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Vintage StarTracks: In 1999, *NSYNC, Britney Spears & Other Big Stars Celebrated Teen PEOPLE's 1st Anniversary

Vintage StarTracks: In 1999, *NSYNC, Britney Spears & Other Big Stars Celebrated Teen PEOPLE's 1st Anniversary https://ift.tt/4Yv0XFp

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<p>SGranitz/WireImage</p> *NSYNC at Teen People

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*NSYNC at Teen People's First Anniversary Party in 1999

On Jan. 6, 1999, a who's-who of pop stars and other celebs gathered to salute Teen PEOPLE's 1st anniversary.

The star-studded bash at the Key Club in Los Angeles boasted an impressive guest list that included Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Keri Russell and so many more. *NSYNC treated guests to a live performance, and, yes, as at any fabulous birthday bash, there was cake!

Take a trip back to January 1999 to see how some of the hottest stars of the decade turned it up for Teen PEOPLE.

Britney Spears

<p>David Keeler/Getty</p> Britney Spears in 1999

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Britney Spears in 1999

With her 1998 debut single "...Baby One More Time" burning up the charts, Britney Spears was on the cusp of releasing her first album when she attended Teen PEOPLE's 1st Anniversary Party.

Christina Aguilera

<p>KMazur/WireImage</p> Christina Aguilera in 1999

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Christina Aguilera in 1999

Another pop starlet on the cusp of mega-fame at the event: Christina Aguilera. The singer's breakthrough single, "Genie in a Bottle," would burst onto the charts six months later in June 1999.

No Authority

<p>SGranitz/WireImage</p> No Authority in 1999

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No Authority in 1999

No Authority's Ricky Godinez, Danny Zavatsky, Tommy McCarthy and Eric "Stretchy" Stretch huddled up for a pic at Teen PEOPLE's party.

*NSYNC

<p>SGranitz/WireImage</p> *NSYNC in 1999

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*NSYNC in 1999

*NSYNC's Justin Timberlake, Joey Fatone, JC Chasez, Lance Bass and Chris Kirkpatrick gathered around a cake featuring Teen PEOPLE's logo.

Lil' Kim

<p>DMI/The LIFE Picture Collection/Shutterstock</p> Lil' Kim in 1999

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Lil' Kim in 1999

Rapper Lil' Kim held court in a dramatic black leather and fur look.

Andrew Keegan

<p>SGranitz/WireImage</p> Andrew Keegan in 1999

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Andrew Keegan in 1999

Andrew Keegan stopped by the Teen PEOPLE bash ahead of the March 1999 release of 10 Things I Hate About You.

Keri Russell and Melissa Joan Hart

<p>SGranitz/WireImage</p> Keri Russell and Melissa Joan Hart in 1999

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Keri Russell and Melissa Joan Hart in 1999

Felicity meets Sabrina! Keri Russell and Melissa Joan Hart posed for a photo at Teen PEOPLE's 1st Anniversary Party.

Danielle Fishel, Vincent Young and Britney Spears

<p>Kevin Mazur Archive/WireImage</p> Danielle Fishel, Vincent Young and Britney Spears in 1999

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Danielle Fishel, Vincent Young and Britney Spears in 1999

Boy Meets World's Danielle Fishel, Beverly Hills, 90210's Vincent Young and Britney Spears got together for a group photo.

Nicholle Tom

<p>SGranitz/WireImage</p> Nicholle Tom in 1999

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Nicholle Tom in 1999

Nicholle Tom's days on The Nanny were drawing to a close — the hit sitcom would end in June 1999 — but the party was just getting started.

Tia and Tamera Mowry

<p>Steve Granitz/WireImage</p> Tia and Tamera Mowry in 1999

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Tia and Tamera Mowry in 1999

Does it look like Tia and Tamera Mowry were having a good time? The Sister, Sister stars took a dip at Teen PEOPLE's 1999 party.

Jake Lloyd and Family

<p>SGranitz/WireImage</p> Jake Lloyd and family in 1999

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Jake Lloyd and family in 1999

Jake Lloyd, the 9-year-old star of 1999's Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, brought along the whole family to the Teen PEOPLE event.

Ashton Kutcher and Wilmer Valderrama

<p>David Keeler/Getty</p> Ashton Kutcher and Wilmer Valderrama in 1999

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Ashton Kutcher and Wilmer Valderrama in 1999

Ashton Kutcher and Wilmer Valderrama seemed pretty psyched to see each other. The That '70s Show stars fell into each other's arms in front of Teen PEOPLE's step and repeat.

Ethan Erickson and Samantha Cole

<p>David Keeler/Getty</p> Ethan Erickson and Samantha Cole in 1999

David Keeler/Getty

Ethan Erickson and Samantha Cole in 1999

Actor Ethan Erickson and singer Samantha Cole swung by the Key Club to celebrate Teen PEOPLE.

Rachael Leigh Cook

<p>Jim Spellman/WireImage</p> Rachael Leigh Cook in 1999

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Rachael Leigh Cook in 1999

Rachael Leigh Cook flashed the winning smile that would steal hearts in 1999's She's All That.

Wild Orchid

<p>SGranitz/WireImage</p> Stefanie Ridel, Renee Sandstrom and Fergie of Wild Orchid in 1999

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Stefanie Ridel, Renee Sandstrom and Fergie of Wild Orchid in 1999

Girl group Wild Orchid's Stefanie Ridel, Renee Sands and Fergie vamped for the cameras.

Show Stoppers

<p>SGranitz/WireImage</p> *NSYNC performing live in 1999

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*NSYNC performing live in 1999

And to top it all off, *NSYNC treated Teen PEOPLE's celebrity guests to a live performance.

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