History of Justin Timberlake in Timeline
Justin Timberlake, an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and dancer, is known as the "Prince of Pop." He's recognized by Billboard as a top male solo artist and one of the 21st century's greatest pop stars. He is among the best-selling recording artists of all time, with over 117 million records sold. His accolades include ten Grammy Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, three Brit Awards, nine Billboard Music Awards, the Contemporary Icon Award, and MTV's Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.
1979: Off the Wall Album
In 1979, to find a pop album with a first half that matches up to FutureSex/LoveSounds, you have to go back to Off the Wall.
January 31, 1981: Justin Timberlake Born
On January 31, 1981, Justin Randall Timberlake was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to Janet Lynn (Bomar) Harless and Charles Randall Timberlake.
1993: Mouseketeer on The All New Mickey Mouse Club
In 1993, Justin Timberlake became a Mouseketeer on "The All New Mickey Mouse Club", alongside future stars like Britney Spears and Ryan Gosling.
1995: Recruitment to NSYNC
In 1995, Justin Timberlake recruited JC Chasez to join an all-male singing group that later became NSYNC, marking the beginning of his career in the popular boy band.
1995: NSYNC Formation
In 1995, the boy band NSYNC was formed, marking a significant milestone in Justin Timberlake's career.
1996: NSYNC Recording and Performing in Europe
In 1996, NSYNC, with Justin Timberlake as one of the lead singers, began recording and performing in Europe, setting the stage for their future success.
1997: Death of Half-Sister Laura Katherine
In 1997, Justin Timberlake's half-sister, Laura Katherine, passed away shortly after birth. He mentioned her as "My Angel in Heaven" in the acknowledgments of the album NSYNC.
1998: NSYNC's Debut Album Release in the US
In 1998, NSYNC rose to prominence in the United States with the release of their self-titled debut album, which sold 11 million copies and featured the hit single "Tearin' Up My Heart".
1999: Relationship with Britney Spears Begins
In early 1999, Justin Timberlake began dating fellow former The All New Mickey Mouse Club cast member and singer Britney Spears.
2000: Appearance in Model Behavior
In 2000, Justin Timberlake starred in "Model Behavior", a movie on The Wonderful World of Disney. He played the role of Jason Sharpe.
2000: NSYNC Performed at the Academy Awards
In 2000, NSYNC performed at the Academy Awards, marking a high point in the band's career and exposure.
2000: Release of 'No Strings Attached'
In 2000, NSYNC released their third studio album 'No Strings Attached', which sold 2.4 million copies in its first week and includes hit singles such as 'It's Gonna Be Me', 'Bye Bye Bye', and 'This I Promise You'.
2000: Pregnancy with Britney Spears
In late 2000, Britney Spears became pregnant during her relationship with Justin Timberlake and had an abortion after Timberlake said they were not prepared for parenthood and he did not want to be a father. The information was in her 2023 memoir.
2001: "Gone" Written for Michael Jackson
Around 2001, Justin Timberlake wrote the song "Gone" intending it for Michael Jackson, but Jackson turned it down, and NSYNC recorded it instead. This event contributed to Timberlake's confidence in going solo.
2001: Establishment of the "Justin Timberlake Foundation"
In 2001, Justin Timberlake established his "Justin Timberlake Foundation", which initially funded music education programs in schools.
2001: Release of 'Celebrity'
In 2001, NSYNC's fourth studio album 'Celebrity' was released, achieving financial success and producing 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: MTV Video Music Awards Performance
In August 2002, Justin Timberlake performed at the MTV Video Music Awards, premiering his debut solo single "Like I Love You", which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.
2002: NSYNC's Indefinite Hiatus
By 2002, NSYNC went on an indefinite hiatus. Timberlake partnered with Pharrell Williams and Timbaland to work on new music, signaling the start of his solo career.
2002: Misogynistic Rhetoric Allegations
Following the release of Framing Britney Spears, in 2002 public attention was brought to old comments Justin Timberlake made to describe his relationship with Britney Spears after their breakup, with some considering them to contain misogynistic rhetoric. It also led to renewed interest in his participation in the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy.
2002: Debut Album 'Justified' Released
In 2002, Justin Timberlake's debut album 'Justified,' an R&B album with dance-pop, funk and soul influences, was released. Timberlake has described it as influenced by Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder. He co-headlined the Justified and Stripped Tour with Christina Aguilera in support of the album.
2002: NSYNC performed at the Winter Olympics
NSYNC performed at the 2002 Winter Olympics, adding to the band's list of high-profile performances.
2002: First Celebrity on Punk'd
Near the end of 2002, Justin Timberlake was the first celebrity to be featured on Ashton Kutcher's show "Punk'd", where he was pranked. He later admitted to being under the influence of cannabis during the episode.
2002: Solo Career Style Evolution
Since Justin Timberlake's solo career began with the 2002 release of debut album Justified, Timberlake has honed his unique sense of style.
April 2003: Relationship with Cameron Diaz
In April 2003, Justin Timberlake began a relationship with actress Cameron Diaz shortly after they met at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.
2003: MTV Video Music Awards
In 2003, Britney Spears and Madonna kissed at the MTV Video Music Awards.
2003: Saturday Night Live Appearance and Spoof of Punk'd
In 2003, Justin Timberlake appeared on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" and spoofed Ashton Kutcher and "Punk'd", also co-starring in "The Barry Gibb Talk Show" skit with Jimmy Fallon.
2003: The Justified & Stripped Tour and McDonald's Campaign
In 2003, Justin Timberlake co-headlined "The Justified & Stripped Tour" with Christina Aguilera. He also recorded "I'm Lovin' It" for a McDonald's campaign, earning him an estimated $6 million.
2003: Opening of "Chi" Restaurant
In 2003, Justin Timberlake co-owned restaurant called "Chi" opened in West Hollywood, California.
2003: Named Biggest Pop Star of the Year
In 2003, Rolling Stone named Justin Timberlake the biggest pop star of the year and featured him on the magazine's cover, declaring he was "The New King of Pop".
February 2004: Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show Controversy
In February 2004, Justin Timberlake performed with Janet Jackson at the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show. The performance ended with Timberlake tearing off part of Jackson's costume, leading to a "wardrobe malfunction" that caused significant controversy.
2004: Focus on Acting Career
After the Super Bowl incident in 2004, Justin Timberlake paused his recording career to focus on acting, starring in several films.
May 5, 2005: Throat Surgery for Nodules
On May 5, 2005, Justin Timberlake underwent surgery to remove nodules from his throat and was advised to rest his voice for a few months.
October 2005: Grammy Association Award for Humanitarian Efforts
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
From 2005 to 2006, Justin Timberlake created the album FutureSex/LoveSounds. It features guest vocals by Snoop Dogg, Three 6 Mafia, T.I. and will.i.am.
2005: Launch of William Rast Clothing Line
In 2005, Justin Timberlake launched the William Rast clothing line with his childhood friend Juan ('Trace') Ayala.
July 18, 2006: Edison Force Direct-to-Video Release
On July 18, 2006, the film "Edison Force", in which Justin Timberlake played a journalist, received a direct-to-video release.
September 12, 2006: FutureSex/LoveSounds Album Release
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 he would focus on his music career over film roles, emphasizing the importance of remaining in the music industry at that point in his career. He was also the special guest performer at the 2006 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, singing "SexyBack", "My Love", and "LoveStoned".
December 2006: Split with Cameron Diaz
In December 2006, Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz ended their relationship after much speculation of breakups, shortly after she introduced him as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live.
2006: Opening of "Destino" Restaurant
In 2006, Justin Timberlake co-owned restaurant called "Destino" opened in New York.
2006: FutureSex/LoveSounds Album Release
In 2006, Justin Timberlake released FutureSex/LoveSounds, his second album. It sold over 10 million copies and became his first US Billboard 200 chart number-one album.
2006: Release of FutureSex/LoveSounds
In 2006, Justin Timberlake released the album FutureSex/LoveSounds. This release was later recognized with the inaugural Decade Award at the 2016 Teen Choice Awards.
2006: Popularized the catchphrase "I'm bringing sexy back"
In 2006, Sia Michel of The New York Times noted that he was responsible for popularizing the catchphrase "I'm bringing sexy back".
January 2007: Relationship with Jessica Biel Begins
In January 2007, Justin Timberlake began dating actress Jessica Biel.
June 2007: Forbes Reported Timberlake's Earnings
Starting in June 2007, Forbes reported Justin Timberlake earned $44 million between June 2007 and June 2008 from his music, tour, commercials, and hospitality.
November 2007: Donation to Wildlife Warriors
In November 2007, Justin Timberlake donated $100,000 from the takings of his Australian tour to Wildlife Warriors, which was founded by Steve Irwin.
2007: FutureSex/LoveShow Third Highest-Grossing Concert Tour
According to Billboard, in 2007, Justin Timberlake's FutureSex/LoveShow was the third highest-grossing concert tour overall and the highest-grossing solo tour of the year.
2007: Opening of "Southern Hospitality" Restaurant and Release of William Rast Line
In 2007, Justin Timberlake co-owned restaurant called "Southern Hospitality" opened in New York, and the William Rast clothing line, containing cord jackets, cashmere sweaters, jeans, and polo shirts, was released.
2007: Shrek the Third Voice Acting Role
In 2007, Justin Timberlake voiced the character Artie in "Shrek the Third", marking an entry into voice acting.
2007: Sex Symbol Projection
In 2007, The New York Times' editor Sia Michel wrote that since Justin Timberlake's last tour for 2002's multiplatinum Justified, he has learned how to project a sex-symbol edge, adding that "he's a rock star who can commit."
2007: First Appearance on Time 100 List
Justin Timberlake appeared for the first time on the Time 100 list of most influential people by Time in 2007.
March 23, 2008: Donations to Memphis Organizations
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.
April 2008: Management by IMG
In April 2008, Justin Timberlake's business affairs, including celebrity endorsements, began being managed by IMG.
June 2008: Ranked Among Highest-Paid Music Personalities by Forbes
In June 2008, Forbes calculated Justin Timberlake's earnings between June 2007 and June 2008 at $44 million, making him the world's 4th best-paid music personality, above 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.
2008: The Love Guru Film Role
In 2008, Justin Timberlake enhanced his acting career with a starring role in the film "The Love Guru".
2008: Host of Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
In 2008, Justin Timberlake hosted the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open tournament and played in the celebrity pro-am, hosting a charity concert.
July 25, 2009: Reopening of Mirimichi Golf Course
On July 25, 2009, the Mirimichi Golf Course in Millington, Tennessee, redeveloped by Justin Timberlake as an eco-friendly course, reopened.
2009: Host of Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
In 2009, Justin Timberlake repeated his role as host of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open and his fundraising contributions was reported to be worth over $US9 million.
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.
2010: Performance on Hope for Haiti Now Telethon
In 2010, Justin Timberlake participated in the Hope for Haiti Now telethon, performing "Hallelujah".
2010: Purchased SoHo Unit
In 2010, Justin Timberlake purchased a unit at 311 West Broadway in SoHo, formerly owned by Oscar de la Renta, for $6.56 million.
2010: The Social Network and Yogi Bear Film Roles
In 2010, Justin Timberlake took on roles in the film "The Social Network" and voiced Boo-Boo Bear in "Yogi Bear".
October 2011: Futures Award for Green-Conscious Golf Course
In October 2011, Justin Timberlake received the Futures Award at the Environmental Media Awards for his green-conscious golf course, Mirimichi.
December 2011: Engagement to Jessica Biel
In December 2011, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel became engaged.
2011: Support for LGBT Equality Voiced
After New York legalized same-sex marriage in 2011, Justin Timberlake voiced his support for LGBT equality in the U.S.
2011: Endorsement Deals
In 2011, Justin Timberlake endorsed Myspace and teamed up with Capital One to announce the winners of the inaugural Capital One Cup in a six-minute advert.
2011: Bad Teacher, Friends with Benefits, and In Time Film Roles
In 2011, Justin Timberlake starred in the films "Bad Teacher", "Friends with Benefits", and "In Time", expanding his acting career.
2011: Tom Ford Started Dressing Timberlake
Since 2011, American fashion designer Tom Ford has dressed Justin Timberlake, creating over 600 exclusive pieces for The 20/20 Experience World Tour. Ford described Timberlake as having "a kind of effortless cool that makes classic menswear tailoring modern".
October 19, 2012: Marriage to Jessica Biel
On October 19, 2012, Justin Timberlake married Jessica Biel at the Borgo Egnazia resort in Fasano, Italy.
2012: Walmart's Annual Shareholders Meeting
In 2012, Justin Timberlake hosted Walmart's annual shareholders meeting.
2012: End of Involvement with Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
In 2012, Justin Timberlake's involvement with the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open came to an end, as reported by the event's chair.
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", after a Tumblr image was posted with that caption, becoming an annually recurring joke in April.
2012: Volunteer Work in Far Rockaway After Hurricane Sandy
In late 2012, Justin Timberlake and his wife Jessica Biel volunteered in Far Rockaway, Queens, after Hurricane Sandy, helping distribute supplies to the community.
2013: Third Highest-Paid Musician of 2013
According to Billboard, Justin Timberlake was the third highest-paid musician of 2013, with earnings of $31 million.
2013: Second Appearance on Time 100 List
In 2013, Justin Timberlake made his second appearance on the Time 100 list, with Stevie Wonder praising his accomplishments and charitable contributions.
2013: MTV Video Vanguard Award and Video of the Year for "Mirrors"
In 2013, Justin Timberlake received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards. Also in 2013, he won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year for "Mirrors".
2013: The 20/20 Experience Album Release
In 2013, Justin Timberlake released "The 20/20 Experience" and "The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2", topping the Billboard chart. The 20/20 Experience became the best-selling album of the year.
2013: Nine Billboard Year-End Charts
In 2013, Justin Timberlake topped nine Billboard Year-End charts, including Billboard 200 Artists and Billboard 200 Albums.
2013: Artist of the Year and Top-Selling Album
In 2013, Justin Timberlake was named Artist of the Year by iTunes, with 'The 20/20 Experience' being the top-selling album on iTunes that year.
2013: Release of 'The 20/20 Experience' Album and Tours
In 2013, Justin Timberlake's album 'The 20/20 Experience', a neo soul album inspired by 1960s and 1970s rock song structures, was released. He supported the album with the Legends of the Summer tour with Jay-Z and The 20/20 Experience World Tour, which introduced his backing ensemble, the Tennessee Kids.
2014: Seven Songs Exceed 3 Million Digital Downloads
As of 2014, Justin Timberlake had seven songs that exceeded 3 million digital downloads in the United States: "SexyBack", "4 Minutes", "Dead and Gone", "Suit & Tie", "Mirrors", "Holy Grail", and "Can't Stop the Feeling!".
2014: Partnership with Sauza Tequila
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's 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 listed at number three on the Billboard Money-Makers List of 2014.
2014: Billboard Music Awards for Top Artist with Top Billboard 200 Album
In 2014, Justin Timberlake won the Billboard Music Awards for Top Artist and also for Top Billboard 200 Album for 'The 20/20 Experience'.
2014: Highest-Grossing Tour 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: Induction into 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 Surpassed Album Sales Record
In 2015, Adele surpassed NSYNC's record for fastest-selling album with her album '25', which had been set in 2000 by NSYNC's '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 their vocal support and commitment as allies to the LGBT community and their charitable works.
2015: Bought House in Yellowstone Club
In 2015, Justin Timberlake bought a house in the Yellowstone Club near Big Sky, Montana.
2015: iHeartRadio Music Awards Innovator Award
In 2015, Justin Timberlake received the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, recognizing his contributions to music and popular culture.
2015: Ranked 19th on Celebrity 100 List for 2015
In 2015, Justin Timberlake was ranked 19th on the Celebrity 100 list with $63 million earnings.
2015: Lord & Taylor's Fashion Oracle Award
In 2015, Justin Timberlake's William Rast clothing line earned him a Lord & Taylor's Fashion Oracle Award at the Fashion Group International's Night of The Stars Gala.
2015: Timberlake's Crossover Appeal Highlighted After CMA Performance
In 2015, The New York Times' editor Katie Rogers highlighted Justin Timberlake's crossover appeal after his performance with Chris Stapleton at the Country Music Association Awards.
2015: Timberlake Led Top 10 Musicians Among Millennials
In Nielsen Music's U.S. report for 2015, Justin Timberlake led the "Top 10 Musicians Among Millennials" list.
2016: Investment in Bai Brands
In 2016, Justin Timberlake became an investor in the beverage company Bai Brands.
2016: Fifth Studio Album Influences
In 2016, Justin Timberlake discussed the influences behind his fifth studio album, noting his Tennessee upbringing and the impact of Memphis's rock & roll and blues heritage, as well as Nashville's country music scene. He mentioned working with Timbaland and Pharrell Williams, aiming for a modern sound rooted in Southern American music.
2016: Teen Choice Awards Inaugural Decade Award
In 2016, Justin Timberlake received the inaugural Decade Award at the Teen Choice Awards for his achievements since the 2006 release of 'FutureSex/LoveSounds'.
2016: Feature in Charity Single "Where Is the Love?"
In 2016, Justin Timberlake was featured in a new version of "Where Is the Love?", a charity single with proceeds going to educational programs.
2016: Voting Booth Selfie Controversy
In 2016, Justin Timberlake's selfie inside a voting booth shared on Instagram sparked controversy, leading to a bill in Tennessee allowing photos in voting poll stations with exceptions.
2016: Timberlake Considered One of Greatest Entertainers
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".
2016: Trolls Franchise Voice Acting Role
Since 2016, Justin Timberlake has voiced the character Branch in the "Trolls" franchise, contributing to animated films.
May 2017: Timberlake and Biel Purchased 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: 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: Wonder Wheel Film Role
In 2017, Justin Timberlake appeared in the film "Wonder Wheel", continuing his acting career.
2017: Acquisition Stake in Hurricane Junior Golf Tour
In 2017, Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake acquired an ownership stake in the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.
February 2, 2018: Man of the Woods Album Release
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 Begins
On March 13, 2018, Justin Timberlake began his 'Man of the Woods Tour' in Toronto, Canada.
April 30, 2018: NSYNC Receives Star on 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 Fresh Leaves Clothing Line Collection
In October 2018, Justin Timberlake and Levi's debuted their collaborative clothing line collection 'Fresh Leaves'.
October 30, 2018: Release of "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. According to publisher HarperCollins, Hindsight includes a collection of anecdotes, reflections, and observations on his life and work.
2018: Billboard Critics Discuss Timberlake's Status as Best Male Pop Star
In 2018, Billboard critics debated 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 in his favor.
2018: The Top 60 Male Artists of All-Time
In 2018, Billboard ranked Justin Timberlake 25th on their '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.
2018: Man of the Woods Album Release
In 2018, Justin Timberlake's album "Man of the Woods" topped the Billboard chart, marking another success in his music career.
2018: Air Jordan 3 Collaboration and Super Bowl Halftime Show
In 2018, Justin Timberlake, an Air Jordan brand ambassador, collaborated with Nike's Tinker Hatfield 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.
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.
April 13, 2019: Man of the Woods Tour Concludes
On April 13, 2019, Justin Timberlake's 'Man of the Woods Tour' concluded in Uncasville, achieving the sixth-highest gross of the year.
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: Top Artists of the 2010s
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'.
2019: Contemporary Icon Award and Honorary Doctorate
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.
2019: Ranked 41st 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 Other Side', a single from 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 also part of the Trolls World Tour soundtrack.
March 10, 2020: "Don't Slack" Release
On March 10, 2020, Justin Timberlake released the song "Don't Slack", featuring Anderson .Paak, as part of the Trolls World Tour soundtrack.
July 2020: Birth of Second Child
In July 2020, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel had their second son.
September 2020: Teasing collaborations with other Musicians
In September 2020, Justin Timberlake and Timbaland teased potential 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 at the Rock the Runoff virtual concert for Stacey Abrams' Fair Fight organization.
2020: Billboard Retrospective on Celebrity
In 2020, Billboard published a retrospective article considering NSYNC's album Celebrity as "the group's swan song", which set the stage for Justin Timberlake's solo career.
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, from his hometown of Memphis, during the Celebrating America special.
June 2021: Support for Britney Spears During Conservatorship Battle
In June 2021, Justin Timberlake voiced his support for Britney Spears during her court battle over her conservatorship, stating that no woman should be restricted from making decisions about her own body.
2021: Palmer Film Role
In 2021, Justin Timberlake starred in the film "Palmer", adding to his list of acting roles.
May 2022: Sale of Musical Catalog to Hipgnosis
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.
2022: Investment in Greenville 3's Golf Course
In 2022, Justin Timberlake invested in Greenville, South Carolina par-3 golf course Greenville 3's.
May 2023: Sixth Studio Album Completion
In May 2023, Timbaland revealed that Justin Timberlake's sixth studio album was completed, reviving the sound 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", a collaboration with Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake.
2023: Spears Memoir Published
In 2023, Britney Spears published her memoir, The Woman in Me, revealing information about her past relationship with Justin Timberlake including the fact she became pregnant during their relationship and had an abortion in late 2000.
January 19, 2024: Free Concert and Debut of "Selfish"
On January 19, 2024, Justin Timberlake performed a free concert at the Orpheum in Memphis, 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, announcing the release of "Selfish" and revealing that his upcoming album took four years to produce.
January 27, 2024: Musical Guest on Saturday Night Live
On January 27, 2024, Justin Timberlake was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, where he performed "Selfish" and "Sanctified".
February 22, 2024: Appearance on The Graham Norton Show
On February 22, 2024, Justin Timberlake appeared as the musical guest on The Graham Norton Show in London, performing "Selfish".
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 and released the promotional single "Drown".
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 concert at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, featuring a surprise reunion with his NSYNC bandmates.
March 15, 2024: NPR Tiny Desk Concert and Release of "No Angels"
On March 15, 2024, Justin Timberlake performed on NPR's Tiny Desk series and released his second single, "No Angels", from the album "Everything I Thought It Was".
March 2024: Release of Sixth Studio Album
In March 2024, Justin Timberlake released his sixth studio album, Everything I Thought It Was.
March 2024: Fastest Selling Tour to Date
In March 2024, Justin Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour had become Timberlake's fastest selling tour to date, amassing over $140 million globally in initial ticket sales.
April 2024: iHeartRadio Music Awards and World Tour Promotion
In April 2024, Justin Timberlake opened the iHeartRadio Music Awards performing both singles off his new album and promoted the Forget Tomorrow World Tour.
April 29, 2024: Forget Tomorrow World Tour Launch
On April 29, 2024, Justin Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour began in Vancouver, Canada.
May 20, 2024: Additional Shows Added to World Tour
On May 20, 2024, it was announced that Justin Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour had added nine additional shows due to overwhelming demand, with over 1 million tickets already sold.
June 18, 2024: Arrest for DWI in Sag Harbor, NY
Shortly after midnight on June 18, 2024, Justin Timberlake was arrested in Sag Harbor, New York, for driving while intoxicated (DWI), running a stop sign, and failure to keep in lane. He was released nine hours later after arraignment and refused a breathalyzer, claiming he only had one martini.
June 21, 2024: Timberlake addresses DWI arrest at a concert
On June 21, 2024, despite his DWI arrest, Justin Timberlake continued to perform concerts, including one in Chicago, where he appeared to address the arrest, 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: Details Emerge Regarding DWI Arrest
On June 22, 2024, it was reported that Justin Timberlake's eyes were bloodshot and glassy, a strong odor of alcohol was emanating from his breath, and he performed poorly on field sobriety tests during his June 18th DWI arrest. He also reportedly said, "this is going to ruin the tour," which spawned memes.
July 26, 2024: Scheduled Court Appearance
Justin Timberlake was scheduled to return to court on July 26, 2024 regarding his DWI arrest.
August 9, 2024: Scheduled Court Hearing
Justin Timberlake was scheduled to have another court hearing on August 9, 2024 regarding his DWI arrest.
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.
September 13, 2024: Timberlake Pled Guilty to Driving While Impaired
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 automatically suspended due to his refusal to take a breathalyzer.
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