JT opens NYC restaurant

Justin Timberlake opened his new restaurant last night in NYC. Called Southern Hospitality, the eatery is a barbecue joint that will serve up traditional Memphis-style dishes inspired by the food Timberlake grew up with - ribs, buttermilk biscuits, pulled pork and fried green tomatoes. "We had to negotiate on which ones she was willing to give up," the singer says of his grandmother's recipes, which provided the basis for many of the restaurant's dishes. Also on hand for the opening were Jay-Z, Seth Green, Jamie Lynn Sigler and Timberlake's best friend and business partner Trace Ayala.

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JT starts record label

Justin Timberlake has teamed up with Interscope Records to start his own record label. Tennman Records - whose name is a nod to the singer's home state of Tennessee - will announce it's first signings in the next few weeks. Timberlake himself is signed to Jive Records, though will act as chairman and CEO of his new venture.

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MTV working to prevent catfight

Reps for Cameron Diaz and Jessica Biel are reportedly working hard to prevent the two Justin Timberlake amours from bumping into each other at the MTV Movie Awards on June 3. "Everyone is determined to keep Cam and Jess apart," says an insider. "It's becoming a big deal because both girls want very separate arrival times. Nobody knows who Cameron is going to bring, if anyone. But if Jessica walks with Justin, Cameron will want to bring a date. If Jessica goes alone, Cam will probably walk alone. It's a mess." Diaz allegedly "blew up" at Biel at a Golden Globes afterparty in January when she spotted the Illusionist actress flirting with her recent ex, and the MTV awards this Sunday marks the first time the three will be in the same room since the incident. "Cam is used to being more high-profile than Jessica," says the insider. "But now that Jessica's dating Justin, she has more leverage. Cameron's looking a little unstable lately." Timberlake is nominated for best breakthrough performance for Alpha Dog, and Diaz is nominated in the best-kiss category with Jude Law in The Holiday. Biel is presenting, but not in Diaz's category! Reps for all three stars have not commented.

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Justin + Jess: it's love

Love is in the air for new couple Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel. Just for months after his split with Cameron Diaz, Timberlake is reportedly "in love" with the Illusionist actress. "She's the coolest chick ever. He wants to be with her all the time. He's ready to be serious," says a source close to the SexyBack singer. The pair were recently spotted getting cozy at a Manchester hotel.

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JT and Timbaland to help Britney?

Uber-producer Timbaland wants to help Britney Spears get her career back. "I feel her pain, it really bothers me," said Timbaland, who produced hit albums this year for Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado. "I'm the type of person who tries to save the world. I just want to take her away, go overseas, and work [things] out... I asked Justin, 'How would you feel about me working with Britney?' I had to ask him that. I said, 'Would you do it with me?'" JT, who dated Spears at the height of her career, agreed, according to Timbaland. A rep for the SexyBack singer referred all inquiries today to Timbaland's spokesperson, who has not yet commented.

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JT to open third restaurant

Justin Timberlake is adding a new restaurant to his list of projects. The SexyBack singer already owns two hot eateries - Chi in Hollywood and Destino in NYC - and has plans for a second Manhattan haunt. Timberlake and his partner will cut the ribbon on Southern Hospitality on Second Avenue this April, with a menu inspired by the Southern flavor of the popstar's home state of Tennessee.

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