NBCUniversal's Emmy Kickoff: SNL Stars & More

0:00It's April 23rd. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI, your daily dose of celebrity buzz. NBC Universal kicked off Emmy season with a star-packed luncheon in Beverly Hills, drawing Saturday night live alums like Tracy Morgan, Bobby Moynihan, Will Forte, Taren Killam, Leslie Jones, Abby Elliott, and current cast member Ashley Padilla. They showed up repping their new projects, including The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, The Four Seasons, Stumble, Leslie Jones, Live Part Two, and all her fault. The vibes put over to talent from other NBC, Peacock, and Universal Hits. Stars from Law and Order Special Victims Unit, like Mariska Hargote, mingled with the Hacks Crew, including Hannah Einbinder and Paul W. Downs, folks from St. Dennis Medical, Happy's Place, Ted, and more, joined the mix, chatting up creators and execs. Everyone was hyped. Fresh off Saturday night lives, 50th anniversary buzz, turning the spot into a mini-reunion.

1:05It felt like a family affair for the network's TV lineup, building that pre-awards energy. Later shots captured exclusive portraits of all these stars, creators and bosses, giving fans a peep behind the scenes. With Emmys around the corner, expect more of these buzz-building bashes to drop.