*NSYNC receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018.Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty
All we’ve ever wanted is an*NSYNCreunion.And now, it’s happening! The group confirmed on Sept. 14, 2023, that they recorded a new tune for theTrolls Band Togethersoundtrack, dropping Sept. 29.
In the days prior, the Internet was abuzzwith the belief that the bandmates —Justin Timberlake,JC Chasez,Lance Bass,Chris KirkpatrickandJoey Fatone— had reunited to record after severalTrolls Band Togetherposters appeared in New York City featuring the first letter of the *NSYNC logo and a QR code. When fans scanned the QR code, it took them tothis site, where a whistling tune played when one hit “play.” (Timberlake stars in theTrollsfranchise, now on its third film.)
Thefilm’s trailer— which features hilarious boy band references — also notably features this language: “We’re out of sync. We’ve gone from boys to men, and now there’s only one direction for us to go: the backstreets.”
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As Timberlake sang a medley of his singles, his former bandmates appeared, joining him for some bars from “Girlfriend” and “Bye, Bye, Bye.”
In his acceptance speech, Timberlake thanked his team and his family, and added, “But most of all, half of the Moonmen I ever won, I won with those four guys right there. So above all else, we can keep it at my house, but I’m going to share this award with them.”
Later that year, in November, the bandmates got all dressed up to serve as ushers atKirkpatrick’s wedding to Karly Skladany.
“Obviously, they knew what this meant to me, and it was really special that we could all be back together,” the groom told PEOPLE. “It was like no time had passed. I wanted them to share the day with us.”
02of 09JC Chasez’s 40th Birthday*NSYNC reunites for JC Chasez’s 40th birthday in 2016.Source: Justin Timberlake InstagramThough there wasn’t singing involved (except for “Happy Birthday”), the guys came together in 2016 forbandmate Chasez’s 40th birthday bash at The Nice Guy in Los Angeles.Timberlake posted a photo of the get-together on Instagram, captioning the shot, “And if you don’t know, now you know.”“The guys spent the entire night together. They all sat in a group and just reunited, relived and had such a ball. They were laughing and smiling all night long,” an onlooker told PEOPLE at the time.
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JC Chasez’s 40th Birthday
*NSYNC reunites for JC Chasez’s 40th birthday in 2016.Source: Justin Timberlake Instagram
Though there wasn’t singing involved (except for “Happy Birthday”), the guys came together in 2016 forbandmate Chasez’s 40th birthday bash at The Nice Guy in Los Angeles.
Timberlake posted a photo of the get-together on Instagram, captioning the shot, “And if you don’t know, now you know.”
“The guys spent the entire night together. They all sat in a group and just reunited, relived and had such a ball. They were laughing and smiling all night long,” an onlooker told PEOPLE at the time.
03of 09Their Walk of Fame Star Ceremony*NSYNC receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018.Alberto E. Rodriguez/GettyThe singers hit a major milestone in 2018when they were honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Ellen DeGeneresandCarson Dalywere among the celebrities who honored the men with speeches, before turning the mic over.“These four guys mean so much to me,” Timberlake told the crowd before addressing his bandmates. “We’re really a family and the memories that we have and the times that we’ve shared and the families that we’ve built from it … I don’t think I could really put into words how much the four of you mean to me.”It happened to be April 30, so before the ceremony ended, Chasez grabbed the mic, singing, “It’s gonna be May!"
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Their Walk of Fame Star Ceremony
*NSYNC receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty
The singers hit a major milestone in 2018when they were honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Ellen DeGeneresandCarson Dalywere among the celebrities who honored the men with speeches, before turning the mic over.
“These four guys mean so much to me,” Timberlake told the crowd before addressing his bandmates. “We’re really a family and the memories that we have and the times that we’ve shared and the families that we’ve built from it … I don’t think I could really put into words how much the four of you mean to me.”
It happened to be April 30, so before the ceremony ended, Chasez grabbed the mic, singing, “It’s gonna be May!"
04of 09At Coachella 2019Members of *NSYNC with Ariana Grande at Coachella 2019.Kevin Mazur/GettyMinus Timberlake, the band joinedAriana Grandeon stageat Coachellafor an epic set that included “Tearin' Up My Heart,” in addition to the songstress' “Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored.““Thanks @arianagrande for having us … was a great time and a chance to perform with my brothers once again,“Fatone said on Instagram, while Bass shared another selfie,writing, “Well that was fun! 🙌🏼 Thank you @arianagrande for letting us play in the desert with you.”
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At Coachella 2019
Members of *NSYNC with Ariana Grande at Coachella 2019.Kevin Mazur/Getty
Minus Timberlake, the band joinedAriana Grandeon stageat Coachellafor an epic set that included “Tearin' Up My Heart,” in addition to the songstress' “Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored.”
“Thanks @arianagrande for having us … was a great time and a chance to perform with my brothers once again,“Fatone said on Instagram, while Bass shared another selfie,writing, “Well that was fun! 🙌🏼 Thank you @arianagrande for letting us play in the desert with you.”
05of 09Lance Bass' BirthdayMembers of *NSYNC on Lance Bass' 41st birthday Zoom.Lance Bass/InstagramDuring COVID lockdown,the guys confirmed they had weekly Zoom chats, and shared a glimpse at one (minus Timberlake) for Bass' 41st birthday on May 5, 2020.Fatone, Kirkpatrick and Chasez surprisedBass for what they called “Lance Bass’s *NSYNC-O De Mayo Birthday Bash” one day after his milestone, and falling on Cinco de Mayo.All of the band members received a special “*NSYNC-O De Mayo” birthday box filled with a mini piñata and a small glass with Bass' iconic hairstyle on it.“You know what the best part about this birthday party is? That I can do the whole thing with no pants on,” Bass laughed while sitting next to a blue and green birthday cake.
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Lance Bass' Birthday
Members of *NSYNC on Lance Bass' 41st birthday Zoom.Lance Bass/Instagram
During COVID lockdown,the guys confirmed they had weekly Zoom chats, and shared a glimpse at one (minus Timberlake) for Bass' 41st birthday on May 5, 2020.
Fatone, Kirkpatrick and Chasez surprisedBass for what they called “Lance Bass’s *NSYNC-O De Mayo Birthday Bash” one day after his milestone, and falling on Cinco de Mayo.
All of the band members received a special “*NSYNC-O De Mayo” birthday box filled with a mini piñata and a small glass with Bass' iconic hairstyle on it.
“You know what the best part about this birthday party is? That I can do the whole thing with no pants on,” Bass laughed while sitting next to a blue and green birthday cake.
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The Arrival of Bass' Twins
Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick meet Lance Bass' twins.Lance Bass/Instagram
The newly minted fathercaptioned the precious shot, “Two of the best dads I know.”
Fatone is dad to daughters Briahna, 22, and Kloey, 13, while Kirkpatrick is dad to son Nash, 6 next month.
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Ryan Cabrera’s Wedding
“Who said a Boyband couldn’t have a kick ass girl. (In a wedding dress),” Bass captioned the clip, which also had the phrase “A few drinks into the wedding” written over it.
“Congrats @alexa_bliss_wwe_ and @ryancabrera on your special day,” he continued. “I highly suggest everyone attend a party that is half wrestlers and half pop stars. It’s quite a night!”
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They’re baaaack!
“I’m not doing well pivoting from this to this,” Swift said after taking her trophy. “I had your dolls, I like, what … are you doing something? What’s going to happen now?” she asked. “They’re going to do something and I need to know what it is.”
After she regained her composure (and received some friendship bracelets from Bass!), she added, “You’re pop personified so to receive this from your golden pop hands is really, it’s too much.”
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A 2023 Episode of ‘Hot Ones’
*NSYNC on Hot Ones in September 2023.First We Feast
First We Feast
It culminated in a group interviewon a Sept. 21 episode ofHot Ones,in which the guys addressed the “It’s gonna be May” meme and suffered through some seriously spicy wings.
source: people.com
