Justin Timberlake is taking over The CW.
The network announced Tuesday that it has scheduled a one-hour special coinciding with the release of Timberlake's third solo effort at 8 p.m. March 19, the same day The 20/20 Experience hits stores.
With one of the longest titles, "Target Presents the IHeartRadio Album Release Party With Justin Timberlake," the special will feature performances and interviews with Timberlake.
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It will be taped from Los Angeles' El Rey Theatre during the album release party March 18, which will include a 30-minute radio special revealing the story behind the making of the album.
An eight-minute world premiere of his new music video will also premiere during the special. An encore will air Friday, March 22, at 8 p.m.
Timberlake has been making the rounds as the release date for his album nears. After wrapping up his fifth stint hosting Saturday Night Live this past weekend, the singer-actor kicked off a weeklong stay on NBC's Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on Monday. A full preview of his album was made available on iTunes earlier this week.
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