*NSYNC to *NSINK

Today's post is all thanks to my beautiful ipod classic and the 'shuffle' function. While all you party animals out there were nursing your Sunday hangovers, me and my library of music made the grim soul-destroying sunday morning walk to work. It was just as I was contemplating faking every kind of illness known to man to escape the day ahead that my ipod decided to hit me with a bit of JT. It was from that moment I began noise polluting everyone's space around me with my painful rendition of "Cry Me a River."

A few things need to be noted before continuing with this post:

1) Justin Timberlake may be referred to by me as either as "a god among men" or "Perfection" etc etc.

2) From the above comment you may gather that to me he is kinda a big deal.

3) If you are currently not on my wavelength please first re-asses your life, then return to this page where you may rejoice with me and enjoy the Justin Timberlake-y goodness.

4) Best of all...he's complete with tattoos!

Justin Timberlake first hit our screens (or US screens anyway) on "Star Search" talent show at the age of just 2 years old. Though he didn't win, JT's fate as a performer was sealed. It was a few years later when starring alongside J.C. Chasez, *NSYNC were born. Taking the Globe by storm the band grew a massive fan base of screaming teenage girls (me included) and released big selling albums. Teenage heart throb JT had bigger fish to fry however, and in 2002 broke the hearts of fans, fellow NSYNC members, and my beloved Britney Spears (still haven't let that go.)

JT was flying solo, and it was working. His first album "Justified" was named double platinum and second album Futuresex/Lovesounds was found to have sold over ten million copies. 2013 saw the release of  not one but two amazing albums "The 20/20 Experience" part 1 and 2. He is currently touring on his "20/20 Experience Tour" and if you have tickets then I hate y- I mean have an amazing time.) Much to the happiness of myself and almost all women; JT's skills in acting mean we can view him in all his perfection on the big screen. Starring in films such as "The Social Network," "Alpha Dog," "Trouble with the Curve" and newly released "Runner Runner," JT shows us his acting is as good as his dancing, singing, modelling, directing and everything bloody else. If all that doesn't make you adore him then perhaps his philanthropic efforts will win you over. Justin generously gives his riches to children's hospitals, has given large sums to the late and great Steve Irwin's charity "Wildlife Warriors," and even has his own charity to funding musical education in schools.

JT's "20/20 Experience" shoot. Image by Kiernan Maletsky

Now for my favourite part: where we stare at parts of JT's naked body, oh and his tattoos of course.
For those of you who saw "Alpha Dogs," thankfully those horrific inkings were fake, though some of his real ones are in my opinion... questionable.
1) As Timberlake comes from a Christian background, it's only right that he covers himself in a few spiritual and religious tats, such as the large cross on his upper left shoulder.

Image from m.itatooz.com

2) A Cherubic Angel across his back. This tattoo carries a beautifully inked scroll with his Mother's initials and "Guardian Angel," in memory of the twin he had that died at birth.
3) *NSYNC made it's mark on his skin as well as his life; JT has his band's logo on his wrist, complete with red rope symbolising the fame their first album brought. He also has a marionette wrapped in the same red ropes, symbolising their "No Strings Attached" album and it's puppet theme.
4) Finally, JT's zodiac sign decorates his calf, as well as chinese symbol for "music" or "song."

Rumour has it his final tattoo will be his wife's name. Screw you Jessica Biel.

So there you have it: Justin Timberlake's fame and talents are endless regardless of his mix of beautiful and slightly dodgy tats, enjoy your week!

Lauren x