♪ what we're most excited for in 018. >> what a time to be alive. >> from justin timberlake's half time show to the royal wedding of prince harry and meghan. >> very romantic. he got on one knee. and a year full of big comebacks. >> please welcome, david letterman. everything you need to know about the roseanne reunion. >> why kelly clarkson said yes to i doll instead of is voice. i love him like a brother. he's just dumb. >> wow, wow, wow. >> fighting words. this is "entertainment tonight." from kelly clarkson's voice

debut to american idol's all-star return. there is so much to look forward to in 2018 in the world of entertainment. >> yes, indeed. we begin the new year with a big bang. justin timberlake's super bowl half time performance. everyone is speculating whether or not' n sync will join or janet jackson. >> at any point in the ask did they say, hey, the last time there was a wardrobe thing. can we make sure that doesn't happen. as long as we're good with that we're good with you. >> yeah, that won't happen. that's not going to happen. >> the nfl says there's no official ban on janet returning to the stage. we have been told the singer will most likely be in london with her son and father so, quote, that seems unlikely. but her fans are always hope. ♪ better have you naked by the end of this song ♪ >> reporter: hard to believe

it's been 14 years. moments after j.t. stepped off the field in 2004, it seemed to reveal was no big deal. >> you got nasty with miss jackson. that was pretty cool. >> it's every man's dream. thought it would be cool instead of me micking it up by myself are her. >> reporter: it became a really big deal. justin apologized and explained. >> i was under the impression at the what was going to be revealed in the costume reveal was a red boustier. when what happened wrapped, we us shocked and apald. all i could say, was, oh, my god. oh, my god. ♪ i'm bringing sexy back >> reporter: as for the big show on february 4th. >> people are flying. lady gaga jumped from the top of the stadium. i'm 36 now, man. i don't know what i can do. >> you're a dad. you have a-year-old. you can't be flying off the stage. >> what a time to be alive. >> et etd has had many moments with j.t. over the years.

we're going to flash back to the first time we met him. now let's talk about luke bryant. get ready now for him, katy perry, and lionel richie to shake things up on "idol" 2.0. >> who is the tough judge in simonesque? >> we're all artists. we're not some sit behind the desk record label guy that is -- so when we -- >> we're going to fight. >> that feisty simon slam is one of the reasons we can't wait for abc's new "american idol" dream team. >> we like each other. >> we do. >> reporter: the trio have finished auditions. host ryan seacrest helped document the journey. >> this is "american idol." >> reporter: the judges said not to expect mean-spirited judging of the past. >> the singing was verging on

terrible. >> it's not like we're having these crazy obscure people come in that, that we just say no right off the bat. is this dwoent play that game anymore. >> we can encourage. we won't let you go through right now. but, come back in two years. opposed to saying, i hate it. you'll never work again in this business. >> reporter: another reason we're excited, we bet there is will a fun competition between idols luke brine and the voice's blake shelton. the two are best buddies. they enjoy serving each other fresh country zingers. >> i think people are going to realize how dumb he really spp i love him like a brother. he's just dumb. >> there's only room for one country boy on tv, blake. >> oh. >> fighting words. >> wow. >> we know idol produces superstars. case in point, very first winner kelly clarkson. she's ready to find the next big voice. literally. >> you're now on "the voice."

>> yes. red button. >> people are like, what? what? >> think of how i felt. i had to interview are ryan seacrest. we have never been on opposed networks. i have been in twaux the voice for years. famsly decision, my husband manages blake. we're all in one place. and it's going to be good. i'm excited, y'all. >> do you get to hang out with blake and gwen? >> she's the queen of trying to get us to hang out. we're text queens. we just don't have time to hang out yet. >> reporter: kelly's season won't debut before the spring. she was a key adviser and made an appearance. >> i love her. i think there is a difference being one of the contestants previously on a show like this. think that does carry weight. >> reporter: hard to believe it's been 15 years since kelly was "idol's" first winner. she told kevin at the time, she wanted to be the runner up. >> i don't like to lose. let's be real. i didn't, justen and i both

found out that last week that whoever won had to do this movie. and i was like, er -- ♪ can you tell me what's your name ♪ ♪ does it matter all the same i was like, ain't no meryl streep here y'all. >> what are your thoughts? >> then, now, future, nope. my nameny loves it. i said, you show that to my child, you're fired. >> kelly, be sweet. let's go. >> i don't remember. all i did was why. >> really? ♪ all i could do was cry i was like, no, jesus. take me. i hated it. i put my best foot forward. that's my best foot. that's it. >> i can't wait to sere he on "the voice." >> me too. >> got to keep it real. >> not real, but real. if you can't get enough, fox is filling the "idol" void with "the four." the format starts with four

competitors who can stay unless they get knocked out by new competitors. it starts february4th. >> i love competition shows. moving on to the i dos that have everybody and i'm not just talking about royal lovers, on high alert. the fairytale engagement of prince harry and "institutes" star meghan markle. >> it was an amazing surprise. it was so sweet, and natural, and very romantic. he got on one knee. >> reporter: he revealed he proposed to meghan last month. >> she wouldn't let me finish. then there was hugs. i had the ring on my finger i was like, can i give you the ring? she's like, oh, yes, the ring. it was a nice moment. >> reporter: the 36-year-old actress confirmed she's putting her career in show business behind her to focus on her new duties as a royal. >> i don't see it as giving anything up.

i see it as a change. >> reporter: on november 27th, the two made their first appearance together as an officially engaged couple. posing for photographers in the sunken garden at kensington morales. we got the first look at the ring. harry designed it himself. >> can you show us the ring, please? >> it's yellow gold. that's her part. the diamonds on the the side are my mother's jewelry collection. to make sure she's own the crazy journey together. >> reporter: it will be a momentous spring for the royals. kate and william's new badeby is expected in april. and the wedding is may 19th at st. george's chapel. >> it's closer to 800. think harry and meghan were united on the idea of having a small family intimate wedding. >> what we do know sthat they're making sure they're wetting doesn't happen anywhere near the

due date of prince william and kate's third child. babies will be huge news for the royal family of reality tv. the kardashians, of course. they just keep multiplying. there kim sex pecking a girl via surrogate. kylie also having a girl. and clowery is having a boy. coming up. >> this is justin from 'n sync. >> i couldn't be more proud. >> okay, okay, okay. then, david letter man on his tv return. as we turn the tables on dave. the question that cracked up the comedian. [ laughter ]

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♪ okay, add this to the list of things we're excited about in the new year. the conner clan together again. and that right there, that is the cast having a first table read on the "roseanne" revival. roseanne, john goodman. sara gilbert. michael fishman. laurie metcalf. >> the title of the first episode is 20 years to life. meanwhile, david letterman is bringing himself back to life on tv.

he's making a netflix comeback. >> please welcome, david letterman. >> reporter: dave made his first return to late night as a guest on "jiminy kimmel live." >> just to be out of the house, ladies and gentlemen. >> what was it like to be together on "kimmel." ? he loves you. >> he is misguided in that sense. i wouldn't want to do it every night. that would kill a guy to have to do that every night. >> reporter: his upcoming netflix show is not every night. he signed on for six episodes. he'll sit down with a guest and chat for an hour. >> you to have a title for the show? >> no. but we're -- we're looking for interesting guests. >> reporter: now, 70 years old, dave looks a lot different with the bushy beard. >> what you to want folks to know about the beard? do you love snit hate it? >> no, no. if you happen to be in the area where i drop dead, drive by, and i'll still have the beard. >> never going away. >> no.

not unless we have bresh fire problems in this -- part of the country. >> reporter: and besides his netflix show, what else son his plate? >> would you ever do "dancing with the stars"? [ laughter ] >> children, sthat not santa claus. don't get too excited. it's only do 22nd. you still have three for days. they is david letterman. i love the beard, know. ♪ our justin timberlake flash back. we remember the britney breakup. what "a" listers was he linged to? >> i'm dating around. >> our favorite moments with america's coolest guy. >> nah, george clooney is america's coolest guy. i'm second or third. closed captioning provided by --

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justin timberlake and jimmy fallon perform the history of rap. justin making history playing at the super bowl for the third time, you know it's going to be good. >> you know it. we can't celebrate his future without looking back at the colorful past. it was so good. "e.t." was there for a lot of it. the story of when we first met justin. >> can every hear me? ♪ >> man, i'm tired of singing. ♪ dance, dance, dance ♪ baby ♪ i don't mean know harm ♪ bye bye bye >> i was like, 1. my arms. >> reporter: still too long. they were really long. when i get a chance, i like to play golf. it's one of my favorite sports. it's calleded alesse ed a leed .

>> what was the ins police station? >> we're going on tour. it was easy to dance with. i got a new hair cut. zip dee too da. i dreamed about this when i was a little boy. i was always the type of young person determined to do something. i didn't know what. i was going do something. and music, i found all roads led back to that. ♪ turning me every way but loose ♪ >> reporter: his first tv appearance was at a cowboy hat and boots wearing 11-year-old on "star search." we met him when he was 17 supporting curly bleached blond hear and i singing with 'n sync. ♪ plerry christmas and happy holiday shoet. >> this is justin from 'n sync. ♪ it's go that be me >> we were inside the toy store. in makeup for four hours.

♪ all i ever wanted >> reporter: we loved him in 'n sync. he rocked our world when he hooked up with britney spears in 1999. >> we're really good friends. we worked together on the mick i mouse club. me and him and j.c. ♪ ain't nobody crying >> we're lucky to get to do what we love to do. i couldn't be prouder. >> okay, okay, okay. >> getting me in good. >> congratulations on the vma nom. >> now you're in competition with these guys. >> oh, yeah. >> uh-oh. >> britney's going down, down, down, down. >> britney. britney. ♪ you didn't know all the ways i of you ♪ snakes are cool. >> where did she get that idea? were row pushing the snake thing? >> i didn't do it. i don't like it. >> whoa. >> okay. >> it's family show. >> that quus went from here to here.

>> get out of the gutter. >> i don't like to brag. >> you to laugh at all his jokes? >> most of the time. >> because she's nice. >> he really is funny. ♪ leave me all awe loan >> in 2002, justin and britney broke up. reason is, rumor is brit cheated on him with a choreographer. justin admitted he cried himself to sleep after the split. ♪ cry me a river ♪ cry me a river >> reporter: then came the rebound relationship. first up, alyssa milano. >> she's hear. we heard you two are linked. >> a little bit. dating around. ♪ baby ♪ i've never felt so good >> reporter: 2003, the start of an over three-year relationship with cameron diaz. after the breakup, they remained friends. they starred in the comedy bad teacher together. >> you're worth the wait. >> i think so, too. as it turns out, we think the world of each other.

had great experience together. >> what are you going to do entertain me? ♪ what guess around comes around ♪ >> reporter: after this steamy music video, rumors j.t. got with scar jo. then in 2007, found his future wife, squesz ka biel. >> did you watch him on the mickey mouse club? >> i'm sure. i don't remember. but i'm sure i did. ♪ i'm bringing sexy back yeah >> reporter: at 36 years old, he's a total triple threat. he can sing, dance, and act. justin's got ten grammys and four emmys thanks to get stars on "snl." ♪ open the box that's the way you do it ♪ ♪ and i want to follow you ♪ all the single ladies >> i'm a little bit confused sflp we're the dancers. ♪ we don't mind all the

watching ♪ you go as far to make a complete fool of yourself, you'll be rewarded. i love awards. give me some more. i don't hate winning. ♪ stop ♪ as long as i got my suit and tie ♪ >> reporter: in 2008, justin took a break from music and focused on acting. one of his first fims was al that dog. >> i ate cardboard for three months. that made me sign up. i had to take hi shirt off. facebook is cool. that's what it's got going for it. >> reporter: from the social network to frwith benefit, he likes to show off his body. we are not complaining one bit. ♪ ♪ staring back at me >> reporter: but the best role ever just might be family man. thanks to 2-year-old silas. >> he's hitting the terrible 2s early. we're hoping he gets out of them

early. >> reporter: seeing him as hashtag hot husband and dad. yep, life as changed since we first met justin. >> where do you see yourself in ten years? older. possibly wirz. maybe older. i'm still waiting to see if the higher powers will ever let me reproduce. because, you know, i'm a slacker. ♪ when i'm getting you close >> i just basically boss him around all the time. do this. fix that. make that. take the garbage out. >> and he says -- >> yes, honey? >> yes. >> every woman is like justin. justen. you're like america's coolest guy. >> no. george clooney is nerk's coolest guy. i'm in second or third. ♪ come on >> that is such a handsome photo. all i got in my head is corn rows and frosted tips. >> good thing we showed you the photo. >> it is.

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before we go, which oscar nominee is a was ochb the prince of wales. well, that is ralph feinnes. he turns 55 today. ralph and charles are eighth cousins. >> he played lord vold mort in the harry potter mover voice. he's already royalty. >> now he's double royalty. >> that's nice. bye, everybody. announcer: the following is a paid presentation

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