ATTN: Ryan Gosling could have been a Backstreet Boy.
1. Every Neptunes written track on Justin Timberlake's debut album, Justified, with the exception of "Like I Love You," was actually written for Michael Jackson.
2. The Neptunes also originally wrote Britney Spears' "I'm a Slave 4 U" and "Boys" for Janet Jackson.
3. During the rehearsals for her now iconic VMA performance of "I'm a Slave 4 U," Britney broke out in rash that might have been caused by the snake. Her team had to cover it with makeup for the show.
4. Britney's 2000 pop ballad, "Don't Let Me Be the Last to Know," was co-written by Shania Twain. The song was produced and also co-written by Shania's then-husband, Robert "Mutt" Lange.
5. Also that same year, Britney became the spokesperson for Herbal Essences shampoo. She even recorded a special song for them called "I've Got the Urge to Herbal."
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