NEW YORK (AP) - Timbaland is trying something new. The 35-year-old rapper-producer, who has collaborated on No. 1 songs for Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado, will appear on ABC's ''One Life to Live'' on Oct. 9, the network said Wednesday.

''This is a new experience for me, I am looking forward to having a great time and sharing my music!'' he said in a statement.

Timbaland and Keri Hilson will perform the hit single ''The Way I Are'' from his new album, ''Timbaland Presents Shock Value.''

Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu and Chris Botti have also performed on the show.

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