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May 31, 2004 - The People reports *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake is set to perform in 'Shrek 3' with his girlfriend Cameron Diaz, who plays the role of Princess Fiona. Producers have asked the couple to be in the next cartoon film.

May 31, 2004 - Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC and Usher attended Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference Finals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday (May 27) in Los Angeles, sitting together for at least part of the game. Check out pictures here.

May 31, 2004 - Us Weekly reports *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake was steaming it up with galpal Cameron Diaz while at the Hotel d Cap Eden Roc's bar in Cannes, France on May 12th. Justin was sitting on a sofa, while Cameron "was almost sitting on him," according to a source. And the next night for a celeb packed bash, "Cameron was literally hanging off Justin." Another spy added, "They were so lovey-dovey and kissy, it was a real 'get a room!' situation."

May 31, 2004 - Star magazine reports that on May 14th, while kicking back in the bar of the superexclusive Hotel du Cap-Eden Roc, just an hour outside the French port city, Cameron Diaz blurted out she'd like to have a baby to the surprise of her *NSYNC boyfriend Justin Timberlake. "Justin was obviously completely surprised by what she said and didn't know how to respond," an onlooker revealed. The source added, "Cameron seemed a little tipsy, but sounded sincere about wanting kids. Justin just sat there in silence with this hang-dog look on his face." Read more.

May 31, 2004 - Sky News reports that after nixed duets with Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake is delivering more tough news to Ms Dynamite. She's currently recording her next album and had been hoping that the *NSYNC star would come through on his promise to record a duet with her, but he recently told her he was "too busy".

May 31, 2004 - Young readers wrote to Seventeen magazine to air their experiences of being hit on by male celebrities, including John Mayer and *NSYNC star JC Chasez. One said: "JC Chasez and I were flirting in Vegas when he started to brag on and on about owning a sketch of a famous painting," wrote another girl. "As an art history major, I asked him about it. It turns out he knew nothing about the piece. So I told him he was lame and walked away!"

May 31, 2004 - The Hard Rock Hotel's renovated nightclub Body English rocked under a $250,000 Baccarat chandelier with a twist: a revolving disco ball. Members of *NSYNC joined Joey Fatone at his bachelor party in "The parlor," a hidden VIP room with a two-way mirrored wall that allowed guests to watch the dance floor action. "It's Light meets Drai's -- very cool," night crawler Michael Lane tells The Las Vegas Review Journal. Read more.

May 31, 2004 - Anonymous writes "A new song from BT featuring *NSYNC star JC Chasez 'The Force of Gravity' has been posted online. You can download Full Mix, Radio Cut and P.S. Trance Mix here."

May 28, 2004 - Sky News reports that after nixed duets with Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake is delivering more tough news to Ms Dynamite. She's currently recording her next album and had been hoping that the *NSYNC star would come through on his promise to record a duet with her, but he recently told her he was "too busy".

May 28, 2004 - Lance Bass of *NSYNC and 'American Idol' finalist Ryan Starr were amongst the stars on hand for the LA Fashion Show hosted by Traci Bingham and Sponsored by Femme Fatales magazine on Wednesday (May 26) at Avalon in Hollywood, California. Check out pictures here.

May 28, 2004 - Devon Powers of PopMatters reviewed *NSYNC star JC Chasez's concert at Roseland Ballroom in New York City on May 12th. Read more.

May 28, 2004 - Us Weekly quotes Cameron Diaz talking about her boyfriend Justin Timberlake's first movie role in 'Edison'. Diaz said of the *NSYNC star: "He's hilarious. I'm just excited for him to get to do what he's passionate about."

May 28, 2004 - World Entertainment News Network reports that Cameron Diaz is insisting she orginally started dating *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake for his personality, not his looks. "I'm really not into the image thing," Diaz insisted. "It is so boring. for me, what's essential is being with somebody who makes me laugh. I think we should be looking for what is really beautiful about people under their skin, not how they appear to be." Diaz claims Timberlake's looks are just an added bonus.

May 28, 2004 - Cameron Diaz and *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake were photographed dining with pals at a restaurant in West Hollywood. Check out pictures from Clasos.

May 28, 2004 - NSYNC star Justin Timberlake attended Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference Finals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday (May 25) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Check out pictures from Clasos, GettyImages, and RedCarpetPictures.

May 24, 2004 - Former New Kids on the Block singer Joey McIntyre has a song on his new album '8:09' that appears to be a song confessing his love for Britney Spears while dissing her ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC. Read the lyrics, download and listen to 'This Is Different' here.

May 24, 2004 - According to The Hollywood Reporter, *NSYNC star Lance Bass is joining forces with Wendy Thorlakson and Joe Anderson on the teen comedy 'Lovewrecked'. The film will begin shooting in late June in the Caribbean and will be produced through Media 8. 'Lovewrecked' centers on a girl on a cruise, who gets marooned on a deserted island with her rock idol. When she discovers that a full-blown resort is just on the other side of the island, she somehow neglects to tell the rock star and keeps him dependent on her. Read more.

May 24, 2004 - NSYNC star Justin Timberlake had eyes only for girlfriend Cameron Diaz when he flew to Florida to keep her company during a movie shoot -- and that meant heartbreak for two young girls who got rejected for autograph requests at Dakotah's restaurant in Delray Beach on April 30. "Justin was so involved with Cameron that he just said no when the little girls asked him," a source revealed. Read more.

May 24, 2004 - RollingStone.com spoke with *NSYNC star JC Chasez about the trouble he's been having to get corporate radio to play his new single 'All Day Long I Dream About Sex' because they are "terrified" of FCC fines. "The meaning of the song is that you want to have sex," Chasez says of 'All Day Long'. "It's not even implying that you're having sex. It's equal to saying 'hot for teacher.' It's getting out of hand if you can't even talk about sex. I mean, Marvin Gaye's 'Sexual Healing' is considered a classic. In my song, there are no four-letter words and I don't talk about hurting anyone." Read more.

May 24, 2004 - Cameron Diaz and *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake were photographed the other day in Hollywood, California. Check out pictures from Clasos.

May 24, 2004 - The Sun reports Antonio Banderas related so closely to Puss-in-Boots, the animated character he plays in 'Shrek 2', that he ended up sobbing and holding the hand of Justin Timberlake at the premiere. Banderas was watching the animated film at the Cannes Film Festival last week as he sat between the *NSYNC star and Cameron Diaz, who also lent her vocals to the film. "I was kind of crying at the end of the thing," Banderas said. "It was kinda funny because there is a very romantic moment at the end of the movie. My character says, 'I wanna cry,' and I was crying. Cameron Diaz was (to the left) and Justin Timberlake was (to the right), and he said to me, 'I'm crying too!' so we held hands for a while. Cameron was just looking over there (thinking), 'These guys, what are they doing?'" Read more.

May 20, 2004 - NSYNC star Justin Timberlake attended a private party on Friday (May 14) organized on the Paul Allen Yacht while he was in Cannes, France for the Cannes Film Festival. Check out pictures from CelebrityFans.us.

May 20, 2004 - Cameron Diaz has been dating *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake for more than a year, but she'd be just as happy without him. "I live alone," Diaz tells The New York Daily News. "I love living alone. I don't think I could live with anybody. I also love being by myself. I hang out with my cats. My fantasy is to spend a month without any communication with anyone." Read more.

May 20, 2004 - Anonymous writes "*NSYNC star Justin Timberlake was photographed leaving Hotel du Cap in the French Riviera with Cameron Diaz on Sunday (May 16). You can see the full set of pictures at CelebrityFans.us."

May 20, 2004 - melyindaguerra writes "Dirtypop.net has the exclusive from Alex Greggs, the producer of A.D.I.D.A.S on what's going on with *NSYNC member JC Chasez's single, 'All Day Long I Dream About Sex'." Read more.

May 20, 2004 - The Mirror reports *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake and girlfriend Cameron Diaz shocked organizers of the Vanity Fair and MTV parties on Saturday by insisting that "under no circumstances" were they to be pictured together, but they ended up not even showing up to the event. "Apparently, Cameron and Justin weren't keen on going after they found out there wasn't a VIP room in the villa," an insider revealed. "They would have had to mingle with the other partygoers who weren't all A-list stars." Read more.

May 20, 2004 - NSYNC star Lance Bass was photographed sporting a black eye after leaving the Concord in Hollywood, California on Wednesday (May 12). Check out pictures from MavrixPhoto.

May 20, 2004 - usagi writes "I saw JC Chasez on Sunday (May 16). The short version: he's a hell of a performer. The longer version: The show is crisp and smartly directed with higher production than you'd expect (especially for the $20.00 ticket price), dancers that actually add to the evening instead of distracting, and little something for everyone on the playlist." Read more.

May 17, 2004 - NSYNC member JC Chasez is getting in sync with himself and going alone in his career. Watch the singer as he sits down with the WB11's Emily Frances, talking about his solo debut, the sexual themes, bandmate Justin Timberlake's advice, and the latest on *NSYNC getting back together, here.

May 17, 2004 - Anonymous writes "It appears that Nipplegate has one again come back to harm JC Chasez. (5/15/04) An email to DirtyPop.net from producer Alex Greggs." Read more.

May 17, 2004 - NSYNC star Justin Timberlake was photographed at the pool at Eden Roc hotel at le Cap d'Antibes on Thursday (May 13) in Cannes, France. Check out pictures from GettyImages, SplashNews (use their search feature 'Justin Timberlake Eden Roc'), and CelebrityFans.us.

May 17, 2004 - Us Weekly reports that Justin Timberlake surprised his mother Lynn Harless and grandmother Sadie Bomar for Mother's Day when he visited them in Memphis on Sunday (May 9). The *NSYNC star chowed down on chicken and dressing, creamed corn and salad before declaring, "Nobody cooks like my granny!" Justin added that he's learning to cook, then joined mom and stepdad for a round of golf. When Timberlake was set to leave on Tuesday (May 11), Sadie packed up one of her baked peach cobbler pies for him to take home.

May 17, 2004 - Dan Aquilante of the New York Post reviewed JC Chasez's concert at the Roseland Ballroom Wednesday (May 12) in front of a sparse crowd of 1,000. Aquilante says despite the small crowd, the *NSYNC star "put on a terrific concert and thanked those who came instead of punishing those who ignored the gig." Aquilante added, "Earlier this year, Chasez played a pair of sold-out shows at Irving Plaza. He could have done the smaller club again with a full house, but the tiny Irving stage restricted this well-rehearsed, finely crafted song 'n' dance performance. If you only get to hear him sing, you experience only half the show." Read more.

May 17, 2004 - NSYNC star JC Chasez is out with the video to his new single 'All Day Long I Dream About Sex'. Download and watch here.

May 13, 2004 - The Enquirer reports that Cameron Diaz recently visited Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC on the set of his debut film role 'Edison'. The couple snuck off during a break in filming to a dark corner of the set for some lip locking. The two were later startled when director David Burke, who was looking for Timberlake to resume filming, yelled "Cut!" Onlookers giggled as Justin and Cam leaped to their feet, red faced and speechless.

May 13, 2004 - With *NSYNC planning to reunite, Jeff Royer of Flag magazine wondered if the boy band image would hurt JC Chasez and Justin Timberlake's solo careers. "I'm not really worried about all that stuff. Other people concentrate on that more than I do, believe me," Chasez said. "Me, I just want to make records and stuff like that and let everybody else worry about the names and the stereotypes. People just gotta come in understanding, no matter how you look at it, I'm almost 30 years old, dude. Gimme a break!" Read more.

May 13, 2004 - Andrew Hickner of the Chicago Quill reviewed *NSYNC star JC Chasez's debut solo album 'Schizophrenic', calling it "one of the most amazing debut CDs I've ever heard." Hickner says, "JC's singing and songwriting style is far more sophisticated than his former teeny-bopper peers, and the production on this CD is equally impressive: Rockwilder, Alex Griggs, and Robb Boldt in particular are responsible for the best tracks. The varied virtues-- whether they be the ballads, the dance tracks, the vocals-- should ensure JC a wide and solid following, and I'm eagerly awaiting his follow-up already." Read more.

May 13, 2004 - NSYNC star JC Chasez performed at the House of Blues in Chicago on Friday (May 7). Check out pictures from RexFeatures.

May 13, 2004 - A movie poster of the new film 'Edison' has been posted at Justin-T.com. The poster features Morgan Freeman, LL Cool J, *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake, and Kevin Spacey. Check it out here.

May 9, 2004 - EverythingBritney.net has a video clip of the paparazzi harrassing Britney Spears at the beach with new boyfriend Kevin Federline and how the singer was brought to tears when one of them brought of her ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC. Download and watch here.

May 9, 2004 - A source tells The Glasgow Daily Record reports *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake and girlfriend Cameron Diaz are addicted to dance mats. "Justin brought home this video game dance mat just for a laugh, but now they're both addicted to it," the source revealed. "It's spread out in front of the TV and they take turns trying to outscore each other. Obviously Justin took the early lead but while he's been busy doing his movie Cameron has been racking up some huge scores. She also loves it because it's a fun way to work out without being tailed by the media."

May 9, 2004 - Sky News reports Justin Timberlake has secretly recorded a track with Christina Aguilera, calling the track one of the best he's ever done. The *NSYNC star said his new album would feature the single written by the two, called 'Never Just Stop Believing'. Aguilera remarked, "I am honored to write and perform with my dear friend who is so talented." The single will no doubt get a boost by plans to feature the two singers playing parted lovers in a steamy video.

May 9, 2004 - Satirical website The Spoof reports President Bush apologized for the abuse scandal after taking an urgent phone call from famed celebrity apologist, Justin Timberlake. The *NSYNC star told Bush, "Just deny any knowledge of it and say you are really sorry if what happened offended anyone. Then, say you stick by Janet. Oh, I mean Rummy. And go about your business as usual." Read more.

May 9, 2004 - Groovevolt.com has an update with news on Mariah Carey wanting to work with *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake after her previous album 'Charmbracelet' failed to include their collaboration 'Yours'. "She really wants to make this happen," a source said. "Justin and Mariah have been friends since they worked together in 2002. His label did not want him to be attached with Carey's woes at the time and in return they shut down the idea of releasing the duet." Read more.

May 9, 2004 - NSYNC announced Roney Palace Beach Resort as the official host hotel for the sixth annual Challenge For The Children that will take place on the shores of South Beach in the Miami Beach area on July 23rd, 24th and 25th, 2004. A spectacular group of celebrity friends will join the boy band to raise awareness and money for The Challenge For The Children Foundation. Read more.

May 9, 2004 - Us Weekly caught up with Justin Timberlake's grandmother Sadie Bomar who talked about the *NSYNC star getting the freebies of fame. "He gets a lot of shoes and clothes from companies that send them to him," she said. "He says, 'Granny, when I needed a new pair of shoes, I couldn't afford them. Now everyone is sending me their shoes.' So he shares them with his cousins Nick and Matt. He also shares them with his dad and his dad's friends. When there's a fundraiser, he'll autograph shoes so they can be auctioned off. He's always giving away his shoes to others. Since Justin has earned money, he shares it. He's given $100,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The boy has a big heart, and he is very modest about it."

May 9, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Justin-T.com has a video of *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake at 'Oprah' on Friday (May 7). Download and watch here."

May 5, 2004 - RateTheMusic.com reports *NSYNC star JC Chasez took a dig at his tourmate Britney Spears and her 55-hour marriage to Jason Alexander. "I don't know if getting married and divorced within 24 hours is a normal part of growing up, but I guess everybody goes through their ups and downs", Chasez said.

May 5, 2004 - NSYNC star JC Chasez phoned into WBLI in Long Island to preview his slot on the BLI Summer Jam 2004. JC talked about touring, the controversy about the 'Schizophrenic' album cover which featured him in a straightjacket, the Super Bowl breast flash backlash and his continued friendship with bandmate Justin Timberlake since the incident, and more. Listen to the 5-minute interview here.

May 2, 2004 - melyindaguerra writes "Before I started writing this piece I wanted to be fair and balanced. Last year my favorite CD unquestionably was 'Justified' but after comparing Justin Timberlake’s debut to his former band mate, JC Chasez's 'Schizophrenic' I noticed something. Both CDs have two distinct styles on got critical acclaim for his work and the other hot off the coat tails of a much publicized break up gained mainstream success." Read more.

May 2, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Child actress Dakota Fanning was on 'On Air with Ryan Seacrest' on Friday and they were playing a game in which she had to choose who she liked better. When a picture of Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC appeared, Dakota couldn't choose. "I don't know, I love them both," she said."

May 2, 2004 - The Las Vegas Review Journal reports *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake was spotted at the Subway shop on Eastern Avenue and Windmill Parkway on Monday (April 26) in Henderson, Nevada.

May 2, 2004 - Lostprophets got a helping hand on their latest LP 'Start Something' from Justin Timberlake, though not in a musical way. The *NSYNC star's the hooded, anonymous figure pictured on the CD's cover, standing on a barren overpass in the midst of L.A.'s concrete jungle. "Our bassist knows him," vocalist Ian Watkins explained to Steve Newton of straight.com. "It's funny, because we tell people [that it's Justin Timberlake] and nobody believes us. They go, 'Oh... yeah.' But I don't really care whether people believe it or not." Read more.

May 2, 2004 - After joking he'd like to share a Madonna and Britney Spears style kiss with Justin Timberlake, Sky News reports George Michael will write and help produce a song for the *NSYNC star's next album. "It's an honor as George's track 'Cowboys And Angels' is one of my all-time favorites," Timberlake said.

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