MySpace.com. MySpace Loves its Partners! MySpace. Myspace (stylized as myspace, previously stylized as MySpace)[5] is a social networking service with a strong music emphasis owned by Specific Media LLC and pop music singer and actor Justin Timberlake.[6] Myspace was launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.[7][8] In April 2014, Myspace had 1 million unique U.S. visitors.[9] Myspace had a significant influence on pop culture and music[17] and created a gaming platform that launched the successes of Zynga and RockYou, among others.[18] The site also started the trend of creating unique URLs for companies and artists.[19] In June 2009, Myspace employed approximately 1,600 workers.[2][20] In June 2011, Specific Media Group and Justin Timberlake jointly purchased the company for approximately $35 million.[21] Under new ownership, the company had undergone several rounds of layoffs and by June 2011, Myspace had reduced its staff to around 200.
History of MySpaces[edit] Beginnings: 2003–2005[edit]