Timberlake x Nike shoe collab early access Thursday marks the official launch of the Justin Timberlake/Nike Golf collaboration “Raggio Di Sole.” The new kicks were teased out by celebrity athletes and Hollywood stars at the 8AM invitational last week and there was a ton of positive buzz among the competitors when Nike and Timberlake (who had previously collaborated on Timberlake’s Man of the Woods Tour) set out to design a shoe that was (1) Very much JT (2) connected him to Nike endorsee Rory McIlroy and (3) was a golf shoe that felt like a high-end sneaker “This has been so special as it started with just the kernel of an opportunity and the ability to be free creatively was really special for me,” Timberlake said the partnership actually began during the 2023 U.S Amateur Four-Ball Championship in Charleston “We were playing with these guys that had some really cool Nike shoes on,” said Hoyt McGarity “It was a competitive setting so it wasn’t until after the fact that we learned our playing partners were from Nike One thing lead to another and we started to discuss a collab with Justin who is a long time fan of Nike and obviously an avid golfer It kind of all began to roll from there.” While in Rome as a spectator for the 2023 Ryder Cup Timberlake snuck off with his crew to Montebelluna which is the creative/production house for some of the world’s biggest soccer stars’ custom Nikes This is where the shoe’s design inspiration — a Tuscan sunrise and a morning cup of coffee — took hold The trick with these visuals was harmonizing them with new performance tech using the Victory Pro 4 as their foundation and adding in elements of Timberlake’s favorite Nike shoe the Raggio Di Sole is the first golf shoe ever made at Montebelluna “It was in a working room during a six-hour meeting in Italy that this project took a huge production leap,” said Matt Plumb “Justin was a dream collaborator on this project as he came in with so much creative that was personal to him and also the fact that he’s a serious fan of Nike as a whole and a committed sneaker head.” Nike’s senior footwear designer, hit the lab to assemble the creative vision The result was a unique blend of Nike history and modern golf performance enhancements “We wanted to create a wider base to give it that street/skate shoe vibe and we also added the foundational tech aspects that make the Victory Pro 4 what it is,” Choi said it was time to add the little twists that make a one-off shoe something extra-special — elevating it from an everyday golf product to something that you break out only for certain occasions There was no shortage of those touches: the cork insole that traditionally excels at absorbing moisture; the brushes of grain leather (Jordan 2) and suede that wrap the body of the shoe; the inlay on the tongue; the brushes of Tuscan sunset orange that flow in and out of the swoosh and on the sole The whole package is exactly what you might expect from the mind of a sneaker head if given the chance to design a shoe it doesn’t hurt that this particular sneaker head is also one of the most successful artists of our generation The NIKE GOLF X Justin Timberlake “Raggio Di Sole” is now on sale now exclusively at Fairway Jockey. Johnny is an avid golfer with a deep passion for the game All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team and that means vintage photos of Justin Timberlake are popping up like dandelions all over your social media feed when blossoms start blossoming and Internet humor is in full flower (Brace yourselves for the annual "May The 4th Be With You" meme as well) To the uninitiated: When Justin Timberlake was the lead singer of the boy band *NSYNC he sang the last word of the title line of "It's Gonna Be Me," a hit in 2000 millennials herald the peak of spring by proclaiming "It's Gonna Be May," accompanied by a photo of Timberlake in his youthful The meme should be especially welcome this year when spring seemed squashed by a new season known as "sprinter." The Kansas City Chiefs tight end's golf session with the singer and comedian Andrew Santino included an impromptu dance break Gabrielle Rockson is a staff writer-reporter for PEOPLE She joined PEOPLE in 2023 and covers entertainment and human interest stories It's late April. That means the Justin Timberlake "It's Gonna Be May" memes have returned though in lesser numbers than in years past "Happy It's Gonna Be May Day Eve!" posted @RetroNSYNC "Don’t forget to leave the cereal and Oreos out for baby JT and the boys…." The memes trace their origins to the 2000 hit single "It's Gonna Be Me" from NSYNC's second album "No Strings Attached." The song was accompanied by a popular video that depicted Timberlake and his cohort as literal living dolls flirting with scantily clad quasi-Barbies in a toy store guess what —  it's gonna be meee." When his eccentrically funkadelicized vibrato gets to that final word Content generators, social media wags, and other fans, non-fans, YouTubers, Instagram-ers and others pounced on the pronunciation, and before long "It's Gonna Be May" became a May Day (May 1) meme, usually posted on April 30, the last day of the month before May actually arrives. The first iteration of the meme appeared on Tumblr in 2012 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE IN MEMPHIS: Justin Timberlake thrills sold-out Memphis crowd: 'I'm so proud to be from this city' NSYNC’s Joey Fatone and Lance Bass are ready for the onslaught of “It’s Gonna Be May” memes. it becomes this meme and it’s been embellished over the years and even kids who might not know about it 'It’s Gonna Be May,’” Fatone told the USA Today Network “I cannot believe 'It’s Gonna Be May' is still going,” Bass said Thanks to Justin for being able to pronounce me may.” A popular variant of the meme is a poem: "Roses are red But in a few weeks ..." Instead of a concluding line of words "weeks" is followed by an image of a smiling Justin Timberlake The assumption is that the "May" meme is so popular Posted Rachel (@red2007.bsky.social) on the Bluesky platform: "wanna know the best thing about May 2nd No more Justin Timberlake getting awful songs stuck in my head Michelle Spitzer of Florida Today contributed to this report Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission Travis Kelce was recently spotted dancing alongside Justin Timberlake, prompting the internet to have a few questions. Wait, these dudes know each other? Are they friends? Will this un-ruin the tour? It’s a weird time to be a potential new bestie for Killatrav. Both Kelce and gf Taylor Swift recently consciously uncoupled from former bffs Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, after the couple’s back-and-forth lawsuits with Justin Baldoni got Swift wrapped up in legal drama But also feelings are probably a little raw at the moment View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin Timberlake (@justintimberlake) Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: you’ll receive occasional updates and offers from New York The three-time Super Bowl champion recently made headlines after joining the singer's 8AM Golf Invitational in Las Vegas with fellow celebrity golf enthusiasts like Olympian Michael Phelps, skateboard icons Sean Malto and Eric Koston, as well as his brother, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce the participants didn’t forget to have fun especially the Chiefs tight end and the “Cry Me a River” hitmaker After the annual celebrity golf tournament Timberlake shared a clip of himself dancing alongside Travis Kelce and comedian Andrew Santino on the fairway using his golf club as a microphone while the other two served as his backup dancers “We are just @killatrav‘s backup dancers now,” Timberlake captioned his Instagram post. as fans gushed over the trio’s hilarious and unexpected dance moves the internet also brought up Taylor Swift’s name Fans couldn’t help but point out the influence of Travis Kelce’s girlfriend on him noting that she might have inspired his playful dance moves “@killatrav is a certified backup dancer after the Eras Tour,” one wrote “All of Travis’ Eras Tour training has paid off,” a fan commented “Nothing a swiftie loves more than this,” a social media user chimed in In addition, fans playfully joked about the NFL star being part of Swift’s tour once again “Taylor has built an opening act for her next tour,” a commenter said Others also mentioned the Chiefs star's evolution outside the NFL “From Taylor’s backup dancer to the star,” a follower said “Travis’ new job is…..backup dancer at Taylor’s next tour!!” Recording artist Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce at 2024 U.S It was during Swift’s "Eras Tour" stop in London that Travis Kelce made a surprise appearance joining the backup dancers during her outfit change between "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived" and "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart." The Chiefs standout added a theatrical touch to the performance even carrying Swift in his arms at one point The couple sent Swifties into a frenzy when Swift blew him a kiss before he exited the stage The limited edition shoe only has a small number of pairs so be ready when they go on sale today These shoes are limited to just 1,981 pairs a nod to the American's birth year and feature an Italian theme throughout due to it being made there The coffee and Italy-themed golf shoe is Timberlake’s first collaboration with Nike since his duo of Air Jordan 3s from 2018 The special edition shoes are available only at Nike right now so you've got to act fast if you want a pair Only 1,981 pairs are on sale and the shoes will retail for $500 and it has the phrase ‘Raggio di sole’—Italian for ‘ray of sunshine’— featured throughout the design You will see the word Montebelluna feature as well on the heel which is the city in Italy where the shoe and other products are manufactured by Nike A post shared by Fairway Jockey (@fairwayjockey) such as the cork insoles which have a pattern on them that represent stains left by coffee cups a tag on the tongue signifies Timberlake's birth year and his signature and you also get a cool custom shoe box as well The foam collar prevented blisters on the heel and thanks to the feedback from Nike athletes The new Flyplate technology also provides superb stability with the carbon fibre plate flexing as you walk and stiffening when you swing for maximum comfort and grip not to mention it looks great and is 100% waterproof (Image credit: Nike)(Image credit: Nike)(Image credit: Nike)(Image credit: Nike)(Image credit: Nike)(Image credit: Nike)In short the Victory Tour 4 is an excellent golf shoe in its own right limited-edition aesthetics of the Timberlake shoe Subscribe to the Golf Monthly newsletter to stay up to date with all the latest tour news head-to-heads and buyer’s guides from our team of experienced experts As previously mentioned the shoes are limited to 1,981 pairs and will retail for $500 This takes the form of creating and updating Buying Guides and finding bargain prices for deals content Working with golf gear and equipment over the last seven years Sam has quickly built outstanding knowledge and expertise on golf products ranging from drivers He combines this knowledge with a passion for helping golfers get the best gear for them and as such Sam manages a team of writers that look to deliver the most accurate This is so the reader can find exactly what they are looking for Additionally Sam oversees Golf Monthly voucher/coupon content which seeks to find you the best offers and promotions from well-known brands like Callaway Sam is not a member of any club at the moment but regularly gets out on the golf course to keep up the facade of having a single-figure handicap you will then be prompted to enter your display name and so is the first of the May memes this month (May the fourth be with you is awaiting its galactic turn.) A certain *NSYNC song is back in memedom for a day or so It's Gonna Be Me is a hit song released by boy band *NSYNC back in 2000 -- 25 years ago this May singer Justin Timberlake doesn't actually sing "It's gonna be May," instead "It's gonna be me," but his Tennessee accent and the spin he puts on the word make it sound like he's welcoming in the year's fifth month So every year, right before it's gonna be May, the *NSYNC video gets a spike in YouTube views, and the memes start flying. In 2014, even then-President Barack Obama joked about it on Facebook Members of *NSYNC recently spoke about the meme on NBC's Today "'It's Going to Be May' time is always the gift that keeps on giving," said bandmember Lance Bass Bass credits the younger generations for keeping his song alive They're doing it," Bass said on Today Who knew 25 years from now so remembered out of the way Justin pronounced 'me' Timberlake himself has joked about it. On the last day of April 2020, he tweeted a photo of his COVID-masked self with the "It's gonna be May" caption Internet," Timberlake wrote in the tweet Spring Summer 2020. Thanks for this, Internet. pic.twitter.com/I3mdWPTjiN The memeing of the quote dates back to a 2012 Tumblr post and it seems ready to continue on as long as there are Mays If you want a pair of the new Justin Timberlake x Nike golf shoes If you’re looking for a shoe that can double as a conversation-starter for years to come now is your chance to own a pair of limited-edition kicks created by Justin Timberlake and Nike The Justin Timberlake x Nike “Raggio Di Sole” (Italian for “ray of sunshine”) golf shoes were handcrafted in Montebelluna and are based on the existing Nike Victory Tour 4 model Take a super-traditional golf shoe and give it a sneaker vibe While brainstorming design ideas for the collab Timberlake says he was inspired by a experience he had in Tuscany and being blown away by the incredible colors of the sunrise The shoe’s accents reflect that shade of reddish orange while the subtle outer color was achieved by dipping the shoe in coffee The shoes are made with a luxurious mix of materials including both tumbled leather and smooth leather Timberlake’s signature on the tongue and a debossed Montebelluna emblem on the heel Each pair also comes in specially-designed packaging only 1,981 pairs of the shoes have been produced The shoes will be available for purchase on May 1 on Nike’s sneaker app and at Fairway Jockey Click on the link below to add your email address to the notification list the second the shoes go live you’ll know — and won’t miss out As a four-year member of Columbia’s inaugural class of female varsity golfers Jessica can out-birdie everyone on the masthead where she’s primarily responsible for producing both print and online features such as GOLF’s inaugural Style Is­sue “A Round With,” debuted in November of 2015 and appeared in both in the magazine and in video form on GOLF.com As the calendar flips from April to May this week, social media users will likely see "It's gonna be May" memes featuring musician Justin Timberlake The meme stems from NSYNC's 2000 smash hit "It's Gonna Be Me." When singing the titular line in the song Timberlake annunciates the word "me" as "May." According to a 2016 article from E! News, the first iteration of the meme appeared on Tumblr in 2012 The meme included a calendar featuring a smiling photo of Timberlake on April 30 with "It's gonna be May!" written on it and different versions of it have been in circulation online and on social media ever since Timberlake even got in on the fun himself in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic Is Justin Timberlake saying 'me' or 'may' in 'It's Gonna Be Me'?Timberlake said in a September 2023 interview on popular YouTube interview show "Hot Ones" that he was not the one who came up with idea to sing the line in the song that way The "Cry Me a River" singer confirmed on the show that he sang "It's gonna be me," and a producer told him to say "may" instead with fellow NSYNC member JC Chasez chiming in to remind Timberlake the producers and songwriters Max Martin Andreas Calsson and Rami were Swedish and had accents "What's funny specifically to Max Martin is the parts of their English that were broken actually made them catchier songwriters because they would put words in a way that almost didn't make sense they were more memorable," Timberlake said "I knew one day they're going to invent this thing called memes," the Grammy award-winning singer joked it was a specific note and I did it the way he requested and that's what made the record," he concluded Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com Tournament Host Justin Timberlake has a golf bag that any gear junky would love The annual 8AM Invitational hosted by Justin Timberlake is nothing short of a fun overload once again brought in athletes and celebs from all over the map Twenty-three-time Olympic gold-medal winner Michael Phelps skateboard icons Sean Malto and Eric Kosten and the one and only Michelle Wie West making an increasingly rare competitive on-course appearance the vibe — it was all masterfully orchestrated by 8AM Golf and the Wynn to create a one-of-one experience for EVERYONE that had the opportunity to take part For invitees it has clearly become a “wouldn’t-miss-it-for-the-world” situations Here is the 5 coolest things I found wandering around Wynn Las Vegas I first saw this in the bag back in 2020; at the time it was undoubtedly Michelle’s favorite club in the bag spins just under 5K RPMs and gets a peak height of around 105 feet The trusty club has an LA Golf Red AXS 60G S shaft and taps out at 39.5 inches to the end of the grip She’s on her last one and is slightly panicked about a replacement — but that just sounds like an Ebay deep-dive challenge to me To quote the recently retired power forward: “I woke up and it was in my bag” but we are in Vegas and we all know pretty much anything is possible in this town after a few Titos-and-sodas how old it is or why it’s in Blakes bag but it did look pretty cool sitting next to his Qi10 I walked out onto the course and sitting there on the first tee was a sunrise orange vintage van and this shoe display It took all of my being to not ask the production crew for the keys to the vehicle (I won’t spoil it beyond the picture there is a deep dive and video coming soon…) Each player received a bag full of goodies AND a custom Vessel stand bag The swag was provided by companies like Imperial Hats Jones duffels and backpacks and a ton of Titleist Pro V1X golf balls This event has a serious party vibe but to be honest the most refreshing thing to see was how competitive the environment stayed throughout All 36 players were there to play first and party second I’ve seen events like this go the other way but when play concluded and JT held up the trophy I saw how much it meant to him The guy really wanted to win and from where I sit that was actually the COOLEST thing I saw all week Now how many days ’til next year’s Justin Timberlake's limited-edition Nike drop Hello, friends, and welcome to this edition of the Rogers Report, where I’m reporting to you live from the 8AM Invitational at Wynn Las Vegas. Thirty-six athletes and celebrities are out in Vegas for a few days to tee it up in Justin Timberlake’s event benefitting the American Skin Association, and there is no detail too small when it comes to this event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 8AM Golf (@8amgolf) View this post on Instagram A post shared by GOLF.com // GOLF Magazine (@golf_com) The Raggio di Soles aim to bring a new cultural take on the classic golf shoe that we all know, love and see Rory McIlroy wear My personal favorite detail is that the shoe takes inspiration from early-morning golf the best coffee in the world (which you’ll notice by the shoe’s color) and sneaker culture it’s a mix of the finest things in life I attended the official launch of the shoe on Friday morning at the 8AM Invitational at Wynn Las Vegas, and the whole activation was on point. There was a custom-branded coffee truck pop-up where the celebs could see the product have a cup of joe and pick up their own pair of the kicks every single player in the field received a custom Nike Golf kit including the golf shoes Most of the players in the field are rocking the new shoes at the event this week I have a feeling these golf shoes are going to sell out fast, so act quick! You can purchase them right here. If you’re reading this, there’s really good chance you’re a fan of professional golf. And you know who our favorite golfers’ favorite people are? Their significant others. And this month, the PGA Tour Wives Association is hosting a silent auction to raise funds that directly support children and familities in need across the communities that the PGA Tour visits each year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PGA TOUR Wives Association (@pgatourwives) There are a ton of great items to bid on, including golf tournament experiences, memorabilia, clubs and a whole lot more. You can bid directly on items and experiences or donate directly to the foundation right here. The auction is live until April 30. Thanks to Jenna Hughes for sharing more about the silent auction on the Birdie Little Secrets Podcast. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Birdie Little Secrets (@birdielittlesecretspod) Do yourself a favor and check out the PGA Tour Wives Association’s Instagram page They are constantly bringing joy to all of the communities they visit and they’re going to inspire you to do the exact same thing And since we’re on the topic of doing good, let’s take a look at how Tony Finau celebrated his Easter Sunday at the RBC Heritage Move over, dish wear and decorative pillows! The go-to items you purchase for your friends’ weddings have officially been knocked down a lot of notches. Annika Sorenstam just gave Madelene Sagstrom and her husband the wedding gift of all wedding gifts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GOLF.com // GOLF Magazine (@golf_com) a round at Augusta National is a good as it gets My dad always says that it’s better to get an experience than an item and this is definitely an “experience” most people wouldn’t be able to give Congrats to Sagstrom and her husband on the opportunity to play Augusta National The video was shared April 26, before the brand's annual 8AM Golf Invitational during Wynn Celebrity Weekend, which also featured appearances from former NBA star Blake Griffin and comedian Andrew Santino. The group was also spotted together the following day grooving on the golf course, in a video posted by Timberlake who is an investor and partner for the golfing brand Adam Sandler shares first 'Happy Gilmore 2' trailer with Travis Kelce, Bad Bunny: Watch "We have a nice something for Travis (Kelce) It's unclear what role Kelce has in the sequel to the 1996 comedy. In a trailer premiering on Netflix's Christmas Day NFL Gameday 2024 the "New Heights" podcaster is dressed in vintage spiffy with slicked-back hair Travis Kelce talks Chiefs return on 'New Heights': 'Don't want to leave that life yet' Justin Timberlake and Nike Golf collaborated to create an exclusive golf shoe in which just 1,981 pairs will be available LAS VEGAS — We’re here at the Wynn Las Vegas for the yearly jamboree that is the 8AM Invitational There’s a lot going on — more on that later — and the entire event is hosted by one of my favorite artists of all time the people watching and the star-studded lineup there is something a little extra special taking place this year — a seriously impressive (and exclusive) shoe release Timberlake and Nike Golf have collaborated to create the Justin Timberlake x Nike Victory Tour 4 Raggio Di Sole a limited-release golf shoe in which just 1,981 pairs — a nod to Timberlake’s birth year — will be available these kicks blend high-performance design and Italian luxury I got my hands on a pair early and was able to test them out The Reggio Di Sole has details all sneakerheads will appreciate: the combination of grain leather and suede the colorway (which is meant to re-create a sunrise) which has a coffee vibe I’ll let Timberlake and the folks at Nike explain soon The shoe is Timberlake’s take on the Victory Tour 4 and includes inspiration from other Nike favorites. Every part of the Reggio Di Sole was thought out to create what I’m thinking is somewhat of a member/guest shoe — a.k.a that special pair you bust out for a big tournament. That’s these. There are many things that make Timberlake an icon but one I’ve always admired was his nod to the past If you listen to his music the way I do — which is all the time — you’ll hear influences from Michael Jackson The guy knows how to make the things we loved in the past new again That same thoughtfulness and creativity came alive in these shoes Wearing these this week — with the man himself and the designers nearby — I could sense the passion and excitement in their eyes And there’s truly nothing better than seeing passionate people do passionate things Only 1,981 pairs of the Justin Timberlake x Nike Victory Tour 4 Raggio Di Sole golf shoes will be released. Sign up here to be notified when they go on sale on May 1 Justin Timberlake and Travis Kelce showed off their moves while in Las Vegas for the singer’s 8AM Invitational golf tournament over the weekend Justin Timberlake and Travis Kelce couldn’t stop the feeling—or their moves—on the golf course In the middle of the green during the Grammy winner’s annual 8AM invitational in Las Vegas April 26, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end felt the groove. In an Instagram video shared by the “Mirrors” singer April 30 Travis is mid-putt when he picks up his club and uses it as a microphone as he sings along to Midnight Star’s “Curious.” quickly jumps in and begins to two-steps and body roll along with Travis The moment ends when Travis—who has been dating Taylor Swift since 2023—breaks character and ends up in a fit of laughter Proving that he has no problem being back in a boyband “We are just @killatrav‘s backup dancers now.” Travis chimed in about their impromptu performance writing Missing from the action was Travis’ big brother and New Heights podcast cohost Jason Kelce The retired Philadelphia Eagles center may not have been in the video Justin playfully stands next to Jason—who donned a sleeveless plaid shirt and straw hat—and tried to imitate his broad frame “Brothers don’t shake hands,” as the ESPN analyst replied “brothers gonna hug” completing the line Chris Farley delivered in the film Tommy Boy Travis and Jason—whose wife Kylie Kelce welcomed their fourth daughter Finn last month—dished about how much fun they had during their boys’ weekend in Sin City so much fun,” Travis said during the April 30 episode of New Heights “You got thrown into a group with two of my favorite human beings on the face of this earth And I was with another one of my favorite people on this earth "There's something about Las Vegas," Travis continued "It's just you know kinda where I feel at home.” 1. Travis Kelce may be inextricably linked to Kansas City shouting out his hometown instead of his alma mater during game broadcasts that include player introductions "It’s not because I don’t appreciate the time I had at the University of Cincinnati, because I do, I cherish it dearly," Travis said in 2019 when he and big brother Jason Kelce were inducted into the Cleveland Heights High School Hall of Fame "But there was a time when I was at Cincinnati that it wasn't easy for me I'm sure a lot of people in this room know someone from Heights that's done a lot of dumb things And the Heights weren't just special to him every single thing I do out there — when you see me dancing in the end zone After the Bearcats' undefeated 2009 season that included a Big East title Travis failed a marijuana test ahead of the 2010 Sugar Bowl after partying too hard on New Year's Eve in New Orleans the NCAA suspended him for the 2010 season and he lost his scholarship he moved in with Jason (literally into his brother's room in the house he shared with some teammates) and took a job as a telemarketer that entailed him asking anyone who picked up if they had thoughts about the Affordable Care Act and Travis could not wait to get back on the field baseball and basketball before getting into football he was a two-star QB recruit for Cincinnati and only ended up switching to tight end as a condition of his reinstatement to the team after his suspension "We had an awesome quarterback at the time in Zach Collaros and we needed some help in the run game as well as the passing game," Travis told Arrowhead Pride after he was drafted by the Chiefs in 2013 and he said we need a tight end and my skill-set athleticism and my direction all transferred over and it worked out perfect for me." Or, as he put it to GQ in 2017 while rehashing his un-shining moment "Everybody my entire life had been telling me I was a tight end anyway." where Travis bunked with Jason and some fellow Bearcats was the scene of a lot of beer-infused shenanigans "They would just come up with these random drinking games while playing and they were incredibly good at it."  Travis is extremely proud of being a Bearcat baby," he told reporters before the 2023 Super Bowl which the Chiefs got to by beating the Bengals in the AFC Championship Game "I've always been extremely prideful of coming from the University of Cincinnati I just miss being around all those players that I played with and all the people I met along the way there that have always been in my corner throughout the ups and downs of life." And when he was down in the eyes of the NCAA the staff that was at the university at the time—really believed in me to be able to turn things around and do better for myself 6. Almost a decade after leaving college to enter the draft, Travis earned his degree in interdisciplinary studies in 2022—but didn't pick up his diploma until April 2024 during a surprise commencement ceremony after he and Jason taped a live episode of New Heights at Cincinnati's Fifth Third Arena The graduate was already holding a can of beer as he approached the dean for his congratulatory handshake, after which he promptly chugged it And Travis was going to graduate in 2022 but he missed his flight Travis ended up only the fifth tight end picked in the 2013 NFL Draft going first in the third round to the Chiefs who'd previously coached Jason in Philadelphia asked the elder Kelce sibling to vouch for Travis Andy and Travis have three Super Bowl rings to show for Jason's endorsement but for years Travis listened to Randy Newman's "Burn On" before every game "I'm an east side of Cleveland kid so growing up but this song brings me back to thinking about family and thinking about where I am in life and how much I appreciate it," he said on the NBC Sports podcast PFT Live in 2017 Let us explain: It's in the opening credits of Major League While he and Jason have just gone with Kelce sounding like "Kel-see," it actually rhymes with "else." Travis' teammate Chris Jones fired off that bombshell on Inside the NFL in January—"F--king crazy right?"—and the brothers confirmed as much when they confronted their dad Ed Kelce about it on their New Heights podcast "Why in the world did you change your name out of nowhere and now we are Kel-see?" Jason asked "Why did we think that our name was Kel-see for the first 24 years.. Ed admitted he "got tired of correcting people" but urged his son to "do whatever you want." 87 Travis has worn throughout his time in the NFL is a tribute to Jason Travis' foundation 87 and Running has been a longtime benefactor of Operation Breakthrough a nonprofit learning center in Kansas City that the athlete has worked with since his first visit in 2015 to read The Cat in the Hat to the kids Travis has invested in the program's Smart Lab and bought the former muffler shop next door so they could expand and create their Ignition Lab where the young scholars converted old cars that could've ended up on the scrap heap into working electric vehicles Travis and Jason call their New Heights listeners "92 percenters" in reference to Jason once commenting that a play known as a quarterback sneak worked "92 percent of the time" when all you need is one yard to score a touchdown Fans were apparently quite tickled and basically christened themselves the "92 percenters," according to the podcast's website which likened it to "their secret handshake Who were the Kelce brothers to argue with that 13. Travis has three personal trainers—Alex Skacel, Andrew Spruill and Laurence Justin Ng—and, according to The Athletic one usually travels with him wherever he goes to ensure he remains in football-catching shape all year round recalled Travis wanting to go for a late night run after taking in a slate full of shows during Paris Fashion Week because he missed working out that day "It's midnight, and we're doing sprints over the bridges over the river," the trainer told the New York Times in April he finds time to get done whatever he needs to get done." has been a friend since the fourth grade in Cleveland Heights He was an amateur cook working as a truck driver in 2016 when Travis called him up and offered him the opportunity "He's like, 'Hey man, I want to take my diet seriously, and take it to the next level,'" Kumar told Vanity Fair in 2023 He's been responsible for everything from stocking Travis' fridge to delivering well-balanced lunches to the Chiefs' training facility Travis' facial hair is under the microscope more than ever now so he explained on New Heights that he shaved his off-season beard and kept the 'stache in 2023 as an homage to the walrus look favored by Andy Reid and decided to repeat in 2024 The $34.25 million two-year contract Travis signed in April 2024 made him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL for the first time in his career Which finally put an end to years of chatter about how much money he wasn't making "My managers and agents love to tell me how underpaid I am," Travis quipped to Vanity Fair in 2023 "Any time I talk about wanting more money 'Why don't you go to the Chiefs and ask them?'" with many other sources of income having opened up for him he cared more about the vibes than the paycheck the free market looks like fun until you go somewhere and you don’t win," he explained Seeing other players' huge paydays "hits you in the gut a little bit," he admitted "It makes you think you’re being taken advantage of I don't know if I really pressed the gas if I would get what I’m quote-unquote worth But I know I enjoy coming to that building every single day." 17. Travis has been into clothes since growing up in Cleveland Heights, where his high school "was like a fashion show every day," he told Vanity Fair in 2023 Hence the bedroom he converted into a closet the better to house his designer threads and more than 300 pairs of sneakers—including a pair of size-13 Nike Air Mags that he spent a sizable portion of his rookie year salary on despite them being a size too small when they didn't have all these sneaker apps," he explained to the Wall Street Journal "it was whatever size I could get in the shoe that I wanted." While he's very much a Nike guy (and not just because the brand sponsors him) Chuck Taylors also hold a space in his heart because they remind him of fictional baseball phenom Benny "The Jet" Rodriguez in The Sandlot Travis co-owns Ohio-brewed Garage Beer with Jason "I think everyone knows I like to have a couple beers now and then," Travis said in a June statement "so being an owner of Garage Beer and heavily involved in making the best light beer is exciting There is nothing better to bring people together than an ice-cold beer and for Jason and me that is what beer is all about—friends We're sensing a theme when it comes to Travis' guilty pleasure TV choices Back in the day, it was Gossip Girl: "I mean it's awesome," he said on New Heights "It like a New York high school show with a lot of drama and basically everybody gossiping and talking s--t on each other." His new favorite show? Peacock's Emmy-winning backstab-a-ganza The Traitors Travis has been more open of late about the toll the game takes on the body But he's been stoically getting hammered since day one, when he missed his rookie year with a microfracture in his knee that required the first of the 10 surgeries he's had in his career 21. Travis put it out there, talking on New Heights about his thwarted attempt to give Taylor Swift a friendship bracelet with his number on it when the Eras Tour touched down in Kansas City And after hearing through the grapevine (people in her camp who knew who Travis was and that he wanted to meet her), she contacted him "She told me exactly what was going on," he told WSJ. Magazine "and how I got lucky enough to get her to reach out to me."  One of Travis' favorite desserts since forever is French toast topped with whipped cream and syrups But more recently he's become a fan of his girlfriend's homemade Pop-Tarts and cinnamon rolls At least one of Travis' ringtones is Chris Farley shrieking "For the love of God!" in Tommy Boy "I told Taylor that I have that world, I've got to introduce it to her," he told WSJ. The Magazine of sharing his affinity for the comedy stylings of Farley, Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell with his girlfriend "I let her know: This is my jam right here." After screaming "You've got to fight for your right to party!" after their AFC Championship win over the Bengals in 2019 Travis inspired the Chiefs to start playing the Beastie Boys song of the same name following every home game touchdown at Arrowhead Stadium "It's like an energy multiplier. That's hard to quantify just how important that is," Chiefs general manager Brett Veach told ESPN in 2020 "He plays with that kind of character But the boisterous celebrant who brought it into their lives admittedly didn't know all the words to the 1986 classic until he was tasked with performing it with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show in February 2023 in May 2024 Travis cited his three favorite Taylor songs as "Blank Space," "The Alchemy" and "So High School." Asked about it in September "They're all my favorite—literally every single one." Comparisons to the Chiefs' legendary tight end Tony Gonzalez who retired in 2013 after 17 seasons in the league surpass Tony's achievements—and how disappointing it would be if he didn't—was heating up  "Nobody puts bigger expectations on me than myself," he told Complex "I want to have the greatest season statistically that a tight end has ever had." On Sept. 29, Travis surpassed Tony to become the Chiefs' all-time leader in receptions with his 917th catch "It's crazy how things always come full circle," Travis said on New Heights "Being at the top of the leaderboard with the Kansas City Chiefs who have been around since the '60s one of the beginning organizations that made it all the way through that are still at their peak And a lot of that is due to the rich history they have and to a guy like Tony Gonzalez keeping his house in order on his own isn't one of them "He can't clean," mom Donna Kelce told Extra in September But perhaps hosting a special someone when she's in town has served as extra motivation to get it together "He's getting a little better," Donna acknowledged "I think he's getting some help." Apr 28, 2025 8:21 PM EDTKansas City Chiefs superstar tight end Travis Kelce has kept a relatively low profile since the team suffered a blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIV back in February But he stepped out in a big way this weekend with an A-list celebrity A source recently told People that Kelce and his superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift have been enjoying some intentional "private time out of the spotlight." However, Travis stepped into the spotlight in a big way for pop star Justin Timberlake, taking part in an outing and a video for the former *NSYNC star. In a video posted on the Instagram account of Justin Timberlake's 8AM Golf brand, Kelce could be seen dancing at a card table alongside Timberlake. The video was filmed in Las Vegas ahead of the 2025 8AM Golf Invitational which Kelce took part in. Kelce is set to return to the Kansas City Chiefs next season after briefly considering retirement. Kelce admits that he did not play to his potential last season, and he wants to perform better this year. We'll have to see how Kelce plays in what will likely be his final season with the Chiefs. By Kevin Harrish is a trending news writer for Men's Journal Travis Kelce spent time with his brother Jason Kelce Justin Timberlake and other friends in Las Vegas "Yes, ma'am!" Travis—dressed in a crocheted cream cardigan, black T-shirt, glasses and a baseball cap—said while sitting at a Blackjack table, as seen in a video 8AM Golf shared on Instagram April 26 would not be likely to answer if he phoned him at that moment "Not a chance," Travis said, speaking in a video posted on the Chiefs' TikTok account Look back at Travis and Taylor's romance in pictures Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's love story began in July 2023 when the singer's Eras Tour made a stop at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City As a huge Swiftie, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end caught the show with hopes of giving Taylor a friendship bracelet with his number on it he failed to complete the pass due to her pre-show rituals "I was disappointed that she doesn't talk before or after her shows because she has to save her voice for the 44 songs that she sings," Travis shared on the July 26 episode of his New Heights podcast I was a little butt-hurt I didn't get to hand her one of the bracelets I made for her." I threw the ball in her court," he shared on The Pat McAfee Show 'I've seen you rock the stage in Arrowhead you might have to come see me rock the stage in Arrowhead and see which one's a little more lit.' So we'll see what happens in the near future." Travis was rocking a mustache—which he debuted in August during training camp—when he was first introduced to Taylor "That 'stache and the 87 jersey was pretty iconic there for a little bit and I had it when I met Taylor for the first time." By early September, a source close to the situation told E! News that Travis and Taylor were "texting and talking here and there." "It's been very low-key," the insider explained Though folklore had it that it was the couple's first in-person meeting, the "Karma" singer later clarified the two had spent a "significant amount of time" getting to know each other beforehand "We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date."  October 2023: It's Nice to Have a Friend During a bye week, Travis traveled down to Argentina to catch the South American leg of Taylor's Eras Tour. Not only did the NFL star bond with Taylor's dad but he also got a special shoutout from the stage "Karma is that guy on the Chiefs," Taylor sang After the show, the Midnights artist was seen running up to Travis backstage and greeting him with a passionate kiss Taylor addressed the lavender craze surrounding her appearances at Travis' games "I'm going to see him do what he loves other people are there and we don't care," she told Time "The opposite of that is you have to go to an extreme amount of effort to make sure no one knows that you're seeing someone." The music superstar turned Travis' Dec. 17 game into a family affair, bringing her dad to cheer on her man Taylor and Travis spent their first New Year's Eve together, sharing a romantic kiss when the clock struck midnight on Jan Continuing to bond with Travis' family, Taylor hung out with his brother Jason Kelce and sister-in-law Kylie Kelce at the Chiefs' game against the Buffalo Bills I'm gonna enjoy with the guys," he told her "I love you—so much it's not funny." The pair locked lips on the field after Travis led the Kansas City Chiefs to victory on Feb Taylor posted footage of Travis on social media for the first time Feb poking fun at how she took her parents clubbing with the athlete after the Super Bowl Taylor's first Instagram pic featuring Travis was a selfie of the two with Prince William and his and wife Kate Middleton's eldest kids Prince George and Princess Charlotte backstage at the singer's Eras tour show at Wembley Stadium in London June 2024: Travis' Eras Tour Stage Debut While attending his seventh Eras tour concert and second show at London's Wembley Stadium the NFL star joined his girlfriend onstage as a backup performer during her performance of "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart." Taylor joined Travis for the Chief's first game of the regular 2024-25 season and appeared to re-enact a PDA moment from October 2023 in this photo shared by Chariah Gordon The two attended model Karen Elson's wedding to Electric Lady Studios owner Lee Foster in New York City The next day, the pair attended the men's singles final match at the U.S. Open The two stepped out for a double dinner date with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds in NYC The pair stepped out for two back-to-back dates in New York City over the last weekend of 2024 The outing marks one of the first public appearances for the Kelce brothers since Travis' loss at the Super Bowl and the new addition to Jason's family Charlotte Phillipp is a Weekend Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE and was previously an entertainment reporter at The Messenger the "It's Gonna Be May" meme originated in 2012 after the song dropped in 2000 TRAVIS KELCE has been touted for a career change - after showing off his dance moves alongside Justin Timberlake The Kansas City Chiefs star hit the golf course with the pop icon in Las Vegas on Wednesday Kelce is currently enjoying the offseason after the Chiefs missed out on a historic threepeat last season The 35-year-old will return to Arrowhead next year for a shot at a fourth Super Bowl ring the fan favorite is enjoying some downtime with some A-list pals in Sin City Kelce hit the links for a spot of offseason golf with Timberlake and comedian Andrew Santino Timberlake later re-shared the post - in which Kelce uses his golf club as a mic - with his 72 million followers. He captioned it: "We are just [Kelce's] backup dancers now". Rushing to the comments section, Kelce added, "The vibes were unmatched!!" And many believe he could have a career as a dancer for the Shake It Off star once he hangs up his cleats One fan joked on X: "Taylor I saw that video that Justin posted today of Travis dancing and singing into his golf club "I see he's been practicing for your next tour Another wrote: "@killatrav is a certified backup dancer after the Eras Tour." And a third laughed: "Having JT as your backup dancer is such a flex." Travis Kelce was asked about his relationship with Taylor Swift during an interview with Good Morning America But the Kansas City Chiefs tight end gave a cagey response "When you have good family and friends around you it makes that aspect of life that much easier," Kelce told GMA "I've always been a very grounded guy It might not come off that way when I'm playing football "Because you never know what opportunities are going to present themselves." Kelce emerged from his offseason hiding with a brand new look in Vegas. The tight end has been enjoying a "break from the spotlight" ahead of what is likely his final NFL season Kelce hit the poker tables on the Vegas strip sporting a trimmed up beard and glasses Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's son Silas celebrated his 10th birthday April 8 Scroll through photos the singer and the actress I’ve never been more thankful and grateful to my own mother….What you have to do for your kid it’s an amazing responsibility and the biggest joy ever.” "because they both think the other one is hilarious.” this kid is looking different all of a sudden He’s just growing.’ It’s so amazing.”In honor of Silas’ recent birthday keep reading to see more of Jessica and Justin’s family photos Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's sons Silas and Phineas rocked the singer's Forget Tomorrow World Tour merch when he kicked off the concert series in April 2024 Jessica hugged the couple's youngest son Phineas as seen in this video Justin shared on the actress' 42nd birthday in March 2024 Justin shared this pic on Jessica's 42nd birthday in March 2024 Justin also shared this snap on Jessica's 42nd birthday in March 2024 Jessica posted a sweet family snapshot as part of her Instagram tribute to Justin on Father's Day 2022 Justin celebrated Father's Day 2022 by sharing a photo of his "two favorite melodies," sons Silas and Phineas Jessica shared this sweet pic of herself with sons on her 40th birthday This was Silas and Phin's birthday banner for Jessica Justin and Jessica enjoyed cake on her 40th birthday "Thankful for my guys," she captioned heartwarming holiday snap Jessica celebrated her "little man" on his big day back in April 2020 The Sinner actress marked her birthday on March 3, 2020 with a special cake and her one and only. On Instagram she wrote I made Justin PROMISE not to sing Happy Birthday to me On Valentine's Day 2020, Jessica shared a sweet picture of Justin and their son Silas on Instagram Jessica and Justin looked madly in love at her birthday party in March 2019 Jessica and son Silas celebrated Fourth of July 2019 The trio enjoyed some time at the beach to mark the holiday Anyone remember their Toy Story looks from 2017 "Happy Halloween from Poppy, Branch and lil Branch. We be Trollin'..." Jessica wrote on Instagram after Halloween 2016 "If that pic doesn't say ‘City Of Love' then I'm out..." Justin shared with his social media followers in July 2018 "They got candy? LEGO!" Justin shared with his Instagram followers on Halloween 2018 "To my husband who I watch with awe everyday as he guides and teaches out of his own young man," Jessica wrote on Instagram "Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there We can't do this parenting thing without you." The famous trio dressed up as Batman, Robin and Harley Quinn for Halloween 2018. "This Halloween was one hell of a block party!" she shared on Instagram "Happy Halloween from our LEGO family to yours." May 2, 2025Move over, Jimmy Fallon! It seems that Justin Timberlake has a new partner in crime when it comes to dance routines, after he and Travis Kelce busted a move on the golf course in Las Vegas Timberlake shared a video of the what's-sure-to-become-iconic moment on his TikTok account "We're just Travis Kelce's backup dancers now The choice of music couldn't be more on-point for this one Fans are totally here for this adorable duo's display "Travis thought he was Joey Fatone for a second "The synchronized two step is frying me 😂" "Why does it look like this is HIS song 😂" "I bet Taylor don’t know Travis can dance on beat 😂🔥" And JCPenney Portraits even chimed in with "Imagine you're golfing and suddenly look over to see Justin Timberlake and Travis Kelce dancing 😂" Ha That certainly would be a pure dose of comedy Another fan was loving Andrew Santino's participation in their antics "Andrew Santino was so glad y’all broke up the groove He was fighting for his life to find that beat." Kelce is clearly having the time of his life on his little boys' trip if you can't bust a move with Justin Timberlake during the off-season 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Case in point: a new video that dropped this week featuring Kelce dancing goofing off and generally living his best life… with a little help from an A-list friend who happily match his energy on either side then starts skipping—before totally breaking into laughter “Vibin out with the homies @cheetosantino @justintimberlake I didn’t know how to end it,” he wrote on his Instagram Stories The video originally came from Timberlake’s own Instagram “We are just @killatrav‘s backup dancers now.” Santino chimed in the comments with “The tequila had me leaning,” while Kelce responded Honestly, the man knows how to have fun. And if you needed more proof, just listen to a recent episode of the New Heights podcast with his brother Jason Kelce. During the show, Jason brought up a chaotic 15-year-old tweet Travis once posted for Easter: “Happy Easter to all Shout out to Jesus for taking one for the team.” “My favorite part of it is the ‘Ha ha’ at the end.” Want all the latest entertainment news sent right to your inbox? Click here Travis Kelce Responds to Taylor Swift Superfan Who Asks Question on His Podcast: 'Okay..." Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images 2025"It's gonna be May" day is here once again—and brands can't resist joining the trend NSYNC—and Justin Timberlake—unknowingly sparked one of the most viral pop culture memes with their 2000 hit "It's Gonna Be Me," which makes the rounds every year like clockwork Reportedly originating on Tumblr in 2012, according to E! News, the meme plays on how Timberlake pronounced "me" as "may" in the song's chorus The rest is history, with brands revealing their own memes and videos as the calendar flips from April to May, including Aldi whose social media team truly outdid themselves the grocery chain shared a still photo of the front of their store with a giant curly-hair head—channeling Timberlake's iconic ramen-style curls—slowly peeking over the roof as the phrase "It's gonna be May" appeared at the top of the video eliciting roars of laughter from fans and shoppers alike "I f***in love Aldi fr 😂💜" one wrote "why is there Ramen on the roof." Plenty simply left "It's gonna be May" gifs in support "Stop hahahahahah 😂😂😂😂😂" one laughed Others suggested the social media person needs a "raise" with comments like "We love you aldi and whoever runs this IG needs a raise 🙌" and "You’re killing it "Your content is ::chefskiss::" someone else declared One follower even made a bold statement: "Aldi is the new Wendy's social media I live for!" This isn't the first time Aldi's social media post went viral—in early April, the discount grocery store chain referenced the final episode of HBO's White Lotus season four finale with a photo of ingredients for a smoothie—frozen tropical fruit milk and bananas—along with the words “recommend cleaning the blender before use.” Travis Kelce Steals the Show From Justin Timberlake With Sensual Dance Moves on Golf CourseSource: @justintimberlake/InstagramJustin Timberlake and Travis Kelce's dance moves were applauded It looks like Travis Kelce and Justin Timberlake are the perfect duo In a new video posted to Instagram on Wednesday, April 30, the singer, 44, showed off his moves alongside the athlete, 35, while they were on the golf course. "We are just @killatrav‘s backup dancers now," the "Mirrors" crooner captioned the fun clip. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin Timberlake (@justintimberlake) Justin Timberlake and Travis Kelce golfed in Las Vegas people were elated to see the duo together "I want to hang out with you guys!!" while another said A third person referred to Kelce's girlfriend, Taylor Swift, writing, "@killatrav is a certified backup dancer after the Eras Tour 😍😂🔥." The duo danced together on the golf course Kelce and Timberlake were seen hanging out in Las Vegas alongside the former's brother, Jason Kelce While on the April 30 episode of the siblings' podcast, "New Heights," he said it was Jason's "first time out of the house" in a "long time" as he and wife Kylie Kelce welcomed baby No. 4 last month Travis Kelce spoke about his recent trip on his podcast “There's something about Las Vegas,” Travis said The brothers came to Sin City for Justin's 8AM Golf Invitational. “Dude, so much fun,” Travis elaborated. “You got thrown into a group with two of my favorite human beings on the face of this earth, Chandler Parsons and Blake Griffin. And I was with another one of my favorite people on this earth, [comedian] Andrew Santino.” “My first putt, I think, was, like, a 10-foot putt that I put legitimately five feet [away] to the point that everyone audibly laughed behind me,” Jason said about his golf game. He added, “Like, somebody legitimately said, ‘That can't be serious.’ It was like it was straight from Happy Gilmore. Like, I hit it, and I was like, oh, no. That thing is going nowhere.” The brothers also seemed to have a great time during karaoke night. “The first 10-15, maybe even 20 seconds, you guys were far the most entertaining crew up there,” the Chiefs tight end recalled. “And then out of nowhere, it was just like a scream-off.” Link to XLink to InstagramOpt-out of personalized ads A DIVISION OF MYSTIFY ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK INC Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service People may receive compensation for some links to products and services Offers may be subject to change without notice Kelce was heavily known in the world of football as just a tight end until he began dating pop star Taylor Swift While their relationship gets talked about a ton on television when the Chiefs play Kelce's name has turned into more than just a football player as Swift fans view him as "Taylors Boyfriend" Besides supporting each other through it all Kelce must have picked up on some of her dance moves as they were on full display when Kelce played golf with Justin Timberlake Timberlake has a golf brand named 8AM Golf as Kelce and his brother Jason were invited to the 8AM Invitational at Wynn Las Vegas lip syncing along to Midnight Star's "Curious," which has several fans of Timberlake and Kelce laughing along with them on social media A post shared by Justin Timberlake (@justintimberlake) "Nah I thought this was a legit music video for a second," One fan on Instagram wrote "Imagine you're golfing and suddenly look over to see Justin Timberlake and Travis Kelce dancing," JCPenny Portraits wrote on Timberlake's TikTok video "This is faaaaaaaaar too synchronized to be the first take The two-stepping and hip wiggles had me rolling," Another fan wrote on TikTok On the latest episode of Kelce's podcast "New Heights," alongside his brother the Chiefs tight end was overjoyed about his experience "Dude, so much fun," Kelce said "I was with another one of my favorite people on this earth Be sure to follow us on X (Twitter) @KCChiefsOnSI and @Domminchella to never miss another breaking news story again  Click here to let us know your thoughts when you like our Facebook page WHEN YOU CLICK RIGHT HERE. an ultra-premium version of the shoe made in collaboration with Justin Timberlake is expected to hit shelves very soon While the Timberlake connection may seem out of left field Justin is an avid golfer and has been part of the Nike family for years famously getting multiple Air Jordan collaborations throughout the 2010s Marking his first collaborative endeavor with Nike Golf and his first publicly available release from The Swoosh since 2018 Timberlake gives the Made in Italy sneaker a clean oatmeal-shaded upper contrasted by hits of pink tint and hot lava Premium tumbled leather is the base around the toe and midfoot and finds a home on the heel overlay running back to the suede collar and heel overlay Updated branding with the Italian phrase “Raggio Di Sole,” translating to “a ray of the sun” or “sunbeam” in English is found on the tongue alongside a graphic of a golf ball and a cup of coffee The coffee theme also appears on the cork insole as stained circles are found near the forefoot of the insert a city in Italy that has become famous for its footwear manufacturing It is home to a Nike factory that makes footwear for its top-tier athletes Justin Timberlake reserves his mark for the lining of the tongue which features a tag written in Italian that notes the year of production for the shoe the latter seeing the superstar’s signature and a custom “A Ray Of The Sun” branded box with matching socks The Justin Timberlake x Nike Victory Tour 4 Made in Italy will release May 1, 2025, through Nike SNKRS. Limited to 1,981 pairs, a nod to the year Timberlake was born, the retail price is $500. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases and more in the sneaker and streetwear world Travis Kelce recently thrilled fans with his latest golf video who is also a football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs Kelce reposted a clip of the trio dancing to the Midnight Star’s 1984 track Curious he’s seen holding a golf club and wearing a bucket hat standing between the pop icon and the comedian The American footballer captioned the post “Vibin out with the homies @cheetosantino @justintimberlake I didn’t know how to end it.” “We are just @killatrav’s backup dancers now.” The post quickly gained attention on social media with fans reminiscing about Kelce’s surprise appearance during Taylor Swifts’s Eras Tour stop in London “@killatrav is a certified backup dancer after the Eras Tour.” the NFL star and the Lover hitmaker started dating in September 2023 rumours have circulated about the couple’s separation; however a source close to the development revealed that they are still dating and choosing to maintain a low profile Nicola Peltz pens heartfelt note amid family celebration drama 'Raid 2' storms Box Office as Ajay Devgn returns with his 75th raid The youngest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales stole hearts with his antics at the VE Day processions Kelsey Grammer visits the site of his sister’s tragic death The 11-year-old young royal took part in the special tea festivity Jenna Ortega's 'Wednesday' season 2 has been teased by the makers Copyright © 2025. The News International, All Rights Reserved | Contact Us | Authors Justin Timberlake has called off another concert in central Ohio with Timberlake announcing the cancellation roughly 10 minutes before his opener was set to take the stage "I went into soundcheck battling the flu and now it's gotten the best of me," Timberlake said via his Instagram page Will fans receive a refund?According to Timberlake's Instagram post We'll issue a refund to the original method of payment used at time of purchase as soon as funds are received from the Event Organizer It should appear on your account within 14-21 days." Explanations go unansweredDavid Redelberger director of communications and interactive marketing for Columbus Arena Sports & Entertainment declined to comment when The Dispatch inquired about the cancellation and its late announcement time The Dispatch has reached out to Timberlake's management agency a public relations agency whose clients include the 44-year-old singer As the Columbus show was set to be the final concert on the "Forget Tomorrow" world tour, fans posted their thoughts on social media Justin Timberlake canceled Columbus concert in 2024The singer and songwriter previously canceled a performance scheduled for Oct. 23 because he contracted both laryngitis and bronchitis (This story was updated to add new information.) No, Justin Timberlake’s run-in with the law didn’t “ruin the tour” — something the pop star said to a Hamptons police officer before he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in June. His “Forget Tomorrow World Tour” made one of its final North American stops Saturday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, four months later than planned due to illness. But something evidently did ruin his tour's greatest moment because it didn't happen — at least not in Milwaukee But the showstopping moment didn't happen in Milwaukee the monolith unceremoniously hung out on the primary stage while Timberlake popped up on the secondary stage in the back to sing "Mirrors." Now I suspect Timberlake would have ridden the monolith if he could And I imagine most of the fans who had already waited four months for the makeup date would not have wanted another postponement The lack of the tour's proper climax made this visit far less visually dazzling than Timberlake's previous tour stop in town in 2018. But what was most frustrating is that instead of digging deep to make up for the logistically less-grand finale Timberlake more or less coasted on audience goodwill even letting the fans pick up "Mirrors'" most climactic vocal notes instead of doing them himself And that wasn't Saturday's only disappointment The current tour is in support of Timberlake's sixth studio solo album "Everything I Thought It Was," released last March It was a definitive nadir in Timberlake's discography — debuting at No accustomed to doing things the way he wants regardless of public opinion — including avoiding a true NSYNC reunion tour beyond a couple of recent songs and joint appearances — still acted as if his tired "Everything I Thought It Was" was relevant Saturday About 40% of Saturday's setlist was from the album It was telling that the singalong Timberlake requested for a sparse pseudo-acoustic take of "Selfish" from the B-stage faded before the second chorus or the way the juvenile "Flame," with its childish and embarrassing F-bombs caused a chill in the room swiftly after a dapper "Suit and Tie" from "The 20/20 Experience." crowd-baiting "ladies and fellas"-style call-out section a tired retread from Timberlake's own "Señorita" from "Justified." But Timberlake didn't even bother trying to milk the moment Saturday Timberlake even had the audacity to nearly sing five new songs in a row The lone respite in that sequence wasn't all that much better: a "FutureSex/LoveSound" marked by laughable "Spinal Tap"-worthy animations of eyeless white cyborgs striking smug "Zoolander"-style poses engaging in as if they were being obliterated in a series of nuclear blasts But at least that song showed more personality than a dull "Technicolor," lyrical groaner "Infinity Sex" or "Drown," a soggy self-pitying reimagination of "Cry Me a River." When "Cry Me a River" did show up after "Drown," which capped the show's sluggish 20-minute stretch of mostly meh new material Timberlake quipped "That got your ass up!" Yeah because fans were finally hearing a beloved song that halfhearted "Mirrors" performance aside and put a lot of energy and charisma into songs new and old staying in lockstep with his sharp backing dancers for several songs with sleek foot shuffles there were some cool visuals in the show — including animation of a zombie-like Timberlake head that gave "SexyBack" some extra spark And the 16 members of Timberlake's "Tennessee Kids" crew — including horn players sharp backing singers and more — sounded fantastic giving Saturday's show a musically charged razzle-dazzle that at times recalled the impeccable shimmer of Stevie Wonder's band Saturday's show also offered one absolutely sensational moment that showed why Timberlake became such a superstar — a sparse cinematic intro for "My Love," with a couple of backing singers pushing the vocal abilities to goosebump-inducing heights there's nearly nothing that could have ruined Timberlake's tour too many hit songs and too good of a band to let that happen But too many lackluster moments — and not enough wow-inducing ones like that "My Love" performance — prevented the "Forget Tomorrow" Milwaukee tour stop from being great Taylor Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce and Justin Timberlake shared a fun moment on the golf course which showed Kelce moving on the beat while sporting a bucket hat who made headlines with his romance with Swift It is worth mentioning that Travis Kelce has been spending some time with Justin Timberlake as the previous video showed him and his brother Jason Kelce playing cards with the NSYNC member Kelce and Taylor Swift have remained out of the spotlight with reports suggesting that the duo are planning to “amp up wedding discussions," OK Magazine reported Sign up to receive our email newsletter in your inbox a stalwart of Illinois Democratic politics and a progressive voice.. 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Jan Schakowsky will not seek 15th term, capping a career of progressive advocacy Residents launch community organization for downtown Evanston Local crafters, shoppers connect at Maker’s Market The United Center glowed in technicolor Friday night for a performance of Justin Timberlake’s “The Forget Tomorrow World Tour.” After rescheduling Chicago’s concert from its October date Timberlake’s performance made up for the delay with captivating visuals and a sweet nod to Valentine’s Day After a high-energy opening act from Andrew Hypes that had audience members standing in anticipation of the headliner Justin Timberlake emerged from the center stage trapdoor to a sold-out crowd The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and former *NSYNC member donned a gray suit and sunglasses and kicked off the night with an electric performance of “No Angels.” “The Forget Tomorrow World Tour” commemorates both the 2024 release of Timberlake’s sixth studio album “Everything I Thought It Was,” and his triple-decade career The concert featured new tracks from the album as well as classics such as “Cry Me A River,” “Suit & Tie” and “CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!” Though some of the newer tracks tended to blend together standouts such as “No Angels” and “Technicolor” made for a great Valentine’s Day tribute Timberlake and his band members danced together in several dynamic numbers that captured the essence of each song while captivating the audience Timberlake demonstrated an intimate familiarity with his audience and a strong effort to connect with all sections of the arena.  he made his way through the floor crowd to a second smaller stage at the back of the arena to perform eight songs including “Suit & Tie,” “Say Something,” “Until the End of Time,” “Selfish” and “What Goes Around… Comes Around.” While audience members closer to the main stage didn’t get nearly as much crowd interaction with the singer as those closer to this secondary stage which better matched the energy of the eight songs One of the tour’s highlights was its thematically cohesive visuals and artistic stage lighting a mysterious box at the end of a desert road appeared on screen It seemed to inch closer to the audience throughout the opening act — a visual countdown to Timberlake’s appearance.  The box became a significant motif throughout the night when the center of the screen later detached from the rest of the backdrop rising out to flash abstract projections of the performer and providing immersive details to the stage Along with a series of intricate neon strobe light sequences and stunning camera shots the show’s visual aspects make for a compelling backdrop to Timberlake’s performance produced a stellar accompaniment to Timberlake’s singing With lively instrumentals and resonant backing vocals the Tennessee Kids added complexity to Timberlake’s voice Although he sang most of the songs in their entirety I was slightly disappointed that a few of his more popular songs including “CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!,” were overshadowed by the backing track Timberlake performed an electric rendition of “SexyBack” before disappearing back onto the stage along with his band he reappeared at the stage in the back of the arena for an encore performance of “Mirrors,” which was perhaps the best song of the night for its emotional depth and irresistible rhythm.  Timberlake defends his skill as a versatile entertainer and talented singer Despite the public’s speculation over Timberlake’s relevancy as an artist and public figure following his arrest last June the tour proved critics wrong and was a show that will not be forgotten tomorrow Email: [email protected] — Maggie Rogers dazzles in first Chicago arena performance at United Center — The Moss captivates audience with upbeat music, infectious energy at Lincoln Hall  — Sabrina Carpenter takes on Chicago for ‘Short n’ Sweet’ tour ordinary professor emerita of social work at The Catholic University of America died peacefully in her home on February 15 the daughter of Joe and Elizabeth Durant Timberlake She graduated from Miller High School in Macon GA where she was an honor student and editor-in-chief of the school annual She earned her BA (1960) from Duke University where she was a member and officer of Phi Mu Sorority and served as treasurer of the student association sponsoring international students After earning her MSW degree from Tulane University (1962) she practiced clinical social work with children and families at Family Service and the Georgia Mental Health Institute in Atlanta D 1974) in social work at The Catholic University of America She specialized in teaching graduate courses in clinical social work treatment of children and families philosophical issues in knowledge development she developed an interest in the C & O Canal hiked major portions of its towpath from Georgetown up to Cumberland and co-authored two coffee table photography books of Canal sights and scenes.  She is survived by her brother GA; her nieces Beth Timberlake Oropeza of Gainesville GA; Margaret Timberlake Larson of Orange County Please visit www.hartsmort.com to express condolences Thanks for visiting ! The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Paul Coyte discusses the latest sport headlines Travis Kelce has shared details of his recent "fun" boys' trip to Las Vegas with brother Jason and friend Justin Timberlake The Kansas City Chiefs tight end discussed the getaway on Wednesday's episode of his "New Heights" podcast revealing it was Jason's "first time out of the house" in a "long time" has been busy at home after welcoming his fourth baby girl with wife Kylie last month The brothers were in Nevada to participate in Justin Timberlake's 8AM Golf Invitational Travis Kelce opened up on his lads' trip with Justin Timberlake and brother Jason "Viva Las Vegas!" Travis exclaimed on the podcast clearly delighted with the lads' holiday Travis described feeling right at home at the Wynn Golf Club boasting that he "can't seem to" lose there The same couldn't be said for his older brother Jason who was "not sinking putts" and "really struggling" on the course Jason admitted that onlookers "audibly laughed" at his golfing skills He confessed this was because he "didn't practice" before the tournament Travis was spotted looking stylish during the weekend baseball cap and black glasses while playing cards JUST IN: Mikel Arteta forced to intervene after Arsenal staff member raged on the touchline in PSG defeat he switched to a pink striped polo and khaki shorts The brothers also enjoyed a karaoke night during their Vegas trip with Jason belting out Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart" Travis praised his brother's performance as "absolutely hilarious" on their podcast The "Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?" host didn't reveal his own song choice for the evening READ MORE:Stephen Hendry, 56, reveals Ronnie O'Sullivan 'irritation' after 'speaking to all other players' Travis Kelce's brother Jason admitted that onlookers "audibly laughed" at his golfing skills Travis concluded the podcast segment by giving a special "shout-out" to Timberlake and his wife The karaoke session appeared to be a highlight of their boys' trip showcasing the brothers' playful relationship The trio seemed to thoroughly enjoy their time together in Las Vegas While Taylor Swift was absent from the Vegas trip sources confirm the couple are still "so in love" "They're still so in love and enjoying spending time with their friends and each other during the offseason," a source told Page Six "There's no trouble at all." The reassurance comes after fans speculated about their relationship status on social media Some pointed to the couple not being seen together since March as potential trouble Swift reportedly enjoyed her own social time attending Gigi Hadid's 30th birthday party in New York City over the weekend The couple have kept a relatively low profile since Travis' NFL season ended in February They previously spent quality time together on a secret snowy getaway in Montana in March.