Justin Timberlake It’s about finding some humor in a dark situation.
On Saturday, the singer took the stage at Boston’s TD Garden for his Forget Tomorrow World Tour and joked about walking in the back of a car. His DWI arrest On June 18th.
In a clip shared on social media, the 43-year-old “Selfish” singer stands on stage and addresses the crowd. “So uhhh, is there anybody here tonight that’s driving?” he says as the crowd cheers. “No, I’m just kidding.”
After telling the joke, Timberlake immediately changed his topic and asked if there was anyone in the audience who was watching the show for the first time.
The Grammy-winning singer’s Forget Tomorrow World Tour continued in the weeks after Timberlake was arrested for driving under the influence in Sag Harbor, New York. At the time, Timberlake’s defense attorney Edward Burke Jr. confirmed to ET that he was charged with one count of driving under the influence and was released without bail. Timberlake’s next court appearance will be virtual and will take place on Friday, July 26.
In the week following the arrest, the “Mirrors” singer returned to the stage to continue his tour. told about the incident During the first show after his arrest at Chicago’s United Center.
“We’ve been through it all together, ups and downs, lefts and rights, and it’s been a tough week,” Timberlake said. The video shared on social media said“But you’re here. I’m here… I know sometimes I’m hard to love but you keep loving me and I love you too. Thank you so much.”
Timberlake was seen wiping away tears before the show continued.
Following his arrest, a source told ET that Timberlake was “feeling remorseful, ashamed and humiliated.”
“This situation has taken a toll on them, but they are trying to look at it as a way to reinvent themselves,” the source said. “They do their best to set a positive example for themselves, [Jessica Biel]”For the sake of his family and the public, and will continue to try to learn and grow. He is taking this seriously and recognizes how it may impact his family dynamic as a husband and father, and also his fans.”
Timberlake has kept up the touring momentum since then Tickets sold out for two consecutive shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City Last week.
A source told ET Timberlake and his wife Jessica Biel – who have children Silas, 9, and Phineas, 4 – are “doing great” following his arrest.
The source added that the couple “both know and understand that everyone makes mistakes and mistakes don’t define a person. Jess knows Justin is a good husband and father, and a wonderful person with the best intentions.”
The source added, “He is putting his energy into impressing his fans with an incredible show and trying to move forward. Jess is feeling centered and focused during filming and is not letting this situation derail her. His kids are also at the forefront of his mind as always and he is protecting his kids from any negative media attention.”
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