Justin Timberlake Calls Marine Corps Ball: “Most Moving Evenings I’ve Ever Had”

Justin Timberlake accepted an invitation in July to attend the Marine Corps Ball, and last night the star kept his word.

On Saturday, Timberlake escorted Cpl. Kelsey De Santis to the Marine gala at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia.

He posed with several Marines at the event, and was nothing less than gracious.

On Sunday, he took to his blog to talk about “one of the most moving evenings I’ve ever had.”

Timberlake wrote about “the honor and privilege” he had attending the ball.

He said, “I’ve always been very vocal about my support of our Armed Forces. I’ve always felt like they offered us the opportunity to live our lives freely without the fear that so many other nations have to endure still to this day. And, they do it without asking for anything in return. I had this very feeling walking into this dinner.”

Of his date De Santis, Timberlake noted, “She seemed to me to be so humble and honest… Very cool. She also simultaneously seemed like she was nervous about the whole evening and if I was going to enjoy myself… It’s not every day that I meet a 23 year old girl and she’s more worried about if I’m having fun or if I’m comfortable! It hit me all of a sudden that these were the type of people that look after us and our freedom… Humble, concerned for others before themselves… This was the type of person our Marine Corps was building. I was really blown away.”

Timberlake said he “laughed and laughed” with the Marines at his table, but was mostly “moved” by the evening’s speeches and tributes.

He added, “To all of you that serve every day for us… Ensuring our freedom, I say: My deepest gratitude to you. I’ve met so many of my heroes… From Michael Jordan to Michael Jackson. And, nothing makes me feel more honor and pride than when I get to meet one of you. Last night changed my life and I will never forget it.”

Timberlake further asked, “To people like me who get to benefit from this type of person… One with character and courage. With strength and bravery. With humility and honor… I say: Send your thanks. Do it however you can. Write a letter, type an email… Hell, buy ‘em a beer next time you run into someone from our Armed Forces in a bar. When they say thank you for that drink that cost you 3 bucks, they’ll mean it. They won’t take it for granted and, they won’t forget it.”

“Thank you Corporal Kelsey De Santis,” concluded the superstar. “Thank you for inviting me. And, thank you for being my hero.”

Several months ago, De Santis posted a YouTube video in which she looked into a camera and told Timberlake that she wanted to “ask [him] to come to the Marine Corps ball with me… And if you can’t go, all I have to say is cry me a river.”

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It's official: Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato split

After a whirlwind romance Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato have called it quits, according to several US online reports.


There have been strong rumors that the Disney stars have ended their love relationship, with further speculation that Jonas dumped Lovato over the phone in the same way he dumped Taylor Swift a couple of years ago. While some reports claim that Joe Jonas, the middle brother of the famous band ‘Jonas Brothers', and the ‘Camp Rock' star Lovato have ended their romance on the phone, some others say the teen sensation Lovato announced the break-up via twitter.


Joe Jonas back on the market!

If a report from Toronto Sun is to be believed Joe Jonas, from the Jonas Brothers, split from Lovato earlier this month comes just weeks after the pair went public with their relationship. Joe, 20, and Lovato, 17, first met on the set of Camp Rock in 2007 and went public with their relationship in March during a radio interview with Billy Bush, according to People.com.

There have been strong rumors that the Disney stars have ended their love relationship, with further speculation that Jonas dumped Lovato over the phone in the same way he dumped Taylor Swift a couple of years ago.The popular celebrity magazine's website states the Disney stars have made it official that the two are no more dating each other.


A source told the website that Joe and Lovato are not together anymore but they still will hit the road together in the Dallas starting this July 27th.

Split on phone or face to face confrontation? Us Weekly reports that Joe used his cell phone to end the relationship because he "didn't have the heart to do it in person. He thought it wasn't a good idea for them to be dating and working together all time and was afraid it was ruining the friendship."

But Lovato has rubbished claims Joe dumped her over the telephone. According to Toronto Sun, in a post on her Twitter.com page, the teen star wrote: "There are so many crazy rumours flying around today. I'd like to clear a few things up. First, Joe and I did split but it wasn't over the phone. Things didn't work out but we'll remain friends. Secondly, I am NOT dating anybody already. Nothing is more important to me than the relationship I have with my fans. Just thought you guys should know this."


Joe Jonas confirms split

The publication also quoted Joe as confirming his split with Lovato, and admitting it was his decision to end the union to focus on being friends.

According to Sun, Joe told People, "Demi and I knew going into our romantic relationship that it may not be an easy one. I realize over the time we have shared together that I feel I care more about our friendship right now. "It was my choice to break up but I love her as a friend. She's been there for me when I needed her. I will continue to be her friend and be there for her."


Duo's love confession in the past

The Disney stars' breakup comes days after the duo talked to People about their relationship, with Lovato saying she was looking forward to touring with the Jonas Brothers this summer. "I'm fortunate that I get to work with the person that I'm in the relationship with," she told the magazine. "Rather than being across the country and texting him, I can have him hold my hand when I'm tired." Joe also told the magazine how their friendship became a romance. "I think after the movie was complete, then we kind of took the time to get to know each other a little deeper," he said. Also, Lovato last week told the press, "This is my first serious relationship … He knows me better than I know myself, and I know better than himself."


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