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Justin Timberlake Profile |
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Birth Date:
January 31, 1981
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Birth Place: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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Birth
Name: Justin Randall Timberlake
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Height:
6'1"
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Justin Timberlake
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Biography |
Justin Timberlake was born to Randall Timberlake (the son of
a Baptist minister) and Lynn Harless. His career began after
a childhood stint on the American television talent show
Star Search, when he became a cast member of The New Mickey
Mouse Club teenage variety show. His co-stars on the show
included fellow pop singers Britney Spears and Christina
Aguilera, actors Ryan Gosling and Keri Russell as well as *NSYNC
bandmate JC Chasez.
Timberlake began dating Britney Spears after *NSYNC took off
and Spears began her pop career. Both were wildly popular
teen idols, and their relationship and breakup made
headlines. Spears and Timberlake made more headlines when
Britney disclosed the pair had been intimate after
Timberlake's interview with Barbara Walters in which he
divulged information on their sex life. She had once
publicly vowed she would "save herself" for marriage, but
admitted that she had lost her virginity to Timberlake.
In November 2002, Timberlake released his debut solo album,
Justified, which received critical acclaim. As opposed to
many of his earlier recordings with *NSYNC that have been
classified as teen pop, Justified has a heavy R&B influence
thanks to production from hip-hop stalwarts The Neptunes and
Timbaland. It debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 album
chart, and has sold over 3 million copies in the US alone
and over 7 million copies worldwide.
Near the end of 2002, Timberlake became the first star ever
to get Punk'd by Ashton Kutcher on the premiere episode of
this MTV series, which was aired at the beginning of 2003.
Kutcher and his team convinced Timberlake that the IRS was
seizing his property and boarding up the doors and windows
of his home for not paying his taxes.
Timberlake supported the album by touring with Christina
Aguilera on the Stripped tour, which ran throughout 2003.
Like Spears and Aguilera, Timberlake has traded the
squeaky-clean image created by his handlers for a far-more
raunchy persona, as typified by his staged groping of Kylie
Minogue's backside as they performed at that year's Brit
Awards.
In February 2004, during the halftime show of Super Bowl
XXXVIII, Timberlake performed with Janet Jackson before an
audience of over 100 million. In the course of the
performance, as Timberlake sung the lyrics "gonna have you
naked by the end of this song," he tore off a part of her
costume, briefly baring most of her right breast. CBS, the
NFL and MTV, which produced the halftime show, denied all
responsibility under a hailstorm of controversy, calling the
incident a "wardrobe malfunction". Jackson released a taped
apology, using the "wardrobe malfunction" phrase. Timberlake
issued a scripted apology of his own while accepting his
first of two Grammy Awards in early 2004 (one for Best Pop
Vocal Album for Justified, and the other for Best Male Pop
Vocal Performance for "Cry Me a River"). The FCC announced
an investigation.
Timberlake began dating American actress Cameron Diaz in
early 2003. Timberlake is set to co-star in the thriller
Edison, due out in 2005 which co-stars Kevin Spacey and
Morgan Freeman, as well as the movie "Alpha Dog" based on
the life of the drug dealer, Jesse James Hollywood.
When recording the single "Signs" with Snoop Dogg,
Timberlake allegedly discovered a throat condition. Nodules
were removed in an operation that took place on 5 May 2005
to save his singing career. He was advised to not sing or
speak loudly for at least a few months.
Timberlake is featured on the track "My Style" on the Black
Eyed Peas album Monkey Business. He also appears in the
hip-hop group's hit single "Where Is The Love?" from their
previous album, Elephunk. The song was the top single of
2003 in the U.K. Because his own album had just been
released at the time "Wher is the Love?" was released,
Timberlake's record company requested that his contribution
to "Where Is The Love?" be officially unacknowledged on the
track. However, Timberlake often appeared with the Black
Eyed Peas to perform the track live, as he did during the
2004 MTV Europe Music Awards.
In the summer of 2005, Timberlake started his own record
company, JayTee Records, in which he promptly signed
underground hiphop artist, Joshua B, as the label's first
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Other
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Performed with 'NSYNC on the Celine Dion All The Way TV
special [24 November 1999]
When he is not able to fall asleep, he sings himself to
sleep.
Performed at the Christmas Tree Lighting at Rockefeller
Center with 'NSYNC [1 December 1999]
Chosen as one of Teen People Magazine's "21 Hottest Stars
Under 21". [1999]
Lead vocalist for Boy Group N'Sync.
He was born at 6:30 pm.
He is in a music group called N SYNC with fellow MMC member
J.C. Chasez.
Performed with 'NSYNC in the 1998 and 1999 Miss Teen USA
pageant Co- wrote "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" with JC
Chasez on 'NSYNC's Christmas album, "Home For Christmas"
Mother is Lynn Harless, manager of the all girl group,
Innosense
Dated Britney Spears. [2000]
A fifteen year old NSYNC fan filed a lawsuit against
Timberlake, claiming that he verbally assaulted her. Justin
allegedly snubbed fans in a St. Louis hotel after which the
plaintiff shouted that she thought JC was cuter. When she
admitted to a guard that she was the one who made the
comment, the guard made her go upstairs with Justin. After
that, Timberlake allegedly pushed her against a wall and
shouted insults at her. [November 2000]
Collects sneakers.
His mom thought of the name *N Sync, using the last letter
of each members name: justiN, chriS, joeY, lansteN, j.C. "Lansten"
is a nickname for the *N Sync member, Lance.
Nsync's 3rd album "Celebrity" was released. [24 July 2001]
The band was started when Justin was 14 years old
His favorite ice cream is Baskin Robin's Daquiri Ice
He founded Timberlake Foundation, similar to the Save the
Music Foundation
He also collects candles and sports jerseys
He owns half a dozen Harley Davidsons, a Mercedes M Class
and two Mercedes Benz.
Starred as a young Elton John in one of John's music videos
Sang at the Grand Ole Opry when he was ten years old.
Cites his greatest fears as dying unloved, snakes, sharks,
spiders and falling unconscious at a concert from the
stuffed animals fans throw on stage.
He and girlfriend Britney Spears broke up. [March 2002]
Named as the most eligible bachelor in America [July 2002]
Debut solo single "Like I love you" reached No. 2 in the UK
singles chart [October 2002]
Used first and middle name for his appearances on Star
Search. (Justin Randall)
Father's name is Randy, step-mother is named Lisa.
Has two half-brothers, Jonathan and Steven.
Single "Cry me a river" debuted at no.2 in the UK singles
chart (Feb 2003)
Solo album, "Justified", reached no. 1 in the UK album chart
(Feb 2003)
Performed a duet with Kylie Minogue at the 2003 Brit Awards
As of May 2003, his solo album "Justified" has gone double
platinum
Hosted the 2003 MTV Movie awards with actor Seann William
Scott.
His 3rd solo single "Rock your Body" debuted at #2 in the UK
singles chart [May 2003]
He had a younger half-sister, Laura Katherine, who died
minutes after birth. She was the first child of his father,
Randy and step-mother, Lisa. It is sometimes falsely
reported that she was his twin. He mentions her sometimes in
the liner notes of *NSYNC albums.
Won (his first) Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album for
"Justified" [8 February 2004]
Won a Grammy for Best pop Male for "Cry Me A River" [Febuary
8, 2004]
As of February 2004, his debut solo album "Justified" has
gone triple platinum.
Is a fan of Björk's.
While touring in London, Justin met Coldplay lead singer and
songwriter Chris Martin and struck up a close friendship. At
the 2003 VMA awards he introduced the band's performance
while calling them, "The greatest band in the world."
Toured with FeFe Dobson in the UK. [December 2003]
Was a member of the National Beta Club
His ex-girlfriend's (Britney Spears) husband Kevin Federline
was a former background dancer for Justin's band N'Sync. |
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