First-time host Jean Smart will kick off the season with musical guest Jelly Roll on September 28, reports Variety.

This will be followed by an episode on October 5 hosted by Nate Bargatz that will include songs by Coldplay. Ariana Grande will host 'SNL' for the second time on October 12 with musical guest Stevie Nicks. Keaton will visit Studio 8H with Billie Eilish on October 19 and Mulaney will host with 'SNL' first-timer Chappelle Rhone on November 2.

According to 'Variety,' Jean Smart is fresh off her third Emmy win for the Max comedy 'Hacks,' while Grammy-nominated Jelly Roll, who performed at the Emmys, will perform in anticipation of her new album, 'Beautifully Broken' . 'Which is going to be released on October 11.

Comedian Bargatz, who continues his 'Be Funny Tour' in the fall, returns to the 'SNL' stage after hosting in 2023. Coldplay will join them as the musical guest, marking the band's eighth appearance. The Chris Martin-led outfit will release their 10th album, 'Moon Music' on October 4.

Ariana Grande will lead the show ahead of the release of her musical film 'Wicked,' which will debut in theaters on November 22, as Fleetwood Mac icon Nicks will return since her first 'SNL' performance in 1983.

Keaton was last seen in 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' alongside Jenna Ortega and Winona Ryder, and her next film 'Goodrich' will be released in theaters on October 18. This time he will be joining Eilish for her fourth stint as the 'SNL' musical guest. In support of their 2024 album 'Hit Me Hard & Soft'.