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November 30, 2003 - justbackstreet writes "Backstreet Boys star AJ McLean will now be on Oprah on December 10th, according to Denise McLean. It earlier had been reported by Denise that the singer would appear on December 23rd."

November 27, 2003 - elgato writes "Word has it that the staff at Oprah decided to push back the episode featuring the Backstreet Boys, where AJ McLean was surprised by the other four members of the group. It was originally supposed to air today, November 25th. However, the staff was impressed with the content of the part of the show featuring the group and the fan reaction to it, so they decided to push it back to air in December and make it the feature of a full episode instead of just one segment of an episode. At least, this is what fans were told by the Oprah staff. So, if the Backstreet Boys aren't on the show today, look for it in December."

November 25, 2003 - Anonymous writes "While Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Mandy Moore, and Jessica Simpson have all become household names, Willa Ford has always been on the outside. As the "bad girl of pop" she has been surrounded by a storm of rumors since her career began. The attention on Willa all started when she began dating Backstreet Boy, Nick Carter. Fans of the boyband soon turned against Willa as rumors spread that she was physically abusing Carter. Today, Willa looks back at that experience and says that it did hurt her then. "It actually got to me a little bit at first and then I was like this isn't my problem, this is their own internal issues," she told TeenSceneMag.com. "At that time I was only like 18, now I'm 22. Those things don't even matter to me now. A lot of those fans who hated me then are my fans now. They realized that it was ridiculous. Me and Nick are friends again, which took a lot of time." Read more."

November 23, 2003 - Alyssa Milano, Backstreet Boys star Kevin Richardson, and Kelly Osbourne were amongst the stars on hand for Miss Sixty Energie Los Angeles Store Opening on Wednesday (November 19) in West Hollywood, California. Check out pictures from WireImage (arrivals / inside), GlobePhotos, and RexFeatures (page1 / page2).

November 22, 2003 - jaycrazy3 writes "A brief clip from Howie Dorough's appearance on the Sharon Osbourne show is now available to download over at DLSonline.net. To listen to Howie D announce that the Backstreet Boys will begin recording a new album at the beginning of 2004, click here."

November 22, 2003 - The Chicago Sun-Times reports Backstreet Boys star AJ McLean was spotted dining at Magnum's Steakhouse in Chicago last week. AJ was in town to tape an episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show, where he was reportedly joined by all his bandmates.

November 22, 2003 - elgato writes "Danielle Morano from the New York radio station Z100 posted some info on the station's website about Howie Dorough's appearance on the Sharon Osbourne show today. She writes, "Thought they were gone forever, well the Backstreet Boys are planning a reunion. 'Backstreet Boy' Howie Dorough breaks the news to Sharon Osbourne that the group will be back together to work on a new album early next year. We'll be waiting to hear it!" Howie was at the show to support recording artist Seal who has Lupus, the same disease that took the life of Howie's sister."

November 19, 2003 - JustBackstreet.net has photos of Backstreet Boys star Howie Dorough during a visit to Japan. Check out the pictures here.

November 17, 2003 - elgato writes "Vi3 Nicks Lil Dipper from the BSBblvd.com forums attended the Radio Music Awards recently and got to speak with Backstreet Boys stars Howie Dorough and Nick Carter. She says, "We sat right in front of Howie and we talked to him and he said [The Backstreet Boys] would be in the studio by late summer at the latest but they'd like to record a few songs here and there. Also I talked to Nick and he said to expect his album in April/Mayish and to expect a tour!" So in 2004, Backstreet fans can expect Howie's solo album, Brian Littrell's solo album, AJ McLean's solo album, Nick's second solo album, and the group album."

November 16, 2003 -  elgato writes "Backstreet Boys fans around the world are ecstatic because they got a huge surprise today. We all knew that AJ McLean was taping an episode of the Oprah Winfrey show today in Chicago. The subject was on drug addiction and recovery, or so we thought. For the past month, the Oprah people have been reading through fan mail and picking the most die-hard BSB fans to be in the audience the day AJ was there. So during the taping today, all the fans AND AJ got a special surprise... when Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson, and Nick Carter appeared." Read more.

November 16, 2003 - elgato writes "Earlier this year, Backstreet Boys star Kevin Richardson and friend/producer Keith McGuffey announced that they were partnering to head a project they call The Music Workshop. It's a comprehensive company that will educate and guide aspiring musical artists through workshops, personal consulting, and professional demo recording. Now that the project is up and running, so is the official website for it. It gives info on Kevin and Keith, the courses offered, the equipment used, the studio where it takes place, prices, dates, and more. Check out The Music Workshop website here."

November 16, 2003 - JustBackstreet.net has a photo of Backstreet Boys star AJ McLean posing in front of Concord in Hollywood, California the other night. Check out the picture here.

November 16, 2003 - Not-Like-You.com has a new photo of Backstret Boys star Nick Carter posing with his bandmate AJ McLean's on/off girlfriend Sarah Martin back in January. Check out the picture here.

November 8, 2003 - The Key West Citizen has more details behind the DUI arrest of Bobbie Jean Carter. The hairdresser sister of Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter was stopped on U.S. 1 near 92nd Street in Marathon after a motorist flagged down Deputy Joel Slough to report a vehicle seen "driving all over the road." Carter reportedly handed over her driver's license and asked, "Why do you guys always have to mess with me?" She was also cited for following too closely, and signed her citation with Fu** instead of her name. After being cautioned by Deputy Alice Cervantes, she then wrote her signature over the first entry. Read more.

November 8, 2003 - Anonymous writes "Unsung Confessions has four drawings by Backstreet Boys star AJ McLean which he drew before and after rehab. They symbolize how bad those times were. Also they show his mom and how she tried to help AJ."

November 8, 2003 - The Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel reports Bobbie Jean Carter, the sister of Aaron Carter and Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter, was arrested on a DUI charge after her car was spotted weaving across the Vaca Cut Bridge late Wednesday, deputies said. The 21-year-old hair stylist was rushed to Fisherman's Hospital in Marathon after she began hyperventilating and was later taken to the Florida Highway Patrol DUI room where she was cited for DUI and following too closely. She was also issued a written warning for failure to carry registration and insurance, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office reported. Read more.

November 6, 2003 - xtremekaos writes "Boymostlikely.com has an audio of Nick Carter on Atlanta's Q100 radio station this past week. Included in the interview are the Backstreet Boys star's thoughts on Britney Spears (revealing she used to want him, and called him several times after Britney and Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC broke up), Timberlake himself, his alleged "kids", new movies, and more. To download the interview, click here."

November 6, 2003 - USA Today music writer Ken Barnes took part in an online chat with readers on Tuesday and was asked what's going on with the Backstreet Boys. "Read a quick interview (in a Christian mag) with one of the band, who hinted they still might get back together," Barnes said. "But what would be the point, really? Might as well wait till they're eligible for the late '90s nostalgia boom, sometime around 2008." Read more.

November 6, 2003 - Anonymous writes "Not-Like-You.Com has the audio of a Nick Carter interview recorded last week at the Radio Music Awards for the Z-Morning Show. The DJ asks him how it was to see Willa Ford there, he talks a little about her and relationships in general. He also talks about his new album, the Backstreet Boys, and his little brother, Aaron Carter. You can download and listen to the interview here."

November 6, 2003 - JustBackstreet.net has more video captures of Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter and Brian Littrell at the Atlanta Hawks NBA game on Saturday (November 1) at Philips Arena. Check them out here.

November 4, 2003 - Anonymous writes "Not-Like-You.Com has the videos for this week's Punk'd episode. You can see Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter almost crying because he thought he hit someone with his car. And Tommy Lee being Punk'D by Nick and fighting the papparazzi. Check it out here."

November 4, 2003 - Backstreet Boys stars Nick Carter and Brian Littrell played in an NBA Celebrity Game at Philips Arena on Saturday (November 1) in Atlanta. Check out pictures from JustBackstreet.net.

November 4, 2003 - Justbackstreet.net has video captures of Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter on MTV's Punk'd. Check them out here.

November 4, 2003 - Howie Dorough of the Backstreet Boys was on hand for as IG International presented a sneak peek of Anand Jon's West Coast Debut Supporting Helping Hands on Wednesday (October 29) at Sephora Boutique Hollywood & Highland Complex in Hollywood, California. Check out pictures from JustBackstreet.

November 2, 2003 - Howie Dorough of the Backstreet Boys was on hand for the Girls Gone Wild Elegant Sin Halloween Party on Thursday (October 30) at a private mansion in Bel Air, California. Check out pictures from GlobePhotos and Justbackstreet.net.

November 2, 2003 - Oprah's official website is asking fans of Backstreet Boys star AJ McLean to contact them. They write, "Do you follow the Backstreet Boys? Have you been a fan of AJ McLean through the years? Are you familiar with his story, his struggle with addiction and his road to recovery? Were you worried when AJ announced his problems with drug abuse? Are you a concerned fan who is hoping he has recovered since going into rehabilitation treatment? Did AJ's story inspire you to get treatment for your own addiction? Can you relate to AJ's problem with drugs and alcohol? If so, we want to hear from you." Get more info on contacting the show here.

November 2, 2003 - Backstreet Boys stars Howie Dorough and Nick Carter were on Jojo's KIIS FM during the Radio Music Awards. Check out pictures from the interview here.

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