• Greece, Colonel Tom Parker, Allen Klein and Other Bad Money Managers

    Odds are, if you're reading Music Times right now, you aren't all that interested in the current financial crisis of Greece, or the fact that the nation failed to pay the 1.5 billion euros it owed the International Monetary Fund as its bailout expired. It's a big—and very complicated—deal, but we're not going to take up your time explaining the sticky situation it puts both the Mediterranean nation and the European Union in. Instead, we figured we'd show you some of the worst money management issues in music...or more specifically, the managers that ran their clients through the cleaners worst. Performers such as Elvis Presley, Beyoncé and NSYNC get hosed.

  • Wade Robson Molestation Complaint Against Michael Jackson Thrown Out

    The final decade-plus of Michael Jackson's life often found his incredible record as a performer overshadowed by more uncomfortable tidbits, such as the many allegations of inappropriate behavior around children. At least one of those cases has been kept out of court, if not entirely disproven, as Wade Robson's claims were dismissed by a Los Angeles Court.

  • Backstreet Boys Vs. NSYNC Continues for May Meme Supremacy

    It might seem like it's been years since the battle of boy band supremacy was fought between Backstreet Boys and NSYNC, but now it seems like a certain meme has sparked competition between to '90s superstars yet again. Today, as we all know, is May 1, meaning yesterday (April 30), the Internet was filled to the brim with Justin Timberlake "It's Gonna Be May" memes. But now, BSB is trying to claim the whole spring month for themselves with their own May themed meme.

  • Was Harry Styles Going to Quit One Direction Before Zayn Malik? Lance Bass Says "Yes"

    Was Harry Styles planning to quit One Direction and go solo before Zayn Malik ambushed the band with his decision to leave last month? If former NSYNC member Lance Bass is to be believed, the answer is yes. In a new interview with Meredith Viera, the boy bander revealed that the 1D hunk was all set to leave and had been working on tons of solo material.

  • Anna Kendrick, John Krasinski Perform NSYNC, One Direction on 'Lip Sync Battle'

    John Krasinski and Anna Kendrick battled it out last night, April 16, on SpikeTV's Lip Sync Battle. The pair pulled out all of the stops with The Office star taking on NSYNC's "Bye Bye Bye" and Tina Turner's rendition on "Proud Mary" while the Pitch Perfect actress mouthed the words to One Direction's "Steal My Girl" and Jennifer Lopez's "Booty."

  • Backstreet Boys Documentary Clip Dishes on Lou Pearlman, 'N Sync Controversy

    The Backstreet Boys -- known for popular hits like "I Want It That Way," "As Long as You Love Me" and "Quit Playing Games" -- filmed a documentary called 'Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of' in light of the 20th anniversary of their career. A recently released clip of the documentary gives insight to the group's feelings of Lou Pearlman and 'N Sync.

  • Justin Timberlake, Bobby Brown, Zayn Malik and More: 5 Boy Bands After The First Member Left

    Zayn Malik has announced that he's leaving One Direction, a declaration that Directioners have been fearing for weeks, following in the rumors of his infidelity and general dissatisfaction. We're not suggesting that the group is officially done, but the history of boy bands suggests that when one member decides to leave the fold, that's a good indication the honeymoon, and often the group itself, is over. Here are five cases of major members leaving a boy group and what happened afterward. Featuring One Direction, NSYNC, Backstreet Boys and more.

  • 'N SYNC Added to 'SNL' Reunion Show

    "Saturday Night Live's" reunion show tonight, Feb. 15, is already a star-studded event. Former cast members like Amy Poehler, Bill Murray and David Spade will be in attendance, in addition to some of the show's favorite hosts. Justin Timberlake, who has hosted "SNL" five times, will also be there, and it sounds like he will be performing with his former boy band 'N SYNC. According to "Rolling Stone," the group's official Twitter has been dropping hints about a live reunion and performance during the show.

  • Backstreet Boys Visit Lou Pearlman's House in New Clip for 'Show 'Em What You're Made Of' Documentary [WATCH]

    Lou Pearlman was synonymous with making boy bands like NSync and the Backstreet Boys successful in the 1990s. By 1998, though, members of the "I Want It That Way" group started to ask questions about the amount of money they were receiving for their work. They have since sued Pearlman multiple times, the first lawsuit alleging that they only made $300,000 after a tour that raked in millions for his company. In a new clip for Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of documentary, the group visit Pearlman's old house - the one that their hard work likely helped pay for.

  • Justin Timberlake, Garth Brooks: Pop Star Covers 'Friends in Low Places' at Show [WATCH]

    Justin Timberlake continued to remind fans that he is a huge Garth Brooks supporter when he played the country star's 1990 hit "Friends in Low Places." Apparently, all of Timberlake's fans know the tune as they sang it in unison at the singer's show last week in Oklahoma City. Prior to his performance, Timberlake attended the Brooks concert in St. Louis and had a wonderful time. He even took a picture with his hero. As "Taste of Country" noted, Timberlake told the crowd about going to the Brooks show before launching into the country hit. The former 'N SYNC leader's voice brings a smooth, soul vibe to the song, but Timberlake lets the frenzied audience take over for the chorus. Check it out in the fan-shot footage below. J. Tim — just go with it — and and his wife, actress Jessica Biel, are reportedly expecting their first child. A friend told "Us Weekly" in November that there was a little Timberlake on the way, but representatives have not confirmed the rumors. Timberlake's "The 20/20 Experience" was one of the best-selling albums last year, beating out Eminem and Luke Bryan.
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