JC Chasez Says *NSYNC Fans 'Were Not Excited to See' Britney Spears on Tour in 1998, But That Changed Fast

Britney Spears and *NSYNC in 1998.Photo:Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Vinnie Zuffante/Getty It’s hard to imagine any crowd not going absolutely bonkers forBritney Spears. But according toJC Chasez,*NSYNC’s fans were initially chilly toward the pop star when she opened for the band on tour in 1998. On the latest episode ofGleerewatch podcastAnd That’s What You Really Missed, Chasez called the dates on *NSYNC’s 1998 to 1999 tour when Spears opened for the band “the stuff of legends.

JD Souther, Singer and Co-Writer on Eagles Classics, Dies at 78

JD Souther in San Francisco, 1977.Photo:Richard McCaffrey/ Michael Ochs Archive/ Getty Images Richard McCaffrey/ Michael Ochs Archive/ Getty Images John David “JD” Souther, known for his collaborations with artists such as theEagles,James TaylorandLinda Ronstadt, has died. He was 78. The 2013 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee — who was born in Detroit, Michigan, but raised in Amarillo, Texas — previously had a band called Longbranch Pennywhistle with the Eagles’Glenn Frey, after they met in Los Angeles in the late ’60s.

Jean Smart Calls for Awards Shows Not to Be Televised, the Money Donated to L.A. Fire Victims: 'With All Due Respect'

Jean Smart in Los Angeles on Dec. 15, 2022.Photo:Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock TheHacksactress, 73, put out aplea on Instagramon the evening of Wednesday, Jan. 8, as multiple fast-growing blazes continue to ravage the L.A. area, including the Pacific Palisades and Hollywood Hills. Earlier this week, theSAG Awardsalso canceled its live, in-person nominations announcement, and L.A. film premieres for movies likeUnstoppableandThe Last Showgirlwere alsoskipped out of an abundance of caution.

Jean Smart Wins for Her Role onHacksat 2025 SAG Awards After Missing Show Due to Filming

Jean Smart.Photo:Phillip Faraone/Getty Phillip Faraone/Getty The2025 SAG Awardshave named their choice for outstanding female actor in a comedy series!Jean Smartwon the award for her performance inHacksduring the event, taking place at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles, Calif., on Feb. 23. The actress was not there to accept the award, but presentersMolly ShannonandKumail Nanjianishared a message following her big win.“Unfortunately, Jean is shooting on location and can’t be here tonight, but we accept this award on her behalf,” Shannon said.

Jean Smart's 2 Children: All About Sons Connor and Forrest

Jean Smart with her kids Forrest Gilliland and Connor Gilliland at the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California on April 25, 2022.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety/Penske Media/Getty Gilbert Flores/Variety/Penske Media/Getty Jean Smartis the proud mother of two children: Connor and Forrest Gilliland. Smart and Gilliland were married for nearly 34 years before the actordied at the age of 71, following a “brief illness," in March 2021. Afterward, Smart continued raising their kids on her own, something she called “unimaginable,” especially considering Forrest was 12 at the time.