Las Vegas Weekly

October 11, 2008 · 4:41 PM

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel host ‘Last Chance for Change’ rally

By Robin Leach

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel rally for Obama.

Photo: Erik Kabik/Retna / www.erikkabikphoto.com

Pop-star sweethearts Justin Timberlake and actress Jessica Biel kicked off Timberlake's weeklong visit to Vegas with a "Last Chance for Change" rally Saturday at our downtown Clark County Amphitheater.

Our celebrity photographer Erik Kabik was on hand for the "get out the vote" canvassing effort and was "up close and personal" for this remarkable set of candid photographs.

Bearded Justin kicks off his own celebrity studded golf tournament on Wednesday to raise funds for the Shriners Childrens Hospital.

Then on Friday night he hosts a pop concert and party at Planet Hollywood resort casino with an all-star lineup of musical stars, including the Jonas Brothers and Rihanna.

Erik told me: "It was a great rally especially because Jessica was an unannounced surprise guest. It was the first time either of them had come out to endorse Obama -- or any candidate for that matter. They both said they were a little nervous about addressing a crowd about a political subject.

"Despite it being windy and cold there was still a small crowd of loyal fans bundled up to hear them speak and meet Justin and Jessica, who happily greeted and signed autographs after they spoke. They focused on issues affecting first-time voters and how important they believe it is for young people to not only vote but vote for their candidate. They were serious at times and other times cracked jokes and took jabs at current President George W. Bush."

Justin told the crowd: "This is not my usual stage -- and I'm a little nervous. This is the first time in my life that I am endorsing a political candidate. I'm not here as a musician or an actor or that guy that writes songs. I'm not here as a Democrat or a Republican. I'm here as an American. I'm not here to tell you what to think but I urge you to think. I'm supporting Barack Obama because I'm inspired by him, by his voice, his intellect, his leadership and his judgement."

Luxe Life will have coverage throughout the week of Justin's visit on the golf course greens and at the Theater for the Performing Arts.

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