Justin Timberlake hell-bent on getting advance copy of ex Britney Spears' 'brutally honest' memoir before anyone else does
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Justin Timberlake is adamant about obtaining an advance copy of Britney Spears' highly anticipated tell-all memoir. The pop star signed a lucrative $15 million deal to disclose secrets about her life and her remarkable journey to stardom.
However, Spears' memoir hit a roadblock after concerns from certain A-list celebrities caused a surprising delay in the release of her bombshell memoir, While it remains unclear which celebrities' worries led to the postponement, there are indications that Spears' ex Timberlake might be among them, reported Radar Online.
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Insiders revealed details about the whirlwind romance between Timberlake and Spears, which lasted from early 1999 to 2002, stating that their relationship holds significant importance for Timberlake's future. "Justin's future is literally in the hands of Britney. She knows everything," Radar Online quoted a source as saying. "Justin is apologetic and trying to get hold of the manuscript before anyone else does. He has a PR war room set up, but they can't do anything until they read what she has to say."
Simon & Schuster, the publisher of the memoir, was already feeling the pressure, even though an official release date had not been announced. "A source said: “Britney is brutally honest in the book — there are a lot of nervous A-listers," an insider told The Sun. "Strongly worded legal letters have been sent to the publishers by people who know Britney." Rumors suggest that Spears will spare no details in her memoir, revealing previously undisclosed information about her short-lived relationship with actor Colin Farrell in 2003.
According to sources, she apparently wrote about a controversial gift Farrell allegedly sent her after their breakup—a bumper sticker stating "Honk If You've Slept With Colin Farrell." However, Farrell has neither confirmed nor denied these allegations. An exclusive insider claimed there's "not been this much secrecy around a book since Prince Harry's memoir." Moreover, "there's no way Justin's going to get an advance copy, unless Britney sends him one."
Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears' whirlwind romance
Timberlake and Spears had a highly publicized relationship that began in the late 1990s during their teenage years. The two pop stars were considered one of the industry's power couples at the time. However, their relationship faced challenges and eventually came to an end in 2002. Reports surfaced of their breakup, and there were rumors of infidelity on Timberlake's part.
This led to the release of Timberlake's hit single 'Cry Me a River,' which was widely speculated to be about his breakup with Spears. The aftermath of their split involved a period of public scrutiny and tabloid coverage, with both artists addressing their breakup through their music. Spears released her album 'In the Zone,' which included the song 'Everytime,' believed to be her response to Timberlake's 'Cry Me a River.' Although the details of their breakup remain private, and both artists have moved on with their respective careers and personal lives.