Justin Timberlake...can he save MySpace from blogosphere oblivion?

The startling news that MySpace was sold for $35 Million to a little-known digital firm based in Irvine - known as Specific Media -  came as quite a shocker yesterday afternoon!

After all, in its heyday - Parent News Corporation (headed up by high-flying Rupert Murdoch) - once paid a whopping $580 million to get into the MySpace social-hub game a scant few years ago.

When Murdoch first negotiated the transaction (2005), MySpace was the fifth-most popular destination for web surfers on the net (a sure thing?) who were attracted to the glittering array of cutting-edge musical artists packing a wallop within the delicious confines within the site.

And, by 2007, MySpace was catapulted into the blogosphere to become the leading social network boasting 100 million users strong each month.

Staggering success at first blush, eh?

But, by October 2008 the axis of the musical universe went tilt up.

Since that time, the trendy mainstay on the Internet slowly began to slip, then eventually lost its grip.

Then, MySpace earnings dipped this past year to $184 million, to clearly signal a death knell.

So, it came as no surprise to industry-insiders when the word came down from on-high to "dump".

On the heels of the surprising purchase, there was still an optimistic note resonating (crying out?) at the MySpace site, though.

When Specific Media announced that Justin Timberlake had been brought on board to help salvage MySpace, a buzz streaked across the blogosphere because there was cause for celebration.

The Pop Icon - who negotiated a financial stake in MySpace with the new owners - is pretty upbeat about the social hub's latest incarnation (and chances for a full recovery).

"There's a need for a place where fans can go to interact with their favorite entertainers, listen to music, watch videos, share and discover cool stuff, and just connect. MySpace has the potential to be that place," Justin underscored in a recent press release the past 24/7."

You betcha!

Justin, wanna be my friend?

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Lady Gaga...guest talent on SNL! Justin Timberlake hosts zany comedy hour!

Die-hard fans of Pop Diva Lady Gaga have been braving the elements since Tuesday in the mean streets of New York in a last-ditch effort to snatch up a "stand by" seat  for the sseason finale of  Saturday Night Live tonight.

The coveted tickets may be hard to come since they are only issued in the event of a "no show" at the theatre.

At the crack-of-dawn today, little monster were treated to a sneak preview of Lady GaGa's eye-popping fashion statment for the evening.

Sporting what appeared to be a blood red shiny slicker - with matching hood - the slightly eccentric stage phenomenon appeared for-all-the-world to be a fashionista's charismatic idea of a modern-day Little Red Hiding Hood!

Justin Timberlake - no slouch in the style department - hosts what is expected to be a thrilling night of entertainment sure to resonate with the fans, tourists, out-of-towners, you name it!

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Justin Timberlake...Haiti telethon features Bono, Taylor Swift & Jennifer Hudson! Broadcast & iTunes release...

Justin Timberlake will appear alongside "the Boss" (Bruce Springsteen), Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, and Bono (to name a few) tonight on a live! Telethon to raise funds for earthquake-torn Haiti still suffering aftershock and homelessness after a big one struck the tiny Nation earlier this week.

The broadcast kicks-off @ 8 p.m. in New York City & has been listed on the TV schedule as:

Hope for Haiti Now:  A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief

A myriad of stations, cable outlets, and major networks will carry the high-profile benefit concert - including NBC, Fox, CNN, and HBO - to name a few.

"Coldplay" will contribute from a London stage, while Bono is slated to jam with a handful of talented musicians in a group effort to raise the consciousness over the isssues (and much-needed funds, too).

George Clooney and MTV, who knocked heads to organize the landmark musical event, have arranged for the music featured in the spectacular extravaganza, to be released on iTunes tomorrow (Saturday January 23rd).

Three of the hosts will broadcast live from separate locations:

* George Clooney (Los Angeles)
*Wyclef Jean (NYC)
*Anderson Cooper (Haiti)

All proceeds collected go to a myriad of charities in the loop.

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Ellen DeGeneres...hot men swagger by show! Dennis Quaid, the Bachelor, Colin Firth...

Was it just a coincidence that throughout the upcoming week Ellen has slated a bevy of buffed studs to guest on her highly-rated afternoon talk fest?

Or, just maybe, the perky hostess-with-the-mostest has jumped ship!

For viewers who are into a little eye-candy in the afteroon, I gather there will be ratings leap at the network, that should  have the suits rubbing their hands with glee.

On Monday, Ellen has invited " Bachelor" Jake Pavelka, to grace the hot seat.

Just betcha, that scandals revving up this season, will be titillating fodder for viewers at home to sink their teeth into.

Same afternoon, country super star - KEITH URBAN - is slated to gab  about his four deserving Grammy nominations.

Can the persuasive little tease convince Keith to pluck on his guitar for her appreciative audience?

Tune in and find out!

On Tuesday, an average guy will be applauded for risking his life to save an elderly woman, who was accidentally pushed off a platform at a train station.

He'll get a hero's welcome, 'fer sure!

And, Justin Timberlake's musical find - Matt Morris - will discuss the  recording contract he just signed with the Pop Icon's label.

But, I expect die-hard Justin Timberlake fans will surf over to Ellen, for one fantastic reason only!

Why,  to catch the sexy crooner snuggling up to Ellen, of course!

Dennis Quaid, known for having the best abs in the business, swaggers in on Wednesday (amid a flurry of frenzied wolf whistles and cat-calls).


The handsome actor will share productions notes on his upcoming feature "Legion".

Colin Firth, riding high on great reviews for his stellar portrayal of the "Single Man" (mine included) strides in on Thursday to bask in the glow.

If the glare of the spotlight turns him to booze and drugs, by golly, I expect he could pull aside the doc from the popular hit - "Celeb Rehab" - for some theapeutic advice (appearing that day, too).

The week closes out with Sean Hayes (Friday).

Since the talented actor (known to play gay characters to the hilarious hilt) hasn't been on the show in four years, you can bet your sweet bippy he'll be updating Ellen with every salacious tidbit.

As they say at Warner Brothers:

That' all folks!

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Justin Timberlake...to rustle up dollars with scents! "Play Intense" seductive Givenchy tribute to star...

Trusting that their instincts about the seductive allure of Justin Timberlake are right on, Givenchy signed the pop sensation to tout two scents under their prestigious perfumery label.

"We were looking for a man who's recognized all over the world, someone new to the world of perfumery, and with great seductive potential," noted Pamela Baxter, the President and CEO of LVMH Perfumes (who also wears a second hat as President & CEO of Christian Dior, Inc.).

More succinctly, she gushed:

"Most importantly we needed to find a man who could embody the modern elegance specific to the Givenchy brand as well as all the facets of "Play".

"Play" and "Play Intense" (foreplay & "in like Flynn"?) have all the overtones of an erotic sexual adventure - with a little bit of kink tossed in - if you ask moi.

To think I've been splashing down with a cheap cologne on a rustic woodsy end of the spectrum.

But, I was on the right smell track, though.

According to Alain Lorenzo, wood (preferably a stiff one!) is the key.

"We told the perfumers to take the Caribbean amyris wood note and make one scent, which is more polarizing (!) and one which is more accessible ("in like Flynn", told 'ya so), " he noted matter-of-fact without batting-an-eye or smirking just once.

At least Americans were spared the humiliation of being guinea pigs when the "play intense" perfume experiment revved up.

"Because the U.S. is one of our largest markets , we wanted to work out any kinks in "Play" before bringing it to the U.S."

Well, Givenchy can start with Timberlake's hair, if they're truly sincere about snatching up any potential problems by the short-and-curlies come fall when the splashy advertising campaign (shot by Tom Munro) will break into September magazines around the country.

"Play" will land in select retail outlets wrapped-to-perfection in aestheticaly-pleasing white outer-foil, while "Play Intense" will make a seductive entrance in black (symbolic of the dark side of man's nature, get it?) .

Since "Play Intense" sold twenty percent above plan in the U.K., Givenchy is expecting the much-anticipated scent to sky-rocket on these shores when it hits the shelves at retail outlets such as Macy's, Nordstrom's, Dillard's, and Sephora when autumn leaves fall.

Executives were sly when it came to predicting sales, but hinted that industry analysts in-the-know have been forecasting $15 million in sales over the counter the 1st year.

That's a lot of nose candy, eh?

Heck, I'm in the wrong business.

Tell 'ya a funny story.

I was in an elevator one day, when a classy well-heeled woman turned in my direction, and quizzed me about the cologne I was wearing.

"Obsession?" she slyly winked.

Gosh, it hit me like a lightning bolt.

I didn't spritz on anything that day before I dashed out the door for an intense (there's that word again) work-out at the gym.

"Eau de Julian," I quickly reslponded, with barely a straight face.

Heck, I could bottle my body scent, and a make a bloody fortune on eBay.

Folks, ready for some foreplay - or should we just go for the main course - straight away?

Givenchy, watch your sexy back!

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