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Jalen Brunson headlines ‘SNL' opening lineup: See upcoming hosts, musical guests

"Saturday Night Live" on Wednesday announced the initial lineup for its upcoming 52nd season, a slate kicking off with our own Knicks hero Jalen Brunson as host and KATSEYE as musical guest. Brunson, as we know, was named MVP of the 2026 NBA Finals — in which the Knicks won the championship for the first time in 53 years.

Jalen Brunson headlines ‘SNL' opening lineup: See upcoming hosts, musical guests
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"Saturday Night Live" on Wednesday announced the initial lineup for its upcoming 52nd season, a slate kicking off with our own Knicks hero Jalen Brunson as host and KATSEYE as musical guest.

Brunson, as we know, was named MVP of the 2026 NBA Finals — in which the Knicks won the championship for the first time in 53 years.

The Grammy Award-nominated global girl group recently released their third EP, "WILD," and are currently on their "WILDWORLD" tour.

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"Saturday Night Live" on Wednesday announced the initial lineup for its upcoming 52nd season, a slate kicking off with our own Knicks hero Jalen Brunson as host and KATSEYE as musical guest. Brunson, as we know, was named MVP of the 2026 NBA Finals — in which the Knicks won the championship for the first time in 53 years. The Grammy Award-nominated global girl group recently released their third EP, "WILD," and are currently on their "WILDWORLD" tour.

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  • The Grammy-winning hardcore rock band just kicked off their "NEVER ENOUGH Tour Pt.
  • Rosalía will take the stage for the second time as musical guest after wrapping her global "Lux" tour.
  • The actress is the breakout star of the hit horror-thriller "Obsession" and will star in the upcoming "X-Men" film and "The Waffle House Index." Gracie Abrams will make her second appearance as musical guest.

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KATSEYE will make their debut as musical guest. Johnson stars in the upcoming film "Verity," in theaters Oct. Turnstile will perform as musical guest for the first time.

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