Bell's 'Jeep' Gains Speed During First Day Of Veteran Practice

Team co-owner Dennis Reinbold affectionately referred to the No. 99 William Rast car as the "jeep" as it was being towed to pit lane for the first day of practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Well, the olive (with orange accents) jeep with Townsend Bell at the wheel is quite quick on the 2.5-mile oval.

"The people around the Speedway were really into the new paint scheme," Bell said. "The flat green makes the car look like a fighting vehicle. It's a much different scheme than seen on any other car at the track. I think the more people that see the car the more people will like it. You can't miss the car on the track."

The livery was collaboration from another competitive field.

"I was karting in Southern California with Justin Timberlake and a few of his friends for a couple of weeks," Bell said. "We had camouflage hats from William Rast and everyone thought an army green look would be cool on an IndyCar. So I called Dennis and he made it happened. It is definitely a cool look."

Bell, who competed on the streets of St. Petersburg and at Twin Ring Motegi in the car with a different paint scheme, had a quick lap of 222.583 mph (of his 35).

"We went out to get a reading on the car's initial setup," he said. "With a couple of laps, I was flat on the throttle and the car's handling was outstanding. We have found a good starting point of the Month of May. That is always difficult here at Indy. The conditions and wind changes constantly. So you need to have a solid start with the car."

Madonna Was 'Embarrassed' To Write Songs With Timberlake

Pop superstar Madonna was "nervous" about working with Justin Timberlake on tracks for her new album, because she didn't know what to expect from the pop hunk.
The Music hitmaker admits songwriting with Timberlake was a difficult process at first, because neither star was comfortable enough to open up their soul to the other and translate their deepest feelings and emotions into lyrics.

She says, "It's a little bit awkward. You don't really know them and you feel a little bit nervous and intimidated... Justin admitted to me the other day that he felt the same way."

"When you write music you're really exposing something about yourself and if you don't know somebody you feel a little bit embarrassed."

However, the initial uneasiness soon subsided, and the pair went on to create a number of tracks for new LP Hard Candy, including her chart-topper 4 Minutes.

Timberlake Caught Out By Traffic Cop

Pop star JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE found himself on the wrong side of the law on Thursday (08May08), when he was booked for a parking violation in New York.

The SexyBack hitmaker arrived at the MTV studios in the city ahead of the network's Fall 2008 Upfront Presentation - to inform artists about multi-platform opportunities on the music channel.

But after leaving his black sports utility vehicle (SUV) outside the building, the star was handed a parking ticket by a warden upon his return to the car.

However, the incident did little to dampen Timberlake's spirits - footage posted on TMZ.com shows the singer laughing and joking as the official handed him the penalty.

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Timberlake Rings 'Phone' For MTV

Justin Timberlake is back on MTV, but not in a musicvid.

Network has greenlit "The Phone," a gameshow based on a Dutch format that mixes elements of "The Amazing Race" with "The Bourne Identity." Timberlake, David Schiff and Cecile Frot-Coutaz are exec producers.

Series will launch in the fall. Filming locations have yet to be determined, as is the length of each episode.

Episodes begin with two strategically hidden cell phones ringing at opposite ends of a city. Once answered, a mysterious guide gives contestants five seconds to answer whether they want to play the game for the chance at winning a cash prize.

When the players are established, they are sent into a race against each other-- with the guide watching from a helicopter above -- to accomplish their mission.

"'The Phone' is an exciting, innovative reality game that will make the viewer feel like they're part of an espionage thriller," says Frot-Coutaz, CEO of FremantleMedia North America, which is producing.

Behind The Scenes Of '4 Minutes'

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This is the behind the scenes of Madonna's current single '4 Minutes', including also Justin Timberlake! Check it out!

Clay Aiken: "I'm Not Trying To Be Justin Timberlake"

NEW YORK (AP) -- Clay Aiken is realistic about his niche in the musical landscape.
"I'm not cool, you know what I mean? I'm not gonna lie," the good-humored singer told The Associated Press in a recent interview. "I'm not trying to be Justin Timberlake. Thank God we have him, but I'm not him. ... I'm not gonna bring anybody's sexy back."

Aiken embraces his pop-lite sensibility in "On My Way Here," his first album of all-new material in more than four years.

The 29-year-old "American Idol" alum -- he placed second to Ruben Studdard in the Fox show's second season -- was the first non-winner to release a successful album, "Measure of a Man," which went double platinum in 2003. He followed that up with two cover albums: "Merry Christmas With Love" and "A Thousand Different Ways."

Timberlake Chows Down At Epicure

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.

Justin Timberlake Feels Sorry For Miley Cyrus

Washington, May 6: Pop star Justin Timberlake feels sorry about 15-year-old actress Miley Cyrus, who was compelled to apologise to her native U.S. after the publication of her controversial photographs in Vanity Fair magazine recently.

He also accused the media of deliberately targeting teen stars in an attempt to create scandal around them.

He said that the practice that has been prevalent for a long time is just not right.

"Of course they're going to pick (on) a wholesome, American, young female (for) the first sign of anything," Contactmusic quoted him as telling MTV.com.

"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," he added.

Cyrus' candid snaps showed her posing barebacked, wrapped in a satin sheet.

The pictures clicked by controversial photographer Annie Leibovitz sparked outrage in the U.S., forcing the teen star to apologise, and claim that she was duped into the shots.

Britney And Justin Reunite

Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake are rekindling their relationship - but don't get too carried away this time it's business.

The pair, who first met as 11-year-olds while working on the TV show The Mickey Mouse Club, could start speaking again for the first time in years.

Even though they dated for four years they haven't spoken since and things didn't get any better when nine months after the split Justin released the single Cry Me A River, which featured a Britney lookalike in the video.

All that seems to be water under the bridge now as Justin and producer Timbaland have reportedly approached Britney's dad Jamie about a collaboration.

It's not the first time that Timbaland has tried to work with Britney. In March last year he approached the star but she snubbed him.

According to NOW magazine he said: "She got big-headed and was like: 'Screw you, screw you, I don't need nobody.'"

Timbaland is now willing to give Britney a second chance. If plans go ahead he'll work on the backing track while Justin and Britney write the lyrics.

A family friend said: "Justin wants to help Britney and this is his way of proving to everyone - including her family, who he was always very close to - that he cares."

We always knew Justin had a good heart.

Source: Ananova.com

Timberlake Gives Grieving Diaz Some Friendly Support

Washington, Apr 21: Grieving actress Cameron Diaz was lent a shoulder to cry on by her ex Justin Timberlake.

Timberlake joined the actress at the memorial service for her father on Sunday Apr 20.

Also in the crowd was another of Diaz's reportedly former boyfriend John Mayer.

Cameron's father Emilio, 58, passed away on Tuesday Apr 15 due to pneumonia.

In order to keep the lively Diaz family spirit up, the guests who arrived at the memorial service at Mahe in Seal Beach, wore non-traditional garb.

"Most people started arriving at 1:30 and hardly no one wore black," said a source.

"Lots of people were wearing Hawaiian shirts. It looked more like a party," the source added.

Timberlake and Mayer had arrived separately and they both stayed on until most of the people started leaving around 4 p.m., after Cameron had spoken a few words to the group.

The Diaz family also suggested that instead of flowers, the well-wishers could donate to Surfrider.org or Reefcheck.org in Emilio's name.

Timberlake Signs IMG Marketing Deal

Justin Timberlake has signed a marketing deal with sports and entertainment company IMG to handle the singer and actor's global endorsement deals.

As well as representing the pop star's commercial endorsements, IMG will handle Timberlake's "wide array" of golf interests.

This will include the development of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospital for Children Open in Las Vegas and the design and construction of an eco-friendly golf course in the singer's hometown of Memphis, Tennessee.

"We look forward to partnering with a superstar of his calibre and global appeal to further build his brand and expand his relationships with sponsors through endorsement partnerships," said Sandy Montag, the senior corporate vice-president at IMG Sports and Entertainment.

Timberlake, who rose to fame as part of boyband 'N Sync before striking out as a solo artist - more recently dabbling in acting in films such as Alpha Dog and Shrek the Third - is one of the most bankable marketing properties in the world.

He has had high profile tie-ups with a string of brands including McDonald's - the fast food chain based its global "I'm Lovin' it" campaign around him - and Pepsi.

Last year he struck a five-year deal with US golf's organising body, the PGA, to host the tour's Las Vegas event.

The PGA said he was the 14th celebrity to ever host an event, starting this October, joining the likes of Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.

IMG's founder, the late Mark McCormack, built the global sports management and marketing business up after starting out representing golfer Arnold Palmer in the 1960s.

Jessica Alba, Justin Timberlake In New NHL Commercial

The hockey guru
The NHL is joining marketing forces with "The Love Guru" for a commercial during the playoffs.
That's the movie in which Mike Myers plays a guru who helps the Toronto Maple Leafs -- his real-life favorite team, poor guy -- on their journey to win the Stanley Cup.

Apparently Scotty Bowman still wasn't available.

The movie's not due out until June 20, but there's a clip at NHL.com. It really looks like a class flick.

Justin Timberlake is an L.A. Kings player, Jessica Alba owns the Leafs, and their coach is played by Verne (Mini-Me) Troyer, who gets clocked by a puck in one scene.

Source: Freep.com

The Austin Sessions

Matt Morris has just finished recording his first album for Tennman Records, in Austin. He has put the finishing touches on his debut album. The recording sessions took place in a small studio owned by Jim Eno of Spoon, and were produced by Charlie Sexton and Justin Timberlake. Charlie, a celebrated life-long musician and naturally gifted producer, brought together a remarkable group of world-class musicians to lend their own flavor to Matt's songs.
This clip shows Matt, along with producers Justin Timberlake and Charlie Sexton, working on the title track for his album, The Un-American LP .. and having a little fun! Enjoy the clip and visit Matt's web site for more info about this remarkable new artist.



Here are also 3 new videos of Matt recording songs for his upcoming album.









Personally, I think he is such a talented person, a song-writer, a musician, an artist. I really want to hear more stuff from him and I really believe everyone who did took share in his productions enjoyed this special sessions and moments.
love always,
Dery

Madonna Goes Mobile With Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and Verizon Wireless To Debut Exclusive Underground Remix Of '4 Minutes'

Mobile-Only Track Produced by Timbaland, Verizon Wireless' Mobile Producer in Residence, Featuring Justin Timberlake with Exclusive Video of Studio Session on V CAST Video; Verizon Wireless and Vodafone Collaboration Make Single Available on Mobile Phones around the Globe

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and NEWBURY, United Kingdom, April 14 /PRNewswire/
-- Verizon Wireless today announced it has teamed up with Madonna, Timbaland and Justin Timberlake to deliver the mobile underground remix of Madonna's highly-anticipated debut single "4 Minutes" from her upcoming album "HARD CANDY." Available exclusively in the U.S. to Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music customers and internationally to Vodafone customers, "4 Minutes" is the first single from Madonna's 11th studio album for Warner Bros. Records. "HARD CANDY" is scheduled for international release on April 28, 2008, with the U.S. release the following day.

Starting today, the underground version of the song is available to Verizon Wireless customers through V CAST Music as a full-song download, ringtone and ringback tone. This exclusive Madonna track produced by Timbaland, Verizon Wireless' mobile producer in residence, and featuring Justin Timberlake is available for download to Vodafone customers in Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Turkey, and the UK. This extraordinary remix was created on the Verizon Wireless mobile recording studio bus in New York City last month, following Madonna's induction ceremony into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Fans who download the full-song, ringtone or ringback tone of Timbaland's exclusive mobile underground remix of "4 Minutes" through Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music service will also have a chance to win a barcoded ticket to the exclusive Madonna performance on April 30 at New York's famed Roseland Ballroom. Lucky winners will receive tickets on their mobile phones, which will admit them and one friend to this exclusive show.

"HARD CANDY" is the follow up to Madonna's "CONFESSIONS ON A DANCE FLOOR" which debuted at number one in 30 countries and has sold more than 8 million copies to date. "HARD CANDY" has been described as a brilliant up-tempo collection of 12 songs in which Madonna remains ensconced in club mode, but this time adds an urban hip-hop beat in collaboration with musical partners Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams of the Neptunes, and Nate "Danja" Hills.

"Working with Madonna and Justin on this underground mobile remix has been a lot of fun," said Timbaland. "With Verizon Wireless, we are able to create and distribute music straight from the studio directly to fans as well as give them access into our creative process behind-the-scenes."

"As Madonna is one of the most iconic artists of our time and Timbaland is one of the most influential producers of today, we are undeniably excited to team up with them, as well as Justin, to deliver this exclusive remix to our customers," said Ed Ruth, director of digital music for Verizon. "Together with Vodafone, we will set a new precedence for the global release of a song, with a combined reach of hundreds of millions of fans across the globe via their cellphones."

Madonna, a multi GRAMMY(R) Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, cultural icon, world-renowned stage performer, video visionary, children's book author, director, and documentary filmmaker, has sold 200 million albums in the course of her unprecedented two decade-plus career and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 10, 2008.

In addition to Madonna's original "4 Minutes" track, co-produced by Timbaland and Justin Timberlake and Nate "Danja" Hills, and the underground mobile remix available on Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music and Vodafone, exclusive video footage of Madonna, Timbaland and Justin Timberlake's "mobile remix" recording session is now available on Verizon Wireless' V CAST Video service.

Timberlake Agrees To Meet With Britney

Justin Timberlake has agreed to meet up with his ex-girlfriend Britney Spears at a family barbecue this summer, according to new reports.
Spears' father Jamie has reportedly reached out to the Cry Me A River singer in the hope that the reunion will further aid his daughter's recovery from mental illness issues, which resulted in her being hospitalized twice earlier this year.

Insiders tell Life & Style magazine that Jamie has set up a meeting between his daughter and Timberlake at a low-key summer barbecue.

The source says, "Jamie reached out to Justin and asked if he'd be willing to come over to Britney's house to talk to her face-to-face, and Justin said yes.

"Jamie's hoping that by finally seeing him, she'll be able to get some real closure, some resolution. He thinks that might be a huge help to her."

The news comes just a month after Timberlake poked fun at his childhood sweetheart while inducting Madonna into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.

He joked, "There have been a lot of wannabes, I may have even dated a couple of them."

Timberlake and Spears dated for four years from 1998 to 2002.