Grammy award-winning artist Dua Lipa is gearing up to deliver a double treat for her fans. The 28-year-old singer will not only grace the stage of Saturday Night Live as a musical guest but will also take on the role of host.

It will be fascinating to witness how the pop sensation flexes her comedic muscles during the show.

The announcement was made by Saturday Night Live host Ryan Gosling during the latest episode. Dua Lipa is set to light up the screen in the upcoming episode airing on May 4, 2024.

Excitedly, the singer took to social media to share the news with her fans. She posted a photo on Instagram featuring the episode date alongside her name, doubling the excitement. In her caption, she expressed her anticipation for the upcoming gig.

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Following the announcement, fans couldn’t contain their excitement. They flooded the comment section with playful puns like “Dual Lipa,” “Duo Lipa,” and “Double Lipa.”

Anticipation is high for this much-awaited episode, promising plenty of laughs and entertainment. With Dua Lipa onboard, viewers can expect vibrant musical performances alongside witty humor. Her remarkable songs and stage presence have solidified her position as one of the leading female artists in the industry today.

Dua Lipa’s global success is unparalleled among her peers, having clinched seven Brit Awards and three Grammys. She serves as an inspiration to many aspiring musicians.

Notably, Lipa made her acting debut in the 2023 blockbuster ‘Barbie,’ portraying the character of the mermaid Barbie in the year’s highest-grossing film.

Having previously graced SNL stages as a musical guest in 2018 and 2020, hosted by Natalie Portman and Kristen Wiig respectively, her return promises to be a highlight of the season.

Kesha altered the lyrics of her debut single, “Tik Tok,” during her appearance with Reneé Rapp at the Coachella Valley. The 37-year-old singer surprised the audience when she took the stage on Sunday as a special guest.

The original lyrics of the 2009 chart-topping song go: “Wake up in the mornin’ feelin’ like P. Diddy/ Grab my glasses, I’m out the door, I’m gonna hit this city.”

“Tik Tok” dominated the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for nine weeks in early 2010.

With the famous rapper Sean Diddy Combs currently facing sexual assault allegations and criticism from many industry insiders, Kesha seized the moment to make a statement. Notably, Diddy’s residences were also raided by Homeland Security as part of a sex trafficking investigation.

During her performance on April 14, Kesha tweaked the lyrics to take a swipe at Diddy’s situation, singing, “Wake up in the mornin’ like, ‘F— P. Diddy.‘” She stood by her comments, reiterating them on her social media accounts.

In a post on Sunday night, Kesha wrote,

WAKE UP IN THE MORNING LIKE FUCK P DIDDY

— kesha (@KeshaRose) April 15, 2024

Throughout the performance, both Rapp and Kesha vocalized their sentiments and raised their middle fingers.

This isn’t the first time Kesha has expressed disapproval of Diddy. Following Diddy’s settlement of a lawsuit with Cassie Ventura, who accused him of sexual assault spanning over a decade, Kesha altered the song’s lyrics.

During her Only Love tour stop in Los Angeles in November 2023, Kesha sang, “Wake up in the morning feeling just like me.”

Further allegations against Diddy surfaced over time, with other women sharing similar experiences. In February of this year, music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones alleged that the rapper had harassed him as well.

Amid global acclaim for Ryan Gosling’s portrayal of Ken, Taylor Swift has now added her voice to the chorus of praise.

In a recent Saturday Night Live episode, Ryan Gosling teamed up with Emily Blunt for a memorable monologue. The enduring conflict between Barbie and Oppenheimer took center stage during the SNL skit.

Ryan Gosling's monologue! pic.twitter.com/mxT5TObm4v

— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) April 14, 2024

Notably, Gosling and Blunt are set to co-star in the upcoming action comedy ‘The Fall Guy.’ Initially, Gosling had decided to refrain from discussing his iconic role as Ken, but he swiftly changed his mind.

During a piano session, Gosling expressed the emotional toll of embodying a character for so long and likened letting go to a breakup. He acknowledged the therapeutic power of Taylor Swift’s music, singing:

“When you play a character that hard, that long, just letting go feels like a breakup and for processing a breakup, there’s really only one thing that can help: the music of the great Taylor Swift.”

He performed a snippet of a song:

“I shredded Venice Beach, it’s true. My clothes were tight, but something about that spandex felt so right. I forgot my rollerblades at the large pink house, but I still have my fur coat, and I’m going to wear it right away.”

Concluding his song, he remarked:

“I was just Ken, and now I’m just Ryan.”

Blunt, in a humorous tone, urged him to bid farewell to Ken, declaring:

“Ken is dead.”

Despite her playful annoyance, she also took a moment to reflect on her own past roles, including her character in the Oscar-winning film Oppenheimer. She joined in the nostalgic mood, singing:

“Father of the atom bomb and a bottle of jack. I used to be the alcoholic wife of a dude in a hat.”

Taylor Swift, in a gesture of appreciation, shared the SNL monologue clip on social media, adding her endorsement.

All Too Well (Ryan and Emily’s Version) !!! Watch me accidentally catch myself singing this version on tour. This monologue is EVERYTHING 🫶🫶👏👏 https://t.co/yMo9dhbOFN

— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) April 15, 2024