This reflection post has been a long time coming, but I finally got around to it. Since my last timeline reflection post, I’ve mapped out *NSYNC’s breakup from 2002 through early 2004 and I incorporated some previously un-found sources by creating my first Lost and Found post. Before diving into the major themes of 2002,Continue reading “2002 Reflections”
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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”
February 2002
*Nsync Studio shares JC Chasez’s comments suggesting a new group album could follow the tour. Meanwhile, Space.com reports Lance Bass is exploring opportunities in space tourism, signaling branching paths among members. February 2002 1) In a press interview JC reportedly said the group could start working on material for their next album after their upcomingContinue reading “February 2002”
JANUARY 2002
MTV News reports that Justin Timberlake invited Angie Stone to collaborate on his solo material during rehearsals for the Billboard Music Awards. The exact timing of this request raises questions about when discussions of a group hiatus began. MTV.com publishes a brief article about singer Angie Stone and her career at the moment. Angie isContinue reading “JANUARY 2002”