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January 18, 2006 - Brian Littrell has been answering questions from fans on his site at MySpace.com. Asked if any of his Backstreet Boys bandmates have helped or influenced him with his solo album, Littrell responded, "Ummm, not really. I hate to say that, but I think they've inspired me in one way. They've allowed me to be who I am in my faith. In the world we live in today, it's hard to be looked at as a Christian, because people look at you funny...so, I would say that the guys have allowed me to be me, which has been a blessing, so that I can futher my aspirations as a Christian artist." Read more.

January 18, 2006 - TMZ.com caught up with the Backstreet Boys and asked Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, and Brian Littrell and asked the guys for tips on how to keep in shape. Watch the clip here.

January 18, 2006 - The Backstreet Boys' most popular fan forum over at LiveDaily.com has banned users from discussing the alleged romance of soon to be 28-year-old AJ McLean and 17-year-old pop newcomer Kaci Brown. "Should you choose to do any of those things or anything else relating to the two you will be banned (no warning, no excuses) and if you carry on after your ban you could quite possibly be banned perminantly," moderator Leezard writes. "If this seems quite extreme I would urge you to check out how many posts have had to be closed in the last week because of people arguing over petty and immature things." Many Backstreet fans have mocked the singer for her use of emoticons a general teenybopper writing style in her forum postings, referring to her as "<3kACi". Read more.

January 18, 2006 - Kaci Brown posted more information about her rumored romance with soon to be 28-year-old Backstreet Boys star AJ McLean on her website's forum earlier this evening. "There's a thread in my forum just for AJ McLean. Definitely something to smile about ;p," the 17-year-old writes. "Guys, please don't be negative about something that doesn't concern you personally. I've been a fan for as long as anyone else my age has been. *Go ahead, make age jokes* You have no solid proof of anything. And No, I'm not giving a solid answer. Everyone deserves to have respect from their fans/friends. If you don't like me, but are crazy about AJ, respect him. It could be me, or any other girl. When he's ready to tell the world who makes him happy, he will. Embrace the thought that he's still single, unless you're told by him otherwise. Oh wait, you were. I don't mean to be rude, but every time I hear celebrity relationship gossip it seriously makes me sick. .... but point to be made, did anyone say that Joel [Madden] was a sick perv for dating Hilary [Duff]? A true fan of AJ's, wouldn't call him a sick perv for anything. p.s. thanks for everything Kev.... you make me laugh all the time."

January 18, 2006 - Backstreet Boys star AJ McLean's mother Denise McLean checked in with visitors on her official website on Monday (January 2). "I want to with everybody a Happy 2006," Denise writes. "Hello to all in 2006! Hope your holidays were as blessed as mine. Had a wonderful time with my son home and spending some quality time with him. Alex is doing well and looking forward to getting back on the road with the boys for their upcoming tour of Asia and Australia in January." Read more.

January 18, 2006 - Kaci Brown checked in on her official forum earlier today after an apparent AJ McLean fan insisted her soon to be 28-year-old singing hero couldn't possibly be dating 17-year-old pop upstart Kaci Brown. When challenged, 'crazzay4aj09' said "it's not like she knew we existed in the first place", referring to the forum posters. This prompted Brown to say, while avoiding to confirm or deny whether she's dating the Backstreet Boys star: "Hey guys... Just for the record, I DO KNOW YOU EXIST. Love ya!" As for the title of the AJ fan's post (yes i am doing this to irritate the non-BSB lovers), Brown added, "I don't think there's anyone that doesn't love the BSB!"

January 7, 2006 - Backstreet Boys, Jaime Pressly, Mariah Carey, and Ricky Martin were on hand for the 2005 Radio Music Awards on December 19th at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check out pictures here.

January 7, 2006 - Kaci Brown was photographed out for lunch with boyfriend AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys. The 17-year-old opened for the Boys on their 'Never Gone' tour. McLean celebrates his 28th birthday on January 9th. Check out pictures here.

January 7, 2006 - Backstreet Boys, Pussycat Dolls, Reliant K, and Will Smith performed at Q100.5 Presents Frosty The Showman on December 7th at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Check out pictures from WireImage and allthehitsq100.com.

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