Pop icon Justin Timberlake is hitting the road once again after a five-year hiatus, bringing his "Forget Tomorrow World Tour" to North America with a string of 22 dates. Timberlake first dropped the news of his impending tour during an appearance on "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon, and now, Live Nation has unveiled the specifics, including an anticipated stop at Chicago's United Center on June 21. Fans in Chicago, brace yourselves for a dazzling night as the ten-time Grammy winner is set to perform new tracks from his album, "Everything I Thought It Was," along with the timeless hits that we all croon in the shower when we think nobody's listening.
As announced by Live Nation and excerpts from Timberlake's NBC Chicago appearance, the tour is primed to start off with a bang on April 29 at Vancouver's Rogers Arena. Meanwhile, the heartthrob's fan club members can get their hands on presale tickets starting January 29, and those eager members of the general public will have their shot beginning February 2 at JustinTimberlake.com. For those who can boast of their Verizon and Citi affiliations, there's even sweeter deal with their own presales lined up.
Timberlake's upcoming album marks his sixth solo venture and is buoyed by the moody new R&B single, "Selfish," aiming to showcase his versatility far from his 2018 "Man of the Woods" roots. According to Billboard, the album drop is slated for March 15, setting the stage for tour-goers to be some of the first to experience his freshest jams live. Undoubtedly, the return of JT to the live music scene is a beckoning that will echo across stadiums, enticing fans old and new to join in the revelry of his musical metamorphosis.
From coast to coast, this tour is not just a nod to Timberlake's continued appeal but also a testament to the resilience of live performance in an era where digital streams could never quite replace the electric connection of flesh-and-blood crowds and a superstar commanding the stage. Timberlake will pace through a litany of cities, concluding the North American leg on July 9 with a show in Lexington's Rupp Arena, paving the path for yet-to-be-announced dates in Europe and the UK. With a promise of more than just a glimpse into his evolved artistry, the "Forget Tomorrow World Tour" stands as a beacon for what promises to be one of 2024's hottest tickets.
