It appears to be like like exes Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake gained’t be making peace anytime quickly.
A supply solely reveals within the newest difficulty of Us Weekly that Britney, 42, was initially “making an attempt to be the larger individual” by apologizing to Timberlake, 43 for her unflattering characterization of him in her memoir, The Girl in Me.
In January, Spears took to Instagram to “apologize for a few of the issues [she] wrote about” in her memoir, writing, “If I offended any of the individuals I genuinely care about I’m deeply sorry.”
However after Timberlake seemingly threw shade on the “Poisonous” singer whereas acting on stage, the insider notes Spears discovered his actions “critically disappointing,” including, “Positive, he didn’t identify her, however everyone is aware of who that was directed at.”
Throughout a January efficiency in New York Metropolis, Timberlake seemingly mocked Spears’ preliminary apology in his message to the viewers. “I’d prefer to take this chance to apologize to completely f–king no one,” he stated earlier than singing his 2002 break up ballad, “Cry Me a River,” which is believed to be impressed by his break up from Spears.
A second insider agrees that Timberlake was “one hundred pc” referring to Spears, including that she was “fairly stung” by what he stated.
Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake. Getty Pictures (2)
“She feels embarrassed to have had her goodwill and type phrases thrown again in her face,” the supply says. “Justin’s run out of credit score or sympathy together with her.”
Seemingly after getting wind of Timberlake’s efficiency, Spears walked again her apology in a message by way of Instagram earlier this month, writing, “Somebody informed me somebody was speaking s–t about me on the streets !!! Do you need to carry it to the courtroom or will you go residence crying to your mother such as you did final time ??? I’m not sorry !!!”
Justin Timberlake has weathered many storms all through his profession within the highlight. After getting his begin on Star Search and The All New Mickey Mouse Membership, Timberlake fashioned ‘NSync alongside MMC costar JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick. Throughout the group’s heyday, lead singer Timberlake sparked a romance with Britney Spears. Spears […]
Whereas Britney was “disgusted by his angle,” the second supply provides that Timberlake is finished holding again.
“If Justin comes throughout as cocky, he couldn’t care much less,” the supply says. “His conscience is obvious.”
Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears. KMazur/WireImage
Whereas the exes have had their ups and downs via the years, their new feud dates again to September 2023. In Spears’ memoir, she claimed that Timberlake cheated on her “a few occasions” all through their relationship and that she allegedly had an abortion as a result of he wasn’t able to change into a guardian. (Spears and Timberlake made their public debut as a pair in 1999 and break up in 2002.)
Regardless of the renewed criticism of the “Can’t Cease the Feeling” singer, a separate supply solely informed Us that Timberlake isn’t letting the negativity get to him.
Britney Spears’ profession and private life have confronted a collection of ups and downs over time. Spears first confirmed off her vocal abilities on the singing competitors Star Search at 10 years previous in 1992. Following a stint on The Mickey Mouse Membership, she signed a report take care of Jive Information in 1997 and […]
“Justin hasn’t been letting the Britney followers get him down,” the third insider stated earlier this month. “He believes his music and efficiency will converse for itself and is wanting ahead to connecting along with his followers from the stage once more.”
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