Morgan Apologizes My Gay Jokes Were NOT FUNNY
Tracy Morgan just issued an apology for the homophobic "jokes" he told during a performance in Nashville last Friday -- saying he "went too far" and his act was "not funny in any context."
In the statement, which Morgan sent to several gay rights groups, the comic says, "I want to apologize to my fans and the gay & lesbian community for my choice of words at my recent stand-up act in Nashville."
"While I am an equal opportunity jokester, and my friends know what is in my heart, even in a comedy club this clearly went too far and was not funny in any context.
As TMZ previously reported, Morgan ignited a firestorm for the homophobic content in his act -- in which he said he would stab his son if he acted gay.
Back in Morgan's "Saturday Night Live" days, the actor starred in a sketch called" Homocil" -- in which he takes pills to "deal" with the fact that his son is gay.
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Timberlake Targets Bieber in Unaired 'SNL' Sketch
Justin Timberlake took aim at Justin Bieber during "SNL" rehearsals last week ... saying in an unaired sketch, "Why don't you put a wig on a chipmunk and tell it to act like a Black man!"
During the sketch -- in which JT plays Wolfgang Mozart -- Timberlake jokes about his pursuit of an acting career, his lack of accolades for "The Social Network" and public fascination with Bieber.
When JT's posse threatens to start hanging out with Bieber in the sketch, Timberlake drops the line -- "Why don't you put a wig on a chipmunk and tell it to act like a Black man!"
So far, Bieber has yet to tweet about the situation.
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Justin Timberlake & Olivia Wilde Party Together
After hosting "SNL," Justin Timberlake was spotted hanging out with his rumored new lady friend Olivia Wilde at the show's afterparty in NYC.
JT likes to go Wilde every now and then.
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Live from New York ... Lady Gaga Is NOT a Diva!
She sang, she danced, she got in a 3 way with Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg, but one thing we're told Lady Gaga didn't do on "Saturday Night Live" this weekend ... act like a diva.
Believe it or not, a source connected to the show tells us Gaga was very down to Earth from the second she arrived to the set to prep for the show.
We're told Gaga personally greeted everyone on the staff she worked with last year with a kiss ... hung out before and after rehearsals ... and even ate her lunch sitting on the floor while chatting up the crew.
Maybe she really was born this way.
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Justin Timberlake on 'SNL' -- The Golden Rule
We told you it was going to happen -- and last night on "Saturday Night Live," Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg tried to recreate the "D*ck in a Box" magic with a new digital short.
We gotta ask ...
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Timberlake & Samberg New 'Mother Loverin' Photos!
We told you Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg were re-donning their awesome '90s R+B suits for another "D**k in a Box" type "SNL" skit in NYC yesterday ... and now TMZ has the pics!!!
Susan Sarandon and Patricia Clarkson were also on set -- sporting the kind of lingerie they wore back in the "Mother Lover" video back in 2009.
Timberlake is slated to host the show this weekend. Any other skits you're hoping he brings back???
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Timberlake Taping New 'Box' Skit for SNL
Justin Timberlake has an early Memorial Day gift for SNL fans -- his d**k in a box ... and TMZ has learned he's bringing back his famous chin-strap sportin' alter-ego for a new skit this weekend.
Timberlake and Andy Samberg were wearing their sunglasses and cheesy '90s suits in front of an apartment building in NYC ... along with an SNL film crew. Susan Sarandon was also on the set.
Of course, Timberlake is set to host the show this weekend ... and Lady Gaga is the musical guest ... though our sources didn't see Gaga with the rest of the boys during today's shoot.
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Lindsay Upset With 'SNL' Over Miley's Insults
Lindsay Lohan has fired off a letter to "Saturday Night Live" honcho Lorne Michaels -- explaining she was disappointed with him for allowing Miley Cyrus to take digs at her on the show ... TMZ has learned.
Sources close to Lindsay tell us ... she had considered Lorne a mentor and a father figure -- and felt betrayed that he would let Miley mock her on TV -- so LiLo sent an email to let him know she was upset.
In case you missed the show -- Miley finished her opening monologue with a musical number which included the lyric, "I never stole a necklace or got a DUI .. never cheated on wife like that golfer guy ... so what if you can see a little boob from the side ... I'm sorry if I'm not perfect."
We're told Lindsay hasn't received an email back yet.
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Charlie Sheen -- 'SNL' Pokes Fun at the Warlock
Just a couple hours after Charlie Sheen unveiled his Internet talk show, "Saturday Night Live" did one of its own, "Duh! Winning! With Charlie Sheen."
One of them was really funny.
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'Wayne's World' Reunion on 'Saturday Night Live'
No, your TV didn't accidentally teleport back to 1992 -- Mike Myers and Dana Carvey got back together on "Saturday Night Live" last night to do their classic sketch, "Wayne's World."
Excellent.
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'SNL' Zuckerberg vs. Zuckerberg
Last night on "Saturday Night Live," Jesse Eisebenberg came face-to-face with the guy he played on the big screen, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. Awk-ward.
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Andy and Pee-wee: I Know You Are, But What Am I?
Andy Samberg and Pee-wee Herman (aka Paul Reubens) were spotted leaving the NBC studios last night after their digital short aired on "Saturday Night Live."
No sign of Anderson Cooper.
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Miley Cyrus Talks About Bong Video ... Ok, Not Really
The "Saturday Night Live" version of Miley Cyrus addressed TMZ's bong video last night ... and according to her, she's learned a very valuable lesson.
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'SNL's' Opening Skit -- Live From New York ... It's TMZ
It's not like TMZ has revealed the secrets of war and peace, but "Saturday Night Live" found a nexus between WikiLeaks and our little shop.
Come to think of it, there is a connection with what "SNL" did with Hillary Clinton and Mel Gibson's new movie ....
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Gloria Allred -- Not Even 'SNL' Can Stop Me
Attorney Gloria Allred is still refusing to spill the beans on her alleged meetings with Oksana Grigorieva earlier this year -- but we did get her to admit that the spoof "SNL" did of her this past weekend was worth a good laugh.
Allred says she's gotten her fair share of flack over the years -- and a little burn from "Saturday Night Live" is not going to deter her "from continuing to fight for victims of injustice."
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Betty White Late Night Party Girl
Not only did Betty White manage to stay up until 1am to host 'SNL' -- the golden girl even had the energy to hit up the afterparty.
Betty showed up to Doc's Steakhouse in NY after her hosting gig -- and partied it up with the "Saturday Night Live" crew into the wee hours of the morning.
White seemed to make one hell of an impression on the SNL cast -- who had nothing but the greatest things to say about Betty after the show.
