![]() ![]() In Palmer (2021) he starred as an ex-convict who befriends a gender-nonconforming boy. In Woody Allen’s Wonder Wheel (2017), Timberlake portrayed a lifeguard on Coney Island during the 1950s who wants to become a playwright. For the animated film Trolls (2016), he provided the voice of Branch, one of the title characters, and cowrote the Oscar-nominated song “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” he reprised the role in Trolls World Tour (2020) and collaborated on several of the film’s songs. In addition, he took supporting roles in Bad Teacher (2011), Trouble with the Curve (2012), and Inside Llewyn Davis (2013). Timberlake subsequently starred in the racy romantic comedy Friends with Benefits (2011), the sci-fi thriller In Time (2011), and the online-gambling drama Runner Runner (2013). The same year, he provided the voice of Yogi Bear’s diminutive sidekick Boo Boo in Yogi Bear, a movie adaptation of the classic TV cartoon. In 2010 he earned accolades for his portrayal of Internet entrepreneur Sean Parker, the cofounder of Napster and the founding president of Facebook, in The Social Network, a fictionalized account of Facebook’s origins. His first substantial roles were in the gritty dramas Alpha Dog (2006) and Black Snake Moan (2006). Having earned a reputation as an affable and versatile entertainer, Timberlake began to act in films. His second solo release, the Prince-influenced FutureSex/LoveSounds (2006), featured production work by Timbaland and Rick Rubin and earned four Grammy Awards, including best dance recording for “ SexyBack.” Timberlake was not always treated kindly by critics, but few would argue that his solo work, solidly in the vein of rhythm and blues (R&B) and blue-eyed soul, had not transcended his bubblegum dance-pop origins, and he sold millions of recordings in the process. In 2003 Timberlake was a guest performer on the Black Eyed Peas’ hit “Where Is the Love?” During the halftime performance of the 2004 Super Bowl, Timberlake was involved in a notorious “wardrobe malfunction” when by design he pulled off part of costar Janet Jackson’s top. The group’s self-titled debut, released in 1998, did well commercially after a slow start, and their second effort, No Strings Attached (2000), became one of the fastest-selling albums in history, selling more than 14 million copies and featuring a string of hits, including the chart-topping “It’s Gonna Be Me.” Timberlake began his solo recording career in 2001 after the release of *NSYNC’s third album.ĭuring his tenure with *NSYNC, Timberlake had cultivated his role as a songwriter, and his breakup with longtime love interest Spears provided the inspiration for a number of songs on his Grammy Award-winning (best pop vocal album) solo debut, Justified (2002), most notably “Cry Me a River” (best male pop vocal performance). In 1996 he and Chasez were recruited for the male pop vocal quintet *NSYNC. Chasez, Timberlake launched his performing career in the late 1980s on the Disney Channel’s The New Mickey Mouse Club. Justin Timberlake, in full Justin Randall Timberlake, (born January 31, 1981, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.), American singer and actor who achieved fame as a member of the hugely successful “boy band” *NSYNC before establishing a career as a solo performer.Īlong with Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and future *NSYNC member J.C. SpaceNext50 Britannica presents SpaceNext50, From the race to the Moon to space stewardship, we explore a wide range of subjects that feed our curiosity about space!ĭuring the halftime performance of the 2004 Super Bowl, Justin Timberlake was involved in a notorious “wardrobe malfunction” when by design he pulled off part of costar Janet Jackson’s top.Learn about the major environmental problems facing our planet and what can be done about them! Saving Earth Britannica Presents Earth’s To-Do List for the 21st Century. ![]() 100 Women Britannica celebrates the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, highlighting suffragists and history-making politicians.COVID-19 Portal While this global health crisis continues to evolve, it can be useful to look to past pandemics to better understand how to respond today.Student Portal Britannica is the ultimate student resource for key school subjects like history, government, literature, and more.This Time in History In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history.#WTFact Videos In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find.Demystified Videos In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions.Britannica Classics Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives.Britannica Explains In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions.
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