Harris, Swift to appear on 'SNL'

NEW YORK, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- The U.S. sketch comedy series "Saturday Night Live" is scheduled to kick off the new year with three live shows in January, NBC announced.

The original episodes are to run Jan. 10., Jan. 17 and Jan. 31.

"How I Met Your Mother" actor Neil Patrick Harris has signed on as host for the Jan. 10 show, which will feature country star Taylor Swift as its musical guest.

Swift's appearance will be her first on "SNL."

Hosts and musical guests for January's other two original episodes have not yet been announced.