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Saturday, June 21, 2025
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Donnie's interview with Las Vegas Weekly
Las Vegas Weekly interviewed Donnie about the Las Vegas Residency:
After their time atop the charts in the ’80s and ’90s and years pursuing individual projects, the New Kids on the Block reunited in 2008 and embarked on a series of successful tours that qualified the pop group as a natural choice for a Las Vegas Strip headlining residency. And yet it hasn’t happened until now, at Dolby Live at Park MGM. In this candid conversation with Donnie Wahlberg, we found out why this is the right time for NKOTB to bring The Right Stuff to Vegas, and why everything the beloved boy band does is all about the fans.
Was this a long time coming? There must have been opportunities in the past for a New Kids Vegas residency.
Donnie: There were discussions, off and on, but for us the time just didn’t seem right. But what Vegas is now compared to when we were kids is incredible. We’ve watched Vegas grow up right alongside us. It is the place, the epicenter of entertainment. Vegas could have disappeared as technology came into play and people have access to so many things, but somehow it managed to survive all these changes. So to go now, when Vegas is at the height of its magic and powers, it’s such an honor and a treat. It’s inspiring to us. We’re stepping into a city that on any given night you can go watch somebody who’s a new artist on top of the world, or a legendary artist that’s been in the game for decades, and we can learn something from all of them and be inspired by all of them.
There was a period where the group was apart for a long time. Did you feel back then that there was zero chance of coming together, or did you suspect there would be opportunities to do it again?
Donnie: If I’m honest, I always thought there was a chance we would get back together again. I had to fully immerse myself into acting to have a career and I had to put New Kids aside. But I remember being on a set, filming a miniseries in Morocco, and I was sitting in a helicopter flying over the desert. I was sitting with the door open and my feet hanging out, and I just started crying, because I was thinking about the guys and wishing I could share this experience with them. There were always moments like that where I’d think, one day we can do something again. So when it came, I was all in, I was so committed. People in my acting world thought I was crazy and told me, “You worked so hard to get this career off the ground and now you’re going back to a boy band?” And it was like, yeah, and it’s going to be better than before, and it’s going to make my acting career better. I just believed it. And the fans needed it back in their lives just as we did. We were right, we did need each other again.
When did that become your reality, that you really understood how devoted and affectionate these people are?
Donnie: I think we always discovered that on a deeper level every time we’d go out [on tour]. I think we have the greatest fans in the world right now, and yet somehow, we’re going to get to Vegas and realize that as much as we think we know, there’s another level we didn’t consider that they didn’t reveal to us. They make this all worthwhile. When we made the decision to go to Vegas, we considered them, and is this the time our fans are ready for this? They can have the best of times, enjoy Vegas, reconnect with other fans they are friends with. They always surprise us, so it’s important for us to surprise them.
How are you planning to do that with the residency?
Donnie: Vegas creates a great opportunity. It’s very rare that artists can be at this stage of their career and still getting to do something for the first time. It’s a first for us and a first for our fans. We’re working really hard to do things we’ve never done before, give them what they’re used to but also an experience that surprises and let’s them realize we didn’t cut corners here. We went all out because we appreciate you making this long journey. We can’t wait. Just having this conversation, saying these words is getting me fired up. I’m ready to go back and start dancing and just have a great time together.
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK June 20-21, 25, 27-28 (& select dates thru February 28), 8 p.m., $79+. Dolby Live, ticketmaster.com.
Monday, June 16, 2025
New Kids on the Block on Entertainment Tonight
Here is a new video of the guys being interviewed by Entertainment Tonight during their Las Vegas Residency rehearsals!
Catching up with Joey
In case you missed it, Joey was announced as a performer at KTU's Beatstock on August 16 and 17!
He didn't specify where he was, but his son Griffin posted a few videos on his TikTok saying he was in Italy.
After he got home, he posted this clip of him waving:
And less than 24 hours later, they were on a place back to Vegas and Joey shared this video from the plane:
Joey posted a video talking about Father's Day during rehearsals at Dolby Live!
Joey has posted lots of new content on his Instagram since my last "catching up with Joey" post:
Shortly after he wrapped up filming of "Jingle Bell Love", he posted this clip of himself on vacation.
He also posted a brief video for Pride Month:
He and Jon took a road trip to Las Vegas to get ready for the NKOTB residency:
He posted this photo after a cupping session:
It's been awhile, but he did a "Namaste" while in Las Vegas.
The guys had to take a break from their rehearsals in Las Vegas to fly to NYC for "Good Morning America". They had a late flight to New York and Joey posted a quick video before going to bed.
Joey went live from his car on Saturday to talk about how excited he was about the residency!
NKOTB Blockhead HQ Las Vegas Residency experiences
The guys have announced their "Clubhouse Sessions" while in Las Vegas. Admission is free, but you will need to sign up in advance. Slots for June 20 and 21st will be available starting at 11AM today. Click here to sign up!
Here is a copy of the FAQ's from that site:
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Friday, June 13, 2025
Listen to 2 previously unreleased tracks by New Kids on the Block
The 35th Anniversary version of "Step By Step" is out now! It includes a couple of previously unreleased tracks:
I Love My GirlThursday, June 12, 2025
NKOTB on GMA3
GMA3 (The 3rd hour at airs in the afternoon) had the guys on as well! They did a short interview, and they performed "Kids"!
New Kids on the Block on GMA
The guys performed on "Good Morning America" this morning! Here are some videos:
Joey was in a film called "The Fantasticks" and it also starred Jeanne Louise Kelly, who also appeared on Good Morning America this morning. Jeanne Louise and Joey did an impromptu performance during her interview!
Here is a bonus clip from GMA's Instagram:
Donnie shared this video of the guys getting on a plane from Las Vegas to New York last night:
Donnie went live briefly this morning! Here is the replay:
Las Vegas After Party tickets on sale today
Donnie's after party tickets go on sale today at 12:00 PST today! Click here to buy tickets!
Here's a video that Donnie shared this clip talking about it!
Monday, June 9, 2025
Catching up with Donnie
Donnie posted a new photo of him with Jon, Danny, and Danny's dog "Doughnut" in honor of National Doughnut Day!
Donnie has been hard at work for the Vegas residency, but he was able to have a little downtime too. He played a round of golf on June 2:
And he was seen out on the town for a date night with Jenny on June 4. They went to Steak 48 in Beverly Hills. Here are a few photos from Getty Images:
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OK Magazine posted a clip of them as they were leaving the restaurant on TikTok
@okmagazineusa Spotted! Donnie Wahlberg & Jenny McCarthy stepped out for a glam date night at Steak 48 — just months after she ditched a vegan diet that nearly “killed” her. (📸: MEGA)
♬ original sound - OKMagazine.com
They were also seen in Disneyland on Saturday. Here's a photo of them from Heather Dubrow
People Magazine published a new article in which Jenny talked about her impression of Donnie when the New Kids on the Block first became famous. Click here to read!
Maggie Lawson from "Psych" is the latest edition to the "Boston Blue" cast! Click here to read the article from Deadline.
According to Closer Weekly, Donnie would love to have Tom Selleck on "Boston Blue". Click here to read the article.
Donnie is featured in a recent Formless Beauty social media ad campaign:
Here are some other highlights from Donnie's social media posts:
Donnie also shared this clip of Rise Among Rivals' performance of "The Right Stuff":
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