*NSYNC Publicist Denies Justin Timberlake Demanding Year Split

Katrillion reports Jive’s publicist Sonia Muckle is denying reports Justin Timberlake had asked his *NSYNC bandmates to take the year off so that he could start a solo career. Muckle said, “No truth to this rumor at all.” Still, while the rumor is denied, there appears little doubt that the band will take an extended break as several members are planning projects on their own, including Timberlake.