With fans aflutter, boy band 'NSync 'reunites' for Hollywood star
American boy band *NSYNC pose during the unveiling ceremony of their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, U.S. April 30, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Screaming fans greeted former boy band 'NSync on Monday just like it was the turn of the last century as the group that helped catapult Justin Timberlake to stardom was honored with their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Timberlake reunited with Lance Bass, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick along Hollywood Boulevard for the unveiling of the emblematic terrazzo and brass star that is one of the city's major tourist attractions.
"We're really a family," Timberlake, 37, said, addressing the crowd.
People look on as they wait for the unveiling ceremony of the star for American boy band *NSYNC on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, U.S. April 30, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
"I don't really think I could put into words how much the four of you mean to me. ... I just love all of you so much," he added.
One of the most successful groups of the teen pop era that also launched the careers of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, 'NSync was greeted with adoring screams and a spontaneous sing-a-long to hit "Tearin' Up My Heart."
The band's second album, 2000's "No Strings Attached," held the U.S. record for first week sales with 2.41 million for 15 years.
Justin Timberlake speaks during the ceremony for the unveiling of the star for American boy band *NSYNC on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, U.S. April 30, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Spectators chanted "reunite" and "sing" during the ceremony.
'NSync last released an album of new music in 2001 and performed together full time in 2002. They last performed together at the 2013 MTV Music Video Awards.
Bass, who revealed he was gay in 2006, spoke about how he feared for the group's success if he came out.
Ellen Degeneres and Carson Daly pose for pictures with the members of *NSYNC during the ceremony for the unveiling of the star for American boy band *NSYNC on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, U.S. April 30, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
"I wanted to so badly let you know I was you; I just didn't have the strength then," Bass said.
'NSync has sold more than 40 million records worldwide. They were founded in 1995 in Orlando, Florida.
A fan reacts during the ceremony for the unveiling of the star for American boy band *NSYNC on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, U.S. April 30, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
(Reporting by Alan Devall; Writing by Eric Kelsey)
*NSYNC's star is pictured after its unveiling on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, U.S., April 30, 2018. REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniMembers of the American boy band *NSYNC hug during the ceremony for the unveiling of their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, U.S. April 30, 2018. REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniFans pose with a wax statue of Justin Timberlake during the ceremony for the unveiling of the star for American boy band *NSYNC on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, U.S. April 30, 2018. REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniFans react as they wait for the unveiling ceremony of the star for American boy band *NSYNC on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California April 30, 2018. REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniCarson Daly speaks during the ceremony for the unveiling of the star for American boy band *NSYNC on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, U.S. April 30, 2018. REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniJoey Fatone speaks during the ceremony for the unveiling of the star for American boy band *NSYNC on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, U.S. April 30, 2018.Chris Kirkpatrick speaks during the ceremony for the unveiling of the star for American boy band *NSYNC on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, U.S. April 30, 2018.Ellen Degeneres speaks during the ceremony for the unveiling of the star for American boy band *NSYNC on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, U.S. April 30, 2018. REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniPeople look on during the unveiling ceremony of the star for American boy band *NSYNC on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, U.S. April 30, 2018. REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniLance Bass speaks during the ceremony for the unveiling of the star for American boy band *NSYNC on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, U.S. April 30, 2018.JC Chasez speaks during the ceremony for the unveiling of the star for American boy band *NSYNC on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, U.S. April 30, 2018. REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniFans wait for the unveiling ceremony of the star for American boy band *NSYNC on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California April 30, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
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