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The Independent
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Dan Aykroyd shares verdict on SNL50 after skipping anniversary special
Dan Aykroyd has hailed the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special as 'triumphant' after deciding not to attend the star-studded event. Aykroyd was a member of the original SNL cast in 1975, along with the likes of Chevy Chase, John Belushi and Gilda Radner. On X he sent his congratulations to the sketch comedy show's longtime producer Lorne Michaels, writing: 'All Heads up toasting triumphant SNL 50th. Advantage of not attending - got to see every second of concert and show on TV. 'Quote from my children: 'Look at daddy's smile!' Had it from start to finish. Congratulations Lorne. Well done as usual.' According to a representative, Aykroyd had 'prior commitments.' Before the show, Aykroyd had tweeted: 'Cracking a Head with pride at having been a co-founder of SNL along with everyone we were together with in those four years, five decades ago. 'This telecast is as historical as the next moon landing. Comedy stars of our age all gathered under the aegis of America's greatest living impresario, my boss Lorne Michaels. People it's friggin' Holy!!' Aykroyd wasn't the only notable name to miss the festivities. Dana Carvey reportedly came down with a 'bad flu' and was too sick to attend, while Bill Hader had a 'longstanding scheduling conflict.' A galaxy of stars did turn out to the event, with Jack Nicholson making a rare appearance. The reclusive actor and Hollywood icon is rarely seen in public and was only spotted for the first time in years in a rare family photo last month. Nicholson was joined by his daughter Rebecca Broussard. From his seat in the audience, The Shining star introduced a performance by Adam Sandler. The actors starred in 2003 film Anger Management together. 'Ladies and gentleman, Adam Sandler,' Nicholson, who was wearing a New York Yankees beret and purple tinted shades, said. 'Yeah, baby! Let's hear it for Jack, baby,' Sandler said before singing his ballad and ode to SNL. 'Jack made it out tonight. Love you, brother,' he added. Other surprise appearances at Sunday's SNL event included Ryan Reynolds, who joked about the scandal involving his wife Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Reynolds and Lively's appearance at the special was their first public showing amid the ongoing It Ends With Us scandal, which has seen both Lively and the film's director and co-star Baldoni file respective lawsuits against each other. Meanwhile, earlier in the weekend, Will Ferrell and Ana Gasteyer encouraged beefing rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake to 'hug it out' as they reprised their roles as music teachers the Culps.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kendrick Lamar's ‘GNX' Returns to No. 1 on Albums Chart
Another win for Kendrick Lamar: His 'GNX' album returns to the top of the Billboard 200 with 236,000 equivalent album units following his performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. With its latest jump from No. 4 to 1, 'GNX' marks the set's second week atop the chart following its release in November. Additionally, two of Lamar's other albums — 2017's 'Damn' and 2012's 'Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City' — return to the top 10, as the former surges from No. 29 to 9 and the latter from No. 28 to 10. His latest feat makes him the first rap artist to have three albums in the chart's top 10 at the same time. More from Variety Will Ferrell and Ana Gasteyer Bring Back The Culps to Sing 'Not Like Us' and Roast Kendrick Lamar-Drake Beef at 'SNL50': 'Maybe You Two Can Hug It Out' Drake Moves on From Kendrick Lamar Feud on New Album: 'F-- a Rap Beef, I'm Tryna Get the Party Lit' Kendrick Lamar and SZA 'Grand National' Tour Tickets Expected to Boost in Sales Following Super Bowl Performance 'GNX' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 upon its release in November, becoming the California rapper's fourth consecutive chart-topping effort. The surprise-released set sold a total of 319,000 album units. The album's debut also launched Lamar to become the fourth artist in history — joining Taylor Swift, Drake and the Beatles — to simultaneously hold the top five spots on the Hot 100 with the set's leading singles: 'Squabble Up,' 'TV Off' and 'Luther' with SZA. Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show enlisted SZA, Samuel L. Jackson, Serena Williams and Mustard for an ode to Compton on the biggest stage in the world. The setlist was largely comprised of songs from 'GNX' as well as a few classics from his deeper catalog: 'DNA,' 'Peekaboo,' 'Squabble Up,' and of course, 'Not Like Us.' The performance followed Lamar's big sweep at this year's Grammys ceremony where his Drake diss track, 'Not Like Us,' took home five awards: song of the year, record of the year, best rap song, best rap performance, and best music video. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
