Here are some videos Donnie sent out today live from Times Square:
Friday, December 31, 2010
New Years Greetings from New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys
NKOTBSB wish fans on Facebook and Cambio a Happy New Year:
Youtube video courtesy of daniiicky
Youtube video courtesy of cambioconnect
Youtube video courtesy of daniiicky
Youtube video courtesy of cambioconnect
Preview of NKOTBSB Times Square performance
Here's a preview of NKOTBSB doing their Times Square performance (unfortunately it's mostly crowd shots, but you can hear them)
Youtube video courtesy of NKOTBGermany
Youtube video courtesy of NKOTBGermany
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Introducing New Kids on the Block Flashback
This is the site for all the current news and media about the New Kids on the Block, but I thought why not start a new blog dedicated to all the "old" stuff. So check out http://nkotbflashback.blogspot.com/ and let me know what you think!
Friday, December 24, 2010
Boston Herald: Possible NKOTB and BSB show at Fenway
The Boston Herald is reporting a possible Fenway Park NKOTBSB show:
New Kids, Backstreet make play for Fenway show
Boy bands of summer
By Thomas Grillo
Reunited boy bands New Kids on the Block and the Backstreet Boys hope to show off their choreographed dance moves and smooth harmonies at a Fenway Park [map] concert this summer, the Herald has learned.
The Boston Red Sox [team stats] applied for show permits for Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12, when the team is out of town for a series in Toronto. But the bands would have to rearrange their schedules to play the storied ballpark.
The groups have already booked and sold tickets to perform at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., on the 11th of June and the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J., on the 12th. A source close to the situation said the groups would reschedule one of those shows to make the Fenway date a reality.
“The New Kids really want to play Fenway,” said a second source familiar with the plan. “They grew up here going to shows at the Boston Garden and ballgames at Fenway. This is their heritage. They’re coming home. They are willing to reroute a bit to play Fenway.”
The Fenway show would come just days after the bands’ June 4 show at Boston’s TD Garden, which quickly sold out when tickets for the “NKOTBSB” tour went on sale Dec. 11.
The Sox’ permit application does not list what band will perform. A Red Sox spokeswoman referred calls to concert promoter Live Nation, which did not return a call seeking comment yesterday. Kristen Foster, a spokeswoman for the bands, declined to comment.
Ever since John Henry and company bought the Red Sox in 2002, they’ve been seeking ways to squeeze more revenue out of the 98-year-old park through non-baseball events.
Fenway’s summer concert series started in 2003, when Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band sold out two shows. Since then, Jimmy Buffett, the Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews Band, the Police, Neil Diamond, Phish, Paul McCartney and Aerosmith have performed at Fenway.
The New Kids, founded in the 1980s by producer Maurice Starr, broke up in 1994 but have been “Hangin’ Tough” since reuniting three years ago. The pop group’s members - brothers Jordan and Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood - hit their hometown of Boston during a 2008 tour.
The Backstreet Boys - A.J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter - formed in Orlando, Fla., in 1993 and have sold more than 130 million records.
New Kids, Backstreet make play for Fenway show
Boy bands of summer
By Thomas Grillo
Reunited boy bands New Kids on the Block and the Backstreet Boys hope to show off their choreographed dance moves and smooth harmonies at a Fenway Park [map] concert this summer, the Herald has learned.
The Boston Red Sox [team stats] applied for show permits for Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12, when the team is out of town for a series in Toronto. But the bands would have to rearrange their schedules to play the storied ballpark.
The groups have already booked and sold tickets to perform at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., on the 11th of June and the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J., on the 12th. A source close to the situation said the groups would reschedule one of those shows to make the Fenway date a reality.
“The New Kids really want to play Fenway,” said a second source familiar with the plan. “They grew up here going to shows at the Boston Garden and ballgames at Fenway. This is their heritage. They’re coming home. They are willing to reroute a bit to play Fenway.”
The Fenway show would come just days after the bands’ June 4 show at Boston’s TD Garden, which quickly sold out when tickets for the “NKOTBSB” tour went on sale Dec. 11.
The Sox’ permit application does not list what band will perform. A Red Sox spokeswoman referred calls to concert promoter Live Nation, which did not return a call seeking comment yesterday. Kristen Foster, a spokeswoman for the bands, declined to comment.
Ever since John Henry and company bought the Red Sox in 2002, they’ve been seeking ways to squeeze more revenue out of the 98-year-old park through non-baseball events.
Fenway’s summer concert series started in 2003, when Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band sold out two shows. Since then, Jimmy Buffett, the Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews Band, the Police, Neil Diamond, Phish, Paul McCartney and Aerosmith have performed at Fenway.
The New Kids, founded in the 1980s by producer Maurice Starr, broke up in 1994 but have been “Hangin’ Tough” since reuniting three years ago. The pop group’s members - brothers Jordan and Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood - hit their hometown of Boston during a 2008 tour.
The Backstreet Boys - A.J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter - formed in Orlando, Fla., in 1993 and have sold more than 130 million records.
People.com: Baby No. 3 on the Way for Joey McIntyre
Here is an article from people.com about a new baby on the way for Joey:
Baby No. 3 on the Way for Joey McIntyre
By Sarah Michaud
The block is filling up fast: Joey McIntyre and wife Barrett are expecting their third child.
The family will welcome their third child in May, his rep confirms to PEOPLE. The new addition joins big brothers Rhys Edward, 1, and Griffin Thomas, 3.
"Barrett and I are so blessed and grateful for the little one on the way," says McIntyre, 37. "We'll have our hands full. Three's the new nine!"
The New Kids on the Block singer, one of nine children himself, wed Barrett in Aug. 2003 at New York City's Plaza Hotel.
Baby No. 3 on the Way for Joey McIntyre
By Sarah Michaud
The block is filling up fast: Joey McIntyre and wife Barrett are expecting their third child.
The family will welcome their third child in May, his rep confirms to PEOPLE. The new addition joins big brothers Rhys Edward, 1, and Griffin Thomas, 3.
"Barrett and I are so blessed and grateful for the little one on the way," says McIntyre, 37. "We'll have our hands full. Three's the new nine!"
The New Kids on the Block singer, one of nine children himself, wed Barrett in Aug. 2003 at New York City's Plaza Hotel.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Party with Donnie Wahlberg on January 1
Donnie is hosting a party at the Ultra 88 Nightclub in Uncasville, CT on January 1, 2011. You can view details and purchase tickets here.
More details on New Years Rockin Eve Performance
New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys are scheduled to perform from 11:38 to 11:46pm on the Nivea Countdown Stage on New Years Eve.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Blue Bloods moving to new night in January
Blue Bloods will be moving to Wednesdays starting January 19. It will get a four-week trial run in the 10PM slot and if it does well, it'll most likely remain on Wednesday nights.
Source: deadline.com
Source: deadline.com
Joey McIntyre on WHDH
Here's another media segment about Joey's appearance at Boston's Children's Hospital yesterday from WHDH TV:
Joey McIntyre spreads cheer at hospital
Joey McIntyre spreads cheer at hospital
Media Reports about Joey McIntyre at Childen's Hospital
Photo from Boston Herald
CBS Boston has an article and audio segment about his apperance at the Children’s Hospital with Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart in which they mention Joey and Barrett are expecting their third child. Congrats to the McIntyres!
NECN also had a news segment
Check out more photos at WireImage
Monday, December 20, 2010
Joey McIntyre performs at Children's Hospital
Joey made an appearance at Children's Hospital in Boston and performed "I'll Be Home for Christmas" for the kids.
Youtube video courtesy of sweetparamaniadotcom
Youtube video courtesy of sweetparamaniadotcom
Donnie featured in audiobook of "The Town: A Novel"
Donnie is featured in audiobook of "The Town: A Novel".
Here is the summary from Amazon.com
Four masked men—thieves, rivals, and friends from the tough streets of Charlestown—take on a Boston bank at gunpoint. Holding bank manager Claire Keesey hostage and cleaning out the vault were simple. But career criminal Doug MacRay didn’t plan on one thing: falling hard for Claire. When he tracks her down without his mask and gun, their mutual attraction is undeniable. With a tenacious FBI agent following his every move, he imagines a life away from his gritty, dangerous work—a life centered around Claire. But before that can happen, Doug and his crew learn that there may be a way to rob Boston’s venerable baseball stadium, Fenway Park. Risky yet utterly irresistible, it would be the perfect heist to end his criminal career and begin a new life. But, as it turns out, pursuing Claire may be the most dangerous act of all.Racing to an explosive climax, The Town is a brash tale of robbery in all its forms—and an unforgettable odyssey of crime, love, ambition, and dreams.
Joey McIntyre on 93.9 Lite FM
Joey was on 93.9 Lite FM in Chicago last week. You can listen to his interview here.
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2011 Promo
Tune in on December 31 at 10PM as Dick Clark is joined by Ryan Seacrest, Fergie and Jenny McCarthy to bring you performances by Drake, Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo, Avril Lavigne, Train, New Kids On The Block, Backstreet Boys, Ke$ha, and Taio Cruz. Watch it live on ABC!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
NKOTB and BSB on Ryan Seacrest
Donnie, Danny and Howie (from BSB) were on KIIS FM's Ryan Seacrest Show this morning to talk about the New Year's Eve performance. You can listen to the interview below.
NKOTBSB On Dick Clark's Rockin New Years
More details about the New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys
performance in Times Square on New Years Eve have been posted at http://nkotb.com/news/19052
performance in Times Square on New Years Eve have been posted at http://nkotb.com/news/19052
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Win tickets to a NKOTBSB Concert
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Donnie Wahlberg and the Cast of Blue Bloods Holiday Greeting
Donnie cast of Blue Bloods Holiday Greeting:
NKOTB and BSB Song
Here is another video clip of the new New Kids on the Block/Backstreet Boys song with better audio (it also includes a clip of a solo song by AJ of BSB as well):
Youtube video courtesy of susu0822
Youtube video courtesy of susu0822
Jordan Knight on 99.9 KTDY
Jordan was on 99.9 KTDY, you can listen at:
http://999ktdy.com/jordan-knight-interview/
http://999ktdy.com/jordan-knight-interview/
Monday, December 13, 2010
Clip of the New NKOTBSB single
Backstreet Boys played a bit of a new NKOTBSB song on their cruise and a fan captured it on video:
Youtube videos courtesy of Emmmamour
Youtube videos courtesy of Emmmamour
Friday, December 10, 2010
Jordan Knight Radio Interviews
Jordan did a few radio interviews this morning. Here are the links to listen:
Kiss 108
Virgin 953 Vancouver
KOST 103.5
Kiss 108
Virgin 953 Vancouver
KOST 103.5
New Kids on the Block to be on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve
The New Kids on the Block will be on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. The show airs on ABC on December 31st.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Donnie Wahlberg on ENews 12.3.10
Here's a clip of Donnie on ENews from last week:
Youtube video courtesy of sagonz1086
Youtube video courtesy of sagonz1086
Donnie Wahlberg and Ernie Boch Interviewed at Celtics Game
Donnie and Ernie Boch were interviewed at Celtics game where they discuss the Boston Music Awards:
Youtube video courtesy of omygoshcom
Youtube video courtesy of omygoshcom
Jordan's Virgin 95.3 Interview Rescheduled
Jordan's Virgin 95.3 interview has been rescheduled for tomorrow (Friday) at 8:10AM.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Jordan Knight to be on Virgin 953 tomorrow
Jordan will be on Virgin 953 in Vancouver tomorrow at 8:40AM (I believe this is Pacific time). You can listen online here.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Brief Interview with Joey and AJ About Upcoming Tour
Here is another short interview with Joey McIntyre & AJ Mclean at the KIIS Jingle Ball 2010:
Youtube video courtesy of ShiningStar295
Youtube video courtesy of ShiningStar295
Joey and AJ interview from KIIS FM
Here is an interview with Joey McIntyre & AJ Mclean at KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2010:
Youtube video courtesy of ShiningStar295
Youtube video courtesy of ShiningStar295
Joey McIntyre & AJ McLean interview with Hollyscoop.com
Hollyscoop.com caught up with Joey McIntyre (New Kids On The Block) & AJ McLean (Backstreet Boys) at KIIS FM Jingle Ball 2010 where we got the scoop on their upcoming collaboration tour, and if they would include NSYNC with Justin Timberlake & Lance Bass. Interview by Lindsay Caldwell.
Youtube video courtesty of HollyscoopTV
Youtube video courtesty of HollyscoopTV
The Association: Boston Celtics - Narrated by Donnie Wahlberg
Here are the video clips of the ESPN special "The Association: Boston Celtics" narrated by Donnie:
Youtube videos courtesy of southaltayfan
Youtube videos courtesy of southaltayfan
Friday, December 3, 2010
Donnie Wahlberg video clip about Celtics
Celtics superfan Donnie Wahlberg explains how you can truly see how much Celtics pride matters in a new ESPNM documentary
video by NBA.com/roxio98
video by NBA.com/roxio98
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Video of Donnie Wahlberg on the Rachael Ray Show
Video of Donnie on today's Rachael Ray Show:
Youtube video courtesy of yikes77
Youtube video courtesy of yikes77
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Donnie Wahlberg backstage at Rachael Ray Show
Can’t wait for Donnie Wahlberg on tomorrow’s Rachael Ray Show? Get a sneak peek backstage now - Click here to watch!
Donnie Wahlberg to narrate series about Celtics
Donnie will narrate an ESPN series about Celtics and the first show will air this Friday, December 3. Here's a brief article from Yahoo:
NEW YORK (AP)—Actor and Celtics fan Donnie Wahlberg will narrate a documentary-style series about the NBA team.
The Boston native will provide the voice-overs for the five episodes of “The Association: Boston Celtics.” It premieres Dec. 3 on ESPN and airs monthly.
The former New Kids on the Block singer currently appears in the CBS series “Blue Bloods.”
The first season of “The Association” last year followed Boston’s rival, the Los Angeles Lakers.
NEW YORK (AP)—Actor and Celtics fan Donnie Wahlberg will narrate a documentary-style series about the NBA team.
The Boston native will provide the voice-overs for the five episodes of “The Association: Boston Celtics.” It premieres Dec. 3 on ESPN and airs monthly.
The former New Kids on the Block singer currently appears in the CBS series “Blue Bloods.”
The first season of “The Association” last year followed Boston’s rival, the Los Angeles Lakers.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
NKOTBSB coming to Anaheim
NKOTBSB are coming to Anaheim and here are the details sent by NKOTB's Twitter Account:
JUST ANNOUNCED! Honda Ctr Anaheim CA 7/6/11! FC presale 12/6 3pm pt, AMEX presale 12/7 10a pt, Onsale: 12/11 noon pt!
JUST ANNOUNCED! Honda Ctr Anaheim CA 7/6/11! FC presale 12/6 3pm pt, AMEX presale 12/7 10a pt, Onsale: 12/11 noon pt!
Donnie Twit Videos: Singing along to Aerosmith and bringing his dog at the airport
Here are a couple recent twit videos from Donnie:
Monday, November 29, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Blue Bloods Cast on the Set of TV Guide Magazine Photoshoot
Here are some interview clips of Donnie and the cast of Blue Bloods from TV Guide Magazine:
Friday, November 26, 2010
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Fundraising Video Clip Featuring NKOTB
Here is a fundraising video for the Massachusetts Eye & Ear which features clips of the performance by NKOTB at the Sense-ation benefit.
MEEI Fundraising Video from MEEI on Vimeo.
MEEI Fundraising Video from MEEI on Vimeo.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Summary of Rachael Ray Interview With Donnie
Here's the summary from the Rachael Ray website of Donnie's upcoming interview which airs Dec. 2nd.
Dec 2, 2010 Rachael pulls out the slow cooker and welcomes Donnie Wahlberg with her “New Kids on the Crock” French Dip sandwich! He’s dishing up some gossip from his group’s tour with The Backstreet Boys, but could Donnie’s son be the next big thing on the music scene?
Dec 2, 2010 Rachael pulls out the slow cooker and welcomes Donnie Wahlberg with her “New Kids on the Crock” French Dip sandwich! He’s dishing up some gossip from his group’s tour with The Backstreet Boys, but could Donnie’s son be the next big thing on the music scene?
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Joey's latest blog
Joey posted a new blog on his website:
11/23/2010 - thankful for you
Here come the holidays...wow. I guess I can't say "where has the time gone?", because it has been a full year. Many many things have happened along the way. I feel though that I have grown a lot since the beginning of the year. Take for instance the 6 dates I did in January. I look back and it that feels like '99, which is nice in a way because that means I must have felt young, with something to prove. That little mini tour was alot- a lot of of fun, but a lot. I was fueled by my drive for independence after being with the "Kids" for the previous 2 years. I had something to say apart from what we were doing. I am thoroughly happy with what came out of that "drive". My CD Here We Go Again
is something I love and love to catch up on from time to time. I hope you guys are still enjoying it. But after that independent streak ran its course, I was reinvigorated to get back with the guys and create another "moment". The cruise '10 and the CasiNO Tour are now part of New Kids lore. Another amazing chapter. Since then I have been working on a few things that I hope will see the light of day soon. I don't want to rush it though. Something I am working on- hurry and indecision. Staying centered and really listening to what works for me and what will bring me the most peace. Easier said than done, but "putting it out there."
Mixed in there is the pleasant surprise of me and Eman performing together again, which is a wild ride, but something we both take very seriously and of which we get so much. There is more to come from One Too Many for sure. Maybe sooner than we think.
And then we have the juggernaut that is NKOTBSB. Above all it is fun. I don't think any of us thought we, all 9 of us, would be enjoying it this much. But why shouldn't we. We are blessed. The AMA's were special. I felt very connected to you, our fans, in a way that felt different. As I mentioned in a tweet, its gotta feel good to see your boys and "Boys" up there after all these years of supporting us and have us received the way we were. The performance was fun. And objectively speaking, kind of spectacular- a sneak peak for sure. But now we have to top it. Now we have to back it up. I believe we will. We are just a bunch of guys singing songs and dancing, so I don't mean to sound more important than it is, but music, and art and dance and laughter are so very important in life and we are so very honored to play a role in that essential part of your life. This Thanksgiving I am once again thankful for you -jm
11/23/2010 - thankful for you
Here come the holidays...wow. I guess I can't say "where has the time gone?", because it has been a full year. Many many things have happened along the way. I feel though that I have grown a lot since the beginning of the year. Take for instance the 6 dates I did in January. I look back and it that feels like '99, which is nice in a way because that means I must have felt young, with something to prove. That little mini tour was alot- a lot of of fun, but a lot. I was fueled by my drive for independence after being with the "Kids" for the previous 2 years. I had something to say apart from what we were doing. I am thoroughly happy with what came out of that "drive". My CD Here We Go Again
is something I love and love to catch up on from time to time. I hope you guys are still enjoying it. But after that independent streak ran its course, I was reinvigorated to get back with the guys and create another "moment". The cruise '10 and the CasiNO Tour are now part of New Kids lore. Another amazing chapter. Since then I have been working on a few things that I hope will see the light of day soon. I don't want to rush it though. Something I am working on- hurry and indecision. Staying centered and really listening to what works for me and what will bring me the most peace. Easier said than done, but "putting it out there." Mixed in there is the pleasant surprise of me and Eman performing together again, which is a wild ride, but something we both take very seriously and of which we get so much. There is more to come from One Too Many for sure. Maybe sooner than we think.
And then we have the juggernaut that is NKOTBSB. Above all it is fun. I don't think any of us thought we, all 9 of us, would be enjoying it this much. But why shouldn't we. We are blessed. The AMA's were special. I felt very connected to you, our fans, in a way that felt different. As I mentioned in a tweet, its gotta feel good to see your boys and "Boys" up there after all these years of supporting us and have us received the way we were. The performance was fun. And objectively speaking, kind of spectacular- a sneak peak for sure. But now we have to top it. Now we have to back it up. I believe we will. We are just a bunch of guys singing songs and dancing, so I don't mean to sound more important than it is, but music, and art and dance and laughter are so very important in life and we are so very honored to play a role in that essential part of your life. This Thanksgiving I am once again thankful for you -jm
NKOTBSB on Access Hollywood
Here is a clip of NKOTBSB being interviewed on Access Hollywood during American Music Awards-Red Carpet
Youtube video courtesy of BsGirlsEver
Youtube video courtesy of BsGirlsEver
Clip of NKOTB and BSB on Jimmy Kimmel
Yehya from the Jimmy Kimmel show was at the American Music Awards, and here is a video clip of him talking to NKOTB and the Backstreet Boys (their part starts about 2/3 of the way):
Clip of NKOTB and Backstreet Boys on Jay Leno
Ross from the Jay Leno show was on the AMA Red Carpet and here is a video clip of him talking to the guys:
Monday, November 22, 2010
NKOTB and BSB AMA TV Highlights
Here are some highlights of tonight's TV Appearances put together by yikes77:
TV Shows Tonight
NKOTB.com has posted a schedule of TV Shows featuring NKOTB:
Tune in Alert – Monday, November 22nd
CATCH NKOTBSB TONIGHT ON:
ACCESS HOLLYWOOD! Access Hollywood airs at 7:30pm ET on NBC.
E! NEWS! E! News airs at 7 and 11:30pm ET on E!
ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT! Entertainment Tonight airs at 7:30pm ET on CBS.
EXTRA! EXTRA airs at 7:00pm ET on NBC.
***PLEASE CHECK YOUR LOCAL LISTINGS***
Tune in Alert – Monday, November 22nd
CATCH NKOTBSB TONIGHT ON:
ACCESS HOLLYWOOD! Access Hollywood airs at 7:30pm ET on NBC.
E! NEWS! E! News airs at 7 and 11:30pm ET on E!
ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT! Entertainment Tonight airs at 7:30pm ET on CBS.
EXTRA! EXTRA airs at 7:00pm ET on NBC.
***PLEASE CHECK YOUR LOCAL LISTINGS***
CNN NKOTB and BSB interview
Interview with New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys at yesterday's American Music Awards from CNN
Another Red Carpet Interview
Here is another Red Carpet Interview with NKOTB/BSB at the American Music Awards
Youtube video courtesy of Sastra3
Youtube video courtesy of Sastra3
More NKOTBSB Tour Dates Announced
NKOTBSB Tour Dates Announced on nkotb.com:
CURRENT LIST OF SHOW DATES (As of November 22, 2010)
THU 2-JUN
Uncasville, CT
Mohegan Sun
ON-SALE 10am EST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 12pm EST TUESDAY, DEC 7
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am EST WEDNESDAY, DEC 8
FRI 3-JUN
Washington, DC
Verizon Center
ON-SALE 10am EST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 12pm EST THURSDAY, DEC 2
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am EST FRIDAY, DEC 3
SAT 4-JUN
Boston, MA
TD Garden
ON-SALE 10am EST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 1pm EST THURSDAY, DEC 2
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am EST FRIDAY, DEC 3
SUN 5-JUN
Philadelphia, PA
Wells Fargo Center
ON-SALE 10am EST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 2pm EST THURSDAY, DEC 2
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am EST FRIDAY, DEC 3
TUE 7-JUN
Montreal, QC
Bell Centre
ON-SALE 10am EST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES TBD
AMEX PRE-SALE TBD
WED 8-JUN (Previously Announced)
Toronto, ON
Air Canada Center
ON SALE NOW
THU 9-JUN (Previously Announced)
Toronto, ON
Air Canada Center
SOLD OUT! Second show added to meet overwhelming demand!
SAT 11-JUN (Previously Announced)
Uniondale, NY
Nassau Coliseum
ON SALE NOW
SUN 12-JUN (Previously Announced)
East Rutherford, NJ
Izod Center
ON SALE NOW
WED 15-JUN
Pittsburgh, PA
Consol Energy Center
ON-SALE 10am EST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 1pm EST TUESDAY, DEC 7
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am EST WEDNESDAY, DEC 8
THU 16-JUN
Detroit, MI
The Palace of Auburn Hills
ON-SALE 10am EST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 2pm EST TUESDAY, DEC 7
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am EST WEDNESDAY, DEC 8
FRI 17-JUN (Previously Announced)
Chicago, IL
United Center
SOLD OUT! Second show added to meet overwhelming demand!
SAT 18-JUN
Chicago, IL
United Center
ON-SALE 10am CST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES TBD
AMEX PRE-SALE TBD
TUE 21-JUN
Nashville, TN
Bridgestone Arena
ON-SALE 10am CST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES TBD
AMEX PRE-SALE TBD
WED 22-JUN
Atlanta, GA
Philips Arena
ON-SALE 12pm EST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 3pm EST THURSDAY, DEC 2
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am EST FRIDAY, DEC 3
FRI 24-JUN
Lafayette, LA
Cajundome
ON-SALE 10am CST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 6pm CST TUESDAY, DEC 7
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am CST WEDNESDAY, DEC 8
SAT 25-JUN
Houston, TX
Toyota Center
ON-SALE 10am CST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 2pm CST TUESDAY, DEC 7
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am CST WEDNESDAY, DEC 8
SUN 26-JUN
Dallas, TX
American Airlines Center
ON-SALE 10am CST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 3pm CST TUESDAY, DEC 7
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am CST WEDNESDAY, DEC 8
THU 30-JUN
Phoenix, AZ
US Airways Center
ON-SALE 10am MST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES TBD
AMEX PRE-SALE TBD
FRI 1-JUL (Previously Announced)
Los Angeles, CA
Staples Center
ON SALE NOW
SAT 2-JUL
San Jose, CA
HP Pavilion
ON-SALE 10am PST SATURDAY, DEC 18
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES TBD
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am PST SATURDAY, DEC 11
SUN 3-JUL
Las Vegas, NV
Mandalay Bay Events Center
ON-SALE 12pm PST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 2pm PST TUESDAY, DEC 7
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am PST WEDNESDAY, DEC 8
FRI 8-JUL
Tacoma, WA
Tacoma Dome
ON-SALE 10am PST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 3pm PST TUESDAY, DEC 7
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am PST WEDNESDAY, DEC 8
SAT 9-JUL
Vancouver, BC
Rogers Arena
ON-SALE 10am PST MONDAY, DEC 13
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES TBD
AMEX PRE-SALE TBD
CURRENT LIST OF SHOW DATES (As of November 22, 2010)
THU 2-JUN
Uncasville, CT
Mohegan Sun
ON-SALE 10am EST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 12pm EST TUESDAY, DEC 7
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am EST WEDNESDAY, DEC 8
FRI 3-JUN
Washington, DC
Verizon Center
ON-SALE 10am EST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 12pm EST THURSDAY, DEC 2
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am EST FRIDAY, DEC 3
SAT 4-JUN
Boston, MA
TD Garden
ON-SALE 10am EST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 1pm EST THURSDAY, DEC 2
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am EST FRIDAY, DEC 3
SUN 5-JUN
Philadelphia, PA
Wells Fargo Center
ON-SALE 10am EST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 2pm EST THURSDAY, DEC 2
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am EST FRIDAY, DEC 3
TUE 7-JUN
Montreal, QC
Bell Centre
ON-SALE 10am EST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES TBD
AMEX PRE-SALE TBD
WED 8-JUN (Previously Announced)
Toronto, ON
Air Canada Center
ON SALE NOW
THU 9-JUN (Previously Announced)
Toronto, ON
Air Canada Center
SOLD OUT! Second show added to meet overwhelming demand!
SAT 11-JUN (Previously Announced)
Uniondale, NY
Nassau Coliseum
ON SALE NOW
SUN 12-JUN (Previously Announced)
East Rutherford, NJ
Izod Center
ON SALE NOW
WED 15-JUN
Pittsburgh, PA
Consol Energy Center
ON-SALE 10am EST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 1pm EST TUESDAY, DEC 7
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am EST WEDNESDAY, DEC 8
THU 16-JUN
Detroit, MI
The Palace of Auburn Hills
ON-SALE 10am EST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 2pm EST TUESDAY, DEC 7
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am EST WEDNESDAY, DEC 8
FRI 17-JUN (Previously Announced)
Chicago, IL
United Center
SOLD OUT! Second show added to meet overwhelming demand!
SAT 18-JUN
Chicago, IL
United Center
ON-SALE 10am CST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES TBD
AMEX PRE-SALE TBD
TUE 21-JUN
Nashville, TN
Bridgestone Arena
ON-SALE 10am CST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES TBD
AMEX PRE-SALE TBD
WED 22-JUN
Atlanta, GA
Philips Arena
ON-SALE 12pm EST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 3pm EST THURSDAY, DEC 2
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am EST FRIDAY, DEC 3
FRI 24-JUN
Lafayette, LA
Cajundome
ON-SALE 10am CST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 6pm CST TUESDAY, DEC 7
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am CST WEDNESDAY, DEC 8
SAT 25-JUN
Houston, TX
Toyota Center
ON-SALE 10am CST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 2pm CST TUESDAY, DEC 7
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am CST WEDNESDAY, DEC 8
SUN 26-JUN
Dallas, TX
American Airlines Center
ON-SALE 10am CST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 3pm CST TUESDAY, DEC 7
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am CST WEDNESDAY, DEC 8
THU 30-JUN
Phoenix, AZ
US Airways Center
ON-SALE 10am MST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES TBD
AMEX PRE-SALE TBD
FRI 1-JUL (Previously Announced)
Los Angeles, CA
Staples Center
ON SALE NOW
SAT 2-JUL
San Jose, CA
HP Pavilion
ON-SALE 10am PST SATURDAY, DEC 18
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES TBD
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am PST SATURDAY, DEC 11
SUN 3-JUL
Las Vegas, NV
Mandalay Bay Events Center
ON-SALE 12pm PST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 2pm PST TUESDAY, DEC 7
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am PST WEDNESDAY, DEC 8
FRI 8-JUL
Tacoma, WA
Tacoma Dome
ON-SALE 10am PST SATURDAY, DEC 11
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES 3pm PST TUESDAY, DEC 7
AMEX PRE-SALE 10am PST WEDNESDAY, DEC 8
SAT 9-JUL
Vancouver, BC
Rogers Arena
ON-SALE 10am PST MONDAY, DEC 13
FAN CLUB PRE-SALES TBD
AMEX PRE-SALE TBD
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Video of NKOTB and BSB AMA Performance
NKOTB and BSB AMA Performance
Youtube video courtesy of StellaLuciaJr
Youtube video courtesy of StellaLuciaJr
NKOTB and BSB on the American Music Awards Red Carpet
Here is a video clip of NKOTB and BSB on the American Music Awards Red Carpet:
Youtube video courtesy of StellaLuciaJr
Youtube video courtesy of StellaLuciaJr
American Music Awards Red Carpet Live
ABC will be streaming the AMA's Red Carpet arrivals here starting at 5PM (EST).
Past American Music Awards Performances
Since the guys are going to be on the AMA's tonight, here are a few clips of old AMA performances found on Youtube:
Youtube video courtesy of ChristyKG
Youtube video courtesy of kdion77
Youtube video courtesy of MiyaPark
Youtube video courtesy of ChristyKG
Youtube video courtesy of kdion77
Youtube video courtesy of MiyaPark
Saturday, November 20, 2010
American Music Awards Commercial
Here is a commercial for the American Music Awards:
Youtube video courtesy of NKOTBGermany
Youtube video courtesy of NKOTBGermany
Friday, November 19, 2010
Get a Sneak Peek at the NKOTBSB Stage
Here is a preview the unique stage design for the NKOTBSB tour from Ticketmaster.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
NKOTB And Backstreet Boys' AMA Set List According to Perez Hilton
According to this post by Perez Hilton, here are the songs that NKOTB / BSB will be performing at the AMA's this Sunday:
Backstreet's Back
Hangin' Tough
I Want it That Way
Step by Step
Right Stuff
Larger than Life
Backstreet's Back
Hangin' Tough
I Want it That Way
Step by Step
Right Stuff
Larger than Life
Donnie will be on the Rachael Ray Show December 2
Donnie taped an episode of The Rachael Ray Show today and it will air on December 2.
(Photo courtesy of Donnie's Twitter update.)
NKOTB and BSB to Close American Music Awards
Here are some more details about the America Music Awards appearance from a Yahoo Article:
Closing the show will be New Kids on the Block and the Backstreet Boys in their first-ever TV performance together.
"It's like a mashup. They're throwing lyrics back and forth, trading off songs," Klein said. "It's something that no one's ever seen before."
Closing the show will be New Kids on the Block and the Backstreet Boys in their first-ever TV performance together.
"It's like a mashup. They're throwing lyrics back and forth, trading off songs," Klein said. "It's something that no one's ever seen before."
Second Toronto Date Added
The have added a second Toronto date on June 8th. Here's the ticket details from NKOTB.com
WED 8-JUN
Toronto, CAN
Air Canada Center
ON-SALE 10am EST FRIDAY, NOV 19
BLOCK NATION FULL SERVICE PRESALE - THURSDAY NOV 18TH AT 6PM EST
BLOCK NATION PREMIUM PRESALE - THURSDAY NOV 18TH AT 6:30PM EST
BLOCK NATION FULL SERVICE ILAA PRESALE - THURSDAY NOV 18TH AT 6PM EST
BLOCK NATION PREMIUM ILAA PRESALE - THURSDAY NOV 18TH AT 6:30PM EST
WED 8-JUN
Toronto, CAN
Air Canada Center
ON-SALE 10am EST FRIDAY, NOV 19
BLOCK NATION FULL SERVICE PRESALE - THURSDAY NOV 18TH AT 6PM EST
BLOCK NATION PREMIUM PRESALE - THURSDAY NOV 18TH AT 6:30PM EST
BLOCK NATION FULL SERVICE ILAA PRESALE - THURSDAY NOV 18TH AT 6PM EST
BLOCK NATION PREMIUM ILAA PRESALE - THURSDAY NOV 18TH AT 6:30PM EST
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Some NKOTBSB updates
Don't forget the pre-sales for the first 5 shows are going on now. NKOTB.com has the details here.
Regular on-sale times are as follows:
THU 9-JUN
Toronto, CAN
Air Canada Center
ON-SALE 10am EST FRIDAY, NOV 19
SAT 11-JUN
Uniondale, NY
Nassau Coliseum
ON-SALE 10am EST FRIDAY, NOV 19
SUN 12-JUN
East Rutherford, NJ
Izod Center
ON-SALE 10am EST FRIDAY, NOV 19
FRI 17-JUN
Chicago, IL
United Center
ON-SALE 10am CST SATURDAY, NOV 20
FRI 1-JUL
Los Angeles, CA
Staples Center
ON- SALE 10am PST MONDAY, NOV 22
AJ Mclean from the Backstreet Boys posted a twitter update over the weekend saying that they were in the studio with the New Kids.
Here's a short video clip Donnie tweeted a few days ago from a photo shoot with NKOTB and BSB:
Regular on-sale times are as follows:
THU 9-JUN
Toronto, CAN
Air Canada Center
ON-SALE 10am EST FRIDAY, NOV 19
SAT 11-JUN
Uniondale, NY
Nassau Coliseum
ON-SALE 10am EST FRIDAY, NOV 19
SUN 12-JUN
East Rutherford, NJ
Izod Center
ON-SALE 10am EST FRIDAY, NOV 19
FRI 17-JUN
Chicago, IL
United Center
ON-SALE 10am CST SATURDAY, NOV 20
FRI 1-JUL
Los Angeles, CA
Staples Center
ON- SALE 10am PST MONDAY, NOV 22
AJ Mclean from the Backstreet Boys posted a twitter update over the weekend saying that they were in the studio with the New Kids.
Here's a short video clip Donnie tweeted a few days ago from a photo shoot with NKOTB and BSB:
Monday, November 15, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
NKOTB and BSB - Entertainment Tonight Video Clip
NKOTB and BSB - Entertainment Tonight 11.12.10
Youtube video courtesy of yikes77
Youtube video courtesy of yikes77
Ryan Seacrest Interview - Video Version
Here is video of the guys interviewing with Ryan Seacrest last Monday from the BSB website.
Video from NKOTB & BSB Ustream Chat
Here are video from NKOTB & BSB Ustream Chat
Youtube videos courtesy of bingxoxox
Youtube videos courtesy of bingxoxox
Donnie on Kidd Kradick show
Donnie and Howie from the BSB did an interview with Kidd Kradick, you can listen here
Donnie interviews with CBS affiliates
Here are some interviews that Donnie did with CBS affiliates yesterday:
Cleveland's CBS-19
Youtube video courtesy of: cvv2007
Memphis
Youtube video courtesy of: Allyeigh
WJZ news in Baltimore
Youtube video courtesy of: imdonniesgal
8 news now Las Vegas
Youtube video courtesy of: NKOTBGermany
Cleveland's CBS-19
Youtube video courtesy of: cvv2007
Memphis
Youtube video courtesy of: Allyeigh
WJZ news in Baltimore
Youtube video courtesy of: imdonniesgal
8 news now Las Vegas
Youtube video courtesy of: NKOTBGermany
Access Hollywood Talks with NKOTBSB
Here is a Q & A with NKOTB and BSB from Access Hollywood/OMG Yahoo
Monday, November 8, 2010
First 5 NKOTBSB tour dates announced
Here are some tour dates for the joint NKOTB and BSB tour:
CURRENT LIST OF SHOW DATES (As of November 8, 2010)
THU 9-JUN
Toronto, CAN
Air Canada Center
ON-SALE 10am ET FRIDAY, NOV 19
SAT 11-JUN
Uniondale, NY
Nassau Coliseum
ON-SALE 10am ET FRIDAY, NOV 19
SUN 12-JUN
East Rutherford, NJ
Izod Center
ON-SALE 10am ET FRIDAY, NOV 19
FRI 17-JUN
Rosemont, IL
United Center
ON-SALE 10am CT SATURDAY, NOV 20
FRI 1-JUL
Los Angeles, CA
Staples Center
ON- SALE 10am PT MONDAY, NOV 22
CURRENT LIST OF SHOW DATES (As of November 8, 2010)
THU 9-JUN
Toronto, CAN
Air Canada Center
ON-SALE 10am ET FRIDAY, NOV 19
SAT 11-JUN
Uniondale, NY
Nassau Coliseum
ON-SALE 10am ET FRIDAY, NOV 19
SUN 12-JUN
East Rutherford, NJ
Izod Center
ON-SALE 10am ET FRIDAY, NOV 19
FRI 17-JUN
Rosemont, IL
United Center
ON-SALE 10am CT SATURDAY, NOV 20
FRI 1-JUL
Los Angeles, CA
Staples Center
ON- SALE 10am PT MONDAY, NOV 22
Ryan Seacrest Interview
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Danny to star in reality show "Knock On Wood"
Here is a Sizzle Reel of the "Knock On Wood" reality show, starring Danny Wood & family:
Youtube video courtesy of lovemetrinity
Youtube video courtesy of lovemetrinity
LIVE video Q&A on Monday
NKOTB and BSB will have an an exclusive LIVE video Q&A with UStream.tv on Mon 11/8 @ 5:30pm PST
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
NKOTB and BSB announce joint tour
NKOTB and BSB (Back Street Boys) have announced a joint tour starting in the summer of 2011.
They have set up a website and Twitter page for the tour.
You first opportunity to see the two groups perform live together will be November 21st on the American Music Awards on ABC.
Also, both groups will be on the Ryan Seacrest Show on Monday morning (November 8) at 6AM (PST)
Here are some articles from the media about the tour:
MTV
OK Magazine
Entertainment Tonight
They have set up a website and Twitter page for the tour.
You first opportunity to see the two groups perform live together will be November 21st on the American Music Awards on ABC.
Also, both groups will be on the Ryan Seacrest Show on Monday morning (November 8) at 6AM (PST)
Here are some articles from the media about the tour:
MTV
OK Magazine
Entertainment Tonight
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Donnie on Jimmy Fallon
Here is the video of Donnie on Jimmy Fallon:
Youtube video courtesy of yikes 77
Youtube video courtesy of yikes 77
Friday, October 22, 2010
Donnie to be on the Jimmy Fallon show next Wednesday
Donnie will be on Jimmy Fallon next Wednesday night.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Articles on Mass. Eye and Ear benefit & Blue Bloods
Here are some articles on Mass. Eye and Ear Benefit & Blue Bloods
Boston Herald article - "All eyes, and ears, on New Kid"
Boston Globe article and photo from Mass. Eye and Ear benefit
Boston Herald article about Sense-ation Gala fund-raiser
Donnie interview with Jim Halterman
Donnie interview with Deadbolt
Donnie talks to LA TV Insider Examiner
Boston Herald article - "All eyes, and ears, on New Kid"
Boston Globe article and photo from Mass. Eye and Ear benefit
Boston Herald article about Sense-ation Gala fund-raiser
Donnie interview with Jim Halterman
Donnie interview with Deadbolt
Donnie talks to LA TV Insider Examiner
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Boston News Stations Interview the McIntyre's
Joey and Barrett did some interviews for Boston media. Click on links below:
McIntyre Family Copes With Son's Hearing Loss - Video & article from WBZ: Click Here.
Joey McIntyre Teams Up With Local Hospital To Help Children - Video & article from TheBostonChannel.com: Click Here.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Couple Donnie Interviews
Donnie did a couple interview recently promoting Blue Bloods at CTV.ca and TV Guide Canada.
Donnie is also lending his support to the Ford Warriors in Pink for a breast cancer awareness campaign
Donnie is also lending his support to the Ford Warriors in Pink for a breast cancer awareness campaign
Boston.com: Joey McIntyre now an advocate for deaf
Here's an article from Boston.com. Thanks to Mary for the link.
A song of hope, dedicated to his son
Joey McIntyre now an advocate for deaf
By Mark Shanahan, Globe Staff | October 9, 2010
Joey McIntyre and his wife, Barrett, were in an office at UCLA Medical Center when a grim-faced technician walked in with the results of their son’s hearing test and told them that 10-day-old Rhys Edward McIntyre had severe hearing loss.
“She started talking about sign language and schools for the deaf,’’ said McIntyre, a member of the Boston-bred boy band New Kids on the Block who has been singing on stage since the third grade. “We were like, ‘Huh?’ We just wanted to get out of there and go home.’’
The irony of having a baby who might never hear him sing didn’t register right away with McIntyre. Instead, he and his wife were in shock, overwhelmed by what they didn’t know and their son’s prospects for a normal life.
Nine months later, that is changing. The couple understands that a diagnosis of deafness is not a disaster, and they’re learning about treatment options, which have improved greatly over the past 25 years. McIntyre and his wife have also made a commitment to help others facing the same uncertain future. The singer will be at a gala in New York for The Center for Hearing and Communication, and New Kids on the Block are performing Wednesday at a fund-raiser for Massachusetts Eye and Ear, which developed the test used to screen infants — including Rhys — for hearing loss. McIntyre says it is just the beginning of his efforts for the cause.
“It’s nice to be asked,’’ McIntyre, 38, said on the phone from Los Angeles. “I’m happy to be of service whatever way I can.’’
The invitation was extended by Wyc Grousbeck, the Celtics CEO who is chairman of the Mass. Eye and Ear board of directors. The father of a student at Perkins School for the Blind, Grousbeck has devoted years — and millions of dollars — to research related to blindness. He knows what McIntyre and his wife are grappling with, but he also knows there is reason for hope.
“My son is 17, plays in a rock band, studies physics, and has a girlfriend. He’s amazing,’’ said Grousbeck. “I’m sure Joey and I will be talking father to father.’’
Advocate is a new role for McIntyre but one he’s well suited to: He knows how to get people’s attention.
With eight older siblings, he was rarely without an audience as a child growing up in Jamaica Plain. Encouraged by his mother, Katherine, he made his musical theater debut at the age of 8, singing “Gary, Indiana’’ from “The Music Man’’ at the Footlight Club in JP.
“When Joseph finished his little song, the audience wouldn’t stop clapping,’’ said his sister Carol Gallagher, who has performed at the venerable Footlight for years.
Less than a decade later, McIntyre was in New Kids on the Block, the youngest of five pinups who performed to stadiums of screaming girls. Between 1988 and 1994, the teen sensations — forbearers of Backstreet Boys, ‘N Sync, and 98 Degrees — sold more than 35 million records and even more tchotchkes, from beach towels to marbles.
Life after NKOTB included stints on and off-Broadway, TV appearances on “Boston Public’’ and “Dancing with the Stars,’’ a couple of movies, six solo CDs, and, in 2003, a wedding. McIntyre met his wife — a Princeton graduate who moved to Los Angeles with a vague plan of becoming a producer — while she was working as a real estate agent.
“Joe was my first client. They told me he was in New Kids on the Block, so I thought he was going to be, like, ‘Yo, let’s find a crib,’ ’’ said Barrett, laughing. “He wasn’t. Joe is really smart and funny and sweet, but he wasn’t my type. I kept telling my mom he’s the nicest guy. I knew if I didn’t go for it, I’d regret it.’’
The couple’s first child, Griffin, was born healthy three years ago. Then came Rhys. The results of a hearing test done the day after he was born raised red flags, so more tests were ordered. Last December, two days before Christmas, the couple was summoned to UCLA Medical Center.
“It was awful. I’ll go right out and say it,’’ Barrett said. “I was caught up in ‘What happened?’ I’d made him. He was in my belly. I was looking for reasons.’’
The couple didn’t tell their families immediately, taking a few days to digest the news. They quickly discovered that Rhys’s condition isn’t that uncommon — about 1 in 1,000 babies are born with hearing loss — and advances in technology have made it possible for even severely impaired children to hear. Cochlear implants, for example, a surgically implanted electronic device, can help profoundly deaf people to perceive sound.
“I think Joseph and Barrett realized, in the scheme of things, it could be much worse,’’ said Gallagher, McIntyre’s sister. “We also joked that our family is so loud it might not be an issue at all.’’
Because his hearing loss was detected early, Rhys began working with an audio verbal therapist when he was 2 months old. Today he has hearing aids and is making progress. Cochlear implants are an option but may not be necessary.
“What I do is guide and teach parents so they’re doing what they need to do with their child 24/7,’’ said Rhys’s therapist, Sylvia Rotfleisch. “His parents are proactive and delightful. They’re down on the floor playing with their son and they adore him. He’s making lovely, age-appropriate progress, and that’s very exciting.’’
McIntyre said it’s not easy raising a child with hearing loss, but it isn’t a tragedy either. He and his wife have a dance party at home every night, and Rhys is right there, moving to the music with his older brother.
“He’s the cutest, chubbiest 9-month-old baby you’ll ever see, the greatest kid in the world,’’ McIntyre said. “It’s, like, the more you know, the easier this becomes.’’
That’s why he’s happy to be speaking and performing at Wednesday’s event for Mass. Eye and Ear, the 186-year-old hospital and world-renowned research center. The sold-out event at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel is a fund-raiser for Mass. Eye and Ear’s new Cures for Kids Fund.
“Frankly, we have our hands full at the moment,’’ McIntyre said. “But look at Wyc [Grousbeck]. When your children are born with this kind of challenge, everything else is out the window.’’
A song of hope, dedicated to his son
Joey McIntyre now an advocate for deaf
By Mark Shanahan, Globe Staff | October 9, 2010
Joey McIntyre and his wife, Barrett, were in an office at UCLA Medical Center when a grim-faced technician walked in with the results of their son’s hearing test and told them that 10-day-old Rhys Edward McIntyre had severe hearing loss.
“She started talking about sign language and schools for the deaf,’’ said McIntyre, a member of the Boston-bred boy band New Kids on the Block who has been singing on stage since the third grade. “We were like, ‘Huh?’ We just wanted to get out of there and go home.’’
The irony of having a baby who might never hear him sing didn’t register right away with McIntyre. Instead, he and his wife were in shock, overwhelmed by what they didn’t know and their son’s prospects for a normal life.
Nine months later, that is changing. The couple understands that a diagnosis of deafness is not a disaster, and they’re learning about treatment options, which have improved greatly over the past 25 years. McIntyre and his wife have also made a commitment to help others facing the same uncertain future. The singer will be at a gala in New York for The Center for Hearing and Communication, and New Kids on the Block are performing Wednesday at a fund-raiser for Massachusetts Eye and Ear, which developed the test used to screen infants — including Rhys — for hearing loss. McIntyre says it is just the beginning of his efforts for the cause.
“It’s nice to be asked,’’ McIntyre, 38, said on the phone from Los Angeles. “I’m happy to be of service whatever way I can.’’
The invitation was extended by Wyc Grousbeck, the Celtics CEO who is chairman of the Mass. Eye and Ear board of directors. The father of a student at Perkins School for the Blind, Grousbeck has devoted years — and millions of dollars — to research related to blindness. He knows what McIntyre and his wife are grappling with, but he also knows there is reason for hope.
“My son is 17, plays in a rock band, studies physics, and has a girlfriend. He’s amazing,’’ said Grousbeck. “I’m sure Joey and I will be talking father to father.’’
Advocate is a new role for McIntyre but one he’s well suited to: He knows how to get people’s attention.
With eight older siblings, he was rarely without an audience as a child growing up in Jamaica Plain. Encouraged by his mother, Katherine, he made his musical theater debut at the age of 8, singing “Gary, Indiana’’ from “The Music Man’’ at the Footlight Club in JP.
“When Joseph finished his little song, the audience wouldn’t stop clapping,’’ said his sister Carol Gallagher, who has performed at the venerable Footlight for years.
Less than a decade later, McIntyre was in New Kids on the Block, the youngest of five pinups who performed to stadiums of screaming girls. Between 1988 and 1994, the teen sensations — forbearers of Backstreet Boys, ‘N Sync, and 98 Degrees — sold more than 35 million records and even more tchotchkes, from beach towels to marbles.
Life after NKOTB included stints on and off-Broadway, TV appearances on “Boston Public’’ and “Dancing with the Stars,’’ a couple of movies, six solo CDs, and, in 2003, a wedding. McIntyre met his wife — a Princeton graduate who moved to Los Angeles with a vague plan of becoming a producer — while she was working as a real estate agent.
“Joe was my first client. They told me he was in New Kids on the Block, so I thought he was going to be, like, ‘Yo, let’s find a crib,’ ’’ said Barrett, laughing. “He wasn’t. Joe is really smart and funny and sweet, but he wasn’t my type. I kept telling my mom he’s the nicest guy. I knew if I didn’t go for it, I’d regret it.’’
The couple’s first child, Griffin, was born healthy three years ago. Then came Rhys. The results of a hearing test done the day after he was born raised red flags, so more tests were ordered. Last December, two days before Christmas, the couple was summoned to UCLA Medical Center.
“It was awful. I’ll go right out and say it,’’ Barrett said. “I was caught up in ‘What happened?’ I’d made him. He was in my belly. I was looking for reasons.’’
The couple didn’t tell their families immediately, taking a few days to digest the news. They quickly discovered that Rhys’s condition isn’t that uncommon — about 1 in 1,000 babies are born with hearing loss — and advances in technology have made it possible for even severely impaired children to hear. Cochlear implants, for example, a surgically implanted electronic device, can help profoundly deaf people to perceive sound.
“I think Joseph and Barrett realized, in the scheme of things, it could be much worse,’’ said Gallagher, McIntyre’s sister. “We also joked that our family is so loud it might not be an issue at all.’’
Because his hearing loss was detected early, Rhys began working with an audio verbal therapist when he was 2 months old. Today he has hearing aids and is making progress. Cochlear implants are an option but may not be necessary.
“What I do is guide and teach parents so they’re doing what they need to do with their child 24/7,’’ said Rhys’s therapist, Sylvia Rotfleisch. “His parents are proactive and delightful. They’re down on the floor playing with their son and they adore him. He’s making lovely, age-appropriate progress, and that’s very exciting.’’
McIntyre said it’s not easy raising a child with hearing loss, but it isn’t a tragedy either. He and his wife have a dance party at home every night, and Rhys is right there, moving to the music with his older brother.
“He’s the cutest, chubbiest 9-month-old baby you’ll ever see, the greatest kid in the world,’’ McIntyre said. “It’s, like, the more you know, the easier this becomes.’’
That’s why he’s happy to be speaking and performing at Wednesday’s event for Mass. Eye and Ear, the 186-year-old hospital and world-renowned research center. The sold-out event at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel is a fund-raiser for Mass. Eye and Ear’s new Cures for Kids Fund.
“Frankly, we have our hands full at the moment,’’ McIntyre said. “But look at Wyc [Grousbeck]. When your children are born with this kind of challenge, everything else is out the window.’’
Thursday, September 30, 2010
New Kids at to play benefit on Oct 13 & more updates
Been busy lately, but here's some updates!
From Boston.com
New Kids at benefit
Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Globe Staff / Sep 29, 2010
When Wyc Grousbeck said he wanted to energize Mass. Eye and Ear, he wasn’t kidding. The Celtics owner has enlisted New Kids on the Block to perform at the hospital’s inaugural gala, which takes place Oct. 13 at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. Why? New Kid Joey McIntyre’s 9-month-old son, Rhys, was born with severe hearing loss, and the boy band star wants to support Mass. Eye and Ear’s new Cures for Kids Fund.
Click here for more info and where to buy tickets.
Donnie on CW11 09.30.10
Youtube video courtesy of yikes77
Donnie on WBLI
Donnie on Mix 104.1
Here some links sent in by Cindy. Remember, if you have any news please send them using the link on the right.
Clip of Donnie and his co-stars from Blue Bloods on the Early show.
Photo Jordan in the studio (Scroll to June 22)
Donnie on 104.5 Chum FM from 9/29
And here is a link sent in by Sheri:
Boston.com has a ton of great stuff on Donnie right now because of Blue Bloods!
http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/gallery/DonnieWahlberg/
From Boston.com
New Kids at benefit
Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Globe Staff / Sep 29, 2010
When Wyc Grousbeck said he wanted to energize Mass. Eye and Ear, he wasn’t kidding. The Celtics owner has enlisted New Kids on the Block to perform at the hospital’s inaugural gala, which takes place Oct. 13 at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. Why? New Kid Joey McIntyre’s 9-month-old son, Rhys, was born with severe hearing loss, and the boy band star wants to support Mass. Eye and Ear’s new Cures for Kids Fund.
Click here for more info and where to buy tickets.
Donnie on CW11 09.30.10
Youtube video courtesy of yikes77
Donnie on WBLI
Donnie on Mix 104.1
Here some links sent in by Cindy. Remember, if you have any news please send them using the link on the right.
Clip of Donnie and his co-stars from Blue Bloods on the Early show.
Photo Jordan in the studio (Scroll to June 22)
Donnie on 104.5 Chum FM from 9/29
And here is a link sent in by Sheri:
Boston.com has a ton of great stuff on Donnie right now because of Blue Bloods!
http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/gallery/DonnieWahlberg/
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Blue Bloods starts tomorrow
Don't forget, Donnie's new show, Blue Bloods starts tomorrow night on CBS. Donnie will also be on the CBS morning show tomorrow as well.
Here are some links to recent appearances by Donnie in the media:
Donnie interview with Film Review Online: http://bit.ly/cLvDbq
Donnie on Kiss 108: http://bit.ly/9gYbia
Donnie on 101.9 FM WTMX: http://bit.ly/dDqR6i
Donnie on 100.7 WZLX: http://bit.ly/dztXue
Donnie article from Boston.com: http://bit.ly/bfX5kH
Here are some links to recent appearances by Donnie in the media:
Donnie interview with Film Review Online: http://bit.ly/cLvDbq
Donnie on Kiss 108: http://bit.ly/9gYbia
Donnie on 101.9 FM WTMX: http://bit.ly/dDqR6i
Donnie on 100.7 WZLX: http://bit.ly/dztXue
Donnie article from Boston.com: http://bit.ly/bfX5kH
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Joey talks about Rhys and is up for an award
Joey was interviewed on the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) website: http://podcast.asha.org & is a 2010 Annie Award recipient: http://bit.ly/bcByKB
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
NKOTB 2011 Cruise Info
Here's the latest info on the 2011 cruise from nkotb.com:
Thursday, August 5th, 2010
NKOTB CRUISE 2011!We listened to your feedback. We’ve heard your calls! NKOTB cordially announce the NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK CRUISE 2011 aboard the CARNIVAL DESTINY - sailing from the Port of Miami, FL to Half Moon Cay and Nassau, May 12 – 16, 2011.
Next year’s cruise promises to be everything you loved about 2010…and more…
IMPROVED TICKETING! NEW EVENTS! MORE FACE TIME!
ALL CATEGORIES WILL GO ON SALE: FRIDAY AUGUST 13th @ 3PM EST
PRE SALE FOR PAST CRUISERS FRIDAY AUGUST 13th @ 10AM EST (info to follow)
DON’T. MISS. THE. BOAT!
CABINS STARTING AT $699!
ACT FAST AND BOOK EARLY!
CRUISERS THAT BOOK IN THE FIRST 24 HOURS WILL RECEIVE A MYSTERY ITEM!
***When making your reservation, please have all names, addresses, birth dates and credit card information for each passenger in your cabin. This way each passenger can be charged separately. If you put in just one (1) credit card, that card will be charged the deposit for everyone in the cabin. If multiple reservations are made for the same passengers, e.g. each person makes their own reservation, this will be considered double bookings and all reservations will be canceled.***
For the latest and greatest info, visit http://www.nkotb.com/cruise
NKOTB CRUISE 2011 - ON SALE AUG 13, 2010 from New Kids on the Block on Vimeo.
Thursday, August 5th, 2010
NKOTB CRUISE 2011!We listened to your feedback. We’ve heard your calls! NKOTB cordially announce the NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK CRUISE 2011 aboard the CARNIVAL DESTINY - sailing from the Port of Miami, FL to Half Moon Cay and Nassau, May 12 – 16, 2011.
Next year’s cruise promises to be everything you loved about 2010…and more…
IMPROVED TICKETING! NEW EVENTS! MORE FACE TIME!
ALL CATEGORIES WILL GO ON SALE: FRIDAY AUGUST 13th @ 3PM EST
PRE SALE FOR PAST CRUISERS FRIDAY AUGUST 13th @ 10AM EST (info to follow)
DON’T. MISS. THE. BOAT!
CABINS STARTING AT $699!
ACT FAST AND BOOK EARLY!
CRUISERS THAT BOOK IN THE FIRST 24 HOURS WILL RECEIVE A MYSTERY ITEM!
***When making your reservation, please have all names, addresses, birth dates and credit card information for each passenger in your cabin. This way each passenger can be charged separately. If you put in just one (1) credit card, that card will be charged the deposit for everyone in the cabin. If multiple reservations are made for the same passengers, e.g. each person makes their own reservation, this will be considered double bookings and all reservations will be canceled.***
For the latest and greatest info, visit http://www.nkotb.com/cruise
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Daily Fix in Barbados part 2
Here is a part of the "Daily Fix" that was not in the other set of videos posted a few days ago:
Youtube video courtesy of yikes77
Youtube video courtesy of yikes77
Friday, July 16, 2010
NKOTB on The Daily Fix
MuchMore TV from Canada aired a show called the Daily Fix and tonight's episode featured NKOTB from when they were in Barbados a few months ago. Here are the clips:
Videos courtesy of yikes77
Videos courtesy of yikes77
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Donnie on Rizoli & Isles on Monday
Starting next Monday Donnie will be appearing in 2 episodes of TNT's Rizoli & Isles. Here is a preview of next week's episode:
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
NKOTB raise $110,000 for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
NKOTB raised $110,000 for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Article from Tonic:
The New Kids on the Block Love Women's Breasts. Gabby Reese Has Strong Words for Obama
By Jo Piazza Monday, June 21, 2010 2:30 PM ET
In a surprise to this Anti-Gossip writer, the New Kids on the Block prove that like a fine wine, they get better with age. Gabby Reese Calls on President Obama to Be a Big Bad Mama Jamma!!
Women in their 30s Love NKOTB More than Ever
It was hard to imagine the crowd at the New Kids on the Block concert at Radio City Music Hall on Friday night getting any more emotional than they already were as the five former boy banders (now man banders?) crooned "Please Don't Go Girl." But they did. There wasn't a dry eye in the house as the guys brought out a $110,000 check made out to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Band member Danny Wood lost his mother, Betty, to breast cancer in September 1999. Since then, the band has sold special NKOTB tank tops and donated portions of ticket sales to breast cancer charities in Betty's honor.
"Through all of this, I wish my mother were here to see it, but I know in my heart that she sees it every night," Danny told the crowd of wildly emotional women (and three men).
Danny's declaration ended up in a group hug that felt so genuine that I want to rename these now-approaching-middle-aged crooners, The Brotherhood of the Traveling Pants.
While talking to Joey McIntyre before the show, he told me brotherhood is actually pretty accurate.
"We are more like brothers than buddies. We're not each others only best friends. We have lives outside the group and we're not brothers, but we are somewhere in between," Joey said. "We have this unique and cool relationship and you know I think it is a kick that we all still want to do this together. These guys wanting to do it, just makes me want to do it more."
If their fans have anything to say about it, the guys will be doing it for a lot longer than they ever anticipated when they shot to fame as the sexiest 18-year-olds in America (yeah Bieber you weren't the first).
Joey told me they will happily keep performing after they collect their AARP cards.
"If our fans want to see us and someone asks us then of course we will be doing it."
The New Kids on the Block Love Women's Breasts. Gabby Reese Has Strong Words for Obama
By Jo Piazza Monday, June 21, 2010 2:30 PM ET
In a surprise to this Anti-Gossip writer, the New Kids on the Block prove that like a fine wine, they get better with age. Gabby Reese Calls on President Obama to Be a Big Bad Mama Jamma!!
Women in their 30s Love NKOTB More than Ever
It was hard to imagine the crowd at the New Kids on the Block concert at Radio City Music Hall on Friday night getting any more emotional than they already were as the five former boy banders (now man banders?) crooned "Please Don't Go Girl." But they did. There wasn't a dry eye in the house as the guys brought out a $110,000 check made out to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Band member Danny Wood lost his mother, Betty, to breast cancer in September 1999. Since then, the band has sold special NKOTB tank tops and donated portions of ticket sales to breast cancer charities in Betty's honor.
"Through all of this, I wish my mother were here to see it, but I know in my heart that she sees it every night," Danny told the crowd of wildly emotional women (and three men).
Danny's declaration ended up in a group hug that felt so genuine that I want to rename these now-approaching-middle-aged crooners, The Brotherhood of the Traveling Pants.
While talking to Joey McIntyre before the show, he told me brotherhood is actually pretty accurate.
"We are more like brothers than buddies. We're not each others only best friends. We have lives outside the group and we're not brothers, but we are somewhere in between," Joey said. "We have this unique and cool relationship and you know I think it is a kick that we all still want to do this together. These guys wanting to do it, just makes me want to do it more."
If their fans have anything to say about it, the guys will be doing it for a lot longer than they ever anticipated when they shot to fame as the sexiest 18-year-olds in America (yeah Bieber you weren't the first).
Joey told me they will happily keep performing after they collect their AARP cards.
"If our fans want to see us and someone asks us then of course we will be doing it."
ET Online Interview
Here's an interview from etonline.com with NKOTB and BSB about the Radio City Music Hall performance:
NKOTB & BSB on Entertainment Tonight
According to a tweet from Donnie, NKOTB & BSB will be on "Entertainment Tonight" today.
NKOTB perform with Backstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys appeared on stage with NKOTB during their concert at Radio City Music Hall on Saturday night. Here is a video clip:
Youtube video courtesy of yikes77
Youtube video courtesy of yikes77
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Jordan and Snooki article from People.com
Jordan was mentioned briefly on people.com:
Snooki's Main Squeeze: A New Kid on the Block?
He may be from Boston, but that doesn't mean New Kid on the Block Jordan Knight doesn't have a favorite girl in Jersey!
After Jersey Shore star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi Tweeted to Knight, "Wanna meet up since your [sic] in town? We can finally fist pump together," Knight replied, "I'd love to Snooks.... Lemme know. I'm all yours."
Knight, who is in the area to perform at New York's Radio City Music Hall, continued Tweeting for love: "Just so you all know .... I'm yours forever not just a few fist pumps."
Say what? Knight then Tweeted, "Wow .... that sounded very dirty and very sweet all at the same time."
But it looks like Snooki's bravado isn't as big as her poof: The reality star hasn't replied to Knight.
Snooki's Main Squeeze: A New Kid on the Block?
He may be from Boston, but that doesn't mean New Kid on the Block Jordan Knight doesn't have a favorite girl in Jersey!
After Jersey Shore star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi Tweeted to Knight, "Wanna meet up since your [sic] in town? We can finally fist pump together," Knight replied, "I'd love to Snooks.... Lemme know. I'm all yours."
Knight, who is in the area to perform at New York's Radio City Music Hall, continued Tweeting for love: "Just so you all know .... I'm yours forever not just a few fist pumps."
Say what? Knight then Tweeted, "Wow .... that sounded very dirty and very sweet all at the same time."
But it looks like Snooki's bravado isn't as big as her poof: The reality star hasn't replied to Knight.
Donnie on Billy Bush Show
Donnie was on Billy Bush's radio show. You can listen to the interview here
Jordan on CKSY FM 94.3
Here is an interview Jordan did with CKSY FM 94.3
Youtube video courtesy of cksyfm943
Youtube video courtesy of cksyfm943
Sunday, June 6, 2010
NKOTB and NBA playoff mania
It's NBA finals time and Donnie and the rest of the New Kids are cheering for the Boston Celtics of course.
Donnie and Snoop Dogg have a bet going on. If the C's win, Snoop will donate $20K to the Wahlberg Foundation, and if the Lakers win, then Donnie will donate $20K to a charity of Snoop Dogg's choice.
See Snoop's video here.
You can add to the $20K by making your own donation to the winning charity too, click here for the details.
Joey is also wearing his Celtics gear in LA.
Donnie (along with Roscoe Umali, Jimmy Marsh and more) put together a "mixtape" and he is letting us download it for free. Click here for the download. I had trouble getting the files to open, but was able to stream the tracks online here.
Donnie has also been doing radio interviews talking about Celtics. Here are the links to listen:
ESPN May 31 (Courtesy of Jess1810)
ESPN June 3
WEEI June 3
TheBostonChannel.com (Video clip)
Donnie and Snoop Dogg have a bet going on. If the C's win, Snoop will donate $20K to the Wahlberg Foundation, and if the Lakers win, then Donnie will donate $20K to a charity of Snoop Dogg's choice.
See Snoop's video here.
You can add to the $20K by making your own donation to the winning charity too, click here for the details.
Joey is also wearing his Celtics gear in LA.
Donnie (along with Roscoe Umali, Jimmy Marsh and more) put together a "mixtape" and he is letting us download it for free. Click here for the download. I had trouble getting the files to open, but was able to stream the tracks online here.
Donnie has also been doing radio interviews talking about Celtics. Here are the links to listen:
ESPN May 31 (Courtesy of Jess1810)
ESPN June 3
WEEI June 3
TheBostonChannel.com (Video clip)
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