Media News Page: 8

This is page 8 of the media news archives.

SNL's Andy Samberg Does the Worst Sarah Palin Impersonation Ever (2012-03-12): You've been warned.

SNL Pokes Fun at Rush Limbaugh's Loss of Sponsors (2012-03-11): Saturday Night Live spoofed Rush Limbaugh with its Cold Open.

Rush Limbaugh Continues Losing Advertisers Despite Apology (2012-03-06): Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh continues to lose advertisers after calling Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke a "slut" on the air in a rant over the funding of contraception.

SNL Skit: James Carville Discusses Rush Limbaugh, Mitt Romney Starring Bill Hader (2012-03-04): Bill Hader pulled out his amazing James Carville impersonation on Weekend Update.

New Du Jour Magazine to Cover Luxury Market (2012-02-28): Niche Media founder Jason Binn has announced plans to Du Jour in Fall 2012.

SNL Skit: The Obamas on The Cosby Show (2012-02-19): In this Saturday Night Live skit from last night's show, the Obama family has created a new sitcom which is modeled after The Cosby Show.

Philadelphia Media Network to Cut 37 Newsroom Jobs (2012-02-18): The Philadelphia Media Network Inc.

SNL Skit: Newt Gingrich, Moon President Starring Bobby Moynihan and Kristen Wiig (2012-02-05): The Cold Open for Saturday Night Live was a skit in which Newt Gingrich (Bobby Moynihan) has left the Earth to become president of the Moon Colony.

Mitt Romney Calls Gingrich Goldilocks Over His Debate Complaints (2012-01-29): Mitt Romney compared Newt Gingrich to Goldilocks at a campaign stop.

Herman Cain Endorses New Gingrich, Talks Sausage Grinder (2012-01-28): Herman Cain has endorsed Newt Gingrich.

Jon Stewart Explains Newt Gingrich's Win in South Carolina (2012-01-24): Mitt Romney's campaign is still reeling over Newt Gingrich's primary win in South Carolina.

Jon Stewart Blasts Gingrich, Santorum's Hypocrisy in Attacking Romney's Business Background, Wealth (2012-01-10): Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum have been piling on Mitt Romney for the past couple of weeks, relentlessly painting him as a ruthless corporate raider who is so wealthy he is out of touch with regular Americans.

Jon Stewart Makes Fun of CNN's Weeble Graphics Used to Explain the Iowa Caucuses (2012-01-05): Jon Stewart of The Daily Show mocked CNN's ridiculous graphics and CGI (computer generated images) used to illustrate what was happening at the Iowa caucuses.

Iowa Leader Ron Paul Under Assault From GOP Opponents (2011-12-28): Ron Paul continues to lead in Iowa polls just days ahead of the 2012 Iowa Caucus, on January 3rd.

The Protester is Time's Person of the Year (2011-12-15): Time magazine chose the protester as its

SNL Skit: Donald Trump Hosts a Tiny GOP Debate (2011-12-11): Saturday Night Live brought back Darrell Hammond to skewer Donald Trump who is determined to moderate a GOP debate (even though he still may run for president).

Rick Perry Goes All Out For Conservative Religious Voters in Controversial New Ad (2011-12-08): Rick Perry has really done it this time.

SNL Cold Open: President Obama Explains the Power Structure in the U.S. (2011-12-04): Fred Armisen did the cold open for Saturday Night Live last night.

Jimmy Fallon Apologizes to Michele Bachman For Introduction Song (2011-11-23): Jimmy Fallon tweeted an apology to Congresswoman Michele Bachmann after house band The Roots played the Fishbone's song "Lyin' Ass Bit**" when she was introduced.

SNL Cold Open: Mitt Romney, Raw and Unleashed Starring Jason Sudeikis (2011-11-20): Jason Sudeikis returns as Mitt Romney in this new SNL skit.