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September 27, 2004 - Jay Leno joked during his Tonight Show monologue on Friday night, "According to the World Entertainment News Network, Justin Timberlake had planned to marry Cameron Diaz this Christmas, but called it off because his mom thinks he's too young to marry. I don't know. You think he's too young to marry? You know how you can tell if you're too young to get married? If your mom won't let you!"

September 27, 2004 - Amid rumors of a breakup, Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC took the high road -- literally! -- tooling around town in Justin's loaded Jeep on Saturday (September 25). The couple reunited after spending a few days apart -- Justin in L.A. and Cameron in New York City. Timberlake shaved his head and his beard for the occassion. Check out pictures from TimberlakeStyle.com.

September 27, 2004 - A friend of *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake claims he may have tired of Cameron Diaz, whom he began dating in June 2003. "Cameron's never done anything bad to [Justin] to cause him to want to leave, but he's just not feeling her anymore," the pal tells Us Weekly. "[Justin] seems to be ready to end [the relationship] every few weeks, but he hates ending things badly and looking bad." Read more, including news on how Timberlake has been enjoying the nightlife lately here.

September 27, 2004 - NSYNC star JC Chasez and his date Eva Longoria attended The 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday (September 19) at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, and afterwards attended the Entertainment Tonight / People Magazine and TV Guide parties. Check out pictures here.

September 27, 2004 - Anonymous writes "TimberlakeStyle.com has new movie stills of *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake's upcoming movie 'Edison'. Check them out here."

September 27, 2004 - Star magazine had golf pros compare the swings of Britney Spears' new hubby Kevin Federline and her former flame Justin Timberlake, and they concur that the *NSYNC star has better game. "Justin looks like he finishes with a nice release of teh body and follows the shot with his eyes," Josh Zander, a golf pro in Stanford, California remarked. "Overall, I must ssay that I'm quite impressed with Justin's swing. But I don't think Tiger Woods needs to be looking over his shoulder!" As for Kevin's swing, Royal Oaks Country Club golf pro Randy Smith sneered, "It's pathetic."

September 27, 2004 - Paris Hilton, *NSYNC star Lance Bass, Shar Jackson, and Taryn Manning were amongst the stars on hand for the US Weekly Hot Young Hollywood Party on Friday (September 17) at Spider Club in Los Angeles. Check out pictures here.

September 27, 2004 - According to the Daily Star, Lynn Harless told her son Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC she wouldn't feel comfortable about attending a wedding with Cameron Diaz, prompting the singer to cancelled their Christmas nuptials. "Lynn is very protective of Justin and simply feels he's too young to make such a big commitment," a source explained. "She had to pick up the pieces after he split with Britney and still thinks of her little boy as a being a sensitive and young soul. She's worried he might fall into the pattern of easy come, easy go celeb marriages."

September 20, 2004 - Justin Timberlake was photographed leaving The Concorde nightclub in Hollywood separately on Wednesday (September 15). Check out pictures from MavrixPhoto.

September 20, 2004 - Wade Robson was recently interviewed by New magazine and was asked if rumors he was the man behind Justin Timberlake's move to dump Britney Spears. "I've no problem with Justin and I'm sure he has no problem with me," Robson said, refusing to comment directly on the allegation. As for Britney? "I've erased her number from my phone, but if we bump into each other, it's cool," he said. "There was no awkwardness. We're both getting on with our own thing." Read more.

September 20, 2004 - A shirtless Lance Bass of *NSYNC was on hand for Occasion of Opulence Celebrating the Best in Luxury, Fashion, Beauty & Design on Thursday (September 16) at Mondrian in West Hollywood, California. Bass received a spray-on tan at the event. Check out pictures from WireImage.

September 20, 2004 - bojanglez writes "In 'Edison', *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake shows off his smooth acting skills. Check out screen captures from the film at Justin-Timberlake.org."

September 20, 2004 - According to a user submission at Defamer.com, who was at Concorde in LA on Wednesday night, she reported that she saw *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake without Cameron Diaz, and with a group of people including Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan. The spy said it looked like Timberlake and Lohan were not drinking, and Paris spent time dancing. They were all at the same booth. Read more.

September 20, 2004 - The Mirror reports that *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz have agreed to a trial split. "It's all very amicable but they both feel desperately in need of some time out," an insider revealed. "They are both huge stars and sometimes the pressures of being in the public eye can be too much. Of course they love each other but they are trying to decide what's best for them. Finishing it seems so final so they've agreed to allow each other some breathing space." Read more.

September 20, 2004 - Screen captures of the 'Entertainment Tonight' feature on *NSYNC star Joey Fatone's wedding to longtime love Kelly Baldwin have been posted. Check them out here.

September 20, 2004 - Groovevolt.com reports that Justin Timberlake, who is currently working on his sophomore solo album, recently planned a meeting with his *NSYNC bandmates but then canceled when he learned they were bringing a rep from Jive. "He really has no interest in returning to the fold and why should he?" asked a close associate. Read more, including news on Mariah Carey and Lindsay Lohan here.

September 20, 2004 - The Chicago Sun-Times reports that the romance of *NSYNC star JC Chasez and actress Bai Ling is said to be escalating very nicely. "This one's serious," a spy revealed.

September 20, 2004 - NSYNC star Lance Bass was on hand for GSN - The Network for Games Presents Celebrity Blackjack on Monday (September 13) at Hollywood Center Studios in Hollywood, California. Check out pictures from FilmMagic.

September 20, 2004 - Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC was photographed enjoying some surfing outside the mansion he and Cameron Diaz rented while vacationing in Hawaii. Check out pictures from Clasos.

September 20, 2004 - According to The New York Post, *NSYNC star JC Chasez was spotted canoodling with Bai Ling at Marquee on Friday night.

September 20, 2004 - Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC were photographed on a night out in Santa Monica, California. Check out pictures from Clasos.

September 13, 2004 - World Entertainment News Network reports Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas has forged a close friendship with Cameron Diaz, despite the fact that she used to date her current beau, Justin Timberlake. Fergie insists her romance with the *NSYNC star was never that serious. "It was a flirt fest. He was 17, I was 23. At first I wouldn't date him because he was too young," Fergie explained. "It was never serious, but we had a bond."

September 13, 2004 - Mary Lee Sakas, owner of Manta Ray Surf and Snorkel Shop, tells Us Weekly she spent a day surfing alongside Justin Timberlake and girlfriend Cameron Diaz during their break in Hawaii. "I was paddling out on my board, turned around, and sure enough, I found myself floating next to Cameron Diaz," she explained. "They both knew how to balance, cut the waves - and wow! Did they ever have nice boards!" Sakas told the vacationing lovebirds, "You guys are such an amazing couple."

September 13, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Justin Timberlake is to take on Tiger Woods in a new video golf game. The pop superstar will be featured in 'Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005', after begging producers to let him take part. Executive producer Steve Arnold says, "Justin came to us and suggested he should be featured in the next edition of the game. He uses it a lot when he is travelling." You can check out Justin's pictures in this game at TimberlakeStyle.com."

September 13, 2004 - Joey Fatone's wedding to his longtime girlfriend Kelly Baldwin Thursday night included expected guests JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick and Lance Bass, but they were shocked to see their reluctant *NSYNC bandmate Justin Timberlake stroll into the Oheka Castle ceremony in Cold Spring Harbor with a bodyguard. "No one thought Justin would come," an insider tells The New York Post. "The guys are pretty upset with Justin because he won't do an *NSYNC reunion album and he has not been very supportive of their solo careers."

September 13, 2004 - Lynne Harless' recent comments that her son Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC is too young to marry 32-year-old girlfriend Cameron Diaz has the actress upset, and their plans for a Christmas wedding could be off. "Cameron thinks Justin's family is under-estimating him and his maturity," the source told The Glasgow Daily Record. "She says the age gap has never been a problem, except with his family, and she's intent on putting that right. Most of them think he is too young to settle down at 23 and that they should wait a couple of years at least before getting married. They think it should be a long engagement rather than a rushed wedding."

September 13, 2004 - Roger Friedman of FoxNews.com caught up with Lance Bass and asked if fans can be expecting any new music from *NSYNC anytime soon. "It all depends on whether Justin wants to do it, and he doesn't," Lance told Friendman, referring to Justin Timberlake. "He doesn't even want to make his own new solo album. He just wants to make movies." Read more, including news on Bass' production of a big-screen take on 'The Great Gatsby' with Paris Hilton as an updated Daisy Buchanan. Read more.

September 13, 2004 - A colorful new TV series for preschoolers, 'Higglytown Heroes', and its fresh perspective on heroism has attracted an impressive array of celebrity guest stars including Naomi Judd, Donald Faison, Kathie Lee Gifford, Camryn Manheim and Betty White who provide the voices of various "heroes" in episodes of the animated series. In keeping with the series theme, guest stars were asked to identify their own 'Higglytown Hero'. Other guest stars include *NSYNC star Lance Bass and Cyndi Lauper. Read more.

September 13, 2004 - World Entertainment News Network reports *NSYNC star Lance Bass refused to pick up his bar tab at Hoolihans in New York after a night of drinking with a statuesque blonde, leaving her to foot a bill she thought was too high. "Lance's pal pulled out an American Express gold card and floating twenties to pay, but then balked at the high price for the bar tab," a bar regular revealed. "Despite her complaint, Lance didn't flinch or dip into his own wallet -- not even to offer to pay the tip."

September 13, 2004 - World Entertainment News Network reports that Nelly is jealous of the ability *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake has to land lucrative endorsement deals. "Justin goes out and he can probably get a lot more endorsements than I could get, being as his image is cleaner than mine," the rapper confided. "A lot more people are willing to take a chance on him."

September 13, 2004 - Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC took time out from their busy schedule to have dinner in Italian restaurant Dan Tanas on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood on Tuesday (September 7). The happy couple were all smiles, and Cameron even left the eatery with her doggy bag shaped like a swan, before jumping in their car and heading home. Check out pictures from EastNews.

September 13, 2004 - NSYNC star Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz were photographed outside the exclusive Joseph's Cafe in Hollywood, California on Monday (September 6). Check out pictures from ImageShack.

September 13, 2004 - Cameron Diaz puts on her bikini under a towel wrapped around her waist while on a surfing trip on Oahu with beau Justin Timberlake on Saturday (September 4). The pair spent three weeks total in Hawaii, dividing their time between Maui and Oahu. The surfed, celebrated Diaz's birthday, relaxed, and went to a spa during their trip. On their last full day in town, the *NSYNC star surfed with pals, while Cameron stayed home at the couple's rented estate. The John Paul Mitchell compound includes five separate homes and a private beach and rents for upwards for $5000 a night. Check out pictures here.

September 13, 2004 - A one-minute clip of *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake's remake of the James Brown hit 'Get On The Good Foot', featuring Timbaland, has been posted. Check out the audio clip from the song that will be on the 'Shark Tale' soundtrack, due September 21st, at TheSourceForMusic.com.

September 6, 2004 - elghato writes "Jadakiss, Nas, and Common have beef with Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC and Britney Spears. In the remix to Jadakiss' hit song 'Why', the three rappers ask why things are the way they are." Read more.

September 6, 2004 - Would JC Chasez ever consider doing a Madonna and Britney Spears MTV-style kiss with *NSYNC bandmate Justin Timberlake in order to create some similar hype? "I'm not sure it would sell many albums. I'd do it, why not? I can't speak for Justin though," JC told the New Zealand’s Express. But there haven't been any *NSYNC kisses to date, he insists. "We are very close, they're some of my best friends in the world, but none of us were ever that close. Sorry!" Read more.

September 6, 2004 - While Justin Timberlake works in Miami on his sophomore album, the *NSYNC star has been looking for real-estate in the area with Cameron Diaz, as their relationship turns serious. "All the traveling back and forth from the East Coast to the West Coast causes some stress in their relationship," an insider explained to In Touch magazine. "Having a solid home base may take them to the next level, which would be an engagement." The couple are looking for a home with security and privacy, and local real estate agents suggest Star Island, where Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony recently bought a $9.5 million mansion.

September 6, 2004 - Usher insisted to Renee Graham of the Boston Globe that there's no ill will between him and Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC. "I think people may make something over a statement I made not long ago on MTV where I called Justin a (expletive), but it was a joke," Usher says. "As friends we just play with each other. I wasn't trying to get personal. I'm not in competition with Justin. I'm not in competition with anyone but myself. I'm a tool that has been well-sharpened; I bust my butt and I work hard. Times have changed from the days of Little Richard and Chuck Berry, where they were not recognized and another artist could come along and take their thing and run with it. Those days are past." Read more.

September 6, 2004 - Us Weekly has details behind *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake's latest vacation trip to Hawaii with girlfriend Cameron Diaz, where they enjoyed more surfing. The couple were "looking so lovey-dovey," according to a witness. "They hugged and gave quick kisses whenever they were near each other." The witness added, "This is a girl who's clearly head over heels in love." The couple vacationed in Hawaii about the same time a year ago.

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