Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean are reuniting for Peacock’s SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, marking the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live.
The former Fugees group members were added to the lineup on Thursday, the streamer announced in a press release. Founding Fugee member Pras Michel — who has been otherwise preoccupied — is not listed on the roster.
Who is? Chart-topping performers Cher, Dave Grohl, St. Vincent, and Snoop Dogg have also been added to the list of performers.
Previously announced performers include Arcade Fire, Backstreet Boys, Bad Bunny, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard, Chris Martin, David Byrne, DEVO, Eddie Vedder, Jack White, Jelly Roll, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Mumford & Sons, Post Malone, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Robyn, The B-52s, and The Roots.
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert streams live on Peacock Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
The one-night-only event is executive produced by Emmy Award winner Lorne Michaels and Grammy and Oscar winner Mark Ronson.
Related: Eddie Murphy, Maya Rudolph, Chris Rock to Appear on ‘SNL50’ Special
In addition to the concert, NBC will celebrate five decades of SNL with a primetime special featuring current and past cast members, along with celebrities who hosted the show over the decades.
The live, three-hour SNL50 special from Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center in New York airs on Feb. 16.
It will include appearances by SNL alums Eddie Murphy, Maya Rudolph, Chris Rock, Tracy Morgan, and Garrett Morris.
Also taking the stage will be Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Chevy Chase, Fred Armisen, Jane Curtin, Jason Sudeikis, Jimmy Fallon, Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig, Laraine Newman, Molly Shannon, Pete Davidson, Seth Meyers, Tina Fey, Will Ferrell, and Will Forte.
SNL50 airs Sunday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC and will be simulcast on Peacock.
Additional details on the 50th anniversary programs can be found on NBC’s website.
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