'N Sync Joins Twitter Ahead of Likely VMAs Performance

If the 'N Sync rumors ahead of MTV's Video Music Awards have been tearing up your heart, we've got some good news for you. The boy band, which catapulted into fame in 1995 before splitting in 2002, joined Twitter on Saturday with a reassuring tweet.

'N Sync is rumored to reunite on the VMAs stage before or after group member and standout soloist Justin Timberlake accepts the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, which fellow "History of Rap" comedian Jimmy Fallon will present.

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On Saturday, a day when musical acts were rehearsing, @NSYNC tweeted this:

Mic check, mic check one.. two... is this thing on?!

— *NSYNC (@NSYNC) August 24, 2013

"That is indeed NSYNC's official Twitter handle," a Twitter rep confirmed to Mashable, shortly after giving the account the blue verification mark.

MTV has kept hush-hush on the likely reunion, saying "no comment" when we asked for confirmation. Timberlake's publicist also didn't respond to our inquiry.

'N Sync will reportedly sing several songs, according to Us Weekly:

"They will reenact some of their greatest videos in a medley," one source says, singling out the smash hit "Bye Bye Bye," from their 2000 album No Strings Attached. "Then Justin will sing his new song 'Take Back the Night' and get his [Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award]."

The last time 'N Sync performed at the VMAs was in 2001 with Michael Jackson. A year earlier, the group sang "This I Promise You," "Bye Bye Bye" and "It's Gonna Be Me." And in 1999, 'N Sync joined Britney Spears for "Hit Me, Baby One More Time" and "Tearin' Up My Heart."

VMA performances this year include Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Robin Thicke, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars and Drake. Presenters will be Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jared Leto, Kevin Hart, Emeli Sande and A$AP Rocky, with a "special appearance" from One Direction.

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   1. Miley Cyrus is going through her weird phase.

   Will she try to one-up her video by twerking with actual bears?

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   2. The 'N Sync performance rumor could still be true.

   Until the show ends Sunday night, there's no reason to give up hope.

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   3. Maybe it's a cover for a Backstreet Boys reunion.

   It could happen.

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   4. Or both boy bands will unite and perform with One Direction.

   Let's be honest, it wouldn't be the weirdest thing to happen at the VMAs.

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   5. Even if 'N Sync doesn't show, we're guaranteed JT.

   His presence can make up for any disappointment.

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   6. Katy Perry is going to sit next to Lady Gaga.

   Will they sit in icy silence, scratch each other's eyes out with elaborately decorated nails, or work together to create a Perez Hilton voodoo doll?

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   7. There could be another big celebrity reveal.

   Beyonce used the VMAs as a platform to tell the world she was finally having a baby -- who knows what big announcement a celeb is saving for Sunday.

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   8. There's always the possibility of snakes.

   Which means the doors are open for almost any kind of wildlife. Still looking at you, Miley.

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   9. Lady Gaga will be performing

   Love her or hate her, the woman can certainly put on a show.

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    10. Taylor Swift could take revenge.

    With Kanye performing, it might be the perfect opportunity for Miss Swift to interrupt him.

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    11. There's potential for surprise kisses.

    It's been ten years since the Britney/Madonna lip-lock, so who knows what mash-up they're planning this year. Justin Timberlake and Bruno Mars?

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    12. Macklemore

    And for all we know, he could perform in a onesie.

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    13. It's in Brooklyn.

    To pay tribute to the local culture, ushers and security might have to wear flannel and slouchy ski caps, while the stars will be served only craft beer and kombucha .

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    14. Alternate identities may be revealed.

    In 2011 Lady Gaga showed up as Jo Calderone, who knows which celebrity alter-ego might come out this year.

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    15. It's provided a platform for pop culture history.

    Madonna in the wedding dress, Britney with the snake, Taylor with the gasp of surprise -- these are moments people still talk about, and they all happened during past VMAs.

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    16. Jimmy Fallon is presenting.

    When he hosted in 2002 he performed as Avril Lavigne, Nelly, and Eminem, so there's precedent for awesomeness.

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    17. This marks the 30th anniversary of the VMAs.

    Anniversary shows are always better.

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    18. There's no host, so there's more time for music.

    Plus, minimal awkward jokes

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    19. There will be amazing fashion.

    This is the show that brought us Lady Gaga's meat dress and Lil Kim's pastie.

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    20. There is a strong chance we'll see some performance stunts.

    This could be the year we're presented with an army of Beyonces.

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