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Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to impaired driving in New York
Read full article: Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to impaired driving in New YorkJustin Timberlake is urging drivers not to get behind the wheel after even a single alcoholic drink, as part of his sentence for driving while impaired in the Hamptons in New York.
Justin Timberlakeโs lawyer says pop singer wasn't intoxicated, argues DUI charges should be dropped
Read full article: Justin Timberlakeโs lawyer says pop singer wasn't intoxicated, argues DUI charges should be droppedJustin Timberlakeโs lawyer says the pop singer wasnโt intoxicated during a traffic stop last month.
Graceland steward Jack Soden and soul man Wilson Pickett among 9 named to Memphis Music Hall of Fame
Read full article: Graceland steward Jack Soden and soul man Wilson Pickett among 9 named to Memphis Music Hall of FameTwelve years ago, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame inducted its inaugural class of 25 luminaries at a rousing ceremony, honoring legends spanning generations and genres, from Elvis Presley to Three 6 Mafia.
What to stream this week: Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, 'Greyโs Anatomy' and MLB The Show 24
Read full article: What to stream this week: Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, 'Greyโs Anatomy' and MLB The Show 24This weekโs new streaming entertainment releases include albums from Justin Timberlake and Kacey Musgraves, the launch of season 20 of โGreyโs Anatomyโ and Taylor Swiftโs concert film โThe Eras Tourโ landing on Disney+.
Justin Timberlake bringing world tour to Little Caesars Arena in Detroit later this year
Read full article: Justin Timberlake bringing world tour to Little Caesars Arena in Detroit later this yearNot only is Justin Timberlake bringing sexy back, heโs bringing his new world tour to Detroit on Friday, Oct. 25.
From marching bands to megastars, the Super Bowl halftime show emerges as a major sports spectacle
Read full article: From marching bands to megastars, the Super Bowl halftime show emerges as a major sports spectacleWhen the Super Bowl halftime show was born, college marching bands were the main on-field attraction.
Coco Jones talks earning Grammy nods, overcoming obstacles after Disney fame, Hollywood's pay equity
Read full article: Coco Jones talks earning Grammy nods, overcoming obstacles after Disney fame, Hollywood's pay equityCoco Jones went from being a Disney child star to reshaping her image and finding her musical voice en route to five Grammy nominations, including best new artist.
Public Enemy, R.E.M., Blondie, Heart and Tracy Chapman get nods for Songwriters Hall of Fame
Read full article: Public Enemy, R.E.M., Blondie, Heart and Tracy Chapman get nods for Songwriters Hall of FameEverything from rap to yacht rock, country and alt-rock are represented among the nominees for the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame, with nods for Public Enemy, Steely Dan, Bryan Adams, George Clinton, Tracy Chapman, R.
Britney Spears' book 'The Woman In Me' makes private details public, and public events personal
Read full article: Britney Spears' book 'The Woman In Me' makes private details public, and public events personalBritney Spearโs highly anticipated memoir โThe Woman in Meโ will be released Tuesday.
Britney Spears writes of abortion while dating Justin Timberlake in excerpts from upcoming memoir
Read full article: Britney Spears writes of abortion while dating Justin Timberlake in excerpts from upcoming memoirBritney Spears wrote that she had an abortion while dating Justin Timberlake more than 20 years ago.
What to stream this weekend: 'Monkey King,' Stand Up to Cancer, 'No Hard Feelings,' Madden NFL 24
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: 'Monkey King,' Stand Up to Cancer, 'No Hard Feelings,' Madden NFL 24This weekโs new entertainment releases include albums from Irish singer-songwriter Hozier and Idina Menzel, the animated โThe Monkey Kingโ from Stephen Chow and Jennifer Lawrenceโs R-rated comedy โNo Hard Feelings.โ.
Mariah Carey, Neptunes, Lennox in Songwriters Hall of Fame
Read full article: Mariah Carey, Neptunes, Lennox in Songwriters Hall of FameAfter a glittering career stuffed with No. 1 hits โ not to mention a two-year pandemic delay โ Mariah Carey was finally inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday, but not before challenging her new fellow members to do better by women.
Meet the Detroit musician playing at the Museum of Modern Art this week
Read full article: Meet the Detroit musician playing at the Museum of Modern Art this weekBLKBOK is a Detroit native that has worked with Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, John Mayer, and Demi Lovato, just to name the few. He will be in New York this week preparing to play at the Museum of Modern Art.
New this week: Will Smith, 'Tick, Tick... Boom!' and Adele
Read full article: New this week: Will Smith, 'Tick, Tick... Boom!' and AdeleThis weekโs new entertainment releases include a much-anticipated album from Adele, a documentary about Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction during the 2004 Super Bowl half-time show and Will Smith playing father and tennis guru to Venus and Serena Williams.
After 'Verzuz' series success, Timbaland creates Beatclub
Read full article: After 'Verzuz' series success, Timbaland creates BeatclubTimbaland paved his own way as a hit-making producer for elite acts like Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z, but now heโs creating a lane for aspiring music creators to collaborate with the industryโs biggest performers.
'Toxic' podcast explores Britney Spears conservatorship
Read full article: 'Toxic' podcast explores Britney Spears conservatorshipComedians Tess Barker and Barbara Gray used to scrutinize Britney Spears' Instagram account on a podcast called โBritney's Gram,โ but changed course in 2019 to do a deep dive into the singer's conservatorship.
Justin Timberlake issues apology amid outcry over Britney Spears documentary
Read full article: Justin Timberlake issues apology amid outcry over Britney Spears documentaryJustin Timberlake issued an apology to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson in an Instagram post on Friday after fans blasted the pop singer for his treatment of the artists, depicted in a recently released documentary. Timberlake posted the apology statement Friday: โI specifically want to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually, because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed.โHe added: โThe industry is flawed. It sets men, especially white men, up for success. I know this apology is a first step and doesnโt absolve the past.โThe documentary, โThe New York Times Presents: Framing Britney,โ has few new revelations. AdRelated: Attorneys spar over powers held by Britney Spearsโ father
Timberlake apologizes to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson
Read full article: Timberlake apologizes to Britney Spears and Janet JacksonThis combination photo shows, from left, Janet Jackson performing at the Essence Festival in New Orleans on July 8, 2018, from left, Justin Timberlake performing during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game in Minneapolis on Feb. 4, 2018 and Britney Spears performing during her concert in Taipei, Taiwan on June 13, 2017. (AP Photo)NEW YORK โ In a lengthy social media post, Justin Timberlake says that he wants to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson โbecause I care for and respect these women and I know I failed.โโIโve seen the messages, tags, comments, and concerns and I want to respond. AdFans called out Timberlake for contributing to Spears' very public breakdown and controlling the narrative about the end of their relationship. More backlash hit Timberlake as social media began to recall the wardrobe malfunction with Jackson that caused a national controversy at the 2004 Super Bowl. I want to take accountability for my own missteps in all of this as well as be part of a world that uplifts and supports,โ Timberlake wrote.
Oscars shortlist includes โCollective' and โMLK/FBI'
Read full article: Oscars shortlist includes โCollective' and โMLK/FBI'The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday unveiled its shortlists for several categories, including documentary feature, international feature, original song, original score, visual effects and makeup and hairstyling. Titles as diverse as โTenetโ (for score and visual effects), โBorat Subsequent Moviefilmโ (for the original song โWuhan Fluโ), โEurovision Song Contestโ (for song) and โJingle Jangle: A Christmas Storyโ (for score, song and makeup) are in the initial mix. The Korean American film โMinari," which was controversially nominated for a foreign language Golden Globe, was not eligible in the same category for the Oscars. Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross could find themselves double nominees, as both โSoulโ and โMankโ were shortlisted for original score. Winners will be announced at the 93rd Oscars on Sunday, April 25, which will be telecast live on ABC.
In โPalmer,โ Timberlake embraces stillness of a broken man
Read full article: In โPalmer,โ Timberlake embraces stillness of a broken manTimberlakeโs had star turns in films like โFriends with Benefitsโ and โInside Llewyn Davis,โ but โPalmerโ marks his time as a solo film headliner. โPalmerโ called for Timberlake to tone down his exuberance and play an intense, quiet, broken man living in a town where everyone knows his story. Director Fisher Stevens said he and Timberlake talked a lot about โstillness and trustingโ while shooting the film. Palmer was raised with a more โstereotypical ideaโ of what it means to be a man and has to expand his mindset. And thatโs kind of why I wanted to make the film,โ Stevens said.
New this week: 'Resident Alien,' Arlo Parks & 'Palmer'
Read full article: New this week: 'Resident Alien,' Arlo Parks & 'Palmer'This image released by Syfy shows Alan Tudyk as Harry Vanderspeigle in a scene from the new series "Resident Alien," premiering Wednesday on Syfy. โ AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSICโ iHeartRadioโs fifth annual ALTer EGO show dedicated to contemporary rock artists starring Billie Eilish, Foo Fighters and Coldplay will air virtually on Thursday night. โ British singer-songwriter Arlo Parks is having a breakthrough, and she can count former first lady Michelle Obama as a fan. โ If a wacky sci-fi series sounds appealing, check out โResident Alien.โ Alan Tudyk plays Harry, masquerading as a small-town doctor โ and a human โ after crash-landing on Earth. Based on the comic book series of the same name, โResident Alienโ debuts 10 p.m. EST Wednesday on SyFy.
Big offenses, overlooked defenses in AFC title game
Read full article: Big offenses, overlooked defenses in AFC title gameThe Kansas City Chiefs won their first NFL title since 1970 when they beat San Francisco in last year's Super Bowl. What we get Sunday is a matchup of dynamic offenses and overlooked defenses, the top two teams in the conference. Kansas City (15-2) has the confidence of a reigning champion and a charisma few NFL teams can match. That could provide an edge over Bills rookie Tyler Bass โ except that Bass has been very reliable all season. Buffalo punter Corey Bojorquez and Kansas City rookie Johnny Townsend were two of the most dependable in the AFC.
Biden takes the helm, appeals for unity to take on crises
Read full article: Biden takes the helm, appeals for unity to take on crisesPresident Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden watch fireworks light up the sky from the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. Both he, Harris and their spouses walked the last short part of the route to the White House after an abridged parade. At Biden's invitation, congressional leaders from both parties bowed their heads in prayer in the socially distanced service a few blocks from the White House. The Bidens ended their evening watching fireworks from a White House balcony. Trump did adhere to one tradition and left a personal note for Biden in the Oval Office.
โCelebrating Americaโ Inauguration special hosted by Tom Hanks
Read full article: โCelebrating Americaโ Inauguration special hosted by Tom HanksThis combination photo shows musician Jon Bon Jovi performing at the Samsung Charity Gala in New York, Nov. 2, 2017, from left, Justin Timberlake performing during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game in Minneapolis on Feb. 4, 2018 and Demi Lovato performing in London on June 25, 2018. Bon Jovi, Timberlake and Lovato will perform at a 90-minute primetime TV special celebrating the inauguration of Joe Biden as president of the United States. (AP Photo)NEW YORK โ Tom Hanks hosted a 90-minute primetime TV special celebrating the inauguration of Joe Biden as president of the United States, with performances by Justin Timberlake, Jon Bon Jovi, Demi Lovato and Ant Clemons. According to producers, the show โwill showcase the American peopleโs resilience, heroism, and unified commitment to coming together as a nation to heal and rebuild." Related: Biden takes the helm as president: โDemocracy has prevailedโ
Hollywood on the Potomac: A-list turns out for Biden-Harris
Read full article: Hollywood on the Potomac: A-list turns out for Biden-HarrisLady Gaga sings the national anthem during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol for President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. And country star Garth Brooks, doffing his black cowboy hat, sang a soulful a capella rendition of โAmazing Grace,โ his eyes closed for much of the song. While stars mostly eschewed Trump's inauguration four years ago, the A-list was back for Biden. Brooks was careful to call his decision to perform on Wednesday non-political, and in the spirit of unity. Alone with his guitar, The Boss sang his โLand of Hope and Dreamsโ in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
An inauguration unlike any other amid a pandemic, unrest
Read full article: An inauguration unlike any other amid a pandemic, unrestFinal preparations are made ahead of the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. What to watch for on Inauguration Day:THE SWEARING-INBiden's oath of office is the only essential. Others say the first eyewitness account of a president using those words came at Chester Arthurโs inauguration in 1881. Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman will read an original poem, โThe Hill We Climb.โTHE SPEECHA presidentโs inauguration speech is designed to set the tone and the policies the new administration will pursue. The National Mall is closed and just a fraction of the tickets usually handed out for an inauguration will be distributed.
Biden takes the helm, appeals for unity to take on crises
Read full article: Biden takes the helm, appeals for unity to take on crisesPresident Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden watch fireworks light up the sky from the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. Both he, Harris and their spouses walked the last short part of the route to the White House after an abridged parade. At Biden's invitation, congressional leaders from both parties bowed their heads in prayer in the socially distanced service a few blocks from the White House. The Bidens ended their evening watching fireworks from a White House balcony. Trump did adhere to one tradition and left a personal note for Biden in the Oval Office.
From Gaga to Garth, Miranda to Moreno: Celebs join inaugural
Read full article: From Gaga to Garth, Miranda to Moreno: Celebs join inaugural(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Like so much this past year, the inaugural celebration will be like no other: pared down, distanced, much of it virtual. But for actor Christopher Jackson โ the original George Washington in Broadway's โHamilton" โ performing in a virtual โballโ is a way of participating in an essential rite of American democracy. Miranda will contribute a classical recitation, joining musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Katy Perry, John Legend, Demi Lovato, Foo Fighters, Justin Timberlake and Bon Jovi. The inaugural committee has made sure to blend this high-powered list with ordinary Americans and inspiring stories. And the โAAPI Inaugural Ball: Breaking Barriersโ celebrated the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities with planned participants including actors Kal Penn, John Cho, Kumail Nanjiani and Chloe Bennet.
The Latest: Springsteen, Miranda set for inaugural gala
Read full article: The Latest: Springsteen, Miranda set for inaugural galaIconic artists Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen are among the stars who will highlight a primetime virtual celebration televised Wednesday night following President-elect Joe Bidens inauguration. Bidenโs inaugural committee announced the lineup Sunday for โCelebrating America,โ a multinetwork broadcast that the committee bills as a mix of stars and everyday citizens. Musicians John Legend, Demi Lovato and Justin Timberlake, among others, will join Springsteen and Bon Jovi. The safeguards will remain in place leading up to President-elect Joe Bidenโs inauguration on Wednesday. Fencing, boarded-up windows and lines of police and National Guard troops have transformed statehouse grounds ahead of expected demonstrations leading up to President-elect Joe Bidenโs inauguration on Wednesday.
INAUGURATION EXPLAINER: Biden's event will be very different
Read full article: INAUGURATION EXPLAINER: Biden's event will be very differentThe outgoing president traditionally attends the inauguration to symbolize the peaceful transfer of power. And there will be no inaugural balls for Biden, Harris and their spouses to dance the night away. But in the wake of the violent Jan. 6 mob attack on the Capitol by Trump supporters, all semblance of normality might be gone. Biden, first lady Jill Biden, Harris and second gentlemen Douglas Emhoff will later visit Arlington National Cemetery to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The inauguration comes just two weeks after the insurrection at the Capitol by Trump supporters as Congress was confirming Biden's victory.
Pebble Beach for pros only this year because of COVID spike
Read full article: Pebble Beach for pros only this year because of COVID spikeFILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, file photo, Bill Murray tosses his putter into a bunker after missing a birdie putt on the 18th green of the Pebble Beach Golf Links during the celebrity challenge event of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament, in Pebble Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)The only stars at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am this year will be the players and the golf course. The 156-man field on Feb. 11-14 will be held only at Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill. The tournament will have a pro-am on Wednesday at Pebble Beach, as other PGA Tour events have done in recent months. Pebble Beach winners include Woods and Jack Nicklaus, and more recently Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth and five-time winner Phil Mickelson.
Stars return to inauguration, with J.Lo, Gaga set to perform
Read full article: Stars return to inauguration, with J.Lo, Gaga set to performFILE - In this Nov. 2, 2020 file photo, Lady Gaga performs during a drive-in rally for then Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Try Lady Gaga and J. โIn the end, I donโt think having Lady Gaga or J. โLady Gaga is as big as you can get, and she is very talented,โ he said. โIf I were being inaugurated and I could have Lady Gaga, I would take it.โ
Tom Hanks heads TV special celebrating Biden's inauguration
Read full article: Tom Hanks heads TV special celebrating Biden's inaugurationBon Jovi, Timberlake and Lovato will perform at a 90-minute primetime TV special celebrating the inauguration of Joe Biden as president of the United States. (AP Photo)NEW YORK โ Tom Hanks will host a 90-minute primetime TV special celebrating the inauguration of Joe Biden as president of the United States, with performances by Justin Timberlake, Jon Bon Jovi, Demi Lovato and Ant Clemons. It will also be streamed live on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, Amazon Prime Video, Microsoft Bing, NewsNOW, DirectTV and U-verse. The inauguration will look different from other presidential inaugurations because of last weekโs riot at the U.S. Capitol. The event was already going to be pared down because of COVID-19; Biden had asked supporters to say home and watch from afar.
7 concert films you should watch if youโre really missing live music
Read full article: 7 concert films you should watch if youโre really missing live musicSome experts believe it could be more than a year until live concerts return to our daily lives, which is heartbreaking for people who love seeing live music. So until then, the next best thing to do is watch a concert movie from one of your favorite artists. Look no further than Beyoncรฉ's โHomecoming,โ her live concert that was filmed in 2018 when she headlined Coachella, the Southern California music festival. From the costumes, dancing and marching band music arrangements, Beyoncรฉ transformed Coachella into โBeychella,โ and weโre lucky enough that the entire show is documented. Not only is Timberlakeโs music incredible catchy, but the production value that went into this show, especially the choreography, makes it worth visiting.
Tiger Woods, Justin Timberlake team up for Bahamas hurricane relief
Read full article: Tiger Woods, Justin Timberlake team up for Bahamas hurricane relief(CNN) - Tiger Woods is teaming up with Justin Timberlake to help the Bahamas. Woods, the champion golfer, and Timberlake, the Grammy-winning singer, are helping set up a fund to provide aid and relief for victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. Woods, Timberlake and their partners have already pledged $6 million for the fund and promise to match donations made by the public. "Help us turn this first $6 million into $12 million, and join our efforts to restore and rebuild The Bahamas," Woods wrote. And New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has appealed online for donations to another relief fund.
On this day: October 1
Read full article: On this day: October 12010: "The Social Network," starring Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake, and directed by David Fincher, premieres in theaters. The movie, which portrays Mark Zuckerberg's founding of Facebook and the resulting lawsuits, would receive widespread acclaim and eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor, but won only for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Film Editing. However, the film would win Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture Drama, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Original Score. Garfield, Timberlake and Eisenberg are seen here at the film's Paris premiere. Hide Caption