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Justin Timberlake Talks William Rast and Jessica Biel on Oprah
Oprah had a popular guest on her show today, Justin Timberlake stopped by to promote his clothing line, William Rast. Timberlake debuted pieces from the 2009 line on Oprah's show.
"We've always wanted to get into it," Justin says. "I think there was more actual apprehension for me because, in this day [and] age, you do something, you want it to come across genuine."
The name of the fashion line, which is known for its premium denim, is a tribute to two important men in their lives—their grandfathers. "Trace and I are huge fans of our grandfathers," Justin says. "William is my grandfather's first name, and Rast is his grandfather's last name. So we took the names, and put them together."
Today, Justin is wearing William Rast "Ben" jeans with a New America T-shirt, utilitarian shirt and a dark gray wool blazer.
Started in 2005 with lifelong friend Trace Ayala, Timberlake considers William Rast to be a bit of a pet project. Along with singing, acting and dancing, Timberlake has several business ventures on the side, including a new plan to launch a designer tequila brand, 901.
The pop star, who also owns the William Rast clothing line and the Tennmen Records label, will complete his trifecta of J.T.-branded items when he launches his very own brand of tequila.
According to a statement, the tequila was named 901 as a tribute to "that time of night when your evening is ending, but your night is just beginning." It's also a nod to Timberlake's hometown, since it's the area code for Memphis, Tenn.
The tequila, which was in development for more than two years, will be available to rock your body and make you do the worm in early May exclusively in New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and St. Louis, Mo.
Justin Timberlake also talked about his Saturday Night Live success and his love life with actress Jessica Biel. Denying rumors that he and Biel have become engaged Timberlake joked, "If she's engaged, we have a problem."
“I’m not engaged,” he told Oprah. “If she’s engaged, we have a problem.”
The quick-witted singer also joked that his “Saturday Night Live” appearance as a backup dancer for Beyonce in November 2008 was the most romantic thing he’d done for his girlfriend lately.
“I’d say pantyhose and a leotard is up there,” he said.
Justin, who told “Oprah” he has an open invitation to “SNL,” followed up his “Single Ladies” dance recently, appearing on the sketch comedy show with Jessica. The two took on the role of cartoon characters on “Weekend Update.”
As for Jessica’s own outfits, he said she’s a big fan of his clothing line.
See photos of the William Rast pieces that were featured on Oprah.



Most RecentMost Recommended Comments (2)
at 00:39 on March 28th, 2009
fun gossip story.
at 18:50 on April 15th, 2009
It is nice to know that Justin Timberlake is promoting his clothing line, William Rast. William Rast brand is best known for their premium denim.