Saturday Night Live returns this weekend for its 38th season with three new castmembers Tim Robinson, Aidy Bryant and Cecily Strong with Kristen Wiig, Andy Samberg, and Abby Elliot having made their exits after last season.

And SNL alum Maya Rudolph has a few words for the newbies. “I just hope that they really enjoy it,” she told Celebuzz during a set visit to NBC’s Up All Night.

“I know how stressful it is and how hard it is to come up with your own material and write and the pressure to be on that show,” she adds. “I just hope that they enjoy it, because it’s so much fun.”

What else did the Up All Night star say about her time on SNL?

“I feel like it trained me, no joke. I feel like it gave me Russian army tactic-style comedy training,” Rudolph, 40, says. “Because on SNL, you have to think faster and make changes quicker. And you also realize you can accomplish a lot in a very short amount of time.”

Fellow former SNL star Rachel Dratch guest stars on Up All Night’s upcoming season as singer and ex-talk show host Ava’s (Rudolph) super fan. And the reunion had Rudolph reminiscing about their time on the NBC late night sketch show.

“You realize how fortunate all of us who were on the show together were,” Rudolph explains. “I think we all appreciate being with each other so much, because we really did become a family.”

She continues, “And then when we work together again, we think, ‘Oh my God, this is the way work should be.’ There really should be a support group for people who leave the show, because we’re all dropped back into the real world. There’s nothing else like it. It’s like were all abducted by aliens and we’re this small group of people who know what the other person had went through.”

Up All Night’s creator Emily Spivey was a writer on SNL, as well. And Rudolph says that was one of the reasons she felt comfortable joining the comedy.

“We’ve worked together in that capacity,” she says of reuniting with Spivey. “You know what the other person is capable of and you know that we can get to those things quicker. I never worry about changing stuff, we can change stuff, it’s not a problem. Nothing ever feels written in stone. We know that if it doesn’t work now, it will work later.”

Saturday Night Live returns Saturday at 11:30 PM on NBC. And Up All Night debuts its second season on Thursday at 8:30 PM – also on NBC.

Are you looking forward to seeing what the new castmembers bring to the show? Tell us in the comments section below.

Jon Hamm, who?!

Jennifer Westfeldt has been dating the dreamy Man Men star for the better part of 15 years, but she isn’t afraid to reveal her celebrity crush(es). Recently, the writer/director/star of Friends With Kids opened up about her co-stars Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph to People and said: “I have the biggest crush on both of them. They are the kindest, most loving and supremely talented women. I respect these women so much.”

There have been plenty of other stars who have admitted to platonic same-sex crushes lately!

From Daniel Radcliffe‘s bromanctic feelings for Ryan Gosling to Reese Witherspoon wanting to be besties with Kate Middleton, click the pics to see the latest girl crushes and bromances in Hollywood and beyond!

Do you have a celebrity girl crush or an unrequited bromance? Let us know in the comments!

Friends With Kids hits theaters Friday! Check out the trailer below.

As fabulous as the fashion was on the 2012 SAG Awards red carpet, there were just a few fashionistas who missed the mark.

From Glee star Lea Michelle showing us just a little too much leg to Bridesmaid’s Kristen Wiig’s choker choice, they are among the fashion misses of the evening.

Check out Celebuzz’s worst dressed in the gallery above.

Let’s not forget the best dressed of the night, take a look at our picks of who rocked the red carpet below!

Who do you think didn’t get the fashion trends quite right? Start the fashion battle in the comments!

One of the most buzzed about new shows coming out in the fall is the NBC comedy Up All Night, starring Christina Applegate and Will Arnett as a couple overwhelmed with the responsibilities of raising their new baby and their work lives. Beau Dunn stars alongside the hilarious Christina and Will on the show and the former model sat down with Celebuzz to talk about her  new role, her modeling career, a guest spot on the final season of Entourage and her interesting charity foundation. 

Could you tell us a little bit about Up All Night and what your role is on the show?

Up All Night is an comedy with Christina Applegate and Maya Rudolph and my character works in an office with them and intimidates the older girls by being the “hot” one in the office. The show is amazing, I’ve seen the pilot already and it’s really fun. 

How does this role differ from your other acting jobs?

I’ve been on a bunch of other shows – I just shot Entourage, I’ll be on the upcoming season playing one of Vince’s ex-girlfriends and a couple of other things, but this is my first recurring role. I auditioned for this role because of the amazing cast, like I mentioned, Christina Applegate, Will Arnett and Maya Rudolph. But it was also the writers, Emily Spivey is known in the comedic world for Saturday Night Live, and Lorne Michaels who is one of the biggest guys in comedy, is on board as an executive producer, so obviously it’s this amazing cast and crew for comedy, I think it is going to be one of the funniest shows out there!

So Christina, Will and Maya have all had success on TV in the past, what is it like working with them and have they helped you get used to your first recurring role?

It is absolutely amazing. It was intimidating at first, but the table read was so much fun. With Christina and Maya, we’ll just be getting our hair done and they are so sweet and nice, it is like hanging out with friends. Will is one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. It’s just like going to work with friends and laughing all day, whether we are shooting or not, it’s great. Christina Applegate is one of the best [actresses] in comedy, and I just saw Maya in Bridesmaids and I always loved her on Saturday Night Live.

What are some of your favorite TV shows?

I love all of the girly shows like Gossip Girl, but that’s a hard question, I have too many! I love some reality shows, and I loved Samantha Who? when it was on, that was Christina’s show. My other favorites are True Blood and Shameless.

So what have you taken from your modeling career that you can apply to acting?

You always have to think on your toes. In acting they can re-write what you say and what you do, but you still have to be fast-paced about it. Modeling gets you ready for that, you’re always changing into a new scene or a new character, so I think that’s what I’ve taken most from it.

What do you like most about acting?

I love the interaction with the other actors and the crew. The director, James Griffin, makes it so much fun on set, it’s so lively. And we love to play off of each other, we’re always giggling between takes and talking about our lives. I love making friends and developing relationships with these people and that helps us work off of each other.

Is it nerve-wracking to film a new show like this and to wait so long to see how audiences respond to it?

No, because I’ve seen the pilot and it’s so funny. The characters are so lovable, and the writing is hysterical. I can’t see why people wouldn’t love it, I have no doubt in my mind. The response on Facebook and Twitter has been so positive. It’s a fun, upbeat show.

You do a lot of charity work, would you like to tell us about that?

I was diagnosed with a lymphatic disease called lipedima in late 2010 and I started a charity called Cure Lipedima. When I was diagnosed, it answered a lot of health questions for me. I couldn’t have jumped on board quicker to help young women worldwide. I’m active in the community, I speak at conferences, I’ve become a spokesperson for lipedima. It effects all women differently but it is basically a disorder where you are really tiny on top but you are bigger on the bottom, so I’m a size 0 on top, and I’m a 6 on the bottom. You can exercise and stop eating and it doesn’t effect your weight, so I’m being proactive and just trying to get the word out there. The website is www.curelipedema.org

Who do you idolize or want to model your career after?

I’d say Christina Applegate to start which is corny, but she has a family and I think that is so important. I’ve always been close with my parents and my 14-year-old brother, and Christina has a family and a husband and she can’t wait to get off set sometimes just to hug her babies. I can see myself being a working mom in the future, so I respect her so much.

Is there anyone in the business that you would like to work with?

Will Ferrell, definitely! I love him, I think he is a master of comedy.

Do you think your future will include more acting or modeling after Up All Night?

Definitely more acting. I love modeling and I’ll always do that. I love print campaigns and the fashion world, but I think there is more longevity in acting and I find it so much more fun because of the interaction and the relationships you make with other people that last forever. In modeling it’s a one or two day shoot and its over with. It’s great to go to work and see your friends and that’s what I have with this cast.

For more on Beau Dunn, Up All Night, and to keep track of more rising stars, follow Celebuzz on Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr!

At last week’s box office, the uber-dude flick Thor reigned supreme and left the rom-com Something Borrowed in its dust, but for this week’s releases, will Bridesmaids be able to put Priest in its place?

While it remains to be seen if Bridesmaids can conquer Thor, we have a feeling that will be entirely possible to beat Priest.

What makes us so confident?

According to Rotten Tomatoes, Bridesmaids, the Judd Apatow-produced comedy starring Kristen Wiig is sitting pretty with a rating of 90% while the sci-fi thriller Priest, which stars Cam Gigandet, is barely hanging on at 9%. Yikes!

Although, just because critics pan a film, doesn’t mean people won’t flock to it, right?

So Celebuzz movie lovers, what movie are you heading out to see this weekend? Bridesmaids? Priest? Another showing of Thor? Let us know by taking it to the poll and casting your vote!

Also, if you need a crash course on this summer’s releases, check out the gallery below!

We’ve all been there at some point in our lives: a bridesmaid. Although it can be an honor to support your BFF on her most special day (and help call the shots), it’s not all baby pink rose petals and free booze. With your new role comes some serious responsibility, a hefty financial investment and a few other curveballs you’ll want to dodge before the big event.

Inspired by the upcoming comedy Bridesmaids in theaters on May 13, we’ve created the Ultimate Bridesmaids Checklist, to help you turn what could be an unexpected circus into the happily ever after affair it should be.

Here’s where YOU come in!  Enlighten us with your own tip for being a terrific bridesmaids and you’ll be entered for a chance to win $1,000. Share your tip here. Good luck!

The contest ends May 13th.

Katy Perry busted out a funny response to her ban from Sesame Street on the season premiere of the NBC sketch comedy over the weekend.

With her Sesame appearance scrapped after parents complained about her cleavage-baring dress, musical guest Katy plunged even further into taboo territory, wearing a snug, low-cut Elmo t-shirt during a skit with Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph.

Katy played – who else? – Brooklyn teenager Maureen DeChico, who reads to teenagers at the local library despite her racy attire. Check her out here c/o NBC:

Katy also performed her ubiquitous “California Gurls,” but earned some jeers for the quality – or lack thereof – in her vocals. Judge for yourself here:

Katy’s guest-starring gigs won’t end with SNL and Sesame. Entertainment Weekly reports Miss Perry will appear as herself in a live-action Christmas-themed episode of The Simpsons that will feature Homer, Bart and company as puppets. Happy Holidays indeed!

How do you rate Katy’s SNL performance? Sound off in the comments.

Maya Rudolph is swimming in an enormous tulle wedding gown while filming the Judd Apatow-produced comedy, Bridesmaids, in Los Angeles.

Maya is the bride who inspires fierce competition between two of her psycho bridesmaids, played by Damages star Rose Byrne and SNL star Kristen Wiig, who wrote the script. Mad Men‘s Jon Hamm is also a listed cast member — and would make a fine-looking groom.

Click here for more photos of Maya and Kristen on the set of Bridesmaids.What do you think of Maya’s puffy wedding dress? Let us know in the comments.

Not only is Maya Rudolph pregnant in her upcoming summer flick Away We Go, she’s also got a real-life kiddo on the way.

The 36-year-old SNL star has just announced that she is expecting her second child with partner, director Paul Thomas Anderson. She told ET Canada, ”I wasn’t planning on sharing it, but yes I am pregnant!” She added, “I know it’s really weird timing,” in regards to becoming pregnant after playing pregnant in the new film.

She also said that being pregnant again is ”totally different” this time around. ”The first time you are like wide-eyed: ‘What are we doing?, Who’s coming?, How do we take care of them?’ But this time, I’m like I have to sit down, I’m pregnant.’”

Maya joins the ever-growing list of celebs who are currently pregnant.

Congrats Maya!