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Hathaway, Washington to host Nobel concert

Denzel Washington with his award for Best Performance for a Leading Actor in a Play at the 64th Annual Tony Awards at The Sports Club/LA on June 13, 2010 in New York City UPI/Joe Corrigan
Denzel Washington with his award for Best Performance for a Leading Actor in a Play at the 64th Annual Tony Awards at The Sports Club/LA on June 13, 2010 in New York City UPI/Joe Corrigan | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Film stars Denzel Washington and Anne Hathaway are to serve as co-hosts of the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, Norway, E! News reported Friday.

The musical event is to take place Dec. 11, the day after the Nobel prize is presented.

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The show's lineup of performers includes Florence + the Machine, India.Arie, Elvis Costello, Robyn, Jamiroquai, Colbie Caillat, Barry Manilow and Herbie Hancock, E! said.

This year's honor is to be presented to Liu Xiaobo, a writer and activist who was jailed after calling for democracy and human rights.

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