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	<title>MTV Newsroom &#187; Justin Timberlake</title>
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		<title>Justin Timberlake To Narrate Documentary Featuring Kobe Bryant And LeBron James</title>
		<link>http://newsroom.mtv.com/2009/05/20/justin-timberlake-to-narrate-documentary-featuring-kobe-bryant-and-lebron-james/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 17:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jocelyn Vena</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Justin Timberlake isn't a stranger to the basketball court. Remember the days when he would do charity basketball games alongside Britney Spears?
Justin, who has spent many an evening at a Lakers game, has been tapped to narrate the NBA Entertainment doc "Dream Season: 23 &#038; 24," presented by Nike and highlighting Kobe Bryant's and LeBron [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://newsroom.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/140x105_justin_timberlake_0.jpg" class="thumbnailmain"><a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/timberlake_justin/artist.jhtml">Justin Timberlake</a> isn't a stranger to the basketball court. Remember the days when he would do charity basketball games alongside <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/spears_britney/artist.jhtml">Britney Spears</a>?</p>
<p>Justin, who has spent many an evening at a Lakers game, has been tapped to narrate the NBA Entertainment doc "Dream Season: 23 &#038; 24," presented by Nike and highlighting Kobe Bryant's and LeBron James' pursuit of this year's championship, and intensifying the hoops debate of "Who's better?" according to the press release.</p>
<p>Timberlake, who is referred to as the "King of Pop" in the release (if they say so &#8212; we're not sure how Michael Jackson feels about that), will narrate the doc about the "Kings of the Court."</p>
<p>In the past, Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Terrence Howard, Djimon Hounsou and Chris Rock have narrated basketball specials. Justin's special airs tomorrow night at 7 p.m.</p>
<p>Justin hosted <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Story?id=5402265&#038;page=1" target="_blank">the ESPY Awards</a> for the channel  last year. "I am starstruck. I mean, I grew up such a sports nut, and I'm still such a sports nut," he said. "If we would have had a conversation when I was 14 years old, I mean, you could not convince me that I was not going to play in the NBA."</p>


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		<title>Justin Timberlake And Andy Samberg's 'Motherlover' Lyrics Revealed</title>
		<link>http://newsroom.mtv.com/2009/05/11/justin-timberlake-and-andy-sambergs-motherlover-lyrics-revealed/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 18:43:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MTV News</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[By Kathleen Newman-Bremang
It hasn't even been 48 hours since Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg's "Saturday Night Live" skit "Motherlover" hit the airwaves, but the clip is already a viral smash. By now, you've probably seen the hilarious sequel to "Di-- in a Box" more than once.
The skit is all kinds of wrong and even a [...]]]></description>
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<p>It hasn't even been 48 hours since <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1611014/20090511/timberlake_justin.jhtml">Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg's "Saturday Night Live" skit "Motherlover"</a> hit the airwaves, but the clip is already a viral smash. By now, you've probably seen the hilarious sequel to <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1548607/20061220/timberlake_justin.jhtml">"Di-- in a Box"</a> more than once.</p>
<p>The skit is all kinds of wrong and even a little disturbing, but its hilarity is undeniable. If you were laughing too hard and missed some of the witty one-liners packed into the parody, don't worry: We've got you covered. Here are the lyrics to the instant-classic "Motherlover." Happy Day After Mother's Day! </p>
<p><big><b>"Motherlover" lyrics</b></big><br />
<b>Andy Samberg</b>: Oh, dang<br />
<b>Justin Timberlake</b>: What is it, dawg?<br />
<B>AS</B>: I forgot it's Mother's Day<br />
<B>JT</B>: Didn't get a gift for her<br />
<B>AS</B>: Other plans got in the way<br />
She'll be so disappointed<br />
<B>JT</B>: Damn, I forgot it too<br />
<B>AS</B>: This could have been avoided<br />
<b>Both</b>: What the hell are we gonna do?<br />
<B>JT</B>: My mom's been so forlorn<br />
Ever since my daddy left<br />
<B>AS</B>: Cold<br />
<B>JT</B>: No one to hold her tight<br />
Life has put her to the test<br />
<B>AS</B>: I know just what you mean<br />
My mom's been so sad and gray<br />
<B>JT</B>: Word<br />
<B>AS</B>: My dad can't satisfy her in the bedroom ever since he passed away<br />
<b>Both</b>: Hold up<br />
<B>AS</B>: You thinkin' what I'm thinkin'?<br />
<B>JT</B>: I'm thinkin' I'm thinkin' too<br />
<b>Both</b>: Slow up<br />
<B>AS</B>: What time is it, dawg?<br />
<B>JT</B>: It's time for a switcheroo<br />
<b>Both</b>: We both love our moms, women with grown-women needs<br />
I say we break 'em off<br />
Show 'em how much they really mean<br />
'Cause I'm a motherlover<br />
You're a motherlover<br />
We should f--- each other's mothers<br />
<B>JT</B>: F--- each other's moms<br />
You've seen that place that you came out as a baby<br />
Ain't no doubt that sh-- is crazy<br />
F--- each other's moms<br />
<b>Both</b>: 'Cause every Mother's Day needs a mother's night<br />
If doing it is wrong, I don't wanna be right<br />
I'm callin' on you, 'cause I can't do it myself<br />
To me you're like a brother, so be my motherlover<br />
<B>AS</B>: I'm layin' in the cut, waitin' for your mom<br />
Clutchin' on this lube and roses<br />
<B>JT</B>: I got my digital camera<br />
I'm gonna make your mama do a million poses<br />
<B>AS</B>: They will be so surprised<br />
<B>JT</B>: We are so cool and thoughtful<br />
<B>AS</B>: Can't wait to pork your mom<br />
<B>JT</B>: I'm gonna be the syrup, she can be my waffle<br />
<b>Both</b>: Sho 'nuff<br />
<B>JT</B>: My mother loves bubble bath with chamomile<br />
<b>Both</b>: Straight up<br />
<B>AS</B>: Give it to my mom d-d-d-d-d-d-d---y-style<br />
<b>Both</b>: This the perfect plan<br />
For a perfect Mother's Day<br />
They'll have to rename this one<br />
All Up Under the Covers Day<br />
'Cause I'm a motherlover<br />
You're a motherlover<br />
We should f--- each other's mothers<br />
<B>JT</B>: F--- each other's moms<br />
I'll push in that place<br />
Where you came out as a baby<br />
Ain't no doubt that sh-- is crazy<br />
F--- each other's moms<br />
<B>AS</B>: Break it down<br />
It would be my honor to be your new stepfather<br />
<B>JT</B>: It would be my honor to be your new stepfather<br />
<B>AS</B>: I'll let you do my mother<br />
Make me another brother<br />
And I'm gonna do your mother<br />
I'll never use a rubber<br />
<B>JT</B>: Oh!<br />
'Cause every Mother's Day needs a mother's night<br />
If doing it is wrong, I don't wanna be right<br />
I'm callin' on you, 'cause I can't do it myself<br />
To me you're like a brother, so be my motherlover<br />
They blessed us both with the gift of life<br />
She brought you in this world, so I'mma sex her right<br />
This is the second-best idea that we've ever had<br />
The choice can be no other<br />
Be my motherlover</p>
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		<title>Lupe Fiasco Says He Might 'Murder' Justin Timberlake</title>
		<link>http://newsroom.mtv.com/2009/04/21/lupe-fiasco-says-he-might-murder-justin-timberlake/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:53:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Kathleen Newman-Bremang
Justin Timberlake better watch his back when he climbs Mount Kilimanjaro with fellow musicians Lupe Fiasco and Kenna. If Timberlake doesn't make it back down the massive mountain, we'll know who to blame. Fiasco jokingly warned the New York Daily News that [If things go bad out there], everybody's dying!
"I'll go psychopath, freak [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/timberlake_justin/artist.jhtml">Justin Timberlake</a> better watch his back when he climbs Mount Kilimanjaro with fellow musicians <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/fiasco__lupe/artist.jhtml">Lupe Fiasco</a> and Kenna. If Timberlake doesn't make it back down the massive mountain, we'll know who to blame. Fiasco jokingly warned the <i>New York Daily News</i> that <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/04/20/2009-04-20_lupe_fiasco_says_mountain_of_trouble_if_crisis_in_climb.html" target="_blank">[If things go bad out there], everybody's dying!</a></p>
<p>"I'll go psychopath, freak out and murder everyone for the sake of none of us suffering!" he said. "It would be like the ending of a Stephen King movie by the time the rescue helicopter comes."</p>
<p>Calm down JT fans, Fiasco hasn't gone completely insane. The rapper promised that he only has Timberlake's best interests in mind.</p>
<p>"I wouldn't euthanize Justin unless he was really suffering," he laughed.</p>
<p>The news first broke that <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1609199/20090414/timberlake_justin.jhtml">the trio would trek up the massive mountain</a> in an effort to raise awareness for the worldwide water crisis last month when Kenna, Fiasco and Timberlake opened up to <i>Elle</i> magazine about their upcoming charity effort.</p>
<p>Fiasco was already joking about the mission when he told the publication why he decided to partake in the climb. "Part of the motivation is beating Kenna to the top. Sabotaging his tent, taking the lining out of his coat, lacing it with ants or something like that," he said.</p>
<p>It may be harder than Fiasco thinks to take Timberlake down. The pop star talked to <i>GQ</i> about his hardcore training efforts to prepare for the fall endeavor. "I've been training four times a week to get my VO2 [oxygen consumption] levels up to expand my lungs," he said. While JT may be taking the trek a little more seriously than Fiasco, both seem to agree that it won't be easy. </p>
<p>"It's going to be intense," Timberlake said. "But it's going to be so rewarding. Plus, we're going to be ready for it."</p>


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		<title>Justin Timberlake And Sammy Hagar Now Have Something In Common: Tequila!</title>
		<link>http://newsroom.mtv.com/2009/03/19/justin-timberlake-and-sammy-hagar-now-have-something-in-common-tequila/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:12:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jocelyn Vena</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems that when people reach a certain level of fame, they decide that it's the right time to either launch a clothing line, launch (or endorse) a liquor line, or launch a record company &#8212; some people feel that it's appropriate to do all three.
Those people include the likes of Diddy, who hawks for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.mtv.com/shared/promoimages/bands/t/timberlake_justin/will_rast_02162009/140x105.jpg" class="thumbnailmain">It seems that when people reach a certain level of fame, they decide that it's the right time to either launch a clothing line, launch (or endorse) a liquor line, or launch a record company &#8212; some people feel that it's appropriate to do all three.</p>
<p>Those people include the likes of Diddy, who hawks for Ciroc vodka, Sean John clothing and, of course, Bad Boy Records. Then there's Jay-Z, whose music has been used to endorse Heineken &#8212; he's also got Rocawear clothing and his record label, StarRoc.</p>
<p>Now, former 'NSYNC member and hugely successful solo star Justin Timberlake is hopping on the bandwagon. He already has a clothing line under his belt, <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1605320/20090218/timberlake_justin.jhtml">William Rast</a>, as well as his own record label, Tennman.</p>
<p>So now he's adding tequila to his r&#233;sum&#233;. The tequila is called 901, honoring the area code of his hometown, Memphis, Tennessee. "901 is that time of night when your evening is ending, but your night is just beginning," a statement released to <a href="http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20266493,00.html" target="_blank"><i>People</i></a> said.</p>
<p>So, if you'd like to taste some Timberlake tequila, you'll have to head out to New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas or St. Louis sometime this May. The real question is: Why isn't he launching it in Memphis too?</p>


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		<title>'SNL' Rookie Challenges Justin Timberlake To A Throwdown</title>
		<link>http://newsroom.mtv.com/2009/01/12/snl-rookie-challenges-justin-timberlake-to-a-throwdown/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jocelyn Vena</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Hey, Justin Timberlake, watch out: The new kid on "Saturday Night Live" will slap you with a cheeseburger.
Sure, Bobby Moynihan is willing to give you lots of accolades and kind words for your work together on the now-famous "Single Ladies" skit. "That Beyonc&#233; thing, a lot of the jokes that were in it were his [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.mtv.com/shared/promoimages/news/s/snl_moynihan/140x105.jpg" alt="Bobby Moynihan" class="thumbnailmain">Hey, <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/timberlake_justin/artist.jhtml">Justin Timberlake</a>, watch out: The new kid on "Saturday Night Live" will slap you with a cheeseburger.</p>
<p>Sure, Bobby Moynihan is willing to give you lots of accolades and kind words for your work together on the now-famous <a href="http://newsroom.mtv.com/2008/11/17/justin-timberlakes-snl-stint-proves-its-time-for-him-to-get-back-to-work/">"Single Ladies" skit</a>. "That <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/knowles_beyonce/artist.jhtml">Beyonc&#233;</a> thing, a lot of the jokes that were in it were his that we had made up during rehearsing for it. And we have the same birthday."</p>
<p>And he also had other nice things to say, like, "He was awesome ... another class act," and, "He's actually really cool."</p>
<p>But he wants you to know that you're not cool or funny enough to take his job. You're going to have to take him on to get it.</p>
<p>That's right: The dude isn't scared of your muscles or your awesome dance moves or any of that. He'll fight you. Just name the time and the place (we hear our offices here at 1515 Broadway are the perfect place for celebrity death matches).</p>
<p>"I can take him. I mean, he's jacked, but I'm chubby. I'll sit on him," he told MTV News at a rehearsal for "SNL." "Like, if you're watching this right now, bring it. I'll take you. You can do all your cool stuff, and bring sexy back, but I'll slap you with a cheeseburger."</p>
<p>Check out Bobby's big challenge below.</p>
<div align="center"><div width="512" height="319" style="background-color: #000000; height: 319px; width: 512px;" id="vid:331004.instance:wp" class="player-placeholder"></div></div><p>Well, Justin, it seems like the cheeseburger is in your court. Are you willing to take Bobby on? Feel free to send us your video response. This is one fight we'd love to referee.</p>


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		<title>Justin Timberlake's 'SNL' Stint Proves It's Time For Him To Get Back To Work</title>
		<link>http://newsroom.mtv.com/2008/11/17/justin-timberlakes-snl-stint-proves-its-time-for-him-to-get-back-to-work/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:08:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gil Kaufman</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear Justin Timberlake,
 
It pains me to admit this, but it seems that Kanye West is right. You are just being lazy. The least humble rapper on the planet took a swipe at you last week, saying you could have been music's #1 man, but you "went on vacation" while he was busy making albums.
Well, JT, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/timberlake_justin/artist.jhtml">Justin Timberlake</a>,<br />
 <br />
It pains me to admit this, but it seems that <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/west_kanye/artist.jhtml">Kanye West</a> is right. You are just being lazy. The <a href="http://newsroom.mtv.com/2008/11/13/kanye-west-complains-about-winning-mtv-awards/" target="_blank">least humble rapper on the planet</a> took a <a href="http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5g9M4PuzXJKuDUV_6OSsidg7SiVigD94E9VE80" target="_blank">swipe at you last week</a>, saying you could have been music's #1 man, but you "went on vacation" while he was busy making albums.</p>
<p>Well, JT, after watching you on <a href="http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/clips/update-justin-timberlake/837208/" target="_blank">"Saturday Night Live"</a> this weekend, I kind of have to agree. Watching your tour de force "Weekend Update" segment, in which you flawlessly blasted through an entire Thanksgiving week "SNL" episode in under three minutes, and your bit with Beyonc&#233; as one of three inept but snaptastic backup dancers (wearing a skintight leotard and high heels, no less), it feels like you're squandering your talent.</p>
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<p>I get that the boy-band experience was draining. Sold-out arena tours, a world-tripping romance with Jessica Biel and nearly universal adulation for your solo efforts take a bit out of you. Clearly you're in the driver's seat now, and you can call your own shots. And judging by your self-satisfied grin during the "Update" bit, you know damn well you've got comedy, acting <i>and</i> singing chops. So what gives? </p>
<p>Yeah, you're only 27, with your whole career ahead of you, but it's been two years since your last album (hell, <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/spears_britney/artist.jhtml">Britney</a> will have put out two albums since then, and we know she's had other things going on in her life). And frankly, it's not like your movie work is taking up all your time. "Edison," "Alpha Dog" and "Southland Tales" were all DOA at the box office, and we won't even mention "The Love Guru." Of course, we had to wait four years between your first two solo albums, but Kanye's got a point about striking while it's hot. And your work on Madonna's album doesn't count.</p>
<p>Sure, less is more. It'll be worth the wait. Anticipation is sexy, blah, blah, blah. All I'm saying is, you've got it, you know it's good, just use it!</p>
<p><i>Do you think Justin Timberlake's been using his time wisely? Do you hope his "SNL" appearance was a taste of things to come? Tell us!</i></p>


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		<title>Madonna Gets Britney Spears And Justin Timberlake Back Together ... Kind Of</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was a pop star summit for the ages: Britney, Justin and Madonna, all on the same stage on the same night. The Material Girl made it happen Thursday night at her Dodger Stadium show in Los Angeles &#8212; only, Brit and JT never actually appeared together. It's a start, anyway.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.mtv.com/shared/promoimages/bands/m/madonna/dodgers_stadium_110608/madonna_britney_110608/140x105.jpg" alt="Britney Spears and Madonna" class="thumbnailmain" />It was a pop star summit for the ages: <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/spears_britney/artist.jhtml">Britney</a>, <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/timberlake_justin/artist.jhtml">Justin</a> and <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/madonna/artist.jhtml">Madonna</a>, all on the same stage on the same night. The Material Girl made it happen Thursday night at her Dodger Stadium show in Los Angeles &#8212; only, Brit and JT never actually appeared <i>together.</i> It's a start, anyway.</p>
<p>Read more about <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1598804/20081107/madonna.jhtml">Madonna's show with Britney and Justin here</a>.</p>


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		<title>Britney To Get Even With Mom And Justin On Next Album, British Tabloid Reports</title>
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Britney Spears is planning to cause drama with a few songs on her in-the-works follow-up to last year's Blackout.
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<p><a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/spears_britney/artist.jhtml">Britney Spears</a> is planning to cause drama with a few songs on her in-the-works follow-up to <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1571813/20071012/spears_britney.jhtml">last year's <I>Blackout.</i></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.sundaymirror.co.uk/showbiz/showbiznews/2008/07/13/britney-spears-rages-at-those-closest-to-her-in-new-songs-98487-20654828/" target="_blank">According to English tabloid the <I>Sunday Mirror,</i></a> the singer hopes to get even on her sixth studio album. We're not sure how intrepid <I>Mirror</i> journo Zoe Griffin got her hands on some of the "raw and furious" lyrics, but according to the report, Spears lashes out at her mother, Lynne Spears, in the song "ATM," on which she allegedly sings, "Hey, Mama, I know it's my cash you seek," before breaking into a chorus of "You know they treat me like an ATM/ But y'all know that I'm too good for 'em."</p>
<p>But perhaps the harshest alleged lyrics on the album are aimed at ex <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/timberlake_justin/artist.jhtml">Justin Timberlake</a> in the tune "Already Bad." According to the report, Spears douses suggestions that she was (as she had claimed) a virgin before hooking up with Timberlake. "I know you thought you were the first/ But I had already quenched my thirst/ I was already bad," Spears reportedly sings. A spokesperson for Spears' label could not be reached for comment on the <I>Mirror</i> report at press time.</p>
<p>Spears isn't all business these days, though. One day after signing a <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1591140/20080718/spears_britney.jhtml">new custody agreement with ex Kevin Federline</a>, she attended the <a href="http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20213645,00.html" target="_blank">Generation Rescue fundraising event for autism research</a> hosted by Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey on Saturday. Though she reportedly didn't chat with any other guests, the singer was said to have "looked great and seemed really happy."</p>


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		<title>For The Record: Justin Timberlake, Justice, U2 &#038; More</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:58:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#183; Justin Timberlake may step into the role of fictional rebel-on-the-run William Rast in an upcoming ad campaign for the clothing company of the same name, which he co-owns with pal Trace Ayala. Photos of Timberlake alongside model Erin Wasson, who plays Birdie in the Bonnie-and-Clyde-style campaign, can be seen on the William Rast site.
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<p><b>&#183;</b> Chances are, you'll never make beats as cool as French electronica duo Justice, but if you have the cash, you can at least wear the rocking clothes they designed for the <a href="http://surface2airparis.com/store/retail/market/collection-13/style-23.html" target="_blank">international Surface to Air collective</a>. Heads up, though: The leather jacket will run you almost $1,300.</p>
<p><b>&#183;</b>The upcoming deluxe editions of U2's first three albums &#8212; <i>Boy,</i> <i>October</i> and <i>War</i> &#8212; are <a href="http://www.imeem.com/u2music" target="_blank">streaming for free on imeem.com</a>, a week before their July 22 release date.</p>
<p><b>&#183;</b> Coheed and Cambria will perform the entire <i>Amory Wars</i> saga live during a <a href="http://www.coheedandcambria.com/" target="_blank">string of dates titled Neverender</a>. The group will perform the tracks from an entire album of the four-part sci-fi epic each night during four-night stands at New York's Terminal 5 (October 22-25) and Los Angeles' Avalon (November 5-8). </p>
<p><b>&#183;</b> For years, rappers have been sampling funk legend George Clinton's iconic tunes. Now, the funkmaster is biting a move from his many followers by lending his name and music to <a href="http://atomicdoggenergy.com/" target="_blank">the horny goat weed-infused Atomic Dogg energy drink</a>.</p>
<p><b>&#183;</b> Time for Classic Rock Corner, kids! <a href="http://www.farmaid.org/site/c.qlI5IhNVJsE/b.2723647" target="_blank">Farm Aid 2008</a> will be held on September 20 at the Comcast Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts, and feature sets by founders John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Willie Nelson, and longtime board member Dave Matthews, with more artists to be announced soon.</p>
<p><b>&#183;</b> Later this year, the once-again defunct <a href="http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003827534" target="_blank">Police will release a live CD/DVD</a> of their reunion tour, culled from a pair of shows in Buenos Aires, Argentina, coupled with a documentary called "Better Than Therapy."</p>
<p><b>&#183;</b> Folk icon Bob Dylan, who has spoken of his admiration for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, <a href="http://www.twincities.com/allheadlines/ci_9882008?nclick_check=1&#038;forced=true" target="_blank">reportedly put the kibosh on son Jakob Dylan</a> playing at September's Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul.</p>


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		<title>What Does It Take To Get 25 Minutes Of Madonna's Time?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 19:27:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last night Madonna played an intimate set and followed it up by chatting with our very own John Norris. MTV's Deanna Caligiuri reports on what went into setting up an interview worthy of the inimitable Ms. Ciccone.
Often when you work here, you will find yourself saying one of two things:
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src='http://newsroom.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/madonnajt.jpg' alt='madonnajt.jpg' align="left"/><i>Last night Madonna played an intimate set and followed it up by chatting with our very own John Norris. MTV's Deanna Caligiuri reports on what went into setting up an interview worthy of the inimitable Ms. Ciccone.</i></p>
<p>Often when you work here, you will find yourself saying one of two things:</p>
<p>1) This is why I love my job.<br />
2) What is this crazy circus that I have elected to be a part of to pay the bills?</p>
<p>Last night, I was saying both. We entered the Roseland Ballroom through the backdoors at around 9:30 p.m. to get set up for the <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1586631/20080501/madonna.jhtml">Madonna promo concert</a> &#8212; and our <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1586671/20080501/madonna.jhtml">exclusive interview</a> with Madonna and Justin Timberlake together. </p>
<p>Lines of fans &#8212; <a href="http://newsroom.mtv.com/2008/04/29/madonna-fans-already-lining-up-scaring-us-a-little/">some there since Monday</a> &#8212; huddled in anticipation around the block. As we beelined for our interview space, the typical frenzy that occurs backstage was in full effect: eccentric dancers stretching and running around half-naked, wardrobe people steaming clothes, makeup artists adding their final layers to talent, groups of socialites and socialite-wannabes gathering in the hallways. The room where we were to hold our interview was a makeshift office for Madonna's production manager. There were holes in the windows, overflowing garbage cans, an inch of dust on the fake plants and horribly mismatched tapestry on the walls.</p>
<p><b>Was MTV News able to pull the room together before Madonna's grand entrance? (Plus, pictures from the concert!)</b></p>
<p>After the show &#8212; and two hours of managing to turn the office into a suitable interview space &#8212; the crew scrambled to get the last-minute details in place. The pressure was rising. Publicists ran in and out. We hunted down a Diet Coke for John Norris. Madonna's manager and production staff were surveying the room when the countdown began: Publicist Liz Rosenberg said, "Eight minutes!" </p>
<p>After, um, exactly eight minutes, in came the staff of people needed to make our 20-minute interview happen: managers, publicists, makeup artists, hair stylists, photographers, label reps and venue reps. </p>
<p>Madonna walked in &#8212; an overwhelming presence despite her soft-spoken voice &#8212; and gave John a kiss. She sat down, and people began fussing all around her &#8212; primping her hair, wiring her audio, adjusting the lighting, etc. The makeup artist kept asking our cameraman to pull the shot out, because we were in too close on Madonna's face. The singer joked about her undergarments, spread her legs a few times and was having a coy exchange with John when Justin walked in. The two seemed to have known each other for years, having established an incredible rapport in very little time.</p>
<p>Throughout the interview, Madonna suggested that John had not been paying attention to the lyrics of her songs, both old and new. (Liz later told him that Madonna only gives people she likes a hard time.) The interview was relaxed and personal and as natural as could be given the circumstances. After 25 minutes, the plug was pulled, and Madonna let it be known that she and Justin had a party to attend. In less than a minute, the circus of people was gone, leaving a half-empty room and some extensive equipment to break down. </p>
<p><em>Be sure to check out <a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/">mtvnews.com</a> in the coming days to hear more about our chat with Madonna.</em></p>
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