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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Joey Fatone Teams Up with Red Lobster to Bring Back a Dose of '90s Nostalgia in New Commercial (Exclusive)
Joey Fatone is teaming up with Red Lobster to celebrate all things 1999 The *NSYNC star appears in a commercial celebrating Red Lobster's 3-Course Shrimp Sensation Fatone tells PEOPLE why the playful tone and delicious biscuits made the partnership a must Joey Fatone was a big deal in 1999, if he does say so himself. The *NSYNC star appears in a commercial with Red Lobster, where he celebrates how three courses for $19.99, the new 3-Course Shrimp Sensation, is also a big deal. Speaking with PEOPLE about the partnership, Fatone says it's all about "having fun." "I know that in many commercials that Red Lobster has done, they don't take themselves too, too seriously," Fatone tells PEOPLE. "I was a big deal in 1999, and the shrimp is a pretty big deal. It's something that's definitely affordable for families and stuff." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. He continued, "So I was like, 'You know what? This is something that's fun and exciting to do. Why not?' We tweaked the idea, working together to make it the best and funniest way possible. Classics are coming back, nostalgia's coming back, and the shrimp deal at Red Lobster is coming back." Fatone admits he had a second motivation to team up with Red Lobster — his love of the Cheddar Bay Biscuits. You can get unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits along with your choice of soup or salad, a shrimp appetizer, and a shrimp entrée as part of the 3-Course Shrimp Sensation. "I'm not going to lie, I mean, who doesn't love their cheddar biscuits? I'm a huge cheddar biscuit fan. If you want me to be real, I'm being real. So I was like, 'Does it come with free cheddar biscuits?' That's what I was asking," he laughs. Noting that "nostalgia is back" in a big way, Fatone says the look back at musical favorites like *NSYNC's 90s hits is similar to going back to an old favorite meal. "Music and food bring you back. Comfort food brings you back," he says. "People are looking back for more of the lighter times. [That's] not saying that this time is a dark and dreary time in the world, but the '90s were just a good, fun-loving [time] for music, for pop, [and now] for nostalgia." He continued, "I'm speaking for myself in the sense of as we get older, my generation, we want to connect to the things that were more simple in life and more fun. Now we're adults and doing adult things, where back in the day as a kid, it was a lot more free, a lot more easier." Read the original article on People
USA Today
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
NSYNC's Joey and Lance make waves at Great Wolf Lodge just in time for May memes
NSYNC's Joey and Lance make waves at Great Wolf Lodge just in time for May memes Show Caption Hide Caption Great Wolf Lodge South Florida hosts grand opening in Naples Dozens of guests attended the grand opening of the Great Wolf Lodge South Florida in Naples on Thursday, Nov. 14. NSYNC members Joey Fatone and Lance Bass partnered with Great Wolf Lodge for an "It's Gonna Be May" promotion. The promotion offers discounts on stays at Great Wolf Lodge locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Great Wolf Lodge is an indoor water park resort chain with various locations. NSYNC's Joey Fatone and Lance Bass are ready for it. Every year, right about this time, toward the end of April, they know it's coming. It being the onslaught of 'It's Gonna Be May' memes. 'I think every time May comes around, it becomes this meme and it's been embellished over the years and even kids who might not know about it, they're saying, 'It's Gonna Be May,'' Fatone told the USA Today Network. Are you the world's worst hotel guest? Here's how to tell (and redeem yourself) It was 25 years ago when Fatone, Bass and the rest of NSYNC, Chris Kirkpatrick, JC Chavez and Justin Timberlake, released the song 'It's Gonna Be Me.' Timberlake, who sang the title line of the song, pronounced "me" as "may," and from there, hundreds of memes were born and continue to be rereleased each year at the end of April. 'I cannot believe 'It's Gonna Be May' is still going,' Bass said. 'I mean, it's 25 years old. It's kept alive by this one day a year, April 30. Thanks to Justin for being able to pronounce me may.' Fatone, Bass team up with Great Wolf Lodge for 'It's Gonna Be May' The two bandmates are embracing the longevity of the song and the memes. They teamed up with Great Wolf Lodge for a May promotion at the indoor water park, which has 23 locations throughout the United States and Canada. Its newest location in Connecticut opened on April 25. The only Florida location, in Naples, opened in September 2024. That's where Fatone and Bass teamed up to tape the promotional video one March evening. Fatone was on break from playing a lead role in the Broadway show '&Juliet.' His current stint runs through the end of July. Last year, Fatone did a similar promotion with Great Wolf Lodge. This year, Bass joined him, but it wasn't just Bass. He also brought his family, which includes his young twins. 'They're 3, so they are old enough to enjoy water parks and they've been really, really enjoying it,' Bass said. 'They wanted the tallest, the fastest, nothing scares them.' The married dad said he's taken the last few years off work to focus on his family, and will begin working on a film in the fall. 'I'm really enjoying being a dad,' Bass said. 'I took a couple of years off and just wanted to be really present as a dad. Those first few years are really impactful, and I want them to know I was there and I tucked them in bed every night and woke them up every morning.' What is the 'It's Gonna Be May' Great Wolf Lodge promotion? On May 1, save up to 51% off valid stays with code BEMAY. On May 2 – May 4, save up to 40% off valid stays with code BEMAY. Stay dates are May 1 – Aug. 14, 2025. What is Great Wolf Lodge? Founded in 1997, Great Wolf Lodge began in Wisconsin as a small indoor water park called Black Wolf Lodge. Each location might have some different activities, but they are all known for having a massive indoor water park complete with numerous slides, a lazy river, and a wave pool. Some also have outdoor swimming pools. Resorts included hotel rooms of various sizes, as well as on-site dining and other activities like an arcade, bowling, and a ropes course. The properties are also known for their inviting lobbies where staff, including the Great Wolf Lodge mascots, put on shows and interact with guests. Another popular aspect of the lodge is an interactive scavenger hunt where guests use a wand throughout the resort. Where are the Great Wolf Lodges located? Spitzer is a Trending Reporter. She can be reached at MSpitzer@
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Twenty-five years later, NSYNC's "It's Gonna Be Me" still popular, especially this time of year
NSYNC's Joey Fatone and Lance Bass are ready for it. Every year, right about this time, toward the end of April, they know it's coming. It being the onslaught of 'It's Gonna Be May' memes. 'I think every time May comes around, it becomes this meme and it's been embellished over the years and even kids who might not know about it, they're saying, 'It's Gonna Be May,'' Fatone told the USA Today Network. It was 25 years ago when Fatone, Bass and the rest of NSYNC, Chris Kirkpatrick, JC Chavez and Justin Timberlake, released the song 'It's Gonna Be Me.' Timberlake, who sang the title line of the song pronounced "me" as "may" and from there, hundreds of memes were born and continue to be rereleased each year at the end of April. 'I cannot believe 'It's Gonna Be May' is still going,' Bass said. 'I mean it's 25 years old. It's kept alive by this one day a year, April 30. Thanks to Justin for being able to pronounce me may.' The two bandmates are embracing the longevity of the song, and the memes. They teamed up with Great Wolf Lodge for a May promotion at the indoor water park, which has 23 locations throughout the United States and Canada. Its newest location in Connecticut opened April 25. The only Florida location, in Naples, opened in September 2024. That's where Fatone and Bass teamed up to tape the promotional video one March evening. Fatone was on break from playing a lead role in the Broadway show '&Juliet.' His current stint runs through the end of July. Last year Fatone did a similar promotion with Great Wolf Lodge. This year Bass joined him, but it wasn't just Bass. He also brought his family, which includes his young twins. 'They're 3, so they are old enough to enjoy water parks and they've been really, really enjoying it,' Bass said. 'They wanted the tallest, the fastest, nothing scares them.' The married dad said he's taken the last few years off work to focus on parenthood, and will begin work on a film in the fall. 'I'm really enjoying being a dad,' Bass said. 'I took a couple years off and just wanted to be really present as a dad. Those first few years are really impactful, and I want them to know I was there and I tucked them in bed every night and woke them up every morning.' On May 1, save up to 51% off valid stays with code BEMAY. On May 2 – May 4, save up to 40% off valid stays with code BEMAY. Stays dates are May 1 – Aug. 14, 2025. Founded in 1997, Great Wolf Lodge began in Wisconsin as a small indoor water park called Black Wolf Lodge. Each location might have some different activities, but they are all known for having a massive indoor water park complete with numerous slides, lazy river and wave pool. Some also have outdoor swimming pools. Resorts included hotel rooms of various sizes, as well as on-site dining and other activities like an arcade, bowling and a ropes courses. The properties also are known for their inviting lobbies where staff, including the Great Wolf Lodge mascots, put on shows and interact with guests. Another popular aspect to the lodge is an interactive scavenger hunt where guests use a wand throughout the resort. Anaheim, CA Bloomington, MN Concord, NC Colorado Springs, CO Fitchburg, MA Grand Mound, WA Grapevine, TX Gurnee, IL LaGrange, GA Kansas City, KS Manteca, CA Mashantucket, CT Mason, OH Naples, FL Niagara Falls, ON Perryville, MD Pocono Mountains, PA Sandusky, OH Scottsdale, AZ Traverse City, MI Webster, TX Williamsburg, VA Wisconsin Dells, WI Spitzer is a Trending Reporter. She can be reached at MSpitzer@ This article originally appeared on Florida Today: NSYNC's "It's Gonna Be Me" just as popular 25 years later
South China Morning Post
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet Izabel Araujo, now into her second decade of dating NSYNC's Joey Fatone
Joey Fatone is back on Broadway – and this time, his set list is pure nostalgia gold. The former NSYNC member has joined the cast of & Juliet – a Shakespearean remix with a playlist full of modern pop hits. Not only is he belting out NSYNC's classic 'It's Gonna Be Me', he's also taking on Backstreet Boys anthems 'Everybody (Backstreet's Back)' and 'As Long as You Love Me'. 'I'm excited that I'll be joining the cast of & Juliet !' Fatone, 48, announced last year, as related by The Hollywood Reporter. About singing songs by his former rivals, Fatone said, 'Even though my loyalty remains with NSYNC, they still have bangers.' Joey Fatone was still married to Kelly Baldwin when he began seeing Izabel Araujo (above). Photo: @missizzybela/Instagram Offstage, Fatone has often been spotted with girlfriend Izabel Araujo, 39. Since his official split from wife Kelly Baldwin in 2019, the two have been seen together at many a red-carpet event. But who is Izabel Araujo? Read on to learn about the woman who has captured Joey Fatone's heart. Araujo hails from Brazil Brazilian Izabel Araujo is a native of Rio de Janeiro. Photo: @missizzybela/Instagram According to YourTango, Araujo was born in Rio de Janeiro on September 8, 1985. After moving to the United States, she and her family settled in Florida, where her mother, Magda Bruning, started Maggie's Maids, a cleaning business serving the Tampa and St Petersburg area. Araujo met Fatone when he was still married Joey Fatone began dating Izabel Araujo more than four years before divorcing Kelly Baldwin. Photo: @missizzybela/Instagram In 2019, Fatone made headlines when he ended his 15-year marriage to Kelly Baldwin, officially parting ways with the woman he wed in 2004, per E! News. 'Although Joey and Kelly are finalising their divorce, they fully support each other and remain committed to raising their two daughters,' his representative told the outlet.
