Tag Archives: *NSYNC2001

*NSYNC remained publicly active as the year ended, performing at the Billboard Music Awards and participating in a televised Secret Santa segment for MTV. The group also hosted a Christmas charity event in Orlando, maintaining appearances of unity. According to Lance Bass’s memoir, December marked the moment Justin Timberlake privately suggested a shiatus to pursueContinue reading “DECEMBER 2001”

Lance Bass gave a breezy assurance to The Calgary Sun that no one in *NSYNC wanted to go solo—despite actively pursuing film and balancing multiple ambitions. In another, Joey Fatone expressed burnout and gestured vaguely toward a return in spring. Both interviews read as benign in isolation, but side by side they reflect what mayContinue reading “NOVEMBER 2001”

In a promotional interview with TV Guide, Wayne Brady discussed the high-profile premiere of The Wayne Brady Show, which featured guest appearances by Justin Timberlake and Brian McKnight. Brady mentioned the possibility of a collaborative CD release in 2002 but declined to directly address speculation that the segment could be a precursor to Timberlake’s soloContinue reading “AUGUST 2001”

During a fan chat on MSN, Joey Fatone affirms no plans for solo singing but acknowledges side projects, saying that “it all comes back to N’Sync [sic] though”. MSN hosted a live chat for their Artist of The Month, which was *NSYNC. A fan-operated news page claims that Joey was the only member of theContinue reading “JULY 2001”

Manager Melinda Bell participated in a live web chat hosted by MSN. When a fan asked about the group having solo contracts signed, she denied it and said that they each work on projects [outside of *NSYNC] when they have the time. Melinda Bell does a virtual chat with fans and says the rumor ofContinue reading “MAY 2001”

In early April, Joey Fatone and Lance Bass were still filming the movie On The Line. As a result, Chris Kirkpatrick, JC Chasez and Justin Timberlake attended the Blockbuster Entertainment Awards as a trio. Later in the month, the group reunited. On the program TRL At Your House, a fan asked Justin about solo work,Continue reading “APRIL 2001”

The fan site The NSYNC Files reported that a Jive Records rep denied rumors of Justin Timberlake working solo, following claims he’d been seen recording alone. On NSYNC’s official website, Melinda Bell confirmed Lance Bass and Joey Fatone had begun production for the movie On The Line. Meanwhile, Vanity Fair noted a quiet meeting betweenContinue reading “MARCH 2001”

According to the British website Freaky Trigger, the National Enquirer suggested that Justin Timberlake was working on a solo album, potentially collaborating with Richard Marx. The claims remain unconfirmed, but were part of the early rumors about Timberlake’s future direction. Title: Undynamic Duo?Author(s): “Nicole” (real name unverified)Original Source: The National Enquirer (unavailable)Secondary Source: Freaky TriggerLink:Continue reading “FEBRUARY 2001”