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July 29, 2005 - World Entertainment News Network reports that Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas is crediting ex-lover Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC for triggering her international success. Fergie cited Timberlake's vocals on the Peas' breakthrough single 'Where Is The Love?' as bringing the group commercial success. "I don't take credit for that, 'Where Is The Love?' hit a button with people and it had Justin Timberlake on it who was just getting really huge," she said. "I was more the icing on the cake. It is a bit weird but he's a doll, a real doll. A really good guy. I had a lot of fun with him. Actually, working with him is great. It wasn't a long term serious relationship, so there's no bad history. He's part of the family."

July 29, 2005 - NSYNC hosted their annual Challenge for the Children VII celebrity basketball game on July 16th at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. Check out pictures here.

July 29, 2005 - Janet Jackson tells Neil Sean of Sky News that Justin Timberlake has allowed her to include the live version of their controversial Super Bowl performance - 'Rock Your Body' - on her new album. "I'm thrilled because, against all odds, it was a great vocal and routine," she said. "Now perhaps fans will enjoy it for what it was meant to be... a fun song." Read more.

July 29, 2005 - The Chicago Sun-Times spoke with director Craig Brewer about his latest project 'Black Snake Moan', which he's cast Justin Timberlake as a young man going off to Iraq. "I needed a guy to play a soldier going off to war," Brewer said of the *NSYNC star. "I needed an American son. I need someone to break America's heart, so Justin Timberlake is going to Iraq." Read more. Another story making the rounds, supposedly from The Chicago Sun-Times claiming that Justin and JC Chasez were caught discussing Justin saying he and ex-lover Britney Spears "have been more than friends" and met in Chicago during CFTC, is phoney. The story was not reported in the SunTimes.

July 29, 2005 - Anonymous writes "Billy Bush from 'Access Hollywood' spoke with *NSYNC past weekend during their annual charity event Challenge For The Children. JC, Justin, Chris, Lance and Joey said they will be reuniting to perform at a benefit for their sick friend. "We want to bring some of her friends, some of our friends, and we want to raise some money for her", said JC Chasez. But does it mean the boys will head into recording studio anytime soon? "We're on hiatus... indefinitely," Justin Timberlake said. Check out the video here."

July 19, 2005 - According to the Hollywood Reporter, Justin Timberlake's new movie 'Alpha Dog' may be delayed because lawyers for accused murderer Jesse James Hollywood, who the film is largely based on, argue that the movie will make it difficult for their client to get a fair trial. Whatever the case, the *NSYNC star's rep, Ken Sunshine, tells The New York Post his client shines in his big-screen debut. "People who have seen the latest cut think the movie's going to be amazing," Sunshine said. "We look forward to its release."

July 19, 2005 - Dominique Swain was asked by RollingStone.com what she thought of her 'Alpha Dog' co-star Justin Timberlake. "He's awesome," Swain revealed. "I thought I might have to put up with this star, but he was so normal, so nice and a really talented actor."

July 19, 2005 - jtluvak8 writes "*NSYNC star Justin Timberlake and longtime girlfriend, Cameron Diaz have found an annual vacation spot in Hawaii. The pair were photographed in Oahu on June 21st. See pictures at Justins-Future-Exes.org."

July 19, 2005 - Star magazine reports that *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake partied a little to hard at the Los Angeles restaurant he co-owns the other night, and puked on Chi's floor. "He really overdid it. He partied until he puked, right there at the bar," a source said. "The staff were in the back asking how much they thought they could get for it on eBay." Read more.

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