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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
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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
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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
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No Authority‘s Ricky Godinez, Danny Zavatsky, Tommy McCarthy and Eric “Stretchy” Stretch huddled up for a pic at Teen PEOPLE’s party.
Lil’ Kim
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Rapper Lil’ Kim held court in a dramatic black leather and fur look.
Keri Russell and Melissa Joan Hart
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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
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Boy Meets World‘s Danielle Fishel, Beverly Hills, 90210‘s Vincent Young and Britney Spears got together for a group photo.
Nicholle Tom
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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
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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.
Ashton Kutcher and Wilmer Valderrama
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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
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Actor Ethan Erickson and singer Samantha Cole swung by the Key Club to celebrate Teen PEOPLE.
Rachael Leigh Cook
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Rachael Leigh Cook flashed the winning smile that would steal hearts in 1999’s She’s All That.
Wild Orchid
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Girl group Wild Orchid’s Stefanie Ridel, Renee Sands and Fergie vamped for the cameras.
Show Stoppers
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And to top it all off, *NSYNC treated Teen PEOPLE’s celebrity guests to a live performance.
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