Timberlake turns label boss

Updated 09.41 Wed May 30 2007

Keywords: Tennman Records, record label, Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake's career looks like it's going from strength to strength as he's announced the launch of his new record label.

The Sexyback star will serve as chairman and CEO of Los-Angeles based Tennman Records, in a joint venture with Interscope Records.

The Sexyback star will serve as chairman and CEO of the Los Angeles-based Tennman Records

Timberlake said: "We are all excited about the talent we have to offer already on our roster and I cannot wait to introduce the world to my new discoveries."

The label pays homage to the singer's home state of Tennessee and the first signing is expected to be announced in coming weeks.

Jimmy Iovine, chairman of Interscope Records, said: "Whenever you have the opportunity to get into business with someone as gifted as Justin Timberlake, you take it. We are thrilled to have his label as part of Interscope."

The star is currently touring the UK, before wrapping up in London on July 8.