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Justin Timberlake to perform at the MTV VMAs and will receive a special honour

'SexyBack' superstar and Hollywood actor Justin Timberlake is set to receive a special award at the 2013 MTV VMAs and will also perform.

MTV confirmed the exciting news this afternoon (August 15) and also revealed that he will be presented with the coveted Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award for his "pioneering and innovative impact" on music videos.

Past recipients of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard prize include the 'Thriller' icon himself, Madonna, Beastie Boys and R.E.M. Timberlake, meanwhile, has been nominated for a whopping 6 awards at this year's ceremony.

He is up for Best Pop Video, Best Male Video, Best Editing and Video of the Year for 'Mirrors'; and Best Collaboration and Best Direction for 'Suit & Tie'. This year's MTV VMAs will be held at the Brooklyn's Barclays Center on August 25 and other previously confirmed performers include Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Katy Perry and Robin Thicke.

 

 

 

 

 

Watch his music video for 'Tunnel Vision' here: