Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981), occasionally known by his initials JT, is an American singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer.
Raised in Tennessee, he appeared on the television shows Star Search and The All-New Mickey Mouse Club as a child. In the late 1990s, Timberlake rose to prominence as one of the two lead vocalists and youngest member of NSYNC, which eventually became one of the best-selling boy bands of all time.
Timberlake began to adopt a more mature image as an artist with the release of his debut solo album, the R&B-focused Justified (2002), which yielded the successful singles "Cry Me a River" and "Rock Your Body", and earned his first two Grammy Awards.
Justin Timberlake has sold his entire song catalogue in a deal reportedly worth $100million.The hitmaker, 41, is partnering with HipgnosisSong Management, a $1 billion fund supported by the private equity firm Blackstone, according to The Guardian newspaper. 'I am excited to be partnering with Merck and Hipgnosis – he values artists and their creative work and has always been a strong supporter of songwriters and storytelling,' he shared.
Sold:Justin Timberlake has sold his entire music catalogue toHipgnosis Song Management, in a deal reportedly worth $100 million; Pictured on May 9, 2022 in Los Angeles'I look forward to entering this next chapter,' Timberlake added in a press release on Thursday.
Hipgnosis Song Management offer investors the chance to earn royalties from the work of a diverse range of artists such as Barry Manilow and Beyonce.The deal between the former NSYNC star and the management company gives them 100 percent control and ownership over his stake in more than 200 songs he has been involved in writing.
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