August 2004

1) This graphic features content from the September 2004 issue of GQ UK, which was on sale in August. The original article is not currently available via GQ’s website or public archives. A transcribed copy of the interview was located on a fan-hosted website. The quote attributed to Justin Timberlake has been corroborated by an archived MTV News update published the same year.
Title: The Birth of An Icon
Author(s): Devin Friedman
Original Source: GQ UK Magazine (unavailable)
Secondary Source: Claudia’s *NSYNC Shrine
Corroborating Source: MTV News

2) MTV News reported that *NSYNC had reunited to perform the national anthem at their annual Challenge for the Children event, but no new music was planned. Although the group mentioned an upcoming band meeting to discuss future recording, Jive Records confirmed that no releases were scheduled for the remainder of the year.
Title: No New ‘NSYNC Album This Year, Label Says
Author(s): Jennifer Vineyard
Original Source: MTV News

3) Pop Dirt published a post summarizing an interview that manager Johnny Wright did with 98.5 KLUC in Las Vegas. This graphic contains quotes attributed to him by the post’s author.
Title: Johnny Wright Discusses Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC Future
Author(s): Jeff C
Original Source: KLUC radio interview (unavailable)
Secondary Source: Popdirt.com

4) People Magazine cited unnamed sources in an article describing alleged friction within *NSYNC due to Justin Timberlake’s departure.
Title: Timberlake Bailing on ‘N Sync Reunion?
Author(s): Mark Dagostino and Steve Helling
Original Source: People Magazine

5) Pop Dirt publishes a post claiming Joey Fatone denied *NSYNC breaking up when he was interviewed on Sirius Satellite Radio.
Title: Joey Fatone Denies Split But No New Music
Author(s): Jeff C
Original Source: Sirius Satellite 1 Radio interview (unavailable)
Secondary Source: Popdirt.com

6) Pop Dirt also published a summary of an interview JC Chasez did with Sirius Satellite Radio.
Title: JC Chasez Comments od Britney’s Nuptuals and *NSYNC’s Future
Author(s): Jeff C
Original Source: Sirius Satellite 1 Radio interview (unavailable)
Secondary Source: Popdirt.com
Icons in graphic 5 and 6 were copied from Old Windows Icons Tumblr.

7) In August 2004, a Times Leader gossip feature reported that during *NSYNC’s annual charity event in Miami, Justin Timberlake privately told the group he wasn’t interested in recording a new album. The blurb also noted that unnamed media sources had speculated about interpersonal tensions, with one attributing group friction to Timberlake’s relationship with Cameron Diaz—though this claim was not substantiated.
Title: The Starr Report
Author(s): Jenn and AJ
Original Source: The Times Leader