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*NSYNCis tearing up ‘90s kids’ hearts with their recent reunion.
Naturally, the impromptu outing caused a fan-frenzy, with even Taylor Swift fangirling over the reunion asshe accepted best pop videofrom the group on stage.
On the heels of their VMAs appearance, the group kept the momentum going with the announcement of their new track for theTrolls Band Togethersoundtrack.
While this isn’t the first timethe group has reunited— having previously joined forces for their Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in 2018 and Justin Timberlake’s Video Vanguard Award performance in 2013 — the new song will mark their first in over two decades.
Here’s a look at their recent reunion timeline.
March 28, 2023:Trolls Band Togethertrailer seems to make a reference to *NSYNC
*NSYNC’s musical reunion was first teased in March 2023 as Universal Pictures releasedthe first trailer forTrolls Band Together. The third film in the franchise, in whichTimberlake voices one of the main characters Branch, follows a boy band-centric plot.
Notably, the film’s trailer made some cheeky references to several iconic ’90s boy bands, with a character saying, “We’reout of sync. We’ve gone fromboys to men, and now there’s onlyone directionfor us to go: thebackstreets.”
August 2023: *NSYNC spark reunion rumors with crypticTrolls Band Togetherposters
Months after theTrolls Band Togethertrailer was released, eyebrows were raised again as posters for the film were posted in New York,featuring the first letter of the *NSYNC logoand a QR code.
When fans scanned the QR code, it took them to a site with a “play” button; when pressed, a whistling tune was played. (Itnow teases the song’s official dropon Sept. 29.)
September 12, 2023: *NSYNC record a video in an elevator together
Just moments before taking the VMAs stage together, the group was filmed joking around in an elevator, which wasshared on their social media profileswith the caption, “5 *NSYNC members walk into an elevator…. 🤩”
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“Are you doing something? What’s going to happen now?” Swift asked the band on stage. “They’re going to do something and I need to know what it is!" *NSYNC all coyly smiled as Chasez and Kirkpatrick made “shhhh” motions with their hands.
September 12, 2023: *NSYNC have dinner together after the VMAs
Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez and Lance Bass outside Ambra.Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images (3)
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Shortly after their whirlwind VMAs performance, the group was seen dining together at Ambra restaurant in the West Village. Also photographed outside the restaurant was Timberlake’s music manager, Johnny Wright, who previouslyworked with the band in their early years.
September 13, 2023: *NSYNC post a cryptic Instagram set toFriendsaudio
A day after their VMAs appearance, the band kept fans theorizing as they posteda cryptic video of themon Instagram. In the clip, they lip-synced to a scene from the sitcomFriends.
“Do you know something?” Timberlake mouthed along to Joey’s lines while addressing his four bandmates, to which Fatone quickly responded with the same question to Timberlake. “I might know something,” answered Kirkpatrick along with the audio track, with Chasez chiming in, “I might know something, too,” to Rachel’s voice.
September 13, 2023: *NSYNC are photographed outside the Sony Music building in N.Y.C.
*NSYNC outside the Sony building in New York City.Janet Mayer / SplashNews
Janet Mayer / SplashNews
The same day they posted their cryptic Instagram, the band,whose music label is Sony Legacy Records, was photographed leaving the Sony Music building in N.Y.C., prompting more rumors of new music.
September 14, 2023: *NSYNC announce their first single in over two decades
A day later, the band finally put the rumors to rest as they confirmed they’ll beteaming up for a brand-new songfor theTrolls Band Togethersoundtrack. Titled “Better Place,” the song will mark their first as a band in over two decades.
The full song will be released on Sept. 29, but fans can also hear portions of the song on TikTok.
September 14, 2023: *NSYNC posts a video of them in the studio
That same day, *NSYNC’s Instagram account shared a heartwarming video ofthe group reuniting in the studioto record the new song.Timberlake also posted the clipon his Instagram account, writing, “When the stars align… got my brothers back together in the studio to work on something fun and the energy was special. Better Place is coming 9/29 🙏🏻 LOVE Y’ALL”
September 15, 2023: Justin Timberlake shares more photos from their reunion
Justin Timberlake posted anothercarousel of photos to his Instagramfeaturing the group catching up and laughing backstage and over the course of the week.
September 20, 2023: *NSYNC recreate a throwback photo of themselves
September 21, 2023: *NSYNC appear onHot Oneswith Sean Evans
source: people.com
