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Justin Timberlake's Motion To Dismiss 'Damn Girl' Copyright Case Denied - 10/26/18

Forbes, 10/25/18 --

Justin Timberlake's and will.i.am's (aka William Adams) wildly successful song "Damn Girl" won two Grammy awards and went platinum four times. Timberlake's tour for the Futuresex/Lovesounds album was the subject of an HBO special. There is no denying that the album, song, tour and subsequent merchandise were a smash hit.

United States District Judge Vernon S. Broderick, however, denied Timberlake's and Adams' request to throw out a copyright case brought by PK Music Performance Inc. whose principal, Janis McQuinton, is Perry Kibble's sister. Kibble wrote and owns the copyrights to "A New Day Is Here At Last" ("Day"). McQuinton says Timberlake's "Damn Girl" is substantially similar to "Day" and that Timberlake and Adams owe her money. Although Kibble wrote "Day," the song was recorded and released by J.C. Davis, a musician and colleague of Kibble's. McQuinton obtained the copyrights after her brother Kibble died in 1999. She subsequently transferred the copyrights to PK Music Performance Inc., thus why the suit was brought by PK.

The Futuresex/Lovesounds album does give credit to J.C. Davis for the "Day" sample used in the song: "used courtesy of J.C. Davis under license to Cali-Tex Records." There is no mention of Kibble, McQuinton or PK. Timberlake and Adams are saying the lawsuit should be dismissed because this is a copyright ownership dispute between Davis and McQuinton/PK. McQuinton is claiming that this is indeed a copyright claim because she is an owner, and Timberlake and Adams used the song without her permission. Judge Broderick seems to agree.

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Lance Bass Reveals What Goes Down In The *NSYNC Group Text & Gives Hope For A Future Reunion - 10/20/18

HollywoodLife, 10/19/18 --

You'll be surprised by how often Lance Bass, 39, keeps in touch with the rest of *NSYNC. We caught up with our '90s dreamboat at the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where Sir Richard Branson received a star and announced Virgin Fest on Oct. 16! Given that *NSYNC just celebrated its 20th anniversary this spring, fans have long been demanding a reunion on stage. Well, Lance finally has an answer for us. "No, I don't think we're going to be doing a reunion anytime soon," he EXCLUSIVELY admitted to HollywoodLife. But don't fret, as Lance wasn't finished. When asked if a reunion is still a possibility, he exclaimed, "Oh, of course! As long as we're still all around, yeah!" And get ready to sweat over more *NSYNC news. Lance gave HL insight into how active the former boy band's group chat is.

"Oh, we talk daily," the singer revealed. Pinch us. He continued, "But we've now become fashion designers, so our capsule number two comes out next week. We've been working really heavily on that." *NSYNC Capsule Collection: Vol. 2 just dropped today, which they announced on Instagram! We'll take one "I Want You Back" T-shirt, please. Recall that for their 20th anniversary, the group gifted us with its first capsule collection of merchandise and the "Dirty Pop-Up" shop in Los Angeles! The new venture has changed the tune of their texts. "So instead of horrible memes of us as teenagers, it's now very corporate," Lance shared. "Our texts now are like, 'I don't like this picture, what do you think about this? What if we do a hoodie like this?'" Whether it's corporate talk or memes, we're just thrilled *NSYNC is still a tight unit!

Lance even gave us an update on his surrogacy journey with husband Michael Turchin, 31! We've told you that him and Michael were on their fifth egg donor on Sept. 26. "Fingers crossed in the next couple of months we'll be pregnant," he EXCLUSIVELY told us during another chat last month. Three weeks later, and Lance reveals that "it looks like this fifth one is actually going to work." They may even be expecting more than one baby! "So the next step is hopefully getting the embryos made in the next few weeks," Lance continued. "We're going to pick the healthiest embryo of his and the healthiest embryo of mine and put it in and hopefully have twins."

*NSYNC disbanded in 2002 and linked up again in 2013 to perform at the MTV VMAs. But it was quite the coincidence we got Lance to dish on the chances of a reunion at the Hollywood Walk of Fame! After the MTV reunion, Lance, along with members Justin Timberlake, Joey Fatone, JC Chasez and Chris Kirkpatrick, came together again at none other than the Walk of Fame to receive their own star in April of this year.

 

Autographed copies of Justin Timberlake's new book available - 10/20/18

 

Lance Bass & Michael Turchin spotted in Los Angeles - 10/20/18

Entertainment Tonight, 10/19/18 --

Lance Bass and husband Michael Turchin enjoyed a private tasting of holiday cocktails in Los Angeles, California, on Oct. 8. The cocktail menu featured CIROC's new limited-edition Black Raspberry vodka.

Check out the photo of Lance and Michael here.

 

 

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Celebrate 6 Years of Marriage - 10/20/18

Us Weekly, 10/19/18 --

Happy anniversary, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel! Six years ago the couple tied the knot in a romantic Italian ceremony that had Timberlake serenading his bride as she walked down the aisle in a pink Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown.

"Our ceremony was really beautiful. It was very much us, it was very much who we are as people," Biel told Entertainment Tonight in 2012. "It was different. It went off without a hitch."

Since then, the couple, who share 3-year-old son Silas, have flaunted their PDA on red carpets, shared flirty messages through social media and have made it known that they are each other's biggest fans.

"He's such an incredible artist and I know I'm biased, but I really am his No. 1 fan," Biel told E! in 2016.

To see all of their cutest moments, watch the video [here]!

 

Dancing With the Stars Puts John Schneider, Bobby Bones to the Test With Trio Dances - 10/18/18

Sounds Like Nashville, 10/16/18 --

They say it takes two to tango, but Monday night's (10/15) episode of Dancing with the Stars had contestants dancing in trios. That's right, in week four of the competition, the stars had to kick things up a notch by adding a second partner to their routine.

John Schneider was excited about the prospect of dancing with another lady professional, until his partner Emma Slater announced who would actually take to the ballroom with the pair. Enter *NSYNC member Joey Fatone and two-time DWTS contestant (he placed second in season four, and competed in the all-star season). While it wasn't a female partner, Schneider and Fatone quickly became thick as thieves with Slater commenting that if they practiced as much as they talked, they'd be in a good place.

The three then took to the dance floor for an Argentine Tango, inspired by the Greek gods. The performance hit a small snafu at the start when Slater's hair got caught in Schneider's jacket buckles. The two quickly regained composure and completed a dance that judge Carrie Ann Inaba called "very special."

"It was a little bit of a Greek tragedy just to start with, however, what I liked, there was no messing about," added Len Goodman. "You went straight into the dance. There was no messing about, no doing stuff. You went straight in. I love the way you interacted between the three of you. It had passion. It had attack. And I liked it."

The trio earned a 21 out of 30 for their dance.

Read more here.

 

Chris Kirkpatrick Sings 'Bye Bye Bye' in Tutu for 47th Birthday - 10/18/18

TMZ, 10/18/18 --

*NSYNC's Chris Kirkpatrick took it all the way back to 2000 for his 47th birthday -- and then he took it even further by doing it in a tutu and a sash.

The ex-boy band member celebrated the big 4-7 Wednesday at Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar in Nashville in what appeared to be a bachelorette-themed bash -- which was chock-full of no-shame ballerina birthday girl fashion, and *NSYNC karaoke hits.

Chris was singing his iconic single, "Bye Bye Bye," all while decked out in a pink tutu and a red sash. He had at least a couple hardcore fans there ... the lady holding the beer in the "front row" seemed to be all about the trip down memory lane.

One silver lining here ... Chris hasn't missed a step in his old routine! At least when it comes to lyrics, anyway. His dance steps could use a little tightening up.

 

 

*NSYNC is Releasing Volume 2 of Their Merch Capsule - 10/18/18

Celeb Mix, 10/18/18 --

Remember back in April when *NSYNC received their Walk of Fame star and they had the pop-up shop and online store with merch and everyone was reliving the best time of their lives? A.k.a. the 90s? Well, get your wallets ready because volume two drops today.

We had a lot more notice than this the first time around but maybe this time they are just "Tearing Up Our Hearts" and bank accounts.

The band members stated that after the first release there would be more capsules every six months or so. Well, guess what? It's six months later and it's happening.

Also, it is not a coincidence that the announcement came on the band's founder, Chris Kirkpatrick's, birthday. It may have been his birthday but it's the fans who are getting the gifts.

The merch is now available on the band's web store and includes a bomber jacket, hoodies and t-shirts. You can purchase your merch here for a limited time only.

Last time, the merch ran out very quickly, so make sure you get to it early. That paycheck that you just earned will be "Gone' tomorrow but it'll be totally worth it.

Maybe one day fans can wear this merch to the reunion tour that everyone is hoping will eventually happen.

Will there be more of a formal announcement? Will there be another event for the second release? One can only hope.

Read more here.

 

Lance Bass helps to present Hollywood Walk of Fame star to Richard Branson - 10/18/18

 

What Will 'DWTS' Teams Perform For Week 4 Trios Dances? - 10/13/18

International Business Times, 10/12/18 --

The Season 27 cast of "Dancing With the Stars" has been impressing the judges with their high-caliber of talent, and now, with things heating up more following the first perfect score of the season, teams will have to perfect routines featuring a third person.

The ABC reality competition series will feature the remaining 10 teams as they perform "Trio" routines, which usually are performed later in the competition. However, according to an ABC press release, this time around, not only will the dances be earlier, but they will also feature partners who have never yet stepped foot on the "Dancing With the Stars" ballroom floor.

Of course, even a flawless routine with a third person involved won't be able to save one of the teams, as another elimination is scheduled to take place at the end of the night.

So what routines will the remaining Season 27 teams perform (and who will they dance with) on Trios night? The planned performances can be found below.

  • John Schneider and Emma Slater (#TeamSuperDuke): The two will team up with Season 4 runner-up Joey Fatone for an Argentine Tango to "Torn" by Nathan Lanier.

"Dancing With the Stars" airs Mondays at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.

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Watch: Chris Kirkpatrick & Dennis Haskins perform at 'Strange 80s 2' - 10/13/18

 

'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Read more here.

 

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.

Read more here.

 

 

'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

 

Justin Timberlake, Carrie Underwood, Mariah Carey to play iHeartRadio festival - 6/5/18

USA TODAY, 6/5/18 --

Justin Timberlake, Carrie Underwood, Shawn Mendes, Mariah Carey and Imagine Dragons are among the acts that will play the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas this summer.

The festival announced the performers on Tuesday. Jack White, Jason Aldean, Sam Smith and Rae Sremmurd are among the other big-name performers. The two-day festival will be held at the T-Mobile Arena on Sept. 21 and 22.

Ryan Seacrest will host the festival, which will also be broadcast live on iHeartRadio stations and in a televised special on the CW Network on Oct. 7 and 8.

Luke Bryan, Panic! At the Disco, Lynard Skynyrd and Kelly Clarkson will also perform. Tickets go on sale to the general public on June 15.

 

 

Chris Kirkpatrick part of Strange 80s 2 charity event - 6/5/18

 

Justin Timberlake has created his own new drink for a brand that's becoming a threat to Coke and Pepsi - 6/5/18

Business Insider, 6/5/18 --

Justin Timberlake is giving another boost to Bai Brands, one of the fastest-growing flavored-water brands in the US.

Bai is unveiling Tennessee Braspberry Supertea in June, the brand told Business Insider on Tuesday. The new blueberry-raspberry flavor was created in collaboration with Timberlake, who recorded a viral video of himself "discovering" that a blueberry perfectly fits inside a raspberry in December 2017.

"You know that scene in every movie when the hero proposes some insane plan, where if even one thing goes wrong, everyone is probably going to blow up?" Bai said in a statement. "That's how we felt when Justin Timberlake said he was going to put blueberries into raspberries. But he did it."

Timberlake announced he was joining the Bai team as an investor and its first chief flavor officer in October 2016. Since then, he has starred in a number of Bai ad campaigns, most recently in Bai's latest TV spot that launched last month.

Bai's relationship with Timberlake was forged early in 2016, the brand's CEO, Ben Weiss, told Business Insider at the time. A mutual friend put Weiss in contact with the the actor and musician, and the pair soon met up in Los Angeles to talk about the possibility of a partnership.

Timberlake was a huge fan of Bai and stockpiled the drink in a place where his wife, actress Jessica Biel, wouldn't find it, according to Weiss.

"He said he found himself drinking it and storing it away from his wife in a secret little refrigerator," Weiss said. "He was very passionate about it."

In November 2016, news broke that Dr Pepper Snapple Group would purchase Bai Brands for $1.7 billion. With the deal, Dr Pepper Snapple snatched up a brand that could help it compete with rivals Coca-Cola and PepsiCo in the booming bottled-water space.

 

Lance Bass 'Found the Most Amazing' Surrogate to Help Start His Family: 'It's Happening Quick' - 6/4/18

People, 6/4/18 --

Lance Bass is no stranger to pop music, but he's a little bit apprehensive about becoming a pop - and fatherhood in general.

"I'm very anxious and nervous, but I think it's going to be amazing," the *NSYNC alum, 39, told PEOPLE at the iHeartRadio KIIS FM Wango Tango by AT&T event on Saturday. "We found the most amazing doctor, surrogate, everything is just great. It's happening, and it's happening quick."

The singer and host also shared that he and husband Michael Turchin are "very" involved with their surrogate. The couple, who were married in December 2014, want to be as involved as possible during the process.

"We want to know ... she lives close to us so we'll be able to see her and be a part of her life and she's going to be a part of our life the rest of our lives," Bass explains. "It's going to be great."

Though Bass and Turchin, 31, have cleared the hurdle of choosing their surrogate, they have opted out of making another big decision: choosing their future child or children's godparents.

"There's too many [people]. That's why I don't think we're going to choose godparents," Bass admits. "I can give you a list of 10 that would all be godmothers."

"JoAnna Garcia [Swisher], Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Lisa Vanderpump would definitely be at the top of our list," Bass shares, although he thinks Vanderpump might crown herself godmother regardless.

"Oh [Lisa would] be the best godmother," he raves about the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star. "First off, she's going to refer to herself as the godmother no matter what."

Adds the star, "They're all the godmothers. All of our friends, we have such a great crew of people around ... this village that is so great, so everyone's going to be in this kid's life."

 

 

Lance Bass Kicks Off Pride Month at Wango Tango - 6/3/18

kiisfm.iheart.com, 6/2/18 --

Pride Month is here and it's time to celebrate individuality, and to help kick things off, Lance Bass made an appearance during iHeartRadio Wango Tango 2018 by AT&T where he helped create a gorgeous rainbow-filled moment to acknowledge Pride and the efforts of the Trevor Project along with their new partnership with AT&T.

The Trevor Project was founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award-winning short film TREVOR, and according to their website, is "the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25."

On stage beside Lance was Trevor Project CEO Amit Paley and AT&T's Val Vargas. Lance said to everyone in the Banc of California Stadium, "Pride month is all about celebrating our individuality and supporting the LGBTQ community. But being young and LGBTQ isn't easy." He added, "As Val mentioned, AT&T, our partner who is bring you this whole show tonight, has been dedicated to supporting LGBTQ equality since 1975, and they are continuing their commitment to the LGBTQ community by partnering with the Trevor Project."

Val explained of Trevor Project's partnership with AT&T, "Starting right now, AT&T will support the Trevor Project with products, services, and ... are you ready for this? A one million dollar contribution!"

Lance added, "The Trevor Project provides crisis counseling for LGBTQ youth via phone, text and chat. Now, thanks to AT&T's game-changing support, The Trevor Project will be able to grow and serve more of the 1.5 million LGBTQ youth in America that need our help. If you think you might be LGBTQ and are feeling hopeless or alone, go to TheTrevorProject.org to learn more and get the support you need."

Then, as they all proclaimed "Let's turn up the love!" the crowd in the stadium waved glow sticks and rainbow Pride flags.

If you missed any of this year's Wango Tango, we've got you covered. Fans can re-live all of the best moments from the amazing summer kickoff concert by tuning into an 90-minute television special, exclusively on Freeform, on Sunday, June 3rd at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Read more here. Check out more photos of Lance at Wango Tango at Zimbio.

 

Justin Timberlake may perform in Taiwan next year - 6/2/18

Taiwan News, 6/2/18 --

Pop star Justin Timberlake, Japanese singer Hikaru Utada and Japanese pop rock band Mr. Children are expected to give their first-ever concerts in Taiwan next year, according to the Apple Daily.

The stars' names featured on a list of performers likely to appear at the Taipei Arena in 2019, but the precise dates had not been confirmed yet, though the concerts should take place during the first half of the year.

Timberlake first made his name with the boy band *NSYNC before engaging in a solo career, which also took him to acting in movies like "The Social Network" about Facebook and the scifi film "In Time." He became one of the most popular singers around the world, as a performer in concerts and on TV, and won numerous awards as well as making the Time Magazine list of the most influential people.

Read more here.

 

*NSYNC Member Lance Bass and Creator of Don't Tell My Mother!, Nikki Levy, Host The Path to Pride for Audible - 6/1/18

Business Wire, 6/1/18 --

Audible Inc., the world's largest seller and producer of downloadable audiobooks and other spoken-word entertainment, today announced the release of The Path to Pride, an audio comedy special featuring coming out stories from a group of talented performers and friends. Hosted by Lance Bass and Nikki Levy, the special features Frank DeCaro (The Daily Show with Jon Stewart) and Zeke Smith (Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X and Survivor: Game Changers). In honor of Pride Month, Audible is offering The Path to Pride free for download until July 31st at Audible.com/PathtoPride.

In The Path to Pride, Lance Bass describes his years of touring as a teen pop star and the series of events which led to him publicly coming out in his mid-twenties. Frank DeCaro hilariously discusses his high school crush, Nikki delves into her close relationship with her mom, and Zeke Smith tells the tale of his particularly public outing. The special live storytelling offers heartwarming insight to each of their personal coming out experiences and celebrates their individual stories in an intimate and joyful listening experience.

"I'm honored to host this great comedy special for Audible and share my coming out story alongside the heartfelt and hilarious stories of my friend Nikki Levy and our guests," said Lance Bass. "In celebration of Pride Month, Audible is offering The Path to Pride for free and we're hoping everyone will enjoy hearing our personal experiences and find they are not alone in their journey."

"Coming out is literally a storytelling process," said co-host Nikki Levy. "It's telling someone your truth, your story and sticking to that story no matter what they say! We're so excited to share these gems on Audible in honor of Pride Month."

"The Path to Pride is a celebration of powerful storytelling that commemorates personal stories through laughter. Each performer delivers a uniquely touching and deeply funny story about their personal journeys," said Audible Originals Editor in Chief, David Blum.

Lance Bass and Nikki Levy will also host a live event inspired by The Path to Pride at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre in Greenwich Village on June 25th to continue the Pride Month celebrations. All proceeds for the event go to The Trevor Project, and tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.

Among the acclaimed performers who have narrated for Audible are Nick Offerman, Zachary Quinto, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Lily Collins, Emma Thompson, and Jesse Eisenberg. Audible Studios has won a Grammy Award, for its production of Janis Ian's memoir Society's Child, and has also been recognized with the Audie Award for Audiobook of the Year, for Colin Firth's performance of Graham Greene's The End of the Affair. Audible invented and commercialized the first digital audio player in 1997, and has since been at the forefront of the explosively growing audiobook download segment. In 2017, listeners around the world downloaded over two billion hours of Audible content.

 

 

Joey Fatone Lends Voice to Netflix's 'Harvey Street Kids' - 6/1/18

TV Insider, 6/1/18 --

Netflix's newest collaboration with DreamWorks Animation Television, Harvey Street Kids, is headed to the streaming service later this month, and this is one TV fans won't want to miss!

The series, which is inspired by the classic '40s Harvey Comics, will follow a group of kids having non-stop fun through "larger than life" adventures and more. And there's a reason why some of the characters might sound familiar - actresses Stephanie Lemelin (Dawn of the Croods), Kelly McCreary (Grey's Anatomy) and Lauren Lapkus (The Big Bang Theory) lend their voices to the main trio of Audrey, Dot, and Lotta.

This imaginative group is joined by more Harvey Street characters such as Tiny, voiced by Community's Danny Pudi, and Bloogey Boys leader Melvin, voiced by The Middle's Atticus Shaffer. These characters all live on Harvey Street "where the sun never sets and the fun never ends."

That's not all, though! Fans of popular boy bands like New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees, *NSYNC, and Boyz II Men will be ecstatic to learn that the show's Crush4U band is comprised of voices lent by Joey McIntyre, Nick Lachey, Joey Fatone, and Shawn Stockman. The fun-filled project will be overseen by Executive Producer Brendan Hay (The Daily Show) and Supervising Producer Aliki Theofilopoulos (Phineas and Ferb).

For your first look at all the Harvey Street fun, check out the trailer below as well as some exciting new images. And don't forget to catch this family-friendly series on Netflix later this June!

Harvey Street Kids, Series Premiere, June 29, Netflix

 

Win a trip to Los Angeles to Join Lance Bass as his guest at #LanceEats at Chef'd - 6/1/18

 

Chris Kirkpatrick part of CMA Fest Match Game - 6/1/18

 

 

*NSYNC Fans Reflect on Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony - 6/1/18

twelve-xii.com, 5/29/18 --

Four weeks ago, *NSYNC received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This story is part of a two-part feature that includes exclusive interviews with members of the Lance Bass Street Team who nominated *NSYNC for the star.

On April 30, 2018 all five members of the iconic pop group *NSYNC - Lance Bass, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick, and Justin Timberlake - reunited as the group was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. *NSYNC received the 2,636th star, which is located close to the stars of groups like the Backstreet Boys, Boyz II Men, New Edition and New Kids on the Block. The reunion was an emotional one for the group's members, who released their last album of new music in 2001 and stopped touring in early 2002. The last time the pop group performed together was at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards ceremony, when Justin Timberlake received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. The chart-topping group has sold more than 30 million records in the United States and 42 million more across the world.

Thousands of devoted fans were in attendance at the ceremony, and some fans had even camped out on Hollywood Boulevard overnight in anticipation of the event. Leron Gubler, President and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce which administers the Walk of Fame, described the crowd as "one of the most enthusiastic" to be gathered for a Walk of Fame Star ceremony. Fans around the world who could not be present at the ceremony were able to watch the event streamed live online.

*NSYNC, one of the most successful boy bands of all time, was nominated for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame by a small group of fans who are members of the Lance Bass Street Team. Sharon Bullard, Emily Cochran, Rachel Gordon, Katie Kelley, Lyndsi Leek, Amy Tarr, Meg Waddell, and Amanda Yarbro make up the team. Read more about the nomination story here. I caught up with some of the members of the Street Team shortly after the star ceremony to get their reflections on the event.

Read more here.

 

Justin Timberlake Visits Santa Fe High School Shooting Survivor at Hospital - 5/28/18

Entertainment Tonight, 5/28/18 --

Justin Timberlake made a surprise hospital visit to one of the survivors of the deadly Santa Fe High School shooting.

On Friday, Timberlake dropped in at the Clear Lake Regional Medical Center near Santa Fe and Houston to pay a visit to Sarah Salazar. Salazar, 16, was shot multiple times -- including in the neck -- when a 17-year-old classmate opened fire at the school on May 18, killing 10 and wounding her and nine others.

Salazar's mother, Sonia Lopez-Puentes, posted a photo of the surprise visit on Facebook.

"Justin Timberlake visited Sarah Salazar this morning and brought her a gift," Lopez-Puentes wrote on Facebook. "He brought his tour T-shirts!"

Timberlake's Man of the Woods tour recently took him through Texas, where he caught a Houston Rockets game on Thursday and then performed a show on Sunday. Santa Fe is about 45 minutes southeast of Houston. Timberlake appeared beside NFL star J.J. Watt at the Rockets game, who also paid his own visit to Salazar and other shooting victims, and is almost as famous for his community work as he is as a likely future hall-of-fame defensive end for the Houston Texans.

Watt has agreed to pay for funerals for all 10 victims.

Family members have said that Salazar received multiple serious wounds, which will require a complete shoulder replacement. A GoFundMe page set up to help with her medical bills said her jaw was recently repaired, requiring it to be wired shut for six weeks as she recovers.

 

Why We're Obsessed With The Path to Pride With Lance and Nikki - 5/28/18

Entertainment Tonight, 5/28/18 --

Lance Bass and Nikki Levy are ushering in Pride Month with the all-new 90-minute Audible special that includes funny and heartfelt stories about coming out from a diverse group of performers -- including Frank DeCaro (The Daily Show With Jon Stewart) and Zeke Smith (Survivor). Both hosts also share their respective coming out stories, which for Bass, was during his days touring with *NSYNC. The Path to Pride is just one of many audio shows and podcast to check out during June (or any month of the year). In addition to Bass and Levy's new special, we also recommend Queery With Cameron Esposito, Homophilia hosted by Dave Holmes and Matt McConkey and Still Processing from The New York Times.

The Path to Pride With Lance and Nikki is available June 1 on Audible.

 

 

Dirk Takes Stage With Timberlake in Dallas - 5/28/18

nbcdfw.com, 5/28/18 --

While the Dallas Mavericks' 2017-18 season may not have lasted into May, that didn't stop Dirk Nowitzki from making an appearance at the American Airlines Center Sunday.

During Sunday night's Justin Timberlake concert at the arena, the 7-foot-tall career-long Maverick walked onstage carrying a tray of shots. Nowitzki proceeded to pass them out to Timberlake and his band.

In the video of the occasion, posted on the Mavericks' Twitter page, Timberlake said he and Nowitzki have known each other since early in Timberlake's solo career.

"This guy came to see me when I did my first show here, years and years ago, Timberlake told the crowd. "And after the show he was like, 'Why you did not close with 'Rock Your Body?'' I said, 'That's good advice, Dirk. Why you don't got no ring yet?' But then the rest is history."

"Justified," Timberlake's first solo album, came out in 2002 - nearly a decade before the Mavericks beat the Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals to give Dallas its first and only title.

Timberlake went on to give shout outs to his keyboard player and one of his dancers, who he said are both from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, before the entire group raised a glass to Nowitzki.

Nowitzki confirmed in April that he will return to the Mavericks for his 21st season with the team in 2018-19. Timberlake will play a second show at the American Airlines Center Monday night, and return again in January 2019 for another visit.

 

Fatone family visits Busch Gardens - 5/28/18

 

Justin Timberlake, J.J. Watt among celebrities at Rockets game - 5/25/18

chron.com, 5/25/18 --

With Justin Timberlake in town for a pair of concerts, courtside seats at Toyota Center had a little exta star power Thursday night. And, of course, it helped that he was sitting with Houston's sports power couple: J.J. Watt and Kealia Ohai.

The trio of Timberlake, Watt and Ohai got the most attention at the Rockets' 98-94 win over Golden State in Game 5 on Thursday night, but there were plenty of stars in the building.

Houston rappers Travis Scott, Trae tha Truth and Chamillionaire were all there. Houston sports legends Hakeem Olajuwon, Elvin Hayes and Andre Johnson were in their usual great seats.

Retired astronaut Scott Kelly and U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee also were at the game.

Timberlake had a concert at Toyota Center on Wednesday night and will be back fo a repeat performance Friday night.

 

 

Lance Bass supporting Vista Queen at Trustus Theatre - 5/25/18

 

Justin Timberlake honors Santa Fe victims during Houston concert - 5/24/18

KXAN, 5/24/18 --

Justin Timberlake took time during his concert Wednesday in Houston to honor the victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting.

Timberlake dedicated the show to the 10 people killed and more than a dozen injured when a teen opened fire on his classmates and teachers Friday, May 18.

He sang the song "Till the End of Time" for them. Part of the lyrics for Timberlake's song say, "Woke up this morning/Heard the TV sayin' something/'Bout disaster in the world, and/It made me wonder where I'm going/There's so much darkness in the world/But I see beauty left in you."

Timberlake stopped in Houston for his "Man of the Woods" tour. He has another show in Houston Friday, followed by two in Dallas on Sunday and Monday.

Read more here. You can donate to the Santa Fe Strong Memorial Fund at Texas First Bank.

 

Lance Bass Talks Surrogacy Process and Wanting Both a 'Boy and a Girl': 'I'll Take Triplets' - 5/24/18

People, 5/24/18 --

Lance Bass isn't picky when it comes to the number of children he'll have at one time - in fact, the more the merrier.

"We want them all!" the former *NSYNC member joked to PEOPLE Tuesday at the EMA Awards and Honors Benefit in Beverly Hills, California, when asked whether he wants a son or daughter for his first child with husband Michael Turchin.

"I would love a boy and a girl!" clarifies Bass, 39. "So we will see. We will try for something. Twins work. I'll take triplets."

The singer and television personality also describes where he and Turchin currently are in the surrogacy process: They've found their doctor/embryologist, and are now looking ahead to find the perfect surrogate.

"We find our surrogate and then we find the donor. Once we find the donor and the surrogate, we make our babies and then we [implant] the healthiest embryos that we can make. Nine months later, we have a baby!" Bass explains.

Turchin, 31, tells PEOPLE that when searching for the couple's gestational carrier and egg donor, good health tops their list.

"There are physical characteristics, and if you want that it is helpful if you can choose, but health is the most important," he says.

"It's helpful if you can see that, 'Well, both sides of the grandparents are very healthy, and they have no cancer in the family and they're 6 feet tall, that is nice,' " Bass adds with a laugh.

Bass tells PEOPLE the couple "hope to be pregnant this year at some point" - and while he wouldn't stand in the way if his future children wanted to pursue music, it wouldn't be his first choice for their career paths.

"I would let them do whatever they want, but I would try to encourage something other than music," he admits, laughing. "It's just a hard business, and [in] this business you get told 'No' 99 percent of the time, and I don't want my kid to go through that. It takes a very strong will to stay in this business. I'd rather them play baseball."

But the singer is determined to continue to help make the world a better place for the sake of his children, and have them do the same.

As he explains of the current political climate, "Having kids of our own, we get to combat a lot of ignorance, because I know that we will raise very smart and well-aware children. I think that the more kids that we have will fight that ignorance out there."

 

 

Barkley skipped Cavs-Celtics to see Timberlake - 5/24/18

USA Today, 5/24/18 --

Charles Barkley always tells it like it is, even about himself.

While appearing on ESPN's Get Up Thursday morning, he was asked about whether he thought LeBron James looked tired and whether he thought it was fair to call him out for being fatigued. His reply, starting at about 1:30:

"Well, I'm not going to lie. I went and saw Justin Timberlake last night, so I didn't watch any of the game."

As Michelle Beadle said, that was the right call.

 

Lance Bass Steps Out for Environmental Media Awards 2018 - 5/23/18

Just Jared, 5/23/18 --

Jenna Dewan strikes a pose on the red carpet as she arrives at the 2018 Environmental Media Awards on Tuesday (May 22) at the Montage Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, Calif. The 37-year-old World of Dance host looked pretty in a black jumpsuit with diamond detailing as she hung out fellow actresses Emmanuelle Chriqui and Jordana Brewster.

Other stars at the event included host Amber Valleta, Leona Lewis, Lance Bass and husband Michael Turchin, Madelaine Petsch and boyfriend Travis Mills, Ed Bagley Jr and wife Rachelle, Bill Nye, and Sarah Wright Olsen.

30+ pictures inside of the stars at the event...

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

 

Concert Pulse: Timberlake, Pink Still Tops, Santana Debuts - 5/23/18

Pollstar, 5/23/18 --

Justin Timberlake and Pink continue to top the Pollstar Global Concert Pulse, while new entries to the chart include legendary guitarists in Santana and Tommy Emmanuel.

Justin Timberlake continues to put up impressive numbers on his Man of the Woods tour, with multiple nights in many arenas putting his average gross per city beyond the 20,000-ticket mark, with grosses around $5 million for two-night stays at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., and T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and selling out everything so far.

Click here for the full Pollstar Global Concert Pulse, which ranks tours by average gross over the last three months.

Most recently he's hit Amway center in Orlando ($2.38 million), Infinite Energy Center in Duluth, Ga., ($2.19 million), Bridgestone Arena in Nashville ($2.55 million), Nationwide Arena in Columbus ($2.57 million) and BOK Center in Tulsa ($2.46 million) in May.

These shows come as it was just announced that Timberlake had to postpone the beginning of his UK tour, with three shows canceled. A statement from promoter Live Nation did not specify a reason but said, "'The Man Of The Woods' European tour start has been slightly delayed resulting in the following changes to the UK performances." He still has a plethora of European dates, including nine arena shows in Germany alone.

Read more here.

 

 

*NSYNC Members Call Out Google for Thinking Shaquille O'Neal Is in *NSYNC - 5/22/18

Billboard, 5/22/18 --

*NSYNC is made up Justin Timberlake Lance Bass, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick -- but Google didn't add them all up when asked about its members earlier today, replacing Fatone with retired NBA star Shaquille O'Neal.

The Google search has since been corrected, but Bass took to Twitter on Monday to ask who was behind the swap.

Timberlake took pity on the search engine for its *slight* hiccup.

Bass shed some light on O'Neal's influence on *NSYNC when interviewed by TMZ Sports. "A lot of people don't know, Shaquille had a big hand in starting our career," he explained. "We live in Orlando, and our first place that we recorded at was his house. So all of our first demos, our first demos were all from Shaq's house."

Don't worry, Joey, the Internet put you back on the *NSYNC roster. Watch the rest of the interview below.

*nshync!

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*NSYNC's Latest Text Chat Was About Harry, Meghan's Royal Wedding - 5/22/18

Us Weekly, 5/21/18 --

*NSYNC may not have performed at the royal wedding, but they sure were texting about it. Lance Bass revealed that the band - including Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick - were talking about the historic event in their group chat on Saturday, May 19.

"We were just talking about the royal wedding this morning," Bass exclusively told Us Weekly at the 3rd Annual World Dog Day event in L.A. hosted by Lisa Vanderpump.

"We saw the clips. We couldn't wait up till 4 in the morning," he continued. "But, of course, it's so special and it's nice to have something positive going on in the world right now." (The former band recently reunited to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 30.)

Across the pond, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan said "I do" at Windsor Castle. Following the ceremony, Harry joked to his new bride that he needed a drink. They'd later celebrate with 600 guests at an afternoon reception and their 200-guest evening gathering ended with a fireworks spectacle at Frogmore House at 11 p.m.

"I think it's amazing," British singer Leona Lewis also told Us on Saturday. "I know a very modern and contemporary Britain and I feel like she brings that to the monarchy. So I'm really excited."

On Monday, the newlyweds released three official photos from their big day. "The duke and duchess would like to thank everyone who took part in the celebrations of their wedding," a spokesperson for Kensington Palace said in a statement. "They feel so lucky to have been able to share their day with all those gathered in Windsor and those who watched on television across the U.K., Commonwealth and around the world."

 

Going Green: Lance Bass on His Environmental Activism & Work With the EMA - 5/22/18

Out, 5/21/18 --

Every year the Environmental Media Association brings together some of the most recognizable names across the media and entertainment industries. The nonprofit aims to wield the exposure of these people to benefit the environment and raise awareness for conservational causes. Its keynote events, the EMA Awards, EMA Honors Benefit, and EMA IMPACT Summit showcase the association's efforts and the efforts those involved.

Among those connected to the organization is former *NSYNC member Lance Bass who, after a chance encounter with EMA President Debbie Levin, joined up and now serves as a co-chair. "I think it's the little things that really add up," said Bass, who first remembers learning about recycling as a child growing up in the 80s. Now, as a California resident with looming environmental concerns like drought and wildfires, Bass realizes it's small, conscious changes to one's routine that work best. "It saves so much," he said, "and if we all did it so much conservation would be happening."

Though the EMA's message and mission is evergreen, Bass admits that the Trump administration has complicated things. "I think everyone is really walking on eggshells right now, especially in the environmental area," he said. "It's very scary to know that this administration is just rolling back really important environmental protections. It just shows how selfish people can be."

Aside from helping to organize the EMA's annual events, Bass has also used their "Green My School" program to reach out to and help educate school-age children about the importance of being environmentally conscious. "Growing up in Clinton [Mississippi], where my school is, we made fun of people that were interested in the environment. We made fun of people that wanted to join the farmer's club because it wasn't the cool thing to do," said Bass. Now, Bass handles his old school and a handful of schools in LA as part of the program. "I feel like that consciousness has really changed and kids are more aware of what's needed because they're not jaded yet. They're not greedy," he said. "That's why these kids have the best ideas."

The EMA's IMPACT Summit took place today and the EMA Awards will be held tomorrow in Beverly Hills, hosted by Amber Valletta. Ticketing information can be found here.

Check out photos of Lance Bass at the EMA's IMPACT Summit at Zimbio.

 

 

Justin Timberlake puts on surprise show at Diddy's bash - 5/22/18

Page Six, 5/21/18 --

Justin Timberlake put on an impromptu performance at a party hosted by Sean "Diddy" Combs in the early hours of Sunday morning.

"[Timberlake] rolled up to the club around 1:30 a.m. where he met with Puff Daddy in the club's VIP area behind the DJ booth," a source told Page Six of his appearance at Story Nightclub in Miami.

The "Man of the Woods" singer, 37, was sporting a short-sleeve button-down, a baseball hat and jeans.

We're told Diddy, 48, "Requested the DJ play the song 'Holy Grail' and handed Justin the mic. Justin sang along to the track and Puff amped up the crowd."

Diddy's son, Quincy Brown, 26, was at the event, dancing to the music. Timberlake's wife, Jessica Biel, was not in attendance.

"Justin left the club around 3:30 am with a group of friends," our spy said.

Timberlake performed earlier in the evening at American Airlines Arena in Miami as part of his "Man of the Woods" tour.

 

WeHo Planning Commission Approves Rocco's Tavern, a Live Music Sports Bar Co-Owned by Lance Bass - 5/18/18

Wehoville, 5/18/18 --

With a 6- to 1 vote on Thursday night, West Hollywood's Planning Commission approved a new Boystown restaurant and lounge that is partially owned by singer Lance Bass.

The openly gay Bass, who came to fame as part of boy band *NSYNC, is a partner in Rocco's Tavern, a sports bar that will also have live music, set to open later this year at 8900 Santa Monica Blvd. Bass will handle the booking of the music acts.

"I've always wanted to try doing a place in West Hollywood, especially bringing the live music element," Bass told the commissioners. "I'm looking for really great live music to bring in; jazz, blues and really focused on LGBT-lead entertainment also. [Los Angeles is] the entertainment capital of the world and we don't do much live entertainment here, which is crazy."

The space, which formerly housed a Citibank branch, is being transformed into a 3,500 square-foot restaurant with a large outdoor patio, plus a lounge area for the live music.

While the other four Rocco's Taverns (in Culver City, Studio City, Westwood and Pasadena) are primarily known as sports bars with great food, this will be the first one to have live music.

The restaurant will serve pizza, pasta, sandwiches, burgers and salads. Bass, who hails from Mississippi, told the Commission it also plans to offer weekend brunches, during which he hopes to serve Southern food like barbeque and buttermilk biscuits.

Read more here.

 

Lance Bass supporting L.A. Zoo's Beastly Ball - 5/18/18

 

 

Justin Timberlake postpones UK tour and axes three shows - 5/18/18

NME, 5/18/18 --

Justin Timberlake has postponed his European tour and axed three forthcoming UK shows. The singer was due to kick off the next leg of his 'Man of the Woods' tour in Paris on June 22. But it has been postponed until July 3 at the French capital's AccorHotels Arena.

A statement from Live Nation said: "Justin Timberlake and Live Nation apologise for any inconvenience to fans."

A series of UK dates have also been postponed including Glasgow SSE Hydro on July 5, which will now take place two days later on July 7. Two shows in London on July 9 and 11 at The O2 will go ahead as normal.

Fans who purchased tickets for Birmingham Arena on June 27, will be allowed entry to the new date at the same venue on August 27, whilst the July 1 concert at Manchester Arena has been moved to August 29.

Three dates have also been cancelled in Birmingham on June 28, Manchester Arena on July 2 and Glasgow SSE Arena on July 6, with fans able to obtain a full refund at their point of purchase.

The reason for the tour delay and cancellations is not known at this stage.

Justin Timberlake's UK and European tour dates are now as follows:

Paris, AccorHotels Arena (July 3,4)
Glasgow, SSE Hydro (7)
London, The O2 (9,11)
Amsterdam, Ziggo Dome (15)
Antwerp, Sportpaleis (17)
Cologne, Lanxess Arena (21)
Stockholm, Friends Arena (31)
Oslo, Telenor Arena (August 2)
Copenhagen, Royal Arena (4)
Hamburg, Barclaycard Arena (8)
Berlin, Mercedes-Benz Arena (12)
Zurich, Hallestadion (16)
Frankfurt, Festhalle (20)
Arnhem, Gelredome (24)
Birmingham Arena (27)
Manchester Arena (29)

Read more here.

 

Lance Bass to host World Dog Day in West Hollywood - 5/18/18

 

Lance Bass working with Special Olympics - 5/18/18

 

 

Lance Bass launches curated collection of Michael Turchin's art - 5/18/18

OK! Magazine, 5/18/18 --

Lance Bass launched his curated collection of exclusive art pieces by artist husband, Michael Turchin, on the cutting-edge, charity-driven, modern art retailer, ArtSugar.co. You can view Lance's curated collection here.

 

Lance Bass to attend Pride in L.A. - 5/18/18

Advocate.com, 5/18/18 --

GLSEN - a nonprofit that supports LGBT youth in K-12 schools - is hosting a Pride fundraiser for its work in Los Angeles. Dress in festive attire and raise a toast with celebs like Lance Bass, Jason Collins, Rosario Dawson, Tommy Dorfman, Gigi Gorgeous, and Robbie Rogers at the Sunset Tower Hotel on Sunday, June 3. It's for a good cause! Find tickets at glsen.org.

 

Jessica Biel Reveals Her No. 1 Parenting 'Hack' With Son Silas - 5/17/18

Entertainment Tonight, 5/16/18 --

Jessica Biel is opening up about her favorite and most trusted "mom hacks" when it comes to raising her and Justin Timberlake's 3-year-old son, Silas.

ET recently caught up with the actress at Au Fudge restaurant in West Hollywood, where she was joined by renowned pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp -- creator of the SNOO Smart Sleeper baby bed-- and Biel explained how she first looks to her family for support and help.

While she used to rely on a variety of different gadgets and gizmos tailored to make parenting at least somewhat easier, now that Silas is getting older -- and with Timberlake on the road for his Man of the Woods Tour -- Biel says she's been turning to a different "mom hack" -- her mother.

"The hack we use now [is] Grandma," Biel shared.

Biel recently shared her gratitude with her mom, Kimberly, on Instagram in a heartfelt Mother's Day post, in which she acknowledged everything her mom sacrificed for her.

For Mother's Day, Timberlake flew home between tour stops, having played in Duluth, Georgia, just days before, then jetting off for his show in Orlando, Florida, the next day.

Biel dished on her husband's new national tour -- which runs through Jan. 29, 2019 -- and admitted that, despite having seen him perform countless times, she's still floored by each show.

"One of the best parts, I think, of being on tour is seeing someone react to the show who's never seen the show before," she shared. "Because I've seen it a lot of times and even still it's absolutely awe-inspiring every time."

Read more here.

 

 

Backstreet Boys give shout out to *NSYNC for Walk of Fame Star - 5/17/18

 

Celebrities like Lance Bass, Dennis Rodman get personal with video messages from Cameo - 5/16/18

amny.com, 5/15/18 --

Autographs are a thing of the past.

Whenever we come across a celebrity, our first inclination is not to reach for the pen but for our cellphone cameras. Selfies are how we capture our important interactions now, and one company hopes it's found a new way to satisfy the celeb-obsessed fan.

Cameo is a platform where you can request personalized videos from celebrities and influencers.

I was skeptical at first, but when I realized that you can request *NSYNC's Lance Bass (Dennis Rodman, Perez Hilton, just about any Real Housewife or Teen Mom, and others) to convey a personal message, my inner 13-year-old flipped.

Bass, who just joined the service, can literally swipe left or right to accept an assignment on a phone app, according to CEO Steven Galanis.

Bass records his message on his phone and submits it to the customer as soon as it's done.

Each talent (there are currently about 1,800 of them, from actors and athletes to YouTube influencers and musicians) sets their own price, but the lion's share of Cameos range between $25 and $100.

Bass charges $125 but has an average rating of 5 stars. It's like Yelp for celebrities.

 

Justin Timberlake Honors 88-Year-Old Fan 'Nammie' During His Orlando Concert: 'I Love You' - 5/16/18

People, 5/16/18 --

Justin Timberlake gave one of his biggest fans the "best night ever" on Monday.

While performing his Man of the Woods Tour at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, the 37-year-old "Can't Stop the Feeling" singer shouted out 88-year-old Bette "Nammie" Maloney - telling her, "I love you."

Back in March, an Instagram video of Nammie receiving tickets to see Timberlake went viral, with a shocked Maloney asking her granddaughter Sarah Watson, "Is this for real? For real, real?"

"I've been trying to figure out how to save money to go," she said, tearing up. "I'm going to Justin Timberlake!"

She got to do even more on Monday. Not only did Nammie see Timberlake perform and receive that special shout-out, she also got to meet the former 'NSYNC star before the show.

Watson documented Nammie's big night out, calling it the "best night ever" and sharing a shot of Timberlake and Nammie backstage.

"He's a class act, y'all," Watson wrote. "Humbled by and beyond grateful for all the love shown to sweet Nammie tonight. @justintimberlake was kind, lovely and wayyyyyy cute in person. Best night ever, and FOR SURE best concert we've ever seen."

"Thank you @justintimberlake for being so sweet and kind to our dear Nammie," she added in another post, with video of Timberlake's shout-out. "You have set the bar impossibly high to ever top this Mother's Day ... BEST NIGHT EVER."

 

 

Lance Bass of *NSYNC adding Lynchburg stop to tour - 5/16/18

WSET.com, 5/15/18 --

Lynchburg Concerts just announced Lance Bass of *NSYNC fame will be coming to Lynchburg.

Bass will be hitting Lynchburg as part of his Pop 2000 Tour. The tour includes performances from other teen heartthrobs of the early 2000's including: O-Town, Aaron Carter, Ryan Cabrera and Tyler Hilton.

An official date has not yet been set for the concert, but Lynchburg Concerts said to stay tuned for more details.

 

Joey Fatone at Hard Rock's Showstopper Awards - 5/16/18

TravelPulse Canada, 5/16/18 --

TravelPulse Canada is on the ground at AIC Hotels' 3rd annual Showstopper Awards at the group's first all-inclusive resort, Hard Rock Resort & Spa Punta Cana. Travel Pulse Canada is the only trade media in attendance at the VIP event.

From May 15-18, AIC Hotel Group will celebrate over 150 travel partners, and their brand contributions with rock star treatment, world-class entertainment, thrilling off-property adventures and more.

On May 16th, guests from across Canada and USA will enjoy a lavish awards ceremony at the Hard Rock Resort's ORO Nightclub, a show hosted by pop icon, actor, host, Broadway star, dancer and media personality, Joey Fatone.

Award categories will include: Mr. & Mrs. Hard Rock Tour Operator, Top 5 WOW Producing Agents, Top Group Sales Tour Operator and Game Changers in North America, and many more. Winners are selected on production achieved in 2017 while the Brand Ambassador category recognizes best overall support of all AIC Hotel Group properties.

Once the red carpet has been walked, Fatone has wowed the crowds and the Showstopper winners have collected their awards, guests will continue the party into the night, ending with an exclusive concert from a surprise musical artist.

It has just been revealed that this year's artist will be three-time Grammy winning singer/rapper/actor, Nelly. The 2018 AIC Showstopper awards is promising to be three well-deserved days of sun, fun and Hard Rock style luxury.

Stay tuned to Travel Pulse Canada for a complete list of winners and a recap of the exciting 2018 AIC Showstopper awards.

 

Justin Timberlake's Air Jordan 3s Release Again This Week - 5/16/18

Sole Collector , 5/16/18 --

After taking a brief hiatus, Justin Timberlake's Air Jordan 3 JTH "2-Minute Warning" releases for his "Man of the Woods" world tour are resuming this week.

The next launch goes down Friday, May 18 in Miami for Timberlake's stop at the American Airlines Arena. SoleFly, the boutique founded and owned by Michael Jordan's brother-in-law, Carlos Prieto, is confirmed to receive the sneakers.

SoleFly will drop the shoes on Friday for $200, but a release procedure has not yet been confirmed. The store is using its Instagram story to ask followers whether they'd prefer an online raffle or an in-store launch on first come, first served basis.

In related news, another Air Jordan 3 JTH is expected to arrive in "Bio Beige" this summer.

 

 

Lance Bass celebrates Jamie-Lynn Sigler's birthday - 5/16/18

 

Justin Timberlake Makes a Slick Half Court Shot - 5/16/18

Billboard, 5/15/18 --

Once again, Justin Timberlake has proved himself to be unstoppable on the court. In a new video posted Monday night (May 14), JT took a break from his hectic tour schedule to shoot some late-night hoops in New York City. The pop star is seen in the video gracefully making a half-court shot and following it up with a signature dance routine.

This isn't the first time the pop star has achieved such a feat. In both January and March, videos surfaced of the former *NSYNC member landing half court shots with equal grace. One of them was even on the Lakers home court.

Check out the new video below:

 

Happy Mother's Day - 5/13/18

 

Justin Timberlake Moves Up Social 50 Chart - 1/18/18

Billboard, 1/18/18 --

The Social 50 is powered by data tracked by music analytics company Next Big Sound and ranks the most popular artists on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Wikipedia and Tumblr. The chart's methodology blends weekly additions of friends/fans/followers along with artist page views and engagement. The chart's latest tracking week ended Jan. 11, and BTS is No. 1.

[The] release of the new single "Filthy" drives another Justin up the Social 50, as Justin Timberlake leaps 49-13.

Timberlake, who garnered 305,000 YouTube reactions and 94,000 new subscriptions thanks to the "Filthy" video (both the song and video were released on Jan. 5), scores his best position on the tally since the Nov. 19, 2016, ranking, when he reached No. 4.

In addition to promoting his new single, Timberlake also announced a new tour and posted from the 2018 Golden Globe Awards, at which his wife, Jessica Biel, was nominated. One video in particular showed Timberlake and Biel singing along to "Filthy" while en route to the ceremony.

Read more here.

 

Justin Timberlake's 'Supplies' video will debut on Thursday - 1/17/18

 

 

Joey Fatone attends Matt Goss at 1 Oak in The Mirage - 1/17/18

lasvegas.informermg.com, 1/14/18 --

Friday night, singer and television personality Joey Fatone stopped in to see Matt Goss' new show at 1 Oak in The Mirage. The two singers hung out backstage after the show.

Known for his impassioned performances that combine intoxicating vocal sets, big band instrumentals and old-school glamour, British-born singing sensation Matt Goss sleek style and unparalleled ability to engage audiences embody the magic of Las Vegas' classic lounge crooners. A favorite among visitors and locals, Goss' talents have drawn comparison to the Rat Pack, and numerous accolades proclaim him "The New King of Vegas." Matt brings his celebrated act Ц including multi-piece band, sultry backup singers and Dirty Virgins dance troupe Ц to a scintillating new live-music experience at The Mirage.

To purchase Matt Goss Meet & Greet tickets, visit ticketmaster.com or call 1.800.963.9634.

 

Watch Justin Timberlake Tease New Album in Behind-the-Scenes Doc - 1/17/18

Rolling Stone, 1/16/18 --

Justin Timberlake offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of his upcoming album, Man of the Woods, and teases a handful of previously unheard songs in a new short documentary.

The clip opens with Timberlake recording a track with a deep R&B groove, though as he points out, the vocals have a distinct country melody. In an interview, the pop star discusses how he tried to blend his Tennessee roots with more contemporary musical styles on Man of the Woods, saying, "I think the album has a wide range of sonics to it, but I guess I would describe it as modern Americana with 808s."

Timberlake previews the different forms this mix takes throughout the clip as he crafts songs on piano and guitar, working works with super-producers Pharrell and Timbaland. Among the snippets previewed in the clip are a slinky but snappy ballad, a mid-tempo dance tune tinged with disco guitar and a honky-tonk rave-up cut with futuristic funk.

Timberlake has only released "Filthy," the first single from Man of the Woods track. The album is set to arrive February 2nd, two days before Timberlake performs at the Super Bowl LII Halftime Show.

Timberlake has also added 10 new shows to his Man of the Woods tour, which kicks off March 13th in Toronto. The updated itinerary includes second shows in Toronto (March 15th), New York (March 22nd), Chicago (March 28th), Boston (April 5th), Montreal (April 9th), Las Vegas (April 15th), San Jose (April 25th) and Los Angeles (April 29th), as well as two new gigs: June 1st in Pittsburgh and June 2nd in Philadelphia. Tickets for the second shows in previously announced cities go on sale January 22nd, while tickets for the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia concerts go on sale January 29th.

 

Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson Made Amends After Super Bowl Wardrobe Malfunction: 'You Can Move Forward' - 1/17/18

People, 1/17/18 --

As Justin Timberlake prepares for his Feb. 4 Super Bowl performance, he's opening up about the infamous wardrobe malfunction during his 2004 set with Janet Jackson.

Fourteen years ago, the singer took the stage with Jackson to perform his hit "Rock Your Body." Memorably, at the end of the sexy track's closing lyrics Ч "I bet I'll have you naked by the end of this song" Ч Timberlake went to remove Jackson's corset and accidentally tore off her bra too, exposing her bare breast.

Controversy ensued, Timberlake and Jackson issued apologies, and the Federal Communications Commission charged CBS, the network that broadcast the game that year, with a $550,000 indecency fine for the incident, dubbed "Nipplegate."

"I stumbled through it, to be quite honest," Timberlake, now 36, told Beats 1's Zane Lowe of moving past the drama. "I had my wires crossed and it's just something that you have to look back on and go like, 'Okay, well you know, you can't change what's happened but you can move forward and learn from it.'"

After the controversy, Timberlake says he "absolutely" took time with Jackson to make amends, adding: "I don't know that a lot of people know that. I don't think it's my job to do that because you value the relationships that you do have with people."

The "Filthy" singer Ч who will release his fourth solo album, Man of the Woods, Feb. 2 before a world tour Ч returns to the Pepsi Halftime show stage again next month at Super Bowl LII, and the 2004 debacle was "something we talked about," Timberlake said.

"To be honest, it wasn't too much of a conversation," he added. "It's just one of those things where you go, 'Yeah what do you want me to say? We're not going to do that again.'"

This will be the fourth time Timberlake has performed at the famous championship game. In addition to the 2004 set, he and *NSYNC joined a star-studded lineup (including Aerosmith, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige and Nelly) to sing their classic hits "Bye Bye Bye" and "It's Gonna Be Me."

 

 

Lance Bass wants you to adopt Remi - 1/17/18

 

Justin Timberlake's 'Filthy' Debuts at No. 9 - 1/17/18

Billboard, 1/16/18 --

Ed Sheeran's "Perfect" leads the Billboard Hot 100 for a sixth week on the chart dated Jan. 20.

Meanwhile, two songs surge to the top 10, as Bruno Mars and Cardi B's "Finesse" blasts from its No. 35 debut to No. 3, following the first full week of tracking for its new remix, and Justin Timberlake's "Filthy" launches at No. 9 after its first seven days of availability.

Let's run down the top 10 of the Hot 100, which blends all-genre streaming, airplay and sales data. All charts will update on Billboard.com tomorrow (Jan. 17).

Timberlake's "Filthy" (on RCA Records) bows at No. 9 on the Hot 100. It enters Digital Song Sales at No. 3 (79,000 sold) and Streaming Songs at No. 26 (15.8 million U.S. streams) and jumps 45-32 on Radio Songs (36 million impressions).

Timberlake scores his 18th solo Hot 100 top 10 (to go along with six visits that he made to the region in 1999-2002 as a member of *NSYNC). He earns his third-highest debut among 30 charted titles, after the No. 1-launching "Can't Stop the Feeling!" (May 28, 2016), his previous Hot 100 hit before "Filthy," and "Holy Grail," by JAY-Z featuring Timberlake, which started at No. 8, and peaked at No. 4, in 2013. (Thus, Timberlake has tallied his two highest Hot 100 debuts as a lead artist with his 29th and 30th entries.) He landed his first solo top 10 with "Cry Me a River," which hit No. 3 in 2003.

"Filthy" is the lead single from Timberlake's fifth album (and first in over four years), Man of the Woods, due Feb. 2. Two days later, Timberlake will perform at the Super Bowl LII Halftime Show.

Read more here.

 

Justin Timberlake Reveals How Clipse Prevented Him From Working With Pharrell Until Recently - 1/17/18

Uproxx, 1/17/18 --

Justin Timberlake is on the album promo trail to support his upcoming album, Man of the Woods, and his latest stop was Zane Lowe's Beats 1 Radio Show. Timberlake got extremely personal during the interview, going so far as to reveal the reasoning behind a decision that's mystified fans for nearly 16 years: Why he and The Neptunes haven't collaborated since Timberlake's 2002 solo debut Justified.

"I gotta say this the right way because I don't wanna blame anyone for anything," he explains. "Everyone remembers Clipse. Clipse was signed to Jive Records, which I was signed to. I don't know what went on with their deal, but I do remember that Pharrell was very adamant about getting them out of the deal. So, from my understanding, it became challenging for him to work with any Jive artist from that point."

Timberlake goes on to elaborate that while he wanted to work with Pharrell, the fraught relationship between his friend and the label made it too difficult to do so. Justin also noted that because of prior business drama when he was with "the group," as he calls his former band, *NSYNC, with whom he started his musical career, he was wary of getting involved in the middle of another business dispute.

Hence, Justin's last three albums, FutureSex/LoveSounds and The 20/20 Experience, Parts 1 and 2, were produced in bulk by Timbaland and Danjahandz. However, with his jump to new label RCA Records for Man Of The Woods, the avenue reopened to create with his longtime friend and collaborator once again. We'll see whether they managed to recapture the magic of songs like "Senorita" and "Signs" on February 2nd when Man Of The Woods officially hits stores and streaming services.

 

 

Justin Timberlake Previewed Some Bass-Heavy 'Man Of The Woods' Tracks At A New York Nightclub - 1/15/18

Uproxx, 1/15/18 --

So far, Justin Timberlake's upcoming Man of the Woods album has been a surprising departure from expectations. When the outdoorsy trailer first dropped, many expected a folksy, perhaps country-inspired turn for the dance-pop legend from Memphis Ч especially due to the news that country stars like Chris Stapleton would be appearing on it as well. However, the video for the first single, "Filthy," derailed that conjecture with its futuristic robo-funk.

The latest preview of the album's sound may explode those previous expectations entirely. Timberlake played a few songs during a recent trip to New York's 1Oak nightclub and (of course) clips have leaked online courtesy of partygoers' cell phone videos posted to Snapchat and other social media. Much like "Filthy," the clips that have surfaced online seem intent on subverting the rustic aesthetic of the trailer in favor of more hip-hop-flavored, pop and dance-friendly tracks in line with much of Timberlake's prior output.

With production still being handled by longtime collaborators Pharrell, Timbaland, and Danjahandz, it's a wonder that fans are feeling the fake-out, though. While each has definitely shown themselves willing to experiment, they all have established, singular sounds and Justin probably wouldn't go to them if he wanted a more acoustic, twangy approach. The real question may end up being, "What does a Chris Stapleton hip-hop song sound like?" We'll have to wait until February 2nd to find out, but the previews below just might make the wait a bit more bearable.

Read more here.

 

'Filthy' chart updates - 1/15/18

Headline Planet, 1/15/18 --

Justin Timberlake's "Filthy," and Bruno Mars' "Finesse (featuring Cardi B)" climb to new highs on this week's Mediabase hot adult contemporary chart.

"Filthy" joins the Top 20, while "Finesse" officially enters the Top 25.

Up eight places, "Filthy" earns #20 on this week's chart. It garnered 1,518 tracking period spins, besting last week's count by a format-leading 967.

Read more here.

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Headline Planet, 1/15/18 --

Justin Timberlake's "Filthy" and Kendrick Lamar & SZA's "All The Stars" launched late last week.

This week, they earn spots on the Mediabase rhythmic radio chart.

Played 1,117 times during the January 7-13 tracking period (+810), "Filthy" enters the chart at #29. It was below last week's listing at #54.

Read more here.

 

Justin Timberlake to party at Prince's Paisley Park during Super Bowl week - 1/13/18

Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1/13/18 --

Looks like a small number of Justin Timberlake fans will be using Paisley Park's temporary liquor license during Super Bowl week to pop some champagne.

American Express is hosting a "listening session" with Timberlake featuring food, drink and a hint at "more" from the "SexyBack" singer in the home of late "Lovesexy" legend Prince on Feb. 1, according to an eTix.com web page. Sorry, folks, it already lists tickets as sold out.

Should Timberlake opt to perform that night -- Prince himself usually kept Paisley visitors guessing -- 36-year-old pop star would have 2╜ days to rest up for the Super Bowl halftime show at U.S. Bank Stadium that Sunday. JT's lumberjacky new album, "Man of the Woods," comes out the day after the party at Paisley.

Apparently, a lucky few American Express card holders were surprised with access to the $80 tickets on Friday night. No word yet on how many were sold. Amex is a sponsor of Timberlake's upcoming Man of the Woods Tour and is selling pre-sale tickets to all his upcoming dates (none in Minnesota; unless this Paisley thing count).

Presumably, the concert will take place in Paisley Park's soundstage area, the high-ceilinged, 1,800-person room where Prince usually performed at the Chanhassen studio complex, which he built in 1987, and where he died in 2016. Parties there also sometimes took place in the adjoining NPG Music Club, which only holds a few hundred people.

As is commonplace at Paisley Park, cell phones will be disallowed at the party, and fans will be shuttled in from the nearby Chanhassen Transit Station. Other stipulations: They will have to present their Amex card upon entry, a tactic that safeguards the show from ticket scalpers.

Read more here.

 

 

Joey Fatone at the Consumer Electronics Show - 1/13/18

 

Demi Lovato Praises Justin Timberlake's 'Filthy' - 1/13/18

Popcrush, 1/13/18 --

Justin Timberlake's latest single, "Filthy," has already reached No. 23 on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart and has many music fans giving praise, including Demi Lovato.

On Friday (Jan. 12), Lovato hopped on Twitter to giver her mini review of JT's latest track. "The new @jtimberlake song Filthy is naaaasssstttyyy AF in the best way possible.. stankface," she tweeted.

Timberlake eventually caught wind of Demi's tweet, replying back to her on Saturday (Jan. 13) with a simple raised hands emoji.

"Filthy" is the first single from Timberlake's upcoming album, Man of the Woods. Set to release on Feb. 2, JT has already announced tour dates to promote the album. The trek is scheduled to kick off on March 3 in Toronto, Ontario before the singer makes stops in New York, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami and more. The tour wraps up on May 30 in Justin's hometown of Memphis, Tenn.

Check out Demi and JT's tweets below.

Read more here.

 

Justin Timberlake's 'Filthy' Aiming for Top 15 Debut - 1/12/18

Billboard, 1/12/18 --

Bruno Mars and Cardi B's "Finesse" appears headed for the top five on next week's Billboard Hot 100 chart (dated Jan. 20). Plus, Justin Timberlake's new single "Filthy" should debut in the Hot 100's top 15, and possibly in the top 10.

Above both songs, the Hot 100's current leader, Ed Sheeran and Beyoncщ's "Perfect," which logs a fifth frame at No. 1 on this week's chart (dated Jan. 13), looks likely to remain on top.

Let's run some projections. Highlights of next week's Hot 100, which blends streaming, airplay and sales data, according to Nielsen Music, will post on Billboard.com Tuesday (Jan. 16), with all charts posting the following day (Jan. 17; a day later than usual, given the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday Monday).

Timberlake's "Filthy," released Jan. 5 -- thus setting up a first full week of streaming and sales tracking for the Jan. 20-dated Hot 100 -- could launch with over 10 million U.S. streams, 30 million in airplay audience and 70,000 sold. Based on those projections, the song should launch on the Hot 100 in the top 15, perhaps in the top 10.

Timberlake will tally his first Hot 100 hit since "Can't Stop the Feeling!," which vaulted in at No. 1 on May 28, 2016, becoming his fifth solo No. 1. (He also led as a member of *NSYNC on the boy band's 2000 No. 1 "It's Gonna Be Me.")

Check back Tuesday, Jan. 16, to find out where "Perfect," "Finesse" and "Filthy" place, and for highlights of the Hot 100's top 10 and more.

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Lance Bass plays celebrity phone roulette on 'Good Day LA' - 1/12/18

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This New Song Justin Timberlake Produced Is as Catchy as It Is Heartbreaking - 1/12/18

Popsugar, 1/12/18 --

When Justin Timberlake discovered The Shadowboxers in 2013 on Twitter, he knew instantly that they would be stars. Their soulful, infectious sound set them apart from any other band currently in the music scene, and Justin could see that each of the three band members is as musically and vocally talented as the next.

Fast forward a few years later, and The Shadowboxers Ч bandmates Scott Tyler, Matt Lipkins, and Adam Hoffman from Atlanta Ч are in the recording studio with Justin, producing some of the most addicting songs your ears ever did hear. After countless hours of writing and recording, The Shadowboxers have come out with a brand-new single called "Runaway" Ч and it's as catchy as it is heartbreaking.

You can definitely hear hints of Justin's musical influence, and that's because he lent a hand in producing the song.

Read more here.

 

Producer Danja Explains Why Justin Timberlake's "Filthy" Doesn't Sound Like A Country Song - 1/11/18

Complex, 1/7/18 --

When Justin Timberlake released a photo of himself, Timbaland, and Pharrell almost one year ago, the caption was merely "..."Чthe implication needed no further explanation. He was back in the studio, working on new music, and doing so alongside the people who helped him craft the majority (if not entirety) of the solo discography we deem classic today. But there's one more person who deserved to be in the frame.

Nate Hills, commonly known by his moniker Danja, has been linked with Timbaland for the last 16 years since Timb took him under his wing around 2001. From then on, many of Timbaland's credits feature Danja as well, with the two Virgina natives working in tandem to create the scores of classic beats that came to define Timb's career. That includes JT's seminal FutureSex/LoveSounds, which boasts production credits from Danja on all but two songs.

While Timberlake's most recent album, 20/20 Experience, exclusively featured Timbaland production, Danja sat that one out as he continued to rack up impressive credits elsewhere on his own. But in the spirit of reunion implied by JT's gram, Danja is back in the fold now and he, along with Timbaland, is behind the boards for our first slice of Man of the Woods, the decidedly non-woodsy "Filthy." Despite an album trailer that seemed to promise a straight up country collection, the song sounds much more like a FutureSex-indebted choice for a lead single.

With JT's intended direction more mysterious than ever now, Complex hopped on the phone with Danja after the release of "Filthy" to get some clarity and hints ahead of Man of the Woods.

The album trailer dropped, and the scenery and certain lines of dialogue had everyone thinking that Justin made a country album. "Filthy" is most definitely not a country song. Is it an outlier? What can we really expect for the sound of the album?
I think the trailer is very accurate to the landscape of the project. I don't know who ever said he was making a country album [Laughs]. You know, he's always mixing a lot of different things together. It's always funk, R&B, soul, hip-hop, countryЧhe definitely is very, like you said, personal in terms of subject matter and the feeling of it and the essence of the project will have some of those grassroots element.

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Lance Bass returns to 'Good Day LA' - 1/11/18

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Justin Timberlake's "Filthy" Erupts As Pop Radio's Most Added Song - 1/10/18

Headline Planet, 1/9/18 --

Justin Timberlake's new "Filthy" and Bruno Mars' new remix of "Finesse (featuring Cardi B)" both received enthusiastic welcomes at pop radio.

Picked up by 178 Mediabase-monitored pop stations in conjunction with this week's official impact, "Filthy" ranks as the format's most added song.

The impressive add count ties that of Taylor Swift's "Wildest Dreams" as the third-biggest in Mediabase history.

Only Swift's "Look What You Made Me Do" (187) and Timberlake's own "Can't Stop the Feeling" (186) received more pop adds in a single reporting period Ч and both songs launched when there were more stations on the panel.

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Headline Planet, 1/9/18 --

Based purely on the strength of early radio airplay, Justin Timberlake's "Filthy" earns a spot on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100.

The song starts at #20 on the listing, which ranks the Top 25 songs that have yet to appear on the actual Billboard Hot 100.

"Filthy" debuted after the conclusion of the sales/streaming tracking week Ч and on the fifth day of the radio tracking period.

Its chart position, accordingly, is driven entirely by its first three days of radio airplay.

"Filthy" will obviously leap into the upper reaches of next week's actual Hot 100, which will account for the song's first full weeks of sales, streaming and radio.

 

Lance Bass interviews Angela Bassett, talks Super Bowl on 'Good Day LA' - 1/10/18

 

 

Jimmy Fallon Sets Star-Studded Lineup for Live Post-Super Bowl 'Tonight Show': Dwayne Johnson, Justin Timberlake & More - 1/9/18

Billboard, 1/9/18 --

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon will host a star-studded roster for its live post-Super Bowl telecast. The guests will include Dwayne Johnson, Justin Timberlake and the stars of NBC's This Is Us -- Mandy Moore, Chrissy Metz, Justin Hartley and recent Golden Globe winner Sterling K Brown.

This will be Timberlake's third time performing during halftime at the Super Bowl. He was part of the halftime performances for Super Bowl XXXV in 2001 with *NSYNC. and XXXVIII in 2004 with Janet Jackson. He will appear as a talk and musical guest in the wake of his new upcoming album, Man of the Woods, to be released on Feb. 2, two days before the big game.

This episode will air live on Sunday, Feb. 4 from the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, following the live broadcast of Super Bowl LII.

 

Justin Timberlake Producer Danja Talks Making the Wild, Futuristic 'Filthy' - 1/9/18

Rolling Stone, 1/9/18 --

Last Friday, pop superstar Justin Timberlake returned with "Filthy," a strutting single that's a surprising pivot from the carefree, innocuous Trolls tune "Can't Stop the Feeling!" In contrast, "Filthy" is full of grating synths and shrill screams. There's a pair of stadium-funk breakdowns, all walloping drum fills and histrionic guitars. Although Timberlake has relied heavily on falsetto vocal displays in the past, this time he keeps his voice in the middle of mix, so the singer and the music are equal partners.

The singer co-produced the track with Timbaland and Danja, the same two beatmakers who oversaw his 2006 tour de force, FutureSex/LoveSounds. Danja spoke with Rolling Stone about the sessions for Timberlake's upcoming Man of the Woods and the process behind "Filthy."

Were there a lot of conversations about where you wanted this record to go?
There wasn't much talk, wasn't much game-planning, wasn't a big huddle. By the time I got there, he already had a direction. It was just me falling into what he already had in motion.

In the trailer for the album, he talks a lot about the album reflecting his Tennessee roots. Is that something you noticed in the session?
I did Ц mostly from him, his energy, how he looked. He wasn't in the studio trying to be dressed up in suits, pretty-boy Justin. He was rugged like how the trailer looks. That was the energy.

Did you feel that was a different energy compared to the FutureSex/LoveSounds sessions?
Definitely. But it all comes from him. Е Obviously he's in a way different place in his life than where he was at that time. It's only right that the music reflects that.

Who was in the studio with you during the sessions for the new record?
It was inspiring because you had myself and Timbaland in one room, you had Chad [Hugo] and Pharrell [of the Neptunes] in another room, you had Rob Knox and Eric Hudson in another room. You have all these duos of great producers around, and obviously for me, I'm a competitive person Ц it's going to create a competitive spirit. If I know they're in there working, I'm gonna make sure that we're over here doing the most phenomenal thing that we can come up with. Justin was bouncing around from room to room writing and recording and vibing with everybody.

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Lance Bass talks Golden Globes fashion on 'Good Day LA' - 1/9/18

 

 

Sam Rockwell Sought Out Justin Timberlake to Work on Dance Moves for Role - 1/9/18

Hollywood.com, 1/9/18 --

Sam Rockwell has asked Justin Timberlake for dancing tips as he's looking to play choreographer Bob Fosse in a new movie.

Sam, 49, won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture on Sunday (07Jan18) for his portrayal of a dimwitted police officer in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Ц the latest in a string of prizes he's won for the role.

He finds that one benefit of being an awards season contender is that he gets to mingle with other stars, including Justin Timberlake Ц who he chatted with about dance.

"There are moments of enjoyment when you're rubbing shoulders with a mentor like Gary Oldman," he told The Times. That's a kick. Tom Hanks, who I've worked with. Meryl Streep. Judi DenchЕOh, I got to talk about dancing with Justin Timberlake."

Revealing his reason for talking to Justin about his dancing skills, Sam added, "Well we were talking about Bob Fosse, who I might play. He knows a lot about it. I showed him a move and he showed me a cooler way to do it Ц because he's Justin f**king Timberlake."

Although he's not got the SexyBack singer's skills, Sam is pretty confident in his ability and explained: "I'm pretty good. Not as good as Justin."

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Bringing Sexy Back! Justin Timberlake Announces The Man of the Woods Tour After Releasing New Single Ч Get the Dates - 1/8/18

People, 1/8/18 --

Justin Timberlake is taking his new music on the road.

Just days after releasing the first single, "Filthy," off his upcoming studio album, Man of the Woods, the pop star announced in a video Monday that he'll be embarking on a brand new tour, four years after his famed 20/20 Experience World Tour wrapped.

"The outdoors is the inspiration for a lot of these songs. That's the main idea. The tour will be able to bring the outside in," Timberlake explains in the clip, premiering on PEOPLE. "How can we bring that to life? I want people to see the inspiration for how it ended up sounding. I've never seen that done before Ч bring the outside in."

Kicking off March 13 in Toronto, The Man of the Woods Tour will stop in 27 cities Ч including Los Angeles, Miami and New York City Ч and end in Timberlake's hometown of Memphis on May 30. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Ticketmaster.com, while members of The Tennessee Kids Fan Club and American Express cardholders will be eligible for presales beginning Wednesday, Jan. 10. Further information on VIP packages may be found here.

See The Man of the Woods Tour dates below:

3/13/2018 Ч Toronto, ON Ч Air Canada Centre
3/18/2018 Ч Washington, DC Ч Capital One Arena
3/21/2018 Ч New York, NY Ч Madison Square Garden
3/25/2018 Ч Newark, NJ Ч Prudential Center
3/27/2018 Ч Chicago, IL Ч United Center
3/31/2018 Ч Cleveland, OH Ч Quicken Loans Arena
4/2/2018 Ч Detroit, MI Ч Little Caesars Arena
4/4/2018 Ч Boston, MA Ч TD Garden
4/8/2018 Ч Montreal, QC Ч Bell Centre
4/12/2018 Ч Salt Lake City, UT Ч Vivint Smart Home Arena
4/14/2018 Ч Las Vegas, NV Ч T-Mobile Arena
4/24/2018 Ч San Jose, CA Ч SAP Center
4/28/2018 Ч Los Angeles, CA Ч The Forum
5/2/2018 Ч Phoenix, AZ Ч Talking Stick Resort Arena
5/5/2018 Ч Tulsa, OK Ч BOK Center
5/7/2018 Ч Columbus, OH Ч Nationwide Arena
5/9/2018 Ч Nashville, TN Ч Bridgestone Arena
5/11/2018 Ч Atlanta, GA Ч Infinite Energy Arena
5/14/2018 Ч Orlando, FL Ч Amway Center
5/15/2018 Ч Tampa, FL Ч Amalie Arena
5/18/2018 Ч Miami, FL Ч American Airlines Arena
5/19/2018 Ч Ft. Lauderdale, FL Ч BB&T Center
5/23/2018 Ч Houston, TX Ч Toyota Center
5/27/2018 Ч Dallas, TX Ч American Airlines Center
5/30/2018 Ч Memphis, TN Ч FedEx Forum

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Lance Bass visits 'Good Day LA' - 1/8/18

 

 

Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel Heat Up the Dance Floor at Seth Meyers' Globes Afterparty - 1/8/18

People, 1/8/18 --

After celebrating their big wins at the Golden Globes, Hollywood's biggest stars flocked to host Seth Meyers's private afterparty at L.A. hotspot Poppy.

While Meyers Ч who delivered an opening monologue that focused heavily on the sexual harassment scandals that have rocked Hollywood in recent months Ч didn't arrive until 10:30 p.m., the bash was already packed with his famous friends.

According to an onlooker, nominee Jessica Biel and her husband Justin Timberlake "seemed so happy and in love" all night long as they showed off their moves on the dance floor.

"They couldn't take their eyes off one another," says the onlooker. "The deejay played 'Can't Stop the Feeling' and Justin immediately ran over to Jessica and started whispering in her ear and dancing with her."

Read more here. Check out photos of Justin and Jessica at the Golden Globes at Zimbio.

 

Justin Timberlake Gives a Glimpse at the Making of His 'Filthy' Video - 1/6/18

Variety, 1/6/18 --

Justin Timberlake's "Filthy" video has the singer, portraying a Steve Jobs-like inventor, watching from side-stage as his latest creation gets to show off all his funky moves to a packed audience. But in a behind-the-scenes look at the video, it's clear that Timberlake's the mastermind behind the futuristic performance.

"Making of a [robot]," Timberlake captioned the clip, using an emoji in place of the word "robot." He shared the short video on Instagram Saturday (Jan. 6).

In the making-of clip, he's seen performing the motions that become the robot's moves in the final product.

Timberlake posted a second video of the choreography later in the evening.

"Filthy," a preview of what's to come from Timberlake's Man of the Woods. album due Feb. 2, was directed by Mark Romanek, who also worked with Timberlake on "Can't Stop the Feeling." Three more new videos, with three different directors, are set to drop prior to the album's release.

Take a look at his robotic "Filthy" moves below.

 

Review: Larger than Life and Joey Fatone of *NSYNC charm at Mulcahy's - 1/6/18

Digital Journal, 1/6/18 --

On January 5, boy band Larger Than Life performed at Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh, along with special musical guest Joey Fatone of *NSYNC.

Fatone hosted the event, and made the opening remarks. They fans kept on chanting "Joey!" He poked fun at his sweater. "Nickelodeon threw up all over it," he joked. "How are you feeling tonight, Mulcahy's? Are you doing good? Are we going to have a good time tonight? I know it's freaking cold out, but that would definitely not stop me from coming here," he added.

He continued, "We had such a great time last night, so thank you guys for coming out again." Fatone praised Larger Than Life for being "energetic, great and amazing." "I love their magic and how they get into it," he said, extolling Larger Than Life.

The iconic *NSYNC band member also joined Larger Than Life on two songs: the smash hit "Bye Bye Bye" and the *NSYNC holiday classic "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays." They all did a great job serenading the pop fans at Mulcahy's, thus bringing the audience back to simpler times. They all did a terrific job, and Joey Fatone delivered as well! Despite the cold weather outside, they managed to heat up the venue inside with their infectious pop songs.

Gina Miller, 90's pop fan, remarked, "As always the guys of Larger Than Life put on an amazing show but I never thought it would be anything different. With Joey Fatone being there, he made it so much better! As someone who doesn't really like change, the new guys of Larger Than Life did an amazing job! They really seemed to fit in! I cant wait to see what 2018 has in store for these amazing singers!

 

 

Justin Timberlake to Drop Four Videos Before 'Man of the Woods' Album Release - 1/5/18

Variety, 1/3/18 --

Justin Timberlake will release four videos leading up to the Feb. 2 release of his fourth studio album, "Man of the Woods." The first will be the album's lead single, "Filthy," which arrives on Friday. The song was co-written and co-produced by Timberlake, Timbaland, and Danja with additional writing credits from James Fauntleroy and Larrance Dopson; the video was directed by Mark Romanek, who was worked with Timberlake, Jay-Z, U2 and many others and directed Johnny Cash's award-winning 2003 clip for "Hurt." According to a press release, the "Filthy" clip is "a dance heavy video features Timberlake as a modern day inventor presenting his latest creation to the world."

The three following videos, which will be released weekly beginning Jan. 18, featured three different directors.

Timberlake also collaborated with Chris Stapleton (with whom he performed a galvanizing version of "Tennessee Whisky" on the CMA Awards in 2015), the Neptunes and Alicia Keys on the album, which he said in a minute-long teaser video released Tuesday was inspired by his family and his upbringing in Memphis. He also worked with Max Martin and Shellback on the hit single "Can't Stop the Feeling" from the film "Trolls," although it is unclear whether any collaborations with them will be on the album.

Target will carry an exclusive version of the album, featuring unique cover art, a poster and a digital download code, although apparently no extra tracks.

Two days after the album's release, Timberlake will be the halftime performer at the Super Bowl in Minneapolis on Feb. 4. Variety reported that he was the frontrunner on Sept. 27.

 

JT Is Back! Justin Timberlake Announces New Album Man of the Woods with Sneak Peek Video - 1/2/18

People, 1/2/18 --

Justin Timberlake dropped a surprise for fans on Tuesday: new music!

The 36-year-old pop singer kicked off 2018 by announcing his upcoming album, Man of the Woods.

"This album is really inspired by my son, my wife, my family, but more so than any other album I've written, where I'm from," he says in the video introducing the project. "It's personal."

Man of the Woods is slated for release on Feb. 2, but a tweet from Timberlake sharing the video seems to hint at something specialЧperhaps a new songЧon the way this Friday.

It will be the first new music Timberlake has put out since "Can't Stop the Feeling," which debuted in May 2016 atop the Billboard Hot 100 (his fifth No. 1 song). The infectious Max Martin/Shellback-produced dance song was off the soundtrack for the DreamWorks Animations' "Trolls" movie, for which Timberlake served as executive music producer.

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*NSYNC's Chris Kirkpatrick Finally Sells His Orlando Home for $1.69M - 1/2/18

realtor.com, 1/2/18 --

Former *NSYNC member Chris Kirkpatrick is finally saying "Bye Bye Bye" to his Orlando, FL, home, which he just sold for $1.69 million.

The 46-year-old boy bander had initially placed his lakefront estate on the market in December 2015 for $2.3 million. When it failed to entice a buyer, the price was first cut to $2.2 million in 2016, then whittled down to $2.1 million in June 2017, and finally lowered to $1.9 million in November. That was clearly in the right range, as it sold just a month later.

While the five-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 6,314-square-foot home has plenty of perks, it also had some design choices that would probably only interest a specific buyer, or a major boy-band fan. The home theater comes to mind, which looks like the interior of a circus tent.

Still, the home hits a high note. The three-story contemporary has water views from almost every room, and includes an open floor plan, walls of windows, and soaring ceilings. The dining room includes a custom-designed "rain wall" for "dramatic dining," as the listing description puts it.

The kitchen opens to a family room with a 12-foot floor-to-ceiling window for enjoying nightly sunsets and fireworks.

The entire lower level is entertainment central, complete with music room, recording studio, media room, two game rooms, home theater, and party room with wet bar. Sliding glass doors lead to a lakefront covered terrace with tropical landscape, large pool, grotto, and waterfall.

Read more and check out the photos of the house here.

 

 

JC Chasez & Lance Bass at New Year's Eve at 1 Hotel South Beach Rooftop - 1/1/18

worldredeye, 1/1/18 --

Brooklyn-based DJ duo Bedouin rang in 2018, 18 stories above Miami Beach overlooking the ocean at 1 Hotel South Beach Rooftop. JC Chasez, Lance Bass, and guests celebrated New Year's Eve with a midnight champagne toast and danced to Bedouin's hypnotic blend of deep house and techno beats.

Check out the photos of JC and Lance at the party here.

 

Hollywood's A-list women launch anti-harassment initiative Time's Up - 1/1/18

USA TODAY, 1/1/18 --

Women in Hollywood are welcoming the new year with resolution.

In response to the sexual harassment allegations that rocked the industry in 2017, Reese Witherspoon, Eva Longoria, Shonda Rhimes, Ashley Judd and Natalie Portman and hundreds of others have unveiled Time's Up, an initiative dedicated to confronting abuse of power and promoting workplace equality.

Monday's announcement was accompanied by a pledge of support to working-class women in an open letter signed by hundreds of women in show business, many of them A-listers, in a full-page ad in The New York Times and the Spanish-language newspaper La Opinion.

Initiated by a group of female agents in Hollywood, Time's Up has about 300 members. Other high-profile supporters include Rashida Jones, Kerry Washington, Lena Waithe and America Ferrera; executives Donna Langely and Katie McGrath; creatives Melina Matsoukus and Jill Soloway; and lawyers Nina Shaw, Tina Tchen and Anita Hill.

After Monday's announcement, other members of the movement, including Amber Tamblyn, Viola Davis and Alyssa Milano, spread the word on social media. They were joined by Justin Timberlake and former National Security Advisor Susan Rice.

Timberlake, who is married to actress Jessica Biel, tweeted: "No more accepting sexual harassment and inequality at work as normal. It's NOT normal."

His wife, who is part of the Time's Up organization, echoed his message: "Let's all make this resolution for the year: No more accepting sexual harassment and inequality at work as normal. It's NOT normal."

Read more here.

 

Happy New Year - 1/1/18

Too much?? Happy New Year everyone!! Be safe tonight! Good riddance 2017!!

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This Might Prove Justin Timberlake Is Touring in 2018 After the Super Bowl - 12/30/17

Us Weekly, 12/29/17 --

Justin Timberlake might be hitting the road! A concert date on March 13, 2018, in Toronto, Ontario, looks to have mistakenly appeared on Ticketmaster and has since been deleted. This may suggest that not only will Timberlake announce a tour soon, he may even go on the road before summer. In that case, it's likely an album would already be out and he would be promoting the new music.

It's long been rumored that Timberlake is gearing up to drop new music and his website was recently updated to what looks like album or single artwork.

Multiple sources exclusively tell Us that the Grammy winner's single will be released the first week of January and "Man of the Woods" is rumored to be either the single or album name. The artwork on his website seems to support this theory given it's in the shape of those letters.

As previously reported, Timberlake is set to perform during the Super Pepsi Super Bowl LII Halftime Show. Us exclusively confirmed on September 27 that the "Can't Stop the Feeling" singer is headlining the big performance, and he later confirmed the news on October 22 in a video with pal Jimmy Fallon.

Read more here.

 

Jessica Biel And Justin Timberlake Had A Dance Off When They Met - 12/27/17

Marie Claire, 12/27/17 --

This month Jessica Biel was nominated for a Golden Globe award for her role in the addictive Netflix series The Sinner. As well as being the star and executive producer of the hit show, Biel also owns a restaurant in West Hollywood, has a two-year-old son named Silas and plays golf in her spare time.

With such a hectic schedule, Biel, 35, relies on her husband Justin Timberlake to keep her grounded. The couple was introduced in 2007 at the Golden Globes by a mutual friend. Not long after, Biel and Timberlake met up at a friend's birthday party, and, to Biel's horror, they were invited to join a dance-off. "Obviously, it wasn't a real dance-off. Obviously, we all know who's winning," she says. But, Biel thought, I can't be the girl who's not going to dance just because he's the best ever at that.

Her moves must have impressed Timberlake because the pair tied the knot in Italy in 2012. "We really have a lot of similarities," Biel says of Timberlake, noting that they were both child actors from solid, loving families. "We believe in loyalty, honesty. We like to have fun. Also, in the business, we're very career-oriented, and you have to be a little selfish. I understand that about my peers – about being focused and driven – and if you have someone who shares the same values as you, it's like, 'Score!'"

So when it came time for Biel to find her inner murderer in The Sinner, Timberlake was fully supportive. "There wasn't a minute where he was weird or uncomfortable with it," says Biel. "I think he just saw the potential, and how excited I was to do it."

In The Sinner, Biel plays Cora - a mild-mannered mum who becomes a howling killer. At the end of an intense day filming, she switches off by turning to Timberlake and Silas, who visit her regularly on set. "I'm really good at leaving it all behind," she says. "When the scene is over, I'm like, 'Wipe the tears. What's for lunch?'"

The February issue of marie claire starring Jessica Biel is on sale Thursday.

 

Update: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays - 12/27/17

 

 

Is a new Justin Timberlake song coming January 5? - 12/22/17

wixx.com, 12/21/17 --

A few days ago, TMZ reported that Justin Timberlake filed paperwork to trademark the phrase "Man of the Woods," and the phrase "Fresh Leaves." The website speculated that these phrases could possibly be the name of a new Justin album, a new song, or both. Now, another clue points to the possibility of some new JT music.

A woman named Marie-Jo Morin, who's apparently the music director of a radio station in Montreal, Canada, tweeted, "New single from @jtimberlake drops Jan. 5th just sayin." A few hours after people started reporting this, Morin's Twitter account became protected so nobody could see her tweets, and the tweet in question has disappeared.

At press time, reps for Justin had not replied to ABC Radio's request for a comment on Morin's original tweet.

Considering that Justin is headlining the Super Bowl in February, it's almost expected that he would release new music ahead of the event. Stay tuned.

 

Lance Bass celebrates wedding anniversary - 12/20/17

 

Chris Kirkpatrick part of Preds & Pins charity event - 12/19/17

NHL.com, 12/17/17 --

Strikes and spares were plentiful as the Nashville Predators and the Preds Foundation hosted their sixth annual Preds & Pins event, presented by UnitedHealthcare, in support of the 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund, presented by Twice Daily.

Mattias Ekholm, Ryan Johansen and Yannick Weber stopped by for the main event, as did stars such as Trisha Yearwood, Chris Kirkpatrick and Barry Zito, plus Preds broadcasters and personalities. Scott Hartnell and Matt Irwin were also involved as children from Cottage Cove Urban Ministries and Nashville Inner City Ministries joined in the the early session.

The event raised $25,000 for the 365 Fund and has become one of the most beloved events of the season. Take a look at the best shots from the Hermitage Strike & Spare, the host of Preds & Pins.

Check out video and photos of Chris and Karly Kirkpatrick at the event here.

 

 

Justin Timberlake's Locking Down 'Man of the Woods' Trademark - 12/18/17

TMZ, 12/18/17 --

Justin Timberlake has been teasing a new album for months, and we found some docs that might reveal what it's gonna be called.

The singer just filed to trademark the phrase "Man of the Woods." According to docs, obtained by TMZ, Justin's aiming to use it for a bunch of things like CDs, DVDs, downloadable music, clothes, concert posters, programs ... and live performances and tours.

He also applied to trademark "Fresh Leaves," which docs say could go on hats, robes, shorts, jerseys, long-sleeved t-shirts, and more.

Educated guess? One's the album title and the other's the first single.

Justin's filing comes less than 2 months before he performs the halftime show for Super Bowl 52 -- a gig that would exponentially boost his album sales.

 

Happy Chanukah - 12/18/17

Chip wants to wish everyone a very happy #Chanukah!!!

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Contest to see Justin Timberlake's Super Bowl performance - 12/18/17

 

 

Will Smith Is Welcomed to Instagram by Justin Timberlake - 12/15/17

Daily Mail, 12/15/17 --

At last, the content we both deserve and need. Thursday, December 14, 2017, shall henceforth be known as the day that Will Smith, famous actor, father of Jaden and Willow, husband of Jada, finally made an Instagram. And he's a natural, as it turns out. Since posting the inaugural photo (a duck-face selfie, naturally) a day ago, the actor has amassed more than a million followers, gotten verified, and posted seven photos. In terms of social media savvy, Will Smith is a veritable Selena Gomez.

But along the way, Smith got some advice from a couple of famous friends. The first, Ellen DeGeneres, queen of the celebrity selfie, gave Smith a comprehensive Instagram tutorial during her show on Thursday. After the actor announced he's "finally going on Instagram," DeGeneres helped him take a series of trendy portraits for the 'gram. They ran through duck-lips, a mirror selfie, a photo with a baby as a prop, a photo with vegetables as a prop, and a #TBT, all of which has since been uploaded onto Smith's Instagram. The most popular is, of course, the #TBT, a photo of Smith and DeGeneres recreating a still from the Fresh Prince of Bel-air opening credits that's gotten more than 366,000 likes.

Shortly after, Justin Timberlake became the first famous person to welcome Smith to Instagram. He posted a #TBT as well, along with some dad-friendly instructions.

"Welcome to Instagram @willsmith," he wrote in the caption. "This is called a #TBT. Which means Throwback Thursday. Which is a photo you post on Thursdays that you like, that was taken in the past. I like this photo because it's a photo of you and me. And we look like we are having a serious conversation about something very important. And that makes me feel important."

 

Jessica Biel in new Justin Timberlake music video? - 12/14/17

Daily Mail, 12/14/17 --

Justin Timberlake didn't have to look far when casting his new music video.

On Wednesday it was revealed the crooner's wife Jessica Biel is the star of his latest clip as she was seen on the Los Angeles set wearing a sexy backless lace dress and short beige boots.

The 36-year-old hitmaker has worked with producer Timbaland on a new album that will be released in 2018 around the time he does the half-time show for the Super Bowl.

The name of the song is not yet known as Justin has been very quiet about the project.

The Western-themed scene was shot in a barn and at a tavern.

The 35-year-old Sinner star wore a fetching backless white lace trimmed dress, paired with a brown belt and cowboy style short boots that had buckles on the side.

Timberlake was seen with a freshly buzzed hairstyle and dressed in a plaid shirt, white T-shirt, jeans and brown boots.

If Justin is making more country style music, as the dress and location suggest, it would be a big departure as he has been doing pop for years.

In late November music producer Timbaland confirmed to Rolling Stone that Justin will have a new album soon.

Read more and check out photos from the music video set here.

 

Joey Fatone part of Disney Christmas parade - 12/13/17

PR Newswire, 12/13/17 --

Travelzoo, a global publisher of exclusive offers and experiences for members, will broadcast at 8:30 p.m. ET this Thursday, December 14 a Facebook livestream of "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade" from Walt Disney World Resort, Florida. Travelzoo has been granted rare access to a unique viewing platform on Main Street U.S.A. The broadcast will feature the magical holiday parade, behind the scenes festive fun and some very special guests including pop icon Joey Fatone and a visit from a Disney character.

"Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade" is part of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom and features a host of favorite Disney characters in their finest holiday attire, gigantic seasonal floats from favorite Disney films such as "Frozen," "Beauty & The Beast" and the Disney•Pixar "Toy Story" movies, and other entertaining sights like Chip and Dale leading a host of dancing gingerbread men and marching toy soldiers. There is even a special appearance by Santa Claus—riding in to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.

"Travelzoo is thrilled to bring this iconic holiday event to our members at such a magical time of the year. Our Facebook Live event is a unique chance for millions of Disney fans to experience the delights of this incredible parade," says Mike Stitt, Travelzoo's President of North America.

RSVP at www.facebook.com/Travelzoo to attend the broadcast on December 14, 2017.

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JC Chasez on *NSYNC Reunion Rumors: 'The Answer Is No' - 12/13/17

Us Weekly, 12/13/17 --

Bye, bye, bye to those reunion rumors! *NSYNC may have been one of the biggest boy bands in music history, but it appears that they have (not so surprisingly!) hung up their marionette dolls for good.

"The answer is no," JC Chasez exclusively tells Us Weekly. "I know people want to hear a different answer but we felt like we did what we set out to do. By the way, we are all still friends and we all still talk about this stuff. But the way we went about it was we had to be inspired by something. And that's the only way we would do anything."

"Whatever we do together we have to do it because we are inspired to do it. It's authentic. And I feel like that's part of why we had a connection with our audience," he adds. "[We want] to continue to be honest with our audience and fans. I would never want to take anything from anyone that didn't feel genuine. That's just kind of the way we approach everything that we do. … I think if they are going to invest in you then you should be fair to them. If you're not giving everything that you have then you shouldn't be doing it. That's out of respect for them."

Chasez — along with Justin Timberlake, Joey Fatone, Lance Bass and Chris Kirkpatrick — formed the band in 1995. They broke album records, toured the world and, well, played with a hacky sack before performing to sold out concerts.

"Thirty minutes before a performance it was just the five of us. Everybody else would clear out and it would be a quiet space — wherever it is we need 30 minutes to hit the reset button. And to gather our energy, get ready to go out there and give the best performance we could give," Chasez tells Us of their pre-show rituals. "The other thing was we kicked this little hacky sack around. It started so early that we became superstitious that if we didn't do it it would be bad. And none of us actually hacky-sacked. It wasn't like a thing we actually did. We did it as a joke one day and then the next day you do it again and it's like, 'We did it four days in a row, let's do it again!'" (Freddie Prinze Jr. in She's All That, anyone?)

He adds, laughing: "And we ended up doing it for 10 years. It's ridiculous."

As for who still has the hacky sack? Kirkpatrick — and he brought it with him when the band reunited at the 2013 VMAs.

"We even did it at the MTV performance when we showed love to Justin for his award," Chasez says. "Again, it was for the right reason. When your friend is being honored and you're a part of their lives and this was a big part of his life we wanted to share that and we wanted to support him in that moment. It was fun. We did those moves so many times. It's like riding a bike. Keep it fun, keep it light. We didn't do anything too crazy. We weren't trying to do stunts or elusions. We just wanted to keep it straightforward and share the moment with the audience."

Read more here.

 

Lance Bass & Miranda Sings play Never Have I Ever - 12/12/17

 

Boss Baby, Trolls original series coming to Netflix - 12/12/17

Entertainment Weekly, 12/12/17 --

Trolls and The Boss Baby are set to join the Netflix original series lineup.

On Monday, the streaming service and DreamWorks Animation Television announced plans for six new original series in 2018, including continuations of the two hit films.

Debuting first is DreamWorks Trolls: The Beat Goes On!, which premieres Jan. 19. Picking up where the events of the 2016 film left off, the series will feature Skylar Astin (Pitch Perfect) and Amanda Leighton (The Fosters) taking over the roles of Branch and Poppy from Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake.

Read more here.

 

 

See Justin Timberlake's Evolution in ET's 'When We First Met' - 12/10/17

Entertainment Tonight, 12/10/17 --

ET is taking a walk down memory lane with Justin Timberlake.

The GRAMMY winner is less than two months away from headlining the Super Bowl LII Half Time show, a performance that will kick off a big year for Timberlake, as well as his fifth studio album. In honor of his upcoming accomplishments, ET's Facebook Watch series, When We First Met, is looking back at his incredible evolution.

The 36-year-old singer has come a long way in his two and a half decades in the industry; he made his first TV appearance in a cowboy hat and boots as an 11-year-old on Star Search. Six years -- and a Micky Mouse Club -- later, the performer met ET for the first time with curly bleach blond hair and smooth moves as part of *NSYNC.

"It's called adolescence, and it's painful for all of us," he joked to ET in 2007. "And look, you can reference a lot of my bad hair days, because they're on the red carpet."

It's true, ET was there with Timberlake through his many hair phases, relationships and career highs and lows. And while he's gone on to win 10 GRAMMYs and four Emmys, at the end of the day, it's always been about music.

"I was always the type of young person who was very determined to do something," he told ET in 2006. "I didn't know what I was going to do, but I was going to do something. And music, I found all roads led back to that."

 

Lance Bass Is Ready to Be a Dad! 'Hopefully We'll Be Pregnant by End of Next Year,' He Says - 12/9/17

People, 12/9/17 --

Lance Bass has been saying "It's Gonna Be Me" to fatherhood.

The former *NSYNC band member, 38, caught up with PEOPLE exclusively at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in Los Angeles and revealed that he and husband Michael Turchin definitely have babies on the brain.

"We're already headed down that route," Bass said about the couple expanding their family by exploring the option of surrogacy via in vitro fertilization (IVF).

"Not picked the surrogate yet, but hopefully… We hopefully will be pregnant by the end of next year. It's what I'm hoping, yes. Who knows what's going to happen?" he said.

 

Justin Timberlake & Usher Hit The Studio Together - 12/8/17

Access Hollwood, 12/7/17 --

Is a Justin Timberlake and Usher collaboration in the works?

Usher shared a cryptic photo on his Instagram story on Thursday that had fans buzzing. In the pic, Justin is flashing a peace sign and is posing next to the "Yeah!" singer inside the studio. Usher also added the tag, "@hs2"

But what could they be working on? Rumors are swirling that JT is finishing up an album ahead of his much-anticipated Super Bowl halftime performance in February. So there's a chance that JT teamed up with Usher to roll out a couple surprises during the big show.

There's also the possibility that Usher asked JT to work with him on new music. Usher has not shared any details about a new album, but he has posted several photos in the studio and recently shared a pic with superstar producer, Jermaine Dupri in it.

Throughout their careers, JT and Usher have always been compared to each other. With 18 Grammy wins and 60 nominations between these two, we know the music that they're working on will be nothing short of amazing.

Raise your hand you can't wait to hear this secret project!

 

 

'Trolls Holiday' now on Netflix - 12/8/17

 

Justin Timberlake Addresses Hollywood Men at THR's Women in Entertainment Event: "We Need to Go to Work" - 12/6/17

The Hollywood Reporter, 12/6/17 --

The Hollywood Reporter's 2017 Women in Entertainment breakfast on Wednesday morning honored and celebrated the industry's leading women, where Justin Timberlake took the stage at the event to present scholarships to female students in film and television.

"Strong, beautiful souls. I'm happy to be here to be your arm candy. Angelina [Jolie] warned me that I was basically only here to be objectified so that's absolutely fair," he said during his speech. "People like Angelina, Sherry [Lansing], Shonda [Rhimes], Nancy [Dubuc] and you strong people that are younger than me, really, that I looked up to all of you."

The singer/actor showed appreciation for his mother and his wife Jessica Biel, saying "I was raised by a strong woman. I was lucky enough to convince a strong woman to marry me, and she got nominated for a Critic's Choice Award today. I will be her bitch anytime."

"To the men in this room. I see a lot of great men who I also look up to. I think we actually are here because we deserve the opportunity to speak up, to stand when something is not right," he added. "We need to go to work. It's not our responsibility. It's our privilege because at the end of the day if you can be lucky enough to be raised by a strong woman and convince a strong woman to marry you, you will realize that we are nothing without the strength of women."

Timberlake presented the scholarships for THR's highly competitive, 9-year-old Women in Entertainment Mentorship program, which pairs young women with top-level women in film and television. Lifetime and Entertainment Industry Foundation awarded $10,000 scholarships to 21 girls from East and South Los Angeles.

He also announced that for the third year in a row, American Airlines is awarding the young women 50,000 Advantage miles for a trip during their college break or holiday. Timberlake presented the Lori Greiner, of Shark Tank and QVC fame, scholarship, which provides a four-year full ride to Loyola Marymount University to high school student Judith.

Read more here. Check out photos of Justin at the Women in Entertainment breakfast at Zimbio.

 

'Trolls Holiday' Special Debuts Dec. 10 in U.K. - 12/4/17

awn.com, 12/4/17 --

DreamWorks Trolls Holiday, a half-hour animated musical special featuring the vocal talent from the blockbuster smash Trolls, is set to make its U.K. free-to-air TV premiere Dec. 10 on Channel 5.

DreamWorks Trolls Holiday marks the return of the all-star voice talent, led by Anna Kendrick as Poppy and Justin Timberlake as Branch. The holiday musical special tells the tale of the eternally optimistic Poppy, queen of the Trolls, who learns that the Bergens no longer have any holidays on their calendar. She enlists the help of Branch and the Snack Pack on a mission to fix something that the Bergens don't think is broken.

Josh Bycel and Jonathan Fener are the writers of DreamWorks Trolls Holiday, with Joel Crawford directing. The filmmaking team from the first feature film -- Gina Shay, Walt Dohrn and Mike Mitchell -- serve as executive producers, with Holly Edwards producing the DreamWorks Animation production.

 

 

Joey Fatone & Chris Kirkpatrick hosting Boat Parade Kickoff Party - 12/4/17

 

Lance Bass at Jingle Ball L.A. - 12/3/17

Variety, 12/3/17 --

Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Kesha, and more stars aligned Friday night at The Forum in Inglewood for 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2017. The iHeartRadio event, whose lineup also included Niall Horan, The Chainsmokers, Halsey, Charlie Puth, Logic, Sam Smith, Liam Payne and Demi Lovato with special guest Cheat Codes, was the third stop along a national tour presented by Capital One and, being the Los Angeles date, drew a slew of celebrities and music executives.

The backstage scene was especially lively as it offered the rare opportunity for local notables to bring along their kids and celebrate the holidays early. Indeed, areas of the Forum were transformed into winter wonderlands where the only sparkles brighter than the glittered tops of Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift were the Christmas trees paving a path to the dressing rooms. Variety spent its Friday roaming the arena. Read on for highlights.

  • Another big fan of Ed Sheeran's is Lance Bass, who told Variety, "I'm so excited. This is my first time seeing him live." The "Perfect" singer opened the show, but later returned to join Taylor Swift for their collaboration "End Game" off of her new album "Reputation." Sheeran's surprise appearance was a major highlight of the night.

. @lancebass was all smiles on the #jingleball red carpet last night!! #lancebass #iheartjingleball

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'Wonder Wheel' now showing in New York City & Los Angeles - 12/2/17

 

 

Surprise! Joey Fatone Is the Director Behind 98 Degrees' 'Season of Love' - 12/2/17

wfmf.iheart.com, 12/1/17 --

Surprise! It's Joey Fatone who is behind 98 Degrees' "Season of Love" music video and On Air With Ryan Seacrest has the exclusive world premiere.

The big reveal comes after a week of 98 Degrees teasing us over the mega '90s collision.

In the LOL-worthy video, Nick Lachey walks downstairs to the studio to meet with the director, who turns out to be Joey.

"What's up man?" Nick says to Joey.

"Hey! What's up Nick Lack-ey," Joey responds, purposely pronouncing Lachey wrong.

"I just want to make sure it's a classic, classy holiday video here. Nothing over the top," Nick says. "You know, I don't mean any disrespect, [but] we definitely don't want it to be an *NSYNC video …"

Watch what happens next in the video above!

 

Lance Bass and Michael Turchin supporting (RED) - 12/1/17

 

Justin Timberlake visits Stephen Colbert - 11/30/17

 

 

Joey Fatone at Mulcahy's Pub in New York in January - 11/30/17

 

Lance Bass Shares His Personal Guide to Brunching in L.A. - 11/30/17

Los Angeles Magazine, 11/29/17 --

Lance Bass—a performer you may recall from a little band called *NSYNC—is a West Hollywood denizen these days, and he has pretty much perfected the art of brunching in L.A.

"I just love a good brunch! It's so nice to catch up with friends and do a weekend wrap-up of all the craziness that came from Friday and Saturday nights! It's one last hurrah before starting a new work week," Bass says. "Brunch is really whatever you want it to be. Sometimes I feel like having some drinks and getting into some unexpected fun, and other weeks I just want to have a chill relaxing time with friends."

His favorite brunch dish? "Everyone who knows me is privy to the fact that I love French toast. It's been my favorite brunch dish for as long as I can remember," he says. "Chef Mirko Paderno at Estrella hits it out of the ballpark with his Italian take on traditional French toast. You really just need to try it for yourself and then you'll know what I'm talking about!"

And since the thought of grabbing brunch with Lance Bass sounded amazing, as it no doubt would to literally anybody who lived through the late-'90s, we jumped at the chance to learn more about his favorite places to enjoy the best meal of the week.

Read more here.

 

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