Justin Timberlake is being considered for a lead role in an upcoming film about the birth of social networking site Facebook.

The pop star is hotly tipped to take the role of Sean Parker, the founding president of Facebook who also co-founded Napster, in the new film The Social Network.

Fight Club director David Fincher is due to start shooting the movie next month.

Justin Timberlake and Snoop Dogg are being courted to star in a movie musical produced by Hong Kong actress Leslie Loh.

“We are in talks with Snoop and Justin about a film. It’s a perfect marriage between movies and music and will suit them down to the ground,” Loh revealed in an interview with The Daily Star on Wednesday.

Simon Cowell is beside himself with fury after Leona Lewis’ new single — which features Justin Timberlake –was leaked to the Internet this week.

Police have been called into investigate the breach of computers belonging to Cowell’s record company Syco – part of Sony BMG. The computers were allegedly hacked into and an early version of “Don’t Let Me Down” –the British singer’s collaboration with Timberlake — appeared online.

“Syco are working alongside the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, the British Phonographic Industry, the police and investigators in this and they are making fast progress,” a company exec said in a statement Tuesday. “We will certainly look to bring charges against those who are responsible. We cannot give any more details at this stage for operational seasons.”

Leona’s second album – a follow-up to her 2007 international smash Spirit – is expected to include collaborations with Ne-Yo, will.i.am, and Jay-Z and is due for release this November.

At last! Britney & Justin: The Opera!

Brooklyn-based composer Jacob Cooper has penned an opera based on the teenage love affair of pop’s ill-fated “It Couple,” Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears.

Jessica Biel will not be pleased.

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Justin Timberlake is hoping to revive his acting career with a starring role alongside actor Jeff Bridges in the new feature film The Open Road.

The story is about the son of a baseball legend who sets out on a road trip with his girlfriend and estranged father.

Timberlake has also appeared in films such as ‘The Love Guru’, ‘Alpha Dog’, ‘Southland Tales’ and ‘Black Snake Moan’,

Justin Timberlake is by no means a slouch in the good looks department, but the singer thinks his genes pale in comparision to those of Hollywood vampire hottie Robert Pattinson.

That kind of male beauty has to be the result of divine intervention, JT says.

On Tuesday, Justin sat down for his first Twitter Q&A with fans. The “SexyBack” singer was asked, “why arent u sexy like robert pattinson?,” to which he replied, “Because God loved him more than me.”

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Justin Timberlake has had it with the paps. The pop star had his patience tested Tuesday when he was met by an aggressive snapper who nearly knocked JT over in an attempt to get his shot. Read the rest of this entry »

Award-winning vocalists Usher, Justin Timberlake, and Leona Lewis are in discussions to perform at a Michael Jackson tribute concert taking place at London’s O2 arena later this summer.

“Executives want to stage a touching tribute to Michael and think The O2 would be a fitting location,” a source spilled The Sun.

“Huge stars such as Leona, Usher and Justin have expressed enthusiasm about the project. It will be a celebration of Jacko’s life through his music.”

The insider added, “The producers want to avoid a sombre memorial tone and intend the evening to be a joyful event focusing on Jacko’s extraordinary legacy.”

No word on when the proposed tribute might take place.

Justin Timberlake is in the running for the lead role in DC Comics’ upcoming screen adaptation of Green Lantern.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, JT is on a shortlist along with Ryan Reynolds and Bradley Cooper.

The award-winning singer has showed off his comedic acting skills during numerous cameo appearances on sketch series Saturday Night Live. Justin has also appeared in silver screen efforts like Alpha Dog and Black Snake Moan, and The Love Guru.

Justin Timberlake is reportedly writing a book about golf. JT is a longtime fan of puting on the green and even got his actress girlfriend, Jessica Biel, eager about participating in the sport.

According to The New York Observer, David Vigliano, NYC literary agent to the stars, has been shopping a proposal by Justin.

The proposed book is described as a memoir about the people Justin has played golf with.