July 2004

July 26, 2004 - 'Celebrity Justice' is reporting that *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake is preparing to sue a British newspaper over claims that he two-timed his girlfriend Cameron Diaz with Lucy Clarkson, who claimed she spent two "sizzling nights" with Timberlake while he was in London and Cameron was 5,000 miles away in Los Angeles. Timberlake's attorney, Marty Singer, insisted that the story is bogus and he's drafting letters to the tabloid demanding money, an apology and a retraction. If he doesn't get them, the lawyer says he'll take it to the British courts. Read more.

July 26, 2004 - Star magazine reports that *NSYNC star Lance Bass is dating actress Jennifer Gimenez after being introduced by Christina Applegate. The couple were spotted holding hands at the post-premiere party for Applegate's new film 'Anchorman', and later were eyed "openly kissing" at Joseph's. Three days later, the pair were "making out" at El Centro. The tabloid added that sources are saying Bass will go into space next year on a Russian launch.

July 26, 2004 - Anonymous writes "For those of you who loves Justin Timberlake not just his music but also his personality, I'm very sorry if this will offend you. You see...back in *NSYNC days. As you can see him...you know he's a good boy, gentleman, humble and most especially...he love his bandmates. But now look at him?" Read more.

July 26, 2004 - World Entertainment News Network reports that Justin Timberlake has refused to surf with girlfriend Cameron Diaz because he has a severe shark phobia stemming froma several shark appearances after he moved to Florida at the age of 8. "We started going to Coco Beach every weekend," the *NSYNC star said. "All of a sudden sharks started to attack. I was afraid to go back into the water."

July 26, 2004 - NSYNC star Justin Timberlake, Reverend Run of Run-DMC, and Russell Simmons were on hand as The Courvoisier Lounge Presents 'Work Hard Play Harder' on Friday (July 16) at Sky Bar in Miami Beach, Florida. Check out pictures from WireImage.

July 26, 2004 - A source tells The National Enquirer that Britney Spears is being warned not to marry Kevin Federline by ex-lover Justin Timberlake. The *NSYNC star "told Britney she was crazy to get married," an insider revealed. "I heard that he told Britney, 'Don't make the biggest mistake of your life. The guy has two kids already. You shouldn't be doing this'." Timberlake's advice, as well as similar advice from a Hawaiian psychic, has led Britney "to give the decision the time and consideration no one believed she gave it before announcing to the world she was getting hitched," the insider said. "Although she loves Kevin, Britney doesn't want to make a terrible mistake again."

July 26, 2004 - *NSYNC sits down with 'Total Request Live' on Monday.

July 26, 2004 - Ben Widdicombe of The New York Daily News hears that Cameron Diaz phoned Us Weekly editor in chief Janice Min and blasted her over their cover story claiming that her relationship with *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake was "on the rocks" after he took a "sexy admirer" back to his hotel room. "Cameron called Janice at home and just lost it," a source revealed. "She just screamed at her." Read more.

July 26, 2004 - On the weekend of *NSYNC's Challenge for Children Foundation fundraiser, Culinary Workers Union 226 is alleging to The New York Post that the charity "does not meet Better Business Bureau standards" for giving away money, and also says they've obscured this fact in IRS filings. The union has filed "investigation requests" with the BBB, the IRS and the Florida attorney general's office, since Challenge for the Children's next fundraiser is in Miami this weekend. CFTC rep Melinda Bell insisted, "We are well within the IRS guidelines. Our books are open." Read more.

July 26, 2004 - NSYNC star Justin Timberlake was spotted with girlfriend Cameron Diaz outside their Miami hotel, nixing recent reports that the couple had split up. The Sun's Victoria Newton wrote, "The loved-up stars seemed to forget other holidaymakers – who looked away in embarrassment as the pair smooched and snogged on sun loungers." Read more, including a photo of the pair, here.

July 19, 2004 - After *NSYNC's performance in Miami to benefit its Challenge for the Children Foundation on July 25th, band member Joey Fatone tells The New York Daily News that the boy band will be "having a meeting to discuss when we are going to start writing" for a new album.

July 12, 2004 -After *NSYNC's performance in Miami to benefit its Challenge for the Children Foundation on July 25th, band member Joey Fatone tells The New York Daily News that the boy band will be "having a meeting to discuss when we are going to start writing" for a new album.

July 19, 2004 - Lance Bass visited his *NSYNC bandmate Joey Fatone backstage at 'Little Shop Of Horrors' on Broadway at The Virginia Theater on Saturday (July 10) in New York City. Check out pictures from FilmMagic.

July 19, 2004 - Lara Croft double Lucy Clarkson has revealed how *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake cheated on Cameron Diaz with her while he was in London. "Justin was totally obsessed with my boobs," 32DD Clarkson revealed. "He asked if they were false and I replied, 'Touch them'. He grabbed my boobs and pulled them out from the bra. He touched them in such a sensitive way it was like we'd been together for ever. He was just grabbing them and looking at them. Justin told me that none of his girlfriends have ever had boobs. He said that he's quite a boob person. He doesn't like them too big or false, but he loves women with cleavage." Though they engaged in foreplay, they didn't go all the way because they had no condoms. "I think Justin was close too but he was worried about me getting pregnant," she said. "He lay back and I told him that I respected his decision." Read more.

July 19, 2004 - Ratethemusic.com reports that Democrats are extremely happy to have another high-profile celebrity like Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC publicly helping with their bid to replace incumbent President George Bush with their soon to be nominee John Kerry. "The Democrats are delighted to have Justin on board," a source said.

July 19, 2004 - The Mirror reports that plans for a *NSYNC greatest hits album have stalled because Justin Timberlake is reluctant to return to the boy band after enjoying huge solo success. "There's meant to be a greatest hits coming out in November and a possible Christmas TV special, but it's all now up in the air," an insider revealed. "Justin's had so much success that he doesn't need to get back with the band. He's also very busy and finding the time to do stuff with the band is hard, but if he really wanted to make it work it could." Read more.

July 19, 2004 - NSYNC star Justin Timberlake will be hosting a party for Tennessee Congressman Harold Ford Jr. later this month in Boston for the Democratic Convention, according to Cindy Adams of The New York Post's Cindy Adams.

July 12, 2004 - Former S Club star Rachel Stevens took part in a Q&A on the official Sport Relief website. Asked who she'd like to duet with, Rachel responded, "There are so many people. But at the moment it would have to be Justin Timberlake. No explanation needed there." Check out the complete transcript here.

July 12, 2004 - Justin Timberlake hit the party thrown by *NSYNC bandmate Joey Fatone and Joel Rousseau at Suede on Tuesday night in Manhattan. Backed by DJ Clue, Timberlake sang Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean' while moonwalking on a banquette. A spy says Cameron Diaz's squeeze also spent a lot of time dancing with one fetching blond - "and they left together," but a friend of Timberlake's denied the allegation, insisting he's still with Cam, who joined him in Memphis on Monday for the 50th anniversary of Elvis Presley's recording 'That's All Right, Mama'. Read more.

July 12, 2004 - Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC talked about the influence Elvis Presley had on music during the 50th Anniversary of Rock 'N' Roll Reunion celebration on Monday (July 5) at Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. The event marked the anniversary of Elvis' recording of 'That's All Right' which is considered by many to be the "big bang" of rock and roll's beginings. Check out pictures from GettyImages.

July 12, 2004 - NSYNC star JC Chasez was on 'MuchOnDemand' last month and was asked if he ever spends time with his *NSYNC bandmates. "Absolutely," JC confirmed. "You know, first of all we talk all the time. I mean on the phone or whether I'm passing-- when I'm in LA, you know, Lance and Joey are always around. They always pop up because we're all travelling. Like I said, we talk on the phone all the time. I talk to at least two members of *NSYNC a week. It's like whatever; life is good. We're always going to be friends. You keep in touch with your friends." Read more.

July 12, 2004 - *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake tells Metro that when he was fitted for a McDonald's outfit during one of his commercials for the burger giant, he used it as motivation. "When I look at the uniform I think I could easily be there and it makes me work harder," Timberlake revealed.

July 12, 2004 - NSYNC star Justin Timberlake was photographed walking the streets of Santa Monica, California the other day. Check out pictures from Clasos.

July 12, 2004 - Billy Masters of Filth2go.com is throwing cold water on the report that *NSYNC members Justin Timberlake and Lance Bass are involved in a rift after the two avoided each other at a pool party in the Hollywood Hills. Billy's spy says that there were so many people at the bash (around 300), it would be easy to miss each other. "When I got home, I found out my roommate was there, but I never saw him," a source revealed. Billy added, "Also, it's likely that Justin and Lance are traveling in different circles these days, what with Bass being inseparable from that certain someone of the male persuasion."

July 12, 2004 - Fresh off a run on the hit show 'Rent', *NSYNC star Joey Fatone is back on broadway playing "Seymore" in the musical 'Little Shop Of Horrors'. Watch highlights from the show and his interview, where he talks about the show, his ongoing marriage plans, his "love Kelly" tattoo inside his lip, and more with WB11 here.

July 12, 2004 - In Touch Weekly reports that Nicky Hilton was spotted dining at Dolce Ristorante in Los Angeles with a pal, where she slipped her phone number to *NSYNC star JC Chasez. An onlooker revealed, "She cooed something into his ear and then slipped him her number."

July 12, 2004 - Lisa Loeb, Jack Black, Liz Phair, *NSYNC star Lance Bass and his date Jennifer Jimenez, and Jessica Biel were amongst the stars who joined Vanessa Kerry and Alexandra Kerry for a concert to benefit the John Kerry & John Edwards campaign for the presidency at the Henry Fonda Theater in Los Angeles on Tuesday (July 6). Check out pictures here.

July 12, 2004 - Britney Spears was spotted with fiance Kevin Federline at a supermarket in Hawaii buying a copy of Teen People magazine, featuring Hilary Duff and ex-lover Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC on the cover. Check out pictures from Clasos.

July 12, 2004 - The Enquirer reports that as Britney Spears prepares the guest list for her November wedding to Kevin Federline, her ex-lover Justin Timberlake is definitely on the list. "Britney and Justin are still close despite everything that's happened between them," an insider revealed. One person hoping the *NSYNC star won't have to see the nuptials is Britney's mother Lynne. "She's hoping Britney will come to her senses and not rush into marriage," the insider added. "Lynne would like them to date for at least a year." But if insiders are correct, not only will Britney be married in a year, she'll be pregnant too! "She just looked at Kevin and blurted out, 'I want to be married and pregnant by January'," a source revealed in the remark that sparked their dual proposals.

July 6, 2004 - Us Weekly spoke with Britney Spears' former husband of 55 hours, Jason Alexander, and heard second hand from her most famous ex, Justin Timberlake, about her just announced engagement to Kevin Federline. "I didn't really think we'd get back together, but I thought we'd be more friends than we are," Alexander said. "We don't even speak." As or Timberlake, a source close to the *NSYNC star said, "He was like, 'Man, I don't even know that girl anymore. She's not the girl she was when we dated, and I don't know what she's trying to prove."

July 6, 2004 - Outtakes of *NSYNC star JC Chasez's Newsweek photo shoot have been posted. Check them out here.

July 6, 2004 - XtinaSpears writes "Respected Hollywood critics Ebert and Roeper had a special on Sunday night, which mainly focused on famous musicians jumping into acting. They mentioned the talented successors (Diana Ross in 'Lady Sings the Blues' and Barbara Streisand in 'A Star Is Born'), as well as the so-called untalented stinkers (Madonna in 'Swept Away' and Mariah Carey in 'Glitter'). As the special came to a close, they discussed some singers who will be starring in upcoming movies and *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake in 'Edison' was mentioned. Ebert commented, "Justin is surrounded by a well-balanced group of actors - he's got Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey there, just in case he doesn't deliver. So, while he's pretty much in a smart position, if he doesn't do a good job, he can forget about being taken seriously." Roeper added, "I don't think [Justin] will be as appealing on screen as he is on stage. It'll be difficult for people to give him the benefit of the doubt. He's got to be so good that people forget he's a pop star and that's something Mariah Carey and Madonna have failed to do. He's got to be a real person and not just someone who comes across as desperately trying to conquer all." On that note, their pre-concieved thoughts on 'Edison' were that people should see it for the Timberlake curiosity factor AND the addition Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey."

July 6, 2004 - AOL Music has video of *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake performing 'Miss You' at Toronto Rocks with rock legends The Rolling Stones for a benefit for Canadian tourism in the wake of SARS. Watch the performance at Netscape.com.

July 6, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC is one of the most pretentious, self-indulgent "little" pop stars we have gracing the cover of magazines and TV shows today. He is not only selfish and immature, but he, himself, overrates his talent (or lack-thereof) so much that he feels the need to imitate the likes of real musicians to get undeserved attention recognition. One minute he's playing the guitar and the next minute, he's got a drumstick? Trying too hard should be against the law." Read more.

July 2, 2004 - NSYNC star Lance Bass was joined by model-turned-actress Jennifer Gimenez at the premiere of 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy' on Monday (June 28) at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. Check out pictures here.

July 2, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Justin Timberlake is on the cover of Girlfriend magazine's July 2004 edition. The magazine features seven reasons why everybody loves the *NSYNC star. Check out scans here."

July 2, 2004 - In Touch Weekly reports *NSYNC's Justin Timberlake and Lance Bass' relationship may have turned frosty after the two avoided each other when they both attended a pool party in the Hollywood Hills recently. "They didn't acknowledge each other," a source revealed. "And they wouldn't go into the pool at the same time." Another source speculated Bass' jealousy over Timberlake's solo success as the cause of the friction. "Lance always thought he was the best singer in the group (and not Justin)," reasoned the source.

July 2, 2004 - Ireland On-Line reports that while Cameron Diaz admits she's "uncontrollably broody", the actress is considering adopting a child with *NSYNC boyfriend Justin Timberlake. "I would love to have a family," she said. "And I think there's a lot of children out there who need families, so I wouldn't be opposed to adopting some kids, bring 'em in, give 'em some love."

July 2, 2004 - Ashlee Simpson, Brooke Hogan, Five For Fighting, *NSYNC star JC Chasez, 'American Idol' finalist Kimberley Locke, Liz Phair, Maroon 5, Richard Marx, Sugababes, and The Calling performed at KMXV's Red, White and Boom #9 on Monday (June 28) at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Check out pictures from WireImage.

July 2, 2004 - Micheal Musto writes in The Village Voice's La Dolce Musto eight things you shouldn't do in your quest for pop-culture trash dominance, including, "The only time you should decline to speak is when they want you to gushily promote, say, Tara Reid's supposed relationship with a gay *NSYNC member. It feels so refreshing to draw the line somewhere. It's called integrity, folks." Read more.

July 2, 2004 - Anonymous writes "*NSYNC star Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz were photographed on a special tour in Australia where they climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Check out pictures of the couple taking the tour at CelebrityFans.us."

July 2, 2004 - Martin Jones of The Australian reviewed *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake's concert at Festival Hall in Melbourne earlier this month, less than impressed. "Characterized by relentlessly tedious 10-minute jams (does Timberlake honestly think several thousand hysterically screaming teenaged girls care how good is his drummer or guitarist?), the set is book-ended with hits 'Cry Me A River' and 'Rock Your Body'," Jones writes. "No encore. In between, Timberlake delivers mostly what he wants, not what we want. And unless you have something astounding up your sleeve, that doesn't make you a credible musician, it makes you self-indulgent and boring." Read more.