*NSYNC Need More Votes for MTV's VMA!
Date: Aug. 21st
Source: JrTme2gether4evr@aol.com

"I was watching MTV last night, and they showed the status of the Viewers Choice Award for the VMAs - and 'NSYNC was losing to the Backstreet Boys! 'NSYNC had 32% and Backstreet had 40%. We need 'NSYNC to win, cause we know they deserve it more than BSB!"

Go to vma.mtv.com to vote!

*NSYNC Have a Warning for the Fans
Date: Aug. 21st
Source: nsync.com

From Joey, JC, Lance, Chris and Justin

Dear fans,

We have learned that recently a few people (not-yet apprehended) have been trying to meet *NSYNC fans by posing on the internet as one of the five of us *NSYNC guys or as an *NSYNC insider.

We don't know who these imposters are. We worry that their web chat room messages are part of a plan to lure our fans to show up alone in isolated places where our fans are told they will meet us or will meet someone who will take them to us. We hate to think what might happen to one of you if you fall for these fakers.

So listen up. If anyone tries to meet you by promising they can get you to meet one of us because they claim to work for us or be one of our close friends or family, don't believe them. Ignore them. Be safe, not sorry.

Be careful. We love the meetings we schedule with hundreds of fans every day on our tours. But the fans we meet with are always gathered in groups during regular hours in safe places and are escorted by groups of our staff. No exceptions. That way we're safe. You're safe.

Beware. None of us guys, and no one who works for us, ever sells *NSYNC concert tickets. That is all handled through Ticketmaster and SFX. As for passes to our 'meet and greets', sound check, or on-stage parties, these are never for sale; instead they are distributed by our sponsors for promotional purposes.

Be real. None of us -- Joey, J.C., Lance, Chris or Justin -- ever posts personal emails on chat rooms trying to meet people. Anyone who claims to be one of us on the Web is, at best, dreaming. At worst, they are perverts trying to get something precious from you by promising something from us. Don't fall for it.

Remember, without you, *NSYNC has nothing to celebrate. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Stay safe and always stay *NSYNC!

*NSYNC Draw Huge Crowd at Today Show
Date: Aug. 21st
Source: dailynews.yahoo.com

`N Sync (news - web sites) is known for its pop music sound - but Nirvana?

Justin Timberlake of the five-member boy band said they're not so different from the Seattle grunge pioneers.

``I think pop is whatever's popular, you know,'' Timberlake said Monday during NBC's ``Today'' show before the group performed their latest single, ``Pop.''

``There's different forms of rap that are pop. Nirvana was pop because they were popular. And so I think that's the whole concept behind the song itself.''

`N Sync also sang the Michael Jackson-influenced ballad ``Gone'' off their new CD, ``Celebrity,'' and finished the program with their Grammy-nominated hit ``Bye Bye Bye.''

They also sang ``Happy Birthday to You'' to weatherman Al Roker, who turned 47 on Monday.

``Today'' producers estimated the show drew the biggest crowd ever for their concert series, with fans waiting as early as last week in Rockefeller Plaza for a prime spot.

Celebrity Status
Date: Aug. 19th
Source: muchmusic.com

According to Much Music, *NSYNC's "Celebrity" has sold more than 2.5 million copies in the US for it's 3rd week!

Update From Melinda at NSYNC.com
Date: Aug. 19th
Source: nsync.com

Hello. I am sitting here in the Pittsburgh Tour Management Office with JC, Joe, Dave and Nicki.
Oh hold on Joe wants to say a few things......hello everyone, as Melinda stated we are here in Pittsburgh and Chris is thrilled because we are here in his hometown.
Yesterday his family had us all over for a picnic and fun was had by all.....its funny to see chris naming all the streets, locations and hang outs here in Pittsburgh, he is really proud of his roots.
As always we are all busy with the tour, but its not so much the tour...its the days off where we are flying to different cities for special events...thats where the craziness is....like last week we flew from Atlanta to LA..stayed in LA for 12 hour the teen choice awards...then back to Washington for another show...
OPPS..Melinda is yelling at me because she already told you (sorry)......back to the picnic (keep up I talk in circles)...we played softball, basketball and get this KICKBALL....yup...Kickball and that was the best!!! Too bad we are all sore today...REALLY SORE!
Well just the old management crew..LOL.....funny thing is the next morning (this morning) Justin and I played golf...he has been playing a lot as of late and getting really good..(I have to say that..he is my boss)......
Joey is still having a great time and getting ready for the movie ON THE LINE......
Lance is putting some really good ideas in motion for the next year....
JC is writing and producing tracks while on tour....I tell ya...these kids are really talented (I know you guys know that).......
OPPS (I did it again) Melindas yelling its time for show....we got to go......and as always...STAY *NSYNC

*NSYNC Following the Path of Former New Kids
Date: Aug. 17th
Source: thonline.com, nsyncwebguide.com

15 minutes of fame up: There are some eerie coincidences between the two chart-topping boy bands

For all of the music fans out there who have been eagerly waiting for the end of the current teenage pop music invasion spearheaded by the members of the group 'N Sync, I have good news. If history is any indication, their 15 minutes of fame on top is at 14:53 and counting, as shown by the example of their teenage predecessors, the 1990s group New Kids On The Block.

Although the members of 'N Sync brush aside any idea that they are simply following the New Kids' model for chart success, there are some eerie coincidences. For example, the New Kids were formed by Maurice Staff, a music entrepreneur who had earlier assembled another teen boy band, New Edition, which for awhile overshadowed the New Kids. Likewise, 'N Sync was formed by Lou Pearlman, a music entrepreneur who had earlier guided the career of another teen boy band, the Backstreet Boys, who, for awhile, overshadowed 'N Sync.

At the time of the New Kids, there were two primary "pop princesses:" Debbie Gibson, considered the more mature and sophisticated, and Tiffany, considered the more showy and less substantial. And one member of the New Kids dated Tiffany, the more showy and less substantial one. Likewise at the time of 'N Sync there are two "pop princesses:" Christina Aguilera, Grammy-winner for best new artist, considered the more mature and sophisticated, and Britney Spears, considered the more showy and less substantial one. And again, a member of 'N Sync is dating Britney, the more showy and less substantial one. On the New Kids breakthrough album, "Hangin' Tough," their biggest hit was the album's third release, a ballad titled "I'll Be Loving You Forever." On 'N Sync's breakthrough album, "'N Sync," their biggest hit was the album's third release, a ballad titled "God Must Have Spent A Little More Time On You."

After the New Kids' breakthrough album, they filled some time by releasing a Christmas album, "Merry, Merry Christmas." After 'N Sync's breakthrough album, they filled some time by releasing a Christmas album, "Home For Christmas." Also during the time following their breakthrough album, the New Kids contributed to songs by other musical acts, such as Marky Mark and the Japanese singer Seiko. 'N Sync used the time following their breakthrough album to contribute to hit songs by Gloria Estefan, Blaque and Alabama.

Once the New Kids became stars, an older song from their first album, a remake of "Didn't I Blow your Mind This Time," flew in to hit the Top 40. Likewise, once 'N Sync became stars, an Alabama remake of a hit from their first album, "God Must Have Spent A Little More Time On You," featuring 'N Sync on background vocals, flew in to the Top 40.

In order to answer criticisms that they were just a manufactured group and earn some respect, the New Kids performed live on a high-profile episode of "Arsenio Hall" to show that they could sing. Likewise, in order to earn some credibility, 'N Sync performed at the 2001 Super Bowl half-time show in a high-profile performance with Aerosmith.

With the first song released from their fourth album, the one-word "Games," the New Kids attempted to answer critics who brushed them off as inconsequential pop music by performing a harder-edged song they wrote themselves featuring such lyrics as "Somebody said somebody wouldn't last too long. Somebody's still going strong." With the first song released on their fourth album, the one-word "Pop," 'N Sync attempted to answer critics who brushed them off as inconsequential pop music by performing a harder-edged song they wrote themselves featuring lyrics such as "Why you wanna try to classify the type of things we do. We're just doing what we want, can't we say the same for you?"

"Games" marked the beginning of the end for the New Kids On The Block. Their next album spawned the Top 20 hit "If You Go Away," which became their last Top 40 hit. 'N Sync's "Pop" stalled in the Top 20, and it remains to be seen if their album "Celebrity," released July 24, keeps them in the superstar status or drops them to VH1's "Behind The Music" tier. But, if it is the end for 'N Sync, don't be too concerned. If the New Kids are any reliable indicator, two of the 'N Sync boys will come back with Top 10 solo hits - it'll just take 10 years to get to that point.

Feldman, a Dubuque resident and a 1992 graduate of Loras College, is working as a free-lance writer. His first book is "The Billboard Book of No. 2 Singles." His e-mail address is cgfeldman@mwci.net .

Deborah Gibson Joins *NSYNC Tour
Date: Aug. 15th
Source: pollstar.com, nsyncwebguide.com

A former ‘80s teen pop idol who has definitely been there and done that gets ready to do it all over again. Deborah Gibson, previously known as Debbie, will join *NSYNC for a few stops on their PopOdyssey Tour. She'll be the boys' special guest for shows August 16 - 27.

Although Gibson is best known as a pop princess, she didn't start her career as a well-groomed record company product. Her history is the virtual opposite of today's young mega-stars

At age 12, Gibson wrote a tune that won a songwriting contest. That sparked her interest in the music business and she went on to become proficient at arranging, engineering and producing, and learned to play a number of instruments.

The result:
By 1985 a teen-age Gibson had recorded more than 100 of her own songs. Since her wildly successful run at the top of the charts, she's been heavily involved in Broadway musicals. She's starred in "Les Miserables," "Grease," "Funny Girl," "Beauty And The Beast," and most recently, "Cinderella."

*NSYNC's Nominated for MuchMusic Video Awards
Date: Aug. 15th
Source: muchmusic.com, nsyncwebguide.com

Click here to vote for *NSYNC

Nelly Furtado, Our Lady Peace, Barenaked Ladies, and Sum41 lead the nominations for MuchMusic's People's Choice nominees for this year's MuchMusic Video Awards.

Furtado's "I'm Like A Bird" is nominated as Fave Canadian Artist and Fave Video By A Canadian. Our Lady Peace's "In Repair" and Barenaked Ladies "Too Little Too Late" are nominated for Fave Video By A Canadian and Fave Canadian Group.

Newcomers Sum41 are up for Fave Canadian Group and Fave Video By A Canadian for "Fat Lip/Pain For Pleasure." Eminem and Dido, Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Nelly and The St. Lunatics, and Shaggy are up for Fave International Artist.

Fans can vote for their favorites by going to the station's website, www.muchmusic.com, or by calling 1-800-226-VOTE.

The awards will be telecast live on Sept. 23 starting at 7 p.m. ET.

*NSYNC is nominated in the following category:

People's Choice: Fave International Group
Backstreet Boys -- "The Call"
Blink-182 -- "Rock Show"
Destiny's Child -- "Survivor"
Limp Bizkit -- "Rollin'"
*Nsync -- "Pop"

Documentary Traces How *NSYNC Got 'N the Movies
Date: Aug. 15th
Source: mtv.com, Emma

"On the Line," the movie debut of 'NSYNC's Lance Bass and Joey Fatone, isn't due in theaters until later this year, but fans can get a sneak peek at the production in a documentary premiering next month on the Independent Film Channel.

"Crossover" will air September 24 and follows Bass' adventures as producer and star of "On the Line," from casting sessions to the last day of filming, according to IFC's publicists.

The documentary also includes interviews with Jewel, Ice-T, Gene Simmons, Mos Def and other musicians who've crossed over to film.

"Crossover" will kick off the "IFC Indie Rocks" on-air film series, which will run September 24-30.

*NSYNC On The Line
Date: Aug. 15th
Source: worldpop.com, Emma

The debut movie of 'N Sync members Lance Bass and Joey Fatone will open in the US on 19 October. On The Line is a romantic comedy about a young man (Bass), who has a chance encounter on a Chicago train with a young lady he thinks might be his soul mate, but he neglects to get her phone number. He then teams up with his best friend (Fatone) to put posters and flyers all over town in an attempt to locate her.

Bass says the movie will not only be his feature film debut but also his first attempt at producing. 'We're going to release it in October. We're still editing it. It's going through a couple of screen tests. I'm very excited about it. It was something that I've always wanted to do and it was my first time producing also. It was something fun and enjoyable and something I did for our fans because I think they'll enjoy it.'

The soundtrack will also contain two new 'N Sync tracks. 'The soundtrack is going to be great,' says Bass. We have two songs on it, Fallin' and That Girl.'

A documentary about how the movie was made, entitled Crossover, will premiere on US TV next month featuring interviews with Ice T, Mos Def and Jewel.