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Archive for February, 2010
Two Mouseketeers collaborate on getting Morris heard
Denver songwriter Matt Morris cut his first solo record the way any young artist might: He made an album with his friends.
Only his friends are people like Justin Timberlake.
Morris, like Timberlake a former Mouseketeer, recorded most of his new CD in Austin, Texas, with his new buddy, musician-producer Charlie Sexton. He wrote many of the lyrics with his partner, Sean, whom he married in California when same-sex marriage there was still legal. And he built an entire song around a track written by his friend and bandmate, Dave Preston.
Morris, 30, worked intensely with Timberlake, one of his oldest friends and the executive producer of his breakthrough record, “When Everything Breaks Open.’’
Co-writing much of Christina Aguilera’s “Stripped’’ helped, as did the song he wrote with Timberlake, “(Another Song) All Over Again,’’ for the megastar’s sophomore smash, “FutureSex/LoveSounds.’’
But the tipping point came several years ago in a Manhattan hookah bar.
“Justin had just done [“Saturday Night Live’’] for the first time, and we were catching up in New York,’’ Morris said. “We’ve written songs together, and he’d let me open for him in a couple cities. I remember playing ‘Eternity’ with an acoustic guitar in Cleveland to a crowd of a couple thousand of his screaming fans.
“But it was that night in New York when he said, ‘I think I’m gonna start a record label, and I think you should be on there. I want to help you get your music out to the world.’
“I didn’t know what it meant at the time. I don’t know that he knew what it meant. And while it’s been a four- or five-year process since then, we’re here right now, and it’s exciting.’’
Morris first found the spotlight as a member of “The Mickey Mouse Club’’ from 1991-95. He was all over TV and teen mags, and he put out a group record on Disney that corresponded with a national tour. The group, MMC, was a big deal. (YouTube videos prove Morris was quite the teen heartthrob.)
But Morris missed his home and his friends, and he came back to Colorado for high school. “When I got [to high school], my first observation was, Wow, these school days are so long. Our on-set tutoring was three to four hours a day. But then I met some great people and was in ‘South Pacific’ and ‘The King and I.’ I loved it.’’
Colorado is still home for Morris, who has such a large family that he jokingly estimates he’s related to one-32d of the entire city of Denver.
Morris’s music doesn’t fit neatly into a category. He obviously has a passion for soul music, and that comes through in songs such as the sunny, dub-influenced “Love.’’ “Don’t You Dare’’ comes off like a bold-and-funky shout-out to George Michael’s back catalog.
Indie rockers will appreciate the thoughtful chamber pop of “The Un-American,’’ while fans of chill-out artists Jack Johnson and Colbie Caillat will like the laid-back easy listening of “Money.’’
The CD was recorded with producer-musician Sexton, who plays regularly with Bob Dylan and has produced everyone from Lucinda Williams to Los Super Seven. Working with Sexton and Timberlake, who plays and sings on many tracks, helped create a unique entity.
“Charlie has a lot of experience in small rock and blues bars, and he brings that grit and earthiness – and a corresponding gentility – to his creative work,’’ Morris said. “Justin, because of who he is, brings the energy that makes you want to dance, and he instills that into whatever he’s working on – even a record that’s not a dance record.’’
“Eternity’’ is perhaps the greatest achievement, a slinky, elegant epic not unlike Rufus Wainwright’s works. It’s also an expressive, dramatic showcase for Morris’s greatest asset: his voice.
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Justin and Matt on The Daily 10
Justin Timberlake’s musical protege has come a long way since his “Mickey Mouse Club” days! Get the scoop on his solo album and more.
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Gabourey Sidibe On Today Show Talking About Justin Timberlake [Video]
Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe appeared on ‘The Early Show’ (weekdays, 7AM ET on CBS) and discussed her crush on Justin Timberlake and the state of her love life.
Co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez asked Sidibe what she would do if Timberlake offered to be her date to the Academy Awards in place of her mother. “I’d have to tell him that I have to take my mom, but he should meet me at Red Lobster afterwards,” Sidibe said.
Gabourey talking about Justin is at the 3:00 mark
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Justin Will Unveil the Audi A1 in Geneva
In what will probably prove to be the most crowded event at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show, American singer/song writer Justin Timberlake will unveil the new Audi A1, during the press conference scheduled for March 2.
Timberlake is the star ambassador for Audi in 2010 and will present the recently detailed Audi A1 to the press attending the event. Late last year, Timberlake and Heroes actress Dania Ramirez also filmed a commercial for the Ingolstadt carmaker.
“Audi has always been at the forefront of engineering and technology and I am very excited to be a part of the next evolution conscience with Audi and the A1,“ Timberlake said when he was chosen by Audi.
The A1, the smallest vehicle in Audi’s line-up is, according to Audi, the embodiment of both premium and sport car, all neatly wrapped into a small compact package. Priced at around 16,000 euros, the car packs four engines (two gasoline and two diesel), all direct fuel injected and turbocharged.
The A1 will be offered by Audi in two trim levels, Attraction and Ambition. The former comes with chorus radio, a radio remote-controlled central locking system, power-adjustable side mirrors, power windows and a height-adjustable driver’s seat. Passive safety features include two front airbags, side airbags and head airbags. As with the Ambition, this trim can be enhanced by adding the media style package.
autoevolution will be attending the 2010 Geneva Auto Show, so stay tuned for some real up close and personal shots of the vehicles, as well as for first-hand details of the motorized contraptions presented at the event.
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EXCLUSIVE! Justin Is Writing More Songs For Rihanna!
Two of the hottest names in modern music are trying to collaborate for a second time around – but will JT’s tracks make the cut?
Justin Timberlake, 29, knows a good thing when he sees one, which is why the singer/producer is laying down tracks for Rihanna’s fifth studio album.
“Justin is really eager to work with Rihanna again. He’s written a bunch of new songs and wants to executive produce her next album,” a music industry insider confides to HollywoodLife.com. “He thinks a collaboration would ensure a lot of #1 hits, so has already emailed about ten songs to Ri.”
The two have already worked together on the song Cold Case Love off of Rihanna’s latest CD, R-Rated, which dropped last November. In fact, the 22-year-old Bajan beauty is such a fan of the track that she’s pushing to make it her next single.
“Rihanna is a huge fan of Justin’s as well, and is ready to work with again, as well,” says our source. “So watch for the new album by the last quarter of the year.”
Dope. Our fingers are crossed that the collaborative efforts will be a success – but how could they not be?
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big picture update!
Some new, some old… he looks hot who cares! lol Click the thumbnails to view the images in the Gallery.
Paul Alexander for love letters for the south book
Emile and Justin promo shoot for Alpha Dog
2/22/2010 – Leaving Apartment HQ’s added
2/21/2010 – Leaving Apartment HQ’s added
USA Today photo shoot untagged added
Alpha Dog promotional stills UHQ ( they are huge )
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Justin out and about in NY(Feb 22)
NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 22: Actor and singer Justin Timberlake leaves his Tribeca apartment on February 22, 2010 in New York City.
*HQs shots will be added later
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Timbaland, Jojo & Justin Timberlake Live in Manila
DJ KC Montero names in his blog the special guest of Grammy-winning record producer, Timbaland along with Jojo in a much-awaited concert. It’s none other than Justin Timberlake.
Timbaland has successful collaborations with artists like Jay-Z, Rihanna, Katy Perry, One Republic, Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado, Eminem and many more.
Changing Lives concert will be held at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds on March 27, Saturday at 8pm. Visit Ticketworld.com.ph or call 891-9999 for tickets.
- VIP PhP 4,651.20
- GOLD PhP 3,100.80
- SILVER PhP 1,550.40
- BRONZE PhP 310.08
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Justin Timberlake Sings Praises Of New Artists Esmee Denters, Free Sol
‘She’s just so consistently talented. She sings like a little bird,’ singer said of Denters, whom he signed to Tennman Records.
Justin Timberlake may be cooking up ideas for a new solo album, but when it comes to promoting his new artists promoting his new artists Esmée Denters and Free Sol, he doesn’t need very much inspiration. He knows that his Tennman Records artists have the talent and personality to do great things in the industry.
Timberlake thinks Denters has a magical combination of personality traits and talent. “She’s just so consistently talented. She sings like a little bird,” he told MTV News. “She’s really just fantastic and she’s got great stage presence. She commands the stage, but also there’s something about her, like you want to have coffee with her and talk to her because she’s a good person, and I think that goes a long way. I think to have both of those qualities in the same artist is special.”
He’s also looking forward to having fans embrace his other act, Free Sol. And he’s already given them great exposure by having them play his William Rast fashion show last Wednesday in New York City. “They’re rock stars,” he said. “It’s nice to work them in organically and not feel like ‘Hey you gotta listen to this band.’ I’m trying to find cool ways to implement them into the culture of what it is we already do.”
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leaving nyc apartment
Justin Timberlake tries to maintain a low profile as he exits his NYC, NY apartment on February 21, 2010 but the pop star, even in discrete clothing, his style is hard to miss.
Will be adding more shortly!
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