Kenan Thompson News

The Garden of Dreams Foundation has announced a Charitybuzz auction and celebrity presenter lineup ahead of its Garden of Laughs benefit at Radio City Music Hall. The event will feature comedians including John Oliver and Hasan Minhaj.

The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild will honor make-up artist Michael Johnston with the Vanguard Award at the 13th Annual MUAHS Awards. The gala event will take place on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2026, at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles.

The Peacock original documentary “Downey Wrote That,” about the career of Jim Downey, is set to premiere Oct. 17. The hourlong film explores the sketches, contributions, and enduring influence of the SNL comedy writer.

Beginning tomorrow, July 1, a collection of movies honoring actors and comedians who made their mark on entertainment over 50 years and celebrate their lasting impact on Hollywood and beyond will be available to stream on Netflix in the US.

Writers and producers at 'The Daily Show', 'The Tonight Show', and more of the best comedians in New York City will make up the group Time to Kill at Asylum NYC. Lear more about the residency here!

NBC will broadcast an encore presentation of the highly rated and critically acclaimed “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” on Sunday, June 8 at 7:30-11 p.m. ET/PT.

Last night, NBC hosted the star-studded SNL50: The Anniversary Special. Numerous stars and SNL alums were present during the ceremony including John Mulaney, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ana Gasteyer, Fred Armisen, Maya Rudolph, Bowen Yang, and more. Take a look at photos from the evening here!

On Friday, February 14, Peacock celebrated five decades of Saturday Night Live with SNL50: THE HOMECOMING CONCERT, featuring a star-studded lineup of musical guests and comedians at Radio City Music Hall. Take a look at photos from the evening here!

Experience Lin-Manuel Miranda's return as Alexander Hamilton in the SNL50 Anniversary Special. Enjoy a musical medley with hits from Hamilton, Les Miserables, and more. Discover exclusive photos and behind-the-scenes insights.

On tonight's star-studded lineup for NBC’s highly anticipated 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special,' John Mulaney led another one of his signature musical sketches. The segment featured songs from Les Misérables, Hamilton (with guest Lin-Manuel Miranda), The Lion King (with special guest Nathan Lane), and more.

The special will include appearances by Alec Baldwin, Ana Gasteyer, Billy Crystal, Cher, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Leslie Jones, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mike Myers, Miles Teller, Rachel Dratch, Rev. Al Sharpton, and more surprises.

The annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show will take place at Radio City Music Hall. The 2025 event will feature performances from more than 150 young people from the tri-state area, all of whom are facing unimaginable obstacles.

The special will include appearances by Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Chevy Chase, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Fred Armisen, Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, Jason Sudeikis, Jimmy Fallon, and more.

NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live,” “Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music,” directed by Grammy and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Emmy Award-winner Oz Rodriguez, will premiere Jan. 27.

2024 Back That Year Up With Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson returns for a third annual special highlighting the biggest moments of the year. Watch the trailer now!

Netflix hosted a special screening of A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter at The Paris Theater in New York City. Sabrina Carpenter surprised a packed house of fans when she came out to introduce the holiday variety music special ahead of its launch on December 6. Take a look at photos from the evening below!

Caveat will present Time to Kill: A Sketch Comedy Show holiday spectacular! The sketches are all-new, and perfectly jolly (and unhinged) to get you into the holiday spirit.

Fraggle Rock is coming home! The first season of Apple TV+'s reboot of Jim Henson's classic series Fraggle Rock will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on November 19. The 3 disc set includes all season one episodes, along with some new special features.

Rochester Fringe Festival has announced that 2024 comedy headliner Colin Jost will be joined by two more comedians familiar to “Saturday Night Live” fans – Molly Kearney and Michael Longfellow.