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COMMUNITY BLENDThe Official Newsletter of Backstreet Boys Fan Club Philippines Issue 3, 2008
2ND YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION!
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As the old saying goes, “time flies when you’re having fun.”
Indeed, it does.
This year, the Backstreet Boys Fan Club Philippines
(BSBFCP) celebrated its 2nd year anniversary. Yes, it
has been two years since our beloved Backstreet Boys
visited us again here in the Philippines for a “one-night only”
concert, and it has been two years since this sisterhood and
brotherhood, that is the BSBFCP, had come to life.
Last January 26, 2008, BSBFCP parties with its members at
the Congo Grill in Ortigas, Pasig City. A number of members
attended this fun-filled afternoon, even one from Canada, Chit,
Pineda made it to this occasion.
The program was started with a prayer, as well as welcome
speech from one of the club’s administrators. It was then
followed by a few announcements here and there. The meal,
which was a cross between late lunch and early merienda was
scrumptious and heavy.
While the other members are finishing their meals, the program
went along and continued with the announcement of the
winners to the Me and My Unbreakable Picture-Taking Contest.
The grand prize was won by Maya De Guzman, who submitted
a funny picture of herself singing along with BSB when she got
her UnbreakableCD. She received a limited editionUnbreakable
mug, as well as a Reload card worth Php300.
After the prizes had been distributed, a montage of the
birthday boys, AJ and Nick, which was prepared by one of
the BSBFCP administrators, was played and shown. This was
then followed by the singing of the Happy Birthday Song for
the boys, the club itself and the members who are similarly
celebrating their birthdays for the month of January.
Later on, a few rare BSB items and merchandise were raffled
off, which was followed by an announcement regarding the
auction of other BSB items donated by some members.
Thereafter, everyone joined in the singing of Time, the club’s
“anthem” and of course, photo ops!
Another year ended, and a new one has just begun. What
lies ahead, we can never tell, but one thing’s for sure, we will
always keep the Backstreet pride alive!
HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY, BSBFC
Featured in thisIssue (Plus More!)
The CB Team
Happy 2nd Birthday, BSBFCP!
A BSBFCP member writesher account on BSB’sConcert at Acer Arena,Sydney, Australia.
Page 8.
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BSB Spotlight
Mabuhay Backstreet Boys Fans in the Philippines!
Celebrating our 2nd year as a fan community has been a real blessingespecially since we have the Backstreet Boys themselves, recognizing us as aunit and acknowledging our existence. We have had hopes of them coming inour country when the Unbreakable Tour kicked off last February but
unfortunately, the date was cancelled. Even then, we remained strong and beingthe BSBFCP family that we are, we were able to help each other out cope withthe sadness the news brought us as we know that we’ll have our time eventuallyand God has bigger plans for us. ‘
This September, one of the Backstreet Boys, Howie Dorough, is coming to Manila,
Philippines to help promote Sarah Geronimo’s album and their duet, I’ll Be There.Let us support Howie at the mall show on September 28 and show everyonehow we keep the Backstreet pride alive in the Philippines!
We look forward to hearing from you and encourage you to continue sending
your suggestions and contributions for the next edition of the Community Blend.Til the next issue! KTBSPA!
- The Community Blend Team
From the CB Team
Editor-In-Chief Hazel BalajadiaEditorial Manager Crislyn BarnuevoArt Director Lorry LizaresContributors Lorelie Dino, Chit Pineda
Special Thanks to Arlene Santos & Sony-BMG Philippines
Special Message to BSB This is our gift to you and your Filipino Fans.We love you guys! Please Come back soon,We are waiting for you!
(L-R) The Community Blend Team:Lorry Lizares (Art Director),Hazel Balajadia (Editor-in-Chief) andCrislyn Barnuevo (Editorial Manager)
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BSBFCP turns 2! Page 3.
This One’s for the BoysBSBFCP holds its first outreachprogram in 2007. Page 4.
Unbreakable BSBFCPholds an Album Launch Party for BSB’s Unbreakable. Page 6.
BSBFCP FEATURE
BSBFCP Howie D Special:Exclusive pictures of Howie D’s and Sarah Geronimo’s PressConference at the the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel. Page 18
Find out what’s new with the Boys. Page 15.
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The Backstreet Boys are known not only for their soulful
and heartfelt music, but also for their group and individual
advocacies. Every BSB fan knows that the Boys are
active, in one way or another, to a number of charitable
activities.
Staying true to this BSB tradition, the Backstreet Boys Fan Club
Philippines (BSBFCP) deemed it proper to hold its own outreach
program as well.
On October 20, 2007, together with Hands-On-Manila, a volunteer
group that focuses primarily on holding various outreach
programs, BSBFCP was able to make this foresight become a
reality.
Through Hands-On-Manila, BSBFCP discovered the Pangarap
Shelter, an institution which, as the name entails, helps school-
aged boys to attain and realize their dream of a better future
through education. The Shelter, in a nutshell, provides home
for the boys, who are former street children, and helps them
look for philanthropists and sponsors who can help support
their schooling.
For this joint outreach program, BSBFCP was tasked to take
care of the games and provide the prizes for the kids, with an
added twist of course.
As with every BSBFCP activity, the program was started with
a prayer and subsequently, a welcome speech from the
Shelter’s administrator. Soon thereafter, the fun and games
began. There was a soda drinking contest, followed by a relay
race and an egg-throwing contest. After which, the kids took
turns showing off their talents in singing, dancing and playing
the guitar. A group of them even serenaded the day’s special
guest, Sidse (Sisa), who is a Danish national and a volunteer in
the Shelter. We later on found out that she teaches art classes
in the Shelter every Saturdays.
After lunch was over, another game, now headed by the
Shelter’s administrators, was held. This time, it involved both
the boys from the Shelter teaming up with the members
of BSBFCP. Who can ever forget the infamous Jack ‘EnPoy
Evolution?
Later on, BSBFCP gave out hygiene sets, consisting of tumblers,combs, brushes, small towels, etc, which, we were told, are
some necessities needed by the boys in the Shelter.
Indeed, it was a day full of fun and laughter both for the
members of BSBFCP, the boys in the Shelter and the guests.
A friendship has been built and memories have been created.
‘Til the next time, our newly found friends… ‘til the next time…
Top: BSBFCP Admin,Hazel Balajadia gives outa hygiene set to a boy fromshelter.
The BSBFCP Admins andMembers wore Blue for thisactivity.
This One’s For the Boys...[ BSBFCP ACTIVITY ]
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It was the day that everyone in Backstreet Land had been
looking forward to. Two years after their Never Gone album
was released, the Backstreet Boys are back with a new
album, Unbreakable. Packed with the Backstreet sound we
loved all these years, the new album was released last October
30, 2007 simultaneously worldwide.
In the Philippines, Sony-BMG had a special offer
for the loyal Backstreet Boys fans and BSBFCP
members. For a discounted price of only Php320,
one can pre-order the CD, which comes with a
Limited Edition BSB Desk Calendar for the year
2008.
A month prior to the forthcoming release, the
Backstreet Boys Fan Club Philippines accumulateda number of pre-orders from different parts
of the country. A shipment fee was added for
those who ordered outside Metro Manila.
October 30, 2007 marked the release of the new
Backstreet Boys CD and a number of fans who
were able to pre-order
the same met up at Mr. Donuts, SM Megamall in
Mandaluyong to pick up their copies of the CD.
Much to the surprise of everyone, the event turned out to
celebration of friendship as fans took the chance to meet
old and new acquaintances and to relive their BSB memo
Along with the scheduled release of the pre-ordered CDs,
new BSBFCP contest was launched. Dubbed as ‘Me and
Unbreakable Picture-Taking Contest’, everyone was encou
to buy the new album and to take a creative shot of them
with the CD. The most unique p
will win a special BSBFCP Mug an
special Load Extreme Retailer’s C
worth Php300.
Two consolation prizes will also
given away.
This special promotion is BSBFCPproject in coordination with MAX
and Sony-BMG (Philippines), whic
was later adopted by MYX, a fam
music channel in the Philippines
promote the Backstreet Boys’ ne
album wherein the winner had th
chance to fly to Hawaii and mee
Backstreet Boys in a special con
The Backstreet Boys’
Unbreakable Released
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The Backstreet Boys Fan Club Philippines (BSBFCP)
celebrated the release of the Backstreet Boys’ new
album Unbreakable last November 17, 2007 at Padi’sPoint in Araneta Center, Quezon City. The event was
graced with the presence of the members of the fan
club, as well as the club’s advisers from Sony-BMG Philippines,
Mr. Narciso Chan and Mr. Chito Confiado.
Registration started at 2PM and the guests were treated with
special Unbreakable bookmarks and freebies, courtesy of our
friendly sponsor, Hershey’s Philippines. Early registrants were
given special button pins as an added treat.
The program started thereafter. After the prayer, the album
launch party was officially started. The new BSB songs were
played, along with a DVD presentation provided by the Sony-
BMG Philippines. A scrumptious late afternoon lunch was
Fans Go Unbreakable at Padi’s PointUnbreakable Album Launch
served, while a video presentation was shown, as prepared by
the BSBFCP admins.
The program livened up by the groove of Rommel’s group,
dancing to a medley of Backstreet beats, off from the new
album. Afterwards, a lively trivia game sustained the excitement
of the event. A number of raffle prizes were also given out
throughout the program.
The day, however, is far from over. There was yet another
surprise waiting for the members.
Prior to the album launch party, the BSBFCP administrators had
repeatedly teased the members regarding a big surprise being
cooked up by BSBFCP as announced during the promotions
and invitations for the event.
After giving props to the people in Sony-BMG (Phils.), and
the anticipation of the members now rising, the BSBFCP
admins unveiled the big surprise -- a video greeting from the
Backstreet Boys themselves to BSBFCP! It was the first time
that the video was shown to the public and the attendees of
the album launch were the first ones to see it.
In the video, the BSB thanked the fans for all their continued
support all these years and invited everyone, who has not
signed up yet, to join the fan club.
For BSBFCP, this is definitely another milestone in the
club’s history. Finally, after years of waiting, the Boys have
recognized us.
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F
or more than ten years, I have been a “backseat”
Backstreet Boys fan, a silent follower. But, with the help of
technology, I was able to find people who share the same
love I have for the Boys.
It all started when I chanced upon this thread in
pinoyexchange.com – Keeping The Backstreet Pride Alivethread - where I met axianbeauty, mspoachedegg (who I
mistook as mspouchedegg), care4bsb, kat and others. For
months, we talked and shared everything we had and knew
about the Backstreet Boys, and, of course, a little something
about us on the side.
Right after BSB’s concert in Manila in 2006, these people
decided that it’s about time that the Boys have their official fan
club in the Philippines. And, from then on, now two years with
the club (and counting), I’ve met more and more people who
share the same love I have for the Backstreet Boys, online, that
is, since I am halfway across the world from them. The website
put up by the club has become a “home” for all of us.
Finally, in January, I was able to meet everyone. (Well, notexactly everyone, almost everyone.) The cl ub celebrated its
second anniversary last January 26, 2008. The event was held
at the Congo Grill in Ortigas, Pasig City from 2pm to 6pm.
I wasn’t really sure if I was excited or nervous that day. Too
overwhelmed, I guess, while thinking of what to expect, who to
see, what will happen. We came in early so I was able to see
everyone coming in. I saw a lot of familiar faces, but some I
only knew by name. So, the event started with a sumptuous
lunch/dinner. I have say, the food was really good, but o
the food that were served, I indulged on the Sinigang.
(Sorry, I really can’t forget how good it was.) The admins
prepared some clips of the Boys and played them while w
eating. Can anything get better than that?
Anyway, the fan club officers also prepared some rare
Backstreet Boys items to be raffled out to everyone who
attended the event. After everyone’s filled up, they start
with the draw. Poor me, even my luck was in shock that
it forgot what it’s suppose to do! But that’s okay, seeing
happy faces of the other members was enough for me. Th
what I was there for in the first place. (I should’ve sneaked
on one of the prizes!)
Also, part of the day’s event was the celebration of Nick a
AJ’s birthdays, as well as the birthdays of fan club membe
celebrating that month. There was cake, balloons AND p
poopers! (I mean poppers!)
Of course the event would not be completed without the p
ops. With camera flashes here and there, you wouldn’t kwho’s taking the picture of whom and where to pose for a
good shot. (Luckily, I was able to put my modeling skills to
then.) Finally, I was included in the annual “family” picture
I call them family because by this time, our relationship is
just about the Backstreet Boys alone; it’s about all of us as
unit. I am just so happy I have met all of them (the mem
and officers of the fan club) and I am looking forward to co
“home” again.
BSBFCP turns
the BIG2!by Chit Pineda. BSBFCP Member, Canada.
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This is an account of a BSBFCP member who had the privilege
to watch the BSB Unbreakable Tour in Acer Arena, Sydney,
Australia last Febraury 22, 2008.
The Backstreet Boys fever is back and the temperature
continues to rise! For others, it may seem that the
Millennium Mania is over, but the Boys definitely still
got it going on. This was proven by their Unbreakable Tour
2008, which, to date, is still overwhelmingly being clamored
by Backstreet fans all over the world. The Boys are giving
it their best, not just in concert arena, but kicking it great in
every country they are at! Indeed, the Backstreet Boys are
unbreakable.
Febraury 22, 2008. The lights dim and the pandemonium starts
to break out --- one could hear the shrieking fans and see
the cameras flashing as the boxing arena of the Boys unfold
in center stage. Each Boy was presented with his personal
statistics: hometown, birthday, astrological sign, record 15-0-0
and KOs 15: Brian, Howie, Nick, and AJ. The beat starts to pump
up heavily as the Boys break out to Larger Than Life, with
Kanye West’s Stronger funkily mixed into it.
One could feel the energy through and through, from their
well-choreographed dancing to their soulful singing of
Truly Unbreakable
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endearing ballads. The Boys danced with so much vibrancy
that one can’t help but feel the urge to dance along. One could
definitely feel the youthfulness in them as they had always
been. First, they had these cool boxing wardrobes, and they
were like flying with their electrifying dance moves. Then,
they changed into these hot and appealing black and gold
leather outfits and sang Everyone, Any Other Way, the all-time
favorite I want It That Way, and the heart-warming You Can
Let Go; another wardrobe change, now donning classy suits
while singing Helpless When She Smiles, Show Me the Meaning
of Being Lonely; finally, they got relaxed and comfortable in
shirts and jeans. AJ and Nick wore souvenir shirts, which
they artistically designed themselves. Nick was wearing AJ’s
rose, while AJ was wearing Nick’s “What Would Nick Do”. They
belted out all their classics, as well as selections from the
Unbreakable album with so much heart and soul. There were
fillers in between songs, and some were 80’s hits, with Nick
even dancing to the tune of Beat It. Each Boy’s solo number
showcased each one’s uniqueness and individuality --- Howie
with his suave Latin moves, AJ rocking it on, Brian being such a
sweetheart and Nick, well, being Nick, a powerful drummer, who
also strums his guitar incredibly.
Manila’s Never Gone Tour last in January 20, 2006 was such
a great performance. However, this time, the Unbreakable
Tour had the Boys, their band, crew, management, staff, and
everybody else gave it over and beyond what a fan would
have expected--- it was indeed a superb, ultimate show!
The Backstreet Boys surely know how to give the best
definition of what a true artist is. I feel lucky to be part of
this momentous event. Hopefully, the rest of the BSB fans back
home in the Philippines would also be treated to the spectacle
I witnessed. For now, let us enjoy what every other BSB fan
from around the world could share with us. No doubt, the
Boys are genuinely working very hard to give their best and
to reach out to each and every one of their devoted fans.
Undeniably, the BSB Filipino fans are looking forward to the
day the Boys will return to our country and, surely, they would
warmly embrace the Boys with much enthusiasm and would
readily belt out to every BSB song and become a contender
as one of BSB’s finest singing audience.
The Backstreet Boys:
Map to Acer Arena
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BSBFCP Community Blend
BSB SpotliFeatured Fan
[ BSBFCP CONTEST WINNER 2007 ]
A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO THOSE WHO JOINED!
Our featured fan has been spreading
her love for music for years now.Playing non-stop music from nine
in the morning till twelve noon for The
Bite Club on MAX FM 103.5 for listenersboth here and abroad, no one would ever
suspect that she merely tagged along witha friend during an audition for DJs. With agreat passion for music, one can ask her
about old songs and she would definitely
know it. Aside from music, her otherinterests include photography, painting andvideo editing.
She also loves animals and if turning her
house into a shelter for pets (because shehad too many dogs) is not enough, she isalso a bona fide vegan and has been on
a veggie-centric lifestyle since she was ayoung girl.
A cum laude graduate of St. Paul Collegeof Manila, she was able to accomplish
a lot of things in the name of MassCommunications. An author of a book, a
columnist for Total Woman Magazine, thefemale voice-over for Nickelodeon since2006, an Advocacy Volunteer for Project
Brave Kids and an accredited memberof the Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster ng
Pilipinas, let us all meet Kelly Gallardo – alsoa Backstreet Boys fan.
BSBFCP: Who is your favorite Boy?Kelly: They’re all great but my favorite is
Howie. (smiles)
BSBFCP: How did you become a fan of the
Backstreet Boys?Kelly:I’ve been a fan of their music since
they started. I even featured a four-part
special on them when I was still doing the
night show at MAX FM (Mad About BSB). TheBoys have always been amazing to theirfans and I find t hat very admirable.
BSBFCP: How did the Backstreet Boys
inspire you?Kelly: If the Backstreet Boys, famous asthey are, can be as down to earth and can
give back, why can’t we do the same, right?They inspire us to want t o inspire and give
back to other people, too.
BSBFCP: Any interesting facts about you
that you can share with us?Kelly:The Four-Part BSB special on
the show was the highest viewed andcommented event on http://kellybites.multiply.com – it made me realize that the
Backstreet Boys are more than just a boyband. They are icons not just of an era
but of generations to come. Their starpower and musicality had grown with theirfans throughout the years and t hat makes
them ‘larger than life.’ =)
BSBFCP: What is being a Backstreet Boysfan for you?Kelly: It is knowing what the Boys
represent via their music. It’s honoringtheir talent and supporting and sharing
their story and their music to others.
DJ Ke lly o f Ma x FM 103 .5
Special thanks to:Rose Ann Abantao(left) and MonickJaranilla (bottom)for sending their entries as well.
WINNER!
PBSBFCP Community Blend. 2008 Issue.Page 10BSBFCP Community Blend. 2008 Issue. BSBFCP ONLINE POSTER
Congratulations to Maya de Guzman for winning
the
‘Me & My U nbr eak able’ Phot
o Contest. She won a
special BSBFCP Mug and a s
pecial Load Extreme
Retailer’s Card worth Php3
00.
BRIAN LITTRELL
Although he was busy with the
Backstreet Boys for the Unbreakable
tour, Brian still found time to share hisblessings with others. His foundation,
the Healthy Hearts Club, had so many
projects to raise awareness on havinga heart-healthy lifestyle. One of their
projects was they launched an auction
for unique oil paintings to help kids live
healthy lives. Aside from Brian Littrell,the other artists who had paintings to
be auctioned are Chris Tomliin, Casting
Crowns, Rebecca St James, Jeremy
Camp, Skillet, Grits and Aaron Shust
Adding to Brian’s recognition as an
artist of Christian music, he received
two Dove Awards, together with MacPowell, Casting Crowns’ lead singer/
songwriter Mark Hall, for their individual
performance, production and/or
songwriting work on the album, GloryRevealed (Special Event Album).
In October, Power Source Music
Group announced that the 14th AnnualInspirational Country Music Award
Show (ICM’s) will be held on Thursday,
October 16, 2008, at 7 PM CST at
the Trinity Music City USA Auditoriumlocated in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
The annual Inspirational Country Music
Awards are dedicated to honoring and
showcasing the biggest names andemerging talent among artists who
perform Christian and Inspirational
Country music. Christian Country
music is inspired by Faith, Family, andCountry(TM). Brian is slated to be one
of the performers for the event. For more information and show highlights,
please visit www.icm-awards.com.
Source: Healthy Hearts Club, CCM
Magazine, Christian News Wire,
www.icm-awards.com
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HOWIE DOROUGH
Last December 2007 at St. James Cathedral in his home-town of Orlando, Florida Howie Dorough when he married hislongtime love, Leigh Boniello,. What better way to celebratea wedding than with a passionate high five? That was HowieDorough’s theory when, after the pair was officially pronouncedman and wife on Saturday, “They high-fived each other inchurch,” says singer Deborah Gibson, a longtime friend of Dorough’s who attended their Orlando nuptials. “They reallyare best friends and that came across throughout the wholeceremony.”
From the being a romantic Backstreet Boy, he then switchedto being an entrepreneur when, in March, a grand celebra-tion was held for the ribbon cutting of Cordele’s newest hotel,the Country Inn & Suites on Frontage Road. As the CEO of Dorough Group, he was interviewed on CNBC about the open-ing of his second hotel in Cordele, Georgia. During the saidinterview, Howie tackled issues from his real estate businessto being a member of the international group, the BackstreetBoys. Howie was hands-on during the event and he even didthe honors of cutting the ribbon.
On the second quarter of the year, one of his memorableprojects for the Filipino fans took place when he recorded aduet with Sarah Geronimo in LA last March. The song entitledI’ll Be There, which was produced by Christian de Walden, willbe included in Sarah’s latest CD, which will be released in July.De Walden was the same guy who acted as go-between for Claire dela Fuente and Richard Carpenter in the re-recordingof the song Something in Your Eyes.
However, in late May, the sad news broke out and the fans allover the world were informed about the ordeal Howie was go-ing through when his father, Hoke, was diagnosed with cancer.In his MySpace post, he asked everyone for their prayers for a miracle and thanked everybody for their love and concern.In his promo gig, AJ McLean also expressed his love and sup-port for Howie and his family. As the lights went dim, he askedeveryone for a moment of silence and prayer for Mr. Hoke Dor-ough. Sadly, things did not seem to be going well. The concerttour in South Africa was cancelled as respect and courtesy toHowie and his family during the trying times.In June 22, Hoke Dorough joined our Creator during his sleep.It was fortunate that the Dorough family had the opportunityto spend time with Hoke before he passed. During their timeof mourning, they thanked everyone for the love, concern andprayers and stated that they appreciated all the good thoughtssent their way.
Now, life goes on for Howie D. The Backstreet Boys carried onwith the Unbreakable Tour in August. Fans continued to givehim their support and love. Presently, he is working with hisproject, a solo album, and this September, after touring with theBackstreet Boys, he is slated to come to Manila, Philippines tohelp Sarah Geronimo promote her new album and their duet,the carrier single entitled I’ll Be There.
Source: OK Magazine, CordeleDispatch.Com,
Manila Standard Today, Howie Dorough’s MySpace
AJ McLEAN
If you’re an AJ fan, you would probably alreadyknow the story about him burying a $40,000 giftwith his grandmother who passed away, only tobe asked for it to be returned. But, he was only inhis teenage years then. Going on his sixth year of being sober, a lot has been going on with AJMcLean.
He reunited with the Boys three years ago,embarked on a world tour and now, he is gearingup for the launch of his solo album. He alreadystarted a series of promotions in the US andEurope and received positive feedbacks, notonly from the fans of the Backstreet Boys butalso from his new audience. With the humilitythat is remarkable from a member of a worldwidephenomenon, AJ started the promotions throughlow-key gigs in various areas in the US andEurope full of enthusiasm to connect with his fansand to give them a taste of the music of what is instore in his new album.
“My record is a lot more personal and a lot morereal, so to speak,” he says in an interview witha magazine in August. “My stuff is a little morerelatable, as far as things I’ve been through
heartache, the rela¬tionship I don’t have with mydad,” added McLean, who has had well-publicizedsubstance abuse problems.
“As I started making the record, I found I had a lotmore to say than I thought I did, and I had more toget off my chest,” he said. “The only thing I didn’tharp on was my sobriety and the drugs. I didn’twant to go there yet.”
Looking good on his main page, AJ McLeanlaunched his official website, http://aj-mclean.com/ last March. Powered by ground (ctrl), thesame people behind the Backstreet Boys’ officialwebsite, the site is expected provide the latestnews and updates on AJ and his solo album.Check out the site now and sign up for exclusiveinfo.
Source: AJ-McLean.Com, Contact Music, People
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NICK CARTER
Since the start of the Unbreakable Tour last February,Nick had been busy updating the fans online about lifeand career through his MySpace. He recently updatedhis layout and is currently working on his new website atwww.nickcarter.net (not yet available online though).
In his interview with LiveDaily last March, he mentioned
working on another solo album soon. He, nonetheless,stated, “I will always stay with the comfort of my boysbecause we have a great relationship. We’ll divide outtime individually and group-wise.” He even mentioned co-writing a song with longtime friend, Andrew Fromm, thesongwriter behind I Need You Tonight . Along with GillesGollard and Nicole Witt, they came up with the song, Two
Forevers.
Concerning love and relationships, he and AJ are theremaining bachelors of the group after Howie Doroughgot hitched last December 2007 with longtime love, LeighBoniello. Nick admits during his interview with Britain’s OKMagazine last March that he isn’t sure if he will ever feelready to settle down and start a family. “I haven’t thoughtabout fatherhood. I’m thinking about myself and I’m notthe marrying kind. I’m not saying I wouldn’t change mymind, but if I did I’d run away and do it in secret so no
one would ever know. I’m energetic and youthful and it’sexciting. I’m not ready to settle just yet.”
Aside from his singing career, Nick was recently seenaround Nashville, Tennessee with friends. Doing businessperhaps? Soon thereafter, he likewise expressed hisdesire to move out of California, which he did. During oneof the real-time chat sessions in his official fan club in July,he mentioned moving in his new house in Nashville. Herevealed he was sick during the concert in the LondonO2 Arena (where the MSN Webcast show was held) andapologized if he wasn’t able to give much energy. He thengave credit to the other Backstreet Boys for being thegreatest supporters in his career, for being his mentorsand his influences in the different side of life.
Getting back in good shape and maintaining his health,Nick is also in the process of mending his relationship withhis mother, Jane Carter, when she was arrested in July.
He expressed his love for his mother and offered his fullsupport. With everything positive happening around him,the fans wish him more luck with his family, his solo albumproject, his current tour with the Backstreet Boys and hisadvocacy in preserving the wonders of nature.
Source: LiveDaily, OK Magazine, Fan Club Chat,
MySpace, Contact Music, Saultstar
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Backstreet News
The Backstreet Boys started the year with the promotionsof their new album Unbreakable and launching their musicvideos Inconsolable and Helpless When She Smiles. On thefirst month of the year, they dismissed the speculations thattheir record company is on the verge of dropping them. JiveRecords was reported to have been preparing to kick theU.S. boy band off its roster. However, a spokesperson for thelabel tells website TMZ.com, “Reports about Jive Recordsdropping Backstreet Boys are completely untrue. The group isabout to embark on a worldwide tour in support of their album,Unbreakable, starting 16 February (in Tokyo), as well as somehigh-profile television appearances.”
True enough, the worldwide tour kicked off in Asia, particularlyin Japan. They then headed to South America and Europe,then back to the US and North America. Unfortunately, dueto unexpected circumstances that befell Howie Dorough’sfamily, the Boys decided to cancel the show in South Africa toenable Howie to be with his dad during the latter’s last days.In a audio recording posted at various BSB websites, Howieelucidated the reasons for the said cancellation and expressedhis gratitude for the support of the fans. He added that the heand Boys are hoping to come to South Africa soon to performfor the first time in the said country. In relation to this, ticketsalready purchased were refunded at Computicket and VIPPackages bought through www.backstreetboys.comwerelikewise immediately reimbursed.
The Backstreet Boys Set the Word Straight on The Apprentice
Backstage at their sold out show at Rotterdam’s Ahoy Arena, Nick Carter was asked by the press about the Backstreet Boysrecent guest appearance on the top rated US television show, THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE. “It was an amazing expeence,” said Carter, “and such a great opportunity to raise money for all of the charities involved in the show. Although I have ttell you, we were really surprised at how many people took us seriously when we gave those difficult tasks to Trace Adkins, athe good spirit of the show. We like the guy and thought it would be great to have some fun with him and add more excitemetheir final challenge.”
In line with this, Donald Trump, one of the show’s executive producers, commented, “The Backstreet Boys are an internationphenomenon and it was an honor to have them appear on ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ finale. The good natured conflict thewith Trace resulted in some of the show’s funniest moments.”
Backstreet Boys Back in Studio
AJ McLean, 30, Howie Dorough, 34, Nick Carter, 28, andLittrell, 33, have already started working on their follow-uplast year’s “Unbreakable,” reports Billboard.
BSB already recorded some new material for their sixth stalbum while on tour in Europe. However, the Boys planthe studio again after their North American tour, which staTuesday in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and wraps up on S6 in Seattle.
“We’re looking at getting back into the studio quite quicklysays Dorough, adding that BSB may work again with Sweish producer/writer Max Martin, who worked with the grou“I Want it That Way ,” “Shape of My Heart,” and “Quit PlayGames (With My Heart)”.
“We want to hopefully have something ready to go or at lebe heavily into it by the end of the year and have somethinout towards the beginning of next year,” Dorough says.
Presently, Dorough and McLean also have solo projects ithe works.
WHAT’S THE LATEST ON BSB?
Sources: Backstreet Boys Official Website, Contact Mus
E! Online, Billboard
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Fresh from a hugely-successfulconcert tour of Canada andthe US, Sarah Geronimo stayed
behind in LA to do the vocals fora duet with Backstreet Boy HowieDorough in LA. The song, titled I’ll Be
There and produced by Christian deWalden, will be included in Sarah’slatest CD which will be released inJuly. De Walden is the same guy whoacted as go-between for Claire delaFuente and Richard Carpenter forClaire to record the song Somethingin Your Eyes.
Howie D. reached worldwide fameas a member of the BSB alongwith AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, KevinRichardson and Nick Carter. He isbest known for his falsetto singingwhich is easily recognizable in hitslike I Want It That Way, Drowning,The Perfect Fan and Show Me theMeaning of Being Lonely.
He is the lead singer in the songsSpanish Eyes, What Makes YouDifferent Makes You Beautiful andHow Did I Fall in Love with You . Heis set to visit the Philippines in Julyto shoot a video with Sarah andpromote the duet.
SOURCE: Philippine Star
Sarah Geronimo records duet withBackstreet Boy
Howie D
BSBFCP’s “I’ll Be There” Essay Writing Contest
In preparation of Howie D’s arrival in Manila to promote the single “I’ll Be There”with Sarah Geronimo, BSBFCP created the “I’ll Be There” Essay Writing Contestopen to all BSBFCP Members.
Two Winners will have the rare opportunity to Meet and Greet Howie D and SarahGeronimo on the 28th of September at the Mall of Asia Music Hall.
BSBFCP is pleased to announce that the two lucky winners are Pura BeatrizS. Valle and Kristine C. Capili. while Maria Dolores “Lorelie” A. Dinobagged the consolation prize of a Special Edition Viva Music Sampler CD featuringthe song “I’ll Be There”.
Below are the winning entries. BSBFCP would like to thank all those who joined
the contest! Congratulations to the Winners and stay tuned for more cool
BSBFCP Contests in the future! :)
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[ BSBFCP CONTEST 2008 ]
This song, “I’ll Be There” deeply hits me and what I have right now with my ‘magic’partner. It’s a song that just doesn’t reflect our magic, it has more that shows howwe are passionate about the ‘magic’ or love that’s between us. We are young, andwe still have to learn through the years. But as of now we have one thing commonin our minds that we are very sure ofto be there for each other no matter what.
There is more to love that keeps us together amidst the many hindrances that keepcoming to us. We are not weak, but we are yet to be strong. That is why we bothkeep our words to be there for each other until our last breathe. This song clearlydescribes our magic, our passion, our love, and our will to make our relationship
last until forever.
By: Pura Beatriz S. Valle
It’s really nice to know that there is someone that really cares for you. Especiallywhen your down and depressed, just knowing that you have someone to lean on andshare your burden with, makes you feel brighter and enlightened because you know
that he shares the burdens and he celebrates victories as well.Even the world turn its back on me, I know that he will always be beside me. I really
like this song because each line keeps my heart longing and yearning for my love.
i have special someone but we are not together. Circumstances keep us miles awayfrom each other. But despite of the distance, just thinking of him brings sparkle to myeyes. I feel his presence with just a simple memory of him. Even we are not together,we already know in our hearts that what we feel inside is enough for us to overcomesolitude and wretchedness. I have confidence that destiny will set the right time for usto be together. But while waiting for that anticipated moment, I will linger on the daysthat we had together. And those memories will drive to keep dreaming on tomorrow. I
believe that he will always be there for me as much as i will be there for him.
By: Kristine C. Capili
“Just believe it’s true, I’ll be there for you…Just think of me and I’ll be there”
“I’ll Be There” merges a beautiful friendship between two continents, the East andthe West, through music. I love Sarah and Howie’s duet as it simply expresses mysentiments in 3 main areas I’m passionate about: for dear family and friends near
and far, the future love of my life, and the amazing Backstreet Boys.
Special people are our life’s garden we tenderly care for. They are the candles thatlight up our nights. Sometimes, distance keeps us apart. I’ve got family and friends,geographically separated, but inspite of this, it is not a hurdle. We can still count on
each other no matter what. We go the distance for one another.
Whoever the lucky man I’d be blessed with to share my life, this song speaks of thelove oath I will have for him.
For the Backstreet Boys, they are the only genuine artists I am truly dedicated to.Through the rollercoaster they take us, the fans, in for --- it is a never-ending joyride.
My heart is always with the boys.
Maria Dolores “Lorelie” A. Dino
WINNER
WINNER
CONSOLATION
PRIZE
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[ BSBFCP HOWIE D SPECIAL ]
The Howie Dorough and SarahGeronimo Press ConferenceSeptember 23, 2008 at the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel. Mandaluyong City, Manila, Philippines.
PHOTOS BY ARLENE SANTOS, MAX FM 103.5 / FLOWER PHOTOS BY LORRY LIZARES [ BSBFCP HOWIE D SPEC
A Welcome Bouquet for Howie D’s Arrival, Compliments of BSBFCP
Howie D’s beautiful wife, Mrs. Leigh Boniello Doro
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T
here are a number of Backstreet Boys
fan sites all over the World Wide Web,
but what makes this site interesting and
truly unique is the fact that this may the only
site that brings comprehensive news and
facts about our Sweet D, Howie Dorough.
Hailed in Norway, Tess is a music fanatic
who will listen to almost anything that’s of
good quality and fun, something that makes
one want to sing along, as well as music
that makes one think about what meaning
the lyrics have behind them. She has been
a Backstreet Boys fan for 13 years now
and still sees another 13 coming up. She
loves managing websites as a hobby, and
combining that passion with creating one for
her favorite band is an added bonus.
We requested her for a short chit-chat with
us to talk about her love for Nirvana and
NOFX, the Backstreet Boys, her websites,
and the relationship between Howie D and ‘N
Sync’s Bye, Bye, Bye.
BSBFCP: How long have you been a
Backstreet Boys fan?
Tess: I’ve been a fan since late 1995, since
the first time I heard “We’ve Got It Goin’ On”
on the radio. So, it’s been going on 13 years
now.
B: What inspires you, as a fan, when it
comes to your day-to-day experiences?
T: The Boys have amazed me from Day
One. When they first came out, I was a huge
Nirvana and NOFX fan, but the Boys opened
the “pop” world to me. They had a drive for
what they were doing and, no matter what
kind of stories the media has managed to
cook up about them over the years, they
have brushed them all off and kept going. I
think a lot of fans can relate to that and can
look up to them not only because they are
really talented and good at what they do, butbecause they make a point out of being true
to their fans no matter what. Personally, I
have met some of my best friends because
of them, and I think it’s really awesome that
a group can bring people together the way
they have.
B: Have you met any of the Boys?
T: Yes, I had been lucky enough to have
encounters with all of the guys throughout
the years. There isn’t a boring moment
when Backstreet is in town. Haha...
B: You are the webmaster of the other
site, Kaotic-World.Com, which is a Nick Carter
fan site. What gave you the drive to start
out a site for Howie D?
T: I would have to say it’s for the same
reasons I started Kaotic-World. I love web-designing and working on websites, so I
thought, why not combine both by having
a site for one or several members of my
favorite band.
B: Who is Howie D for you?
T: I think the guys have him pretty much
described with his nickname, “Sweet D”. He
is the one, out of all the Boys, who managed
to keep his private life out of the media eye.
That is what I really respect most. He is a
private guy, but at the same time, he opens
up and shares part of his life with us, the fans,
which is really heart-warming. The first thing
that comes to mind when I think of Howie
is the Birmingham sound check in England,
where he suddenly started dancing to ‘N
Sync’s song “Bye, Bye, Bye,” which left the
other guys staring at him with shock painted
all over their faces. It was one moment that
made me and will make me laugh for yearsto come.
B: There are times when some fans think
that the Boys are actually visiting the site.
How do you deal with these instances?
T: To be honest, there is really nothing much
one can do about it. In both of my websites,
I usually get love letters for the guys,
marriage proposals and personal questions
about the guys which the fans want to be
answered. If I receive such emails, I will just
politely reply to them and tell them that I’m
not the Backstreet Boy they are trying to
reach, but that they can go to the official fan
site and leave a message there, if they want
to. I also tell them that, as far as I know, the
guys do not know about the site and that I
am in no way affiliated with them. There will
always be people out there who won’t takeno for an answer, and the best way to deal
with them is to ignore them and just move on.
B: What do you want to tell the fans who
regularly visit your site?
T: Thank you! It means a lot to me that
other fans enjoy the site and keep coming
back. The site is, first and foremost, made
for fans like me, so they can stay updated on
what goes on with Howie’s solo career, as
well as his career with the Backstreet Boys.
I love meeting new fans and I hope that the
site becomes a place where people can talk
about Howie and the Boys, or just hang out in
the forum.
B: Do you want to say anything to Howie D?
T: Don’t ever change the person you are.
It’s because of people like you, who bring
joy to his fans through music that a lot of
people feel the support and love aroundthem to keep going in life. I have grown up
listening to your music and it made a huge
impact in my life, as well as my friends’, and
I will always be grateful for that. I’d also like
to add that I think it’s time for Howie to be as
stealthy as Nick claims he is and to cook up a
good prank for him...
FeaturedFan Site:www.howie-dorough.com
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Here are some of the radio we’ve gathered for your refwhen requesting for the Boy
songs from the new album:
HOME RADIO
www.homeradio979.fm/
> Click on the icon SEND US A ME
to be found on slightly lower righ
JAM 88.3
SMS: JAM_883_(message) send t
93.9 iFM Manila
> Text your request 2299Telephone > (02) 882-2375
Fax > (02) 882-2374
Email > [email protected]
www.rmn.ph/contact
Wave 89.1
www.wave891.fm/
Telephone > (+632) 634.WAVE
Fax > (+632) 687.4483
Killer Bee 92.3 (Cebu Radio Statio
> Send your request thru
Yahoo Msgr: kb923cebu@yahoo.
99.5 Hit FM
> Send your request thru
Yahoo Msgr: hit995fm
RX 93.1
> Call for requests at 6319393 or it thru mobile at 29761931
> Send your request thru
Yahoo Msgr: Jumpstart >> jumpst
All-Hit Daily Survey >> daily_surve
The Ride >> theride_rx
All Access >> allaccess_1
Late Night Clinic >> latenite931
Max FM 103.5
Website: www.1035max.fm
> (Listen thru audio streaming)
Vote thru text by keying in MAX
FM space YOUR MESSAGE and se
to 2968
Request Hotline: 633-1915.
Mellow Touch 94.7
> Type pm_mellow_your messag
and send to 2948
www.mellow947.com
Yahoo ID: mellow947ccmusicfacto
Magic 89.9
> Send your messages to 2968
MYX
Email: [email protected]
SMS: myx_title of the song_name
message send to 2366
Request MY BBSB Fan Creations
Check-out this cool “Backstreet Gutter Land ”Map submitted by Tian (Tian), Lacey (laceyvic),Vani (Backstreetlove28), Hazel (chocohaze),Elishia (elishialicious) and Caroline (tissie)!
Weird World Fan Club. Enjoy the tour!
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THE BIGGESTBACKSTREET BOYS FANSThere are so many singers nowadays. From solo togroup performers, a lot of them exist and unique in their own way.
Music has become a huge part of their lives and so do I.I must say, music has always been my passion. Varioustypes of music are what I am fond of since I come tounderstand what it is all about.
Among those singers a certain performers capturedmy attention so much. They are Nick Carter, HowieDorough, AJ Maclean, Kevin Richardson and Brian
Littrell or popularly known as “Backstreet Boys”. Their music touches my heart in a very unusual way. I couldnot get enough of their songs. From rock to mellowsongs, all are worth listening for. One thing that I loveabout them is that they can both sing and dance atthe same time. I perfectly know it is very hard to doso. Every time I feel like I’m all alone I just sit back,relax and listen to their songs. I always share my upsand down to the five of them through their songs. Inthis way, I feel like I am a part of Backstreet Boys’ life.When they get hurt I feel exactly the same. I share their success and failure in life.
In short, they are the best singers for all eternity.Sent by: Jazteen
You’ve got my utmost respect for the beautiful musicyou share with us, all of your hard work, the sweat,
laughter, thrill, tears, the list goes on --- you boys aredoing really great! For this and all that you boys are,my heartfelt thanks. You are touching many people’slives in more ways than you could ever imagine,reaching out in every part of the world. God Bless youboys! I love the Backstreet Boys --- keep the musicplaying!
Sent by: huggabunch, Lorelie Diño
Hi,I Love & like Backstreetboys because they are my lifehere in taiwan, a work as a caretaker here in Taiwan.everytime i feel sad i feel so happy if i heard thier songs,and becoz also my employer love backstreetboysshe download a mp3 with 78 songs Backstreetboysof them,i love them so much,and i like the way theyare now,,altough their getting old in old but i keep onadmiring on them,till the end of the world.,,as to fighthomesickeness for my family in Philippines i always onthe mp3 everytime i care for the baby and the baby that
i care,she recognize already if i on the mp3 she clap her hands,,,that so funny,,thanks you so much.
Sent by: Rizel Rivas, Taiwan
I’m the biggest Backstreet Boys fan for the simplereason that they make me smile. Whenever I feel downor is just not having a good day, I always turn to themfor comfort and relaxation. They’re good companionson those times. When I was in high school, I listento their music before sleeping. Now that I’m alreadyworking, I find myself still doing and enjoying that. Andeverytime I hear AJ’s voice, I always find myself smilingand imagining him singing those lines for me. LOL. For now, listening and enjoying their music is the closest Icould be to them. I may not have fancy stories to tell, but
making me smile sure makes me their biggest fan.
Sent by: Kat Paulino
Hear it from the fans who share their love for the Boys and their Music!
Want to share your comments about the boys or the club?Send them to [email protected] the Subject: BSB Expressions