Lorne Michaels News

“Saturday Night Live” will welcome Awkwafina to host the second show of the season on Oct. 6, marking her Studio 8H debut. This summer's breakout star was in two of this summer's blockbuster films, “Ocean's 8” and “Crazy Rich Asians.”

Kenan Thompson is set to star in the new NBC comedy series, Saving Larry, according to Variety. 

Ego Nwodim has joined “Saturday Night Live” as a featured player as the iconic late night franchise begins its 44th season on Sept. 29 with host Adam Driver and musical guest Kanye West.

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) will honour Saturday Night Live with a Special Award to celebrate its influence on television comedy in the UK and around the world.

Alec Baldwin has revealed that he will reprise his role as Donald Trump on the upcoming season of Saturday Night Live, according to Variety.

Returning for his second time as host, Emmy Award-nominated Driver recently starred in Spike Lee's critically acclaimed summer film, “BlacKkKlansman.”

On Sunday, September 16, SHOWTIME Networks hosted a privation celebration for the 2018 EMMY nominees at the Chateau Marmont. 

Norm Macdonald Has A Show... And a Premiere Date, Series Debuts 9/14 On Netflix

The Television Academy and Executive Producer Lorne Michaels today announced the second group of talent set to present the iconic Emmy statuette at the 70th Emmy® Awards on Monday, September 17.

Comedy superstar Kevin Hart will share co-hosting duties when he appears on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Wednesday, Sept. 19.

Make sure to tune into The Tonight Show tomorrow when Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, and Aerosmith perform 'Walk This Way' with Classroom Instruments. The episode will air on September 12, 2018 at 11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET.

The 44th season of Saturday Night Live will have Michael Che, Colin Jost, and Kent Sublette return as co-head writers, according to Variety. Bryan Tucker will not be returning, instead he'll be stepping down to senior writer. 

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker will appear as a guest on the Monday, Sept. 10 telecast of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”

Netflix releases the trailer for 'Norm Macdonald has a Show'.' The series launches Friday, September 14. The show's guest lineup includes David Letterman, Jane Fonda and M. Night Shyamalan.

The Television Academy and Executive Producer Lorne Michaels announced the first group of talent set to present the iconic Emmy statuette at the 70th Emmy Awards on Monday, September 17. 

The Kennedy Center today unveiled an all-star lineup and new producers for the 21st annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which this year will celebrate Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Under the direction of the creative team from Done + Dusted, the Kennedy Center's new producing partner for the Mark Twain Prize, the cast will feature many of Louis-Dreyfus's admirers, friends, and collaborators, including Stephen Colbert, Bryan Cranston, Tina Fey, Ilana Glazer, Tony Hale, Abbi Jacobson, Keegan-Michael Key, Kumail Nanjiani, and Jerry Seinfeld. The live Gala Performance will take place on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. ET in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, and will be taped by WETA Washington, D.C.

The 'Mean Girls Original Broadway Cast Recording' is officially available on vinyl! Earlier today, Urban Outfitters hosted an exclusive fan signing event with members of the Mean Girls Broadway cast and creative team at their flagship Herald Square store location (1333 Broadway between 35th and 36th Streets). Check out photos from the special event below!

The 'Mean Girls Original Broadway Cast Recording' is officially available on vinyl! Earlier today, Urban Outfitters hosted an exclusive fan signing event with members of the Mean Girls Broadway cast and creative team at their flagship Herald Square store location (1333 Broadway between 35th and 36th Streets). Check out a sneak peek from today's event below!

SHN is pleased to announce the First National Tour of Mean Girls-the record-breaking new musical comedy produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson, Sonia Friedman, and Paramount Pictures based on the hilarious hit film-will be coming to San Francisco as part of the 2019-2020 SHN Season.

The "Mean Girls Original Broadway Cast Recording" on Atlantic Records will get a vinyl release on Friday, August 24. The next week, Urban Outfitters will host an exclusive fan signing event with members of the Mean Girls Broadway cast and creative team at their flagship Herald Square store location