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Along with heralding diversity, Timberlake also advised teens to learn from the greats who came before him.
Timberlake said that he was inspired by boxer Muhammad Ali and the lessons Mr. Ali demonstrated, including “service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth…”
A recognisable British face in the celebrity crowd was Brooklyn Beckham, who attended the award show with his girlfriend, actress Chloe Grace Moretz, who was named the victor of the Choice Movie Actress Comedy category.
With a specific focus on ending gun violence, many fans questioned how Fox could have omitted the late star’s name from an awards ceremony that typically prides itself on honouring every single aspect of the entertainment industry.
When one Twitter user questioned Timberlake, the “SexyBack” singer provided a tone-deaf response.
The speech marked the first time Timberlake has accepted an award since he apologized after responding to online backlash following writing that he was inspired by Jessie Williams’ speech at the BET Awards, where Williams spoke out about racial issues and cultural appropriation.
During the awards ceremony, host Jessica Alba had victims of gun violence from Newtown, Dallas, Aurora and Orlando take the stage, but despite her win and tragic death, Christina wasn’t referenced.
The former The Voice finalist was shot and killed by 27-year-old Kevin Loibl at a post-concert meet and greet in Orlando, Florida on 10 June (16), when the deranged fan then took his own life.
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Afterward, Alba called upon the audience and viewers at home to take a photo of the teens and use the hashtag #StopTheViolence.
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She went on to explain how each teen was connected to someone who died by gun violence. “Now more than ever we need to stop, feel and ask ‘What’s going on?'” she said before an emotional performance by Ne-Yo of Ma…
