It's official: Betty White will host NBC's "Saturday Night Live" on May 8, WNBC News announced Thursday morning.

Besides featuring the Golden Girl, who was the subject of a Facebook campaign to get her the gig, the special Mother's Day episode will also reunite six former female "SNL" cast members, most of whom happen to be moms: Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Molly Shannon, Maya Rudolph, Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch.

The show's creator-producer, Lorne Michaels, tells USA Today that the Facebook campaign, which kicked in after White's Super Bowl commercial for Snickers, "took on a groundswell. [White as the host] isn't something we would have said no to, [but the campaign] validated that, 'Oh, that'd be fun' ... It was the outpouring of affection from fans, and we feel the same way."

READ THE ENTIRE STORY - CLICK HERE

Thursday, March 11, 8 p.m.
Tickets: $30, $40, $50

The first incarnation of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitan began in 1898. Over the decades they have become known as the definitive Mariachi ensemble and one of the most important groups in Mexican history, winning numerous awards and accolades. Don’t miss this very special live performance!

Thursday, March 18, 8 p.m.
Tickets: $35, $45, $55

The O'Jays are one of the most popular vocal and step groups of all time, with 24 Top Ten hits to their credit. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2005, the O’Jays today are living legends and true American treasures. Come see them perform hits like "Love Train,” “Back Stabbers,” “Use Ta Be My Girl” and more, live in concert!

Friday, March 26, 8 p.m.
Tickets: $55, $65, $75, $90, $105

Earth, Wind & Fire is one of the most musically accomplished, critically acclaimed, and commercially popular funk bands of all time. Their uplifting and mystical grooves and dance hits are just one element of a dynamic stage show extravaganza. Come see them perform hits including “Shining Star”, “Serpentine Fire”, “Boogie Wonderland”, “September” and more!

Thursday, April 8, 8 p.m.
Tickets: $45, $55, $65, $80, $95

Get ready for a groundbreaking new show from the creators of the Broadway hit “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy.” You’ll marvel as one of a kind performers populate the streets of a magical, illuminated metropolis and execute unbelievable urban acrobatics in dazzling costumes, all to the lively sounds of jazz, ballroom, pop and more!

Friday, April 23, 8 p.m.
Tickets: $35, $50, $65

One of country music's most gifted and prolific songwriters, Merle Haggard symbolizes the American workingman of whom he often sings. Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1994, he has charted an incredible 38 Number One hits. Don’t miss him live in concert, performing favorites including “Hungry Eyes,” "Okie From Muskogee,” “Mama Tried” and more!

Thursday, July 1, 8 p.m.
Tickets: $55, $65, $75, $90, $105

Pepe Aguilar has mixed the traditional Tejano style with modern pop influences to become one of the most popular performers in Latin music. Among his biggest albums are Por Mujeres Como Tu, which spent nearly a year on the Latin and Mexican charts and Por una Mujer Bonita, which won him a Grammy for Best Mexican-American/Tejano Music. Don’t miss the beautiful vocals and heartfelt rancheras of Pepe Aguilar, live in concert!

Thursday, August 5, 8 p.m.
Tickets: $35, $45, $55, $65, $75

With their simple, straightforward brand of rock & roll, Huey Lewis and the News became one of America's most popular pop/rock bands of the mid-'80s. Their hard-driving, party-hearty spirit has spawned hits including "Workin' for a Livin'," "I Want a New Drug," "The Heart of Rock & Roll," and more. Come see them live in concert!

Friday, August 13, 8 p.m.
Tickets: $55, $70, $85, $100, $115

It’s two of the most innovative and influencial bluesmen of all time, together in concert. B.B. King is the undisputed “King of the Blues,” and Buddy Guy is his fellow longtime member of the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame. Over the years, these legendary blues brothers have received awards and accolades too numerous to name. Don’t miss this very special live performance!

Thursday, September 9, 8 p.m.
Tickets: $35, $45, $55

The romantic, silky crooning of handsome heartthrob Engelbert Humperdinck never fails to drive the female fans wild. And with the recent revival of cocktail lounge-style music, the long-time Las Vegas icon has become more popular than ever. Come hear him perform hits including “Release Me”, “After the Lovin”, “This Moment in Time” and more!