October 2001
(31/10) *NSYNC Gameboy Game in the Future?
Source: nsync-land.com, Sarah
I work at a toy store and today while I was in our office I found a flyer with *NSYNC on it. It looked like the one we had gotten about their phone/computer game they have out right now but it was about a different game. There's gonna be an *NSYNC game for Game Boy Color. I'm not sure when it comes out or what the name of it is... all I know is that you have to get to the concert and there's all these obstacles and stuff to stop you. If I find out more info I'll let ya know.
(30/10) Lance & Joey put it 'On The Line' with Lost Messages
Source: sportshollywood.com, Meaghan
Have you ever wondered whether those two-way pagers that everyone seems to be carrying now are secure? Well, Motorola reps claim that they are...unless you also send your messages to someone other than the intended recipient, and then that person loses their two-way communicator.
Such was the case yesterday when Lance Bass and Joey Fatone, stars of *NSYNC and the new movie "ON THE LINE," discovered their personal two-way messages being posted on the internet. Apparently, the pop superstar duo had
"cc:'d" one of their LA-based representatives on messages relating to their new movie "ON THE LINE." And when the unidentified rep's two-way device was lost last week, the copied messages from Lance and Joey suddenly started appearing on the internet. The rep has since changed two-way addresses.
An *NSYNC representative said that all members of the world's most successful band carry the two-way pagers because they are all on-the-road so much.
The bulk of the rogue two-way messages involve the preparation for the music video shoot of the hit song "On The Line" (currently in rotation on MTV) from the anticipated new movie "ON THE LINE" (which opens in theaters nationwide on Friday, October, 26th). The romantic comedy tells the story of Kevin (Lance Bass) who meets the girl-of-his-dreams (Emmanuelle
Chriqui) on the Chicago "El" train. When Kevin forgets to get the girl's phone number, he and his buddies (led by Joey
Fatone) set out to find her. Internet buzz on the movie has been, not surprisingly, very strong.
Fatone and Bass came together to assemble a top-notch "super group" to perform the hit single from their movie. The ON THE LINE ALLSTARS super group includes Lance and Joey from *NSYNC, Mandy Moore, Christian from BBMak and True Vibe. Because the members of said super group conglomerate were scattered around the world, the vocal tracks for the song were recorded in different locations (and, in fact, in different countries). Lance and Joey recorded in Orlando; Mandy Moore recorded in New York; and Christian recorded via an ISDN connection from London to New York. Mandy Moore flew in from a previously scheduled trip to Singapore to appear in the New York City shot music video, while Christian came from London. All of the participants credited both their friendships with Lance and Joey, and their excitement about the "On The Line" song itself as the deciding factors for traveling across the globe at a moment's notice to participate.
On a lighter note, the music video shoot marked the first public on-camera appearance of "Jackson," Lance's new dog. According to the two-way message exchange, the puppy is clearly not potty-trained yet, as evidenced by its "accident" on
Dre, Lance's long-time personal security guard. Apparently, Jackson had his FIRST "accident" on the floor at The Met while *NSYNC was rehearsing for "Pop."
On the set, everyone agreed to work through lunch so that Lance and Joey could attend and perform at the Michael Jackson tribute concert. Rumor has it that Joey kept making fun of Lance, telling everyone that Lance didn't know how to kiss his "ON THE LINE" movie co-star, Emmanuelle
Chriqui. When Joey declared that he would have given her a better kiss than Lance did...Emmanuelle burst into laughter and repeatedly screamed at Joey, "You wish!"
(27/10) Postars Cancel European Tours
Source: dailynews.yahoo.com
First it was Janet Jackson. Then Destiny's Child. Now the Dave Matthews Band has joined a chorus of American pop acts who have canceled or postponed overseas tours since last month's terrorist attacks.
"I think that there is probably a sense from an American standpoint that they might be more of a target,'' said Gary Bongiovanni of
Pollstar, which tracks the concert industry.
The cancellations will likely cause a 10 percent drop in overall concert grosses for the year, said Kelly Barbieri of Amusement Business, which also monitors the concert business.
It's another setback to the industry, which already was experiencing an off year before Sept. 11.
"The economy is down, ticket prices are up,'' Barbieri said. "Ticket grosses were OK for the third quarter, but attendance was down.''
Jackson canceled her European tour two weeks after the World Trade Center and Pentagon assaults, citing concern for her fans.
"Like most people, the events of Sept. 11 have troubled me enormously and I remain concerned about the foreseeable future,'' she said in at the time.
Since then, Weezer has canceled its European tour; Destiny's Child has pushed back its fall European tour until May; Slipknot postponed its "Pledge of Allegiance'' European tour until sometime in 2002; and this week, Dave Matthews Band canceled its tour of Mexico, Germany and the United Kingdom, citing the attacks and the need to stay close to family. Several other tours have been delayed or canceled as well.
Arista Records President Antonio Reid told The Associated Press shortly after the attacks that he expected overseas events to be canceled "because artists are skittish about flying right now.''
'N Sync had no overseas concerts planned, but even member Lance Bass
acknowledged he was reluctant to travel.
"Yeah, I'm a little hesitant going to other countries,'' Bass said. "Going to a whole different place, you don't know how it's run.''
Dave Zedeck, co-founder and partner of the Evolution Agency, a music agency which represents clients such as Britney Spears and 'N Sync, said performers are definitely worried.
"I think it's twofold - the concern of what happens there, and secondly, what happens if they're there and something happens here,'' he said.
Barbieri said she couldn't recall a time when so many acts have canceled European dates, even during the Gulf War.
Another concern for tour promoters is lackluster business in the United States. While no figures were available, Bongiovanni said the industry has suffered since Sept. 11.
"There really aren't any promoters crowing about how great business is right now,'' he said. "I really tend to think that it has a lot more to do with uncertainty over the economy rather than fear of going to a large gathering.''
The only exception to the international and domestic downturn is U2. The group has sold out its fall tour dates, which went on sale shortly after the attacks.
At this point it's unclear when the concert industry will begin to rebound.
"It depends on what happens,'' Barbieri said. "If something else happens stateside ... then forget it. Nobody is going to want to go to a show.''
(26/10) Justin on 'Friends'?
Source: eonline.com, nsyncwebguide.com
Looks like 'N Sync's curly-headed heartthrob is just too booked to join the literati right now.
Justin Timberlake's saying bye, bye, bye (sorry...couldn't help it) to his seven-figure book deal with Ballantine Books to publish his first tome, titled Inside Drive: A Novel of Basketball, Life and Love.
The reason, according to the publisher, is that the 20-year-old was so strapped with other projects he didn't have the time to devote to the book and its subsequent publicity blitz. The page-turner was due to be released this fall.
Early rumors were that Ballantine dumped Timberlake partly because of the lackluster sales of his girlfriend's latest literary effort, A Mother's Gift, which Britney Spears wrote with her mom. But Kim
Hovey, Ballantine's VP and director of publicity, says that's not the case.
"We felt very strongly that we needed him to be able to go out on the road and do national media appearances and bookstore events," Hovey tells the Associated Press.
Of course, there were a few other teensy problems--like the book never being finished. Timberlake's publicist, Lisa
Kasteler, told the AP that "he had too much going on to be able to give it the kind of time he wanted to." Kasteler says Timberlake won't be searching for another publisher.
Either way, it appears the boys of 'N Sync are doing their darndest to spread their
dirty-poppin' wings into other arenas. Fresh off their
appearance alongside Michael Jackson at Sunday's United We Stand benefit concert in Washington, D.C., Lance Bass and Joey Fatone are in full movie-cheerleading mode for their new flick, On the Line, which hits theaters Friday.
Not only does the bubble-gum romantic comedy mark Bass's debut as a leading man, but the project was also developed through his own production company, A Happy Place. All the 'N Syncers (save for JC Chasez) make cameos in the film.
Meanwhile, gossip scribes are buzzing over whether Timberlake's planning to invade another medium--TV. The New York Daily News reports that he met with the writers of Friends this week and was planning to develop a character for the NBC comedy based on the stylist he plays in On the Line.
But don't hold your breath. Sources close to the set tell E! News Daily they hadn't heard anything about it, a comment echoed by Timberlake's camp.
"There's nothing to that," says a rep for Britney's boy.
(26/10) Lance Finds Next Project
Source: dailynews.yahoo.com
A Happy Place Productions, the company that was behind this weekend's Miramax opener "On the Line,'' has bagged a follow-up project.
The company, run by 'N Sync member Lance Bass, Rich Hull and Wendy Thorlakson, has acquired "Lydia,'' a spec project based on an idea by comedian Dotty Archibald that turned into a script by Eugene
Lebowitz.
The film concerns a shrink who seeks out a woman who's largely responsible for his practice because she broke the hearts of so many of his patients. The shrink finds himself smitten by the heartbreaker.
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On The Line released in America today! |
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On the Line Soundtrack was released on Tuesday. Apparently not available in SA yet. |
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On The Line: after calling Nu Metro and Ster Kinekor, I know this - Miramax peeps are gonna watch it at some film festival... and KTV says it'll be out early next year. I can totally deal with that. I'll just wait "On The Line". |
(25/10)
Melinda's Updates
Source: nsync.com, nsyncwebguide.com
We are doing a photo shoot for Cosmo Girl tomorrow. Should be an awesome cover when it comes out. Stay *NSYNC
- Melinda Enjoy Beth's latest entry...
Hey Ya'll! Hope everyone had a good weekend. Today is release week! "On the Line" opens up in theaters this Friday! I hope you guys are
all at school making plans to see it this weekend! As I told you guys in my last entry, Joey and Lance are in NY right now appearing on
shows to get the word out on how great this movie is and why all of you should go see it. Not only is the movie fantastic, but it's got an
AMAZING soundtrack also! You can hear 2 new songs by *NSYNC, a new song by Britney Spears, and the incredible song "On the Line" by the
On the Line All-Stars featuring Joey and Lance, Christian Burns from BBMAK, Mandy Moore, and True Vibe!! This is one of those songs that
you hear once and get can't get it out of your head it's so great. The soundtrack is out in stores now guys, so head out and get it today!
Please help me and the guys by telling everyone you know to buy the album and to go see OTL this Friday!!
Thanks everybody!
Beth
10/24/2001
Beth is going crazy with her pen...gotta love it...enjoy more of Lance's and Joey's journey...
Hey Ya'll! Today is gonna be too much fun! Joey and Lance are serving as the Grand Marshalls for the Disney Magic Kingdom parade in Orlando!
Very cool....The guys are so excited about the movie coming out this Friday. They have been all over the place promoting "On the Line" and
now it's time to see how much it has paid off. WE NEED ALL OF YOU GUYS TO GO SEE IT THIS FRIDAY! BE SURE AND GO BACK TO SEE IT WITH YOUR
FRIENDS AND FAMILY AGAIN AND AGAIN!! I am so proud of this movie and how hard Lance and Joey have worked to make it a success. Please show
your support and check it out! Thanks you guys for all that you do for the boys! They love you for it!
See ya at the theater this Friday!!
Beth
(25/10) Chris to Play at Charity Hockey Game in Trenton, NJ
Hey! i got some on news on a charity hockey game taking place on Saturday Nov 3. It's the Flyers Alumni versus some Hollywood All
Stars. The catch is that Chris Kirkpatrick is representing NSYNC. He's the only major star I saw on the list so far that I really recognize.
The game is at Soverign (sp) Bank Arena in Trenton NJ. Tickets are $15 for adults on the lower level. The lowest price i think was like $12.
You can get tickets at the arena box office and/or ticketmaster. The local ticketmaster's number that i used is (215) 336-2000.
Tickets are still available. I got mine. I'm 1 section over from the visitor's bench, row AA. That's like somewhere in the first 5 rows at the most.
I forget how the sections and rows go in that arena. I'm used to that arena because i go to Trenton Titans games with my bf all the time. If
you have any questions, email me. I'll be more than happy to answer them!! -
JC44FAN@aol.com
(25/10) Justin's Novel Cancelled
Source: dailynews.yahoo.com
Justin Timberlake's novel has been canceled because the 'N Sync member had no time to do a national publicity tour, a spokeswoman for the
publishing house said. Timberlake, perhaps the most recognizable member of the five-member
boy band, signed a seven-figure deal with Ballantine Books to publish his first novel, ``Inside Drive: A Novel of Basketball, Life and Love.''
But the 20-year-old was too busy with other projects to promote the book, which had been scheduled for release this fall, said Kim Hovey,
Ballantine's vice president and director of publicity.
"We felt very strongly that we needed him to be able to go out on the road and do national media appearances and bookstore events,'' Hovey
said Wednesday.
Timberlake's publicist in Los Angeles, Lisa Kasteler, said the decision to cancel the book had to do with more than just publicity.
"He had too much going on to be able to give it the kind of time that he wanted to,'' she said. Timberlake hadn't finished the book,
Kasteler said, and won't seek another publisher.
'N Sync took part in the marathon "United We Stand'' benefit concert on Sunday in Washington, and is scheduled to perform at a free
Veteran's Day show in Miami on Nov. 11, with proceeds from the sale of VIP tickets going to families of the victims of last month's terrorist
attacks.
Hovey said reports are false that the cancellation was inspired in part by disappointing sales of
"A Mother's Gift,'' the book Timberlake's girlfriend, Britney Spears, wrote with her mother.
(24/10) Stars Raise Millions for Charity
Source: orlandosentinel.com, Just Justin
Lance Bass and the guys from *NSYNC were just days out of the recording studio, having cut an all-star benefit single for famine
relief. "It was Bono, Gwen Stefani, Sting, all this major talent that Bono lined up," Bass says.
And then, Sept. 11 happened.
"We thought about that, and about the song we'd just cut, Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On?'," Bass says. "I was amazed at how much new
meaning the song seemed to have."
Now, proceeds from that all-star single will be split between African relief and charities in the United States.
"You look around for something you can do," says Joey Fatone. "This is something we can do."
*NSYNC is also one of the featured acts in this evening's "United We Stand: What More Can I Give?" benefit concert at Washington's RFK
Stadium. Among those on the bill are Michael Jackson, *NSYNC, Rod Stewart, Aerosmith, Backstreet Boys, Ricky Martin, Train, P. Diddy,
Goo Goo Dolls, James Brown and Al Green.
"It sold out in under 40 minutes," Fatone says. "You'd never see these acts on the same stage at the same time."
That includes the world's two biggest boy bands. Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC, competing champions of the O-Town Sound, each will do a
20-minute set during the marathon eight-hour concert.
There's been an informal sort of press-driven feud between the two boy bands for years. Does this mean they've buried the hatchet?
"We've known each other for years," Fatone says. "We're all from Orlando, right? We talk and everything, but we're not the best of
friends. Both groups are just so busy you just can't get buddy-buddy with people who do what we do."
For fans, it's a chance to catch both "I Want it That Way" and "Bye Bye Bye" live, on the same night. And for charities, it's $2 million,
earned in a heartbeat. Parts of the concert also will air in an ABC special Nov. 1.
"Something like this happens, and you look around for 'What can we do to help?' " Fatone says. "That's what it's all about."
(24/10) *NSYNC Takin' Care of Business Package
Source: nsyncdirect.com
Takin' Care of Business is a testament to the important creative roles drummers have on the music we listen to and enjoy so much. This
program presents four original instrumental songs and six *NSYNC tunes remixed from the original masters for aspiring drummers to practice
and play along with. This music showcases the depth and diversity of *NSYNC drummer, Billy Ashbaugh's drumming talents.
Justin Timberlake, Joey Fatone, and the *NSYNC band also discuss the drummer's hot seat and Billy's major contribution to *NSYNC's live sound.
Other highlights include:
** Justin & Billy's live vocal/drum challenge, The Beat Box, from their HBO special
** An interactive drum clinic
** Additional drumming with Jenie Ashbaugh and two young talents
** Practice Time Management (PTM), a unique method of breaking down musical compositions to maximize your time at the drums.
(23/10) JC Speaks Out at 'United We Stand' Concert
Source: eonline.com, Just Justin
Flanked onstage by *NSYNC, Mya, Mariah Carey and little country crooner Billy Gilman, Michael Jackson led performers in a not exactly
polished version of his new come-together anthem to wrap up United We Stand: What More Can I Give?, the Jackson-headlined D.C. benefit for
relief from the September 11 attacks. Other performers included James Brown, *NSYNC, Bette Midler, Usher,
O-Town, Rod Stewart, Carole King, Al Green, Train, Destiny's Child, Mariah Carey and the Goo Goo Dolls.
Despite the Anthrax scare, artists emphasized that the weekend concerts in New York and D.C. were not just fundraisers but
opportunities for Americans to show their solidarity. "When you see 50,000 people in the stands...they're making a statement," said
*NSYNCer JC Chasez. "They're not going to be bullied into their homes."
(23/10) *NSYNC Nominated for MTV Europe Music Award
Source: mtv.com
*NSYNC is nominated for "Best Pop" at the MTV Europe Music Awards. The awards will take place in Frankfurt, Germany on November 8th.
Britney and Shaggy are among the others nominated in the category as well.
(23/10) "What's Going On" CD in Stores October 30th
Source: prnewswire.com
Special CD Features 9 New Mixes - By Jermaine Dupri, Brian Eno, Moby, Fred Durst, The Neptunes, Junior Vasquez & Others - of Classic Marvin
Gaye Song "What's Going On" -- the "All Star Tribute" version of the Marvin Gaye
classic -- will be in stores on Tuesday, October 30.
"What's Going On" features nine original mixes of the song by Jermaine Dupri (Original Mix and R&B Mix), Brian Eno, Moby, Fred Durst, The
Neptunes, Junior Vasquez, Mike Mangini, and Mick Guzauski.
On September 5 and 7, 2001, an ensemble of superstar artists -- including Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys, Mary J. Blige, Bono,
Destiny's Child, Jermaine Dupri, Fred Durst, Eve, Nelly Furtado, Nona Gaye (Marvin's daughter), Darren Hayes (of Savage Garden), Ja Rule,
Wyclef Jean, Alicia Keys, Aaron Lewis (of Staind), Jennifer Lopez, Nas, Nelly, *NSYNC, P Diddy, ?uestlove (of the Roots), Britney Spears,
Gwen Stefani, & Michael Stipe -- gathered together in New York City to record an "All Star Tribute" version of "What's Going On," Marvin
Gaye's timeless call for compassion, healing and love in order to raise awareness and funds to fight against the scourge of AIDS in Africa.
In the wake of the tragic events of September 11, Artists Against AIDS Worldwide decided to extend the recording's powerful healing message
beyond the project's original aim. A portion of the proceeds received by Sony Music from the sales of the CD will be evenly shared between
a) the September 11th Fund of the United Way for emergency assistance to families of the World Trade Center disaster and b) the Global AIDS
Alliance to support AIDS advocacy campaigns and to charities that implement AIDS prevention and healthcare programs for victims of AIDS
in Africa.
The special "What's Going On" CD includes:
Dupri Original Mix
Featuring Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys, Mary J. Blige, Bono, Destiny's Child, Jermaine Dupri, Fred Durst, Eve, Nelly Furtado, Nona
Gaye, Darren Hayes, Ja Rule, J-Lo, Alicia Keys, Aaron Lewis, Nas, Nelly, *NSYNC, P Diddy, Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, Michael Stipe
with drums performed by ?uestlove (of The Roots) and guitar solo by Wyclef Jean
Produced by Jermaine Dupri
Moby's Version
Remix and Production by Moby
Fred Durst's Reality Check Mix
Featuring Scott Weiland, Perry Farrell, Bono, Elijah Blue & Wes Scantlin (of Puddle of Mudd)
Produced by Fred Durst
The London Version
Featuring Bono, Chris Martin (of Cold Play) with guitar, bass and backing vocals by The Edge and keyboard, treatments and backing vocals
by Brian Eno
Produced by Brian Eno
Neptunes This Ones For You Mix Hip-hop version
Featuring LL Cool J, Noreaga, Royce Da 5'9", Queen Latifah, Fabolous, Sonja Blade, Da Brat, Angie Martinez, and Mobb Deep
Produced by The Neptunes
Junior Vasquez's Club Mix
Produced by Junior Vasquez
Dupri R&B Mix
Featuring P. Diddy, Jermaine Dupri, Jagged Edge, Gwen Stefani, Usher, Nona Gaye, Backstreet Boys, Christina Aguilera, TLC, J-Lo, Monica, Ja
Rule, Nelly Furtado, Alicia Keys, *NSYNC, Mary J. Blige, Nelly, Nas, Eve, Lil Kim with drums by ?uestlove (of The Roots) and guitar solo by
Wyclef Jean
Produced by Jermaine Dupri
Mangini/Pop Rox Mix
Produced and Remixed by Mike Mangini/Pop Rox
Mick Guzauski's Pop Mix
Featuring Jagged Edge, Pat Monahan (of Train), Usher, Nona Gaye, Bono, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, T-boz, Chili, Beyonce Knowles,
Destiny's Child, Monica, Nelly Furtado, Michael Stipe, Alicia Keys, *NSYNC's JC & Justin Timberlake, Darren Hayes, Usher
Mixed by Mick Guzauski
(23/10)
*NSYNC Join Jackson's Charity Single
Source: mtv.com
'NSYNC have joined the star-studded roster for Michael Jackson's charity single "What More Can I Give," whose Latin version will
feature Mariah Carey, Celine Dion and the Gloved One testing out their Español.
Though Jackson originally announced only Justin Timberlake's involvement, all five 'NSYNC members recorded their vocals in
Washington, D.C., on Saturday, the day before JC Chasez and Chris Kirkpatrick debuted the ballad live with Jackson, Carey, Mya and
several others at a benefit concert at RFK Stadium
Proceeds from "What More Can I Give" will go to September 11 relief efforts, but Jackson's reps have not announced what organizations will
receive the funds. Both the English and Spanish versions of the song are expected to be completed by the end of the week, according to KC
Porter, who is producing the Spanish version and assisting Jackson in producing the English version.
"It really is the same feeling you get from 'We Are the World,'" Porter said Monday, referring to the 1985 charity single that
benefited famine-relief efforts in Ethiopia. That song featured hordes of pop stars recruited by the song's writers ? Jackson, Quincy Jones,
Lionel Richie and Harry Belafonte.
"The feeling that I'm getting from everyone is they want to do what they can do whole-heartedly, selflessly. The whole vibe of the
artistic community has changed ? it's not only about 'me' anymore, it's about what we can all do to provide for the whole of humanity.
It's an awakening."
Porter initially translated the song's title literally for the Spanish version but changed it to
"Todo Para Ti" ("Everything for You") after
Jackson vetoed the directly translated title as sounding too clumsy.
Though the tracks are more or less the same musically, only a handful of stars will do double-duty and appear on both the English and
Spanish versions. They include Jackson, Carey, Dion, Gloria Estefan, Carlos Santana, Ricky Martin and Jon
Secada. Porter currently has
'NSYNC framing Jackson's lyrics in the chorus of the English version, but the mix is pending Jackson's approval. The producer also may place
them in the background on the Spanish version, though the boy band only recorded the lyrics in English.
-(20/10) Journals from Lance and Joey
Source: getontheline.com: Street Team
Thursday, Oct 18th
Lance: "Joey and I shot a commercial today for POP SECRET to help promote the movie. It was very cool! Next month, we actually get to
drive the real-deal race cars around the track before the POP SECRET 400. We'll be training for this between now and then..."
Friday, Oct 19th
Lance: "I did SlimeTime Live on Nick today. My dog, Jackson, was really bummed that he didn't get to come, but Joey and Emmanuelle made
it. As always, Emmanuelle looked great! And I'm telling you, Joey just kills me! He was absolutely hilarious! Next, I'm off to D.C. to do a
disaster release concert with *NSYNC. I feel honored to be able to help in some way. Next week, I'm headed to New York to do more press.
Although it's exhausting, this press stuff is actually pretty fun!"
Friday, Oct 19th
Joey: I did an online chat at Nick.com today. The internet is just awesome! It gives Lance and me a chance to talk to our fans
one-on-one, and I love that. Gotta go home and get some rest tonight because we have a HUGE week ahead of us! The movie opens a week from
today and I'm sooooo excited!
(20/10) *NSYNC Girlfriend Rumours; On The Line
Source: worldpop.com, nsyncwebguide.com
'N Sync's Lance Bass showed up at the New York premiere of his debut movie the romantic comedy On the Line, which opens this evening in
America, with a mystery girl on his arm. Meanwhile it emerged that one of his bandmates is apparently dating Lance's onscreen girlfriend
Canadian actress Emmanuelle Chriqui. Lance, 22, who kisses Chriqui in the movie, refused to answer
reporter's questions about the identity of his escort. But, that didn't stop some of America's tabloids putting a name to her - one
named the mystery blonde as Laura Carruba who grew up with Lance in Mississippi while another said Lance's escort was his sister.
Meanwhile, the tabs have spotted Lance's On the Line co-star Chriqui canoodling with one of his bandmates at the Roxy nightclub in Orlando.
But, the tabs' informants appears confused as to the identity of which 'N Sync is dating her with some reporting that it's JC and others
saying Lance's co-star Joey is the lucky guy to have Ms Chriqui on his arm.
Joey and his girlfriend Kelly have a child but are said to be 'off and on' and Joey has apparently yet to admit to the press that he's a dad
while JC has been dating a lady called Bobbi. Justin of course is dating Britney while Chris Kirkpatrick, 30, yesterday, remains single.
Meanwhile, Lance has revealed the movie was originally going to be aimed at a slightly older audience until a love scene was cut out. He
says, 'There was this love scene I had to do. Then they cut that scene, and turned it into a PG movie, which is great. Then, after I
stopped working out for a month, they added a scene where I had to be naked, in a flashback, so I had to be standing with my shirt off.
Like, I should have kept going.' **DAMMIT! Why'd they cut that out?? %^$#$@!**
With a modest budget of about $12 million all the movie has to do is attract the legions of 'N Sync fans to theaters to make money.
Lance, whose own production company A Happy Place co-produced the movie, adds, 'I liked the innocence of it. It wasn't a
huge high-budget film. It's a cool romantic comedy. As an actor, I have to grow up. I shouldn't have jumped in being the lead. That was stupid of
me, anyway. I really want to grow. The next thing I do I want to have a cool ensemble piece, or the second lead. Gradually grow up to bigger
scale movies.'
Lance plays Kevin, a shy ad man who meets his dream girl on Chicago's El train, but fails to get her telephone number. So with the help of
his friends, who include fellow 'N Sync member Joey Fatone he launches a citywide campaign to find Miss Right
(Chriqui).
The Miramax movie opens in the US this weekend. Joey Fatone appears to be getting most plaudits fromUS reviewers. The New York Daily
News' critic says Joey's role as Lance's best mate in the movie, Rod, 'a wild quirky guy', gives a performance that 'calls to mind John
Belushi.' The movie includes a scene where Joey arm wrestles with his friend WWF wrestler
Chyna.
Joey meanwhile was remaining modest about his acting efforts and told worldpop, 'I just play Lance's dorky friend.'
Turns out teenthrob Joey Fatone of 'Nsync fame is a big Boston fan. The city, not the band, that is. Fatone who stars in the new comedy "On The Line" with his band bro Lance Bass, said he's planning a new flick--"a sort of good-cop, bad cop thriller" -- and he wants to get Dorchester homey Mark Wahlberg involved.
Apparently, the artist, formerly known as Marky Mark is a role model for Joey and the boys. "Mark has had a great deal of experience making the transition from singing to acting, and he would work out really well if I can get him interested in working with me," Fatone told Big Apple blabbermouth Baird Jones. " I'd like to set the movie in Boston as one way to get Mark into it.
Fatone says he'd love to make the flick here because, as we've always suspected, we're just smarter than the rest of the country! "One thing about the fans in Boston, even the really young fans, I know it is a cliche but I really feel that Boston fans tend to be more intellectual and just more intelligent," Fatone said. "Even the fan mail seems more complex when it is from Massachusetts."
'N Sync is bounding all over the place. On Nov. 11 on Miami's South Beach, the boy band -- Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, Justin Timberlake, Chris Kirkpatrick and JC Chasez -- will perform a free concert to benefit the families of New York police officers and firefighters killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. (That excludes 2,000 VIP tickets that will be sold.) But before that, on Saturday, Oct. 27, the boys will hit the hardwood as co-hosts of an episode of NBC's "NBA Inside Stuff." The guys will join the show's executive producer and host, Ahmad Rashad, and co-host Summer Sanders to discuss the 'N Sync Challenge for the Children, a Las Vegas umbrella charity that raises money for five philanthropic groups, including the group's own Challenge For Children Foundation, the Justin Timberlake Foundation and Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy.
They also plan to talk about their love for basketball and what several NBA players were up to over the off-season. The Challenge for the Children held a star-studded celebrity basketball game last summer to help fill the charity's coffers. (It was the second annual such event, and Justin reportedly was the best player in the band.) Ahmad, who coached one of the teams, will deliver the inside scoop on what went on, including the court techniques of such players as 'N Sync, Britney Spears (who happens to be Justin's main squeeze), "Malcolm in the Middle" star Frankie Muniz and Taye Diggs, as well as such NBA stars as Tracy McGrady, Cuttino Mobley, Dan Majerle, Dennis Scott and Elton Brand, all of whom participated in the game.
In addition to being the co-hosts, says a press release about the program, 'N Sync members spend time with Ahmad and Summer discussing their favorite NBA players and teams -- and kick around the popular belief that while many musicians want to be ball players, just as many ball players want to be musicians.
Last night, I had the pleasure of attending a Beach Boys concert here in Greenville, South Carolina. Obviously all five original members were not there, but all in all the show rocked. The reason I'm posting here is because at one point in the show, the guys began talking about five part harmonines and singing songs accapella. Mike then said "On one of our first records, we covered a song by the great Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, and we'd like to dedicate it to someone, maybe you've heard of them, they are called NSYNC."
Well, I went into "Amazed NSYNC fan" mode and Screamed very loud (the only person in the entire theater that screamed, thank you. I got a thumbs up from the BEACH BOYS! (Obviously we were the only ones in the theater with good musical taste. Heh.) Afterwards, they said they'd love to challenge NSYNC to a "sing off" but that they'd have to tie NSYNC's ankles together so they couldn't dance. They then began singing "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" and sounded BEYOND wonderful. Definately an influence on NSYNC's music.
Hi, as I said Lance and Joey have been out promoting their new movie "On The Line". Since I am not traveling on the movie promo trips, Beth, Lance's assistant, along with the guys are going to be sending me emails telling what they have been doing...here is the first...
Hey Y'all! Beth here! I'm Lance's assistant and I've had the great privilege and opportunity to be involved in Lance and Joey's new movie "On the Line" since day 1 and I have to tell you that it has been one the most amazing journeys I have been on! The guys have known since the very beginning how special this project was going to be and now they want to share with all of you some of the things they have been doing lately to promote their film. I've been out on the road with them and keeping a journal so I can fill you guys in with the latest! The Movie hits theaters on October 26th! Grab all your friends and go see it!
We were all in Orlando packing and getting ready to head to LA for the "On The Line" press junket. The guys were going to be in LA for a few days to conduct interviews with radio and TV stations from around the US and world. They called Emmanuelle Chriqui (who plays Abbey in the movie) to say hi and she seemed so excited to be reuniting with them as they were with her. Everyone that had a part in making this movie was so happy to be hanging out again and sharing with the press and public about how wonderful it really is. After LA we all headed to New York City for the guys to appear on such shows as Rosie, Ricki Lake, Regis and Kelly and The View. However, the main reason we went to NYC was for the BIG premiere for "On The Line" on October 9th!! I was so excited that the time was now here for you guys to get a sneak peak of what Lance and Joey are so proud to be part of!
O-Town singer Trevor Penick told LAUNCH on Friday (October 12) that the group was added to the concert bill after *NSYNC member J.C. Chasez extended an invitation to quintet. "It's a big show. It's going to be at RFK Stadium--75,000 people and the president is gonna be there. NSYNC and Backstreet (Boys) are putting it on. Michael Jackson, Aerosmith, Kiss, James Brown, Mick Jagger, pretty much all the big names. Yeah, we're doing that one, so that's going to be fun."
Other previously announced performers include Rod Stewart, Sean "P.Diddy" Combs, the Goo Goo Dolls, Train, Ricky Martin, Al Green, and Aaron Carter. Proceeds from the all-star concert will benefit the American Red Cross Liberty Relief Fund, the Salvation Army Relief Fund and the Pentagon Relief Fund.
After participating in the United We Stand benefit later this month, 'NSYNC will stage a fund-raising concert on Miami's South Beach. The show, scheduled for November 11, will raise money for the families of New York City police and firefighters killed as a result of the September 11 terrorist attacks, according to a spokesperson for event
promoters Fantasma Productions. Other artists are expected to be announced shortly. Fewer than 2,000 VIP tickets, ranging in price from $100 to $150, will go on sale Saturday (October 13) at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster's phone service and Web site. There is a two-ticket limit.
VIP tickets will afford concertgoers a seat in front of the stage; other attendees will be admitted for free and must stake a claim on the beach. The promoter said it could turn out to be the biggest event ever held on South Beach, given that people can attend for free. Corporate and local sponsors and the city of Miami Beach will cover most of the production costs, including the donation of security and medical services. All proceeds from VIP ticket sales, merchandise and concessions will go to the affected families. Portions of the concert will be filmed for possible inclusion in an 'NSYNC television special to air on CBS around Thanksgiving, the promoter said.
Three weeks before the show, the group will participate in the United We Stand concert in Washington, D.C., along with Backstreet Boys, Michael Jackson, and Aerosmith, among others. That event is scheduled for October 21.
*NSYNC's Lance is worried about the future of his upcoming movie "On The Line". The movie stars Lance as a shy man who falls in love at first sight with a girl he meets on the train. Lance's character forgets to get the girl's number before she gets off the train, and he eventually starts to search the city for her. Lance's *NSYNC band mate Joey Fatone is also in the movie.
Lance told The BBC that he's nervous about the reaction he'll get from critics. "Of course I worry about which way it's gonna go," he said. "I'm definitely gonna watch and see. I mean, I hope it's a success. But yeah, there's gonna be a lot of criticism out there. You know, a lot of people hate it when musicians go over to acting and acting goes over to music. But I consider it all entertainment."
*NSYNC earned themselves two nominations at the 2001Billboard Music Video Awards. The video for "Pop" is nominated for "Best Pop Clip of the Year" and "This I Promise You" is nominated for "Contemporary Clip of the Year". The awards will be presented Nov. 2 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif.
I am told by a reliable insider that Jackson's charity single, "What More Can I Give?" is headed to McDonald's. Maybe you can SuperSize it. According to this source, the single will be recorded on Oct. 20 in Orlando, Fla. with members of 'N Sync, the Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears joining in. The single will then go on sale at McDonald's for $2.99. According to my source ? who didn't seem like an escaped mental patient ? McDonald's has pledged $30 million to the relief effort for World Trade Center victims and families.
If that weren't enough, my insider believes that Jackson will get the blessing of President Dubya to make "What More Can I Give?" the official song of the Sept. 11 disaster. Michael will perform the song as the big closing number at the mega-charity show on Oct. 21 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. along with the aforementioned pop stars.
(12/10) Jackson Tribute on TV this November
Source: mtv.com
Michael Jackson's star-studded concerts in New York last month will make it to the small screen on November 13.
The show will air at 9 p.m. ET/PT. (MTVi's parent company, Viacom, also owns CBS.)
The show will feature Jackson performing such hits as "Billie Jean," "Beat It" and "Black or White," as well as reuniting with his brothers in the Jackson 5 for "I'll Be There," "I Want You Back" and other nuggets. 'NSYNC's duet with the Jackson 5 on "Dancing Machine," will also be featured on the special, the network spokesperson said.
(12/10) Harrision Ford Left Lance Speechless
Source: ew.com
Turns out 'N Sync's Lance Bass isn't built Ford tough. Bass, who is idolized by millions of teens, got weak in the knees when his idol Harrison Ford turned up on the Toronto set of ''On the Line.'' Bass and bandmate Joey Fatone star in the new romantic comedy, which Bass also exec-produced.
''We were getting ready to shoot this scene and the director [Eric Bross] says, 'Don't be nervous, Harrison's here,''' says Bass.
''I thought it was some kind of movie term. I'm like, 'What's a Harrison?' But then I see Harrison Ford sitting there,
staring at me. Not just staring at me, but staring at me acting!'' Ford was visiting his own hero, Al Green, who has a cameo in ''Line'' along with the rest of 'N Sync.
Bass says Han Solo stuck around for two agonizing hours: ''I was so nervous the whole time. I could not do a thing.''
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On the Line Soundtrack to be released October 16th. The first song "On the Line" is out now! (Cover is below) |
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On the Line comes out in America on October 26th. I'm trying to find out when it gets here |
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Because of all the On The Line stuff, Lance and Joey and sometimes the rest of *Nsync are on TV, more than usual. Woo hoo. |
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Yes, Lance has a girlfriend. Laura is an old friend from "back home", but they only started dating in the past few weeks. Of course, this is very hard for me, so I have no further comment. Well, at least it's not Topanga or Lucy Camden. Yuck. |
Hollywood wants to tap the boy band *NSYNC to do "Grease III." "We were actually writing a script for a third Grease with *NSYNC being the T-Birds," says band member Lance Bass. Britney Spears (who dates *NSYNCer Justin Timberlake) was attached to do the female role. Right now the script is in development hell. "Hollywood isn't ready to let us attack it just yet," Bass says. "It will definitely come back up at one point. All of us in the band would have a cool part with J.C. [Chasez] having the lead. I hope it happens soon."
(9/10) *NSYNC & BSB join forces
Just one more thing about On The Line, the new movie starring *NSYNCers Lance Bass and Joey Fatone, and then we promise never to speak of it again: Involved early in the development of the idea was none other than...Tom Hanks. While Hanks later bowed out to pay attention to Band of Brothers (his former employee Wendy Thorlakson, went on to produce the film), "Tom is a big *NSYNC fan," says producer Rich Hull. "The last time Lance and Joey were in town, I think they had dinner at Tom and Rita's. Very bizarre."
(7/10) Opening Eyes with "What's Going On" Videos
Source: mtv.com
Christina Aguilera's golden locks, Fred Durst's backward ball cap, Gwen Stefani's rainbow makeup and Justin Timberlake's freshly grown
peach fuzz took a back seat Thursday to a look unprecedented even in popular music — blindfolds.
Many of the artists who contributed to the project — from Ja Rule to Staind's Aaron Lewis to Alicia Keys — will don blindfolds for the
video shoot, which heads to New York on Saturday and is scheduled to wrap by the end of the weekend. The videos will feature the artists
removing the blindfolds, which are imprinted with such labels as "Woman," "Homosexual" and "Muslim," while they sing their parts of
the song.
Most of the shots are close-ups, though director Jake Scott, known for such moving videos as R.E.M.'s "Everybody Hurts" and Erykah
Badu's "Didn't Cha Know," filmed Aguilera and Stefani dancing from a distance on Thursday.
The new clips for "What's Going On" — the "Main Mix," Dupri's "R&B Mix" and Mick G's "Adult Contemporary Mix" — will replace the current
version, which was put together by MTV and blends news footage from the September 11 terrorist attacks with scenes from the recording
sessions.
"The video out now just felt like a natural thing to do, and I am glad MTV did it," Timberlake said outside his dressing room, where he
was dancing to "What It's Like to Be Me," the new track he co-wrote and co-produced for his girlfriend, Britney Spears. "This is an
actual video — you can come up with a scenario that means something. You can put a visual with the cause you are singing about. ... I
think people will get the message."
The blindfolds in the videos are meant to symbolize how people are blind to dealing with issues like racism, sexism, homophobia and
religion and need to open their eyes, a spokesperson for the project said. The theme ties in with the lyrics to Gaye's "What's Going On,"
a #2 hit in 1971.
Timberlake: "Not everyone listens to the same things these days, and I think it's great they had Fred do a version. It's great they didn't
break it up before the first version went to air, though, to show the unity and how so many artists from different genres came together.
Now we can break it up."
(7/10) *NSYNC Help Madonna Launch Latin Label
Source: mtv.com
The hombres in 'NSYNC have forked over their Spanish-language version of "This I Promise You" to help Madonna kick-start her Latin-music
label. "Yo Te Voy a Amar" will appear on the dance pop collection pLATINum rhythm, due October 30 on Maverick
Musica.
'NSYNC performed the number at the inaugural Latin Grammys last year but have not released the song commercially.
Also featured on the collection are previously unreleased remixes of Madonna's "Music" and Ricky Martin's "Cambia la
Piel," as well as a
Latin-influenced mix of Backstreet Boys' "The One."
Track list for pLATINum rhythm, according to a Maverick Musica publicist:
Madonna - "Music"
Laura Pausini - "Entre Tu y Mil Mares"
Ricky Martin - "Cambia la Piel"
Debelah Morgan - "Baila Conmigo"
Marc Anthony - "You Sang to Me"
Jose Padilla - "Adios Ayer"
Enrique Iglesias - "Be With You"
Bebel Gilberto - "Sem Contecão"
'NSYNC - "Yo Te Voy a Amar"
Alejandro Sanz - "Quisiera Ser"
Backstreet Boys - "The One"
Cafe Quijano - "La Lola"
Luis Miguel - "Te Propongo Esta Noche"
Jocelyn Enriquez - "When I Get Close to You"
(6/10) BT to Release New Tracks
Source: rollingstone.com
Producer BT will release a double album on October 23rd featuring his own music as well as tracks he has worked on for Madonna, Britney
Spears and *NSYNC.
(6/10)
Bloodhound Gang Working On New Album With *NSYNC In Mind
Source: cdnow.com - Allstar, Just Justin
Politically incorrect rock-rap group Bloodhound Gang and politically correct pop stars *NSYNC might seem worlds apart, but they share two
things in common: One, they ain't nothin' but mammals, and two, they have a desire to work together.
According to a Universal Music Canada representative, Bloodhound Gang frontman Jimmy Pop is working on a track with *NSYNC in mind in
Orlando -- *NSYNC's stomping grounds -- but they haven't hooked up yet. While nothing is confirmed, both camps seem keen on the idea.
Pop turned up at an *NSYNC Popodyssey concert in his native Philadelphia on June 13 at Veterans Stadium, and has expressed
interest in having the group appear on the band's follow-up to Hooray for Boobies.
"I talked with him not too long ago," confirmed *NSYNC's Joey Fatone while in Toronto over the summer. "He came to see our show. We have
to talk to [our manager] Johnny [Wright] about it and everything. We were like, 'Hey, you gotta make sure it's kind of clean,
'cuz we know
his writing style. But he's great. He's a great guy. The whole band's great."
Fatone -- who hints that *NSYNC's clean image is just that, an image ("I'm from New York. Let's leave it at that") -- even joined the
Bloodhound Gang onstage in April 2000, for its show at Orlando's Hard Rock Live
(allstar, April 18, 2000).
"I talked to him about me and him maybe getting together and writing something, so you never know,'" said
Fatone. Other members of *NSYNC
were also into the idea. Chris Kirkpatrick said, "I'd gladly be on it. They were at our show in Philly, so I think that would be cool.
We love those guys."
Would he worry that his young fans would be corrupted by the Bloodhound Gang's bona fide dirty pop? "So what? Good!" J.C. Chasez
dismissed. "Awww, no one's gonna be corrupted. It's all in good fun."
**Corrupted? How old are we? 12? Oh, wait..**
(6/10) Stolen Tapes Called "Boring"
Source: dailynews.yahoo.com
Britney Spears and her boyfriend, 'N Sync's Justin Timberlake, are known for their sexy, flashy music videos - but their home videos
aren't nearly so exciting. Police said there was nothing scandalous on a tape stolen from the
couple's Destin vacation home last month.
"The tapes were very boring,'' said Okaloosa County sheriff's spokesman Rick Hord.
Deputies who viewed the video said it contained ordinary vacation scenes and that Spears is not in it for very long, Hord said.
It includes footage taped inside a car while driving through Alabama, some shots of the house the couple and their families rented in this
Gulf Coast resort city and scenes of people playing on the beach, he said.
Four teen-agers who broke into the house on Sept. 22 took the tape, and a suspect reportedly was copying it when sheriff's deputies
arrested him.
"The copy was destroyed and the original was returned,'' Hord said. The tape is not in evidence, so it is not public record.
(5/10) POPODYSSEY Live on Video!!
*NSYNC's brand of danceable pop and lush ballads have catapulted them to dizzying heights of fame. Their live performances continue to amaze, leaving
fans everywhere breathless after the experience that is *NSYNC. *NSYNC's Celebrity was
certified 5x Platinum just one month after its release and has spawned the blockbuster hits "Pop" and "Gone."
*NSYNC's record-breaking
sophomore release, No Strings Attached (now certified 11x Platinum), has been on Billboard's Top 200 Album chart for 80 consecutive weeks and still holds
the record for the most scans in a single week ever! Their self-titled debut album remains in the Top 100 of Billboard's Pop Catalog chart and is rapidly
approaching 11x Platinum. Their 1993 holiday album, Home For Christmas, is well over the two million mark and their first ever home
VHS/DVD *N The Mix,
has been certified 5x Platinum. *NSYNC's two Jive VHS/DVDs, Live From Madison Square Garden and Making The
Tour, have been certified 3x Platinum and Platinum respectively. Both of these videos have been on Billboard's Top
Music Video chart for a combined 80 weeks and remina in the Top 15. There seems to be nothing these five young men can't do. PopOdyssey Live follows
the men of *NSYNC as they experience the trials and tribulations of Celebrity on their 2001 summer stadium tour. Watch their backstage antics and get a
sneak peak into the extensive planning that helps bring the magic of *NSYNC to the stage. With a running time of almost 90 minutes,
*NSYNC's PopOdyssey
Live is chock full of exciting shots of their live performance that can only be seen from the best seat in the house...your house. Sales and Marketing
Tools:
- Includes highlights from *NSYNC's summer stadium tour
- Includes behind-the-scenes B-Roll footage and interviews
- Running time approximately 90 minutes
- *NSYNC's two Jive VHS/DVDs, Live From Madison Square Garden and Making The Tour have been on Billboard's Top Music Video chart for a
combined 80 weeks and remiain in the top 15
- *NSYNC's PopOdyssey Live will arrive just in time for the all important holiday selling season! **Another
gr8 reason to spend all of that money you get for Christmas... in my case at
least. I will probably have to import from who knows where**
Where's Joey?!?
from nsync-land.com: Today (10/3) on TRL, they did another edition of Videoscope where they point out weird things in videos. Today they pointed
out Joey Fatone in Sugar Ray's new video. You see him giving a guy a hug right after this guy covered in mud rolls around on the stage. It's really
quick but they slowed down the video to show it clearly. (MTV didn't say this part but you can also recognize one of Nsync's body guards behind Joey)
(10/5) NOW That's What I Call a Christmas CD
America's biggest-selling multi-artist album series "NOW That's What I Call Music!" joins the spirit of the season with its first-ever holiday
collection, "NOW That's What I Call Christmas!" Released October 23, 2001, the 36 song two-CD set features 18 of the greatest traditional recordings
(starring artists such as Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald) and 18 of the greatest contemporary recordings (with Bruce
Springsteen, Celine Dion, Britney Spears, *NSYNC, etc.). A truly epic collection that represents over 60 years of the best holiday songs with
something for every generation.
Disc Two brings together a staggering diversity of artists and styles: John Lennon ("Happy Christmas (War Is Over)"), Bruce Springsteen ("Santa Claus Is
Coming To Town"), the Band Aid ensemble ("Do They Know It's Christmas"), Paul McCartney ("Wonderful Christmastime"), Michael Bolton ("Love Is A Holiday"),
Harry Connick Jr. ("It Must Have Been Old Santa"), Diana Krall ("Jingle Bells"), Mannheim Steamroller ("Away In A Manger"), Ottmar Liebert ("Deck The
Halls"), Gloria Estefan ("Love On Layaway"), Celine Dion ("Don't Save It All For Christmas Day"), Joe ("This Christmas"), Isley Brothers ("Special Gift"),
Shaggy ("Christmas In The Yard"), Britney Spears ("My Only Wish (This Year)"), *NSYNC ("You Don't Have To Be Alone"), Luther Vandross ("O Come All
Ye Faithful") and Boyz II Men ("Silent Night").
(10/2) Meet Lance and Joey on Ricki Lake
Source: katrillion.com
What would you do to meet Lance Bass and Joey Fatone?
Ricki Lake wants to know -- and the four fans with the best answers will win the chance to meet the two *NSYNC hunks in person on
"Ricki Lake" this Friday.
The guys, who star in the new movie "On the Line," will personally greet the winners. From that group, two lucky fans will also get a
makeover and a limo ride to the movie's premiere.
The talk show is taking calls at 1-800-467-4254 and Web applications under the "Be a Guest" banner at ricki.com on Monday (Oct. 1)
and Tuesday.
The show will air Oct. 26.
(10/2) Mayor Apologizes for Break In
Source: nsyncwebguide.com
Celebrities, even teen idols, are entitled to a quiet vacation, Destin Mayor Ken Beaird says.
So after local teens burglarized the rental home where singers Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake were staying, and fans scrounged
through their garbage, Beaird sent flowers and a note of apology to Spears.
“I wrote to apologize for these people,” Beaird told The Log. “We have a lot of celebrities (vacationing) in Destin, more than we even
know; they’re entitled to a peaceful vacation like any other tourist.”
Spears, *N SYNC member Timberlake and their entourage arrived in Destin earlier this month. During their stay at a rental home in the
Destiny subdivision, four teen-agers were arrested for robbing the couple’s house, and two girls were caught combing through the
garbage for souvenirs.
Beaird said after an article on the burglary appeared in local newspapers on Wednesday, kids tried climbing the fence to reach the
singers. A homeowner in the area said he’d seen parents take their children to dinner at the nearby Crab Trap restaurant, then walk
around to the house with their kids to gawk.
Beaird’s note said:
“Dear Ms. Spears:
“On behalf of the entire city of Destin, I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to you, your family and your guests for the
recent events surrounding your visit to Destin. Please know this behavior is not typical or representative of the city and we all regret it
occurred even this one time. I hope you will give the city another chance by visiting us again in the future. If there is anything I, or the
city staff, can do to make your next stay more accommodating and enjoyable, please do not hesitate to let us know. For now,
however, you have my sincere personal regrets and hope that you will accept this small token of our genuine embarrassment.”
The token was the flowers Beaird sent.
“As one of the No. 1 tourist areas of the south, we need to let (celebrities) know they can come to Destin and have the same kind of
vacation as other people have,” Beaird said in an interview. “We need to respect their privacy; kids need to respect their privacy;
parents need to respect their privacy.”
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