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6 days ago
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Kenan Thompson & Allison Janney Honored At Las Culturistas Culture Awards With Titan Of Culture & Lifetime Of Culture Accolades
Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang's Las Culturistas Culture Awards made their splashy debut on Bravo, honoring Kenan Thompson and Allison Janney with special trophies. The award show that celebrates culture honored the SNL star with the Titan of Culture award, while Janney was presented with the Lifetime of Culture award. More from Deadline 'Las Culturistas Culture Awards' 2025 Red Carpet Photos: Paige DeSorbo, Bowen Yang, Jamie Lee Curtis & More Las Culturistas Culture Awards 2025 Nominations List: Paige DeSorbo, Lady Gaga, Michael B. Jordan, Egg McMuffin & More Score Nods 'RHOM' Season 7 Midseason Trailer: Kiki Breaks Down Over "Death Threats," Adriana & Julia Friendship Fallout & Marysol Accused Of Being A Manipulator Former SNL co-star Aidy Bryant took the stage at The Orpheum Theater to present Thompson with the accolade. 'Give the Black man the black one,' Thompson joked as he took the stage, referring to the color of his trophy. Thompson's clip package included scenes from his days at Nickelodeon's All That and Kenan & Kel, as well as his time on the NBC late-night sketch show. 'Thank you very much, wow! This is amazing! Yes, it is I, thespian Kenan Thompson. You know me from my work, including but not limited to the words, 'Tweedle-dee-doo,' 'What?!', 'Shut up!', 'No! My Gucci shoes!', and ''Ooh-wee, what's up with that?'' He continued, 'It really is a dream come true for me to win a Las Culturistas Culture Award. Thank you to Aidy 'Sweet Baby' Bryant. Aidy was on SNL for 10 years. And that is only 190 years less than me. I have been on your TV forever. I'm going to be in your hearts for even longer, I hope.' To present Janney with her award, Kristen Wiig took the stage as herself, versus a character she may or may not have played earlier in the show, who was said to be the Riddler's secretary. 'I don't think anything better will ever happen to me in my life. That was extraordinary. May I just say that after 30 years, I am finally excited to receive an award … that is worthy of accepting while not wearing any pants,' Janney said while accepting her award. 'Bowen and Matt, thank you so much for having me tonight. You don't really sit around thinking about your impact on culture. But thanks to you and this very sparkly award — this is f**king gorgeous! I could wear it as a hat — I want to thank Kristen [Wiig] for being here. Working with her on Palm Royale, you all know – she's magic and I love her very much of being here tonight.' She continued, 'I've had an incredibly lucky life and I've had the opportunity of working with so many amazing people and one parakeet — but seriously, I've always said that acting is a team sport, and working in an ensemble with a community of artists brings me more joy than anything I ever could have imagined. And to have my work become part of the cultural zeitgeist and recognized by the Las Culturistas community, it's incredibly humbling and probably my favorite award show I've ever attended.' Now let's all remember how Jamie Lee Curtis greeted Allison Janney on the red carpet of the award show in the video below. Following its broadcast on Bravo, Las Culturistas Culture Awards is also available to stream on Peacock. Best of Deadline 'Wednesday' Season 2 Soundtrack: All The Songs In Part 1 'The Buccaneers' Season 2 Soundtrack: From Griff To Sabrina Carpenter 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Emmys, Oscars, Grammys & More
Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kenan Thompson Shares His Honest Thoughts on Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' Cancellation (Exclusive)
Kenan Thompson Shares His Honest Thoughts on Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' Cancellation (Exclusive) originally appeared on Parade. Kenan Thompson has Stephen Colbert's back. On July 17, CBS announced it was endingThe Late Show With Stephen Colbert in May 2026, and Thompson, 47, was just as surprised as everyone else to hear the news. "It sucks to see Colbert go down," Thompson exclusively tells Parade while discussing his latest partnership with Autotrader. "But I think the television landscape is changing dramatically, so I don't know if it's a political thing or if it's just the fact that it's not making business sense anymore, but it sucks. This dude is one of the greatest comedy minds that we have, and it just happens to be on a show that isn't fiscally making sense anymore, from what I'm reading." He adds, "It's more alarming that similar programs, which are the programs that I grew up watching and my parents grew up watching, [might be next]." 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Colbert's show will wrap-up next year, and although the SNL star has only been on once, he has nothing but fond memories. "It was one of the greatest days of my life," Thompson recalls of his visit to The Late Show. "He was so kind and so funny, and I didn't know how cool he was. I always thought he was more nerdy, just because he kind of plays that up a little bit, but he's actually really down [to earth]. I was pleasantly surprised to learn how chill he was." Thompson hopes this is the only shocking late-night shake-up to occur. "If it happens to the other shows, these are my friends," Thompson points out. "We're talking Jimmy Fallon. We're talking Seth Meyers. These are my brothers in the game, so I just hope there's a way to turn [their shows] into something that makes sense and keep those guys in our lives in some sort of capacity. Change on 100-year-old shows is never fun." Related: As for his latest partnership with Autotrader and their user-friendly app designed to make buying a car easier, Thompson says it's taken his love of automobiles to the next level. "If I could have a dealership or a mechanic shop, I probably would do it if I had the patience for it," Thompson explains, adding that Autotrader has "all the tools" to help you save time when shopping for your next car purchase. "They're just making it really, really easy on the consumer to get into your dream car, or a car that works for you. It's nice to be an ambassador for that. I'm a big fan of convenience and a fan of cars, so it seems like a match made in heaven." Kenan Thompson Shares His Honest Thoughts on Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' Cancellation (Exclusive) first appeared on Parade on Aug 5, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
Hindustan Times
04-08-2025
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- Hindustan Times
Saturday Night Live Season 51: Premiere date, how to watch, cast and more
Saturday Night Live is an important part of American late-night television. With over five decades of late-night laughter, landmark sketches, and unforgettable hosts, it has shaped comedy on television and launched the careers of countless comedians. Saturday Night Live is all set to return for season 51, as mentioned on NBC's website. Its reputation as a live sketch show that is both funny and fearless remains unmatched, and Season 51 promises to carry that legacy forward. Here is everything you need to know about SNL season 51. Saturday Night Live Season 51 to drop this October.(X/nbcsnl) Saturday Night Live season 51 release date Season 51 is set to premiere on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11:30 pm ET / 10:30 pm CT on NBC, just after the fall television launch. For streaming fans, new episodes will also become available the next day on Peacock, following the same schedule as per US Weekly. Saturday Night Live season 51 cast While the full host and musical guest for the premiere have not been announced yet, speculation is heating up. A Deadline report suggests Lorne Michaels is focused on hiring more character-driven performers, rather than big-name stand-up acts. Some longtime cast members like Heidi Gardner, Mikey Day, Bowen Yang, Colin Jost, Michael Che, and Kenan Thompson are expected to return in some capacity. That said, a few cast changes are expected before the season begins. Michael Longfellow has had limited screen time, and rising schedules for stars like Chloe Fineman and skit group Please Don't Destroy could mean possible exits or shifts. Importantly, no major departures have been confirmed yet, suggesting continuity with the ensemble from Season 50. Also read: Sabrina Carpenter, Emma Stone, Kim Kardashian and more: Celebs at the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Where to watch Saturday Night Live season 51 New SNL episodes will air beginning Saturday, October 4 at 11:30/10:30 ET/CT on NBC and Peacock, and will be available to stream the next day on Peacock. Currently, all seasons of SNL from 2-50 are available to stream on Peacock. FAQs 1. Will there be a season 51 for SNL? Yes, Saturday Night Live is returning for its 51st season. The iconic sketch comedy show is set to continue its run in fall 2025 with new episodes, hosts, and musical guests. 2. Who is hosting SNL tonight, August 2, 2025? There is no new SNL episode airing on August 2, as the show is currently on its summer break. 3. Who is the longest cast member on Saturday Night Live? Kenan Thompson holds the record as the longest-serving cast member. He joined the show in 2003 and has been a part of the ensemble for over 20 seasons. 4. How much does it cost to go to SNL? Tickets to attend a live taping of Saturday Night Live are free, but they are very limited and offered through a lottery system once a year. Standby tickets are also available, but lines form early and entry is not guaranteed.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
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Molly Shannon Says This ‘Talented' 'SNL' Cast Member Replacing Lorne Michaels Would Be an ‘Excellent Idea' (Exclusive)
Molly Shannon, who was an SNL cast member from 1995 to 2001, exclusively told PEOPLE why Lorne Michaels is 'irreplaceable' as the sketch comedy show's showrunner Shannon also discussed longtime cast member Kenan Thompson as a potential successor to Michaels Michaels created SNL 50 years ago in 1975Molly Shannon thinks Lorne Michaels is a 'superstar.' The White Lotus actress, 60, revealed during a PEOPLE in 10 interview why 'Lorne is irreplaceable' as Saturday Night Live's showrunner. 'It's his show, his vision,' Shannon, an SNL cast member from 1995 to 2001, says of Michaels, 80, who created the show in 1975. 'There's no one who could replace him. It would not be the same show,' she continues. 'He's just a one-of-a-kind genius. Brilliant. Smart.' Asked what her thoughts were on longtime SNL cast member Kenan Thompson, 47, stepping in as a potential replacement as showrunner whenever Michaels departs, Shannon sang Thompson's praises. 'I love this idea. He's the greatest — I adore Kenan,' Shannon says of Thompson, a cast member on SNL since 2003. '[Kenan is] so talented. That's an excellent idea,' adds Molly, who famously portrayed SNL character Mary Katherine Gallagher, the awkward Catholic school student who liked to smell her armpits and call herself 'superstar.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In May, Thompson hinted at major shakeups for SNL before season 51. 'Especially this year where it feels like there's maybe, possibly, a lot of change next year,' the All That alum told Page Six. 'You want everyone to stay forever, knowing that people may be making decisions over the summer … it's always like you want your kids to stay young.' 'You just never know what the future holds,' Thompson, a cast member for 22 seasons, added. "I don't want to be in the way of someone else or I don't want to be the stale old man riding the same thing. That doesn't really happen that much at SNL, but there's no guarantees, I guess.' Read the original article on People
Yahoo
09-06-2025
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Kenan Thompson, star of SNL and Good Burger, to appear at local fundraiser
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Kenan Thompson will be at Permian Basin Sneaker Ball Gala on August 23 at the Bush Convention Center and it's all for a good cause: to raise money for the Boys and Girls Club of Midland. Attending the Sneaker Ball Gala helps keep West Texas dollars in our community and benefits our children, a club spokesperson said. 'Their dollar stays here whenever they sponsor, it allows our kids to come here for a dollar a day,' said, Andra Jones the Executive Director of Boys and Girls Club You can catch Thompson live in Midland at the year's biggest night in sneakers and support. Tables and sponsorships are still available; you can be a part of this wonderful night by using this link About the Boys and Girls Club Summer is in full swing and The Boys and Girls Club of Permian Basin are supplying the fun. The Boys and Girls Club has a variety of activities and field trips planned throughout the summer. 'Kicking off golf camp with first tee, there's programming at petroleum museum for STEM education, they will go to all of the pools and go swimming, they will go to the trampoline parks' really anywhere where kids can be kids, we take kids and make sure that they have the experience that they wouldn't have anywhere else' said, Jones. For more information on how you child can have ana amazing summer or to donate you can find out more here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
