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One Direction Flatter Backstreet Boys With Live 'I Want It That Way' Cover [Video]

Jessica Sager — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:25:51 +0000

One Direction took the stage in Stockholm, Sweden for their Take Me Home tour on May 8, where they paid tribute to a man who's a Swedish national treasure: Max Martin, writer and producer of some of the best pop songs ever recorded. He's the man behind the Backstreet Boys' 'I Want It That Way,' and 1D delivered an impromptu performance of the tune live.

The Backstreet Boys Now Have a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame

Mark Richards — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:48:37 +0000

After selling more than 130 million albums worldwide, finally, the Backstreet Boys have been immortalized in Hollywood. All five members of the Backstreet Boys were on hand to receive the 2,485th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday (April 22nd). Congratulations BSB! According to eonline, the guys got emotional; “I love you guys. And [...]

Preview the New Backstreet Boys Album

Jeff Giles — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:19:00 +0000

Don’t look now, children of the ’90s, but the Backstreet Boys are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year — and they’re marking the occasion with the release of a new album. While the new record is still waiting for a title and/or an official release date, the guys have been hard at work in the [...]

Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter Talks New Album + Televised Wedding Plans

Jessica Sager — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:00:10 +0000

Nick Carter broke a lot of veteran boy band fan hearts when he announced his engagement to Lauren Kitt, but he's ready to warm those same hearts back up. The Backstreet Boys singer revealed that he and Kitt may televise their nuptials ... once the new BSB record is done.

Backstreet Boys Working on 'Backstreet Boys – The Movie'

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 04:14:10 +0000

Backstreet’s back â€¦ alright! The Backstreet Boys will be featured in an all-access documentary, dubbed ‘Backstreet Boys â€“ The Movie,’ which is currently in production. It will follow the fivesome’s journey from kid stars to the biggest-selling boy band E-V-E-R to their breakup to their reunion. In effect, it will capture the ups and downs [...]

Ryan Gosling Was Almost a Member of the Backstreet Boys

Nadine Cheung — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:22:09 +0000

The Backstreet Boys have been a boy band mainstay for 20 years, and now it has come to light that handsome heartthrob Ryan Gosling could have been a part of the pop lineup. AJ McLean dished to TMZ that he and Gosling were friends before stardom hit for either of them. They lived in the [...]

Watch the Backstreet Boys Perform 'It's Christmas Time Again' on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

Kat Lee — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:44:31 +0000

We may have tuned in for the newÂ Backstreet Boys holiday song, but we surely stuck around for their performance of ‘As Long As You Love Me’!Â The boys were on hand at ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’ to perform their new contemporary holiday tune ‘It’s Christmas Time Again.’Â While their new song leaves much to be [...]

Backstreet Boys Are an Animated Bunch in 'It's Christmas Time Again' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:00:58 +0000

What’s better than a Backstreet Boys Christmas video? How about an animated Backstreet Boys Christmas video, featuring the onetime boy band as characters in your favorite holiday story book or graphic novel! Now that Kevin Richardson is back in the band, things have come full circle. He returned at the right time, getting animated and [...]

Backstreet Boys Drop Holiday Track 'It's Christmas Time Again'

Alexandra Capotorto — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:05:13 +0000

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Almost. Now that Christmas music is surely making its way into your CD players and iTunes playlists, musicians all around are slowly releasing their holiday tracks. And now, it’s the Backstreet Boys‘ turn to make the world a little merrier. The band has released their single ‘It’s [...]

Backstreet Boys Confirm 2013 Cruise to Celebrate Their 20th Anniversary

Scott Shetler — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 23:34:28 +0000

What are you doing in October 2013? If you’re a fan of pop music, smooth harmonies and legendary boy bands, call your friends and start making plans to tour the Caribbean with all five Backstreet Boys, who have confirmed their 20th Anniversary Cruise. During the Boys’ performance last week on ‘GMA‘ — where Kevin Richardson [...]

98 Degrees, the Wanted + NKOTBSB Team Up at MixTape Festival

Alexandra Capotorto — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:00:44 +0000

Everyone’s taking quite the trip down memory lane lately. First we had the Spice Girls performing at the 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony, then it was 98 Degrees reuniting on ‘The Today Show,’ and now it’s 98 Degrees again, performing with the Wanted and New Kids on the Block at the first-ever MixTape Festival in Hershey, Penn. We’re not really complaining…

Backstreet Boys Update: Kevin Richardson Returning, A.J. McLean to Be a Father

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 03 May 2012 11:43:31 +0000

To borrow a phrase from Backstreet Boys‘ lyrics to ‘Everbody,’ Backstreet’s back, alright! Original member Kevin Richardson, who left the band in 2006 to pursue other interests, only to make sporadic return appearances, is back in the band permanently! According to multiple sources, including Oh No They Didn’t, BSB announced the great news during their [...]

Nick and Aaron's Sister Leslie Carter Dead at 25

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:48:16 +0000

The sister of Backstreet Boy Nick Carter and pop singer Aaron Carter has died. Leslie Carter, an aspiring singer whose song ‘Like Wow!’ appeared on the ‘Shrek’ soundtrack back in 2001, passed away last night (Jan. 31) in New York. She was just 25 years old. The cause of death has not been provided at press time.

Win An Exclusive Skype Session With Howie D From The Backstreet Boys

Dave Wheeler — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:48:27 +0000

Our friends over at PopCrush are joining forces with Howie D. of the Backstreet Boys to give one lucky fan the chance to win an exclusive Skype session with the singer! In addition, the winner will also receive a premium package of Howie D. merchandise and tickets to Howie’s first ever private online concert through Stage It.

It's Happening In More Places

Dave Wheeler — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:16:20 +0000

New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys have just added a few new stops on their upcoming summer tour. Now, more NKOTB lovers will get to enjoy the magic in their home town! Check out the list below! Tue, June 28 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center Sun, July 10 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena Tue, [...]