Justin Timberlake is everywhere. Or at least he seems to be. The actor and pop/R&B phenom recently hosted “Saturday Night Live” for the fifth time — a historic event that drew appearances from comedic heavyweights like Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase. He followed that up by co-hosting “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” for [...]
Interesting Celebrity Creative Director Brand Partnerships
March 22, 2013 | Posted by
Ever wonder why and how some celebrities come together? Here are some examples and answers: BlackBerry & Alicia Keys: The collaboration: In January, Keys was named global creative director for the struggling Canadian tech brand. Why her? The pairing at first seemed odd, but many tech observers have pointed to Keys’s huge online following as [...]
Beyonce Leaks ‘Bow Down/I Been On’, Lil Wayne is Recovering
March 18, 2013 | Posted by
Beyonce is shocking fans with her newest song, “Bow Down/I Been On,” a stern, gritty departure from the pop music she is known for. The track, released on her website Sunday, features a “trap” style beat, in the vein of viral “Harlem Shake” sensation, and Beyonce commanding the respect of those who would try and [...]
Justin Timberlake: Making Good Music for No Good Reason
March 14, 2013 | Posted by
The last time Justin Timberlake released an album, Barack Obama was the junior senator from Illinois, Jay-Z and Beyoncé were not married and iPhones did not exist. It was 2006, just a few weeks before Taylor Swift’s debut album arrived, setting her on the path to become perhaps the last old-fashioned pop superstar. But since [...]
CW to Launch Timberlake Album With Hourlong Special
March 13, 2013 | Posted by
The CW network announced Tuesday that it has scheduled a one-hour special coinciding with the release of Timberlake’s third solo effort at 8 p.m. March 19, the same day The 20/20 Experience hits stores. With one of the longest titles, “Target Presents the IHeartRadio Album Release Party With Justin Timberlake,” the special will feature performances and interviews [...]
Justin Timberlake Joins SNL’s “Five-Timers” Club
March 10, 2013 | Posted by
Pop culture icon Justin Timberlake joined an exclusive club this weekend, becoming the first person since Drew Barrymore to host Saturday Night Live for the fifth time. The extended club was present during Timberlake’s opening monologue, including SNL veterans Chevy Chase and Steve Martin. Actress Candice Bergen, the first woman ever to host the sketch [...]
Justin Timberlake Joins SNL’s ‘Five-Timers’ Club
March 10, 2013 | Posted by
The “Saturday Night Live” Five-Timers Club is an exclusive affair, consisting of some of the show’s best hosts and guests, including Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin and Tom Hanks. Saturday night, Justin Timberlake joined the club, and those three — plus many more — were on hand to celebrate as “SNL” pulled out the celebrity guest [...]
Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake Announce ‘Legends of the Summer’ Tour Dates
February 23, 2013 | Posted by
“Suit & Tie” cohorts Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z will indeed head out on a co-headlining stadium tour this summer, and on Friday (Feb. 22), those eagerly anticipated dates were revealed in full. The “Legends of the Summer” tour will visit 12 cities in North America beginning on July 17 in Toronto and include stops at [...]
Rihanna, Chris Brown, Frank Ocean, Other Stars Gear Up For Grammys
February 10, 2013 | Posted by
Sunday night’s 55th annual Grammy Awards is bringing many of music’s biggest stars together to see who will win the industry’s most coveted prize. The top nominees include Frank Ocean, the Black Keys and Jack White, who will all be performing during the live ceremony at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Singer and actress [...]
Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z Release ‘Suit & Tie’
January 14, 2013 | Posted by
Lots of new music is dropping this week, chiefly the long-awaited new single from Justin Timberlake, a collaboration with Jay-Z titled “Suit & Tie.” Harking back to a 1990s, R&B sound, the midtempo jam is a departure from the electronica-tinged pop that currently dominates airways. The Jay-Z rap provides some needed energy. In turning down [...]
