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February 28, 2005 - Smile writes "Fans of major acts like the Black Eyed Peas, Boyz II Men and the Backstreet Boys will have the chance to catch them in concert and at the same time to help rebuild countries affected by the December 26th tsunami. The Force of Nature concert, to be held on March 18 at Stadium Putra in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, will include major local performers and artists from Hong Kong, India, China and the United States. For more information, click here."

February 28, 2005 - The Backstreet Boys are set to return with a new Jive album in June preceded by a single in March, and hope listeners will give them a chance. "That's the first thing we thought about when we started making the record," Howie Dorough told Billboard. "That's why we said we weren't going to give ourselves a time limit. We wanted to make sure this album would give us a shot again to be around for the long haul so people will realize that we're not, hopefully, a flash in the pan in their eyes." Read more.

February 28, 2005 - Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys was photographed with a friend, smoking a cigarette and chatting on the phone outside a West Hollywood Hotel on Monday (February 21). Check out pictures from isifa.

February 21, 2005 - Backstreet Boys, Bow Wow, and Ricky Martin were on hand for the 2005 Sony/BMG Post Grammy Awards Party on Sunday (February 13) at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, California. Check out pictures here.

February 21, 2005 - The Backstreet Boys, Jessica Simpson, and Kid Rock were on hand for the 2005 Clive Davis Pre Grammy Awards Party at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Saturday (February 12). Check out pictures here.

February 21, 2005 - Aaron Carter was on 'The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch' on Wednesday (February 16). The 17-year-old denied allegations that his brother Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys hit his ex-girlfriend Paris Hilton. 

February 21, 2005 - Aaron Carter, Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter, and Tyra Banks attended the 3rd Annual Artist Empowerment Coalition Pre-Grammy Brunch at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Saturday (February 12). Check out pictures here.

February 21, 2005 - The Backstreet Boys attended the Musicares 2005 Person Of The Year Tribute To Brian Wilson at the Hollywood Palladium on Friday (February 11). Check out pictures here.

February 21, 2005 - Michael Jackson's lawyers plan to call some of the most famous people in America to testify in his defense, including basketball star Kobe Bryant, actress Elizabeth Taylor, 'Tonight Show' host Jay Leno, Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter, CNN's talk-show host Larry King, and comedian Chris Tucker, the pop star's lead attorney told a court on Monday. Read more.

February 21, 2005 - Aaron Carter spoke with Roger Friedman of FoxNews.com to insist that Michael Jackson is straight and that nothing inappropriate ever happened between them. Carter also revealed that his brother Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys did hit his ex-girlfriend Paris Hilton. "He hit her," Aaron told Friedman on Sunday night at the big Grammy celebration party following the awards show, "and he hit me." Aaron added that while he did complete his G.E.D. for high school, Nick "is a drop-out." Read more.

February 21, 2005 - Anonymous writes "Does anyone know what caused Aaron Carter's recent controversial comments about his brother in the interview after the Grammys? I thought the brothers were close and got along. I saw many pictures of them together days leading up to the Grammy's and all looked well. I think its interesting Aaron would mention the "abuse" 7 months after it happened. Whether or not it happened, wrong or right, it is done and is now over." Read more.

February 14, 2005 - BSBfanatic935 writes "The Backstreet Boys were interviewed by Y98 St. Louis in Los Angeles at a Grammy Event, where they talk about 'The Surreal Life', the new album, single, and being called a "boy band". Check out the interview and photos at Y98.com (interview / photos)."

February 7, 2005 - elghato writes "Backstreet Song 2: Just A Moment by elgato February 5, 2005 (set to the beat of ‘Just A Moment’ by Nas ft. Quan)" Check out the lyrics here.

February 7, 2005 - Anonymous writes "Jive Records lawyers, have sent out cease and desist letters to all radio stations who have aired the Backstreet boys latest track 'Incomplete', and are threatening legal action if the track continues to be played before it's scheduled release date. WEG, the boys management, denies accusations that the track was purposefully leaked, and insists that the song was illegally played by U.S. DJ's."

February 7, 2005 - elghato writes "MusiCares is a foundation that holds an annual concert during Grammy week to raise money for various music-related issues. This year's performers are The Backstreet Boys, Barenaked Ladies, Black Eyed Peas, Earth Wind & Fire, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stevie Wonder, Michael McDonald, Aaron Neville, Richie Sambora and many more. Brian Wilson, key member of the Beach Boys, father of Carnie Wilson, and composer extraordinaire will be recognized. MusiCares 2005 will be held on February 11, culminating with the 47th Annual Grammy Awards which airs on February 13. For more information, click here."

February 7, 2005 - Anonymous writes "It's been announced that "Incomplete" will be released as the first single for the Backstreet Boys' new album. We've heard a clip of the song, but now you can download the raw full version of it at not-like-you.com."
 

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