Pop icon Justin Timberlake had to postpone six shows on his ongoing “Forget Tomorrow” world tour due to illness.
The “Sexy Back” singer took to social media to share that he is recovering from bronchitis and laryngitis and therefore, would need to cancel his show in Columbus Wednesday night, as well as upcoming gigs at Detroit’s Little Ceasars Arena, the United Center in Chicago, Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum, the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, and Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena.
“Hey guys – I haven’t been feeling great the last few shows and turns out I have bronchitis and laryngitis.,” Timberlake said in an Instagram post. “I’m so sorry to say I do need to reschedule the next few shows from 10/23 through 11/2.”
The six shows have been rescheduled to February 2025.
This marks Timberlake’s latest postponement on tour; earlier this month, he had to postpone a show in New Jersey due to an injury that “prevented him from performing.” He did not disclose the injury, but noted he would reschedule ASAP.
The remaining dates on his “Forget Tomorrow World Tour” are slated to go on as-planned. Last month, Timberlake revealed the trek has been extended through 2025, stopping in cities like Sacramento, Palm Springs, and Phoenix. He’s set to take the stage next on November 8 at Sunrise, Florida’s Amerant Bank Arena.
Earlier this year, the pop star made headlines when he was arrested by police in the Hampton’s town of Sag Harbor for allegedly failing field sobriety tests after being pulled over just after midnight. He told arresting officers he had just “one martini, and I followed my friends home’’ — while refusing three times to take a Breathalyzer test. He spent the night in jail before being arraigned on charges related to the alleged intoxication as well as moving violations in the morning and released without bail.
According to TMZ, a judge agreed to drop the DWI charge in exchange for a guilty plea to Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI). He was sentenced to a $500 fine with a $260 surcharge, as well as 25 hours of community service at the nonprofit of his choosing. His license will also be suspended for 90 days.
Timberlake revealed a statement after the news, according to the Associated Press, noting, “I try to hold myself to a very high standard, for myself, and this was not that.”
“Even if you’ve had one drink don’t get behind the wheel of a car,” he said. “There’s so many alternatives. Call a friend. Take an Uber. There’s many travel apps. Still, take a taxi. This is a mistake that I made, but I’m hoping that whoever is watching and listening right now can learn from this mistake. I know that I certainly have.”
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Justin Timberlake | The Forget Tomorrow World Tour
2024
November 8 – Sunrise, FL | Amerant Bank Arena
November 9 – Orlando, FL | Kia Center
November 12 – Jacksonville, FL | VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
November 14 – Charlotte, NC | Spectrum Center
November 16 – Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena
November 19 – Knoxville, TN | Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
November 20 – Louisville, KY | KFC Yum! Center
November 23 – Memphis, TN | FedExForum
November 25 – New Orleans, LA | Smoothie King Center
December 2 – Oklahoma City, OK | Paycom Center
December 4 – Houston, TX | Toyota Center
December 6 – Dallas, TX | American Airlines Center
December 8 – Wichita, KS | INTRUST Bank Arena
December 10 – North Little Rock, AR | Simmons Bank Arena
December 12 – Nashville, TN | Bridgestone Arena
December 14 – Pittsburgh, PA | PPG Paints Arena
December 16 – Indianapolis, IN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse
December 19 – St Louis, MO | Enterprise Center
December 20 – Kansas City, MO | T-Mobile Center
2025
January 13 – Portland, OR | Moda Center
January 15 – Sacramento, CA | Golden 1 Center
January 18 – Anaheim, CA | Honda Center
January 20 – Palm Springs, CA | Acrisure Arena
January 23 – Phoenix, AZ | Footprint Center
January 25 – Salt Lake City, UT | Delta Center
January 28 – Denver, CO | Ball Arena
February 3 – Austin, TX | Moody Center
February 14 – Chicago, IL | United Center (Postponed from October 27)
February 18 – Grand Rapids, MI | Van Andel Arena (Postponed from November 2)
February 20 – Detroit, MI | Little Caesars Arena (Postponed from October 25)
February 22 – Milwaukee, WI | Fiserv Forum (Postponed from October 28)
February 24 – St. Paul, MN | Xcel Energy Center (Postponed from October 31)
February 27 – Columbus, OH | Nationwide Arena (Postponed from Oct. 23)
TBD – Newark, NJ | Prudential Center