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Just... Justin Timberlake: Part two

Nov 19, 2023
Guest: Justin Timberlake, pop superstar and hitmaker who turned boy band adoration into pop superstardom. The podcast discusses his early career, breakup with Britney Spears, impact of 'Cry Me a River' on his career, aftermath of the breakup on Britney's mental health, emotional moments, fallout of the Janet Jackson Super Bowl incident, and a preview of upcoming scandals.
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Quick takeaways

  • Justin Timberlake's solo career was elevated by the controversial music video of his follow-up single 'Crimey A River'.
  • Justin Timberlake portrayed himself as a victim in his breakup with Britney Spears, but later it was revealed that he had also cheated on her.

Deep dives

Justin Timberlake's rise to fame with NSYNC

Justin Timberlake got his start in the music industry as a member of the boyband NSYNC. The band found huge success in Europe and America, but their manager's dodgy dealings meant they didn't reap the rewards of their success. Justin eventually went solo, releasing his debut single 'Like I Love You' in 2002. Although the song performed fairly well, it was his follow-up single 'Crimey A River' and its controversial music video that elevated his solo career.

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