JUSTIN Timberlake and Jessica Biel are just “friends with benefits” — according to a new report.

The pair — who split in September after two years together — are apparently seeing what it is like to be part-time lovers.

“Justin was very clear with Jessica that he didn’t want to be in a serious relationship with her anymore, where he wasn’t able to date other people,” a source revealed.

“Jessica took the news very hard, but once she calmed down and they started talking again, he convinced her to stay friends who hook up, without all the pressure of a relationship.

“At first, she was very reluctant, but she missed him a lot and so she decided to give it a try, even though it wasn’t exactly how she wanted things to be.

“She’s still in love with him, and they are still attracted to each other, so it would have been difficult for them to quit each other cold turkey.”

Justin Timberlake likes his golf — but he won’t be going pro any time soon!

The SexyBack hitmaker — who spends much of his spare time in the swing of his favorite hobby and even hosts his own tournament — says he’s in no hurry to start taking on the likes of Tiger Woods.

“I have been asked about if I am going to go semi-pro or even pro but no,” Justin said.

“It would take years to get that good. I love to play and play as much as I can but I have too much else going on to match up to those guys.”

Meanwhile, it has been reported that Justin’s closest friends are desperate for him to get back with former flame Jessica Biel.

“Justin’s friends are usually all about anything he wants, but in this case, his boys are totally disappointed in him,” a source said.

“They think he’s making a big mistake by dumping Jess. Justin and Jess have their problems, but all in all, his friends think she is one of the best things that ever happened to him.”

The source also claimed that Justin’s pals have been refusing to party on down with the newly-single superstar.

“They really thought he got past all of that,” the insider said. “But it’s all beginning all over again. They think if they don’t give in he may come to his senses and get back together with Jessica. That’s what they really want to see happen.

“It’s a shame his friends can’t just be there for him, but they have their opinions, and they disagree with his choice to dump Jess.”

Justin Timberlake could soon be back in the arms of former flame Jessica Biel — if the pop star’s pals get their way!

According to Fox News, Justin’s friends are rather “disappointed” that the star dumped the Easy Virtue actress.

“Justin’s friends are usually all about anything he wants, but in this case, his boys are totally disappointed in him,” a source said.

“They think he’s making a big mistake by dumping Jess. Justin and Jess have their problems, but all in all, his friends think she is one of the best things that ever happened to him.”

The source claims that Justin’s pals are now refusing to party on down with the newly-single superstar.

“They really thought he got past all of that,” the source says, “But it’s all beginning all over again. They think if they don’t give in he may come to his senses and get back together with Jessica. That’s what they really want to see happen.

“It’s a shame his friends can’t just be there for him, but they have their opinions, and they disagree with his choice to dump Jess.”

Justin Timberlake does “care about” Jessica Biel — but the couple has definitely split, sources say.

The pair — who had been dating for almost three years — apparently decided to call time on their romance because they were drifting apart.

“Justin and Jessica did break up,” a source said. “They were very busy living separate lives this summer and they drifted apart.

“Justin broke up with Jessica weeks ago, but he’s a goody guy and he does care about her.

“They will always stay in touch because he works very hard at friendships with his exes.

“Jessica is obviously sad, and Justin is still around to be there for her. Photos will still surface of them together because they will remain friends, and anytime she needs him, he will be there.”

Meanwhile, Justin’s grandmother has said the star is single.

Justin Timberlake’s grandmother Sadie Bomar has confirmed his split from girlfriend Jessica Biel — by revealing the sexy singer is “single” and only focused on his career.

Bomar says Timberlake — who was recently reported to be dating singer Rihanna — was never fully committed to Biel.

“Jessica was keen to marry, but Justin isn’t ready,” she told the UK’s Closer magazine.

“The girlfriends come and go, but we believe nothing has ever been serious.

“Justin does his own thing and he isn’t ready to marry just yet.”

Maybe Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel haven’t split.

The couple — who have been dating for around two-and-a-half years — are apparently “re-evaluating” their relationship.

“Things have been a bit up in the air recently,” a source said. “They’ve been spending more time apart – more time with each of their friends, and they’ve been re-evaluating their relationship.”

Earlier this month, 27-year-old Jessica attended the Los Angeles wrap party for new movie Valentine’s Day alone. Justin, 28, was spotted partying with pals in West Hollywood days later.

“They’re together,” another source said. “They’re not breaking up. Any time they spend time apart it’s because they’re working.”

Recent reports have claimed the pair split up to a month ago, but are not ready to go public with the news.

It has also been suggested Justin has grown close to singer Rihanna, 21, while they have been working on new music together.

The star’s close friendship reportedly put increased strain on his relationship with Jessica.

Justin and Jessica are currently in Santa Barbara together, and were spotted enjoying a romantic meal on Monday night.

“Justin Timberlake is on the verge of dumping girlfriend Jessica Biel,” Showbiz Spy exclusively reported last week.

And guess what? WE WERE RIGHT!

A source close to the pair — who have dated for three years — says Timberlake, 28, has told friends, “it’s over,” and that he ended their rocky romance for good — over the phone.

“It was about a month ago,” the pal told Us Weekly magazine.

Meanwhile, Biel, 27, is in “severe denial and won’t accept” the split, the pal said.

“There’s no way of knowing if it’s a firm breakup, because with them it’s so hot and cold,” the source said.

So, once again: WE ARE RIGHT.

Rihanna is still lustin’ after Justin Timberlake!

As Showbiz Spy reported — exclusively — last week, the Umbrella hitmaker has been secretly dating the SexyBack singer.

And according to reports from American tabloid Star, their romance is hotting up!

The pair apparently had a steamy session in Rihanna’s hotel room after the recent MTV Video Music Awards bash — and Timberlake’s girlfriend, Jessica Biel, was not amused when she found out!

“They tried to keep it a secret, but Jessica found out within days,” a source revealed. “She must be a wreck.”

“Rihanna and Justin have been talking and texting on the phone nonstop since the VMAs,” added the insider.

“She asked him on the phone, ‘Are you still with Jessica?’ And he hinted that things were cooling off between them.

“One time, Justin was joking about strippers. He said she needed to entertain him like that. So Rihanna gave him an impromptu lap dance!

“She likes to test the boundaries.

“She is a total tease and loves flirting with him. She digs him and wants to date him too!”

Justin Timberlake is “so excited” that his girlfriend Jessica Biel has landed a role in the A-Team movie.

The SexyBack hitmaker grew up watching the TV adventures of the original A-Team and refused to let his girl pass up the chance of being part of the movie remake.

“Jessica didn’t really know anything about the A-Team,” reveals a source close to the star. “He not only explained the story behind the show, he got her sitting down watching episodes on DVD.

“Justin is beside himself with excitement at the prospect of Jessica being part of the A-Team. You would think he had that gig he’s so excited.”

Biel, 27, has taken on the role of Face’s ex-lover in the feature film based on The A-Team television series. It’s planned for release on June 11, 2010.

Meanwhile, it has been claimed that Timberlake has secretly been dating Rihanna.

“Justin and Rihanna have been seeing each other for the past few weeks,” a source close to Rihanna recently said.

“He is really into her and it’s only a matter of time before he dumps Jessica.”

Justin Timberlake is on the verge of dumping girlfriend Jessica Biel — he’s been secretly dating Rihanna!

The SexyBack singer — who worked with the Umbrella hitmaker on her third album, Good Girl Gone Bad — has been hooking up with Rihanna while in New York, insiders say.

“Justin and Rihanna have been seeing each other for the past few weeks,” a source close to Rihanna told Showbiz Spy exclusively.

“He is really into her and it’s only a matter of time before he dumps Jessica.”

And it seems our source may have solved a recent New York Daily News blind item about a female singer giving a male singer a “private” lapdance.

“That blind item about which two pop stars made sweet music together, the girl giving the guy a lapdance is Rihanna and JT!

“It was at 10ak in NYC and they left together. They are seeing each other on the low!”