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Justin Timberlake performs at the Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival Tennessee September 23, 2017. Timberlake received a doctorate from the Berklee College of Music Saturday along with rapper Missy Elliott and "Hamilton" composer Alex Lacamoire.

Justin Timberlake and Missy Elliott become doctors

By Peter Zemeske | May 16, 2019

Justin Timberlake performs at the Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival Tennessee September 23, 2017. Timberlake received a doctorate from the Berklee College of Music Saturday along with rapper Missy Elliott and "Hamilton" composer Alex Lacamoire.

Must-hear songs from Justin Timberlake’s ’20/20 Experience’

By Aymie Telinski | March 25, 2013

Justin Timberlake has created another awesome CD. After a seven-year break from music, Timberlake finally released his third album, “The 20/20 Experience.” This CD is like nothing I have ever heard from Timberlake before. Each song averages around...

New music brings back pop-music memories

By Sarah Contreras | January 16, 2013

In the world of pop music, what is old is new again. If you’ve been paying attention, you know that it has been quite the crazy week for music nostalgia. If you haven’t, let’s take a look at the announcements made recently: Jan. 8 David Bowie releases...

MySpace isn’t sexy, won’t come back

By Anthony Szudarski | September 30, 2012

He was able to bring sexy back, but will Justin Timberlake be able to bring MySpace back? After portraying a social network tycoon in a movie, Timberlake is apparently hoping to become one in real life by turning the old school site into the social awesome....

‘Trouble with the Curve’ a swing and a miss

By Beth Schumacher | September 23, 2012

Here’s an odd combination: Clint Eastwood, a love story, Amy Adams, baseball and Justin Timberlake. Add that all together and you get Trouble with the Curve. The sports-drama, released on Friday, follows legendary baseball scout Gus (Eastwood). His...

Telethon encourages people to ‘Stand Up to Cancer’

By Beth Schumacher | September 9, 2012

“Cancer’s in for one hell of a fight.” Michael Douglas set the tone for third Stand Up to Cancer telethon, which aired commercial-free from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday on major television networks. The telethon’s mission was to take a stand for those who...

Timberlake to bring Myspace back

By Ross Hettel | February 19, 2012

That ad-ridden website from the early 2000s is making a comeback. The one with the garish layouts designed by 13 year olds. No, no, not Geocities. MySpace. After being bought out by Justin Timberlake and friends in June, the granddaddy of the social media...