“And we also all have IBS,” the Lonely Island comedian assures a nervous Bowen Yang Former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Andy Samberg returned in a new digital short for the “SNL50” special to sing about the legendary crippling anxiety experienced by him and countless others while working on the NBC series “Every single person who ever worked at ‘SNL’ had anxiety,” Samberg sings in the short, which also features appearances from Yang, Molly Shannon, Sarah Squirm, Chris Parnell, Ana Gasteyer, and other “SNL” cast and crew members from other the years. At one point, Samberg even jokes that working in a coal mine would probably be less stressful than getting notes from “Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels. You can watch the full “Anxiety” short below: “He was the star of the show each Saturday, but he suffered the anxiety,” Samberg sings over clips of “SNL” star Eddie Murphy doing his “Mister Robinson’s Neighborhood” sketch routine. “A few years later, Billy Crystal was saying, ‘You look marvelous,’ but one thing wasn’t marvelous. He had anxiety!” “We know these are champagne problems,” Samberg tells viewers. “It’s not like we’re working in a coal mine. But here’s a secret: It’s way worse than working in a coal mine.” Donning a construction helmet and going underground, Samberg continues, “Just look at these coal miners drinking sweet tea! They never had to get notes from Lorne!” “You’re proving my point!” Yang notes. “This sounds good to you?” “Yeah, now that I hear it. I might skip it, too. In the end, you gotta take care of yourself,” Samberg concedes, referencing Yang’s plan to skip the “SNL50” celebration. “A mature decision for our mental health,” Yang agrees. In the end, though, the allure of “SNL” and the legacy it provides proves too strong for Yang, the same way it has for every “Saturday Night Live” cast member. SHORTANDY, Kazakhstan, 30 March 2017 – A two-day OSCE-supported roundtable discussion on economic empowerment of women living in rural areas of Kazakhstan began today in the village of Shortandy near Astana. The event, organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Astana in partnership with the Union of Women Entrepreneurs, will provide a platform for dialogue on current business challenges of rural residents with the representatives of legislative bodies. “The OSCE Programme Office considers it important to reach out to women in the rural areas for whom self-employment may be the only job opportunity,” said Ambassador György Szabó, Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana. “We hope that through this initiative we will promote the creation of new jobs in the rural areas and contribute to gender mainstreaming in the country.” Meruert Kazbekova, a Member of Parliament and Chair of the Women Entrepreneurs’ Union said: “Gaining financial skills is one of the key prerequisites for participating in government-supported business programmes. Therefore, it is important to reach out to women living in the rural areas and improve their professional skills.” The event is part of the Office’s long-standing efforts to promote gender mainstreaming and economic empowerment initiatives throughout the host country.  Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb, an Amazon company© 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc. Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. The black circle was said to be 100 metres in diameter and one mile above the ground I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Eerie footage has emerged from Kazakhstan that shows a mysterious black circle move above a village in the north of the country The footage taken on Saturday morning baffled the residents of the village of Shortandy as it hovered in the sky making a near perfect circle above their heads for over 15 minutes The video was uploaded onto YouTube over the weekend and had internet users quickly suggesting that the ring could have been created by an "extra-terrestrial force." associate physics professor at the Northern Kazakhstan State University quickly put these rumours to bed saying that the giant hoop was most likely a large smoke ring caused by combustion from a nearby factory This isn’t the first black smoke ring of its kind to have been filmed and uploaded onto the internet in recent years Last April, a British schoolgirl filmed a similar black smoke ring as it moved above Leamington Spa. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb The black ring hovered above the village of Shortandy The footage taken on Saturday baffled the residents of the village of Shortandy as it hovered in the sky making a near perfect circle above their heads for over 15 minutes Experts said it was almost 100m in diameter and approximately 1.6km above the ground 70km north of the Kazakh capital Astana told Kazakhstan media: "It was like a black cloud The video was uploaded onto YouTube over the weekend and had internet users quickly suggesting that the ring could have been created by an "extra-terrestrial force" tried to put these rumours to bed by saying that the giant hoop was most likely a large smoke ring caused by combustion from a nearby factory This isn't the first black smoke ring of its kind to have been filmed and uploaded onto the internet in recent years a British schoolgirl filmed a similar black smoke ring as it moved above Leamington Spa Pope Francis donated a popemobile for a children's clinic in Gaza This is the second Saturday Night Live digital short I've posted on Slashfilm but at the risk of "Andy Samberg man-crush as does SNL writer/actor James Downey as "Andy's Dad." Serious yuks And Bill Hader nearly steals the bit in seconds Discuss: If 600 puppies jumped into your arms and tried to kiss you all at once the longest-running kids TV presenter on CBeebies tells Nihal how his parenting differs to that of his own dad and the way in which he approaches fatherhood with his two kids and wife He also mentioned how the role of a dad is "partly different" to that of a mother "I had a lovely relationship with my dad but there was lots of things I learnt not to do but my instincts are to do them" This clip was originally from Nihal Arthanayake on 9 May 2024 Image Credits: Instagram via @coachdavidmerritt the HBCU football community has lost one of its most revered figures Make no mistake—Wallace will not be remembered for only his contributions to Southern University Jaguar both as a player and a coach the Southern University family will miss him the most because of his contributions to the program over the years his tragic demise is also being felt in the NFL where one of his peers is simply heartbroken Chiefs defensive backs coach David Merritt has just paid his respects to Wallace A friend and teammate from 94-95 in the NFL Please Love and let go of anything that’s holding you back from seeking God Life is short!🙏🏾🥺🙌🏾” Merritt probably knew Wallace from their time with the Cardinals they might have spent only a year together in Arizona whether it’s for a single snap or a single year—that’s enough to become a part of each other’s chapter — David Merritt, Sr. (@DavidMerrittSr1) February 22, 2025 See, Wallace may not have spent a lot of his playing career in the NFL. However, he was a true superstar on the gridiron, judging by the individual honors he won. Two-time All-SWAC, SWAC Defensive Player of the Year, Bayou Classic MVP, two-time Sheridan Black College All-American, and so much more. Wallace was a celebrated figure whenever he stepped on the gridiron, which eventually led to him getting inducted into the Southern University Hall of Fame. But his tragic demise will always live long in the memories of everyone who knew Wallace closely. He leaves behind his wife, Venio, and three children, Tonyatta, Abraham and Sadijah Wallace. There are also his grandchildren, Tiana and DJ, who lost their young grandfather. And, of course, don’t forget his sister Antoinette Wallace, who was the first one to announce her brother’s passing on Thursday morning. What’s your perspective on:Did Sean Wallace's legacy in HBCU football surpass his brief NFL career? Share your thoughts. So, he really went out doing what he breathed for. And that must have surely brought a smile to his face. In his words, “The old African proverb says it takes a village to raise a child. I can tell you my village has surrounded me with the support that I need. It’s unbelievable.” All we can say is rest in peace, Coach. Heaven really got a good man, just a bit too early. 0  DebateWhat's Your Perspective OnDid Sean Wallace's legacy in HBCU football surpass his brief NFL career? Share your thoughts. EssentiallySports is a digital-first sports media house that surfaces the best stories on America's favorite sports celebrities with a fan's perspective to 30+ M average monthly readers. Full Spectrum Services LLP © 2025 | All Rights Reserved