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Ramy Youssef Prays For A “Free Palestine” During “Saturday Night Live” Monologue

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Ramy Youssef called for a free Palestine and the release of hostages during a politically charged monologue for his episode of Saturday Night Live, this weekend. In doing so, he recalled a conversation he had with his friend, Ahmed, who asked him to pray for his family in Gaza.

“I’m like, ‘Dude, I got you,’” Youssef said. “So that night, I go to pray, and my prayers are complicated. I’ve got a lot to fit in. I’m like, ‘God, please, please help Ahmed’s family. Please stop the suffering. Stop the violence. Please free the people of Palestine, please. And please free the hostages, all the hostages, please. And while you’re at it, you know, free Mr. Bojangles. He’s a beautiful dog. I’m praying for that dog.” He also discussed the upcoming election and admitted he “doesn’t like either option.” In turn, he hopes the next president will be a woman. “I really think our next president should be a woman,” Youssef said. “You know what I mean? Like, that would be amazing. I think our next president should be a trans woman.”

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Ramy Youssef Attends Academy Awards

Ramy Youssef at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Ovation Hollywood on March 10, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WWD via Getty Images)

Youssef previously voiced his support for a permanent ceasefire while speaking with Variety at the Oscars red carpet, earlier this year. “We’re calling for an immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza. We’re calling for peace and justice – lasting justice – for the people of Palestine,” he said at the time. “And I think it’s a universal message of just: Let’s stop killing kids. Let’s not be part of more war.” Check out Youssef’s full SNL monologue below.

Ramy Youssef Brings Up Palestine During “SNL” Monologue

Youssef is one of many celebrities who have called for a free Palestine in recent months. Kid Cudi, Macklemore, and several more voices in hip-hop have done so as well. Be on the lookout for further updates on Ramy Youssef and Saturday Night Live on HotNewHipHop.

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Woody Harrelson Makes Anti-Vax Jokes During “SNL” Monologue

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Woody Harrelson is coming under fire for his monologue from Saturday Night Live over the weekend. While hosting the show, the iconic actor spread anti-vaccine conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 pandemic. Harrelson spread the belief during a joke about a script he received before the contagious disease took off in 2020.

“So, the movie goes like this,” said Harrelson. “The biggest drug cartels in the world get together and buy up all the media and all the politicians and force all the people in the world to stay locked in their homes, and people can only come out if they take the cartel’s drugs and keep taking them over and over.”

Woody Harrelson In 2014

PASADENA, CA – JANUARY 09: Actor Woody Harrelson speaks onstage during the ‘True Detective’ panel discussion at the HBO portion of the 2014 Winter Television Critics Association tour at the Langham Hotel on January 9, 2014 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Users on social media quickly began complaining about the show platforming Harrelson’s stance. “With Woody Harrelson’s monologue on SNL last night, the anti-vax stupidity in America just peaked,” wrote one person. “It’s disappointing that Lorne Michaels would allow this conspiratorial nonsense on his show. It’s probably time for Lorne to retire.” Another wrote: “Whenever anyone spews anti-vax stupidity, I always think of the countless videos of traumatized/crying doctors, nurses and hospital workers who were climbing over bodies in Covid’s early days. So yeah, f— Woody Harrelson.” With his appearance on the show, Harrelson joined the iconic Five-Timers Club. At the end of the show, Scarlett Johansson presented him with a commemorative jacket in celebration of the honor.

Harrelson has been open about his doubt about the severity of COVID-19 since the pandemic began. In May 2022, he downplayed the importance of masks, while noting that he doesn’t believe in germs. “As one who doesn’t believe in the germ theory, I find it rather absurd,” he said at the time. In a since-deleted social media post, Harrelson also shared a conspiracy theory linking 5G networks to the spread of COVID-19. Check out his SNL monologue below.

The “SNL” Monologue

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Michael B. Jordan Jokes About Lori Harvey Split In “SNL” Monologue

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Michael B. Jordan’s SNL monologue included some jokes about his public breakup with Lori Harvey. While it wasn’t anything scandalous, the Creed actor and director certainly added fuel to the rumor fire of relationships. Moreover, his first stint hosting the sketch show resulted in a lot of laughs from the crowd.

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 31: Michael B. Jordan, Minority Shareholder of AFC Bournemouth, wears a AFC Bournemouth scarf as they look on prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Crystal Palace at Vitality Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

“I just directed my very first movie, Creed 3,” the 35-year-old said. “But right after that, I went through my very first public break-up. Now, most people after a break-up would be like ‘I’ma get in better shape.’ But I was already in Creed shape. So I had to be like, ‘Alright, I’ma learn a new language.’” Then, he says he’s on Raya in Spanish.

Later on in his monologue, various SNL cast members approach the actor to shoot their shot at a date with him. Overall, it was a harmless but cheeky way of making light of all the headlines and it was creative to see more people involved in a “monologue.”

However, Jordan opened up to Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show about how excited he was to grace the comedy stage.

“It’s going great. I literally just did rehearsal just now,” he remarked. “It’s a machine and they are so fantastic and great at what they do, and it’s been a great process.”

Moreover, this news comes after rumors swirled that the Black Panther star was dating again. However, gossip surrounding a potential flame, British model Amber Jepson, died out after insider sources claimed they’ve never met. On the other hand, his ex Lori Harvey recently went public with actor Damson Idris. Also, dating rumors followed her everywhere she went before confirming her new relationship.

“It’s so funny, because I’m so quiet, there’s been so many stories that have been made up about me,” she told E! News. “I’ve seen stories about me being fully in love with somebody and you have like, this whole relationship. And I’ll see the guy and I’m like, I’ve actually never met him before.

“Like, full-blown stories I’ve heard, I’ve dated a father and son before. Absolutely not true,” Harvey went on. “I’ve even heard that I’m a lesbian at one point. So, you know, there’s been a lot of different things. A lot of stories, lot of misconceptions. I think they’re hilarious. I love the stories.”

Still, what did you think of Michael B. Jordan’s SNL monologue addressing his split from Lori Harvey? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below and check out the clip above. Also, as always, come back to HNHH for more pop culture moments and news about celebrity couples (and exes).

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