Fox uses Piles of Money to lure Nasim Pedrad into making her own Show

Did you know Don Pardo holds the record for the number of times anyone has said the name Nasim Pedrad? Well it's true. Did you also know that 20 Century Fox Television has locked in Nasim Pedrad for another Fox series that she is creating? Yep. 

THR reports the comedienne now has a "talent holding and development deal" meaning she has to create, write and star in a series. "You're not leaving us dammit!" said Fox executives as they lassoed Pedrad with a rope made of hair clippings from Zoey Deschanel and Seth Macfarlane.

Pedrad is one of the most sought after actors this pilot season but she's currently locked in a series regular role on Ryan Murphy's horror comedy series Scream Queens. With Mulaney totally not coming back, Pedrad has a chance to move on and make something of herself. Oh right, she was on SNL. She's already made it. 

It's Saturday Night Liiiiiiiive with Tonight's Announcer: Darrell Hammond

Stupid headline aside, Deadline reports that SNL has chosen its newest announcer in the vein of ex-cast member Darrell Hammond. 

He holds the record for longest tenure on the show and, at this point, it seems as though no one will be able to beat that. He's going to succeed Don Pardo who passed away in August at age 96. Hammond will begin his announcing at the beginning of the 40th season on September 27 with everyone's idol Chris Pratt and my future wife Ariana Grande. 

Hammond last appeared on SNL as a cast member in 2009 after 14 years. His best impersonations include Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Sean Connery and Al Gore.