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The gang posed together for fun photo booth pictures at the singer’s album release party in West Hollywood

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Jessica Biel, Justin Timberlake, Lance Bass, and Michael Turchin
*NSYNC and their significant others had a date night out together the day after Justin Timberlake’s Los Angeles show!

After the “No Angels” hitmaker, 43, gave fans the ultimate surprise by bringing out his former bandmates at his free, one-night concert at The Wiltern on Wednesday night, the gang kept the good times going on Thursday during Timberlake’s album release party.

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In images shared on Lance Bass’ Instagram Story, he was joined by his husband Michael Turchin, Chris Kirkpatrick with his wife Karly Skladany, and JC Chasez with his longtime girlfriend Jennifer HuYoung.

 

Although Joey Fatone did not appear in the group photo booth pics, Timberlake and his wife Jessica Biel did.

The photos could best be described as chaotic fun as each individual posed differently for the epic meet-up.

 

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“TRL PHOTO BOOTH??” Bass, 44, wrote on one of the screenshots, playing into the nostalgia of it all.

“Everything I Thought It Was,” the title of Timberlake’s sixth studio album (which is out now) was written above his name on the photo booth strip.

Related: Justin Timberlake ‘Had the Urge to Create Again’ After Taking Time Away from Music: Source (Exclusive)

The “Cry Me a River” hitmaker’s album release party on Thursday night was a star-studded event held at Dan Tana’s in West Hollywood.

In addition to *NSYNC, others in attendance included Gabrielle Union and her husband Dwyane Wade, Lena Waithe, Cynthia Erivo and Babyface.

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Timberlake posed with guests throughout the night, and made sure to save some camera time for his wife, 42, as well. The pair took several photos together where they were seen smiling and embracing each other.

The other *NSYNC members present also posed for pics with their dates as they sat at a plated table in a booth with drinks.

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Karly Skladany, Chris Kirkpatrick, Jennifer HuYoung, JC Chasez, Michael Turchin and Lance Bass
The group’s on-stage reunion on Wednesday night was the first time the full group performed together live since the 2013 VMAs.

They surprised fans by singing their 2001 ballad “Gone.” The curtain went up to reveal the entertainers standing behind Timberlake, before walking forward to join him at the front of the stage.

The crowd, which included Chrissy Teigen and her husband John Legend, went wild, singing along to favorites like “It’s Gonna Be Me” and “Bye Bye Bye.”

Since news of Caitlin Clark being left off the USA women’s basketball team for the 2024 Paris Olympics was reported, one of the subsequent narratives from the Indiana Fever was that the snub “woke a monster.”

If that is indeed the case, the monster did not show up in Monday night’s matchup with the Connecticut Sun. Coming off their first defeat of the 2024 WNBA season, the Sun sought to rebound and did so with an 89–72 trouncing of the Fever.

Clark looked as if she might have had her WNBA breakout in her last game, hitting seven 3-pointers and scoring 30 points (tying a career-high) in a win over the Washington Mystics.

However, she couldn’t match that effort against Connecticut, finishing with 10 points on 3-for-8 shooting from the floor. That was her fourth-lowest scoring total of her rookie season.

Clark left the game with 4:41 remaining in the third quarter after drawing her fourth foul and stayed on the bench along with three other Fever starters, despite the crowd at Mohegan Sun Arena chanting, “We want Caitlin! We want Caitlin!” midway through the fourth quarter.

DiJonai Carrington finished with 22 points for the Sun, who improved to 10–1 on the season. She added six rebounds, three assists and three steals but drew some boos from the home crowd when she appeared to mock Clark for how she drew a foul.

Alyssa Thomas, who will be named to the USA Olympic squad, grabbed 18 rebounds with seven assists. And DeWanna Bonner scored 17 points, joining three other players in double figures. With her first 3-pointer for the night, Bonner moved into 10th place on the WNBA’s all-time list with 581. She shot 3-for-4 from behind the arc Monday.

The Fever was led by Aliyah Boston’s 14 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. Lexie Hull joined Clark with 10 points. Kelsey Mitchell and Erica Wheeler each finished with nine.

Indiana has lost all three of its games against Connecticut this season. The two teams will play one more time on Aug. 28.

The View let loose in its final segment of the day, welcoming NBA alum and Lucky 13 host Shaquille O’Neal to the Hot Topics table this morning. While he made an appearance to promote his new game show, Shaq spent most of his time bantering with the ladies, who were immediately charmed by him.

Whoopi Goldberg kicked off the segment by explaining why there were bowls of candy scattered amongst the co-hosts and their guest.

(Editor’s Note: The View is currently on hiatus; contrary to what you may have heard, The View was not canceled today. This article was originally published on July 17, 2024 when this episode first aired. The View will return with new episodes in September.)

“Now I hear you have brought something that I appreciate very much. A sweet and Shaq-ilicious treat?” Goldberg asked, as Shaq confirmed, “Yes.” But Sara Haines couldn’t resist slipping in a joke of her own, saying, “And he brought candy!” with an exaggerated hand gesture.

Her comment didn’t quite land at the table, but Alyssa Farah Griffin was amused, breaking into laughter that Haines

Shaq moved right on to promoting his new candy line with Hershey’s, which features gummy candy modeled in the shape of his face.

When Haines asked, “It is your face?” and Shaq confirmed, “Yes, it is my face,” she held one of the gummies up and told the audience, “You will be nibbling on his face. So if you’ve ever wanted to do that…” as she grinned right at her guest.

Shaq let out a laugh, then bowed his head to the table and jokingly shook his finger at Haines, who was delighted by his amused reaction.

When Sunny Hostin told him, “See what she did there?” Shaq replied, “You almost got me in trouble.”
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But he wasn’t feeling too shy later in the episode. As Haines rattled off his list of accomplishments (including “candy model”), Shaq told her very seriously, “You forgot one. Sex symbol.”

As the audience whooped and cheered, he posed for the camera and adjusted his suit jacket while raising his eyebrows and sucking in his cheeks.

Haines reassured him, “That goes without mentioning! We all know that.”

Joy Behar, referring to Haines’ earlier admission that she once got pedicures with the basketball pro, quipped, “Now we know what those pedicures are about!” to which Haines replied, “I’m telling you, from top to bottom, he takes care of it.”

That one didn’t slip past the audience, who let out an audible, low “Ooooooh” that seemed to catch Haines by surprise. Even Goldberg gave her a look, while poor Griffin could be seen covering her face with her hands at the other end of the table.

Somehow, the segment only got more goofy, despite Haines’ attempt to shift the chat back to Lucky 13. When she asked Shaq how game show hosting is going for him, she began to mention something “Shaq-sized” featured in Lucky 13, which only made things worse. Haines, who was laughing too hard to keep speaking, managed to put a thumbs up in the air as Goldberg clarified that the show features “Shaq-sized” jackpots.

Hey, at least we got there eventually.

With the glowiest skin we’ve ever seen.

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Rihanna is here with the receipts: Her Fenty skincare routine gives her an ethereal glow. The ANTI singer has been more active on social media lately—lucky us—and her latest post showed off her glowing skin that she paired with a chic minimal manicure.

She posted a series of stunning selfies to Instagram on Aug 25 with a mindful Instagram caption that read “Here’s your reminder to put that sunscreen on baby!” to promote the new Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Invisible Face Moisturizer SPF 30. In short, if Rihanna can wear sunscreen every day, it’s the least we can do. And, with every great RiRi look there’s a fun manicure to match—this time, she opted for a nail design inspired by her skincare.

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The 36-year-old paired her no-makeup makeup with a no-manicure manicure. She painted a barely-there sheer white polish on her dainty almond-shaped nails for a milky manicure that looked similar to glowing skin after an in-depth skincare routine. Quick refresher: Milky nails are a softer, modern version of the traditional white manicure that goes with literally everything. There are lots of ways to experiment with the design, and Rihanna’s take on the trend reminds us of the nail’s easygoing but luxurious feel.

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For the photoshoot, she’s back to her bright honey blonde hair that’s styled in a straight, smooth side part. We’d wager she’s also wearing just the tiniest bit of makeup, like a swipe of brow gel and a lightweight foundation with a touch of bronzer that gives her a back-from-the-beach glow.

The end-of-summer calls for minimal makeup and manicures, and we’ll be adding Rihanna’s to the list of best low-key nail looks of the season.

Read the original article on Byrdie.

Recently, Taylor Swift’s mother, Andrea Swift, reportedly issued a strong message to those labeling her daughter as a “distraction.” She emphasized that such remarks stem from jealousy, describing it as a “sickness.” Andrea’s defense comes amid criticisms suggesting Taylor’s high-profile relationships and public appearances might be diverting attention from other matters.

This protective stance showcases the support Taylor receives from her family as she navigates her career and personal life, often under intense public scrutiny. Andrea’s comment underscores the importance of focusing on Taylor’s achievements rather than being distracted by unfounded criticisms.

Justin Timberlake Is Reportedly Making Major Changes To Keep Jessica Biel Happy

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It’s been over two months since Justin Timberlake‘s DWI arrest in Sag Harbor, New York, and he’s been laying low on the European leg of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour. Staying out of trouble and healing his marriage to Jessica Biel might be his top priorities because his wife was reportedly quite upset about the very public incident.

“Part of Justin’s mea culpa to Jessica was to admit that he’d gotten into some bad habits and that he needs to dial everything way back,” an insider told In Touch Weekly. In addition to his alleged offense of drinking while intoxicated, the 43-year-old singer was also “busted with a vape pen.” Biel wasn’t too pleased by that discovery, so “he’s now agreed to totally ditch that for good, and he’s gone pretty much cold turkey on the booze, too,” according to the source.

 

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Timberlake is “committed to a very clean life” after his driver’s license was suspended by the judge in his recent court hearing where he pleaded not guilty to the DWI charges. Biel, who was in Manhattan filming The Better Sister series for Amazon Prime when the arrest happened, was reportedly “colossally disappointed and embarrassed” by the incident. There’s going to be a lot of questions asked of Justin moving forward, without a doubt,” a source told The U.S. Sun in June.

The couple has already weathered his Janet Jackson and Britney Spears apologies along with his alleged cheating scandal with his Palmer co-star, Alisha Wainwright, in 2019. “Jessica has shown the patience of a saint forgiving his various misdeeds over the past few years, but this is really testing her patience and then some,” the source added. Now, it’s up to Timberlake to make things up to his wife and his two sons, Silas, 9, and Phineas, 4.

But, if we rewind five years, it seems like his close pals keep saying the same thing over and over to the press, though. “Justin has spent a lot of time apologizing and acknowledging Jessica’s feelings,” a source shared with E! News in 2019. “He feels terrible and wishes he could take back the public humiliation and embarrassment he caused. He loves Jessica and being married to her. He will learn from what happened and not let it happen again.”

Let’s hope it’s for real this time.

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Angel Reese had a curious reaction after Caitlin Clark helped the Indiana Fever to a win over the Atlanta Dream on Monday night.

The Fever snatched an 84-79 victory and managed to hold on in the fourth quarter, having gotten outscored 20-14, with Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aliyah Boston spurring the offense on the night.

Mitchell scored a game-high 29 points, shooting 10-of-23 from the field and 3-of-10 from three. Clark added 19 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists in a historic performance, while Boston chipped in with a double-double 14 points and 11 rebounds.

The win was a timely one for Indiana, given their previous loss to the Minnesota Lynx. It keeps their playoff hopes alive at 14-16, as they’re still in seventh place in the Eastern Conference.

It also worked out well for Reese as the Chicago Sky moved ahead of Atlanta by one game, having previously led by 0.5 games in the eighth spot in the conference. Of course, they’re still 3.5 games behind the Fever.

Angel Reese Took To Social Media After Indiana’s Win

Reese got on X/Twitter right after Monday night’s game to post a video of herself dancing courtside but did not caption it.

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There’s every chance of this being random, but no one’s going to believe that.

It’s more likely that she was celebrating the Dream losing, considering the playoff implications. She could also be signaling some intent with Chicago’s next clash against Caitlin Clark and the Fever in mind.

The WNBA’s most attractive game isn’t far off and is scheduled for this Friday.

Donald Trump’s campaign was boosted last week causing him to rethink his reelection plans

THE View co-host Ana Navarro has revealed the injury she suffered while partying at the Democratic National Convention.

Taking to Instagram, the 52-year-old has flooded her page with pictures from the political event in Chicago last week.

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Strategist and commentator Ana Navarro hosted the second night at the Democratic National Convention in ChicagoCredit: EPA

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Navarro’s social media has turned blue as she backs the Harris-Walz ticket following a major pivot from the GOPCredit: X/ananavarro
It comes after the lifelong Republican turned on the GOP and told fans that she would be hosting the second night of the convention.

Her political pivot came after she became a “single-issue voter” according to her X bio, with her primary goal being to see Donald Trump fail and be ousted from the Republican party.

The political strategist and commentator urged her followers to be “part of the celebration of democracy” which riled up Republicans who said her ancestors would be “turning in their graves.”

Despite the backlash, the former refugee from Nicaragua has turned her Instagram grid blue with various snapshots from the DNC.

Her most recent post revealed the painful injury she received while partying alongside A-listers and top Democrats.

“Y’all the DNC just about did me in,” she wrote in the Instagram caption.

It was paired with a photo of her left foot which showed several blisters as well as a toe without a nail.

“If I had any damn sense, I’d realize I am too old and tired to be going out til the wee hours of dawn,” Navarro told fans.

“But of course, I tried to keep up with the cool-kids. For four consecutive nights.

“Partied like if I was a member of The Rolling Stones. And wore such great clothes and shoes…Now, I have blisters, cuts, and lost a toe nail.

‘Ancestors are turning in their graves,’ rage The View fans as Ana Navarro-Cárdenas hosts DNC after turning on GOP
“I would do it all over again…but maybe in Birkenstocks. #yolo.”

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Other snippets she shared from the convention include Vice-President Kamala Harris snuggling up to Navarro’s pooch ChaCha and a heartfelt moment with Barack Obama before he went on stage.

In the pictures, Navarro kissed the former president on the cheek and rested her hand on his tie, joking in the caption that it was while Michelle Obama was on stage which caused backlash among Obama fans.

She also met Harris’ running mate, the Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, and his family.

Who is Ana Navarro-Cárdenas?

Navarro was born in Nicaragua but fled with her family to the United States in 1980 at the age of eight due to the political upheaval in her home country.

Her father stayed behind to fight with the Contras which saw Navarro and her family support Republican President Ronald Reagan who backed the rebel group.

She has worked alongside several high-profile Republicans including Florida Governor Jeb Bush in 1998.

Navarro has since become a political commentator for ABC News and CNN.

She is also a co-host on ABC’s The View alongside Sunny Hostin, Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Sara Hines.

Navarro married Al Cárdena, the former chair of the Florida Republican Party in 2019.

After Republicans mocked his son Gus Walz for crying with pride while his father was giving his keynote speech, the television anchor defended him against “a**-wipes” as she told people to leave the child alone.

Posting a picture of herself with Gus and his mother Gwen, Navarros said she was “so happy to be telling @gwenwalz and Gus in person how much I appreciate them.”

“If you come for them: 1. You are an a**-wipe; 2. You gotta go through me!” she added.

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The View co-host shared a picture of her injuries after four days of partying ‘until dawn’ with DemocratsCredit: Instagram/Ana Navarro

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Her pooch ChaCha became an icon of the event, even getting a cuddle with Kamala HarrisCredit: © 2024 Bloomberg Finance LP
During her speech at the DNC, Navarro slammed Trump for his claims that Harris is a communist.

“‘Donald Trump and his minions call Kamala a communist. I know communism. I fled communism from Nicaragua when I was eight years old. I don’t take it lightly,” she said.

“And let me tell you what communist dictators do. And it’s never just for one day. They attack the free press,” she later added on social media.

“Do any of those things sound familiar? Is there anybody running for president who reminds you of that?”

Meanwhile, Trump has been back on the campaign trail, giving his first rally behind bulletproof glass in North Carolina last week.

He has since revealed his new plans after Robert F. Kennedy Jr suspended his campaign.

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A$AP Rocky wants the world to know that he’s got love on the brain.

The rapper recently proved why his girlfriend Rihanna—with whom he shares sons RZA Athelston Mayers, 2, and Riot Rose Mayers, 12 months—is the ideal partner.

Noting their relationship is “going great,” Rocky told Billboard in an interview published Aug. 23, “I don’t think there’s a more perfect person.”

As for what prompted the Don’t Be Dumb artist to gush over the “Diamonds” singer? It was his appreciation for how Rihanna is able to juggle everything life throws at them.

“It’s crazy how we find balance with our chaotic schedules,” the 35-year-old continued. “When the schedules are hectic, she’s very understanding of that. And when the schedule’s freed up, that’s when you get to spend [the] most time together.”

Rocky (real name Rakim Mayers) added, “It’s all understanding and compatibility.”

The couple first met in 2012 during a rehearsal for the MTV Video Music Awards and became friends, but RiRi revealed earlier this year that their relationship became romantic in 2019.

 

“We saw fashion the same. We saw creative the same,” she told Interview in April. “We ended up in the same circles a lot.”

And the pair made sure to tread carefully as they moved out of the friendzone and changed the nature of their friendship.

“I’ve seen him in relationships. He’s seen me in relationships. We’ve seen each other outside of relationships,” she said. “We knew what we’re capable of, and the trouble that we could bring to each other’s lives. We can make or break each other’s hearts. And so, we started dating with a lot of caution.”

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Despite that caution, Rihanna and Rocky have created a life and family filled with love together.

“When someone sees you completely, and believes in you, and thinks you’re worthy of being the mother of their kids, it’s a great feeling,” the Fenty Beauty founder shared. “I felt the same about him. I knew he would be a great dad.”

Read on for a look back at Rihanna and Rocky’s romance through the years.

September 2012

In 2012, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky performed their hit “Cockiness” at the MTV Video Music Awards, and their number was so good it deserved a trophy. This wouldn’t be the last time the two shared the stage as they went on tour together in 2013.

September 2013

Fans had this song on replay after Rihanna and A$AP Rocky released the music video for “Fashion Killa” in 2013.

June 2018

As the years went on, they remained friends. In 2018, they attended the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2019 show as part of Paris Fashion Week and, of course, they totally slayed.

December 2019

They also attended The Fashion Awards in 2019, with Rihanna dazzling in a mint Fenty dress and A$AP Rocky looking sharp in a black suit.

September 2021

Met Gala official! Rihanna and A$AP Rocky attended the 2021 Met Gala together in style, with the “Umbrella” singer wearing a black Balenciaga gown and the “A$AP Forever” artist donning a custom ERL quilt and a tuxedo.

February 2022

After announcing they were expecting their first baby, Rihanna recalled keeping her pregnancy a secret from her friends. “It was harder for me to keep it from my posse, because they’re around me, they know my habits,” she told E!’s Justin Sylvester. “They’re like, ‘You don’t want something to drink? You’re not smoking?’ And I’m eating all the things I’m not used to eating. They know I hate sweets and I’m all of a sudden asking for cookies and donuts. But finally, I just had to let it all out, and they were all shocked, of course, as the world was shocked as well.”

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February 2022

SOS! These photos are so sweet! As Rihanna and A$AP prepared for their bundle of joy, she continued to show her incredible pregnancy style.

May 2022

While fans wondered if A$AP Rocky had proposed to Rihanna after seeing them sport the words “Marry me?” and “I do” across their teeth in his “D.M.B.” video, sources close to the couple told TMZ in May 2022 the two aren’t engaged.

May 2022

And baby makes three! Multiple outlets report that the couple welcomed a baby in Los Angeles.

February 2023

She debuted her second pregnancy during the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show.

May 2023

The pair take the 2023 Met Gala together in honor of Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld.

June 2023

Rihanna accompanied A$AP Rocky during his performance at a Spotify party in Cannes, France.

August 2023

The couple welcomed their second child, son Riot. One month later, they shared their first photos as a family of four in a rare photoshoot.

April 2024

Rihanna confirmed her romance with A$AP began at the end of 2019.

“I’ve seen him in relationships. He’s seen me in relationships,” she explained of their long history. “We knew what we’re capable of, and the trouble that we could bring to each other’s lives. We can make or break each other’s hearts. And so, we started dating with a lot of caution.”

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A recently leaked demo of Kanye West’s track “Famous” has stirred up new controversy by revealing that the original lyrics were even more provocative than those in the final version. The demo, which surfaced yesterday, showcases a more explicit and inflammatory line about Taylor Swift that did not make it into the officially released track.

The leaked demo includes lyrics that are significantly more controversial and direct in their critique of Swift. The original verse reportedly included a line that was both explicit and disparaging, which, according to sources, was ultimately toned down before the song’s official release. This revelation has reignited discussions about the ongoing feud between West and Swift, which has been a topic of significant public and media interest.

In the demo, West’s lyrics appear to cross even more boundaries than the final version, which famously included the line, “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex / Why? I made that bitch famous.” This line was already contentious, leading to a public spat between the two artists.

The resurfacing of the more controversial lyrics has sparked a renewed debate among fans and critics alike. Social media is abuzz with reactions, with many expressing surprise and shock over the originally intended content. The leaked demo adds a new layer to the complex narrative of West and Swift’s relationship, highlighting the raw and unfiltered nature of the song’s creation process.

As the fallout from the demo continues, it remains to be seen how this new information will influence the ongoing discourse surrounding the feud and the broader implications for both artists.