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Brian, Nick, Kevin, Howie and AJ have heard our cries and they are making our fan dreams come true: the Backstreet Boys are summoning fans to create their dream setlist…and they are actually going to perform it at their upcoming fan event in Cancun this spring! For their “30 for 30” concert, the boys are asking fans to vote on their top 30 songs they want to see performed that weekend in celebration of their 30th anniversary. The list of available songs includes some oldies, b-sides and even the elusive “I Want It That Way (No Goodbyes)” version with alternative lyrics that actually make sense. In this episode, Mary and Kelsey each selected their top 10 songs they *must* hear and made their case for each track, and it’s filled with deep cuts and hilarious banter. 

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 Mary breaks down her experience at 90s Con in Tampa and spills on updates around *NSYNC’s reunion, plans for the Backstreet Boys, a panel with TLC, and more!

For our BSB babes:  let's meet up at Nick Carter's upcoming Who I Am Tour. Here is our exclusive link to his Florida shows and here is the link to all other dates.  Make sure to enter the Who I Am Tour Sweepstakes for a chance at a prize! See you there! 

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In the final episode of their three-part Backstreet Boys series, Mary and Kelsey discuss the post-Black & Blue era to present day. From Never Gone to DNA, they recount the most iconic and memorable moments in between including AJ’s emotional Oprah interview surprise, Kevin’s departure from the group (and eventual reunion), NKOTBSB, the years-long DNA world tour, and their long-awaited Christmas album. Kelsey and Mary also share some of their favorite tour memories and catch up with fellow BSB fan Shey Thauvette (@sheyBSB) to get her reflections on Backstreet Boys’ first 30 years, and her predictions for what’s next.

Special thanks to Karah-Leigh Hancock (@karahleigh), co-author of “Backstreet Boys 30th Anniversary Celebration: Keep the Backstreet Pride Alive” for sharing her insights and stories with us! 

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You may think you know the story of the Backstreet Boys, but we’re willing to bet you will learn something new in this mini series in celebration of BSB’s 30th anniversary. In this episode, Mary and Kelsey throw it back to 1996 when the Backstreet Boys were just on the precipice of breaking into the scene, all the way up to 2001 when they popped off and became household names. They’re covering a lot of ground - BSB’s first U.S. album, Backstreet’s Back, the all-out BSB pandaemonium that ensued, the release of MIllennium and equally successful follow up album, Black & Blue, so buckle up! 

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Thirty (30!! Three-zero! 3 X 10!) years ago in April of 1993, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson, and Brian Littrell came together to form the best-selling boy band of all time: Backstreet Boys. Since then, Backstreet Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide, making them the best-selling boy band of all time, and one of the world's best-selling music artists. In this three-part Backstreet Boys series, Mary and Kelsey are retelling the incredible story of when they popped, chronicling their rise to fame and their impact on pop culture. Part 1 examines the boys’ backgrounds, their upbringings, and their first years as a music group just before their big break.

BSB Girlies - let's meet up at the Nick Carter Who I Am Tour this October. Here is my exclusive link to his Florida shows.  Make sure to enter the Who I Am Tour Sweepstakes for a chance at a prize! 

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While visiting his "happy place"--Tokyo, Japan--Stokes dives deep into a truly smile-inducing member of BTS: J-Hope!  J-Hope reveals who inspires him and the Backstreet Boys talk BTS, the power of music, and possible collaboration.

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