Eminem to headline Mandela tribute

Subject: Eminem to headline Mandela tribute Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:51 am

from NME.com

Quote :: Eminem is reportedly set to headline Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday party.

According to The Sun, the rapper has been confirmed for the bash, which takes place at London's Hyde Park on June 27.

Hollywood actor Will Smith will host the event alongside his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.

Queen, Annie Lennox, Stevie Wonder, Razorlight and Keane have also been confirmed for the bash, and U2, The Spice Girls and Paul McCartney have reportedly been asked to perform.

Eminem is also working on new material for a possible album release.

Tickets for the event will be sold via a Glastonbury-style registration system.