What was rumored about two months ago is now official: the Backstreet Boys and the New Kids on the Block will be touring together.

The two groups will travel together as "NKOTBSB" next summer. Official dates for the U.S. tour have not yet been announced.

You can preview what's to come this November 21. That's when all nine boys men -- BSB's Kevin Richardson is not on the ticket -- will perform at the American Music Awards.