Justin Timberlake is finding a little humor in a dark situation.
On Saturday, the singer took the stage at Boston’s TD Garden for his Forget Tomorrow world tour and made a joke about driving after your DWI arrest on June 18th.
In a clip shared on social media, the “Selfish” singer, 43, stands on stage as he addresses the crowd. “So, uhhh, is there anyone here tonight who’s driving?” he says as the crowd cheers. “No, I’m just kidding.”
Timberlake quickly changes the subject after making the joke, asking if there is anyone in the audience who is watching the show for the first time.
The GRAMMY-winning singer’s Forget Tomorrow World Tour continued in the weeks after Timberlake was arrested in Sag Harbor, New York, for allegedly driving while intoxicated. At the time, Timberlake’s defense attorney, Edward Burke Jr., confirmed to ET that he was charged with one count of driving while intoxicated and was released without bail. Timberlake’s next court appearance will be virtual and is scheduled for Friday, July 26.
In the week following his arrest, the “Mirrors” singer returned to the stage to continue his tour. Timberlake Lake talked about the incident during the first show since his arrest at Chicago’s United Center.
“We’ve been together through the ups and downs, through the lefts and rights and, uh, it’s been a tough week,” Timberlake said. said in a video shared on social media. “But you’re here. I’m here… I know I’m hard to love sometimes, but you keep loving me and I love you back. Thank you so much.”
Before continuing the show, Timberlake appeared to wipe away tears.
Following his arrest, a source told ET that Timberlake was “feeling remorse, shame and humiliation.”
“This situation has taken a toll on him, but he’s trying to see it as a way to get back on his feet,” the source said. “He does his best to set a positive example for himself, (Jessica Biel), his family and the public, and will continue to try to learn and grow. He is taking this seriously and recognizes how this can impact his family dynamic as a husband and father, and also his fans.”
Since then, Timberlake has kept up the tour momentum with two consecutive sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden in New York last week.
A source told ET that Timberlake and his wife, Jessica Biel — who share sons Silas, 9, and Phineas, 4 — are doing “very well” following his arrest.
The source said the couple “know and understand that everyone makes mistakes and that mistakes don’t define a person. Jess knows Justin is a great husband and father, and a wonderful person with the best intentions.”
The source added: “He’s putting his energy into impressing his fans with amazing shows and trying to move forward. Jess is feeling focused and centered during filming and isn’t letting this situation get her down. Their children are also at the forefront of their minds, as always, and they are shielding their children from any negative media attention.”
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