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 'NSYNC (often stylized as *NSYNC) are a British pop boyband formed in London, England in January 2011, consisting of members JC Bass, Lance Burk, Joey Fitzpatrick, Chris Fatone and Jack Sykes. They are currently signed to record label Geffen Records and LP Management.

The group, who were originally joined by Shawn Bailey (replaced by Sykes), made the unusual decision of launching themselves in Europe, Australia and New Zealand rather than their home nation. They released their debut album "*NSYNC" on November 28th 2011 and topped the German Album Chart whilst reaching #5 in Australia and #3 in New Zealand due to their extensive tours of the countries.

The group also began touring the UK, US and Canada in September 2011. In February 2012, it was announced that Bailey had been fired from, the group and replaced by 16 year old Jack Sykes. It was also confirmed that their debut album would be re-recorded and released to the US, UK and Canada in late 2012 whilst the re-recorded version would also be re-released in Europe and Oceania.

Their debut UK single "I Want You Back" was released on August 27th 2012 whilst the album will follow on September 3rd 2012. The group have become renowned for their touring. Between May 2011 and December 2012, the group will have performed 246 tour dates globally. They have sold over 54,000 tour tickets since their debut show.

*NSYNC (2011)
The group released their debut single "Here We Go" in Europe, Australia and New Zealand on May 9th 2011. The song managed to reach #8 in Germany whilst also hitting #6 in both Australia and New Zealand. On August 1st 2011, the group released their second single "For The Girl Who Has Everything" which was also a commercial success hitting #3, #2 and #4 in Germany, Australia and New Zealand respectively. In November 2011, their third single "Together Again" was released and hit #3 in Germany and #6 in New Zealand. The group scored their first number one single with this track, hitting the top in Australia.

Their debut album, self-titled "*NSYNC" was released on November 28th 2011 and was a commercial success hitting #5 in Australia and #3 in New Zealand. It topped the German Album Chart, debuting there and remained for 6 consecutive weeks. The album has sold 480,000 copies worldwide. It has so far sold 145,000 copies in Australia (2x Platinum) 35,000 copies in New Zealand (2x Platinum) and 200,000 copies in Germany (Platinum)

Member Change (2012)
On January 6th 2012, it was reported that Bailey had been fired from the group. This was instantly denied by the group and Bailey who were at the end of their "*NSYNC Live Tour" and he continued to appear on stage with the group. On January 29th 2012, the group released a statement:

"Unfortunately, 'N SYNC have decided to release Shawn Bailey from his contract with us. This is due to a number of press stories surrounding his private life which are not beneficial to the group. He will be replaced in due course and the two remaining dates on the tour in Ottawa will be completed by the four remaining members of the group."

On February 1st 2012, 5 days before the beginning of their "Second II None Tour" in Seattle, Washington, it was announced that 16 year old Jack Sykes had joined the group. He had to learn the songs and choreography within these days which he later said "It was the hardest thing I've ever done but one of the best times. You can't pick up songs quicker than if you have to have it nailed in 5 days."