Tour in Turmoil: Justin Timberlake Apologized to ‘Shocked’ Crew on Call Hours After DWI Arrest: ‘Reacted Like a Boss, Like Someone Who Owns his S---’
Justin Timberlake plans to plead guilty to a less serious offense in his alleged drunk driving case.
June 20 2024, Published 12:00 p.m. ET
Justin Timberlake insisted that his world tour still will go ahead as planned and apologized to his crew in a long conference call hours after his shocking DWI arrest in the Hamptons early Tuesday morning, RadarOnline.com has learned.
A source in Timberlake's entourage told The U.S. Sun that the NSYNC alum allayed his team's fears about the tour being canceled by "owning" the situation and stepping up to be a "very solid leader."
The pop star's lawyer insisted that he was "not intoxicated" and the criminal charge would be dismissed.
"He made sure that this arrest didn’t create tension in the crew, he reacted like a boss, like someone who owns his s---," the insider said. "He said sorry for bringing this kind of attention to the team. Everyone was happy to hear what he said."
One of Timberlake's tour coordinators added that he was in "great spirits" and told everyone "with a big smile that he was sorry" before admitting that "he shouldn't have done that."
"We were quickly told nothing was going to change," the tour coordinator continued. "We are 110% motivated to put everything behind us and put on some fantastic shows. He is a responsible guy who made a mistake."
Police released his mug shot on Tuesday afternoon.
As RadarOnline.com reported, Timberlake was arrested for driving while intoxicated in Sag Harbor earlier this week.
The singer was pulled over after allegedly blowing through a stop sign and failing to drive straight after meeting up with friends at a nearby hotel. Police said the star refused a breathalyzer test.
“The cop didn’t know who he was at first,” a source told Page Six. “Justin said under his breath, ‘This is going to ruin the tour.’ The cop replied, ‘What tour?’ Justin said, ‘The world tour.'”
The singer has admitted to having “one martini” on his way home from dinner that night.
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"We look forward to vigorously defending Mr. Timberlake against these allegations,” powerhouse attorney Edward Burke Jr. said in a statement on Wednesday morning. “He will have a lot to say at the appropriate time.”
Timberlake is scheduled to appear in court on July 26, the same date he was supposed to perform in Poland for his Forget Tomorrow World Tour. He is also slated to play two shows in Chicago this weekend.
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