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This is where all BSB News is going to be from now on!
Chris Sheppard's Groove Station 5 features BSB
From: Sneak Preview Site for GS5 http://www.vikrecordings.com/groovestation/
This year's hottest collection of hit music is about to touch down in your town. This year's release has 17 mega hits including new Backstreet Boys, world exclusive remixes of 'N Sync & Britney Spears, Monica, Stars on 54, Whitney Houston and many more..
NOTE FROM ANGEL: This hits stores May 18th, same day as Millennium! So go and pick up both, cuz they both will most definately rock..
Track Listings:
1. Stars On 54
If You Could Read My Mind
Exclusive
2. Love Inc.
Who Do You Love
Exclusive
3. Whitney Houston
Heartbreak Hotel (Remix)
Exclusive
4. Monica
The First Night
Exclusive
5. Next
Too Close
6. Faith Evans
Love Like This
Exclusive
7. R. Kelly
Home Alone
8. TLC
Creep
9. Britney Spears
Thinkin' About You
(Pink Bubblegum Mix)
World Exclusive
10. Natalie Imbruglia
Torn
11. N-Sync
God Must Have Spent...
(Groove Station to Station Remix)
World Exclusive
12. Backstreet Boys
The One
Exclusive
13. Five
Everybody Get Up
Exclusive
14. The Tamperer
Feel It
Exclusive
15. Deborah Cox
Nobody's Supposed To Be
Here (Remix)
Exclusive
16. Usher
You Make Me Wanna...
Exclusive
17. Crash Test Dummies
Keep A Lid On Things
Exclusive
*~NOTE~* uh-huh, i think i'll go buy Millennium and Groove Station 5 at the same time...
BSB Plan Worldwide Premiere of IWITW Video
From: MTV.com
Backstreet Boys fans starved for a fresh glimpse of the fellas will soon be appeased.
The Boys' new video, "I Want It That Way," will make its world premiere on May 5 on MTV's "Total Request Live." The video will be the group's first from its upcoming album "Millennium" and will give fans their first taste of new material since the group's breakthrough, 1997's "Backstreet Boys," which sold more than 10 million copies.
The single hit radio recently, and the band shot the video in Los Angeles three weeks ago with director Wayne Isham (the man behind Ricky Martin's "Livin' La Vida Loca," 98 Degrees' "The Hardest Thing," and, back in the day, Motley Crue's "Home Sweet Home"). As we previously reported, the Boys took to Los Angeles International Airport to shoot the clip, which promises to be heavy with performance footage.
The video premiere will be the first in a string of Backstreet MTV appearances, which will include "Backstreet Boys Favorite Videos," turns on "TRL," and a live concert special titled "Backstreet Boys Live." The Backstreet avalanche will flow throughout May with the group's many appearances coming before "Millennium" hits stores on May 18.
*~NOTE~* aw yeah, the Millennium is coming closer and closer...
NEW Release Date For BSB CD
From: Hitmakers.com
Kudos to JOE RICCITELLI & Team Jive for a truly historical week, with 165 multi-format out-of-the-box adds for "I Want It That Way". An add means that a radio station picked up the song and started to play it.
Most songs by big-name artists get about 100 "adds" their first week out. But IWITW was so successful that 165 radio stations started to play it the first week it is released! This was an all-time record for top 40 radio!
*~NOTE~* ahhh...gotta love that song...check it out along w/ lyrics here.
NEW Release Date For BSB CD
From: Entertainment Wire
NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Feb. 3, 1999--After selling over 27 million albums worldwide in over 48 countries, the Backstreet Boys are set for a worldwide release of their highly anticipated third (second for US) album, Millennium, on May 18, 1999.
The first single from the new album will go to radio in early April. Millennium was co-written by the Backstreet Boys and includes tracks written and produced by Max Martin, Mutt Lange and Steve Lipson.
The Backstreet Boys' fifth single "All I Have To Give," off their 9X platinum self-titled debut album, is currently the No. 3 selling single in the country. The video was directed by Nigel Dick and is currently on MTV, The Box, The Disney Channel and Much Music.
The Backstreet Boys received their first Grammy nomination in the category of "Best New Artist." The group will be presenters at the 1999 Grammy Awards on Feb. 24.
The Backstreet Boys are set for two additional major TV events during the February sweeps period. The five member vocal group will debut their first Pay-Per-View special, "In Concert" on Feb. 6. Their current single, "All I Have To Give" will be highlighted on Shania Twain's Winter Break featuring the Backstreet Boys and Elton John on March 3.
The Backstreet Boys are a five-member R&B-Pop vocal group which consists of Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter, A.J. McLean and Howie Dorough.
For further information on America's No. 1 R&B-Pop sensation please contact Sonia Muckle at 212/824-1370.
*~NOTE~* Finally! But that's in like 3 months! Ugh! I can't wait that long! also, read below about them pushing back their world tour..*~angel~*
BSB Push Back Dates Of World Tour
From: Marshall Arts Ltd. (UK)
For those of you who don't already know, the European part of the world tour has been rescheduled. This is the press release and the new dates for the Euro part.
Press Release.
BACKSTREET BOYS
MILLENIUM
IN STORES MAY 18
New York, NY ... After selling over 27 million albums worldwide in over 48 countries, the Backstreet Boys are set for a worldwide release of their highly anticipated third album, Millennium, on May 18, 1999. The first single from the new album will go to radio in early April. Millenium was co-written by the Backstreet Boys and includes tracks written and produced by Max Martin, Mutt Lange, and Steve Lipson.
In order for the Backstreet Boys to accomodate a worldwide release, the vocal group has decided to delay the start of their worldwide tour to June 2nd, 1999. This change was also the result of increased ticket demand in markets like Italy and Spain and has allowed them to move into larger venues. The Backstreet Boys would like to express "appreciation of the love and support of their international fans who have always supported us throughout the years."
The Backstreet Boys are currently in the studio putting final touches on the new album and rehearsing an all new show for what will be their world tour in support of the Millenium.
(February 9th, 1999)
Rescheduled dates are as follows:
Tour/Promodates.
DATE CITY DESCRIPTION
Monaco World Music Awards
Italy Festival Bar TV
June 2nd Ghent, Belgium Expo
June 3rd Ghent, Belgium Expo
June 4th Frankfurt, Germany Festhalle
June 5th Amsterdam, Netherlands Arena
June 7th Koeln, Germany Koelnarena
June 8th Paris, France Bercy
June 10th Manchester, England M.E.N. Arena
June 11th Newcastle, England Telewest Arena
June 13th Birmingham, England NEC Arena
June 14th Birmingham, England NEC Arena
June 16th London, England Earls Court
June 17th London, England Earls Court
June 20th Mannheim, Germany Maimarkthalle
June 21st Bielefeld, Germany Seidenstickerhalle
June 22nd Oberhausen, Germany Arena
June 24th Muenster, Germany Muensterlandhalle
June 25th Stuttgart, Germany Schleyerhalle
June 26th Muenchen, Germany Olympiahalle
June 27th Zurich, Switzerland Hallenstadion
June 29th Rome, Italy Olympico Stadium
July 2nd Milan, Italy The Forum
July 3rd Milan, Italy The Forum
July 5th Vienna, Austria Stadthalle
July 6th Rieden, Germany Ostbayernhalle
July 7th Friedrichshafen, Germany Messehalle
July 9th Via Reggio, Italy Stadio Comunale
July 11th San Sebastian, Spain Velodrome
July 13th Barcelona, Spain Pauli St Jordi
July 14th Barcelona, Spain Pauli St Jordi
July 16th Madrid, Spain
July 21st Bremen, Germany Stadthalle
July 22nd Leipzig, Germany Stadthalle
July 23rd Berlin, Germany Velodrome
July 24th Berlin, Germany Velodrome
July 29th Copenhagen, Denmark Multihalle
August 2nd Helsinki, Finland Hartwell Arena
August 3rd Helsinki, Finland Hartwell Arena
August 5th Gothenburg, Sweden Scandinavium
August 6th Stockholm, Sweden The Globe
August 7th Stockholm, Sweden The Globe
*~NOTE~* Well that SuCkS for Canada..we're going to be WAY later on in the year..but in the long-run they are worth the wait so it's okie! *~angel~*
Release Date For New BSB CD
From: Sam Goody
According to Sam Goody, the BSB's new album will be out on March 23rd. Rite now you can reserve it for $14.99 US, but this may not be available @ all stores.
*~NOTE~* Okie, this is WrOnG! Turns out the new cd won't be out until May 18th! What a wait! But it's WELL worth it. The new cd will be titled "Millenium".
-hee hee- AJ's so clever :)- *~angel~*
01/11/99
BSB Come Up Empty Handed At The '99 American Music Awards
Source of article:
ABC http://www.abc.com
The Boys came up empty handed at the '99 AMA's. They were nominated in the "Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist" and "Favorite Band, Duo, Group" categories.
The 26th annual American Music Awards: the AMA's, which honor the top artists in all forms of music, aired on ABC on Monday, January 11, 1999 (8:00 pm ET); Billy Joel received the annual Award of Merit; the show was hosted by Brandy.
*~NOTE~* UMMMMM..THAT SUCKS! Can you believe it?? That's SOOOOOOOOOO not fair!! Did you see that AWESOME performance by them?? and 'N Sync won smthg, so that's even more degrating! I really have nothing against 'N Sync, but that's just not fair at all!! BSB deserved BOTH of those awards so much and I just hope that this doesn't make them think any less of their American fans..(why would it?!)..but I hope that they win the Grammy, since maybe that will make them feel a bit better!! Sorry Guys..*~angel~*
01/5/99
BSB Nominated For Best New Artist
NEW ARTIST: Backstreet Boys; Andrea Bocelli; Dixie Chicks; Lauryn Hill; Natalie Imbruglia
*~NOTE~* YaY!!
These are the people nominated for Best New Artist!!
I'm soooo happy for the guys! I hope they win *crosses fingers* Grammy's are on February 24, 8:00 PM on CBS. *~angel~*
Stagehand Sues BSB For $3 Mil
MANASSAS, Va. (AP) - A stagehand filed a $3 million lawsuit against the pop group Backstreet Boys, contending he was injured by a 50-pound cannon that fell on his head.
Michael Barrett, 22, filed the lawsuit Tuesday in Prince William County Circuit Court seeking damages from the five-member group for injuries and emotional distress. Gary Exner, another stagehand, was also named as a defendant.
Exner could not be reached for comment and band spokeswoman Sonya Muckle did not return a phone message or respond to a faxed list of questions.
Barrett, of Alexandria, was working backstage at Nissan Pavilion after a concert July 16.
A line suspending the cannon - a stage prop that fires confetti - was untied after the show, "causing it to descend to the stage below at great speed," according to the lawsuit.
Backstreet Boys released its first hit single, "Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)," in 1997.
12/01/98
BSB On Pay Per View!
Source For This Article: ENTERTAINMENT WIRE
Showtime Event Television to Bring Pop's Hottest Stars to Pay Per View With Backstreet Boys in Concert! On Saturday, February 6 At 8 PM ET/PT
NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Nov. 30, 1998--SET (Showtime Event Television) Pay Per View announced today that it will distribute Backstreet Boys in Concert!, a 90-minute show featuring pop music's hottest stars, on Saturday, February 6 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
The pay-per-view special will include the band's hits off their quadruple platinum self-titled debut album, Backstreet Boys, and will be distributed on pay-per-view at the suggested retail price of $19.95.
Filmed live at the band's homecoming concert at the Orlando Arena in Florida, the show features the new kings of pop at their charismatic best, strutting their stuff for their young fans. It is the first ever pay-per-view show by the Jive recording artists.
A hit with industry insiders as well, Backstreet Boys recently won MTV's prestigious 'Best Group Video' award for "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)," and have been nominated by Billboard Magazine for 'Group Album of the Year' and by the American Music Awards for 'Favorite Pop/Rock Group of the Year.'
With over 25-million albums sold worldwide, nearly 9-million sold in the U.S. and four top ten singles under their belts, Backstreet Boys have become international mega-stars. Kevin, AJ, Howie D, Nick and Brian kicked off their North American tour in Charlotte, NC, and have quickly become one of the music industry's hottest and most coveted concert acts. The teen idols best known for singing "Quit Playing Games," "As Long As You Love Me" and "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" are selling out arenas around the country at record- shattering speed. The group's blend of powerful harmonies, passionate ballads and a dynamic stage show are sure to electrify their young audiences around the country.
*~NOTE~* Yay! I can't wait! I know soo many people who are waiting eagerly for this event!(me)!*~angel~*
12/01/98
BSB Talk About Writing Songs For Their New Album
Source of article:
MTV Online http://www.mtv.com
The Backstreet Boys are still plugging away at their new album, recording
partly in their hometown of Orlando, Florida, and partly in Sweden.
For their next effort, the Boys say they're attempting to write some of the
songs themselves.
"There's a song that I co-wrote" Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson told MTV News.
"There's a song that Brian wrote, actually two songs that Brian wrote, and the rest of the
guys are finishing their demos so we can all sit down and decide what
we want to put on the album what we don't."
The new album is officially slated for release next April, but
the lads themselves aren't betting on that just yet.
"Hopefully we'll have a single out by late January [or] early February.
And hopefully [we'll] have an album out by, like, March," A.J. McLean said.
"But that's all hopefully. We don't get no dates," Howie Dorough interjected.
"It's all hopefully. We have a lot of recording to do left, just trying to make the album
the best as we possibly can. So we're taking it slowly," A.J. finished.
The Boys are apparently determined to continue flogging their products right down to the final moments of 1998.
The band will appear on the "Billboard Awards" on December 7th,
and have also contracted to grace Dick Clark's annual New Year's Eve show on the 31st.
*~NOTE~* Mmmmmm...OHHHH YOU BET i'm buying their new single and new cd!! OHHHH yah......*~angel~*
