History of Justin Timberlake in Timeline
Justin Timberlake, an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and dancer, is widely recognized as the "Prince of Pop." Billboard has acknowledged him as a top-performing male solo artist. With over 117 million records sold globally, he is among the best-selling recording artists of all time. His accolades include ten Grammy Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, three Brit Awards, nine Billboard Music Awards, the Contemporary Icon Award by the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and MTV's Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, highlighting his significant impact and contributions to the entertainment industry.
1979: Off the Wall album
In 1979, Jason Lipshutz stated "You have to go back to 1979 for Off the Wall, to find a pop album with a first half that matches up." This was regarding Justin Timberlake's second studio album, FutureSex/LoveSounds.
January 31, 1981: Justin Timberlake's Birth
On January 31, 1981, Justin Randall Timberlake was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to Janet Lynn (Bomar) Harless and Charles Randall Timberlake.
1993: Joining The All New Mickey Mouse Club
In 1993, Justin Timberlake became a Mouseketeer on The All New Mickey Mouse Club, alongside Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, JC Chasez, Ryan Gosling, and Keri Russell.
1995: Recruiting JC Chasez for NSYNC
In 1995, Justin Timberlake recruited JC Chasez to be in the all-male singing group NSYNC.
1996: NSYNC begins recording and performing in Europe
In 1996, NSYNC began recording and performing in Europe, with Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez as the lead singers.
1997: Death of Half-Sister Laura Katherine
In 1997, Justin Timberlake's half-sister Laura Katherine died shortly after birth. She is mentioned in his acknowledgments in the album NSYNC.
1998: NSYNC's Debut Album Release in the United States
In 1998, NSYNC rose to prominence in the United States with the release of their self-titled debut studio album, 'NSYNC', which sold 11 million copies and included the single "Tearin' Up My Heart".
1999: Relationship with Britney Spears Begins
In early 1999, Justin Timberlake began dating Britney Spears, a fellow former cast member of The All New Mickey Mouse Club and singer.
2000: Appearance in "Model Behavior"
In 2000, Justin Timberlake appeared in The Wonderful World of Disney movie "Model Behavior", playing Jason Sharpe.
2000: Release of 'No Strings Attached'
In 2000, NSYNC released their third studio album 'No Strings Attached', which sold 2.4 million copies in the first week and included hit singles like "It's Gonna Be Me". NSYNC performed at the Academy Awards in 2000.
2000: Pregnancy and Abortion during Relationship with Britney Spears
In late 2000, during their relationship, Britney Spears became pregnant and had an abortion after Justin Timberlake said they were not prepared for parenthood and he did not want to be a father.
2001: Writing "Gone" for Michael Jackson
Around 2001, Justin Timberlake originally wrote the single "Gone" for Michael Jackson, but Jackson turned the song down, and it was instead recorded by NSYNC.
2001: Formation of the Justin Timberlake Foundation
In 2001, Justin Timberlake founded his "Justin Timberlake Foundation", initially funding music education programs in schools, but now with a much broader agenda.
2001: Release of Celebrity
In 2001, NSYNC's fourth studio album, Celebrity, was released and was financially successful, selling 1.8 million copies in the first week and spawning top-five singles such as "Girlfriend".
March 2002: End of Relationship with Britney Spears
In March 2002, Justin Timberlake's relationship with Britney Spears ended abruptly.
July 2002: Purchased Hollywood Hills mansion
In July 2002, Justin Timberlake purchased a 13,250-square-foot mansion in Hollywood Hills for $8.3 million from Helen Hunt.
August 2002: Premiere of 'Like I Love You' at MTV Video Music Awards
In August 2002, Justin Timberlake performed at the MTV Video Music Awards and premiered his debut solo single "Like I Love You".
2002: NSYNC's Indefinite Hiatus and Timberlake's Solo Plans
By 2002, when NSYNC went on an indefinite hiatus and members were doing individual projects, Justin Timberlake partnered with Pharrell Williams and Timbaland to start working on new music.
2002: Multiplatinum Justified tour
In 2002 Justin Timberlake had a tour for his multiplatinum "Justified" album.
2002: Start of solo career with Justified album
In 2002, Justin Timberlake began his solo career with the release of his debut album Justified, which helped him hone his unique sense of style influenced by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Frank Sinatra.
2002: Release of 'Justified'
In 2002, Justin Timberlake released his first solo album, 'Justified', which sold over 10 million copies and received triple platinum certification by the RIAA.
2002: Debut album Justified release
In 2002, Justin Timberlake's debut album, Justified, was released, featuring influences from R&B, dance-pop, funk, and soul music. He described the album as influenced by Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder.
2002: NSYNC goes on indefinite hiatus
In 2002, after the Celebrity Tour, NSYNC went on an indefinite hiatus.
2002: Old comments resurface
In 2002, following the release of Framing Britney Spears, public attention was brought to old comments Justin Timberlake made to describe his relationship with Britney Spears following their breakup, with some considering them to contain misogynistic rhetoric.
2002: First Celebrity on Punk'd
Near the end of 2002, Justin Timberlake was the first celebrity to appear on Punk'd, a show created by Ashton Kutcher.
April 2003: Relationship with Cameron Diaz Begins
In April 2003, Justin Timberlake began a relationship with actress Cameron Diaz shortly after they met at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.
2003: Opening of "Chi" restaurant
In 2003, Justin Timberlake co-owned "Chi" restaurant opened in West Hollywood, California.
2003: Spoofing Ashton Kutcher on Saturday Night Live
In 2003, Justin Timberlake spoofed Ashton Kutcher and Punk'd on Saturday Night Live and co-starred in The Barry Gibb Talk Show skit with Jimmy Fallon.
2003: "The New King of Pop"
In 2003, Rolling Stone named Justin Timberlake the biggest pop star of the year and featured him on the magazine's cover, declaring him "The New King of Pop".
2003: MTV Video Music Awards Britney Spears and Madonna's kiss
In 2003, public scrutiny surrounding the Super Bowl XXXVIII incident was raised when a stylist alleged that the plan was originally for Timberlake to step on the back of Jackson's dress "to reveal her butt in this pearl g-string" but that he changed the plan to exposing her breast because he wanted a "reveal" to "one-up" Britney Spears' and Madonna's kiss at the MTV Video Music Awards.
2003: The Justified & Stripped Tour and McDonald's Campaign
In the summer of 2003, Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera co-headlined The Justified & Stripped Tour. Also in 2003, he recorded the song "I'm Lovin' It" for McDonald's, earning him an estimated $6 million, and went on the Justified and Lovin' It Live tour.
February 2004: Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show Controversy
In February 2004, during the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show, Justin Timberlake performed with Janet Jackson, and at the end of the performance, he tore off part of Jackson's costume, resulting in a "wardrobe malfunction" that caused controversy.
2004: Acting Career Focus
After the Super Bowl incident, in 2004 Justin Timberlake put his recording career on hold to act in several films, including Edison Force.
May 5, 2005: Throat surgery
On May 5, 2005, Justin Timberlake underwent surgery to remove nodules from his throat and was advised not to sing or speak loudly for a few months.
October 2005: Grammy Association Award for Humanitarian Efforts in Tennessee
In October 2005, the Grammy Association presented Justin Timberlake with an award for his humanitarian efforts in Tennessee, alongside writer/director Craig Brewer.
2005: Creation of FutureSex/LoveSounds album
From 2005 to 2006, Justin Timberlake created his second studio album, FutureSex/LoveSounds.
2005: Launch of the William Rast clothing line
In 2005, Justin Timberlake launched the William Rast clothing line with childhood friend Juan ("Trace") Ayala.
July 18, 2006: Direct-to-Video Release of "Edison Force"
On July 18, 2006, "Edison Force", which Justin Timberlake starred in, received a direct-to-video release.
September 12, 2006: Release of "FutureSex/LoveSounds"
On September 12, 2006, Justin Timberlake released his second studio album, "FutureSex/LoveSounds", which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 album chart.
October 2006: Focus on Music Career
In October 2006, Justin Timberlake stated that he would focus on his music career rather than film roles. Timberlake was also the special guest performer at the 2006 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
December 2006: Split with Cameron Diaz
In December 2006, Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz split shortly after she introduced him as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live, following much speculation of breakups throughout their relationship.
December 16, 2006: Saturday Night Live hosting
On December 16, 2006, Justin Timberlake hosted Saturday Night Live, acting as both host and musical guest. During the show, Timberlake and Andy Samberg performed "Dick in a Box," an R&B song that became a viral hit and was later featured on The Lonely Island's debut album.
2006: Opening of "Destino" restaurant
In 2006, Justin Timberlake co-owned "Destino" restaurant opened in New York.
2006: Popularizing the catchphrase "I'm bringing sexy back"
In 2006, Justin Timberlake popularized the catchphrase "I'm bringing sexy back", according to Sia Michel of The New York Times.
2006: Release of 'FutureSex/LoveSounds'
In 2006, Justin Timberlake released his second album 'FutureSex/LoveSounds', which sold over 10 million copies, received triple platinum certification, and became his first US Billboard 200 chart number-one album.
January 2007: Relationship with Jessica Biel Begins
In January 2007, Justin Timberlake began dating actress Jessica Biel.
January 2007: FutureSex/LoveShow tour
In January 2007, Justin Timberlake began the FutureSex/LoveShow tour. Singles from the FutureSex/LoveSounds album such as "LoveStoned/I Think She Knows (Interlude)" and "Until the End of Time", peaked within the top 20 on the Hot 100.
June 2007: Forbes reports Timberlake's earnings
In June 2007, Forbes started reporting on Justin Timberlake's earnings, calculating that he earned $44 million between June 2007 and June 2008.
June 2007: Collaboration with Duran Duran
In June 2007, Justin Timberlake co-wrote, produced, and provided vocals for the songs "Nite Runner" and "Falling Down" for Duran Duran's album Red Carpet Massacre.
November 13, 2007: Release of Duran Duran's album Red Carpet Massacre
On November 13, 2007, Duran Duran released the album Red Carpet Massacre, which featured Justin Timberlake as a co-writer, producer, and vocalist on the songs "Nite Runner" and "Falling Down". "Falling Down" was released as a single in the UK on November 12.
November 2007: Donation to Wildlife Warriors
In November 2007, Justin Timberlake donated $100,000 from his Australian tour takings to Wildlife Warriors founded by Steve Irwin.
November 2007: Resumption of film career
With the wrapping up of the FutureSex/LoveSounds tour of Australasia and the Middle East in November 2007, Justin Timberlake resumed his film career.
December 17, 2007: "4 Minutes" performance at Jingle Ball
On December 17, 2007, Timbaland first played the song "4 Minutes" at Philadelphia's Jingle Ball.
2007: Appeared on Time 100 list
In 2007, Justin Timberlake appeared for the first time on the Time 100 list of most influential people by Time.
2007: Opening of "Southern Hospitality" restaurant
In 2007, Justin Timberlake co-owned "Southern Hospitality" restaurant opened in New York.
2007: Voicing Artie in "Shrek the Third"
In 2007, Justin Timberlake voiced the character Artie in the film "Shrek the Third".
2007: FutureSex/LoveShow third highest-grossing concert tour
In 2007, Justin Timberlake's FutureSex/LoveShow was the third highest-grossing concert tour overall and the highest-grossing solo tour, according to Billboard.
2007: Sex-symbol edge projection
In 2007, The New York Times' editor Sia Michel noted that Justin Timberlake had learned how to project a sex-symbol edge since his last tour for 2002's multiplatinum Justified album.
February 2008: Grammy Awards
In February 2008, at the 50th Grammy Awards ceremony, Justin Timberlake won the Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "What Goes Around...Comes Around", and the Award for Best Dance Recording for "LoveStoned/I Think She Knows".
March 2008: Executive Producer for "My Problem with Women" adaptation
In March 2008, Justin Timberlake was announced as an executive producer for an American adaptation of the Peruvian comedy My Problem with Women for NBC.
March 17, 2008: "4 Minutes" released as a single
On March 17, 2008, "4 Minutes" was released as a single and revealed to be a duet between Justin Timberlake and Madonna, with backing vocals by Timbaland. It was the lead single from Madonna's album Hard Candy.
March 23, 2008: Donations to Memphis Rock N' Soul Museum and Memphis Music Foundation
On March 23, 2008, Justin Timberlake donated $100,000 to the Memphis Rock N' Soul Museum and another $100,000 to the Memphis Music Foundation.
March 30, 2008: "4 Minutes" performance at Roseland Ballroom
On March 30, 2008, Justin Timberlake performed the song "4 Minutes" at Madonna's Hard Candy Promo Show at Roseland Ballroom in New York City.
April 2008: IMG manages commercial endorsements
Since April 2008, IMG has managed Justin Timberlake's commercial endorsements.
June 2008: Ranked among top-paid musicians by Forbes
In June 2008, Justin Timberlake was ranked as the 4th best-paid music personality in the world by Forbes, earning $44 million between June 2007 and June 2008. He was also ranked twelfth on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list and second on the "Best-Paid Celebrities Under 30" list.
June 20, 2008: Release of "The Love Guru"
Justin Timberlake starred in Mike Myers' comedy, The Love Guru, released on June 20, 2008.
November 6, 2008: "4 Minutes" performance on Sticky & Sweet Tour
On November 6, 2008, Justin Timberlake performed the song "4 Minutes" with Madonna on the Los Angeles stop of her Sticky & Sweet Tour.
November 2008: Collaboration with Ciara
In November 2008, it was confirmed that Justin Timberlake would make a guest appearance and produce some tracks on Ciara's album Fantasy Ride.
November 20, 2008: "Follow My Lead" release on Myspace
On November 20, 2008, Justin Timberlake's next single, "Follow My Lead", featuring Esmée Denters, was made available for exclusive download through Myspace, with all proceeds going to Shriners Hospitals for Children.
2008: Hosting the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
In 2008, Justin Timberlake hosted the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, including playing in the celebrity pro-am and hosting a charity concert.
2008: Starring in "The Love Guru"
In 2008, Justin Timberlake starred in the film "The Love Guru".
February 20, 2009: "Love Sex Magic" music video shoot
On February 20, 2009, Justin Timberlake featured on Ciara's second single "Love Sex Magic", the video being shot.
March 2, 2009: Appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
On March 2, 2009, Justin Timberlake appeared on Jimmy Fallon's debut as host of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
April 21, 2009: Executive Producer on MTV's The Phone
On April 21, 2009, Justin Timberlake was the executive producer on the MTV reality series The Phone, which premiered.
May 5, 2009: Release of Ciara's album Fantasy Ride
On May 5, 2009, Ciara's album Fantasy Ride, featuring Justin Timberlake on some tracks, was released.
July 25, 2009: Reopening of Mirimichi Golf Course
On July 25, 2009, Justin Timberlake reopened the Mirimichi Golf Course in Millington, Tennessee, after redeveloping it as an eco-friendly course.
August 28, 2009: Release of "The Open Road"
Justin Timberlake starred in Mike Meredith's drama, The Open Road, released on August 28, 2009.
November 17, 2009: Release of Leona Lewis's album Echo
On November 17, 2009, Leona Lewis's second studio album, Echo, was released. Justin Timberlake was credited as producer and co-writer for the song "Don't Let Me Down".
December 1, 2009: Release of Timbaland's album Shock Value II
On December 1, 2009, Justin Timberlake co-wrote and performed on "Carry Out", the third single from Timbaland's album Shock Value II.
2009: Celebrity endorsement for Shriners Hospitals for Children
In 2009, Justin Timberlake's celebrity endorsement for Shriners Hospitals for Children was valued at over $US9 million, the single most valuable celebrity endorsement in the U.S.
2009: Major endorsements including Sony electronic products, Givenchy's men's fragrance "Play", the Audi A1 and Callaway Golf Company products
In 2009, Justin Timberlake's major endorsements included Sony electronic products, Givenchy's men's fragrance "Play", the Audi A1, and Callaway Golf Company products.
January 15, 2010: Closure of Mirimichi Golf Course for Improvements
On January 15, 2010, Justin Timberlake's Mirimichi Golf Course closed again for further improvements, expected to take six months.
September 12, 2010: Appearance at the 2010 MTV VMAs
On September 12, 2010, Justin Timberlake appeared at the 2010 MTV VMAs.
2010: Purchased SoHo unit
In 2010, Justin Timberlake bought a unit at 311 West Broadway in SoHo, previously owned by Oscar de la Renta, for $6.56 million.
2010: Participation in Hope for Haiti Now telethon
In 2010, Justin Timberlake participated in the Hope for Haiti Now telethon, performing "Hallelujah".
2010: Starring in "The Social Network" and "Yogi Bear"
In 2010, Justin Timberlake starred in the film "The Social Network" and voiced Boo-Boo Bear in "Yogi Bear".
July 2011: Marine invites Timberlake to Marine Corps Ball via YouTube
In July 2011, United States Marine Kelsey De Santis uploaded a YouTube video asking Justin Timberlake to be her date to the United States Marine Corps birthday ball.
August 2011: Directed and cameo in FreeSol music video
In August 2011, Justin Timberlake directed and made a cameo in the FreeSol music video "Hoodies On, Hats Low".
October 2011: Futures Award at the Environmental Media Awards
In October 2011, Justin Timberlake received the Futures Award at the Environmental Media Awards for his green-conscious golf course.
November 13, 2011: Attended Marine Corps birthday ball with Kelsey De Santis
On November 13, 2011, Justin Timberlake attended the United States Marine Corps birthday ball in Richmond, Virginia, with Kelsey De Santis after she invited him via a YouTube video.
December 2011: Engagement to Jessica Biel
In December 2011, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel became engaged.
2011: Voiced support for LGBT equality
After New York legalized same-sex marriage in 2011, Justin Timberlake voiced his support for LGBT equality in the U.S.
2011: Endorsement of Myspace
In 2011, Justin Timberlake endorsed Myspace.
2011: Starring in "Bad Teacher", "Friends with Benefits", and "In Time"
In 2011, Justin Timberlake starred in the films "Bad Teacher", "Friends with Benefits", and "In Time".
2011: Teaming up with Capital One
In 2011, Justin Timberlake teamed up with Capital One to announce the winners of the inaugural Capital One Cup.
2011: Tom Ford dresses Timberlake
Since 2011, American fashion designer Tom Ford has dressed Justin Timberlake, creating over 600 exclusive pieces for The 20/20 Experience World Tour.
June 2012: Started working on The 20/20 Experience album
In June 2012, Justin Timberlake began working on his third studio album The 20/20 Experience with "no rules and/or end goal in mind".
October 19, 2012: Marriage to Jessica Biel
On October 19, 2012, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel married at the Borgo Egnazia resort in Fasano, Italy.
2012: Hosting Walmart's annual shareholders meeting
In 2012, Justin Timberlake hosted Walmart's annual shareholders meeting.
2012: "It's Gonna Be May" internet meme
In 2012, Justin Timberlake's pronunciation of "me" on "It's Gonna Be Me" was popularized as an internet meme titled "It's Gonna Be May".
2012: End of Involvement with Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
In 2012, Raoul Frevel announced that Justin Timberlake would no longer be involved with the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.
2012: Volunteering in Far Rockaway, Queens after Hurricane Sandy
In late 2012, Justin Timberlake and his wife Jessica Biel volunteered in Far Rockaway, Queens, helping distribute backpacks of supplies to community members struggling after Hurricane Sandy.
January 2013: Return to music industry
In January 2013, Justin Timberlake publicly announced his return to the music industry.
February 2, 2013: DirecTV Super Saturday Night performance
On February 2, 2013, Justin Timberlake appeared the night before the 2013 Super Bowl and performed during the "DirecTV Super Saturday Night" in New Orleans after four years not performing in concert.
February 10, 2013: Performed "Suit & Tie" at the Grammy Awards
On February 10, 2013, Justin Timberlake performed "Suit & Tie" with Jay-Z at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.
February 11, 2013: "Mirrors" released as a single
On February 11, 2013, "Mirrors" was released as the second single from The 20/20 Experience.
March 19, 2013: Release of The 20/20 Experience
On March 19, 2013, The 20/20 Experience was released through RCA Records and set a digital sales record on the iTunes Store.
July 12, 2013: Release of "Take Back the Night"
On July 12, 2013, Justin Timberlake released "Take Back the Night", the lead single from The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2.
August 25, 2013: Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at MTV VMAs and NSYNC reunion
On August 25, 2013, Justin Timberlake received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards and reunited with his former NSYNC bandmates.
September 30, 2013: Release of The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2
On September 30, 2013, Justin Timberlake's fourth studio album The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2 was released and debuted at number-one on the Billboard 200.
December 2013: Production credit on Beyoncé's self-titled album
In December 2013, Justin Timberlake was given a production and writing credit on track six on Beyoncé's self-titled fifth studio album.
2013: Third highest-paid musician of 2013
According to Billboard, in 2013, Justin Timberlake was the third highest-paid musician, with earnings of $31 million.
2013: Artist of the Year with the top-selling album by iTunes
For the album The 20/20 Experience, Justin Timberlake was named 2013 Artist of the Year with the top-selling album by iTunes' annual list of best-sellers.
2013: Second appearance on Time 100 list
In 2013, Justin Timberlake made his second appearance on the Time 100 list, with Stevie Wonder writing about his accomplishments and charitable contributions.
2013: Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards
In 2013, Justin Timberlake received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards.
2013: Releases of 'The 20/20 Experience' and 'The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2'
In 2013, Justin Timberlake released 'The 20/20 Experience' and 'The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2', both of which topped the Billboard chart. 'The 20/20 Experience' became the best-selling album of the year.
2013: Release of The 20/20 Experience
In 2013, Justin Timberlake released The 20/20 Experience, a neo soul album inspired by 1960s and 1970s rock song structures. He supported the album with the Legends of the Summer tour with Jay-Z and The 20/20 Experience World Tour, introducing his backing ensemble, the Tennessee Kids.
2013: Timberlake tops nine Billboard Year-End charts
In 2013, Justin Timberlake topped nine Billboard Year-End charts, including Billboard 200 Artists and Billboard 200 Albums.
2013: MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year for "Mirrors"
In 2013, Justin Timberlake won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year for "Mirrors".
February 25, 2014: "Not a Bad Thing" released as single
On February 25, 2014, Justin Timberlake released "Not a Bad Thing" as the third single from The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2.
May 14, 2014: Release of "Love Never Felt So Good" music video
On May 14, 2014, a music video was released featuring clips of Michael Jackson, with Justin Timberlake accompanied by several of Jackson's fans in the song "Love Never Felt So Good".
2014: Seven songs exceed 3 million digital downloads in the United States
As of 2014, Justin Timberlake has had seven songs exceed 3 million digital downloads in the United States, including "SexyBack", "4 Minutes", "Dead and Gone", "Suit & Tie", "Mirrors", "Holy Grail", and "Can't Stop the Feeling!".
2014: Partnership with Sauza Tequila to re-launch Sauza 901
In 2014, Justin Timberlake partnered with Sauza Tequila to re-launch his own version of the beverage as part of the Sauza franchise: Sauza 901.
2014: Billboard Top Male Artist
In 2014, Justin Timberlake was named Billboard Top Male Artist.
2014: Ranked 26th on Celebrity 100 list for 2014
In 2014, Justin Timberlake was ranked 26th with earnings of $57 million on the Celebrity 100 list and was listed at number three on the Billboard Money-Makers List of 2014.
2014: Billboard Music Awards for Top Artist with the Top Billboard 200 Album for The 20/20 Experience
In 2014, Justin Timberlake won the Billboard Music Awards for Top Artist with the Top Billboard 200 Album for The 20/20 Experience.
2014: The 20/20 Experience World Tour highest-grossing tour led by a solo artist
In 2014, Justin Timberlake's The 20/20 Experience World Tour was the highest-grossing tour led by a solo artist and one of the highest-grossing tours of the decade.
April 2015: Birth of First Child
In April 2015, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's first child, a son, was born.
October 2015: Inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame
In October 2015, Justin Timberlake was inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, becoming its youngest member.
2015: Adele Surpasses NSYNC Record
In 2015, Adele's third album, 25, surpassed NSYNC's record for the fastest-selling album of all time, which had been set by 'No Strings Attached'.
2015: Received Inspiration Award at GLSEN Respect Awards
In 2015, Justin Timberlake and his wife Jessica Biel received the Inspiration Award at the GLSEN Respect Awards for being vocal and committed allies to the LGBT community.
2015: Led "Top 10 Musicians Among Millennials" list
In 2015, Justin Timberlake led the "Top 10 Musicians Among Millennials" list in Nielsen Music's U.S. report.
2015: Performances on Saturday Night Live and Country Music Association Awards
In 2015, Justin Timberlake performed along with Jimmy Fallon on Saturday Night Live's 40th Anniversary and at the 49th Annual Country Music Association Awards with Chris Stapleton.
2015: Performance with Chris Stapleton
In 2015, Justin Timberlake performed with Chris Stapleton at the Country Music Association Awards, highlighting his crossover appeal. Katie Rogers from The New York Times noted his performance.
2015: Bought house in Yellowstone Club
In 2015, Justin Timberlake purchased a house in the Yellowstone Club near Big Sky, Montana.
2015: Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards
In 2015, Justin Timberlake received the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
2015: Ranked 19th on Celebrity 100 list for 2015
In 2015, Justin Timberlake was ranked 19th on the Celebrity 100 list with earnings of $63 million.
2015: Lord & Taylor's Fashion Oracle Award
In 2015, Justin Timberlake's clothing line, William Rast, earned him a Lord & Taylor's Fashion Oracle Award at the Fashion Group International's Night of The Stars Gala.
May 6, 2016: Release of "Can't Stop the Feeling!"
On May 6, 2016, Justin Timberlake released the lead single, "Can't Stop the Feeling!", for the Trolls movie.
May 14, 2016: Eurovision Song Contest performance
On May 14, 2016, Justin Timberlake performed "Can't Stop the Feeling" live during the interval act at the grand finale of the Eurovision Song Contest.
November 2016: Release of Trolls
In November 2016, Justin Timberlake voiced the lead character in DreamWorks Animation's musical comedy Trolls.
2016: Investment in Bai Brands
In 2016, Justin Timberlake became an investor in the beverage company Bai Brands.
2016: Decade Award at the Teen Choice Awards
In 2016, Justin Timberlake received the inaugural Decade Award at the Teen Choice Awards for his continuous achievements since the release of FutureSex/LoveSounds in 2006.
2016: Fifth studio album influence and sound
In 2016, Justin Timberlake spoke about the influence of his upbringing in Tennessee on his fifth studio album, mentioning Memphis as the birthplace of rock & roll and the home of the blues, while also acknowledging Nashville's country music scene. He confirmed working with producers Timbaland and Pharrell Williams and described the album's sound as Southern American music with a modern twist.
2016: Featured in a new version of "Where Is the Love?"
In 2016, Justin Timberlake was featured in a new version of "Where Is the Love?" to benefit educational programs.
2016: Premiere of Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids concert film
In 2016, Justin Timberlake's concert film Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and Timberlake dedicated the film to Prince.
2016: Selfie inside voting booth leads to bill
In 2016, Justin Timberlake's selfie inside a voting booth shared on Instagram led to Senator Brian Kelsey of Germantown, Tennessee, bringing up a bill to allow taking photos in voting poll stations.
2016: Considered one of the greatest entertainers
In a 2016 article in The Hollywood Reporter, Justin Timberlake was described as one of the greatest all-around entertainers in the history of show business by editor Scott Feinberg.
2016: Voicing Branch in the Trolls franchise
Since 2016, Justin Timberlake has voiced the character Branch in the Trolls franchise.
February 26, 2017: Opened the 89th Academy Awards
On February 26, 2017, Justin Timberlake opened the 89th Academy Awards with a performance of "Can't Stop the Feeling!".
May 2017: Bought penthouse in Tribeca
In May 2017, Justin Timberlake and his wife, Jessica Biel, purchased a 5,375-square-foot penthouse unit at 443 Greenwich Street in Tribeca, Manhattan for $20.2 million.
2017: Ranked at number 5 on Billboard's list of "Greatest of All Time Pop Songs Artists"
In 2017, Billboard published a list of "Greatest of All Time Pop Songs Artists", where Justin Timberlake ranked at number 5, being the top male soloist.
2017: Fundraising for Manchester Arena bombing victims
In 2017, Justin Timberlake and Eminem helped raise over $2 million for Manchester Arena bombing victims.
2017: Composed soundtrack for "The Book of Love"
In 2017, Justin Timberlake composed the soundtrack and served as music supervisor for the film The Book of Love.
2017: Starring in "Wonder Wheel"
In 2017, Justin Timberlake starred in the film "Wonder Wheel".
2017: Acquisition of ownership stake in the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour with Tiger Woods
In 2017, Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake acquired an ownership stake in the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.
February 2, 2018: Release of Man of the Woods album
On February 2, 2018, Justin Timberlake released his fifth studio album, Man of the Woods, two days before his Super Bowl LII halftime show performance.
March 13, 2018: Man of the Woods Tour Start
On March 13, 2018, Justin Timberlake began the Man of the Woods Tour in Toronto, Canada.
April 30, 2018: NSYNC receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
On April 30, 2018, Justin Timberlake reunited with his NSYNC bandmates to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
October 2018: Debut of collaborative clothing line collection "Fresh Leaves" with Levi's
In October 2018, Justin Timberlake and Levi's debuted their collaborative clothing line collection "Fresh Leaves".
October 30, 2018: Release of autobiography, Hindsight & All the Things I Can't See In Front of Me
On October 30, 2018, Justin Timberlake's autobiography, Hindsight & All the Things I Can't See In Front of Me, was released, featuring candid images, early life stories, and song inspirations.
2018: Billboard critics discuss Timberlake as "the Best Male Pop Star of the 21st century"
In 2018, Billboard critics discussed whether Justin Timberlake is "the Best Male Pop Star of the 21st century," citing his crossover appeal, career longevity, showmanship, and credibility within the industry as reasons.
2018: Ranked 25th on "The Top 60 Male Artists of All-Time"
In 2018, Justin Timberlake ranked 25th on Billboard's "The Top 60 Male Artists of All-Time" list.
2018: Sold SoHo unit at a loss
In 2018, Justin Timberlake sold his SoHo unit for $6.35 million, incurring a loss from the original purchase price.
2018: Release of 'Man of the Woods'
In 2018, Justin Timberlake's album 'Man of the Woods' topped the Billboard chart.
2018: Statement from Salli Frattini
In 2018, Salli Frattini, the producer of the Halftime show, stated that the production team experimented with removing elements of clothing in rehearsal to reveal Jackson's skirt without nudity but that the idea was ultimately nixed.
2018: Air Jordan Brand Ambassador and Super Bowl Halftime Show
In 2018, as an Air Jordan brand ambassador, Justin Timberlake worked with Nike designer Tinker Hatfield to design his own version of the Air Jordan 3, which he debuted at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, resulting in significant marketing value for Nike.
April 13, 2019: Man of the Woods Tour Conclusion
On April 13, 2019, Justin Timberlake concluded the Man of the Woods Tour in Uncasville.
May 2019: Honorary Doctorate from Berklee College of Music
In May 2019, Justin Timberlake received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music, alongside Missy Elliott and Alex Lacamoire.
2019: Ranked 20th on Billboard's decade-end chart for "Top Artists" of the 2010s
In 2019, Billboard ranked Justin Timberlake 20th on their decade-end chart for "Top Artists" of the 2010s.
2019: Contemporary Icon Award by the Songwriters Hall of Fame
In 2019, Justin Timberlake received a Contemporary Icon Award by the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
2019: Honorary Doctor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music
In 2019, Justin Timberlake received an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music.
2019: Ranked on Forbes Celebrity 100 list in 2019
In 2019, Justin Timberlake was ranked 41st on the Celebrity 100 list by Forbes, with earnings of $57.5 million.
February 26, 2020: Release of "The Other Side" with SZA
On February 26, 2020, Justin Timberlake and SZA released the single "The Other Side", which is part of the Trolls World Tour soundtrack, along with its music video.
March 9, 2020: "Don't Slack" teaser release
On March 9, 2020, Justin Timberlake released a teaser for his upcoming song "Don't Slack", featuring Anderson .Paak, which is part of the Trolls World Tour soundtrack.
March 10, 2020: Release of "Don't Slack" featuring Anderson .Paak
On March 10, 2020, Justin Timberlake released the song "Don't Slack", featuring Anderson .Paak, which is part of the Trolls World Tour soundtrack.
July 2020: Birth of Second Son
In July 2020, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel had their second son.
September 2020: Teasing Collaborations
In September 2020, Justin Timberlake and producer Timbaland teased potential upcoming collaborations with Justin Bieber, Justine Skye, Hit-Boy, and Ty Dolla Sign.
December 2020: Release of "Better Days" with Ant Clemons
In December 2020, Justin Timberlake and Ant Clemons released the single "Better Days", which premiered on the Rock the Runoff virtual concert held by Stacey Abrams' organization Fair Fight.
2020: Billboard Retrospective on Celebrity
In a 2020 retrospective article, Billboard considered NSYNC's 'Celebrity' album "the group's swan song, setting the stage for Timberlake's equally massive solo career".
2020: Release of Trolls: World Tour
Justin Timberlake reprised his role in Trolls: World Tour, which was released in 2020.
January 2021: Performance at Joe Biden's Inauguration
In January 2021, Justin Timberlake performed his collaboration with Ant Clemons at the inauguration of Joe Biden, during the Celebrating America special from his hometown of Memphis. He also performed at Pharrell Williams' Something in the Water festival in Washington D.C., where he was joined on stage by T.I. and Clipse.
June 2021: Support for Britney Spears
In June 2021, Justin Timberlake publicly supported Britney Spears during her court battle over her conservatorship, stating that no woman should be restricted from making decisions about her own body.
2021: Starring in "Palmer"
In 2021, Justin Timberlake starred in the film "Palmer".
May 2022: Sale of musical catalog to Hipgnosis Song Management
In May 2022, Justin Timberlake sold the rights to his entire musical catalog, around 200 songs he wrote or co-wrote, to Hipgnosis Song Management for $100 million. The deal covers only pre-existing work, and not work he produces after the deal.
2022: Investment in Greenville, South Carolina par-3 golf course Greenville 3's.
In 2022, Justin Timberlake invested in Greenville, South Carolina par-3 golf course Greenville 3's.
May 2023: Sixth studio album completed
In May 2023, Timbaland revealed that Justin Timberlake's sixth studio album was completed, with a sound revival from the FutureSex/LoveSounds era.
September 1, 2023: Release of "Keep Going Up" with Nelly Furtado and Timbaland
On September 1, 2023, Timbaland released the single "Keep Going Up", in collaboration with Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake.
2023: Britney Spears memoir released
In 2023, Britney Spears wrote in her memoir The Woman in Me that she became pregnant during their relationship and had an abortion in late 2000 after Justin Timberlake said they were not prepared for parenthood and he did not want to be a father.
2023: Release of Trolls: Band Together
Justin Timberlake reprised his role in Trolls: Band Together, which was released in 2023.
January 19, 2024: Free Concert and Debut of 'Selfish'
On January 19, 2024, Justin Timberlake performed a free concert at the Orpheum in Memphis, live-debuting his new single "Selfish".
January 25, 2024: Appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
On January 25, 2024, Justin Timberlake appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote his new record, announced the release of his single "Selfish", and revealed that his upcoming album had taken four years to produce.
January 27, 2024: Musical Guest on Saturday Night Live
On January 27, 2024, Justin Timberlake appeared as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live, singing "Selfish" and "Sanctified".
February 22, 2024: Appearance on The Graham Norton Show
On February 22, 2024, Justin Timberlake appeared as the musical guest, where he performed "Selfish" on The Graham Norton Show recorded in London.
February 23, 2024: Cancellation of London Concert and Release of "Drown"
On February 23, 2024, Justin Timberlake cancelled his A One Night Only concert in London due to illness. The promotional single "Drown" was released on the same day.
March 11, 2024: Appearance on Complex Networks Sneaker Shopping
On March 11, 2024, Justin Timberlake appeared on Complex Networks Sneaker Shopping and mentioned the release of his new album at the end of the video.
March 13, 2024: One-Off Concert in Los Angeles with NSYNC Reunion
On March 13, 2024, Justin Timberlake performed a one-off concert at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, featuring a surprise reunion with his NSYNC bandmates.
March 15, 2024: Tiny Desk Concert and "No Angels" Release
On March 15, 2024, Justin Timberlake performed on NPR's Tiny Desk series and released the second single "No Angels" from his new album, the same day as the album's release.
March 2024: Upcoming album release
In March 2024, Justin Timberlake released album "Everything I Thought It Was".
March 2024: Report on Forget Tomorrow World Tour's Success
In March 2024, it was reported that the Forget Tomorrow World Tour had become Justin Timberlake's fastest-selling tour to date, amassing over $140 million globally in initial ticket sales from over 70 dates and expecting more than one million attendees.
April 2024: Promotion of Album
In April 2024, Justin Timberlake opened the iHeartRadio Music Awards, performing both singles off the album, "Selfish" and "No Angels" to promote the album. He also promoted the album on the Forget Tomorrow World Tour.
April 29, 2024: Start of Forget Tomorrow World Tour
On April 29, 2024, Justin Timberlake began the Forget Tomorrow World Tour in Vancouver, Canada.
May 20, 2024: Additional Shows Added to Forget Tomorrow World Tour
On May 20, 2024, Pollstar announced that nine additional shows were added to the Forget Tomorrow World Tour due to "overwhelming demand" and reported that over 1 million tickets were already sold, becoming Justin Timberlake's fastest selling tour to date.
June 18, 2024: Arrest for Driving While Intoxicated
Shortly after midnight on June 18, 2024, Justin Timberlake was arrested in Sag Harbor, New York, for driving while intoxicated (DWI). He was also issued citations for running a stop sign and failure to keep in lane. He was released nine hours later following his arraignment at Sag Harbor Village Justice Court.
June 21, 2024: Concert in Chicago
On June 21, 2024, following his arrest, Justin Timberlake performed a concert in Chicago, appearing to address the arrest by saying "We've been through ups and downs and lefts and rights... It's been a tough week - but you're here, and I'm here...I know sometimes I'm hard to love, but you keep on loving me and I love you right back."
June 22, 2024: Conflicting Reports on Alcohol Consumption
On June 22, 2024, bartender employees at the hotel where Justin Timberlake was staying before his DWI arrest confirmed he only had one martini while at the hotel bar. However, the arrest report stated his eyes were bloodshot, breath smelled of alcohol, he was unable to divide attention, had slowed speech, was unsteady, and performed poorly on sobriety tests. Timberlake reportedly said "this is going to ruin the tour," sparking memes after the arresting officer asked "what tour?" and Timberlake answered, "the world tour."
July 26, 2024: Scheduled Court Appearance
Justin Timberlake was scheduled to return to court on July 26, 2024, following his arrest for driving while intoxicated.
August 9, 2024: Court Hearing
Justin Timberlake was scheduled to have another hearing on August 9, 2024, but was not required to attend this court hearing.
September 11, 2024: Plea Deal Revealed
On September 11, 2024, it was revealed that Justin Timberlake would plead guilty to a less serious traffic offense during his September 13 court appearance, with the DWI charge being dropped. Under his plea deal, Timberlake agreed to plead guilty to driving while impaired.
September 13, 2024: Timberlake pleads guilty to DWI
On September 13, 2024, Justin Timberlake pled guilty to driving while impaired at the Sag Harbor Village Justice Courthouse. He was fined $500 plus a $260 surcharge, sentenced to 25 hours of community service, and required to make a public safety announcement. His driver's license was suspended due to refusing a breathalyzer test.
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