Coverage dated December 14, 2023

'No disrespect': Justin Timberlake breaks silence on Britney Spears drama before performing controversial Cry Me A River

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Justin Timberlake all but apologised to Britney Spears before performing breakup song 'Cry Me A River'

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  1. New York Post

    How Justin Timberlake hinted at Britney Spears backlash at his Las Vegas performance (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Timbaland-produced track “Cry Me a River” was mentioned in Spears’ recent memoir, “The Woman in Me.”

  2. Hiawatha World Online

    'No disrespect': Justin Timberlake breaks silence on Britney Spears drama before performing controversial Cry Me A River (opens Hiawatha World Online)

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    Hiawatha World Online's feed description

    Justin Timberlake all but apologised to Britney Spears before performing breakup song 'Cry Me A River'

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Justin Timberlake means 'no disrespect' to Britney Spears in 'Cry Me a River' performance (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Justin Timberlake performed 'Cry Me a River' at the opening of the Fontainebleau Las Vegas after Britney Spears gave her version of their breakup in her memoir.

  4. People

    Justin Timberlake Tells Crowd 'No Disrespect' Before Singing 'Cry Me a River' After Britney Spears Memoir Release (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    During an hour-long set at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas opening, Justin Timberlake performed his 2002 breakup single "Cry Me a River," which his ex Britney Spears slammed in her recent memoir 'The Woman in Me.'

  5. Entertainment Weekly

    Justin Timberlake starts 'Cry Me a River' performance with disclaimer (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Justin Timberlake gave a disclaimer before performing 'Cry Me a River' amid backlash over the song after the release of ex Britney Spears' memoir.

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