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Name :	Justin Timberlake
Date of Birth :	January 31, 1981
Place of Birth :	Memphis, Tennessee
Birth Name :	Justin Randall Timberlake
Education :	High School Mickey Mouse Club
Relationship :	Britney Spears (singer; broke up in March 2002)
Nationality :	American
Occupation :	Singer
Discography :	Justified Senorita Like I Love You (Oh No) What You Got Take It From Here Cry Me A River Rock Your Body Nothin' El

Justin Timberlake Trivia -

Performed with *NSYNC on the "Celine Dion All The Way" TV special on 24 November 1999. Performed at the Christmas Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center with 'NSYNC on 1 December 1999. Chosen as one of Teen People Magazine's "21 Hottest Stars Under 21" in 1999. He and fellow *NSYNC member J.C. Chasez were both member of "MMC" (1989) in the early-mid 1990s. He co-wrote "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" with 'JC Chasez' from *NSYNC's Christmas album, "Home For Christmas". His mother is Lynn Harless, manager of the all-girl group Innosense. He is 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 on November 2000. 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 on 24 July 2001. *NSYNC was started when Justin was just 14 years old. He founded The Justin Timberlake Foundation through the Giving Back Fund. The foundation's goals are similar to the Save the Music Foundation. He owns half a dozen Harley Davidsons, a Mercedes M Class and two Mercedes Benz. He starred as a young Elton John in one of John's music videos. He 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 on March 2002. His debut solo single "Like I Love You" reached #2 in the UK singles chart in October 2002. He used first and middle names (Justin Randall) for his appearances on "Star Search". Has two half-brothers, Jonathan and Stephen. Single "Cry Me a River" debuted at #2 in the UK singles chart in Feb. 2003. His solo album, "Justified", reached no. 1 in the UK album chart in Feb 2003. He performed a duet with Kylie Minogue at the 2003 Brit Awards. As of May 2003, his solo album "Justified" has gone double platinum. He hosted the 2003 MTV Movie awards with actor Seann William Scott. His third solo single, "Rock Your Body", debuted at #2 in the UK singles chart in May 2003. He won (his first) Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album for "Justified" on 8 February 2004. He won a Grammy for Best pop Male for "Cry Me A River" on Febuary 8, 2004. As of February 2004, his debut solo album "Justified" has gone triple platinum. He was a member of the National Beta Club. He and best friend Trace Ayala created a clothing line, "William Rast". Clothes became available for purchase from Kitson and Bloomingdales in November 2005. The name William Rast comes from Justin's grandfather, William Bomar, and Trace's grandfather, whose surname is Rast. His father Randall, a choir director at a Baptist church, is married to Lisa. He loves skiing and snowboarding. He broke his left foot in December 2002 during dance rehearsals. He broke his thumb on stage in early 1997, when he slipped on a puddle of water that was a result of the audience being sprayed down due to extreme temperatures during the outdoor concert. Received his first UK #1 with his song "SexyBack" from new album "FutureSex/LoveSounds" in September 2006. He was the winner of two MTV Europe Music Awards in 2006 for "Best Male Artist" and "Best Pop". He also hosted the show in Copenhagen, Danmark (2 November 2006). He ranked in Golf Digest's "Top 100 in Music" (December 2006 issue) as tied for 15th place with Jason Scheff of Chicago and Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish, with a 6 handicap. He collaborated with Duran Duran in 2006 for a song on the band's album. In November of that year, lead singer Simon Le Bon told The Associated Press the band had "collaborated in a writing and production manner on one of those tracks with Justin Timberlake". Voted #2 in Elle (France) Magazine's "15 Sexiest Men" poll in June 2007. He was the winner of four MTV Video Music Awards in 2007 for "Male Artist of the Year", "Quadruple Threat of the Year", "Best Director" and "Best Choreography in a Video". In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $20 million. He was ranked #28 on Entertainment Weekly's '30 Under 30' the actors list in 2008. He wrote the hit song "Rehab" for Rihanna and also sings on it. He is chosen the first in the list of "10 Most Stylish Men" in America by GQ magazine for March 2009 issue.

Justin Timberlake Detailed Biography

For Justin, son of a bluegrass musician, performance began early. The curly haired moppet appeared on the Star Search TV talent contest at age 11, and was signed the next year to the Disney Channel's 90's remake of the Mickey Mouse Club (1993-94). There he met future band-mate JC, and a year after that the two had been put together with three more singers/dancers to tour Europe as 'N Sync. Back in the States, they recorded their close harmonies on a debut self-titled album (1998), immediately following its success (seven million copies sold) with Home For Christmas (1998). Immense popularity in Europe and subsequent immense popularity in North America came as no surprise to supporters; the boys of the band give their all at each performance, truly entertaining their audiences. Most recently, the release of the band's album, No Strings Attached (2000), was delayed while the lawsuit played out, but promises to be another monster hit. Fans who can't get enough are also promised the release of the soundtrack (complete with 'N Sync vocals) to the film Dr Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000). His own education is difficult, with concerts six nights a week, 300 days a year, but Timberlake did earn his high school diploma - it's just that he received it, not in a usual gymnasium commencement, but during a Memphis concert. He, as well, has put some engineering and computer skills to work, designing the track of a virtual Disney rollercoaster ride. Timberlake has recently, too, broken into acting and will appear as a "male model" in a World of Walt Disney feature entitled Model Behaviour/Janine and Alex: Cover Girls. He cares a great deal about performance, lending his name and energies to the Justin Timberlake Foundation, initiated to support theatre arts and music in public schools in America. Timberlake has an upcoming appointment with the U.S. President and First Lady to further develop the program. More acting is upcoming for the teen heartthrob. He is to star, along with his band-mates, in the stage musical Grease 3, and all plan to have a bit of fun lending their voices to an episode of the animated television series, The Simpsons.