Justin Timberlake, an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and dancer, is often called the "Prince of Pop." Billboard has recognized him as a top male solo artist on Pop Airplay and a leading pop star of the 21st century. With over 117 million records sold globally, he is among the best-selling artists ever. His numerous accolades include ten Grammy Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, three Brit Awards, and nine Billboard Music Awards, along with honors like the Songwriters Hall of Fame's Contemporary Icon Award and MTV's Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.
Beverley Mitchell, Jessica Biel's '7th Heaven' co-star, jokingly warned Justin Timberlake about hurting Biel when they started dating. Mitchell was protective of Biel.
Fuse TV's editor Jason Lipshutz said that Justin Timberlake's 'FutureSex/LoveSounds' had the best first half of any pop album in 25 years. Lipshutz stated you have to go back to 1979 for Michael Jackson's Off the Wall to find a pop album with a first half that matches up.
In early 1999, Justin Timberlake started dating Britney Spears, a fellow cast member of The All New Mickey Mouse Club.
In late 2000, during their relationship, Britney Spears became pregnant and had an abortion after Justin Timberlake expressed he was not ready for parenthood.
Since 2001, Justin Timberlake created the "Justin Timberlake Foundation", which initially funded music education programs in schools, but now has a much broader agenda.
In March 2002, the relationship between Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears ended abruptly.
In July 2002, Justin Timberlake purchased a 13,250-square-foot mansion in Hollywood Hills for $8.3 million from Helen Hunt.
Following the release of Framing Britney Spears, public attention was brought to old comments Justin Timberlake made in 2002 about his relationship with Britney Spears, with some considering them misogynistic. This also led to renewed interest in his participation in the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy.
Following the release of his multiplatinum album 'Justified', Sia Michel wrote in 2007 about Justin Timberlake's tour of 2002 and how he has learned to project a sex-symbol edge.
In 2002, Justin Timberlake began his solo career with the release of his debut album 'Justified', marking the start of his evolution in fashion and style.
In 2002, Justin Timberlake released his debut album 'Justified', primarily an R&B album with influences from dance-pop, funk, and soul music. He co-headlined the album's supporting tour, Justified and Stripped Tour, with Christina Aguilera.
In April 2003, Justin Timberlake began a relationship with actress Cameron Diaz after they met at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.
In 2003, Justin Timberlake co-owned "Chi", a restaurant which opened in West Hollywood, California.
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".
In 2003, public scrutiny arose regarding the Super Bowl XXXVIII incident, with allegations that Justin Timberlake originally planned to step on Janet Jackson's dress to reveal her butt but changed the plan to exposing her breast to "one-up" Britney Spears and Madonna's kiss at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards.
In October 2005, the Grammy Association presented Justin Timberlake with an award for his humanitarian efforts in Tennessee.
In 2005, Justin Timberlake launched the William Rast clothing line with childhood friend Juan ("Trace") Ayala.
In December 2006, Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz split after much speculation of breakups throughout their relationship. This occurred shortly after she introduced him as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live.
Aside from earning critical acclaim for his parent album, Sia Michel of The New York Times noted that in 2006 Justin Timberlake was responsible for popularizing the catchphrase "I'm bringing sexy back".
In 2006, Justin Timberlake co-owned "Destino", a restaurant which opened in New York.
In 2006, Justin Timberlake released his album FutureSex/LoveSounds, which explored a broader sound with elements of rap, rock, funk, soul, gospel, new wave, opera, and world music, drawing inspiration from artists like David Bowie and Prince.
In January 2007, Justin Timberlake began dating actress Jessica Biel.
Forbes reported that between June 2007 and June 2008, Justin Timberlake earned $44 million from his music, tour, commercials, and hospitality.
In November 2007, Justin Timberlake donated $100,000 from takings from his Australian tour to Wildlife Warriors founded by Steve Irwin.
According to Billboard, in 2007 the FutureSex/LoveShow was the third highest-grossing concert tour and highest for a solo artist.
In 2007, Justin Timberlake co-owned "Southern Hospitality", a restaurant which opened in New York.
In 2007, Sia Michel of The New York Times wrote about Justin Timberlake's sex-symbol edge since his last tour in 2002 for his multiplatinum 'Justified' album. Sean Parker also commented on Timberlake portraying him as a sex symbol in The Social Network.
Justin Timberlake appeared for the first time on the Time 100 list of most influential people by Time in 2007.
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.
In April 2008, Justin Timberlake's commercial product endorsements have been managed by IMG.
In June 2008, Justin Timberlake was ranked the 4th best-paid music personality in the world by Forbes, earning $44 million, surpassing Madonna and Celine Dion. He was also ranked twelfth on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list and second on the "Best-Paid Celebrities Under 30" list.
In 2008, Justin Timberlake hosted the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.
On July 25, 2009, the Mirimichi Golf Course in Millington, Tennessee, which Justin Timberlake redeveloped, was reopened.
In 2009, Justin Timberlake's contribution to Shriners Hospitals for Children was considered the single most valuable celebrity endorsement in the U.S., worth over $US9 million.
On January 15, 2010, the Mirimichi Golf Course closed again for further improvements.
In 2010, Justin Timberlake participated in the Hope for Haiti Now telethon, performing "Hallelujah", with proceeds donated to relief work in Haiti.
In 2010, Justin Timberlake purchased a unit at 311 West Broadway in SoHo, formerly owned by Oscar de la Renta, for $6.56 million.
In October 2011, Justin Timberlake received the Futures Award at the Environmental Media Awards for his green-conscious Mirimichi Golf Course.
In December 2011, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel became engaged.
After New York legalized same-sex marriage in 2011, Justin Timberlake voiced his support for LGBT equality in the U.S.
In 2011, American fashion designer Tom Ford began dressing Justin Timberlake, creating over 600 exclusive pieces for The 20/20 Experience World Tour.
In 2011, Justin Timberlake endorsed Myspace and teamed up with Capital One to announce the winners of the inaugural Capital One Cup.
On October 19, 2012, Justin Timberlake married Jessica Biel at the Borgo Egnazia resort in Fasano, Italy.
In 2012, Justin Timberlake hosted Walmart's annual shareholders meeting.
In 2012, Justin Timberlake's pronunciation of the word "me" on "It's Gonna Be Me" was popularized as an internet meme titled "It's Gonna Be May", after a Tumblr image of Timberlake was posted with the respective caption.
In 2012, it was announced that Justin Timberlake would no longer be involved in the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.
In late 2012, Justin Timberlake and his wife Jessica Biel volunteered in Far Rockaway, Queens, helping distribute supplies after Hurricane Sandy.
According to Billboard, in 2013 Justin Timberlake was the third highest-paid musician, with earnings of $31 million.
For its associated album, The 20/20 Experience, in 2013 Justin Timberlake was named Artist of the Year with the top-selling album by iTunes' annual list of best-sellers.
In 2013, Justin Timberlake made his second appearance on the Time 100 list, with Stevie Wonder praising his accomplishments and charitable contributions.
In 2013, Justin Timberlake received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards and also won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year for "Mirrors".
In 2013, Justin Timberlake released The 20/20 Experience, a neo soul album inspired by 1960s and 1970s rock. He supported the album with Legends of the Summer tour, co-headlined with Jay-Z, and The 20/20 Experience World Tour, introducing his backing ensemble, the Tennessee Kids.
Justin Timberlake topped nine Billboard Year-End charts for 2013, including Billboard 200 Artists and Billboard 200 Albums.
On November 7, 2014, it was reported that Justin Timberlake had sold Mirimichi to Three Star Leasing LLC.
As of 2014, Justin Timberlake has had seven songs exceed 3 million digital downloads in the United States.
In 2014, Justin Timberlake partnered with Sauza Tequila to re-launch his own version of the beverage as part of the Sauza franchise called Sauza 901.
In 2014, Justin Timberlake was named Billboard Top Male Artist.
In 2014, Justin Timberlake was ranked 26th with earnings of $57 million on the Celebrity 100 list.
In 2014, 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.
In April 2015, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's first child, a son, was born.
In October 2015, Justin Timberlake was inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, becoming its youngest member.
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.
In 2015, Justin Timberlake bought a house in the Yellowstone Club near Big Sky, Montana.
In 2015, Justin Timberlake led Nielsen Music's U.S. report for the "Top 10 Musicians Among Millennials" list.
In 2015, Justin Timberlake performed with Chris Stapleton at the Country Music Association Awards, which highlighted Timberlake's crossover appeal, according to The New York Times' editor Katie Rogers.
In 2015, Justin Timberlake received the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
In 2015, Justin Timberlake was ranked 19th on the Celebrity 100 list with $63 million in earnings.
In 2015, the William Rast clothing line earned Justin Timberlake a Lord & Taylor's Fashion Oracle Award at the Fashion Group International's Night of The Stars Gala.
In 2016, Justin Timberlake became an investor in the beverage company Bai Brands.
In 2016, Justin Timberlake discussed the influences on his fifth studio album, noting the impact of his upbringing in Tennessee and the blend of musical genres present in the region, including rock & roll, blues, and country. He mentioned working with producers Timbaland and Pharrell Williams, aiming for a modern sound rooted in Southern American music.
In 2016, Justin Timberlake received the inaugural Decade Award at the Teen Choice Awards for his achievements since the release of FutureSex/LoveSounds in 2006.
In 2016, Justin Timberlake was featured in a new version of "Where Is the Love?", with proceeds going to educational programs.
In 2016, after Justin Timberlake's selfie inside a voting booth on Instagram gained national attention, Senator Brian Kelsey of Germantown, Tennessee introduced a bill allowing photos in voting poll stations, which was later approved by the Tennessee Senate.
In a 2016 article of The Hollywood Reporter, editor Scott Feinberg stated Justin Timberlake is "widely regarded as one of the greatest all-around entertainers in the history of show business".
In May 2017, Justin Timberlake and his wife, Jessica Biel, paid $20.2 million for a 5,375-square-foot penthouse unit at 443 Greenwich Street in Tribeca, Manhattan.
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.
In 2017, Justin Timberlake and Eminem helped raise over $2 million for Manchester Arena bombing victims.
In 2017, Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake acquired an ownership stake in the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.
On February 2, 2018, Justin Timberlake released his fifth studio album, "Man of the Woods", two days before his Super Bowl halftime performance.
On March 13, 2018, Justin Timberlake began his "Man of the Woods Tour" in Toronto, Canada, which was the sixth-highest-grossing tour of 2018.
On April 30, 2018, Justin Timberlake reunited with his NSYNC bandmates to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In October 2018, Justin Timberlake and Levi's debuted their collaborative clothing line collection "Fresh Leaves".
On October 30, 2018, Justin Timberlake's autobiography, Hindsight & All the Things I Can't See In Front of Me, was released.
In 2018, Justin Timberlake ranked 25th on Billboard's "The Top 60 Male Artists of All-Time" list and 64th on "The Hot 100's Top Artists of All Time".
In 2018, Justin Timberlake sold his unit in SoHo for $6.35 million, incurring a loss from the original purchase price.
In 2018, Justin Timberlake was considered a pop icon by media outlets, and his work has influenced numerous artists.
In 2018, Justin Timberlake, an Air Jordan brand ambassador, worked with Nike to design his own version of the Air Jordan 3, which he debuted at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Timberlake's performance was estimated to be worth $2.86 million in marketing for Nike.
In 2018, a contradictory statement from Salli Frattini, the producer of the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show, surfaced. She stated that the production team experimented with removing elements of clothing in rehearsal to reveal Janet Jackson's skirt without nudity, but that the idea was ultimately nixed. According to Frattini, it was Jackson's team who pitched the idea to Timberlake prior to the show that led to Jackson's breast being exposed.
On April 13, 2019, Justin Timberlake concluded the "Man of the Woods Tour" in Uncasville.
In May 2019, Justin Timberlake received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music, alongside Missy Elliott and Alex Lacamoire.
In 2019, Billboard ranked Justin Timberlake 20th on their decade-end chart for "Top Artists" of the 2010s, and 74th on "Top 125 Greatest of All Time Artists Chart".
In 2019, Justin Timberlake received a Contemporary Icon Award by the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music.
In 2019, Justin Timberlake was ranked 41st on the Celebrity 100 list by Forbes, with earnings of $57.5 million.
On February 26, 2020, Justin Timberlake and SZA released the single "The Other Side", along with its music video, as part of the Trolls World Tour soundtrack.
On March 9, 2020, Justin Timberlake released a teaser for his upcoming song "Don't Slack", featuring Anderson .Paak, which is also part of the Trolls World Tour soundtrack.
On March 10, 2020, Justin Timberlake released the song "Don't Slack", which features Anderson .Paak, and is also part of the Trolls World Tour soundtrack.
In July 2020, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel welcomed their second son.
In September 2020, Justin Timberlake and producer Timbaland teased potential upcoming collaborations with Justin Bieber, Justine Skye, Hit-Boy and Ty Dolla Sign.
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.
In January 2021, Justin Timberlake performed at the inauguration of Joe Biden from his hometown of Memphis, performing his collaboration with Ant Clemons during the Celebrating America special. Timberlake 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.
In June 2021, Justin Timberlake spoke out in support of Britney Spears during her court battle over her conservatorship, stating on Twitter that no woman should be restricted from making decisions about her own body.
In May 2022, Justin Timberlake sold the rights to his entire musical catalog to Hipgnosis Song Management for $100 million.
In 2022, Justin Timberlake invested in Greenville, South Carolina par-3 golf course Greenville 3's.
In May 2023, Timbaland announced that Justin Timberlake's sixth studio album was completed, noting a return to the sound of the FutureSex/LoveSounds era.
On September 1, 2023, Timbaland released the single "Keep Going Up", a collaboration with Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake.
In 2023, Britney Spears wrote in her memoir, "The Woman in Me" that she became pregnant during her relationship with Justin Timberlake and had an abortion in late 2000 after Timberlake said they were not prepared for parenthood and he did not want to be a father.
On January 19, 2024, Justin Timberlake performed a free concert at the Orpheum in Memphis, where he debuted his new single "Selfish".
On January 25, 2024, Justin Timberlake appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon", announcing the release of "Selfish" and revealing that his upcoming album had been in production for four years.
On January 27, 2024, Justin Timberlake appeared as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live, performing "Selfish" and "Sanctified".
On February 22, 2024, Justin Timberlake appeared on "The Graham Norton Show" recorded in London, where he performed "Selfish".
On February 23, 2024, Justin Timberlake cancelled his "One Night Only" concert in London due to illness. On the same day, the promotional single "Drown" was released.
On March 11, 2024, Justin Timberlake appeared on Complex Networks' Sneaker Shopping, mentioning the release of his new album at the end of the video.
On March 13, 2024, in anticipation of his album release, Justin Timberlake performed a one-off concert at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. The show featured a surprise reunion with his NSYNC bandmates, with the group playing a medley of hits and a new album track “Paradise”.
On March 15, 2024, Justin Timberlake performed on NPR's Tiny Desk series for a half-hour-long concert. He also announced a documentary showcasing the album's creation process. Additionally, the second single off the record, "No Angels", was released on the same day as the album's release, March 15, 2024.
In March 2024, before it even launched, the Forget Tomorrow World Tour had already grossed over $140 million globally in initial ticket sales from over 70 dates. The Tour became Timberlake's fastest selling tour to date.
In March 2024, coinciding with the release of "Selfish", Justin Timberlake announced the release of his sixth studio album, "Everything I Thought It Was."
In April 2024, Justin Timberlake opened the iHeartRadio Music Awards, performing both singles off the album, "Selfish" and "No Angels". Timberlake also promoted the album on the Forget Tomorrow World Tour.
On April 29, 2024, Justin Timberlake launched the Forget Tomorrow World Tour in Vancouver, Canada.
On May 20, 2024, it was announced that nine additional shows were added to Justin Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour due to overwhelming demand, with over 1 million tickets already sold.
Shortly after midnight on June 18, 2024, Justin Timberlake was arrested in Sag Harbor, New York, for driving while intoxicated (DWI). He was charged with one count of DWI and issued two citations for running a stop sign and failure to keep in lane. Timberlake was released nine hours later following his arraignment at Sag Harbor Village Justice Court.
Despite the DWI arrest, Justin Timberlake continued to perform, including a concert in Chicago on June 21, 2024, where he appeared to address the arrest, stating "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."
On June 22, 2024, hotel bartender employees confirmed Justin Timberlake only had one martini before his DWI arrest. However, the arrest report stated his eyes were bloodshot, breath smelled of alcohol, speech was slowed, he was unsteady, and performed poorly on sobriety tests. Timberlake said, "this is going to ruin the tour," spawning memes.
Justin Timberlake was scheduled to return to court on July 26, 2024, following his arrest for driving while intoxicated.
Justin Timberlake was scheduled to have another hearing on August 9, 2024, which he was not required to attend.
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 the plea deal, Timberlake agreed to plead guilty to driving while impaired, a lesser offense.
On September 13, 2024, Justin Timberlake pled guilty to a noncriminal driving while impaired traffic violation at the Sag Harbor Village Justice Courthouse. He was sentenced to a $500 fine, a $260 surcharge, 25 hours of community service, and was required to make a public safety announcement. His driver's license was also suspended due to his refusal to take a breathalyzer.
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