Justin Timberlake has had a successful career as a singer and actor over the past two decades. He first gained fame as a member of the boy band *NSYNC before launching a successful solo career in 2002. Some of his hit singles include "Cry Me a River", "SexyBack", and "Can't Stop the Feeling". Timberlake continues to record and tour regularly, and is currently promoting his third studio album "The 20/20 Experience". He maintains an active online presence on social media sites like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube to engage with his large fan base.
2. Justin Timberlake’s Biography
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Justin Timberlake was born on January 31st, 1981 in Memphis Tennessee.
It was obvious that from a young age that Justin was a natural performer. By the age of 10 he was
singing and dancing to the likes of Michael Jackson (The King of Pop).
Justin’s first debut was in the Mickey Mouse Club where he performed with artists like Britney
Spears, Christina Aguilera, and JC Chasez.
After his time in the Mickey Mouse Club, music producer formed the band *NSYNC. The members
of *NSYNC were Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, and Chris Kirkpatrick.
Justin’s mother came up with the band’s name by using the last letter of each boy’s name to form
the word *NSYNC. *NSYNC released their first single in 1996.
The demands of fame took a toll on *NSYNC and they decided to take a break. Justin wanted to
keep performing and in 2002 decided to launch his solo career. In late 2002-2003 Justin released his
first solo album titled Justified, which featured song like Cry Me A River and Like I Love You.
In 2006, Justin released his second album titled Futuresex/Love Sounds, which featured songs like
Sexy Back, My Love (which was Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100), and What Goes Around Comes
Around.
Justin has also made his debut in the movies where he has stared in movies like The Social Network
and Friends With Benefits.
In 2012, Justin married Jessica Biel.
Justin also is a supporter of many charities such as Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Currently, Justin is on tour promoting his third album The 20/20 Experience.
3. Awards
• Justin Timberlake has won
many awards recognizing
her musical talent.
• These include American
Music Award, Emmy
Award, People’s Choice
Award, Radio Music
Award, Grammy Award and
MTV Video Music Award.
• Justin also won the Michael
Jackson Video Vanguard
Award.
4. Albums
• Justin Timberlake’s
album collection
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4 Studio albums
2 Compilation albums
2 EPs
36 Singles
15 Other charted songs
6. Social Media Sites
Justin Timberlake’s Online Presence can be
found on:
• Websites, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and
Instagram.
• Justin’s music can be streamed through Jango,
SoundCloud, 8tracks, Groove Shark, and
Songza.
• Justin’s music can be purchased through his
website, iTunes, or Amazon.
7. Website
• The official Justin Timberlake website is found at:
www.justintimberlake.com
• The website features: news, music, tour, film
&TV, brands, media, and store where fans can
purchase Justin Timberlake merchandise.
• The “sign up for the newsletter” and “follow”
links allows fans to receive up to date information
on what Justin is up to. Fans are also linked to his
social media sites where they can post comments
and see current photos.
8. Sharable Content
• Justin Timberlake uses his official website as a tool to
promote himself, his music, his television and movie
appearances, and his tour.
• The tour page and link lists all dates of performances
and allows individuals to purchase tickets.
• The online music link and video link allows fans to
listen and view all the music videos Justin has created.
• Facebook and Twitter allow Justin Timberlake fans to
comment on things that have been posted and interact
with other fans.
9. Twitter and Facebook
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/jtimberl
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• Joined on: 1/11/2007
• Has 30.8 million
followers.
• Posted 2,169 tweets.
• Fans can also view photos
and videos.
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/
justintimberlake
• Joined on: 1/10/2007
• 32,437,716 likes and
counting.
• Updates almost posted
daily. Fans are able to
connect to videos,
photos, etc.
10. You Tube
• Roughly 1,980,000 results are
related to Justin Timberlake.
• Example: Justin Timberlake’s
“Mirrors” music video was
viewed 162,363,760 times.
• You Tube allows Justin
Timberlake fans to share and
watch original music videos. It
is also a way for new fans to
discover Justin’s music.
• You Tube provides a safe
environment for fans to
connect with others.
11. Fan site
World of Justin:
• World of Justin is an unofficial site created
exclusively and maintain by an audience that
is passionate about Justin Timberlake’s music.
• http://worldofjustin.com
• “World of Justin” fans can link to the sites
Facebook page and view up to date pictures of
where Justin is while on tour.
12. Engaging Fans-Justin Timberlake Fan
Club
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Fans must create an account in order
to join the Justin Timberlake:
Tennessee Kids fan club. The
membership to this fan club is free
and accessible through the official
Justin Timberlake website.
Offers include: offers on tickets,
promo codes for tickets, Justin
Timberlake and the Tennessee Kids
merchandise.
Fans can interact with other Justin
Timberlake and Tennessee Kids fans.
Fans can also post stories, photos,
videos, and audio of their
experiences from attending the Justin
Timberlake concerts.
13. Where to Find Justin Timberlake Today
• Justin Timberlake is currently on tour
promoting his new “The 20/20 Experience
Album”. Justin’s back up band is The
Tennessee Kids.
• The Tennessee Kids consists of 21 members
who both sing and play instruments.
14. Consistency
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Justin Timberlake’s social media
presence is updated with current
information, new tweets on Twitter,
and new status updates on Facebook.
Justin Timberlake fans can access
relevant up to date information.
You Tube videos are uploaded and
the Justin Timberlake website is
updated with new information, tour
dates, and ticket sale availability.
New Justin Timberlake albums and
songs have been recorded and
released consistently over the past
two decades.
The 20/20 Experience Part 1 was
released on March 15, 2013 and Part
2 was released on September 27th,
2013.
15. Justin Timberlake’s Charities
• Justin Timberlake
supports 22 different
charities and
foundations.
• For example: The Justin
Timberlake Foundation
promotes music
education as an
essential aspect to
children’s development.
