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."
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.
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.
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.
Lance Bass's interview with Shawn Mendes on The CW next week - 10/5/18
#TBT to last week when I had a sit down interview with @shawnmendes. So talented and humble. It's been fun watching this mans career explode. Catch our interview on the iHeart Radio Music Festival on @thecw next week. pic.twitter.com/t68C4HIXk0
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.
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!"
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.
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.
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
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
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."
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
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
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
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
It just keeps getting better and better! 8 years together. 4 years married today! Man time really does fly. I love you dearly my Mookie Picasso. To the moon. I can't wait to keep dancing with you for eternity. ?????????? #LanceLovesMichaelpic.twitter.com/gumwMSAiiH
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.
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.
Well, it looks like a have a new spirit animal! ??. Lance Bass Bat among new species discovered in the Greater Mekong | Stories | WWF https://t.co/t8JkKTuGuk
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.
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
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.
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*
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.
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.
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.
— LanceBassStreetTeam (@LanceBassCntrl) July 21, 2018
Lance Bass to voice character on 'Sunny Day' - 7/17/18
My good friend @lancebass and I are Nickelodeon's freshest new singing duo The Surf Bros. Catch us on the new breakout series Sunny Day, airing on Nick Jr Wed 7/18 at 12:37 pm Ч Sun 7/29 at 8:30 pm ?? pic.twitter.com/XKDnVX7MRo
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.
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
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!"
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.
I heard there's a big game on tomorrow before our show... so I had a little chat with @TheO2. SOUND ON. ?????? Doors open at 630. #MOTWTOURpic.twitter.com/xH93fjYE4N
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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."
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) July 3, 2018
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?!
That's a good choice my man !!! 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
(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.
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.
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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.
Happy Father's Day! What an amazing experience this has become! Love you dad, grandpa, and all of the amazing guys out there who make this day special! pic.twitter.com/ERmUKCbKNY
— Chris Kirkpatrick (@IamCKirkpatrick) June 17, 2018
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."
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.
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.
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."
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."
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
New @DentReport episode w/@LanceBass is up! We talk *NSYNC, politics, teen fame & Donald Trump.