Justin Timberlake and Tiger Woods Partner Up to Open New Venture Today
MAY 09: Justin Timberlake attends Premiere FYC Event for Hulu's "Candy" May 09, 2022
Justin Timberlake‘s having a pretty busy September. First, he released a new song called “Keep Going Up” with Nelly Furtado and Timbaland. Then, he reunited with NSYNC, who confirmed they had recorded a new song together. Next, he’s opening a new sports bar and restaurant in New York City’s Times Square.
The new restaurant is called T-Squared Social, and he’s opening it in partnership with Tiger Woods. Since Tiger is involved and Justin loves golf, it’s no wonder the place is a golfer’s paradise. It’s equipped with four state-of-the-art full-swing simulators and clubs for rent. There are tons of photos and memorabilia, you’ll find customized golf bags inscribed with Justin and Tiger’s names.
The website boasts “The hottest ticket in town.” It says, “T-Squared Social members receive priority access to reserve Box Seats, where you can be a part of the action for the duration of the game. No food and beverage minimum. No time limit or rush to seat the next party. It’s yours for the game. Become a member today and reserve your seat.” The seating times coincide with game times, and you can reserve the space for the entire game..
T-Squared Social also includes darts, and duckpin bowling which requires no shoes and features shorter lanes. there are also more than 35 TVs for sports watching, not to mention a 200-inch TV, which is New York City’s largest flat screen. Then there’s the food, all the food. There’s a huge extensive drinks menu as well as flatbreads, burgers, wings, sandwiches, salads, and a raw bar.
Tiger and JT came up with the concept for the restaurant while they were playing golf together in The Bahamas. In a statement, Justin said, “It’s a beautiful space that transcends the typical sports bar experience. You can go to be entertained without sacrificing quality or comfort.”
T-Squared Social is opening today Wednesday, September 20, and is located on 7 East 42nd Street between Bryant Park and Grand Central Station.
Taylor Swift Dominated 2023 MTV VMAs: See The Winners List
Taylor Swift was the big winner at last night’s 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Newark, New Jersey’s Prudential Center. She won nine awards, one short of the record for a single show; according to Billboard, Peter Gabriel won ten awards at the VMAs in 1987. Swift now has 23 lifetime VMAs, second only to Beyonce (per Billboard). Swift’s first award of the night was Song of the Year. The award was presented to Swift by the reunited NSYNC.
Swift also won the night’s top prize, Video of the Year. She won that for “Anti-Hero.” It’s the second year in a row that she won that award. Last year she won the same award for “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version).”
Nicki Minaj “hosted” and performed. According to a source at MTV familiar with the awards show, no one can labeled as a “host” because of the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes. In addition to Minaj’s emceeing duties, she also performed her newest single, “Last Time I Saw You,” for the very first time.
Awards and Performances
Sean “Diddy” Combs was honored with the Global Icon Award. It was the third-ever Global Icon Award, which MTV says “celebrates an artist or band whose unparalleled career and continued influence have achieved a unique level of global success in music and beyond.” Shakira received the Video Vanguard Award and also performed at the awards show for the first time since 2006. Other performers included Olivia Rodrigo, Demi Lovato, Doja Cat, Karol G, Kelsea Ballerini, Fall Out Boy, Måneskin, and K-Pop boy band Stray Kids.
The 39th annual awards show was broadcast simultaneously on VH1, MVT2, Comedy Central, CMT, BET, BET Her, Paramount Network, and Nickelodeon. Those who use streams can tune in live on DirecTV and Paramount+ apps.
Take a look below at the winners of the major categories of the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards below.
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