Rihanna is returning to Saturday Night Live.

MTV reports the pop superstar will return to the SNL stage for the third time when she performs on the legendary sketch comedy show on May 5; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning will host.

For all intents and purposes, Rihanna's appearance is to promote both her album “Talk That Talk” and her film debut in the upcoming "Battleship," but for those still keeping an eye on the happenings of Ri Ri and ex Chris Brown, it's worth noting that May 5 is also Brown's birthday, so get ready for plenty of "will Chris Brown show up for a surprise appearance" speculation.

The gig will be Manning's first time hosting, though he made a brief cameo when his brother, Peyton, hosted in 2007.


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