The singer will be the first non-contestant ever to perform at the singing contest which this year is held in Stockholm, Sweden.
- May 10, 2016
AceShowbiz -
Justin Timberlake will be among those showing off their singing talent at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. The singer is set to perform at the annual competition that this year is taking place in Stockholm, Sweden.
He's taking the stage at the Globe Arena during the grand finale on Saturday, May 14 to deliver the first live performance of his new single "Can't Stop the Feeling". It is worth noting that the former NSYNC member will be the first non-contestant ever to perform at Eurovision, which is the world's largest broadcast entertainment show and seen in nearly 50 countries.
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"This is a fantastic opportunity, we are very happy and excited that Justin Timberlake will perform his new song together with his band in our show," said Sven Stojanovic, one of the show's producers. "It makes it extra special that the Swedish songwriters Max Martin and Shellback have co-written and co-produced the song together with Justin Timberlake."
"Can't Stop the Feeling" is one of the songs Timberlake has worked on for the soundtrack of DreamWorks' "Trolls". The animated flick, scheduled to arrive Stateside November 4, will also feature the singer, Anna Kendrick, Gwen Stefani, James Corden, Kunal Nayyar and more in the voice cast.
