Serena Williams shared her excitement that *NSYNC reunited to record a new song for ‘Trolls Band Together.'.Photo:David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty; Bob Berg/Getty
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty; Bob Berg/Getty
Serena Williamscan’t stop the feeling of excitement that*NSYNCis making music again.
The retired tennis star, 41, shared her reaction to Thursday’s announcement that the ’90s boy band has recorded their first song in more than two decades, “Better Place,” for the upcomingTrolls Band Togethermovie.
“It’s unhealthy on how excited I am for the new *NSYNC music for the Trolls movie. I physically can’t wait. I am overly excited. Anyone else?” Williams wrote onXon Monday.
Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian, appears equally pumped about the film, which premieres on Nov. 17.
“I’ve already rented the theater for Jr and all her friends,” he declared onX, referring to the couple’s 5-year-old daughter,Olympia.
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“What’s the thing you know?” asked Bass, 44, with Timberlake answering, “Oh no, I can’t tell you until you tell me what you know.”
“I can’t tell you what I know,” said Fatone, 46. Kirkpatrick then replied, “Well, then I can’t tell you what I know.”
The video ended with the band members shrugging in unison and walking out of the frame.
Fans of course went into a frenzy of anticipation about what the group could have in the works, leading up to the official announcement about the new song the following day.
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Fatone reflected on *NSYNC’s VMAs reunionat ’90s Con over the weekend. “It was fun!" he told the crowd at the Tampa Convention Center in Florida, while appearing on a panel Sunday alongsideTLC’sRozanda “Chilli” ThomasandTionne “T-Boz” WatkinsandBackstreet Boys’Howie DoroughandAJ McLean.
Fatone also talked about “Better Place.““We’re excited for *NSYNC to come out with a song, which is crazy to say after 25 years,” he said.
As for a potential *NSYNC reunion tour, however, Fatone said “I don’t know” but urged fans to make their voices heard. “If the fans want it that much yell at the companies, yell at Sony, yell at them,” he advised.
Serena Williams attends the 54th NAACP Image Awards in February 2023.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty
Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty
Williams and Timberlake share more than a love for music and all thingsTrolls. The two are both investors in pro golfersTiger WoodsandRory McIlroy’s startup, TMRW Sports, according toCNBC.
“We wanted a group of people who have a vision for how technology can help make sports more accessible and culturally relevant and attract new and different groups of fans — and that’s ultimately younger fans, and families,”Mike McCarley, CEO and co-founder of TMRW Sports, told the outlet of the company’s investors, who also includeStephen Curry,Lewis HamiltonandTony Romo, in November 2022.
source: people.com
