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Saturday Night Live is kicking off the new year with a pair of hosting debuts.

UPDATED, 11 AM: Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party has set its talent lineup for the upcoming NBC special. Joining Miley Cyrus and co-host Dolly Parton are singer-songwriter Fletcher, rapper Latto, Los Angeles rock band Liily, hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd and Grammy Award nominee Sia.

Ahead of Saturday night's new episode, Saturday Night Live took to social media to announce Cecily Strong's imminent exit from the show.In a carousel post showing an image of a cue card that said 'We'll miss you, Cecily!' the official Instagram account captioned: 'Tonight we send off one of the best to ever do it.'It comes after the comedian, 38, starred on the long-running program for eleven seasons.  Sendoff: Ahead of Saturday night's new episode, Saturday Night Live took to social media to announce Cecily Strong's imminent exit from the showStrong's final appearance coincides with Austin Butler's night as host and Lizzo's turn as the musical guest.The Springfield, Illinois native joined SNL in 2012, and became a hit with audiences with roles like The Girl You Wish You Hadn't Started a Conversation with at a Party. She also distinguished herself with a memorable impersonation of Fox News opinion host Judge Jeanine Pirro.Although she's leaving her beloved NBC family, she'll still be working closely with SNL executive producer Lorne Michaels.

Saturday Night Live‘s next episode on Dec. 17 with host Austin Butler will feature musical guest Lizzo. She is stepping in for previously announced musical guest Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

was revealed. Yes, that means we can look forward to a movie adaptation of the Broadway musical adaptation of the starring , , , Lacey Chabert, and . Though none of these leading ladies will be reprising their original roles in the screen-to-stage-to-screen production, will be serving as screenwriter once again. “I’m very excited to bring Mean Girls back to the big screen," Fey said in a in January 2020.

Redd-y to spill the tea! Saturday Night Live alum Chris Redd wasted no time in dishing on all of his favorites — and awkward celebrity encounters — exclusively to Us Weekly.

Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho, and Jaquel Spivey join the ensemble cast of Paramount Pictures’ new Mean Girls film based on the Tony-nominated Broadway musical in the roles of Cady, Regina, Janis and Damian, respectively.

Keke Palmer made her Saturday Night Live hosting debut last night and is now reflecting on her time on the NBC sketch show.

Saturday Night Live is closing out the year with three back-to-back episodes.

Nick Holly, manager, writer, producer, and co-creator of the ABC comedy series Sons & Daughters, died Monday, November 21 of cancer, surrounded by loved ones at his home in Santa Monica, CA. He was 51.

Dave Chappelle kept NBC and the producers of Saturday Night Live guessing up until the last moment when he reportedly performed a new version of his monologue for the live broadcast.The 49-year-old comedian performed a 'fake' version of his monologue for the dress rehearsal earlier on Saturday evening, before doing a different monologue that didn't get anyone's approval for the show that appeared on television, sources told Page Six on Monday. DailyMail.com has reached out to Chappelle's representative for comment.Chappelle's short stand-up set that appeared on the live broadcast was criticized for allegedly normalizing anti-Semitism, though it's not clear if any of the most controversial segments were included in the earlier performance.

Dave Chappelle attended a duo of Saturday Night Live afterparties that took place in New York City on Saturday evening.The 49-year-old comedian was escorted by a pair of security officers as he made his way from the Black Barn restaurant to the Ted Nomad hotel, where the post-taping festivities continued.The performer was joined by several other cast members from the long-running sketch comedy program. Hopping around: Dave Chappelle attended a duo of Saturday Night Live afterparties that took place in New York City on Saturday eveningChappelle wore a black t-shirt and matching pants that were offset by a pair of dual-tone shoes.The comedian, who hosted the most recent episode of Saturday Night Live, garnered much controversy during his appearance on the program.

Back from a commercial break, Dave Chappelle returned to the Saturday Night Live stage to address the audience and asked if they were watching House of the Dragon before introducing a spoof sneak peek of the HBO series – with some help from some of his Chappelle’s Show characters.

The Boss is heading to 30 Rock.

Brad Schwartz has been officially named as President, CW Entertainment.

Amy Schumer is heading back to 30 Rock.

Pete Davidson exited “Saturday Night Live” at the end of last season, but he’ll next be seen in a new comedy series streaming on Peacock.

Peacock’s Pete Davidson comedy series Bupkis has added six guest stars for its premiere season: Charlie Day (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Ray Romano (Get Shorty), Kenan Thompson (Saturday Night Live), Brad Garrett (Everybody Loves Raymond), Chase Sui Wonders (Bodies, Bodies, Bodies) and Simon Rex (Red Rocket). Their roles have not been disclosed.

BreAnna Bell Pete Davidson’s comedy series “Bupkis” at Peacock has added six guest stars to its cast. Charlie Day, “Everybody Loves Raymond” alums Brad Garrett and Ray Romano, Simon Rex, Emmy Award-winner Kenan Thompson, and Chase Sui Wonders have been cast as guest stars in the new series. The casting serves as a reunion for Romano in multiple directions. The actor, who recently made his feature directorial debut with his latest film “Somewhere in Queens They’ll be joining previously announced cast members Davidson as well as Edie Falco, who will play Davidson’s mom and Joe Pesci, who will play Davidson’s grandfather.

Pete Davidson looked ready for a hard day's work as he arrived to the set of his upcoming series Bupkis in New York City on Tuesday.The 28-year-old comedian was upbeat while walking to his trailer with several members of the production crew.Davidson's outing comes after his ex Kim Kardashian, 41, dished about their wild sex life in the latest episode of her family's Hulu series. Hard at work: Pete Davidson looked ready for a hard day's work as he arrived to the set of his upcoming series Bupkis in New York City on TuesdayBefore heading inside his trailer, the SNL alum flashed a friendly peace sign and a thumbs-up in the direction of photogs. It was revealed earlier this year that Bupkis had entered development and shooting kicked off in October.

Pete Davidson exited “Saturday Night Live” at the end of last season, but he’ll next be seen in a new comedy series streaming on Peacock.