'SNL' Cold Open Tackles Midday News Program Debating Derek Chauvin Trial

Regina King kicked off the 93rd Academy Awards and she made sure to address the tumultuous times in which we are living.

Regina King kicked off this year's Oscars with an eye-catching opening and a powerful message. Deciding to go without a host yet again, the awards show began with a movie-like opening, akin to the films the Oscars celebrates.Viewers were welcomed to the show with a shot of King picking up a trophy.

Oprah Winfrey is looking toward the future of activism.

conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd on Tuesday, several late night hosts addressed the news at the start of their shows.

Following the verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial, Hollywood figures took to social media to share their reactions. Former Minneapolis police officer Chauvin, who was charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter over the killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man whom he pinned down on the ground with his knee for approximately nine and half minutes, was on Tuesday afternoon found guilty on all three charges.

Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black man's neck in a case that touched off worldwide protests, violence and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S. Chauvin, 45, could be sent to prison for decades.

George Floyd's family is speaking out. Following the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, several people close to Floyd spoke out about the news, and what it means to his memory.Floyd's younger brother, Philonise Floyd, told reporters after the verdict was read, «I was just praying they would find him guilty.»«I feel relieved today that I finally have the opportunity for getting some sleep.

George Floyd's girlfriend is speaking out. Following the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, Courteney Ross addressed the jury's guilty verdict to a crowd of supporters outside the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minnesota.«I want everyone to remember, whoever you pray to, whatever you believe in, God is good.

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticBefore the verdict in the killing of George Floyd came in, Jake Tapper of CNN suggested that a guilty finding would potentially unite the nation.After cop Derek Chauvin was indeed found guilty on all three charges he faced, Fox News suggested that there had been no division in the first place.“This didn’t divide a nation at all!” said Greg Gutfeld, who hosts a late-night show on the network.

the Derek Chauvin trial verdict that was handed out on Tuesday.The former Minneapolis police officer, who was seen in videos kneeling on the late George Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes, was charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. He was found guilty on all charges.Minnesota Gov.

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty on all three charges in connection with the May 2020 death of George Floyd. Chauvin, 45, was charged with second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.  As they’ve done frequently in the past after high-profile social and political events, celebrities took to social media to express their opinions on the matter.

police officer Derek Chauvin of all charges over the death of George Floyd. Mr Floyd died last May after Chauvin, a white officer, pinned his knee on the 46-year-old black man's neck for about nine-and-a-half minutes in a case that triggered worldwide protests, violence and a furious re-examination of racism and policing in the US.

The jury has reached a verdict at the murder trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd. The verdict is to be read late Tuesday afternoon.

All the major broadcast and cable networks carried the closing arguments in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer accused of murder in the death of George Floyd.

fatal police shooting Sunday of a driver in nearby Brooklyn Center, which led to protests. He told the jury to expect to be sequestered for deliberations beginning April 19, following closing statements.Monday's testimony began with cardiologist Jonathan Rich, who said he believed the police restraint caused Floyd's death, leading to low oxygen and causing his heart to stop.

“Saturday Night Live” took aim at the trial of former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin in their newest cold open, placing a spotlight on systemic racism and the differing views racialized people see within the American justice system.

Regé-Jean Page’s departure from Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton still confounds fans, but Carey Mulligan found the truth, or at least what she thinks is the truth, behind his exit in the latest Saturday Night Live.

The cold open of Saturday Night Live satirized the differing perceptions of the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd, including the assumption among whites that justice actually will be served.

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVA day after the jury in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin heard testimony from a medical examiner and forensic pathologist, “Saturday Night Live” delivered a cold open sketch responding to the trial.Chauvin was not portrayed.

George Clooney is paying close attention to the developments in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, according to George Floyd's family lawyer. Chauvin, 45, is facing charges of second and third-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of Floyd on May 25, 2020.