Timberlake tugs heartstrings with next album

Justin Timberlake is planning to open his heart on his next album. The singer is expected to begin recording the follow-up album to his 2002 solo debut "Justified" within the next couple of months.

The 24-year-old has been writing songs with long-time friend Matt Morris, who co-wrote five songs on Christina Aguilera's 'Stripped' album.

Morris says the pair have written at least an album's worth of songs but since the subject matter is so personal, discussing them "should be reserved for close friends and therapists".

The new album is expected in 2006 and will mark a return to music for the star who in recent months has filmed two movies, the thriller 'Edison' co-starring Kevin Spacey and 'Alpha Dog' co-starring Bruce Willis.