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January 31, 2005 - Anonymous writes "Nick Carter was interviewed by Miami's Y-100 and the topic of Paris Hilton came up. He said he wasn't going to diss anyone, he really did love her but you move on and he's definitely on for better things. He also mentioned the Backstreet Boys and the Joe DiMaggio legends game he'll be part of tomorrow. Download and listen to the entire interview here."

January 31, 2005 - elghato writes "The Hollywood Knights are a team of celebrities who play basketball against high school teams to raise money for the schools. Nick Carter and Aaron Carter played for the Knights against Whittier High School on January 22nd. Their teammates included Jesse Metcalf of 'Desperate Housewives', Josh Henderson, Arlen Escarpeta of 'American Dreams', Thad Luckinbill of 'The Young And The Restless', Anthony Montgomery, and Cylk Cozart. Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough was a guest of honor. To see photos of Nick, Aaron, Howie, and the rest of the team in action, go to the BackstreetDirtForums."

January 31, 2005 - The New York Post has obtained several love letters from Paris Hilton written to her then boyfriend Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys. One card signed, "Paris, AKA Le Bean," wishes Carter a happy birthday (which falls on Jan. 28), and states: "I don't want you to ever worry because I would never [bleep] this up for anything in the world. It's been really hard for me these past couple of months and I'm so happy I found you. You are the [bleep] and I love you to death." Read more.

January 31, 2005 - In Touch magazine reports that when Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson visited Miami earlier this month, the couple got in a dramatic fight that prompted the 98 Degrees singer to fly back home to Los Angeles with the USC Trojans after their big Orange Bowl win. "I'd never seen them that bad," a friend revealed. "I don't know how much longer it will last." Another added, "Let's just say the year didn't start out right for the two of them." The argument was prompted by Jessica being upset after her sister Ashlee Simpson was booed during her halftime performance, but Nick wanted to celebrate because he favorite team had just won the national title game. "He kept telling her, 'It's all about you all the time," a source said. "Tonight, it's about me."

January 31, 2005 - When Jessica Simpson consulted her father Joe about having children with hubby Nick Lachey, that was the last straw for the 98 Degrees singer, and now Jessica is taking steps to distance herself professionally from her meddling pop. "Both Nick and Jessica want a family, but Joe's been dead set against it at ths stage of their careers," a friend told Star magazine. "He told Jessica, 'You've got plenty of time before you start tying yourself down.' Nick was outraged that Joe was involved in the discussion of when they should have children, - and he told Jessica so." The insider added, "Nick and Jessica are really in love and both would do anything to make the marriage work. All they need now is for Joe Simpson to let thm have their own lives and their own happiness." Simpson now is looking for someone to handle management of her film career, while Joe will continue to handle her singing duties.

January 24, 2005 - Anonymous writes "The Backstreet Boys' 'Behind the Music' episode that was scheduled to air has been postponed to a still to be determined date. The reasoning behind this decision is probably so VH1 can premiere the episode around the time the new album is released. Read more."

January 17, 2005 - elghato writes "The February issue of InRock Magazine has photos of the Backstreet Boys in the recording studio. All group members are present, as is Brian Littrell's son Baylee. Check out scans from the magazine at the BackstreetDirtForums."

January 17, 2005 - elghato writes "VH1's series 'Behind The Music' is kicking off a new season with the Backstreet Boys. Over the last year, several fans have been contacted by VH1 personnel in need of BSB footage for the show. Now, those fans will get to see the final product. According to TV Guide, the episode will air on January 22nd. To get more information and to see a scan of the TV Guide article, go to the BackstreetDirtForums."

January 17, 2005 - elghato writes "The Backstreet Boys are featured in the January 2005 edition of InRock Magazine. The issue has photos of the group from when they embarked on a pre-album release world tour late last year in countries like Mexico, China, and Japan. Check out scans at the BackstreetDirtForums."

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