Kevin Richardson will compete on the March 11, 2002 edition of NBC's celebrity Fear Factor to help raise funds for Just Within Reach, his own environmental foundation.
Date: 02.10.02 {2:51 PM CT}

The Boys have been nominated for a Canadian Juno award in the Best Selling Album, Foreign Or Domestic category. Nominees for this award include:
"Black & Blue" - Backstreet Boys
"All That You Can't Leave Behind" - U2
"Chocolate Starfish And The Hotdog Flavored Water" - Limp Bizkit
"Hot Shot" - Shaggy
"Survivor" - Destiny's Child
Date: 02.11.02 {5:39 PM CT}
[Source: Launch.com]

Nick Carter will lace up the spikes with actor Steven Baldwin and former lead singer of Chicago, Peter Cetera, to participate in the 14th Annual Joe DiMaggio Legends Game. The event takes place on Saturday, February 9, 2002 (7:00 p.m.) at Fort Lauderdale Stadium and proceeds benefit the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation.
Carter, Baldwin and Cetera will join such greats as Brooks Robinson and Andre Dawson in raising money for programs and services for children and their families. Many of the dollars raised through ticket sales will be earmarked for use at the Visitors Clubhouse, a home away from home where families can stay at no charge while their children are receiving treatment at the hospital. Nick Carter will also perform the National Anthem.
Fort Lauderdale Stadium is located at 5301 NW 12th Avenue, just west of I-95 off Commercial Boulevard. Reserved seats are $5, bleacher seats are $3, and there is no charge for kids under 12 to sit in the bleachers. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (954) 9870-2020 ext. 3100. Date: 02.10.02 {2:00 PM CT}
[Source: Backstreet.net]

Teen Scene Magazine is again rolling out the 'Teen Scene E-Awards 2002' and have just announced the nominations. The Backstreet Boys scored 3 nominations including "CD That Rocks Your World", "Single That Rocks Your World", and "Group That Rocks Your World"
The Backstreet Boys won several Teen Scene E-Awards last year, along with Krystal. The E-Awards are voted on by YOU, the fans. This year the voting will take place in the April 2002 issue which will be released on March 5th, and then the winners will be announced in the May 2002 issue which will be released on April 5th. Make sure that you get voting for the Backstreet Boys so that they can win some awards again this year! If you'd like to head on over to Teen Scene check out their website at, http://www.teenscenemag.com - the nominations are listed in the Teen 411 section. Date: 02.10.02 {2:00 PM CT}
[Source: Backstreet.net]

Nick Carter will be doing Rock And Jock in Philadelphia this weekend.
Date: 02.08.02 {4:30 PM CT}
[Source: MTV]

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter has agreed to enter a counselling program and perform community service to resolve a misdemeanour charge stemming from a nightclub brawl.
After Carter, 22, completes the misdemeanour intervention program and his community service, the charge of resisting/opposing a law enforcement officer without violence will be dropped, prosecutor Pam Bondi said Friday.
Date: 02.06.02 {3:19 PM CT}
[Source: Allpop.com]

Washington, D.C. - February 1, 2002 - Howie D. will be making a special appearance at Hot 99.5's Rock & Sports Experience on Saturday, February 16th, 2002, to promote lupus awareness. The Rock & Sports Experience, which is being held at the D.C. Covention Center, attracts over 20,000 people.
Howie's appearance is part of his effort to spread lupus awareness, and is being done in conjunction with Buzz Marketing Group. The Dorough Lupus Foundation (DLF) and Buzz Marketing Group (Buzz MG) have partnered together to help spread lupus awareness among young people, to raise funds for lupus research and to aid those living with lupus.
The Dorough Lupus Foundation and Buzz MG will co-host a booth at this event, where attendees will be able to purchase DLF merchandise and find out more about lupus. Howie will also host a meet and greet from noon until 1pm.
For more information on the Rock & Sport Experience, visit www.rockandsportsexperience.com. For more information on the Dorough Lupus Foundation, please visit www.doroughlupusfoundation.org. For more information on Buzz Marketing Group, visit www.buzzmg.com. Date: 02.02.02 {6:55 PM CT}

Mayor Martin O'Malley of Baltimore, Maryland, has proclaimed March 2, 2002 to be "Backstreet Boys Day" in conjunction with the BSB Fan Convention. The BSB Fan Convention will be held March 2-3, 2002 at the BWI Marriott Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. The event is a charity fundraiser to raise money and awareness for the Backstreet Boys charity organizations (DLF, JWR, NCOC, JNN, & HCC). The convention is being sponsored "by the fans, for the fans." Date: 02.02.02 {6:53 PM CT}

Backstreet Boys may be preforming at the Superbowl Halftime show February 3, 2002. GO RAMS!! Date: 01.30.02 {3:06 PM CT}

Kevin Richardson will be appearing on the NBC television show Fear Factor in February. Date: 01.30.02 {3:06 PM CT}
[Source: MTV]

Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson showed-off his athletic skills yesterday by running the Olympic Torch Relay in Los Angeles.
The singer, who became the 142nd torchbearer of this year's relay, carried the flame to promote his Just Within Reach environmental foundation.
Date: 01.16.02 {5:44 PM CT}
[Source: Dotmusic]

Kevin will be carrying the Olympic Torch to represent JWR today, January 15th, in LA at 2:24pm.
Date: 01.15.02 {2:59 PM CT}
[Source: JWR]

Nick, Kevin and Krystal will be presenting at this year's American Music Awards on January 9.
Date: 12.28.01

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (Animated, color, G, 1:23)soundtrack contains more than a dozen tunes from the likes of such kid-friendly artists as Aaron Carter, Britney Spears, 'N Sync and the Backstreet Boys.
Date: 12.21.01

The Boys won an award at the Much Music 2001 VMA for Favorite International Group.
Date: 12.20.01

A great holiday gift idea, this educational calendar pays tribute to the Earth and her beauty. The 12" x 12" full-page design includes 11 original photographs of JWR founder Kevin Richardson and one photograph of Nick Carter, in support of his Oceans Campaign, a division of Just Within Reach. Each glossy calendar page includes significant environmental dates, photographs of nature and inspirational quotes to remind us to take action and care for our environment.
To minimize the use of ink and production solvents, this calendar was printed with only two colors of soy-based ink, dramatic black and an Earthy warm clay tone, on recycled paper with a minimum of 10% post-consumer content. The calendar is 100% recyclable.
All calendars will come with a gift card acknowledging that the purchase of the calendar supports the programs and mission of the Just Within Reach Foundation. It's the perfect way to honor your friends and family during the holidays while also honoring the Earth. Also available JWR tee-shirt's or tote bag's. Get Yours Now!
Shop at JWR.com
Date: 12.12.01
[Source: JWR]

Aaron Carter will hit the road on Jan. 25 in Jacksonville, Fla., with Dream Street and Lindsay Pagano, to promote his latest album, "Oh Aaron". Aaron will also be performing live this month in a benefit concert in Florida and for a holiday radio concert in San Jose, California.

January
25 - Jacksonville, FL - Jacksonville Coliseum
27 - Trenton, NJ - Sovereign Bank Arena

February
5 - Boston, MA - Tsongas Arena
8 - Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena
Date: 12.07.01
[Source: LiveDaily]

The Backstreet Boys, No. 9 last year with "Millennium," improved this year, coming in third with "Black & Blue" (Jive).
Date: 12.06.01
[Source: Billboard]

Some were profound, some were wise, some were downright inspiring, but most of all, artists let a lot of zingers fly out of their mouths this year. Through Jan. 4, allstar will bring you some of the more interesting things said this year as part of our 2001 Year in Review news coverage.
A.J. McLean
"I've got a great job and a great life. I feel great, and I look great – not to sound conceited, but I think I look pretty damn good." – Backstreet Boys' A.J. McLean on being sober in USA Today
Date: 11.29.01
[Source: CDNOW.com]

Backstreet Boys are nominated for the Peoples Choice Award for Musical Group or Band. The competition is tough with *NSYNC and the Dixie Chicks also in the running. Keep the Backstreet pride alive and head over to CBS.com to vote for the Boys!! Watch the People's Choice Awards on Sunday January 13th at 8:00 PM Eastern on CBS to see if they win.
Date: 11.28.01

The Boys are up for 2 awards in the International category of the first ever AsiaAwards to be shown on MTV Asia on February 2, 2002. You can vote for them in the favorite pop act category as well as the favorite video category. Click here to vote.

Backstreet Boys Greatest Hits - Chapter 1 - Debuted at #4 on the Billboard charts this week as well as #1 in Canada.
Date: 11.08.01
[Source: Billboard]

Kevin Richardson of the Backstreet Boys and Joey Fatone of *NSYNC had a dancing duel at New York City's China Club this week, the New York Daily News reports.
The two reportedly took turns showing off their dance moves for a group of female onlookers, but the girls couldn't decide on a winner.
Date: 10.28.01
[Source: Katrillion]

Today on TRL they showed a clip of the new Drowning Video and sadly it is no longer a wet video. The boys are dancing around at a park. The VIDEO WILL PREMIERE MONDAY OCTOBER 29, 2001.
Date: 10.26.01

The reason that the Drowning video has been delayed is because they reshot it. They completely redid the whole theme, so now there won't be any wet Boys in the video.
Date: 10.25.01

Drowning was Billboard's top debut last week. It entered the charts @ # 54.
Date: 10.16.01

This is what the Chapter One album cover will look like the United States
Date: 10.12.01

The Backstreet Boys' video For Drowning has ONCE AGAIN been pushed back. Instead of October 15, 2001 it has been said to be pushed back until late October. No reason for this push back has been released as of yet.
Source: [TRL-mtv.com]
Date: 10.10.01

KRYSTAL is doing a LIVE Performance Taping on the JENNY JONES show next Thursday Oct. 11th, 2001 to be aired on Oct. 23rd 2001! For more information on tickets and audience participation call (312)-836-9485 and ask for Danny. The show is taped in the NBC Tower in downtown Chicago. The address is 454 N. Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60611.
Source: [Backstreet.net]
Date: 10.09.01

Do NOT forget to vote for BSB and Backstreet.net at this year's My Vh1 Video Music Awards you can vote here! Make sure you vote, vote, vote!

CHAT WITH KEVIN RICHARDSON TONIGHT! October 3, 2001 at www.JustWithinReach.org Kevin will be chatting on his official foundation site tonight at 6:00 PM ET. Kevin will be discussing the progress of Just Within Reach (JWR).

Krystal's new single will be Love is a beautiful thing. This was voted on by Krystal fans. It is in stores now!
Source: [BackstreetBoys.com]
Date: 9.30.01 {4:35 PM CT}

On TRL today John Norris informed us that yes the Backstreet Boy's video and album both have been pushed back. Drowning the video will be out within a few weeks and Chapter One, their Greatest Hits Album will be out October 30, CANDICE'S Birthday
Source: [MTV]
Date: 9.28.01 {3:31 PM CT}

It seems MTV has put Backstreet Boys' new video 'drowning' on hold. I'm not sure when it will be premiered but I will post it here asap!
Source: [MTV]
Date: 9.27.01

Today on MTV's TRL Kevin Richardson called in to explain his comment that had been somewhat taken out of context and criticized heavily. Mr. Richardson told Carson "I apologize if my comment offended any one." He went on the say that the whole interview in which that comment was taken out of each member of BSB each said what was on their mind, and it was their fifth interview that day and he was very upset.
Source: [TRL]
Date: 9.20.01 {4:07 PM CT}

Ok I was listening to the MJ Morning show this morning and MJ being his normal 'mean' self, was going off on how Kevin Richardson was speaking out on the terrorist attacks. MJ was talking about how he is almost boycotting their music on his morning show, and how a 'boyband' should NOT be making comments about anything and just TOTALLY dissing him. He quote said "they should throw him out of a moving tour bus is what they should do." That was NOT very nice MJ. I agree that MJ can speak his mind but he is ALWAYS dissing BSB, he went off about AJ while he was in rehab as well. I think everyone should email MJ and tell him YOUR feelings! You can email him at HERE You can also visit his webpage at mjmorningshow.com THANKS So much!
Source: [EOTR]
[9.19.01]

Much Music have cancelled the 2001 Video Music Awards in the wake of Tuesday's terrorist action in the U.S. "It is a time of uncertainty, a time to mourn, and to collect our thoughts and prayers. Out of respect for the victims and their families, MuchMusic has chosen to cancel this, the 12th edition of the annual event - and return in September 2002," said David Kines, vice president of Much Music. .
Source: [www.muchmusic.com]
[9.15.01]

MTV's VMA 2001 Recap:
On the red carpet, Willa Ford, newly signed Vj to MTV, was working the red carpet and Backstreet Boys totally ignored her! The former Girlfriend of Nick Carter, who didn't even look her way. Howie smiled at her and Brian completely ignored her.
Moving on... Backstreet did present the first award of the night and no BSB did NOT win any awards. They were winning viewers choice all night but NSYNC walked away with the award. All the guys looked totally hot and AJ was his new self sobber and happy.
Source: [EOTR]
[9.03.01]

THE NEW VIDEO RELEASE OF "DROWNING": You may or may not be aware that the video release of the BOYS' new video for "Drowning" has been pushed back from the 17th of September to the 19th.
In addition, KEVIN will appear on Total Request Live on Friday September 9th.
Source: [www.mtv.com]
[9.02.01]

Cruise deep into the Caribbean with Howie D. According to the cruise site, Nick Carter and DJ JoJo will be Howie's special guests.
[9.01.01]

leighannelittrell.net site is putting together a fan book for Brian & Leighanne to celebrate their first a anniversary.
[9.01.01]

MORE INFO ON NEW ALBUM The Backstreet Boys will release a greatest hits album when the yet-to-be-titled compilation will be released on October 23, 2001. The album will include the new single "Drowning." Which should be out September 17, 2001.

BSB After Party with Howie D. in St Louis, Sunday August 26 - Join radio station the Z and Howie D. at Club Planet, Planet Hollywood on The Landing. All ages till midnight, 18+ and DJ CR-1 till 3:00am. (Lacledes Landing, patio behind Planet Hollywood, 314-588-1717)
[8.25.01]

Time: 5:12
Info: Howie annouced that the next single will be 'Drowning' and the new album will be like a greatest hits with a working title of Chapter one
[8.24.01]

Krystal will also open with Sisqo on the remainder of the Boys' Black and Blue Tour.
[8.20.01]

Sisqo will be opening for the Boys for the remainder of their summer tour resuming August 24th.
[8.17.01]

I'd like to wish good-bye to one the best fan fiction sites out there, Choice Fan Fiction I wish Kira the best and I LOVED this story! KTBSPA
[8.16.01] You can Chat with AJ's mom on Monday August 13 @ 1:30pm.
[8.11.01]

Here is a picture of Nick's new ear ring, this is him at hanging out with some friends at a restaurant recently.[8.08.01]

Picture Credit- Bkst Style on AOL only

Around The World, the long-awaited home video will be released on September 11 on VHS & DVD. [8.08.01]

Nick has got his ear pierced. (SEE PICTURE ABOVE)[8.06.01]

Here is a picture of Nick's supposed 8th tattoo (The 7th is kaos of his spine, no pic yet) a sting ray on his back shoulder.. [7.30.01]

You can vote for Backstreet Boys "THE CALL" for Viewers Choice for MTV's 2001 VMA awards here.

Krystal debuted on the Billboard charts at 86 with Me & My Piano. The 19-year-old Indiana native was discovered by Kevin Richardson and signed to the Boys' record label, KBNHA. Her debut album has benefited from play on Radio Disney--but has virtually been ignored by Top 40 stations. - [From E! Online]

You can send your letters of encouragement for AJ to:
A.J. McLean
P.O. Box 691809
Orlando, Florida 32869