Kenan Thompson Says Ending SNL Upon Lorne Michaels Exit ‘Might Not Be A Bad Idea’

according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo.The Japanese animated adventure film is expected to take in $21 million during its first weekend in theaters, according to Variety.The Idris Elba-led “Beast,” roared into second place, earning close to $4.3 million in sales in its debut. A survival story of a family who gets stalked by a lion in South Africa, the movie “makes you miss ‘Anaconda,'” The Post quipped.“Bullet Train” slowed down to third place after spending two weeks in the No.

Jordan Moreau Prepare to step back into the world of “Game of Thrones” on Sundays once again. HBO’s prequel series, “House of the Dragon,” reenters Westeros.

Kimora Lee Simmons has spoken out about the disapproval from individuals over her daughter Aoki's choice to pursue modeling while simultaneously studying at Harvard University. The TV personality, 47, opened up about her 20-year-old daughter following in her modeling footsteps to People. The gorgeous star explained to the publication on Thursday that she supports her children and that, 'It's important to explore all your passions.'  Mother daughter duo: Kimora Lee Simmons, 47, defended her 20-year-old daughter, Aoki's, choice to be both a Harvard student and also a model in a recent interview with People; pictured together earlier in May in LA The Life In The Fab Lane star discussed her daughter's passion for modeling, stating, 'I love it that she's trying to follow in my footsteps. But also I think it's a pain because if I had had some of what they have, maybe I wouldn't have been a model.'  'Whereas she says, 'Mom, you should be proud,' Kimora said, adding that she understands modeling is a dream for individuals.

Sarah Michelle Gellar shared a trio of snaps from her recent vacation to her Instagram account on Saturday.The 45-year-old performer was spotted while riding on a commercial flight in two of her snaps, and she later took a selfie while enjoying herself on a tropical beach. The Buffy the Vampire Slayer star penned a short message that read: 'I was in paradise…. Now you can usually find me by the window.' In paradise: Sarah Michelle Gellar shared a trio of snaps from her recent vacation to her Instagram account on SaturdayGellar sported a pair of aviator-style sunglasses and a white facial covering in both of her selfies.The Scooby-Doo actress donned a black cardigan and a matching t-shirt in the first of her plane snaps.

Gabrielle Union showed off her gym-honed physique in a sleeveless grey bodysuit while working out bright and early on Saturday morning.As she recorded her vigorous sweat session, the Bring It On star, 49, could be seen  running on a treadmill before doing a lunge stretch as she kneeled on her right leg.'Just work y’all — get into it!' the mom-of-one captioned the video on her Instagram, which she set to Megan Thee Stallion's new hit track, Her.

Hilaria Baldwin shared a video of herself performing a handstand to her Instagram account on Saturday.In the clip's caption, the 38-year-old yoga instructor expressed that she was 'taking some pressure off my tailbone' before she had to 'put the kids to bed.'The media personality is currently expecting to welcome her seventh child with her husband, Alec Baldwin, with whom she already shares six. Working out: Hilaria Baldwin shared a video of herself performing a handstand to her Instagram account on SaturdayHilaria wore a light beige bodysuit that conformed tightly to her growing baby bump while taking the video.Her gorgeous light brunette hair remained free-flowing as she performed the handstand.  The yoga instructor and her 64-year-old husband initially met in the winter of 2011 and began dating that same year.The 30 Rock star was previously married to Kim Basinger from 1993 until 2002, and the pair share a daughter named Ireland, aged 26.  Showing off: Hilaria wore a light beige bodysuit that conformed tightly to her growing baby bump while taking the video Happy family: The media personality is currently expecting to welcome her seventh child with her husband, Alec Baldwin, with whom she already shares six; they are seen in AprilHilaria and Alec became engaged in April of 2012, and they went on to tie the knot that June.The happy couple started a family with the birth of their daughter Carmen, aged nine, the following year.The two went on to welcome sons Rafael, Leonardo, Romeo and Eduardo, aged seven, five, four and one, into their lives.The pair later brought a daughter named Maria Lucia, also aged one, into their family last February.

The 2022 Emmy Awards have announced their host for the highly anticipated night! And it is none other than ‘Saturday Night Live’ star Kenan Thompson, known for being an incredible comedian and the longest-running cast member of the popular TV show.NBC took the time to find the perfect host for the televised event, which is set to air September 12, and will be available to stream on Peacock as well.The 44-year-old Hollywood star revealed he is thrilled to be hosting the Emmys this year. “Being a part of this incredible evening where we honor the best of the television community is ridiculously exciting, and to do it on NBC — my longtime network family — makes it even more special.”He continued the statement by saying that, “Like all TV fans, I can’t wait to see the stars from my favorite shows.”There’s no doubt Kenan is one of the most beloved comedians, successfully gaining over the hearts of generations since he first started his career in the entertainment industry.

the Hollywood Reporter that he will continue to act in the Hulu mystery-comedy alongside Selena Gomez and Martin Short, but is “not going to seek” other acting roles once the series is done.“When this television show is done, I’m not going to seek others,” the 76-year-old said. “I’m not going to seek other movies.

Scott Huver “I’m going into the concrete!” a stoked Kenan Thompson exclaims, pondering the fact that his three-decade career in entertainment is about to be celebrated with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and taken by the permanence of the honor. “I don’t know any other example of a reflection of a pat on the back actually being cemented in the ground like that.”Longevity has become a hallmark of Thompson’s career: he began performing as a child on stage before landing films including “D2: The Mighty Ducks”; segued into wildly popular teen stardom with the Nickelodeon’s sketch series “All That,” which led to the spinoff series “Kenan & Kel,” which in turn begat the 1997 film “Good Burger,” beloved by a generation.

Saturday Night Live cast member Kenan Thompson has been confirmed as the host for the 74th Emmy Awards next month. The ceremony will be telecast on NBC live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on 12 September, It will also be streamed live on Peacock for the first time.

SNL star Kenan Thompson will host the upcoming 2022 Emmy Awards which airs on NBC on September 12. The comedian, 44, is no stranger to television, but this marks the actor's first time hosting the Emmy's. 'I can't wait,' he wrote on social media. The glamorous award ceremony will take place at the Microsoft Theater at L.A.

2022 Emmy Awards come Monday, Sept. 12.“Being a part of this incredible evening where we honor the best of the television community is ridiculously exciting, and to do it on NBC – my longtime network family – makes it even more special,” Thompson, 44, said in a statement on Tuesday. “Like all TV fans, I can’t wait to see the stars from my favorite shows.”The awards celebrating the hottest shows on TV will air live coast-to-coast from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles at 8 p.m.

74th Emmy Awards — hosted by Kenan Thompson! NBC announced on Tuesday that the star is set to serve as the first-time host of this year's Emmys.Thompson, a six-time Emmy nominee — who was double-nominated last year, both for and his eponymous sitcom, -- has previously hosted the 2021 People’s Choice Awards, and returned as host of the 2022 NHL Awards in June.«Being a part of this incredible evening where we honor the best of the television community is ridiculously exciting, and to do it on NBC – my longtime network family – makes it even more special,» Thompson said in a press release. «Like all TV fans, I can’t wait to see the stars from my favorite shows.»Among this year's nominations, perennial drama favorite  leads the way with the most nods at 25, however, last year's big comedy winner, , is hot on its trail with 20.

Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson is hosting the 2022 Emmy Awards on NBC and Peacock!

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeIt came down to the wire — the Emmys are next month, after all — but NBC and the Television Academy have finally found a host for this year’s ceremony: “Saturday Night Live” star Kenan Thompson.Thompson, the longest-running cast member in “SNL” history, was named after a lengthy search by NBC, the Academy and Emmys producers Done+Dusted and Reggie Hudlin to find an A-list name that might shake things up. It turns out, the A-lister was in their own backyard.

Rumors continue to swirl around the demise of one of the few sketch-comedy shows remaining, "Saturday Night Live." With tanking ratings, a dwindling all-star cast and creator Lorne Michaels' contract expiring imminently, the show might not be "live from New York" for much longer. In a recent interview with Charlamagne Tha God, the longest-tenured cast member of "SNL," Kenan Thompson, alluded to the end being near.  When asked about the rumors the show would be ending, he said, "There could be a lot of validity to that rumor, because 50's a good year to stop at." Lorne Michaels, left, and Kenan Thompson have been outspoken about the future of 'SNL.' (Getty Images) Thompson is referring to three seasons from now, when Michaels' contract with NBC expires.  The reason for the potential ending of "SNL" could be related to the ratings debacle, with the season 47 premiere recording only 4.9 million total viewers.The season 46 premiere in 2020 raked in over 8.2 million viewers, per a Nielsen report, meaning loss in viewership was just below 50 percent.

All good things must come to an end. Kenan Thompson said that although no one has confirmed when Saturday Night Live will end, he supports the rumor that the NBC sketch comedy show could stop after the 50th season.

Kenan Thompson is addressing the end of Saturday Night Live.

Kenan Thompson addressed long-standing rumours that “Saturday Night Live” creator and producer Lorne Michaels might exit the show after its 50th season.

Kenan Thompson sounded open to wrapping up Saturday Night Live after it airs its 50 season in a few years.During an appearance this week on Charlamagne tha God's Comedy Central series Hell Of A Week, the 44-year-old comic actor said it 'might not be a bad idea' to wrap up the show after 50 season.He also pointed out that creator and showrunner Lorne Michaels, 77, would be around 80 by the time the show turned 50, which might be an ideal time for him to depart the show. Feeling it out: Kenan Thompson, 44, said it 'might not be a bad idea' for Saturday Night Live to wrap up after its 50th season in three years on Hell Of A WeekDuring Kenan's appearance, Charlamage mentioned a rumor that SNL would end after its 50th season, to which the comedian joked, 'Well ll I need to start planning.'But he admitted that 'there could be a lot of validity to that rumor because 50 is a good number to stop at,' he said, adding that it is an 'incredible package.

Charlamagne tha God’s “Hell of a Week” series, and he noted that if creator Lorne Michaels, 77, retires after the 2024-25 season, then the show could properly come to an end.The radio personality, also 44, asked the Nickelodeon alum about “SNL” ending and Michaels’ possible departure“The rumor is the show is ending at its 50th season because Mr. Lorne Michaels doesn’t want to do it after age 80.