Justin Timberlake To Host "Saturday Night Live" For Third Time

April 13, 2009 6:09 a.m. EST

New York, NY (CNS) - Justin Timberlake will perform hosting duties on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" for a third time. The singer/actor has been announced as the host for the May 9th episode of the comedy show. He last hosted in December of 2006.

R&B singer Ciara will serve as musical guest, her first time performing on the show. Her and Timberlake are currently heating up the pop chart with their duet, "Love Sex Magic." They'll be performing the Top 10 single from her "Fantasy Ride" album which releases May 5th.

Timberlake's appearances on "SNL" have produced some of the most viewed videos on YouTube, such as his duet with Andy Samberg "**** in a Box." Timberlake made a cameo appearance on the show in late 2008, where he appeared in a skit with Beyonce which became another viral video sensation.

The May 9th episode is one of the last for this season of "SNL." Will Ferrell will reportedly serve as host for the season finale.