Scarlett Johansson to Cohost Nobel Peace Prize Concert
10/21/2008
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Alexandra Perich
Scarlett Johansson has signed on to cohost the 15th annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, Dec. 11, held, as always, the day after the Nobel Prize is handed out in Norway, E! Online reported.
"We're extremely pleased Ms. Johansson will join us for the Nobel Peace Prize Concert," Geir Lundestad, secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, said.
"Her compassion and influence will help us tremendously in our mission of spreading the global message of peace."
Johansson's cohost for the event will be announced in coming weeks.
The show, headlined by Diana Ross, will feature performances by Feist, country star Dierks Bentley, and other internationally known artists.
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