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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The 'It's gonna be May' meme is back: What it means and why it's all over social media
As the calendar flips from April to May this week, social media users will likely see "It's gonna be May" memes featuring musician Justin Timberlake. The meme stems from NSYNC's 2000 smash hit "It's Gonna Be Me." When singing the titular line in the song, Timberlake annunciates the word "me" as "May." According to a 2016 article from E! News, the first iteration of the meme appeared on Tumblr in 2012. The meme included a calendar featuring a smiling photo of Timberlake on April 30 with "It's gonna be May!" written on it. The meme caught fire, and different versions of it have been in circulation online and on social media ever since. Timberlake even got in on the fun himself in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, posting a version of the meme on X, then known as Twitter, where his mouth is covered by a mask. Spring Summer 2020. Thanks for this, Internet. — Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) May 1, 2020 Timberlake said in a September 2023 interview on popular YouTube interview show "Hot Ones" that he was not the one who came up with idea to sing the line in the song that way. The "Cry Me a River" singer confirmed on the show that he sang "It's gonna be me," and a producer told him to say "may" instead, with fellow NSYNC member JC Chasez chiming in to remind Timberlake the producers and songwriters Max Martin, Andreas Calsson and Rami were Swedish and had accents. "What's funny specifically to Max Martin is the parts of their English that were broken actually made them catchier songwriters because they would put words in a way that almost didn't make sense, but when you sang them, they were more memorable," Timberlake said. "I knew one day they're going to invent this thing called memes," the Grammy award-winning singer joked. "But yes, it was a specific note and I did it the way he requested and that's what made the record," he concluded. Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'It's gonna be May' Justin Timberlake meme is back: What does it mean?
USA Today
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
The 'It's gonna be May' meme is back: What it means and why it's all over social media
The 'It's gonna be May' meme is back: What it means and why it's all over social media 'I knew one day they're going to invent this thing called memes,' Justin Timberlake joked while on YouTube interview show 'Hot Ones.' Show Caption Hide Caption Watch: Justin Timberlake reveals gender of fan's seventh child Justin Timberlake revealed the gender of a long-time fan's baby during his concert in Salt Lake City. As the calendar flips from April to May this week, social media users will likely see "It's gonna be May" memes featuring musician Justin Timberlake. The meme stems from NSYNC's 2000 smash hit "It's Gonna Be Me." When singing the titular line in the song, Timberlake annunciates the word "me" as "May." According to a 2016 article from E! News, the first iteration of the meme appeared on Tumblr in 2012. The meme included a calendar featuring a smiling photo of Timberlake on April 30 with "It's gonna be May!" written on it. The meme caught fire, and different versions of it have been in circulation online and on social media ever since. Timberlake even got in on the fun himself in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, posting a version of the meme on X, then known as Twitter, where his mouth is covered by a mask. Is Justin Timberlake saying 'me' or 'may' in 'It's Gonna Be Me'? Timberlake said in a September 2023 interview on popular YouTube interview show "Hot Ones" that he was not the one who came up with idea to sing the line in the song that way. The "Cry Me a River" singer confirmed on the show that he sang "It's gonna be me," and a producer told him to say "may" instead, with fellow NSYNC member JC Chasez chiming in to remind Timberlake the producers and songwriters Max Martin, Andreas Calsson and Rami were Swedish and had accents. "What's funny specifically to Max Martin is the parts of their English that were broken actually made them catchier songwriters because they would put words in a way that almost didn't make sense, but when you sang them, they were more memorable," Timberlake said. "I knew one day they're going to invent this thing called memes," the Grammy award-winning singer joked. "But yes, it was a specific note and I did it the way he requested and that's what made the record," he concluded. Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
Forbes
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
NYT Connections Hints And Answers For Wednesday, April 30
Looking for Tuesday's NYT Connections hints, clues and answers instead? You can find them here: It's Wednesday, and you know what that means: it's time for another round of Connections! Look, the obvious thing for me to do with today's recommendation would be to go with NSYNC's "It's Gonna Be Me." The way Justin Timberlake sings that last word makes it sound like "May," so it's become a bit of a running joke in the 25 years since the song came out to listen to it at the end of April. I'm not gonna do that, though. That would be too predictable. You'd never ca– Oops. Before we begin, we have a great little community on Discord, where we chat about NYT Connections, the rest of the NYT games and all kinds of other stuff. Everyone who has joined has been lovely. It's a fun hangout spot, and you're more than welcome to hang out with us. Discord is also the best way to give me any feedback about the column, especially on the rare (or not-so-rare) occasions that I mess something up. I don't look at the comments or Twitter much. Today's NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, April 30, are coming right up. Connections is a free, popular New York Times daily word game. You get a new puzzle at midnight every day. You can play on the NYT's website or Games app. You're presented with a grid of 16 words. Your task is to arrange them into four groups of four by figuring out the links between them. The groups could be things like items you can click, names for research study participants or words preceded by a body part. There's only one solution for each puzzle, and you'll need to be careful when it comes to words that might fit into more than one category. You can shuffle the words to perhaps help you see links between them. Each group is color coded. The yellow group is usually the easiest to figure out, blue and green fall in the middle, and the purple group is usually the most difficult one. The purple group often involves wordplay. Select four words you think go together and press Submit. If you make a guess and you're incorrect, you'll lose a life. If you're close to having a correct group, you might see a message telling you that you're one word away from getting it right, but you'll still need to figure out which one to swap. If you make four mistakes, it's game over. Let's make sure that doesn't happen with the help of some hints, and, if you're really struggling, today's Connections answers. As with Wordle and other similar games, it's easy to share results with your friends on social media and group chats. If you have an NYT All Access or Games subscription, you can access the publication's Connections archive. This includes every previous game of Connections, so you can go back and play any of those that you have missed. Aside from the first 60 games or so, you should be able to find my hints via Google if you need them! Just click here and add the date of the game for which you need clues or the answers to the search query. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder Scroll slowly! Just after the hints for each of today's Connections groups, I'll reveal what the groups are without immediately telling you which words go into them. Today's 16 words are... And the hints for today's Connections groups are: Need some extra help? Be warned: we're starting to get into spoiler territory. Today's Connections groups are... Spoiler alert! Don't scroll any further down the page until you're ready to find out today's Connections answers. This is your final warning! Today's Connections answers are... This one was a bit of a struggle, but I made it! My streak is up to 64 wins. Here's how I fared: 🟨🟦🟪🟩 🟦🟩🟨🟩 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟪🟪🟪🟪 HEEL, SOLE and TONGUE certainly seemed like they could go together as parts of shoes. But as soon as I got to GIMMICK, I was convinced something else was going on. HEEL, FACE, GIMMICK and CHAIRS are all terms strongly linked with pro wrestling. As a person who perhaps spends a little too much time watching, reading about and mulling over pro wrestling, I had to go for it. Annnnd it wasn't a group. Or close to a group. Darn. I really worked myself into a shoot on that one. After that, I was caught out by what I figured was a second red herring. Oof. STANDING, SEATING, UPPER and CAPACITY all felt like they'd go together in terms of a concert audience. I figured UPPER referred to a balcony or higher level. But nope. Rats. It was only then I realized that UPPER can be a part of a shoe. Sigh. That got me the yellows. As I looked at STANDING again, I recalled something I wrote about in a recent column intro: reputation. That helped me deduce the blues. At that point, I felt like the greens had to go together, since nothing else made sense. that left the purples, for which I finally figured out the connection after staring at those four words for several minutes. They refer to nasty (DYNASTY), gross (ENGROSS), ick (GIMMICK) and ew (MILDEW). Tough game today! Still, I was happy with my purple hint. 'A little disgusting.' Did you get it? Huh, did ya? That's all there is to it for today's Connections clues and answers. Be sure to check my blog tomorrow for hints and the solution for Thursday's game if you need them. P.S. It doesn't perhaps get as much attention as "Pink Pony Club," "Hot To Go" or "Good Luck, Babe," but Chappell Roan's "Naked in Manhattan can easily sit alongside those. It's a great synthpop song that I enjoy very much. I hope you dig it too: Have a great day! Stay hydrated! Call someone you love! Please follow my blog for more coverage of NYT Connections and other word games, and even some video game news, insights and analysis. It helps me out a lot! Sharing this column with other people who play Connections would be appreciated too. Also, follow me on Bluesky! It's fun there.
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
