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Thursday, March 20, 2008
Subject: A Kevin Richardson demo Source: myspace.com/shakertown Thanks: Keith/Kevin Kevin posted a note on his MySpace about the song on the above MySpace: "Howdy, The song on the Shakertown Myspace was written by Keith and I demoed it for him. It isn’t a solo project song. I should put a foot in his ass for posting it! Just kidding. I am experimenting with my music though and if I think it is good enough, I will do a solo project. Peace and love, Kevin." Click on the above link to listen to, "There Goes My Baby." Nice job, Kevin! Subject: AJ's website Source: www.aj-mclean.com Thanks: Kayla AJ now has an official website for his solo work. Click above link. Saturday, February 23, 2008 Subject: Howie Dorough's Honeymoon Source: ok-magazine.com Thanks: -- Following a gorgeous December wedding that took months of planning, Howie Dorough and Leigh Boniello needed to unwind. And what better place to do that than the beautiful white beaches of Antigua? The Backstreet Boy and his new bridge jetted off for a four-day island getaway and had the time of their lives. "The beaches had some of the most amazing white sand we have ever seen," Howie tells OK!. "We would have loved to stay longer." Their favorite part of their romantic honeymoon? "We had an amazing candlelit dinner at the beach," Leigh, 33, recalls. "It was a gift from Howie's brother, Johnny. The resort set up a private gazebo with tons of tropical flowers and candles. We had a chance to enjoy our first dinner as a married couple." As for the future, Howie, 34, and Leigh "definitely" plan on having children, but not yet. "Right now, we want to enjoy traveling and being married," Howie says. Click here for pictures. Sunday, November 25, 2007 Subject: HHC Walk-a-Thon 2008 Logo Contest Source: myspace.com/hhc_walkathon2008 Thanks: Kayla Brian Littrell's Healthy Heart Club for Kids Walkathon 2008 "Logo Challenge." What to do: Build a design based on the slogan: "Happy Feet for Healthy Hearts." Other info to include in the design: The Date of the Walkathon, Saturday, June 14, 2008. The name of the organization: Brian Littrell's Healthy Heart Club for Kids or HHC. The winning design will be an official logo for the very "FIRST" HHC Walkathon. This will be used for our event shirts, banners and many other items surrounding this event. Rules for the challenge: 1. Each participant is to submit a design built around the idea of the slogan listed above to: hhc_walkathon2008@yahoo.com. Send it in a .jpg format or if you want to load it on your Photobucket account, just include your link. 2. The deadline for all entries is due no later than midnight November 30, 2007. 3. Once all entries have been received, they will be posted at the official HHC Web site. Everyone will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite design. In order to vote on your choice design, you must submit $1 donation per vote, $5 donation per 6 votes and $10 donation per 12 votes. The winning logo will be the design that raises the most votes. All donations received will go directly to HHC. 4. Voting will begin, December 10th, 2007 and the last day to vote towards your choice design will be midnight January 10, 2008. The winner will be announced Saturday, January 12, 2008 at the Kick Off Party. 5. You do not have to be present to win. The only requirement is to submit your contact information on your entry form. 6. Make sure to add a tag to your design so you earn credit for your creative art work, but please make it small and preferably on the corner of the design. Entry Form Name, Address, City, State, Zip Phone Number & Email Address (We have to be able to contact you, that is the reason for phone number, address, etc.) Monday, November 19, 2007 Subject: Backstreet Boys to host Lil Black Dress Party Source: hot995.com Thanks: Crazysientje The Backstreet Boys will be at The Kane Show on Hot 99.5 and they're hosting the Lil Black Dress Holiday Party. Date: 11-30-07 Time: 10pm-1am Location: Clarendon Ballroom - 3185 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA - (703) 469-2244 Cost: Free Age: Must be 21+ More info [here] Saturday, October 13, 2007 Subject: Backstreet Boys: An Unbreakable Force Source: N/A Thanks: Kayla Artist: Backstreet Boys Album: Unbreakable Release Date: October 30, 2007 Label: Jive Records Tracks to Check Out: “Panic”, “Unsuspecting Sunday Afternoon”, “Treat Me Right.” Look out for: An interesting mix of classic and new. Artist Website: backstreetboys.com It's been ten years since "Quit Playing Games (With My Heart) hit U.S. airwaves, and the faces of a new generation of heartthrobs took over MTV. The music scene changed with the Backstreet Boys leading a pack of "boy bands" into the new millennium. Once again, music has evolved, and album sales continue to decrease. Boy bands are no more, but hip-hop, punk, and country are strong in the game. The only remnants of that past wave of pop is laced over with heavy dance/R&B/Hip-Hop via Justin Timberlake, and Mission: Man Band, a failing reality series of mix-matched has-beens called Sure Shot, is a sure flop. With the dust settling over the years, the Backstreet Boys remain on top of their game still. Since the deflation of pop music in 2002, which is credited to squeaky-clean images gone bad, mixed with the inability to stick together, the Backstreet Boys have managed to keep the ball rolling. "We’ve always stressed quality versus quantity when it comes to our career," Brian Littrell, 32, explains in a recent press conference. "I think that’s what it's attributed to, the music, and the loyal fans that we’ve had, and also the passion that we all have. The Backstreet Boys has never been about one particular guy. It’s always about a team. I think that’s what’s kept us together for this long." Subject: Boys changing it up Source: hurricaneonline.com Thanks: Kate This may not be the case for the Backstreet Boys, who seem to be taking a different, more mature approach to their re-emergence on the music scene. Having made several forays back onto the charts since the five officially split in 2001, the Backstreet Boys are not looking to be the same band they were way back when, for better or for worse. The boys have spent over a year in the studio trying to produce an album that will please their established fan base and appeal to a new audience. This is likely to be a shrewd approach, one made successful by the band Take, one of the first British boy bands who made a comeback this year. If the Backstreet Boys can learn how to target the new demands of its maturing fan base they is likely to be successful. They should take a leaf from artists such as Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake who, having entered the charts as pop sensations, are now on top of their game as ruling R&B hitmakers Friday, October 5, 2007 Subject: Backstreet Boys to host Kissman 2007 Source: WKSE Buffalo Thanks: ScoobieGang Good Charlotte, Sean Kingston, Hinder and Boys Like Girls will draw fans to HSBC Arena on Dec. 11 for the Kissmas Bash 2007. Radio station WKSE, Kiss 98.5,announced its lineup for the annual event this morning. Members of the Backstreet Boys, Nick, A.J., and Brian will be masters of ceremonies, but will not perform. The concert is set for 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at HSBC Arena. Tickets are on sale at the arena box office and tickets.com. Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Subject: Backstreet's Back! New Single 'Inconsolable' Now On Your Radios! Source: sonybmg.com Thanks: Kayla Backstreet Boys are back with their brand new single 'Inconsolable'!! It arrives in stores September 22 so in the meantime, grab the 'Inconsolable' ringtone and request the tune on your radios NOW. PLUS watch out for the exclusive interview snippets with the boys coming to these pages this week. With over 78 million albums sold worldwide, Backstreet Boys are one of the most popular groups in the world and now they're back with their new single 'Inconsolable'. Inconsolable' is the first single from the new-look Backstreet Boys' forthcoming album 'Unbreakable' due in stores October 27. Written and produced by Emanuel Kiriakou and co-written by Lindy Robbins and Jess Cates (the team behind Backstreet Boys 'Incomplete' and Nick Lachey 'What's Left Of Me'), 'Inconsolable' is a piano-driven rock ballad with the trademark BSB harmonies & melodies that make this a POP SMASH! Request it on your radios and grab the ringtone NOW. 'Inconsolable' single in stores September 22nd and the 'Unbreakable' album due on October 27th. Tuesday, August 21, 2007 Subject: The Backstreet Boys want you back! Source: backstreetboys.com Thanks: Barb As we prepare to release our new album, UNBREAKABLE, on October 30th, we would like to extend an invitation for you to join or re-join our fan club. As a token of our appreciation, all fan club members will be automatically eligible for the Unbreakable ticket promotion. What’s the Unbreakable ticket promotion? Have you ever wanted to be able to see the Backstreet Boys anywhere in the world? Well, now you can. On October 30, 2007, we will select one lucky person from the fan club to become the ultimate fan. The ultimate fan will receive a pair of Unbreakable tickets that allows the ultimate fan and their ultimate guest the ability to go to an unlimited number of Backstreet Boys live shows in 2008 anywhere in the world. Click here to join the Weird World (The official Backstreet Boys fan club). What if I do not want to join the fan club right now? That’s ok because we still want to keep you in the loop. Just provide us with some basic info about yourself and on October 30, 2007, we will choose ten (10) lucky persons (new and existing fan club members are also included in the drawing automatically) who will get to select one pair of tickets to any one of the Backstreet Boys live shows in 2008 anywhere in the world! Wednesday, August 15, 2007 Subject: Casting call for Inconsolable video Source: rhythm_ 4_soul Thanks: Kayla If you live in the Los Angeles area and would like to be apart of the video for 'Inconsolable' there is a casting call Thursday. Each boy will have a girl in the video. So if you would like to be one of the lucky girls in the video with BSB check out the casting call. Project Name: BACKSTREET BOYS MUSIC VIDEO Project Type: Music Video Location: Los Angeles (Venice Beach) Song Name: "INCONSOLABLE" Format: 35mm Union Status: Non-Union Shoot/Performance Dates: Thurs, 8/16/2007 Director: Ray Kay Casting Company: Visionary Casting Casting Directors: Fred Johnson E-Mail: Visionarycasting@gmail.com SEEKING LEAD MODEL/DANCERS, 18-26, FEMALE. Abslolutely beautiful with tons of presence. Lead girls to be featured in great project. Tons of beauty shots. One girl for each one of the guys in the BSB. Great rhythm.. Must move well to the beat. Wardrobe: Body conscious. Rate: $250/day + 20% Monday, February 5, 2007 Subject: Howie's appearance in Constellation Source: imdb.com Thanks: Nikki Howie plays Alec, the cab driver in the new movie Constellation. Subject: Howie in a video on George's MySpace Source: George's MySpace Thanks: BDN Click here to watch the video Subject: Howie's entertainment company Source: hcentertainmentgroup.com Thanks: Kayla Howie started an entertainment company with his friend CJ Huyer, formerly of 3Deep. Click on the source link about to visit their website. Tuesday, December 19, 2006 Subject: Kevin to appear in "Chicago" in Japan Source: chicago2007.jp Thanks: luvchocolate Kevin's going to be in the Chicago musical in Japan at Nissay theatre in Tokyo Japan from Feb. 8 to Mar.4, 2007. For more info, go to Chicago Musical Japan Tour Official website or go to BackstreetBoys Japan Fan Club. Tuesday, November 28, 2006 Subject: Never say never Source: citynews.ca Thanks: Kayla Kevin Richardson disappointed fans when he left The Backstreet Boys. He said he would never return. Kevin dropped by this morning (dressed in a black turtle-neck and black jacket) to talk about his stage roll in Chicago (currently at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto). Dina pushed him on his "never" statement about returning to the BSB. Well...Kevin revealed that he might be re-thinking things. He says he and his wife are going to be trying to have a baby (they may even start trying here in Toronto---she is coming to join him here). He then says he may consider going back to the Backstreet Boys in the future. "Never say never," he tells Dina. Friday, November 10, 2006 Subject: Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean Takes a Detour Source: aolmusicnewsblog.com Thanks: Kayla The Backstreet Boys, now a quartet after the departure of Kevin Richardson, are at work on a new album. That's not the only thing keeping A.J. McLean busy: He's also in the midst of his first solo album. "I've pretty much written everything on the record with these guys, and I've learned a lot about myself through this whole process," he tells AOL Music. Such as? "I've learned that I've got an angry side, a frustrated side, a happy side. I've learned that there was some unfinished business in things that I didn't get to settle with people like my father," he says. "There's a song entitled 'Sincerely Yours,' which is about my father. There are songs about past relationships, things that piss me off and then there are songs that just make you want to get up and dance. It's all real music. It's not like, 'Hey, you have a nice car. Let me see you shake your ass.'" Among the people McLean is writing with on the album is friend Dan Muckala, who wrote the Backstreet hit 'Incomplete.' When Muckala was recently honored at Nashville's Belmont University, McLean got a chance to perform some of the new material live. "We did three of the songs, and it was a great response," he says. "If the college crowd digs it, I'm loving it. Hopefully next year there will be touring, records -- all kinds of stuff." Subject: Howie & AJ going to China Source: aolmusicnewsblog.com Thanks: Kayla Howie and AJ will be in Shanghai on Nov. 17, 2006 for the opening ceremony of the HOZ Flagship Store in Shanghai. They will also be there to celebrate the HOZ's one-year anniversary in China. Subject: BSB album news Source: mtv.com Thanks: Kayla Backstreet's back ... almost. Backstreet Boys fans will have to wait just a little longer before they can get their hands on the band's new CD, according to A.J. McLean. "The boys and I are finishing up the new record, coming out at the top of the year," McLean revealed to MTV News at the Moto 8 party Thursday night in Hollywood. "We're about three-quarters of the way through. We just got new mixes, we're just kind of going through the top eight [songs] we have right now, and getting the mix [done] properly. But everyone's really stoked about it. The songs are great, man." Additionally, McLean has spent the last six months working on another solo record. "It's a lot of personal stuff," McLean explained. "Like, my relationship with my father that I don't really have. There's a song about him called 'Sincerely Yours.' There's a lot of songs on the record that are just me expressing who I am and letting everyone know I am my own person outside of Backstreet Boys." Whether McLean resurrects his Johnny No Name alter ego remains to be seen. Subject: R.I.P Litty Littrell Source: littrellfans.net Thanks: Littrell Fans Early last month, Brian and Leighanne's dog Litty was killed by wild coyotes and Tyk was hurt pretty badly. Friday, September 8, 2006 Subject: Brian shares BSB and solo news Source: -- Thanks: Kayla Brian appeared at Revelation Generation yesterday, but because of the heavy rain he was unable to perform. Nevertheless, some fans got to spend some time with him and he revealed some interesting things about what's going on with him solo-wise and updates us on what's next for BSB: - BSB have only recorded 7 songs so far. The new sound will be a mix of Never Gone with their older stuff. (More guitar driven with a Euro dance feel). - The BSB club tour is not going ahead. They didn't feel right touring when they don't have a lot of new material to share live. - The boys are not worrying too much about not having a bass vocal. Brian said that he, Nick and AJ can all sing bass so they would take it in turns. - The boys are meeting in LA again in a week and a half to start recording. Brian is very excited. - Brian's next single will be 'Wish.' - The single after that might be a slightly faster version of 'Over My Head,' Brian's hoping that it will be released to more mainstream radio. Subject: Pop star Littrell will sing at memorial Source: kentucky.com Thanks: Kayla Lexington native and pop music superstar Brian Littrell will participate in the citywide memorial service Sunday at Rupp Arena for victims of the crash of Comair Flight 5191. Littrell was part of the Backstreet Boys, the chart-topping vocal quintet. Sarah Darnall, an organizer of the memorial who works in Mayor Teresa Isaac's office, says Littrell was "eager to participate." Flight 5191 crashed during takeoff early on the morning of Aug. 27, killing 49 people. Littrell grew up in Lexington and graduated from Tates Creek High School. He now lives in Atlanta with his wife, Leighanne, and their 3-year-old son, Baylee. Earlier this year, Littrell embarked on a solo career in the contemporary Christian music market with his debut album, Welcome Home. Among the album's faith-based tracks was Gone Without Goodbye, a song about people who lost loved ones in tragedy. It opens with a verse about a woman and her daughter-in-law looking for a victim of the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. On Sunday, Littrell will sing toward the end of the service. Darnall said organizers do not know what he will be singing, yet. She did ask that Littrell's fans remember Sunday's event will be a memorial service -- not a place for screaming fans or autograph-seekers. "This is a memorial service for the victims," Darnall said. "It is our time to mourn and grieve. Mr. Littrell wants to be a part of that, but it is not a concert. "Please respect the families of the victims, who will be there." Subject: Be a star for BSB Source: Stars 4 BSB Thanks: Yolanda Date: October 14, 2006 Where: Hollywood & Highland Center, Hollywood, CA What: Tour the Kodak Theater and Lunch at Twist 11:30 a.m.- Tour of Kodak Theater 12:30 p.m. –Lunch at Twist (Renaissance Hotel) Walk in the footsteps of your favorite Stars! Come and join us for a day of fun in the heart of Hollywood and raise funds for the Boys charities! Each person attending the event will receive: • A Tour of the Kodak Theater (Home to the Academy Awards & American Idol finale) • Lunch at Twist (located at the Renaissance Hotel, where the stars go after they win their Oscar) • One raffle ticket (3 tickets per admission ticket purchased before September 7th, 2006) • A Be A Star 4 BSB gift bag Price of Admission: $150 (Tickets go on sale this week – date will be posted) This is an Independent Fundraiser and the net profits from ticket sales will be divided between the following charities/foundations: Brian Littrell Healthy Heart Club for Kids®, JNN Foundation, Dorough Lupus Foundation™, Heal the Bay and Natural Resources Defense Council. Auction/raffle items obtained by the individual charities/foundations will receive 100% of the profits received from their contribution to the event. We will be receiving items from the DLF and are waiting to here from the HHC! Thank you! Additional profits from raffles/auctions/donations that were not obtained by the individual charities will be evenly divided between the five charities listed above. However, raffle/auction items donated by individuals will have the option of choosing their preference for the charity/foundation of their choice to receive the funds raised by their donation. Raffle: A one hour limousine ride for four people around Hollywood. This will take place immediately after lunch. Very Hollywood! Don’t you agree! Every ticket purchased by September 7th will get 3 raffle tickets towards the limo ride! One raffle ticket for each ticket purchased between Sept. 8th to Sept. 30th. Other items that will be raffled/auctioned off include 5 gift baskets filled with items representing each of the boys including their shaped cd in their basket. 5 Backstreet’s Back themed Build a Bears representing each of the boys, BSB single cds, movie tickets and so much more! Raffle ticket prices are $2.00 each, 6 for $10.00, 13 for $20.00 (Celebrating 13 years of BSB), Best buy: 20 for $30. Stars 4 BSB website for more information and the order form. Please send us an email at Stars4BSB@aol.com if you would like additional information! Thursday, August 17, 2006 Subject: Howie in Orlando this Saturday Source: Thanks: Nikki For Immediate Release: Central Florida Recording Artist Pollyanna with Backstreet Boy/brother Howie D. debuts New CD at BORDERS, Winter Park Village. Who: Recording Artist Pollyanna Dorough will be with her brother and Executive Producer, Howie D. Dorough of the famous group Backstreet Boys What: An autograph-cd signing of her debut album "Wings Of Hope" featuring music they have written and recorded together. Songs highlighted on the album include two International UCMVA Award-winning hits, "We Will Meet Again" (2005 Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year) and "Fly to Heaven" (2004 Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year.) Music Clips on http://www.myspace.com/pollyannadorough. When: Saturday, August 19, 2006 from 6pm to 8pm Where: BORDERS Books Music Movies & Cafe Winter Park Village 600 N. Orlando Avenue Winter Park, FL 32789 Why: Portion of the proceeds from CD sales will benefit the Dorough Lupus Foundation and their mission to find a cure for Lupus through research and public awareness. To learn more about the Dorough Lupus Foundation please visit doroughlupusfoundation.org. Subject: BSB Club Tour? *unconfirmed* Source: Johnny Wright Thanks: Kaydee & Maron According to some fans who saw Johnny at Leslie Carter's concert last week, the Boys will be doing a couple of shows in September. September 27th in Las Vegas and September 28th in Los Angeles with tickets going on sale the 12th of September. According to the Japanese fan club, BSB will have two shows in Vegas - Oct 6-7. Nothing official yet. I will update when it is. Subject: Kevin MySpace message Source: Thanks: Nikki "Hello people, hope all is well. Just a little update. I have been overwhelmed by the love and support from everybody about my decision. Again, this was not easy for me to do. I know alot of people are upset, but all I can do is follow my heart. I am the type of person that when I commit to something I give it everything I've got. There are still alot of things I want to do in this life and it takes time, dedication, and focus. Thank you for your support. Peace and Love, Kevin." Friday, July 21, 2006 Subject: Carter: "Backstreet Boys aren't dead." Source: contactmusic.com Thanks: Kayla BACKSTREET BOYS star NICK CARTER insists the pioneering boy band will not be splitting up, despite singer KEVIN RICHARDSON's decision to quit. And the blonde pop pin-up insists Richardson's departure might not be permanent - and he'll always be welcomed back with open arms. He tells MTV News, "All we can do is be supportive in any decisions that any of us make. "We still want to be able to do records and there are fans out there that want to hear our music, and we're going to push on. But the door is always open for him. If he wants to come back to perform again, he can. We respect his decision." Carter also revealed that the next Backstreet Boys album could feature a solo track from each of the four remaining bandmates. He adds, "Times have changed, and we're trying to adapt and trying to get a grip on things. We love what we do, we love the music we've done, and obviously we're still going with it and still moving on." Subject: News from Denise McLean Source: denisemclean.com Thanks: Kayla Alex is doing great. He is in the studio recording his solo album which is about half way done. He is also recording the next album with the boys and they plan a fall release with a tour next year. Having heard some of the tracks I can safely say that you are all in for a wonderful record. The tour show will be unusual because I think each of them is going to showcase some of their solo work this time around. WOW that will be cool!! I know I am looking forward to that. Monday, July 3, 2006 Subject: Kevin Memory Book Source: Anita Thanks: Anita I am making a fan book for Kevin. If you want to be included, you can send me one or more or even all of the following items: cards, letters, poems, a short story, or something along those lines. I would like everyone who sends things in to please include a picture of yourself, so on a page i Please include a picture, your age, how long you have been a BSb fan, your loacation and a short message to Kevin. I would like you to please include a $5-$10 donation so we can send it with the book for a final BSB fans donation for his charity. If you could send in more, that would be great. I promise that I am not trying to steal your money and everything you send will be put in the book. If you want you can also send in a couple of items like a postcard or something special that shows off your state to be included with your items. If not from your state then maybe your heritage or something important to you that will show Kevin all of his different fans. I want this book sent as soon as possible -- hopefully by the middle or end of July so please send your donations to the following address: Anita Babcock 423 Apodaca Hill Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 USA Subject: Singer admits cousin's decision to leave group was tough break Source: mtv.com Thanks: Kayla Following the departure of Kevin Richardson over the weekend, the Backstreet Boys are plowing ahead with sessions for their upcoming album, which member Brian Littrell says they hope to have out later this year. "[The sessions] started yesterday, actually," Littrell said on Monday, less than 48 hours after the group announced that original member Richardson, 33, was leaving to pursue unspecified "other interests" (see "Kevin Richardson Quits Backstreet Boys"). Littrell said he and the group's other members — Howie Dorough, Nick Carter and A.J. McLean — began work on the first two songs for the yet-untitled follow-up to last year's Never Gone. "We're in the process of trying to put this record together for a fourth-quarter release, so we're excited about it." Littrell said the Boys started talking about heading right back into the studio about midway through the Never Gone tour, which ended earlier this year. "The Backstreet Boys audience has been loyal and continued to support us as a group and we're very appreciative of that," he said. "During the middle of the tour we were talking about getting back in the studio and making another record and not having another four-year downtime between CDs. "I was the first one in the studio just yesterday, actually," he continued, "working on Sunday, trying to get my vocals in, because in two days I have to head to Montreal and Toronto and start press and promotion for the Canadian campaign for my solo CD." Littrell issued a Christian-music album, Welcome Home, in early May. Despite his excitement over getting to work on the Boys' seventh album, Littrell said the departure of his cousin Richardson is taking its toll. "Personally, Kevin is my blood," he said. "Kevin got me in the group almost 14 years ago. I'm a little sad to see him leave, and I'm sure some of the fans are a little sad. But I'm very happy for him and very supportive of him personally and businesswise and I hope he's successful in any endeavor that he plans on moving forward with his life." Richardson, 34, hasn't spoken about the other endeavors he wants to pursue outside the multiplatinum group, and Littrell didn't shed much light on what the future holds for his cousin, either. "During the Never Gone tour Kevin had kind of relayed his personal thoughts and his individual aspirations, personally and businesswise, things that he wants to further accomplish in his life," Littrell explained. "And he's the oldest member of the group and he's just at a different place in his life. There is no bad blood whatsoever." Monday, June 26, 2006 Subject: Kevin comments on his MySpace Source: myspace.com/kevinscottrichardson Thanks: -- Hey everybody, sorry it has been so long since I've updated you. I've been very busy. I know there are alot of rumors floating around about my status with BSB. After thirteen years of what can only be described as a dream come true, I have decided to leave the Backstreet Boys. It was a very tough decision for me but one that was necessary in order for me to move on with the next chapter of my life. Howard, Brian, Alex, and Nick will always be my little brothers and will continue to have my utmost love and support. I want to thank you all for the beautiful memories we have shared together and look forward to including you in the next phase of my life. I wish my brothers continued success and look forward to their new album. Peace and love, Kevin Richardson. Subject: Statement from The Backstreet Boys Source: backstreetboys.com Thanks: -- Earlier this year, after much soul searching, Kevin Richardson came to us and told us that he had decided to leave the group and pursue other interests. He gave his blessing to continue the music without him. We have no intention of replacing Kevin, and the door will always be open for him to return to the Backstreet Boys. We wish him the all the best in his future endeavors. This weekend we are returning to the studio to begin the follow-up to Never Gone, and will see you later this year with a new album.” - Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell and AJ McLean. Subject: Richardson leaves Backstreet Boys Source: news.yahoo.com Thanks: Misha  The Backstreet Boys are saying goodbye to the oldest member of their band, according to a statement posted on the group's Web site Saturday. Kevin Richardson, 33, said he was leaving to purse other interests. "It was a very tough decision for me but one that was necessary in order to move on with the next chapter of my life," Richardson said in the statement. The Orlando-based pop band ushered in a new teen-music craze in the late 90's, buoyed by their soulful harmonies, synchronized dance steps, clean-cut good looks and charm. Their three albums sold a total of more than 35 million copies. The group took a hiatus in 2001 after A.J. McLean's highly publicized entry into rehab forced the band to postpone their "Black & Blue" tour. They reunited to release the album "Never Gone" in 2005. The remaining members, McLean, Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, and Brian Littrell, said they had no plans to replace Richardson. "The door will always be open for him to return to the Backstreet Boys. We wish him the all the best in his future endeavors," they said on the band's Web site. The group plans to return to the studio this weekend to begin work on their next album, which is due later this year. Calls and an e-mail sent to the group's publicist, Sonia Muckle, were not immediately returned to The Associated Press on Saturday.
Subject: DLF Event to air in JapanSource: wowow.co.jp Thanks: Suki The Japanese channel WOWOW will air the DLF event that took place last January 9, 2006 in Tokyo. Howie and Brian were there and sang Anywhere For You, All I Have to Give, among others. The show will air July 7th at at 8:00pm local time. Subject: Nicest Celebrity of the Night Source: canada.com Thanks: -- Howie Dorough of the Backstreet Boys was gracious with the press, friendly to the fans on the red carpet, and a polite professional backstage at Much Music Awards 2006. The up-and-comers could learn a lot from this music business veteran. Unlike last year, the Backstreet Boys' Howie D. was not in the running for an award -- nor was he there for anything Backstreet-related. He was escorting someone named George, a new artist apparently co-managed by the Backstreet Boy. That didn't stop the girls' screams for Howie to wave at them, though. "I feel blessed to still be recognized," he said. Subject: Backstreet Boys to Return to Studio This Summer Source: andpop.com Thanks: Kayla The Backstreet Boys plan to record another album this summer. In an interview with andPOP's Sarah Millar, Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell revealed that the boys have been talking about their next album and hope to return the studio as soon as June. "There are tentative plans to be in the studio at the end of June but we're still working on that (and) with material and the direction of the record," Littrell told andPOP. "I've had a few conference calls with everyone talking about the end of June meeting in LA. We do plan to be in the studio probably the majority of July and maybe part of August. We're moving forward together." The Backstreet Boys released "Never Gone" last year, after four years without new material. "The record was recorded amazingly," he said. "We didn't know what to expect coming out with a new album after 13 years (together). But it was just embraced and loved by the fans." Sunday, March 12, 2006 Subject: Listen to clips of Brian's album Source: www.reunionrecords.com Thanks: Sarah Click here to listen to clips from Brian's album, due out May 2nd! Subject: Brunch with Howie Source: www.ktkm.com Thanks: Mel On Saturday May 20th, 2006 at the House of blues in Chicago you can come and have brunch with Howie! There are only 7 tickets for this event left right now so if you want to go, pay ASAP! The event takes place from 11:30am until 2:30pm and costs $180 (which you send through paypal to itzmelnike@aol.com. There will be a silent auction with tons of awesome items to bid on and a live auction with items from both Howie and Brian! This is a benefit brunch for DLF and HHC. Get your tickets while you still can because once they're gone- they are gone! All brunch ticket holders will also get a special announcement via email on March 20th that the public won't know about until March 27th! Click here for more info. Subject: Vote for BSB at the 2006 Kid Choice Awards Source: www.nick.com Thanks: Samantha Voting has begun for the Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards. The Backstreet Boys are nominated in the "Favorite Music Group" category and it's in our hands whether they'll win or lose it. Vote for them at nick.com. You have to vote in every category in order for it to go through, the Boys' category is the 9th shown. Vote as many times as you want. Just close your browser and visit the site again. Subject: BSB's Brian Littrell Releases Debut Christian Album Source: Crimson Light Thanks: Kayla Project follows impact of No. 1 single “In Christ Alone." Brian Littrell, one of pop’s most recognized and bestselling artists, is set to release this spring his debut Christian-market album Welcome Home. In conjunction with Jive Records, the Reunion Records project arrives on the heels of last summer’s No. 1 Christian radio single, Littrell’s remake of “In Christ Alone,” a Dove-nominated track off WOW #1s. The first single from Welcome Home will be its title track, which goes for adds on Friday, March 17. “This has been a dream of mine since I was a little boy singing in church in Lexington, Kentucky,” said Littrell, who grew up singing in various youth choirs at Port Memorial Baptist Church. With Welcome Home, “I hope to encourage people to stand up for what they believe.” Terry Hemmings, President and CEO of Provident Music Group, called Littrell’s signing—three years in the making—“one of the most unique partnerships ever to happen in Christian music.” Hemmings continued, “Throughout the course of making the deal I got to know Brian as a forthright, sincere person of God. This is what Brian was built to do. His enthusiasm for the record just oozes out of him.” "I’ve been writing Christian music for a long time,” Littrell said, “and now I have the opportunity to share some of those songs with others. I’m a family guy making music for the family. This really is like a dream come true.” Plans are coming together for Littrell to support Welcome Home at select Christian music festivals this summer. Brian Littrell is widely-known as a 13-year member of the legendary pop group Backstreet Boys. He has contributed to worldwide sales in excess of 75 million records and has amassed legions of fans around the globe. Last summer, Backstreet Boys released Never Gone, their first studio album in five years. Brian lives in Atlanta with his wife Leighanne and their three-year-old son Baylee. Littrell will continue to perform with Backstreet Boys and looks forward to sharing his solo album with fans. Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Subject: BSB nominated for Kids Choice Award Source: www.nickkcapress.com Thanks: Sabrina The Backstreet Boys are nominated for "Favorite Music Group" at Nickelodeon's 19th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, against them in the same category are the Black-Eyed Peas, Destiny's Child and Green Day. The KCAs will be broadcasted live on the East Coast on Saturday, April 1st at 8PM ET (tape delayed for West Coast). Subject: Five Stars Make Wish Come True for 16-Year-Old Source: www.thetimesonline.com Thanks: Angela Melissa Vickrey loves all the Backstreet Boys, but her favorite member is AJ McLean. Melissa had the chance to meet AJ and the four other members of the group through Kids Wish Network, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories and improving the quality of life for children. Melissa was born with Vaters Syndrome, which is characterized by a number of serious medical problems including excess fluid on the brain and being prone to seizures. Her cognitive level is that of an 8- or 9- year-old. Melissa is 16 years old and lives in Portage with her parents, Mildred and Ezra Vickrey. Mildred Vickrey's oldest daughter saw an ad in a magazine about the Kids Wish Network and the family submitted Melissa's name and began the application process. Melissa's mother said Melissa had no problem making her wish. "She knew what she wanted and didn't hesitate," Milred Vickrey said. "She loves the Backstreet Boys and couldn't wait to meet them." Melissa and her family stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago and went to the Chicago Theater to see the Backstreet Boys in concert. Before the concert began Melissa was able to meet and greet the band. The five members of the group not only presented her with gifts but spent time chatting and taking pictures with her. Melissa's mom said she was absolutely thrilled. "She was just so tickled," Mildred Vickrey said. "And AJ is her absolute favorite. She was so wrapped up in him." Vickrey said the guys spent quite a bit of time with Melissa and were sweet to her. Since she has returned home, Melissa constantly shows pictures of her trip to friends and family and keeps the CD the group made for her with her at all times. Mildred Vickrey said the family is so grateful to Kids Wish Network and its wish coordinator Madeline Robinson. "When she was a baby we weren't given much hope that she would even walk, but we spent a lot of time with her and have taken so much care with her," Mildred said. "She is definitely a people person and has come a long way. She will remember this trip forever." If someone knows a child between the ages of 3 and 18 who may be in need of its wish granting service, call (888) 918-9004. Friday, February 3, 2006 Subject: Brian nominated for a Dove award Source: -- Thanks: Angskee It's a Christian music award. The awards will be held on April 5th in Nashville. Subject: Best SELLING ALBUM in the Soundscan Era Source: -- Thanks: drk_angel8 1991 to January 1,2006: 1. SHANIA TWAIN - COME ON OVER 2. METALLICA - METALLICA 3. ALANIS MORISSETTE - JAGGED LITTLE PILL 4. BACKSTREET BOYS - MILLENNIUM 5. THE BODYGUARD - SOUNDTRACK 6. SANTANA - SUPERNATURAL 7. CREED - HUMAN CLAY 8. N SYNC - NO STRINGS ATTACHED 9. CELINE DION - FALLING INTO YOU 10. BRITNEY SPEARS - BABY ONE MORE TIME 11. THE BEATLES - 1 12. HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH - CRACKED REAR VIEW 13. BACKSTREET BOYS - BACKSTREET BOYS 14. TITANIC - SOUNDTRACK 15. EMINEM - MARSHALL MATHERS LP 16. NORAH JONES - COME AWAY WITH ME 17. GARTH BROOKS - ROPIN' THE WIND 18. EMINEM - EMINEM SHOW 19. CELINE DION - LET'S TALK ABOUT LOVE 20. PEARL JAM - TEN Tuesday, January 31, 2006 Subject: CBTY on American Top 40 Source: American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest Thanks: hazel1449 You can "pick" the song at www.at40.com by going to the "rest of the chart" section at the bottom of the main page. Monday, January 16, 2006 Subject: Kevin talks about his love Source: 2006 Press Conference in Korea Thanks: Boo via Linda TU: What does love mean to you? What is the craziest thing you've ever done for a girl? Kevin: I've always been in love with the same woman, my wife. For me love is honesty and respect, I think it's what keeps us together. When you get married, the feeling changes, it's not the same as when you're just her boyfriend; so to me it's important to find the way of not falling in monotony, I like surprising her with trips. Subject: BSB is back Source: starbulletin.com Thanks: Mirrored Illusions Remember last year's rumored New Year's Eve concert by the Backstreet Boys? That show didn't happen, but the now-grown-up teen heartthrobs will be in town as part of next month's Pro Bowl festivities. Sources say they'll play an acoustic set of songs off their newest album, "Never Gone," during the "Pro Bowl Ohana Fest" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 11 at Aloha Stadium. Also in the works for the night of Feb. 11 is a "Pro Bowl Concert" at the Waikiki Shell. Kapena, Camile Velasco, Ekolu, the Kekai Boyz, Katch-A-Fire and Malino will perform, with NFL cheerleaders also on hand to sign autographs and take pictures. Subject: Pollstar's year-end Top 100 Tours of 2005 Source: Pollstar Thanks: Samantha According to Pollstar's Top 100 Tours of 2005 list, the Backstreet Boys grossed a total of $12.6 million placing them at #51. Details below: Backstreet Boys #51 Total Gross - $12.6 Average Tickets Price - $42.97 Average Tickets Sold - 5,235 Total Tickets Sold - 293,160 Average Gross - $224,967 City - 56 Show - 57 Agency - Creative Artists Agency Subject: Charity Auction by Online Casino Helps Make A Wish Source: onlinecasinonews.com Thanks: Kayla Aces.com is auctioning a poker table on eBay signed by nearly fifty of the celebrities in attendance at the recent Radio Music Awards, with all proceeds to be donated to the 'Make a Wish' foundation. Stars such as Snoop Dogg and Backstreet Boys signed the poker table whilst presenting and receiving awards at the gala event in Las Vegas. The Make a Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. Other autographs on the Aces.com poker table include Adrienne Curry of "America Top Model", Alla Wartenberg of "The Apprentice", Arianne Zuker of "Days of our Lives", Kristian Bush of "Sugarland", Deborah Gibson, Flavor Flav, Lauren Holly, Lifehouse, Michael Buble, Robin Leach and Shane West – nearly fifty in all. Rene Queseda, Manager of Aces.com said, "When they found out it was for such a good cause, the celebrities were more than happy to give us an autograph." Subject: Boy bands draw grown-up pay days Source: calendarlive.com Thanks: Kayla The heady pinnacle of the teen-pop explosion five years ago casts a long shadow in the pop world. 'N Sync, though long gone from the charts and arena stages, still holds the record for combined concert and album sales revenue since Calendar began compiling the list in 1997. N Sync racked up a whopping $212.9 million in 2000 and finished in the Ultimate Top 10 for four consecutive years, taking No. 1 honors twice. So it's no surprise that the youth-pop sensation has generated the most money on that list over its nine-year existence: $529.6 million. Additionally, 'N Sync's peers landed two more spots on the overall Top 10 list. At No. 2: Backstreet Boys, with $520.5 million. Neither the group's 2005 reunion tour nor its album ("Never Gone") made a big impression on year-end rankings, but they added enough to the group's 1998-2001 take to push it ahead of Céline Dion for runner-up honors. Dion's $517.3 million makes her the only other act to crack $500 million. The rest of the Ultimate Top 10 finishers through the years: Dave Matthews Band ($408.5 million), U2 ($376.4 million), the Rolling Stones ($375.4 million), Britney Spears ($346.7 million), Eminem ($333.2 million), the Dixie Chicks ($283.6 million) and Shania Twain ($282.8 million). Subject: Tour Time: Backstreet Boys Release Special Edition Of Never Gone Source: sonymusic.com.au Thanks: Kayla With their FIRST EVER Australian tour kicking off in just over two weeks, the Backstreet Boys have a special treat for fans - they're releasing a tour edition of 'Never Gone' which includes bonus tracks and a brand new DVD featuring behind the scenes footage and video clips. The special edition of 'Never Gone' hits stores this Sunday, January 15 and features three bonus tracks - 'Song For The Unloved', 'Rush Over Me' and 'Movin' On'. The DVD includes full videos and behind the scenes footage for 'Incomplete', 'Just Want You To Know' and 'I Still' plus a performance clip of the fabulous 'Just Want You To Know' with BSB dressed as the hilarious Sphynkter! Grab yourself a copy of the 'Never Gone' tour edition when it hits stores this weekend to prepare yourself for one of the most exciting tours of the year! Monday, January 9, 2006 Subject: More year-end chart stats Source: See list Thanks: drk_angel8 Chart positions for Incomplete: Adult Contemporary: 16 Hot Adult Contemporary: 59 CHR/Pop: 46 Canadian Adult Contemporary: 8 Canadian Hot Adult Contemporary: 20 Canadian CHR: 23 Rick Dees Year-End Chart: Incomplete - 42 American Top 40 Year-End Chart: Incomplete - 39 Canadian Top 20 (Hot AC): - Incomplete - 18 Germany Year-End Singles Chart: Incomplete - 59 & Just Want You To Know - 128 Germany Year-End Album Chart: Never Gone - 24 Billboard Hot 100 Singles Airplay Titles: Incomplete - 97 Billboard Top 40 Mainstream Titles: Incomplete - 45 & Just Want You To Know - 96 Billboard Top Adult Contemporary Artists: 12 with 1 charted title Australian Year End Charts: Incomplete charted at #25 and Never Gone at #92 on the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Top 100 Singles and Albums of 2005. United Worlds' Year End Charts: The Backstreet Boys made it to the United World Year-End charts for best selling albums and singles worldwide in 2005. Never Gone charted at number 25 with 2.198.000 copies sold and Incomplete at number 11. Subject: Wenn Music Review 2005 Source: contactmusic.com Thanks: Kayla Retiring diva Cher earmarked all the profits from her concerts in January for tsunami charities, and The Black Eyed Peas toured Indonesia's devastated Banda Ache region before performing at a fundraising concert in Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur alongside Lauryn Hill, Backstreet Boys and Wyclef Jean. APRIL - Rehabilitation continued as a theme in April - Billy Joel finished a stint in a treatment centre for alcohol dependency and declared himself fit and healthy. Meanwhile, Aaron Carter's mother begged him to check into rehab to kick his drug problems. April proved to be a trying time for the Carter family because Backstreet Boys singer Nick pleaded not guilty to two drink driving charges on 13 April and had his license revoked. MAY - Reformed boyband Backstreet Boys began the lone European date of their comeback tour on 30 May by running over a fan at Dusseldorf airport in Germany. Julia Wagner suffered a fractured leg as the group's bus edged through crowds. The five-piece made up for Wagner's injury by making her guest of honour at the show in Cologne the following night. Subject: I Still's Japan debut Source: -- Thanks: drk_angel8 I Still debuted at #1 on the Japanese International Singles Chart with 2,182 copies sold. Tuesday, December 27, 2005 Subject: Billboard Year End Charts Source: billboard.com Thanks: Dark Angel Top Billboard 200 Artists - #100 The Billboard 200 Titles - #98 (Never Gone) Billboard Comprehensive Albums Titles - #102 (Never Gone) Hot Digital Tracks Artists - #44 Hot Digital Songs - #50 (Incomplete) Hot Digital Tracks - #34 (Incomplete - Album Version) Pop 100 Artists - #36 (3 Charted Titles) Pop 100 Titles - #48 (Incomplete) Pop 100 Airplay - #47 (Incomplete) Hot Adult Contemporary Songs - #12 (Incomplete) Hot 100 Artists - #57 Hot 100 Songs - #64 (Incomplete) Subject: Japan's Year End Charts Source: oricon.co.jp Thanks: crazy4_BSB_Bone Never Gone charted at #2 on Japan's International Chart for 2005, and at #19 on the overall chart with total sales of 528,360. Subject: Z100's Top 100 of 2005 Source: z100.com Thanks: Angela Incomplete - #24 Crawling Back To You - #58 Just Want You To Know - #79 Sunday, December 18, 2005 Subject: Backstreet Boys visit the Texas Children's Hospital Source: maturefanclub.com Thanks: Tamu  The Backstreet Boys were in Houston for Jingle Jam and it was arranged for them to visit Texas Children's Hospital. They were slated to be at the hospital for 1 1/2 hours but stayed for 3 hours and were just fantastic. They visited with 10 children who had illnesses ranging from bone infection, to needing heart transplants, cancer and those that had had heart surgery. The Boys were so wonderful to each of the patients and gave each of them special time with pictures, autographs and in EVERY room sang an a capella version of one of their songs. (Safest Place to Hide, I Want it That Way, I'll Never Break Your Heart (in Spanish for a patient and her family from Mexico), All I Have to Give, I can't remember them all!) At Texas Children's, we have a radio station that broadcasts throughout the hospital. On Thursday night, we had a contest to find the fans who would get a visit from the Backstreet Boys. They had to answer trivia questions about the Boys and they won a CD. The patients thought on Saturday they would be getting their pictures taken with the CD. Little did they know that the Boys themselves would be taking the pictures with them. They kids were just SOOO excited when the Boys showed up and the Boys were wonderful with them. I cannot describe how wonderful they are. They spent so much time, were so genuine, and really seemed to be touched by our kids. It brought tears to my eyes each time they broke out in song for these kids. They were also so kind to other kids who saw them in the hallway (and the nurses who wanted to get their pics with them, too). At the end of the tour, they went to our Radio Lollipop for an interview with some DJs from the station hosting Jingle Jam and sang I Want it That Way again (Nick sang... "I want it Brian's way"). These clips and other clips should be up on the KRBE website. I was very fortunate to get to ride over in the car with the Boys to the hospital prior to the visit. I gave them some stats on the hospital and the patients they would be meeting with on Saturday. To my surprise, Brian quoted those statistics at the concert on Saturday night. We do have one of the leading pediatric cardiovascular surgery departments in the world, so Brian was particularly interested in that. It was such an amazing day for all the kids. And Kevin talked about how blessed he/they were to have visited the children. They were just so good to all our kids. As soon as we have pictures I can link to, I'll post the link. The Boys' photographer, Andre Csillag, was with us and he is supposed to be emailing us the pics. Also our Texas Children's photographer took some pics as well. What an amazing Christmas present to all our kids.
Subject: Brian honored by the Make-a-Wish FoundationSource: mtv.com Thanks: Mirrored Illusions Brian Littrell is being honored Saturday with the Make-A-Wish Foundation's 25th Anniversary Award. The Backstreet Boy has granted 90 wishes over the years and has donated more than $25,000. Subject: Billboard's Year End Sales Charts Source: billboard.com Thanks: Angela Never Gone is # 98. Sunday, December 12, 2005 Subject: Chairs for Charity Source: achannel.ontrel.com Thanks: Mirrored Illusions A-Channel and the John Labatt Centre teamed up to auction off two directors chairs signed by top artists who performed at the John Labatt Centre over the past year, including the Backstreet Boys. Bidding starts on December 12, 2005 at $10. All proceeds will be donated to the Children's Health Foundation. Click here to view the chairs and place your bid. Subject: First Annual MBSBFC Conference Source: mbsbfcconference Thanks: Chelle Our group is a hosting a fan conference next year in Orlando and we've just received confirmation that Denise McLean will be there also. In fact, we are conducting a MBSBFC Raffle, and she's is our grand prize. One lucky winner w/a guest will get to have a private luncheon with her on Saturday, April 22, 2006. All the info regarding the conference is posted at our website. Subject: Backstreet Boys Ultimate Fan Charity Auction Source: 104krbe.com Thanks: Angela Thanks to all of our listeners who participated in our 'Ultimate Jingle Jam Experience' online fundraiser for the Houston Chapter of the American Red Cross' Hurricane Relief Fund. Special thanks to our top 3 bidders: Linda Cheek, Ninfa Flores and Winner # 3 wants to stay anonymous so she can surprise a special loved one on Saturday. On Saturday, with the help of the Backstreet Boys, 104 KRBE will make a check presentation to the American Red Cross, live on stage at Jingle Jam, with the money raised from the online auction and a portion of the proceeds from this year's ticket sales. If you would like to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina and Rita this holiday season, you can log on to redcross.org or call 1-800-Help-Now. Subject: MTV Music Awards Latino 2005 Source: terra.com Thanks: Angela BSB has been nominated in the Best Internation Pop Artist category. Click here to vote for them. Subject: Stylus Magazine's Top 50 Singles of 2005 - Incomplete # 24 Source: stylusmagazine.com Thanks: Samantha Usually when I go home for Thanksgiving my high-school friends and I get together for a mini-reunion. But this time, it was only me and two other people—seems everyone's starting to celebrate with their adult friends. But we made the most of it and ended up at the local pool hall. This pool hall is wonderful, populated as it is by old men that look like they chain-smoke 24 hours a day and the kind of teenagers who started smoking and having facial hair and boobs before everyone else, all squeezed into a walled-off smoking room that, inexplicably, has decals of Shrek the ogre and Nemo the fish on the windows. It also pipes in music that's essentially Radio Disney without the annoying DJ chatter and commercials, and at one point, it played the Backstreet Boys' "Incomplete." Now, obviously this made me very happy, but what I began to realize was that during the chorus, other people in the pool hall were singing along. They weren't singing the whole thing, and they definitely weren't singing very loud. But they were singing, almost involuntarily, and without any particular embarrassment. And if this song can make teenage hoodlums and weather-beaten old men sing along to the Backstreet Boys, who are you to resist its charms? -- Mike Barthel Sunday, December 5, 2005 Subject: Backstreet to release an even greater hits Source: top40-charts.com Thanks: Criss Sydney, AU - Now that the Backstreet Boys have announced they're hitting our shores next year, we're very excited to let you know that they'll also be releasing a CD/DVD tour edition of their 'Greatest Hits' album! Wanna get your BSB dance moves and lyrics up to scratch before you watch the guys live? Then this will definitely be the release to get you in top shape! Following a four-year break, the Backstreet Boys have stormed the charts across the globe with their new album 'Never Gone' and the absolutely massive singles 'Incomplete' and 'Just Want You To Know'. With their first EVER Australian tour scheduled for 2006, the guys will be releasing a very special tour edition of their killer 'Greatest Hits' album. This time, the tour edition will come complete with the CD and DVD all in the one package! Featuring classic BSB tracks like 'Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)', 'Everybody (Backstreet's Back)', 'As Long As You Love Me', 'I Want It That Way', and 'Larger Than Life' on both the CD and DVD, this is an absolute must-have for all fans of Backstreet Boys. And don't forget - tickets to the guys' shows go on sale this Friday December 2, while the 'Greatest Hits' tour edition hits stores on Sunday (December 4). It'll be a massive Backstreet Boys weekend if you get yourself a ticket to the show plus the awesome 'Greatest Hits' tour edition! 'Never Gone' is in stores now. 'Greatest Hits - Tour Edition' hits stores December 4th. Subject: Backstreet goes Singapore Source: star-ecentral.com Thanks: Kayla They've never really gone, really. And for those who didn't get enough of the Backstreet Boys' appearance earlier this year at the Force of Nature concert then you'll be glad that the quintet's Never Gone Tour hits Asia in January. That's the good news. The bad news is that Malaysia has, once again, been sidelined for whatever reason. The nearest cities to us that the boys are appearing at are north in Bangkok, and south in Singapore. Other cities on the mega list include Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai and Manila (makes us feel a little left out doesn't it?) The best date for us to pencil in would be Jan 24 for the Singapore show, brought in by LAMC Productions, and to be staged at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Without a doubt, the Backstreet Boys is one of the most widely accepted of boy bands, with millions of fans from all corners of the world. The quintet's sixth studio album Never Gone, released in the middle of this year, comes nearly five years after their last studio album, and reflects the adult ideals of a quintet that broke music and concert sales records the world over, moving more than 80 million albums since coming into the fray in 1997. As teen idols, Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean and Kevin Richardson, sold more than 13 million copies each of their first two US albums, Backstreet Boys (1997) and the No. 1 (in 25 nations) Millennium (1999). Black and Blue followed (2000), moving eight million copies, and then Hits: Chapter One (2001). Never Gone, which the boys spent more than a year recording, moves beyond pop idol notoriety to reflect what is happening in the group's lives and in the world. Ticket prices for the group's Singapore concert are S$162 (RM366), S$127 (RM287), S$97 (RM220) and S$72 (RM163). Tickets go on sale on Thursday at all Sistic outlets. Visit www.sistic.com.sg, or call the hotline 02-63485555. Bookings in Kuala Lumpur can be made via Holiday Tours & Travel, Sentral Station in Kuala Lumpur (03-22732200). Subject: BSb signed Lifebeat poster Source: Lifebeat Thanks: Criss LIFEbeat - The Music Industry Fights AIDS is auctioning off a poster hand-signed by the Backstreet Boys as part of Bid 2 Beat AIDS. 100% of the final sale price will support LIFEbeat, Inc. Bidding starts at $9.99. Place your bid on eBay.com. Wednesday, November 23, 2005 Subject: Nick & AJ "Come Together Now" In Store Appearance Source: -- Thanks: ?? You may want to call the store beforehand to confirm because I don't have exact confirmation on this, but they're supposed to be at Transworld, 2191 Glendale Galleria, Los Angeles, on Nove,mber 29th at at 7pm or check the website here. Subject: Backstreet Boys coming for show Source: philstar.com Thanks: Kayla Philippines - They’ve been here a few years ago when they were not yet popular. And soon (on Jan. 20 next year), the Backstreet Boys (BSB) are coming back not for an album promo like before but for a major show at the Araneta Coliseum, to be produced by Viva Concerts and Events. Since the group’s introduction in 1997, the Boys – Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson, AJ McLean and Brian Littrell – have become most sought-after. The group has made its immense impact on pop culture with unforgettable hits like its debut platinum single Quit Playing Games (With My Heart), All I Have To Give and I Want It That Way. They have scored a total of 12 top 40 hits, eight of which reached the Top 10. The BSB has sold more than 13 million copies each of its first two US albums, Backstreet Boys (1997) and Millennium (1999). Black and Blue sold more than eight million copies and its 2001 record Hits: Chapter One reached the platinum mark. The Boys' latest offering, Never Gone, was released a few months ago. The title of the album eloquently speaks of the BSB. No, they're never gone and never will be. Subject: Kristin Richardson to be on another episode of Lost Source: imdb.com Thanks: Mirrored Illusions Playing "Jessica Mars" in episode: "What Happened to Mister Ford?" (episode # 2.11), December 16, 2005 Monday, November 14, 2005 Subject: Order BSB Special Editions Source: circuitcity.com Thanks: Samantha Backstreet Boys Never Gone - Japan Tour Special Edition - [w/DVD - Limited Edition] Price: Yen- 3200, US$(27.4) Release Date: 01-Jan-2006 Japan original edition of the Backstreet Boys' latest album includes limited edition bonus DVD with music videos for the singles Incomplete, Just Want You To Know and I Still (performance version) plus making-of footage. Click here to order in Japan and click here to order elsewhere. Backstreet Boys Never Gone Special DVD (title subject to change) Price: Yen- 2000, US$(17.12) Release Date: 01-Jan-2006 Japan original release of the "Never Gone" special DVD. Includes music videos for the three singles released from the album, including Incomplete, Just Want You To Know and I Still plus making of footage for the videos! Click here to order in Japan and click here to order elsewhere Subject: Billboard's review of CBTY Source: billboard.com Thanks: Samantha Producer: John Fields -- Genre: POP Backstreet Boys made a stunning (global) return earlier this year with the lush "Incomplete." All signals were go, but then radio missed out on uptempo follow-up "Just Want You to Know." Jive is striving to score again with third single "Crawling Back to You," another smart, melodic ballad that should meet favor with the group's maturing base, as well as fans of well-crafted songs at adult top 40. Perhaps midtempo pop stunner "Climbing the Walls" or critics' favorite "Poster Girl" might have been better choices, but let's hope programmers have weighed in favorably on "Crawling." There are plenty of hits left on current disc "Never Gone," but BSB's return to glory has little room for error, amid the novelty acts continually hogging the airwaves. This song has solid catalog potential. Does "My Humps"? — Chuck Taylor Subject: Brian's My Space Source: myspace.com Thanks: -- Seems Brian has a My Space account. He'll be the dude with the most My Space friends ever. lol... Subject: DLF Xmas Raffle Source: Angie Thanks: Angie/Backstreet Lite This is a DLF approved fundraising event specifically for Christmas 2005. We will be holding a raffle where the first prize will be a Build A Bear (these are similiar to Bear Factory bears in UK) dressed as a really cute Santa. This bear will have its own voicebox upon which Howie will record a special Christmas greeting for the lucky winner. There will be 2 runners up prizes of a Build A Bear wearing a white T Shirt personalised and signed by Howie himself. Tickets for the raffle will be available up until 7th December and the winning tickets will be drawn by Howie himself on the DLF Cruise. Pic 1 Pic 2 Tickets are $1.00 each, (but are also in books of 6) or 6 tickets for $5.00 12 tickets for $10.00 18 tickets for $15.00 24 tickets for $20.00 etc... Anyone who saw the bears that were auctioned at the recent DLF breakfast event in London can vouch for how cute these bears are, and with a truely unique message from Howie himself they really are worth winning. A few pounds for raffle tickets gives everyone a chance to contribute and maybe win. So come on everyone, show Howie some more support for the DLF by buying some raffle tickets and winning yourself a really unique Christmas present in the shape of a Howie Santa Bear! For details of how to pay for the tickets or anything else you want to know please contact Angie, Chris or Sue. Subject: A Lasting World Xmas Raffle Source: alastingworld.com Thanks: Linda The "All I want for Christmas" candies are here. The candy comes in an organza, drawstring bag and each bag contains one coin for each Backstreet Boy -- embossed on one side with the Boy's name and on the other side with the words "All I want for Christmas". ( The chocolate is also embossed) Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 We also have our Kevin-approved holiday ornament, available in green mist or blue mist colors -- click here to see one. You also get a raffle ticket that makes you eligible for an EXCLUSIVE, one-of-a-kind photo! You get one raffle ticket for each item you order...BUT...if you do the 'combo deal' and order both an ornament AND a bag of chocolate -- you get 5 (yes, 5!) raffle tickets! Andre, the Boys' official photographer, has mailed us an EXCLUSIVE, COPYRIGHTED, SIGNED (by Andre) PHOTO OF KEVIN FROM THE 'I STILL' VIDEO SHOOT! Imagine this....Kevin sitting at a bar, a bottle of Vodka in front of him, looking pensive (and sexy) in his black leather jacket, around him eerie candlelight and smoke...well...it's a HOTTTTT shot, to say the least! Because of our promise to Andre that we would not display or publish it anywhere, we cannot put this photo on line. Ornaments are $5. each, plus $3 shipping and handling. Candy is $5. each bag, plus $1.50 shipping and handling. Combo deal -- only $3 total for shipping and handling. ORDER TODAY!! Deadline is December 15, or until supplies run out, and the winner will have the photo by Christmas!! If you have already ordered candy, you are in the raffle! And if you want to add an ornament, we will count your order as the 'combo' deal. Just please let us know that's what your doing so we give you the proper amount of raffle tix. Also if you already ordered candy, your shipment will be in tommorrow's (November 14) mail. If you have any questions, please contact us. As always, we appreciate all you do to support ALW, Kevin, & the Earth. - Linda & Wen. Subject: 2006 BSB Calendar Source: www.bhsoundmedia.ch Thanks: Rachel Available online from Switerland in German only. Click here to order. Sunday, October 16, 2005 Subject: Hurricane Katrina/Tsunami Relief Benefit Project Source: cometogethernowonline.com Thanks: Samantha The song, "Come Together Now", written by Sharon Stone, Damon Sharpe, MarkFeist, and Denise Rich, was inspired by the magnitude of human suffering and tragedy that touched so many lives after the tsunami disaster last December. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina we will now use this song as a combined effort to raise funds for the two global tragedies. The following artists have participated: Celine Dion, The Game, Joss Stone, John Legend, Wyclef Jean, Mya, JoJo, Rueben Studdard, Patti Labelle, Gavin Degraw, Anthony Hamilton, Natalie Cole, Stacie Orrico, Kelly Price, Chingy, Jesse Macartney, Nick Carter & AJ McLean of The Backstreet Boys, Aaron Carter, Anthony Hamilton, Angie Stone, Lee Ryan and Glenn Lewis. The track was being produced by Mark J. Feist and Damon Sharpe (Destiny's Child, Jennifer Lopez, Mya.) Top musicians have offered their time to play on the track: Steve Lukather on guitar, Abe Laborial, Jr. on drums and Greg Phillinganes on acoustic grand piano. The strings were arranged and conducted by Bill Meyers, whose credits include Destiny's Child, Brian McKnight, Madonna, and Earth Wind and Fire. The song was mixed by legendary mix engineer Jon Gass. All proceeds from the song will benefit Hurricane Katrina/Tsunami relief. Rebuilding the damage is a journey that will take a long time and our intent is to establish revenue that will continue past the release of the single. We have documented all the stages of production for the music video and a making of DVD that will also be sold and given to the Charity. Both will be directed by music video and feature film director Bille Woodruff. Subject: Crawling Back To You - Music For Hurricane Relief Source: musicstore.real.com Thanks: Samantha Break out your lighters! Backstreet Boys return with "Crawling Back," a lushly orchestrated tale of regret and repentance with an anthemic hook that lasts for days. Even if "boy bands" aren't your thing, this little gem transcends that tag. And all of the proceeds go to hurricane relief charities, so download and donate! Crawling Back To You - Music For Hurricane Relief (Single) 1 - Crawling Back To You 2 - Weird World Album Price: $1.98 - Buy it [here] or at your favorite digital music store. Subject: Crawling Back To You single news Source: ?? Thanks: Kayla The radio release date for Crawling Back To You has been pushed back once again. At the moment the new add date is October 25, 2005. Sunday, October 2, 2005 Subject: JWYTK single & DVD release Source: BSB UK Street Team Thanks: Kayla The Backstreet Boys will release their new single Just Want You To Know on the 17th of October. Available on 2 CD singles with Live versions of classic Backstreet Boys tracks as b-sides. Also a DVD single format will be available with the video for Just Want You To Know on it and a live performance of Weird World. Subject: EW tidbit Source: Entertainment Weekly Thanks: Seema Entertainment Weekly has finally jumped on the bandwagon and ranked the JWYTK video at number 4. The Must List is a list of ten things that the people at EW love that week. Backstreet Boys "Just Want You to Know" -- The Boys sport mullets and offer an unexpectedly clever take on the cult vid classic Heavy Metal Parking Lot." Subject: Star Party Source: aftonbladet.se Thanks: Sisko87 Note: Translated article. The Backstreet Boys loaded up with champagne and Swedish girls. Nick Carter chose the music. The drink was champagne. Tonight the Backstreet Boys partied at Café Opera in Stockholm. – I love Sweden, and I want to move here, says Nick Carter. The Backstreet Boys arrived at Café Opera at 11pm. The party was arranged by Plaza and the nightclub was packed with people. The worldstars soon disappeared up to the VIP-section for drinks (Champagne and others), fans and other invited people gathered around to get a glimpse of their idols. Soon Kevin Richardson and Nick Carter entered the DJ-box, where they chose the music for the night. Nick Carter went back to the hotel with young blondes, and Kevin Richardson went back alone. Party with Bingo Rimér. - I’ve had a fantastic evening tonight, but right now I’m going to sleep. It’s a big day for us tomorrow, says Richardson. The rest of the band partied more. - I’ve always had fun here, says Howie Dorough, who afterpartied in Max Martin's studio with the girl photographer Bingo Rimér and some other young ladies. It’s no secret that Backstreet Boys loves Sweden. They chose to start their Europe Tour here in Sweden for a long time ago. Nick: I wanna move here. We’ve had a lot of history here. It was here we first hit through, and we love Sweden so much: the meatballs, the clean air and the lovely people. And of course, the idyll among the skerries, says Kevin Richardson. Nick Carter goes further and says that he’s been thinking about getting a house here. - I love Sweden, I wanna move here. Yesterday the Backstreet Boys stayed several hours in the Globe to rehearse for tonight’s show. “It went really good. We feel safe for tomorrow (read today)” says AJ McLean. After rehearsing he, Nick Carter, Brian Littrell and the other Boys went partying at Café Opera and later on to other places. Saturday, September 16, 2005 Subject: Celebrity signed shoes to benefit Heal the Bay Source: ebay.com Thanks: Samantha  Dada Footwear has created an exclusive Heal the Bay-inspired tennis shoe that has been signed by celebrities and will be auctioned off this weekend only with all proceeds benefiting Heal the Bay. Celebrity autographs include Nick Carter, AJ McLean, Leonardo DiCaprio, Xzibit, Tobey Maguire, Cindy Crawford and more. Bid now at ebay.com.
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Subject: Jimmy Kimmel TicketsSource: iota.com Thanks: Kayla Jimmy Kimmel Live is opening up their audience to an additional 200 fans when the Backstreet Boys perform outdoors next week, September 21. Visit iota.com for more information and to request tickets. Subject: Next single... Source: videostatic.com Thanks: Mirrored Illusions I Still has been chosen as the next international single, the Boys will be shooting the music video for it next week. New HSI signing Matt McDermitt will be directing a Backstreet Boys video next week in Los Angeles. It's been said the third U.S. single will be Crawling Back To You, but for now that's just a rumor. According to an inside source they're still debating between a few songs. Monday, September 5, 2005 Subject: The Backstreet Boys are coming to Australia Source: theage.com Thanks: Angela Australians may get a boy band fix early next year, with American pop group Backstreet Boys likely to venture Down Under on their first concert tour. After a five-year break, the boys are back "stronger than ever", says band member Howie Dorough. "We are in the midst of trying to fit Australia into the schedule after we go to Japan in January," Howie said from the United States today. "So probably end of January, early February." The Backstreet Boys - Nick Carter, AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrel and Howie Dorough - have visited Australia for a brief promotional tour but never performed any live concert dates here. "We have performed promotion and press but we have never been able to fit it into the schedule," Howie said. The boy group have sold more than 73 million albums worldwide with hits including I Want it That Way, Everybody, As Long As You Love Me and Quit Playing Games. The group took an indefinite break in 2001 because of a number of reasons, Howie said. "We are well rested and I think we appreciate each other a lot more now than we did in the past," Howie said."We got a little too comfortable and we got a little burnt out. "We had so much negativity between AJ going into rehab, 9/11 happening which one of our crew members died in and between us having turmoil with our management." Backstreet Boys this year released a new studio album, Never Gone, and have embarked on an international tour. They are currently touring Canada and plan to perform their first concert tour in Australia next year. "We have put together a great show which has pretty much all of the greatest hits plus about nine songs of new stuff," he said. "We are very excited about it. We have put together a great show that we all feel very proud of and we are just going to rock it as long as we can." Subject: BSB nominated for a MTVLA Award Source: mtvla.com Thanks: Samantha Fans can vote for the Backstreet Boys in the "Best International Pop Artist" category at the Latin VMAs. Just go to mtvla.com. They will ask you to choose a country so click on any of them. A page with some nominees will open. Go ahead and vote for anyone by clicking on their picture. The "Mejor Artista Pop Internacional" category will be on the seventh page. That's when you stop and vote for Backstreet Boys. Once you did that just keep voting until they take you to a contest page that you don't have to fill that out. Vote as many times as you want. Subject: Vote for BSB for the The Backstreet Boys are coming to Australia Source: rma05.mtv.ru Thanks: Samantha The Backstreet Boys are nominated for a MTV Russian Music Award in the "Best Comeback" category. The RMAs will air in two weeks and fans can vote at their website. How to vote: Go to rma05.mtv.ru, click on NHTEPAKTNB (5th option from left to right), then TOXE HOMNHAHTbl (1st option from left to right), select BCNOMHNTb (5th on the list) and push the buttom. The nominees page will open, vote for the Backstreet Boys by pushing the buttom below their picture. Sunday, August 28, 2005 Subject: BSB nominated for a Relly Award Source: tvplex.go.com Thanks: bsb.com The Backstreet Boys have been nominated for a Live with Regis & Kelly "Relly Award" in the category of Favorite Musical Guest for their performance of ‘Incomplete’ at Disneyland back in May. On Tuesday, August 30th, Regis & Kelly will re-air the performance. Tuesday is the only day that fans can vote in the musical guest category! Winner will be announced in mid-September. Click here for more information. Subject: Never Gone certified gold and platinum Source: billboard.com Thanks: drk_angel8 Never Gone has been certified gold and platinum all over the world. Here is the certification list thus far. Brazil - Platinum (125,000 units) Canada - Platinum (100,000 units) Germany - Gold (100,000 units) Italy - Gold (40,000 units) Japan - 2x Platinum (500,000 units) Mexico - Gold (75,000 units) Switzerland - Gold (20,000 units) Taiwan - Gold (50,000 units) UK - Gold (100,000 units) USA - Platinum (1,000,000 units) * One million for the US is the number of albums shipped -- 500-600k have been sold. Subject: Why MTV's TRL won't play JWYTK Source: Leighanne Littrell Thanks: littrellfans.net The following email was sent to LittrellFans.net by Leighanne Littrell, Brian's wife. It explains why even though fans are voting like crazy JWYTK hasn't made into the TRL countdown yet. "At present time MTV states they do not want to play BSB's music because they do not want pop music to make a comeback. Their quote is that they don't want to open Pandora's Box. Anything the fans could do to support the boys and not to give MTV the power to decide that what the world should and should not hear. This is the second time MTV has tried to hold down the BSB from becoming the best that they can be. If there is anything you can do to help, it would be greatly appreciated." Johnny Wright and Nick have been asking fans to vote for the video during their shows, but Kevin seemed mad at the Chicago soundcheck and said MTV would never play it.This isn't the first time MTV hasn't been very professional regarding the Boys, which is a shame considering the big part they played on the network, especially on TRL. Subject: Incomplete nominated for a VMB Source: mtv.terra.com Thanks: Kayla BSB is nominated for the MTV Video Music Brazil with Incomplete in the International Video category. If you speak/understand portuguese you can sign up and vote for them at MTV.com.br. The Boys are very popular in Brazil. Never Gone is currently the 12th most sold album in the country and 7th in the international charts. Subject: BSB show Rich Cronin support Source: billboard.com Thanks: Kayla Rich Cronin, former lead singer of boy band LFO -- best-known for the 1999 top five hit "Summer Girls" -- is battling leukemia and lymphoma. The 29-year-old Bostonian says he has been overwhelmed by the incredible outpouring of support from LFO fans and his music friends, including members of 'N Sync, Backstreet Boys and 98°. Aaron Carter and Joey Fatone are among the performers taking part in an Aug. 21 concert in Orlando, Fla. Produced by the Rich Cronin Hope Foundation, the concert will raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Cronin, who is readying his solo album for Hydrogen Records, says getting young people to donate bone marrow is his No. 1 priority. Subject: BSB go back in time Source: contactmusic.com Thanks: Kayla The Backstreet Boys have gone back in time for their latest music video to portray a fictional 1985 rock band called SPHYNKTER. Embracing much of the faded fashions of the vintage decade, Kein Richardson, Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean and Brian Littrell are seen donning mullets, thick moustaches and headbands as they play both the rockers and their fans in the clip accompanying their new single, "Just Want You To Know". Richardson, who came up with the treatment for the video, tells MTV News, "This is an homage to the rock bands of the '80s and the culture that surrounded it. "We had a blast. We wanted to do something different. We've done the beefcake videos, we've done the dark, mysterious videos, we've done the performance videos. We wanted to do something fun and crazy and we had a great time. "We all love playing characters and it was a great opportunity for us to just have a blast and do something crazy." Richardson is particularly proud of his "heavy make out kinda white trash" scene where he's shown kissing a female reveller with alarming passion. Sunday, July 31, 2005 Subject: Billboard reviews JWYTK as global smash Source: billboard.com Thanks: Samantha Who would have expected the Backstreet Boys to score a full-blown comeback with "Incomplete" — not just a polite return, but a second swipe at world domination. And with a ballad, at that. "Just Want You to Know," the second single from the wholly satisfying platinum set "Never Gone," only tops the sundae with a cherry. It is an uptempo song in much the same vein as Kelly Clarkson's pop/rock anthem "Since U Been Gone," with flypaper hooks from enduring musical maestro Max Martin. This guitar-octane perspirer proves that BSB has plenty of ammunition left in its arsenal. In a word: hit. In two words: global smash. — Chuck Taylor Subject: Backstreet on the Billboard charts history Source: billboard.com Thanks: Samantha Hootie & the Blowfish debut at Adult Top 40 at No. 35 with "One Love" (Vanguard), their 12th charting single at the format. That places the act in a tie with Dave Matthews Band, Matchbox Twenty and Backstreet Boys for the most charted singles at the format by a group. The four acts trail Sheryl Crow (15), Madonna (14) and Alanis Morissette (13) for the lead among all artists. Backstreet Boys have done a bit better at Mainstream Top 40 as their title count on that list improves to 16 with the debut of "Just Want You to Know" (Zomba) at No. 38. They hold the lead for most chart appearances by a group at that format and are now in a three-way tie for fourth overall with Nelly and Britney Spears. Only Madonna (24), Mariah Carey (23) and Janet Jackson (21) have had more Mainstream Top 40 hits. "Know" is the Boys' ninth chart appearance this decade, which ties them with Destiny's Child as the group with the most charted singles in the 2000s. Thursday, July 21, 2005 Subject: Howie in NJ on July 28th Source: bsb.com Thanks: -- Want to meet Howie and benefit the Dorough Lupus Foundation at the same time? Click here for more info! Subject: Never Gone sales Source: weirdworld.com Thanks: -- Never Gone is now double platinum in Japan (total ship is 511,353)!! It is #1 on Oricon international chart for 6 weeks, #8 on the combined chart (6 weeks in top 10). With the new single/video & upcoming Japan tour, we are going for triple platinum! Wednesday, July 13, 2005 Subject: New video to be shot Source: bsb.com Thanks: -- The Backstreet Boys will be shooting their video for their single, Just Want You to Know, this week in California. Subject: Never Gone is an album for the entire family Source: music.yahoo.com Thanks: Kayla Backstreet Boys' band member AJ McLean thinks that their new album, Never Gone, is different from much of today's music, because it's appropriate for fans of all ages. AJ says: "This is music for the masses. This is something that can bring people together. They can all sit with their family and enjoy a good quality record. This is not a record that parents feel they have to be cautious or wary of their kids listening to or that it might be a bad influence on people. We always try to strive on doing positive music and if you listen to what's on the radio nowadays it's pretty much about how much money you got or how many cars you got or how much jewelry you got or even how many times you've been shot." Never Gone did well in its international debut this week. The album is Number One in Germany, India, Korea and on Japan's International Chart. It's also Number Two in Canada, Mexico, Spain, and on the Pan-European Billboard chart. The album debuted two weeks ago at Number Three on the Billboard 200 albums chart and now sits at Number Seven. Backstreet Boys will be touring in support of Never Gone this summer. The tour begins on July 22 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Following the U.S. tour, the group will embark on international dates, taking them through Europe, Asia and South America. Sunday, July 3, 2005 Subject: The new single will be Just Want You To Know Source: backstreetteam.co.uk Thanks: backstreetteam.co.uk They've silenced the doubters; Backstreet's well and truly back! With an already Gold comeback album in the UK, 2 sold out dates at Wembley in October (the second added due to public demand), and a single set to go straight in the top ten this week, the biggest selling boyband of all time are showing them all how its done! And now they are announcing the second single to be taken from "Never Gone". Just Want You To Know is a midtempo number with the type of killer chorus that the 'boys' have become famous for. Written and produced by their old cohort Max Martin, it's a piece of quality Pop with rocky edge! Just Want You To Know will be released on September 26th, just before the sold out UK dates. Subject: Backstreet Strip Down Source: rollingstone.com Thanks: Robyn Set to tour behind their first album in four years, Never Gone, the Backstreet Boys are planning to do something kind of radical for a boy band: scale back the production."There was a time when there were a lot of groups like us -- you had the Britneys, you had the 'N Syncs, us, 98 Degrees -- and the objective was to blow up as many things as you could onstage," says Brian Littrell. "But this tour, it's going to be about the music. The fans are going to see us five -- there won't be twenty-five dancers." The five -- Littrell, Kevin Richardson, Howie Dorough, A.J. McLean and Nick Carter -- will perform ten songs off Never Gone, as well as their entire Chapter 1 greatest hits compilation. That's not to say there'll be no frills. "We might have a little bit of pyro here and there," says Littrell. "And we're going to break out the sequin blazers," Richardson jokes. The Backstreet Boys' North American dates kick off in their native Florida on July 22nd, and will be followed by a European tour. Sunday, June 26, 2005 Subject: Vote for BSB for the Teen Choice Awards 2005 Source: timeinc.net Thanks: Samantha The Backstreet Boys received a nomination at the Teen Choice Awards 2005 for Choice Love Song with Incomplete. They're up against Jesse McCartney, Destiny's Child, Mario, Bobby Valentino, Maroon 5, Mariah Carey and Lifehouse. The fans get to pick the winner, here's how you can vote for Incomplete. Go here, choose Wave II, enter your email address and start voting. The Boys are on the third page, you have to vote for everything in order to be able to get there and vote for everything after until you get the Thank You page or your vote won't count. The Teen Choice Awards will air on Tuesday, August 16 at 8om ET on Fox. Subject: BSB is back with international success; Never Gone debuts top 5 around the world Source: biz.yahoo.com Thanks: -- The Backstreet Boys are back on top of the Billboard album charts debuting this week at #3* in the U.S. Worldwide Never Gone is topping the album charts with #1's in Japan (on the international chart), Germany, India, Chile, and Korea with Top 5 album debuts in Austria, Sweden, Switzerland, Holland, Italy, Mexico and Brazil.After spending 3 years apart, the Backstreet Boys released Never Gone on June 14. Earlier this year the group set out on a sold out club tour. Recent television appearances include The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Today Show, The View, Live With Regis & Kelly, The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The CBS Early Show. Print features have included People, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone and Blender. USA Today gave Never Gone 3 stars declaring that the "Backstreet Boys are rock solid ... smartly produced, cannily sung material ... the group sounds as comfortable and accessible as ever." The NY Post stated "... the songs are melodically strong and show off the outfit's skillful harmonies." Backstreet Boys are "Artist of the Month" for June on AOL. Their recent AOL Listening Session became one of the Top 10 AOL Listening Sessions of all time. Tickets are on sale now for the Backstreet Boys U.S. summer tour dates, presented by AOLMusic.com. Following the U.S. tour, the group will embark on international dates taking them through Europe, Asia and South America. Never Gone is the 4th studio release from the group since their debut in 1997. To date they have garnered 2 Diamond albums (RIAA certification for 10 million sold), as well as numerous multi-platinum certifications for albums, singles and videos. In total they have sold over 73 million albums worldwide. Subject: Rock's in the head (and it's on a roll) Source: nydailynews.com Thanks: Samantha For the eighth time in the last nine weeks, a rock album has chimed in at the top of the charts. This week, two did. Coldplay again clutched the No. 1 spot with "X&Y," following up its blockbuster opening week of nearly three-quarters of a million copies. But this time the group was given mighty chase by the Foo Fighters' latest CD, "In Your Honor." Coldplay moved 322,990 to the Foos' almost winning figure of 310,585. Breathing down both their necks was the Backstreet Boys' "comeback" CD, "Never Gone." It bagged the No. 3 slot with sales of 290,946. That's a solid number for a group that had taken a five-year hiatus - long enough for many of their pink-cheeked fans to outgrow them. The photogenic fivesome's last CD, 2000's "Black & Blue," moved 1.6 million copies in its first week, and went on to push a hefty 5.4 million platters altogether. Yet those towering figures came way back during the height of boy-band mania. The Boys' latest single, "Incomplete," has managed to go top 10 in Pop Radio and top 25 in Mainstream Adult formats, connecting them to the older audience they now need to survive. The group has also done as much TV promotion as in their prime, making key appearances on the "Today" show, "The Tonight Show" and "The View. Subject: Backstreet Boys' New single Incomplete debuts at number 1 Source: top40-charts.com Thanks: Kayla The Backstreet Boys have proved their enduring relevance in Australia, with their new single 'Incomplete' debuting at an immense No 1, five years after their last release here. It's been said a lot lately, but it's oh-so true - Backstreet's back! Incomplete has been taking the world by storm as an out-of-the-box hit, rocketing straight to a No 1 Most Added track at Australian radio in its first week, then following that up by smashing into the ARIA singles chart for a No 1 debut. The single has achieved huge results internationally too, hitting the Top 10 in the US, No 1 in Brazil, No 2 in Italy and No 3 in Germany, Denmark and Switzerland. It's the first single from the Backstreet Boys' much anticipated new album, 'Never Gone', which is in stores this Sunday. The fourth studio release from the guys since their debut in 1997, it's been a long time coming, but it's definitely been worth the wait! Never Gone is the first studio album from the Backstreet Boys in almost five years, but today, nearly a decade since their initial success - and following a healthy three-year breather - the boys admit that they needed time to catch up, grow up and gain some perspective on the whirlwind of fame. Having sold 73 million albums, they're one of the most successful all male vocal pop groups ever, so it's easy to see why a bit of time off was necessary! Luckily for us, they're back on track, and have an amazing new album to drive that point home. Featuring their trademark vocal harmonies but with a freshness that pushes them to the top of the pop table, the Backstreet Boys' latest album 'Never Gone' proves that timeless melodies and undeniable talent will always endure the test of time. Sunday, June 16, 2005 Subject: DLF Promotion with E.L.F. Cosmetics Source: eyeslipsface.com Thanks: Maria Purchase a special "Wings of Hope" beauty pouch for only $5.00. 20% of the proceeds will go to DLF. Subject: Backstreet Heat Source: variety.com Thanks: Kayla Next week's sales chart is expected to see the Backstreet Boys doing about 300,000 and the Foo Fighters' "In Your Honor" selling about 50,000 fewer. If seven albums can keep their totals above 100,000, it will be a good omen for the music business. Subject: Backstreet Boys Poised For Chart-Topping Bow Source: billboard.com Thanks: Kayla New albums by Backstreet Boys and Foo Fighters are both on track to start above 250,000 copies, with the former having a genuine shot to debut at No. 1 on The Billboard 200. Based on first-day sales cited by retail chains, chart pundits figure Backstreet's "Never Gone" (Jive/Zomba Label Group) has a shot at touching 300,000 copies in its first week. The group's chances of landing its third No. 1 album depend on how large a second-week decline Coldplay's chart-topping "X&Y" (Capitol) suffers from its opener of 737,000. Of the last six albums to bow at No. 1 on The Billboard 200, the largest second-week dip was 67% for Nine Inch Nails' "With Teeth" (Nothing/Interscope), while the smallest was 42% for Rob Thomas' "...Something To Be." Alisma/Atlantic). Foo's "In Your Honor" (Roswell/RCA) should open in the neighborhood of 260,000-280,000, says a source close to the album. The band's largest prior week was 121,000 for fourth album "One By One" the week that it opened at No. 3 in 2002. Sunday, June 12, 2005 Subject: Thank God and his Angels Source: MFC Thanks: MFC As you know from the article in the Knoxville paper the Backstreet Boys had to cancel their charity appearance in Tennessee last night. The Boys had had a weather delay in NYC and then when the chartered plane took off the runway the cabin lost pressure. The pilot safely landed the airplane but the Boys were unable to get another plane out last night to get to Knoxville. I know that Kevin was personally trying to do everything humanly possible to get to this event. However, these things were outside of any of their control. Just something to think about: The Boys had an angel watching over their shoulders, because had the cabin pressure gone down when the Boys were already in the air, the result would have been the same as what happened to the golfer, Payne Stewart a few years ago, and it would not have been a happy ending. The Boys are very disappointed that they were unable to attend this event because we all know how much charity events mean to the Boys. I, for one, am just grateful that they are safe! Subject: Plane problems force Backstreet Boys to cancel trip to TN Source: wbir.com Thanks: Everyone A last minute cancellation Friday from the Backstreet Boys who were coming to East Tennessee. The band was supposed to appear at Jefferson County's Relay for Life around 11 p.m. But, about 30 minutes earlier, they cancelled because the plane they were on was having mechanical problems. The plane's loss of cabin pressure forced everyone off, and the band wasn't going to be able to get a flight to East Tennessee in enough time to attend the Relay. The Backstreet Boys were going to participate in the relay in support of Jefferson County 11 year old Victoria Culpepper, a brain cancer survivor. Fighting against cancer is an issue that's particularly close to the heart of Kevin Richardson, a member of the band. He became an advocate for the early prevention and treatment of colon cancer after his father died of the disease in 1991. Wednesday, June 8, 2005 Subject: Backstreet Boys Never Gone in Stores June 14; Tour Dates Source: Jive Records Thanks: yahoo.com Jive Records will be releasing Never Gone, the first studio album from the Backstreet Boys in almost 5 years, on June 14, 2005. Never Gone will also be released as a DualDisc. The DualDisc version will contain the "Incomplete" video, 'Making Of' "Incomplete" video, the entire album in 5.1 Surround Sound and enhanced stereo, bonus photos and a discography. A special exclusive digital version of the album including the "Incomplete" video and a digital booklet will be available for download at iTunes beginning on June 14.Upcoming television appearances include The Today Show concert series (6/10), The View (6/14), The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (6/16) and The CBS Early Show (6/17). VH1 will air "Backstreet Boys: Behind the Music" starting June 13. On-line, a "Sneak Peek" full album listening party of "Never Gone" will be available on participating Clear Channel radio station websites from June 10-12 and on AOLMusic.com from June 13-20. Additionally, Clear Channel Music Group is promoting their upcoming national tour. Upcoming print features include People Magazine, Teen People, USA Today and Associated Press. Backstreet Boys, who are AOL Music's "Artist of the Month" for June, will kick off their summer tour, which is also presented by AOLMusic.com, on Friday, July 22, with a performance in West Palm Beach, FL. Through an exclusive arrangement with AOL, from June 10-24, fans that purchase a pair of top price tickets at www.AOLCityGuide.com for the upcoming Backstreet Boys summer tour will be given a free pair of lower price tickets to the same performance, at participating venues. Tickets on www.AOLCityGuide.com will be available one week before anywhere else and, while general tickets for the tour go on sale June 17-19, the buy two get two free offer will continue to be available for an additional week exclusively on AOLMusic.com . For more information on this special promotion and to check out Backstreet Boys' exclusive in-studio performance for AOL Music Sessions go to aolmusic.com. Subject: BSB in Montreal Source: Musique Plus Thanks: -- BSB will be doing a live interview with Musique Plus on June 19th at 1:30pm. To win a chance to be part of the audience, click here. Subject: Backstreet Boys Voice Support in Fight Against Cancer Source: bsb.com Thanks: bsb.com Just days before the launch of their latest album, “Never Gone,” the Backstreet Boys are set to make an appearance at the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Jefferson County on Friday, June 10. Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature fund-raiser in support of our mission to eliminate cancer as a major health problem through research, education, advocacy and service. Who: The Backstreet Boys—Nick Carter, A.J. McLean, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough and Kevin Richardson—will arrive at the Relay For Life at approximately 11 p.m., where they are expected to walk the track and raise money for the American Cancer Society by soliciting donations from fans who attend the event. The Backstreet Boys will participate in Relay For Life as members of the Provectus Pharmaceuticals team in support of Victoria Culpepper, an 11-year-old brain cancer survivor. Richardson has become an advocate for the early prevention and treatment of colon cancer after he lost his father to the disease in 1991. The Backstreet Boy/Jive Records will be releasing “Never Gone,” the group’s first studio album in almost five years, on June 14, 2005. “Never Gone” is the fourth studio release from the group since their debut in 1997. To date they have garnered two Diamond albums (RIAA certification for 10 million sold), as well as numerous multi-platinum certifications for albums, singles and videos. In total they have sold over 73 million albums worldwide. Where: Jefferson County High School, 115 West Dumplin Valley Road, Dandridge, Tenn. (Direction from Knoxville: Take I-40 East to exit 417. Turn left onto TN-92N and go two miles. Turn left onto West Dumplin Valley Rd. Jefferson County High School is on your left.) When: 11 p.m., Friday, June 10th. The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service. Sunday, June 5, 2005 Subject: Info on Virgin In-Store Signing Source: Virgin Megastore Thanks: -- The first 500 to purchase Never Gone, starting on Tuesday, 6/14 at 9 a.m., at the Virgin Megastore - Times Square ONLY - will receive a laminate for admittance to the signing. Date: Tuesday, June 14th Time: 6:30pm Place: Virgin Megastore, 1540 Broadway, Times Square, NYC Subject: Boys' van runs over fan's foot Source: kget.com Thanks: Kayla Reunited boy band the Backstreet Boys kick started the lone European date of their comeback tour in unfortunate fashion Monday, by running over a fan at Dusseldorf Airport. The five-piece, Nick Carter, AJ McClean, Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell, jetted into the German city ready for their gig in Cologne Tuesday - their first performance in Germany in five years. But their return ended in pain and a trip to the hospital for 19-year-old fan Julia Wagner - who suffered a fractured leg when she was struck by the band's bus as it fought its way through a huge crowd at the airport. But the band did what they could to make up for the accident - Carter and Richardson visited Wagner in the hospital, where she was treated, and promised to make her a VIP guest at Tuesday's concert. Carter said, "We are so sorry for what happened. We'll make up for it." Subject: Boys say first single chose them Source: mtv.com Thanks: Kayla Lesson #1 in staging a successful comeback: Don't bother choosing the music; let the music choose you. As the Backstreet Boys were busy sifting through dozens of tracks to determine the first single off their forthcoming release, Never Gone, little did they know that the choice had already been made for them. "We were narrowing it down to about two or three songs collectively as a group, and we were talking amongst ourselves about it with our management, and the next thing you know, we're getting news that 'Incomplete' is on the radio and on the Internet," AJ McLean said. Before the mid-tempo power ballad was leaked, the Boys were also considering the fan tribute "I Still" and "Weird World," written by Five for Fighting's John Ondrasik, as their comeback single. But, " 'Incomplete' got such a great response from all the program directors and such a great response from the fans that we told them to just go for it," eldest member Kevin Richardson said. Turns out the Boys made the right move. Since the song officially hit radio on March 18, it has soared to #2 on the iTunes Top 100 and stands at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100. "[The song] has done really well, and we've been very fortunate," McLean added. "We are very, very blessed." The Boys are still in the throes of deciding what their follow-up single will be, although youngest member Nick Carter says they're looking at something mid-to-up-tempo to heat up the radio dials this summer. "We've got about three songs in contention, and we're gonna vote on it. [There's a] democratic process between us and the record company to figure out which one's the best," Richardson said. The Backstreet Boys have been busy touring the country to promote Never Gone, which drops June 14. Earlier this year, the quintet embarked on an intimate club tour, mainly in the eastern states, to showcase the new material. "[For the first time in awhile], we all got back on one bus," Howie Dorough said. "Nick annoyed the heck out of me, but it was good." "It was great to be onstage again," Richardson said. "We [wanted to do] a small venue tour so we could reconnect with our fans and have an intimate, unplugged-type vibe at the shows, and we had a blast." If you missed the Boys' first outing, don't fret — tour dates for a larger arena trek this summer are expected to be announced next week, according to their publicist. Sunday, May 15, 2005 Subject: A wild Wango Tango Source: dailybulletin.com Thanks: Cheryl The crowd came in like a flotilla, a mass of fans in tank tops and shorts, slathered in suntan lotion and carrying water bottles, all set for a day in the sun at Anaheim's Angel Stadium. But these fans were drawn Saturday not by baseball but by KIIS-FM's orgy of Top 40 hits known to 50,000 ticketholders as Wango Tango. The eighth-annual event, which kicked off in 80-degree heat with rousing appearances by Latina singer-dancer Natalie, Dallas rocker Ryan Cabrera, and pop-rock quintet Simple Plan, soon developed a party atmosphere and the good-natured audience shared drinks and lined up for nachos at food stands throughout the stadium. Four massive video screens delivered the visuals to fans seated in the highest benches while a top-notch sound system made sure each bass note thundered. Whenever Cabrera and other performers headed for the edge of the stage, screams rang out. BACKSTREET BOYS: A.J., Kevin, Brian, Nick and Howie -- back together as the energetic ensemble plugged cuts from its upcoming record -- drew roars with the hits. Dance steps were as tight as always and the harmonies were equally strong. A sea of cameras pointed toward the stage as females took a break from screaming and clicked a few pix. Again, the ramp got a workout and the Boys kept the fans engaged with hardly a break between songs dedicated to "each and every Backstreeter that came out tonight." Best moments: "Backstreet's Back" and two winning new tunes, "I Still" and "Incomplete." Sunday, May 1, 2005 Subject: Incomplete to be released as a dual disc Source: musictap.net & Jive Records Thanks: Emjay & Samantha It looks like the Backstreet Boys are back on the schedules with a CD and a DualDisc issue coming from Jive Records on June 14. The name of the album is Never Gone. According to Jive, "Never Gone" won't be released as a Dual Disc in Europe, but they plan a special version of the CD with a DVD containing many of the same elements. What is a DualDisc? DualDisc has both a CD player side and a DVD side, allowing artists to create in exciting new ways using audio, video and computer content - all on a single two-sided disc. What is on a DualDisc? One side is the full-length CD audio album. The other side offers DVD content. This may include enhanced album audio, 5.1 surround sound, music videos, artist interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, documentary films, photo galleries, lyrics, computer-ready digital song files, and Web links. It all depends on the artist. Wednesday, April 27, 2005 Subject: Incomplete Video Premiere Source: MTV and Much Music Thanks: bsb.com and Terri The video will premiere on April 28th on MTV's TRL (the Boys will be calling in) and in Canada on MuchMusic's Much on Demand which airs between 5-6pm ET. Tuesday, April 19, 2005 Subject: Mix 96 Montreal to interview Brian Source: themix.com Thanks: Maria Brian will be calling in on the the morning show tomorrow, April 20th. The morning show airs between 5:30 and 10:00am. Sunday, April 17, 2005 Subject: Vibe 98.5 Calgary to interview Kevin Source: vibe 98.5.com Thanks: Destiny I just heard on the poghouse (Vibe98.5) this morning in my way to work say that Kevin will be on the radio next week. Im going to talk to them and find out the 411. They have a livefeed so people can listen in from all over. It should air M |
