Everybody loves a good comeback story. It is why we all rooted for Michael Phelps to be as talented in the 2012 Olympics as he was four years ago. No one wants to watch her childhood heroes fall.

In 2007, many onlookers watched in horrified disbelief as Britney Spears crumbled under the pressure when only a few years earlier we were singing “Oops, I Did It Again” at the top of our lungs. Gone are the days of “Bye, Bye, Bye,” but some of our heroes are back, and I could not be more excited.

Both Destiny’s Child and Justin Timberlake have released a new single and plan to have a new album out by the end of the year. They are survivors, they’re not going to give up, they are going to make it and once again, they are going to bring sexy back.

The last time we had heard from Destiny’s Child and Justin Timberlake was 2004 and 2006, respectively. Sadly, Destiny’s Child will only be releasing one new song on their album Love Songs. Timberlake has been posting photos of himself in the studio recording his new album that does not yet have a release date.

Destiny’s Child’s song is called “Nuclear” and is an R&B love ballad. It has a different feeling than what we remember of the old Destiny’s Child — those empowering songs such as “Survivor” and “Say My Name.”

This song is more reminiscent of “Cater 2 U” with its soothing effect, and it tell the story of a love that is so strong and powerful that it is nuclear.

There aren’t any hard-hitting notes, but it is still enjoyable. Personally, I was hoping for a more of a climactic, face-melting song from the trio, but the song fits nicely with the album.

While Destiny’s Child’s single has received mixed reviews, Justin Timberlake’s “Suit and Tie” has nearly everyone begging for more.

“Suit and Tie” has already made a record for the most played song in its first week, beating out Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way.” Timberlake’s single has touches of the past in it, unlike his last album that sounded very futuristic.

It begins with about a 40-second interlude that is mainly there just to pump you up for what is to come. When the music drops after the intro, it goes into a smooth number that you can’t help but move to.

A superstar team contributed to making the song. Not only is it produced by Timbaland, Jay-Z is featured in a verse, and of course, Timberlake leads the song with his angelic voice.

Suit and Tie is practically the theme song for the “How I Met Your Mother” character Barney Stinson. The lyrics talk about wooing the honeys while being dressed to the nines.

Jay-Z’s verse is filled with romance when he raps, “Tell your mother that I love her cause I love you. Tell your father we go farther as a couple. They ain’t lose a daughter, got a son. I show you how to do this, hun!”

Both songs are sure to get old fans all excited and pumped to see the artists back in action. Destiny’s Child will be performing at the Super Bowl and Timberlake fans will just have to be a little more patient while they wait for the release of another single or album.

Haley is a sophomore in media and can be reached at [email protected]