JT is Back

Justin Timberlake comes out of the woods for tour with 2 Texas stops

Justin Timberlake puts Houston and Dallas on his 2018 tour.

Photo by Daniel Cavazos

After taking three years off, pop superstar Justin Timberlake will hit the road in 2018 with The Man Of The Woods Tour. The tour will kick off March 13 in Toronto, Canada, making stops in 27 cities, including two in Texas. Timberlake will play Houston's Toyota Center on Wednesday, May 23 and Dallas' American Airlines on Sunday, May 27.

The Man Of The Woods Tour is named after Timberlake’s forthcoming album, Man Of The Woods, which will be released on February 2. Fans can expect the new album to include a self-reflective look at his journey into fatherhood and insight into his varied life experiences.

The album is Timberlake's fifth overall, and first since 2013's The 20/20 Experience — 2 of 2. This will mark Timberlake's first appearance in Houston and Dallas since 2014.

If that's not enough Timberlake for you, he will also headline the Pepsi Super Bowl LII Halftime Show on Sunday, February 4. This will be his third time performing at the Super Bowl, but his first since the infamous "wardrobe malfunction" incident with Janet Jackson in 2004.

Tickets for the Texas dates will go on sale to the public on Monday, January 22. American Express Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public, with the presale going between Wednesday, January 17 and Sunday, January 21. Members of The Tennessee Kids Fan Club are also eligible for pre-sale ticket purchases starting Wednesday, January 10.

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This Barbie Sells Merch

Stylish Barbie merch truck cruises through San Antonio on 'Dreamhouse Living Tour'

Photo courtesy of the Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour

Dreamhouse aside, this is a dream ride.

Hot on the heels — or wheels — of the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck comes another timely pink rolling shop. Actually, this truck will beat the Sanrio version here on September 30.

The Barbie Truck will stop in San Antonio on its 2023 "Dreamhouse Living Tour," which celebrates the 60th anniversary of Barbie's ever more popular property, and will give visitors a chance to spice up their own homes.

Although this is all about the house, there are only a few homewares: things like coasters, glass tumblers, a glass mug, a throw blanket, and an "accessories cup." Visiting Barbies have more opportunities to take home wearable and on-the-go items like graphic tees, hoodies, and denim; a baseball cap; embroidered patches; and keychains.

Photo courtesy of the Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour

Most people who have been awake and on social media in the past year have learned that Barbie's Dreamhouse has a more empowering history than many girls realized while orchestrating drama between the dolls.

A release announcing the arrival of the truck reminds fans (and detractors) that when the Dreamhouse came out, only a tenth of a percent of young women were independent homeowners, and states that someone buys a Dreamhouse every minute.

This is not the first time a Barbie truck has visited San Antonio, but for obvious reasons, it should be in very high demand this time around.

Photo courtesy of the Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour

Dreamhouse aside, this is a dream ride.

The Barbie Truck will be in San Antonio on Saturday, September 30th, from 10 am to 7 pm at North Star Mall. See it in the parking lot on the corner of the 410 access road and McCollough. Arrive early in case of long lines.

These Barbies will hit six other Texas cities on the tour:

October 7 — Austin
October 14 — Laredo
October 21 — Friendswood (Houston)
October 28 — The Woodlands (Houston)
November 4 — Plano (Dallas)
November 11 — Fort Worth

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