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March 31, 2004 - elghato writes "On their management's website, the Backstreet Boys left an official message for all their fans. They talk about how they've been recording since February and are working on their best album to date. They added that the album will come out this summer, followed by a fall tour. Then, they left an address for fans to send suggestions for what they want to see on the group's new official website, which is currently being constructed as well as a place to sign up to the group's official email list. Check out the message here."

March 31, 2004 - Backstreet Boys star AJ McLean was spotted in Malibu, California with a female friend and went to the pet store on Sunday (March 28). Check out pictures from ins7ght.com and BackstreetDirtForums.

March 31, 2004 - Anonymous writes "You can download a video file of Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys and his brother Aaron Carter on the VH1's 'All Access: Sibling Showdown', which aired Monday (March 29) at Unsung_Confessions. The video shows us the 'battle' between the two brothers - "Who has more street cred?" and "Who gets the better babes?""

March 29, 2004 - bsb4now4always writes "Kevin Richardson has been making many appearances on TV lately and his latest stop was at the Sharon Osbourne Show which aired earlier today. He was there to talk about colon cancer which is what lead to his father's death when he was younger. Kevin's recent TV appearances have been in an effort to raise awareness for colon cancer. He is urging children to tell their parents to get tested, targeting mainly those over the age of 40. Kevin's next stop will be on 'On Air with Ryan Seacrest' on March 31st, 2004. A full recap of the Sharon Osbourne appearance is available at WarnerBros.com, and you can also find video captures and the full appearance DLSonline.net."

March 29, 2004 - Backstreet Boys star Kevin Richardson took part in an online interview and was asked about the band's new album. Kevin hopes for a mid to end of summer release. He says he doesn't think this will be their last album, and that the break was great for the group. Richardson says the guys are like brothers, one minute they love each other the next they're at each other's throats, but added they've learned to communicate with each other and give each other more respect. Kevin also commented on online file sharing. Download and listen to the interview here.

March 25, 2004 - Star magazine reports Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter and his 'Simple Life' girlfriend Paris Hilton were spotted canoodling in Scottsdale, Arizona recently. "Every five minutes they were like 'I love you'," a spy revealed.

March 25, 2004 - elghato writes "Annie from Littrellfans.com attended the Kayla Reardon 3rd Annual Bowlathon For "Brian Littrell Healthy Heart Club For Kids" event in Louisville, Kentucky this past Monday. She got to hang out with Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell, his wife Leighanne and son Baylee, Brian's brother Harold, Kevin Richardson's mother and grandmother, and other members of the Backstreet family." Read more.

March 25, 2004 - Anonymous writes "According to Not-Like-You.com, Brian Littrell told a fan that went to his foundation's Bowl-A-Thon, March 21, that the Backstreet Boys are still recording and have already completed 10 songs. That doesn't mean all of them are going to be on the new album, normally the group records over 30 songs then they choose which ones are going to make the album. Each of them record individually for about 3 days then the group meet for 2 days to record together and achieve the best sound."

March 25, 2004 - elghato writes "Many fans wanted 'Blow Your Mind' to be released as a single off of Nick Carter's solo album Now or Never, but it never happened. So I made a video for the song featuring clips of Nick's U.S Now Or Never tour (including concerts at the House of Blues, Valdosta, radio shows), the international Now or Never tour (including the Canada Day concert, Japan shows), promotional appearances (like the Billboard Awards, Mall of America, Radio Music Awards, TRL), TV performances (The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the Craig Kilborn show, GMTV), and down-time (backstage, travel, recording). If you never got a chance to check out the Now or Never tour, this'll give you a taste of what it was like. It's about 4 minutes long."

March 25, 2004 - Anonymous writes "On Sunday I saw Paris Hilton and Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter at the International Mall in Tampa, Florida. She apparently is in Tampa because she was admitted to St. Joe's hospital after a horse kicked her off of him. Well, when she arrived to the mall, almost every store kicked all of the customers out of them so that the two would be able to shop in peace. I was only there because I was picking up food at a restaurant called 'California Pizza Kitchen'. I didn't actually get to meet her, but I did pass her as she walked out of Nordstroms. She didnt seem too happy because there were A LOT of people around her. Also, my friend works at store called Forever XXI, and apparently she walked in and bought $500 worth of clothes. Oh, and Nick and Paris were holding hands and giggling. It was cute."

March 22, 2004 - Moby posted on his official website's journal on Thursday (March 18): "There's a goth band from finland called 'HIM', and they do a version of a Backstreet Boys song that is very dark and ominous. Is it called 'Larger Than Life'? Well, DJ Mr. Bill wrote that the Backstreet Boys are reforming (did they even break up? can you have a 'reunion' album and tour when you haven't, in fact, broken up? can you have breakup sex if you haven't broken up?), and it reminded me of this great version of the Backstreet Boys song by 'HIM'. And will the Backstreet Boys now be the Backstreet Men? Or will they reinvent themselves name-wise a la NKOTB or J.Lo or P. Diddy or Tafkap or Athletico Spizz 80 or etc?" Read more.

March 22, 2004 - Justbackstreet.net has audio of Backstreet Boys star Kevin Richardson talking about Children Colon Cancer. Download and listen here.

March 22, 2004 - Look for Backstreet Boys star Kevin Richardson on 'The Sharon Osbourne Show' on Thursday.

March 17, 2004 - Despite the fact that it kills thousands of parents and grandparents every year, colon cancer is one of the most detectable, and if found early enough, most treatable forms of cancer. That is why Kevin Richardson of the Backstreet Boys, who lost his own father to colon cancer, has teamed up with the Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) and Genentech to launch "It's Time To Talk About CRC" -- a campaign designed to increase dialogue about colon cancer and educate those at risk about treatment and prevention. "Many people, especially those in our parents' generation, are too embarrassed to discuss colon cancer because it involves parts of the body that are uncomfortable to talk about," said Richardson. "My father did not know the importance of talking about the disease or getting screened for it; he was only 49 when it took his life. I am hoping that this program can help prevent others from going through the pain that I went through." Read more.

March 17, 2004 - stupidcelebrity writes "Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter watched 'Secret Windows' in Tampa, Florida with Paris Hilton on Sunday (March 14) as they cuddled in the dark. Check out a fellow moviegoer's report at StupidCelebrity.com."

March 17, 2004 - The National Enquirer reports that at the EMI music company's post-Grammy bash at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Paris Hilton and Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter were getting noticed. "They had this big public argument early on but they made up," said an eyewitness. "Nick was so partied out by the end of the night, he literally passed out on the floor against a wall for a while." By 2 a.m. only 10 people were left at the soiree, Nick and Paris among them. When Paris left the bathroom later, she was dragging toilet paper from her shoe. Read more.

March 17, 2004 - JustBackstreet.net has scans of Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter with his girlfriend Paris Hilton in the new issue of People magazine. Check them out here.

March 17, 2004 - WENN reports Paris Hilton is desperate to start a family -- perhaps with her Backstreet Boys lover Nick Carter. "I do want to have a baby in the next couple of years," Hilton is quoted as saying. As for her scantily dressed past, she says, "I am really embarrassed now about the pictures out there of some of the things I was wearing. I just wasn't thinking."

March 14, 2004 - People magazine caught up with Backstreet Boys star Brian Littrell at Point de Vue salon's 'Oscar Oasis' cocktail reception in West Hollywood, who talked about the band's new album, which they hope to release this summer. "The break was good for everyone, because you get to be your own person," he said. "We're all grown men now." The singer said he'll be bringing along wife, Leighanne, and 15-month-old son Baylee when the band kicks off a yearlong world tour in August. "We want him to experience what Daddy does," Littrell explained.

March 14, 2004 - elghato writes "On February 19th, Backstreet Boys Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell were inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. During his acceptance speech, Kevin said, "When I was growing up I lived in a small, remote part of Kentucky. I thought, I can't get out there, I won't see that place or that place. Music has helped me achieve my dreams and I've saw those places and much more, I've touched people's lives with my music." Check out some photos from the ceremony at the Backstreet Dirt Forums (Kevin / Brian)."

March 14, 2004 - Polly_D writes "According to BSBLatino the Backstreet Boys will be in attendance at the ABC's forthcoming special on Motown's 45th Anniversary next month. The show will be recorded April 4th at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and broadcasted nationwide a month later. The Temptations, The Four Tops, Mary J. Blige and possibly Jacket Jackson are a few of the big names to perform on the special hosted by Lionel Ritchie. For now, the Boys are only scheduled for an appearance, only in the future we'll know if they will perform or do anything else."

March 14, 2004 - Paris Hilton tells 'Access Hollywood' that there may be a surprise in 'The Simple Life 2', an appearance by Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter. "I'm going to miss him, so I want him to come out," Paris said, revealing that her boy band boyfriend will appear in an episode. Read more.

March 14, 2004 - KISS FM 104.7 in Phoenix, Arizona held a celebrity basketball game last week. Check out photos of Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys, B2K, Paris Hilton, Nicole Ritchie, and more at 1047KissFM.com.

March 14, 2004 - Jaime Pressly, Carmen Electra, Paris Hilton, Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter attended the DanceStar USA - The American Dance Music Awards at the Bayfront Park Amphitheater on Tuesday (March 9) in Miami, Florida. Check out pictures here.

March 14, 2004 - elghato writes "BSBLatino.com got inside information on the Backstreet Boys schedule for the next couple of months. The group will continue recording through the Spring. In April, Nick Carter will shoot his movie 'Brew.' He was supposed to shoot it earlier this year but put it off so he could devote all of his attention to the group album. In May, the group will have tour rehearsals. The album will be released in July, accompanied by massive radio campaigns. More stateside promotion will follow through September, possibly in Europe as well. Then the tour will begin, including the UK."

March 14, 2004 - Access Hollywood spoke with Paris Hilton and Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter at the Dance Star Awards and asked about reports the pair had broken up. "I think people want to see us break up, that's more like it... All I'm trying to do is be a good man to her," said Nick about Paris. "She's a beautiful woman and I'm just trying to be the best thing that's ever come into her life." Read more.

March 11, 2004 - The New York Post reports Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony walked into Mynt in South Beach Monday night holding hands. They stayed until 4 a.m. yesterday at a table with Naomi Campbell and her boyfriend Tommy Lee. Others at the club included Paris Hilton and her Backstreet Boys lover Nick Carter, as well as *NSYNC star JC Chasez.

March 11, 2004 - Jaime Pressly and Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter were on hand for the celebration hosted by Sirius Satellite Radio to officially announce and celebrate the new recording career of Paris Hilton at Mansion Nightclub on Tuesday (March 9) in Miami, Florida. Check out pictures here.

March 11, 2004 - 'Extra' got the exclusive invite into Paris Hilton’s bash to celebrate the launch of her new recording career and upcoming pop album. Also on hand was her boyfriend Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys, who was asked about his troubled family and his parents, who are reportedly trying to turn their well-documented feud into a reality show, Carter was less positive. "I can’t comment on it. I don't know what's going on," Carter said. "I really want no part of it. Right now, that’s the way I feel." Watch the video clip here.

March 11, 2004 - Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter and his girlfriend Paris Hilton attended a Phoenix Suns charities benefit party at Steve Hanson's James Hotel on Saturday (March 6) in Scottsdale, Arizona. Check out pictures from GettyImages and read more on the event from TheArizonaRepublic.

March 8, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Not-Like-You.Com has Nick Carter's 'The Hollow' movie debut trailer for download. You can also see a picture of the Backstreet Boys star in the movie."

March 8, 2004 - Paris Hilton phoned up The New York Post to deny reports she was kissing sex tape co-star Rick Salomon at an Oscar night party in Los Angeles. "I would never speak to him again after what he did to me," Hilton insisted. She also denied profiting from the tape, and denied she had split with Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter. "His grandmother died, and he had to go to her funeral in Buffalo," Hilton said, explaining why they hadn't been seen together recently.

March 5, 2004 - USA Today music critic Elysa Gardner took part in an online chat with readers on Tuesday, and was asked her opinion about the hopes for the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC to find success after extended breaks, or whether their time is up. "That's the question we've been asking forever, isn't it," she asked. "I don't know; with *NSYNC's most prominent members, [Justin Timberlake] and [JC Chasez], getting recognized as mature solo artists, I don't know that *NSYNC will be able to do their thing full force. As for Backstreet, people were writing their obituary two years ago, so who knows?" Check out the entire transcript here.

March 5, 2004 - Us Weekly reports that while former 'Bachelor' star Andrew Firestone hit a 'Girls Gone Wild' party at Mardi Gras in New Orleans last month, he stole the thunder from Backstreet Boys star Howie Dorough. After ladies rushed to him and ignored Howie, a source said, "Andrew kept saying, 'I can't believe this, I'm more popular than a Backstreet Boy!'"

March 5, 2004 - The New York Post reports that after dumping Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter, Paris Hilton appears to be back with formerly feuding sex tape partner Rick Salomon. The two "were making out on the bus" ferrying celebrants from Rick Yorn, Patrick Whitesell and Mike DeLuca's Oscar after-party, according to a source. Despite Salomon's $10 million libel lawsuit against the Hilton family — who trashed him when the homemade sex tape first hit the Internet — legal experts consulted by The Post say it's doubtful Salomon could market the video (at $50 per download) without Paris' consent, making it possible she's getting a piece of the profits.

March 3, 2004 - Backstreet Boys stars Nick Carter and Kevin Richardson are in 'In Touch' magazine from an article about celebs doing karaoke in their March 8th issue. Check out scans at JustBackstreet.net.

March 3, 2004 - Backstreet Boys star AJ McLean went for a bold move: he bought a new pair of sunglasses. Check out pictures from ins7ght.com.

March 3, 2004 - JustBackstreet.net has video of Backstreet Boys star AJ McLean and his mother Denise on 'The Sharon Osbourne Show' from last week's air date. Download and watch here.

March 3, 2004 - Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter was at a UCLA DeltaTau Beach Party on Thursday (February 26). Check out pictures from JustBackstreet.net.

March 3, 2004 - Backstreet Boys star AJ McLean's Johnny No Name Foundation is hosting a 'Coming Out' party for benefitting AIDS research on April 4th at Skate Reflections in Kissimmee, Florida. Admission is $30.00. This price includes skating, dancing, Las Vegas style fun, food, one drink ticket and also includes a chance at a grand prize drawing, which is 2 V.I.P. Tickets to VH1 Divas Live and round trip air tickets to Las Vegas to see the show. Divas Live is on April 18th. Check out additional details here.

March 1, 2004 - AiRMERiCAxAO writes "According to AaronNews.com, sadly, Aaron Carter and Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter's paternal grandmother, Barbara Carter, died February 24th in her homestate, New York. Ms. Carter was 68 and had been battling a form of cancer. Aaron and Nick's middle sister, Leslie, is namesake to her."

March 1, 2004 - Backstreet Boys star AJ McLean and his mother Denise were on 'The Sharon Osbourne Show' few days ago. Check out some video captures from the show at JustBackstreet.net.

March 1, 2004 - Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter performed 'Purple Rain' at a Karaoke party for charity hosted by PlayStation 2 and David Arquette at the PlayStation 2 Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on January 19th. Check out pictures from JustBackstreet.net.

March 1, 2004 - Independent Online reports that the Backstreet Boys have hired South African singing sensation Danny K to pen the lyrics for the group's next album. "They heard 'Hurts So Bad' and 'I Can't Imagine' and liked what they heard," he explained. "I am going to write about 10 songs for them. If one or two of them make it on to the album, I will be grateful." Read more.

March 1, 2004 - Backstreet Boys member Howie Dorough supported I'm Young and I Vote at Oasis in Conjunction with Women in Film on Thursday (February 26) at The Point de Vue in West Hollywood, California. Check out pictures from WireImage.

March 1, 2004 - Kylie Bax, Brian Littrell of the Backstreet Boys and his wife Leighanne Wallance were on hand for Oasis in Conjunction with Women in Film at The Point de Vue on Wednesday (February 25) at Point De Vue in West Hollywood, California. Check out pictures from WireImage.

March 1, 2004 - Star magazine reports Paris Hilton and Nick Carter have been buying each other gifts lately, though the Backstreet Boy has been shelling out much more money than the heiress. "Paris bought Nick a karaoke machine," a source says. "She said she was buying it for her boyfriend." Paris' gift only cost $99.95, but a friend of Carter revealed, "He bought Paris a beautiful diamond heart bracelet for Valentine's Day that set him back $57,000." The purchase may have won Hilton's heart though, wife a Hollywood insider who knows the couple revealing, "Paris and Nick just want to be together. She's even thinking about the big M word. That's marriage."

March 1, 2004 - elghato writes "MTV News reported that Backstreet Boys star Kevin Richardson will be promoting David LaChapelle's Sundance Film Festival documentary on a dance style called 'Krumped.' LaChapelle got introduced to it while in Los Angeles shooting the 'Dirrty' video for Christina Aguilera. "Apparently the word krumped goes back a long ways, from the black church. When you're krumped, you're feeling it. It's about being brave and doing something with grace," LaChapelle said. The dance mixes African tribal dances, hip hop, and martial arts. Kevin produced the music found in the documentary. To read more and to watch a trailer, click here."

March 1, 2004 - MTV News caught up with the Backstreet Boys after the boy band's return to the studio. "It's been like three years since we've all been in the studio together, so it's like the fire was rekindled," is how Nick Carter described the reunion during a recent break from recording. "We're in there experimenting and really cool stuff's coming out. It's not gonna be the same Backstreet. I mean, you're always gonna have Backstreet Boys, but the music's gonna change." Read more.

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