STAGE TUBE: Helen Mirren Prepares for SNL

After an appearance from music legend Elton John last week, SNL welcomes Academy Award winner Helen Mirren ("The Queen"), who makes her SNL hosting debut on April 9. Mirren can next be seen alongside Russell Brand in the comedy feature film remake, "Arthur."

The Foo Fighters will make their seventh musical guest appearance alongside Mirren. Their upcoming seventh studio album, "Wasting Light," is due out April 12, while their latest single, "Rope," was ranked number one on Rolling Stone's Hot List. Over the course of their career, the band has won six Grammy Awards, including three for Best Rock Album.

"Saturday Night Live" is produced in association with Broadway Video. The creator and executive producer is Lorne Michaels.

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Best Lighting Design - Top 3

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38.3% of votes

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11.8% of votes

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6.7% of votes

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