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Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean Seeks Treatment
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Gossip, Pop,
BSB may have added an NKOTB -- but will they now lose a McLean?
On Thursday, Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean announced to fans that he'll be seeking treatment ... for the third time. The 33-year-old singer, who has a history of substance abuse problems, said he wants to get cleaned up before his group's tour with New Kids on the Block begins.
"For personal reasons, I've checked myself into a rehab clinic," McLean explained in a statement. "With 2011 being a busy year for Backstreet, I want to be healthy and perform and sing for people at my very best and happiest. None of this will affect our current tour plans and I look forward to seeing everyone really soon! Thank you for all of your support and respecting my family and friends privacy during this time."
Over the weekend, A.J. hinted via Twitter (of course) that a rehab stay was coming. "Thank u all for my bday wishes and tweets:)! Its gonna be a great year! I love u all and wish me luck! I start my sober journey tomm! Ttfn!" he wrote.
NKOTBSB will kick off its summer tour on June 2.
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VIDEO: NKOTB and BSB Unite for AMAs
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Collaborations, Concerts / Tours, Performances, Videos, Pop,
All you people can't you see, can't you see ... NKOTBSB.
Too busy watching Dexter or The Walking Dead to bother with the American Music Awards last night? Here's your chance to view one of the event's most talked-about moments.
Curious to know what a joint concert tour between New Kids on the Block and the Backstreet Boys might look like? Check out this mashup of several BSB ("Everybody," "I Want It That Way," "Larger Than Life") and NKOTB ("The Right Stuff," "Step by Step") hits.
Click here for more information on their Summer 2011 tour dates.
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NKOTB, Backstreet Boys Tour Officially Announced
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Collaborations, Concerts / Tours, Pop,
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.
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New Kids and Backstreet Boys Team Up for Tour
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Collaborations, Concerts / Tours, Reunions, Pop,
Boy band fans (or should we call them man bands now?) will see all their dreams realized in 2011: the New Kids on the Block and the Backstreet Boys are close to teaming up for a tour of the United States. (Too bad it’s not 1996.)
NKOTB recently reunited, and now it seems they’re ready to take the act (back) on the road. Reportedly, the two bands are in negotiations with Live Nation Entertainment to book the event.
The New Kids teamed up with the Boys once before, performing together at Radio City Music Hall. A third band is also being considered for the tour. Boyz II Men is rumored to be the first pick.
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Additional Tour Dates for NKOTB
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Reunions, Pop,
Unable to snag a ride on the New Kids on the Block concert cruise? Then this may be your next best option. Due to high demand, the five gents have added 16 spring stops to their current tour.
- 3/07: Hidalgo, TX - Borderfest
- 3/09: Tulsa, OK - BOK Center
- 3/10: Bossier City, LA - Century Tel Center
- 3/12: Ft. Myers, FL - Germain Arena
- 3/13: Orlando, FL - Amway Arena
- 3/16: Nashville, TN - Sommet Center
- 3/17: Greenville, SC - Bi-Lo Center
- 3/19: Baltimore, MD - 1st Mariner Arena
- 3/20: Hershey, PA - Giant Center
- 3/22: Erie, PA - Erie Civic Center
- 3/25: Portland, ME - Cumberland County Civic Center
- 3/26: Syracuse, NY - OnCenter
- 3/28: Niagara Falls, NY - Seneca Niagara Casino
- 3/29: London, ON - John Labbatt Center
- 3/30: Ottawa, ON - Scotiabank Arena
- 3/31: Manchester, NH - Verizon Arena
Tickets for most locations will go on sale Saturday, January 24th.
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New Kids on the Block Hits the Cruise Ships
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Pop,
Are you one of the few who can afford a vacation this year? If so, maybe a trip on the high seas with NKOTB is in your future.
Although they’re still in the middle of their concert tour, the five members of New Kids on the Block - Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, Danny Wood, Jonathan Knight and Jordan Knight - are planning to bring their act to a cruise ship later this year. (I can hear Simon Cowell laughing now.)
Those who have May 15-18 currently free on their calendars can board the ship traveling between Fort Lauderdale, FL and the Bahamas. According to the band’s website, passengers can expect “live shows, meet/greets, photo ops, memorabilia and more.”
Tickets for the journey went on sale today. For more information, you can click here.
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Nominees Announced for the 2008 AMAs
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Awards,
The past few weeks have been quite eventful for Alicia Keys. Last month, the singer debuted “Another Way to Die,” her joint production with Jack White. (The song became the first Bond title track to be performed by a duet.) Now Keys - who can be seen in the adaptation of The Secret Life of Bees - is sitting atop the AMA nominations leader board.
When the 2008 American Music Awards air next month, Alicia will up for a total of five awards including Favorite Female Artist (in both the Pop/Rock and Soul/R&B categories) and Favorite Album. Nominees joining her in the Artist of the Year category include Coldplay (4 noms), the Eagles (4 noms), Lil Wayne (3 noms) and Chris Brown (3 noms).
Performers already announced for the music special include the Jonas Brothers, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Ne-Yo, Pink, the Pussycat Dolls and the New Kids on the Block. Late night host Jimmy Kimmel will preside over the event.
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