JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - TIMBERLAKE TO PLAY 'RAMBO'

Pop singer JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE has landed his first Hollywood leading role as an action hero in war film STOP THE LOSS. The JUSTIFIED star will be playing a tough renegade soldier, in a role similar to that of SYLVESTER STALLONE's unhinged Vietnam War veteran JOHN RAMBO. A source says, "Justin is thrilled about getting his first leading role. It is a huge challenge for him and he's excited as well as nervous." And Timberlake needs to rush if he wants to make sure his upcoming album is recorded before filming starts. The source adds, "Justin will have to work quickly to finish the songs. He has been in the studio but he won't have much time once he starts filming."