Reports have surfaced that Justin Timberlake, the highly-regarded singer, songwriter, and actor, has been detained by police in New York. Details regarding the grounds for his arrest remain unclear at this moment.

The 42-year-old entertainer was reportedly arrested earlier today, as confirmed by authorities. There has been no official comment from Timberlake’s team concerning the arrest.

The reaction from both fans and fellow entertainers has been one of disbelief and concern, prompting a flood of supportive messages on social media platforms. Timberlake rose to fame with the boyband NSYNC and has since enjoyed a thriving career in music and film, with roles in acclaimed movies such as “The Social Network” and “Inside Llewyn Davis.”

This incident isn’t Timberlake’s first brush with the law; he was previously implicated in a legal issue in 2013 when a photographer accused him of instigating his removal from a concert, a matter which was eventually settled privately.

As further details await release, the public and Timberlake’s followers are anxiously hoping for additional information and are wishing for a favorable resolution for Timberlake.