Backstreet Boys

Everybody, yeah!!! Backstreet’s back -- again -- and this time, they’re reuniting to take over Vegas!

The "Larger Than Life" news dropped Wednesday …  Kevin, AJ, Nick, Howie and Brian are hitting the stage at the Sphere for nine dates in July to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their hit album "Millennium" with an epic residency.

The venue hyped up the event on X, calling it the ultimate Y2K nostalgia trip -- adding the immersive visuals and next-level sound make the Sphere the place to bring all the Backstreet bangers to life.

Boyband stans, rejoice! Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean and *NSYNC’s Joey Fatone are teaming up for a killer New Year’s Eve performance -- and they're spilling all the tea about it to TMZ.

AJ and Joey dropped by "TMZ Live" today, raving about how their last boyband mash-up was such a hit, it sparked their upcoming show -- AKA a heartfelt love letter to their fans.

You’ve gotta watch the video -- AJ and Joey’s passion is off the charts, and it’s clear their energy is all thanks to the die-hard fans who’ve been vibing to their tunes all these years.

Flavor Flav's all about fighting the power, standing up to NBC security ... but, it seems they were just doing their jobs -- 'cause we're told he wasn't expected at the tree-lighting, and security booted him.

Here's the deal ... Flav took to X to air some grievances about NBC kicking him out of the Backstreet Boys dressing room at the the Rockefeller Center tree lighting ceremony Wednesday night -- despite all his work with them during the Olympics.

However, sources tell TMZ security had a very good reason to kick him out of the event ... 'cause he wasn't on the list of expected attendees.

Nick Carter made a dying fan's wish come true ... singing the Backstreet Boys' signature hit directly to her in a real tearjerker moment.

TMZ obtained the super touching video recorded in Frankfurt, Germany ... as the singer makes his way through the crowd, goes straight in to hug terminally ill Jenni Schmidt and then begins singing "I Want It That Way" -- just for her.

Jenni, whose last wish was made possible by an org named, Der Wünschewagen, was clearly over the moon during Nick's "Who I Am" world tour last Sunday.

The Backstreet Boys are giving people ideas on how to spend Cinco de Mayo ... showing fans how the guys celebrate -- with a vid of Howie Dorough slamming shots.

The band's official account posted the video Sunday morning ... and, it follows HD's drinking odyssey as he fires down tequila shot after tequila shot at Howie's Guac and Shots.

And, man ... Howie really knows how to hold his liquor -- downing at least eight shots in the sweltering Mexico heat while apparently MCing one of the events.

Angelina Pivarnick vivió el sueño de todo millennial al unirse a AJ McLean de Backstreet Boys y Joey Fatone de *NSYNC y disfrutó como cualquiera de nosotros lo haría.

TMZ obtuvo un video con la estrella de "Jersey Shore" disfrutando de un concierto lleno de los boy band en Newark, Nueva Jersey la semana pasada. Joey y AJ estuvieron en el New Jersey Performing Arts Center y Angelina estaba al frente y al centro como una megafan.

Parece que su adoración por los muchachos valió la pena, porque la invitaron al escenario para cantar y bailar y ella hizo mucho de ambas cosas.

Angelina Pivarnick lived every millennial's dream by joining Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean and *NSYNC's Joey Fatone for a show ... and yes, she rocked out like any of us would.

TMZ has obtained video featuring the "Jersey Shore" star enjoying a boy band-filled gig in Newark, NJ last week ... where Joey and AJ teamed up for a concert at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and where Angelina was front and center as a megafan.

It seems her adoration for the fellas paid off ... 'cause they brought her onstage to sing and dance ... and she did plenty of both.

¡Los looks de Nick Carter a lo largo de los años son tu único deseo!

Aquí tenemos a un fresco Nick posando a los 14 años para una sesión de fotos de los Backstreet Boys, luciendo un corte muy atrevido en Nueva York en 1995 (izquierda). Eso fue unos años antes de que la canción "I Want It That Way" se convirtiera en un éxito mundial.

Y, casi 3 décadas después, el Sr. Carter, que celebra hoy su cumpleaños 44, se ha tomó una selfie recientemente donde luces sus ojos azules en pleno vuelo.

La pregunta aquí es ...

Nick Carter's looks over the years are your one desiiiiire!

Here is a fresh-faced Nick posing at 14 years old for a Backstreet Boys photoshoot -- looking oh so bold with his bowl cut in NYC back in 1995 (left). This was just a few years before the boy-bander's hit song "I Want It That Way" became a worldwide banger!

And, nearly 3 decades later Mr. Carter -- who's celebrating his 44th birthday today -- recently snapped a sweet selfie showcasing those baby blues mid-flight!

Yes, his angles are still hittin' just right, but the question here is ...

Nick Carter is speaking out for the first time about the loss of his sister, Bobbie Jean ... something he thinks he'll never fully process.

The singer broke his silence Thursday on social media, saying, "It may take a lifetime to fully process the loss my family has endured over the years – most recently, with the sudden passing of our sister Bobbie Jean. I am completely heartbroken."

He goes on to thank everyone for their "love and kind words" ... adding, "We are reminded again that life is precious, fleeting and to cherish the time we have with the ones we love. I know she is finally at peace with God."

TMZ broke the story, Bobbie and Nick's mom, Jane, told us about the "sudden death" of her daughter last month -- asking for "a prayer for my precious eight-year-old granddaughter Bella, who previously lost her father and is now also left without her mother."

Remember, Bobbie Jean was found unresponsive in her Tampa, FL bathroom ... deputies learned she was on probation for cocaine possession, but her roommates said she had not used narcotics since being released from prison.

No drugs were found in her bedroom or bathroom, and there were no signs of foul play.

Nick Carter está hablando por primera vez sobre la muerte de su hermana, Bobbie Jean ... algo que cree que nunca procesará completamente.

El cantante rompió su silencio en las redes sociales el jueves, escribiendo: "Puede tomarme toda una vida procesar completamente la pérdida que mi familia ha soportado a lo largo de los años, más recientemente, con el repentino fallecimiento de nuestra hermana Bobbie Jean. Tengo el corazón completamente roto".

Continúa agradeciendo a todos por su "amor y amables palabras", añadiendo: "Se nos recuerda una vez más que la vida es preciosa, fugaz y para apreciar el tiempo que tenemos con los que amamos. Sé que finalmente está en paz con Dios".

TMZ dio a conocer la noticia, la mamá de Bobbie y Nick, Jane, nos contó sobre la "repentina muerte" de su hija el mes pasado, pidiendo "una oración por mi preciosa nieta de ocho años, Bella, que anteriormente perdió a su padre y ahora también se queda sin su madre".

Bobbie Jean fue encontrada sin respuesta en su baño en Tampa, Florida. Los oficiales se enteraron de que estaba en libertad condicional por posesión de cocaína, pero sus compañeros de piso dijeron que no había usado narcóticos desde que fue liberada de la cárcel.

No se encontraron drogas en su dormitorio ni en el baño, tampoco había signos de crimen violento.

El cantante de los Backstreet Boys AJ McLean está empezando de nuevo en el nuevo año... diciendo que se está divorciando después de separarse previamente de su esposa.

AJ y Rochelle DeAnna McLean acaban de publicar un comunicado conjunto en las redes sociales anunciando sus planes de divorcio.

La pareja distanciada dice: "Como todos ustedes saben, hemos estado separados por más de un año y aunque hemos esperado una reconciliación, hemos decidido ponerle fin oficialmente a nuestro matrimonio".

AJ y Rochelle continúan: "Es con profundo amor y respeto que hemos tomado esta decisión. Nuestro enfoque ahora es seguir adelante de la manera más saludable posible con la amistad y la co-crianza de nuestras hijas a la vanguardia de este próximo capítulo".

TMZ publicó la historia, AJ y Rochelle nos dijeron en marzo de 2023 que iban a separarse para trabajar en sí mismos y su matrimonio. En ese momento, nos dijeron que estaban planeando volver juntos.

A raíz de la separación, AJ nos dijo que estaba usando el tiempo separados para trabajar en sus propios demonios y convertirse en una mejor versión de sí mismo.

Parece que no habrá reconciliación y será interesante ver quién presenta los documentos de divorcio en primero.

AJ y Rochelle se casaron en 2011 después de 6 años de noviazgo ... con su tripulación Backstreet Boys asistir a su boda en el Hotel Beverly Hills.

Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean is starting fresh in the new year ... he says he's getting divorced after previously separating from his wife.

AJ and Rochelle DeAnna McLean just released a joint statement on social media, announcing their plans to divorce.

The estranged couple says ... "As you all know we have been separated for over a year now. While we have hoped for reconciliation we have decided to officially end our marriage."

AJ and Rochelle continue ... "It is with deep love and respect that we have made this decision. Our focus now is moving forward in the healthiest way possible with friendship and co-parenting our girls at the forefront of this next chapter."

TMZ broke the story ... AJ and Rochelle told us back in March 2023 they were "temporarily" separating to work on themselves and their marriage. At the time, they told us they were planning to come back together.

In the wake of the separation, AJ told us he was using the time apart to work on his own demons and become a better version of himself.

Sounds like there will be no reconciliation though ... and it will be interesting to see who files divorce docs first.

AJ and Rochelle got hitched back in 2011 after 6 years of dating ... with his Backstreet Boys crew attending their wedding at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign didn't deliver their "Vultures" album as promised last Friday, but fans won't have to wait much longer ... because they've revealed a new release date.

TMZ Hip Hop can confirm the new dynamic duo will release their album on December 31 a.k.a. New Year's Eve.

Kanye album delays aren't a new concept but this go around, Ye has a couple of hurdles to leap if he wants "Vultures" to come out in its original format.

TMZ Hip Hop broke the story ... Kanye failed to clear his Backstreet Boys-sampling single "Everybody" and may have to release an alternate version to cover his bases.

Ye also has another roadblock with Nicki Minaj stonewalling him by not clearing her verse for their collab "New Body" as well.

Nicki told her fans the song was a bit dated having been recorded years ago but most importantly, she didn't want to detract from her own "Pink Friday 2" album release success ... so she let Ye down gently.

With or without Nicki, Ye still managed to recruit Lil Baby, Freddie Gibbs, Offset, Quavo, Playboi Carti, Chris Brown, Future, Bad Bunny, Charlie Wilson, and many more.

1:52 PM PT -- We should note ... the version Kanye West appears to have played in the Miami club featured other voices singing the chorus, so it's possible he can get away with it through a loophole.

Kanye West's new take on the Backstreet Boys' hit "Everybody" has been getting a ton of buzz, but there's one massive problem ... Ye never cleared it with the boy band.

Sources connected to BSB tell TMZ Kanye failed to get the collective OK from Nick, Kevin, Howie, Brian, A.J. and their team to use the 1997 classic.

In Kanye's version, you can hear the original song and chorus before Ty Dolla Sign takes over, singing the original lyrics from "Everybody."

Of course, not clearing the song creates an interesting challenge for Kanye considering he's supposed to release his album this week and the song is a listed track. Not to mention, he's played it out in public in Miami, promoted it on social media and pumped it through the speakers at his album listening event in Miami Monday night.

So by all counts ... it seemed like Kanye was planning to have it on his "Vultures" album.

We don't know if Kanye reached out and was denied usage of the track or whether he just never asked at all ... but either way, it ain't good for Ye.

Kanye's been the center of controversy for months, with his antisemitic remarks -- expressing his love for Hitler -- and dangerous social media rants. As we reported, Ye wore a black KKK-style hood Monday night at his public event.

Obviously, a lot of artists have distanced themselves from Kanye ... and it'll be interesting to see his chances of locking down clearance for additional tracks in the future.