Justin Timberlake is celebrating Jessica Biel‘s birthday!
19.02.2024 - 17:55 / justjared.com
Usher‘s role in Justin Bieber‘s career is written in history. However, it very nearly could have been Justin Timberlake that signed the pop star.
In a recent interview, the “Yeah” crooner looked back on signing Bieber to his label alongside Scooter Braun. In doing so, he recalled that he was in a “bidding war” with Timberlake to secure the deal.
He opened up about the golden opportunity and even revealed the case that he made to Scooter, which helped him emerge victorious.
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“When you are at the top of your game, some of the greatest things will be presented to you, and it was, I think, right after [my album] Confessions that I was introduced to Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun,” Usher recalled during a conversation with People.
Looking back on the time, he said, “We built a friendship, but this would obviously create a partnership that would span us forever, and it was a bit of a bidding war between me and Justin Timberlake.”
While Usher admitted that he wasn’t totally sure about everything that Bieber needed, he said that he was determined to do his best by the young artist.
“I was like, I’m not certain that I could understand each and every producer that this artist could benefit from, but what I can tell you is I’m going to give you my passion, and I’m going to give you every bit of what I have to offer.”
He said that he “presented Scooter an offer that I felt like he couldn’t resist.”
Part of that was pointing out “there can only be one Justin” in the formula.
“So if you want to go with Justin, that’s Justin and Justin. Me, it’s only one Justin,” he explained. “So that obviously created a relationship and [there was] that support of him as an entrepreneur, because I think that he
Justin Timberlake is celebrating Jessica Biel‘s birthday!
Justin Timberlake has added an extra London show to his 2024 UK and European tour dates. Find ticket details below.The singer, songwriter and former *NSYNC star announced details of the tour last week (February 23), to celebrate the upcoming release of his new album ‘Everything I Thought It Was’.Set for release on March 15 via RCA – and available to pre-order here – the LP marks his first new album in five years, and is set to contain the recently shared singles ‘Selfish’, ‘Sanctified’ and ‘Drown’.Now, due to phenomenal demand for tickets, Timberlake has announced an extra show for his forthcoming UK and European shows – held at The O2 in London.The new date is for August 12, and marks the singer’s second headline slot at the venue, following on from his previously shared stop there the night prior.Other previously announced shows in the UK include gigs at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on August 7 and Manchester’s Co-op Live on August 8.
Justin Timberlake‘s about to make *NSYNC fans very happy!
Well, we know who Britney Spears favors.
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Britney Spears is showing love to another pop legend – Janet Jackson.
Justin Timberlake made the difficult decision to cancel a show he was supposed to deliver on Friday evening (February 23) in London, England.
Justin Timberlake moves on from the first single to the second one within less than a month.Especially when you’re launching a critical comeback attempt like “Everything I Thought It Was” — his first album since 2018’s “Man of the Woods” — which arrives on March 15.But “Selfish,” despite its smooth midtempo groove and all of JT’s falsetto feels, barely cracked the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. Just four weeks after its release, the much-anticipated single currently stands at a very unsexy No.
The pop legend Justin Timberlake has been announced as one of the artists that will take to the stage at the Co-op Live arena after it opens its doors this April.
Justin Timberlake has had to cancel his one-off London show tonight (February 23) due to picking up the flu.The singer was due to play at the Roundhouse in Camden as a special show that he only announced a week ago, however, as he has confirmed in a video posted to social media, he is now unable to play the gig.“Hi everybody,” he said with a croaky voice in the Instagram post. “This is an unfortunate video to have to send out, but I’m sure you can tell from the sound of things that I am not going to be able to make it to the show on Friday, which I’m gutted about.”Oh no Justin Timberlake is sick and has to cancel Roundhouse show.
Justin Timberlake a cheater? NO! Heaven forfend! Can you hear our pearls being clutched? We’re going it ever so hard!
Justin Bieber is in a different phase of life… one that doesn’t include flashy performances.
Usher always knew Justin Bieber was “superstar” material.The mononymous R&B icon — born Usher Raymond — revealed last week that he beat out fellow pop star Justin Timberlake when the duo battled to sign then-up-and-coming Bieber, now 29, in 2008.“When you are at the top of your game, some of the greatest things will be presented to you, and it was, I think, right after [my album] ‘Confessions’ that I was introduced to Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun, the musician, 45, told People magazine. The “Yeah!” singer revealed that he presented Braun, 42, with “an offer that I felt like he couldn’t resist.” “We built a friendship, but this would obviously create a partnership that would span us forever, and it was a bit of a bidding war between me and Justin Timberlake,” the “My Boo” crooner continued.
Usher has said he “understands” why Justin Bieber turned down the offer to perform with him at the Super Bowl 2024.The ‘Yeah!’ singer played a 13-minute medley of tracks for this year’s Halftime Show in Las Vegas, Nevada last Sunday (February 11). He was joined on stage by Alicia Keys, H.E.R., Will.i.am and more.Prior to the event, it was rumoured that Bieber would be among the “important guests” that Usher had teased in the lead-up to his Super Bowl gig.Usher was pivotal in launching Bieber’s music career after signing the then-teenage singer to his record label in 2008.
Usher broke his silence on why his mentee and longtime collaborator Justin Bieber was not part of his star-studded halftime show at Super Bowl LVIII.“You know what, it didn’t work out with Justin,” Usher, 45, told the nationally syndicated radio show The Breakfast Club, which posted the interview on Instagram. “I honor and recognize that my brother … I think it might’ve been the fact that he was just wanting to tell a different story right now and I understand that.”Before the Super Bowl, there was buzz that Bieber would be a surprise guest during Usher’s halftime show since Usher helped to sign Bieber when he was a teenager, and the pair have collaborated before.But it wasn’t to be, as Usher welcomed guests including H.E.R., Alicia Keys, Lil Jon, Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri and Will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas — but no Bieber.“We did have a brief conversation [and] we’re gonna do something in the future,” Usher told The Breakfast Club.
Usher is opening up about Justin Bieber‘s decision to not join him on stage during the Halftime Show.
Usher is finally opening up about the biggest disappointment surrounding his Super Bowl performance — at least if you’re a Belieber!
Justin Timberlake has announced a free one-off show in London next week.The US singer made the surprise announcement today (February 16), revealing that he will be performing at the Roundhouse in Camden on Friday, February 23.Tickets to attend are free but space is limited, and a lottery registration is currently open now here until 11:59pm GMT on Sunday, February 18.The ‘Mirrors’ singer shared the news with a picture on social media which showed posters plastered across a boarded up storefront reading: “Justin Timberlake is performing for one night only in London. Roundhouse 2/23.”LONDON ➡️ ROUNDHOUSE 2/23 pic.twitter.com/aLpwZw8Ewn— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) February 16, 2024Fans can request up to two tickets for the “one night only” performance.
Jessica Biel is sharing a rare glimpse into her family life!
Usher delivered a star-studded Halftime Show during the 2024 Super Bowl on Sunday (February 11). However, there were rumors that the lineup was supposed to include Justin Bieber.