As Justified hit shelves, Justin Timberlake reassured fans in a New York Post interview that his solo career and *NSYNC were not mutually exclusive, stating the group was “in no danger” and that the hiatus was intentional and agreed upon. MTV News reported that Timberlake’s solo tour wouldn’t begin until the following summer, and when asked about another *NSYNC album, he said he believed it would happen. Meanwhile, USA Today quoted Jive Records executive Barry Weiss, who envisioned Justified as a launchpad for *NSYNC’s biggest album yet. These statements—spread across press outlets and promotional interviews—painted a picture of cautious optimism.
1 – The New York Post published and interview with Justin Timberlake.
Title: Justin Time; Solo Disc A Break, Not A Breakup, from *NSYNC
Author(s): Dan Aquilante
Original Source: The New York Post
Current Link: https://nypost.com/2002/11/01/justin-time-solo-disc-a-break-not-a-breakup-from-nsync/
2 – MTV News published an article about the anticipated Justified tour.
Title:Timberlake Will Tour, But Not Until Summer
Author(s): Corey Moss
Original Source: MTV.Com
Current Link: https://www.mtv.com/news/1458552/timberlake-will-tour-but-not-until-summer/
3 – USA Today.Com features an article about Justin Timberlake and the state of pop music. This graphic contains a combination of quotes attributed to Jive Records Executive Barry Weiss.
Title: Teen-Pop Biz Banks on Justin
Author(s):Elysa Gardner
Original Source: USAToday.com
Current Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20021114191817/http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2002-10-27-justin-cover_x.htm
4 – TV Guide Online features an interview with JC Chasez.
Title: ‘N SYNC’s JC: “We’re Not Broken Up!”
Author(s): Daniel R. Coleridge
Original Source: TVGuide.Com
Current Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20021208033537/http://www.tvguide.com/newsgossip/insider/021118a.asp
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