It’s possible this story is completely fabricated because it’s in Star Magazine and there aren’t a lot of details. This is a rumor that’s too good to pass up, and if it is true hopfully Biel has the musical chops to pull it off. Actress Jessica Biel, 26, is said to be working on her first music CD, in which she’ll sing lead vocals and her boyfriend, musician Justin Timberlake, will provide backup and production.

Jessica Biel is the latest big-screen beauty with music ambitions – and she’s lucky enough to have her pop superstar beau, Justin Timberlake, helping her out! JT, 27, will produce, write songs and provide backup vocals for 26 year-old Jess’ debut CD, which a source says will be “a cross between Alicia Keys and Madonna.” Adds the source, “Most people don’t know that Jessica’s first love is actually singing, not acting, and she’s appeared in productions of Annie and The Sound of Music. Jessica is really excited about the CD!

[From Star Magazine, print edition, September 22, 2008]

We all know how well the music crossover worked out for actress Scarlett Johansson, who coincidentally was once linked with Timberlake and even appeared in one of his music videos. Timberlake is a talented guy and is possibly capable of helping just about any singer with a decent voice put out a solid pop song. Is he really going to put his reputation on the line by helping his girlfriend break into music though? We can only hope this story is wishful thinking by someone at Star. Barring that, maybe Jessica and Justin will break up over his mommy issues and we’ll be spared from Biel’s music ambitions.

Biel could be a competent singer despite the cynicism that people may feel after hearing this story. People reports that “Before pursuing acting, Jessica Biel trained extensively as a singer, a passion she still indulges.”

Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake are shown out on 8/7/08. Credit: Fame Pictures