Dua Lipa Will Host and Appear on “SNL” in May

Saturday Night Live is preparing to dance the night away on May 4th with host and musical guest Dua Lipa.

While Ryan Gosling‘s is hosting a gig on April 13th. SNL announced that the 28-year-old singer will take on both coveted roles next month as she continues to promote her upcoming third studio album. Radical optimism.

“DOUBLE DUTY DUA,” the “Levitating” singer wrote on Instagram late Saturday night one day after the release of “Illusion” the new song from the highly anticipated release.

The hosting gig immediately follows the release of Radical optimismwhich Dua first announced in March.

Back in January 2021, she visited Studio 8H at 30 Rockefeller Plaza to sing “Don’t Start Now” and “Levitating” with the host Kristen Wiigwho recently returned to her old home alongside RAYE for the April 6 episode.

It was an epic season of SNL so far Salt burn star Jacob Elordi led the first episode of the new year together with musical guest Reneé Rapp. Below Dakota Johnson And Justin Timberlake‘S SNL Returning on January 27th, The bear star Ayo Edebiri she made SNL Debut, along with a recurring musical guest Jennifer Lopez. The 49th season also featured presenters and musical guest appearances Josh Brolin, Ariana Grande, Emma Stone And Sydney Sweeney.

The NBC sketch comedy show premiered its 49th season on October 14th and brought SNL alum Pete Davidson back to Studio 8H to host the premiere. SNL Was forced to go dark and cancel season 48 Earlier this year due to the Writers Guild of America strike. However, after the WGA reached an agreement with the AMPTP, Saturday Night Live was able to return to television.

Check out the full list of hosts and musical guests lending their talents to Season 49.

SNL Episode 1 – October 14, 2023

Pete Davidson and Colin Jost on “Saturday Night Live” – Will Heath/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images

Pete Davidson hosted the season premiere alongside the evening’s musical guest, rapper Ice Spice. The Stupid money Star left the series after season 47, after eight seasons – during which he was the youngest cast member in most seasons. Davidson joined the show when he was just 20 years old and was perhaps best known for his low-key “Weekend Update” appearances.

SNL Episode 2 – October 21, 2023

Bad Bunny does double duty on “SNL” – Will Heath/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

Bad Bunny took on dual duties as host and musical guest on October 21st. He previously appeared in season 46, during an episode hosted by Regé-Jean Page, in which he appeared as an old sailor in one of the most memorable skits of the evening.

SNL Episode 3 – October 28, 2023

Nate Bargatze will host the “SNL” event on October 28th. show – Terry Wyatt/Getty Images

Acclaimed comedian Nate Bargatze – best known for his GRAMMY-nominated stand-up show, The tallest average American – made his debut SNL Hosted his appearance on October 28th. He was joined by the Foo Fighters, making their ninth appearance as musical guests and returning to Studio 8H for the first time since Season 46.

SNL Episode 4 – November 11, 2023

Timothee Chalamet – Mike Marsland/WireImage

Timothée Chalamet returned to the USA SNL stage on November 11th. The Wonka Star hosted the sketch comedy series back in December 2020, during season 46. This time Chalamet was accompanied by musical guest Boygenius.

SNL Episode 5 – November 18, 2023

Jason Momoa – Leon Bennett/WireImage

Hosted by Jason Momoa SNL for the second time on November 18, with Tate McRae making her musical guest debut.

SNL Episode 6 – December 2, 2023

Emma Stone joined the Five-Timers Club back in December on “SNL.” – Will Heath/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

Oscar winner Emma Stone joined the show’s prestigious Five-Timers Club, having hosted four times and made two memorable guest appearances. Stone was joined by first musical guest Noah Kahan.

SNL Episode 7 – December 9, 2023

Adam Driver on “SNL” in December 2023 – Will Heath/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

Adam Driver returned as host for the fourth time on December 9th in support of his upcoming biopic. Ferrari. Meanwhile, Olivia Rodrigo made her second appearance as a musical guest.

SNL Episode 8 – December 16, 2023

Kate McKinnon returned to “SNL” as host in December – Rosalind OConnor/NBC/NBCU Photobank via Getty Images

Kate McKinnon returned to Studio 8H as presenter for the first time since her departure SNL at the end of season 47 in 2022. She was joined by Billie Eilish as the third musical guest.

SNL Episode 9 – January 20, 2024

Jacob Elordi Launched ‘SNL’ in 2024 – Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

The Priscilla Stern made his SNL Debut and hosted the first episode of the new year. He was joined by a musical guest Renee Rappjust a week after the release of her feature film debut, in which she plays Regina George in the musical reimagining of Mean Girls — and a Special appearance by Megan Thee Stallion on her Mean Girls Collaboration with Rapp, “Not My Fault.”

SNL Episode 10 – January 27, 2024

Dakota Johnson – Michael Loccisano/Getty Images

Hosted by Dakota Johnson SNL for the second time, with Justin Timberlake as the episode’s musical guest. Timberlake returned to Studio 8H for the first time since December 2013. He previously served as host five times and appeared on the show six times, including his March 2000 debut with *NSYNC.

SNL Episode 11 – February 3, 2024

Fresh off an Emmy win, Ayo Edebiri hosted on February 3rd. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Newly crowned Emmy and Golden Globe winner Ayo Edebiri made it SNL Hosting debut on February 3rd. The bear Star appeared alongside musical guest Jennifer Lopez, who was making her fifth appearance on the variety series.

SNL Episode 12 – February 24, 2024

Shane Gillis, who was previously fired from “SNL,” hosted the show in February – Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for the Bob Woodruff Foundation

Standup comedian Shane Gillis – who originally took part SNL Season 45 – before being fired for racist and homophobic jokes – will return to 30 Rock as host, along with musical guest 21 Savage.

SNL Episode 13 – March 2, 2024

Sydney Sweeney hosted the promotion of her new film, Immaculate. and “Madame Web” – Gotham/GC images

euphoria Star Sydney Sweeney will make her hosting debut on March 2, while country star Kacey Musgraves takes the musical stage. The performance will be Musgraves’ third appearance SNL – She made history in 2021 by becoming the first artist ever to appear nude on the late night show.

SNL Episode 14 – March 9, 2024

Josh Brolin – VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images

Josh Brolin will return SNL for his third hosting appearance on March 9th. Ariana Grande will serve as musical guest, having previously performed and hosted in 2014 And Appearance in 2016.

SNL Episode 15 – March 30, 2024

First host and “Poor Things” star Ramy Youssef – Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage via Getty

Ramy Youssef will host SNL for the first time for the Easter show on March 30. The “Poor Things” star will be joined by “Goosebumps” rapper Travis Scott, who previously appeared with guest host Awkwafina in 2018.

SNL Episode 16 – April 6, 2024

Kristen Wiig, a former ‘SNL’ cast member, joined the Five-Timers Club in April – Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Kristen Wiig, seven years old SNL Alum, now considered one of the greats, will join the famous Five-Timers Club on April 6th. She will host with musical guest RAYE, making his debut on the long-running series.

SNL Episode 17 – April 13, 2024

Ryan Gosling to host ‘SNL’ April 13 – Ruby Wallau/Getty Images

After a hugely successful appearance at the Oscars and his new film, The Guy caseGosling will co-host the show on April 13 with Chris Stapleton. The appearance will be Gosling’s third and Stapleton’s second.

SNL Episode 18 – May 4, 2024

Dua Lipa to Host ‘SNL’ on May 4, 2024 – Stéphane Feugère for YSL Beauty

Just a day after releasing her third studio album, Radical optimismThe Oscar-nominated singer-songwriter will appear as both host and musical guest on May 4th. She already appeared as a musical guest in 2021.


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