James Patterson

Official James Petterson web site (http://www.twbookmark.com/features/jamespatterson/index.html). Rumors circulating that Justin Timberlake has quit the group have added to the uncertainty over the groups future. He is well known for his overuse of italics. His main character in many of his novels is Alex Cross, a forensic psychologist. Morgan Freeman has played Cross in two movies adapted from Patterson's books, Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. Plans to work on their fifth album are being discussed, however details are uncertain. James Patterson is an award winning American author of fiction. Joey is acting in movies (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and on Broadway (Rent). 4th of July. Lance abandoned his plans to be the first celebrity in space.

Honeymoon. Chris closed his clothing business, Fuman Skeeto. London Bridges. The group went on hiatus in 2002, as two of its members released solo albums -- Justin Timberlake released Justified on November 4, 2002 and JC Chasez released his solo album, Schizophrenic, on February 24, 2004. Santa Kid. Recent hits such as "Gone" and "Girlfriend" have expanded the group's influence and fan base into the hip-hop crowd as well. Sam's Letters to Jennifer. Their albums have been boosted by a number of successful single releases, including "Tearin' Up My Heart" from *NSYNC, "Music Of My Heart" recorded with Gloria Estefan for the movie Music of the Heart, "Bye Bye Bye", "It's Gonna Be Me" and "This I Promise You" from No Strings Attached.

3rd Degree. Their fourth album, Celebrity comes in at number two, with 1.8 million records sold in its first week. The Big Bad Wolf. After moving from BMG to Jive Records, home of rival boy band Backstreet Boys, No Strings Attached, released in March 2000, sold 2.4 million copies in its first week of release—the highest first week sales in music history (1.1 million of which was attributed to the first day of release). The Lake House. Their debut album, released by BMG, did well in Europe and the US as did the seasonal Home For Christmas. The Jester. The group produces a blend of pop, dance, and R&B that they call "dirty pop". No Strings Attached was the first album to feature this type of music; they gave the style a name with their latest album Celebrity.

Four Blind Mice. Their defining album, No Strings Attached, released shortly thereafter, proved that the boys were back in business. The Beach House. *NSYNC left Pearlman to be managed by Johnny Wright of Wright Entertainment Group. 2nd Chance. Shortly after their breakthrough, *NSYNC fought a court battle against their manager citing mismanagement. Violets Are Blue. After Lance joined, the group claimed to call him "Lansten" so his name would fit in the *NSYNC acronym.

Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas. It was created from the last letter of each member's name: Justin, Chris, Joey, Jason, and JC. 1st to Die. The logic behind the name *NSYNC came from Justin's mother, Lynn Harless. Roses Are Red. The bass part was sung by Jason Watkins, who left the group early on because he did not like the type of music *NSYNC was performing. Cradle & All. Lance Bass, who coincidentally sang bass, was not originally part of the group.

Black Friday. The group formed in 1995 under the funding of Lou Pearlman, who hired Johnny Wright (former manager of New Kids On The Block ) to be their tour manager. Pop Goes the Weasel.
. When the Wind Blows. The group members are James Lance Bass, Joshua Scott Chasez (JC), Joseph Anthony Fatone Junior (Joey), Christopher Alan Kirkpatrick (Chris), and Justin Randall Timberlake. Cat & Mouse. *NSYNC is a five-part pop music vocal group, specifically a boy band, formed in Orlando, Florida, USA.

See How They Run. 2002 "Girlfriend"(w/Nelly) #4 US, #2 UK. Jack & Jill. 2001 "Gone" #11 US, #24 UK. Miracle on the 17th Green. 2001 "Pop" #19 US, #9 UK. Hide & Seek. 2000 "I'll Never Stop" #13 UK (Not released in US).

Kiss the Girls. 2000 "This I Promise You" #5 US, #21 UK. Along Came a Spider. 2000 "It's Gonna Be Me" #1 US(2 weeks), #9 UK GOLD. The Midnight Club. 2000 "Bye Bye Bye" #4 US, #3 UK. Black Market. 2000 "Music of My Heart" (with Gloria Estefan) #2 US, #34 UK GOLD.

Virgin. 1999 "I Drive Myself Crazy" #67 US. The Jericho Commandment. 1999 "God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You" #8 US. Season of the Machete. 1998 "Tearin' Up My Heart" #59 US, #9 UK. Maximum Ride. 1998 "I Want You Back" #5 UK.

Celebrity (2001, Jive) #1 (Debut) US (1 week) 5× Platinum, #12 UK. No Strings Attached (2000, Jive) #1 (Debut) US (8 weeks) 11× Platinum, #14 UK. The Winter Album (1998, BMG) (Not released in US). Home For Christmas (1998, RCA/BMG) #7 US 2× Platinum.

NSYNC (1998, RCA/BMG) #2 US 10× Platinum, #30 UK.