News

* Burger King is the official sponsor of the BSB tour and in the summer and fall Burger King will be giving out cds with a single from the new album and unrealeased live cuts.[from Fox2 News-Detroit]

* BSB wins at AMA's for Favorite pop-rock band, duo or group

* Backstreet won at the American music awards for Best Musical act or Band on January 9th, 2000.

* Backstreet has 5 Grammy nods - Record, Album and Pop album of the year for Millennium. IWITW was nominated for song and pop song of the year.

* BSB was #1 on TRL Tuesday, the 4th

* On TRL's top 99 of 99, All I Have TO Give came in at #34, Larger Than Life at #12, and I Want It That Way at #1!! Congrats Boys!

* Rolling Stone that features the Boys in boxers on the cover is on sale as of DEC. 31st.

* Millennium has been certified DIAMOND (10x) by RIAA.

* In the The Billboard 200 Top Albums: Top 10, BSB is #1, in Top Pop Artist they are #1, and Hot Adult Contemporary, BSB is #1 with IWITW.

* According to TEEN magazine Brian is ENGAGED to LeighAnne. I'm not sure if they are right but that's what it says! If so...CONGRATS!!

* BSB Win 4 awards at Billboard 12/9/99...Artist Of The Year,Album Of The Year, Albums Artist Of The Year, & Albums Artist Duo/Group Of The Year.

* BSB are nominated for Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Backstreet Boys, 'N Sync, Santana and Favorite Album: ``Millennium'' (Backstreet Boys), ``...Baby One More Time'' (Britney Spears), ``Supernatural'' (Santana) at the American Music Awards.

* BSB Won 5 awards at the Smash Hits Awards - Best band in the universe, Best non British band ,Best single for "I Want It That Way", Best video for "Larger Than Life", & Best album for "Millennium".

* BSB is nominated at the People's Choice Awards (Jan.9, 2000 -CBS at 9-11 P.M.)Favorite Musical Group or Band: ALABAMA, BACKSTREET BOYS, DIXIE CHICKS

* Backstreet is nominated in the Billboard music awards for, Artist Of The Year, Album of the year, Duo/Group Artist, Hot 100 Singles Artist, & Album Artist.

* BSB are on the cover of YM Magazine. I don't want to put the article in here- just go buy it. It's short but there are 6 SEXY posters inside that are so worth the $. Check it out- and the rest of the mag is cool too.

* Kevin dislocated his shoulder while snow boarding in Denver. He's fine now. He is not dancing for the next few shows but otherwise he's alright. Don't worry.

* In the Nov/Dec. issue of Twist..BSB were the on the 25 coolest guys of 99 list. THEY WERE #1-5!!! (WEll, there is 5 of them soo)

* Teen asked three Backstreet babes this question, and here's what they dished: What's In Your Refrigerator?

A.J. Mclean: "Lots of health food, because I live with my mom. I have Lean Pockets and lots of chicken."
Brian Littrell: "Oh we've got some cinnamon rolls, eggs, biscuits, I'm big on breakfast foods."
Kevin Richardson: "Probably a bunch of mold."

* In the November issue of Teen, the winners of the Teen Choice Awards are in! Backstreet winning 3 awards. Best Boy Band, Sexiest Boy Band, and Fave video for I Want It That Way. Congrats!