Justin Timberlake to host MTV Europe Music Awards

21-09-2006 05:00

Justin Timberlake is to host this year's MTV Europe Music Awards.The 'SexyBack' singer will also perform live at the prestigious ceremony, along with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nelly Furtado and British band Muse.Justin said: "I'm really excited to be hosting. I'm working on several ideas with MTV at the moment and there are some great new interactive parts to the show. We're going to take over the city! "It's going to be an amazing night. Anything can happen and no one is safe!"When Justin performed live at the 2004 Superbowl he ripped open Janet Jackson's costume, who he was dueting with, to expose her bare breast and a nipple ring.The Chili Peppers are nominated for Best Group, Best Rock Act, Best Album, for 'Stadium Arcadium' and Best Song, for 'Dani California'.Madonna, 48, is nominated for Best Female, Best Pop Act and Best Album, for her worldwide hit 'Confessions on a Dancefloor'.