Kenan Thompson: Last News

Andrés Buenahora “Saturday Night Live‘s” cold open took direct aim at the internet obsession about Luigi Mangione, the alleged killer of the United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson with a sketch that featured Sarah Sherman as true crime maven Nancy Grace. “Y’all psychos find him a sex symbol,” Sherman as Grace told the audience in diving into the shocking story of the brazen Dec. 4 slaying in Manhattan of Thompson walked to an investor conference.

Kenan Thompson ain’t making bank on Saturday Night Live, either!

make around $3,000 per episode, joking that his first paycheck simply went to feeding himself.Thompson, 46, reacted to Davidson’s comments, telling Variety on Thursday, December 6, “It’s pretty notorious that it’s more so about having the job than getting paid for the job.” Kenan — who joined the NBC sketch comedy series in 2003 — declined to provide specific details about his own salary numbers. However, he said it’s simple: “You gotta pay your dues a little bit, yeah.”Thompson’s comments came after Davidson and several other familiar “SNL” faces disclosed what they splurged on with their first checks after being cast on the beloved sketch series that recently celebrated its 50th season.Davidson responded, “Do you guys know what they pay us?” when New York magazine asked what his first large purchase was after landing the gig in 2014.

Paul Mescal is transporting Oz to ancient Rome!

Saturday Night Live saw Paul Mescal turn Gladiator 2 into a musical – check out the moment below.In the first episode of the show since the US Thanksgiving holiday show, Mescal hosted the long-running skit show for the first time. Performing alongside him was singer-songwriter and producer Shaboozey who was also marking his SNL debut.One of the sketches on the show saw Mescal appear in a musical version of Gladiator 2, heavily influenced by the success of Wicked at the cinema.

Heidi Gardner is reliving the Saturday Night Live sketch that made her completely lose it during the live show.

Naman Ramachandran Jason Isaacs, Jimmi Simpson and Russell Peters have joined the voice cast of “Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk,” the upcoming animated feature from Exodus Film Group, Toonz Media Group and JAKM3N Productions. Isaacs is known for playing Lucius Malfoy in the “Harry Potter” franchise. Simpson’s recent credits include “Pachinko” and “Dark Matter,” while Peters is a standup comedian and actor.

After more than 20 years, Kenan Thompson has seen a lot during his time at Studio 8H.

Saturday Night Live is making a sarcastic attempt to get on President-elect Donald Trump‘s good side after the election.

Ethan Shanfeld The cast of “Saturday Night Live” faked audiences out by praising Donald Trump in the series’ first episode after his election. In the cold open, cast members somberly discussed Trump’s victory and warned that “now, thanks to the Supreme Court, there are no guardrails.” “And that is why, we at ‘SNL’ would like to say to Donald Trump: We have been with you all along,” Kenan Thompson added. “We have never wavered in our support of you, even when others doubted you!” Bowen Yang added sarcastically, before Sarah Sherman said, “Every single person on this stage believed in you.” “Every single person on this stage voted for you!” added Marcello Hernández.

The cast of Saturday Night Live cheekily pledged their allegiance to President-elect Donald Trump and claimed they all voted for him in the first cold open since Tuesday’s historic election.The skit began with cast members solemnly discussing how Trump’s win over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris would be “shocking” and “horrifying” for many of the liberal-leaning show’s viewers.They then said that Trump might seek “vengeance” against political opponents, leading long-time cast member Kenan Thompson to say, “We at SNL would like to say to Donald Trump, we have been with you all along.”“We have never wavered in our support of you, even when others doubted you,” Bowen Yang said sarcastically, followed by each of the main cast members talking about how much they love, and have always loved, the president-elect.“Weekend Update” anchor Colin Jost then said that fellow anchor Michael Che is the only person against Trump.“I hate how the lamestream media, Michael Che, has to spin it to make you look foolish,” he said.Dana Carvey – who previously appeared as President Joe Biden – showed up to the stage portraying Elon Musk.“Check it out dark MAGA,” Carvey said while jumping up and down.“But seriously, I run the country now.”Comedian Bill Burr hosted the late-night show and gave an opening comedy monologue in which he roasted both Harris and Trump.Burr, during his 15-minute long monologue, said he was “psyched” the election is over, leaning into Harris and former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton for wearing pants suits during their failed political runs against Trump.“Ladies, enough with the pantsuits; it’s not working,” Burr said.“Stop trying to have respect for yourselves.

“For now on we’re going to do very flattering portrayal of Trump,” announced James Austin Johnson’s Rambo-bandana wearing Donald Trump, flexing his muscles in tonight’s Saturday Night Live post-election cold open. “He’s going to make an incredible President, and eventually king.”

This week’s “Weekend Update” on Saturday Night Live was a sprawling one — tackling the results of the 2024 presidential election and joking about the next “Barbenheimer.”

Saturday Night Live is ready to provide the laughs prior to Election Day.

After 50 years, the cast and writers of Saturday Night Live have continuously evolved to reflect the times.

Pete Davidson just made a rare appearance on Saturday Night Live!

Pete Davison made a surprise return to Saturday Night Live for yet another musical sketch with John Mulaney.

William Earl administrator Pete Davidson returned to “Saturday Night Live” on Nov. 2 to appear in a rollicking sketch with his good friend and host, John Mulaney.

Emiliana Betancourt NBA All-Star Anthony Davis has set an executive team for his new project Jakm3n Productions. Davis will continue to serve as the company’s CEO while producer Arik Burks will be COO and Keith Chamberlain, who manages logistics at the Los Angeles Lakers, will be CAO. The production company said its goal was to “create a platform for change by embracing diversity, championing meaningful stories, and giving back to the community, making a positive impact both on and off the screen.” “We have an incredible team at Jakm3n,” said Davis.

NBA All-Star Anthony Davis’ Jakm3n Productions has named its executive team, with Arik Burks and Keith Chamberlain boarding as COO and CAO respectively.

Angelique Jackson Ebony magazine has unveiled its annual Power 100 list, saluting Black talent across entertainment, sports, business and culture. This year’s honorees range from industry veterans like Snoop Dogg, Maya Rudolph, Keke Palmer and Kevin Hart, to newcomers like basketball phenom Angel Reese.