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Pete Davidson, Jason Sudeikis, and other ex-'SNL' stars share surprising insights into the modest earnings during their time on the show. Former and current "Saturday Night Live" cast members shared stories about their early financial splurges on the show in a New York magazine video.

A night of political turmoil in South Korea has shaken stability in a key US ally, sending ripples through the region and Washington during heightened global tensions. President Yoon Suk Yeol’s sudden declaration of martial law, claiming to protect liberal democracy, was swiftly reversed after fierce political opposition and public protests.

President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he has granted a full and unconditional pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, who was facing sentencing for federal tax and gun convictions.

Seoul experienced a record-breaking snowfall this week, with 16.1 cm (6.3 inches) falling on Wednesday—the heaviest November snowfall since records began in 1907.

Megan Moroney won the New Artist of the Year award at the CMA Awards, expressing heartfelt gratitude to her fans and collaborators.

The phenomenon of pairing big cultural events continues with “Glicked,” combining the films Wicked and Gladiator II. Wicked, based on the popular Broadway musical, stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as the iconic witches of The Wizard of Oz in a tale of friendship and magic, with a sequel set for next fall.

The Australian government plans to impose strict fines on social media companies that fail to enforce a proposed ban on children under 16 using their platforms.

Maurizio Cattelan’s viral artwork, Comedian—a banana duct-taped to a wall—has sold for $6.24 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York. The sale, far exceeding the $1 to $1.5 million estimate, highlights the piece’s enduring cultural and financial impact since its $120,000 debut in 2019.

Beyoncé will headline the halftime show during the Houston Texans-Baltimore Ravens NFL game on Christmas Day, announced by Netflix, marking their first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday.

The South African government has ceased aid to illegal miners trapped in an abandoned mine as part of a crackdown on unlawful mining activities. Police halted food and water supplies, aiming to force miners, who can remain up to 4 kilometers underground for months, to come to the surface.

Actors Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are embracing the trend of "method dressing," where stars align their fashion with their film roles. This styling approach, popular on recent press tours, has seen celebrities like Margot Robbie don doll-inspired outfits for Barbie and Zendaya adopt tennis-themed attire for Challengers.

Kate Winslet recently had a heartwarming reunion with a former colleague from Titanic while working on her latest project, Lee. During an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, she recounted that she spotted a familiar face while overseeing the recording of Lee's score with a 120-piece orchestra in London.