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Justin Timberlake readies Shriners Hospitals PGA golf tourney

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Justin Timberlake will soon host the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on Oct. 18-24, 2010. Set at the TPC Summerlin golf course in Las Vegas, the annual event raises money for the Shriner's Hospital for Children.

Justin and some of his A-list friends compete along with the golf pros in the Pro-Am and PGA tournaments.

In November 2007, the PGA Tour announced that Grammy and Emmy Award winner Timberlake would become the host of the tour's Las Vegas event, which was renamed the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.

One of the event highlights from past years has been the "Justin and Friends" concert, which will once again place the same week. Lineup has yet to be announced, but last year's event included 50 Cent, the Jonas Brothers, Rihanna, Leona Lewis, will.i.am and many more A-list performers.

Ellen DeGeneres stopped by 2008's event to show some support:



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VH1 to present the 'Do Something' Awards

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DoSomething.org and VH1 have partnered to present the 'Do Something' Awards, honoring young world-changers, who are pivotal doers in their field, cause or issue.

Kudofest is set to air live on VH1 July 19. Show will be hosted by 'Glee' star Jane Lynch.

Supporters can vote for their favorites online - there are 10 categories, which include movie star, TV show, music artist, athlete, social media initiative and more - nominees include Lady Gaga, Natalie Portman, 'Glee,' the Children Of The Bali Orphanage Facebook page and many more.

Click here to view all the nominees within the 10 categories.

In addition to the celeb contenders and more recognizable names, the actual 'Do Something' award honors five folks you may not have heard of, who are commended in their given fields ranging from public health to human rights and more. Winner receives $100,000.

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