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Justin Timberlake to perform at Eurovision Song Contest

By Rhys Matthews

In huge news for the Eurovision Song Contest, Justin Timberlake in set to perform his new single live for the first time inSweden.

The nine-time Grammy-winner will perform new ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling’ during Saturday night’s grand final in Stockholm, which is being broadcast in over 45 countries arounf the world -including, for the first time ever, the United States.

“We are proud to welcome one of the world’s greatest artists! It is an honour and an inspiration to all of us”, says Martin Österdahl, Executive Producer for the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest.

Timberlake unveiled the the music video for ‘Can’t stop the Feeling’ last week, featuring a host of cameo appearances from the likes of Anna Kendrick, Gwen Stefani, James Corden and Icona Pop.

The 61st edition of the Eurovision Song Contest takes place in the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm throughout the week, with the two semi-finals occurring on Tuesday and Thursday night before Saturday’s grand final.

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