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Lautner, Franco named 'SNL' guest hosts

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Actor James Franco addresses the media during a press conference after he was awarded the 2009 Hasty Pudding Theatricals Man of the Year at New College Theatre at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts on February 13, 2009. (UPI Photo/Matthew Healey) 
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Published: Nov. 27, 2009 at 12:11 PM

NEW YORK, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Blake Lively, Taylor Lautner and James Franco will be guest hosts on "Saturday Night Live" in New York, NBC announced.

Dec. 5 will mark the first time Lively, who stars on TV's "Gossip Girl," and musical guest Rihanna take the stage in studio 8H, the network noted.

"Twilight" and "New Moon" star Lautner will make his debut as host Dec. 12 when Bon Jovi performs for the fifth time on the sketch comedy series.

Franco, best known for his work in the movies "Milk," "Pineapple Express" and the "Spider-Man" trilogy, will headline the Dec. 19 edition of "SNL," which will also feature a musical performance by the band Muse, NBC said.

Topics: Blake Lively, James Franco, Taylor Lautner
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