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Justin Timberlake to receive Innovator Award at iHeartRadio Awards show

By Karen Butler
Justin Timberlake arrives on the red carpet at the SNL 40th Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City on Feb. 15, 2015. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Justin Timberlake arrives on the red carpet at the SNL 40th Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City on Feb. 15, 2015. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, March 16 (UPI) -- Pop star Justin Timberlake is to receive the 2015 Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards show.

"Justin is one of the most dynamic artists of our lifetime, a visionary whose influence on pop culture starts with brilliant music and stretches well beyond," Tom Poleman, president of national programming platforms for iHeartMedia, said in a statement Monday."I'm amazed how he regularly breaks barriers that continue to shape and define music trends. We're thrilled to recognize him amongst his peers -- who also proudly call themselves his fans." "From Day 1, Justin has been a step ahead; in fact, he refuses to play it safe," added John Sykes, president of entertainment enterprises for iHeartMedia, Inc. "And even given all his success to date, I think he is only at the beginning of one of the great careers in entertainment."

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The event is to air March 29 live on NBC from the historic Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

Jamie Foxx is to host the ceremony.

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