Funnyman Kevin Hart will host the first new 'Saturday Night Live' episode of next year. The 35-year-old comedian will promote his two upcoming comedies 'Get Hard' and 'The Wedding Ringer' on SNL on January 17, reported Ace Showbiz.
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A musical guest for Hart's next hosting stint will be announced in the coming weeks.
Saturday Night Live's return in the New Year will begin the run-up to a 40th anniversary primetime special on February 15, with many former cast members expected to appear.
This weekend's edition of SNL featured a parody of true crime podcast Serial, as well as Mike Myers reprising his Austin Powers character Dr Evil to mock the Sony cyber attack.
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