MTV News reported the group would return to the studio in fall. Justin Timberlake stressed the need for creativity and said he wasn’t yet sure what the next album would sound like—or if it would even come to fruition. TV Guide quoted Joey confirming plans to begin writing in September, with an early 2004 releaseContinue reading “June 2003”
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May 2003
Entertainment Weekly quoted Joey Fatone expressing interest in the group’s return, with plans to begin writing in September. In a separate Yahoo! LAUNCH article, Lance Bass acknowledged mounting expectations and said the next album needed to “blow people away.” 1 – An Entertaiment Weekly article features comments about Joey Fatone’s current projects and plans forContinue reading “May 2003”
April 2003
Reports from Billboard, BBC Radio 1, and Yahoo! LAUNCH all positioned the reunion for fall. Lance Bass said the group was actively writing, with release plans tentatively set for late 2003 or early 2004; Jive Records was pushing for a quick turnaround, but Lance emphasized quality over speed. JC Chasez also reportedly looked forward toContinue reading “April 2003”
March 2003
Lance Bass gave MTV News several updates, confirming that writing had already started and that unused solo material could feed into the next album. The group was expected to reunite in early 2004. Plans included group-led production and a potential world tour. 1 – MTV News published an article featuring updates about *NSYNC. Direct quotesContinue reading “March 2003”
February 2003
In a DotMusic article, Justin expressed confidence in the group’s return, noting their shared creativity. At a pre-Grammy event, Lance said a fall launch was possible, while Justin confirmed plans to start in September. JC echoed the timeline on MTV, saying they’d be back together in the fall. 1 – JC Chasez mentioned a prospectiveContinue reading “February 2003”
Research Reflections #1
I want to preface this musings post by saying that my thoughts and comments aren’t intended to liken my research, or any potential implications, to the investigative work done by Jim De Rogatis. Mr. De Rogatis compiled decades of tips and information about R. Kelly and his inclination towards sexually abusing and trafficking teenage girls.Continue reading “Research Reflections #1”
January 2003
Joey Fatone told MTV.com he expected the group to begin writing songs in September. A transcript from Channel V Australia captured Justin Timberlake saying he hoped recording would begin toward the end of the year. 1 – MTV.Com published an article in which Joey Fatone mentioned an anticipated start for the the next *NSYNC album.Continue reading “January 2003”
Lost & Found – Post 1
This Lost & Found post contains sources that were recovered after the sources for their respective years in the Riddle On Her Mind timeline. In January 2001, Ted Casablanca from E! News shared The Awful Truth that *NSYNC’s upcoming album might be their last for a while, claiming that all members of the group wantedContinue reading “Lost & Found – Post 1”
December 2002
JC Chasez appears on TRL, outlining tentative plans for the group to return to studio work by fall of 2003. His comments reinforce the notion of an extended—but temporary—pause. 1 – During an appearance on MTV’s Total Request Live JC Chasez answered a question about *NSYNC’s plans for the following year. According to the WikipediaContinue reading “December 2002”
November 2002
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 whenContinue reading “November 2002”
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