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Dec 13 2012 05:53 PM ET

YouTube 'Tweet-a-thon' to benefit homeless youth

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Move over, 12-12-12 — there’s a new star-studded charity benefit in town.

Tonight, the What’s Trending YouTube channel will host the First Annual Tube-a-Tweet-a-thon Holiday Spectacular. Notable guests include the popular online a cappella group Pentatonix, actor and comedian Kevin Pollak, and Snoop Lion. Proceeds from the event go toward Covenant House, a charity that supports homeless youth.

The program airs tonight at 9pm ET. You can watch the promo video after the jump.

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Dec 12 2012 02:31 PM ET

Enjoy an a cappella 'N Sync medley, no strings attached -- VIDEO

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Are you familiar with futuristic a cappella quintet Pentatonix? If not, you should be — their unique arrangements and sharp vocal percussion can make any song sound aca-awesome. (For real — check out their take on “Carol of the Bells.”) While they’re skilled enough to perform in a multitude of styles, the Sing-Off winners are especially good when tackling beloved boy-band hits from the ’90s and early ’00s, which come with ready-made multipart harmonies.

Want proof? Check out this medley of classic ‘N Sync tunes, including “Pop,” “Tearin’ Up My Heart,” and “It’s Gonna Be Me.” Blond Scott Hoynig is a dead vocal ringer for JC Chasez; brunet Mitch Grassi’s tenor lends itself beautifully to a Justin Timberlake impression. Really, though, the whole thing is good enough to make you forget the original versions of these songs, at least for three minutes.

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