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Backstreet Boys Back in Studio
7/25/2008, E! Online

The now-aged, but still-recording New Kids on the Block have some whippersnappers competing for the attention of suburban housewives nationwide, name of the Backstreet Boys.... more >

Backstreet Boys at work on new album, solo discs
7/24/2008, Reuters

Backstreet Boys Howie Dorough and A.J. McLean are continuing to work on their first solo projects even as the group has started work on its sixth studio album. Dorough... more >

Howie Scores Backstreet Bride
12/9/2007, E! Online

Howie Dorough doesn't have to worry about the meaning of being lonely anymore. The Backstreet Boy took a bride Saturday in his hometown of Orlando, marrying longtime... more >

Backstreet Boy Howie D weds in Florida
12/8/2007, AP

Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough is single no more. He wed his longtime girlfriend Saturday in his hometown, the band's attorney confirmed. Fellow Backstreet Boys bandmates... more >

Backstreet Boys are back
11/14/2007, Reuters

It's been nearly 15 years, and they're no longer youngsters, but the Backstreet Boys are still around and have just released a new album. The youngest of the... more >

Review: `Unbreakable,' Backstreet Boys
10/30/2007, AP

Backstreet Boys, "Unbreakable" (Jive) The Backstreet Boys haven't changed — we have. We grew up. And while it's true that they're chronologically older then they were... more >

Pearlman loses Orlando home
9/7/2007, AP

Boy-band mogul Lou Pearlman is losing his lakefront Orlando home and a New Jersey condominium in bankruptcy proceedings, as he faces separate federal charges of defrauding a... more >

Howie's Backstreet Betrothal
8/16/2007, E! Online

For one Backstreet Boy, love wasn't all he had to give. He also had a ring. Howie Dorough has popped the question to his girlfriend of nearly six years, Leigh... more >

Backstreet Boys Unite!
7/25/2007, E! Online

Everybody: Backstreet's back, alright. After a two-year layoff and the departure of Kevin Richardson, the all-grown-up Backstreet Boys are readying the release of... more >

A Boy for Backstreet's Kevin
7/5/2007, E! Online

So this is one of "the other interests" Kevin Richardson was talking about pursuing when he quit the Backstreet Boys last year. The erstwhile boy-bander and wife... more >

Boy Band Impresario Indicted
6/28/2007, E! Online

We've a pretty good feeling Lou Pearlman doesn't want it that way. The Orlando-based mastermind behind the Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync was indicted... more >

Fugitive Boy Band Manager Busted
6/14/2007, E! Online

The man who foisted the Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync on the world is kissing his freedom bye bye bye. Boy-band impresario Lou Pearlman was nabbed Thursday in Indonesia... more >

Claims against boy-band impresario grow
2/2/2007, AP

Claims against boy-band impresario Lou Pearlman have grown to more than $130 million through a spate of lawsuits by creditors and investors related to his business interests... more >

Billboard album reviews: Bob Dylan, Sam Moore
8/28/2006, Reuters

You may have seen the recent photos of Bob Dylan looking uncannily like Charlie Chaplin, and his 44th album, "Modern Times," shares a title with Chaplin's 1936 classic about... more >

BSB Incomplete Sans Kev
6/26/2006, E! Online

It's a sad day in boy band land. One of bubblegum pop's elder statesmen, Kevin Richardson, has announced that he would be leaving the Backstreet Boys to "pursue other... more >

AJ Of The Backstreet Boys Says That 'Never Gone' Is An Album For Entire Family
7/5/2005, USRN

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... more >

Coldplay Too Hot for Foos, Backstreet
6/22/2005, E! Online

The Foo Fighters set a band sales record and Backstreet is back--alright!--but nothing was as hot as Coldplay on this week's album chart. In its first week out, the Foo... more >

Backstreet Boys Re-Enter Pop Landscape
6/14/2005, AP

If nothing else, the Backstreet Boys are realistic. Reunited after four years, they don't have any illusions that they'll be able to dominate the pop scene as they did when... more >

INTERVIEW: Ellen's TV show in tune with music biz
5/23/2005, Reuters

As the host of her own syndicated daytime talk show, Ellen DeGeneres is as warm and goofy as she is intelligent and endearing. She asks her guests the questions that are... more >

Gwen holds off Ciara, Mariah on singles chart
5/12/2005, Reuters

Gwen Stefani held onto the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart crown for a third week Thursday with "Hollaback Girl" despite a strong contender in Ciara's "Oh" featuring... more >

Backstreet Boys Announce Title Of Upcoming Album
3/31/2005, USRN

Backstreet Boys announced on their Website yesterday (March 30) that their new album will be named Never Gone. The title is said to come from a song on the album that band... more >

Backstreet Boys Launch Comeback Tour
3/23/2005, USRN

The Backstreet Boys kicked off their first tour in almost four years Monday night (March 21) with a show at New York City's Irving Plaza. The club is much smaller than the... more >

50 Cent's 'Candy' Continues Chart Domination
3/17/2005, Reuters

Life is still sweet atop the Billboard Hot 100 for 50 Cent, who is No. 1 for the fourth consecutive week with "Candy Shop" featuring Olivia. The rapper is creeping up on... more >

Nick Carter Formally Charged With Drunk Driving
3/10/2005, USRN

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter was formally charged Tuesday (March 8) with two counts of drunken driving in Huntington Beach, California. According to the Associated Press,... more >

Nick Carter Charged
3/9/2005, E! Online

Ain't nothing but a headache and a pair of drunken driving charges for Nick Carter . The Backstreet Boy was formerly charged Tuesday with one count of driving under the... more >

Nick Carter Busted for DUI
3/7/2005, E! Online

Police in Huntington Beach, California cared about who Nick Carter was, where he was from and especially about what he did. And chances are, they didn't love him. ... more >

Backstreet Boys to Go on Tour This Month
3/5/2005, AP

Backstreet's back. Again. Backstreet Boys , the boy band who demanded "I Want It That Way," have announced a set of tour dates starting March 21 in New York. They won't... more >

Return of the Backstreet Boys
3/4/2005, E! Online

Backstreet's back, all right! The Backstreet Boys , whose hits such as "Everybody" and "As Long As You Love Me" catapulted them into popster superstardom in the '90s,... more >

Backstreet Boys Are Back in Action
2/25/2005, Reuters

All the Backstreet Boys ask is that you give them a fair chance. The quintet is set to return with a new Jive album in June preceded by a single in March. "That's the... more >

Artists to Perform Tsunami Benefit Concert
1/25/2005, AP

Country, gospel and contemporary Christian artists will perform a benefit concert Wednesday for victims of the Asian tsunami. Christian pop star Michael W. Smith and... more >

Snoop Posts Third 'Hot' Week Atop Singles Chart
12/16/2004, Reuters

Snoop Dogg was too hot to drop from the top of Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart Thursday as his hit tune "Drop It Like It's Hot" featuring Pharrell logged a third week at... more >

Ludacris 'Lights' Up U.S. Albums Chart
12/15/2004, Reuters

A trip to "The Red Light District" scored Ludacris his second consecutive No. 1 album on the U.S. pop charts Wednesday. The Atlanta rapper/actor's fourth Disturbing Tha... more >

AP Reviews Xzibit's New Disc
12/15/2004, AP

Like that smiling skydiver on the deodorant ads? Can't get enough of his sunny joshing on MTV's "Pimp My Ride"? Prepare to meet the cunning, sometimes caustic musician... more >

Backstreet Boy Signs Deal With New Label
12/9/2004, AP

Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell has signed a deal with Christian label Provident Music Group's Reunion Records. "This has been a dream of mine ever since I was a... more >

Backstreet Boy Signs Deal With New Label
12/9/2004, AP

Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell signed a deal Wednesday with the Christian label Provident Music Group's Reunion Records. "This has been a dream of mine every... more >

Backstreeter Brian Goes God
12/8/2004, E! Online

One of the Backstreet Boys doesn't want it that way anymore--he wants it God's way. Brian Littrell , arguably the cleanest-cut member of megaselling '90s boy band, has... more >

Christian Label Grabs Backstreet Boy
12/6/2004, Reuters

Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell has signed a deal with Provident Music Group's Reunion Records, a Christian music label. Littrell's signing will be officially announced... more >

Newsboys Return to Their Worship Music Roots
12/3/2004, Reuters

Of all the acts that have become prominent figures in the contemporary worship movement, the Newsboys' impact might be the most surprising. The band has come a long way... more >

Brian Wilson to Be Honored at Grammy Charity Bash
12/1/2004, Reuters

Former Beach Boy Brian Wilson will be the honoree at music charity group MusiCares' annual pre-Grammys bash in Los Angeles on Feb. 11, organizers said Wednesday. The... more >

Infinity Exec Exits Amid Pay Controversy
11/27/2004, Reuters

Infinity Broadcasting is not commenting on a New York Times story that claims the company fired its top Rochester, N.Y., programer for accepting gifts from record... more >

Janet Jackson Signs with New Manager
10/31/2004, Reuters

Pop singer Janet Jackson has signed a management pact with the company that also handles boy band Backstreet Boys and rapper Chingy. Los Angeles-based firm Wright Crear... more >

Rascal Flatts Tired of Complaints
10/1/2004, AP

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — After five years, the guys from Rascal Flatts have heard enough. Yes, they have strong pop and rock influences. No, they don't wear cowboy... more >

Timberlake Out of Sync?
8/12/2004, E! Online

After you've disrobed Janet Jackson at the Super Bowl, and presumably disrobed Cameron Diaz someplace, can you really go back to being just one of the boys? For... more >

Hilary Duff Living a 'Cinderella' Dream
7/25/2004, Reuters

Don't hate Hilary Duff because she has done what few entertainers have been able to do: cross over from TV to conquer the worlds of movies and music. She must be doing... more >

Paris Hilton and Nick Carter Break Up
7/23/2004, AP

The party's over for Paris Hilton and her Backstreet Boys beau Nick Carter . The couple are no longer together, Hilton's publicist told The Associated Press Friday. The... more >

Stadium Tours? Not This Year
7/23/2004, Reuters

Are stadium tours extinct? Once an integral and lucrative facet of the warm-weather concert business, the stadium tour is completely absent from this summer's... more >

Whitney Bound for China
7/21/2004, E! Online

It worked for David Hasselhoff . Whitney Houston's taking her show on the road, traveling abroad to find an unjaded and adoring audience for her pop tunes. ... more >

Whitney Houston to perform in Shanghai
6/21/2004, AP

Singer and actress Whitney Houston will make her debut China concert appearance with a July 22 show in Shanghai. "Whitney has said that China is her favorite country, so... more >

Backstreet Boy Focuses on Cancer Education
6/21/2004, AP

Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson understands that talking about colons can be an unpleasant subject. "But if it can save someone's life, it's worth it," said Richardson,... more >

Britney Closes Onyx Hotel
6/15/2004, E! Online

Britney Spears is out of the hotel business. The summer Stateside leg of Spears' Onyx Hotel tour was canceled Tuesday, nearly a week after the pop tart underwent... more >

Phone and Games from Rhino
6/11/2004, Reuters

Rhino Records, best-known for its "retro" music catalog, has launched a pair of new-media initiatives in the past two weeks. Rhino, the Burbank, Calif.-based subsidiary of... more >

MTV Movie Award Rehearsals Full of Bling
6/4/2004, AP

The fire-breathing metallic bat made the pretend Paris Hilton and substitute Snoop Dogg visibly nervous. During rehearsals Thursday for the MTV Movie Awards, the two... more >

Motown Favorites Flood iTunes
5/5/2004, Reuters

Motown is emptying its archives into Apple's iTunes Music Store to mark its 45th anniversary. The famed label is making available the first 45 singles it issued as well as... more >

Agency Warns of 'Sham' Talent Contest
4/19/2004, AP

A nationwide talent competition for aspiring performers is a sham that charges contestants thousands of dollars but fails to deliver on promised results, state consumer... more >

U.S. Music Sales Turnaround Continued 1Q
4/9/2004, AP

Online file-sharing and other digital piracy persist, but a gradual turnaround in U.S. music sales that began last fall picked up in the first quarter of this year,... more >

ABBA Recording Studio to Shut Its Doors
4/7/2004, AP

The sounds of ABBA, Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones have bounced off its padded walls. Now, Sweden's most famous recording studio, Polar Studios, must shut its doors... more >

Famed 'Abba Studio' Reaches End of Era
4/3/2004, Reuters

The city's best-known recording facility, Polar Studios, is set to close its doors May 1 after 26 years in operation. "For us, and many in the music world, it is the end... more >

Country Singer Carlene Carter Jailed
4/1/2004, AP

Carlene Carter , stepdaughter of Johnny Cash and daughter of country singers June Carter Cash and Carl Smith, has been jailed, authorities said Thursday. Sumner County... more >

21st-Century Menudo in the Works
3/19/2004, Reuters

Boy bands haven't gotten much respect since the heyday of the Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync . But a group of investors is banking on a Menudo revival to reawaken the preteen... more >

Latin Boy Band Menudo to Hold Auditions
3/9/2004, Reuters

The all-boy pop group Menudo, which launched Ricky Martin 's career and sold millions of albums in Latin America and the United States, will conduct an international star... more >

Backstreet Boy Helps Nab Jewel Thief In Las Vegas
1/8/2004, USRN

Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean helped chase down a jewel thief at the Hard Rock Hotel parking lot in Las Vegas on Monday (January 5) evening, according to the Las Vegas Sun. The... more >

Beyonce Knowles to Sing at Super Bowl
1/6/2004, AP

Beyonce Knowles will sing the national anthem before the Super Bowl in her native Houston, the NFL announced Tuesday. Super Bowl XXXVIII is scheduled for Feb. 1 at... more >

Boy-Band Mogul's Renovation Bid Hits Snag
1/4/2004, AP

Boy-band hitmaker Lou Pearlman's bid to renovate a section of downtown has hit a snag, with the city notifying developers that they missed the deadline to earn financial... more >

Lauryn Hill Speaks Out on Child Abuse
12/15/2003, AP

During a Christmas benefit concert at the Vatican , Grammy-winning singer Lauryn Hill launched into an unscheduled tirade against priests who abuse children, according to... more >

ABBA Boom Years Fade as Swedish Music Exports Fall
11/26/2003, Reuters

Piracy and economic downturn have finally caught up with Sweden's music industry, home to one-time global pop sensations ABBA and Roxette. Music exports from Sweden fell... more >

Warner Music Could Benefit as Private Company
11/24/2003, Reuters

With his $2.6 billion purchase of Warner Music from Time Warner Inc., Edgar Bronfman Jr. is betting that a privately-held record company can be more nimble and more... more >

BMG Distribution Takes Top Four on Album Chart
11/8/2003, Reuters

BMG Distribution has swept the first four rungs of the Billboard 200, the first time in almost a year that distributor has held such a monopoly. Arista rap duo OutKast... more >

Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson Joins 'Chicago' Touring Company
7/15/2003, USRN

Kevin Richardson will reprise his Broadway role as manipulative lawyer Billy Flynn when the national company of the musical Chicago plays the Golden Gate Theatre in San... more >

Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough Goes Bilingual For Solo Album
6/29/2003, USRN

Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough said he's working on his debut solo album, which will feature both Spanish and English songs. Dorough told LAUNCH that the Backstreet Boys are... more >

Backstreet Boy Hosts Orlando Benefit Concert
6/20/2003, USRN

Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough's fourth annual Lupus benefit concert, Lupus 2003, takes place Friday (June 20), at Hard Rock Live located at Universal Studios City Walk in... more >

Nick Lachey, Jessica Simpson Become Subject Of New Reality Series
4/4/2003, USRN

Newlyweds Nick Lachey (98 Degrees) and Jessica Simpson will open their lives up to fans via a new reality series for MTV. The cameras will catch the couple adjusting to... more >

Backstreet Boys Postpone New Album Plans
3/27/2003, USRN

The members of the Backstreet Boys have decided to hold off on recording a new studio album after having a group meeting to discuss their future plans. "As a group, we have... more >

Backstreet Boys Shoot For Fall Album Release
3/11/2003, USRN

The Backstreet Boys will soon be heading into the studio to record a new album. Once members wrap up some individual projects, the award-winning group will reunite to... more >

Nick Carter's Solo Tour Postponed By Blizzard
2/20/2003, Yahoo! Music

The first date of Nick Carter's solo tour in support of his debut album, Now Or Never, was postponed due to the blizzard that blanketed much of the East Coast with snow on... more >

Backstreet Boy Richardson To Make Broadway Debut In 'Chicago'
1/21/2003, USRN

Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson will officially join the Broadway company of Chicago with his first public performance on Monday (January 20). Richardson will replace Billy... more >

Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough's Lupus Cruise Sets Sail On Sunday
12/13/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough's third annual Lupus Cruise to benefit his Dorough Lupus Foundation sets sail from Miami on Sunday (December 15) for a seven-day adventure... more >

Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson Headed To Broadway
12/11/2002, USRN

With the group currently on hiatus, a Backstreet Boy is headed to Broadway. Kevin Richardson, the Boys' oldest member at 31, has signed on to play flamboyant but... more >

Backstreet Boy Becomes A Backstreet Dad
11/27/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell and his wife Leighanne welcomed their new baby boy into the world on Tuesday (November 26) at 7:41 p.m. ET in Atlanta, Georgia. Baylee Thomas... more >

Backstreet Suit Claims Boys Were Bypassed In Favor Of Nick Carter
11/26/2002, USRN

The Backstreet Boys are suing Zomba Recording Corporation, the parent company of the group's label, Jive Records, claiming a fourth studio album was bypassed in favor of the... more >

Backstreet Boys' Richardson, 98 Degrees' Lachey, Write Songs For Osmond Offspring
10/23/2002, USRN

The Backstreet Boys' Kevin Richardson and 98 Degrees' Nick Lachey have written songs for the debut album of Stephen Craig, who is the son of Marie Osmond and the nephew of... more >

Backstreet Boys 'Experimenting' With Ballard, Dupri For Next Album
9/27/2002, USRN

Fans of the Backstreet Boys can rest assured that work continues on the group's follow-up to their fourth studio album, Black & Blue, even as singer Nick Carter prepares to... more >

Eagles' Henley & Frey, Backstreet's Richardson, Sound Off About Label Accounting Practices
9/25/2002, USRN

The Eagles' Don Henley and Glenn Frey, Backstreet Boys' Kevin Richardson, Clint Black, and representatives of the Chambers Brothers and Bing Crosby told members of the... more >

Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough To Co-Host The Unity Awards
9/20/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough and his sister Pollyanna will co-host the United Catholic Music And Video Association's (UCMVA) third annual Unity Awards at the Hartke Theater... more >

Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell Plans Breakfast In New York
9/18/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boy and soon-to-be-daddy Brian Littrell is hosting a Breakfast With Brian in support of his Healthy Heart Club For Kids at the ESPN Zone restaurant in New York... more >

Backstreet Boy Carter, Marc Anthony, To Appear On Latin Grammy Awards
8/27/2002, USRN

The Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter, Marc Anthony, and Jon Secada are among the first artists set to appear on the third annual Latin Grammy Awards in Hollywood on September... more >

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter Turns Up The Guitars For Solo Bow
8/22/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter's single "Help Me" hit the airwaves Tuesday (August 20) with his first solo album, Now Or Never, due in stores on October 29. Matthew Gerrard... more >

Nick Carter's 'Help Me' To Be First Single From 'Now Or Never'
8/18/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter is readying his debut album as a solo artist, Now Or Never, for worldwide release on October 29. The first single from the album, "Help Me," will... more >

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter's Solo Album 'Now Or Never' Due In October
7/31/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter's debut album as a solo artist, titled Now Or Never, is set for release on October 22, according to Jive Records. Carter recently launched his own... more >

The Backstreet Boys To Make Their Animated 'Arthur' Debut
7/29/2002, USRN

The Backstreet Boys will pay a visit to Elwood City in the PBS Kids animated series Arthur at 8 p.m. ET on September 1. Beginning August 19, the Arthur website... more >

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter Avoids Jail For Tampa Nightclub Incident
7/26/2002, USRN

All charges against Backstreet Boy Nick Carter stemming from his arrest at a Tampa nightclub on January 2 have been dismissed. Carter was arrested after he allegedly... more >

Senator Wants Backstreet Boy & Other Celebs Out Of Washington
6/6/2002, USRN

If you're sick of celebrities using their status to lecture us about their "causes du jour" from the esteemed pulpit of Capitol Hill, you're not alone. Ohio Senator George... more >

Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson To Testify Before Congress
6/5/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson will testify before a U.S. Senate Subcommittee On Clean Air, Climate Change, And Wetlands of the Environment And Public Works Committee at 10... more >

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter Preparing To Release Solo Album
6/4/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter will be the first member of the multiplatinum group to release a solo album on Jive Records this fall. Carter told LAUNCH that while a firm... more >

Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson Helps Fight Kentucky River Pollution
5/8/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson, environmental attorney Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Eastern Kentucky University President Joanne Glasser helped launch the new Kentucky... more >

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter's Racing Team Set For Hometown Debut
5/7/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter's offshore powerboat-racing team is set to make its hometown debut in the Florida Keys. The singer and his father Bob Carter founded the Nick... more >

Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean On Sobriety & Aerosmith's Steven Tyler
4/16/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean was present at the taping of MTV Icon: Aerosmith on Sunday (April 14) in Los Angeles. The ceremony airs Wednesday night (April 17) on the cable... more >

Backstreet Boys A.J. McLean On Group's New R&B Songs And Staying Sober
4/15/2002, USRN

The Backstreet Boys are planning to shock fans with their next album. Though a spokesperson for the group says a title and release date have not been set, the members are... more >

Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson Raises $56,000 For His Foundation In Chicago
4/15/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson's recent visit to Chicago raised more than $56,000 for his environmental foundation, Just Within Reach (JWR). JWR promotes education,... more >

Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean Selling His Orlando Crib
3/28/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean is selling his Orlando home, located in Estates At Phillips, and it can be yours for a cool $1.95 million. The two-year-old, two-story... more >

Backstreet Boys Sued By Former Keyboardist
3/18/2002, USRN

Former Backstreet Boys keyboardist-songwriter Tommy Smith filed a lawsuit against the group, the members' individually owned and operated personal music-publishing... more >

Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean Engaged Since December
3/13/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean is engaged to singer Sarah Martin. McLean first revealed the fact during a December 2001 phone interview with radio personality JoJo Wright at Los... more >

Backstreet Boy & Sis To Sing National Anthem For 'Celebrity Boxing'
3/12/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough and his sister Pollyanna will perform the national anthem at the all-star slug-fest, Celebrity Boxing, Wednesday night (March 13) from 9-10 p.m.... more >

Backstreet Boys Fans, Friends & Family To Unite For Convention
2/25/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boys fans from around the world will head to Baltimore on Saturday and Sunday (March 2 and 3) for the first ever Backstreet Boys 2002 Fan Convention at the BWI... more >

Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson, R.E.M. & Live Join New Power Project
2/13/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson along with rockers R.E.M. and Live are the latest additions to a grassroots effort to stop the Senate from passing an energy plan that was... more >

Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough To Appear At Rock & Sports Experience
2/5/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough will make an appearance at the Rock & Sports Experience on Saturday, February 16 at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Dorough... more >

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter Agrees To Enter Intervention Program
2/4/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter has agreed to take part in a pretrial intervention program in order to bring a misdemeanor charge against him to a resolution. Carter was charged... more >

*NSYNC's Bass & Backstreet's Richardson Carry Olympic Torch In Los Angeles
1/16/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson and *NSYNC's Lance Bass were among approximately 100 celebrities and everyday heroes that carried the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic torch as it made... more >

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter On Arrest: 'I'm Not A Bad Person'
1/11/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter spoke backstage at the American Music Awards (AMAs) on January 9 about his arrest at Tampa's Pop City Bar nightclub early last Wednesday morning... more >

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter Talks Arrest
1/9/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter spoke to Tampa radio station WFLZ on Tuesday (January 8) about his arrest at Tampa's Pop City Bar nightclub early last Wednesday morning (January... more >

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter Arrested At Tampa Nightclub
1/3/2002, USRN

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter was arrested after he refused to follow police orders to leave the Tampa nightclub Pop City Bar after a fight broke out at approximately 3:20 a.m.... more >

Backstreet Boys' 'The Hits: Chapter One' Due October 30
10/25/2001, USRN

The Backstreet Boys release their first-ever greatest-hits package, titled The Hits: Chapter One, on Tuesday (October 30). The 13-song collection includes the group's new... more >

Backstreet Boys, Paul Shaffer & More Added To Concert For New York Lineup
10/10/2001, USRN

The Backstreet Boys, Michael J. Fox, comedians Adam Sandler, Mike Myers, Jimmy Fallon, and actress Reese Witherspoon and her husband, actor Ryan Phillippe, have been added... more >

Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson Clarifies Remarks About Terrorist Attacks
9/21/2001, USRN

Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson has released a statement clarifying remarks he made during an interview with MuchMusic Canada immediately following the September 11... more >

Backstreet Boys Pay Tribute To Crew Member Who Died In Terrorist Attack
9/14/2001, USRN

Danny Lee, a carpenter and crew member for the Backstreet Boys, died on the hijacked American Airlines Flight 11 en route to Los Angeles when it crashed into the World Trade... more >

Backstreet Boys & Lynyrd Skynyrd Kick Off Relief Fund
9/13/2001, USRN

The Backstreet Boys and Lynyrd Skynyrd concerts on Wednesday (September 12) in Toronto, Ontario, and Raleigh, North Carolina, respectively, kicked off the newly established... more >

Backstreet Boys Glad A.J. McLean Is Back In Action
9/7/2001, USRN

The Backstreet Boys resumed their tour August 24, as member A.J. McLean finished his stint in a rehab facility for depression and alcohol abuse, and things appear to be back... more >

Backstreet Boys Plan Greatest-Hits Package
8/29/2001, USRN

The Backstreet Boys and Jive Records have announced plans to release a greatest-hits packaged titled Chapter 1 on October 23. The release will also include the new track... more >

Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell & Wife Leighanne Form BriLeigh Productions
8/21/2001, USRN

Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell and his wife Leighanne have formed a music label and entertainment production company called BriLeigh Productions in association with Insight... more >

Backstreet Boys Tour Resumes This Week
8/21/2001, USRN

The Backstreet Boys return to the road this Friday (August 24) at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee. The concert will be first for the Boys since group member A.J. McLean... more >

Backstreet Boy Cruises For Charity, Sisqo Joins Tour
8/19/2001, USRN

Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough is hosting a seven-night Caribbean cruise departing December 15 that will benefit the Dorough Lupus Foundation. The event will take place on... more >

A.J. McLean's Mother Speaks About Her Son And Her Backstreet Boy
8/9/2001, USRN

Denise McLean, the mother of 23-year-old Backstreet Boy Alexander James "A.J." McLean, spoke to ABC's 20/20 about the turn of events, including the recent death of his... more >

Backstreet Boys Push Back Resumption Of Tour
7/31/2001, USRN

The Backstreet Boys have decided to push back the re-start of their Black & Blue world tour for a few days, to make sure A.J. McLean is in the best possible shape after his... more >

Backstreet Boys' 'Black & Blue' Tour Retains Kellogg's Pop-Tarts As Sponsor
7/17/2001, USRN

The presenting sponsor of the Backstreet Boys Black & Blue summer tour, Kellogg's Pop-Tarts, plans to stick by the group, a spokesperson for the Battle Creek, Michigan-based... more >

Backstreet Boys Speak Out Against Rumors, Still Aiming For August 7 Return
7/14/2001, USRN

The Backstreet Boys have restated their intention to return to the road on August 7, following AJ McLean's completion of a 30-day stint in rehab for anxiety, depression, and... more >

Backstreet Boy McLean In Rehab, Tour Postponed
7/10/2001, USRN

A.J. McLean of the Backstreet Boys is currently undergoing a 30-day treatment at a rehab center for clinical depression, which recently led to anxiety attacks and the... more >

Backstreet Boy Enters Rehab, Tour Dates Postponed
7/9/2001, USRN

Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean has entered a rehab clinic for 30 days for reasons of anxiety, depression, and alcohol abuse, forcing the Backstreet Boys to postpone the... more >

Backstreet Boys Show Principal 'The Meaning Of Being Lonely'
5/23/2001, USRN

The Backstreet Boys performed two songs in Key West, Florida, on Tuesday (May 22) at a taping of MTV's TRL (Total Request Live) Retirement Home show, much to the delight of... more >

Backstreet Boy To Announce Johnny No Name Foundation
5/21/2001, USRN

Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean's British alter ego Johnny No Name will hold a press conference to announce the official launch of his charity, the Johnny No Name (JNN)... more >

Backstreet Boy Richardson The 'Envi' Of Kentucky
5/15/2001, USRN

Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson was honored at the first Envi Awards ceremony at the Center For Rural Development in Somerset, Kentucky, on Saturday (May 12). Richardson was... more >

Backstreet Boys Are NOT Splitting Up
5/14/2001, USRN

Backstreet Boys fans can rest assured that the group is not splitting up anytime soon. The U.K. tabloid News Of The World sent fans into a panic Monday (May 14) when they... more >

'Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life' Special To Air On CBS
4/26/2001, USRN

The Backstreet Boys star in their first-ever network television special, titled Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life, on May 30 from 8-9 p.m. ET on CBS, the network has... more >

Backstreet Boys, Marc Anthony, Kid Rock To Celebrate Aretha
4/4/2001, USRN

Marc Anthony, Kid Rock, Celia Cruz, and the Backstreet Boys' A.J. McLean, Howie Dorough, and Kevin Richardson have been added to the list of performers on board to celebrate... more >

Backstreet Boys Firm Up 'Black & Blue' Tour Dates
3/29/2001, USRN

The Backstreet Boys have officially announced the venues for their North American tour in support of their latest album, Black & Blue. Shaggy will open for the group, as... more >

Backstreet Boys Postpone Webcast, Summer Tour Takes Shape
3/22/2001, USRN

The Backstreet Boys' first free, live Yahoo! concert webcast, originally scheduled to take place Friday (March 23), has now been postponed. Backstreet Boys Nick Carter,... more >

Backstreet Boys Announce Summer Arena Tour With Shaggy
3/13/2001, USRN

The Backstreet Boys have announced a summer arena tour in support of the group's eight-times platinum album Black & Blue, and the road stint kicks off June 8 in Orlando.... more >

Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson Visits Seattle Cancer Research Center
2/28/2001, USRN

Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson took advantage of his free time in the Seattle area by visiting the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (FHCRC) on Monday afternoon... more >

Backstreet Boys Minus One Perform In Denver
2/21/2001, USRN

The Backstreet Boys performed as a quartet Tuesday night (February 20) at Denver's Pepsi Center. Singer Kevin Richardson had returned to his home in Los Angeles on Monday... more >

Lionel Richie/Backstreet Boys Duet Falls Apart, But May Live Again
2/1/2001, USRN

Lionel Richie's forthcoming Island/Def Jam Records album, Renaissance, will be released on March 20 without his highly anticipated duet with the Backstreet Boys on... more >

Backstreet Boys To Appear On 'Millionaire'
1/17/2001, USRN

The Backstreet Boys will take a day off from their Black & Blue tour to face off against fellow recording artists such as the Dixie Chicks' Emily Robison, Sisqo, and Sugar... more >

Backstreet Boys Talk 'N Sync And More Backstage At The AMAs
1/9/2001, USRN

After the Backstreet Boys won the award for favorite pop rock band, duo, or group at the American Music Awards Monday (January 8), they were asked by reporters, as usual,... more >

Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson Forms Environmental Organization
1/2/2001, USRN

Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson announced that he is forming an environmental awareness organization called Just Within Reach: An Earth Foundation, at a press conference in... more >

Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean Returns As Johnny No-Name
12/27/2000, USRN

Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean's alter ego, Johnny No-Name, is scheduled to perform at an event billed as "Johnny No-Name's Pre-New Year's Bash 2000" at the Hard Rock Live at... more >

Backstreet Boys To Sing National Anthem At Super Bowl XXXV
12/14/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys will perform the national anthem and recording legend Ray Charles will sing "America The Beautiful" during Super Bowl XXXV's pre-game ceremonies, the... more >

Backstreet Boys' 'Black And Blue' Beats Up The Competition
12/6/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys latest album Black & Blue sold more than 689,000 copies in its second week of release, keeping the quintet firmly atop the album sales chart. The... more >

Backstreet Boy Littrell Shows The Shape Of His Healthy Heart Club For Kids
12/1/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell has been busy promoting his group's new chart-topping album Black & Blue for several months, but that's not the only project he's... more >

Backstreet Boys Debut On Top, Beatles Hang Tough
11/29/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys' new album Black & Blue debuts in the top spot on this week's albums chart on sales of more than 1,590,000 copies. According to industry sources, the... more >

Backstreet Boys Sell 1.6 Million Copies Of 'Black & Blue' In U.S.
11/29/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys sold 1.6 million copies of their new album Black & Blue in its first week of release. The album debuts on top of the Billboard 200 album chart this... more >

Backstreet Boys Announce Tour Dates
11/28/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys have announced the venues and dates for the first leg of a world tour in support of their new album Black & Blue. The 22-date tour officially kicks off... more >

Backstreet Boys Will Still Be Boys
11/27/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys may have grown up personally and professionally between the release of their last album, Millennium, and their new album, Black & Blue, but that doesn't... more >

Backstreet Boys Bring 'Black & Blue' To New York
11/21/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys participated in a press conference at the Hudson Theater in New York City today (November 21), whereupon they revealed the details of their upcoming... more >

Backstreet's Back With 'Black & Blue' Today
11/21/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys' highly anticipated new album Black & Blue arrives in stores today (November 21), and the group is expected to arrive in New York City's Times Square at... more >

Backstreet Boys Go 'Round The World in 100 Hours'
11/17/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys are launching their new album Black & Blue, due November 21, with a global tour dubbed Round The World In 100 Hours that will take the group to... more >

The Backstreet Boys Team Up With Wal-Mart
11/14/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys will take part in a satellite performance to be broadcast exclusively in the home-entertainment departments of 2,000 U.S. Wal-Mart stores, and via a... more >

Backstreets Back In London
11/10/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys returned to London on Thursday (November 9) for an in-store autograph signing of their latest single "Shape Of My Heart" at the Piccadilly Virgin... more >

Backstreet Boys Plan Two-Day 'Black & Blue' World Promotional Tour
11/9/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys are planning an unprecedented around-the-world promotional trip in support of their new album, Black & Blue, which will take the group to six continents... more >

The Backstreet Boys 'Made It' Thanks To 'Babyface'
11/7/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys's new album Black & Blue will not be not released to stores until November 21, but singer Brian Littrell recently revealed to LAUNCH that he has already... more >

Backstreet Boys' New 'Black & Blue' Album Aims For Diversity
10/31/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys' new album Black & Blue, due November 21, promises to be more diverse than the group's previous effort, Millennium, according to group member Brian... more >

Backstreet Boy Talks About Extensive Black & Blue World Tour
10/30/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys will kick off an extensive world tour in support of Black & Blue (due November 21) with an eight-week North American run starting January 23 in Ft.... more >

Backstreet Boys To Keep Their Faces Off Cover Of 'Black And Blue'
10/30/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys are known to millions of fans for their boyish good looks, but don't expect to see their faces on the cover of their new album, Black & Blue, due... more >

'N Sync, Backstreet Boys, More On 'Now That's What I Call Music! 5'
10/23/2000, USRN

'N Sync, the Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Sisqo, Destiny's Child, Bon Jovi, Mystikal, and more have contributed tracks to the fifth edition of the immensely popular... more >

New Backstreet Boys Ballad -- 'How Did I Fall In Love (With You)?'
10/13/2000, USRN

One of the tracks on the Backstreet Boys new Jive album Black & Blue (due November 21) is titled "How Did I Fall In Love (With You)?," LAUNCH has learned. The ballad was... more >

Mindi Abair -- Backstreet Sax Alright!
10/11/2000, USRN

If you are a Backstreet Boys fan and have attended any of the group's many sold-out concerts over the past year, then you've probably seen Mindi Abair in action. The... more >

'N Sync Motivated By Friendly Competition With Backstreet Boys
10/9/2000, USRN

The 'N Sync-versus-Backstreet Boys rivalry may be going strong, but that's only in the minds of the fans, according to 'N Sync. The group harbors no ill will toward its... more >

Backstreet Boys & 'N Sync Take Manhattan Today
10/9/2000, USRN

Both 'N Sync and their Jive Records labelmates the Backstreet Boys are in New York City today (October 9) for press and promotional events. It should be noted that today is... more >

Backstreet Boys Autograph Game Boy Colors For Charity
10/6/2000, USRN

Backstreet Boys have teamed up with Nintendo to autograph four Game Boy Colors that will be featured during the Interactive Digital Software Association's (IDSA) Nite To... more >

Go Cruisin' With Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough
10/5/2000, USRN

Backstreet Boys fans can take to the high seas with singer Howie Dorough on December 18 for a five-day, four-night cruise to benefit his charitable organization, the... more >

Backstreet Boys Get 'Black & Blue' For New Album
9/20/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys' upcoming Jive album is titled Black & Blue and is due out on November 21, a publicist for the group has confirmed for LAUNCH. The first single from the... more >

Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell A Married Man
9/5/2000, USRN

Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell, 25, married his fiancee, Leighanne Wallace, 30, in a ceremony Saturday evening (September 2) at the Peachtree Christian Church in Midtown... more >

Backstreet Boys' Howie D To Fight Lupus With International Appearances
9/5/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys' Howie D (Howie Dorough) will perform later this month in Puerto Rico and Argentina to benefit the fight against lupus, the disease that claimed the... more >

Backstreet Boys Become Backstreet Toys
8/22/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys have teamed up with Burger King for an upcoming mega-promotion, which will kick off on August 27, titled the Backstreet Project. The five-week stunt... more >

Backstreet Boy Visits Florida Hospital Patient
8/1/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys Howie Dorough paid a visit to a six-year-old boy at Florida Hospital in Orlando on Friday (July 28). Dorough went to the hospital directly from the... more >

Backstreet Boys In Toronto To Film Burger King Commercials
7/28/2000, USRN

The battle of the burgers heated up as the Backstreet Boys headed to Toronto last week to film a series of commercials for an upcoming Burger King promotion. Several miles... more >

Backstreet Boy's Chihuahuas Recovered Safely
7/25/2000, USRN

Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell and his fiancee Leighanne Wallace have recovered their two pet Chihuahuas--a male named Tyk Thomas and a female named Litty Leigh--which had... more >

Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell Looking For Missing Chihuahuas
7/21/2000, USRN

The Baha Men apparently are not the only musicians these days asking, "Who let the dogs out?" Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell and his fiancee Leighanne Wallace are wondering... more >

'N Sync, Backstreet Boys Producer Explains Artists' Appeal
7/13/2000, USRN

Despite the criticisms 'N Sync, Backstreet Boys, and Britney Spears have endured for being bland artists and soulless singers, they're three of the most popular musical... more >

Britney's Mom Sounds Off About Engagement Rumors
7/13/2000, USRN

Britney Spears's mother Lynne Spears has sounded off on the singer's official website (britneyspears.com) about the false British tabloid reports implying that her daughter... more >

The Backstreet Boys (Minus One) And Elton John Party In The Park
7/10/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys -- minus A.J. McLean -- and Sir Elton John perfomed together at London's Party in the Park 2000 at Hyde Park on Sunday (July 9) in front of more than... more >

A Backstreet Boy Wedding For Kevin Richardson
6/22/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys' Kevin Richardson, 27, married his fiancee Kristin Willits, 29, on June 17 outside of Richardson's hometown of Lexington, Kentucky. The couple exchanged... more >

Backstreet Boys And Others To Perform At Charity Event For Lupus
5/26/2000, USRN

Backstreet Boys Howie Dorough, his older sister Pollyanna, and several celebrity friends are set to perform at a charity concert event dubbed Lupus 2000. The event will... more >

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter Auctions Couch
5/23/2000, USRN

Backstreet Boy and current Tampa resident Nick Carter is auctioning off his autographed sectional couch to benefit the Tampa Children's Hospital. The couch is split into... more >

Christina Aguilera And Backstreet Boys Win Blockbuster Awards
5/10/2000, USRN

Cher, Ricky Martin, the Backstreet Boys, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, Enrique Iglesias, and Blink 182 were among the winners in the 23 musical categories at the Sixth... more >

Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough To Release Duet With Sister
4/27/2000, USRN

Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough spoke exclusively to LAUNCH about his intention to help his sister Pollyanna release a single titled "Fly To Heaven" to benefit the Lupus... more >

Official Backstreet Boys Book Due In July; A.J. Not Engaged
4/26/2000, USRN

Fans of the Backstreet Boys who just can't get enough of the quintet can flock to bookstores when Backstreet Boys: The Official Book -- the first and only book authorized... more >

Backstreet Mom To Be Keynote Speaker At Maternity Fair
4/25/2000, USRN

Jackie Littrell -- the mother of the Backstreet Boys Brian Littrell -- will be the keynote speaker at Saint Joseph Healthcare's first annual Maternity Fair of Lexington,... more >

Lionel Richie & Backstreet Boys Have NYC Weekend
4/11/2000, USRN

At the two concerts he played with Tina Turner over the weekend at New York's Madison Square Garden, Lionel Richie surprised the audience by premiering a song from his... more >

Backstreet Boy's 'Johnny No Name' Tour Wraps At New York's Irving Plaza
4/10/2000, USRN

Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean performed in the last of a series of benefit shows under the alias of British rock star, Johnny No Name last night at New York's Irving Plaza. No... more >

Launch Exclusive: One On One With Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough!
4/10/2000, USRN

Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough made a surprise appearance Sunday night at New York's Irving Plaza to lend support to his bandmate A.J. McLean, who was performing as Johnny... more >

Backstreet Boys, Bucs Hoop It Up For Charity
3/27/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys's Nick Carter and Brian Littrell won a charity basketball game against members of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the USF Sun Dome in Tampa, Florida,... more >

Backstreet Boys Reveal Solo Project Plans
3/14/2000, USRN

Members of the Backstreet Boys will embark on several solo projects after the group's current sold-out Into the Millennium North American tour wraps up. A.J. McLean is... more >

The Men And Backstreet Boys Strike Back
3/9/2000, USRN

Tom Jones, the Backstreet Boys, D'Angelo, Enrique Iglesias, and Sting have all signed on for the first ever Men Strike Back concert. The show is the male equivalent of the... more >

Backstreet Boys Ticket Buyers Beware!
3/7/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys have posted a statement on their official website (www.backstreetboys.com) warning fans not to fall for ticket scams on the popular Internet auction... more >

Backstreet Boys, Sting, Ricky Martin And More Nominated For Blockbuster Awards
2/8/2000, USRN

'N Sync, Sting and Ricky Martin are just some of the pop music nominees announced today (Feb. 8) for the sixth annual Blockbuster Entertainment Awards. 98 Degrees, the... more >

The Backstreet Boys Team Up With Burger King
1/21/2000, USRN

The Burger King Corporation has announced an exclusive promotion with the Backstreet Boys that will include an unprecedented CD-and-video offer and an exclusive title... more >

New Backstreet Boys Tour & Album On The Way
1/20/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys are currently on vacation and the group has plans for six weeks of U.S. tour dates -- the second leg of the Millennium tour kicks off Feb. 11 at the... more >

Backstreet Boy To Sing National Anthem At Hockey Game
1/11/2000, USRN

Singer Brian Littrell of the Backstreet Boys will sing the national anthem at the Kentucky Thoroughblades' hockey game against the Louisville Panthers on Jan. 22 in a... more >

The Backstreet Boys, Twain And Martin Are The People's Choice
1/10/2000, USRN

The Backstreet Boys, Shania Twain, and Ricky Martin were the musical winners Sunday night (Jan. 9) at the 26th annual Peoples' Choice Awards, which aired live from the...