MARCH 22, 2001
Timberlake Down with 'O.Z.'
(3/22) from Variety: Boy band megastar Justin Timberlake -- aka The Cute One of 'N Sync -- is in talks to join the cast of ''The O.Z.,'' Fox's hip-hop TV adaptation of ``The Wizard of Oz.'' Production on the musical has been pushed back until after a potential Screen Actors Guild (news - web sites) strike this summer. In addition, singer Brandy, who had been slated to star as Dorothy, has dropped out of the project. Fox has had conversations with soul/pop songstress Mya (''Return of the Ex'') for the role. If a deal can be hammered out, Timberlake would play the Scarecrow. Thesp John Leguizamo is in talks to play a wicked warlock, while Little Richard has signaled his intent to play the Wizard.
Pras Protégé Dante Thomas Snags 'NSync Tour Dates
(3/22) from Allstar: Elektra recording artist Dante Thomas, a protégé of Fugees rapper Pras, has snagged 10 coveted dates as the opening act for 'NSync's 2001 Pop Odyssey summer stadium tour (allstar, Feb. 26). The Salt Lake City native, whose Elektra debut, Fly, is set for a June 26 release, will join the 'NSync boys on July 2 in St. Louis and continue on through July 24 in Pasadena, Calif. Drawing comparisons to Stevie Wonder and (obviously!) Jamiroquai, Thomas will introduce his music to the world on debut single "Miss California," due to hit radio in April. 'NSync's Pop Odyssey tour will kick off, with opening act BBMak, on May 12 in Miami.
'N Sync Pays Homage to Jacksons
(3/22) from AP: The members of 'N Sync are becoming experts on Jackson tributes. Earlier this month, the boy band paid homage to Janet Jackson at her ``mtvICON'' tribute. Then on Monday evening, the group inducted Michael Jackson into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
``I think next week is Tito,'' joked Chris Kirkpatrick.
'N Sync said they were approached by organizers from the rock hall and Jackson's representatives to give the induction. They said it was an honor to be a part of both tributes.
``You're talking about a whole family who inspired us as a group, so it's an honor to honor them, any of them,'' Justin Timberlake said. The appearance spurred rumors of a possible 'N Sync-Jackson duet. On that subject, Timberlake said: ``Keep saying it, maybe it will happen.'' One member of 'N Sync was absent from the rock hall ceremonies. Joey Fatone was stuck in Florida, members of the boy band said.
'NSYNC Set Hearts On 'Popstars' For Tour
(3/22) from SoniceNet: TV-birthed Eden's Crush nabs opening slot on blockbuster group's summer outing. Having a weekly TV series does have its perks. The WB-birthed girl group Eden's Crush, whose debut, "Get Over Yourself" topped SoundScan's singles sales figures on Wednesday (March 21), have been tapped to open for 'NSYNC on their summer tour. Though the 'NSYNC excursion kicks off on May 12 in Miami, the five ladies will hook up with the five fellas as of their June 19 date in Toronto. Eden's Crush, formed during the course of the WB Television Network's reality series "Popstars," are finishing their as-yet-untitled first album and say they're trying to narrow down the 16 tracks they've recorded to an LP-lean 13. The group sold more than 77,000 copies of "Get Over Yourself" last week, rendering it the top-selling single in the U.S.
JC's Writing/Producing Skills
(3/22) from David Nicolls Official Website, sent by crazy4jcchasez: When it comes to bounce, singer-songwriter David Nicoll has definitely got momentum on his side. This multi-talented performer is reaching new career heights with his second hit song, entitled "You Don’t Have To Be Alone", a tune he co-wrote with JC of N’ Sync which is performed by the group on the soundtrack for the hit film "The Grinch", starring Jim Carrey.
The Orlando, Florida native previously collaborated with JC on N’ Sync’s multi-platinum "No Strings Attached" album as co-writers of the hip-hop dance tune, "Digital Getdown". The album has brought Nicoll and N’ Sync recognition from Billboard, which named it the Top Album of the Year, in addition to nominations this year for Grammy and American Music Awards.
"Writing music with JC is great because the two of us vibe together really well," said Nicoll of their collaborations, in which both artists work on the lyrics and the melody. "We know when something works, when it clicks for us musically, and it helps that the two of us have similar feelings and inspirations in just about everything relating to music."
The two are currently working on the mid-tempo love song called "Fork In The Road", which they also plan to produce for the next N’ Sync album. And in the coming year, two additional soulful grooves by Nicoll and JC, "You Knew" and "Lies", will be released on the second album from the chart-topping girl group, Wild Orchid.
*NSYNC Make a Splash in Asia-Pacific
(3/22) from Zomba Pro, sent by Winso1317: SALES OF *NSYNC'S "NO STRINGS ATTACHED" EXCEEDS 1 MILLION UNITS SALES IN ASIA-PACIFIC: In March 2000, pop band *NSYNC's first Jive-released album "No Strings Attached" debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart and at the same time, achieved the record for highest one-week over-the-counter sale record of 2.4 million copies in the United States on the week of the album's release in March 2000. "No Strings Attached" is currently certified Diamond (i.e. 10x Platinum) by RIAA in the USA! And now, "No Strings Attached" has exceeded sales of 1 million copies in the Asia-Pacific region! The current album certifications for "No Strings Attached" in the Asia-Pacific region are:
Gold – Arabia, India, Japan
Platinum – Australia, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand
2x Platinum – Singapore, Indonesia
3x Platinum – Philippines
*NSYNC is currently recording for their next album, which is target for release later in June 2001. They will also be embarking on a 36-city North American stadium tour called the 2001 Pop Odyssey stadiums beginning May 12 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Fla. The concert tour is presented by SFX
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