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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Dan Aykroyd explains why he skipped 'SNL 50' special and reveals moment that made him emotional watching at home
Aykroyd is still a devoted viewer of "Saturday Night Live" to this day. After all these years, Dan Aykroyd still isn't ready for primetime, but in this case, it was his choice. Earlier this year, Aykroyd, who broke out as an original member of the Saturday Night Live cast in the 1970s, was noticeably absent from the SNL 50 anniversary special. But he's still close to his Studio 8H roots and is even releasing a forthcoming graphic novel that continues the story of the Blues Brothers, one of his most iconic SNL characters. As it turns out, Aykroyd loves the NBC sketch show so much that he actively chose to sit out the 50th so that he could watch the special without interruption from home. "I wanted to be at home and I wanted to watch the show beginning to end," Aykroyd reveals to Entertainment Weekly while stopping by our video studio at Comic-Con 2025. "I knew if i was there, I'd be in a dressing room, I'd be working," he continues. "I wanted to see it live. I'm a fan of the show today, and I watch it all the time. I love these new players; I think they're just great. I just wanted to see and live nostalgically with my family in my own home, eating my own popcorn." Several of Aykroyd's fellow original cast members were present, however, including Laraine Newman and Jane Curtin. Newman even did a sketch with more recent alum Pete Davidson in which she reminisced about her time on the show, while Davidson reprised his recurring character of Chad, responding "Okay" to Newman's heartfelt memories. Newman and Curtin also were responsible for one of the night's most moving moments, holding up a photograph of the late Gilda Radner during the cast's goodbyes at the end of the show. "Lorraine's piece definitely," Aykroyd responds when asked about what segment of the show made him most emotional. "That was beautiful. That was wonderful." Aykroyd also reminisces about his time making The Blues Brothers alongside blues legends that he grew up admiring. He remembers his time filming with Aretha Franklin in the diner in particular, noting that he was incredibly nervous to be sharing the screen with her. "As soon as she started to sing, I got a feeling in my stomach," he shares. "When I stood up off the stool, I thought my legs were going to buckle.""Jake and Elwood are still in jail in 1997, and now they're trophies and no one wants to let them go," Aykroyd teases of the book, which hits shelves on Oct. 7. "And the story picks up from there." Aykroyd also weighed in on Dylan O'Brien's portrayal of him in last year's Saturday Night. Watch his full interview in the livestream above. Check out more of . Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly Solve the daily Crossword
The Irish Sun
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Nepo baby performs debut gig and famous dad and his Hollywood A-list pal join her onstage – can you guess who she is?
THIS nepo baby was born and raised in Hollywood, and comes from a VERY famous family. That's why the rising star thrilled fans when she brought on her famous dad to perform with her at her debut gig - but can you guess who her star parent is? 5 Can you guess who this nepo baby's dad is? Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 The rising star was joined on stage by her famous father Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 The nepo baby in question is Jami Belushi - daughter of Jim Belushi Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 The father and daughter were joined on stage by Dan Aykroyd Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The nepo baby in question is Jami Belushi, 25, who is the daughter of actor Jim Belushi, 71. The Hollywood star's daughter is now carving a career for herself as a singer. She recently took to the stage at the Windy City Smokeout in Chicago. The singer and songwriter made her performance debut to a crowd of 25,000 people, singing some of her original songs. The rising star then thrilled revellers when her famous dad, who is best known for According Jim, joined her on stage. Jami's dad is the younger brother of the original Saturday Night Live cast member, and Blues Brothers star, the late John Belushi, who passed away in 1982. To pay tribute to her uncle, Jami and Jim welcomed his Blues Brothers co-star Dan Aykroyd onto the stage as well. The trio then went on to do a special performance, much to the delight if festival-goers. Most read in Celebrity Posting the moment on Instagram, Jami wrote: "My 1st round of 📸 from WINDY CITY SMOKE OUT. Not over it." Nepo baby lands same big money modelling job as her Hollywood star mum - Instagram omega Jim and Dan teamed up again later in the day. The comedians joined country music group Old Dominion on stage and even dressed up as the Blues Brothers. The pair then recreated the Everybody Needs Somebody to Love scene from the 1980s comedy, which featured Dan and Jim's late brother John. Jami's dad Jim followed in his famous older brother John's footsteps by starring in and writing for Saturday Night Live from 1983 to 1985. He then appeared in a titular series of his own, According to Jim, from 2001 to 2009 on ABC. On the big screen, the actor has appeared in many big films including The Man With One Red Shoe, Little Shop of Horrors, Jumpin Jack Flash, Gang Related, and many more. Jim welcomed Jami with his third wife Jennifer Sloan. The former couple - who also have a son - divorced in 2021. 5 Jim shares Jami with his third wife Jennifer Sloan Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Nepo baby performs debut gig and famous dad and his Hollywood A-list pal join her onstage – can you guess who she is?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS nepo baby was born and raised in Hollywood, and comes from a VERY famous family. That's why the rising star thrilled fans when she brought on her famous dad to perform with her at her debut gig - but can you guess who her star parent is? Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Can you guess who this nepo baby's dad is? Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 The rising star was joined on stage by her famous father Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 The nepo baby in question is Jami Belushi - daughter of Jim Belushi Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 The father and daughter were joined on stage by Dan Aykroyd Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The nepo baby in question is Jami Belushi, 25, who is the daughter of actor Jim Belushi, 71. The Hollywood star's daughter is now carving a career for herself as a singer. She recently took to the stage at the Windy City Smokeout in Chicago. The singer and songwriter made her performance debut to a crowd of 25,000 people, singing some of her original songs. The rising star then thrilled revellers when her famous dad, who is best known for According Jim, joined her on stage. Jami's dad is the younger brother of the original Saturday Night Live cast member, and Blues Brothers star, the late John Belushi, who passed away in 1982. To pay tribute to her uncle, Jami and Jim welcomed his Blues Brothers co-star Dan Aykroyd onto the stage as well. The trio then went on to do a special performance, much to the delight if festival-goers. Posting the moment on Instagram, Jami wrote: "My 1st round of 📸 from WINDY CITY SMOKE OUT. Not over it." Nepo baby lands same big money modelling job as her Hollywood star mum - Instagram omega Jim and Dan teamed up again later in the day. The comedians joined country music group Old Dominion on stage and even dressed up as the Blues Brothers. The pair then recreated the Everybody Needs Somebody to Love scene from the 1980s comedy, which featured Dan and Jim's late brother John. Jami's dad Jim followed in his famous older brother John's footsteps by starring in and writing for Saturday Night Live from 1983 to 1985. He then appeared in a titular series of his own, According to Jim, from 2001 to 2009 on ABC. On the big screen, the actor has appeared in many big films including The Man With One Red Shoe, Little Shop of Horrors, Jumpin Jack Flash, Gang Related, and many more. Jim welcomed Jami with his third wife Jennifer Sloan. The former couple - who also have a son - divorced in 2021.
South Wales Argus
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
UFO conference among things to do in Newport this weekend
The UFO, Paranormal, and Spiritual Conference is set to return on Saturday, June 14, at the Grade II-listed West Usk Lighthouse in Newport, offering a day filled with networking, discussions, and talks. The UFO, Paranormal, and Spiritual Conference is set to return this weekend (Image: Supplied) The event starts at 8am with networking and check-ins, followed by talks from astrologer Chris Robbins and LaRae Wilkins on UFO disclosures and aliens. Other speakers include Alan Foster, who will share his experiences of spiritual sites, and Anita Davies, who will discuss past and future insights from the Akashic Records. A sky watch will conclude the day, with a firepit to keep attendees warm. Another event on Saturday is the 80s Day Disco, set to take place at Fire & Ice from 3pm to 8pm. The 80s Day Disco, set to take place at Fire & Ice on Saturday (Image: Supplied) This nostalgic party will feature the biggest disco anthems and synth-powered hits from the 80s, promising an evening of non-stop dancing and retro energy. Expect to hear music from artists like Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Prince. The organisers have said it will be a day to remember, "80s style." The Chicago Blues Brothers are also set to take the stage at the Riverfront Theatre on Saturday at 7.30pm. The Chicago Blues Brothers are performing at the Riverfront (Image: Supplied) The multi-award-winning show will feature audience favourites and showstoppers from their previous tours, alongside all the Blues Brothers classics. The organisers said: "We're not just putting on a show; we're throwing a party, and you're invited." Finally, on Sunday, June 15, Le Pub, on High Street, will host a Lord of the Rings-themed quiz night. A quiz for Lords of the Rings fans (Image: Supplied) Starting at 7.30pm, the quiz will be hosted by wood elf Ellie Chopping, with a cash prize for the winning team. There is a maximum of six people per team, and entry is £1 per person. Whether you're a fan of UFOs, 80s music, the Blues Brothers, or Lord of the Rings, there's plenty to keep you entertained in Newport this weekend.
CBS News
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Old Joliet Prison administration building reopening for tours
The Old Joliet Prison was open for nearly 150 years and has been closed for more than 20. A section of the prison that has been off limits will open to the public later this month, but not as part of a prison anymore. CBS News Chicago got an early visit. "You're entering a site that holds nearly 150 years of history from before the Civil War until after 9/11," said Greg Peerbolte, chief executive officer of the Joliet Area Historical Museum. These days, visits are voluntary. From 1858 until 2002, they most certainly were not. "Striking architecture. Imposing architecture," said Peerbolte. "The prison building was designed really to kind of scare the heck out of not only the people inside of it, but the people outside of it." Peerbolte now holds the key to the prison. "You have 40 cells along each gallery here for a total of 640 cells," Peerbolte said as he showed off the old prison. In pop culture, the prison was made famous by two brothers who were on a mission from God. In the opening scene of "The Blues Brothers," a pair of correctional officers played by Tom Erhart and Fr. Gerald Walling, S.J. — the latter of whom spoke proudly of the experience years later as an acting and drama teacher at Saint Ignatius College Prep — rouse John Belushi as "Joliet" Jake Blues from a slumber and lead him to the exit. Frank Oz — of Muppets and Yoda fame, of course — portrays the correction officer who returns Jake's broken Timex digital watch and unused prophylactic. The Joliet Correctional Center, as it was still officially them, was the setting site or that scene. The movie was filmed in 1979 and released the following year, when Old Joliet was still a live, maximum-security prison. The prison also had a famous role in a television series, where it stood in for the Fox River State Penitentiary. "You have 'Prison Break' which is now making the rounds again on streaming," Peerbolte said. "It was filmed here in 2005." Most of the 16-acre prison property has been open to tours — except for the part of the prison that used to be palatial. "The prison was a castle, and the warden was the king," said Peerbolte. "So, not only did the warden work here, the warden lived here." The fortress-like prison administration building with its turrets has been closed because part of it collapsed. "We have been able to mitigate that damage, but we did lose a good portion of the administration building," Peerbolte said. But thanks to more than $10 million in state and federal grants, tour groups can now tour the administration building and see what it was like to be a warden. The administration building features hand-carved woodwork and ornate details — including a marble fireplace believed to be original to the building. But the interior of the building is hardly pristine — with wear and dust on the floors and fixtures and graffiti on the walls. Peerbolte was asked what he felt when he walks through the rooms of the administration building. "You feel sadness," he said. "You feel this was the end of the line for some people. You feel that there were innocent people in here." But a prison immortalized in pop culture is now more accessible than ever. There are no inmates anymore — just history behind bars. "This place has so many stories to tell us," Peerbolte said. "It's just incredibly interesting."
