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Lance Bass Confesses He & Husband Are "Very Close" To Having Children - 10/5/18

OK!, 10/5/18 --

During a recent podcast interview, Lance Bass admitted that he and husband Michael Turchin are reading to the take the next step in their marriage - parenthood. The pair are currently in process of adding new members to their little family. Read on for the latest.

During the episode, the former boybander revealed that though no one was pregnant yet, they're "very close."

He explained, " Oh, nice! Well, [Michael and I] just froze our boys... I'm super excited. Ya, I mean, we've been working on it for a while but we're getting - ya, we're getting close."

The host, Heather Dubrow, then asked if he felt comfortable sharing more specific details about their journey to parenthood. He answered enthusiastically.

"The whole IVF, you know, situation is incredible, and I'm learning so much, and it's - I guess - now finally not taboo to talk about it, you know? Because everyone I talk to is like, 'Oh my god, that's great.' And all my friends now are freezing their eggs. I mean, it's just kind of like everyone talks about it. The way we're going to do it is - I mean, we found our surrogate within 24 hours," he shared.

The 39 year-old also added: "Our doctor's incredible, so finding the egg donor is definitely the hardest part, and we're already on our 5th right now. So, they keep falling out for different reasons, but what's so great about it is, as confusing as it is, it is amazing that you can look at these embryos, and the egg first or whenever you create the embryos, and you can just tell what the healthiest ones are, and what disease this one might have. It's just, it's incredible that science has gotten this far. You know, you can have the healthiest babies possible."

Read more here.

 

Justin Timberlake's New Clothing Line with Levi's Is Here - and It's Available to Shop at Nordstrom Now - 10/5/18

PEOPLE, 10/4/18 --

Justin Timberlake may be known for his "Suit & Tie," but with his new clothing line with Levi's, he's soon going to be known for his jeans & tees.

The singer teamed up with the denim brand for a 20-piece men's collection called Fresh Leaves, available at Nordstrom today, His mission? To give Levi's iconic brand staples (like the trucker jacket and 501 Slim jeans) a fresh and modern update. His line of jackets, button-downs, hoodies, jeans and beanies all range from $30-$158.

He took inspiration from Levi's classics and thoroughly did his research to understand the design process. He visited Levi's San Francisco Eureka Innovation Lab, the brand's archives and the L.A. showroom, Haus of Strauss, to get a comprehensive overview and understanding of the brand.

"We immediately connected with Justin on creating pieces that blended the familiar with the unexpected," says Karyn Hillman, Chief Product Officer for Levi Strauss & Co. "Inspired by the stories behind Justin's music, we used classic materials - canvas, plaids, camo, flannels, sherpa and denim and put them onto familiar silhouettes and Levi's icons but remixed them by infusing streetwear elements and hits of modernity."

In an interview, Timberlake tells PEOPLE the collaboration just felt natural. "Levi's has always been a staple in my life so there's something incredibly authentic about it for me," he says. "During the last tour [The 20/20 Experience], I wouldn't come off stage and wear suits, that was meant to be [a vibe] on stage. Off stage, you'd probably catch me in some Levi's."

"I love fashion so I always try to do like a little bit of a swerve on whatever [outfit] I'm [wearing], but style is not meant to be taken too literally; I try not to overthink it," he says about his own fashion sense.

Read more here.

 

 

Sacred Heart University hosts an Evening with Lance Bass - 10/5/18

fairfield-sun.com, 10/2/18 --

Sacred Heart University's award-winning Student Affairs Lecture Series will sponsor An Evening with Lance Bass on Monday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m., at Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts at Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield.

Lance Bass is an illustration of a highly successful jack-of-all-trades: singer, host, actor, producer, writer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Beyond his fame as a member of the boy band *NSYNC, he was inducted into the Mississippi Musician's Hall of Fame in 2003, making him the youngest person to receive this honor.

Bass currently is the host of television's first gay dating show, Finding Prince Charming. He will speak as part of SHU''s Student Affairs Lecture Series.

For tickets, at $15, visit edgertoncenter.org or call 203-371-7908.

 

Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel Visit LeBron James's New School and the Kids Were 'Ecstatic!' - 10/5/18

PEOPLE, 10/4/18 --

Justin Timberlake may be a renowned dancer, but he has a thing or two to learn from the students at the I Promise School.

The pop star, 37, and his wife, actress Jessica Biel, 36, stopped by the public institution founded by LeBron James during the Cleveland leg of Timberlake's "Man of the Woods" tour. Representatives of school in the athlete's hometown of Akron, Ohio, tweeted out pictures of the happy couple playing with the students, watching a dance performance and offering lots of hugs, handshakes and high fives.

For the occasion, the "Cry Me a River" singer wore a grey knit cap and red and white striped collared shirt, while Biel sported a white sweatshirt, black jeans and sneakers.

James, 33, was quick to thank his friends for their visit. He even called Timberlake his "brother."

The I Promise School, established through the LeBron James Family Foundation as part of the Akron public school system, welcomed its inaugural class of 240 students in grades three and four on July 30, 2018. It will grow to serve grades one through eight in the next four years.

Read more here.

 

Lance Bass's interview with Shawn Mendes on The CW next week - 10/5/18

 

 

David Hasselhoff, Marc Maron, Members of *NSYNC, Fall Out Boy, No Doubt & More Set for 'Strange 80s 2' Benefit - 10/5/18

Billboard, 10/3/18 --

The lineup for the second annual Strange 80s 2 concert at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles features a massive list of music and TV stars gathering to cover timeless 1980s pop and rock hits for a good cause.

The Oct. 12 show will feature performances from David Hasselhoff, Vine star Brittany Furlan, Jesse Hughes (Eagles of Death Metal), Tom Payne (The Walking Dead), Stacey Dee (Bad Cop/Bad Cop), Jinxx & Jake Pitts (Black Veil Brides), Chelsea Talmadge (Stranger Things), Mike Diva, Savannah Outen, Ali Spagnola, Candace Lowry, Bleach and many more.

They join a lineup of acts that includes: comedians Marc Maron and Dean Delray, Adrian Young (No Doubt), Joe Trohman (Fall Out Boy), Corey Taylor (Slipknot), Derrick Whibley & Frank Zummo (Sum 41), Gary Holt ( Slayer), Scott Ian & Charlie Benante (Anthrax), Jaret Reddick (Bowling for Soup), Chris Kirkpatrick (*NSYNC), Jennie Vee (Eagles of Death Metal), Dave Kushner (Velvet Revolver), Dan Konopka (OK Go), Marko Desantis (Sugarcult), Richard Patrick & Johnny Radtke (Filter), John 5 (Rob Zombie), Noodles (The Offspring), Tye Trujillo (Otto), Slim Jim (Stray Cats), Kristopher Roe (The Ataris), Telle Smith (The Word Alive), Linus (Hollywood) and The Regrettes.

The event will also include a gallery of 1980s video games and chances to interact with some of the artists, as well as go head-to-head with them in game competitions that will be screened inside the venue during set change-overs. Tickets are available here.

All proceeds from the event will go to 320 Changes Direction, the nonprofit started by Talinda Bennington, the wife of late Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, to help those suffering from mental health issues, depression and addiction. You can also bid on special meet-and-greets here through Charitybuzz, and fans at the show will be able to bid on donated items and experiences, including rare '80s film props, guitars and a Ducati motorcycle.

Read more here.

 

Justin Timberlake Reveals He Weighs in on Jessica Biel's Footwear Purchases: 'I Love Women's Shoes' - 10/5/18

PEOPLE, 10/4/18 --

Justin Timberlake has an impressive resume. He's a singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, multiple Grammy and Emmy winner and - professional shoe shopper?

In a new interview in this week's issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, Timberlake reveals that he's typically the curator of his wife Jessica Biel's shoe selection.

"A lot of times I'll push her to try something, like, 'You should own a pair of Jordans, just because,'" Timberlake, 37, tells PEOPLE. "I do a lot of her shoe shopping; I love women's shoes."

When it comes to red carpet style, he knows all eyes are on Biel (as they were at the Emmys, below, where she was nominated for her performance in The Sinner) and he does whatever he can to be a good-looking date.

"I make sure that I coordinate with my wife, for sure," he says when asked if he and Biel ever match their outfits on the red carpet. "It's like what they say about partner dancing: frame her. Be there to be the frame!"

Read more here.

 

Watch Lance Bass on 'Whose Line Is It Anwyway?' online - 10/5/18

 

 

Happy *NSYNC Day - 10/1/18

 

Reminder: Lance Bass on 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' tonight - 10/1/18

 

Kanye West, Childish Gambino & Justin Timberlake To Headline Coachella - 10/1/18

hotnewhiphop.com, 10/1/18 --

Although the summer ended a month ago and the festival season officially came to a close, it's that time when organizers begin to plot on who they'll bring in to perform next year. Every year around this time, rumors start to bubble about the potential headliners for Coachella. Usually, the speculation turns out to be partially true. After Coachella confirmed the dates for the 2019 installment, we've received the first reports about who you might be able to expect to headline the festival.

According to HitsDailyDouble sources, Coachella 2019 will be headlined by Kanye West, Childish Gambino and Justin Timberlake. Gambino will be headlining on Friday, Timberlake on Saturday and Kanye West is set to headline on Sunday. Kanye West previously headlined the festival in 2011. This will mark Timberlake and Gambino's first times headlining the festival.

Keep your eyes peeled for the official confirmation of the Coachella headliners which will likely be announced in early 2019.

Read more here.

 

 

Equality California Honors Kathy Griffin, "Queer Eye," and Jewel Thais-Williams - 10/1/18

NewNowNext, 9/30/18 --

Last night Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization, hosted its 2018 Los Angeles Equality Awards. The Awards, held annually since 2016, recognize the individuals and groups whose work has pushed equality forward for the LGBTQ community.

"This organization is incredible and does such great work for our community," explains Lance Bass, who was on hand to present Kathy Griffin with her Ally Leadership Award. "Just educating people out there and moving the ball forward, especially in a time right now when we're at a pause. It's really, truly important for organizations like this hold the ground and keep the encouragement up."

In fact, Equality California has been instrumental in passing more than 100 bills that have advanced LGBTQ rights in the California legislature; bills like SB1172, that bans conversion therapy on minors, and AB2501, which ended the "gay panic" and "trans panic" defenses in criminal cases.

"What a difference a year makes," Kathy Griffin tells NewNowNext, referring to the backlash involving a photo of her holding a fake Donald Trump head. "A year ago I would have been afraid to walk into this hotel lobby. But the LGBTQ community has supported me through this 100%. Resistance takes many forms and I thought, 'leave it to the LGBTQ community to be ahead of the curve once again.'"

Read more here. Check out photos of Lance Bass at the Los Angeles Equality Awards at at Zimbio.

 

#LanceScares contest - 10/1/18

 

Rumors of Justin Timberlake, Drake appearance could give Memphis most star-studded Midnight Madness lineup ever - 9/29/18

cbssports.com, 9/28/18 --

It's entirely possible that Memphis and its new coach, Penny Hardaway, are about to pull off the most epic Midnight Madness event college basketball has ever seen.

The team's annual event held at FedExForum, which is slated for Oct. 4, is reportedly set to include Justin Timberlake, Drake, Yo Gotti, Moneybagg Yo and Blocboy JB, according to 92.9 ESPN's Jason Smith.

The university hasn't divulged any details or confirmed reports of a star-studded Midnight Madness lineup, and at this point, it may all be a surprise on event night. The only thing we know as of now is that, according to the Commercial Appeal, Hardaway promised the event would feature "local entertainment" and a "blue carpet experience."

Yo Gotti, a stage name for Mario Mims, is a neighbor of Hardaway's and a lifelong Memphis native. He's performed at previous Midnight Madness events for Memphis, so his appearance would come as no surprise. The same goes for Moneybagg Yo, another Memphian, though he's not performed at the event in the past.

As for Timberlake and Drake, arguably the biggest draws, we'll know soon enough whether Hardaway can draw them in. Timberlake, like Hardaway, is part of the Memphis Grizzlies' ownership group. He's also a Memphis native, as is Drake's father, so there's a connection there.

Drake also has a recent hit with Blocboy JB (yes, another Memphian) called "Look Alive" that would make his appearance a fan favorite because the location of the music video was filmed in Memphis.

Other midnight madness events at college basketball programs typically host one star -- Kansas will host 2 Chainz, and last year it hosted Lil Yachty, for instance -- but a multi-star event would set a new bar for the event not soon to be topped.

Memphis Madness is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Oct. 4.

 

 

Lance Bass On Kids: Hopes 5th Egg Donor Will Work & Produce Twins - 9/29/18

Hollywoodlife.com, 9/26/18 --

Not long now! Lance Bass, 39, and his husband Michael Turchin, 31, desperately want to be dads, and they're getting closer and closer to making that happen. They got married in 2014, started their surrogacy journey three years later, and are well on their way to their first baby. "We're getting closer!" Lance told Hollywoodlife.com EXCLUSIVELY. "It's been a longer process than what we thought which everyone warned us about, but right now we're on our fifth egg donor, so everyone keeps dropping out for different reasons, but that's what's great about IVF! You get to weed out dangerous things so you get to have the healthiest kids, so right now we're on donor number five and hopefully her genes will really match with our genes and we'll have the healthiest baby ever."

So when are they expecting their little ones? "Fingers crossed in the next couple of months we'll be pregnant," Lance said. How exciting is that? He even admitted that they know exactly what they want - although they'll be happy with any healthy baby, of course! "In a perfect world we want to have twins, one mine, one his. You're not guaranteed that will happen, but that's what we're going to go for," he explained. The former *NSYNC member and his husband aren't as worried about the sex of their two babies.

But while he was open about all of this, he kept the names they've been brainstorming on the DL. "I don't want to jinx it too much," Lance said. And we don't blame him! He and Michael will definitely come up with something cute for both of their babies. We're so excited for the happy couple! They'll be joining along list of celebrities who have used surrogates from Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka.

We caught up with Lance at the 13th annual Christmas in LA event benefiting the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, which was hosted by the Real Housewives of Dallas star LeeAnne Locken. She spoke to us as well, dishing about wedding plans about her upcoming nuptials to Rich Emberlin. "My focus is where it belongs, which is on my vows to a man who I plan to stand by for the rest of my life and defend and respect and honor and love," she said. But will her co-stars be there? That still hasn't been decided. "I thought they'd all be invited but I have to say, rewatching this week's episode and the things that are about to be said about my relationship are beyond shocking and disappointing when I know that they're based in bullshit and laughable," she said. "I think I'm going to let that be Rich's choice because I think he's the most under attack."

Wow - there is so much on the horizon for both of these celebs! We can't wait to watch them begin their new chapters.

 

Justin Timberlake and Levi's Get 'Fresh' With New Collab - 9/29/18

The Hollywood Reporter, 9/26/18 --

Justin Timberlake said bye bye bye to his suit and tie on his latest tour, partnering with Levi's for his more down-home denim Man of the Woods gear. That collab has now blossomed into a full collection, Fresh Leaves, ever-so-apropos dropping just in time for fall. It will hit Nordstrom stores on Oct. 4.

It's all part of the singer's aesthetic evolution. While he was bringing sexy back onstage during his Future Sex/Love Sounds days, it was, apparently, a different story behind the scenes.

"I would come onstage and wear suits, but offstage I would be wearing Levi's," he told The Hollywood Reporter. But has he traded in the sleek Hedi Slimanes for camo and sherpa? "I think they're all me. What's that thing they say, play to the room? I think everyday we get to create what that room is."

He customized a one-off trucker jacket for the brand last year that's become his tour talisman. "It goes with me everywhere," he said. "For some reason it's my good luck jacket."

After that, he kept playing around with samples at the L.A.-based Haus of Strauss until the execs unleashed him in S.F.'s Eureka lab to mix fabrics and experiment with washes. "They let me go crazy at the factory and grab all these different pieces, and it ended up being the beginning of what we have here."

The line boasts trucker jackets ($148), wool-lined hoodies ($98) and plaid work shirts ($98), and launches a new fit, the 501 Slim Taper, in four washes ($118.00). Think urban lumberjack, no sexy lost. (We forget for a moment that one of his most famous looks is the head-to-toe 'Canadian tuxedo;' he's since learned a lot about sartorial subtlety.)

Up on a hidden Parisian garden, he cites a melange of influences from a Tribe Called Quest to Robert Altman's undiluted Americana, jumping to the cold climes of Stockholm and Moscow and an anonymous Japanese jean connoisseur. "There's some kid in Tokyo right now that is spending six figures on a pair of vintage Levi's and there's a reason for that."

That mix led Timberlake, who dabbled in design with the denim line William Rast over a decade ago, to working with the established legacy brand. Levi's - and the factories behind it - have unleashed his creative freedom for the first time, he says, backed by a production pipeline he calls "so tight."

Read more here.

 

Lance Bass Will 'Work' on'Brady Bunch' House After Losing It to HGTV - 9/29/18

Us Weekly, 9/25/18 --

All's well that ends well. Lance Bass may have lost out on owning the iconic Brady Bunch house - but he will still have a hand in fixing it up!

The Dancing With the Stars alum, 39, spoke with reporters backstage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 22, where he revealed his efforts to obtain the famous home were not all for naught.

"I am actually going to be able to work on the Brady Bunch house. The fans went to my rescue. I got totally hosed out of this deal so they convinced HGTV to let me at least produce the show," he told Us Weekly. "We have no idea what the show is but at least I get to put my hands in it."

An excited Bass took to Twitter last month to announce that he had made an offer on the home - used in the opening and closing scenes of the sitcom from 1969 to 1974 - which had been accepted. However, shortly afterward, he tweeted a lengthy statement that read, "I'm feeling heartbroken today. As many of you may have heard, we placed the winning bid on the iconic Brady Bunch house - at least that's what we were told. The agent representing the estate informed us we made the winning bid (which was WAY over the asking price) after the final deadline for all offers had passed - even writing up the 'winning bid' for my team after informing me of the good news. Isn't a deadline a deadline?"

"The next day due to 'unforeseen circumstances' the same agent informed us that there's another Corporate Buyer (Hollywood studio) who wants the house at any cost. We were prepared to go higher but totally discouraged by the sellers agent, they will outperform any bid with unlimited resources," the statement continued. "How is this fair or legal??" Bass also added that he felt "used" to drive up the price of the home. The iconic home was also shown interest by Miley Cyrus and Jonathan Scott, and was ultimately won by HGTV.

Despite the loss, there weren't any hard feelings between the competing bidders. After Bass tweeted on August 7, "I'd be pretty upset if it were anyone else, but how can you be mad at HGTV?? My television is stuck on that channel. Kudos HGTV, I know you will do the right thing with the house. That was my biggest worry. I can smile again," the network responded, "Aww, thanks @LanceBass. Consider yourself officially part of the HGTV bunch! Yours truly, HGTV (aka The Lance Bass Fan Club)."

Meanwhile, the former *NSYNC member will be kept busy with his new weekly podcast, "Dirty Pop Culture with Lance Bass." "I had my talk show on Sirius for five years and I took a little break. Now I am returning the show to iHeart Radio which I am very excited about ¡K Every week we have one of my celebrity friends as a co-host - kind of the Regis and Kelly model," he said at the event. "I'm just super excited to get back in front of that microphone."

 

 

Justin Timberlake and Shawn Mendes Performed Onstage Together - 9/23/18

E! News, 9/23/18 --

Justin Timberlake said a little over 10 years ago that he was bringing sexy back, and he made good on that promise at the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

In a surprise move, the "Cry Me a River" singer and Mendes sang "What Goes Around...Comes Around" together onstage and the audience, understandably, freaked out. Timberlake posted a video of their duet on Instagram on Sunday, but on Saturday night before the show he teased Mendes' performance. "About to bring this guy on stage..." Timberlake captioned a photo of the two of them.

Mendes praised Timberlake in his own Instagram upload and thanked the *NSYNC singer for "being such an incredible guy." This may just be peak bromance.

Before the "In My Blood" artist walked onstage, J.T. cryptically told the crowd a few nice things about Mendes, according to an eyewitness at the event. "I wanna do something special. I've never done this before so we'll see how it goes," he said.

Timberlake said he is a "huge fan of this guy" and went so far as to call Mendes "one of the coolest cats I've met."

Later on in the evening, Mendes said during his performance set that Timberlake is one of his "all time favorites" and called the experience "incredible."

Timberlake has had a whirwind of a summer and entr¨¦e into the fall season. He and his wife Jessica Biel and their son Silas Timberlake just returned from a summer trek across Europe for his Man of the Woods tour. Last week, Timberlake and Biel walked the red carpet at the 2018 Emmys where she was nominated for an award in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie category. He warned he would "do something obnoxious" at the ceremony if she won, but Regina King ended up taking home the award for Seven Seconds.

Mendes, a 2018 People's Choice Awards nominee, has been traveling nonstop as well. The 20-year-old singer has skyrocketed to superstardom, and his recent sing along with Justin Timberlake has proven that he isn't going away any time soon.

Check out photos of Justin Timberlake at the iHeartRadio Music Festival here. Check out photos of Lance Bass at the iHeartRadio Music Festival here.

 

New Lance Bass iHeartRadio show coming soon - 9/23/18

 

Happy Holidays - 12/29/18

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Why JC Chasez is skipping out of his NYE plans - 12/27/18

Page Six, 12/24/18 --

JC Chasez is saying "Bye, Bye, Bye" to his New Year's Eve festivities to celebrate his mom, Karen Chasez.

JC, 42, is set to attend Eric Podwall's annual Camp Podwall New Year's weekend from Dec. 28 to Jan. 3 in South Beach, Fla., but he will be heading out early on Jan. 1 to attend Karen's swearing-in ceremony as she becomes the mayor of Debary, Fla., an insider told Page Six on Monday.

Local outlets reported in July that she was set to be inducted after her opponent dropped out.

This will be Camp Podwall's seventh time in South Beach, with this year's party taking place at the penthouse of the Nautilus Hotel in Miami.

JC's *NSYNC bandmate Lance Bass is also expected to attend this year's celebration alongside "Bohemian Rhapsody" actor Joe Mazzello and former "Glee" stars Kevin McHale, Chris Colfer and Matthew Morrison.

His rep couldn't be reached for comment.

 

Chris Kirkpatrick to perform at Steelers vs. Bengals game - 12/27/18

wtae.com, 12/26/18 --

Exciting events are planned for the Steelers final regular season game versus the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The final game represents the Steelers' "Thank You Fans" game.

A Terrible Towel Twirl will be performed on the field by the Steelers' player tunnel. The twirl will be lead by rap star and Pittsburgh's own Wiz Khalifa.

The national anthem will be performed by founding member of pop super-group *NSYNC and Pittsburgh native Chris Kirkpatrick.

Every fan in attendance will win a prize, which include a pair of tickets to Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta, autographed jerseys from members of the current team and autographed footballs from a team member.

Also, all WPIAL High School Football and City League Championship teams will be honored during the game for their successful seasons, including Class 3A Aliquippa and Class 5A Penn Hills.

Kickoff for the game is set for 4:25 p.m. and all gates will open at 2:30 p.m.

 

Lance Bass and Michael Turchin's anniversary - 12/21/18

 

 

*NSYNC's Lance Bass Discovered Surprising Rock Singer - 12/15/18

alternativenation.net, 12/15/18 --

Depression has been the topic of conversation in recent years. Statistics say that 40 million people in the world deal with anxiety or depression which accounts for 18% of the population. One of the biggest songs of 2018 was "Ghost" by the band Badflower. Lead vocalist Josh Katz has had his own bouts with depression himself and told a pellucid story with vivid detail. The song "Ghost" chronicles the story of a guy struggling with depression and wanting to give up his fight. Josh, talks about his own situation admits that he started dealing with depression after the band started getting recognition saying "Success is a weird animal and does strange things to your head."

The guys from Badflower are persistent. Tired of waiting for the green light from Republic Records in the early going of their career. The band decided to record their album "Temper" in their garage. They handed over a copy upon completion and the record label released it as is. Josh says "Being in a band is 10% action and 90% waiting around. We just got tired of waiting." They have a new song out called "Heroin" and are expecting to do great things in 2019. Hear about their journey to becoming a signed band, being discovered by Lance Bass of *NSYNC, and jamming with Billy Ray Cyrus on episode 62 of the DOMKcast.

Read more here.

 

Joey Fatone to return to Impractical Jokers cruise - 12/15/18

 

Lance Bass Bat among new species discovered in the Greater Mekong - 12/12/18

WWF, 12/12/18 --

A new report describes 157 new species found in the Greater Mekong--a region spanning Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. The newly discovered species may look more familiar than you would expect.

A bat that could be a member of *NSYNC, a gibbon named after Luke Skywalker, and a toad from Middle Earth are among the species found by scientists. Take a look at a few of these new and endearing species.

Lance Bass Bat

Scientists discovered a bat whose hair resembles the frosted tips of *NSYNC's Lance Bass. The bat is likely a very rare species and was quickly identified as a new species because of its long, golden hairs.

"There are many more species out there waiting to be discovered and tragically, many more that will be lost before that happens. Ensuring that large reserves are designated for wildlife, along with increased efforts to close illegal wildlife trade markets, will go a long way to conserving the extraordinary wildlife diversity in the Mekong region," says Stuart Chapman, WWF's Asia-Pacific regional director for conservation impact.

According to WWF's recent Living Planet Report, there has been a 60% decline in the size of populations of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians in just over 40 years. This decline is likely worse in the Greater Mekong region due to destruction of wild habitats and poaching. World Wildlife Fund is working to stop wildlife trade, assess the impact of dams and hydropower, and taking steps to protect the Greater Mekong Region.

Read more here.

 

 

Lance Bass Hosts Oversized CONNECT 4 Tournament in Salt Lake City - 12/12/18

Look To The Stars, 12/12/18 --

Lance Bass recently hosted the Tru Connections event and CONNECT 4 tournament at Tru by Hilton Salt Lake City Airport.

To celebrate the approaching milestone of its 50th hotel, Tru by Hilton invited guests and members of the community to attend the Tru Connections event and CONNECT 4 tournament, and play on a CONNECT 4 board towering more than 7 feet tall. During the celebration, Lance Bass interacted with fans and members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake.

 

'All New' Mickey Mouse Club Cast Announces 30th Anniversary Reunion to Benefit onePULSE Foundation and Give Kids The World - 12/11/18

PRNewswire, 12/11/18 --

Cast members of the 90's iteration of "The Mickey Mouse Club" will reunite with fans in Orlando to celebrate the debut episode's 30th anniversary and to give back to the community where it all began. Hosted by *NSYNC's Joey Fatone, the #MMC30 reunion event will take place May 18-19, 2019 and feature Mouseketeers from all 7 seasons of "The 'All New' Mickey Mouse Club." Executive Produced by former cast members Chasen Hampton (X-Files, The Party) and Dale Godboldo (The People v. OJ Simpson, Thor), proceeds will benefit onePULSE Foundation and their efforts to promote diversity and inclusion. Proceeds will also benefit Give Kids The World Village to help fulfill the wishes of critically ill children of all backgrounds and faiths visiting Central Florida and its collection of theme parks and attractions. #MMC30 was announced by Always In The Club during Mickey Mouse's 90th birthday celebrations as a way to reunite with fans and each other, and to celebrate the common bond between them all. Event details and early bird admission tickets are available now at www.MickeyMouseClubReunion.com.

Read more here.

 

Justin Timberlake Reschedules Man Of the Woods Dates For 2019 - 12/11/18

Billboard, 12/11/18 --

Justin Timberlake promised he'd be back to see you in 2019, and now we know when the singer will re-boot his Man of the Woods Tour.

After postponing the six scheduled December dates due to his ongoing recovery from bruised vocal cords, Timberlake has posted the new dates for those gigs, as well as half a dozen others that were pushed back because of the ailment.

At press time, the tour is slated to reboot on Jan. 4 with a show at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., with the first rerouted date taking place on Jan. 28 at Denver, Colo.'s Pepsi Center.

Check out the list of dates below and click here to buy tickets.

A spokesperson for Timberlake could not be reached for further comment at press time.

Jan. 4 -- Washington, D.C. @ Capital One Arena
Jan. 6 -- Raleigh, N.C. @ PNC Arena
Jan. 8 -- Charlotte, N.C. @ Spectrum Center
Jan. 10 -- Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
Jan. 12 -- Memphis, TN @ FedEx Forum
Jan. 15 -- New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
Jan. 17 -- Little Rock, AR @ Verizon Arena
Jan. 19 -- San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center
Jan. 22 -- Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
Jan. 24 -- Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
Jan. 26 -- Oklahoma City, OK @ Chesapeake Energy Arena
Jan. 28 -- Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center*
Jan. 31 -- New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden*
Feb. 4 -- Winnipeg, MB @ MTS Centre
Feb. 6 -- Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place*
Feb. 7 - Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place*
Feb. 10 -- Tacoma, WA @ Tacoma Dome*
Feb. 11 -- Tacoma, WA @ Tacoma Dome*
Feb. 14 -- Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena*
Feb. 15 -- Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena*
Feb. 18 -- Portland, OR @ Moda Center*
Feb. 21 -- San Diego, CA @ Valley View Casino Center
Feb. 22 -- Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center*
Feb. 24 -- Sacramento, CA @ Golden1 Center*
March 5 -- Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Arena*
March 8 -- Las Vegas, NV @ T-Mobile Arena*
March 10 -- Los Angeles, CA @ Staples Center*
March 13 -- Fresno, CA @ Save Mart Center*
March 15 -- Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena*
March 25 -- Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
March 31 -- Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena
Apr. 2 -- Indianapolis, IN @ Bankers Life Fieldhouse*
Apr. 4 -- Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena
Apr. 6 -- Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center*
Apr. 9 -- Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center*
Apr. 12 -- Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena*
Apr. 13 -- Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena*

*rescheduled date

 

'Celebrity' album's 17th anniversary - 7/25/18

 

 

Justin Timberlake coming to Birmingham on this new date in August - can you still get tickets? - 7/25/18

birminghammail.co.uk, 7/25/18 --

Justin Timberlake is now on the European leg of his Man of the Woods tour. The tour kicked off in Paris at the start of July, taking in a date in Glasgow and two shows at London's O2 Arena before heading to Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and then Sweden, Norway and Denmark.

After performing in Switzerland, Austria, Frankfurt and the Netherlands, Timberlake jets back to the UK for one show in Birmingham and one in Manchester. Several dates - including Birmingham - were rescheduled.

Justin Timberlake will now be coming to Arena Birmingham on Monday, August 27. This was rescheduled from June 27.

Promoters were unable to to reschedule the concerts previously set for June 28 in Birmingham, July 2 in Manchester and July 6 in Glasgow and those dates have ben cancelled. Fans holding tickets to those events will receive a refund at point of purchase.

Tickets for the new Birmingham show are on sale now from The Ticket Factory website here. Ticket prices are from г46.40 plus г2.55 fulfilment fee.

Read more here.

 

Jordan Brand Is Collaborating With One of Soccer's Coolest Clubs - 7/25/18

GQ, 7/23/18 --

There were plenty of magical moments in France's World Cup victory over Croatia: the feet of Kylian Mbappщ, the fastest teenager alive, turning into a roadrunner-type blur, or Antoine Griezmann skipping a penalty into the back of the net. But there was another image that immediately stood out in the aftermath of France's win: Paul Pogba hitting the dab, bringing his newly claimed golden trophy just up to his chest-and, to the presumed delight of almost everyone in Beaverton, just inches away from the Nike swoosh logo on his jersey. France's players weren't the only ones celebrating a hard-fought victory: Nike's fight for relevance in the world of soccer has been a long one, and the World Cup final represented a significant milestone. According to Bloomberg, 44 percent of players wore Nike during the World Cup in Germany, in 2010; in 2014, at the tournament in Brazil, that number climbed to 53 percent. This year, in Russia, 65 percent of players wore Nike. Adidas is usually the goliath in European soccer, the same way Nike dominates the sneaker market in the U.S. But Nike's strategy-best represented by a Swoosh-ified World Cup, is starting to pay dividends.

Sales for Nike's soccer division are up since the World Cup, according to Bloomberg, and now the brand appears poised to turn on the afterburners like Mbappщ streaking down the side. At a concert in Paris last week, Justin Timberlake debuted new collaborative gear from Jordan Brand and Parisian soccer club Paris Saint-Germain. So far, there's only the sleek coach's jacket worn by Timberlake: black with a massive white Jordan logo on the back, circled by the club's name. But there are rumors that the collaboration is merely the beginning of an expansive partnership between Jordan and PSG, and that the club might become the first to actually play in Jumpman-branded kits next season. Jordan declined to comment on the rumors.

Read more here.

 

This Week in Billboard Chart History: In 2000, *NSYNC's 'It's Gonna Be Me' Hit No. 1 on the Hot 100 - 7/23/18

Billboard, 7/23/18 --

Your weekly recap celebrating significant milestones from more than seven decades of Billboard chart history.

July 29, 2000
*NSYNC - Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone and Lance Bass Ц began a two-week stay at the Billboard Hot 100 summit with "It's Gonna Be Me," the only No. 1 of the boy band's six top 10s.

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Lance Bass Wants to Buy the 'Brady Bunch' House - 7/17/18

Entertainment Tonight, 7/20/18 --

Lance Bass is looking to get in on the Brady Bunch action!

The former *NSYNC member filled in for Marissa Jaret Winokur on Big Brother after-show Off the Block on Friday, where he revealed that he's got his eyes on purchasing a special part of TV history.

The iconic Studio City, California, house that served as the exterior of the Bradys' home (interior shots were actually filmed in a Los Angeles studio) is for sale for the price of $1.88 million, CBS Los Angeles reports. And Bass wants to buy it.

"I'm obviously obsessed with The Brady Bunch. I mean, I grew up watching that show. Reruns! Reruns," he told Off the Block host Ross Mathews about his interest in the series, which ran from 1969 to 1974. "I'm going to go look at it, because I want to buy this house."

"I've got to fight, like, 1,000 other people, because now, unfortunately, everyone's talked about it. So it's no secret." Bass continued. "And this is the first time it's been on the market in, like, 50 years."

As for what he plans to do with the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home -- which is listed with real estate agent Ernie Carswell of Douglas Elliman -- it's safe to say he's going for a '70s vibe. "I'm going to turn it into the TV house, because you know it doesn't have a second floor and all that stuff, but I'm going to go back to the original, original house," he revealed.

To see Bass' full plans and get his thoughts on the current season of Big Brother, check out the latest episode of Off the Block below.

Read more here.

 

Joey Fatone & Lance Bass to host Epic Saturdays in Atlantic City - 7/23/18

 

Lance Bass to voice character on 'Sunny Day' - 7/17/18

 

 

Joey Fatone to host 'Mean Girls' event in Orlando - 7/18/18

You can find more info and buy tickets at iwantmypinkshirtback.com.

 

Justin Timberlake's "SoulMate" Ranks As Hot AC Radio's Most Added Song - 7/17/18

Headline Planet, 7/17/18 --

Justin Timberlake's "SoulMate" continues to garner support at the hot adult contemporary radio format.

Picked up by another 16 Mediabase-monitored Hot AC stations this week, "SoulMate" ranks as the format's most added song.

Read more here.

 

Chris Kirkpatrick backing Cinco Tacos + Tequila restaurant - 7/17/18

bungalower.com, 7/17/18 --

New Winter Park "Cali-Mex" restaurant, Cinco and Tequila (Website), has announced a soft opening date of Friday, July 20 with a grand opening on Tuesday, July 24.

The new concept is being spearheaded by Greg Pranzo, a prolific restaurateur with owner of Guy Fieri's American Kitchen and Bar in the Villages and multiple Wahlburgers franchises. Other backers include actor Mario Lopez and former *NSYNC member Chris Kirkpatrick.

The menu will focus on unique dishes like Adobo Fried Chicken and Churro Waffles, Pizza Stand Nachos, and Cali-Mex Samosas, two of which you can see in our photos [here]. Guests will receive complimentary chips and salsa to begin every meal, with the option for tableside guacamole.

Cinco and Tequila is located at 140 N. Orlando Avenue [GMap] in the former home of Carmel Restaurant.

Read more here.

 

 

Justin Timberlake's "SoulMate," Noah Cyrus & MAX's "Team" Enter Top 40 At Pop Radio - 7/16/18

Headline Planet, 7/15/18 --

Two songs officially debut on this week's Mediabase pop radio chart.

Justin Timberlake's "SoulMate," which was below last week's chart at #50, earns #38 on this week's listing. Noah Cyrus & MAX's "Team" meanwhile rises two spots to #40.

"SoulMate" received 1,000 spins during the July 8-14 tracking period. The count tops last week's mark by 573 plays.

"Team" meanwhile posted a tracking period play count of 901, reflecting a week-over-week gain of 49.

ЦBoth songs are also charting at the hot adult contemporary format. "Team" improves to #35 on this week's Hot AC chart, while "SoulMate" debuts at #39.

 

*NSYNC Member Tweets WWE About Team Hell No - 7/16/18

wrestlinginc.com, 7/15/18 --

On this week's SmackDown, Kane showed he was quite the *NSYNC fan and even incorporated some of their lyrics during a strategy meeting with Daniel Bryan and the New Day, which you can see in the video below. WWE tweeted a photo of the new "*INSYNC" group, which received a response from *NSYNC member, Joey Fatone, "WWE I guess since we are not touring, a new group has surfaced! Good luck, Team Hell No!"

 

LanceBass.com is back - 7/16/18

 

 

Justin Timberlake Projects England Semi-Final on Stage Before London Gig - 7/13/18

Yahoo UK, 7/12/18 --

Justin Timberlake won the hearts of his English fans when he broadcast the World Cup semi-final onto the stage ahead of his London gig at the O2 Arena on July 11.

A video shared to Twitter by Amy Latter shows the match projected onto multiple big screens, so fans could watch England take on Croatia for a place in the final. "Justin Timberlake is my hero for doing this... COME ON ENGLAND," Latter captioned the clip.

Hopefully the iconic popstar was able to lift football fans' spirits with his upbeat tunes, after the squad was ultimately defeated 2-1 by Croatia in extra time.

 

Chris Kirkpatrick part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallatin County Celebrity Golf Tournament - 7/12/18

Lone Peak Lookout, 7/12/18 --

Anyone familiar with the sport of golf knows there's a significant amount of frustration involved in a day on the course. That was not the case on Monday, July 9 when 33 teams hit the greens for the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallatin County Celebrity Golf Tournament.

Athletes, artists, musicians and more - many who've participated in the event for years - were dealing with anything but frustration. The Bunker area was a hub of laughter and activity in the midst of play, while the practice putting green was converted into a mini-golf hole, and nearby a long-distance tee was set up.

For a donation, golfers could take their chance at the bonus holes, hoping for a hole in one or to hit the ball onto the far off green in order to double their money or win a gift certificate. Winning was far and few between, but as one winner who chose to donate the money back noted, it's all about the kids anyway. Other possible prizes included free fried chicken for a year at the Riverhouse, a ski pass, $5,000 in gas and more.

One of the most recognizable celebrities, especially for those hip to the late '90s-early 2000s boy band scene, was Chris Kirkpatrick. This is his seventh or eighth year participating in the tournament. So what keeps him coming back? Kirkpatrick responded to that question in jest.

"Because it's horrible. It's miserable. I mean the scenery sucks, Yellowstone is boring. Big Sky - boring. Bozeman - don't even pass through there," he joked, with Lone Mountain in the background and cheerful golfers high-fiving nearby. "I've already learned from everybody here that you don't talk about it, because you don't want everybody realizing what us outsiders realize, what an amazing country it is here, and the people. Every year we come we have so much fun."

Kirkpatrick's wife Karly joined him at the tournament last year, and this year the couple had a new member to bring along - son Nash. His mother-in-law and her friend also came for the event, "And they're just having the time of their lives."

Kirkpatrick's one complaint? "It's too hot out here," he said. "That's why I left Florida. I'd rather have snow." He and his team went on to win the tournament. "It's been a walk in the park. I'm carrying these guys; (under his breath) I'm not carrying these guys."

To learn more about BBBS and how to get involved visit www.bbbs-gc.org.

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Lance Bass & Michael Turchin support Operation Smile - 7/12/18

 

 

Joey Fatone to appear at Raleigh SuperCon - 7/12/18

WRAL, 7/10/18 --

Two consecutive weekends will feature family-friendly comic-con events in the area.

Raleigh SuperCon kicks things off July 27-29 at the Raleigh Convention Center with a slate of celebrity guests including Alice Cooper, *NSYNC's Joey Fatone, William Shatner, Doctor Who's John Barrowman and Catherine Tate, and the Karate Kid himself Ralph Macchio. Guardians of the Galaxy fans will have a chance to meet several actors from the franchise including Dave Bautista (Drax), Pom Klementieff (Mantis), Sean Gunn (Kraglin) and Terry Notary (Teenage Groot).

Other notable guests at this event include voice actor and puppeteer Steve Whitmire, who is best known for his career with The Muppets as Kermit the Frog, Ernie, Statler, Rizzo the Rat, Beaker, Wembley Fraggle, Bean Bunny and Sprocket; puppeteer Caroll Spinney, who is known for playing Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, and Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob Squarepants.

Single-day tickets and three day passes are available. Admission tickets get you access to panels, the exhibition hall and other events including table games and cosplay fun. As with any comic-con type of event, you will likely need to pay for photos or autographs with your favorite celebrities so check the Raleigh SuperCon website for prices and availability.

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Lance Bass talks picking a donor on a 'Tinder for eggs' site - 7/12/18

Daily Mail, 7/12/18 --

Lance Bass is excited about starting a family with his husband of four years, Michael Turchin.

But first the two need to make some important decisions - from picking the perfect egg donor, to deciding upon their future child's last name.

At DailyMail.com & DailyMailTv's Summer Party on Wednesday night, Lance opened up about his journey to fatherhood - and why it means there won't be an *NSYNC reunion for at least ten years.

Explaining that the two had already found the perfect surrogate to carry their child, Lance revealed they now had to pick an egg donor.

The 39-year-old told DailyMail.com: 'We have the surrogate right now and we're just looking for the egg donor. So once we find that egg donor we're ready to go.'

But selecting the donor - the biological mother of their future child - isn't a decision they take lightly.

'You look through a lot, a lot of profiles,' said Lance.

Read more here.

 

Review: Justin Timberlake is one of the greatest live performers of all time - 7/12/18

GQ UK, 7/10/18 --

Justin Timberlake, arguably the world's best male pop star, should never have been that guy with a guitar at a party you avoid at all costs. Yet on his last album, Man of the Woods, JT ventured as close to a folksy, guitar-wielding Henry David Thoreau impression that producer Timbaland's beats and the singer's own R&B-tilting vocals would allow.

Unlike Thoreau's Walden, however, Justin Timberlake's Man Of The Woods Tour, which made its way to London's O2 Arena last night, doesn't preach simple living, introspection or self-sufficiency. Sure, Timberlake has stuck to his album's theme: dotted along the enormous S-shaped stage that covers the entire arena floor are fake trees, with the tip of the S dedicated entirely to long grass. There are also projections of forests throughout and at one point even a campfire sing-a-long (more on that later). But the Man Of The Woods Tour isn't some trite Bon Iver tribute act; from the first few minutes it becomes apparent that Timberlake didn't just come to play. He's building a future for himself in these here woods.

Opening the show with Man Of The Woods' lead single, "Filthy", Timberlake deconstructed the pulsating track, laying out the intricate production and building it to a smashing conclusion. Matching the futurism of that song were more lights than a UFO landing; precision lasers roamed the stage, circling around dancers and Timberlake himself as he marched down the snaking stage to the centre ring. Barely five minutes, flanked by dancers, a dance break followed, swiftly dispelling any accusations that Timberlake may be encroaching on awkward dad territory.

It's here, too, that the first of the intricate stage projections began. Before launching into "Midnight Summer Jam", fabric descended from the ceiling, with projections creating a 360-degree, almost holographic experience as wolves and wilderness engulfed the arena. Technologically speaking, there was nothing back-to-basics about the production of this musical spectacular that, at times, verged on sensory overload.

Read more here.

 

 

Lance Bass to appear on 'Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party' - 7/12/18

The Futon Critic, 7/11/18 --

VH1's Emmy-nominated series "Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner party" season two returns with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, August 1st at 9PM and 9:30PM ET/PT. The dynamic duo continue to light up the kitchen by putting a personal spin on favorite dishes to create a themed meal with celebrity friends. Remaining episodes include:

Wednesday, August 29 at 9PM and 9:30PM ET/PT:
- LET'S BAYOU DINNER (NEW ORLEANS)
- TY DOLLA $IGN, WANDA SYKES and LANCE BASS cook up some po' boys and grits with Martha and Snoop, New Orleans Style.

Read more here.

 

Songs By Loote, Years & Years, Justin Timberlake Reach Top 50 At Pop Radio - 7/9/18

Headline Planet, 7/9/18 --

Loote's "Your Side Of The Bed," Years & Years' "If You're Over Me," and Justin Timberlake's "SoulMate" officially move into the Top 50 at pop radio this week.

Played 570 times during the July 1-7 tracking period (+131), "Your Side Of The Bed" ranks as the Mediabase pop panel's #48 song. It was #51 last week.

"If You're Over Me" concurrently rises four places to #49. It received 473 tracking week spins (+184).

Despite not launching until mid-week, "SoulMate" amassed 428 spins. The count positions the new Timberlake release as the week's #50 song.

 

Custom Box To Come With Justin Timberlake's Air Jordan 3 "Bio Beige" - 7/9/18

sneakernews.com, 7/9/18 --

After Justin Timberlake's "Bio Beige" Jordan 3s were recently given an official release date, we now have our best look yet at the unique take on one of Jordan Brand's most iconic silhouettes. Inspired by Timberlake's recent "Man of the Woods" album, the shoes feature a beige suede upper with the JTH's infamous swoosh arriving in a tonal beige as well. Black elephant print arrives on the heel and forefoot, and a black heel tab adorned with Nike Air branding adds on to the interesting hybrid look.

Further unique touches arrive via the bold yellow lace holes on the bottom of the shoe's throat and the leather laces, adding to the rustic look. The shoes also boast a plethora of interesting Timberlake-specific details: a tonal embossed "HIGHER" hit on the medial heel collar, nodding to the fifth song on the singer's recent album as well as patterned insoles marked with "Fame Is A Lie" and "Stress Is Cruel." Similar to the first release, Timberlake and Tinker Hatfield's signatures adorn the inside of the shoe's tongue, and the silhouette is rounded off with a white/black midsole and grey outsole. The shoes also come packaged in a custom box with a woodsy color palate and Jordan/Timberlake logos. Look for the "Bio Beige" JTH Jordan 3s to release August 28th, with a retail price of $200, and check out our Jordan Release Dates page for even more Jumpman release dates and info.

 

 

Rangers star Josh Windass gushes over Justin Timberlake's 'best concert ever' as he thanks star for show - 7/8/18

The Scottish Sun, 7/8/18 --

RANGERS star Josh Windass branded Justin Timberlake's Glasgow gig "the best concert ever" and thanked the US star for the show.

The Ibrox ace, who could be in line for a £1.5 million move to Cardiff, gushed over the Cry Me a River singer's gig at the SSE Hydro last night.

The 24-year-old said: "The best concert I've ever been to. Production/Performance and Vocals were out of this world.

"Never seen a crowd react like that to an artist before. Thanks for a great night @justintimberlake."

The Light Blues midfielder posted a clip of the A-lister's set to Instagram, while handing out plaudits to the music superstar.

The 37-year-old pop star wowed fans with his Scottish leg of his hotly-anticipated Man of the Woods Tour.

 

14th DJ Irie Weekend kicks off at Fontainebleau Miami Beach - 7/3/18

wsvn.com, 6/29/18 --

DJ Irie brings the heat wherever he goes, but he's also got a really big heart. Every year he combines the two for the biggest weekend of partying in South Florida. Irie Weekend is here - and we've got the scoop.

Sean Paul got the call and came through for his pal DJ Irie, as the South Florida DJ kicked off his 14th Annual Irie Weekend.

DJ Irie: "It wouldn't be anything without amazing support from amazing people like my brother Sean Paul."

The duo got the ball rolling at the #InspIRIE Dinner Gala at the Fontainebleau Hotel.

Sean wasn't alone. Irie enlisted the help from other celebrity pals like *NSYNC member Chris Kirkpatrick, who is no stranger to Irie's festivities.

Chris Kirkpatrick: "I missed a couple years, but I'm back."

Oh, I know that song! Everybody, rock your body right!

Backstreet Boys (singing): "Backstreet's back, alright."

Oh, that's another boy band! I can't keep up with them all.

Back to the gala and the man of the weekend - DJ Irie.

Chris Kirkpatrick: "Man, the guy is just one of the most generous people I've ever met in my life."

He is. The money his foundation raises helps underprivileged youth in South Florida.

Read more here.

 

Chance The Rapper's First CD Was *NSYNC & Yes, He Has A Favorite Member - 7/3/18

Bustle, 7/3/18 --

Sometimes the internet can be a dark place. Sometimes, however, the internet can surprise you, and occasionally, it blesses you with knowledge you never knew you needed. Take, for example, this fun fact that no one could have ever guessed in a million, billion years: Chance the Rapper's first CD was *NSYNC's No Strings Attached, according to a July 2 tweet from the 25-year-old emcee. Amazing. Incredible. Inconceivable. What an absolute delight. Hang on, though, because that's only the half of it.

So, Chance did a curious thing after revealing his first CD. (By the way, the impetus for this information was a tweet circulating announcing that "Best Buy has officially stopped selling CDs," which isn't exactly true, but, whatever. That is the least exciting part of this whole divine-sent event.) Anyway, Chance said that No Strings Attached was the first CD he ever bought, then he tagged Joey Fatone. Just Joey Fatone.

Not only do the other four former members of *NSYNC - JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Chris Kirkpatrick, and some nobody named Justin Timberlake - have their on Twitter accounts as well, but there's also an account for the collective group, which is apparently run by all five guys "and their trusted peeps."

There are so many questions. First of all, who are *NSYNC's "trusted peeps," and how do I become one? Can "trusted peeps" just tweet whatever they want, whenever they want? Not that anyone asked, but their feed could use a little variety. A little spice, even. Some new, well-placed memes that aren't just "It's Gonna Be May."

Anyway, the real question, the most important question is: Why did Chance the Rapper only tag Fatone in a tweet about what's indisputably (yes, indisputably) *NSYNC's greatest album? Unclear. Fatone did, however, respond himself.

"That's a good choice my man !!!," Fatone replied. "But damn I am old lol . The first music I ever bought was a vinyl , and that was a single of we're not gonna take by twisted sister." Cool story. Also, same ("damn I am old"). But, why are you the only *NSYNC member Chance tagged?!

Read more here.

 

 

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Smooch at Midnight in the City of Love as He Drops Summer Bop 'SoulMate' - 7/3/18

People, 7/3/18 --

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel took their love to Paris on Monday.

The couple, who have been married since 2012 and share 3-year-old son Silas Randall, had a date night in the City of Love, posing in front of the Eiffel Tower in a sweet photo he shared via Instagram.

"Midnight," Timberlake captioned the snap, which shows him hugging and kissing Biel as she smiles for the camera.

Midnight.

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The actress, 36, wore a tan blazer and black mini skirt, accessorizing the look with a coordinating black bag.

Timberlake, 37, rocked black jeans, an open denim button-down with short sleeves and a white T-shirt underneath. The "SexyBack" singer also wore a black fedora.

Hours later, Timberlake surprise-dropped "SoulMate," commanding "Summer. Starts. Now." in the opening lines of the track.

Their sweet time in Paris comes days after Timberlake's Friends with Benefits costar Patricia Clarkson got a little "Filthy" on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, discussing his "Man of the Woods."

"Yeah... I had the good fortune to get to see him... all there," Clarkson said of their time on set of the 2011 romantic comedy, claiming that Timberlake was "big."

"They were shooting a scene that he couldn't keep anything on," she explained. "And he is a... gorgeous man."

Asked by Cohen if Timberlake was "gifted below the waist," Clarkson said enthusiastically, "Oh, yes."

She then laughed, admitting, "Oh my God, his mother's going to kill me."

Timberlake is in Paris for the latest stops on his Man of the Woods World Tour. He'll play the AccorHotels Arena on Tuesday and Wednesday before heading off to cities like Glasgow, London, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Berlin.

Read more here.

 

Lance Bass On Prioritizing His Mental Health And LGBTQ Well-Being - 7/3/18

Huffington Post, 6/28/18 --

Lance Bass' strategy for a happier life? Spend a little more time on you.

The former *NSYNC boy band member stressed that talking about mental well-being, engaging in activities that feel good to you and, most importantly, reaching out to people you trust, are vital when it comes to dealing with extreme anxiety. This is particularly true for LGBTQ people, he said, who may feel like they're alone in their experience and won't get the support they need.

"It's so important to think about your mental health," Bass told HuffPost earlier this month in a discussion about "The Path to Pride," an Audible special that features performers telling their coming-out stories.

"It's such a taboo subject to talk about, but it's becoming less taboo every year ? especially when people come forward with stories about their own mental health problems. I think it's so important to understand that your brain is very complicated," he said.

Part of how Bass takes care of his own mental health is by creating a morning routine that prioritizes a positive attitude. That includes a few calming activities, good food and lots of sleep. Oh, and puppies. Below, Bass breaks down how taking care of himself starts the moment he wakes up (even if it's late).

Are you a morning person or no?

I am not a morning person at all! I wish I was because I know there are so many great benefits to getting up with the sun. I think it's a musician thing. I've been on the road since I was 16 years old. Our schedule had us performing late and getting to bed late. So nighttime is when I do the best. I do all my writing at night. I really don't shut down until 2 a.m.

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Lance Bass: LGBT pride is an necessary part of the resistance to this political era of hatred - 7/3/18

NBC News, 6/30/18 --

Every year, Pride reminds us of where we've come as a community and how far we need to go. It's an opportunity to take a moment to really celebrate all the wins for LGBT rights and acceptance, but also to remember that we have yet to truly achieve equal rights and equal status.

Especially in the political climate in which we find ourselves right now, Pride is more important than ever.

Surveys have begun to suggest that LGBT acceptance is actually going down instead of up for the first time in years, and we all know what the reason is: our political leaders. But a climate of increasing intolerance is dangerous; it absolutely has the potential to drive people back into the closet.

Staying in the closet has a lot to do with the environment in which you live; people are usually scared to come out for a reason. All of us have our different stories, but I stayed in the closet because I'm from a small town in Mississippi where they're very religious and I was told that being gay was just really wrong. Right now, with so many people getting on the hate bandwagon, it's got to be a little scary for kids to be able to come out. Even in my life, I see fewer people coming out recently than in the last 15 years.

It's not just young people, though. There are gay people, like my husband and I, who are trying to start a family who can't help but wonder, "How are our children gonna be treated in the future if we're on this path right now?"

Now, to be fair, everyone with whom we've worked doing the surrogacy thing has been amazing - just so positive - and there's been so much love around us during our journey to have children. That's just been incredible. And, four or five years ago, when I would mention, "Yes, I wanna get married. I wanna have kids with Michael," I always got amazing support, even on social media.

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'Harvey Street Kids' featuring Joey Fatone now on Netflix - 7/3/18

 

Lance Bass performs 'Bye Bye Bye' with O-Town - 7/3/18

 

Lance Bass in Sonic ad - 7/3/18

 

 

Scene & Heard: *NSYNC at Society - 6/27/18

Gulfshore Life, 6/27/18 --

They were shrieking, giggling wildly and swooningand, no, I don't mean a bunch of 12-year-old girls at a Justin Bieber concert. This was more than a thousand women in their 40s at Society on April 6 to see two members of the uber popular '90s boy band, *NSYNC. The hip, new restaurant in the Bell Tower Shops launched its first ladies' night Fireworks and other Fourth festivities along the Gulfshore, "She Loves Fridays," and lucked out with a bonus guest. "Turns out one of our partners at Society is actually buddies with Joey Fatone," says Brad Cozza (also a partner with Society), "and he said he'd be happy to show up." But, one bonus led to another bonus as Fatone brought yet another *NSYNC member with him, Chris Kirkpatrick. Not only that, the two musicians performed the hit Bye, Bye, Bye together, much to the giddy delight of the crowd. "So, it was a partial *NSYNC reunion in Fort Myers," Cozza said. Fatone and Kirkpatrick later joined Justin Timberlake and the rest of the band on April 30 to celebrate their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Cozza said the heartthrobs couldn't have been more gracious to their adoring Southwest Florida fans, signing autographs and posing for selfies. "One of our waiters, though, wasn't all that into *NSYNC," said Cozza, "so he complimented Joey Fatone for his performance in the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Joey laughed because there aren't many fans who remember him from his acting career. It was a great night."

 

Justin Timberlake Reveals Upcoming Air Jordan 3 Retro "Bio Beige" - 6/27/18

sneakernews.com, 6/27/18 --

During this year's Super Bowl halftime show, Justin Timberlake revealed a collaborative version of Tinker Hatfield's Air Jordan 3 design that went on to be one of the most sought after sneakers of the early part of 2018. In the following months, the sneakers released at pop-up shops along his "Man of the Woods" tour, as well as a number of natural-colored samples that were originally slated as PEs not meant to be released. Since then, the "Bio Beige" version of the JTH 3 has been scheduled for a drop, and now Timberlake himself is here to unbox that pair that is set to arrive at retail next month.

Housed in a special box with woodland graphics and custom tissue paper, this Bio Beige 3 sports a light brown upper with black-on-black elephant print as well as pops of color from its yellow aglets and orange lining. Dressed in premium suede, this luxurious AJ3 comes equipped with the oft-preferred Nike Air branding on its heel, much like the Tinker Hatfield model that initially introduced this sketch-based look for MJ's third signature sneaker. Take a look at Timberlake unboxing two pairs of these upcoming 3s below and mark your calendars for its currently scheduled July 9th release date.

Air Jordan 3 JTH NRG
Release Date: July 9th, 2018
$200
Color: Bio Beige/Bio Beige
Style Code: AV6683-200

 

Joey Fatone visits 'Why I'll Never Make It' podcast - 6/26/18

 

 

Lance Bass and Michael Turchin at 'The Path To Pride' Performance - 6/26/18

Just Jared, 6/26/18 --

Antoni Porowski happily poses alongside Nico Tortorella while attending a performance of the Audible original, "The Path to Pride," held at the Minetta Lane Theatre on Monday (June 25) in New York City.

The 34-year-old Queer Eye star and the 29-year-old Younger star were joined at the event by host Lance Bass and his husband Michael Turchin, and special guests Matteo Lane, Mehran Khaghani, Patti Harrison, Nikki Levy, Mindy Raf and Dan Savage.

The Path to Pride is based on the Audible Original live storytelling special of the same name, which was released on June 1, and features heartwarming and hilarious stories from Bass, Levy, Frank DeCaro (The Daily Show) and Zeke Smith (Survivor).

Check out photos of Lance and Michael at the performance here.

 

Justin Timberlake seeking dismissal of beverage lawsuit - 6/26/18

Hollywood.com, 6/25/18 --

Justin Timberlake has requested the dismissal of a lawsuit that was launched against him for promoting a drinks brand that has allegedly deceived customers.

In May (18), the Rock Your Body hitmaker was named as a defendant in Kevin Branca's class action lawsuit against against Bai Brands, its founder Ben Weiss, its parent company Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, and Dr. Pepper president Larry Young. In the complaint, the California-based man said the company's beverages were falsely labelled as containing only natural ingredients when they actually contain undisclosed artificial flavours.

Timberlake, who serves as Chief Flavor Officer for the firm, which he has reportedly invested in, was accused of having "knowingly entered" into agreements to commit fraud and "other lawful acts" by deceiving consumers about the drinks contents.

The star has now taken steps to have the entire lawsuit dismissed, claiming he doesn't know what is in the drinks he promotes, according to court documents obtained by The Blast. He states there is no evidence to prove he was involved in the design, manufacturing or distribution process of the drinks and the plaintiff would not be able to prove he had this inside knowledge.

He added that he was simply a celebrity spokesperson and not part of the company so cannot be held liable for damages.

The singer and actor appeared in a 2017 Super Bowl commercial for the brand's range of fruity healthy drinks alongside Christopher Walken, and Branca accused the singer of promoting the company's all-natural claims to "millions of consumers".

Addressing the advert in his legal documents, Timberlake alleges that they weren't being "false or deceptive" and that no statements about the ingredients or natural flavours were made in the clip. Weiss founded Bai in 2009 and signed up Timberlake to the spokesman role in 2016. The firm was sold to Dr. Pepper Snapple for $1.7 billion the following year.

 

Joey Fatone to host Monumental 4th of July in Kissimmee - 6/26/18

 

 

The Shadowboxers Will Open for Justin Timberlake on Select European Tour Dates - 6/25/18

Billboard, 6/25/18 --

After opening for Justin Timberlake's Man of the Woods American tour for 30-plus dates this spring, The Shadowboxers will officially be joining Timberlake again as the opening act on select European tour dates.

See below for a full list of the Man of the Woods tour dates that will feature The Shadowboxers as the opening act. Tickets available here.

July 3 -- Paris, France -- AccorHotels Arena
July 4 -- Paris, France -- AccorHotels Arena
July 7 -- Glasgow, Scotland -- SSE Hydro
July 9 -- London, England -- O2 Arena
July 11 -- London, England -- O2 Arena
July 13 -- Mannheim, Germany -- SAP Arena
July 15 -- Amsterdam, Netherlands -- Ziggo Dome
July 17 -- Antwerp, Belgium -- Sportpaleis
July 18 -- Antwerp, Belgium -- Sportpaleis
July 21 -- Cologne, Germany -- Lanxess Arena
July 22 -- Cologne, Germany -- Lanxess Arena
July 31 -- Stockholm, Sweden -- Friend Arena
August 2 -- Oslo, Norway -- Telenor Arena
August 4 -- Copenhagen, Denmark -- Royal Arena
August 5 -- Copenhagen, Denmark -- Royal Arena
August 8 -- Hamburg, Germany -- Barclaycard Arena
August 9 -- Hamburg, Germany -- Barclaycard Arena

 

Lance Bass on surrogacy experience with husband: 'He'll be such a great dad' - 6/25/18

Entertainment TODAY, 6/25/18 --

Lance Bass is one step closer to making his dream of having a family come true.

The former *NSYNC member opened up about his surrogacy experience with husband Michael Turchin on TODAY.

"We are super excited," he said. "We love the idea of having a family. That's one of the reasons I wanted to marry this man, because I know he'll be such a great dad."

Bass, 39, married Turchin, a 31-year-old actor, in 2014.

"This is the year we're putting it all together," the singer-turned-producer said. "We finally found our surrogate. Now we're looking for our egg donor. It's an intriguing experience. It's something I never knew anything of."

He added that their surrogate is "amazing."

"For her to give us that gift ... it's just so special," Bass said.

Turchin was backstage as Bass shared details of their journey to parenthood with TODAY's Hoda Kotb and co-host Meghan Trainor, who was brought to tears by the heartfelt story.

It's clear the pair is pumped about the idea of becoming fathers.

"We were just at Disney World, and all I could think about was, I can't wait for our kids to be here with us!" Bass said.

 

The top five global concert tours - 6/25/18

vindy.com, 6/25/18 --

The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket price for shows worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.

v Phil Collins: $3,166,332; $107.86
v Justin Timberlake: $3,104,922; $145.40
v Kenny Chesney: $3,022,535; $92.84
v Pink: $2,516,606; $138.20
v Metallica: $2,146,657; $105.83

 

 

Lance Bass to visit TODAY show on Monday - 6/24/18

broadwayworld.com, 6/22/18 --

Check out the upcoming guests on TODAY 6/15-7/6:

Monday, June 25

(7-9 a.m.) Dan + Shay perform on Today. Highlights from VidCon with Savannah Sellers and Gadi Schwartz. Brain Power Today with Maria Shriver and AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins. Behind the Scenes of the Ugly Dog Contest.

(9-10 a.m.) Megyn Kelly TODAY: Men Who Played a Role in the Transylvania Book Heist Tell Their Experiences. Couple on Falling in Love Again After Husband Loses Memory. Make Ahead Monday.

(10-11 a.m.) Meghan Trainor on Today. Jane Krakowski on Today. Lance Bass on The Path to Pride. Dan + Shay perform on Today.

Read more here.

 

Chris Kirkpatrick will be part of Big T Memorial BBQ Cookoff & Music Festival - 6/24/18

freestonecountytimesonline.com, 6/15/18 --

Some of you may have noticed there was not a BigTBash event in April this year, and wondered what happened.

Well, they are coming back bigger and better this year; with a new weekend celebration on September 7th & 8th, 2018 at the Freestone County Fairgrounds. The event, sponsored by the City of Fairfield, will be named Big T Memorial BBQ Cookoff & Music Festival.

Proceeds from this event benefit children with special needs in Freestone, Anderson, Navarro, Leon, & Limestone Counties.

Saturday night's entertainment features Mitch Ballard with D. Vincent Williams and Chris Kirkpatrick (of *NSYNC); Cameron Nelson; and Little Texas.

To find out more about this event, to register your cook team, or purchase event tickets, visit www.BigTBash.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bigtmemorialcookoff.

Read more here.

 

'Man of the Woods' tour one of Pollstar's Top 20 Global Concert Tours - 6/21/18

ABC News, 6/21/18 --

The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.

TOP 20 GLOBAL CONCERT TOURS

1. Phil Collins; $3,166,332; $107.86.
2. Justin Timberlake; $3,104,922; $145.40.
3. Kenny Chesney; $3,022,535; $92.84.
4. Pink; $2,516,606; $138.20.
5. Metallica; $2,146,657; $105.83.
6. "Springsteen On Broadway" $2,118,268; $507.92.
7. Jennifer Lopez; $1,742,496; $187.49.
8. Luis Miguel; $1,704,713; $103.12.
9. Kendrick Lamar; $1,579,630; $86.97.
10. Bon Jovi; $1,486,325; $95.59.
11. Romeo Santos; $1,400,474; $102.87.
12. Blake Shelton; $997,285; $78.17.
13. Harry Styles; $962,576; $74.07.
14. Kevin Hart; $878,734; $75.78.
15. Demi Lovato; $869,690; $74.45.
16. Kid Rock; $831,301; $87.28.
17. Tim McGraw / Faith Hill; $818,824; $83.02.
18. Imagine Dragons; $810,710; $59.29.
19. Maluma; $795,959; $94.50.
20. Ricardo Arjona; $791,473; $83.07.

 

 

Guest Artists Announced For The Path To Pride At Minetta Lane Theatre - 6/19/18

Broadway World, 6/19/18 --

Audible Inc., the world's largest producer and provider of downloadable audiobooks and other spoken-word entertainment is pleased to announce its production of The Path to Pride, a celebration of storytelling and Pride at the Minetta Lane Theatre in the heart of Greenwich Village. Following NYC's annual Pride day parade, this special one-night event will take place on Monday, June 25 at 7pm.

The Path to Pride will be co-hosted by *NSYNC member, Human Rights Campaign award winner and Cosmonaut Lance Bass, along with producer and storyteller extraordinaire Nikki Levy. The show is a fun-filled romp down the rainbow brick road. Join Lance, Nikki and surprise celebrity guests for an evening of stories, music, laughter, and a joyful conclusion to this year's New York Pride celebrations. All ticket proceeds benefit The Trevor Project.

The Path to Pride is based on the Audible Original live storytelling special of the same name, which was released on June 1, 2018 and features heartwarming and hilarious stories from Bass, Levy, Frank DeCaro ("The Daily Show") and Zeke Smith ("Survivor").

Tickets are priced at $30 and are available online via Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-982-2787 or at the Minetta Lane Theatre Box Office (18 Minetta Lane, NYC.) For more information, visit The Path to Pride.

Read more here.

 

Happy Father's Day - 6/18/18

 

Lance Bass Dishes on His 'Selfless' Surrogate & Final Father's Day Without Kids - 6/18/18

Entertainment Tonight, 6/15/18 --

Lance Bass is preparing to mark what will most likely be his last Father's Day before becoming a doting dad himself!

The *NSYNC heartthrob and his husband of three years, Michael Turchin, are moving forward with surrogacy plans and Bass exclusively updated ET on impending fatherhood and the emotional process of selecting the woman who will carry their child.

"It's looking like this might be the last Father's Day that I'm kid-less!" Bass says. "We'll see if the timing's right. We're hoping to have a kid next summer, so we'll just see how everything works out. Who knows what wrenches might be thrown in, so we're just crossing our fingers that it all works out."

Having revealed to ET in April that the couple had started the process of expanding their family, the two recently locked in a surrogate, a life-changing decision that almost brought the 39-year-old singer to tears.

"Our surrogate fell into our laps through our embryologist, who is incredible," Bass shares. "She started her own surrogacy company last year. We were meeting with several companies and she said, 'I know you haven't decided if you're going to go with us, but in case you do, I have a girl that's ready to go now who I think will be perfect.' We were like, 'Really?'"

"She brought her over the next day and we just loved her," the My Kitchen Rules runner-up continues. "She was so selfless and all about wanting to give that gift to someone. I wanted to cry because it was just so special that someone would do that."

As they prepare to become parents, Bass has a whole village of friends and family ready to help raise the child. He recently joked that his Real Housewives of Beverly Hills bestie, Lisa Vanderpump, will no doubt declare herself godmother to the baby.

"We have a lot of things in common," Bass says of his close friendship with the 57-year-old restaurateur. "I first met her years ago, well before she was on Housewives. I dated her best friend, so that's how I got to know her and we just bonded over so many things."

"She loves the LGBT community and has made her whole life about giving back and creating clubs and restaurants that are very LGBT friendly," he adds. "And then of course there's our passion for dogs, which is what really bonds us! All we want to do is help dogs and rescue dogs and we've bonded a lot over that. Her and [husband] Ken have become some of our best friends."

Read more here.

 

 

Lance Bass in new Sonic ad - 6/18/18

 

Justin Timberlake & Chris Stapleton's 'Say Something' nominated for Teen Choice Award - 6/18/18

 

Lance Bass Reveals Ongoing Battle With Depression & How *NSYNC Reacted to Him Being Gay - 6/18/18

Entertainment Tonight, 6/12/18 --

As he prepares to attend a remembrance ceremony to mark the two-year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday night, Lance Bass is still distraught thinking about the mindless tragedy, which killed 49 people. The LGBT hot spot was one of the first places where Bass was able to celebrate his sexuality, and reaching a point where he could bring himself to do so was no easy feat.

In fact, in a new interview with ET, the 39-year-old musician -- who confirmed he was gay in 2006 -- is sharing the extent to which he struggled with his identity up to that point, and how his bandmates' love lives triggered a battle with depression that he's still facing to this day.

"When I started with *NSYNC, I was 16 years old, so I didn't fret over being gay because I was still young, so could hide it easily," he says. "It was when I was 19, 20 and everyone started having serious relationships that I really started feeling depression for the first time. All the guys had girlfriends and we'd get a couple of days off and [they would be with] girlfriends and I was the only one who didn't have anyone. That's when it started getting really scary because I was like, 'I can't keep this ruse up much longer.'"

"Then rumors started because I hadn't had a girlfriend, so I would date people just for the optics of it -- so people would think of me in a certain way," Bass continues. "Which was horrible for that person and for myself -- having a relationship built on a huge lie is a horrible thing. I thought, 'My life sucks.' It was like one side of my life [my career] was going great and I should be happy, but the thing that really matters -- love -- I couldn't have."

Growing up in conservative Mississippi, Bass says he knew he was gay as young as five, but had no one to look to for guidance.

Read more here.

 

 

Lisa Vanderpump Hangs With Lance Bass At L.A. Pride 2018 - 6/11/18

Inquisitr, 6/11/18 --

The stars came out this past weekend for L.A. Pride, and two of the cause's biggest champions, Lisa Vanderpump and Lance Bass, celebrated the event together. Lisa shared a video and photo on her Instagram page this afternoon alongside Lance, and the two couldn't have been happier.

In the new post from the Vanderpump Rules matriarch, Lisa and Lance are high-fiving each other while both sporting elbow length pink satin gloves. Lance had obviously stolen his friend's accessory and the photo was shared as a boomerang image. Lisa was sporting a low cut dress in her favorite color, which she matched with a bright yellow hat with yellow flowers and pink ribbons. It was an outfit perfectly suited for the Kentucky Derby or a gay pride festival!

Lance donned a pale pink tee shirt with a floral pattern around the shoulders and was laughing alongside his good friend. Lisa captioned the boomerang photo with tons of multi-colored heart emojis, the gay pride flag, and told her followers to "stand strong."

In the second photo, Lisa's husband Ken Todd joined in on the fun as the three friends posed with a bottle of Vanderpump Rose. Lisa was holding the bottle of wine, which joins the ranks of her Vanderpump Vodka and LVP Sangria. Lisa was a little more playful in the caption of her second photo, hashtagging it with "#RoseAllGay." She added a crying/laughing emoji after the hashtag and finished off the caption with more colored hearts.

View the photos and read more here.

 

Chris Stapleton Teases Making More Music With Justin Timberlake - 6/11/18

Billboard, 6/10/18 --

Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake have proven to be compatible musical companions, pairing on both "Tennessee Whiskey" and on "Say Something," their duet on Timberlake's current album, Man of the Woods. And there could be more coming.

"We were talking about something earlier today," Stapleton said backstage Saturday night (June 9) at Nissan Coliseum before he took the stage during CMA Fest in Nashville, declining to reveal further details. "We just have fun. It looks like the odd couple to most people, but we have a lot of the same musical influences -- old R&B and soul music and things like that. We just enjoy hanging out."

As far as possibly recording a whole album together, Stapleton said the two don't talk about such specifics, but "there will probably always be music being made, whether it's writing or talking about music or playing music for each otherЕ We're both at a phase in our life where we want to have fun playing music. That's why it makes sense."

Read more here.

 

Lance Bass On Being A Closeted Gay Teen In One Of The World's Biggest Boy Bands - 6/8/18

Huffington Post, 6/8/18 --

At 16 years old, Mississippi-born Lance Bass became a member of The Backstreet Boys' rival boy band, *NSYNC. By the time he was 20, his bright blue eyes were plastered on magazine covers alongside the faces of JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick and Justin Timberlake. His "No Strings Attached" marionette figure was available on toy store shelves. He was the apple of millions of teen girls' eyes.

The thing was, Bass felt like he was harboring a secret. He was gay, and wasn't ready to share that fact with his family and friends, let alone the world and the legions of fans his band had accrued. He feared professional repercussions in a music industry that was years away from LGBTQ acceptance as its default.

"It was torture," Bass told me during a phone call ahead of *NSYNC's recent Walk of Fame ceremony in April. "Onstage, I felt like I was just playing a character, but offstage, unfortunately, I didn't get to have my real life."

Twenty years ago, when *NSYNC debuted its first album, the world outside the music industry was different, too - no marriage equality, no first lady marching in the Pride parade, "Don't Ask Don't Tell" was in effect in the military. He could play his part with his bandmates on tour or during interviews - serenading and winking at admirers, absorbing the admiration with pride - but when it came time to exit the stage, a different feeling took over.

"It was definitely a depression," he said. "Ironically a depression: to be in one of the biggest bands in the world and have the best time of my life. But when I was home, I felt really horrible about myself. So yeah, it was sad."

Bass, 39, believes it may be easier for artists to be out today; their sexuality doesn't necessarily affect their careers as extremely, he said. As current queer artist of the moment Troye Sivan recently said at the "Out to Brunch" luncheon, "I am constantly so floored by the talent and influence that the LGBTQ community, specifically in music, has. You know, queer people have been writing your favorite songs forever; the talent has always been there. To be able to recognize it publicly and find community in it is so amazing."

Read more here.

 

 

Lance Bass Will Use His Mom as 'Night Nurse' When He and Michael Turchin Become Dads - 6/8/18

Us Weekly, 6/7/18 --

Lance Bass and his husband, Michael Turchin, hope to have baby news soon! The couple have chosen a surrogate to carry their child and are beginning the surrogacy process.

"We're still at the early stages," Bass, 39, told Us Weekly at the grand opening of Next Health in L.A. on Wednesday, June 6. The *NSYNC alum and Turchin, 31, will be able to choose the sex of their baby through the IVF process. But Bass revealed he and the actor just want a healthy child, and will transfer the healthiest embryo.

Though Bass hasn't yet received any parenting advice from dads and former bandmates Justin Timberlake, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick, it's just a matter of time. "Once we're pregnant, I'm sure they're going to have a lot to say!" the star told Us. He'll also get plenty of help from his mother, Diane Bass.

"We're excited about our families being involved," the singer gushed. He and Turchin plan on having their parents move in with them for a bit to help out. "We're going to need a lot of night nurses in the beginning," he admitted. "We can't wait for our moms to come and take turns being a night nurse. They've got to teach us what to do. We have no idea what we're doing!"

Bass and Turchin tied the knot in December 2014 after three years of dating. Us revealed the pair were engaged in 2013.

 

Lance Bass on 'The Dent Report' podcast - 6/6/18

 

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Joey Fatone at at 'The Mule' Premiere - 12/11/18

Just Jared, 12/11/18 --

Clint Eastwood, son Scott Eastwood, and daughter Alison Eastwood make it a family night at the world premiere of Clint and Alison's new movie The Mule!

The 88-year-old Gran Torino actor, the 32-year-old Pacific Rim Uprising star, and the 46-year-old Battlecreek actress joined forces at the event held at Regency Village Theatre on Monday (December 10) in Westwood, Calif.

Clint stars in, directed, and produced the film.

They were also joined by co-stars Taissa Farmiga, Michael Pena, Andy Garcia, Dianne Wiest, Clifton Collins Jr., Manny Montana, Noel Gugliemi, Ignacio Serricchio, Loren Dean, Lobo Sebastian, Victor Rasuk, and Austin Freeman.

Clint's granddaughter Graylen, his girlfriend Christina Sandera, and his ex-wife Maggie Johnson were also there to show their support, along with Max Adler, Elisabeth Rohm, Alex Meneses, Steve Guttenberg, Marcia Gay Harden, Patrick Fabian, Joey Fatone, Brett Dalton, Betsy Brandt, Logan Shroyer, Kim Raver, David Hasselhoff, Hayley Roberts, and Toby Keith.

In The Mule, a 90-year-old horticulturist and WWII veteran is caught transporting $3 million worth of cocaine through Michigan for a Mexican drug cartel.

Check out photos of Joey at the premiere at Zimbio.

 

Lance Bass and Husband Michael Turchin Hope to Be Pregnant via Surrogate 'Within the Next Month' - 12/9/18

People, 12/4/18 --

Lance Bass and Michael Turchin are the closest they've ever been to becoming parents.

The *NSYNC alum revealed exclusively to PEOPLE that he and his husband have made "great" progress with the surrogacy process. "We're very close," he raves. "We should be able to be pregnant within the next month, I'd say."

And the couple, who wed in 2014, are already ahead of the nursery-planning game. "Right now, we're about to expand on our house because we are starting the baby thing ... We keep buying art already," explains Bass, 39, who recently partnered with Tru by Hilton to host a Connect 4 tournament in celebration of its 50th hotel.

"We're not even pregnant yet, and we keep seeing things and saying, 'It's perfect for the nursery that we do not have,' " jokes the hopeful dad-to-be.

"So tons of art for the wall. I don't know how we're going to fit it all in there, but yeah, we keep buying things for the kid," Bass adds.

Read more here.

 

Lance Bass hosts Moishe Mana's Art Basel Birthday Party - 12/9/18

PRNewswire, 12/7/18 --

Moishe Mana, the chairman and founder of culture conglomerate Mana Group, hosted his coveted Art Basel Birthday Party on Tuesday, Dec. 4, in the heart of Wynwood.

Hosted by Lance Bass, the celebration took place at the iconic Mana RC Cola Plant in Wynwood, marking the venue's first event as a permanent performance space. Patrons were treated to impressive musical performances by world-renowned DJ, Cedric Gervais, Sonic Butterfly, DJ Siso, DJ Assault, DJ Erwin and others.

Read more here. Check out photos of Lance at the party at Zimbio.

 

 

Chris Kirkpatrick participates in David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic - 12/9/18

Boston Herald, 12/5/18 --

Another year, another successful David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic. The former Red Sox slugger recently wrapped up his four-day fundraiser at the Casa de Campo Resort and Villas in the Dominican Republic, managing to raise nearly $1 million for the David Ortiz Children's Fund. Among the big names who joined Big Papi for the 11th edition of the charity event: Hall of Fame athletes like Pedro Martinez, Barry Larkin, John Smoltz, Ray Allen, Ray Lewis and Warren Sapp; Ortiz's former teammates including Johnny Damon and Tim Wakefield; musicians such as rapper Ja Rule, who gave a performance for other guests while he was down in the DR, and Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC fame; as well as reality stars Sharna Burgess, who brought her "Dancing with the Stars" trophy with her on the trip, and "Bachelor" alum Ben Higgins. Proceeds raised from the outing supported Ortiz's nonprofit and its efforts to provide life-saving heart surgeries to children in the Dominican Republic and New England.

 

Joey Fatone Says *NSYNC Still Has A Group Text And We're Legit Sobbing - 12/9/18

Life & Style, 12/9/18 --

When it comes to 90s boy bands nobody did it better than *NSYNC. We know what you may be thinking, "What about Backstreet Boys, Hanson, or 98 degrees?" Nope, nope, and definitely nope. *NSYNC will forever be the best, case closed. Question is, do the five members of the once world-famous group still talk? As it turns out, yes they do!

Speaking exclusively with Life & Style, former *NSYNC member Joey Fatone revealed that the guys absolutely keep in touch. In fact, they're all still in business together. How amazing!

"Yep! Yeah, we still do because we have to do a merch deal right now with a company called Epic. We put out a holiday one most recently and we did another capsule," Joey said. "We'll be doing another one with old school, throwback ideas, and merch stuff. It's kind of fun. We've all been on the emails and we talk about it," the 41-year-old continued.

Joey noted that while the band talks often, it's not about the past! "We're not talking about music or anything else, we're just talking about merch - which has been fun, though, because we're still talking to each other." Ummm, OK, that's definitely tearin' up our hearts a little bit. "We still text message and do group texts. We text and email each other when any holiday comes by," the now-father-of-two concluded.

As far as who Joey chats with the least outside of the group chat? Well, it's Justin Timberlake... but for good reason! "He's been home working on his voice," he said referring to Justin's bruised vocal cords that have caused him to have to postpone a string of dates on his tour. "So, I legitimately haven't been talking to him because he can't talk to anybody because he doesn't have a voice," Joey expressed. How sad! We hope he gets better soon.

Want to see more from Joey? Check out his new series, Common Knowledge, premiering Monday, January 14th at 5:30 p.m. ET and will air weeknights Monday-Friday on Game Show Network.

 

The *NSYNC Song Lance Bass Wants To Retire Will Make The '90s Kid In You Laugh - 12/9/18

Elite Daily, 12/6/18 --

Name a more iconic boy band than *NSYNC. I'll wait. You've probably listed several already, but I will hear none of it! *NSYNC is the greatest boy band of all time, and that's that. With '90s music groups getting back together becoming just as popular as old TV reboots, *NSYNC is one of the few '90s boy bands that has shown no sign of a reunion (that pained me to type). But that doesn't mean they don't talk about the golden days of touring. Let's be real, *NSYNC songs never get old, but there is one *NSYNC song Lance Bass wants to retire for good.

My conversation with Bass (which quite literally made my childhood dreams come true), was part of Bass' partnership with the Tru by Hilton Connections Event. On Nov. 29, Bass hosted the Tru by Hilton Tru Connections event, a huge board game tournament at the Tru by Hilton hotel in Salt Lake City. The tournament featured giant Connect 4 boards and was attended by members of Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake. He tells me he's happy to be helping out the organization because it's been doing good for American children for as long as he can remember.

"For so many years they've learned to teach these kids how to connect with each other," he says. "These are future leaders, our future astronauts. You know, this is where we can really encourage them and inspire them to be who they want to be in the future." I giggle internally when he says "future astronauts," because remember when Lance Bass was almost an astronaut? The *NSYNC stan in me was very satisfied by this reference.

Since moving on from his boy band days, Bass has created a successful solo career for himself with projects such as his SiriusXM Radio show, Dirty Pop Culture, hosting the LOGO reality TV series Finding Prince Charming, and now, he's going back to his roots by executive producing a documentary on Lou Pearlman. Pearlman was the man responsible for the creation od *NSYNC, who admitted in 2008 to orchestrating a $300 million Ponzi scheme over the span of 20 years until 2006. It resulted in the defrauding of 10 banks and thousands of individuals. He died in 2016 at the age of 62 while still in prison serving his 25-year sentence.

It's clear as we talk that despite what happened with Pearlman, Bass has largely positive feelings about his past music career. And when it comes to things he doesn't like about the modern structure of boy bands, the critiques he makes are those of someone who has a firsthand knowledge of what it takes to really make a boy band thrive.

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Joey Fatone added to Epcot's Candlelight Processional lineup - 12/9/18

Orlando Sentinel, 12/7/18 --

Entertainer Joey Fatone has been added to the lineup of narrators for this year's Candlelight Processional, the popular holiday presentation at Epcot, Disney announced Friday.

Fatone will be on the stage with live orchestra and mass choir on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25. Those slots were previously held by Edward James Olmos. It will mark Fatone's Candlelight debut.

Fatone, who moved to Orlando as a teenager and graduated from Dr. Phillips High School, shot to fame as a member of the boy band *NSYNC. He has since appeared as an actor and host in TV shows and films.

Candlelight Processional is produced three times nightly at the park's America Gardens Theater through Dec. 30. It's included in regular Epcot admission. The remaining celebrity narrator schedule, subject to change, is:

  • Dec. 7-9: Whoopi Goldberg
  • Dec. 10-12: Bart Millard
  • Dec. 13-14: Blair Underwood
  • Dec. 15-17: Gary Sinise
  • Dec. 18-20: Pat Sajak
  • Dec. 21-23: Auli'i Cravalho
  • Dec. 24-25: Joey Fatone
  • Dec. 26-27: Jodi Benson
  • Dec. 28-30: Cal Ripken Jr.

 

Lance Bass on 'Adam Ruins Everything' - 12/9/18

 

Justin Timberlake's Bruised Vocal Cord Recovery Postpones Tour - but Jonah Hill Steps In - 12/9/18

People, 12/6/18 --

Even with an injury so serious that he's had to postpone his tour, Justin Timberlake is full of jokes.

The pop star, 37, announced on Instagram late Wednesday that his doctor has directed him not to sing for yet another month because of his bruised vocal cords. He apologized profusely to his fans.

"Hey Guys, I'm sure you have heard that I've had to postpone several tour dates due to bruised vocal cords," he wrote on Instagram. "My vocal cords are healing, but they are not all the way back to normal yet, so my doctors want me to continue to rest my voice. They have asked me to hold off on singing until next month. I'm really sorry, I want to be back on the stage and I am doing all I can to get there quickly. Thank you for understanding - I see all of your posts and I appreciate the support and the love. I look forward to coming back stronger than I was before. More to come on rescheduled dates."

While Timberlake may've been bummed about the news, his friends Jonah Hill and Trevor Noah were quick to cheer him up.

First, the Superbad actor commented on the photo, touting his own singing talents.

"I have decided to fill in [for] JT on his remaining dates," Hill said. "It's what we do in our incredibly small circle of people with extraordinary voices. Feel better. I got you until you do."

In response, the Grammy winner quipped, "Well guys...I was gonna wait for my next post to unleash this wonderful news. BUT...you heard it here first. Jonah crushes 'Mirrors' too so you guys are gonna LOVE IT. Thanks man!"

And The Daily Show host, who's also under doctor's orders not to use his vocal cords after losing his voice, was eager to bond with Timberlake over the condition.

"Let's go on a silent retreat together JT," he commented.

Read more here.

 

 

Joey Fatone part of 'Impractical Jokers: Holiday Spectacular' season finale - 12/6/18

silive.com, 11/30/18 --

Did you miss the "Impractical Jokers" when they were in town?

Staten Island natives James (Murr) Murray, Sal Vulcano, Brian (Q) Quinn and Joe Gatto packed the St. George Theatre in October to film the truTV show's season finale.

While tickets to the taping were a hot commodity, fans will be able to see their hometown on the small screen during the "Impractical Jokers: Staten Island Holiday Spectacular."

The special, which is being hosted by Joey Fatone, will include flashbacks from previous episodes along with new comical challenges.

The "Impractical Jokers: Staten Island Holiday Spectacular," which was filmed in the St. George Theatre, is set to air Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018.

Read more here.

 

Justin Timberlake part of Amazon's Best of Prime 2018 - 12/6/18

Amazon, 12/3/18 --

Drumroll, please! Amazon today announced the Best of Prime 2018, highlighting how Prime members around the world enjoyed their benefits throughout the last year. Top honors in the U.S. went to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (most awarded show on Prime Video), Tom Clancy's Jack Ryanstarring John Krasinski and Homecoming starring Julia Roberts(most bingedshows on Prime Video), Justin Timberlake (most streamed artist on Prime Music), "Black Panther" (most enjoyed comic-to-movie adaptation on Prime Reading), Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote (best-selling product overall), organic apples (most popular Prime member deal at Whole Foods Market) and video game Fortnite (most popular in-game loot from Twitch Prime). Amazon's Best of Prime 2018 can be found on Prime Insider at amazon.com/bestofprime.

Best of Prime 2018: Prime Music

Members around the world couldn't get enough of the hits on Prime Music:

  • The most streamed artist was Justin Timberlake.
  • Members' favorite albums included Man of the Woods by Justin Timberlake, Camila by Camila Cabello, Astroworld by Travis Scott and Mitchell Tenpenny EP by Mitchell Tenpenny.

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Keynote Jessica Brillhart, Lance Bass & More Join the 2019 SXSW Lineup - 12/6/18

SXSW, 12/3/18 --

Film Keynote Jessica Brillhart and a new round of Featured Speakers join the 2019 SXSW programming lineup today. From new ventures in digital health and cannabis to voyaging into the world of VR and the deep blue sea - dive into our latest announcement sampling some of the world's most creative visionaries, dynamic storytellers, and industry trailblazers.

Among the Featured Speakers revealed today are Clovyr co-founder Amber Baldet; singer and actor Lance Bass; Black Girls CODE founder Kimberly Bryant; musician and activist Laura Jane Grace; puppeteer, director, and producer Frank Oz; Backstage Capital founder Arlan Hamilton; actor and comedian Kevin Hart; philosopher and writer Jaron Lanier; SM Entertainment's Head of A&R Chris Lee; actress and producer Elisabeth Moss; The Daily Show host Trevor Noah; actress and writer Busy Philipps; GSD&M chairman and co-founder Roy Spence; and more. Additionally, best-selling author and researcher Brené Brown has been added as the SXSW 2019 Opening Speaker on Friday, March 8.

Fuel your own creativity and career aspirations this March 8-17 in Austin, TX at SXSW 2019. Register to gain access to our exciting lineup of programming through Friday, December 7 to save $300. Get to know this stellar lineup of creatives below including each session's Conference Track designation from our 25 programming verticals representing the interactive, film, and music industries. Stay tuned for more programming announcements throughout the season.

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Lance Bass Recalls His 'Eclectic' Childhood Decor Choices: 'My Room Was Full of Duck Wallpaper' - 12/6/18

People, 12/3/18 --

Even as a kid, Lance Bass had a bit of a unique style.

The former *NSYNC star tells PEOPLE that even though he moved so many times growing up, he put a lot of thought into the decorations in his childhood bedrooms.

"I loved ducks at one point in my life, so my room was full of duck wallpaper," Bass says of his most unusual design inspiration. "Very eclectic."

In another phase, he decked out his room with a more conventional kid motif, in honor of his favorite series.

"When I was a kid Transformers were my favorite thing, so I had the Transformers sheets and the window treatments," he says.

Now, the TV star, who recently partnered with Tru by Hilton to host a Connect 4 tournament in celebration of its 50th hotel, is continuing his love of design and home renovation. After placing a bid to buy the iconic Brady Bunch home, but eventually losing out to HGTV, Bass is likely going to be involved in the network's filmed renovation of the beloved house, which will air in 2019.

A Very Brady Renovation will see HGTV stars pair up with original cast members from The Brady Bunch to turn the inside of the house into a replica of the set used for filming.

Bass says he is still unsure of his role on the show.

"It's still disappointing that I didn't get to purchase the house that I wanted," Bass admits. "I had some really great ideas for it, and I was really upset in the beginning because I thought a realtor person was going to come through and tear down the house and destroy the legacy of that home, but I was very excited when I found out that HGTV got it because I knew that they would really treat it with respect and keep it the way that we all loved it."

Read more here.

 

Lance Bass Visits Hallmark's 'Home & Family' - 11/29/18

OK! Magazine, 11/27/18 --

Lance Bass was recently photographed spending time at Hallmark's Home & Family show to bake some holiday treats on November 26 in Universal City, CA. Scroll through to see pictures of the singer on set.

The 39-year-old looked casual but put together in a pair of dark denim jeans with a light grey, long-sleeve sweater shirt. He completed his look with black shiny dress shoes.

Lance was all smiles as he hugged a life-size, wooden toy solider.

The singer showed off a pair of green holiday socks on set. They went just below his knees and featured a funny snowman that also included Lance's head.

Lance and host Debbie Matenopoulos laughed the day away while baking a holiday cake.

The pair was later joined by Debbie's co-host, Cameron Mathison.

Check out photos of Lance on the show here.

 

Justin Timberlake Postpones More Gigs on 'Man of the Woods' Tour - 11/29/18

ticketnews.com, 11/29/18 --

Justin Timberlake just cancelled another show on his "Man of the Woods" tour due to bruised vocal cords.

The popstar has been unable to talk for a few weeks; he's cancelled shows in Tacoma, Denver, Buffalo, and Los Angeles, as well as a gig at New York City's Madison Square Garden.

"Hey guys, I'm sorry to announce I have to postpone the show at MSG tonight at doctor's orders," Timberlake said in a tweet before the New York City show. "My vocal chords are severely bruised. I'm gonna make it up to you and the new show will be on my birthday, January 31. More info to come. Again I'm so sorry to do this, but excited to see you soon. Love, J."

His latest cancellation includes tonight's show in Phoenix, Arizona at the Talking Stick Resort Arena. While he visited the city earlier this year, a second stop was added on tour.

According to Timberlake's website, shows in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 1 and Fresno, California on December 3 have been postponed. New York City's show on November 24 has been moved to January 31, Buffalo's gig was moved to December 19, and Denver's switched to January 28. The Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Fresno, and Pheonix shows have not been rescheduled yet, but ticket holders are encouraged to hold onto their tickets, as they will be honored at the new show date.

As of right now, his next show is in Oakland, California on December 5. Check out the full list of updated tour dates below, aside from the gigs that have not been rescheduled yet.

Justin Timberlake Man of the Woods Tour

05-December - Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena
08-December - Omaha, NB @ CenturyLink Center
10-December - Kansas City, MO@ Sprint Center
13-December - St. Louis, MO @ Scottrade Center
14-December- Indianapolis, IN @ Bankers Life Fieldhouse
17-December - Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
19-December - Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center
04-January - Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
08-January- Charlotte, SC @ Spectrum Center
10-January - Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena
12-January- Memphis, TN @ FedEx Forum
15-January - New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
19-January- San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center
22-January- Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
24-January - Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
26-January - Oklahoma City, OK @ Chesapeake Energy Arena
28-January - Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
31-January - New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
10-February - Tacoma, Washington @ Tacoma Dome
11-February - Tacoma, Washington @ Tacoma Dome

 

 

Lance Bass back in Utah and on GTU - 11/29/18

abc4.com, 11/29/18 --

Lance Bass, *NSYNC member discusses getting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and talked about the *NSYNC members clothing line that was released recently! Lance also gives an inside look on the process of him starting his family with IBF and how excited he is.

But it all started with Connect 4! Lance, Kurt Bestor, Nicea and Reagan all tried out a round of the game. Lance claimed to be a pro... and proved it in the end! He beat Nicea and Reagan. They never saw it coming.

Lance continued to talk about his upcoming projects that he will be launching this upcoming year and his dancing! He told us about his time on Dancing With The Stars and the challenges he faced on the show dancing ballroom while being a well-known hip hop dancer. He also told us about his interest on the Brady home and how he will be apart of HGTV's renovations on the home.

If in the Salt Lake area tonight make sure to head over to Tru by Hilton Salt Lake Airport from 3-6 today meet Lance Bass, play games, and so much more!

It's part of a Connect 4 Tournament! The tournament will welcome eight players to compete on oversized CONNECT 4 boards, including one that towers more than seven feet. The grand prize winner will receive a free, seven-night stay at any Tru by Hilton location.

The event also marks the beginning of a brand-wide career development partnership between Tru by Hilton and Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Players and guests are encouraged to bring a board game to donate to members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake, who will be present to participate in the celebration and receive the donation.

 

Preview of Joey Fatone on tonight's 'Impractical Jokers After Party' - 11/29/18

 

Lance Bass supports Habitat for Humanity on Giving Tuesday - 11/29/18

 

 

*NSYNC's JC Chasez Says He 'Always' Loves the Holidays, Shares His Favorite Family Traditions - 11/21/18

Us Weekly, 11/21/18 --

JC Chasez is big on the celebrations! The former boybander opened up to Us Weekly about all things holidays - and revealed his treasured family traditions.

"I always love the holidays," the 42-year-old gushed to Us exclusively earlier this month at the A Christmas Arrangement premiere in Burbank, California. "Usually, I wouldn't say always, but usually it puts people in a great

Chasez added that his favorite moments are "always" with family. "My grandfather always reads from the Bible on Christmas Eve," he noted. "And we all do a bit of caroling as well together as a family."

The *NSYNC alum, who was raised as a Mennonite, continued: "He reads the same verse every year. Same section of the Nativity, and then when it comes to the carols, we usually let the kids in the family shout out whichever one they want to hear next. Then we all hop to it."

Chasez even plays it simple when it comes to the food he enjoys at the get-togethers. "I'm not really one or the other," he dished. "If it's home-cooked, I'm happy."

The Maryland native also opened up about his former bandmate Justin Timberlake's success and recently released memoir, Hindsight.

"I just took a look through it. I haven't read it in depth, I just did the flip of the pages," Chasez told Us. "Look, it's a fun thing to look over. The guy has had an amazing career, come on. It was fun to see to some of the past in there that I was a part of with the Mickey Mouse Club. Then the early days of the *NSYNC stuff."

He gushed: "It's inspiring to see the stuff he did later in life, really breaking through ... becoming a movie star himself and things like that."

 

Charity auction of banner signed by Joey Fatone - 10/12/18

 

Lance Bass Hosts Nights of the Jack Halloween Activation Launch Party - 10/12/18

Just Jared, 10/11/18 --

Lance Bass flashes a smile alongside Heather McDonald while attending the Nights of the Jack Halloween Activation Launch Party held at the King Gillette Ranch on Wednesday (October 10) in Calabasas, Calif.

The 39-year-old entertainer and Heather, 48, were joined at the event by Gilles Marini, Casper Smart, and Kendra Wilkinson.

Nights of the Jack is a Halloween Jack O' Lantern experience tailored for all ages, you can catch it until November 3 – Find out more here!

"So much fun seeing all the amazing #jackolanterns at #thenightofjacks thx @lancebass for inviting us," Heather captioned with her Instagram post. "Go to The King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas and walk around their amazing display. #halloween #juicyscoop #family"

Check out photos of Lance Bass at the party here.

 

 

Justin Timberlake and Kobe Bryant are in talks to make shows for NewTV - 10/10/18

The Business Times, 10/10/18 --

Pop star Justin Timberlake and basketball legend Kobe Bryant are in talks to create programmes for NewTV, according to people with knowledge of the matter, joining a startup that aims to bring HBO-like quality to short online videos.

The two globally known stars would produce and appear in the series for NewTV under the deals being discussed, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the negotiations haven't been completed.

The talks with Timberlake and Bryant offer a glimpse into the programming strategy of NewTV, which was founded by two business titans and has enticed investment from major Hollywood studios. Jeffrey Katzenberg, the long-time head of DreamWorks Animation, and Meg Whitman, the former chief executive officer of EBay and Hewlett-Packard, have raised US$1 billion to build a paid service for high-end, short-form video.

While the two have been tight-lipped about their plans, Bloomberg News has pieced together a general outline through conversations with more than a half-dozen individuals.

NewTV plans to produce more than 70 programs in its first year, about half of which will be original series, according to the people. The company plans to spend the equivalent of up to US$5 million an hour on those shows and pay the producing studios a fee on top of production costs.

Read more here.

 

'Dancing With the Stars' Couples Reveal Their Exciting Trio Week Partners - 10/9/18

Entertainment Tonight, 10/8/18 --

Dancing With the Stars brought tears to everyone's eyes with their Most Memorable Year week on Monday, and next week they are bringing some returning fan favorites and special guests to the dance floor.

Next week, DWTS will be teaming up a number former contestants with this season's couples for some epic trio dances that will be sure to amaze.

ET's Katie Krause spoke to the partners on the carpet after Monday's show, and they revealed all about who they will be teaming up with for their exciting Trio Week.

Dukes of Hazzard star John Schneider and partner Emma Slater will be hitting the floor with *NSYNC's Joey Fatone for their trio dance. Fatone, who came in second place during season four with partner Kym Johnson, has been a close friend to Slater for some time, and the dancer told ET that he even sang at her wedding!

Dancing With the Stars Trio Week kicks off Monday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

Read more here.

 

Lance Bass Will Be Part of HGTV's 'Brady Bunch' House Show After Losing Out on Buying It - 10/9/18

PEOPLE, 10/8/18 --

Lance Bass will get to fulfill his Brady Bunch dream after all.

In early August the former *NSYNC thought he bought the house whose iconic facade served as the exterior of the Brady family home on the hit sitcom, only to find out that he was outbid by HGTV. While he said he was initially "heartbroken" by the news he'd lost out on the home, he was happy it was the TV network who had swooped in with the winning bid.

While he won't get to move in, Bass will now help HGTV produce a show about the famous home, he tells PEOPLE.

"The fans came to my rescue. They saw how hosed I got," he said while attending the iHeartRadio festival in Las Vegas last month, referring to the real estate loss. "They forced HGTV's hand to get me involved."

The former boybander didn't reveal what his role will be in the production, but he says fans will have to wait a while to find out. "There's a lot of things that have to be done before we can start remodeling it, so it's going to take a year or two," he said.

Bass also told PEOPLE what he wanted to do with the home, had he landed it.

"I'm a huge Brady fan, so I wanted to turn the house into what we all knew from the television show because all they did was use it for exterior," he said. "The inside looks nothing like it, so I was gonna add a lot of square footage, add a second floor and try to turn it into that iconic set."

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Joey Fatone to host Mickey Mouse Club Reunion - 10/9/18

 

Lance Bass Confesses He & Husband Are "Very Close" To Having Children - 10/5/18

OK!, 10/5/18 --

During a recent podcast interview, Lance Bass admitted that he and husband Michael Turchin are reading to the take the next step in their marriage - parenthood. The pair are currently in process of adding new members to their little family. Read on for the latest.

During the episode, the former boybander revealed that though no one was pregnant yet, they're "very close."

He explained, " Oh, nice! Well, [Michael and I] just froze our boys... I'm super excited. Ya, I mean, we've been working on it for a while but we're getting - ya, we're getting close."

The host, Heather Dubrow, then asked if he felt comfortable sharing more specific details about their journey to parenthood. He answered enthusiastically.

"The whole IVF, you know, situation is incredible, and I'm learning so much, and it's - I guess - now finally not taboo to talk about it, you know? Because everyone I talk to is like, 'Oh my god, that's great.' And all my friends now are freezing their eggs. I mean, it's just kind of like everyone talks about it. The way we're going to do it is - I mean, we found our surrogate within 24 hours," he shared.

The 39 year-old also added: "Our doctor's incredible, so finding the egg donor is definitely the hardest part, and we're already on our 5th right now. So, they keep falling out for different reasons, but what's so great about it is, as confusing as it is, it is amazing that you can look at these embryos, and the egg first or whenever you create the embryos, and you can just tell what the healthiest ones are, and what disease this one might have. It's just, it's incredible that science has gotten this far. You know, you can have the healthiest babies possible."

Read more here.

 

Justin Timberlake's New Clothing Line with Levi's Is Here - and It's Available to Shop at Nordstrom Now - 10/5/18

PEOPLE, 10/4/18 --

Justin Timberlake may be known for his "Suit & Tie," but with his new clothing line with Levi's, he's soon going to be known for his jeans & tees.

The singer teamed up with the denim brand for a 20-piece men's collection called Fresh Leaves, available at Nordstrom today, His mission? To give Levi's iconic brand staples (like the trucker jacket and 501 Slim jeans) a fresh and modern update. His line of jackets, button-downs, hoodies, jeans and beanies all range from $30-$158.

He took inspiration from Levi's classics and thoroughly did his research to understand the design process. He visited Levi's San Francisco Eureka Innovation Lab, the brand's archives and the L.A. showroom, Haus of Strauss, to get a comprehensive overview and understanding of the brand.

"We immediately connected with Justin on creating pieces that blended the familiar with the unexpected," says Karyn Hillman, Chief Product Officer for Levi Strauss & Co. "Inspired by the stories behind Justin's music, we used classic materials - canvas, plaids, camo, flannels, sherpa and denim and put them onto familiar silhouettes and Levi's icons but remixed them by infusing streetwear elements and hits of modernity."

In an interview, Timberlake tells PEOPLE the collaboration just felt natural. "Levi's has always been a staple in my life so there's something incredibly authentic about it for me," he says. "During the last tour [The 20/20 Experience], I wouldn't come off stage and wear suits, that was meant to be [a vibe] on stage. Off stage, you'd probably catch me in some Levi's."

"I love fashion so I always try to do like a little bit of a swerve on whatever [outfit] I'm [wearing], but style is not meant to be taken too literally; I try not to overthink it," he says about his own fashion sense.

Read more here.

 

 

Sacred Heart University hosts an Evening with Lance Bass - 10/5/18

fairfield-sun.com, 10/2/18 --

Sacred Heart University's award-winning Student Affairs Lecture Series will sponsor An Evening with Lance Bass on Monday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m., at Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts at Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield.

Lance Bass is an illustration of a highly successful jack-of-all-trades: singer, host, actor, producer, writer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Beyond his fame as a member of the boy band *NSYNC, he was inducted into the Mississippi Musician's Hall of Fame in 2003, making him the youngest person to receive this honor.

Bass currently is the host of television's first gay dating show, Finding Prince Charming. He will speak as part of SHU''s Student Affairs Lecture Series.

For tickets, at $15, visit edgertoncenter.org or call 203-371-7908.

 

Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel Visit LeBron James's New School and the Kids Were 'Ecstatic!' - 10/5/18

PEOPLE, 10/4/18 --

Justin Timberlake may be a renowned dancer, but he has a thing or two to learn from the students at the I Promise School.

The pop star, 37, and his wife, actress Jessica Biel, 36, stopped by the public institution founded by LeBron James during the Cleveland leg of Timberlake's "Man of the Woods" tour. Representatives of school in the athlete's hometown of Akron, Ohio, tweeted out pictures of the happy couple playing with the students, watching a dance performance and offering lots of hugs, handshakes and high fives.

For the occasion, the "Cry Me a River" singer wore a grey knit cap and red and white striped collared shirt, while Biel sported a white sweatshirt, black jeans and sneakers.

James, 33, was quick to thank his friends for their visit. He even called Timberlake his "brother."

The I Promise School, established through the LeBron James Family Foundation as part of the Akron public school system, welcomed its inaugural class of 240 students in grades three and four on July 30, 2018. It will grow to serve grades one through eight in the next four years.

Read more here.

 

Lance Bass's interview with Shawn Mendes on The CW next week - 10/5/18

 

 

David Hasselhoff, Marc Maron, Members of *NSYNC, Fall Out Boy, No Doubt & More Set for 'Strange 80s 2' Benefit - 10/5/18

Billboard, 10/3/18 --

The lineup for the second annual Strange 80s 2 concert at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles features a massive list of music and TV stars gathering to cover timeless 1980s pop and rock hits for a good cause.

The Oct. 12 show will feature performances from David Hasselhoff, Vine star Brittany Furlan, Jesse Hughes (Eagles of Death Metal), Tom Payne (The Walking Dead), Stacey Dee (Bad Cop/Bad Cop), Jinxx & Jake Pitts (Black Veil Brides), Chelsea Talmadge (Stranger Things), Mike Diva, Savannah Outen, Ali Spagnola, Candace Lowry, Bleach and many more.

They join a lineup of acts that includes: comedians Marc Maron and Dean Delray, Adrian Young (No Doubt), Joe Trohman (Fall Out Boy), Corey Taylor (Slipknot), Derrick Whibley & Frank Zummo (Sum 41), Gary Holt ( Slayer), Scott Ian & Charlie Benante (Anthrax), Jaret Reddick (Bowling for Soup), Chris Kirkpatrick (*NSYNC), Jennie Vee (Eagles of Death Metal), Dave Kushner (Velvet Revolver), Dan Konopka (OK Go), Marko Desantis (Sugarcult), Richard Patrick & Johnny Radtke (Filter), John 5 (Rob Zombie), Noodles (The Offspring), Tye Trujillo (Otto), Slim Jim (Stray Cats), Kristopher Roe (The Ataris), Telle Smith (The Word Alive), Linus (Hollywood) and The Regrettes.

The event will also include a gallery of 1980s video games and chances to interact with some of the artists, as well as go head-to-head with them in game competitions that will be screened inside the venue during set change-overs. Tickets are available here.

All proceeds from the event will go to 320 Changes Direction, the nonprofit started by Talinda Bennington, the wife of late Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, to help those suffering from mental health issues, depression and addiction. You can also bid on special meet-and-greets here through Charitybuzz, and fans at the show will be able to bid on donated items and experiences, including rare '80s film props, guitars and a Ducati motorcycle.

Read more here.

 

Justin Timberlake Reveals He Weighs in on Jessica Biel's Footwear Purchases: 'I Love Women's Shoes' - 10/5/18

PEOPLE, 10/4/18 --

Justin Timberlake has an impressive resume. He's a singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, multiple Grammy and Emmy winner and - professional shoe shopper?

In a new interview in this week's issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, Timberlake reveals that he's typically the curator of his wife Jessica Biel's shoe selection.

"A lot of times I'll push her to try something, like, 'You should own a pair of Jordans, just because,'" Timberlake, 37, tells PEOPLE. "I do a lot of her shoe shopping; I love women's shoes."

When it comes to red carpet style, he knows all eyes are on Biel (as they were at the Emmys, below, where she was nominated for her performance in The Sinner) and he does whatever he can to be a good-looking date.

"I make sure that I coordinate with my wife, for sure," he says when asked if he and Biel ever match their outfits on the red carpet. "It's like what they say about partner dancing: frame her. Be there to be the frame!"

Read more here.

 

Watch Lance Bass on 'Whose Line Is It Anwyway?' online - 10/5/18

 

 

Happy *NSYNC Day - 10/1/18

 

Reminder: Lance Bass on 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' tonight - 10/1/18

 

Kanye West, Childish Gambino & Justin Timberlake To Headline Coachella - 10/1/18

hotnewhiphop.com, 10/1/18 --

Although the summer ended a month ago and the festival season officially came to a close, it's that time when organizers begin to plot on who they'll bring in to perform next year. Every year around this time, rumors start to bubble about the potential headliners for Coachella. Usually, the speculation turns out to be partially true. After Coachella confirmed the dates for the 2019 installment, we've received the first reports about who you might be able to expect to headline the festival.

According to HitsDailyDouble sources, Coachella 2019 will be headlined by Kanye West, Childish Gambino and Justin Timberlake. Gambino will be headlining on Friday, Timberlake on Saturday and Kanye West is set to headline on Sunday. Kanye West previously headlined the festival in 2011. This will mark Timberlake and Gambino's first times headlining the festival.

Keep your eyes peeled for the official confirmation of the Coachella headliners which will likely be announced in early 2019.

Read more here.

 

 

Equality California Honors Kathy Griffin, "Queer Eye," and Jewel Thais-Williams - 10/1/18

NewNowNext, 9/30/18 --

Last night Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization, hosted its 2018 Los Angeles Equality Awards. The Awards, held annually since 2016, recognize the individuals and groups whose work has pushed equality forward for the LGBTQ community.

"This organization is incredible and does such great work for our community," explains Lance Bass, who was on hand to present Kathy Griffin with her Ally Leadership Award. "Just educating people out there and moving the ball forward, especially in a time right now when we're at a pause. It's really, truly important for organizations like this hold the ground and keep the encouragement up."

In fact, Equality California has been instrumental in passing more than 100 bills that have advanced LGBTQ rights in the California legislature; bills like SB1172, that bans conversion therapy on minors, and AB2501, which ended the "gay panic" and "trans panic" defenses in criminal cases.

"What a difference a year makes," Kathy Griffin tells NewNowNext, referring to the backlash involving a photo of her holding a fake Donald Trump head. "A year ago I would have been afraid to walk into this hotel lobby. But the LGBTQ community has supported me through this 100%. Resistance takes many forms and I thought, 'leave it to the LGBTQ community to be ahead of the curve once again.'"

Read more here. Check out photos of Lance Bass at the Los Angeles Equality Awards at at Zimbio.

 

#LanceScares contest - 10/1/18

 

Rumors of Justin Timberlake, Drake appearance could give Memphis most star-studded Midnight Madness lineup ever - 9/29/18

cbssports.com, 9/28/18 --

It's entirely possible that Memphis and its new coach, Penny Hardaway, are about to pull off the most epic Midnight Madness event college basketball has ever seen.

The team's annual event held at FedExForum, which is slated for Oct. 4, is reportedly set to include Justin Timberlake, Drake, Yo Gotti, Moneybagg Yo and Blocboy JB, according to 92.9 ESPN's Jason Smith.

The university hasn't divulged any details or confirmed reports of a star-studded Midnight Madness lineup, and at this point, it may all be a surprise on event night. The only thing we know as of now is that, according to the Commercial Appeal, Hardaway promised the event would feature "local entertainment" and a "blue carpet experience."

Yo Gotti, a stage name for Mario Mims, is a neighbor of Hardaway's and a lifelong Memphis native. He's performed at previous Midnight Madness events for Memphis, so his appearance would come as no surprise. The same goes for Moneybagg Yo, another Memphian, though he's not performed at the event in the past.

As for Timberlake and Drake, arguably the biggest draws, we'll know soon enough whether Hardaway can draw them in. Timberlake, like Hardaway, is part of the Memphis Grizzlies' ownership group. He's also a Memphis native, as is Drake's father, so there's a connection there.

Drake also has a recent hit with Blocboy JB (yes, another Memphian) called "Look Alive" that would make his appearance a fan favorite because the location of the music video was filmed in Memphis.

Other midnight madness events at college basketball programs typically host one star -- Kansas will host 2 Chainz, and last year it hosted Lil Yachty, for instance -- but a multi-star event would set a new bar for the event not soon to be topped.

Memphis Madness is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Oct. 4.

 

 

Lance Bass On Kids: Hopes 5th Egg Donor Will Work & Produce Twins - 9/29/18

Hollywoodlife.com, 9/26/18 --

Not long now! Lance Bass, 39, and his husband Michael Turchin, 31, desperately want to be dads, and they're getting closer and closer to making that happen. They got married in 2014, started their surrogacy journey three years later, and are well on their way to their first baby. "We're getting closer!" Lance told Hollywoodlife.com EXCLUSIVELY. "It's been a longer process than what we thought which everyone warned us about, but right now we're on our fifth egg donor, so everyone keeps dropping out for different reasons, but that's what's great about IVF! You get to weed out dangerous things so you get to have the healthiest kids, so right now we're on donor number five and hopefully her genes will really match with our genes and we'll have the healthiest baby ever."

So when are they expecting their little ones? "Fingers crossed in the next couple of months we'll be pregnant," Lance said. How exciting is that? He even admitted that they know exactly what they want - although they'll be happy with any healthy baby, of course! "In a perfect world we want to have twins, one mine, one his. You're not guaranteed that will happen, but that's what we're going to go for," he explained. The former *NSYNC member and his husband aren't as worried about the sex of their two babies.

But while he was open about all of this, he kept the names they've been brainstorming on the DL. "I don't want to jinx it too much," Lance said. And we don't blame him! He and Michael will definitely come up with something cute for both of their babies. We're so excited for the happy couple! They'll be joining along list of celebrities who have used surrogates from Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka.

We caught up with Lance at the 13th annual Christmas in LA event benefiting the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, which was hosted by the Real Housewives of Dallas star LeeAnne Locken. She spoke to us as well, dishing about wedding plans about her upcoming nuptials to Rich Emberlin. "My focus is where it belongs, which is on my vows to a man who I plan to stand by for the rest of my life and defend and respect and honor and love," she said. But will her co-stars be there? That still hasn't been decided. "I thought they'd all be invited but I have to say, rewatching this week's episode and the things that are about to be said about my relationship are beyond shocking and disappointing when I know that they're based in bullshit and laughable," she said. "I think I'm going to let that be Rich's choice because I think he's the most under attack."

Wow - there is so much on the horizon for both of these celebs! We can't wait to watch them begin their new chapters.

 

Justin Timberlake and Levi's Get 'Fresh' With New Collab - 9/29/18

The Hollywood Reporter, 9/26/18 --

Justin Timberlake said bye bye bye to his suit and tie on his latest tour, partnering with Levi's for his more down-home denim Man of the Woods gear. That collab has now blossomed into a full collection, Fresh Leaves, ever-so-apropos dropping just in time for fall. It will hit Nordstrom stores on Oct. 4.

It's all part of the singer's aesthetic evolution. While he was bringing sexy back onstage during his Future Sex/Love Sounds days, it was, apparently, a different story behind the scenes.

"I would come onstage and wear suits, but offstage I would be wearing Levi's," he told The Hollywood Reporter. But has he traded in the sleek Hedi Slimanes for camo and sherpa? "I think they're all me. What's that thing they say, play to the room? I think everyday we get to create what that room is."

He customized a one-off trucker jacket for the brand last year that's become his tour talisman. "It goes with me everywhere," he said. "For some reason it's my good luck jacket."

After that, he kept playing around with samples at the L.A.-based Haus of Strauss until the execs unleashed him in S.F.'s Eureka lab to mix fabrics and experiment with washes. "They let me go crazy at the factory and grab all these different pieces, and it ended up being the beginning of what we have here."

The line boasts trucker jackets ($148), wool-lined hoodies ($98) and plaid work shirts ($98), and launches a new fit, the 501 Slim Taper, in four washes ($118.00). Think urban lumberjack, no sexy lost. (We forget for a moment that one of his most famous looks is the head-to-toe 'Canadian tuxedo;' he's since learned a lot about sartorial subtlety.)

Up on a hidden Parisian garden, he cites a melange of influences from a Tribe Called Quest to Robert Altman's undiluted Americana, jumping to the cold climes of Stockholm and Moscow and an anonymous Japanese jean connoisseur. "There's some kid in Tokyo right now that is spending six figures on a pair of vintage Levi's and there's a reason for that."

That mix led Timberlake, who dabbled in design with the denim line William Rast over a decade ago, to working with the established legacy brand. Levi's - and the factories behind it - have unleashed his creative freedom for the first time, he says, backed by a production pipeline he calls "so tight."

Read more here.

 

Lance Bass Will 'Work' on'Brady Bunch' House After Losing It to HGTV - 9/29/18

Us Weekly, 9/25/18 --

All's well that ends well. Lance Bass may have lost out on owning the iconic Brady Bunch house - but he will still have a hand in fixing it up!

The Dancing With the Stars alum, 39, spoke with reporters backstage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 22, where he revealed his efforts to obtain the famous home were not all for naught.

"I am actually going to be able to work on the Brady Bunch house. The fans went to my rescue. I got totally hosed out of this deal so they convinced HGTV to let me at least produce the show," he told Us Weekly. "We have no idea what the show is but at least I get to put my hands in it."

An excited Bass took to Twitter last month to announce that he had made an offer on the home - used in the opening and closing scenes of the sitcom from 1969 to 1974 - which had been accepted. However, shortly afterward, he tweeted a lengthy statement that read, "I'm feeling heartbroken today. As many of you may have heard, we placed the winning bid on the iconic Brady Bunch house - at least that's what we were told. The agent representing the estate informed us we made the winning bid (which was WAY over the asking price) after the final deadline for all offers had passed - even writing up the 'winning bid' for my team after informing me of the good news. Isn't a deadline a deadline?"

"The next day due to 'unforeseen circumstances' the same agent informed us that there's another Corporate Buyer (Hollywood studio) who wants the house at any cost. We were prepared to go higher but totally discouraged by the sellers agent, they will outperform any bid with unlimited resources," the statement continued. "How is this fair or legal??" Bass also added that he felt "used" to drive up the price of the home. The iconic home was also shown interest by Miley Cyrus and Jonathan Scott, and was ultimately won by HGTV.

Despite the loss, there weren't any hard feelings between the competing bidders. After Bass tweeted on August 7, "I'd be pretty upset if it were anyone else, but how can you be mad at HGTV?? My television is stuck on that channel. Kudos HGTV, I know you will do the right thing with the house. That was my biggest worry. I can smile again," the network responded, "Aww, thanks @LanceBass. Consider yourself officially part of the HGTV bunch! Yours truly, HGTV (aka The Lance Bass Fan Club)."

Meanwhile, the former *NSYNC member will be kept busy with his new weekly podcast, "Dirty Pop Culture with Lance Bass." "I had my talk show on Sirius for five years and I took a little break. Now I am returning the show to iHeart Radio which I am very excited about ¡K Every week we have one of my celebrity friends as a co-host - kind of the Regis and Kelly model," he said at the event. "I'm just super excited to get back in front of that microphone."

 

 

Justin Timberlake and Shawn Mendes Performed Onstage Together - 9/23/18

E! News, 9/23/18 --

Justin Timberlake said a little over 10 years ago that he was bringing sexy back, and he made good on that promise at the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

In a surprise move, the "Cry Me a River" singer and Mendes sang "What Goes Around...Comes Around" together onstage and the audience, understandably, freaked out. Timberlake posted a video of their duet on Instagram on Sunday, but on Saturday night before the show he teased Mendes' performance. "About to bring this guy on stage..." Timberlake captioned a photo of the two of them.

Mendes praised Timberlake in his own Instagram upload and thanked the *NSYNC singer for "being such an incredible guy." This may just be peak bromance.

Before the "In My Blood" artist walked onstage, J.T. cryptically told the crowd a few nice things about Mendes, according to an eyewitness at the event. "I wanna do something special. I've never done this before so we'll see how it goes," he said.

Timberlake said he is a "huge fan of this guy" and went so far as to call Mendes "one of the coolest cats I've met."

Later on in the evening, Mendes said during his performance set that Timberlake is one of his "all time favorites" and called the experience "incredible."

Timberlake has had a whirwind of a summer and entr¨¦e into the fall season. He and his wife Jessica Biel and their son Silas Timberlake just returned from a summer trek across Europe for his Man of the Woods tour. Last week, Timberlake and Biel walked the red carpet at the 2018 Emmys where she was nominated for an award in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie category. He warned he would "do something obnoxious" at the ceremony if she won, but Regina King ended up taking home the award for Seven Seconds.

Mendes, a 2018 People's Choice Awards nominee, has been traveling nonstop as well. The 20-year-old singer has skyrocketed to superstardom, and his recent sing along with Justin Timberlake has proven that he isn't going away any time soon.

Check out photos of Justin Timberlake at the iHeartRadio Music Festival here. Check out photos of Lance Bass at the iHeartRadio Music Festival here.

 

New Lance Bass iHeartRadio show coming soon - 9/23/18

 

Watch: Justin Timberlake challenges Giannis Antetokounmpo, sinks incredible shot - 9/23/18

nbc15.com, 9/22/18 --

Superstar Justin Timberlake was in Milwaukee practicing his trick shots on the Bucks' training court and making bets with the team.

Friday, Sept. 21 Timberlake posted to Instagram a video on the court inside the Milwaukee Bucks' training facility, the Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Science Center.

In the video, he attempts a near-half-court shot under one condition: he sinks it and Giannis Antetokounmpo has to get to his concert Friday night.

Timberlake captioning the video, "@giannis_an34 if I make this from the deer the you gotta come to the showбн"

No word on whether the Greek Freak was in attendance at JT's show.

 

 

Justin Timberlake toasts his beloved Packers at thrilling Milwaukee show, his first in 15 years - 9/23/18

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9/22/18 --

A few times Friday night at Milwaukee's new Fiserv Forum, Justin Timberlake turned to his audience and raised his arms up and down in a sign of worship.

Based on the deafening screams, joyful dancing and boisterous singalongs "from the floor up to the top rows "the fans worshiped him right back.

But there is something else the superstar and his Milwaukee fans worship.

"You know how much I love the Packers, man!" Timberlake said to one of his bandmates after a fan gave him Packers jerseys "one for Timberlake, the other for his 3-year-old son Silas.

"It's his size, too," a gushing Timberlake said. "I'm going to put this on him as soon as I get home."

That led to a toast in which Timberlake held up his glass to "the greatest football team on planet Earth" and a request for the crowd to "Give it to me one time!"

And with that, the fans unleashed a Lambeau-worthy "Go Pack Go!"

Timberlake's Green and Gold loyalty "the Memphis native has been a fan since the Favre era "practically makes him family in these parts. But aside from the occasional game at Lambeau, Timberlake isn't in Wisconsin too often.

That made Friday's show "his first in the state in 15 years "the most electrifying concert event of the year, in terms of the audience's energy. Fans in the packed house were already on their feet, singing at the top of their lungs during the opening DJ set "a full 20 minutes before Timberlake set foot on stage.

Read more here.

 

Jimmy Fallon Sports Justin Timberlake's New Air Jordans on His Birthday - 9/19/18

footwearnews.com, 9/19/18 --

Happy birthday, Jimmy Fallon!

The "Tonight Show" host and comedian celebrates his 44th birthday today, coincidentally taking to Instagram to share a photo of himself wearing high-top Nike sneakers designed by one of his closest A-list friends, Justin Timberlake.

"Cool shoes @justintimberlake," Fallon captioned the mirror selfie. "I went with the pumpkin spice laces. See you... soon? ?? #MOTWTOUR"

The hashtag calls out Timberlake's ongoing Man of the Woods concert tour, which kicked off on March 13 in Toronto, Canada, and will see its final show on January 29 in Denver, Colorado.

The singer-songwriter had the sneaker world buzzing ahead of his 2018 Super Bowl performance when he shared a photo of himself in the "JTH" iteration of the Nike Air Jordan 3.

Now, in support of his friend's current headlining tour, Fallon flaunts the second colorway of JT's collaboration with Jordan Brand: the "Bio Beige" that released on Aug. 28 for $200.

Inspired by the tour title itself, the shoe comes in an earthy color palette, constructed in a beige suede upper with black accents, dark orange detailing and reflective Swooshes in a nod to Timberlake's star presence on stage.

 

Lance Bass to attend 2018 iHeartRadio Music Festival - 9/18/18

Billboard, 9/18/18 --

This weekend, iHeartMedia celebrates its annual iHeartRadio Music Festival with an A-list two-day lineup of performances in Las Vegas. In addition to the performers, there's also a stacked lineup of celebrity presenters, including Iggy Azalea, Sabrina Carpenter and Boyz II Men, among others.

Other celebrity presenters for the festival -- which takes over Vegas' T-Mobile Arena on Friday and Saturday night -- are Paula Abdul, Taran Killam, Ireland Baldwin, Erin Foster, Sara Foster, Ken Jeong, Sarah Hyland, Nikki and Brie Bella, Lais Ribeiro, Shanina Shaik, Jeff Gordon, Kristin Cavallari, KJ Apa, Skeet Ulrich, Luke Perry, Sharna Burgess, Candice Patton and Nicole Maines.

Notable attendees scheduled to hit the desert are *NSYNC's Lance Bass, Disney Channel star Sofia Carson and country singer Jana Kramer.

Performances kick off Friday with Fleetwood Mac, Jack White, Mariah Carey, Jason Aldean, Sam Smith, Panic! At The Disco, Kygo, Rae Sremmurd and Childish Gambino and then continue Saturday night with Justin Timberlake, Carrie Underwood, Imagine Dragons, Luke Bryan, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kelly Clarkson, Shawn Mendes and Logic. The Daytime Stage on Saturday afternoon will feature Logic, Dua Lipa, 5 Seconds of Summer, Lil Uzi Vert, Dustin Lynch, MAX and Bazzi.

For those who can't make it out to Las Vegas, an exclusive live stream will air both nights of the festival and the Daytime Stage via CWTV.com and The CW App, as well as be broadcast across iHeartRadio stations. The CW will then broadcast a two-night television special of the event on Oct. 7 and 8 from 8 to 10 p.m. ET.

 

 

Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel Dish on Their Son's Latest Milestone - 9/18/18

Extra, 9/17/18 --

Power couple Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake were with "Extra's" Mario Lopez on the red carpet at the Emmys, where Jessica was nominated for her work on "The Sinner."

Justin was beyond proud, gushing, "I can't even put it into words. I watched her do it from scratch. I remember her finishing the book and saying, 'I found my next project,' and watching her will all of it into fruition...To go a whole summer and go so deep into character - I'm her biggest fan."

The pair recently enjoyed a vacation with their son in Italy. Jessica commented, "We love Italy. It's our happy place" Justin added, "If you don't have fun in Italy, there's something wrong with you."

Of their little guy, Jessica shared, "He's sooo good, sooo big - he started school today, pre- pre-K... it's a big deal... He's just getting so big and so funny. He has beautiful long hair that we haven't cut yet. He's just growing up."

Justin recently posted a pic of a vintage car on social media, noting, "That was a 1968 Alfa Romeo... I was stuntin' very hard."

Timberlake said he was able to relate to Mario, who recently suffered a torn Achilles tendon, saying, "I tore my MCL two months ago. It's not as bad as the Achilles. No surgery, just a ton of rehab."

 

Lance Bass supporting Mallory Hagan in Alabama - 9/13/18

yellowhammernews.com, 9/11/18 --

Democratic third congressional district nominee Mallory Hagan has taken her election efforts outside the confines of the Yellowhammer State with the hope of raising money to bolster her chances.

Hagan, who is also the 2013 Miss America, recently held the first of those fundraisers on Saturday in New York City's Brooklyn borough, the same place she landed after leaving Alabama a decade earlier due to her dissatisfaction with the "culture" of the Yellowhammer State.

According to an announcement also obtained by Yellowhammer News, Hagan is slated to attend another fundraiser in Los Angeles next week hosted by *NSYNC bass singer Lance Bass and Los Angeles gay bar The Abbey Weho proprietor David Cooley.

Bass has been outspoken in his support for Hagan. He has taken to social media on several occasions to urge his fans to support Hagan.

Hagan faces incumbent Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) in the November general election. She also has to overcome a significant fundraising disadvantage against Rogers.

Read more here.

 

Joey Fatone visits 'The Milo Beasley Show' - 9/13/18

 

 

Emmys 2018: Ceremony seat cards secretly show where Jessica Biel, Justin Timberlake and all nominees will be on Monday night - 9/13/18

goldderby.com, 9/13/18 --

Emmy nominee Jessica Biel and her Emmy-winning husband Justin Timberlake will be front and center for Monday's Emmy Awards. Tina Fey will be enjoying her evening right next to the power couple. "Saturday Night Live" star is bringing along his fiance and pop superstar Ariana Grande for the big night. Tour our photo gallery above featuring 17 photos of the massive number of seat cards spread throughout the room.

Read more here.

 

Lance Bass & Michael Turchin Help 'Queer Eye' Guys Celebrate Their Emmy Noms - 9/13/18

Just Jared, 9/9/18 --

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend [posed] with the guys from Queer Eye while attending an event to celebrate the cast's Emmy nominations on Saturday (September 8) at the Kimpton La Peer Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif.

Antoni Porowski, Tan France, Jonathan Van Ness, Karamo Brown, and Bobby Berk were all at the event, hosted by Ketel One Family-Made Vodka, ahead of the Emmys.

Netflix's Queer Eye reboot is nominated for three awards - Outstanding Structured Reality Program, Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program, and Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program.

Also in attendance at the event were engaged couple Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara, Lance Bass with husband Michael Turchin, and Nate Berkus with husband Jeremiah Brent.

Check out photos of Lance and Michael at the event here.

 

Chris Kirkpatrick remembers Burt Reynolds and Mac Miller - 9/8/18

 

 

Larry King Thrilled to See Lance Bass on His 21st Wedding Anniversary - 9/8/18

TMZ, 9/6/18 --

We finally solved the age-old mystery: is Larry King on Team Backstreet Boys or Team *NSYNC?? And the answer comes courtesy of Lance Bass (spoiler alert).

We got Larry and his wife, Shawn, Wednesday leaving Craig's in WeHo, where the couple celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary, and Larry got fully starstruck when he spotted Lance in his Benz.

Larry rushed over to embrace Lance and catch up on old times.

Check out the video to see Larry wig out over the former boy band singer ... and wait 'till you hear what Larry got Shawn for their anniversary!!!

 

Pilgrimage Festival: Is Justin Timberlake planning a surprise appearance? - 9/8/18

tennessean.com, 9/6/18 --

Will Justin Timberlake surprise the crowd at this month's Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival in Franklin, Tenn.? It's sure starting to look that way. We'll share what we've learned, but first, a bit of backstory: during his sold-out headlining performance at last year's fest, the pop star had a proposal for his special guest, country singer Chris Stapleton.

"I think we should just make a deal," Timberlake said. "Every time either one of us plays Tennessee, the other one's there."

Stapleton agreed. Earlier this year, he held up his end of the bargain, showing up to sing two songs during Timberlake's concert at Bridgestone Arena. Now, it's Timberlake's turn. Stapleton is headlining the fourth annual Pilgrimage, and not only is Timberlake a co-producer of the event, it takes place just down the road from his country estate in Leiper's Fork. Oh, and he doesn't have any other concerts planned that weekend.

We recently brought all this up to Pilgrimage's co-founder Kevin Griffin. In response, he didn't explicitly say Timberlake would make an appearance - but his comments strongly suggest fans should expect to see him on stage.

"Everyone these days is a sleuth with Google, and a pretty accurate sleuth," Griffin said.

"So, look at the video where Chris Stapleton accepts Justin's invitation to perform, and look at Justin's tour schedule, and there is a glaring blank spot (on) September 22nd and 23rd. Then you can put whatever you want together."

Sounds like the "Man of the Woods" is a man of his word.

Tickets are still available for the Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, taking place September 22-23 at the Park at Harlinsdale in Franklin, Tenn. Other performers include Jack White, Lionel Richie, Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds.

 

A Prosecco Trailer is the Latest Over-the-Top Party Essential - 9/8/18

Town & Country, 9/5/18 --

Nothing says "celebration" quite like a bottle of bubbly. A magnum? Even better. But if you really want to impress your guests, you might consider taking things one step further, with an entire trailer full of sparkling wine. Enter: the Bubble Tap Trailer.

Bubble Tap is the brainchild of sisters Jennifer and Nicole Disotell (a former fashion editor and social media expert respectively), and their partner Lance Bass (yes, that Lance Bass). The concept is meant to make serving bubbly easier, more eco-friendly (fewer bottles to recycle) and, of course, more Instagrammable.

Like the UK-based Bubble Bros. who made such a splash across the pond last year with their vintage prosecco van, the Bubble Tap team converted an authentic 1953 camper trailer into a mobile sparkling wine station that they offer along with bartending and drinks catering services for events.

Read more here.

 

 

This Week in Billboard Chart History: 'SexyBack' hits No. 1 - 9/8/18

Billboard, 9/3/18 --

Your weekly recap celebrating significant milestones from more than seven decades of Billboard chart history.

Sept. 9, 2006
He brought sexy back. He also brought "SexyBack" to No. 1, as Justin Timberlake scored his first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1. In 2016, "Can't Stop the Feeling!" became JT's fifth and most recent solo leader; with *NSYNC, he led with "It's Gonna Be Me" in 2000.

Read more here.

 

Sergio Aguero meets Justin Timberlake backstage in Manchester - 9/3/18

dailymail.co.uk, 8/30/18 --

Justin Timberlake has picked up another big fan in Sergio Aguero after performing at the Manchester Arena. Aguero enjoyed a brief break from his Manchester City duties to watch another star at the top of his field perform live on Wednesday night.

And Aguero clearly enjoyed Timberlake's performance as he decided to go backstage after the performance to hang out with the 37-year-old American singer. The Argentine international uploaded a picture onto his Instagram page of the pair chilling together, alongside the caption: 'Amazing concert bro!'.

Amazing concert Bro !!

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Preview of Lance Bass on tonight's 'Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party' - 8/29/18

 

 

Lance Bass performs at Countess Luann de Lessep's Cabaret Show - 8/29/18

papermag.com, 8/28/18 --

The Real Housewives of New York City superstar Luann de Lesseps meant what she said for her Season 7 tagline: "One should know, never count out the Countess." In other words, the Countess brought her wildly successful cabaret show, #CountessAndFriends, to The Borgata's 1,000-seat Music Box Theater this weekend in Atlantic City. Selling out her biggest show yet is almost as impressive as not drinking when in Atlantic City. Well, she better work! Because Luann, who in July completed her second stint in rehab, told the adoring audience that she's 40 days sober. This provoked crazily enthusiastic roaring from the crowd - an apt reaction that repeated itself throughout the show, especially during a Q&A with the audience when Lu mentioned her frenemy co-star Carole Radziwill's recently-announced departure (AKA firing, according to the always-real Bethenny Frankel) from the show.

Oh my Goddess, it was all so sublime. Including many of the #AndFriends, which involved a quick, hilarious set from comedian Michelle Buteau. Oh, there was also a surprise performance from Lance Bass, whose song choice, "Love Potion No. 9," was especially interesting. Still, the charismatic Countess remained the most captivating. Her raspy baritone sounded great on a beatbox remix of "Money Can't Buy You Class." She delivered a lively, horns-heavy performance of the disco-y, incredibly underrated "Girl Code," which she told the audience that she thinks she should release because it didn't get the attention it deserved. Agreed.

Read more here.

 

Lance Bass Turned Down Judging Miss America Over Too Much Controversy - 8/28/18

theblast.com, 8/27/18 --

Lance Bass says he was asked to judge Miss America this year but turned it down over the pageant's current controversies.

Bass and *NSYNC bandmate Joey Fatone were at Pool After Dark in Atlantic City, New Jersey over the weekend when Bass revealed he passed on the offer.

The singer, who previously judged the pageant in 2014, explained he was asked but had to turn down the gig "because I have no idea what is about to happen right now and I don't want to be caught up in that BS."

In case you've missed the "BS" Lance Bass is referring to, earlier this month the current Miss America, Cara Mund, made headlines after speaking out against the Miss American Organization in an open letter on Facebook.

Mund wrote, "The rhetoric about empowering women, and openness and transparency, is great; however, the reality is quite different." She claimed her and fellow contestants were being "controlled, manipulated, silenced or bullied."

Mund placed the blame on executive Regina Hopper, as well as Gretchen Carlson, who had announced one month prior that Miss America was getting rid of the swimsuit and evening gown portions of the competition.

The seemingly progressive changes came six months after three executives within the organization resigned over disrespectful emails they exchanged about former Miss America winners.

 

Kym Johnson Herjavec's Twins Meet 'Uncle Joey' Fatone - 8/28/18

People, 8/28/18 --

Kym Johnson Herjavec's babies have met their Uncle Joey.

The Dancing with the Stars pro, 42, recently introduced her 4-month-old twins, Haven Mae and Hudson Robert, to Joey Fatone. (The duo were partners twice on the competition show, in seasons 4 and 15 - during the latter of which they placed second.)

Johnson Herjavec posted a photo of Fatone, 41, holding both babies with a big smile on his face. "Uncle Joey," she captioned the picture, tacking on a red heart emoji.

"Also finally [met] these little munchkins!!" Fatone wrote alongside a close-up version of the snapshot, joking, "So happy to see @kymherjavec5678 and @robert_herjavec [but] really happy to see their kids !! Not them."

On her Instagram story, Johnson Herjavec shared videos of the meetup. In the first, she said, "Look who I bumped into." Fatone replied, "And look who I'm stealing," pretending to carry the babies away.

When Johnson Herjavec said, "You look really comfortable there, Joey," Fatone answered, "Well, I've had kids before." (The former *NSYNC member is dad to daughters Kloey Alexandra, 8╜, and Briahna, 17.)

In the next video, as Johnson Herjavec complimented Fatone for cradling Haven until she fell asleep, the singer said, "It's called the magic touch."

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Justin Timberlake's Super Bowl Halftime Show nominated for EMMY Awards - 8/28/18

 

Lance Bass visits 'Scheananigans with Scheana Shay' podcast - 8/28/18

 

Chris Kirkpatrick remembers John McCain - 8/26/18

No matter what side of the spectrum you fall on, he was the standard.

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Lance Bass and Joey Fatone with Luis Fonsi in Atlantic City on Saturday - 8/26/18

#aboutlastnight @realjoeyfatone @lancebass Love ya guys????

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Lance Bass plays 'Beat Shazam' - 8/23/18

 

Preview of Lance Bass on 'Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party' - 8/23/18

VH1, 8/23/18 --

Next time on Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party, Martha and Snoop get their guests to dish on the craziest gift they've ever gotten from a fan. While Ty Dolla $ign's weirdest gift was just some Russian nesting dolls, Lance Bass reveals one fan gave him a whole horse! "It didn't fit on the bus so I had to leave it at the stable."

But the winner is Wanda Sykes who says, "The weirdest thing a fan as given me... probably herpes!"

Tune in to Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party on Wednesday at 9/8c to see what this group has cookin' in the kitchen!

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Justin Timberlake Talks "Man of the Woods" Inspired Air Jordan III JTH - 8/23/18

Nike News, 8/23/18 --

When Justin Timberlake began recording his fifth solo studio album "Man of the Woods," he already had a special themed Air Jordan in mind. Following the popularity of the "Legends of the Summer" PE collection in 2013, Timberlake was ready to take it up a notch and design a colorway that would bring his album to life on his feet.

As soon as the heartfelt tribute to his wife "Higher Higher" was created, Timberlake was already thinking of how to combine the ideas "Higher" and "Air." "When we had the idea to make a product for every song, we knew making an Air Jordan would have to be what we did for 'Higher Higher,'" says Timberlake. The answer was an Air Jordan III, one of Timberlake's all-time favorite sneakers.

Beyond being a touching love letter to his wife, "Higher Higher" also includes a universal message that Timberlake wants everyone to understand: "It's really about the idea that no matter what we have in life, our relationships are the most important thing. Money, fame, success are all fleeting, whereas a real relationship will last for the long haul."

Another relationship Timberlake holds close is the one he has with Jordan Brand. This close bond is what led to a conversation with legendary designer Tinker Hatfield. While Timberlake had already started concepting how to bring the project to life, Tinker had something else up his sleeve: the original AJIII sketch. The first version of this meeting of the minds debuted in front of millions during Timberlake's half time performance at the big game last February. The "Two Minute Warning" AJIII JTH sold out instantly, leaving everyone wanting more from the man of the woods.

Read more here.

 

Lance Bass remembers Craig Zadan - 8/23/18

 

Preview of Joey Fatone on tonight's 'Impractical Jokers' - 8/23/18

 

 

Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake win fees in stage display patent case - 8/23/18

Reuters, 8/20/18 --

A federal appeals court on Monday said Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake were entitled to recoup attorney fees they incurred defending an unsuccessful lawsuit that accused them of infringing a patent on a large-audience display screen.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for Federal Circuit affirmed a ruling that Large Audience Display Systems LLC acted unreasonably in a patent infringement case against the pop stars and should cover $737,012 in attorney's fees and $22,511 in costs.

To read the full story on Westlaw Practitioner Insights, click here: bit.ly/2nTCas4.

 

*NSYNC members remember Aretha Franklin - 8/19/18

So sad to hear, R.I.P. long live the queen!

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'Vanderpump Rules' Star Jax Taylor Teases Business Partnership With Lance Bass On Instagram - 8/19/18

Inquisitr, 8/19/18 --

Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz aren't the only entrepreneurs in the Vanderpump Rules bunch these days. Just days after the official opening of Tom Tom in West Hollywood, Jax Taylor has shared news on Instagram of an upcoming business venture with *NSYNC's Lance Bass. The new post from Jax features the reality star posed alongside Lance, as well as James Kirtley and JT Swierczek.

While not many details were given in the new post, Jax noted that he and the other gentlemen were in their first meeting for their new business venture, and the four men were all smiles as they posed for the camera. Jax also expressed excitement for this new venture and added hashtags that had fans curious in the comment section.

"Our first business meeting so excited for this new project!!! #staytuned#pumprules #xmarksthespot #season7," he captioned the photo, which has over 19,000 likes.

James Kirtley also shared the same photo to his Instagram page. In his bio, James describes himself as a creative director, writer, animation creator, fashion designer and reality producer. The mystery man has several photos on his feed alongside members of the Vanderpump Rules cast, including Ariana Madix and the Toms. James also added the hashtag "#xmarksthespot," as Jax did, but neither man clarified what that might mean.

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Jessica Biel Says Her Marriage to Justin Timberlake Is the 'Biggest Priority' - 8/19/18

Entertainment Tonight, 8/16/18 --

Jessica Biel is opening up about married life.

On Thursday, the 36-year-old actress spoke about how her and husband Justin Timberlake make their relationship work with their busy careers during an appearance on Today.

"Definitely our work. We're lucky enough to be able to go and stay in different places, live in different places while we work and that's definitely part of it," she shared. "But, honestly, I just really feel like you have to work hard [at it]. That doesn't change if you work at home or in an office or you're on a tour, it doesn't change, the work doesn't change. The being devoted to the relationship is our biggest priority."

The Sinner star has been spending the summer on the road with 37-year-old Timberlake for his Man of the Woods World Tour, along with their 3-year-old son, Silas.

"It is fun to be on the road... you feel kind of like a wild group of gypsies and you're all in it together and you're seeing so many new places," she gushed. "I think it's amazing for our son because he's hearing new languages... we're talking about different countries, the names of different countries, what he likes, what he's seen... he would never have these experiences if we weren't able to get out there and go for it."

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Teens React to *NSYNC Music Videos - 8/19/18

Popsugar, 8/19/18 --

*NSYNC was one of the biggest boy bands of the '90s, but it seems teens today aren't as familiar with the group that once made hearts flutter around the world. After filming teenagers' reactions to hit Backstreet Boys music videos, the FBE YouTube channel decided to make another group of teens watch iconic *NSYNC videos, and the results were exactly what you'd expect.

While a few knew the words to hit songs like "Bye, Bye, Bye" and "It's Gonna Be Me" (thanks to their parents), others only recognized the band because of its lead singer, Justin Timberlake. "The only person I know here is Justin Timberlake," one teen said. Even though most of them cringed over the cheesiness of the videos (which is totally fair, TBH), there is one thing they all agreed on: the band had some sick choreography. See even more hilarious reactions above.

 

Chris Kirkpatrick & Former Tiger DeAngelo Williams Help Open Sports Betting At Horseshoe - 8/15/18

localmemphis.com, 8/14/18 --

Place your bets! Another casino in Tunica entered the sports betting arena with the help of former Memphis Tigers and pro-football player DeAngelo Williams and *NSYNC's Chris Kirkpatrick.

The two joined folks at the casino to cut the ribbon for Horseshoe's sports betting area called "The Book at Horseshoe Tunica." Williams and Kirkpatrick also made the first bets.

The folks behind it says sports betting is about more than just which team wins and loses.

"Historically, your head and your heart is with your team, that was all. But now in that example I just gave you, if you back Ole Miss plus 3, they could lose the game, but if you back them plus 3 and they only lose the game by two points, you win your bet," says R. Scott Barber, Regional President, Caesars Mid-South. "So now, you talk about tugging at your heart and your mind, and your right and the emotions of the game. Your favorite team that you've rooted for forever could've lost the game, but you still win your bet."

Horseshoe is now the second Tunica casino to offer sports betting. Gold Strike Casino and Resort began accepting bets August 1st.

 

 

Justin Timberlake Signs With Janet Jackson's Publicist - 8/15/18

Variety, 8/15/18 --

Justin Timberlake has a new press representative. The singer has signed with Sunshine Sachs, the firm that represents Janet Jackson, Variety has learned. He will be handled by Shawn Sachs, Paula Witt and Maggie Faircloth. Witt's clients include Jackson and Aerosmith while Faircloth reps Solange.

The company's founder Ken Sunshine first advised Timberlake back in 2004 following the infamous Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction at the Super Bowl that year. Sunshine Sachs declined comment.

Timberlake's press had previously been handled by M2M Construction. The parting was mutual. He had worked with the same public relations strategist for more than 20 years, starting with his days in *NSYNC.

Timberlake recently wrapped the North American leg of his "Man of the Woods" tour where he sold out all 2018 arena dates. He's currently playing in Europe and heads back to the U.S. on Sept. 19.

In addition, the 37-year-old has a flourishing acting career, having appeared in such films as "The Social Network," "Inside Llewyn Davis," "Runner Runner" and as a voice character in "Shrek" and "Trolls," the latter of which yielded the No. 1 Hot 100 hit "Can't Stop the Feeling!"

Timberlake is signed to WME for film and television work as well as touring. He is managed by Johnny Wright and Rick Yorn, who also serve as executive producers, along with Timberlake, on "Spin the Wheel," a new game show hosted by Dax Shepard that's set to air on Fox.

On April 30, Timberlake joined his fellow *NSYNC bandmates to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Thousands attended the ceremony which took place, appropriately enough, just as it was "gonna be May."

 

JC Chasez returns to the Mickey Mouse Club as a mentor - 8/12/18

Entertainment Weekly, 8/10/18 --

Mickey and the gang say hi, hi, hi. The new members of Club Mickey Mouse, which launched on Disney Digital Network last September, are welcoming former Mouseketeer JC Chasez as a mentor for their upcoming back-to-school special, beginning with a music video that debuted Friday morning.

Chasez was a member of the legendary 1990s Mickey Mouse Club, a group of talented youngsters that included the likes of two *NSYNC members (Chasez and Justin Timberlake), Ryan Gosling, Britney Spears, and more.

With the reboot of their beloved show as Club Mickey Mouse, a digital- and social-first variety program, Disney gathered a new crop of talent to create content for platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

Despite these innovations, there's always a need for some good old-fashioned advice, which is what Chasez brought to the new class when he joined them for the back-to-school special, sitting down for a mentoring session and making a cameo as Principal Chasez in their music video.

Ahead of the new special, EW called up Chasez to chat about his time in the Mouse Club, what it meant to him personally and professionally, and whether he'd be up for a '90s Mouseketeer reunion.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How did you get the ask to return to the Mouseketeers, and was it an automatic yes?
JC CHASEZ:
It was an automatic yes. Basically, it just boiled down to a phone call. We knew when the new Mouse Club had come out, but my manager called and said, "Hey, they would love to have you pop in and do a piece with them." I was more than happy to do it.

What does the Mickey Mouse Club mean to you, both personally and professionally?
Personally, I have to say, it's one of the greatest experiences of my life. When you're a young teenager, you're still trying to find yourself and find your footing in the world. Because I was a part of this show, it gave me the opportunity to meet other people that were like-minded, who had dreams and aspirations outside of their hometowns. It made me more comfortable with myself and who I was in that moment.

Professionally, I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to be around. Not only was I surrounded by talented cast members, but the people that Disney put in place around us to really help us be better and get better and grow as artists, it was incredible. It was a wonderful learning experience.

Read more here.

 

Justin Timberlake Will Share 'Intimate' Photos in New Book About His Career - 8/12/18

PEOPLE, 8/10/18 --

Justin Timberlake revisited his Memphis roots with his fifth studio album, Man of the Woods, and he's doing it again with his upcoming book, Hindsight: & All the Things I Can't See in Front of Me - an "intimate collection of images" and anecdotes that reveal how his past and present inspire his musical artistry.

On Friday, the singer-songwriter shared the cover exclusively with PEOPLE, as well as details about the much-anticipated book. Hindsight, out Oct. 30, is Timberlake's way of opening "the door to his artistry and humanity, revealing what it means to observe the world and find inspiration in it," according to the press release.

"Working on this book was an amazing process for me," said Timberlake, 37, per the release. "My story has been filled with so many amazing people that have helped me become the artist I am today. Reflecting on those moments, spotlighting some of the important people and places that have informed my music, and getting the opportunity to share my story is something I am very grateful for."

The book opens with pictures and insights into Timberlake's childhood in Memphis, Tenneesee, according to the press release. From there it tracks the beginning stages of *NSYNC and the creation of his first top-charting single "SexyBack," to what it takes to produce live shows and the formation of his popular Saturday Night Live skits. The book - co-written by Sandra Bark and designed by Michael Bierut - is a visual, inside-look at the artist's life and creative process.

"Justin Timberlake is a phenomenal force in the world of entertainment, and he is now turning his creative talents towards the making of an exceptional book," said Jonathan Burnham, the president and publisher of Harper. "[It's] a fusion of text and images which reflect many facets of his life, from his sources of inspiration to the excitement of performance, from the ideas behind his lyrics to memories from his childhood."

While the book mainly serves as Timberlake's exploration of his artistic side, he also talks about family, according to the release. Hindsight includes "touching tributes" to his wife, Jessica Biel, 36, and their 3-year-old son, Silas. In the book, Timberlake shares how Silas's birth "profoundly changed and humbled" him. For Timberlake, raising Silas has made him "think differently about his art and his place in the world."

"At this significant time in my life, I wanted to share the moments that helped make me the artist I am today," said Timberlake. "I'm looking forward to sharing these photographs with readers, as well as my son."

Hindsight is available for pre-order now.

 

 

*NSYNC's Lance Bass sings to Ocean Springs girl fighting rare disease - 8/12/18

WLOX, 8/11/18 --

Willow Cannan is a beautiful four-year-old girl suffering from an ultra-rare disease called Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency.

The illness is rapidly breaking down her body function. Despite what Willow and her family have been through, they haven't given up the fight.

As Willow was wrapping up her Make a Wish trip, she received another surprise! Lance Bass, popularly known as the bass singer for the pop group *NSYNC gave her a special performance.

In the clip, Bass is heard singing a part of the group's hit song I Want You Back before giving her kisses on her forehead and calling her his best friend.

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*NSYNC will release a second capsule of new merchandise this fall - 8/12/18

Entertainment Weekly, 8/10/18 --

If it's tearing up your heart that you didn't get your hands on any of *NSYNC's first capsule collection this past spring, you'll have another chance soon.

JC Chasez tells EW that more merchandise is on the way for fans, starting in the fall. As with the first collection, it will only be available via the band's website, and for a limited time.

"We're going to put out some new material as far as merch and fun things to wear and mess around with," Chasez says. "We're going to do a fun merch capsule collection in the fall. That will be a one-off run of whatever those items are."

Unfortunately for fans dying for new music or a reunion performance, those things are not on the horizon. For now, the guys are sticking to offering up fresh merchandise. "We like to do things that are just fun, exclusive, and leave it at that," says Chasez.

Chasez says the idea for the capsules first arose around the band receiving their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the corresponding Dirty Pop-Up Experience in Los Angeles, which included photo activations and the first opportunity for fans to buy the merch.

There's no word yet on what this second capsule will look like or when exactly it will drop, but fans can keep apprised of any news on *NSYNC's website and Twitter page.

 

Chasez Told Us All About His Days As a Mouseketeer, and What It Was Like to Come Back to Club Mickey Mouse - 8/12/18

Oh My Disney, 8/10/18 --

The Mouseketeers are back for the Club Mickey Mouse Back-to-School special, and shooting it was full of surprises! While in rehearsal, a guest mentor entered the room and it was none other than JC Chasez! JC was a member of The All New Mickey Mouse Club back in the '90s and, of course, rose to fame as a part of *NSYNC. JC is now a singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor, and he's just as cool as he was back in the '90s. You can see him in a cameo appearance in the Back-to-School special! While on set, I got to interview him, and honestly, I wish I could go back in time and tell my 10-year-old self that this was happening-because she would be shook. I talked to JC about how he got his start, if he still stays in touch with his fellow Mouseketeers, and what it was like coming back to Club Mickey Mouse.

But first, join current Mouseketeers Regan Aliyah, Jenna Alvarez, Gabe De Guzman, Leanne Tessa, Sean Oliu, and Will Simmons in the Club Mickey Mouse Back-to-School special:

Principal Chasez for life! And if you're still dancing to these songs like I am, know that Walt Disney Records will be distributing both singles, "Summer is a Vibe" and "Ready Set Go," and music videos through online music stores. My goal in life is to learn to dance like the Mouseketeers. Now, let's go back to the '90s and talk to JC Chasez about his time in the Mickey Mouse Club:

Michelle Lema:
Let's talk about Club Mickey Mouse! Can you tell me how you were first cast as a Mouseketeer?

JC Chasez:
It was the first audition I ever went out on, actually. I had been performing in talent shows locally and for schools and things like that and ... my mother saw that I was winning and she saw an ad in the paper saying, "Try-outs!" and it was for the movie Newsies... . So I decided to give it a shot. When I got there, they said I was either too old or too young for the part they were casting that day, but they were casting another show directly next door. It was [Mickey] Mouse Club. So I walked over there and stood in line with everybody else and ... ended up being chosen-I think it was like anywhere from twelve to sixteen people that day. They put us on camera at the end of the day. They asked us to sing a little a cappella, to dance to whatever music they had, and then ... they gave us a one page script to memorize and perform in front of the camera, which I had never done ... [I] got a call a few weeks later saying, 'Hey, we sent your audition tape to Disney and they want to put you in the callback!' So they flew me and my father out to Los Angeles for the callback, and there were roughly between 20 and 30 kids there. And out of those 20 or 30 kids they chose like 6 or 8, something like that ... so I was brought in for Season 4. But that's basically how I became a part of the Mouse Club. First audition ever.

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Justin Timberlake's Man of the Woods Tour Crosses $100 Million Mark - 8/12/18

Billboard, 8/10/18 --

Justin Timberlake added $14.4 million to the total for his Man of the Woods Tour, bringing the entire jaunt's gross to $100.7 million. The tour's titular album debuted atop the Billboard 200 in February and spawned two Hot 100 top 10s, both of which hit No. 9: "Filthy" and "Say Something," the latter featuring country superstar Chris Stapleton.

Timberlake will continue to tour through January. He grossed $230 million on his extensive The 20/20 Experience World Tour in 2013-15.

Check out the rest of this week's Hot Tours top 10, featuring the continued successes of Beyoncщ and JAY-Z, Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney.

HOT TOURS - AUG. 11, 2018
Ranked by Gross, Compiled from Boxscores reported July 31-Aug. 6

ACT
Total Gross
Show Date Range
Venue, City (Shows/Sellouts)
Total Attendance (Capacity)

RANK 1 BEYONC╔ & JAY-Z
$42,388,041
July 25-Aug.
FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland (1/1)
FedEx Field, Landover, Md. (2/2)
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (1/1)
MetLife Stadium, East Rutheford, N.J. (2/2)
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass (1/1)
323,187 (323,187)

2 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
$14,443,366
July 3-Aug. 2
AccorHotels Arena, Paris (2/2)
SAP Arena, Mannheim, Germany (1/1)
Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam (1/1)
Sportpaleis, Antwerp, Belgium (2/2)
Lanxess Arena, Kohn, Germany (2/2)
Friends Arena, Solna, Sweeden (1/1)
Telenor Arena, Oslo (1/1)
155,756 (155,756)

3 TAYLOR SWIFT
$11,177,000
Aug. 3-4
Rogers Centre, Toronto (2/2) 100,310 (100,310)

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Lance Bass celebrates JC Chasez's birthday - 8/8/18

 

Lance Bass and Michael Turchin to return to L.A.'s Halloweenie - 8/7/18

 

Lance Bass Reveals He Isn't the New Owner of the Brady Bunch House - 8/5/18

Just Jared, 8/5/18 --

Lance Bass is speaking out after revealing that he's not the winner of the Brady Bunch house, after all.

The 39-year-old *NSYNC member took to Instagram on Sunday morning (August 5) to explain the situation following reports that he'd placed the winning bid on the home.

Marcia Marcia Marcia! Im feeling heartbroken today. As many of you may have heard, we placed the winning bid on the iconic Brady Bunch house-at least that's what we were told. The agent representing the estate informed us we made the winning bid (which was WAY over the asking price) after the final deadline for all offers had passed-even writing up the "winning bid" for my team after informing me of the good news. Isn't a deadline a deadline? This was a dream come true for me and I spent the night celebrating amongst friends, family, and fans alike. The next day, due to "unforeseen circumstances" the same agent informed us that there's another Corporate Buyer (Hollywood studio) who wants the house at any cost. We were prepared to go even higher but totally discouraged by the sellers agent, they will outperform any bid with unlimited resources. How is this fair or legal?? How can I compete with a billion dollar corporate entity? I truly believe I was used to drive up the price of the home knowing very well that this corporation intended on making their offer and it's not a good feeling. I feel used but most importantly I'm hurt and saddened by this highly questionable outcome. I just hope it is not demolished. Thanks for all the love and support. #CrushedDream #ShadyAF #DouglasElliman #ShadyBrady To make me happier you can register and vote November 6th!

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"Marcia Marcia Marcia! Im feeling heartbroken today. As many of you may have heard, we placed the winning bid on the iconic Brady Bunch house-at least that's what we were told. The agent representing the estate informed us we made the winning bid (which was WAY over the asking price) after the final deadline for all offers had passed-even writing up the 'winning bid' for my team after informing me of the good news. Isn't a deadline a deadline? This was a dream come true for me and I spent the night celebrating amongst friends, family, and fans alike," Lance wrote.

"The next day, due to 'unforeseen circumstances' the same agent informed us that there's another Corporate Buyer (Hollywood studio) who wants the house at any cost. We were prepared to go even higher but totally discouraged by the sellers agent, they will outperform any bid with unlimited resources. How is this fair or legal?? How can I compete with a billion dollar corporate entity? I truly believe I was used to drive up the price of the home knowing very well that this corporation intended on making their offer and it's not a good feeling. I feel used but most importantly I'm hurt and saddened by this highly questionable outcome. I just hope it is not demolished. Thanks for all the love and support. #CrushedDream #ShadyAF #DouglasElliman #ShadyBrady To make me happier you can register and vote November 6th!"

 

 

Justin Timberlake Defends 'Sis' Pink After She Rebuts Reports She Canceled Show for a Beach Day - 8/5/18

People, 8/4/18 --

Pink is one of the hardest working women in showbiz - and Justin Timberlake wants everyone to know that.

The 38-year-old singer found herself in hot water when she was photographed relaxing with her children at Byron Bay beach on Friday after postponing the first Sydney date of her Beautiful Trauma World Tour due to an upper respiratory infection.

Responding to criticism that she had lied about her health to enjoy a day off with her family, the mother of two explained that going to the beach wasn't a spontaneous decision, and that the trip had been on the books since 2017. She also wrote that what the paparazzi photos didn't show were "two doctor visits in Byron on two consecutive days, antibiotics, steroids, Vick's, nose spray, throat spray, more steroids, NyQuil, a screaming baby in the middle of the night, every night, while mama gives him warm baths and tells her daughter everything is fine."

After reading her defense, Timberlake went on to praise the singer's incredible work ethic, adding that juggling being a mother of two with entertaining thousands of fans every time you step out onstage is incredibly difficult work.

"The REALEST," he wrote as he began his sweet note.

"I'm sorry, sis. But I gotta jump in too... " he remarked. "As an artist who has had the fortune of sharing the stage twice on tour with this incomparable BADASS (once with 'NSync and once as a solo artist), I'm here to tell you that you won't find a harder working, more authentically talented, and more thankful for her place on that stage and her fans than this woman. Night in and night out... the woman just brings it. But DAY 1's and 2's know that."

"And NOW... as a parent on tour as well, and an artist who LOVES their fans just as much and wants to give them an unprecedented experience... AND is currently battling an injury, a sinus infection, and trying to be the Dad I want to be too?? I say HATS OFF to you, my friend," the 37-year-old father added, including a raised hands emoji.

"I don't know how Moms/Artists like you exist," Timberlake continued. "Go make up some fodder about somebody who's just half-assin' it. NOT a real one. Wishing your full health and speedy recovery, Pink! Shine on, sis!!!! Ц JT"

Showing her appreciation for Timberlake's sweet note, Pink responded by thanking the singer for his "vote of confidence."

"@justintimberlake thanks friend. I've always respected your work ethic and talent and feel like I have learned from the best," she wrote. "You gave me a chance when I was 19 with one song under my belt. ? years later, you gave me another shot to prove my self as a solo artist in America."

Continuing, she added: "You're a genuine artist, talented from the bottom of your toes and you can't even help it. Thanks for the vote of confidence. It's been a privilege to know you, sir. Congrats on your beautiful family and on the legacy you leave and continue to build. I'll open for you anytime."

Read more here.

 

Lance Bass celebrates 5th birthday of Do It For The Love - 8/5/18

 

Justin Timberlake celebrates Barack Obama's birthday - 8/5/18

 

'Impractical Jokers After Party' clip with Joey Fatone - 8/5/18

 

Justin Timberlake Game Show 'Spin the Wheel' Ordered by Fox - 8/5/18

Variety, 8/2/18 --

Fox has given a series order to "Spin the Wheel," a new game show from executive producer Justin Timberlake. Dax Shepard will host the series, which will feature contestants competing for large cash prizes in a game built around a massive, unpredictable wheel.

The show is created by Timberlake and Andrew Glassman, who serve alongside Rick Yorn and Johnny Wright as executive producers. It is described as pitting contestants against a colossal, spinning 40-foot wheel that holds incredible sums of cash prizes in its rotation. Throughout the game, players will answer trivia questions Ц each correct answer adds more extreme amounts of cash in the wheel's wedges in a strategic location of their choice, while each incorrect answer adds more dangerous wedges that could instantly bring their total back to zero.

"This show is massive on so many levels and has the ability to change people's lives," said Rob Wade, president, alternative entertainment and specials, Fox Broadcasting Company. "We have a charismatic and hilarious host in Dax, an uber-producer in Andrew, an insanely creative global superstar in Justin and one of the biggest prizes in primetime history. We can't wait to 'Spin the Wheel.'"

The show is produced by Tennman Entertainment, Glassman Media and LBI.

"I can't think of a better job than giving out millions of dollars to nice people," said host Dax Shepard. "It's my chance to finally be Willy Wonka."

Added Glassman, "'Spin the Wheel' is the opportunity of a lifetime, and every time someone spins, a massive fortune is on the line. This is all about a rollercoaster of emotions, positive energy and some incredible wins."

 

 

Lance Bass and Michael Turchin visit 'Juicy Scoop' podcast - 8/2//18

 

Joey Fatone to attend Rhode Island Comic Con - 8/2/18

 

12 Choreographers on Their Most Iconic Music Video Moves - 7/29/18

Billboard, 7/27/18 --

This week, Billboard is celebrating the music video with a week's worth of content that looks at the past, present and future of the video, at a time when it seems to be as relevant as ever. Here, we asked a dozen choreographers to share the inspirations, challenges, and creative processes behind some of the most famous music-video dance routines in the 21st century.

There is no one formula for a great music video. Everything from no-frills performances and emotional close-ups to CGI fantasy worlds and plot-driven mini-movies can move audiences, go viral, and change the course of an artist's career. But looking at Billboard's ranking of the 100 Greatest Music Videos of the 21st Century, it's especially clear that having a sick dance routine does not hurt -- six of the top ten videos on that list prominently feature or are entirely based around eye-catching, elaborate choreography.

Below, Billboard asked choreographers on classic videos for Sia, P!nk, OK Go, Justin Bieber, Ciara, and more about how they put those moves together -- from the initial conversations with artists to working with directors to capture the magic on camera -- and why dance-heavy videos resonate so widely with fans and viewers.

*NSYNC, "BYE BYE BYE" (2000)

Darrin Dewitt Henson: Johnny Wright, who was the manager of *NSYNC at the time, asked me to come up with choreography [while] they were presenting at the Billboard Music Awards. I flew to Las Vegas and said, "Leave me alone in a rehearsal space for about six hours, and then come back after the sixth or seventh hour." When I was left alone in the studio, that afforded me the opportunity to just be myself and organically develop the moves. I would play the music over and over and over until a piece of the choreography felt right, and then I would match it with another piece until the choreography was done.

The group came back, and we started working on the choreography for the awards. I later finished the full choreography in Los Angeles at Alley Cat studios, which is what everybody got to witness in the video.

The choreography simply was a combination of a few things: the puppeteers-style dancing, which came from them singing about feeling like puppets on a string on the original track; then the black power fist -- at the time the group did not know where the move come from, they just enjoyed doing the move. This is the first time I've actually talked about it. And then there's the talking hand, which was a quintessentially New York move. When a person was talking too much crap, you gave them the talking hand, the opening and closing of the first. The creation of "Bye Bye Bye" happened from me growing up in the Bronx. It's the signature move, and it will exist forever -- that's why it's my favorite.

Read more here.

 

 

Lance Bass talks boy-band drama on the latest episode of 'COLD CUTS' with Al Roker - 7/25/18

TODAY, 7/25/18 --

In the next installment of Al Roker's new, original YouTube series "COLD CUTS," Al welcomes Lance Bass, the bass singer of *NSYNC, certified cosmonaut and star (and producer!) of the teen rom-com "On the Line." To celebrate the release of his Audible special "The Path to Pride," Lance makes a nutty and nostalgic sandwich with his favorite foods (truffles! French toast! Olive Garden?!) while revealing more details about his own coming-out story, boy-band drama from the early 2000s and starting a family with his husband, Michael Turchin.

Al is piling on the meats and piling on the questions!

Say "Bye Bye Bye" to your hunger and learn how to make Lance's signature sandwich right here.

Read more here.

 

Demi Lovato's Celebrity Friends Continue to Show Support Following Apparent Drug Overdose - 7/25/18

Entertainment Tonight, 7/25/18 --

Demi Lovato's celebrity friends are continuing to show their support.

A number of A-listers started showering the 25-year-old singer with love via social media on Tuesday after news broke that she was hospitalized due to what sources tell ET was a drug overdose. Within a few hours, the hashtag #PrayForDemi was created, featuring thousands of heartfelt messages from fans and industry friends.

The love continued on Wednesday, with a new, fan-created hashtag -- #HowDemiHasHelpedMe -- asking people to share their stories of how Lovato has influenced their lives in a positive way. Meanwhile, stars like Justin Timberlake tweeted directly to the Albuquerque, New Mexico, native, telling her she is "loved."

As ET previously reported, a source told ET on Tuesday that Lovato was stable, and "awake and responsive" following her hospitalization. Her rep also released the following statement:

"Demi is awake and with her family, who want to express thanks to everyone for the love, prayers and support. Some of the information being reported is incorrect and they respectfully ask for privacy and not speculation as her health and recovery is the most important thing right now."

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

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Another behind-the-scenes look at Lance Bass at Tysons Corner Center - 11/21/18

 

Justin Timberlake Shares His Favorite Man of the Woods Tour Moment - 11/20/18

E! Online, 11/20/18 --

By the time Justin Timberlake's Man of the Woods Tour ends its run in 2019, the 37-year-old singer-songwriter will have performed 112 shows across Europe and North America. But as his fans can attest, no concert is the same-and in fact, they'd probably even argue each one is better than the last. "I have a ton of fun performing with my band and dancers, and we keep it fresh every night," Timberlake tells E! News in an exclusive interview. "But I do believe in being well-rehearsed so you can get to the stage and forget all of that and just be in the moment."

To create a more intimate environment, Timberlake brought in production designers Brian Buckner and Josh Zangen to create an outdoor aesthetic that coincides with the theme of his fifth studio album. Working with production manager Robert "Hydro" Mullin, lighting director Brian Vaughan and creative producer/lighting designer Nick Whitehouse, he created an immersive, one-of-a-kind experience. "I'm always looking for new ways to make my concerts feel unique and be as close as I can to the fans. This stage design was birthed out me wanting everyone to feel the energy towards the middle of the floor," he says of the TAIT stage design. "I also wanted it to look like a movie set when you entered the building, so there's that, too."

Timberlake got even closer to fans thanks to the Verizon Up rewards program, which gives customers access to VIP event tickets and everyday prizes simply by paying their wireless bills. "Getting to interact with people is one of my favorite things about touring," Timberlake explains to E! News. "That's why I was excited about Verizon creating an opportunity for my fans to get stage-side access throughout the tour through the Verizon Up rewards program."

"I was able to connect with so many fans in the Verizon Up section," the "Say Something" singer adds. "A standout was definitely when one of them had me help with a gender reveal onstage."

Fans can still see Timberlake when his Man of the Woods Tour stops in Denver, L.A., New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and other cities across North America. But those who missed the chance to see him live can learn more about him through his recently published book, Hindsight. Rest assured, everything fans ever wanted to know about Timberlake is in its pages. "We went through a pretty vigorous editing process, so it's all there," he promises. "I just wanted to give anyone who was curious a little window into my creative house, so to speak."

 

 

New *NSYNC holiday merchandise available - 11/20/18

 

Justin Timberlake to perform in Winnipeg next February - 11/20/18

CBC, 11/20/18 --

He's bringing sexy back ... to Winnipeg.

Justin Timberlake will perform at Bell MTS Place on Feb. 4 as part of his Man of the Woods tour.

Tickets go on sale Monday, Nov. 26, Bell MTS Place tweeted.

It's one of three Canadian tour dates posted on the pop star's website. Timberlake also will perform in Edmonton and Vancouver.

 

Chris Kirkpatrick celebrates Dennis Haskins' birthday - 11/19/18

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Lance Bass visits 'Steve' show - 11/18/18

 

Sales update for Justin Timberlake's 'Hindsight' book - 11/18/18

The Lewiston Tribune, 11/18/18 --

Best-selling books of the week ending last Sunday according to Publishers Weekly.

HARDCOVER NONFICTION

  1. "Whose Boat is This Boat?" by The Late Show Staff with Stephen Colbert (Simon & Schuster)
  2. "Homebody" by Joanna Gaines (Harper Design)
  3. "Girl, Wash Your Face" by Rachel Hollis (Thomas Nelson)
  4. "Cook Like a Pro" by Ina Garten (Clarkson Potter)
  5. "Killing the SS" by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard (Henry Holt & Co.)
  6. "Hindsight" by Justin Timberlake (Harper Design)

Read more here.

 

Lance Bass & Michael Turchin play Pictionary - 11/18/18

 

 

Lance Bass vacations with friends in The Bahamas - 11/15/18

Daily Mail, 11/14/18 --

She gave birth to a baby boy in January. And Jamie-Lynn Sigler looked like she'd bounced back from baby fantastically while spotted on the beaches of the Bahamas with friends in Instagrams Wednesday. The Sopranos star, 37, turned heads in a white bikini which put her toned figure on full display while visiting the shoreline with Lance Bass, former member of *NSYNC.

Lance looked like he'd been investing in plenty of time at the gym, showing off his toned torso and pecs in a pair of tiny, retro swim shorts.

Behind the pair stood two sizable pigs who Bass chuckled at. They later shared a group photo with some more swine. The photo was taken at the upscale Grand Isle Resort & Spa on the island of Great Exuma in the Bahamas.

Their group included Lance's husband Michael Turchin, husband Cutter Dykstra, along with some other non-famous friends.

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Crew.

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Lance doted on his husband in another show which just showed the chiseled actor in tiny yellow shorts while standing in front of a picturesque view.

Another showed the duo cuddled up to a pair of piglets, one black, one pink.

Read more here.

 

Justin Timberlake postpones more concerts - 11/15/18

Sacramento Bee, 11/15/18 --

A Justin Timberlake concert scheduled for Sunday at Golden 1 Center has been postponed until next year after the singer suffered bruised vocal cords, the venue announced.

A stop on his "Man of the Woods" tour, Sacramento will have to wait until Feb. 24, the new show date. Tickets for the Nov. 18 show will be honored in February, Live Nation said Wednesday on Twitter.

His tour will resume Nov. 27, according to Live Nation, with a number of other shows - including a Portland concert set for this Friday - also being postponed.

Multiple news reports say the singer/actor has had bruised vocal cords for more than a week.

 

Lance Bass to MC Art Basel kickoff event - 11/15/18

 

 

Enter to win a free Cameo video from Lance Bass - 11/15/18

 

Jimmy Fallon Accepts His People's Choice Award By Thanking His "Better Half" Justin Timberlake - 11/13/18

E! Online, 11/11/18 --

Jimmy and Justin, a bromance for the ages.

Jimmy Fallon's win for Nighttime Talk Show of 2018 at the People's Choice Awards had nothing directly to do with Justin Timberlake, and yet he couldn't help but thank "my better half, my rock, my soulmate...Justin Timberlake" on stage while accepting the award.

"Thank you so much. This is for you. It's the reason why we do the best show we can for you guys. We'll do anything to make you laugh, and I think our country needs a good laugh right now," Fallon began.

Fallon also thanked NBC, saying he's worked there 20 years, "and I can honestly say, I've never been fatter."

After thanking Timberlake and plugging his book (called Hindsight), Fallon went on to thank his actual wife, Nancy.

"I love you so much, you're the secret to my success, I love you so much. Winnie and Frannie, you're the best kids, I'm so proud of you, I love you," he said. He ended his speech with a tribute to the veterans, since November 11 is also Veteran's Day.

Fallon was up against Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Late Show with James Corden, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, and Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.

 

Lance Bass thanks veterans - 11/13/18

 

 

Joey Fatone to visit 'The Night Time Show' in Hollywood - 11/10/18

 

Sales update for Justin Timberlake's 'Hindsight' book - 11/8/18

poststar.com, 11/8/18 --

National best-selling books

HARDCOVER NONFICTION

  1. "Medical Medium Liver Rescue" by Anthony William (Hay
  2. "Girl, Wash Your Face" by Rachel Hollis (Nelson)
  3. "Cook Like a Pro" by Ina Garten (Clarkson Potter)
  4. "Beastie Boys Book" by Diamond/Horowitz (Random/Spiegel & Grau)
  5. "Killing the SS" by O'Reilly/Dugard (Holt)
  6. "Hindsight: & All the Things I Can't See in Front of Me" by Justin Timberlake (Harper Design)

Read more here.

 

Justin Timberlake postpones more tour dates - 11/7/18

Variety, 11/7/18 --

Justin Timberlake, still suffering from bruised vocal cords, has postponed two more shows on his "Man of the Woods" tour. The dates in Tacoma, Wash. previously scheduled for Nov. 12 and 13 will now take place on Feb. 10 and 11 of next year, according to tour promoter Live Nation.

His next scheduled concert is at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. On Nov. 16.

So far, Timberlake has postponed shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City (moved to Jan. 31); Buffalo, New York (moved to Dec. 19) and shuffled a Denver concert planned for Jan. 29 to Jan. 28.

Timberlake has been making the best of his forced hiatus, with a silent appearance on "The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon" last week - during which the host and Timberlake's wife Jessica Biel guessed at what his answers to interview questions might be - and encouraging fans via social media to vote in yesterday's midterm elections.

The concert postponements began last Wednesday with the Madison Square Garden show.

"Hey guys, I'm sorry to announce I have to postpone the show at MSG tonight on doctor's orders. My vocal cords are severely bruised. I'm gonna make this up to you and the new show will be on my birthday, January 31. More info to come. Again, I'm so sorry to do this, but excited to see you soon. Love, J"

He'd successfully sung his way through a gig at the venue two nights earlier, doing his usual two-hour, 26-song set, according to published accounts. Ironically, Monday's show was a make-up gig itself, following the postponement of a March concert scheduled for Madison Square Garden that Timberlake had put off due to a Nor'Easter.

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citynews1130.com, 11/6/18 --

Pop superstar Justin Timberlake has postponed his two Vancouver shows. The shows, which were originally slated for Nov. 8 and Nov. 9, 2018, have been rescheduled for Feb. 14 and Feb 15, 2019.

These are the latest in a string of concert dates that have been postponed, due to the singer having bruised vocal cords. Timberlake also recently postponed concerts in Edmonton for the same reason. Rather than performing Sunday and Monday, Timberlake is now set to play on Feb. 6 and 7.

"Justin Timberlake and Live Nation wish to acknowledge and thank Arkells for moving their concert and making the rescheduling of both Edmonton performances possible," read a release from Live Nation. "Justin Timberlake is sorry for the inconvenience to his fans and looks forward to seeing everyone at the rescheduled events."

He also had to delay concerts in New York last month, saying his vocal cords are "severely bruised."

 

 

Joey Fatone interviewed on 'Impractical Jokers' podcast - 11/7/18

 

What it's like to design for Justin Timberlake - 11/6/18

Fast Company, 11/6/18 --

Justin Timberlake's new book, Hindsight, is essentially a coffee table biography: a collection of highlights of his career from SNL to Suit and Tie. But flip through the pages and you'll quickly realize the design is good. No offense intended to Timberlake (love you JT!), but you might call it surprisingly good. Did Mom help you with that assignment, Billy? good. Each page is an unexpected delight to the eye, with moments of bold typography and restrained prose.

As it turns out, the book looks good for a reason: It was designed by the lauded graphic design firm Pentagram, in a project led by partner Michael Bierut and designer Britt Cobb.

"We got called by my editor at HarperCollins, asking whether we were interested in taking this on. And at first she just described it as 'a book by a celebrity.' And I was a little bit wary because you don't know who the celebrity is," says Bierut. "But when I heard it it was Justin Timberlake, I was enthusiastic . . . I've always really liked his range and willingness to reinvent himself. It seemed like he actually thought about these reinventions much the same way a designer thinks, really considering, visually, how do I present this persona, or, sonically, how do I present these sounds?"

After a conversation with the celebrity, Bierut agreed to the project. Timberlake met with Bierut and Cobb over two to three studio visits, in which Pentagram inundated Timberlake with options.

"Like with any new client, you go into that first meeting showing creative work, and when I do that, I go in ready to find out, one, what can we learn about the direction we should be pursuing from a design point of view? And two, what kind of person are we working with here?" says Bierut. "This is true dealing with a CEO on a corporate logo. Some people are impatient and like to make a decision really quickly. Some people are decisive. Some people make a decision quickly and are prone to change their mind. Some people don't like anything on the first pass. Some people like everything, then call you back and say nothing was right. They're all different ways of reacting to design, which is inherently subjective."

As Bierut recounts, he and Cobb laid out a smorgasbord of initial options with countless typographical treatments-all trying to get a feel for what Timberlake wanted. "He looked at it and said, 'you know, I like all of these.' And I don't think he was saying that because he was indecisive. I think he was giving us permission to really play up the contrast you can find in his life story."

Read more here.

 

Target has exclusive version of Justin Timberlake's 'Hindsight' book - 11/4/18

 

 

Lance Bass is Still Involved in HGTV's 'Brady Bunch' House Remodel Show - 11/5/18

TMZ, 11/5/18 --

Lance Bass was noticeably absent from the 'Brady Bunch' reunion at the Brady crib HGTV plans to remodel, but he's still going to be involved in the show ... TMZ has learned.

Sources close to the production tell us this week's Brady kids get-together -- which featured all of Mike and Carol's TV spawn -- was simply a photo shoot that will be used for promos when the show is officially announced.

We're told Lance's team spoke to HGTV execs just last week and was assured he's not off the project -- the network plans to tap him in on the project sometime in 2019. It's still unclear if he'll be hosting, producing ... or both.

In addition to the Brady gig, we're told HGTV's offered him a second project. So, it's clear things are still cool between Lance and network execs.

As for the remodel itself ... our sources say the building team might've hit a minor setback after stumbling across a ton of asbestos in the house, which could delay the demolition process a bit.

 

Joey Fatone part of 'The Bayou and Me: NFC SOUTHern Hospitality Special' - 11/4/18

 

Joey Fatone visits the 'Worst Ever Podcast' - 11/3/18

 

 

Justin Timberlake on 'The Tonight Show' - 11/3/18

 

Lance Bass to emcee tree lighting ceremony in Virginia - 11/3/18

Tysons Reporter, 11/1/18 --

Santa Claus is also scheduled to make an appearance at the mall's Thursday, Nov. 15 tree lighting ceremony, which will be emceed by Lance Bass from *NSYNC. More on that from the Tysons Corner Center website:

Come celebrate Wash-FM's Kick off To Christmas and the annual lighting of Tysons Corner Center's signature 51 foot Christmas Tree on The Plaza emceed by Lance Bass from *NSYNC!

Join Tysons Corner Center, Lance Bass from *NSYNC, 97.1- WASH-FM's Chili & Toby, Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly, and Tysons very own Santa Claus as they light the tree, followed by a very special holiday performances by the The Kintz-Mejia Academy of Ballet, The District, The Shiloh Baptist Church Choir, and Mahi Gudi.

Pre-event, guests also are invited to make a reservation to explore the immersive, engaging Santa HQ, the digitally enhanced visit with Santa presented by HGTV. Post-Event, have a warm beverage at Earls Kitchen & Bar, Shake Shack, or Barrel & Bushel, all located on The Plaza.

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Ticket Sales Details for The 30th Anniversary Celebration & Reunion of The 'All New' Mickey Mouse Club - 11/3/18

fanfest.com, 11/2/18 --

Spring 2019 marks the 30th anniversary of The 'All New' Mickey Mouse Club's pilot episode and former Mousketeers Chasen Hampton and Dale Godboldo are reuniting their fellow castmates from seasons 1-7 for a celebration which fans won't want to miss.

Hosted by *NSYNC's Joey Fatone (a childhood friend of the Mouseketeers), #MMC30 will take place May 18-19, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando during the weekend of MEGACON Orlando. During this historic event, two dozen former Mouseketeers are scheduled to attend! Fans in attendance will be treated to a fun and interactive cast reunion panel and fan Q&A featuring some of your favorite Mouseketeers as well as a very special performance of Lindsey Alley's Blood, Sweat, and Mouseketears, which you won't want to miss.

After #MMC30, the 21+ crowd can enjoy an epic afterparty filled with music, dancing, nostalgia and more!

Tickets for The 30th Anniversary Celebration & Reunion of The 'All New' Mickey Mouse Club will be going on sale Monday, November 5th. Proceeds from the event will benefit Orlando-based non-profit efforts as well as the Always in the Club Foundation.

Event and Ticket Details:

Tickets on sale November 5, 2018, at www.MickeyMouseClubReunion.com

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Justin Timberlake on 'The Tonight Show' tonight - 11/1/18

 

Joey Fatone at Rhode Island Comic Con this upcoming weekend - 11/1/18

newportri.com, 11/1/18 --

The first time the "Mistress of the Dark" appeared at a comic con in the 1980s, she was shrouded in metaphorical (and perhaps literal) shadow, confined to the basement of a San Diego hotel.

"There were no [other] women there," remembers Cassandra Peterson, the actress behind Elvira, the cult character whose vampy and campy persona has spellbound audiences for nearly four decades. "[Now it's] easily fifty-fifty, [with] as many women as men [attending.]"

This weekend Peterson will accomplish another first when she comes to Providence for the Rhode Island Comic Con. The horror icon said she's never visited the Ocean State, barring a few moments at T.F. Green: "I think I was in the airport once."

Now in its seventh year, the convention will run from Friday through Sunday at the Rhode Island Convention Center and Dunkin' Donuts Center, with additional programming at the Omni Providence Hotel.

Celebrity guests arguably comprise the core attraction each year, and the assortment always runs a wide gamut. This year you can expect actors like Zachary Levi (star of the upcoming film "Shazam!") to pro wrestlers and anime voice actors. Autographs and photos will be available for purchase. Prices vary by guest and can be found on the Rhode Island Comic Con website.

Gaming tournaments invite attendees to test their mettle at "Mortal Kombat," "Mario Kart," and other classics for a $5 entry fee. Card players fear not: there are also tourneys for "Magic: The Gathering" and "Yu-Gi-Oh." Speaking of competition, a $160 entry fee will let you challenge singer Joey Fatone to a game of Skee-Ball on Saturday, Nov. 3, at Dave & Buster's at the Providence Place mall.

Read more here.

 

*NSYNCers celebrate Halloween - 11/1/18

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Postponed: Justin Timberlake won't be bringing sexy back to Edmonton next week - 10/31/18

CBC, 10/30/18 --

Edmonton fans of superstar entertainer Justin Timberlake are left in the woods after the singer's two shows at Rogers Place have been postponed due to the singer's bruised vocal cords.

Timberlake's Nov. 4 and Nov. 5 Man of the Woods tour performances in Edmonton have been postponed, promoter Live Nation Alberta said on social media Tuesday.

The promoter is encouraging fans to keep their tickets as rescheduled shows are expected.

Last week, Timberlake announced a similar postponement of his performance at Madison Square Garden in New York citing bruised vocal cords.

The former *NSYNC member isn't the only high-profile musician to reschedule an Edmonton performance over the past couple of months. Foo Fighters cancelled a Rogers Place show in September but played a rescheduled show on Oct.22.

 

Joey Fatone To Host 'Common Knowledge' For Game Show Network - 10/30/18

Deadline Hollywood, 10/29/18 --

Game Show Network has synched up with Joey Fatone to host Common Knowledge, its new daily half-hour series that premieres January 14.

The game show asks practical, everyday questions that everyone should know, such as what should you do when you have a fever? Or how can you tell if a watermelon is ripe? Two teams of three friends/co-workers/relatives compete to answer multiple-choice questions in three rounds of play with the winning team going on to the bonus round to play for $10,000.

*NSYNC alum and reality TV veteran Fatone hosted the complete-the-lyric game show The Singing Bee and unscripted show Parents Just Don't Understand. His long list of TV credits also includes announcing for Family Feud from 2010-15, appearing on Rachael and Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off and a second-place finish on Season 4 of Dancing with the Stars in 2007. He also appeared in the two My Big Fat Greek Wedding films and The Cooler and on Broadway in Rent and Little Shop of Horrors.

Common Knowledge is produced by Game Show Enterprises LLC for Game Show Network. Tim Puntillo and Adam Zuvich serve as executive producers.

 

Justin Timberlake's 'Hindsight': What He Says About Marriage, Fatherhood and 'Mickey Mouse Club' - 10/30/18

Entertainment Tonight, 10/30/18 --

Justin Timberlake is opening up like never before!

In his new book, Hindsight: & All the Things I Can't See in Front of Me, Timberlake delves into his personal life by offering insight into his Disney Channel start, famous songs and his life as a husband and father. There's also a story about being pelted with bottles of pee onstage and a sweet note to his pal, Jimmy Fallon.

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Keep reading for what we learned from Timberlake's debut book!

1. He was a fan of The Mickey Mouse Club before appearing on the show

During his childhood in Memphis, Tennessee, Timberlake would rush home after school to watch the series every day. "The kids who starred on MMC were close to the same age as me. I felt like I related to them, like I knew them better than I knew 90% of the kids at my school," he writes. "Seeing that there were kids in the world who got to be on TV, singing and dancing and doing sketches, made me wonder how they got to do that. I knew I could do what they were doing, and I wanted to."

He initially got to audition for the show after being chosen for -- and eliminated from -- Star Search. The shows shot on the same lot and, after his elimination from Star Search, he saw a commercial for an open audition for The Mickey Mouse Club. He was one of 27 children chosen from 20,000 to go to audition camp, and from there he was offered the job.

Read more here. You can also check out more excerpts from the book at E! News and Billboard.

 

 

Lance Bass, Duo to Attend All 5 Pro Home Games Amid L.A. Sports 'Equinox' - 10/30/18

KTLA, 10/28/18 --

Los Angeles is experiencing a so-called "sports equinox," with five major professional U.S. sports teams playing at home on the same day: hockey, football, soccer, baseball and basketball. And Lance Bass and two other adventurous L.A. boosters planned on attending all five games.

Lance Bass, who shot to fame as a member of the boy band *NSYNC, said he teamed up with Discover L.A. to catch the L.A. Kings, Rams, Galaxy, Dodgers and Clippers play.

Doane Liu, general manager of L.A.'s tourism department, and Branimir Kvartuc, communications director for Councilman Joe Buscaino, also hatched a plan to do the same, City News Service reported.

The pair said they were going to use ride-hailing services to stop at each match.

Liu and Kvartuc expected to spend about $700 each on tickets.

The three planned to post about their adventures on social media.

Kvartuc said the duo hoped to earn a place in the Guinness Book of World Records - but the feat is really all about civic pride.

 

George Clooney and multimillionaire Rande Gerber hosted 2018's most star-studded Halloween parties in both LA and Vegas - 10/30/18

Insider, 10/29/18 --

George Clooney and Rande Gerber's Casamigos tequila brand threw not one, but two of its famous Halloween parties this year - one in Beverly Hills on Friday, and a second in Las Vegas on Saturday.

The "Brought To You By Those Who Drink It" LA party took place in cofounder Mike Meldman's house and featured plenty of Halloween décor, branded Casamigos bars lined with hundreds of bottles of the tequila, signature cocktails, and food like Kobe cheeseburger sliders, mini hot dogs, tacos and burritos, and vegan ice cream.

Guests like Harry Styles and Paris Hilton were greeted with a Casamigos ice shot, made the most of a slow-motion photo booth and selfie balls, and crowded into Meldman's sports room to watch the World Series, all while DJ Michelle Pesce played all night.

The scene was just as elaborate on Saturday, when all three Casamigos founders - George Clooney, Rande Gerber, and Mike Meldamn - partied at the newly opened CATCH Las Vegas at ARIA Resort & Casino in a space with black brick walls, neon signs, glitter Casamigos barrels, a custom agave made of mini Casamigos bottles over the main bar, cocktails, and Asian-inspired cuisine like lobster mac and cheese.

Guests like Clooney, Kendall Jenner, and Steve Aoki listened to DJ Cassidy, a performance from Nas, and even a surprise DJ set by Jenner herself.

Ex *NSYNC singer Joey Fatone and Izabel Araujo were the creepy twins from 'The Shining.'

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Justin Timberlake scraps second show as he battles bruised vocal chords - 10/28/18

music-news.com, 10/26/18 --

Justin Timberlake has postponed a second concert as he battles bruised vocal cords.

The SexyBack star scrapped a show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Wednesday night (24Oct18) and now he has pulled the plug on a gig in Buffalo, New York on Sunday.

Both gigs have already been rescheduled - the Buffalo show will take place on 16 December (18), while Justin will make it up to New York City fans when he returns to Madison Square Garden on his birthday in January (19).

In order to make it to the Big Apple for the rescheduled concert next year, Timberlake has moved up his Denver, Colorado gig by a day, to 28 January.

Meanwhile, the doctor who helped Adele and Sam Smith overcome major throat issues that threatened to end their careers, has urged Timberlake to cancel more shows and go on a complete vocal rest for up to two weeks.

Dr. Steven Zeitels, the Eugene B. Casey professor of laryngeal surgery at Harvard University, tells Billboard, "This is not a situation that will solve itself," he says. "When blood goes to the vocal membranes, they don't vibrate properly."

Zeitels, who is not treating Justin as his issues continue, also recommends precision green laser vocal surgery to heal the vessels without further damaging the vocal cords, adding, "If you don't straighten it out more often that not, it will tend to keep happening, and if it gets difficult to manage, you don't know what will happen in the future from the rigours of touring.

"Some artists can rest and finish their tour; some will say, 'Let's hold for now and have a procedure to pre-empt the bleeding'."

 

 

Lance Bass and Joey Fatone show off Halloween costumes - 10/28/18

 

Justin Timberlake's New Book 'Hindsight' Details His Rise to Fame - 10/28/18

Variety, 10/26/18 --

Justin Timberlake may be used to putting his thoughts into lyrics, but in his new book, the singer is putting pen to paper, revealing some of the biggest moments - and missteps - from his career.

Out this Tuesday in bookstores and online, "Hindsight: & All the Things I Can't See in Front of Me" is a collection of anecdotes and reflections that touch on Timberlake's rise to fame, his celebrity friends, and how he's juggling his constant search for perfection with his role as a husband and father. Mixed in throughout the book are hundreds of candid images from the singer and actor's personal archives.

"These are my memories, these are my thoughts in the middle of the night, these are the images I see as I close my eyes to go to sleep, [and] these are the stories I will tell my son as he grows," Timberlake writes in the introduction to the book.

Coming in at just under 300 pages, "Hindsight" is less an autobiography or memoir as it is a curated personal scrapbook of observations, memories, and photographs. Timberlake's editor, Elizabeth Sullivan, calls it, "experiential" and says "it's a highly designed mix of stories, memories, musings, and personal images. You can open it up anywhere and read a vignette or look at a series of photographs or wild graphics. But in the end, the elements come together to create an exciting portrait of an artist and human being."

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Justin Timberlake Postpones NYC Show Due to 'Severely Bruised' Vocal Cords - 10/26/18

PEOPLE, 10/24/18 --

Justin Timberlake was forced to postpone his New York City show on Wednesday night due to "severely bruised" vocal cords.

The "Say Something" singer, who's currently on the road on his Man of the Woods Tour, announced the news on Instagram just hours before the show at Madison Square Garden to reveal his doctors had ordered him to rest.

"Hey guys, I'm sorry to announce I have to postpone the show at MSG tonight on doctor's orders," he wrote. "My vocal cords are severely bruised. I'm gonna make this up to you and the new show will be on my birthday, January 31. More info to come. Again I'm so sorry to do this, but excited to see you soon. Love, J."

The pop star, 37, has a few days to take it easy before he's expected back on stage on Oct. 28 in Buffalo, NY.

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Joey Fatone Wants to Be Like Post Malone and Has the Tattoos to Prove It - 10/26/18

E! Online, 10/26/18 --

This we promise you: Joey Fatone is switching up his look in a whole new way.

As Halloween weekend quickly approaches, the *NSYNC member decided to follow today's pop culture trends.

What's a guy supposed to do? Channel Post Malone, of course!

"Amazing how time goes by and you have to go with what is trending now ... hey if you can't beat em join em!" Joey wrote on Instagram while showcasing his new face tattoos. "@postmalone #postmalone #facetattoos #trending #cantbeatthemjointhem."

As you likely could have guessed, Joey's followers had a whole lot of hilarious reactions including one from a fellow boy bander.

"I miss the earrings buddy," 98 Degrees member Nick Lachey joked in the comments section. Joey replied, "@NickLachey Me too. Let's just put them back in...I can still put mine in lol."

For those who may not be the most familiar with Post Malone, the rapper has become a fan favorite in pop culture thanks to his music, personality, love for Postmates and face tattoos.

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Michael Turchin Brings 'Dirty Pop' Art to Los Angeles - 10/26/18

Advocate.com, 10/24/18 --

Michael Turchin is more than just the husband of *NSYNC singer Lance Bass. Since 2012, the artist has been building a name for himself with his works of pop art, which poke bright, vibrant fun at Hollywood culture.

On Thursday, Turchin will celebrate the opening of "Dirty Pop," an exhibition at the Mondrian Los Angeles in the hotel's Magic Box art gallery, which will display his artistic evolution. The artist has even installed a Popsicle-inspired mural over the entrance to the hotel's Skybar.

"This project is actually my first commercial mural and I couldn't be happier that it's at the iconic Mondrian Los Angeles hotel," Turchin said in a statement. "Growing up in Miami Beach and then moving to Los Angeles, the Mondrian has been a fixture in my life for years. The Mondrian brand is synonymous with luxury and cutting-edge design throughout the world, which makes this collaboration all the more amazing for a contemporary pop artist like myself."

"Everything else aside, my hope is that everyone who views my work can walk away with a smile on their face," he added.

Browse a preview from the exhibition in the following slideshow; see "Dirty Pop" in person at the Mondrian Los Angeles.

 

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