6ix9ine is stirring up controversy once again, this time over comments about his girlfriend’s pregnancy.
The 30-year-old rapper (real name Daniel Hernandez, formerly known as Tekashi 6ix9ine) made the remarks during an unborn child’s gender reveal party, telling a group of streamers that the pregnancy would be terminated if the baby is a girl.
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“If it’s not a boy, it’s an a-bor-tion,” 6ix9ine says in a clip from a livestream at the event, shared by TMZ.
The streamers — Adin Ross, Clavicular and N3ON — appear noticeably caught off guard, awkwardly laughing off the comment before 6ix9ine leads them over to his girlfriend, Aliday Alter. The streamers then ask Alter what gender she thinks the baby is, and she laughs, saying it’s a girl. 6ix9ine then doubles down on his abortion claims, saying she is in agreement.
“She’s down,” the rapper says. “She’s open-minded.”
Alter first shared news of her pregnancy in April, posting a photo of herself on the beach in a cheetah print dress that showed off her baby bump. She and 6ix9ine have been dating for about a year, according to TMZ.
“My world is about to change,” she wrote on Instagram.
6ix9ine is already reportedly a father to a 12-year-old daughter with ex-girlfriend Sara Molina, as well as another daughter, 7, with Marlayna M.
In January, 6ix9ine turned himself in to begin a three-month sentence for violating the terms of his supervised release tied to his racketeering case. The Brooklyn native was found with cocaine and MDMA and also admitted to assaulting a man who allegedly taunted him about cooperating with authorities during a trip to a Florida mall.
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The roster of recordings inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame always spans genres and generations, so it stands to reason that the annual Grammy Hall of Fame gala is a diverse and eclectic program.
The performances at the third annual gala, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on Friday (May 8), ranged from Josh Groban singing “Brucia La Terra,” the Sicilian-language version of the lushly romantic love theme from The Godfather, to Funkadelic mastermind George Clinton, joined by Erykah Badu and the group’s guitarist Blackbyrd McKnight, performing “Maggot Brain” and “Can You Get to That,” the first two tracks from the group’s 1971 album, Maggot Brain.
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Broadcast journalist Anthony Mason once again hosted the event. Fourteen recordings were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, though only seven were spotlighted with live performances.
Heart, Lucinda Williams and Clinton each performed songs from their classic albums that were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, while in other cases, artists covered songs that were inducted. Take 6 performed the Soul Stirrers’ 1951 gospel classic “Jesus Gave Me Water.” Taylor Hanson performed Nick Drake’s “Pink Moon,” the title track from his 1972 album. Isabel Marie performed Selena’s “No Me Queda Mas” from her 1994 album, Amor Prohibido.
In addition, Norah Jones performed a two-song set as she received the Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award, and Teddy Swims and Groban each performed two songs as part of a tribute to Warner Records, this year’s label honoree.
Other inducted recordings, not otherwise mentioned in this report, were: 2Pac‘s All Eyez on Me, Radiohead’s OK Computer, Eric B. & Rakim’s Paid in Full, Alice Coltrane’s Journey in Satchidanada, The Rouse Brothers’ “Orange Blossom Special” and Bertha “Chippie” Hill’s “Trouble in Mind.”
The show was produced by former Grammy Awards executive producer Ken Ehrlich, alongside Ron Basile, Chantel Sausedo and Lynne Sheridan, with musical direction by Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning composer, producer and conductor Cheche Alara.
Here are eight highlights from the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala.
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This fall, Olivia Rodrigo goes on the Unraveled Tour throughout the United States, with more than 50 dates starting Sept. 25 at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Connecticut. The U.S. tour ends with a 10-concert residency at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, in February 2027. Rodrigo then travels to Europe for even more tour dates.
Additionally, there’s a rotating lineup of recording artists who are set to support the U.S. leg of the tour as opening acts, including Wolf Alice, Devon Again and the Last Dinner Party.
However, many of the dates have either sold out, or are very close to selling out, so one of the best ways to find Rodrigo tickets online is through third-party sites, including StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, TicketNetwork, Gametime, Event Tickets Center and others. All online retailers guarantee authentic tickets in time for your concert.
In addition, Billboard likes that tickets are all delivered digitally, so you can get them sent instantly to your smartphone or email. Prices may also be above or below face value at times.
Where to Find Olivia Rodrigo ‘Unraveled’ Tour Tickets Online
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TicketNetwork has tickets to Olivia Rodrigo’s concerts with all-in pricing that lets you see exactly what you’ll pay up front (fees included). Tickets start at just $299, as of this writing.
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On Saturday (May 9), Saturday Night Live is new with Odyssey actor Matt Damon serving as host, while folk singer-songwriter Noah Kahan is set as musical guest.
Damon returns for his third hosting appearance, as Kahan also returns for his second performance on the long-running comedy series. SNL broadcasts live on NBC, and livestreams on Peacock Premium with a start time of 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT.
The easiest way to watch SNL online for free is to grab a free trial to DirecTV to stream an NBC live feed online without needing a cable subscription.
A subscription to DirecTV’s “Choice” package — which comes with NBC for SNL — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, which goes for $84.99 per month for the first 24 months of service ($94.99 per month afterwards). The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now. You can watch local networks such as CBS, ABC and FOX, while you can watch many cable networks.
A subscription to Sling Blue, which comes with NBC for SNL, gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels. You can watch local networks such as ABC and FOX (in select markets), while you can watch many cable networks too.
Another great option is to subscribe to Peacock Premium plan, which goes for $10.99 per month and gives you access to watch SNL live and on-demand. Unfortunately, there is no free trial for the streaming platform.
In addition, you can watch SNL through Hulu + Live TV, which includes NBC and starts at $89.99 per month. It also gives you access to the entire Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited libraries on top of hundreds of live TV channels.
Damon is promoting his new film The Odyssey, which is directed by Christopher Nolan and comes out in theaters on July 17. Meanwhile, Kahan dropped his latest album, The Great Divide, in January. He’s also set to go on tour throughout North America with dates starting on June 11 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida.
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The UFC is headed to the “Garden State” for UFC 328. Two top fighters face off against each other as the main event — Russian-Emirati fighter Khamzat Chimaev (15-0-0) defends his UFC Middleweight Championship belt against American Sean Strickland (17-2-0) on Saturday (May 9).
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland takes place at Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, with a start time of 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. The main card is expected to begin around 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
Want to watch UFC 328 online? This event is streaming on Paramount+. However, the prelims broadcasts live on CBS with a start time of 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
Afterwards, the Paramount+ Essential Plan, which gives you access to tons of TV shows and movies with limited commercials, increased a dollar to $8.99 per month (or $89.99 per year). The ad-free plan got a small price bump as well to $12.99 per month (or $129.99 per year), but it now includes Showtime, along with everything in the Essential Plan and access to your local CBS station.
After the free trial ends, your plan will automatically renew at the regular rate, but you can cancel anytime.
DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for new subscribers.
Prices start as low as $19.99 per month, but the best value is DirecTV’s “Choice” package — which goes for $84.99 per month for the first 24 months of service ($94.99 per month afterwards) in the streamer’s signature packages. The package features CBS for UFC 328 Prelims, along with other local channels, like NBC, ABC and FOX. DirecTV features unlimited DVR storage and the ability to stream on three devices simultaneously. Once the five days is up you’ll be charged the subscription price based on what package you choose at checkout.
There are four packages with Fubo to choose from and ever single one includes CBS. You’ll receive more than 200 channels starting at $48.99 for your first month of service ($73.99 per month). Along with the ability to livestream channels, you’ll get 1,000 hours of DVR and the ability to stream on up to 10 devices simultaneously.
Hulu + Live TV doesn’t just let you watch everything within the Hulu library, it also gives you more than 95 live TV channels including CBS to watch sports at home.
If you don’t have a Hulu + Live TV subscription, the streamer offers a free trial that’ll get you your first three days free. Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular subscription fee starting at $89.99 per month. For even more content, you can also bundle Hulu + Live TV with Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited to watch additional exclusive and original sporting events and programs that won’t air on CBS.
What Is Chimaev’s and Strickland’s Walkout Music for UFC 328?
Although the UFC has yet to announce each fighter’s walkout songs for UFC 328, the pair usually go out to the octagon to the same songs during their matches. Chimaev has walked out to “Thé à la menthe” (The Lazer Dance Version) by La Caution, while Sean Strickland prefers to walk out to “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” by Megaraptor.
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland is streamable live on Paramount+ on Saturday (May 9), starting at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT.
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Olivia Rodrigo kicked off El Clásico with a concert to remember for her biggest fans — and featuring her biggest hits.
On the slope of Montjuïc mountain in Barcelona, Teatre Grec was completely transformed for Rodrigo’s very own Spotify Billions Club Live concert. Upon arrival, guests were greeted not only to a picturesque outdoor amphitheater reminiscent of Ancient Greece, but also lush landscapes completely decked out to celebrate her achievements both on the streaming platform and in honor of her new partnership with FC Barcelona ahead of the big match. On the grounds outside of the bowl were merch stands for the football collab, access to free food and drinks and even a major photo moment with all nine of Rodrigo’s Billions Club plaques.
Beyond the atmosphere, the show itself was absolutely electric. Following similar sets by Bad Bunny, Miley Cyrus and more, Rodrigo performed almost all her songs with over a billion streams on Spotify, plus a few others, that all had the crowd singing their hearts out. The free show was reserved for about 1,500 of the most devoted Livies, with invites going out to her top fans in the area “selected through their listening on Spotify,” according to an early press release.
It all went down just two days before rivals FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will go head-to-head at the recently-renovated Spotify Camp Nou, where Barça could be crowned league champions if they take home the win. There, FCB players will also be wearing an exclusive version of their iconic blaugrana jersey with Rodrigo’s logo in place of Spotify’s.
A celebration of Rodrigo’s biggest hits almost feels too soon, considering her big break was barely five years ago. But it was a night well-deserved, with the pop star giving it her all and the crowd giving back just as much.
Check out our roundup of the biggest moments below.
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From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
CUNY Celebrates Mexican-American Graduates with Peso Pluma as Guest Speaker
The City University of New York (CUNY) held its first-ever systemwide Mexican-American graduation ceremony on Saturday (May 2) at the Lehman College Center for the Performing Arts in the Bronx, with special guest and class padrino Peso Pluma. Organized by the CUNY Mexican Studies Institute with student input and led by Dr. Lizbeth de la Cruz Santana, the event celebrated the achievements and cultural identity of nearly 200 graduates from 14 CUNY institutions.
“This graduation marked a historic milestone as the first CUNY-wide commencement dedicated to honoring Mexican-American students and their families,” Dr. De La Cruz Santana tells Billboard Español. “Inviting Peso Pluma reflected a broader effort to celebrate the contributions of Mexican and Mexican-American communities across New York City and the United States.”
Dr. De La Cruz Santana also underscored the event’s grounding in the struggle for educational equity: “For decades, Mexican-American students faced segregation and unequal schooling in states like California, Texas, and Arizona. Landmark moments like Mendez v. Westminster and the East Los Angeles Walkouts demanded access, dignity, and representation.”
The Mexican superstar’s surprise appearance moved students and their families. “I couldn’t believe it when I saw him walk out!,” shared graduate Rachelle Campos-Suarez. “To witness such a historic moment for our community, our culture, and future generations was very emotional and unforgettable.”
“This celebration did not only honor the graduates but our parents and many others that helped and accompanied us along the way,” added alumni and student organizer Michelle Cruz. “It is also serves as a statement for spaces like the higher education systems that says ‘We belong here too.’”
Peso Pluma speaks at City University of New York on Saturday (May 2). Photo credit: Daniela López Amézquita / CUNY MSI
Venezuelan Singer Opens His Own Art Exhibition in Venice
Venezuelan multidisciplinary artist Eduardo Galán — featured as a musician in our On the Radar Latin column in October 2023 — reached a new milestone this week, this time as a visual artist, by inaugurating his own art exhibition in Venice, Italy. Titled The Circle of Love, the show opened its doors on May 6 at the Kokonton Gallery, coinciding with the preview of the 61st Venice Art Biennale.
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“This body of work explores the relationship between time, transformation, and that which endures. Through materials such as cement, Japanese paper, and 24k gold, I sought to create works that feel both fragile and eternal at the same time — deeply inspired by the textures, scars, and beauty of Venice,” Galán tells Billboard Español. “For me, this exhibition represents something deeply personal: the moment when music, painting, and life finally began to speak the same language.”
The show will remain open until May 24. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS
Eduardo Galán
Andrea Pattaro
Puerto Rico’s Coca-Cola Music Hall Goes Phone-Free, Letting Fans Unplug
Coca-Cola Music Hall made history as the first venue in Puerto Rico to implement a phone-free system during comedian Marcello Hernández’s performance last month. The concept allows guests to fully immerse themselves in the live experience by eliminating cell phone usage in the main hall. The system was utilized again on Friday (May 8) for actor and comedian Chris Tucker’s show.
“This type of experience is designed to allow the audience to fully enjoy the show, keeping their attention on the stage and ensuring that the content is exclusively for those who purchased tickets to the event,” said Arleene Pérez, general manager of the Coca-Cola Music Hall, in a press release.
Attendees are required to secure their phones and smart devices in special locked pouches upon entry and can only access them in designated areas. Despite initial concerns, the rollout during Hernández’s show ran smoothly. “The audience quickly adapted to the system, and we had no issues,” added Pérez. “On the first night, the turnaround time for attendees to receive their phones was 16 minutes, and on the second night it was 13 minutes.”
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Five years after touching the Rolling Loud stage, Don Toliver returned as the headliner for night one of Rolling Loud Orlando on Friday (May 8).
Toliver used Rolling Loud as the launchpad for his anticipated Octane Tour, which will invade North American arenas into the summer.
A torrential downpour drenched Camping World Stadium’s fields about an hour before the Cactus Jack artist took the stage around 9:45 p.m. ET, which saw Toliver emerge from the smoke, tree foliage and plants that replaced EsDeeKid’s castle for a more Rainforest Cafe-themed set-up.
Courtesy of Rolling Loud/Respective Collective
Rocking his usual dove white jacket with matching pants courtesy of designer Dingyun Zhang, Toliver debuted a new mask to open his set, which he ditched along with the jacket for an Octane Mountain T-shirt.
Sixty-thousand fans in Orlando were sent directly into a frenzy when the snappy synths of “E85” blared through the festival stage’s speakers to kick off the set. The Octane opener has remained inside the Billboard Hot 100’s top 40 (currently No. 35) since the album’s arrival in late January.
“Open that s—t up!” Toliver instructed the crowd ahead of “Opposite.” He turned the energy up a few notches as drinks flew through the air, while millennial and Gen-Z bodies collided in sweaty moshpits.
— billboard hip-hop/r&b (@billboardhiphop) May 9, 2026
Octane cuts “Call Back,” “Gemstone,” “ATM” and “Body” followed as fans belted lyrics back at Toliver. It’s a testament to the rap album of the year candidate’s staying power, which has remained inside the Billboard 200’s top 10 since January, while A-listers J. Cole and A$AP Rocky’s 2026 projects have departed from the top 100.
The Houston native took it back to fan-favorite cuts like “Cardigan” and his breakout assist on Astroworld‘s“Can’t Say” before delivering the surprise of the night when YEAT joined Toliver on stage. The frequent collaborators performed Octane‘s starry “Rendezvous” and YEAT enjoyed a solo moment with 2025’s “Comë n Go.”
— billboard hip-hop/r&b (@billboardhiphop) May 9, 2026
The slow burn of “No Pole” has turned into a catalog hit for Toliver, while he leaned into the Dr. Nefario memes that spawned from his 2024 Rolling Loud performance of “Too Many Nights,” as Don hit dance moves on stage that look more like Fortnite emotes.
The 31-year-old closed out with a strong run of greatest hits that included Internet Money’s “Lemonade,” “BANDIT” and Heaven or Hell‘s “After Party.” “I want you to sing this s—t with me. This the drive,” Toliver said, as he couldn’t leave without running back “E85,” which opened the high-energy set.
— billboard hip-hop/r&b (@billboardhiphop) May 9, 2026
Footage emerged earlier on Friday of Toliver being detained, and he closed the loop on that speculation by previewing the “E85” music video on the jumbotrons, which finds him getting arrested following a high-speed chase in his Porsche and in an interrogation room. The clip should receive an official release soon.
Rap’s A-list will need to make room for one more, as Don Toliver’s stellar first half of 2026 has cemented him as part of the crew. Toliver’s unique blend of psychedelic trap can’t be duplicated by anyone in hip-hop or R&B at the moment, and he might find even more peers he once looked up to in his rear-view mirrors.
Courtesy of Rolling Loud/Respective Collective
The Octane Tour continues next week in Tulsa on May 12 and Toliver has a homecoming show in Houston on May 14.
Don Toliver’s complete Rolling Loud Orlando setlist:
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Warner Records was the label honoree at the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Friday (May 9). Accepting the award, Aaron Bay-Schuck, co-chairman and CEO of the Warner Records Group, recalled a lunch he had, shortly before starting the job, with legendary Warner executive Mo Ostin.
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“I asked him how he so successfully kept Warner as the most exciting label in the world decade after decade, hoping he’d give me a cheat code, but instead he said, ‘There is no secret. Create the environment where your artists feel supported and protected, give them the space to experiment, to succeed and to fail, and create a culture at the company where people feel inspired, collaborative and proud to represent.’ So, to receive this honor tonight feels like confirmation that we have indeed done that, and I can’t tell you how proud and gratifying that is for me and our Warner family.”
This is the third year in a row that the Grammy Hall of Fame event has included a label tribute. Atlantic Records and Republic Records were the label honorees at the two previous galas. Warner artists Teddy Swims and Josh Groban each performed two songs as part of the salute.
Bay-Schuck opened his remarks by thanking his partner at the label, Tom Corson, co-chairman & COO of Warner Records Group. “Tom my brother. It’s been the greatest gift being on this journey with you as my partner.”
Bay-Schuck spoke eloquently about taking over one of the industry’s most respected labels. “When we took over the leadership of Warner Records in 2018 we knew we needed to reposition the company for the future, but we wanted first to approach that by acknowledging the past. After all, this is the home to Prince, Madonna, Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neil Young and so many more. These superstars were fearless, unapologetically themselves. They took risks. They dared to be different, and they stood for something. Whatever shape this new era of Warner Records was going to take, we knew one thing had to remain true. In a time where data and algorithms were sending people in the direction of quick wins and fleeting moments, we were going to demonstrate that talent, quality and vision still mattered the most, that the patience to wait for greatness, rather than settling for good, was the right strategy, and that artist development should still be a top priority, and a value that we as a major label must provide.”
Corson, who spoke before Bay-Schuck, also honored the label’s heritage. “This award belongs the entire Warner family, everyone at Warner Records Nashville, Warner UK, and across the Warner Music Group worldwide, as well as generations of executives, creatives and artists who built this label long, long before us. We’re standing on the shoulders of giants tonight. We truly appreciate it. Most importantly, thank you to our artists. Everything begins and ends with them, and we’re especially proud to have two extraordinary representatives of our label here tonight.”
Corson, who was an executive at IRS Records, A&M, Capitol, Columbia, J Records, Arista and the RCA Music Group before joining Warner, said it was always his dream to work for Warner. “I always wanted to work at the label. It took me a long time to get hired there, and I’m glad I did. It’s been amazing. But it’s a team sport, right? And to all our team over there, give yourselves a hand.”
Swims and Groban both paid tribute to the label during their performances. Groban thanked the label for taking a chance on “a shy kid with a big voice” that other labels didn’t know what to do with.
Swims performed “Mister Know It All” and his Billboard Hot 100-topping breakthrough smash “Lose Control.” Groban performed two songs from his album Cinematic, which was released that same day (May 8): “Brucia La Terra,” a Sicilian-language rendition of “Love Theme From The Godfather” (sometimes known as “Speak Softly, Love”), and “Stand by Me,” featured in the film of the same name. Take 6 joined him to sing the latter song, which closed out the event.
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“Live from London, it’s Saturday Night!” After more than 50 seasons of TV, Saturday Night Live officially expands outside of the United States to the United Kingdom with Saturday Night Live UK. The new sketch comedy show has tapped Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham to host, while British singer/songwriter Myles Smith is set to perform as musical guest.
Although SNL UK broadcasts live on Saturday, May 9 at 10 p.m. BST on British broadcaster Sky UK, it drops in the U.S. the following day on Sunday, May 10 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on Peacock.
Want to watch SNL UK online for nearly free? Your easiest bet is a clever workaround to sign up a 30-day trial to Walmart+, which goes for just $1 and features access to Peacock as one of its member’s perks, to stream the sketch comedy show online without needing a pay for a subscription service. Learn more about Walmart+ here.
Alternatively, you can subscribe to Peacock directly, which is the official NBCUniversal streamer, starting at $10.99 per month. Peacock gives you access to NBC, Bravo, USA Network, CNBC, NBC Sports and Peacock Originals, like SNL UK.
In addition, if you’d like to watch SNL UK live — which airs in the U.S. at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT — you can livestream the sketch comedy show if you’re a Sky Stream subscriber and paired with ExpressVPN in the U.S. The virtual private network starts at just $2.79 per month with an annual plan. There’s even a 30-day money back guarantee for first time subscribers too. Learn more about ExpressVPN here.
Meanwhile, Hannah Waddingham is out promoting the season four premiere of Ted Lasso, which drops on Wednesday, Aug. 5 on Apple TV.
As for Myles Smith, the singer/songwriter is set to release his debut album My Mess, My Heart, My Life on Friday, June 19, with the start of his U.S. tour at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving, Texas on Tuesday, June 16.
SNL UK features a cast of British comedy actors and comedians, including:
Hammed Animashaun
Ayoade Bamgboye
Larry Dean
Celeste Dring
George Fouracres
Ania Magliano
Annabel Marlow
Al Nash
Jack Shep
Emma Sidi
Paddy Young
In the meantime, watch a promo reel for this weekend’s episode below:
https://i0.wp.com/neztelinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/station.nez_png.png?fit=943%2C511&ssl=1511943Yvetohttps://neztelinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/nez_png.pngYveto2026-05-09 12:01:072026-05-09 12:01:07‘Saturday Night Live UK’: Where to Watch the British Sketch Comedy TV Show Online