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Country superstar makes Saturday Night Live return after N-word controversy and legal troubles


Saturday Night Live announced its next batch of hosts and musical guests this week, including Mikey Madison, Jack Black and Jon Hamm.

The following year's N-word controversy led to public condemnation of Wallen, but fans of the singer responded to him using the offensive racial slur by listening to his music more than ever, leading to a 500 percent increase in streaming numbers. Then, on April 12, Jon Hamm will make his fourth turn as SNL host, though he's a friend of the show who has made numerous cameos over the years; seen with wife Anna Osceola on March 2 in Beverly Hills For SNL's April 5 episode, Minecraft star Jack Black will be handling hosting duties, while Elton John and Brandi Carlile will be the dual musical guests.

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