Justin Timberlake: From NSYNC to Solo Stardom

Justin Timberlake gained fame as part of the boy band *NSYNC and started his career on “The All-New Mickey Mouse Club.”

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His debut solo album, “Justified,” featured hits like “Cry Me A River.”

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He sang at the Grand Ole Opry when he was just 10 years old.

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