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SNL Season 48: Kendrick Lamar, Willow & Megan Thee Stallion announced as musical guests

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Saturday Night Live has revealed the hosts and musical guests for their first three episodes of their new season.

On Oct. 1, Top Gun: Maverick actor Miles Teller kicks off Season 48 of SNL in his debut as host, with Kendrick Lamar serving as the musical guest to promote his latest album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. It’s Lamar’s third time performing for SNL.

On Oct. 8, Irish actor Brendan Gleeson will be the host, with Willow making her debut as musical guest to promote her latest album, (out the day before).

And finally, on Oct. 15, Megan Thee Stallion will pull double duty as both host and musical guest, marking her first time as host and second time performing.

Definitely a great way for the to start off the new season!

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