Leslie Jones has a new gig hosting the 2017 BET Awards, it was announced Wednesday.
It marks the first major awards show hosting job for the “SNL” star. Jones joins a long list of comedians who have led the show, including Chris Rock, Mo’Nique, Kevin Hart and Chris Tucker.
Beyoncé dominates this year’s nominations with a total of seven, including Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, Best Collaboration with Kendrick Lamar for “Freedom,” and Video of the Year and Album of the Year for “Lemonade.” Bruno Mars follows with five nods. Other nominees include Solange, who is up against sister Beyoncé for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist.
The BET Awards will air live on Sunday, June 25 at 8 p.m. ET from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.