca.' Another person opined that he should stick to a 'black suit' as it 'would be a better fashion statement, respectfully.' A third user noted that this could lead to all events eventually banning him from attending. A few expressed shock at the possibility of him being at the gala, while others urged him not to do it. The post Kanye West Tweets KKK-Inspired Outfit for Met Gala 2025 appeared first on Reality Tea.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kanye West joined Twitch. He didn't last 10 minutes before getting banned
Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, created his own Twitch account early Friday. "Yeezy_Stream" was taken down just seven minutes after going live after the rapper almost immediately launched into a tirade against Jewish and LGBTQ+ people. Despite regularly appearing in streams with, and alongside, famous Twitch streamers like Kai Cenat, Adin Ross, and Amouranth, it looks like Ye's own Twitch career will be short-lived. After creating his own Twitch account on Friday, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West got banned by the platform for sharing hateful rhetoric. According to The Daily Beast, Ye almost immediately launched into a tirade about Jewish people and the LGBTQ+ community during his inaugural Twitch stream, using slurs and throwing up a Nazi salute while saying 'Heil Hitler.' Ye also notably claimed Elon Musk gave him 'free passes' to post his unfiltered thoughts, including a series of disparaging posts about his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, on X. In just about seven minutes, Ye's stream was replaced by a message from Twitch that said, 'This channel is temporarily unavailable due to a violation of Twitch's Community Guidelines or Terms of Service.' According to Dexterto, Ye accumulated about 3,000 followers and over 1,000 viewers during his minutes-long stream. Twitch did not immediately respond to Fortune's request for comment. It's unclear how long the ban will last, but Ye has a history of getting banned from social networks for his speech and rhetoric. Ye, who is worth roughly $2.7 billion as of 2025 thanks to his long successful career in music, was banned from Twitter (now X) in October 2022 for saying he would go "death con 3 on Jewish people." He was also suspended just two months later for tweeting an image that combined the Star of David with a swastika. In a recent sitdown with DJ Akademiks this month, Ye showed up to the interview wearing an all-black KKK-inspired hood and outfit. This story was originally featured on
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kanye West's New Album WW3 Tracklist Features ‘Hitler' Twice
Kanye West may reportedly release a new album titled WW3, featuring an eleven-song tracklist that has left fans bewildered. DJ Akademiks shared the alleged tracklist on X (formerly Twitter), which notably includes a song called 'Bianca,' named after West's wife, who is reportedly separating from the rapper. Kanye West is reportedly set to release WW3 on April 4, featuring eleven tracks with highly controversial titles. The alleged tracklist, which includes songs referencing Nazi imagery and public figures, has sparked significant backlash across social media platforms. 'WW3' featuring Dave Blunts 'Cosby' 'Free Diddy' 'Dirty Magazines' 'Bianca' 'Virgil Let Me Down' 'Heil Hitler' 'Hitler Ye and Jesus' 'Jared' 'Money and Fame' 'Nitrous' Since the reveal of the rumored tracklist, fans have been weighing in with their opinions on social media. 'Kanye isn't the same for me anymore,' wrote one disappointed fan, while another commented, 'We will NOT be tuning into this.' While news of the new album announcement seems reliable, fans must note that the rapper may change his mind and decide to not release it. Days before the new album's announcement, West appeared in a controversial video interview with DJ Akademiks, wherein the Graduation hitmaker donned a KKK-inspired hood that sparked significant outrage on social media. Ye pointed out that he had custom-made the cult-inspired outfit in both white and black. He also expressed his wish to wear it in public but decided to change his plans as he feared someone might 'try to put me in the hospital.' In the interview, the hip hop icon was initially wearing a Sean 'Diddy' Combs-designed t-shirt and swastika pendant before he changed into a KKK-inspired black hood. This controversial symbol also appears on his upcoming album's tracklist, potentially signaling thematic elements to fans. Meanwhile, Ye had released the track 'WW3' a week before DJ Akademiks' announcement of his upcoming album. However, fans noticed that the album was taken out of Spotify a few days after its release. The rapper's fans were also looking forward to his upcoming work, Bully. Ye teased the different versions of Bully earlier in March, claiming the work 'was not finished.' In order to test-run the album, he posted three different versions of Bully: a featured 'screening version,' a 'post Hype version,' and a 'post post Hype version' (via Variety). He talked about Bully in an interview with Justin Laboy in February, revealing that his son, Saint, is the inspiration behind the album. He had said that the album will be released on his daughter North's birthday, June 15. Originally reported by Arpita Adhya on ComingSoon. The post Kanye West's New Album WW3 Tracklist Features 'Hitler' Twice appeared first on Mandatory.
