WAITING 'N HOPING 'N SYNC FANS HIT BURBANK.Byline: Helen Gao Staff Writer BURBANK - For two days, they slept on concrete, lived on junk food junk food n. Any of various prepackaged snack foods high in calories but low in nutritional value. junk food and, in some cases, went without showers - all for a good cause. ``It's for 'N Sync,'' said Michelle Finn, 19, of Phoenix, who joined more than 100 other teens in camping outside the NBC Studios
NBC Studios in hopes of getting in to see Monday's ``Tonight Show with Jay Leno Jay Leno (born April 28, 1950) is an Emmy-winning American comedian, writer who is best known as the current host of NBC television's long-running variety and talk program The Tonight Show. Biography Leno was born in New Rochelle, New York. ,'' where 'N Sync was scheduled to perform. ``They are just so happy. They are so beautiful and they are hot. That's a plus,'' Finn gushed about the five-member boy band, which has captured the hearts of millions of teen-age girls around the country with catchy songs, cool dance moves and sex appeal. Finn sports a henna tattoo depicting, in Chinese, the name of her favorite band member, Justin Timberlake. She also wore a magenta tank top purchased from Fumanskeeto, a clothing line produced by band member Chris Kirkpatrick Christopher Alan Kirkpatrick (born October 17, 1971) is an American singer and voice actor who is best known as the founding member of the pop group 'N Sync. Biography Early life . Finn was not alone in her unabashed adulation ad·u·la·tion n. Excessive flattery or admiration. [Middle English adulacioun, from Old French, from Latin ad of the band. ``I would pretty much do anything for them,'' said Jayce Mulin, who drove up from Whittier with her boyfriend and has two tickets to see 'N Sync perform at tonight's sold-out concert at the Pasadena Rose Bowl. ``Just to be close to them, it's just a great feeling,'' added Mulin, who was wearing a black T-shirt with a picture of the band on it. Cousins Brittany and Alana Jones from San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. say they live for the moments when they can get close enough to the band members to touch them. Singer JC Chasez appears to be a particular favorite. ``I gave JC a hug,'' said Alana Jones, 17, when she attended the June taping of an 'N Sync special for MTV MTV in full Music Television U.S. cable television network, established in 1980 to present videos of musicians and singers performing new rock music. MTV won a wide following among rock-music fans worldwide and greatly affected the popular-music business. in San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers • • [ . ``I grabbed JC's butt,'' said Brittany Jones, 16, who hoped to have pictures taken with the band to complement her autograph collection. Alana Jones' ultimate wish is to get close enough to the band to hand them a letter that tells them how much their music has meant to her. ``It's with me everywhere I go,'' she said. ``I don't think I would be the same without 'N Sync.'' Jenny Quinn, 17, from Spencer, Iowa, who was visiting her sister in Beverly Hills, postponed her flight home after learning that 'N Sync was appearing on the ``Tonight Show.'' ``I am not leaving California without seeing them,'' said Quinn, who runs an online 'N Sync fan club and plans her vacations around the band's concerts. CAPTION(S): 3 photos Photo: (1) 'N Sync fans wait outside NBC Studios in Burbank for a chance to see the band on the ``Tonight Show with Jay Leno.'' (2) Jayce Mulin, 17, drove from Whittier with her boyfriend for a chance to catch 'N Sync on the NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. show Monday night. (3) Fans Alicia Bleecker, right, and Natalie Shaver flip through magazines featuring 'N Sync as they pass the time Monday while waiting for a chance to see the band during a taping of the ``Tonight Show.'' John Lazar/Staff Photographer |
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