The past two years saw no shortage of reclamation works about the recent past. Most have focused on the women celebrities maligned in the ‘90s, like the New York Times’ documentaries Framing Britney Spears and Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson, FX’s Impeachment focused on…
From the Record Crate: NSYNC – “NSYNC” (1998)
During the late 90s, one question plagued lunchrooms and playgrounds across the nation: were you a fan of NSYNC or Backstreet Boys? While the Backstreet Boys came onto the scene first, NSYNC wasn’t far behind, creating a similar, yet different…
From the Record Crate: *NSYNC – Celebrity (2001)
It’s 2001: we’ve just passed the peak of the ‘90s/early 2000s pop experience. Boy bands like *NSYNC and Backstreet Boys are still sharing the pop crown with artists like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, ruling airwaves and the program formally…
Every *NSYNC Music Video, Ranked
Where a discussion about the Backstreet Boys goes, one about (former) competitor *NSYNC must follow. As another Orlando-based vocal group created two years after the Backstreet Boys, they quickly became BSB’s number one rival in the hearts of fangirls (and…
TYF Staff: The first albums we ever owned
We’re taking a trip down musical memory lane and reminiscing on the first CDs — or heaven forbid, cassette tapes — that we ever owned. Feel free to share your own in the comments section below! FanMail – TLC (1999)…
Top 10 Best Pop Culture Moments of 2013
The Young Folks team has come together to list the very best in entertainment and pop culture for the year 2013! From celebrity babies to Miley Cyrus, 2013 really made its mark in history. Click through the slideshow to see…
Happy Thanksgiving! TYF Writers Share Who/What We’re Grateful for in the World of Entertainment
Happy Thanksgiving! The annual tradition continues as TYF writers come together to share one thing or person they are grateful for in the world of entertainment. Click through the slideshow to see who and what we show gratitude; w encourage you…