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 Justin attends MTV Networks Upfront Presentation - 5/9/08

PRNewswire, 5/8/08 --
At its 2008 upfront presentation, MTV Networks (MTVN), a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), united its leadership, talent and marketing partners to showcase innovative partnerships, programming and platforms across its brands, which include MTV, VH1, COMEDY CENTRAL, Nickelodeon, Spike TV, CMT, Logo, Nick at Nite, The N and TV Land. The presentation, led off by MTVN Chairman and CEO Judy McGrath, highlighted "return on innovation" -- the value for marketers in MTVN's reinvention of how audiences experience content and advertising on every screen.

Held this afternoon at Nokia Theater Times Square in New York City, the event was highlighted by special guest appearances by some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Justin Timberlake, Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Rock, Ashanti, Taylor Swift, Lauren Conrad, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, George Foreman, Dr. Drew Pinsky, as well as exclusive musical performances by John Legend, Sarah Silverman, JabbaWockeeZ from MTV's "Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew" and the cast of hit Broadway musical Legally Blonde.

"MTV Networks is a creative engine, and today there are literally no borders, no boundaries for creativity. We're taking our content and our audience and moving with them freely across every screen," said McGrath. "Our fans aren't merely consuming our content -- they're more invested and engaged in our brands than ever. It all starts with hits, and we've seriously pumped up the creative and financial capital we're putting into generating hit content."

Read more at PRNewswire.

 

Timberlake chows down at Epicure - 5/8/08

Miami Herald, 5/7/08 --
Justin Timberlake was spied at Epicure on Alton Road in Miami Beach on Tuesday afternoon with three regular guys (as in, no one appeared to be the pop star's bodyguard). They were sitting at a table near the back, eating lunch.

Timberlake didn't look like he'd taken in any SoFla sun yet -- his eyes were red and his skin pale as a newborn's. Word is he's staying at the Flamingo South Beach and was here to attend the Kanye West/ Rihanna concert at AmericanAirlines Arena later in the evening.

Gloria Shores, who works at Epicure's deli, told us the former boy bander ordered healthy: stuffed pepper with chicken and a side of rice and cucumber salad. His buddies had tuna sandwiches.

The former 'N Sync-er was generous, giving her $2. ''Usually [stars] like Pharrell [ Williams] and Fat Joe come in and never tip,'' Shores said.

Maybe because she acted as if he were just a regular customer. ``People were looking at him, but I didn't talk to him. I wanted him to feel comfortable.''

A female fan approached the singer as he was leaving and asked him for a photo. He said, somewhat good naturedly, ``I feel ridiculous by myself; be in the picture with me.''

The fan happily obliged.

 

 

CMT's Hit Series, Gone Country, Returns For A Second Season - 5/8/08

the Futon Critic, 5/6/08 --
CMT's highest rated series ever, GONE COUNTRY, returns with Nashville hitmaker, John Rich, as host for a second season of antics with a brand new cast of characters who are each vying for a chance at country success. GONE COUNTRY 2 will take seven new celebrities from every realm of the entertainment industries and immerse them in all things country for a chance to break out as a country star. Production for GONE COUNTRY 2, which will premiere in August 2008, is currently underway in Nashville.

The cast for GONE COUNTRY 2 includes:

- Sebastian Bach singer, songwriter, Broadway actor; former lead singer of Skid Row
- Irene Cara GRAMMY and Academy Award winning singer, songwriter; actress, "Fame"
- Mikalah Gordon singer, host, actress; 2005 "American Idol" finalist
- Jermaine Jackson television personality, former lead singer of The Jackson 5
- Chris Kirkpatrick television personality, music producer, member of *NSYNC
- Lorenzo Lamas musical theater actor; actor "Renegade" and "Falcon Crest"
- Sean Young actress, "Blade Runner" and "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective"

This season, the competition is more intense as Rich enlists more help from his Nashville friends to put these seven country music-driven celebrities to the test during this two-week challenge. Each celebrity will again be paired two of Nashville's finest songwriters with whom they write a country single. In addition to meeting with songwriters, in each episode the cast will compete in challenges that test them musically and physically to adapt to a life in country music, both on and off the stage. At the end of the two weeks, the artist that is most prepared to impress a country audience, as determined by Rich, will record and release their single to country radio.

Read more at the Futon Critic.

 

Star power dims lights at Bal Harbour - 5/8/08

Miami Herald, 5/6/08 --
The star wattage at Bal Harbour Shops blew the circuits -- literally -- Sunday as half of the shopping magnet went dark during the filming of Confessions of a Shopaholic at Prada. Gucci, Valentino, Chloe, David Yurman and Ferragamo were among shops affected. As customers were escorted from the boutiques by security, they caught a glimpse of the movie's star, Isla Fisher. No sightings, however, of Fisher's hubby Sacha Baron Cohen, though the blackout definitely had Borat written all over it.

Working out Monday afternoon at the David Barton Gym at The Flamingo South Beach: Justin Timberlake. JT's presence there is sure to help sell condos -- or at least gym memberships.

Read more at Miami Herald.

 

Barnstable Brown partygoers revel in the 'Girls' and the vibe - 5/8/08

The Courier-Journal, 5/5/08 --
Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels stepped onto the stage at Friday night's Barnstable Brown Gala and asked his fellow guests, "Are you ready to throw down?"

The crowd gave an enthusiastic affirmation, shouting "Barnstable Brown!" at the 20th annual fete, hosted by Tricia Barnstable Brown and her sister, Priscilla Barnstable.

Soon, former 'N Sync singer and "Dancing with the Stars" contestant Joey Fatone arrived.

He said he keeps coming back to the bash because "not only is it a good cause to raise money for diabetes, but (also) they've (the Barnstable sisters) been really, really great every year. It's kind of like (being with) family, in a sense."

Proceeds from the gala benefit diabetes research in honor of Barnstable Brown's husband, David, who died in 2003 from the disease. Before Friday's bash, more than $7.5 million had been raised for the University of Kentucky's Barnstable Brown Pediatric Diabetes Research Laboratories and the Barnstable Brown Research Laboratory at the University of Louisville.

As Fatone mingled with the media, the theme song to "The Girls Next Door" -- Nasty Tales' remix of "Come on-a My House" -- began blasting over the speakers. The crowd erupted with cheers when Playboy founder Hugh Hefner and girlfriends Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt and Kendra Wilkinson pulled up in a ginormous limousine with the trademark Playboy bunny logo on it.

Just before midnight, Hefner's group slipped out of the bash and headed to the Crown Royal Playboy Lounge at the Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center.

About the same time, Nick Lachey followed tradition and took to the Barnstable Brown stage with Drew. As they began their second song, Fatone grabbed a microphone and the three broke into a seamless rendition of Kool & the Gang's "Celebration."

Read more at The Courier-Journal.

 

Witherspoon, Gyllenhaal, Biel & Timberlake Party It Up In South Carolina - 5/7/08

FITSNews, 5/5/08 --
Some of Hollywood’s hottest stars are being spotted all over Columbia, S.C. as filming on the movie “Nailed” continues in the capital city this week.

Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon and her boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal were spotted making out just outside of the S.C. Governor’s Office this afternoon, which is surprising because the last time we checked Witherspoon was a female.

Apparently, the pair were coming back from a Starbucks in the city’s Vista District, where they have been seen together on numerous occasions since the movie started filming on the State House grounds two weeks ago.

Sources tell us Gyllenhaal has also accepted an invitation from S.C. Governor Mark Sanford to join him and his family for dinner tomorrow night at the Governor’s Mansion, although actress Jessica Biel has yet to accept the governor’s invite.

Biel, who today was sporting a tight red dress as she frolicked on the State House grounds, has also been observed enjoying the Southern hospitality. Last night, she was cozying up with Justin Timberlake at the bar in Garibaldi’s, a popular restaurant in Columbia’s Five Points district. Filming on ”Nailed” has been delayed on several occasions, reportedly due to the “tyrannical style” of director David O. Russell.

 

CG! Exclusive Interview with JC Chasez - 5/7/08

CosmoGIRL!, 5/5/08 --

CG! chats with America's Best Dance Crew judge JC Chasez.

You can watch the video interview at CosmoGIRL!.

 

Chris in the 'Lamest Video EVER!' - 5/7/08

XL 106.7, 4/28/08 --
This is really sad... You shouldn't look at it... REALLY

Stick on the Radio... from the Afternoon Show had a pretty good idea for a video project... and it just didn't work out the way he saw it going down...

This is from Stick's Blog on WIRED... it explains the whole thing...

We had this great idea to post a rebuttal to a video Jessica Alba had posted on her myspace page. It was basically her and her friends lipsynching to the Panic song "Nine In The Afternoon" you can see the video by clicking this link:

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?
fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=305671323&blogID=370026310

I had this "brilliant idea" (according to my boss). Basically we were going to shoot a video, VERY similar to her's but with a twist...we had Chris Kirkpatrick in the video with the XL staff and the grand finale of the video was to be Panic At The Disco actually playing their song..or just to have them involved.

We felt this was a huge win win for all involved...Panic has this new song they are pushing and it would get them huge exposure on the web. We talked to their record label and got approval and heard it wouldn't be a problem. So we rehearsed and rehearsed and fine tuned everything to make it a seemless operation (because the thing had to all be done in one take)

SO right before we start filming, I remember my boss coming down the hallway saying they wouldn't do it. EVERYONE was devistated. We had worked so hard, just for them to say no. Why might you ask?

Management claimed they didn't want to do it because "they felt like if THEY were in the video it wouldn't allow for the concept to continue" If you read Jessica Alba's blog, they shot the video for a site called IBEATYOU.com it's basically a video challenege...the whole goal is to "one up" the previous video. We felt like this thing would be a SMASH on the web staring Chris, Panic and all the XL peeps.

Here is the first cut of what would have been the video...remember this is a raw runthrough---

And here is where the worst video ever comes in.... CLICK HERE to watch it...

 

Happy Birthday, Lance! - 5/4/08

I would like to wish a very happy birthday to Lance! He turns 29 today. Mr. James Lance Bass was born on May 4, 1979, in Mississippi. I hope he has a terrific day!

Celebrate Lance's birthday by browsing through his photo gallery, chatting with other Lance fans in the All For *NSYNC Lance forum, and visiting his MySpace page.

 

Justin Timberlake Embracing Role as Host of Las Vegas PGA Tour Golf Event - 5/3/08

GolfLasVegasNow.com, 5/3/08 --
Now that Justin Timberlake has joined the likes of Arnold Palmer, Bob Hope and Byron Nelson as a host of a PGA Tour event, he appears to be quickly getting down to business. This year--and for at least the next five years--the Las Vegas PGA Tour event will be known as the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open (now affectionately dubbed by some as the 'JT Open', just as the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic is dubbed 'The Hope'). Timberlake is well-known for being one of the world's biggest stars, but not so much for his love of the links. He's a single-digit handicap, and is said to be thrilled with his new role. And so far he has been very 'hands on' in the planning for the Las Vegas golf tournament that will be held October 13-19 at the private TPC Summerlin, one of two Las Vegas TPC golf courses (the resort and public TPC Las Vegas is the other). Recently, Timberlake teed it up with Tournament Chairman Gary Davis and Shriners patient Katie Walker, took a 4-hour lesson in Las Vegas with fellow event committee member Butch Harmon, and played golf at the TPC Summerlin with his father, Paul, in addition to being involved in other tournament affairs.

Walker, now in college, was treated at the Shriners Hospital in Los Angeles when she was just a year old. Her leg was amputated and she received her first of many prostheses, and physical therapists at Shriners Hospitals taught her to walk. Shriners Hospitals for Children is a network of facilities in North America that provides superior medical care at no charge to children under the age of 18.

Walker, Davis and Timberlake teed it up at Riviera Country Club in California. Before playing golf Katie and Justin filmed a public service announcement for the tournament.

Read more at GolfLasVegasNow.com.

 

 

Justin Timberlake Thinks Miley Cyrus Is A Victim Of 'The Age We Live In' - 5/3/08

VH1, 5/2/08 --
Long before he brought sexy back, starred in movies, became best pals with Timbaland or played the role of "the cute one" in 'N Sync, Justin Timberlake was just another cog in the Mickey Mouse money machine, logging two seasons on Disney's "Mickey Mouse Club."

He's also spent pretty much every waking minute of his teens and 20s living directly in the spotlight. And in that time he's managed to find himself at the center of at least one significant public controversy ("wardrobe malfunction" anyone?).

So, obviously, he can sympathize with the ongoing plight of current Disney star — and public pariah — Miley Cyrus. So when we caught up with JT backstage at New York's Roseland Ballroom (where he'd just shared the stage with Madonna), we figured we'd ask him all about Cyrus' revealing Vanity Fair and Internet photos. It turns out, much like the Material Girl herself, Timberlake thinks the entire issue has been blown out of proportion.

But unlike Maddy, he sees the Cyrus controversy as part of a much larger problem: the public's rather insatiable desire to tear down anyone and everyone.

"Of course they're going to pick [on] a wholesome, American, young female [for] the first sign of anything," Timberlake said. "Unfortunately, there's a picture of her that's published with her in just a blanket. ... And that's the photo, that's the catalyst. But that's also the age we live in. People want to take a photo, and that's who you are for a year's time. We've all become victims of that."

And to that point, he thinks that Cyrus' young fans aren't the ones keeping Mileygate going. In fact, they've probably already forgotten about the issue entirely. The real problem lies with what those fan's parents think (as one MTV News intern already pointed out here).

"I don't think people her age look at [the photo] the same way their parents do," Timberlake said.

And though he wishes the whole situation would just go away, he joked that he's cooking up plans for making a quick buck off it. After all, in addition to being a singer, an entertainer and an actor, he's also a business man.

"I'm gonna make 'Leave Miley Alone' T-shirts," he laughed.

 

Madonna Rips Through A Furiously Paced Set In NYC - 5/3/08

MTV, 5/1/08 --
You've got to hand it to Madonna — she never does anything half-assed.

The Queen of Pop, whose album Hard Candy dropped Tuesday, pulled out all the stops at New York's intimate Roseland Ballroom on Wednesday night (April 30), dazzling the packed-to-the-rafters crowd — including Fran Drescher and Rosie O'Donnell — with an energetic, fast-paced, six-song set that featured a guest appearance from Justin Timberlake for Madonna's latest single, "4 Minutes."

It was an event better-suited for Madison Square Garden and one that these fans — many of whom probably had to call a sitter for the evening — won't soon forget.

The crowd cheered at the first few notes of "4 Minutes," which mimicked its video with a flashing countdown clock. After Madonna belted out the song's first verse, Timberlake emerged from a rotating pylon, wearing a white jacket and black scarf. It was the high point of the evening, and the production value of the performance was arena-size.

Madonna paused for a moment to reflect on the talent she's been able to work with lately, including Timberlake, Kanye West, Timbaland and others. "I feel like the luckiest girl in the world," she said, before dedicating her next number to her longtime fans — the ones she'd seen "sleeping on the sidewalk" the night before in line for tickets. She then played "Hung Up" from 2006's Confessions on a Dance Floor, followed by the disco anthem "Give It To Me," with pink and green disco beams pulsating across the crowd. Madonna danced like a woman less than half her age, and her vocals were at their peak.

Read more and see photos from the show at MTV.

 

Top 10 rising stars in Hollywood - 5/2/08

PerthNow, 5/2/08 --
Who are the top 10 rising stars in Hollywood? Find out here and watch the trailers to their latest flicks.

Watch the "Love Guru" trailer and read the rest of the list at PerthNow.

 

 

Joey Saddles Up for Charity at the Kentucky Derby - 5/2/08

PRNewswire, 5/2/08 --
Patricia Barnstable Brown and Priscilla Barnstable announce the star-studded guest list of athletes, actors, politicians, singers and assorted VIPS who will attend the 20th annual Barnstable-Brown Gala on Friday, May 2nd.

On the Eve of the Kentucky Derby, guests will gather at the Barnstable Brown estate in Louisville, KY, where guests will sip GREY GOOSE(R) Vodka cocktails and raise money for diabetes research. "I am honored and thrilled that all of these amazing celebrities are joining in our gala! It is going to be a fabulous night!", exclaims Patricia. This is the fourth year GREY GOOSE, the "World's Best Tasting Vodka," will be sponsoring this event.

Recognized as the premier party hosted in honor of the Kentucky Derby, the Barnstable-Brown Gala has been named by People as one of the top 10 parties in the country and by Gold Magazine as one of the top parties internationally.

Since 1989, the gala has donated over 16 million dollars to University of Kentucky and University of Louisville research labs in honor of Patricia's husband, Dr. David Brown, who died from the disease.

Joey Fatone is scheduled to be at this event. Read more at see the full list of attendees at PRNewswire.

 

Madonna's Justin party - 5/2/08

The List, 5/2/08 --
Madonna has revealed she and Justin Timberlake drank tequila and vodka after her New York show.

The '4 Minutes' singer - who stunned crowds at the free Manhattan concert when she welcomed Justin on stage - revealed she was feeling slightly hung-over after partying on Wednesday night (30.04.08).

She said: "We had to celebrate. We decided we both work too hard and have to have fun. I had a shot of tequila. I may have had a lemon drop, too! We 'tied one on', as they say."

The 49-year-old singer and her 27-year-old collaborator went to New York's exclusive nightclub The Box where they danced and drank with friends including Josh Duhamel, fashion designer Alexander McQueen and R.E.M frontman Michael Stipe.

Madonna also revealed she thinks Justin is the perfect pop star, adding to US radio show host Ryan Seacrest: "He's ambitious but not in an offensive way. He's incredibly responsible and he's good at what he does and I think he has a long future in front of him. He understands the insanity of being a pop star."

Read more at The List.

 

Dancing with the Stars Celebrates 100th Episode with Lots of Familiar Faces… - 5/2/08

Reality TV Magazine, 4/30/08 --
Dancing with the Stars is known for its star-studded results shows. On Tuesday, May 6th, Dancing will be celebrating their 100th episode, which means the celebrities will be coming out of the woodwork.

"It's such an honor to reach our 100th show still going strong," said executive producer Conrad Green. "It's been great to bring dancing back to primetime with a family-friendly show. Our 100th celebration will bring back many of our favorite past stars for new performances, and is one of the most exciting and ambitious results shows we've ever made."

Fans of season four will be happy to see Apolo Anton Ohno and Julianne Hough hit the stage for a special performance, while season five devotees (and Maks fans currently suffering withdrawal) will get to see Mel B and Maksim Chmerkovskiy dance as well. Also making appearances will be past contestants Sabrina Bryan, Joey Fatone, Master P., Jerry Rice, Jane Seymour, Jerry Springer and Wayne Newton among others.

Look for show highlights as well and a Macy's Stars of Dance performance that will feature season two's Mario Lopez, who will dance a routine from the Broadway hit, A Chorus Line (in which he's currently performing).

But, sadly, all good things must come to end… at the end of the night, one of this season's celebs will be eliminated from the competition, based on judges' scores and viewer votes.

Watch Dancing with the Stars' special 100th episode extravaganza on Tuesday, May 6th at 9:00 PM (ET) on ABC.

Read more at Reality TV Magazine.

 

Romany Malco hits the comic big time in Mike Myers' 'Love Guru' - 5/2/08

 

Los Angeles Times, 5/2/08 --
Romany Malco began a recent scorching Saturday at his "Love Guru" costar Jessica Alba's home and promptly attracted a rabid vehicular entourage. He had drawn the attention of the paparazzi -- but not for his own star power. The photographers had mistaken his passenger, Taryn Dakha, for Alba -- with good reason; she's her stunt double -- while not even noticing Hollywood's scene-swiping new comedy dynamo at the wheel.

If comedy remains king on the big screen, "The Love Guru," which opens June 20, will put Malco firmly in the royal court. Mike Myers' first film proper since 2003's "The Cat in the Hat," "Guru" reunites him with Verne Troyer ("Austin Powers' " Mini Me) and Justin Timberlake ("Shrek the Third"), who this time sports bulging underpants. Malco plays Darren Roanoke, a high school sweetie-toting hockey star who believes his own hype, strays with a supermodel and loses his gal to nemesis Jacques Grande (Timberlake). Guru Pitka (Myers) is summoned by the team owner (Alba) when her star's game goes off as a result.

Malco enjoyed making the film. Timberlake, he says, is "cool as hell. He's a superstar not by accident." Ditto Myers. But beyond that, the experience actually influenced his life and his future. "I met my fiancée on this film," he says of Dakha. "I'm a really philosophical guy, and I feel the universe does everything on purpose. But the first lesson I learned from Mike is follow your intuition and protect your art with your life."

Read more at the Los Angeles Times.

 

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