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Bon Jovi’s ‘Slippery When Wet’ to be re-released on vinyl, versions with bonus tracks

The hair, the hits and a historic legacy.

The Bon Jovi classic “Slippery When Wet” rocked the radio, MTV and concert stages when it was released on Aug. 18, 1986, and it’s still rockin’ strong. Universal Music Enterprises, Bon Jovi’s record label, is set to re-release “Slippery” in several formats, including vinyl, CD and digital deluxe, on Friday, Feb. 28.

There will be seven bonus tracks on the CD and digital versions, including the “long sought-after” acoustic version of “Wanted Dead Or Alive,” and Slippery When Wet tour live recordings, including “Let It Rock.” The deluxe versions also include unreleased mixes of “Livin’ On A Prayer (Thank You Goodnight Remix)” and “Raise Your Hands (Extended Obie O’Brien Mix).”

Bon Jovi performs Dec. 27, 1986, at the Centrum in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Vinyl versions include a liquid-filled vinyl disc limited to 1,300 copies, and a picture disc limited to 1,500 copies. A cassette version, limited to 500 copies, will also be available.

“Slippery When Wet” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and held the top spot for eight weeks. Hits include “You Give Love A Bad Name,” “Livin’ On A Prayer” and “Wanted Dead Or Alive.”

Frontman Jon Bon Jovi has been battling atrophied vocal chords that has kept him from touring for two years. The issue was delved in to on the recent Hulu documentary, “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story.”

“I think — I’m going to stop saying I think — I am turning the last corner,” said Bon Jovi Oct. 26 at the Montclair Film Festival’s “A Conversation with Stephen Colbert and Jon Bon Jovi” on the stage of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark.

“We rehearse every month, we make the progress,” he continued. “I’m just not ever going out (on tour) unless its great … I work really hard, four days a week, two hours a day on therapy. Not till it’s right.”

‘Slippery When Wet’ Deluxe Edition tracks

Original Album (Disc 1)

Let It Rock

You Give Love A Bad Name

Livin’ On A Prayer

Social Disease

Wanted Dead Or Alive

Raise Your Hands

Without Love

I’d Die For You

Never Say Goodbye

Wild In The Streets

Bonus Tracks (Disc 2)

Wanted Dead Or Alive (Acoustic Version)

Livin’ On A Prayer (Thank You Goodnight Remix)

Raise Your Hands (Extended Obie O’Brien Mix)

Wild In The Streets (Live at Cincinnati Gardens, March 18, 1987)*

Livin’ On A Prayer (Live at Cobo Arena Detroit, March 11, 1987)

Wanted Dead Or Alive (Live at Cobo Arena Detroit, March 11, 1987)*

Let It Rock (Live at Nassau Coliseum, Aug. 9, 1987)

Tracks 2 to 7 previously unreleased (*previously available with different mixes)

‘Slippery When Wet’ vinyl tracks

Side A

Let It Rock

You Give Love A Bad Name

Livin’ On A Prayer

Social Disease

Wanted Dead Or Alive

Side B

Raise Your Hands

Without Love

I’d Die For You

Never Say Goodbye

Wild In The Streets

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Chris Jordan, a Jersey Shore native, covers entertainment and features for the USA Today Network New Jersey. Contact him at [email protected]

Why Brandon Jennings’ Jayson Tatum tirade is everything wrong with NBA discourse

Brandon Jennings’ recent rant about Jayson Tatum shows that NBA discourse often lacks nuance.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum boasts a resume that speaks for itself. He’s now an NBA champion and a five-time All-Star, with a sixth selection likely on the way. And yet, former Milwaukee Bucks scorer Brandon Jennings wants more from him.

While discussing the three-time All-NBA First Teamer, Jennings argued that Tatum is “soft” and not as intimidating as reigning NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown and other Celtics legends, via the “Gil’s Arena” podcast.

“Is he the softest Boston Celtics superstar ever?” Jennings inquired. “What do we know about Boston Celtics players? Like anybody that put on a Boston Celtics jersey from the 80s on up. They what? They cutthroat, right?”

“If you’re so tough, why you didn’t get Finals MVP last year?” he continued. “Why you let your running mate do it? If you so tough. If you so all this. Why you didn’t get it?”

BJ: “Is [Jayson Tatum] the softest Boston Celtics superstar ever?” Gil: “Whoever saying he’s soft… that’s a soft ass 28ppg he’s averaging. Go on out there and get your head bust!” Brandon Jennings gets the Arena to crash out over his Jayson Tatum take

Former NBA journeyman Nick Young shared Jennings’ opinion and added fuel to the fire.

“He sit back too much and let people talk about him,” Young said of Jayson Tatum. “That ain’t being professional, that’s being soft sometimes.”

These comments quickly went viral on social media, as the joint rant about Tatum racked up 1.2 million views (and counting) on X.

What does this Jayson Tatum conversation reveal about how the modern NBA is discussed?

Incendiary words generating clicks is nothing new in the basketball world. However, Jennings’ words serve as a solid example of everything that’s wrong with NBA discourse.

Instead of being content with today’s league, which features players who are more skilled and exciting than ever, talking heads complain and find the need to constantly compare. Jayson Tatum can’t just succeed in the modern era, he needs to be juxtaposed with past greats and even Brown, a trusted Celtics teammate he’s shared the court with for nearly a decade.

The easy thing to do is to critique the messengers and use their own shortcomings to block out what they’re saying. Jennings and Young were solid in the Association, yet neither was ever an All-Star. In fact, neither California native averaged over 20 points per game in a season—and they played a combined 22 seasons. Meanwhile, Tatum has averaged over 23 points per outing in his last five seasons with the Celtics and looks primed to do it again (and potentially crack 30 points per game for the second time in his career).

Brandon Jennings career highlights (updated): 1) 55 point game 2) High school career 3) @jaytatum0 acknowledging his dumbass take on Instagram

Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander seemingly throws shade at Jaylen Brown2d

Regardless of accolades, everybody is entitled to an opinion, especially in the era of social media. Unfortunately, social media has arguably impacted NBA discourse for the worse. It’s become an online shouting contest and the loudest, and sometimes most obnoxious, voices prevail.

Some fans and media personalities are spoiled, expecting obvious excitement all the time and failing to appreciate greatness unless it’s at the top of their feeds or in prime time. In a noisy world, people can overlook excellence if it’s not flashy and in their face.

What Jennings, Young, and plenty of others fail to understand is that Tatum’s brilliance is often understated, and that’s not a bad thing. Of course, the Celtics first-round draft pick can be showy with a smooth crossover or a tough fadeaway bucket, yet he also excels at the little things. Whether he’s breaking down defenses by making the right pass or soaring for rebounds, Tatum has shown that he does the unglamorous work in basketball just as well as the heralded activities.

Because social media prioritizes flamboyance and flash, these underrated (yet vital) parts of the game are forgotten. Jennings’ initial tirade glosses over the nuances of winning basketball and only focuses on scoring and taking over a contest with no help from others—as if that’s the only way to dominate.

Told Tatum about the numbers that show #Celtics have fared better when his usage goes up: “It’s not constructed for me to dominate the ball or the game night in and night out … that’s not the way we play.” He did say there are exceptions to that:

To make matters even worse, Jennings isn’t the only guilty party. NBA coverage on the whole does this. Pointing out obvious greatness is easy, so media personalities and producers get lazy and solely focus on that. As fun as TNT’s Inside the NBA is, the crew falls victim to talking about the same players and complaining about the on-court product if it’s not “entertaining” enough.

Did Kenny just show a highlight of Pritchard making 3 as a negative for Tatum because he didn’t drive instead? Is that what I just saw?

Plus, nobody can be satisfied with what they just saw—every current star needs a comparison to a different player and something is exciting until the next best thing comes along minutes later. Part of that is due to social media and how fast the news cycle moves. Another part of it is laziness and people wanting everything and everybody to be over-the-top and pointed out to them rather than subtle.

In a sport increasingly reliant on social media, fans and former players like Jennings and Young can’t seem to appreciate greatness unless it’s hitting them over the head. Moreover, Tatum’s calmness is mistaken for weakness and being “soft,” even though there’s nothing soft about being a defending champ.

NBA discourse needs some more nuance, and while the majority often lacks it, there are some sources out there still breaking down the game the way it deserves. You just have to go out and find them.

Former NBA Players React To Jayson Tatum’s Viral Instagram Post

Celtics star Jayson Tatum made a post to Instagram.

Sep 24, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) talks to reporters during media day at Auerbach Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images / David Butler II-Imagn Images

Jayson Tatum has proven to be one of the best NBA players of all time.

That said, former Milwaukee Bucks star Brandon Jennings recently made viral comments about Tatum (via Gil’s Arena).

Tatum then made a post to Instagram with a response to the comments.

His post had over 270,000 likes in 14 hours.

Tatum captioned his post: ““SoFtesT SuPeRstar in CeLtiC HiStoRy” 😅”

Former NBA players (including Jennings) commented on Tatum’s viral post.

Blake Griffin: “😤😤😤”

Quentin Richardson: “🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥”

Kent Bazemore: “🏀⚡️”

Brandon Jennings: “This the energy I want!!!!

Carti dropping soon!!! 🧛🏾‍♂️🦴😈”

Tatum is currently in the middle of another excellent season with averages of 28.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 46.3% from the field and 36.2% from the three-point range in 34 games.

The Celtics most recently beat Russell Westbrook and the Denver Nuggets (on the road) by a score of 118-106.

The Celtics are the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 27-10 record in 37 games.

They have gone 6-4 over their last ten.

Following the Nuggets, the Celtics will play their next game on Friday night when they host the Sacramento Kings.

Jan 7, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) guards in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Tatum was the third pick in the 2017 NBA Draft after one season of college basketball at Duke.

The 2024 NBA Champion is in his eighth season (all with the Celtics).

Jayson Tatum Responds After Getting Dissed By Ex-NBA Star

Jayson Tatum heard the outside noise and responded after getting shade thrown at him by a former NBA star.

The Boston Celtics forward became a talking point during last week’s episode of the “Gil’s Arena” podcast. Host Gilbert Arenas had a fiery discussion about Tatum with former NBA veterans Brandon Jennings and Nick Young.

Jennings raised the question of whether or not Tatum is “the softest” superstar in Celtics history. The former Milwaukee Bucks star argued that Tatum very well could be.

“Is he the softest Boston Celtics superstar ever?” Jennings asked. “…I’ll be more afraid of Jaylen Brown than Jayson Tatum, like if I’m on the court. … [Averaging] 28 don’t make you tough.”

While Arenas tried to defend Tatum, Young also agreed with Jennings that Tatum is “too quiet” and “not aggressive enough” to be considered tough.

Tatum initially let his play do the talking. The next game after Jennings’ tirade against him went viral, the Celtics star dropped a game-high 29 points in a 118-106 win over the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.

But Tatum also doubled down with a post on Instagram mocking the “soft” narrative pushed by Jennings.

“SoFtesT SuPeRstar in CeLtiC HiStoRy,” Tatum captioned his post.

Tatum finally won an NBA championship last season. He has also earned three consecutive All-NBA 1st-Team nods and five straight All-Star selections.

Celtics forward Jayson Tatum argues with the referee.

© Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

However, Tatum’s accolades have yet to silence his doubters completely. Losing out on the NBA Finals MVP trophy has left Tatum’s critics with some ammunition to use against him.

But on the court, Tatum has looked as good as ever in his eighth NBA season. Through 34 games, the 26-year-old has averaged 28.1 points on 46.3% shooting from the field. He’s also posting career highs in rebounds (9.2) and assists (5.5).

Jayson Tatum Gets Honest About Russell Westbrook After Nuggets-Celtics Game

Jayson Tatum spoke about Russell Westbrook.

Jan 7, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) talks to Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) after a play in the third quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Earlier this week, the Boston Celtics played the Denver Nuggets in Colorado.

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics to a 118-106 victory.

He finished with 29 points, four rebounds, six assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 11/23 from the field.

After the game, Tatum was asked about Nuggets star Russell Westbrook (h/t CLNS Media Boston Sports Network).

Tatum: “I love Russ to death. I can’t say enough good things about him: what he’s meant to the game, the NBA, one of the best players to ever play and how he’s inspired so many kids… You just cherish those moments where you play against legends… I’m pretty close with Russ. It’s always fun the few matchups a year that we get with each other.”

Westbrook finished the loss with 26 points, nine rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block while shooting 9/18 from the field and 4/9 from the three-point range in 33 minutes of playing time.

Over 17 matchups, Tatum has a 12-5 record against Westbrook.

Jan 7, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) guards in the third quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

With the victory, the Celtics improved to 27-10 in 37 games, which has them as the second seed in the Eastern Conference.

They will play their next game on Friday night when they host De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings in Boston.

Tatum is in his eighth season.

Jan 7, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) talks to Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) after a play in the third quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Meanwhile, the Nuggets rebounded by defeating the LA Clippers 126-103 on Wednesday.

They are the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 21-15 record in 36 games.

Westbrook is in his first season with Denver.

Behind the photo of Justin Timberlake kissing Cameron Diaz 16 years ago

Veteran journalist Jann Wenner implicitly criticized Cameron Diaz as an unpleasant person, 16 years ago she even said “I wish you had cancer” to reporters.

According to PageSix, in his memoir Like a Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone co-founder Wenner implicitly criticized star Cameron Diaz.

Wenner, who also owns Us Weekly, wrote in his book that in the mid-2000s, one of the newspaper’s first breaking news stories was a photo of singer Justin Timberlake kissing a famous actress on a surfboard.

Although Wenner didn’t name Cameron Diaz by name, his spelling seems to be a reference to Charlie’s Angels star. In 2006, the scene of her kissing Timberlake while the two were on vacation in Hawaii was captured by reporters and became hot news at that time.

 

Cameron Diaz và Justin Timberlake. Ảnh: Us Weekly

The veteran journalist described the actor as having an unpleasant personality. Even at the time, this person told a reporter: “I hope you have cancer.”

When asked by PageSix for comment, the actress’s representative refused to answer.

The memoir Like a Rolling Stone was written by journalist Jann Wenner, about the process of working and the experience of interacting with celebrities. The book also mentions other characters such as Tom Cruise, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Angelina Jolie,…

Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake were once Hollywood’s A-list couple. They first met in 2003 at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards when the actress presented the Best Burp award to the former NSYNC member. They quickly fell in love and dated, but ended in 2007.

Although the two announced their peaceful breakup, a few weeks later, the couple caused a stir at the Golden Globes party. Diaz reportedly approached Timberlake when he was chatting with Jessica Biel (now his wife) and had a tense conversation.

The Cry Me a River singer mentions this evening in his 2018 memoir. He wrote: “Biel and I planned to meet at the Golden Globes party. The two were still dating other people at that time. It took a while for us to admit that we really love each other.”

Timberlake married Biel in 2012 and has two children together: sons Silas, 7, and Phineas, 2. Meanwhile, Diaz married Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden in 2015. The two welcomed a baby girl, Raddix, through surrogacy in December 2019.

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Justin Timberlake worried about the “truth” in Britney Spears’ memoir

Justin Timberlake is curious and worried about what Britney Spears will reveal in her upcoming memoir.

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According to Page Six, ever since Britney Spears announced her memoir Woman In Me, Justin Timberlake has been extremely worried about the secrets that could be revealed.

“He was curious and worried about what she would say regarding their relationship. This is eating away at him,” the source said.

Another source from Us Weekly previously confirmed that Britney Spears’ shocking memoir will “destroy” Justin Timberlake “strongly”. However, a representative in the publishing industry affirmed that the book only gives the perspective of a “pop princess” and does not intend to “take revenge or slander” anyone.

“This is Britney when she finally has the opportunity to tell her powerful story. Nothing more than this story,” the source shared.

Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears had a tumultuous breakup in 2002 after three years of dating. At that time, the male singer shared that he had an agreement with his ex-girlfriend that he would not reveal the reason for “everyone going their separate ways”. However, when rumors of Britney’s affair broke out, the SexyBack singer did not try to vindicate her. He even confused with the statement: “To be honest, we are not perfect. I don’t judge anyone.”

Not stopping there, in the explosive documentary series Framing Britney Spears released in 2021, it is thought that Justin Timberlake once gave a negative story about his ex-girlfriend in the press. This story made the audience believe that Britney was unfaithful and that this was the cause of the couple’s breakup.

Veteran journalist Jann Wenner implicitly criticized Cameron Diaz as an unpleasant person, 16 years ago she even said “I wish you had cancer” to reporters. According to PageSix, in his memoir Like a Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone co-founder Wenner implicitly criticized star Cameron Diaz. Wenner, who co-…

Lance Bass Hopes Fans Will ‘Find Some Forgiveness’ for Justin Timberlake amid Britney Spears’ Memoir Release

“I just feel like the world is so full of hate right now that we need to practice a little forgiveness,” Bass said

Justin Timberlake; Lance Bass. Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic, Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic

Lance Bass hopes fans will forgive Justin Timberlake.

The former *NSYNC band member, 44, recently spoke up about his thoughts on the recent backlash his former bandmate has been getting after Britney Spears made several revelations about their previous relationship in her memoir The Woman in Me.

“Look, I mean everyone has their own opinion,” Bass said, according to a video released on TMZ. “I just feel like the world is so full of hate right now that we need to practice a little forgiveness.”

“Britney did. So, let’s take a note from her,” he added.

Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears during The 44th Annual GRAMMY Awards – Clive Davis Pre-GRAMMY Party at Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, United States.L. Cohen/WireImage

The “Better Place” singer, who appeared to be at the airport, noted that he already purchased Spears’ memoir and was planning to “read it on the plane.”

“Everyone deserves to tell their story,” Bass shared. “She did and, you know, I hope the fans can again find some forgiveness.”

Earlier this week, Timberlake turned off his Instagram comments after the “Toxic” singer dropped several bombshells in her memoir about their 1999 to 2002 relationship. This included allegations that he cheated on her and that she had an abortion after Timberlake told her that he “didn’t want to be a father.”

“I loved Justin so much. I always expected us to have a family together one day. This would just be much earlier than I’d anticipated,” Spears wrote in the book. “But Justin definitely wasn’t happy about the pregnancy. He said we weren’t ready to have a baby in our lives, that we were way too young.”

Though he has not yet commented on Spears’ revelations, Timberlake has expressed regret for his past behavior and shared support for Spears as she sought to end her 13-year conservatorship, which was officially terminated in November 2021.

“We should all be supporting Britney at this time. Regardless of our past, good and bad, and no matter how long ago it was… what’s happening to her is just not right,” he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter at the time. “No woman should ever be restricted from making decisions about her own body. No one should EVER be held against their will… or ever have to ask permission to access everything they’ve worked so hard for.”

Spears told PEOPLE via email ahead of her memoir’s release that, “It is finally time for me to raise my voice and speak out, and my fans deserve to hear it directly from me. No more conspiracy, no more lies — just me owning my past, present and future.”

Justin Timberlake Appears to Jokingly Nod to DWI Arrest During Forget Tomorrow World Tour Show in Boston

“Is there anyone here tonight that is driving and … no, I’m just kidding,” Timberlake joked with his audience at the TD Garden

Justin Timberlake performs at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on June 25, 2024. Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty

Justin Timberlake appears to have poked fun at his recent legal troubles during his latest concert in Boston.

On Saturday, June 29, the 43-year-old Grammy winner spoke to his Forget Tomorrow World Tour crowd at the TD Garden, when he seemed to allude to his June 18 DWI arrest with a brief joke.

“So uh, is there anyone here tonight that is driving and … no I’m just kidding,” Timberlake said, apparently nodding to his arrest over a week before in Sag Harbor, New York, for allegedly driving while intoxicated.

Timberlake’s brief one-liner prompted an uproar of laughter and applause in the nearly 20,000-capacity arena, before he asked his real question: “Is there anyone here tonight, that it’s your first time here to the show? Is there anybody here that you’ve been to 1, 2, 3, maybe 4 of our shows?”

Justin Timberlake’s June 2024 mugshot from the Sag Harbor Village Police Department.Sag Harbor Police Department

“For all of you that it’s your first time tonight — on a serious note — I hope that you feel the fellowship and the love,” he continued.

The *NSYNC alum then used the remainder of his speaking intermission to reiterate some of the points he already made during a few other shows — specifically, his June 22 gig at Chicago’s United Center, where he acknowledged fans who he’s “grown up with.”

“For those of you that have been with me through all the weird haircuts … don’t act like y’all didn’t have bad haircuts! I took one for the team. Maybe like 3 or 4 for the team, but who’s counting,” Timberlake said in Boston. “But it’s been almost three decades together, you guys.”

Timberlake’s latest onstage comments arrive almost two weeks after his June 18 arrest, when the pop star was pulled over after leaving the American Hotel in Sag Harbor and charged with one count of DWI and two citations. Timberlake’s citations were for allegedly running a stop sign and failure to keep in lane.

He’s due back in court on July 26, however, PEOPLE has learned the hearing will be virtual, and that Timberlake’s lawyer will attend on his behalf as the singer will be on tour in Europe at that time.

Per an arrest report obtained by PEOPLE, an officer spotted Timberlake’s 2025 BMW “fail to keep on the right side of the roadway” and drive through a stop sign. After a traffic stop, the officer claimed Timberlake “performed poorly on all standardized field sobriety tests.”

According to the report, the singer told authorities, “I had one martini and I followed my friends home.”

Timberlake’s attorney, Edward Burke Jr., said in a statement on June 19: “Mr. Burke looks forward to vigorously defending Mr. Timberlake against these allegations. He will have a lot to say at the appropriate time. He is currently awaiting full discovery from the DA’s office.”

A source told PEOPLE on June 27 that Timberlake and his wife, Jessica Biel, are focused elsewhere following his arrest and “have faith in their legal team and continue to focus on work and their family instead.”

“They’re always supportive of each other’s careers,” the source added. “Jess would never miss a show when she’s able to attend. She’s excited for him. They’ve moved on from the arrest.”

The insider’s comments came after Biel, 42, was spotted dancing in the crowd during her husband’s tour stop at Madison Square Garden in New York City on June 25.

Timberlake hits the stage again at the TD Garden on Sunday, June 30.

Justin Timberlake’s Concert Wardrobe Malfunction Is Going Viral for an NSFW Reason: See the Video 

A mid-show moment involving the Grammy winner in a harness has gone viral on TikTok with a fan-captured video garnering 5.5 million views

Justin Timberlake on The Forget Tomorrow World Tour in Vancouver on April 29, 2024. Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty

Fans were looking right at the other half of Justin Timberlake after a stage malfunction during one of his concerts drew too much attention below the belt.

The Grammy-winning singer, who’s currently on his best-selling Forget Tomorrow World Tour, went about business as usual while performing at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Dec. 12. However, a wardrobe malfunction involving a tight-fitted harness has been going viral.

A TikTok video filmed by a concert goer showed Timberlake, 43, trying to situate himself in the harness and fans we all abuzz about how it seemed to accidentally highlight his groin.

In the clip, Timberlake can be seen pulling at the bottom of his shirt in order to cover the area.

The harness is used for his performance of “Mirrors,” during which he sings over the crowd on a suspended platform.

Justin Timberlake.Kevin Mazur/Getty

The comment section of the video, which has reached 5.5 million views as of writing, included a few quips comparing Timberlake’s mishap to a malfunction Chris Brown had during one his 11:11 Tour shows in Canada this past summer.

Comments referring to “Chris brown in a harness” didn’t specify the incident, however Daily Mail reported on an accident that highlighted Brown’s “manhood” while The Hollywood Reporter shared a video of the singer stuck in the air mid-concert.

Timberlake hasn’t yet commented on the malfunction or the video.

Justin Timberlake.Kevin Mazur/Getty

The Forget Tomorrow World Tour, which is anticipated to be one of the bestselling tours of the year, kicked off in April. Timberlake announced the news on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in January after releasing his single “Selfish.” He released his sixth studio album Everything I Thought I Was on March 15.

In October, Timberlake postponed tour dates from Oct. 23 to Nov. 2 following a diagnosis with bronchitis and laryngitis. He then canceled the Dec. 2 show in New Orleans due to an ongoing back injury.

Timberlake’s two-hour long concerts features a 29-song set list that includes fan favorites such as “My Love,” “Cry Me a River,” “Suit & Tie,” and “Rock Your Body” as well as songs from his newest project.