In a surprising turn of events, pop icon Justin Timberling was arrested last night in the Hamptons for driving while intoxicated. The multi-talented star, known for his roles in both the music and film industries, was pulled over in Sag Harbour on Monday, June 17, as confirmed to ABC news by a local law enforcement officer.
Currently, Timberlake is in the middle of his globe-trotting The Forget Tomorrow World Tour, with upcoming performances scheduled in Chicago this week and New York the following week.
The New York Post has reported that Timberlake’s arraignment hearing is set for Tuesday, June 18. Details from TMZ suggest that after leaving the American Hotel, where he had been partying, Timberlake was stopped by the police who then conducted a field sobriety test. The singer reportedly refused a breathalyzer test.
The incident, which includes the moment Timberlake was handcuffed, was reportedly captured on a police bodycam, noted TMZ.
Earlier this year, Timberlake made headlines after making controversial remarks at a concert, seemingly directed at his ex-girlfriend Britney Spears. Spears had issued an apology for revelations made in her tell-all book “The Woman in Me,” including an admission of cheating on Timberlake.
“I wanna apologize for some of the things I wrote about in my book. If I offended any of the people I genuinely care about I am deeply sorry,” Spears stated.
In response, at a recent show, Timberlake echoed UFC star Conor McGregor’s famous words: “I’d like to take this opportunity to apologize to absolutely f***ing nobody.” The comment drew criticism from fans, with one calling it an “asshole move” on Reddit, and another describing it as a “huge slap in the face to Britney” who had just praised his new song “Selfish” in her apology post.
Despite the current turmoil, Timberlake’s professional life continues, with his world tour scheduled to run until December. Additionally, he is preparing for his role as Chuck Barris in an upcoming biopic, though the project is still in early stages without a director attached.
While Timberlake has gained acclaim as an actor in films like “The Social Network,” he has recently been focusing more on his music career. The outcome of this recent incident and its impact on his tour dates remain uncertain.