ScarJo, Feist, more featured at Nobel Peace Prize concert

The Nobel Peace Prize has a concert? Why, yes it does. And this year's show, in celebration of Finnish president Martti Ahtisaari, is being hosted by singer-on-the-side Scarlett Johansson.

But don't worry, they totally love her in Oslo. Geir Lundestad, secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, told a VG newspaper that "She has performed in many films, for which she has received good reviews." She is also "politically engaged and conscious," a "good combination," Lundestad said.

On Dec. 11, a handful of artists will convene at the Oslo Spektrum to celebrate another laureates with musical acts Feist, Diana Ross, Dierks Bentley, Julieta Venegas and a smattering of others. And, if you're lucky (read: live in Norway and have lots of money), you too can be a part of the fun! Tickets are available online.

"The Nobel Committee is thrilled to welcome such an impressive array of mindful and talented artists to help us spread the message of peace around the world," Lundestad said in a statement. "It promises to be a spectacular evening and we encourage everyone to tune in and join us."

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