Justin Timberlake Addresses Backlash and Shows Respect with "Cry Me a River" Performance
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Justin Timberlake performed at the opening festivities for the Fontainebleau hotel in Las Vegas and addressed Britney Spears before singing "Cry Me a River," a song inspired by their breakup. Timberlake said "No disrespect" to Spears, who had previously mentioned feeling exploited by the song's music video. Spears revealed in her memoir that she had an abortion during their relationship, which Timberlake did not want.
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