Dishing what’s sweet, and sour, from the week in music. By Gerrick D. Kennedy
Ryan Seacrest announced that ‘N Sync, which briefly reunited during Justin Timberlake’s MTV Video Music Awards medley, would hit the road in 2015 and issue a new album featuring its greatest hits and two new tunes. Turns out the whole thing was a well orchestrated April Fools’ stunt. Good one, Ryan. Fans should have known better, considering how quickly Timberlake rushed his less famous pals off the stage during his VMA performance. Boy band lovers can, however, find comfort knowing the reality-TV-produced outfit O-Town is giving it a go after a 10-year hiatus. (Sorry, that’s not a joke.) (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Pharrell Williams will replace Cee Lo Green on “The Voice” when the NBC show returns for its seventh season. Williams is in the midst of a terrific year -- “Happy” is a worldwide phenomenon, four new Grammys (including producer of the year), a hit comeback album, etc. -- so if there’s anyone to make viewers who’ve given up on the competition tune back in, it’s him. Pro tip for hopefuls looking to get Williams to spin his chair during the blind audition: Douse yourself in his debut fragrance. It arrives in the fall. (Mark Davis / Getty Images for BET)
