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February 24, 2007 - When Scarlett Johansson was asked by E!'s Giuliana DePandi about Justin Timberlake on the red carpet of the Grammy Awards, the actress said she and the former *NSYNC star "have a lot of friends in common, and Justin's a sweetheart, and it's always good to see him." Johansson added, "But there's a lot of speculation and I try not to read that stuff. I think when two people are single and are seen together, it's immediately like a crazy feeding frenzy."

February 24, 2007 - 'Showbiz Tonight' co-host Brooke Anderson has a preview of tonight's Grammys, with comments from Christina Aguilera, Chris Brown, Smokey Robinson, and the three 'My Grammy Moment' finalists hoping to perform with former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake. Watch the segment at CNN.com.

February 24, 2007 - Jim Farber of the New York Daily News reviewed Justin Timberlake's concert at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night (February 7), claiming the former *NSYNC star "slammed the final nail into the coffin of his teenybopper image." Farber writes, "Greeted by an audience of grownups - well, twenty - and early-thirtysomethings anyway - Timberlake managed to follow up the most forward-looking pop CD of the last year with a show just as futuristic." Read more.

February 24, 2007 - Former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake performed in concert in Toronto, Canada on January 30th. Watch fan filmed highlight clips from YouTube. Check out pictures from RexFeatures.

February 24, 2007 - The New York Post reports Justin Timberlake plans to reunite with 'Saturday Night Live' star Andy Samberg onstage at Madison Square Garden during the former *NSYNC stsar's concerts this week to sing their viral hit 'Dick In A Box' for a live audience. A rep for Timberlake responded, "There may be a lot of surprises at Justin's show."

February 24, 2007 - Richard Reid has the latest about Scarlett Johansson and former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake hooking up at the Super Bowl on Nine's 'Today'. Watch the segment, aired Wednesday (February 7), at MSN.com.

February 24, 2007 - Us Weekly reports that after Justin Timberlake and Scarlett Johansson spent some time at Mokai following the Super Bowl, the pair left at 3:15 a.m. early Monday and headed to the Delano Hotel, where they spent several hours in her room. "Scarlett did come down to hang out with Justin, and they do like each other," a source revealed. "They are not serious yet." Read more.

February 24, 2007 - Despite talk linking him to Jessica Biel, former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake reignited the flame with his 'What Comes Around...' video vixen Scarlett Johansson in Miami, where both were in town for the Super Bowl. "They spent the whole weekend together," an insider tells In Touch magazine.

February 24, 2007 - While former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake appears to be juggling the attention of Jessica Biel and Scarlett Johannson, Star magazine reports Scarlett is also playing the field, spotted during the Super Bowl weekend with not only Timberlake, but Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart. Read more.

February 24, 2007 - Former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake was spotted talking with Lindsay Lohan outside Le Deux on Friday (February 16) in Hollywood. Check out pictures from PerezHilton.

February 24, 2007 - People magazine reports Justin Timberlake spent time with ex-girlfriend Cameron Diaz on Friday night (February 16) at the Whiskey Bar in the Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood. The former *NSYNC star was chatting with a table that included director Martin Scorsese when Cam arrived at about 1 a.m. "She just showed up and Justin got up and started talking to her. They were being very discreet," according to a source. "They weren't kissing or holding hands or anything, but they were being very friendly." Read more.

February 24, 2007 - 'Extra' spoke with Scarlett Johansson about her steamy video shoot with Justin Timberlake on the former *NSYNC star's 'What Goes Around' video. "Surprisingly, it was kind of the same as making a movie," Scarlett said. "There was an affair, drama, violence, death   all in about nine minutes." But did this red-hot, mini-movie ignite a real-life romance? Scarlett stayed mum when it came to Justin. Watch the clip here.

February 24, 2007 - Though Robyn Troup was booted from 'American Idol' without even making it to the Top 24, the Houston native may be having the last laugh: Besides her Grammy performance with Justin Timberlake, she's signed a deal with the former *NSYNC star's production company. Asked about her Grammy experience, the 19-year-old singer revealed, "I was shocked. It was scary. It was fun. It was awesome so many different things going through my head at the same time. It's all a blur, really. I'm glad I didn't really get a chance to process it at the moment because I think I would have froze." Read more and listen to interview clips here.

February 24, 2007 - Jimmy Kimmel joked about former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake's Grammy performance of 'What Goes Around...' and the singer's self-filmed close-up segue during his 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' monologue the other night. Watch the comedy clip at ABC.go.com.

February 24, 2007 - David Bianculli of The New York Daily News argues that multi talented Justin Timberlake needs to have his own talent show. "This guy needs a TV series, or a series of TV specials, where he can show off his range, have a blast singing and joking around - and just maybe, in the process, revive the once-powerful genre known as the prime-time variety show," Bianculli writes. Read more.

February 24, 2007 - Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, Ludacris, and Mandy Moore were on hand for The 49th Annual Grammy Awards and various after parties on Sunday (February 11) at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Check out pictures and video here.

February 24, 2007 - Former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake was spotted out with Scarlett Johansson on Monday (February 12), skillfully avoiding the paparazzi in a BMW. Check out pictures and video making it nearly impossible to tell either were in the car from X17.

February 24, 2007 - JC Chasez, Danity Kane, Kevin Federline, Nick Lachey, Vanessa Minnillo, Timbaland, Paris Hilton, Nelly Furtado, the Black Eyed Peas, and Sean 'Diddy' Combs attended the Justin Timberlake performance celebrating JT-TV presented by Verizon Wireless & Rolling Stone magazine held at Avalon on Friday (February 9) in Hollywood, California. JT-TV is Justin Timberlake's new mobile channel on V CAST from Verizon Wireless. Check out pictures and video here.

February 24, 2007 - Former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake offered GMTV's 'Entertainment Today' a behind the scenes look at his 'FutureSex/LoveShow' tour. Watch the segment, aired Friday (February 9), at YouTube.

February 24, 2007 - Pink and former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake performed at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Wednesday (February 7). Check out pictures and video here.

February 24, 2007 - The New York Daily News hears Scarlett Johansson had herself booked as a Grammy presenter to keep a close eye on Justin Timberlake, after the former *NSYNC star had been splitting time with her and Jessica Biel. "She had the Grammy people position her seating so that when Justin came out to perform, she would be in his direct line of vision," a spy explained. "However, she did not want her actual seat to be anywhere near his."

February 24, 2007 - Life & Style reports former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake and Scarlett Johansson were partying together at Miami hot spot Mokai at 1 a.m. on February 4th, and not concerned at keeping a low profile. "They weren't trying to hide," a fellow partygoer told the mag. "They spent the night dancing and being very touchy-feely with each other. Scarlett barely left his side." Read more.

February 24, 2007 - Multimedia Former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake is out with the video to his new single 'What Goes Around... Comes Around', featuring rumored girlfriend Scarlett Johansson, from the album 'FutureSex/LoveSounds'. Watch it here..

February 24, 2007 - The 'My Grammy Moment Finale' featured winner Robyn Troup performing 'Ain't No Sunshine' and 'My Love' on Sunday night's Grammy Awards with former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake. Watch it at YahooMusic.

February 24, 2007 - CBS Entertainment's Bob Winsor talked with former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake and the ladies who competed to sing with him on Sunday night at the Grammy Awards about the opportunity. Watch the segment, conducted before Robyn Troup won the challenge, here.

February 24, 2007 - Anonymous writes "On Feb. 11th, 2007, the 49th Annual Grammy Awards were held at the Staples Center, and awarded all the major pop sensations. While the Dixie Chicks won the most of the evening with 5, other acts like Justin Timberlake and John Mayer each won 2 awards. Timberlake had also set a grammy new for the 1st annual 'My Grammy Moment' performance with Robyn Troup. The duo performed 'My Love' with T.I. Among other highlights of the night were Christina Aguilera's powerhouse tribute-performance and win for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, and Shakira's arabian-knights themed 'Hips Don't Lie'. Dance-musician Madonna also won an award for Best Electronic/Dance Album. For a full list of winners, visit Yahoo! Music."

February 24, 2007 - 'Extra' spotted wild child Britney Spears in New York over the weekend, where she stripped down to lingerie and dirty danced with another nearly naked girl. Meanwhile, her former boyfriend Justin Timberlake and her estranged hubby Kevin Federline crossed paths at the Verizon-Rolling Stone bash.

February 24, 2007 - Britney Spears' former lovers Kevin Federline and Justin Timberlake meet up on the red carpet, while Lindsay Lohan has reportedly bought an apartment Marilyn Monroe used to live in. 'Scarborough Country' host Joe Scarborough got all the Hollyweird dirt from Star magazine's David Caplan and E!'s Cristina Gibson. Watch the segment, aired Monday (February 12), at MSN.com.

February 24, 2007 - Popdirt.com's previous poll asking who do you think will win out in the "battle" to be Justin Timberlake's girlfriend saw Britney Spears top the list with 41.2%, while Jessica Biel received 17.6%. "Other" got 17% likely due to the "me" factor, and the woman who seems to have the edge based on her frequent hook-ups with the former *NSYNCer, Scarlett Johansson, got 15.66%. Check out the complete results here.

February 24, 2007 - An insider tells PerezHilton.com that Britney Spears was "making arrangements" to go to Justin Timberlake's concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Wednesday night. "Britney was hanging out with JC [Chasez] last night," a Spears source explained. "They're planning to go to the concert together this evening. Britney desperately wants Justin back." Read more.

February 24, 2007 - 'Scarborough Country' host Joe Scarborough got all the Hollyweird buzz including the latest on Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake from E!'s Ted Casablanca and Life & Style Weekly's Dawn Yanek. Watch the segment, aired Wednesday (February 7), at MSN.com.

February 11, 2007 - Brad Pitt credits strippers for his acting career, Britney Spears' exes Justin Timberlake and Kevin Federline party together in Las Vegas, and Paris Hilton cops a plea in her DUI case. 'Scarborough Country' host Joe Scarborough got all the Hollywood buzz from Star magazine's Jill Dobson and Life & Style's Dawn Yanek. Watch the segment, aired Monday (January 22), at MSN.com.

February 11, 2007 - JC Chasez spoke with OK! magazine about his former *NSYNC bandmate Justin Timberlake's split from longtime love Cameron Diaz. "He's glad to be out on the road and touring," Chasez said. "He wants to be in front of his fans. He worked hard on his record and he wants to bring the music to everybody. It's tough dealing with any breakup. They spent a good amount of time together. He cares about her a lot. It's just a matter of sometimes in life things go one way, and sometimes in life, things go another."

February 11, 2007 - Former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake posed with a Gibson guitar at the Gibson Guitar and Entertainment Tonight celebrity hospitality lodge in the Miner's Club during the 2007 Sundance Film Festival on Wednesday (January 24) in Park City, Utah. Check out a picture from GettyImages.

February 11, 2007 - Justin Timberlake out and about at the Sundance Film Festival with ex-girlfriend Britney Spears' bodyguard. Check out pictures from Flynet.

February 11, 2007 - While Justin Timberlake promotes 'Black Snake Moan' at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah this week, a source tells PerezHilton.com actress Jessica Biel paid a visit to the area to spend time with the former *NSYNC star. "Jessica was picked up in her chauffer-driven Volkswagen Touareg car and instantly went to visit Timberlake when she got into Park City," a source revealed. The pair reportedly spent time snowboarding together on Thursday. Read more.

February 11, 2007 - Us Weekly reports in their new cover story that Cameron Diaz went on a jealous rage following the Golden Globe Awards after witnessing her ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake get flirty with Jessica Biel at the Creative Artists Agency-sponsored bash at Sunset Towers. "Cameron was across the room giving them the evil eye," a party source revealed. "It was like high school." After attempts by Cam's best celebrity friend Drew Barrymore to cool her down, the jealousy went out of control. "All of a sudden she just lost it,  one of the many witnesses told the tab. "She came up and started yelling at Jessica." Another guest added, "First she started saying all these nasty things to him about Jessica like, 'What is she? Your new fu**ing girlfriend? Look at her!' And then she insinuated things about other guys that Jessica has been with." Read more.

February 11, 2007 - Hanging with his band 30 Seconds to Mars at Tao at Harry O's during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, Jared Leto booked when he heard a rumor that fellow Cameron Diaz ex boyfriend Justin Timberlake might perform. "Jared flipped out," said a witness. "He literally freaked out and left the party."

February 11, 2007 - A source tells Neil Sean of Sky News that former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake has a hard time performing the song 'Stronger Together' following his split with Cameron Diaz. "The song is all about Cameron and Justin and their love for each other," the tipster explained, "but he wrote it at the height of their relationship and now feels too cut up to perform it every night."

February 11, 2007 - An emotional Justin Timberlake stopped his at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, instructed everyone to grab a drink and proceeded to lead a birthday toast for his mother Lynn, who he called "the greatest woman to ever walk the face of this earth." The former *NSYNC star then downed his drink and playfully warned the crowd, "Kids, don't do that at home!" Watch footage from TMZ.

February 11, 2007 - Spies tell The Las Vegas Review Journal after celebrating his mother Lynn's birthday, they saw Justin Timberlake playing basketball with former flame Alyssa Milano and 'Desperate Housewives' star Eva Longoria about 5 a.m. Saturday (January 20) in the Hardwood Suite in the Palms' Fantasy Tower. When the party broke up, many headed for the Wynn, where Timberlake had a floor of rooms reserved for his pals. Read more.

February 11, 2007 - Jessica Biel was spotted walking down a flight of stairs after a few runs down the slopes with rumored beau Justin Timberlake. Check out pictures from X17.

February 11, 2007 - In Justin Timberlake's cover story for Entertainment Weekly, the former *NSYNC star offered an explanation for his teary appearance on MTV's 'Punk'd' (watch it here), where Ashton Kutcher, with help from Justin's mother Lynn and pal Trace Ayala, had him convinced the government was seizing his property for unpaid income taxes. "I'll give you a little hint on that Punk'd thing. That was back in my first-album creative days," Timberlake hinted. "That's why I looked the way I did, if that makes any sense to you." When asked if he was stoned during the prank, Timberlake laughingly replied, "Incredibly. Yeah, that was a trippy experience. That was why I was completely glassy-eyed. As a matter of fact, I was like, okay, I got to stop doing this. I don't do that anymore!" It should be noted when arriving to his home to learn of the prank, Timberlake exited from the passenger seat of his SUV, so he was not driving under the influence. Read more.

February 11, 2007 - Justin Timberlake posed for 'Black Snake Moan' portraits during the 2007 Sundance Film Festival on January 24th at Delta Sky Lodge in Park City, Utah. Check out pictures from  and WireImage.

February 11, 2007 - Justin Timberlake was on hand for the 2007 Sundance Film Festival premiere of 'Black Snake Moan' at the Eccels theatre in Park City, Utah on January 24th. Watch a report from 'AccessHollywood'. Check out pictures here.

February 11, 2007 - The Associated Press reports Justin Timberlake has been tapped to host Nickelodeon's 20th annual Kids' Choice Awards on March 31st at the University of California, Los Angeles. "I'm revving up to have an even bigger blast than usual" at the ceremony, the former *NSYNC star said. "While honoring kids' opinions, it taps into the kid in all of us." Read more.

February 11, 2007 - Jessica Biel kept mum when asked about whether she is dating former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake as she visited a production studio on Wednesday (January 31), though her ringtone is apparently 'SexyBack'. Check out pictures and video from X17.

February 11, 2007 - Former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake performed at the Xcel Energy Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday (January 27). Watch fan filmed highlight clips from YouTube. Check out pictures from X17.

February 11, 2007 - Richard Reid spoke with Nine's 'Today' on Wednesday (January 31) with the latest goss on Paris Hilton's lawsuit and and Britney Spears' quest to win back Justin Timberlake. Watch the segment at MSN.com.

February 11, 2007 - Life & Style reports that it was Jessica Biel who text messaged former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake wanting to join the singer/actor at Sundance. "Come on!" an insider says Justin texted back. "So she packed a bag and came out." Justin made it clear to the actress he only wanted a good time, and nothing more because he's too fresh off a split with Cameron Diaz. Not only that, he's also involved with former flame Alyssa Milano. Read more.

February 11, 2007 - A source tells Us Weekly that former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake skipped the premiere of 'Black Snake Moan' at Sundance because his new flame Jessica Biel was waiting at his $1,950-a-night, four-bedroom condo at the Trail's End Lodge in nearby Deer Valley. "He called her and asked her to come," says a source close to Biel. "And she was like, 'What the hell? I'll go!' She is really spontaneous and fun." Read more.

February 11, 2007 - Us Weekly's Katrina Szish spoke with 'Extra' about the hot new details of how Justin Timberlake quickly rebounded from his split with Cameron Diaz with another actress, Jessica Biel. "Things are definitely heating up between Jessica and Justin," Szish dished. "Jessica and Justin first crossed paths in early December at the L.A. hotspot Social, and then about a month later she was spotted backstage at one of his concerts." Szish added that the pair "are really trying to keep things quiet after a very public make out session at the Golden Globes." Read more and watch video here.

February 11, 2007 - Sources tell TMZ that Britney Spears has been trying to contact former lover Justin Timberlake, though the former *NSYNC star isn't ready to give Brit another chance. The efforts also have caught the ire of Justin's most recent ex, Cameron Diaz, who has tried to get through to Britney's people to ask her to stop calling Justin. No word what Jessica Biel has to say about the situation. Read more.

February 11, 2007 - Former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake performed at the Glendale Arena in Glendale, Arizona on January 21st. Watch fan filmed highlight clips from YouTube. Check out pictures from X17.

February 11, 2007 - The New York Daily News reports former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake took Jessica Biel via helicopter for some snowboarding in Utah where paparazzi couldn't locate them.

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