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Clive Davis Hails to New BMG Chief
4/17/2008, E! Online

Clive Davis has been given a different set of initials, none of which spell out top dog anymore. The pioneering recording exec is out as chairman and CEO of the BMG... more >

Justin Timberlake to host the ESPYs
3/26/2008, AP

Justin Timberlake is hosting an awards show — and it's not the Grammys. ESPN has lined up the 27-year-old singer-actor to host its annual ESPY Awards show this summer,... more >

Justin Goes to Bat for ESPN
3/26/2008, E! Online

Justin Timberlake is bringing sporty back. The pop star has been tapped to host the 2008 ESPY Awards, slated to take place July 20 at Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre L.A.... more >

Timberlake donates $200,000 in Memphis
3/25/2008, AP

Justin Timberlake has made two separate donations of $100,000 each to the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum and the Memphis Music Foundation. The 27-year-old area native, who... more >

Justin Timberlake Feeling Productive
3/7/2008, E! Online

Justin Timberlake is looking to bring viewers back to NBC. The pop star is teaming with Reveille, the production company behind Ugly Betty and The Office, to bring the hit... more >

Mmm, Smells Like Timberlake
2/22/2008, E! Online

Justin Timberlake is bringing smelly—and, possibly, polyester pants—back. The pop star has become the latest spokesceleb to lend his visage to hawk designer... more >

SKorea's Rain to star in Hollywood film
2/14/2008, AP

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean pop star and actor Rain has been cast in his first leading role in a Hollywood film, set to begin shooting later this year, his... more >

Timberlake appearing in Super Bowl ad
1/15/2008, AP

Come Super Bowl Sunday, Amazon.com will get a leg up in the digital music race it's running against Apple Inc.'s iTunes Store. And not just any leg: Justin Timberlake's... more >

Winners at the People's Choice Awards
1/8/2008, AP

A complete list of winners at the 34th annual People's Choice Awards: • Female TV star: Katherine Heigl • Male TV star:Patrick Dempsey • Talk show host:... more >

Grammy nominations in top categories
12/6/2007, AP

Nominees announced Thursday in top categories for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards: Record of the Year: "Irreplaceable," Beyonce; "The Pretender," Foo Fighters; "Umbrella,"... more >

Timberlake Tees Off into Bob Hope Territory
11/12/2007, E! Online

Justin Timberlake has signed up for a little fore play. The genre-straddling singer will take over as host of the PGA Tour's annual Las Vegas event starting in 2008,... more >

Lavigne steals Timberlake's thunder at MTV awards
11/1/2007, Reuters

Pop star Avril Lavigne took two top prizes at the MTV Europe Music Awards on Thursday, stealing the thunder from her rival Justin Timberlake. The 23-year-old rocker won the... more >

Timberlake, Doherty in limelight at MTV Europe
10/31/2007, Reuters

All eyes at this year's MTV Europe Music Awards in Munich will be on U.S. star Justin Timberlake, who dominated the show in 2006, and British singer Pete... more >

Justin, Beyonc, Daughtry Lead AMA Noms
10/9/2007, E! Online

Once again, Justin Timberlake is the all-American man. The "SexyBack" singer was joined by fellow usual suspect Beyoncé Knowles as well as Daughtry... more >

Emmys Welcome Kanye, Jersey Boys...Justin?
9/12/2007, E! Online

The Emmy Awards are taking a cue from the Grammys. And the Tonys. But not, luckily for Kanye West, from the Video Music Awards. Despite having no obvious ties to the TV... more >

Justin's Pipes Need Peace, Shows Scrapped
9/11/2007, E! Online

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Including Justin Timberlake's voice. Citing "vocal strain" endured during the MTV Video Music Awards weekend festivities... more >

MTV's music focus too little, too late
9/10/2007, Reuters

With an emphasis on the visual over the audio, MTV from its inception has never been "about the music." But after seeing interest in its signature trophy show wane in recent... more >

Justin Timberlake wins Emmy
9/10/2007, Yahoo! Music

Justin Timberlake has won an Emmy for his song "Dick In A Box." The song won the prize for Best Original Music and Lyrics for the program Saturday Night Live at the 59th... more >

Timberlake pleads for more videos on MTV
9/9/2007, AP

At the MTV Video Music Awards, Justin Timberlake is the equivalent of Jack Nicholson at the Oscars. Though just 26-years-old, Timberlake appeared like an old veteran at the... more >

Britney Glitters, Justin and Rihanna Golden at VMAs
9/9/2007, E! Online

Who would've guessed that Britney Spears would end up providing the nostalgic link between the MTV Video Music Awards' past and future? The embattled pop star,... more >

Racy Timberlake 'Box' video wins Emmy
9/9/2007, AP

An off-color "Saturday Night Live" video featuring Justin Timberlake and strategically placed gift boxes was honored at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards. "(Blank) in a Box,"... more >

Unprintable song up for Emmy on Saturday
9/7/2007, AP

There are dozens of surprises among the more than 400 Emmy nominees, but none quite like the one we can't name in this story. It's in the Original Music and Lyrics... more >

Music videos go lo-fi as cash dries up
9/6/2007, AP

NEW YORK (AP) — The music video is shrinking. With the music industry in crisis from falling sales and file sharing, labels have less cash to subsidize elaborate videos... more >

Britney Just Says Ne-Yo to New Single
8/29/2007, E! Online

Britney Spears' long-threatened single could be released as early as next week. Whether Ne-Yo had a hand in producing the album from which it will be culled is another... more >

'Pirates,' Sophia Bush top Teen Awards
8/27/2007, AP

"Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" dominated the seventh-annual Teen Choice Awards Sunday, taking honors for Choice Movie: Action Adventure. The movie's stars... more >

Dutch DJ Tiesto slowly builds U.S. following
8/16/2007, Reuters

Tiesto, the world's pre-eminent DJ, performed for a worldwide audience of billions during the opening ceremony of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. He played in... more >

Justin Timberlake, Beyonce lead MTV nominations
8/7/2007, Reuters

Pop stars Justin Timberlake and Beyonce led the nominations for the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday with seven apiece, followed by rapper Kanye West and Barbados... more >

Justin, Beyonc� Top VMA Pack
8/7/2007, E! Online

What happens in Vegas...was just foreshadowed in New York. Justin Timberlake and Beyoncé Knowles scored a leading seven nominations apiece for the Sin City-bound... more >

Fiddy & Timberlake to sing about porn?
7/3/2007, Yahoo! Music

50 Cent and Justin Timberlake's upcoming collaboration is about their love of pornography, it has been claimed. The pair of music stars have recorded a song for Fiddy's new... more >

Timberlake wants to do Coldplay duet
6/27/2007, Yahoo! Music

Justin Timberlake has again stated he would like to work with Coldplay, calling them "the modern Beatles." The pop icon has previously spoken of his admiration for the Brit... more >

Duran Duran confirm Timberlake duet
6/7/2007, Yahoo! Music

The full details of Duran Duran's recordings with Justin Timberlake and Timbaland have been revealed. The '80s pop icons have completed work on their new album, which... more >

Justin Timberlake signs first act to record label
6/6/2007, Yahoo! Music

Justin Timberlake has signed the first act to his fledgling label, it has been announced. Esmee Denters, one of a number of pop unknowns to make their name through YouTube... more >

Summer tour season heats up
5/31/2007, AP

As flip-flops hit the pavement and barbecue grills ignite, some of the biggest artists are packing their bags to get the summer concert season started. This year, everyone... more >

Justin Timberlake launches record label
5/30/2007, AP

Justin Timberlake, music star and movie star, is aiming to add another glittering line to his resume — star maker. The pop singer will sign artists and release their... more >

Justin Timberlake starts own label
5/29/2007, Yahoo! Music

Justin Timberlake has started his own label, Tenman. The former *NSYNC singer will be formed as a joint venture with Interscope Records. Timberlake says he has handpicked... more >

Justin Timberlake forms record label
5/29/2007, Reuters

Justin Timberlake has joined forces with a rival music company to launch his own label, Tennman Records. The Los Angeles-based label -- whose name pays tribute... more >

Justin Gets Labeled
5/29/2007, E! Online

Justin Timberlake has long been the man. Now, he's the Man. The "SexyBack" singer has announced plans to launch his own record label, Tennman Records, of which... more >

Observers blame climate of scrutiny for Akon flap
5/11/2007, Reuters

Verizon Wireless' decision to drop its sponsorship of the Gwen Stefani Sweet Escape tour because of the actions of supporting act Akon probably would not have happened... more >

Fergie fans will phone it in for tickets
5/11/2007, Reuters

Aching to see Fergie in concert? Don't expect to buy a paper ticket. Verizon Wireless is sponsoring the Black Eyed Peas vocalist's 20-city U.S. solo tour -- which... more >

Timberlake discusses Madonna collaboration
5/9/2007, Yahoo! Music

Justin Timberlake has spoken for the first time publicly about his upcoming collaboration with Madonna. The pair of pop titans went into the studio recently to work on an... more >

Tourfilter site keeps concertgoers in the know
4/22/2007, Reuters

Despite the best efforts of promoters and venues, music fans often miss the chance to see concerts simply because they didn't know about them. Chris Marstall, a... more >

Timberlake, Alba on list of sexy celebs
4/20/2007, AP

Another day, another list. But what the heck, this one is a "What is Sexy?" rundown from Victoria's Secret. "SexyBack" singer Justin Timberlake is sexiest male musician;... more >

U.S. album sales down, digital sales up
4/19/2007, AP

U.S. album sales are down 17 percent so far this year, a downward spiral caused in part by a surge in online music purchases and fewer big-name albums being released in the... more >

Madonna to collaborate with Justin Timberlake
4/11/2007, Yahoo! Music

Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, and Pharrell Williams are among the collaborators working on the new Madonna album, according to reports. The star-studded roll call of... more >

SXSW fest erases indie/pop divide
4/6/2007, AP

As South By Southwest's annual gathering of the indie universe kicked into full swing, rock's biggest mainstream magazine ran an online piece painting it as "a festival... more >

Justin, Beyonc�, Pirates Are Kids' Choice
4/2/2007, E! Online

Justin Timberlake was the host with the most Saturday night. Most green goo all over him, that is. In addition to being named Favorite Male Singer, the Grammy-winning pop... more >

Justin's Tennessee Dishonor
3/22/2007, E! Online

While bringing sexy back may be a feat in its own right, it's apparently not as big a deal to the state of Tennessee as it is to readers of, say, Teen Bop. Not that... more >

Producer David Foster reflects on Canadian honor
3/2/2007, Reuters

Producer/songwriter David Foster is proof that you can go home again. Although this native of Victoria, British Columbia, has lived in Malibu, California, for years, he... more >

The Late Great Norah Still No. 1
2/28/2007, E! Online

It seems it's never too late to hop on the Norah Jones Express. For the third time in four weeks, Jones' Not Too Late moved enough copies to rank atop the Billboard... more >

`Grammy Moment' winner is `Idol' reject
2/15/2007, AP

Robyn Troup went from Grammy Awards star to "American Idol" reject in three TV days. On Sunday, Troup, 19, of Houston sang with Justin Timberlake and rapper T.I. after... more >

Grammy Cred Doesn't Equal Idol Success
2/15/2007, E! Online

Apparently, Simon, Paula and Randy weren't among those who voted for Robyn Troup in the My Grammy Moment contest. The aspiring singer who shared a stage with Justin... more >

Arctic Monkeys shine at Brit Awards
2/14/2007, Reuters

British rock band the Arctic Monkeys and their Las Vegas counterparts The Killers triumphed on Wednesday at the Brit Awards, the UK music industry's biggest night of the... more >

Scarlett Johansson says she & Justin Timberlake are just friends
2/13/2007, Yahoo! Music

Scarlett Johansson has denied claims she and Justin Timberlake are dating. The actress and pop star have been linked by the media in recent weeks, since Justin split from... more >

Grammy ratings bounce back from 2006 low
2/12/2007, AP

No one can say that Grammy Award organizers aren't quick learners when it comes to scheduling. This year they were rewarded for it. An estimated 20.1 million people watched... more >

Idol-Aspiring Grammys Perk Up
2/12/2007, E! Online

A little dose of American Idol may have given the Grammys a little dose of American Idol power. For the first time in three years, the Grammys telecast drew more than 20... more >

"American Idol" champion Underwood wins Grammy
2/11/2007, Reuters

"American Idol" champion Carrie Underwood's Grammy victories on Sunday underscored the growing impact of the hit TV talent search on U.S. pop culture. Underwood, who won... more >

Texas teen is 'My Grammy Moment' winner
2/11/2007, AP

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Texas teenager Robyn Troup got a taste of fame — and a super 19th birthday present — as the winner of "My Grammy Moment," a talent contest... more >

"American Idol" champion Underwood wins Grammy
2/11/2007, Reuters

"American Idol" champion Carrie Underwood's Grammy victory on Sunday further underscored the growing impact that the smash hit TV talent competition is having on U.S. pop... more >

Grammy contest could sing ratings tune
2/9/2007, AP

Flanked by a television crew, three young women huddle around a keyboard on an airy sound stage trying to out-sing each other. "American Idol"? No, but close. It's "My... more >

Music and fashion fuse at New York fashion shows
2/8/2007, Reuters

Under tents in Manhattan's Bryant Park, disc jockey Javier Peral is mixing beats for an exclusive New York gathering, but sweaty hipsters won't be dancing to... more >

R&B/hip-hop world needs to get involved in Grammys
2/7/2007, Reuters

It's easy to stand on the outside and carp about who should and shouldn't have been nominated in Sunday's Grammy Awards derby. The hard part is slogging it out on the... more >

GRAMMYWATCH: Who wins? The AP's take
2/7/2007, AP

Mary J. Blige has a leading eight Grammy nominations and her triumphant comeback was the feel-good story of the 2006. So it seems as if her coronation on Grammy night is all... more >

Grammys a party for Rubin's clients
2/5/2007, AP

Rick Rubin is a healthy reminder of the danger in relying on superficial impressions. He's a bearish man with long, flowing hair, a bushy beard and ever-present dark... more >

Justin Kids Around
2/5/2007, E! Online

Come Mar. 31, Justin Timberlake is gonna cry himself a winner. The "SexyBack" singer has been tapped to put his emcee skills to the test as the host of Nickelodeon's 20th... more >

Macy rolls with will.i.am, Justin on new CD
2/2/2007, Reuters

R&B singer Macy Gray will release her first album in four years next month as part of a new deal with the will.i.am music group/Geffen. "Big" is due March 27 and boasts... more >

5 finalists named for Grammy contest
1/18/2007, AP

Hot on the heels of Fox's "American Idol," five finalists have been named to compete for the chance to perform with "SexyBack" singer Justin Timberlake at the Grammy... more >

"Idol" runner-up McPhee rushes to make album
1/14/2007, Reuters

When 2006 "American Idol" runner-up Katharine McPhee rushed off the road and into the studio last fall to begin working on her debut album, she quickly realized the art of... more >

Timberlake, Diaz call it quits
1/12/2007, AP

Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz are officially kaput. The duo, dating since 2003, confirmed their split Thursday in a joint statement. "We have, in fact, ended our... more >

Timberlake, Diaz call it quits
1/12/2007, Reuters

After weeks of rumors, singer Justin Timberlake and actress Cameron Diaz confirmed on Thursday they had broken up after more than three years as one of the highest-profile... more >

Diaz, Timberlake Confirm Uncoupling
1/11/2007, E! Online

For Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake, it was all over but the press release. Cue the publicists. In a joint statement issued on behalf of the celebrity couple... more >

Sweet Dream Floats to No. 1
1/10/2007, E! Online

Girl Power is alive and well. With the film doing record business at the box office and picking up plenty of awards mojo going into the Oscar season, the Dreamgirls... more >

Omarion: 21 to 1 on Charts
1/3/2007, E! Online

Turning 21 might give him more chances to be naughty, but Omarion still finished the year on Santa's nice list. In what was an otherwise slow week in the post-Yule music... more >

Nas' Hip-Hop Living Large on Charts
12/28/2006, E! Online

Most rappers start beefs to help sell albums, but Nas is topping the charts thanks in part to a truce. Several years back, the Nas-Jay-Z feud got ugly when the two rap... more >

Mary J. Blige the queen of R&B charts in 2006
12/25/2006, Reuters

It was a year marked by head-scratching sales downturns as well as a revolving door for the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart. While R&B and hip-hop's command... more >

Joey Fatone: I Wanna Dance
12/20/2006, E! Online

Joey Fatone was pretty good at being 'N Sync with four other guys, but it only takes two to tango. The former boy bander is apparently ready to give it a try,... more >

Perform with Timberlake at the Grammys
12/18/2006, AP

Justin Timberlake may have said "Bye, Bye, Bye" to his 'N Sync bandmates, but he's looking for a partner to sing with at the Grammys. The Recording Academy, together with... more >

Timberlake's Grammy Idol
12/15/2006, E! Online

For someone who's had less than glowing words for the goings-on at American Idol, Justin Timberlake seems to have no problem participating in a copycat competition. The... more >

Timberlake's Grammy Idol
12/15/2006, E! Online

For someone who's had less than glowing words for the goings-on at American Idol, Justin Timberlake seems to have no problem participating in a copycat competition. The... more >

Rapper's drug lyrics scare corporate America
12/8/2006, Reuters

Young Jeezy, born Jay Jenkins, originally planned to be a businessman instead of a rapper. Before he signed with Def Jam in 2004, he had already built a brand: Two... more >

Teen music takes back seat to adult fare
12/8/2006, AP

Just a few years ago, when teens dominated the pop charts, to be a singer of a more senior age — say, about 30 — was something to be downplayed or outright omitted... more >

Grammys Oblige Blige and Other Chicks
12/8/2006, E! Online

Scorned by country music radio, the Dixie Chicks are all right by the Grammys. The finger-pickin' trio, just about nixed from Nashville for lead singer Natalie Maines'... more >

Nominations for 49th Annual Grammy Awards
12/7/2006, E! Online

Here's the complete list of nominees for the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. The awards will be presented Feb. 11 in Los Angeles: Album Of The Year Taking the Long Way,... more >

Blige, Timberlake may get Grammy nods
12/6/2006, AP

With her album "The Breakthrough," Mary J. Blige might be the breakout leader when Grammy nominations are announced. Blige could find herself nominated for album of the... more >

Nordstrom, Sears hear music in CD sales
12/3/2006, Reuters

With music specialty stores dying by the hundreds this year between the liquidation of Tower and Musicland, Nordstrom and Sears may be picking up some of the slack. Both... more >

Jay-Z's Kingdom Crowns Charts
11/29/2006, E! Online

Maybe he should retire more often. Lest anyone think his star power faded during his two-year recording hiatus, Jay-Z celebrated his rap comeback by topping one of the... more >

Mariah Carey snubbed at another awards show
11/21/2006, Reuters

Pop diva Mariah Carey, whose commercial success has not translated into awards show acclaim, was snubbed at the American Music Awards on Tuesday, despite scoring three... more >

Charts: Montana Sizzles, Federline Fizzles
11/8/2006, E! Online

It's not just Montana state that squeaks out photo finishes. With all the discs counted, the Disney Channel's Hannah Montana soundtrack held its spot atop the charts by a... more >

People Choose Johnny, Jen, Vince
11/7/2006, E! Online

The people have spoken. Unfortunately, they seem to be repeating themselves. Despite the potentially dramatic pairing of Isaiah Washington and recently outed Neil Patrick... more >

The Roots in triumphant L.A. stand
10/31/2006, Reuters

There may be explanations -- financial or otherwise -- for the severe dearth of hip-hop (or R&B) bands on the musical landscape. The Roots represent the very reason that... more >

Timberlake debuts 'Street Sexy' clothes
10/18/2006, AP

Pop star Justin Timberlake isn't your typical fashion designer. So the runway debut of his William Rast clothing line wasn't a typical fashion show. Rather than show the... more >

Justin Timberlake plays 'Jimmy Kimmel' parking lot concert
10/13/2006, Yahoo! Music

It may have been Friday the 13th, but it was a lucky day for the small group of Justin Timberlake fans--including actor Rick Schroeder--who were treated to an intimate... more >

Global music sales down despite digital growth
10/13/2006, Reuters

Piracy and competition for consumer spending drove global music sales down 4 percent in the first half of 2006 despite the continued popularity of digital music, an industry... more >

Razorlight cut Scissor Sisters down to size
10/8/2006, Reuters

Indie band Razorlight knocked American group Scissor Sisters from the top spot in the British charts on Sunday to secure their first number one single. The Anglo-Swedish... more >

The Killers are here to save good music
10/5/2006, AP

Let Justin Timberlake worry about bringing sexy back. The Killers have a far weightier goal in mind as they release their grand sophomore album, "Sam's Town" — to bring... more >

Scissor Sisters still sharp at top of UK charts
10/1/2006, Reuters

Flamboyant New York band the Scissor Sisters dominated music sales in Britain for a second week as they stayed at the top of both the singles and album charts. Their... more >

Justin Holds Off Clay, Fergie
9/28/2006, E! Online

Clay Aiken just got another dose of the runner-up blues. In a week that saw five albums top 100,000 in sales and five debut in the Top 10, the American Idol also-ran... more >

Janet Jackson looks to reverse a trend
9/25/2006, AP

In case you've forgotten about the many magical moments in Janet Jackson's illustrious career, she's ready to remind you of each one — if you buy her new CD. In the... more >

Justin Timberlake album hits number one
9/21/2006, AP

Justin Timberlake's music is taking over the world. His album "FutureSex/LoveSounds" has sold more than 684,000 copies its first week, according to his label. That puts... more >

"FutureSex" Sells for Justin
9/21/2006, E! Online

Justin Timberlake's reward for bringing back the sexy: his first number one album. On the heels of "SexyBack" becoming his first solo Hot 100 chart-topper, the reformed... more >

Duran Duran record with Timberlake
9/21/2006, Yahoo! Music

Justin Timberlake and Duran Duran have recorded a collaboration which is expected to be released in the near future. The pop superstar is understood to have got together... more >

Cameron Diaz reports photographer in car
9/20/2006, AP

Cameron Diaz filed a police report Wednesday accusing a photographer of assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly driving his car at her, police said. Diaz and her... more >

Duran Duran and Justin Timberlake to collaborate?
9/19/2006, Yahoo! Music

Duran Duran have posted a bulletin on their official MySpace page, addressing longstanding rumors that they will record with the one-and-only Justin Timberlake. Gossip about... more >

Timberlake to host MTV Awards in Denmark
9/19/2006, AP

The Red Hot Chili Peppers were nominated in four categories, including best album, for the 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards, to be hosted by Justin Timberlake on Nov.... more >

Sex Fuels Timberlake's Music on New Disc
9/12/2006, AP

Justin Timberlake, "FutureSex/LoveSounds" (Jive) Justin Timberlake is horny. This is the primary conclusion we can reach after listening to his new album,... more >

VMAs go "Crazy" and Panic!
9/3/2006, E! Online

Blood was shed, people were electrocuted, lobsters ran amok--and that was just when the Jackass crew was on camera, reminding people to cast their votes for the Viewer's... more >

Janet Jackson planning for 2007 tour
9/1/2006, Reuters

Although she has only a handful of national treks under her belt, Janet Jackson is one of the most successful female touring artists of all time. Numbers back it up.... more >

MTV Awards uncut, live on the Net
8/31/2006, AP

MTV has managed to find entertainment in Ozzy Osbourne taking out the trash and Mariah Carey touring her house. On Thursday night, they hoped to squeeze a few more drops out... more >

MTVignettes: Jessica barely avoids Nick
8/31/2006, AP

By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY, AP Music WriterThu Aug 31, 6:19 PM ET This week's example of "The Rich Just Get Richer": Jessica Simpson. Simpson walked away with Chrysler... more >

VMA parties are a contest all their own
8/30/2006, AP

As the MTV Video Music Awards approached Thursday, the fiercest competition for the top honor included Diddy, Missy Elliott, Pharrell, Justin Timberlake, Jessica Simpson and... more >

Billboard album reviews: Bob Dylan, Sam Moore
8/28/2006, Reuters

You may have seen the recent photos of Bob Dylan looking uncannily like Charlie Chaplin, and his 44th album, "Modern Times," shares a title with Chaplin's 1936 classic about... more >

Justin's "Idol" Observations
8/18/2006, E! Online

Funny, Justin Timberlake doesn't look like Simon Cowell. Nevertheless, the pip-up pop star offered a Cowell-esque critique of reigning American Idol champ Taylor Hicks... more >

Elvis-themed show planned for new MGM Vegas resort
8/17/2006, Reuters

Attention Elvis impersonators: you may soon have a new way to make a living. Cirque du Soleil said on Thursday it plans to create a permanent Elvis Presley show for the... more >

Timberlake in a Purple mood with rap/R&B/rock mash-up
8/13/2006, Reuters

When Justin Timberlake released his first solo album in 2002, numerous observers pointed out the Michael Jackson influences -- including high-pitched shrieks and tight... more >

Chili Peppers, Shakira Spice Up VMAs
7/31/2006, E! Online

The 2006 MTV Video Music Awards are gonna rock. And shake. And, um, disco. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Dani California" and Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie" nabbed a leading... more >

*N Sync singer Lance Bass says he is gay
7/26/2006, Reuters

Lance Bass, a singer in the boy band 'N Sync, has revealed that he is gay and in a relationship with a former star of a U.S. reality television show, People magazine said on... more >

Nelly Furtado lets 'Loose' on new album
7/20/2006, AP

Hip-hop and dance music have long been part of Nelly Furtado's musical DNA. As a teen growing up in Canada's British Columbia, she was a full-fledged B-girl: She loved to... more >

Timberlake Film Fizzles
7/17/2006, E! Online

Where is the love for Justin Timberlake's dramatic acting debut? Despite its prestigious closing-night spot at the Toronto Film Festival and the presence of estimable,... more >

Bertelsmann sends BMG info to investors
6/22/2006, AP

Bertelsmann AG, the German media group, said Thursday it sent 15 investors financial information and details about its BMG Music Publishing unit, which it is planning to... more >

Justin Timberlake returns
6/19/2006, Yahoo! Music

Justin Timberlake has announced details of his second solo album, which is to be called FutureSex/LoveSounds. The LP, which follows 2002's global smash Justified, is out on... more >

Justin Hot for "FutureSex"
6/19/2006, E! Online

Get ready, ladies, Justin Timberlake has your "SexyBack." The erstwhile 'N Syncer has announced plans to release his second solo effort, FutureSex/LoveSounds, via Jive... more >

Black Eyed Peas to perform in China
6/7/2006, AP

The Black Eyed Peas will bring their "Monkey Business" tour to China next month. The Grammy-winning hip-hop group will perform July 18 at Beijing's Exhibition Center... more >

FCC upholds CBS fine for Jackson breast flash
5/31/2006, Reuters

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission upheld on Wednesday its decision to fine 20 CBS Corp. television stations a total of $550,000 for airing pop singer Janet... more >

Christina Aguilera Set for MTV Awards
5/8/2006, AP

Christina Aguilera will take the stage at this year's MTV Movie Awards. The event, hosted by Jessica Alba, will be filmed June 3 at Sony Picture Studios in Culver City,... more >

Nelly Furtado Enjoyed Working With Justin Timberlake On New Album
5/1/2006, USRN

Nelly Furtado enjoyed working with Justin Timberlake on her upcoming album, Loose. She told MTV.com that the former 'NSYNC singer was the best person to collaborate with... more >

No Need to Revisit 'Best of the Boy Bands'
3/28/2006, AP

Various Artists, "Best of the Boy Bands," (Time Life) The slate of boy bands that swept through pop in the '80s and dominated the genre for the latter part of the '90s... more >

Music World Takes Notice of will.i.am
3/22/2006, AP

It took two multiplatinum albums, several hits and a few Grammy nominations for people to realize that the Black Eyed Peas weren't just a silly, poppy, hip-hop gimmick (and... more >

More pop artists turning to rap producers
3/18/2006, Reuters

DJ Premier was surprised when he got the phone call last spring. It was RCA Records, saying that Christina Aguilera wanted the producer, best known for his gritty work with... more >

Sergio Mendes Talks Hip-Hop
3/2/2006, AP

Hooking up hot, young hitmakers with a seasoned veteran has become so common place its become something of an industry gimmick to introduce a new generation to a musical... more >

Jaheim's "Ghetto" Charms Charts
2/22/2006, E! Online

Last week it was a jungle out there. This week it's a ghetto. Ending the single-week dominance of the Curious George soundtrack, R&B crooner Jaheim spanked the monkey... more >

Bossa Nova King Mendes Turns to Hip-Hop
2/14/2006, AP

Sergio Mendes, "Timeless," (Concord) The fusion of hip-hop and bossa nova is certainly not new. DJ trio Bossacucanova combined dance beats and Brazil's jazz-imbued retro... more >

Rolling Stones at Super Bowl a logistics challenge
2/3/2006, Reuters

Before the Rolling Stones play at Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show, producers will have six minutes to roll out and assemble a gigantic stage, erect 27 tons of lights and... more >

Neil Young leads parade of musicians to Sundance
1/26/2006, Reuters

For an event about movies, this week's Sundance Film Festival has featured a parade of musicians, from Neil Young to the Beastie Boys, to offer new insight into singers and... more >

Justin Timberlake's Idol Is Mark Wahlberg
1/23/2006, USRN

Justin Timberlake says that his role model is Mark Wahlberg, who transformed himself from pop/rapper Markie Mark into a serious actor and producer. Timberlake told The... more >

NBC Cuts Pamela Anderson Pole Dance Video
12/14/2005, AP

Pamela Anderson and pole dancing proved too hot for NBC, which dropped a number featuring the actress in a sexy big-screen video from an Elton John special. "Elton John:... more >

LIFEbeat to Honor World AIDS Day
11/15/2005, AP

LIFEbeat — the Music Industry Fights AIDS will honor World AIDS Day on Dec. 1 with an Internet auction featuring some 1,000 items from stars in music, film, theater and... more >

Bidding on Britney
11/2/2005, E! Online

Andrian Adams is either selling the future, a great cocktail party story--or maybe a bit of both. The London-based record producer/manager has taken to eBay to auction... more >

Timberlake Defends Spears in Photo Flap
10/24/2005, AP

Justin Timberlake, who once told ex-girlfriend Britney Spears to "Cry Me a River," is coming to her defense. Photos of Spears, her husband, Kevin Federline, and the... more >

Review: 'N Sync's 'Greatest Hits'
10/24/2005, AP

'N Sync, "Greatest Hits" (Jive) Ah, the giddy boy-band heyday of the late 1990s — don't you miss it? The harmony ... the choreography ... the white boys in... more >

Norah and Wyclef Sing for Relief
10/13/2005, E! Online

Hurricane Katrina's news coverage may have come and gone, but the Hollywood benefits live on. Grammy winners Wyclef Jean and Norah Jones are the latest celebs to be... more >

Musicians Wary of Singing About Katrina
10/6/2005, AP

In times of war, tragedy and turmoil, many hit songs have eloquently expressed a collective angst. But even though Hurricane Katrina has already inspired several musical... more >

List of MTV Europe Music Awards nominees
9/28/2005, Reuters

Following is a list of nominees for the 12th annual MTV Europe Music Awards, which will take place November 3 at the Atlantic Pavilion in Lisbon. MALE 50... more >

Charts: West Hits a Wall
9/21/2005, E! Online

The people have spoken: Paul Wall is the new chart champ. The Houston rapper helped push Kanye West's latest to number one by guesting on the Late Registration track... more >

Pop star style to rock New York's Fashion Week
9/15/2005, Reuters

Pop stars with their own clothing labels are increasingly trying to hit a higher fashion note and Gwen Stefani is the latest to venture onto the haute couture runways of New... more >

Gap Band's Wilson ready for second act
9/10/2005, Reuters

Scheduling conflicts waylaid a proposed duet with Mariah Carey, and songs produced by Pharrell and Scott Storch did not make the final cut. But Charlie Wilson's debut album... more >

Celibate Celebs: Some Aren't Promiscuous
8/15/2005, AP

Britney Spears was 18 when she lost it. So was Marcia Cross from "Desperate Housewives." Ozzy Osbourne was 14. His daughter, Kelly, was 16. Gary Coleman? Well, he might... more >

Concert review: Jesse McCartney
7/12/2005, Reuters

It would be easy for cynics to dismiss Jesse McCartney's hourlong set Sunday at the Gibson Amphitheater as lightweight pop. But the thousands of screaming teen and preteen... more >

McDonald's Seeks Designer for Uniforms
7/5/2005, AP

McDonald's Corp. is seeking a high-profile fashion designer to give its 300,000 U.S. restaurant workers a trendy, stylish new look. The nation's largest fast food chain... more >

Sheryl Crow Back Out Of 'Live 8', Justin Timberlake In
6/27/2005, USRN

Sheryl Crow is no longer on the bill for the July 2nd Live 8 concert in Paris, part of the massive Bob Geldof-organized event to raise awareness of poverty in Africa.... more >

Timberlake's Bum Pipes
5/13/2005, E! Online

Has all that beat-boxing shredded Justin Timberlake's pipes? The "Rock Your Body" singer has undergone surgery in Los Angeles to remove throat nodules from his vocal... more >

Timberlake, Lohan on Teen People Hot List
5/5/2005, AP

Who are the young stars of film, TV and music? Teen People's list of the "25 Hottest Stars Under 25" includes Alicia Keys, Ciara, Jessica and Ashlee Simpson, Jesse McCartney... more >

Bad LANGuage: AP's Pop Culture Blog
4/20/2005, AP

Everyone loves to bully Michael Jackson. Add online animators to the list. The pop star and headline maker is no stranger to late-night talk show stabs and tacky tabloid... more >

Digital and DVDs Boost Global Music Sales
3/22/2005, Reuters

Growing sales of DVD music videos and a sharp increase in digital downloads kept the global music market afloat in 2004 in what the International Federation of the... more >

Justin Timberlake Promises 'Warts-And-All' Film Portrayal Of Elton John
3/16/2005, USRN

Justin Timberlake promises a "warts-and-all" treatment of Elton John in an upcoming film about the British music icon. Timberlake was hand-picked by John to star in the $40... more >

U2 Elevated into Rock Hall
3/15/2005, E! Online

U2 may have found what they're looking for...immortality. After a quarter-century of pushing musical boundaries in an everlasting bid to lay claim to the title of... more >

Anna Nicole Flashes MTV Audience in Sydney
3/4/2005, AP

Anna Nicole Smith has pulled a Janet Jackson — but this time Justin Timberlake was nowhere to be seen. At the inaugural Australian MTV Music Awards in Sydney on... more >

This Week in Entertainment
3/4/2005, AP

A look back at the week in entertainment from The Associated Press: Oscar Replay: Jamie Foxx 's passionate acceptance speech for his best-actor award for "Ray" was the... more >

Justin Timberlake Evaluates Chances Of NSYNC Reuniting
2/19/2005, USRN

Now that Backstreet Boys have reunited, will *Nsync be far behind? Former *Nsync member Justin Timberlake tells Extra, "There's still a chance that *Nsync could get back... more >

Anatomy of a Hit: 'Retarded' to 'Started'
2/11/2005, AP

Before The Black Eyed Peas' "Let's Get It Started" became a worldwide hit, it had a very politically incorrect title — "Let's Get Retarded." The group changed the... more >

Genius of a Grammy Night
2/11/2005, E! Online

Genius will be served, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony will be outed as a couple, and Melissa Etheridge will hit the comeback stage. Those are three of the storylines... more >

McCartney Plays It Safe at Super Bowl
2/6/2005, AP

Nobody, but nobody was worried when Paul McCartney stripped off his jacket midway through his halftime performance at the Super Bowl. All he revealed was a long-sleeved red... more >

AP Critics Make Their Picks Grammys
2/2/2005, AP

The Associated Press' crack Grammy team gives their insider analysis on who's going to win on Grammy night Feb. 13 — but hey, we wouldn't bet the house on these... more >

Jackson Changed Halftime Show Expectations
2/1/2005, AP

Oh, what the NFL would have given for a marching band last year instead of Janet Jackson . Over the 38-year history of the Super Bowl, halftime has always been the best... more >

Janet's Super Encore
1/28/2005, E! Online

Let's hope Janet Jackson exerts a little more control over her next Super Bowl cameo. The "Nasty" singer is ready to make an encore at the big game just a year after... more >

Music Becomes On-The-Go Activity
1/24/2005, AP

In the music business, it's a vision that may soon be consigned to history: Grandpa slumping into the recliner, closing his eyes and enjoying a favorite rendition of an... more >

Industry Aims to Deliver Music Everywhere
1/23/2005, AP

In the music business, it's a vision that may soon be consigned to history: Grandpa slumping into the recliner, closing his eyes and enjoying a favorite rendition of an... more >

Rocker Lets F-Word Slip on 'Tonight Show'
1/3/2005, AP

NBC hasn't received any calls about the F-word that Motley Crue rocker Vince Neil dropped during the live New Year's Eve broadcast of "The Tonight Show With Jay... more >

Entertainment 2004 - What Might Have Been
12/30/2004, AP

Just think: Instead of exposing Janet Jackson 's breast at the Super Bowl last Feb. 1, what if Justin Timberlake reached across her chest, fumbled with Jackson's top and... more >

Snoop Posts Third 'Hot' Week Atop Singles Chart
12/16/2004, Reuters

Snoop Dogg was too hot to drop from the top of Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart Thursday as his hit tune "Drop It Like It's Hot" featuring Pharrell logged a third week at... more >

Ludacris 'Lights' Up U.S. Albums Chart
12/15/2004, Reuters

A trip to "The Red Light District" scored Ludacris his second consecutive No. 1 album on the U.S. pop charts Wednesday. The Atlanta rapper/actor's fourth Disturbing Tha... more >

Jagger, Richards Sizzling in Paris Studio
12/9/2004, Reuters

The Rolling Stones recently concluded recording sessions for a new album in Paris with producer Don Was, who worked with them on their two previous studio releases. The... more >

Rapper Kanye West Leads Grammy Nominees
12/7/2004, Reuters

Chicago rapper Kanye West, who survived a near-fatal car crash to score one of the biggest hits of the year with his debut album, led an eclectic field of commercially... more >

Newsboys Return to Their Worship Music Roots
12/3/2004, Reuters

Of all the acts that have become prominent figures in the contemporary worship movement, the Newsboys' impact might be the most surprising. The band has come a long way... more >

Paul McCartney to Headline Halftime Show
11/22/2004, AP

Paul McCartney will headline the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 6 as the NFL goes mainstream after the controversy over last February's show. "There's nothing bigger... more >

Review: Mellowed Snoop Dogg Back With Disc
11/15/2004, AP

Not unlike many dominant '90s rappers whose careers have stretched into this decade, Snoop Dogg appears to approaching something of a crossroads. While never as purebred a... more >

Janet Jackson Signs with New Manager
10/31/2004, Reuters

Pop singer Janet Jackson has signed a management pact with the company that also handles boy band Backstreet Boys and rapper Chingy. Los Angeles-based firm Wright Crear... more >

Snoop Returns with 'Masterpiece,' Remixes Doors
10/29/2004, Reuters

Rapper Snoop Dogg gets a hand from a host of high-profile stars on his upcoming studio album "R&G (Rhythm and Gangsta): The Masterpiece." Beyond the hit first single "Drop... more >

Kidman, Eminem Get People's Choice Bid
10/26/2004, AP

Rapper Eminem and baritone Josh Groban now have something in common: They are among the nominees for favorite male singer in the People's Choice Awards. Nominees for the... more >

Usher, Linkin Park Win Radio Music Awards
10/26/2004, AP

Usher won Hip-Hop Artist of the Year and Hip-Hop Song of the Year at the Radio Music Awards Monday night. Linkin Park grabbed the Alternative Rock Song of the Year and Rock... more >

Voting Nirvana
10/19/2004, E! Online

John Kerry has a way of bringing people together--at least alt-rock gods, anyway. Surviving Nirvana members Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic will make their first public... more >

Britney Formalizes Marriage, Splits with Manager
10/7/2004, Reuters

Pop star Britney Spears formalized her union with dancer Kevin Federline on Thursday just as she parted ways with the manager who had been guiding her career since she was...

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