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.
Shakira Zooms Through Hits-Filled Set for Video Vanguard Honors at VMAs
variety.comThania Garcia Grammy-winning artist Shakira paid tribute to her decades-long globally successful career with a hits-filled, 10-minute performance.
Shakira kicked things off with “She Wolf,” incorporating the eye-popping choreography featured in the song’s iconic 2009 music video.
She then rapidly transitioned into her and Rauw Alejandro’s “Te Felicito,” and followed up with her and Karol G’s “TQG.” She also returned to her early roots by singing and belly dancing through “Objection,” “Whenever, Wherever,” and “Hips Don’t Lie.” While singing “BZRP Music Sessions #53,” Shakira crowd surfed through the audience where a fan was proudly holding a Colombian flag in her honor.
After wrapping up her performance, the singer returned to accept the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award from Wycleaf Jean.
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