The first four fascinating people to be revealed are Oprah Winfrey, Neil Patrick Harris, Chelsea Handler and Scarlett Johansson, all of whom Tattle picked for our special, '10 Occasionally Interesting People of 2014.' * Barbara Walters is coming out of retirement for 'The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2014,' to air Dec. He replaced Cecily Strong, because now the show isn't sure what to do with white women. Those hirings came after 'SNL' had been criticized for a lack of diversity, particularly the absence of any black women among the regular or featured players, and Kenan Thompson said he was going to refuse to portray black women until the problem was rectified.Īdditionally, black comedian Michael Che ('The Daily Show') became a 'Weekend Update' co-anchor this season. She came to 'SNL' in January, along with fellow writer LaKendra Tookes, as well as Sasheer Zamata, who was signed to join the cast at that time. She starred in a one-hour comedy special, 'Problem Child,' on Showtime. Jones has been a featured performer at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal and the Aspen Comedy Festival. She won't have to move or anything - the African-American comedian has been a writer on the show. NBC said the show is adding Leslie Jones to its cast. LORNE MICHAELS has added another 'Saturday Night Live' cast member to his little black book.

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