Justin Timberlake

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Justin Randall Timberlake

[5] (eng. Justin Randall Timberlake; born January 31, 1981, Memphis, Tennessee)[6] is an American singer, songwriter, composer, producer, dancer and actor.
Winner of four Emmy awards and nine Grammy awards. Justin Timberlake rose to fame as one of the lead singers of the boy band 'N Sync. In 2002, he released his first solo album, Justified
, which sold over 8 million copies worldwide.
Timberlake's second solo release was FutureSex/LoveSounds
, which was released in 2006 and included such successful singles as "SexyBack", "My Love" and "What Goes Around... Comes Around", which became No. 1 hits in the United States.
By January 2008, FutureSex/LoveSounds
had sold more than 8 million copies. Timberlake has sold more than 18 million copies of his two solo albums. He also founded his own record label, Tennman Records, and launched the William Rast clothing line.

Childhood[ | ]

Justin Timberlake was born on January 31, 1981 in Memphis, Tennessee, to Lynn Harless and Randall Timberlake.[7] Timberlake has English, German, French roots and unconfirmed Native American ancestry[8]. His paternal grandfather, Charles L. Timberlake, husband of Bobbye Joice, was a Baptist minister, and Justin Timberlake was raised in the traditions of the Baptist faith, considering himself a Christian, but more “spiritual than religious.”

His parents divorced in 1985, then both found new spouses. His mother, who is now [ specify

] runs the entertainment company Just-in Time Entertainment, married Paul Harless when Justin Timberlake was 5 years old. During this time, his father, a Baptist church choir director, also married, and his second wife Lisa gave birth to two sons: Jonathan (born 1993) and Stephen (born 1998). Justin Timberlake's half-sister Laura died in infancy, which he referred to as "My Angel in Heaven" in his confession. For some time after the death of his sister, he lived in Ottawa (Canada), but did not stay there for long and returned to his homeland.

Timberlake took his first steps in his musical career on the television show Star Search

, performing country songs under the name Justin Randall. He loved to watch the show “The Mickey Mouse Club,” and his childhood idols were Al Green and Michael Jackson, whose dance moves he tried to imitate. His first solo album was largely composed of material that Jackson had refused to record.

Another of Justin’s idols was Elton John, whose songs he fell in love with. Subsequently, Timberlake played the role of young Elton in the video for his song "This Train Don't Stop Here Anymore."

Since 1993, Timberlake performed in the children's show “The Mickey Mouse Club,” where he met his future bandmate, vocalist Jaycee Chasez, as well as Christina Aguilera and his future girlfriend, Britney Spears. When the show ended in 1995, Timberlake invited Chasez to join a new musical group that soon became famous as 'N Sync.

Timberlake's first film debut was the role of star Jason Sharpe, who fell in love with a waitress, as an actor in the film Gone in 60 Seconds. This TV movie was called Model Behavior

and aired on Disney Channel.

Biography of Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake was born on January 31, 1981 in the American town of Memphis. By origin, Timberlake has English, Indian and even Circassian blood flowing in his veins. From a very early age, Justin knew what his future calling was. His love for music and dancing knew no bounds even then. He persistently imitated his idols, who were Al Green, Michael Jackson and Elton John. Justin took his first steps into the music world at the age of 11 on the television show Star Search, where he performed country songs. A year later, he took part in another, more popular television project, Mickey Mouse Club, where he met such future famous singers as J.C. Chase, Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears.

Solo career[ | ]

Curiosity with Timberlake and Janet Jackson at the Super Bowl Half-Time Show 2004

Music[ | ]

In 2002, Timberlake began his solo career with the album Justified

(two Grammy awards)[10]. The following year he became the main laureate at the MTV Europe Awards[11], and in 2004 a huge scandal erupted around him. While performing with Janet Jackson at the Super Bowl Half-Time Show in front of millions of television viewers, he (accidentally, according to his own statement) tore off the part of her top that covered Jackson's right breast.[12] The song they sang included the words: “I will strip you until the end of this song.”

After the incident, Timberlake took a break from his career, during which he found time to work with rappers Snoop Dogg and Nelly. His second album - FutureSex/LoveSounds

(two more Grammy Awards) - he recorded with hip-hop producer and songwriter Timbaland.
The disc appeared in 2006 and became one of the most popular releases of the year. Three hits from this album - "SexyBack", "My Love" and "What Goes Around..." - reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.[13] Timberlake was named "Sexiest Man Alive" by magazines such as Teen People, Cosmopolitan and others.[14] After that, he decided to take a break from his musical career in order to concentrate on the profession of an actor. [ source not specified 38 days
]

In 2013, Timberlake returned to music in a collaboration with Jay-Z. He also recorded a single and video clip “Mirrors”, which promises to become another super hit[15]. The 20/20 Experience, was released.

, which received high praise from both fans and critics[16].
A follow-up album, The 20/20 Experience: 2 of 2
, which had a more dance-oriented feel.[17][18] It received less than enthusiastic reviews from critics,[19] but debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Both albums were supported by The 20/20 Experience World Tour, which began in 2014.[20][21]

On January 2, 2020, Justin Timberlake announced the release date of his first studio album in five years. Justin called his new album the most personal record he has ever released. [ source not specified 38 days

] On January 5, Timberlake released the first track from the new album, and immediately with a video. The singer presented a music video for the song Filthy from the Man of the Woods album.

On February 2 he released his fifth studio album, Man of the Woods.

, which included 16 tracks, including collaborations with Alicia Keys and Chris Stapleton.

The 52nd Super Bowl took place on February 4th. Timberlake headlined the halftime show. He put on a 13-minute show. Timberlake dedicated one of his songs to singer Prince, who died in 2016.

Cinema[ | ]

In 2005, the film “Edison” was released, where Timberlake played a journalist who learned about the complete corruption of the special forces unit in the police of his town and joined forces in the investigation with an elderly experienced journalist Ashford (Morgan Freeman) and private detective Wallace (Kevin Spacey) .

In 2006, the film “Alpha Dog” was released in cinemas, in which Timberlake played one of the main roles. Reviews for Timberlake's game have been mostly positive. [ source unspecified 38 days

]

In 2007, he voiced the young King Arthur in the cartoon “Shrek the Third”[23]. In 2008 he starred in the film “Sex Guru” with Mike Myers and Jessica Alba.

In 2010, he played Sean Parker in the Oscar-winning film The Social Network, about the creation of Facebook[23], and also voiced Boo Boo Bear in the film Yogi Bear, based on the animated series of the same name.

In 2011, three films with Timberlake’s participation were released: the comedy “Very Bad Teacher”, the romantic comedy “Friendship Sex” and the fantastic dystopian action film “Time”[24].

In 2012, he starred in Clint Eastwood's sports drama Curveball[25].

In 2013, he starred alongside Ben Affleck and Gemma Arterton in the thriller “Va-Bank”[26], which received negative reviews. When Affleck was cast as Bae in the sequel to Man of Steel, Timberlake spoke in support of him in an interview in September and also admitted that he dreams of playing the supervillain The Riddler from the Batman comics.

Childhood and youth

Justin Timberlake was born in Memphis, Tennessee on January 31, 1981. Zodiac sign: Aquarius. The singer has English, German, French roots and unconfirmed Indian ancestry. His father, Randall Timberlake, worked as a conductor in a church choir, and his paternal grandfather was a Baptist minister, so the boy was raised in classical Baptist traditions. However, despite his religious upbringing, Timberlake still considers himself a Christian rather in spirit.

Justin Timberlake in childhood and now

Justin's parents separated in 1985, when the boy was not yet 5 years old. Both soon started their own families. This is how Justin got a stepfather, as well as two half-brothers on his father’s side. Despite popular beliefs, the divorce of his parents did not affect the psyche of the future star - the boy grew up healthy and ambitious beyond his years.

Justin took his first steps in his musical career on the TV show “Star Search”. There he performed a country song. The singer’s idols since childhood were Al Green, Michael Jackson, and Elton John.

Justin Timberlake with his mother

Like many Hollywood stars, the musician began his path to fame by participating in the then popular children's television show “The Mickey Mouse Club.” Together with 12-year-old Justin, Christina Aguillera, Britney Spears, who later became his fiancée, and Jacy Chases, Justin's future partner in 'N Sync, performed. After the show ended in 1995, Justin and Jaycee teamed up to create a new boy band, 'N Sync.

There, Justin met Ryan Gosling, with whom they remained friends throughout their lives. At that time, his mother even had to take custody of Gosling for 6 months, since Ryan's mother had to leave for work in Canada.

Personal life[ | ]

In 1997-2002 he dated Britney Spears, after breaking up he released the song and video “Cry Me a River”. The song subsequently became a worldwide hit.

In 2003, Timberlake began dating Cameron Diaz. At the beginning of 2007, the couple announced the end of their relationship.

In February 2007, he began dating actress Jessica Biel. They separated in 2011, but reconciled a few months later and got married in Italy on October 19, 2012. In April 2020, the couple had a son, Silas Randall Timberlake.[27]

Timberlake is a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball club.

Justin Timberlake and his ex-girlfriend Britney Spears

All fans of pop music and the MTV channel of the late 90s remember this love story. Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears met in the children's show "The Mickey Mouse Club" in 1993, and their official romance began in 1998. No one understood whether Justin was really the first man in Britney's life, as the girl insisted, but one thing is clear : After breaking up with Timberlake, Spears' life changed not for the better. Justin supported Britney during her depression after her divorce from her husband, and, according to rumors, they are still strong friends and often call each other.

Discography[ | ]

Studio albums[ | ]

• Justified
  (2002)
• FutureSex/LoveSounds
  (2006)
• The 20/20 Experience
  (2013)
• The 20/20 Experience: 2 of 2
  (2013)
• Man of the Woods
  (2018)

Duets[ | ]

• 2001 — “What It's Like to Be Me” (Britney Spears featuring Justin Timberlake)
• 2002 - “Work It” (Nelly featuring Justin Timberlake)
• 2003 - “Where Is the Love?” (The Black Eyed Peas featuring Justin Timberlake)
• 2003 - “My style” (The Black Eyed Peas featuring Justin Timberlake)
• 2005 - “Signs” (Snoop Dogg featuring Charlie Wilson and Justin Timberlake)
• 2006 — “My Love” (feat. TI)
• 2007 — “Dick in a Box” (The Lonely Island featuring Justin Timberlake)
• 2007 - “Give It to Me” (Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake)
• 2007 - “Ayo Technology” (50 Cent featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland)
• 2007 - “Nite Runner” (Duran Duran featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland)
• 2007 — “Falling Down” (Duran Duran featuring Justin Timberlake)
• 2007 — “Until the End of Time” (feat. Beyoncé)
• 2008 - “4 Minutes” (Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland)
• 2008 - “Rehab” (feat. Rihanna)
• 2008 — “Dead & Gone” (feat. TI)
• 2009 — “Love, Sex, Magic” (featuring Ciara)
• 2010 — “Love Dealer” (Esme Denters featuring Justin Timberlake)
• 2011 — “3-Way (The Golden Rule)” (featuring The Lonely Island and Lady Gaga)
• 2011 - “Motherlover” (featuring The Lonely Island)
• 2013 — “Suit & Tie” (featuring Jay-Z)
• 2013 — “Holy Grail” (Jay-Z featuring Justin Timberlake)
• 2014 — “Love Never Felt So Good” (Michael Jackson featuring Justin Timberlake)
• 2017 — “Say Something” (featuring Chris Stapleton)
• 2017 — “Morning Light” (featuring Alicia Keys)
• 2020 - “Don't Slack” (with Anderson Park)

Filmography[ | ]

Notes[ | ]

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16. Justin Timberlake unveils Suit and Tie single (English), BBC News
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