Justin Timberlake Takes Public Jabs At Britney Spears
It's official -- I'm so over Justin Timberlake.
The singer was on hand to introduce Madonna at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony last night, as he used his time at the podium to take some shots at former girlfriend Britney Spears.
"She has still found time to kiss someone I may or may not have publicly kissed myself while I was in the audience,” JT said of the Material Girl. “Of course you know I was talking about Sean Penn."
Not bad, right? But then he continued, "The world has always been full of Madonna wannabes and I might have even dated a couple."
Okay, so he didn't say anything really terrible, but I just find it in bad taste after all Britney has been through, and since she is trying so hard to get better these days. Justin's cocky speech just made him look like an insensitive loser.
I thought he was better than that.
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Tracy, I took it to mean that Britney (among many others) aspired to be a big music star with the longevity and appeal of Madonna. After all, she has done some blatant copying of Madonna, which she cannot really be faulted for since she adores her. For example, I found her "snake routine" at that one awards show several years ago to be along the lines of something Madonna might do, especially the ripping off of her outfit at the beginning. Madonna has clearly inspired her in lots of ways. She will never eclipse her, however. I do hope Brit gets better though and am glad she's on the right road at last.
He is such a loser. The kid has no class whatsoever.
I never could figure out the fascination with Timberlake. I don't think he is an attractive person and he just proved that he really has no class.
I totally agree with Tracey. I don't think his comments were insensitive at all. They were meant to be flattering to Madonna, with regards that many people try to emmulate her successful career.
Even if his comments weren't totally innocent, I don't know if I'd blame him. Ever know someone with untreated bipolar disorder? It's awful. If he put up with any of that, he might have a reason to be a little vindictive.
The comment is just that a comment. I wouldn't call it nasty but instead would like to know who the other wannabe is - Jessica Biel?
AM A HUGE JUSTIN FAN BUT THAT COMMENT SEEM TO HURT ME A BIT.I JUST WISH JUSTIN CAN JUST GET OVER HIS ISSUE WITH BRITNEY AND SAY THINGS THAT WILL ENCOURAGE HER NOT THING THAT WILL MAKE HER THINK SHES NOT GOOD. I LOVE JUSTIN AND I LOVE BRITNEY.WELL MAYBE HE WAS NOT TALKING ABOUT HER NEGATIVE.THE PRESS MIGHT KIND SQUEEZE THE ISSUE INTO A DISSING ISSUE.
Very insenstive, and i hope there are repercussions this time....and he doesnt dodge them like he did with Janet. He seems very disrespectful of women.....
Now is not the time for Justine to be making jokes about Britney.To call her a wannabe is laughable considering the fact that he has pilfered from Michael Jackson's dance moves and vocal style since he got into this businuess. Pot callingteeh kettle black JT? Get over yourself and lay off Britney!
He's not so bad..I agree with Tracey. Come on, if he wanted to dis Britney he could have said ALOT more. I think it was more of a joke and he's actually steering attention away from her craziness.
I love what Kiki had to say especially calling him Justine. LOL! He has NO room to talk especially since he is a "Michael Jackson wannabe" like Kiki said. Right on Kiki, right on.
I think his comments were totally inappropriate! Talk about kicking someone when they are down. Britney is mentally ill, she has lost custody of her children and has basically lost control of her life. He must have known his comments could be easily misunderstood. I have no respect for him. He's very good at using Britney when he wants publicity. I thought the night was about Madonna not him.
You all really think he wrote this "speech" himself. I doubt it!
The thing is,is that Britney dogged him out like 10 years ago. He made some good hits that people like and while she plummeted to the core of the earth, he rose above that and became more popular than ever. Now she looks like a loser and he doesnt look like a nerd with a bad perm anymore. By even bringing her up just shows that he never got over her, and it drops his "coolness status" down a bit. Me personally, I would be embarrissed that I ever dated her and try not to bring it up at all. It only makes him look like he is devaluing himself after how far he's come professionally to even grace her with his thoughts let alone words in public.
I really don't think what he said was bad. He probably could have said sooo much worse about her... I mean the crazy didn't just come out when Britney got with KFed.. he had to have seen some crazy. He's been pretty nice with what he has said. Who cares anyways!!
he's a spoiled brat with a BIG ego... can't understand any of these beautiful women who "fall" for him.. at least cameron diaz has happily moved on to bigger and better MEN..
I have to wonder if there wasn't a writer behind these lines? Alot of award shows are basically, look at the telepromper and talk! Cant blame him totally.. after all this site jabbed her left and right, still does.. AND we keep reading!
I have to wonder if there wasn't a writer behind these lines? Alot of award shows are basically, look at the telepromper and talk! Cant blame him totally.. after all this site jabbed her left and right, still does.. AND we keep reading!
MISS SHANNON.
YOU SAID YOU WOULD BE EMBARRASSED TO SAY YOU DATED BRITNEY. YOU WOULD NOT BE GOOD ENUF TO DRINK BRITNEY'S TOILET WATER. YOU MUST HAVE SOME KIND OF FASCINATION WITH HER TO MAKE A NASTY COMMENT ABOUT HER ON A BLOG. WORRY ABOUT YOUR OWN LIFE AND LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE.
He really seems like such a cocky ass! And he is ALWAYS dropping comments about Britney at his concerts, interviews etc- He just can't let go! If he was ever a real friend he would be supporting her steps to get better instead of trying to put her down
Jo, that's not very fair. My mom had untreated bi-polar disorder for years, and just because it's hard to handle doesn't mean that you should be so insensitive about a medical condition. I would never sell my mom out because she was bi-polar. JT has no class and just proved that he's a complete and total jerk.
Awww, come on, people!!! Did he name ANY names? I don't think so! Give him a break-he was there to honor Madonna and had made a few sarcastic jokes! Can't anyone take a joke these days without turning it into some big media issue? Grow up and quit being so damn sensitive, CRY BABY SALLIES!!!!!!
Kimberly you are a delusional dork. Noone has listened to Britney Spears since Toxic. She procreated with a mooching moron and ruined her image for an eternity. Are you seriously waving pom poms for some USED TO BE dufus, that has no common sense or sense of shame. For you to lose your mind like that probably means you would drink her toilet water after you stalked her all night. Sorry unlike Britney Spears I didnt drop out in high school, I graduated from college and I have an incredible salary and would much rather be me than that broad "humiliating herself everywhere she goes" anyday. Some things money just can't buy, and when you growup to be a big girl you will see that. I just told it like it was. The truth of the entire scenario. Kimberly you are a goofy TWEEN SCHMUCK.
on justins side your right tracy
It wasnt bad. Just a minor poke. so not a stab!
Shannon is right
You people defending brittaney are the losers. Sorry to be so frank but, its true
No matter who Justins dates he will always be bitter about their break-up. She publicly embarrased him, herself, and their families, so who cares if throws a few jabs she may deserve it...We never know the whole story only what they want us to know!!!!
No matter who Justins dates he will always be bitter about their break-up. She publicly embarrased him, herself, and their families, so who cares if throws a few jabs she may deserve it...We never know the whole story only what they want us to know!!!!
No matter who Justins dates he will always be bitter about their break-up. She publicly embarrased him, herself, and their families, so who cares if throws a few jabs she may deserve it...We never know the whole story only what they want us to know!!!!
BRITNEY IS A L0SER HAS BEEN AND DESERVES MUCH HARSHER JABS. FOR WHAT SHE HAS PUT HER KIDS AND HER FAMILY THROUGH SHE HAS GOTTEN OFF VERY LIGHTLY. THE WOMAN HAS RUINED THE LIVES OF 2 YOUNG BOYS AND GOD ONLY KNOWS HOW MUCH PERMANENT DAMAGE SHE HAS DONE TO THOSE KIDS - IMAGINE THE HUMILATION OF LOOKING BACK AT ALL SHE HAS DONE WHEN THEY GROW UP. JUSTIN WAS ACTUALLY TOO KIND ON THIS LAUGHING STOCK HAS BEEN. BRITNEY GO AWAY YOU BORING WEIRDO.
Well said SHANNON (what a great reply to the Britney stalker - Kimberly) - COULDNT HAVE SAID IT BETTER MYSELF.
I don't understand the popularity that HE has today. Guess somebody in the know knows more. But if he is still not over Britney than Jessica should worry? It may have been an innocent remark, though. Hey, leave Britney alone!!! Give her a chance. He who throws the first stone.
CAN YOU PEOPLE STOP RUINING BRITNEY OK!!!! SHE DID SAME MISTAKES BURT THAT DOES NOT MEAN THAT WE HAVE TO MAKE HER FEEL BAD TELL ME THAT YOU NEVER DID MISTAKES TELLME THAT BECAUSE NO BODY IS GOING TO BELIBE YOU IT'S NO HAPPENIG THE SAME TO YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT FAMOUS BECAUSE NO BODY IS BEHIND SEE EVERYTHING WHAT YOU DO BECAUSE WE ARE NOT FAMOUS I LIKE JUSTIN BUT I LIKE BRITNEY TO SAY NO THAT DID'N MAKE A GREAT COUPLE TOGUETHER JUDST LOOK IN THE PICTURES HOW THEY LOOK WITH LOVE WE HAVE TO HELP BRING TOGUETHER AGAIN C'MON LET'S DOIT ANSWERME IF I'M NOT CORRECT.........
He is just being an ass****!
He is a jerk
Ok. then. No matter how one may try...people who are bi-polar make the rest of us upset when we live with people who have the disease. There are many different types and levels of the bi-polar disease as well...sooo...someone's mother may have it in a different form from Britney's disease.
Those left in the wreckage of the ill person'sbehaviour...can feel mistreated and be angry...just like any other human would...again you shouldn't judge someone who is mentally ill but that doesn't mean you can't feel pissed off!!!
Every which way in my life I have bi-polar people (I'm certainly not saying who in a public forum like this or any other public place for that matter and the person who outed their mother here should most likely not do THAT again anytime soon even though she/he MEANT well)
I agree with whatever!!! He didn't name anyone!! He could have been talking about anyone he's dated. But even if he was talking about Brit, if the shoe fits...!! Although I'd put money on it that it's scripted so they weren't Justin's words anyway. It's been scripted solely for the controversy.
Britney did cheat on him so can u blame him? and anyway, he was trying to complement Madonna-just because it was Justin Timberlake who took a tiny jab at britney the world goes INSANE! why?
Britney did cheat on him so can u really blame him? Anyway he didnt name anyone and the paparazi are always taking a jab at her so just because he does the world goes INSANE! Anyway...no matter how much he disses her-he's still hot.
Shannon -
Who cares if you're college educated - you're still a big sorry loser!! - did you want to be the pretty popular girl back in highschool? Instead I'm sure you're short, fat, have acne scars and thin dull mouse brown hair - wear ugly penny loafer shoes and have'nt had a date since your freshman year of college and that was a hazing dare put to the school's star jock that had to picture Britney when he took your virginity!! You silly little rabbit!! Hate is for losers!! But to comment on Justin - yes i'm sure the PTB wrote is hysterically funny NOT little commentary - but their is such a thing as taking the high road and not going the less bash Britney - inneundo style!! Sorry Shannon - Justin - you are the weakest link!!!!!
Shannon -
Who cares if you're college educated - you're still a big sorry loser!! - did you want to be the pretty popular girl back in highschool? Instead I'm sure you're short, fat, have acne scars and thin dull mouse brown hair - wear ugly penny loafer shoes and have'nt had a date since your freshman year of college and that was a hazing dare put to the school's star jock that had to picture Britney when he took your virginity!! You silly little rabbit!! Hate is for losers!! But to comment on Justin - yes i'm sure the PTB wrote is hysterically funny NOT little commentary - but their is such a thing as taking the high road and not going the less bash Britney - inneundo style!! Sorry Shannon - Justin - you are the weakest link!!!!!
Oi! Does everyone have to be PC and walk on eggshells? Lighten up!
I don't understand why anybody would be into this dude. He is cocky, talentless, and a skinny, girly looking dweeb with a whiny high-pitched voice. He is so full of himslf and in love with himself. Can't stand him.
Well...It was definitely one of the dumbest comments I've heard recently.
Why would he even mention Brit??! Was he trying to be funny? If so, then it was a lame attempt.
The only answer for me would be - the guy still hasn't got over Brit.
-Jazzy
I LOVE Justin but i am really disappointed, he may try to pass this off as a compliment to Madogga instead of an insult to Britney. But he has done it too many times now to pass it off that way, he even sang the rehab song about her at his concert and has said nasty things and made nasty gestures while singing cry me a river. Justin you had such a huge part in Britney's life if you can't help her than don't hurt her anymore than she already is. She might be able to try to ignore the press comments ( god only knows how she could ) but when people you once loved ( maybe still do ) start putting you down it's gotta hurt, just leave her to get better and stop rubbing her face in your success...
I've always been a big justin fan... but that was completely uncalled for!! I thought he had a bit more class then that... but he apparently just decided to jump the band wagon with the rest of the S**T talkers!!
I heard he's become really cocky...i guess for once the rumors are true!
He was just trying to show off.. and lick Madonna's ****! He needs to get over himself!
Strange how with all his success he's still so attention hungry that he had to take a sad jab at his ex girlfriend! Did he really not have anything else to say?
I've always been a big justin fan... but that was completely uncalled for!! I thought he had a bit more class then that... but he apparently just decided to jump the band wagon with the rest of the S**T talkers!!
I heard he's become really cocky...i guess for once the rumors are true!
He was just trying to show off.. and lick Madonna's ****! He needs to get over himself!
Strange how with all his success he's still so attention hungry that he had to take a sad jab at his ex girlfriend! Did he really not have anything else to say?
I can't believe people are actually arguing about this...
Look, Timberlake probably still has feelings for her, but doesn't want to admit it... So?! Jabs like that are to be expected (even if they are cruel).
And as for Britney... I'm going to pull a Chris Crocker... I wish people would leave the poor girl alone. The media gets carried away. She may have personal problems, but that doesn't mean she's a bad mother (or a bad person)! Grow up.
Isn't it obvious?? He is still in love with her because he never stops critisizing her. this proves that he still loves her and not Jessica biel! And I read that Britney still loves him too as she keeps their (Spears and timberlake) memory pictures, when they were together, in her house!! All she needs is reunite with Timberlake and make a song together. Maybe if she lost more weight and gained control of herself, i'm 90% sure that they might be back together. who knows? The world is full of surprises ;)
AND HIS REPULSIVE APE GIRLFRIEND JESSICA BIEL IS ANY BETTER, SHE HAS SLEPT WITH EVERYONE IN LA AND, BRITNEY HAS HAD A HARD LIFE AND HE IS A LOSER FOR BEING INSENSITIVE, JUSTIN WHY DONT YOU GO SHOOT YOUR DUDE OF A G/F AND LEAVE BRITNEY THE F ALONE YOUVE DONE ENOUGH DAMAGE, IF YOU WANT TO BE HER FRIEND BE A FRIEND NOT A DOUCHE