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Donald Glover to host SNL and perform as musical guest

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Donald Glover is in for double glory in his "Saturday Night Live" debut as the actor will both host and perform as the musical guest on the May 5 episode.

The news was announced during the April 14 episode, hosted by John Mulaney, EW reported.

"SNL" official Twitter handle also confirmed the news with a picture that had words "May 5... Donald Glover... Childish Gambino" written on three different-coloured cards.

The photo was captioned, "Mark your calendars! May 5!!!! #SNL."

Childish Gambino is Glover's hip hop act.

The "Atlanta" star joins the list of the few artistes who have both presented and performed as the musical guest in a single "SNL" episode, such as Mick Jagger, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars.

 

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First Published: Apr 15 2018 | 10:50 AM IST

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