Justin Timeberlake Returns to SNL for 5th Time in March as Both Host & Musical Performer
He's baaackk...America's favorite SNL host, Justin Timberlake, will be rockin' his "suit & tie" to Saturday Night Live for the 5th time in March. JT announced on his Stipple Thursday that he will be both the host and musical guest on the sketch show's March 9th episode.
Fan's are excitedly anticipating his return as the talented Timberlake already won four Primetime Emmys for his previous legendary appearances. Mtv.com notes:
In 2011, he took home the prize for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for his monologue as well as Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. Prior to that, in 2009, he took home the Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for "Di-- in a Box.
That SNL Digital Short made its debut in 2009, and it is one that will forever be remembered thanks to JT's hilarity. Check the censored version here. Other memorable Timberlake SNL performances include the 3-Way: The Golden Rule skit featuring Lady Gaga, his Motherlover short with The Lonely Island, and his backup dancing for Beyonce to "Single Ladies."
Want more Justin? Watch Late Night With Jimmy Fallon get "justified" the week of March 11-15, as JT does "a full week of performing and chatting with Jimmy Fallon." The singer announced that "his visit will mark the first time any featured artist has appeared in every show during a single week!"
Both the "SNL" and Fallon appearances lead up to Timberlake's next album release, The 20/20 Experience, which drops a few days later on March 19. Luckily, we've gotten a sneak peak of what the artist has in store for us after hearing "Suit & Tie" and "Pusher Lover Girl," at the Grammys and "Mirrors" at the Brit Awards.
After a short hiatus, we're glad to finally have our favorite N'Sync member back. Make sure to tune into "SNL" and Late Night With Jimmy Fallon in a few weeks to keep up with Timberlake's "March Madness."