Justin Timberlake has pursued a range of business ventures beyond music
Justin Timberlake has said he is suffering from Lyme disease, a serious illness usually contracted after being bitten by a tick. Lyme disease has witnessed an upsurge in prevalence across a swathe of the US in recent years.
In an Instagram post, the pop singer wrote: “I’ve been battling some health issues, and was diagnosed with Lyme disease – which I don’t say so you feel bad for me – but to shed some light on what I’ve been up against behind the scenes.”
He added: “If you’ve experienced this disease or know someone who has – then you’re aware: living with this can be relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically. When I first got the diagnosis I was shocked for sure. But, at least I could understand why I would be on stage and in a massive amount of nerve pain or, just feeling crazy fatigue or sickness.”
Justin Timberlake has come out as the latest high profile sufferers, joining Shania Twain, Avril Lavigne, Justin Bieber and Alec Baldwin who have all spoken out about the condition.
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According to a report in Britannica, Justin Timberlake began singing in the church choir when he was eight years old. He appeared on the televised talent show Star Search at age 11, going by the name Justin Randall and singing a country music song.
Timberlake launched his professional performing career in the early 1990s on the Disney Channel’s The All New Mickey Mouse Club. In 1996 he and Chasez were recruited for the male pop vocal quintet *NSYNC.
In 2000 Timberlake established the Justin Timberlake Foundation, with the goal of funding and supporting music programs in public schools.
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Timberlake has also expanded to the world of business with 901 Tequila, William Rast clothing line, and a string of co-owned restaurants. In 2012, he became an investor in the newly revamped Myspace.com. In a typical recent year, Justin has been known to earn more than $50 million from his various endeavors.
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He also appeared in films such as "Edison Force" (2006), "Alpha Dog" (2006), and "Southland Tales" (2006). He also started his own record label, JayTee Records, in 2005. In addition to acting, singing, and music production, Timberlake is also a film and television producer. He served as composer and musical supervisor for the 2017 film "The Book of Love." He is also the executive producer of the Fox game show "Spin the Wheel."
He has also enjoyed various brand endorsements such as his 2003 deal with McDonald's, where he recorded the song "I'm Lovin' It" for the fast-food chain's "I'm Lovin' It" campaign. Timberlake earned $6 million from the deal. Other endorsements include Sony products (2009), Givenchy's men's fragrance "Play" (2009), and Walmart (2012).
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Justin Timberlake has pursued a range of business ventures beyond music. He launched the William Rast clothing line in 2005 and 2007, later collaborating with Levi’s on the “Fresh Leaves” collection in 2018. In 2014, he partnered with Sauza Liquors to debut his own tequila, “Sauza 901,” and became an investor in the beverage company Bai Brands in 2016. Timberlake and his wife, Jessica Biel, also hold minority ownership in the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies.
In 2022, he invested in Greenville 3’s, a par-3 golf course in Greenville, South Carolina. The following year, in May 2023, it was announced that Timberlake would partner with Tiger Woods to develop The Wellington, a sprawling 600-acre luxury community in Florida.
In an Instagram post, the pop singer wrote: “I’ve been battling some health issues, and was diagnosed with Lyme disease – which I don’t say so you feel bad for me – but to shed some light on what I’ve been up against behind the scenes.”
He added: “If you’ve experienced this disease or know someone who has – then you’re aware: living with this can be relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically. When I first got the diagnosis I was shocked for sure. But, at least I could understand why I would be on stage and in a massive amount of nerve pain or, just feeling crazy fatigue or sickness.”
Justin Timberlake has come out as the latest high profile sufferers, joining Shania Twain, Avril Lavigne, Justin Bieber and Alec Baldwin who have all spoken out about the condition.
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Who is Justin Timberlake?
Born on January 31, 1981 in Tennessee, Justin Timberlake is an American pop singer and actor who catapulted to fame as a member of the hugely successful boy band *NSYNC before establishing a career as a solo performer. He also acted in films and television shows, including memorable appearances as both host and musical guest on the late-night comedy show Saturday Night Live.According to a report in Britannica, Justin Timberlake began singing in the church choir when he was eight years old. He appeared on the televised talent show Star Search at age 11, going by the name Justin Randall and singing a country music song.
Timberlake launched his professional performing career in the early 1990s on the Disney Channel’s The All New Mickey Mouse Club. In 1996 he and Chasez were recruited for the male pop vocal quintet *NSYNC.
In 2000 Timberlake established the Justin Timberlake Foundation, with the goal of funding and supporting music programs in public schools.
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What is Justin Timberlake's net worth?
Justin Timberlake is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer who has a net worth of $250 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Timberlake's subsequent albums, including "FutureSex/LoveSounds" and "The 20/20 Experience," made him earn his reputation as a pop icon and earned him numerous awards, including ten Grammy Awards.Timberlake has also expanded to the world of business with 901 Tequila, William Rast clothing line, and a string of co-owned restaurants. In 2012, he became an investor in the newly revamped Myspace.com. In a typical recent year, Justin has been known to earn more than $50 million from his various endeavors.
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He also appeared in films such as "Edison Force" (2006), "Alpha Dog" (2006), and "Southland Tales" (2006). He also started his own record label, JayTee Records, in 2005. In addition to acting, singing, and music production, Timberlake is also a film and television producer. He served as composer and musical supervisor for the 2017 film "The Book of Love." He is also the executive producer of the Fox game show "Spin the Wheel."
He has also enjoyed various brand endorsements such as his 2003 deal with McDonald's, where he recorded the song "I'm Lovin' It" for the fast-food chain's "I'm Lovin' It" campaign. Timberlake earned $6 million from the deal. Other endorsements include Sony products (2009), Givenchy's men's fragrance "Play" (2009), and Walmart (2012).
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Justin Timberlake has pursued a range of business ventures beyond music. He launched the William Rast clothing line in 2005 and 2007, later collaborating with Levi’s on the “Fresh Leaves” collection in 2018. In 2014, he partnered with Sauza Liquors to debut his own tequila, “Sauza 901,” and became an investor in the beverage company Bai Brands in 2016. Timberlake and his wife, Jessica Biel, also hold minority ownership in the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies.
In 2022, he invested in Greenville 3’s, a par-3 golf course in Greenville, South Carolina. The following year, in May 2023, it was announced that Timberlake would partner with Tiger Woods to develop The Wellington, a sprawling 600-acre luxury community in Florida.
