02.27.02

*NSYNC's Chris Stars in Toon

(Katrillion) -- Chris Kirkpatrick is everywhere these days.

Aside from being a fifth of *NSYNC, who are getting ready to launch their 2002 tour this March, and popping up at New York's Fashion Week in February to debut his FuMan Skeeto clothing line, the popster found time to voice a cartoon appearance.

The *NSYNC funny guy will guest-star in the season premiere of "The Fairly OddParents," airing March 1 on Nickelodeon.

The episode, titled "The Boys in the Band," sees Kirkpatrick playing rock star Chip Skylark. Chip is kidnapped by Vicky, Timmy's baby-sitter, and it's up to Timmy to save the day.

The Backstreet Boys have also been bitten by the cartoon bug. The boy band has taped an appearance on "Arthur," which is slated to run later this year on PBS.

- - Valerie Nome