Justin Timberlake is set to play a free concert in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee at the Orpheum Theatre on January 19th. The former *NSYNC member announced the performance via social media, also letting fans know that tickets are available for free, but space is limited. Timberlake’s announcement of the free concert follows rumors that he would soon release new music. The singer had previously wiped his social media accounts and changed his profile picture, insinuating that new music was on the way.
Timberlake has teased the arrival of new music with photos and videos on social media, letting fans know that there will be more to come. The clips feature a snippet of some new music, with smooth organ synths and bouncy drum machines playing for a few bars before Timberlake utters, “Uh!” His musical director, Adam Blackstone, alluded to further releases on social media with the comment, “& WE BEGIN.” Additional social media posts from Timberlake show video of him as a youngster pointing out Memphis in the distance, along with a travel schedule, with “Jan 22” and “Jan 25” visible on the itinerary.
Timberlake’s last solo album was 2018’s Man Of The Woods, which received generally positive reviews, with NME giving the work three out of five stars. The album was considered a departure from Timberlake’s previous work and showcased a more folk-inspired sound. In addition to his solo work, Timberlake recently appeared on *NSYNC’s comeback single, “Better Place,” which was the group’s first new single in over twenty years. Timberlake’s former bandmate, Lance Bass, has suggested that there may be a reunion on the horizon, though he noted that fans would need to be patient.
Rumors and the anticipation of new music aside, Katherine Ryan recently made waves on social media by calling Timberlake a “grubby little eel face.” The comedian was referencing Timberlake’s perceived past behavior towards Britney Spears and Janet Jackson. Although there is no indication that this controversy has impacted or will impact Timberlake’s free hometown concert, it is a topic that many people are talking about online.
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