Editing Justin Timberlake (section)

===2008–2012: Musical hiatus and focus on acting===
The song "[[4 Minutes]]" was first played by [[Timbaland]] at Philadelphia's Jingle Ball on December 17, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|date=December 17, 2007|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://www.nme.com/news/madonna/33243|title=Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Timbaland collaboration leaked|work=[[NME]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080501161237/http://www.nme.com/news/madonna/33243|archive-date=May 1, 2008}}</ref> When released on March 17, 2008, "4 Minutes" was revealed to be a duet between Timberlake and [[Madonna]], with backing vocals by Timbaland. It was the lead single from Madonna's eleventh studio album ''[[Hard Candy (Madonna album)|Hard Candy]]'', which featured four other song-writing collaborations with Timberlake, being also one of the executive producers.<ref>{{cite AV media notes|others=[[Madonna]]|title=Hard Candy|year=2008|publisher=[[Warner Bros. Records]]|id= 9362-49884-9|type=liner notes}}</ref> The single was an international hit, topping the charts in over 21 countries worldwide.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/madonnas-sweet-success-continues/story-e6frfn09-1111116313301|title=Madonna's sweet success continues|last=Bull|first=Sarah|date=May 12, 2008|access-date=August 10, 2010|work=[[News Limited]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505000120/http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/madonnas-sweet-success-continues/story-e6frfn09-1111116313301|archive-date=May 5, 2013}}</ref> Timberlake also appears in the music video, which was directed by Jonas & François. On March 30, 2008, Timberlake performed the song at Madonna's [[Hard Candy Promo Tour|Hard Candy Promo Show]] at Roseland Ballroom in [[New York City]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Harris|first=Chris|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1586631/20080501/madonna.jhtml|title=MTV review of the Roseland Ballroom Promo Concert|publisher=MTV|date=May 1, 2008|access-date=May 11, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100715134730/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1586631/20080501/madonna.jhtml|archive-date=July 15, 2010}}</ref> On November 6, 2008, Timberlake performed the song with [[Madonna]] on the Los Angeles stop of her [[Sticky & Sweet Tour]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvguide.com/News/Britney-Spears-Justin-35432.aspx|title=Britney and Justin Back Up Madonna&nbsp;– Separately|work=TV Guide|date=November 7, 2008|access-date=November 7, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090705234945/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Britney-Spears-Justin-35432.aspx|archive-date=July 5, 2009}}</ref>

In June 2007, Timberlake co-wrote, produced and provided vocals for the songs "Nite Runner" and "[[Falling Down (Duran Duran song)|Falling Down]]" for [[Duran Duran]]'s album ''[[Red Carpet Massacre]]'', released on November 13, 2007. "Falling Down" was released as a single in the UK on the previous day.<ref>{{cite magazine|date=April 9, 2007 |access-date=April 22, 2008 |archive-date=August 19, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070819152720/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0%2C%2C20038840_20038841_20047913%2C00.html |url=https://ew.com/ew/article/0,,20038840_20038841_20047913,00.html |title=Jams Packed |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |url-status=dead}}</ref> Also in 2007, Timberlake made an appearance on [[50 Cent]]'s third album ''[[Curtis (50 Cent album)|Curtis]]''. Timberlake, along with Timbaland, is featured on a track called "[[Ayo Technology]]", which was the album's fourth single. Also, another possible collaboration was to occur with [[Lil Wayne]] for his album ''[[Tha Carter III]]'' with [[Nelly Furtado]] and Timbaland.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lil Wayne Plans His Own Leak |author=Shaheem Reid, Jayson Rodriguez |publisher=MTV |date=June 11, 2007 |url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/m/mixtape_monday/061107/ |access-date=April 22, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080412193956/http://www.mtv.com/bands/m/mixtape_monday/061107/ |archive-date=April 12, 2008}}</ref> With the wrapping up of the FutureSex/LoveSounds tour of Australasia and the Middle East in November 2007, Timberlake resumed his film career. Projects underway early in 2008 were starring roles in [[Mike Myers]]' comedy ''[[The Love Guru]]'' (released June 20, 2008) and Mike Meredith's drama ''[[The Open Road]]'' (released August 28, 2009). In March 2008, it was announced that he would be an executive producer in an American adaptation of the hit [[Peru]]vian comedy ''My Problem with Women'' for [[NBC]].<ref>{{cite news|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/03/10/timberlake.show.ap/index.html|title= Justin Timberlake working on 'Problem with Women' |work=CNN |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080410135821/http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/03/10/timberlake.show.ap/index.html |archive-date = April 10, 2008}}</ref> On November 20, 2008, ''[[TV Guide]]'' reported that Timberlake's next single, "Follow My Lead", which also featured vocals by Timberlake's protégée, former YouTube star [[Esmée Denters]], would be available for exclusive download through [[Myspace]]. All proceeds would go to [[Shriners Hospitals for Children]], a charity dedicated to improving pediatric care for sick children.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvguide.com/News/Justin-Timberlakes-New-1000015.aspx|title=Justin Timberlake's New Single Lends a Hand to Charity|work=TV Guide|date=November 20, 2008|access-date=November 21, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208135602/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Justin-Timberlakes-New-1000015.aspx|archive-date=December 8, 2008}}</ref> In February 2008, Timberlake was awarded two [[Grammy Award]]s. At the [[50th Grammy Awards]] ceremony, he won the [[Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance|Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance]] for "[[What Goes Around...Comes Around]]", and the [[Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording|Award for Best Dance Recording]] for "[[LoveStoned/I Think She Knows]]".<ref>{{cite magazine|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/grammys/photos/0,,20163406_20167375_20383021,00.html|title=Grammy-Honored Fashion Designers|magazine=InStyle|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080423145116/http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/grammys/photos/0,,20163406_20167375_20383021,00.html|archive-date=April 23, 2008}}</ref>

[[File:Justin Timberlake - Andrew Garfield - La red social - Madrid.jpg|thumb|upright|right|Timberlake (left) with [[Andrew Garfield]] (right) at an event for ''[[The Social Network]]'' in Madrid, October 2010]]

In 2008, a collaboration between Timberlake and [[T.I.]], "[[Dead and Gone]]", was featured on T.I.'s sixth studio album, ''[[Paper Trail]]'', and was released as its fourth single late in 2009. In November 2008, it was confirmed that Timberlake would make a guest appearance and produce some tracks on [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]/[[pop music|pop]] singer [[Ciara]]'s upcoming album ''[[Fantasy Ride]]'' due out May 5, 2009. Timberlake featured on Ciara's second single "[[Love Sex Magic]]", the video being shot on February 20, 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2009/02/19/ciara-and-justin-timberlake-make-magic/ |title=Ciara and Justin Timberlake Make 'Magic' |publisher=Rap-Up.com |date=February 19, 2009 |access-date=January 2, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090610065026/http://www.rap-up.com/2009/02/19/ciara-and-justin-timberlake-make-magic/ |archive-date=June 10, 2009 }}</ref> The single became a worldwide hit, reaching the top ten in numerous countries and peaking at number-one in several countries including Taiwan, India, and Turkey. The song was nominated for [[Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals]] at the [[52nd Grammy Awards]]. Timberlake hosted the 16th [[ESPY Awards]], and the musical number "I Love Sports" was later nominated for an Emmy award.<ref>{{cite book|last1=W. Mills|first1=Clifford|title=Justin Timberlake|date=2012|publisher=Info base Learning, 2012|isbn=9781438141213|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XKJbAgAAQBAJ&q=2009%20emmy%20awards%20justin%20timberlake&pg=PT59|access-date=March 20, 2015}}</ref> Timberlake and his production team [[The Y's]], along with [[Mike Elizondo]], produced and co-wrote the song "Don't Let Me Down" for [[Leona Lewis]]'s second studio album, ''[[Echo (Leona Lewis album)|Echo]]'', released on November 17, 2009. Timberlake also co-wrote and performed on "[[Carry Out]]", the third single from Timbaland's album ''[[Shock Value II]]'', released on December 1, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|date=December 12, 2009|access-date=December 20, 2009|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1627854/20091208/timbaland.jhtml|title=Justin Timberlake is featured on a track called 'Carry Out' on Timbaland's new LP, Timbaland Presents Shock Value II|publisher=MTV|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091215203117/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1627854/20091208/timbaland.jhtml|archive-date=December 15, 2009}}</ref> Timberlake appeared on [[Jimmy Fallon]]'s debut as host of ''[[Late Night with Jimmy Fallon]]'' on March 2, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|date=March 3, 2009|access-date=March 3, 2009|url=http://www.today.com/id/29469658|title=Jimmy Fallon Debuts As 'Late Night' Host|publisher=today.com|archive-date=January 9, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109162152/http://www.today.com/id/29469658|url-status=dead}}</ref> Timberlake was the executive producer on the [[MTV]] reality series ''[[The Phone (U.S. TV series)|The Phone]]'', which premiered on April 21, 2009. In late 2009, Barbadian singer [[Rihanna]] released the album ''[[Rated R (Rihanna album)|Rated R]]'', with Timberlake being one of the writers and producers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Justin Timberlake Says Rihanna's New Songs Are 'Awesome'|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1624198/20091019/rihanna.jhtml|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|last=Vena|first=Jocelyn|date=October 21, 2009|access-date=October 21, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091022140107/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1624198/20091019/rihanna.jhtml|archive-date=October 22, 2009}}</ref> They both worked together previously for her third studio album ''[[Good Girl Gone Bad]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/article/2007/06/22/rihanna-embracing-her-bad-side|title=Caribbean Queen|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Watson|first=Margeaux|date=June 22, 2007|access-date=September 4, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151122191333/http://www.ew.com/article/2007/06/22/rihanna-embracing-her-bad-side|archive-date=November 22, 2015}}</ref>

From 2010, Timberlake increased his acting work. He played [[Sean Parker]], the founder of [[Napster]], in the acclaimed film ''[[The Social Network]]'' (2010). He also appeared at the 2010 MTV VMAs on September 12, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvguide.com/celebrities/justin-timberlake/198385|title=Justin Timberlake|date=September 9, 2010|access-date=December 18, 2014|work=TV Guide|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017004843/http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/justin-timberlake/198385|archive-date=October 17, 2014}}</ref> In 2011, he starred alongside [[Cameron Diaz]] in ''[[Bad Teacher]]'' and alongside [[Mila Kunis]] in [[Friends with Benefits (film)|''Friends with Benefits'']], and played Will Salas, the protagonist of ''[[In Time]]'', a science fiction film by [[Andrew Niccol]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Schillaci|first=S.|date=July 22, 2011|url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/justin-timberlakes-time-trailer-5-214524|title=Justin Timberlake's 'In Time' Trailer: 5 Things We Learned|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|access-date=September 16, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111019165056/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/justin-timberlakes-time-trailer-5-214524|archive-date=October 19, 2011}}</ref> He provided a feature and appeared in the music video for the song "[[Motherlover]]" from [[The Lonely Island]]'s second album ''[[Turtleneck & Chain]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1611014/justin-timberlake-andy-samberg-reunite-for-motherlover-on-snl/|title=Justin Timberlake, Andy Samberg Reunite For 'Motherlover' On 'SNL'|date=May 11, 2009|access-date=November 5, 2009|publisher=MTV|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008002445/http://www.mtv.com/news/1611014/justin-timberlake-andy-samberg-reunite-for-motherlover-on-snl/|archive-date=October 8, 2014}}</ref> and directed and made a cameo in the [[FreeSol]] music video "Hoodies On, Hats Low", which was released in August 2011.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|title=Justin Timberlake Makes New Music Video ... For FreeSol|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1668845/justin-timberlake-freesol-hoodies-on-music-video.jhtml|publisher=MTV|access-date=August 29, 2011|date=August 11, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110909124227/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1668845/justin-timberlake-freesol-hoodies-on-music-video.jhtml|archive-date=September 9, 2011}}</ref> The ''Late Night with Jimmy Fallon'' sketch "[[History of Rap]]" was performed for the first time by both Fallon and Timberlake in 2010.<ref name="NYM">{{cite news|url=https://nymag.com/arts/tv/profiles/69366/|title=Mr. Sunshine|first=Adam|last=Sternbergh|date=November 7, 2010|work=[[New York (magazine)|New York]]|access-date=May 5, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150521095328/http://nymag.com/arts/tv/profiles/69366/|archive-date=May 21, 2015}}</ref> In July 2011, United States Marine Kelsey De Santis uploaded a [[YouTube]] video asking Timberlake to be her date to the United States Marine Corps birthday ball; they attended the event on November 13, 2011, in [[Richmond, Virginia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://b96.radio.com/2011/11/14/entertainment-report-justin-timberlake-attends-marine-corp-ball/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708050318/http://b96.radio.com/2011/11/14/entertainment-report-justin-timberlake-attends-marine-corp-ball/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 8, 2012 |title=Justin Timberlake Attends Marine Corps Ball |date=November 14, 2011 |access-date=December 18, 2014 |publisher=B96 Chicago }}</ref> His fifth ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' episode, as host and musical guest, was the most-watched episode in 14 months, with [[Charles Barkley]] as host and [[Kelly Clarkson]] as musical guest.<ref>{{cite web|date=March 10, 2013|access-date=May 6, 2015|url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-ratings-justin-timberlake-drives-427150|title=TV Ratings: Justin Timberlake Drives 'Saturday Night Live' to 14-Month High|work=The Hollywood Reporter|last=O'Connell|first=Michael|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414174830/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-ratings-justin-timberlake-drives-427150|archive-date=April 14, 2015}}</ref>