5 revealing stories that demythify ‘SNL’ creator Lorne Michaels

Inside: Your guide to Frieze and L.‍A.‍ Art Week; 2025 Hollywood Bowl lineup; The Bangles reflect in a new memoir.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT February 19, 2025 | View in browser Entertainment 5 revealing stories that demythify 'SNL' creator Lorne Michaels Susan Morrison's biography of Lorne Michaels is indispensable, especially for "SNL" completists. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Cynthia Erivo is Jesus: Here's the Hollywood Bowl 2025 lineup, led by 'Jesus Christ Superstar' The Los Angeles Philharmonic unveils the Hollywood Bowl's 2025 season lineup, including Cynthia Erivo in "Jesus Christ Superstar" as well as Gustavo Dudamel's penultimate season. Read More The essential guide to Frieze, Felix Art Fair, the L.A. Art Show and more Frieze L.A. 2025 and the rest of L.A. art week is upon us. Here's your short list of can't-miss exhibitions, talks, parties and other places to go. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77 Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio has died, leaving a legacy of songs about heartbreak and betrayal, including "Rata de Dos Patas" and "Tres Veces te Engañé." Read More The Bangles' memoir retraces the band's steps of walking like Egyptians, meeting Prince and making history Susanna Hoffs, along with bandmates Vicki and Debbi Peterson, spoke about new book "Eternal Flame," recalling key events in the Bangles' chart-topping run in the 1980s and how the band shaped their lives. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now FireAid distributes first $50 million to L.A. wildfire relief groups These grants coming from the massive benefit concert in January will prioritize immediate recovery services for displaced residents, workers, small-business owners and first responders. Read More Comedian Rosebud Baker hits the 'Mother Lode' with motherhood  Baker writes for "Weekend Update" on "Saturday Night Live." Her second special, "The Mother Lode," gives a fresh take on the inner turmoil of mom life, before and after. Read More Meghan Markle rebrands newest venture: So long, American Riviera Orchard. Hello, As Ever? Meghan Markle unveils As Ever, the newest name for her lifestyle business, which she intends to launch in tandem with her upcoming Netflix series. Read More Comedy star Keyla Monterroso Mejia is only shining brighter She got her big break on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and boasts co-signs from Issa Rae and Quinta Brunson. Find out what's next for the Inland Empire native. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading Entertainment Digest from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection   Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified.   Copyright © 2025, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com