Las Vegas Weekly

July 15, 2009 · 11:32 AM

Smokey Robinson signs up for Justin Timberlake’s golf charity event

By Robin Leach

Smokey Robinson and Human Nature pictured at the premiere of Smokey Robinson Presents: Human Nature at the Imperial Palace.

Photo: Erik Kabik/Retna/www.erikkabikphoto.com

Motown legend and Las Vegas resident Smokey Robinson has signed on for Justin Timberlake’s pro-am golf tournament scheduled for Oct. 14. It’s part of a near weeklong benefit (Oct. 12-18) for the Shriners Children’s Hospitals at the TPC golf course in Summerlin and wrapping up with an all-star concert at Planet Hollywood’s Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Smokey says he’s excited to participate in this year’s event. “I’m thrilled to be a part of the pro-am to support such an amazing organization,” he said. “The Shriners Hospitals provide outstanding care for children every day, and this event is a great way to show support while partaking in a sport I enjoy.”

Smokey, who recorded 37 Top 40 hits for Motown from 1960 to 1987, including “Shop Around,” “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” and “Baby Baby Don’t Cry,” will release his new album Time Flies When You’re Having Fun on Aug. 25. Currently, he’s presenting Human Nature in concert at the Imperial Palace and is in final negotiations to star there every Friday on the group’s night off.

Robin Leach has been a journalist for more than 50 years and has spent the past decade giving readers the inside scoop on Las Vegas, the world’s premier platinum playground.

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