Justin Timberlake has been chosen to induct Madonna into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The ceremony, to be held on March 10, will take place at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York. The pop/R&B prince is currently collaborating with Her Madgesty on several songs from her upcoming album, 'Hard Candy,' including the first single, '4 Minutes to Save the World,' which also features Timbaland.

The woman born Madonna Louise Ciccone almost 50 years ago in Michigan will be entering the Rock Hall Class of '08, who were chosen by the 600 voters of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. Artists are eligible for inclusion in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25 years after their first recording is released.

Other inductees and the person inducting them are:

• Leonard Cohen, who will be inducted by Lou Reed
• John Mellencamp, inducted by Billy Joel
• The Dave Clark Five, inducted by Tom Hanks
• The Ventures, inducted by John Fogerty
• Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, inducted by Jerry Butler
• Little Walter, inducted by Ben Harper

John Mellencamp and the Ventures are among the artists slated to perform at the event as of this date.