Short Biography
Justin Randall Timberlake was born to Lynn Harless and Randy Timberlake on January 31, 1981, in Memphis, Tennessee. At the age of 11, he appeared on the show "Star Search" (1983), and even though he didn`t win, it didn`t dampen his ambitions. He also appeared on "MMC" (1989), where his costars included Britney Spears, Ryan Gosling, Keri Russell, Christina Aguilera and future band-mate J.C. Chasez. At age 14, Justin became a member of the boy band *NSYNC. In 1998, the group released their self-titled debut album. They became a big hit with fans and made a place for themselves in the music world with a succession of big-selling albums. In the beginning of 2002, Justin spent time working on and writing songs for his debut solo album. During this time, he broke up with his longtime girlfriend, Britney Spears. The release of the solo album, titled "Justified", came in November of 2002. Songs from his solo album include: "Like I Love You", "Cry Me A River" and "Rock Your Body".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]
He was born at 6:30 in the evening.
He and fellow *NSYNC member J.C. Chasez were both member of "MMC" (1989) in the early-mid 1990s.
Co-wrote "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" with `JC Chasez` from *NSYNC`s Christmas album, "Home For Christmas".
Mother is Lynn Harless, manager of the all-girl group Innosense.
Longtime companion of his former "The New Mickey Mouse Club" (1977) co-star Britney Spears from 1998 to 2002.
A 15-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 J.C. Chasez 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 *NSYNC, using the last letter of each original member`s first name: justiN, chriS (Chris Kirkpatrick), joeY (Joey Fatone), jasoN (Jason Watkins sang bass prior to Lance Bass joining the group), and j.C. (J.C. Chasez).
*NSYNC`s third album, "Celebrity", was released. [24 July 2001]
*NSYNC was started when Justin was just 14 years old.
His favorite ice cream is Baskin Robin`s Daquiri Ice.
He founded The Justin Timberlake Foundation through the Giving Back Fund. The foundation`s goals are similar to the Save the Music Foundation.
He collects 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 #2 in the UK singles chart. [October 2002]
Songs List of Justin Timberlake
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