Editing Justin Timberlake (section)

==Career==
===1995–2002: NSYNC===
{{main|NSYNC#History}}
The [[boy band]] [[NSYNC]] formed in 1995, and they began recording and performing in 1996 in Europe; Timberlake and Chasez served as its two lead singers.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/Story?id=4143898&page=3 |title=Ex-Mouseketeers: Where Are They Now? |work=[[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]] |date=January 18, 2008 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080524063712/http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/Story?id=4143898&page=3 |archive-date=May 24, 2008}}</ref> In 1998, the group rose to prominence in the United States with the release of their [[NSYNC (album)|self-titled debut studio album]], which sold 11 million copies and includes the single "[[Tearin' Up My Heart]]". The group had a series of legal battles with former manager [[Lou Pearlman]], and they subsequently signed with [[Jive Records]]. They released their third studio album ''[[No Strings Attached (NSYNC album)|No Strings Attached]]'' (2000) which sold 2.4 million copies in the first week,<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9341086/nsync-no-strings-attached-sales-week-2000-oral-history/ | title='It's *NSYNC's World, We Just Live in It': An Oral History of 'No Strings Attached' Selling a Historic 2.4 Million First-Week Copies in 2000 | first=Taylor | last=Weatherby | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | date=March 24, 2020 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603205623/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9341086/nsync-no-strings-attached-sales-week-2000-oral-history/ | url-status=live }}</ref> becoming the fastest-selling album of all time.  They held this record until 2015 when [[Adele]] surpassed the record with her third album ''[[25 (Adele album)|25]]''. [[No Strings Attached (NSYNC album)|No Strings Attached]] also includes the number one single "[[It's Gonna Be Me]]", "[[Bye Bye Bye]]", and "[[This I Promise You]]". NSYNC's fourth studio album ''[[Celebrity (album)|Celebrity]]'' (2001) was also financially successful, selling 1.8 million copies in the first week and spawning top-five singles such as "[[Girlfriend (NSYNC song)|Girlfriend]]". Upon the completion of the [[Celebrity Tour]], the group went on an indefinite hiatus in 2002. NSYNC performed at the [[Academy Awards]] in 2000,<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/NSYNC-Performance-Oscars-2000-Video-43221772 | title=This Actually Isn't Justin Timberlake's First Time Performing at the Oscars | first=LAURA MARIE | last=MEYERS | work=[[PopSugar]] | date=February 26, 2017 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153946/https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/NSYNC-Performance-Oscars-2000-Video-43221772 | url-status=live }}</ref> the [[2002 Winter Olympics]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1451549/creed-nsync-dave-matthews-band-more-set-for-olympic-concert-series/ |title=Creed, 'NSYNC, Dave Matthews Band, More Set For Olympic Concert Series | work=[[MTV News]] |last=Moss |first=Corey |date=December 18, 2001 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080405160909/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1451549/20011218/creed.jhtml |archive-date=April 5, 2008}}</ref> and the [[Super Bowl XXXV halftime show]].<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://ew.com/music/2001-super-bowl-halftime-show-20th-anniversary/ | title=Watching the 2001 Super Bowl halftime show, 20 years later | first=Darren | last=Franich | magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] | date=February 5, 2021 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153947/https://ew.com/music/2001-super-bowl-halftime-show-20th-anniversary/ | url-status=live }}</ref> The band sold more than 70 million records worldwide, becoming the [[boy band#top|fifth-best selling boy band]] in history.<ref name="nsync records">{{Cite magazine |last=Newman |first=Melinda |title=*NSYNC And Epic Rights Join Together For Merchandise Line to Celebrate Band's 20th Anniversary: Exclusive |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8031516/nsync-and-epic-rights-join-together-for-merchandise-line-to-celebrate-bands |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=November 14, 2017 |access-date=March 9, 2018 |archive-date=May 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511090158/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8031516/nsync-and-epic-rights-join-together-for-merchandise-line-to-celebrate-bands |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2000, Timberlake appeared in [[The Wonderful World of Disney]] movie ''[[Model Behavior]]''. He played Jason Sharpe, a model who falls in love with a waitress after mistaking her for another model.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8383578/boy-band-flashback-nsync-era-justin-timberlake-model-behavior | title=Boy Band Flashback: When *NSYNC-Era Justin Timberlake Played a Teen Heartthrob in TV Movie 'Model Behavior' | first=Shanté | last=Honeycutt | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | date=April 25, 2018 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 4, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604221333/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8383578/boy-band-flashback-nsync-era-justin-timberlake-model-behavior | url-status=live }}</ref>

The rise of his own stardom and the general decline in the popularity of boy bands led to the dissolution of NSYNC. Band member [[Lance Bass]] was openly critical of Timberlake's actions in his memoir ''[[Out of Sync (book)|Out of Sync]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2007-10-23-bass23-story.html |title=Lance Bass book comes out | first=Jim | last=Abbott | work=[[Orlando Sentinel]] | url-access=limited | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080915134447/http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/orl-bass2307oct23%2C0%2C2291743%2Cprint.story?coll=orl_mezz |archive-date=September 15, 2008 |url-status=live}}</ref> By 2002, when the group went on an indefinite hiatus and members were doing individual projects, he partnered with [[Pharrell Williams]] of the producing team [[The Neptunes]]–and [[Timbaland]] to start working on new music.<ref name="vanity fair">{{Cite news |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2011/07/justin-timberlake-201107 |title=A Free Man in L.A. |last=Grigoriadis |first=Vanessa |work=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]] | date=July 1, 2011 | url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116032523/http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2011/07/justin-timberlake-201107 |archive-date=January 16, 2017}}</ref> The idea of going solo was strengthened a year earlier. Timberlake originally wrote the single "[[Gone (NSYNC song)|Gone]]" around 2001 for [[Michael Jackson]], but he turned the song down, and it was instead recorded by NSYNC. Before its release, however, Jackson contacted him. Timberlake declared in a later interview that the first time he felt confident to go solo happened after that conversation.<ref name=jackson>{{Cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/may/07/justin-timberlake-career-michael-jackson |title=Justin Timberlake says his solo career is owed to Michael Jackson |last=Michaels |first=Sean |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=May 7, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170621183543/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/may/07/justin-timberlake-career-michael-jackson |archive-date=June 21, 2017}}</ref> In a retrospective article in 2020, ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' considered ''Celebrity'' "the group's swan song, setting the stage for Timberlake's equally massive solo career".<ref name=Greatest>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/list/9338589/greatest-pop-star-every-year |title=The Greatest Pop Star By Year (1981–2019) |date=April 2, 2020 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=April 3, 2020 |archive-date=March 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210314060347/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/list/9338589/greatest-pop-star-every-year |url-status=live }}</ref>
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|quote =[Michael] called me on the phone and said that he wanted to cut the record ("Gone"), but he wanted it to be a duet between himself and I. And I said, 'Well ... we've already cut the song as an 'N Sync record. Could we do, like, 'N Sync featuring Michael Jackson', or 'Michael Jackson featuring 'N Sync'? And he was very absolute about the fact that he wanted it to be a duet between himself and I.. [That was] the first time I ever really felt the confidence to do it
|source = – Timberlake on ''[[Oprah's Master Class|Master Class]]'', 2014<ref name=jackson/>
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===2002–2004: ''Justified'' and Super Bowl XXXVIII controversy===
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In August 2002, Timberlake performed at the [[2002 MTV Video Music Awards]], where he premiered his debut solo single "[[Like I Love You]]";<ref>{{cite news|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/music/2002-08-29-mtv-video-music-awards_x.htm|title=MTV Video Music Awards to mix irreverence, 9/11 remembrance|work=USA Today|date=August 29, 2002|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080523083253/http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/2002-08-29-mtv-video-music-awards_x.htm|archive-date=May 23, 2008}}</ref> it peaked at number 11 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]<ref name="timberlake billboard"/> and number two on the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://theofficialcharts.com/artist/_/justin%20timberlake/ | title=Justin Timberlake | publisher=Official Charts Company | access-date=April 11, 2015 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110826223026/http://www.theofficialcharts.com/artist/_/justin%20timberlake | archive-date=August 26, 2011 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> His debut solo studio album ''[[Justified (album)|Justified]]'' was released in November<ref>{{cite web|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2002/SHOWBIZ/Music/10/30/ew.review.mus.justified/index.html|title=Review: Timberlake's 'Justified' strangely anonymous|work=CNN|date=October 30, 2002|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021203183004/http://edition.cnn.com/2002/SHOWBIZ/Music/10/30/ew.review.mus.justified/index.html|archive-date=December 3, 2002}}</ref> and debuted at number two on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] with first-week sales of 439,000 copies, fewer than previous 'N Sync releases. It sold over three million copies in the U.S. and more than ten million copies worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|work=Daily Record |location=Scotland |title=The {{sic|nolink=y|Comiebackkid}} |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=17004206&method=full&siteid=66633&headline=the-comiebackkid--name_page.html |access-date=April 22, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080216162134/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/tm_objectid%3D17004206%26method%3Dfull%26siteid%3D66633%26headline%3Dthe-comiebackkid--name_page.html |archive-date=February 16, 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Its [[contemporary R&B|R&B]] influence, provided by [[hip-hop]] producers [[The Neptunes]] and [[Timbaland]],<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/article/2002/10/28/justified/ |title=Justified (2002) |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |date=October 28, 2002 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120914161522/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,384410,00.html |archive-date=September 14, 2012}}</ref> was complimented by music critics. About the musical direction of the record, he commented, "I just want to do R&B. It's what I grew up listening to".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/t/timberlake_justin/news_feature_081506/ | title=All Eyes On: Justin Timberlake | publisher=MTV | access-date=October 18, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061026050603/http://www.mtv.com/bands/t/timberlake_justin/news_feature_081506/|archive-date=October 26, 2006 }}</ref> The album spawned the top-five singles "[[Cry Me a River (Justin Timberlake song)|Cry Me a River]]" and "[[Rock Your Body]]".<ref name="timberlake billboard">{{cite magazine|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/justin-timberlake/chart-history/|title=Justin Timberlake|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=November 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211121090829/https://www.billboard.com/artist/justin-timberlake/chart-history/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In summer 2003, Timberlake and [[Christina Aguilera]] co-headlined [[The Justified & Stripped Tour]].<ref>{{cite web|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1472259/20030603/timberlake_justin.jhtml|title=Justified And Stripped Preview: Timberlake Talks Tour|publisher=MTV|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080501135002/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1472259/20030603/timberlake_justin.jhtml|archive-date=May 1, 2008}}</ref> Later that year he recorded a song "[[I'm Lovin' It (song)|I'm Lovin' It]]", used by [[McDonald's]] as the theme to its "I'm Lovin' It" campaign. The deal with McDonald's earned Timberlake an estimated $6&nbsp;million. A tour titled [[Justified and Lovin' It Live]] was included with the deal, following his initial [[Justified World Tour]].<ref>{{cite magazine|date=September 3, 2003|access-date=December 17, 2014|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/69289/timberlake-ties-up-tasty-mcdonalds-deal|title=Timberlake Ties Up Tasty McDonald's Deal|magazine=Billboard|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101062223/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/69289/timberlake-ties-up-tasty-mcdonalds-deal|archive-date=January 1, 2015}}</ref> Timberlake was featured on [[Nelly]]'s song, "[[Work It (Nelly song)|Work It]]", which was [[remix]]ed and included on Nelly's 2003 remix album.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-98408266|title=Singles and Albums Reviews; Nelly feat Justin Timberlake Work It ****.(192)|work=Daily Record}}{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
[[File:Justin Timberlake - Justified World Tour - Earls Court - 6.jpg|thumb|170px|upright|right|Timberlake in London on his [[Justified World Tour]], December 2003]]
Near the end of 2002, Timberlake was the first celebrity to appear on ''[[Punk'd]]'', a "candid camera" type show created by [[Ashton Kutcher]] to trick celebrities.<ref>{{cite news|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/TV/01/16/tv.punkd.out.ap/|title=Kutcher: Done with 'Punk'd'&nbsp;– really |work=CNN |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070910050836/http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/TV/01/16/tv.punkd.out.ap/ |archive-date = September 10, 2007}}</ref> Timberlake, who cried during the episode, later admitted to being under the influence of [[cannabis (drug)|cannabis]] when he was pranked.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Collis |first=Clark |title=Sexy Beast |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]  |date=February 5, 2007 |url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20010450_2,00.html |access-date=January 9, 2024|url-status=dead |archive-date=February 10, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070210224936/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20010450_2,00.html |page=2}}</ref> Three episodes later, he set up [[Kelly Osbourne]] to be "punk'd", thus making him the first celebrity to appear on the show more than once.<ref>{{cite news|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/350834731.html?dids=350834731:350834731&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Jun+24%2C+2003&author=&pub=Los+Angeles+Times&desc=QUICK+TAKES%3B+MTV+plans+to+air+more+%27Punk%27d%27&pqatl=google|title=QUICK TAKES; MTV plans to air more 'Punk'd'|work=Los Angeles Times|date=June 24, 2003|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080618050710/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/350834731.html?dids=350834731:350834731&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Jun+24%2C+2003&author=&pub=Los+Angeles+Times&desc=QUICK+TAKES%3B+MTV+plans+to+air+more+%27Punk%27d%27&pqatl=google|archive-date=June 18, 2008}}</ref> Timberlake later spoofed [[Ashton Kutcher]] and ''Punk'd'' in a 2003 episode of NBC's ''[[Saturday Night Live]]''.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=http://www.teenhollywood.com/d.asp?r=50314&cat=1027|title=Timberlake Punks Ashton on SNL|publisher=Teen Hollywood|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080618042036/http://www.teenhollywood.com/d.asp?r=50314&cat=1027|archive-date=June 18, 2008}}</ref> Timberlake co-starred in a skit titled ''[[The Barry Gibb Talk Show]]'' alongside comedian [[Jimmy Fallon]], where the duo portrayed [[Bee Gees]] brothers [[Barry Gibb|Barry]] and [[Robin Gibb]]. It marked the beginning of a long-running friendship and collaboration with Fallon.<ref name="jfallon">{{cite news|title=History of a Bromance: Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake |url=https://www.gq.com/story/jimmy-fallon-justin-timberlake-bromance |date=December 20, 2013 | first=Tara Wanda | last=Merrigan |work=[[GQ]]  |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210021804/http://www.gq.com/blogs/the-feed/2013/12/jimmy-fallon-justin-timberlake-bromance.html |archive-date=February 10, 2015}}</ref>

In February 2004, during the [[Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show]], broadcast on the [[CBS]] television network from [[Houston]], Timberlake performed with [[Janet Jackson]] before a television audience of more than 140 million viewers. At the end of the performance, as the song drew to a close, Timberlake tore off a part of Jackson's black leather costume in a "costume reveal" meant to accompany a portion of the song lyrics. Jackson's representative explained Timberlake intended "to pull away the rubber bustier to reveal a red lace bra. Part of the costume detached, and Jackson's breast was briefly exposed.<ref name="CNNCostumeReveal">{{cite news|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/02/02/superbowl.jackson|title=Apologetic Jackson says 'costume reveal' went awry|work=CNN|date=February 2, 2004|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080424081101/http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/02/02/superbowl.jackson/|archive-date=April 24, 2008}}</ref> Timberlake apologized for the incident, stating he was "sorry that anyone was offended by the wardrobe malfunction during the halftime performance of the Super Bowl..."<ref name="CNNCostumeReveal" /> The phrase "[[wardrobe malfunction]]" has since been used by the media to refer to the incident and has entered [[pop culture]].<ref>{{cite news|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2004-02-03-wardrobe-malfunction-main_x.htm|title=Will 'wardrobe malfunction' live on?|work=USA Today|first1=Maria|last1=Puente|date=February 4, 2004|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517133438/http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2004-02-03-wardrobe-malfunction-main_x.htm|archive-date=May 17, 2008}}</ref> Timberlake and Jackson were threatened with exclusion from the [[2004 Grammy Awards]] unless they agreed to apologize on screen at the event. Timberlake attended and issued a scripted apology when accepting the first of two [[Grammy Award]]s he received that night ([[Best Pop Vocal Album]] for ''Justified'' and [[Best Male Pop Vocal Performance]] for "Cry Me a River").<ref name=":0">{{cite news|access-date=19 January 2025|url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/clinton-outdoes-wife-to-win-grammy-with-gorbachev-npdzh0dbpc9|title=Clinton outdoes wife to win Grammy with Gorbachev|work=The Times|location=London|first=Chris|last=Ayres|date=February 9, 2004}}</ref> He had also been nominated for [[Grammy Award for Album of the Year|Album of the Year]] for ''Justified'', and [[Record of the Year]] along with [[Best Rap/Sung Collaboration]] for "[[Where Is the Love?]]" with [[The Black Eyed Peas]].<ref name=":0" />

===2004–2007: Films and ''FutureSex/LoveSounds''===
After the Super Bowl incident, Timberlake put his recording career on hold to act in several films, having starred in a few feature films earlier in his career.<ref name=allmusicbio/> The first role he took during this time was as a journalist in ''[[Edison Force]]'', filmed in 2004 and received a direct-to-video release on July 18, 2006.<ref>{{cite magazine|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://ew.com/article/2004/02/10/timberlake-plans-first-film-leading-role/|title=Consolidated 'Edison'|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|first=Gary|last=Susman|date=February 10, 2004|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080529160938/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,589493,00.html|archive-date=May 29, 2008}}</ref> He also appeared in the films ''[[Alpha Dog]]'', ''[[Black Snake Moan (film)|Black Snake Moan]]'', [[Richard Kelly (director)|Richard Kelly]]'s ''[[Southland Tales]]'', and voiced [[King Arthur|Prince Artie Pendragon]] in the animated film ''[[Shrek the Third]]'', released on May 18, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=April 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080414222009/http://www.mania.com/voice-cast-announced-for-shrek-third_article_51701.html|archive-date=April 14, 2008|date=July 13, 2006|url=http://www.mania.com/voice-cast-announced-for-shrek-third_article_51701.html|title=Voice cast announced for SHREK THE THIRD|publisher=Mania}}</ref> He also appeared as a young [[Elton John]], in the video for John's song "[[This Train Don't Stop There Anymore]]".<ref>{{cite news|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/music/2002/2002-01-11-this-train.htm|title=Timberlake does justice to Elton John|work=USA Today|date=January 11, 2002|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080523114409/http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/2002/2002-01-11-this-train.htm|archive-date=May 23, 2008}}</ref> Timberlake was considered to play the role of Roger Davis in the [[Rent (film)|film version]] of the rock musical ''[[Rent (musical)|Rent]]'', but director [[Chris Columbus (filmmaker)|Chris Columbus]] had insisted that only the original [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] members could convey the true meaning of ''Rent'', so the role was reprised by [[Adam Pascal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=6090|title=Rent Film Success Bodes Well for Future Movie Musicals|website=Broadway World|date=November 28, 2007|access-date=February 6, 2008|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080228202256/http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=6090|archive-date=February 28, 2008}}</ref>

He continued to record with other artists. After "[[Where Is the Love?]]", he again collaborated with the Black Eyed Peas on the 2005 track "My Style" from their album ''[[Monkey Business (The Black Eyed Peas album)|Monkey Business]]''.<ref>{{cite news|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050413160028/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2005/0413/timberlakej.html|url=http://www.rte.ie/arts/2005/0413/timberlakej.html|archive-date=April 13, 2005|title=Black Eyed Peas turn to Timberlake|publisher=Radio Telefís Éireann|access-date=April 22, 2008}}</ref> When recording the 2005 single "[[Signs (Snoop Dogg song)|Signs]]" with [[Snoop Dogg]], Timberlake discovered a throat condition.<ref>{{cite web|date=May 12, 2005|access-date=December 18, 2014|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1060591,00.html|title=Justin Timberlake Undergoes Throat Surgery|work=People|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218091636/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1060591,00.html|archive-date=December 18, 2014}}</ref> [[Nodule (medicine)|Nodules]] were subsequently removed from his throat in an operation that took place on May 5, 2005.<ref>{{cite magazine|magazine=People|title=Justin Timberlake Undergoes Throat Surgery|url=http://people.com/celebrity/justin-timberlake-undergoes-throat-surgery/|access-date=June 21, 2006|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170214174339/http://people.com/celebrity/justin-timberlake-undergoes-throat-surgery/|archive-date=February 14, 2017}}</ref> He was advised not to sing or speak loudly for at least a few months.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-145045066|title=THE COMIEBACKKID; Exclusive the BIG razz interview A boyband, solo hits, awards, Hollywood ... now Justin Timberlake is back for more.(Features)|work=Daily Record}}{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In 2005, he began his own record company, [[JayTee records]].<ref>{{cite news|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/oct/02/arts.usa|title=Justin bids for Elvis's kingdom|work=The Guardian|location=London|first=Joanna|last=Walters|date=October 2, 2005|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130829183926/http://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/oct/02/arts.usa|archive-date=August 29, 2013}}</ref>
[[File:Jtstpaul.jpg|thumb|right|upright|190px|Timberlake performing at a concert in [[Saint Paul, Minnesota|St. Paul, Minnesota]] in January 2007 during the [[FutureSex/LoveShow]]]]
{{Quote box|width=300px|align=right|quote=''FutureSex/LoveSounds'', a full-length LP of coherence and uniform song-to-song quality virtually unheard of in pop music since the '80s golden age of Michael, Madonna, Janet and Prince... Like one of his suit-and-vest combos, Timberlake himself continued to wear pop stardom exceptionally well. He glided through his music videos and live performances with the confidence of a man who'd already spent a large percentage of his life in the spotlight, and who never doubted he'd be able to return to music on top.|source=—''Billboard''{{'}}s "The Greatest Pop Star By Year (1981–2019)"<ref name=Greatest/>}}

Timberlake released his second studio album, ''[[FutureSex/LoveSounds]]'', on September 12, 2006. The album, which Timberlake created from 2005 to 2006, debuted at number-one on the ''Billboard'' 200 album chart, selling 684,000 copies its first week.<ref>{{cite news|work=USA Today|title=Timberlake, roommate Trace talk shop|url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2006-10-12-timberlake-side_x.htm|access-date=April 22, 2008|first=Donna|last=Freydkin|date=October 13, 2006|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080508002544/http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2006-10-12-timberlake-side_x.htm|archive-date=May 8, 2008}}</ref> It became the biggest album for pre-orders on [[iTunes Store|iTunes]], and beat [[Coldplay]]'s record for the biggest one-week sales of a digital album.<ref>{{cite news|date=September 21, 2006|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/21/AR2006092101136_pf.html|title=Justin Timberlake Album Hits Number One|agency=Associated Press|newspaper=The Washington Post|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104172312/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/21/AR2006092101136_pf.html|archive-date=November 4, 2012}}</ref> The album was produced by Timbaland and [[Danja (record producer)|Danja]] (who produced a bulk of the album), [[will.i.am]], [[Rick Rubin]] and Timberlake himself, and features guest vocals by [[Snoop Dogg]], [[Three 6 Mafia]], [[T.I.]] and will.i.am.<ref>{{cite news|publisher=ShowBuzz|title=Timberlake To Release His Lovesounds|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071013170612/http://showbuzz.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/06/20/music/main1734879.shtml|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/timberlake-to-release-his-lovesounds/|archive-date=October 13, 2007|access-date=June 21, 2006|url-status=live|date=June 20, 2006}}</ref> A studio representative described it as being "all about sexiness" and aiming for "an adult feel".<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a34278/timberlake-to-release-sexy-new-album/ |title=Timberlake to release 'sexy' new album |date=June 21, 2006 |work=Digital Spy |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171114092924/https://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a34278/timberlake-to-release-sexy-new-album/ |archive-date=November 14, 2017 }}</ref>

The album's lead single, "[[SexyBack]]", was performed by Timberlake at the opening of the [[2006 MTV Video Music Awards]] and reached number-one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, where it remained for seven consecutive weeks.<ref name=neverbreak>{{cite web |publisher=[[China Daily]] |title=Timberlake: "I Will Never Take a Break from Music" |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/entertainment/2006-10/13/content_707885.htm |date=October 13, 2006 |access-date=June 3, 2021 |archive-date=February 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208155153/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/entertainment/2006-10/13/content_707885.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>{{Better source needed|date=October 2021}} "[[My Love (Justin Timberlake song)|My Love]]", the album's second single, also produced by Timbaland and featuring rapper [[T.I.]], reached number-one on the Hot 100, as did third single "[[What Goes Around... Comes Around]]". The song is reported to have been inspired by the break-up of his childhood friend and business partner, Trace Ayala, with actress [[Elisha Cuthbert]].<ref>{{cite web|date=December 29, 2006|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=http://www.popdirt.com/article55777.html|title='Alpha Dog' Director Explains The Story Behind Justin's New Single|publisher=Popdirt|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081204170559/http://popdirt.com/article55777.html|archive-date=December 4, 2008}}</ref> In October 2006, Timberlake said that he would focus on his music career rather than his film roles, specifying that leaving the music industry would be a "dumb thing to do at this point".<ref name=neverbreak/>{{Better source needed|date=October 2021}} He was the special guest performer at the 2006 [[Victoria's Secret]] Fashion Show where he sang "SexyBack", "My Love" and "[[LoveStoned]]".<ref>{{cite news|access-date=May 7, 2015|url=http://newyork.cbslocal.com/top-lists/5-best-musicians-that-have-performed-at-victorias-secret-fashion-show/|title=5 Best Musicians That Have Performed at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show|publisher=CBS|location=New York|date=December 1, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925070124/http://newyork.cbslocal.com/top-lists/5-best-musicians-that-have-performed-at-victorias-secret-fashion-show/|archive-date=September 25, 2015}}</ref>

Timberlake hosted many music events, including the [[MTV Europe Music Awards|European MTV Music Awards]] in 2006. On December 16, 2006, Timberlake hosted ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', doing double duty as both host and musical guest for the second time. During this appearance, he and [[Andy Samberg]] performed an R&B song for a skit titled "[[Dick in a Box]]", which some radio stations aired as an unofficial single from Timberlake. Called "one of the most iconic musical moments in the show's history" by ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', it became a viral hit and one of the most viewed videos on [[YouTube]] at the time.<ref name="billboard.com">{{cite magazine|date=September 5, 2014|access-date=July 2, 2015|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6243879/dick-in-a-box-andy-samberg-justin-timberlake-book-excerpt|title=The Secrets Behind 'Dick in a Box' & More: Andy Samberg, Justin Timberlake on the Viral Hits of 'SNL'|magazine=Billboard|last1=Miller|first1=James Andrew|last2=Shales|first2=Tom|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705080641/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6243879/dick-in-a-box-andy-samberg-justin-timberlake-book-excerpt|archive-date=July 5, 2015}}</ref> ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' listed the skit at number three on their "50 Greatest 'Saturday Night Live' Sketches of All Time".<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/pictures/50-greatest-saturday-night-live-sketches-of-all-time-20140203/dick-in-a-box-0711754 | title=50 Greatest 'Saturday Night Live' Sketches of All Time | magazine=Rolling Stone | date=February 3, 2014 | access-date=September 17, 2015 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151011182203/http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/pictures/50-greatest-saturday-night-live-sketches-of-all-time-20140203/dick-in-a-box-0711754 | archive-date=October 11, 2015 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> The song earned him an [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics|Emmy Award]] and was later featured on [[The Lonely Island]]'s debut album ''[[Incredibad]]''.

In January 2007, Timberlake embarked on the [[FutureSex/LoveShow]] tour. Following singles off the album, "[[LoveStoned|LoveStoned/I Think She Knows (Interlude)]]" and "[[Until the End of Time (Justin Timberlake and Beyoncé song)|Until the End of Time]]", peaked within the top 20 on the Hot 100, while the fourth single "[[Summer Love (Justin Timberlake song)|Summer Love]]" reached the top 10. The song "[[Give It to Me (Timbaland song)|Give It to Me]]", a Timbaland single on which Timberlake guests with Nelly Furtado, reached the [[Hot 100]] number-one spot.<ref>{{cite magazine|date=April 12, 2007|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1052866/timbaland-soars-to-no-1-after-sales-explosion|title=Timbaland Soars To No. 1 After Sales Explosion|magazine=Billboard|last=Cohen|first=Jonathan|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130508214053/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1052866/timbaland-soars-to-no-1-after-sales-explosion|archive-date=May 8, 2013}}</ref> Eventually, ''FutureSex/LoveSounds'' was added to the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]]'s musical library and archive.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://catalog.rockhall.com/catalog/70685084 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20160515190533/http://catalog.rockhall.com/catalog/70685084 |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 15, 2016 |title=FutureSex/LoveSounds [sound recording] / Justin Timberlake |access-date=March 2, 2016 |publisher=[[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] }}</ref>

===2008–2012: Musical hiatus and focus on acting===
The song "[[4 Minutes]]" was first played by [[Timbaland]] at Philadelphia's Jingle Ball on December 17, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|date=December 17, 2007|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://www.nme.com/news/madonna/33243|title=Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Timbaland collaboration leaked|work=[[NME]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080501161237/http://www.nme.com/news/madonna/33243|archive-date=May 1, 2008}}</ref> When released on March 17, 2008, "4 Minutes" was revealed to be a duet between Timberlake and [[Madonna]], with backing vocals by Timbaland. It was the lead single from Madonna's eleventh studio album ''[[Hard Candy (Madonna album)|Hard Candy]]'', which featured four other song-writing collaborations with Timberlake, being also one of the executive producers.<ref>{{cite AV media notes|others=[[Madonna]]|title=Hard Candy|year=2008|publisher=[[Warner Bros. Records]]|id= 9362-49884-9|type=liner notes}}</ref> The single was an international hit, topping the charts in over 21 countries worldwide.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/madonnas-sweet-success-continues/story-e6frfn09-1111116313301|title=Madonna's sweet success continues|last=Bull|first=Sarah|date=May 12, 2008|access-date=August 10, 2010|work=[[News Limited]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505000120/http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/madonnas-sweet-success-continues/story-e6frfn09-1111116313301|archive-date=May 5, 2013}}</ref> Timberlake also appears in the music video, which was directed by Jonas & François. On March 30, 2008, Timberlake performed the song at Madonna's [[Hard Candy Promo Tour|Hard Candy Promo Show]] at Roseland Ballroom in [[New York City]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Harris|first=Chris|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1586631/20080501/madonna.jhtml|title=MTV review of the Roseland Ballroom Promo Concert|publisher=MTV|date=May 1, 2008|access-date=May 11, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100715134730/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1586631/20080501/madonna.jhtml|archive-date=July 15, 2010}}</ref> On November 6, 2008, Timberlake performed the song with [[Madonna]] on the Los Angeles stop of her [[Sticky & Sweet Tour]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvguide.com/News/Britney-Spears-Justin-35432.aspx|title=Britney and Justin Back Up Madonna&nbsp;– Separately|work=TV Guide|date=November 7, 2008|access-date=November 7, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090705234945/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Britney-Spears-Justin-35432.aspx|archive-date=July 5, 2009}}</ref>

In June 2007, Timberlake co-wrote, produced and provided vocals for the songs "Nite Runner" and "[[Falling Down (Duran Duran song)|Falling Down]]" for [[Duran Duran]]'s album ''[[Red Carpet Massacre]]'', released on November 13, 2007. "Falling Down" was released as a single in the UK on the previous day.<ref>{{cite magazine|date=April 9, 2007 |access-date=April 22, 2008 |archive-date=August 19, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070819152720/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0%2C%2C20038840_20038841_20047913%2C00.html |url=https://ew.com/ew/article/0,,20038840_20038841_20047913,00.html |title=Jams Packed |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |url-status=dead}}</ref> Also in 2007, Timberlake made an appearance on [[50 Cent]]'s third album ''[[Curtis (50 Cent album)|Curtis]]''. Timberlake, along with Timbaland, is featured on a track called "[[Ayo Technology]]", which was the album's fourth single. Also, another possible collaboration was to occur with [[Lil Wayne]] for his album ''[[Tha Carter III]]'' with [[Nelly Furtado]] and Timbaland.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lil Wayne Plans His Own Leak |author=Shaheem Reid, Jayson Rodriguez |publisher=MTV |date=June 11, 2007 |url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/m/mixtape_monday/061107/ |access-date=April 22, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080412193956/http://www.mtv.com/bands/m/mixtape_monday/061107/ |archive-date=April 12, 2008}}</ref> With the wrapping up of the FutureSex/LoveSounds tour of Australasia and the Middle East in November 2007, Timberlake resumed his film career. Projects underway early in 2008 were starring roles in [[Mike Myers]]' comedy ''[[The Love Guru]]'' (released June 20, 2008) and Mike Meredith's drama ''[[The Open Road]]'' (released August 28, 2009). In March 2008, it was announced that he would be an executive producer in an American adaptation of the hit [[Peru]]vian comedy ''My Problem with Women'' for [[NBC]].<ref>{{cite news|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/03/10/timberlake.show.ap/index.html|title= Justin Timberlake working on 'Problem with Women' |work=CNN |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080410135821/http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/03/10/timberlake.show.ap/index.html |archive-date = April 10, 2008}}</ref> On November 20, 2008, ''[[TV Guide]]'' reported that Timberlake's next single, "Follow My Lead", which also featured vocals by Timberlake's protégée, former YouTube star [[Esmée Denters]], would be available for exclusive download through [[Myspace]]. All proceeds would go to [[Shriners Hospitals for Children]], a charity dedicated to improving pediatric care for sick children.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvguide.com/News/Justin-Timberlakes-New-1000015.aspx|title=Justin Timberlake's New Single Lends a Hand to Charity|work=TV Guide|date=November 20, 2008|access-date=November 21, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208135602/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Justin-Timberlakes-New-1000015.aspx|archive-date=December 8, 2008}}</ref> In February 2008, Timberlake was awarded two [[Grammy Award]]s. At the [[50th Grammy Awards]] ceremony, he won the [[Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance|Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance]] for "[[What Goes Around...Comes Around]]", and the [[Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording|Award for Best Dance Recording]] for "[[LoveStoned/I Think She Knows]]".<ref>{{cite magazine|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/grammys/photos/0,,20163406_20167375_20383021,00.html|title=Grammy-Honored Fashion Designers|magazine=InStyle|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080423145116/http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/grammys/photos/0,,20163406_20167375_20383021,00.html|archive-date=April 23, 2008}}</ref>

[[File:Justin Timberlake - Andrew Garfield - La red social - Madrid.jpg|thumb|upright|right|Timberlake (left) with [[Andrew Garfield]] (right) at an event for ''[[The Social Network]]'' in Madrid, October 2010]]

In 2008, a collaboration between Timberlake and [[T.I.]], "[[Dead and Gone]]", was featured on T.I.'s sixth studio album, ''[[Paper Trail]]'', and was released as its fourth single late in 2009. In November 2008, it was confirmed that Timberlake would make a guest appearance and produce some tracks on [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]/[[pop music|pop]] singer [[Ciara]]'s upcoming album ''[[Fantasy Ride]]'' due out May 5, 2009. Timberlake featured on Ciara's second single "[[Love Sex Magic]]", the video being shot on February 20, 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2009/02/19/ciara-and-justin-timberlake-make-magic/ |title=Ciara and Justin Timberlake Make 'Magic' |publisher=Rap-Up.com |date=February 19, 2009 |access-date=January 2, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090610065026/http://www.rap-up.com/2009/02/19/ciara-and-justin-timberlake-make-magic/ |archive-date=June 10, 2009 }}</ref> The single became a worldwide hit, reaching the top ten in numerous countries and peaking at number-one in several countries including Taiwan, India, and Turkey. The song was nominated for [[Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals]] at the [[52nd Grammy Awards]]. Timberlake hosted the 16th [[ESPY Awards]], and the musical number "I Love Sports" was later nominated for an Emmy award.<ref>{{cite book|last1=W. Mills|first1=Clifford|title=Justin Timberlake|date=2012|publisher=Info base Learning, 2012|isbn=9781438141213|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XKJbAgAAQBAJ&q=2009%20emmy%20awards%20justin%20timberlake&pg=PT59|access-date=March 20, 2015}}</ref> Timberlake and his production team [[The Y's]], along with [[Mike Elizondo]], produced and co-wrote the song "Don't Let Me Down" for [[Leona Lewis]]'s second studio album, ''[[Echo (Leona Lewis album)|Echo]]'', released on November 17, 2009. Timberlake also co-wrote and performed on "[[Carry Out]]", the third single from Timbaland's album ''[[Shock Value II]]'', released on December 1, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|date=December 12, 2009|access-date=December 20, 2009|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1627854/20091208/timbaland.jhtml|title=Justin Timberlake is featured on a track called 'Carry Out' on Timbaland's new LP, Timbaland Presents Shock Value II|publisher=MTV|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091215203117/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1627854/20091208/timbaland.jhtml|archive-date=December 15, 2009}}</ref> Timberlake appeared on [[Jimmy Fallon]]'s debut as host of ''[[Late Night with Jimmy Fallon]]'' on March 2, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|date=March 3, 2009|access-date=March 3, 2009|url=http://www.today.com/id/29469658|title=Jimmy Fallon Debuts As 'Late Night' Host|publisher=today.com|archive-date=January 9, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109162152/http://www.today.com/id/29469658|url-status=dead}}</ref> Timberlake was the executive producer on the [[MTV]] reality series ''[[The Phone (U.S. TV series)|The Phone]]'', which premiered on April 21, 2009. In late 2009, Barbadian singer [[Rihanna]] released the album ''[[Rated R (Rihanna album)|Rated R]]'', with Timberlake being one of the writers and producers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Justin Timberlake Says Rihanna's New Songs Are 'Awesome'|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1624198/20091019/rihanna.jhtml|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|last=Vena|first=Jocelyn|date=October 21, 2009|access-date=October 21, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091022140107/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1624198/20091019/rihanna.jhtml|archive-date=October 22, 2009}}</ref> They both worked together previously for her third studio album ''[[Good Girl Gone Bad]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/article/2007/06/22/rihanna-embracing-her-bad-side|title=Caribbean Queen|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Watson|first=Margeaux|date=June 22, 2007|access-date=September 4, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151122191333/http://www.ew.com/article/2007/06/22/rihanna-embracing-her-bad-side|archive-date=November 22, 2015}}</ref>

From 2010, Timberlake increased his acting work. He played [[Sean Parker]], the founder of [[Napster]], in the acclaimed film ''[[The Social Network]]'' (2010). He also appeared at the 2010 MTV VMAs on September 12, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvguide.com/celebrities/justin-timberlake/198385|title=Justin Timberlake|date=September 9, 2010|access-date=December 18, 2014|work=TV Guide|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017004843/http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/justin-timberlake/198385|archive-date=October 17, 2014}}</ref> In 2011, he starred alongside [[Cameron Diaz]] in ''[[Bad Teacher]]'' and alongside [[Mila Kunis]] in [[Friends with Benefits (film)|''Friends with Benefits'']], and played Will Salas, the protagonist of ''[[In Time]]'', a science fiction film by [[Andrew Niccol]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Schillaci|first=S.|date=July 22, 2011|url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/justin-timberlakes-time-trailer-5-214524|title=Justin Timberlake's 'In Time' Trailer: 5 Things We Learned|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|access-date=September 16, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111019165056/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/justin-timberlakes-time-trailer-5-214524|archive-date=October 19, 2011}}</ref> He provided a feature and appeared in the music video for the song "[[Motherlover]]" from [[The Lonely Island]]'s second album ''[[Turtleneck & Chain]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1611014/justin-timberlake-andy-samberg-reunite-for-motherlover-on-snl/|title=Justin Timberlake, Andy Samberg Reunite For 'Motherlover' On 'SNL'|date=May 11, 2009|access-date=November 5, 2009|publisher=MTV|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008002445/http://www.mtv.com/news/1611014/justin-timberlake-andy-samberg-reunite-for-motherlover-on-snl/|archive-date=October 8, 2014}}</ref> and directed and made a cameo in the [[FreeSol]] music video "Hoodies On, Hats Low", which was released in August 2011.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|title=Justin Timberlake Makes New Music Video ... For FreeSol|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1668845/justin-timberlake-freesol-hoodies-on-music-video.jhtml|publisher=MTV|access-date=August 29, 2011|date=August 11, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110909124227/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1668845/justin-timberlake-freesol-hoodies-on-music-video.jhtml|archive-date=September 9, 2011}}</ref> The ''Late Night with Jimmy Fallon'' sketch "[[History of Rap]]" was performed for the first time by both Fallon and Timberlake in 2010.<ref name="NYM">{{cite news|url=https://nymag.com/arts/tv/profiles/69366/|title=Mr. Sunshine|first=Adam|last=Sternbergh|date=November 7, 2010|work=[[New York (magazine)|New York]]|access-date=May 5, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150521095328/http://nymag.com/arts/tv/profiles/69366/|archive-date=May 21, 2015}}</ref> In July 2011, United States Marine Kelsey De Santis uploaded a [[YouTube]] video asking Timberlake to be her date to the United States Marine Corps birthday ball; they attended the event on November 13, 2011, in [[Richmond, Virginia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://b96.radio.com/2011/11/14/entertainment-report-justin-timberlake-attends-marine-corp-ball/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708050318/http://b96.radio.com/2011/11/14/entertainment-report-justin-timberlake-attends-marine-corp-ball/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 8, 2012 |title=Justin Timberlake Attends Marine Corps Ball |date=November 14, 2011 |access-date=December 18, 2014 |publisher=B96 Chicago }}</ref> His fifth ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' episode, as host and musical guest, was the most-watched episode in 14 months, with [[Charles Barkley]] as host and [[Kelly Clarkson]] as musical guest.<ref>{{cite web|date=March 10, 2013|access-date=May 6, 2015|url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-ratings-justin-timberlake-drives-427150|title=TV Ratings: Justin Timberlake Drives 'Saturday Night Live' to 14-Month High|work=The Hollywood Reporter|last=O'Connell|first=Michael|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414174830/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-ratings-justin-timberlake-drives-427150|archive-date=April 14, 2015}}</ref>

===2013–2017: ''The 20/20 Experience'', ''2 of 2'', and ''Trolls''===
[[File:Justin Timberlake 2014 February 3.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Timberlake performing during [[The 20/20 Experience World Tour]], February 2014. It is Timberlake's highest-grossing tour]]
Timberlake began working on his third studio album ''[[The 20/20 Experience]]'' in June 2012 with "no rules and/or end goal in mind".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-21008776|work=BBC News|title=Justin Timberlake unveils Suit and Tie single|date=January 14, 2013|access-date=December 18, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150116082135/http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-21008776|archive-date=January 16, 2015}}</ref> He publicly announced his return to the music industry in January 2013,<ref>{{cite web|last=O'Donnell|first=Kevin|title=Justin Timberlake: 'I'm Ready' to Release New Music|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20663389,00.html|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=January 10, 2013|date=January 10, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130112232512/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20663389,00.html|archive-date=January 12, 2013}}</ref> releasing the album's lead single "[[Suit & Tie]]" featuring [[Jay-Z]] later that month, which would eventually peak at number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. After four years not performing in concert, Timberlake appeared the night before the [[2013 Super Bowl]] and performed during the "[[DirecTV]] Super Saturday Night" on February 2, 2013, in [[New Orleans]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1701273/justin-timberlake-super-bowl-new-orleans-show/ | title=Justin Timberlake Makes Super Return at Pre-Super Bowl Gig | publisher=MTV News | date=February 3, 2013 | access-date=September 15, 2015 | first=Craig | last=Lauren | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151130073723/http://www.mtv.com/news/1701273/justin-timberlake-super-bowl-new-orleans-show/ | archive-date=November 30, 2015 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> On February 10, 2013, he performed "Suit & Tie" with sepia-toned lighting at the [[55th Annual Grammy Awards]], with Jay-Z joining him from the audience. On February 11, 2013, "[[Mirrors (Justin Timberlake song)|Mirrors]]" was released as the second single from ''The 20/20 Experience''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1701735/justin-timberlake-grammy-new-song-mirrors-2020-experience/|title=Justin Timberlake Drops Self-Reflective Song 'Mirrors' After Grammys|first=Katie|last=Atkinson|publisher=MTV News|date=February 11, 2013|access-date=December 18, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217160219/http://www.mtv.com/news/1701735/justin-timberlake-grammy-new-song-mirrors-2020-experience/|archive-date=December 17, 2014}}</ref> The song would eventually peak at number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number-one on the [[UK Singles Chart]]. ''The 20/20 Experience'' was released on March 19, 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a453822/justin-timberlake-sets-release-date-for-new-album-the-2020-experience.html|title=Justin Timberlake sets release date for new album 'The 20/20 Experience'|website=[[Digital Spy]] |date=January 25, 2013|access-date=January 25, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127051144/https://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a453822/justin-timberlake-sets-release-date-for-new-album-the-2020-experience.html|archive-date=January 27, 2013}}</ref> through [[RCA Records]] due to the disbandment of [[Jive Records]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/record-labels/rca-s-new-executive-team-named-under-ceo-1005324782.story|title=RCA's New Executive Team Named Under CEO Peter Edge Amid Layoffs (Update)|magazine=Billboard|date=August 23, 2011|access-date=April 4, 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120326023401/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/record-labels/rca-s-new-executive-team-named-under-ceo-1005324782.story|archive-date=March 26, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=2268707 |title=Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more! |magazine=FMQB |date=August 23, 2011 |access-date=April 4, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111108044953/http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=2268707 |archive-date=November 8, 2011 }}</ref> The album set a digital sales record for being the fastest-selling album on the [[iTunes Store]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a469181/justin-timberlake-breaks-worldwide-itunes-record-with-new-album.html | title=Justin Timberlake breaks worldwide iTunes record with new album | work=[[Digital Spy]] | date=March 28, 2013 | access-date=June 25, 2013 | last=Corner | first=Lewis | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130601020924/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a469181/justin-timberlake-breaks-worldwide-itunes-record-with-new-album.html | archive-date=June 1, 2013 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> and debuted at number-one on the charts by moving just over 968,000 copies in the U.S., the biggest sales week of 2013.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1554504/official-justin-timberlakes-2020-experience-sells-968000-debuts-at-no-1-on |title=Official: Justin Timberlake's '20/20 Experience' Sells 968,000, Debuts at No. 1 |magazine=Billboard |date=March 26, 2013 |access-date=March 26, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130329012159/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1554504/official-justin-timberlakes-2020-experience-sells-968000-debuts-at-no-1-on |archive-date=March 29, 2013 }}</ref> It eventually became the best-selling album of the year in the country.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/5855151/justin-timberlakes-2020-2013s-best-selling-album-blurred-lines-top-song |title=Justin Timberlake's '20/20' 2013's Best Selling Album, 'Blurred Lines' Top Song |magazine=Billboard |access-date=May 5, 2015 |date=January 2, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140105134039/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/5855151/justin-timberlakes-2020-2013s-best-selling-album-blurred-lines-top-song |archive-date=January 5, 2014 }}</ref>

[[File:Justin Timberlake and Barack Obama at The White House - 2.jpg|thumb|right|Timberlake and President Obama, 2013]]
Timberlake performed at the "In Performance at the White House: Memphis Soul" concert, held in the [[East Room]] of the [[White House]] and hosted by President [[Barack Obama]], celebrating [[Memphis soul]] music from the 1960s.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1556751/white-house-turns-it-on-for-night-of-memphis-soul | title=White House Hosts Night of Memphis Soul – Watch Justin Timberlake Sing for Obamas | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | date=April 10, 2013 | access-date=October 17, 2015 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223020145/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1556751/white-house-turns-it-on-for-night-of-memphis-soul | archive-date=February 23, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> Afterward, Timberlake officially announced [[The 20/20 Experience World Tour]], following his and Jay-Z's co-headlining concert tour [[Legends of the Summer Stadium Tour]].<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Justin Timberlake Announces '20/20' World Tour|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1560696/justin-timberlake-announces-2020-world-tour|date=May 6, 2013|access-date=December 23, 2014|magazine=Billboard|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110063525/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1560696/justin-timberlake-announces-2020-world-tour|archive-date=January 10, 2015}}</ref> Timberlake also appeared on Jay-Z's twelfth studio album ''[[Magna Carta... Holy Grail]]'' on three songs: "[[Holy Grail (Jay-Z song)|Holy Grail]]", "BBC" (along with [[Nas]], [[Swizz Beatz]], Timbaland, [[Pharrell Williams]], Niigo & [[Beyoncé]]), and "[[Heaven (Jay-Z song)|Heaven]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idolator.com/7467615/jay-z-bbc-lyrics-features-nas-beyonce-justin-timberlake|title=Jay-Z's "BBC" Features Nas, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake & More: See The Lyrics|publisher=Idolator|first=Christina|last=Lee|access-date=December 18, 2014|date=June 29, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141218062346/http://www.idolator.com/7467615/jay-z-bbc-lyrics-features-nas-beyonce-justin-timberlake|archive-date=December 18, 2014}}</ref> On August 25, 2013, Timberlake received the [[Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award]] at the [[2013 MTV Video Music Awards]]. He also took home three competitive awards, including [[MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year|Video of the Year]] for "Mirrors".<ref name="vanguard">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/watch-justin-timberlake-accept-the-michael-jackson-vanguard-award-20130825|title='NSync Reunites for Justin Timberlake's 2013 VMAs Video Vanguard Honor|first=Erin|last=Coulehan|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=August 25, 2013|access-date=December 18, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218013244/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/watch-justin-timberlake-accept-the-michael-jackson-vanguard-award-20130825|archive-date=February 18, 2015}}</ref> During his performance, Timberlake briefly reunited with his fellow former NSYNC bandmates for a medley of their hit songs "Girlfriend" and "Bye Bye Bye".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mtv.com/news/ibq33i/nsync-reunion-2013-vmas | title='NSYNC Reunion: The Gang Returns for the 2013 VMAs | website=[[MTV]] | access-date=September 5, 2022 | archive-date=September 5, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220905024245/https://www.mtv.com/news/ibq33i/nsync-reunion-2013-vmas | url-status=dead }}</ref>

Timberlake's fourth studio album ''[[The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2]]'' was released on September 30, 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/news.5552.html|title=Justin Timberlake Announces "The 20/20 Experience" Sequel Release Date|first=Nicolas|last=James|publisher=HotNewHipHop.com|date=May 5, 2013|access-date=May 5, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130508042534/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/news.5552.html|archive-date=May 8, 2013}}</ref> and debuted at number-one on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/news/justin-timberlakes-20-20-experience-646387 |title=Justin Timberlake's 'The 20/20 Experience, 2 of 2' Debuts at No. 1 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=October 9, 2013 |access-date=February 5, 2014 |first1=Keith |last1=Caulfield |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140215143705/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/justin-timberlakes-20-20-experience-646387 |archive-date=February 15, 2014 }}</ref> Its lead single "[[Take Back the Night (song)|Take Back the Night]]" was released on July 12, 2013,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-listen-to-justin-timberlakes-new-single-take-back-the-night-20130713,0,4643671.story|title=Listen to Justin Timberlake's new single 'Take Back the Night'|first=Mikael|last=Wood|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=July 12, 2013|access-date=July 13, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130714133915/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-listen-to-justin-timberlakes-new-single-take-back-the-night-20130713,0,4643671.story|archive-date=July 14, 2013}}</ref> following by the second single "[[TKO (Justin Timberlake song)|TKO]]".<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://musicfeeds.com.au/news/listen-to-justin-timberlakes-new-single-tko-from-the-2020-experience-pt-2/ |title=Listen To Justin Timberlake's New Single 'TKO' From 'The 20/20 Experience Pt 2' – Music News, Reviews, Interviews and Culture |magazine=Music Feeds |date=September 20, 2013 |access-date=February 5, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130923051221/http://musicfeeds.com.au/news/listen-to-justin-timberlakes-new-single-tko-from-the-2020-experience-pt-2/ |archive-date=September 23, 2013 }}</ref> Timberlake was given a production and writing credit on [[Partition (song)|track six]] on [[Beyoncé]]'s [[Beyoncé (album)|self-titled fifth studio album]], which was released in December 2013.<ref>{{cite news|last=X|first=Dharmic|title=Here Are the Production, Songwriting, and Directing Credits For Beyoncé's New Album|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/12/beyonce-album-production-songwriting-directing-credits|access-date=December 13, 2013|newspaper=Complex|date=December 13, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216092545/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/12/beyonce-album-production-songwriting-directing-credits|archive-date=December 16, 2013}}</ref> At the [[57th Annual Grammy Awards]], Timberlake was nominated for seven awards, eventually winning three: [[Best R&B Song]] for "[[Pusher Love Girl]]", [[Best Rap/Sung Collaboration]] for "[[Holy Grail (Jay-Z song)|Holy Grail]]", and [[Best Music Video]] for "Suit & Tie", which was directed by ''The Social Network'' director [[David Fincher]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://theboombox.com/justin-timberlake-wins-2014-grammy-award-best-music-video/|title = Justin Timberlake Takes Home 2014 Grammy Award for Best Music Video|date = January 26, 2014|access-date = July 28, 2014|website = The Boom Box|last = Josephs|first = Brian|url-status=live|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140728023332/http://theboombox.com/justin-timberlake-wins-2014-grammy-award-best-music-video/|archive-date = July 28, 2014|df = mdy-all}}</ref> On February 25, 2014, "[[Not a Bad Thing]]" was released as the third single from ''The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases |title=All Access |publisher=All Access |date=February 23, 2014 |access-date=February 23, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202191250/http://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases |archive-date=February 2, 2014}}</ref> The song reached the top 10 on the Hot 100 and topped the [[Mainstream Top 40]] chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6099296/chart-highlights-justin-timberlake-passes-bruno-mars-for-most|title=Chart Highlights: Justin Timberlake Passes Bruno Mars For Most Pop Songs No. 1s Among Solo Males|first=Gary|last=Trust|magazine=Billboard|date=May 26, 2014|access-date=May 31, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140530014703/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6099296/chart-highlights-justin-timberlake-passes-bruno-mars-for-most|archive-date=May 30, 2014}}</ref> In 2014, Timberlake appeared on [[Michael Jackson]]'s second posthumous record ''[[Xscape (album)|Xscape]]'' on the song "[[Love Never Felt So Good]]", which was produced by Timbaland, [[Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon]] and Timberlake.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://justintimberlake.com/news/215403|title=New Song! Michael Jackson + JT's "Love Never Felt So Good"|publisher=justintimberlake.com|date=May 1, 2014|access-date=December 18, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218232328/http://justintimberlake.com/news/215403|archive-date=December 18, 2014}}</ref> On May 14, 2014, a music video was also released featuring clips of Jackson, with Timberlake accompanied by several of Jackson's fans performing some of Jackson's signature moves. The video was directed by Timberlake and [[Rich Lee]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/video-love-never-felt-good-705184/ | title=17 Iconic Michael Jackson Shots in 'Love Never Felt So Good' with Justin Timberlake (Video) | first=Ashley | last=Lee | work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date=May 17, 2014 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153947/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/video-love-never-felt-good-705184/ | url-status=live }}</ref> During 2015, Timberlake performed along with [[Jimmy Fallon]] the [[Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special|''Saturday Night Live'' 40th Anniversary]]'s cold open,<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/saturday-night-live-10-top-moments-from-the-40th-anniversary-special/ | title="Saturday Night Live": 10 top moments from the 40th anniversary special | work=[[CBS News]] | date=February 16, 2015 | first=JESSICA | last=DERSCHOWITZ | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150930053952/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/saturday-night-live-10-top-moments-from-the-40th-anniversary-special/ | archive-date=September 30, 2015 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> returned to ''[[The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon]]'' as a guest to perform a sixth edition of the sketch "[[History of Rap]]",<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/article/2015/09/10/history-of-rap-6-justin-timberlake-jimmy-fallon/ |title=Jimmy Fallon & Justin Timberlake reunite for 'History of Rap 6' on The Tonight Show| last=Goldstein | first=Ian |date=September 10, 2015|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912181352/http://www.ew.com/article/2015/09/10/history-of-rap-6-justin-timberlake-jimmy-fallon |archive-date=September 12, 2015}}</ref> and performed along with [[Chris Stapleton]] at the [[49th Annual Country Music Association Awards]].<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://ew.com/gallery/best-music-performances-2015/ |title=19 Best Music Performances of 2015 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=December 16, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151219062626/http://www.ew.com/gallery/best-music-performances-2015/2411783_chris-stapleton-and-justin-timberlake-cmas |archive-date=December 19, 2015}}</ref>

[[File:Justin_Timberlake_-_Cannes_2016_-_1.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Timberlake at the [[2016 Cannes Film Festival]]]]
Showcasing the final date of [[The 20/20 Experience World Tour]] at Las Vegas' [[MGM Grand Garden Arena]], the space-age themed concert film titled ''[[Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids]]'' and directed by [[Jonathan Demme]] premiered at the [[2016 Toronto International Film Festival]] on September 13.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.indiewire.com/2016/07/tiff-film-list-analysis-toronto-international-film-festival-1201710079/ | title=TIFF Lineup: 5 Reasons to Get Excited About the 2016 Program | work=[[Indie Wire]] | date=July 26, 2016 | first=Eric | last=Kohn | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160728153607/http://www.indiewire.com/2016/07/tiff-film-list-analysis-toronto-international-film-festival-1201710079/ | archive-date=July 28, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://uproxx.com/movies/toronto-international-film-festival-2016-schedule/ | title=The 2016 Toronto Film Festival Schedule Has Justin Timberlake, Oscar Contenders, And A Lot of Amy Adams | work=[[Uproxx]] | date=July 26, 2016 | first=DAN | last=SEITZ | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160727160431/http://uproxx.com/movies/toronto-international-film-festival-2016-schedule/ | archive-date=July 27, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> Timberlake dedicated the film to [[Prince (musician)|Prince]] for influencing his music.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7540945/justin-timberlake-says-tennessee-kids-concert-film-debut-made-him-as-nervous-as-ever-been | title=Justin Timberlake Says 'Tennessee Kids' Concert Film Debut Made Him As Nervous As He's Ever Been | magazine=Billboard | date=October 11, 2016 | access-date=January 19, 2018 | author=Havens, Lyndsey | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816103634/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7540945/justin-timberlake-says-tennessee-kids-concert-film-debut-made-him-as-nervous-as-ever-been | archive-date=August 16, 2017 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> Ahead of its debut at the film festival, the streaming service [[Netflix]] released it on October 12.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://ew.com/article/2016/09/09/justin-timberlake-2020-concert-movie-netflix | title=Justin Timberlake 20/20 concert movie dropping on Netflix | magazine=Entertainment Weekly | date=September 9, 2016 | access-date=September 9, 2016 | author=Romano, Nick | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910142733/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/09/09/justin-timberlake-2020-concert-movie-netflix | archive-date=September 10, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> Timberlake composed the soundtrack and served as music supervisor for the 2017 film ''[[The Book of Love (film)|The Book of Love]]'', which his wife [[Jessica Biel]] produced and starred in.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.etonline.com/movies/203273_maisie_williams_gives_off_badass_arya_stark_vibes_the_book_of_love_trailer_watch |title=Maisie Williams Gives Off Badass Arya Stark Vibes in 'The Book of Love' Trailer | first1=Jennifer | last1=Drysdale | first2=Desiree | last2=Murphy |work=[[Entertainment Tonight]] |date=November 21, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161122054415/http://www.etonline.com/movies/203273_maisie_williams_gives_off_badass_arya_stark_vibes_the_book_of_love_trailer_watch/ |archive-date=November 22, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | first=Pamela | last=McClintock |title=Cannes 2012: Chloë Moretz, Jessica Biel to Star in 'Deep Blue Sea'; Justin Timberlake to Compose |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/cannes-2012-chloe-moretz-jessica-biel-justin-timberlake-deep-blue-sea-327205/ |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=May 21, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318094626/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cannes-2012-chloe-moretz-jessica-biel-justin-timberlake-deep-blue-sea-327205 |archive-date=March 18, 2015}}</ref>

Timberlake voiced the lead character in [[DreamWorks Animation]]'s musical comedy ''[[Trolls (film)|Trolls]]'' opposite [[Anna Kendrick]]. The film was released in November 2016,<ref>{{cite news |title=Justin Timberlake and Jonathan Demme are making a concert film together |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/justin-timberlake-star-opposite-anna-823334/ |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |last=Siegel |first=Tatiana |date=September 16, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150918011516/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/justin-timberlake-star-opposite-anna-823334 |archive-date=September 18, 2015}}</ref> and returned for its next two entries ''[[Trolls: World Tour]]'' and [[Trolls Band Together|''Trolls: Band Together'']] in 2020 and 2023 respectively.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/trolls-2-announced-april-2020-dreamworks-animation-1201998983/ |title=Universal DreamWorks Animation Announces 'Trolls 2'; Sets for April 10, 2020 |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=February 28, 2017 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170228223832/http://variety.com/2017/film/news/trolls-2-announced-april-2020-dreamworks-animation-1201998983/ |archive-date=February 28, 2017}}</ref> He also served as the executive music producer, performing [[Trolls (soundtrack)|original music for the film]].<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6835152/justin-timberlake-trolls-movie-music-executive-produce | title=Justin Timberlake to Executive Produce Music for 'Trolls' Movie | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | last=Ford | first=Rebecca | date=January 5, 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107231321/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6835152/justin-timberlake-trolls-movie-music-executive-produce | archive-date=January 7, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> The lead single, "[[Can't Stop the Feeling!]]", was released on May 6, 2016.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/justin-timberlake-returns-with-sunny-cant-stop-the-feeling-20160506 | title=Hear Justin Timberlake's Sunny New Song 'Can't Stop the Feeling' | magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] | date=May 6, 2016 | url-access=subscription | last=Blistein | first=Jon | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507125341/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/justin-timberlake-returns-with-sunny-cant-stop-the-feeling-20160506 | archive-date=May 7, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> Timberlake was invited by Swedish broadcaster [[Sveriges Television]] (SVT) to perform "Can't Stop the Feeling" live during the interval act at the grand finale of the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2016]] on May 14, 2016.<ref>{{Cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7370518/justin-timberlake-eurovision-cant-stop-the-feeling-rock-your-body | title=Justin Timberlake Performs 'Can't Stop the Feeling,' 'Rock Your Body' at Eurovision 2016 | first=Ashley | last=Iasimone | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | date=May 14, 2016 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 7, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607034444/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7370518/justin-timberlake-eurovision-cant-stop-the-feeling-rock-your-body | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/justin-timberlake-performs-stop-feeling-eurovision-2016/story?id=39125818 | title=Justin Timberlake Performs 'Can't Stop The Feeling' At Eurovision 2016 | first=JOI-MARIE | last=MCKENZIE | work=[[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]] | date=May 15, 2016 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153945/https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/justin-timberlake-performs-stop-feeling-eurovision-2016/story?id=39125818 | url-status=live }}</ref> The single debuted at number one on the U.S. [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]],<ref name="hot100numberone">{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7370592/justin-timberlake-debuts-no-1-hot-100-cant-stop-the-feeling | title=Justin Timberlake Debuts at No. 1 on Hot 100 With 'Can't Stop the Feeling!' | magazine=Billboard | date=May 16, 2016 | access-date=May 16, 2016 | author=Trust, Gary | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160517102132/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7370592/justin-timberlake-debuts-no-1-hot-100-cant-stop-the-feeling | archive-date=May 17, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> and reached the top spot in other 16 countries. It became his eighth U.S. [[Mainstream Top 40]] number-one song.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7393691/justin-timberlake-cant-stop-the-feeling-pop-charts |title=Justin Timberlake's 'Can't Stop the Feeling!' Hits No. 1 on Pop Songs & Adult Pop Songs Charts | first=Gary | last=Trust |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=June 6, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160608121414/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7393691/justin-timberlake-cant-stop-the-feeling-pop-charts |archive-date=June 8, 2016}}</ref> It became the [[List of best-selling singles in the United States|best-selling song]] of the year in the U.S. with 2.4&nbsp;million downloads sold.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/15-best-selling-singles-2016-slideshow-wp-023312395/photo-p-song-sold-1-763-photo-023312401.html |title=The Best-Selling Singles of 2016 | first=Paul | last=Grein |date=December 19, 2016 |work=[[Yahoo!]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703180329/https://www.yahoo.com/music/15-best-selling-singles-2016-slideshow-wp-023312395/photo-p-song-sold-1-763-photo-023312401.html |archive-date=July 3, 2017}}</ref> On February 26, 2017, Timberlake opened the [[89th Academy Awards]] with a performance of "Can't Stop the Feeling!", since the song earned him a nomination.<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/watch-justin-timberlakes-dazzling-2017-oscars-performance-w468877 |title=Watch Justin Timberlake's Dazzling 2017 Oscars Performance |date=February 26, 2017 |magazine=Rolling Stone |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023063632/https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/watch-justin-timberlakes-dazzling-2017-oscars-performance-w468877 |archive-date=October 23, 2017}}</ref> Also that year, Timberlake starred with [[Kate Winslet]] and [[Juno Temple]] in [[Woody Allen]]'s drama film ''[[Wonder Wheel (film)|Wonder Wheel]]'',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/news/justin-timberlake-joins-woody-allens-908993 | title=Justin Timberlake Joins Woody Allen's New Movie | work=The Hollywood Reporter | date=July 7, 2016 | access-date=July 7, 2016 | author=Siegel, Tatiana | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160708012501/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/justin-timberlake-joins-woody-allens-908993 | archive-date=July 8, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> and headlined several festivals and live sets, including [[Rock in Rio]],<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://g1.globo.com/musica/rock-in-rio/2017/noticia/justin-timberlake-cantara-no-rock-in-rio-2017.ghtml |title=Justin Timberlake cantará no Rock in Rio 2017 | trans-title=Justin Timberlake will sing at Rock in Rio 2017 | date=February 16, 2017 |work=[[Globo (conglomerate)|Globo]] |language=pt |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217015437/http://g1.globo.com/musica/rock-in-rio/2017/noticia/justin-timberlake-cantara-no-rock-in-rio-2017.ghtml |archive-date=February 17, 2017}}</ref> the [[United States Grand Prix]],<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://apnews.com/article/425c5a8273a942c982f153a498dd8cd7 |title=Justin Timberlake to perform at US Grand Prix in Austin  |work=[[Associated Press]] |date=March 29, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170329180904/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/justin-timberlake-to-perform-at-us-grand-prix-in-austin/2017/03/29/c10cbe9a-149a-11e7-bb16-269934184168_story.html |archive-date=March 29, 2017}}</ref> and the [[Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival]], which he co-produced.<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/pilgrimage-2017-go-behind-the-scenes-at-justin-timberlake-festival-204568/ |title=Pilgrimage 2017: Go Behind the Scenes at Justin Timberlake Festival  |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=September 25, 2017 | url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111152336/http://www.rollingstone.com/country/news/pilgrimage-2017-go-behind-the-scenes-at-justin-timberlake-festival-w505228 |archive-date=November 11, 2017}}</ref>

===2018–2022: ''Man of the Woods'' and Super Bowl LII halftime show===
[[File:Man_of_the_Woods_Tour_-_Miami_-_03.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.2|Timberlake performing on [[The Man of the Woods Tour]] in Miami on May 18, 2018, which was also the sixth highest-grossing tour of 2018.]]
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Speaking of his fifth studio album in 2016, Timberlake stated, "I think where I grew up in America has a lot of influence. Growing up in Tennessee—very central of the country—Memphis is known as the birthplace of rock & roll, but also the home of the blues, but Nashville's right down the street so there's a lot of country music."<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/justin-timberlake-im-definitely-working-on-a-new-album-20160506 | title=Justin Timberlake: 'I'm Definitely Working on a New Album' | last=Spanos | first=Brittany | magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] | date=May 6, 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507122831/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/justin-timberlake-im-definitely-working-on-a-new-album-20160506 | archive-date=May 7, 2016 | df=mdy-all}}</ref> In following interviews, Timberlake confirmed working with producers [[Timbaland]] and [[Pharrell Williams]],<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.idolator.com/7648496/justin-timberlake-album-pharrell-timbaland-max-martin | title=Justin Timberlake Says He's Been in the Studio With Pharrell, Timbaland and Max Martin | first=Rachel | last=Sonis | work=[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]] | date=October 17, 2016 }}{{Dead link|date=January 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> while stating, "It sounds more like where I've come from than any other music I've ever made... It's Southern American music. But I want to make it sound modern – at least that's the idea right now."<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/features/justin-timberlake-jimmy-fallon-fatherhood-his-uncertain-future-972807 |title=Justin Timberlake on Fatherhood, His Uncertain Future and Being Best Friends With Jimmy Fallon |date=February 8, 2017 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170208212752/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/justin-timberlake-jimmy-fallon-fatherhood-his-uncertain-future-972807 |archive-date=February 8, 2017 |access-date=December 6, 2019 }}</ref>

His fifth studio album ''[[Man of the Woods]]'' was released on February 2, 2018,<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8085797/justin-timberlake-new-album-man-of-the-woods-release-date-video |title=Justin Timberlake Announces New Album 'Man of the Woods,' Reveals Release Date |last=Weatherby |first=Taylor |date=January 2, 2018 | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180102223750/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8085797/justin-timberlake-new-album-man-of-the-woods-release-date-video |archive-date=January 2, 2018}}</ref> two days before he headlined the [[Super Bowl LII halftime show]] in [[Minneapolis]], [[Minnesota]] on February 4, where Timberlake performed a medley of his songs featuring both the Tennessee Kids and the [[Minnesota Marching Band]] alongside him, as well as a duet of "[[I Would Die 4 U]]" with a video projection of late singer [[Prince (musician)|Prince]] on screen.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kim|first1=Michelle|title=Justin Timberlake Duets With Prince Video During Super Bowl Halftime|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/justin-timberlake-duets-with-prince-video-during-super-bowl-halftime/|website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|access-date=February 5, 2018|date=February 4, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205044108/https://pitchfork.com/news/justin-timberlake-duets-with-prince-video-during-super-bowl-halftime/|archive-date=February 5, 2018}}</ref> The show contained multiple selections from ''Man of the Woods,'' which is named after his son Silas, whose name means "from the forest".<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/still-sexy-but-now-fatherly-justin-timberlake-returns |title=Still sexy but now fatherly, Justin Timberlake returns |date=February 1, 2018 |work=[[The Straits Times]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180202130629/http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/still-sexy-but-now-fatherly-justin-timberlake-returns |archive-date=February 2, 2018}}</ref> The album's first single, "[[Filthy (song)|Filthy]]", was released on January 5, along with its accompanying video directed by [[Mark Romanek]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/justin-timberlake-announces-new-album-man-of-the-woods/ |title=Justin Timberlake Announces New Album Man of the Woods |last=Yoo |first=Noah |work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |date=January 2, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180102213542/https://pitchfork.com/news/justin-timberlake-announces-new-album-man-of-the-woods/ |archive-date=January 2, 2018}}</ref> The [[electro-funk]] song<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2018/jan/05/justin-timberlake-filthy-review?|title=Justin Timberlake: Filthy review – comeback single channels Prince into grownup funk masterpiece|last=Beaumont-Thomas|first=Ben|date=January 5, 2017|work=The Guardian|access-date=January 5, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180105233603/https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2018/jan/05/justin-timberlake-filthy-review|archive-date=January 5, 2018}}</ref> has reached number nine in the U.S.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8094379/ed-sheeran-bruno-mars-cardi-b-justin-timberlake-hot-100-top-10|title=Ed Sheeran's 'Perfect' Rules Hot 100, Bruno Mars & Cardi B's 'Finesse' Flies to No. 3 & Justin Timberlake's 'Filthy' Debuts at No. 9|last=Trust|first=Gary|date=January 16, 2018|magazine=Billboard|access-date=January 16, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117020317/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8094379/ed-sheeran-bruno-mars-cardi-b-justin-timberlake-hot-100-top-10|archive-date=January 17, 2018}}</ref> and number 5 in Canada.<ref name=CanadaHot100>{{cite magazine|title=Billboard Canadian Hot 100|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/justin-timberlake/chart-history/can/|magazine=Billboard|access-date=January 27, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207200225/https://www.billboard.com/music/Justin-Timberlake/chart-history/canadian-hot-100|archive-date=February 7, 2018}}</ref> The songs "[[Supplies (song)|Supplies]]", "[[Say Something (Justin Timberlake song)|Say Something]]" featuring [[Chris Stapleton]] and "[[Man of the Woods (song)|Man of the Woods]]" were also released along with music videos ahead of the album.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Vallejo-Lopez |first=Abdiel |date=January 25, 2018 |title=Watch Justin Timberlake's "Say Something" Video, Featuring Chris Stapleton |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2018/01/watch-justin-timberlakes-say-something-music-video.html |magazine=Paste |access-date=January 25, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180126071030/https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2018/01/watch-justin-timberlakes-say-something-music-video.html |archive-date=January 26, 2018}}</ref> His collaboration with Stapleton also reached the top 10 in the U.S. and Canada.<ref name=CanadaHot100/><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8098078/drake-gods-plan-hot-100-justin-timberlake-say-something |title=Drake's 'God's Plan' Still No. 1 on Hot 100, Justin Timberlake & Chris Stapleton's 'Say Something' Debuts in Top 10 |last=Trust |first=Gary |date=February 5, 2018 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=April 24, 2018 |archive-date=February 6, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180206045601/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8098078/drake-gods-plan-hot-100-justin-timberlake-say-something |url-status=live }}</ref>

''Man of the Woods'' topped the ''Billboard'' 200 with the biggest first week sales of the year at the time, selling 293,000 total units.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2018/02/11/justin-timberlakes-man-of-the-woods-opens-at-no-1-with-2018s-biggest-week/ | title=Justin Timberlake's 'Man Of The Woods' Opens At No. 1 With 2018's Biggest Week | first=Hugh | last=McIntyre | work=[[Forbes]] | date=February 11, 2018 | access-date=February 1, 2019 | archive-date=June 6, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190606083014/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2018/02/11/justin-timberlakes-man-of-the-woods-opens-at-no-1-with-2018s-biggest-week/ | url-status=live }}</ref> ''Man of the Woods'' also marks Timberlake's fourth consecutive No. 1 album and has since been certified [[Music recording sales certification|Platinum]] by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/|title=Gold & Platinum|website=RIAA|access-date=February 16, 2019|archive-date=February 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212231947/https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Man of the Woods'' concluded 2018 as the sixth best-selling album of the year.<ref name=Scorpion>{{cite magazine |title=Drake's 'Scorpion' Is Nielsen Music's Top Album Of 2018 in U.S., 'God's Plan' Most-Streamed Song |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8492663/nielsen-music-top-album-2018-drake-scorpion |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |last=Caulfield |first=Keith |date=January 8, 2019 |access-date=February 1, 2019 |archive-date=February 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190202234015/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8492663/nielsen-music-top-album-2018-drake-scorpion |url-status=live }}</ref> An accompanying [[Man of the Woods Tour|tour of the same name]] began on March 13, 2018, in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]] and concluded on April 13, 2019, in [[Uncasville]].<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8093180/justin-timberlake-man-of-the-woods-north-american-tour|title=Justin Timberlake Announces Man of the Woods North American Tour Dates|magazine=Billboard|date=January 8, 2018|access-date=January 8, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108153139/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8093180/justin-timberlake-man-of-the-woods-north-american-tour|archive-date=January 8, 2018}}</ref> ''The Man of the Woods Tour'' was the sixth-highest-grossing tour of 2018.<ref name="gross">{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/year-in-music-2018/8488851/touring-charts-year-ed-sheeran-tops-taylor-swift-beyonce |title=The Year in Touring Charts: Ed Sheeran Claims 2018's Top Tour; Taylor Swift, Beyoncé & Jay-Z Do Big Business |last=Eric |first=Frankenberg |date=December 5, 2018 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=December 6, 2018 |archive-date=September 21, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190921024620/https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/year-in-music-2018/8488851/touring-charts-year-ed-sheeran-tops-taylor-swift-beyonce |url-status=live }}</ref>

In May 2019, Timberlake received an honorary [[doctorate]] from [[Berklee College of Music]].<ref name="Honorary">{{cite news|last=DeSantis|first=Rachel|date=May 13, 2019|title=Justin Timberlake Receives Honorary Doctorate from Berklee College of Music|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|url=https://people.com/music/justin-timberlake-receives-honorary-doctorate-berklee/|access-date=August 23, 2020|archive-date=October 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021171817/https://people.com/music/justin-timberlake-receives-honorary-doctorate-berklee/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Missy Elliott]] and [[Alex Lacamoire]] also received doctorates at the ceremony.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/11/entertainment/berklee-college-missy-elliot-justin-timberlake-alex-lacamoire-trnd/index.html|title=Missy Elliott, Alex Lacamoire and Justin Timberlake can now call themselves doctors|first=Trisha|last=Ahmed|work=CNN|date=May 13, 2019|access-date=August 24, 2020|archive-date=May 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190512015317/https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/11/entertainment/berklee-college-missy-elliot-justin-timberlake-alex-lacamoire-trnd/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Following the announcement of ''[[Trolls World Tour]]'', Timberlake teased potential collaborations with a number of artists, through a series of Instagram posts, which included frequent collaborators [[Pharrell Williams]], Nathaniel Hills and [[Rob Knox (producer)|Rob Knox]], as well as new collaborators such as [[Anderson .Paak]], [[Brandy Norwood]], [[Lizzo]], and [[Meek Mill]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://consequence.net/2019/08/justin-timberlake-teases-lizzo-collaboration/|title=Justin Timberlake teases Lizzo collaboration|date=August 18, 2019|last=Corcoran|first=Nina|website=[[Consequence of Sound]]|access-date=January 17, 2023|archive-date=January 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117014232/https://consequence.net/2019/08/justin-timberlake-teases-lizzo-collaboration/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://thesource.com/2019/08/17/is-a-lizzo-justin-timberlake-and-meek-mill-collaboration-coming/|title=Is a Lizzo, Justin Timberlake and Meek Mill Collaboration Coming?|last=Jones|first=Jiggy|date=August 17, 2019|website=[[The Source (magazine)|The Source]]|access-date=August 21, 2019|archive-date=August 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821012320/http://thesource.com/2019/08/17/is-a-lizzo-justin-timberlake-and-meek-mill-collaboration-coming/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8510434/justin-timberlake-anderson-paak-studio-instagram|title=Justin Timberlake Hits the Studio With Anderson .Paak|last=Saponara|first=Michael|date=May 7, 2019|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|billboard]]|access-date=August 21, 2019|archive-date=May 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190523184346/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8510434/justin-timberlake-anderson-paak-studio-instagram|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://ratedrnb.com/2019/08/brandy-hits-the-studio-with-pharrell-and-justin-timberlake/|title=Brandy Hits the Studio With Pharrell and Justin Timberlake|last=Samuels|first=Keithan|date=August 7, 2019|work=[[Rated R&B]]|access-date=August 21, 2019|archive-date=August 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821091258/https://ratedrnb.com/2019/08/brandy-hits-the-studio-with-pharrell-and-justin-timberlake/|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 26, 2020, [[SZA]] and Timberlake released the single "[[The Other Side (SZA and Justin Timberlake song)|The Other Side]]", a song part of the ''[[Trolls World Tour]]'' soundtrack, alongside its music video.<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/justin-timberlake-sza-the-other-side-music-video-958256/ |title=Justin Timberlake, SZA Get Funky on 'The Other Side' |last=Shaffer |first=Claire |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=February 26, 2020 |url-access=subscription |access-date=March 10, 2020 |archive-date=February 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200226205107/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/justin-timberlake-sza-the-other-side-music-video-958256/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url=https://people.com/music/justin-timberlake-sza-other-side-trolls-movie/ | title=Justin Timberlake and SZA Team Up for Uplifting Bop 'The Other Side' from Upcoming Trolls World Tour Movie | first=Ruth | last=Kinane | work=[[People (magazine)|People]] | date=February 26, 2020 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153945/https://people.com/music/justin-timberlake-sza-other-side-trolls-movie/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/sza-justin-timberlake-new-single-the-other-side-trolls-world-tour-2615128 | title=Watch SZA and Justin Timberlake shine in video for new single 'The Other Side' | first=Will | last=Lavin | work=[[NME]] | date=February 26, 2020 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=May 5, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505080801/https://www.nme.com/news/music/sza-justin-timberlake-new-single-the-other-side-trolls-world-tour-2615128 | url-status=live }}</ref> On March 9, 2020, Timberlake released a teaser for his upcoming song "Don't Slack", which features [[Anderson .Paak]], and is also part of the ''[[Trolls World Tour]]'' soundtrack. The song was released on March 10, 2020.<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9330153/justin-timberlake-anderson-paak-collaboration-release-date |title=Justin Timberlake Announces Anderson .Paak Collaboration Release Date |last=Aniftos |first=Rania |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=March 6, 2020 |access-date=April 17, 2020 |archive-date=August 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819174736/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9330153/justin-timberlake-anderson-paak-collaboration-release-date |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/3159278/justin-timberlake-anderson-paak-dont-slack-trolls/ |title=Justin Timberlake And Anderson .Paak Refuse To Hold Back On 'Don't Slack' |last=Roth |first=Madeline |website=[[MTV News]] |date=March 10, 2020 |access-date=March 10, 2020 |archive-date=April 1, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200401190801/http://www.mtv.com/news/3159278/justin-timberlake-anderson-paak-dont-slack-trolls/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In September 2020, Timberlake and producer Timbaland teased a potential upcoming collaboration with Canadian musician [[Justin Bieber]], as well as collaborations with [[Justine Skye]], [[Hit-Boy]] and [[Ty Dolla Sign]].<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9456621/justin-timberlake-teams-up-studio-timbaland-new-music |title=Whoa, What Are Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber and Timbaland Cooking Up? |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |date=September 29, 2020 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=October 1, 2020 |archive-date=October 1, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001203526/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9456621/justin-timberlake-teams-up-studio-timbaland-new-music |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/justin-timberlake-teases-music-producer-timbaland-73309914 | title=Justin Timberlake teases new music with producer Timbaland | first=Danielle | last=Long | work=[[Good Morning America]] | date=September 30, 2020 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153945/https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/justin-timberlake-teases-music-producer-timbaland-73309914 | url-status=live }}</ref> In December 2020, Timberlake and [[Ant Clemons]] released the single "Better Days", which received its premier on the Rock the Runoff virtual concert, held by [[Stacey Abrams]]' organization Fair Fight.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/754595-justin-timberlake-spreads-positivity-with-better-days-release-alongside-ant-clemons |title=Justin Timberlake spreads positivity with 'Better Days' release alongside Ant Clemons |date=December 6, 2020 |website=[[The News International]] |access-date=December 8, 2020 |archive-date=December 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208153358/https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/754595-justin-timberlake-spreads-positivity-with-better-days-release-alongside-ant-clemons |url-status=live }}</ref>

In January 2021, Timberlake performed as part of the [[inauguration of Joe Biden]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Justin Timberlake says it will be 'an honor' to perform at Biden inaugural special |url=https://www.today.com/popculture/justin-timberlake-performing-joe-biden-inauguration-special-t205709 |access-date=2022-06-11 |work=Today |date=January 13, 2021 |archive-date=June 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611110255/https://www.today.com/popculture/justin-timberlake-performing-joe-biden-inauguration-special-t205709 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Aderoju |first=Darlene |title=Justin Timberlake Was 'Deeply Honored' to Sing 'Better Days' with Ant Clemons for Biden Inauguration |url=https://people.com/music/justin-timberlake-deeply-honored-to-sing-better-days-for-biden-inauguration/ |access-date=June 11, 2022 |magazine=People |archive-date=June 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611110255/https://people.com/music/justin-timberlake-deeply-honored-to-sing-better-days-for-biden-inauguration/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Performing from his hometown of Memphis, Timberlake performed his collaboration with Ant Clemons during the ''[[Celebrating America]]'' special.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |date=January 21, 2021 |title=Justin Timberlake 'Deeply Honored' to Perform 'Better Days' During 'Celebrating America' Special |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/justin-timberlake-deeply-honored-to-perform-better-days-during-celebrating-america-biden-9514329/ |access-date=June 11, 2022 |magazine=Billboard |archive-date=June 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611110255/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/justin-timberlake-deeply-honored-to-perform-better-days-during-celebrating-america-biden-9514329/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Timberlake performed at Pharrell Williams' Something in the Water festival in Washington D.C., where he was joined on stage by [[T.I.]] and [[Clipse]] for his five-song set.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Ruggieri |first1=Melissa |last2=KRuggieri |first2=Melissa |date=June 19, 2022 |title=Justin Timberlake, T.I. join Pharrell's Something in the Water festival, but serious crowd issues persist |url=https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/06/19/pharrell-something-water-festival-justin-timberlake-crowds/7675818001/ |access-date=June 20, 2022 |newspaper=USA Today |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619072827/https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/06/19/pharrell-something-water-festival-justin-timberlake-crowds/7675818001/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

===2023–present: ''Everything I Thought It Was''===

In May 2023, Timbaland revealed that Timberlake's sixth studio album was completed, adding that their pair had revived the sound from the ''FutureSex/LoveSounds'' era.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/timbaland-reveals-he-was-inspired-by-an-oompa-loompas-beat-for-aaliyah-are-you-that-somebody-3438822|title=Timbaland was inspired by an "Oompa Loompa" beat for Aaliyah's 'Are You That Somebody'|magazine=NME|last=Williams|first=Kyann-Sian|date=May 4, 2023|access-date=May 8, 2023|archive-date=May 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508122733/https://www.nme.com/news/music/timbaland-reveals-he-was-inspired-by-an-oompa-loompas-beat-for-aaliyah-are-you-that-somebody-3438822|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 1, 2023, Timbaland released the single "[[Keep Going Up]]", in collaboration with Furtado and Timberlake. Timberlake also reunited with his fellow former band members of [[NSYNC]] later that month and released the single "[[Better Place (NSYNC song)|Better Place]]" in support of the [[Trolls Band Together (soundtrack)|''Trolls Band Together'' soundtrack]].<ref name="et">{{cite web|url=https://www.etonline.com/justin-timberlake-debuts-new-songs-drops-everything-i-thought-it-was-trailer-218304|title=Justin Timberlake Debuts New Songs, Drops ''Everything I Thought It Was'' Trailer|last=Schillaci|first=Sophie|website=[[Entertainment Tonight]]|date=January 22, 2024|access-date=January 25, 2024|archive-date=January 25, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125162817/https://www.etonline.com/justin-timberlake-debuts-new-songs-drops-everything-i-thought-it-was-trailer-218304|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/0leO4lM0iYTks8dy039b7c?si=lus5yEpkRLiR9lz9lXIaRQ|title=Keep Going Up|website=Spotify|date=1 September 2023|access-date=18 September 2023|archive-date=October 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231021113046/https://open.spotify.com/album/0leO4lM0iYTks8dy039b7c?si=lus5yEpkRLiR9lz9lXIaRQ|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/listen-timbaland-justin-timberlake-and-nelly-furtado-reunite-song-keep-going-up-3492129|title=Listen to Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado reunite on 'Keep Going Up'|website=NME|last=Krol|first=Charlotte|date=1 September 2023|access-date=18 September 2023|archive-date=September 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926010940/https://www.nme.com/news/music/listen-timbaland-justin-timberlake-and-nelly-furtado-reunite-song-keep-going-up-3492129|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffconway/2023/09/01/timbaland-on-his-new-keep-going-up-single-with-nelly-furtado-and-justin-timberlake-we-created-magic/|title=Timbaland On His New 'Keep Going Up' Single With Nelly Furtado And Justin Timberlake: 'We Created Magic'|website=Forbes|last=Conway|first=Jeff|date=1 September 2023|access-date=18 September 2023|archive-date=September 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907031507/https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffconway/2023/09/01/timbaland-on-his-new-keep-going-up-single-with-nelly-furtado-and-justin-timberlake-we-created-magic/|url-status=live}}</ref> In addition to "Keep Going Up" and "Better Place", Timberlake had also collaborated with [[Meek Mill]] on the song [[Believe (Meek Mill song)|Believe]], [[Romeo Santos]] on the song "[[Sin Fin]]",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/sin-fin-romeo-santos-justin-timberlake/x3pnd6c0r1y2a|title=Romeo Santos & Justin Timberlake – Sin Fin|website=[[Qobuz]]|access-date=March 27, 2024|archive-date=November 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115121355/https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/sin-fin-romeo-santos-justin-timberlake/x3pnd6c0r1y2a|url-status=live}}</ref> [[DJ Khaled]] on his album ''[[Khaled Khaled]]'', on the song "Just Be", [[Justine Skye]] on her album, ''Space & Time'', on the song "Innocent", [[Jack Harlow]] on his album ''[[Come Home the Kids Miss You]]'', on the song "Parent Trap"; a remix of [[Coco Jones]]' "[[ICU (song)#Remix|ICU]]"<ref name="remix">{{cite magazine |last1=Denis |first1=Kyle |title=Coco Jones & Justin Timberlake Unite for 'ICU' Remix: Stream It Now |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/coco-jones-justin-timberlake-icu-remix-stream-it-now-1235371112/ |access-date=July 15, 2023 |magazine=Billboard |date=July 14, 2023 |archive-date=July 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230715010447/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/coco-jones-justin-timberlake-icu-remix-stream-it-now-1235371112/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and a further remix of the song "[[3D (song)|3D]]" by [[Jungkook]].<ref name="Forbes">{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2023/11/24/jung-kook-returns-with-new-justin-timberlake-collaboration-butwhy/|title=Jungkook Returns With New Justin Timberlake Collaboration. But…Why?|last=McIntyre|first=Hugh|website=[[Forbes]]|date=November 24, 2023|access-date=November 24, 2023|archive-date=November 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231124214221/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2023/11/24/jung-kook-returns-with-new-justin-timberlake-collaboration-butwhy/|url-status=live}}</ref> Timberlake had also worked with [[Calvin Harris]], producer of "[[Fuckin' Up the Disco]]" and "[[No Angels (Justin Timberlake song)|No Angels]]", on his song "[[Stay with Me (Calvin Harris, Justin Timberlake, Halsey and Pharrell Williams song)|Stay with Me]]", alongside [[Pharrell Williams]] and [[Halsey (singer)|Halsey]].<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/calvin-harris-halsey-justin-timberlake-pharrell-collab-release-date-1235111101/|title=Calvin Harris Reveals Release Date for New Collab With Halsey, Justin Timberlake & Pharrell|first=Katie|last=Bain|date=6 July 2022|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=15 July 2022|archive-date=April 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404130818/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/calvin-harris-halsey-justin-timberlake-pharrell-collab-release-date-1235111101/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Justin Timberlake: Everything I Thought It Was |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/justin-timberlake-everything-i-thought-it-was/ |access-date=2024-05-01 |website=Pitchfork |language=en-US}}</ref>

[[File:Justin Timberlake Performing in Seattle, Washington.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.9|Timberlake Performing on [[the Forget Tomorrow World Tour]] in Seattle on May 2, 2024.]] On January 19, 2024, Timberlake performed a free one-night-only concert at the [[Orpheum Theatre (Memphis)|Orpheum in Memphis]] where he live-debuted his new single "[[Selfish (Justin Timberlake song)|Selfish]]" after teasing a new project on social media in previous days.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/justin-timberlake-selfish-song-everything-i-thought-it-was-album-trailer-1235585797/|title=Justin Timberlake Unveils New Song 'Selfish' at Memphis Concert & Drops 'Everything I Thought It Was' Album Trailer|magazine=[[Billboard 200|Billboard]]|date=January 20, 2024|accessdate=January 20, 2024|archive-date=January 20, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120060505/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/justin-timberlake-selfish-song-everything-i-thought-it-was-album-trailer-1235585797/|url-status=live}}</ref> In promotion of the record, on January 25, 2024, Timberlake appeared on ''[[The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon]]''; he announced the release of "Selfish" and revealed that the album had taken four years to produce.<ref name="Zemler">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/justin-timberlake-world-tour-announcement-fallon-1234954876/|title=Justin Timberlake Announces World Tour, Performs With Classroom Instruments on 'Fallon'|magazine=Rolling Stone|last=Zemler|first=Emily|date=January 26, 2024|access-date=January 26, 2024|archive-date=January 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126094018/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/justin-timberlake-world-tour-announcement-fallon-1234954876/|url-status=live}}</ref>

"Selfish" debuted at number 19 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], marking Timberlake's highest debut in six years on the chart. It became his 39th career solo entry on the Hot 100, and his 29th to reach the top 40.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/justin-timberlake-selfish-highest-hot-100-debut-six-years-1235600014/ | title=Justin Timberlake Scores His Highest Hot 100 Debut in Six Years with 'Selfish' | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | access-date=March 20, 2024 | archive-date=March 19, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319232931/https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/justin-timberlake-selfish-highest-hot-100-debut-six-years-1235600014/ | url-status=live }}</ref> On the release day of "Selfish", he also announced that his sixth studio album, ''[[Everything I Thought It Was]]'', would be released in March 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/justin-timberlake-announces-first-album-since-2018-shares-video-for-new-song-selfish-watch/|title=Justin Timberlake Announces First Album Since 2018, Shares Video for New Song "Selfish": Watch|website=Pitchfork|last=Strauss|first=Matthew|date=January 25, 2024|access-date=January 25, 2024|archive-date=January 25, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125135705/https://pitchfork.com/news/justin-timberlake-announces-first-album-since-2018-shares-video-for-new-song-selfish-watch/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Zemler"/> Timberlake appeared as a musical guest on the January 27, 2024, episode of ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', singing "Selfish" and "Sanctified". On January 30, he appeared on ''[[The Kelly Clarkson Show]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://americansongwriter.com/justin-timberlake-teases-major-nsync-news-with-kelly-clarkson-autographs-teachers-outrageous-life-size-cutout/|title=Justin Timberlake Teases Major *NSYNC News With Kelly Clarkson, Autographs Teacher's Outrageous Life-Size Cutout|website=American Songwriter|last=Wilson|first=Matthew|date=January 30, 2024|access-date=January 30, 2024|archive-date=January 30, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130154541/https://americansongwriter.com/justin-timberlake-teases-major-nsync-news-with-kelly-clarkson-autographs-teachers-outrageous-life-size-cutout/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/KellyClarksonTV/status/1752285527921840238|title=Hanging out with the one and only Justin Timberlake today on Kelly, PLUS a big surprise for some young New Orleans musicians!|website=Twitter|date=January 30, 2024|access-date=January 30, 2024|archive-date=January 30, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130155920/https://twitter.com/KellyClarksonTV/status/1752285527921840238?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet|url-status=live}}</ref> and held an "intimate" concert at [[Irving Plaza]] in [[New York City]] on January 31, his 43rd birthday.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/justin-timberlake-details-new-album-everything-i-thought-it-was-shares-selfish/|title=Justin Timberlake details new album ''Everything I Thought It Was'', shares "Selfish"|last=Sacher|first=Andrew|website=[[BrooklynVegan]]|date=January 25, 2024|access-date=January 25, 2024|archive-date=January 25, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125162817/https://www.brooklynvegan.com/justin-timberlake-details-new-album-everything-i-thought-it-was-shares-selfish/|url-status=live}}</ref> He appeared as the musical guest, where he performed "Selfish" on ''[[The Graham Norton Show]]'' recorded in [[London]] on February 22, 2024,<ref>{{Cite web |title=2 minute clip The Graham Norton Show |date=February 23, 2024 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0hdrvdx |access-date=March 27, 2024 |archive-date=March 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240330222604/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0hdrvdx |url-status=live }}</ref> the night before he cancelled ''A'' ''One Night Only'' concert, to be held at the [[Roundhouse (venue)|Roundhouse]], London, on February 23, 2024. Timberlake was recovering from an illness.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/justin-timberlake-announces-summer-2024-uk-and-european-tour-buy-tickets-3591839|title=Justin Timberlake announces summer 2024 UK and European tour|website=NME|last=Pilley|first=Max|date=23 February 2024|access-date=February 23, 2024|archive-date=February 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229174023/https://www.nme.com/news/music/justin-timberlake-announces-summer-2024-uk-and-european-tour-buy-tickets-3591839|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/justin-timberlake-roundhouse-cancelled-reason-b2501250.html|title=Justin Timberlake abruptly cancels one-off London show|website=The Independent|last=Muir|first=Ellie|date=23 February 2024|access-date=23 February 2024|archive-date=March 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240301150747/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/justin-timberlake-roundhouse-cancelled-reason-b2501250.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The promotional single "[[Drown (Justin Timberlake song)|Drown]]" was released on February 23, 2024.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/justin-timberlake-drown-single-1234974420/|title=Justin Timberlake Dives Into Heartbreak With New 'Drown' Track|magazine=Rolling Stone|last=Madarang|first=Charisma|date=February 23, 2024|access-date=February 23, 2024|archive-date=February 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240223060901/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/justin-timberlake-drown-single-1234974420/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/justin-timberlake-drown-stream-1235612945/|title=Justin Timberlake 'Drown'" Stream It Now|magazine=Billboard|last=Denis|first=Kyle|date=February 23, 2024|access-date=February 23, 2024|archive-date=March 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304202610/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/justin-timberlake-drown-stream-1235612945/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/track/5qxOeTyWa0JAst5fqdrqgu?si=6af41b9f4fa348b1|title=Justin Timberlake – Drown|website=Spotify|date=February 23, 2024|access-date=February 23, 2024|archive-date=February 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240223111919/https://open.spotify.com/track/5qxOeTyWa0JAst5fqdrqgu?si=6af41b9f4fa348b1|url-status=live}}</ref> Timberlake also appeared on [[Complex Networks]] ''Sneaker Shopping'' on March 11, 2024, and mentioned the release of his new album at the end of the video.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/v/sneaker-shopping/1OuhuSfr|title=Justin Timberlake Goes Sneaker Shopping With Complex|website=Complex|date=11 March 2024|access-date=11 March 2024}}</ref>

On March 13, 2024, in anticipation of the album release, Timberlake performed a one-off concert at [[The Wiltern]] in Los Angeles. The show featured a surprise reunion with his NSYNC bandmates, with the group playing a medley of hits and the new album track “Paradise.” Timberlake then performed on NPR's Tiny Desk series on March 15 for a half-hour-long concert.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/ariana-grande-eternal-sunshine-second-week-number-one-billboard-200-chart-1235640277/|title=Ariana Grande's 'Eternal Sunshine' Spends Second Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart|magazine=[[Billboard 200|Billboard]]|date=March 26, 2024|accessdate=March 24, 2024|archive-date=March 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240324190114/https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/ariana-grande-eternal-sunshine-second-week-number-one-billboard-200-chart-1235640277/|url-status=live}}</ref> Timberlake also announced the release of a documentary showing the album's creation process.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1156583-justin-timberlake-announces-documentary-on-creation-of-everything-i-thought-i-was|title=Justin Timberlake announces documentary on creation of 'Everything I Thought I Was'|website=The News International|last=Leroy|first=Chris|date=February 11, 2024|access-date=February 11, 2024|archive-date=February 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240211020526/https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1156583-justin-timberlake-announces-documentary-on-creation-of-everything-i-thought-i-was|url-status=live}}</ref> The second single off the record, "[[No Angels (Justin Timberlake song)|No Angels]]", was released on March 15, 2024, the same day as the album's release.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sisti |first1=Sara |title=Justin Timberlake – No Angels (Radio Date: 15-03-2024) |url=https://www.earone.it/news/justin_timberlake_no_angels_radio_date_15_03_2024_87449703/ |website=EarOne |access-date=March 15, 2024 |language=it |date=March 15, 2024 |archive-date=March 15, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240315032429/https://www.earone.it/news/justin_timberlake_no_angels_radio_date_15_03_2024_87449703/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Everything I Thought It Was'' debuted at number four on the U.S. [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], giving Timberlake his sixth consecutive top five album in the country.<ref name="Ariana Grande's 'Eternal Sunshine'">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/ariana-grande-eternal-sunshine-second-week-number-one-billboard-200-chart-1235640277/|title=Ariana Grande's 'Eternal Sunshine' Spends Second Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart|magazine=[[Billboard 200|Billboard]]|date=March 24, 2024|accessdate=March 24, 2024|archive-date=March 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240324190114/https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/ariana-grande-eternal-sunshine-second-week-number-one-billboard-200-chart-1235640277/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In April 2024, Timberlake opened the [[2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards|iHeartRadio Music Awards]], performing both singles off the album, "Selfish" and "No Angels".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/justin-timberlake-iheartradio-music-awards-performance-1235646736/|title=Justin Timberlake Kicks Off 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards With 'Selfish' & 'No Angels' Performance|magazine=[[Billboard 200|Billboard]]|date=April 1, 2024|accessdate=April 1, 2024|archive-date=April 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402004858/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/justin-timberlake-iheartradio-music-awards-performance-1235646736/|url-status=live}}</ref> Timberlake also promoted the album on [[the Forget Tomorrow World Tour]], which began on April 29, 2024, in [[Vancouver]], Canada.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Justin Timberlake Announces North American Dates for 2024 Forget Tomorrow World Tour|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/justin-timberlake-north-american-dates-2024-forget-tomorrow-world-tour-1235590143/|last1=Kaufman|first1=Gil|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=January 26, 2024|date=January 26, 2024|archive-date=January 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126150613/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/justin-timberlake-north-american-dates-2024-forget-tomorrow-world-tour-1235590143/|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 23, 2024, Timberlake announced summer 2024 Europe tour dates.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/justin-timberlake-announces-summer-2024-uk-and-european-tour-buy-tickets-3591839|title=Justin Timberlake announces summer 2024 UK and European tour|website=NME|last=Pilley|first=Max|date=23 February 2024|access-date=23 February 2024|archive-date=February 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229174023/https://www.nme.com/news/music/justin-timberlake-announces-summer-2024-uk-and-european-tour-buy-tickets-3591839|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2024, prior to the tour launching, Trace William Cowen of ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'' reported that the Forget Tomorrow World Tour had become Timberlake's fastest selling tour to date. They stated that the tour had amassed over $140 million globally in initial ticket sales from over 70 dates and that more than one million attendees are expected. Cowen concluded that "Justin Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour Is Set to Become His Biggest Yet."<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Trace William|last=Cowen|url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/tracewilliamcowen/justin-timberlake-forget-tomorrow-tour-biggest-gross|title=Justin Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour Is Set to Become His Biggest Yet, Gross Over $140 Million|magazine=Complex|date=March 20, 2024|access-date=May 16, 2024}}</ref> On May 20, 2024, ''[[Pollstar]]'' announced that nine additional shows were added due to "overwhelming demand" and reported that over 1 million tickets were already sold, becoming Timberlake's fastest selling tour to date.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Justin Timberlake Adds Nine U.S. Dates To 'The Forget Tomorrow World Tour' |url=https://news.pollstar.com/2024/05/20/justin-timberlake-adds-nine-u-s-dates-to-the-forget-tomorrow-world-tour/|magazine=[[Pollstar]]|access-date=May 20, 2024|date=May 20, 2024}}</ref> The tour received generally positive reviews.<ref name="Vancouver Sun 1">{{cite news |last1=Derdeyn |first1=Stuart |title=Justin Timberlake concert review: The best show he's ever played in Vancouver |url=https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/music/justin-timberlake-vancouver-concert-review-rogers-arena-tour-launch |access-date=May 10, 2024 |newspaper=[[Vancouver Sun]] |date=April 30, 2024 |issn=0832-1299}}</ref>