Thursday, January 31, 2013

Watch video of NKOTB at Irving Plaza

Here is a video posted by of NKOTB performing at Irving Plaza last week from ThePackageTour2013 on Youtube:


Wednesday, January 30, 2013

MTV News: Why You Can't Miss The Package Tour

Here is a short video of the New Kids on the Block telling us 3 reasons why we should go see the Package Tour:

1. "Boyz II Men have not done an arena tour,"
2. "98 Degrees is doing their first show together in 12 years, so it's a big deal.
3. We're doing our first tour with just us [without Backstreet Boys] in three years, so we are going to put on our show, and they are going to put on theirs."

Listen to Jordan Knight on GRLZRadio

Jordan did an interview with GRLZRadio this afternoon. He talks about his choir director and Maurice Starr being his mentors, Dancing For Hope, the upcoming NKOTB tour and more!



Video courtesy of JKsChewy Neave

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Second Uncasville, CT concert added

NKOTB has added a 2nd Uncasville, CT show at Mohegan Sun on May 29, 2013! 

Watch NKOTB Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees on ET

New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees talked to Entertainment Tonight. They talk about The Package Tour, and take a boy band quiz. Here is the video:

Monday, January 28, 2013

Second Boston Show Added

The New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees have added a second concert in Boston on June 3rd. Block Nation presale tickets will go on sale to Full Service Block Nation members tomorrow 1/29 at 10am local venue time (10:30am local venue time for Premium Block Nation members). Visit NKOTB.com for all the details!

Remix (I Like the) by NKOTB now available on iTunes

The new single by the New Kids on the Block called "Remix (I Like the)" is now available for download on iTunes.

Click here to buy Remix (I Like the) on iTunes!

Update: The song is also now available on Amazon - Click here to download!

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Joey McIntyre on 90210 on February 11

Joey McIntyre's episode of 90210 will air on The CW on Monday, February 11, 2013 at 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET.

Here is the summary from BroadwayWorld.com
Joey McIntyre AND Terrell Owens GUEST STAR - Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord) and Max (guest star Josh Zuckerman) co-host a charity football game which re-kindles old feelings, while Navid (Michael Steger) pushes Liam (Matt Lanter) to continue underground fighting. Adrianna (Jessica Lowndes) purposely sabotages a performance so Dixon (Tristan Wilds) will let her out of her contract, and Annie's (Shenae Grimes) blog gets the attention of a publisher. Trevor Donovan and Jessica Stroup also star. Mike Listo directed the episode written by Chris Alberghini and Mike Chessler (#513).

Thanks to chazico for letting me know!

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Artisan News Service's video clip of NKOTB, 98 Degrees and Boys II Men

Artisan News Service posted this video of the New Kids On The Block, 98 Degrees and Boys II Men at their special NYC unveiling of their package tour.

Friday, January 25, 2013

Listen to Joey McIntyre on Chum FM

Joey was interviewed on Chum FM today to talk about the Package Tour and more.

Update: Interview has been deleted, does anyone have it saved?

Be in a NKOTB music video!

NKOTB tweeted this message about shooting their music video for "Remix (I Like The)":

Shooting a music vid in Los Angeles Saturday. Email nkotbcasting@gmail.com w a pic yourself for a chance to be in it! #REMIXNKOTB

Listen to Jordan Knight on Fresh 100.3 Detroit

Jordan was interviewed by Jay Towers on Fresh 100.3 Detroit

Update: Interview has been deleted, does anyone have it saved?

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Listen to "Remix (I Like The)" by NKOTB

Ryan Seacrest posted New Kids on the Block's new song "Remix (I Like The)" on his website!

Click here to listen!

Here are the lyrics:

Remix (I Like The)
Group -
Ooh oh oh ooh
Oh oh oh oh oh ooh

Donnie-
She was that girl in the corner
Thick-rimmed glasses
Everybody laughed
Every time she passed us
Ever the outcast
Had no flava
But who got the last laugh
Hey

Joey-
Always came last
No one ever kissed her
Missing for days
But nobody missed her
She went from wallpaper
To heartbreaker
You shoulda seen her
Ooooo
Guitar

Donnie-
Baby I like the new you

Group-
Oooh ooh

Donnie-
I like the Remix baby

Group-
Oooh ooh

Donnie-
I like the Remix Remix

Jordan-
Do what you doin’ I like the way you do it
Do what you doin’ I like the way you do it, do it

Joey-
Now her body’s so crazy
Got mad attention
Everybody wants her
I forgot to mention
My baby’s so intelligent
Down with it
Independent
Got it all

Donnie-
Hey hey hey hey hey hey

Donnie-
See no one ever knew
She was a transformer
Went straight from a 2
To an I just wanna own ya

Joey-
I can’t help myself
Can’t help myself
I need it
Need it

Donnie-
Baby I like the new you

Group –
Oooh ooh

Donnie-
I like the Remix baby

Group –
Oooh ooh

Donnie-
I like the Remix Remix

Group –
Oooh ooh

Donnie-
I like the Remix baby

Joey-
Yeah yeah yeah

Group
Oooh ooh

Donnie-
I like the Remix Remix
Break it down

Donnie-
I like the new you
Forget about the old school
I love the sexy thing you turned into
So gimme the v2
Some of that love fuel
I like the beat that your body moves to
Moves to

Jordan-
Do what you doin’ I like the way you do it girl

Donnie-
I’m speechless – come on

Group-
Oooh ooh

Joey-
Yeeeaaahh

Donnie-
I like the Remix baby

Joey-
I like the new you, oh

Group-
Oooh ooh

Joey-
The one you turned into

Donnie-
I like the Remix Remix

Joey-
Yeeeahhh

Group-
Oooh ooh

Jordan-
Aaaaaaahhhh

Donnie-
I like the Remix baby

Group-
Oooh ooh

Joey-
Sexy sexy thing

Donnie-
I like the Remix Remix

Donnie-
I like the v2
Said I like the new you baby, hey

Donnie and Jordan-
Ooh oh oh ooh
Oh oh oh oh oh ooh
Yeeahhh

NY Daily News: New Kids, Boyz II Men, 98 Degrees announce 'Package Tour'

NY Daily News posted this video clip from the Irving Plaza event with New Kids, Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees. 

New NKOTB song debuts tonight!

Ryan Seacrest will be debuting the new song by the New Kids on the Block called "Remix (I Like The)" TONIGHT at 7pm PT/10pm ET on http://RyanSeacrest.com

Clips of NKOTB at Irving Plaza from Hollywood Life

Hollywood Life posted some footage from the event with NKOTB, Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees at Irving Plaza on Tuesday night. Jordan talks about performing new songs and dance moves on the tour and Donnie talks about the new album! Here is the clip:

OK Magazine's article about The Package Tour

OK Magazine posted an article with some quotes from the New Kids on the Block. Here is the article:

Not only will NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, 98 DEGREES and Boyz II Men hit the road together this spring on The Package Tour, but the three supergroups will also show up at NKOTB’s signature WAFFLE HOUSE PARTY — and everyone is invited.

“The Waffle House is where we stop late at night because nobody’s there,” Donnie Wahlberg, 43, says Tuesday during their warmup event held Tuesday at NYC’s Irving Plaza. “I know ya’ll eat a lot of waffles and hash browns.”

He adds, “I promise you the first stop on the tour that has a Waffle House within 50 miles, we’re going. We’re going to hold up the parking lot, and it’s not going to stop until about 5 a.m. How’s that?”

During the warmup event, the twelve members of NKOTB, 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men stand together onstage for the first time.

Turns out, between the three acts, they claim to have 45 hit singles, which will make for a whopping 3 ½ hour show.

Although the tour doesn’t kick off until May 31, they are elated to perform. NKOTB sing If You Go Away as Donnie and Jon Knight joke around onstage, laughing, and JOE MCINTYRE stretches out the high note on Please Don’t Go Girl, saying “I know they love me because they haven’t walked off yet.”

Hm, why bring 98 Degrees on the road this year? After tagging JEFF TIMMONS as a “stud muffin” and Nick Lachey as an “international superstar,” they get real.

“They’re incredible,” Jordan Knight**, 42, says. “Seriously. They’re great guys, they haven’t performed together in ten years, they’re walking a similar path that we did in coming back together after a long time. We love these guys, we respect these guys, they’re great guys, and our fans love these guys, so why not 98 Degrees?”

With that, 98 Degrees head out to perform Invisible Man and The Hardest Thing. The guys express their sincere appreciation, and promise to give 100%. Next up, Boyz II Men roll through Water Runs Dry and I’ll Make Love To You. Wow, both 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men can really sing!

For The Package Tour, which runs through July 13, Donnie promises surprise guests but swears that Backstreet Boys won’t return. The guys, dubbed NKOTBSB, toured together in 2011.

Hm, will see [his brother] MARKY MARK [WAHLBERG]? After all, before he went Hollywood and became a big movie star, we knew him as the one-hit wonder who sang the 1991 hit Good Vibrations with his Funky Bunch.

“Who?” Donnie asks me, before moving on to the next question.

And will NKOTB, 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men perform a song together?

“I don’t know,” says Donnie. “How’s that?”

One thing is certain: There will be new music, not just classic tunes, from all three groups during the concerts.

“We worked so hard on this album,” Jordan says, referring to their new offering, 10, which hits stores April 2. “It’s going to take you on a journey — you’re going to feel joy, you’re going to feel pain, you’re going to feel a lot of stuff you experienced, and I’m sure you’ll be able to relate to it, because we’ve all been through a lot of stuff.”

Plus, as the guys won’t let eventgoers forget, “12 packages.”

Tickets for The Package Tour go on sale Feb. 2, and AMEX presale begins Jan. 25.

Watch NKOTB on E! News

NKOTB, 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men were on E! News yesterday - here is the video clip!

Update: Video has been deleted, does anyone have it saved?

Watch NKOTB on OMG! Insider

Here is a video clip of NKOTB on OMG! Insider:


Video courtesy of yikes77

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

The Package Tour ticket resources

Here are some resources for buying tickets to The Package Tour with  New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees. Most pre-sales for Block Nation and VIP tickets go on sale as early as tomorrow!!

Update for Block Nation pre-sale: Regular ticket passwords have been emailed. The Passwords to buy VIP tickets are located at http://nkotb.com/VIP-NATION-FULL-SERVICE (Full Service memberships) and http://nkotb.com/VIP-NATION-premium (For Premium memberships)

Here are some images of the stage set up and sample seating chart for the Package Tour:



  • Yikes77 wrote a nice blog post about tips to get your VIP tickets for NKOTB concerts. Click here to read!
  • For regular (non-VIP) tickets for Block Nation members, tickets go on sale at 10AM local time tomorrow!
  • Pre-sales for VIP tickets start tomorrow for Block Nation members! You will need to log in to your Block Nation account in order to view the password to use during your VIP purchase. The password will be revealed 10 minutes before the VIP presale begins.  Full Service Block Nation members will be able to make their purchases via VIP Nation beginning at 10:00am local venue time. Premium Block Nation members will be able to make their purchases beginning at 10:30am local venue time. 

List of what is included in each type of VIP ticket.

THE TOTAL PACKAGE: $999
One reserved seat inside the security barricade - closest to the stage (see seating map for details)
Meet and Greet photo op with NKOTB inside their dressing room (groups of 10)
Framed photo commemorating your NKOTB Meet and Greet mailed to you after concert
Signed NKOTB tour poster
Coupon for 2 NKOTB items of your choice at merch stand (no individual item can be over $100)
Parking - one spot per order
Pre-show refreshments
Exclusive NKOTB gift bag
NKOTB Total Package commemorative laminate
Crowd-free merchandise shopping
Early entrance into venue
Onsite VIP hosts
Click here to view Total Package seating map


ULTIMATE INDIVIDUAL PHOTO UPGRADE: $250
Meet and Greet & Individual photo op with NKOTB
NKOTB Ultimate VIP commemorative laminate
MUST ALREADY HAVE THE TOTAL PACKAGE, 5-STAR FRONT ROW, 5-STAR PLUS, OR 5-STAR VIP TO PURCHASE THE ULTIMATE UPGRADE!
Extremely limited - Only 10 available per show!


5-STAR FRONT ROW PACKAGE: $550
One reserved ticket in front row facing main stage (see specific city for details)
Meet and Greet photo op with NKOTB (groups of 10)
Early entrance into venue
Pre-show refreshments
Exclusive NKOTB gift bag
NKOTB VIP commemorative laminate
Crowd-free merchandise shopping
Onsite VIP hosts


5-STAR PLUS VIP PACKAGE:  $450
One reserved ticket in front row facing thrust (see specific city for details)
Meet and Greet photo op with NKOTB (groups of 10)
Early entrance into venue
Pre-show refreshments
Exclusive NKOTB gift bag
NKOTB VIP commemorative laminate
Crowd-free merchandise shopping
Onsite VIP hosts


5-STAR VIP PACKAGE: $395
One premium reserved floor ticket (see specific city for details)
Meet and Greet photo op with NKOTB (groups of 10)
Early entrance into venue
Pre-show refreshments
Exclusive NKOTB gift bag
NKOTB VIP commemorative laminate
Crowd-free merchandise shopping
Onsite VIP hosts


4-STAR VIP PACKAGE: $195
One premium reserved floor ticket (see specific city for details)
Exclusive NKOTB gift

Watch NKOTB, Boyz II Men, and 98 Degrees on CNN


CNN interviewed NKOTB, Boyz II Men, and 98 Degrees. Donnie talks (and jokes) about the upcoming new album by NKOTB and more.  


NKOTB, Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees on CBS News

CBS News was at the special event last night and they asked if the New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men, and 98 Degrees would ever consider recording together. Here is the news clip:


Video courtesy of Debra Palmer

News and media reports about The Package Tour

Here are some articles about the announcement of "The Package Tour" with NKOTB, 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men:


Syracuse.com: NKOTB, 98 Degrees, Boyz II Men team up for 'Package' concert tour

Radar Online: New Kids On The Block To Tour With 98 Degrees and  Boyz II Men

New York Daily News: New Kids On The Block, 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men team up for ‘The Package’ tour this summer

LA Times: New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men, 98 Degrees plan joint tour

NKOTB, 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men on Showbiz 411

NKOTB, 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men were interviewed on The Showbiz 411. Here is the video clip:


Video courtesy of Itn

Watch NKOTB on VH1's Big Morning Buzz

NKOTB, 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men were on VH1's Big Morning Buzz today. Here are the video clips.



Video courtesy of suzi98babe

Photos from NKOTB's event at Irving Plaza

Getty images posted some photos from last night's event in New York with Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees. Check them out here!



Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Update about the special NKOTB event in New York

Here is an update about the special NKOTB event this evening. The guys were joined by Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees. It took place at Irving Plaza in NYC. Each group performed a couple songs and the performances were followed by a question and answer session with all three groups. Here are some highlights:

NKOTB performed "Please Don't Go Girl" and "If You Go Away"
98 degrees performed "Invisible Man" and "Hardest Thing"
Boyz II Men performed "I'll Make Love To You" and "Water Runs Dry"

The album is called "10" because it's NKOTB 10th release in the United States (From megspptc)
Jordan would like to sing "Uh Ahh" with Boyz II Men. Boyz II Men would like to sing "Please Don't go girl" (From meldiv75)
Will there be a world tour? Answer: Hope so (From ktsummer)
Surprise guests on tour (From ktsummer)

Click on the images on the left hand side of these profile pages to view photos from the event:

https://twitter.com/imeechan
https://twitter.com/ktsummer
https://twitter.com/Mel30rock
https://twitter.com/bubblyblond
https://twitter.com/meldiv75
https://twitter.com/SarahYanda

Listen to Donnie Wahlberg on Ryan Seacrest

Donnie was interviewed on On Air with Ryan Seacrest this morning. Here is the audio:

Update: Interview has been deleted, does anyone have it saved?

Watch NKOTB on The View

Here is the video clip of the New Kids on the Block on The View


Video courtesy of RebelBSC

NKOTB album "10" cover art

Here is the cover for NKOTB's new album called "10" that is due to be released on April 2!



New NKOTB single to debut this Friday

Ryan Seacrest will debut the new single by the New Kids on the Block called "REMIX (I Like The)" on his show this Friday, January 25.

NKOTB, Boyz II Men, and 98 Degrees press release

Here is a press release for the upcoming tour and new album release.


THE PACKAGE TOUR - NEW MUSIC - ALBUM DUE APRIL 2013!

NKOTB ANNOUNCES
THE PACKAGE TOUR
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, 98 DEGREES AND BOYZ II MEN!

SUMMER TOUR TO KICK OFF MAY 31ST
TICKETS ON-SALE FEBRUARY 2nd/ AMEX PRE-SALE JANUARY 25TH

NKOTB ALSO CONFIRMS NEW ALBUM AND NEW SINGLE

FIRST SINGLE “REMIX (I LIKE THE)” TO BE RELEASED ON JANUARY 28TH

NEW ALBUM “10” DUE APRIL 2ND
(New York, NY – January 22, 2013) – Even though the New Year has just begun, New Kids on the Block fans already know they have a lot to look forward to in the coming months! As announced today on their total takeover of The View, NKOTB revealed plans of a 2013 summer headlining tour. Very special guests multi-platinum selling artists 98 Degrees and Grammy Award winning Boyz II Men, the best-selling R&B group of all time, will be opening for NKOTB on their tour, aptly titled THE PACKAGE TOUR. This is the first tour for 98 Degrees in over 12 years! NKOTB surprised The View audience with a special reveal of 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men, giving fans a taste of THE PACKAGE TOUR when all bands performed a capella, sending the audience into a frenzy. The tour kicks off on May 31st in Uncasville, CT and tickets can be purchased starting February 2 on www.ticketmaster.com. American Express card members can get advance tickets beginning this Friday, January 25 at 10:00 AM (local time).

The multi-platinum selling New Kids on the Block also announced plans for new music. The group will release brand new album “10” on April 2nd with the first single “Remix (I Like The)” dropping on iTunes January 28th. The group has been quietly spending the past six months working hard, writing and recording the album.

Fans caught wind of these secret studio sessions and have been clamoring for information after rumors spread about the 2013 plans of new music and a possible tour. After announcing on The View, NKOTB, 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men set out on a day long media blitz stopping by outlets like Access Hollywood, CNN, E!, ET, EXTRA, OMG! Insider, VH1 Big Morning Buzz, US Weekly and Rolling Stone. Social media has been a buzz ever since the official reveal with no signs of slowing down.

“Ladies, we’re coming for you,” said NKOTB member Donnie Wahlberg. “This is going to be the craziest year yet-the single, the album, the tour with 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men … We can’t wait to give fans ‘The Package!’”

“We are really excited to get back on the road together and tour with our friends in NKOTB and Boyz II Men. Looking forward to playing our hits and trying out some of our new tracks too,” said 98 Degrees’ Nick Lachey.

“We couldn’t be more excited to join New Kids on the Block and 98 Degrees on ‘The Package Tour.’ This summer is going to be fun and fans will not want to miss it,” said Shawn Stockman. Wanya Morris agreed saying, “This has been in the works for a while… ‘The Package’ is on its way, and we’re going to deliver.” Added Nate Morris, “We plan on bringing it, mark your calendars.”

Please visit www.ThePackage-Tour.com or Ticketmaster.com for up to date information or join the discussion at #thepackagetour.

Block Nation presales begin January 24th. You must be a Block Nation member in order to participate in the presales. Not a member yet? Join today!

THE PACKAGE Tour Dates (As of January 22, 2013):
May 31 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
June 1 Uniondale, NY Nassau Coliseum
June 2 Boston, MA TD Garden
June 4 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place
June 6 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
June 7 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
June 8 Auburn Hills, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills
June 9 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena
June 11 Pittsburgh, PA Consol Energy Center
June 13 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center
June 14 Washington DC Verizon Center
June 15 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
June 18 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
June 19 Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena
June 20 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
June 21 Orlando, FL Amway Center
June 22 Fort Lauderdale, FL BB&T Center
June 25 Cincinnati, OH US Bank Arena
June 27 Houston, TX Toyota Center
June 28 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
June 29 Oklahoma City, OK Chesapeake Energy
June 30 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center
July 5 Los Angeles, CA STAPLES Center Arena
July 6 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay Events Center
July 7 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion
July 9 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome
July 12 Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena
July 13 Minneapolis, MN Target Center

NKOTB album news

The first single "Remix (I like the)" will be released on January 28 and the new album called "10" will be released on April 2!

NKOTB 2013 tour dates!

Here are the tour dates for "The Package Tour" with New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men!

•May 31 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
•June 1 Uniondale, NY Nassau Coliseum
•June 2 Boston, MA TD Garden
•June 4 Ottawa, Canada Scotiabank Place
•June 6 Montreal, Canada Bell Centre
•June 7 Toronto, Canada Air Canada Centre
•June 8 Auburn Hills, MI The Palace Of Auburn Hills
•June 9 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena
•June 11 Pittsburgh, PA Consol Energy Center
•June 13 E. Rutherford, NJ Izod Center
•June 14 Washington, DC Verizon Center
•June 15 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
•June 18 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
•June 19 Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena
•June 20 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
•June 21 Orlando, FL Amway Center
•June 22 Fort Lauderdale, FL BB&T Center
•June 25 Cincinnati, OH US Bank Arena
•June 27 Houston, TX Toyota Center
•June 28 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
•June 29 Oklahoma City, OK Chesapeake Energy Arena
•June 30 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center
•July 5 Los Angeles, CA STAPLES Center Arena
•July 6 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay Events Center
•July 7 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion
•July 9 Tacoma, CA Tacoma Dome
•July 12 Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena
•July 13 Minneapolis, MN Target Center

Monday, January 21, 2013

NKOTB at Mohegan Sun May 31

Ticketmaster has listed a NKOTB show for May 31 in Uncasville, CT. Here is the onsale info:

The Package Tour: New Kids On The Block With Guests 98° & Boyz II Men
Mohegan Sun Arena
Uncasville, CT
Fri, May 31, 2013 07:30 PM

Onsale Dates & Times
Onsale to General Public
Sat. Feb 02 2013, 10:00 AM - Fri. May 31 2013, 06:30 PM
American Express
Fri. Jan 25 2013, 10:00 AM - Fri. Feb 01 2013, 10:00 PM
Facebook Presale
Wed. Jan 30 2013, 10:00 AM - Fri. Feb 01 2013, 10:00 PM
Live Nation & Radio/Venue/Local Presales
Fri. Feb 01 2013, 10:00 AM - Fri. Feb 01 2013, 10:00 PM
Live Nation Mobile App Presale
Fri. Feb 01 2013, 10:00 AM - Fri. Feb 01 2013, 10:00 PM

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Joey McIntyre on "Newsreaders" on March 14

According to IMDb, Joey's episode of Newsreaders will air on March 14, 2013 on Adult Swim, and his character's name is Mike Sullivan.

Thanks to *TwistedMacSista* for the update!

NKOTB on Big Morning Buzz Live this Wednesday

New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men will be appearing on Big Morning Buzz Live on VH1 on Wednesday, January 23.

Friday, January 18, 2013

Enter to win passes to a special NKOTB event

The New Kids on the Block will be doing a special event next Tuesday evening and Block Nation members can enter to win passes.

Here is the description:
NKOTB are doing a special event in New York City at a TBA location at 6:30pm on Tuesday, January 22nd. Sign up to be entered to win a pair of tickets to attend this very special event with NKOTB and friends!

Update: Contest has ended.

Meet Jordan Knight at Dancing For Hope

Jordan Knight will be attending "Dancing For Hope" on February 8 at Royale in Boston. "Dancing For Hope" is an event to raise money for St. Mary's Center for Woman and Children. If you buy VIP tickets you will have the opportunity to get your picture taken with Jordan. VIP tickets are $125 per person and are only available in advance. 

NKOTB tour news

Here is a video announcing a New Kids on the Block show on July 5 at the Staples Center in LA. The tour is called "The Package" and the stage will be in the center of the arena. The video also announces that 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men will be special guests!

Update: Video has been deleted, does anyone have it saved?

Watch preview clip of tonight's Blue Bloods episode

Here is a preview clip for tonight's episode of Blue Bloods called "Framed"

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Update on Wahlburgers Reality TV Show

According to this graphic that was posted on the Wahlburger's Facebook page, the reality show will be on the History Channel.



They also posted:
Over the next 3-4 days, film crew will be here shooting for our new reality show. Stop on by for some grub!
These three guys may be floating around...Mark Wahlberg Donnie Wahlberg Paul Wahlberg :)

Photos needed

NKOTB are putting together a video and they want to include your photos. Here are the details from NKOTB.com

NKOTB fans!
We are creating a fun new video project and are in need of photos from each of YOU. Basically we are looking for a "before and after" photo. We want to see your transformation, from the first picture to the second picture. 
Here are some examples (these are just examples so feel free to elaborate):
-A picture of you dressed down and then dressed up (i.e. before you get ready to go out and after you have gotten ready)
-A picture of you before you set an athletic goal and after you have achieved it
-A goofy photo of you from your youth (braces, funny hair style, etc..) and a nice photo that you're proud of (wedding day, prom, etc...)
NOTE: All of the photos should be of just you as we will be implementing this into a project. When sending the photo to nkotbphotos@gmail.com, please give a brief description as to what is taking place. 
DISCLAIMER: All photographs submitted for this project titled "NKOTB Lyric" will grant NKOTB full permission to use the photos in the "NKOTB Lyric" project. The physical likeness and all properties within the photographs are released to NKOTB with full permission to use anywhere in the world and universe across multi-media platforms. By submitting these photographs you are granting NKOTB full permission to use the photographs within the "NKOTB Lyric" project. 
Deadline to submit your photos is this Sunday, January 20th at midnight PT.

NKOTB on The View on January 22

The New Kids on the Block will be making an appearance on The View next Tuesday!

NKOTB.com is giving away tickets. Here are the details!

THE VIEW - 1/22/13
Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 2:20 PM
We will be appearing on The View Tuesday, January 22nd, with a very special announcement!
Hey NKOTB Fans in the NYC Tri-State Area...
If you'd like to be in the audience for the special event, please email NKOTBonTheView@gmail.com. Requests will be fulfilled by random draw. Please include your full name, phone number and email address and we will notify only those selected. Sending multiple requests may cancel out your request, so please only send one request.
Hope to see you there!
- NKOTB

Monday, January 14, 2013

Wahlburgers reality show begins filming this week

The Boston Globe reports that filming for the Wahlburgers reality show will begin on Tuesday. Here is the article:

In Hingham, Wahlburgers pilot to begin filming during movie party


By Jessica Bartlett, Town Correspondent

Filming for the pilot of a reality TV show about Wahlburgers restaurant in Hingham will begin after a private screening of Mark Wahlberg's new movie next week.

Walhberg will be joined in the endeavor by his brothers Donnie and Paul, who are co-owners of the restaurant. According to Paul, who is the chef at Wahlburgers, the show is still in the beginning stages.

'They are still piecing things together,' Paul said in a phone interview. 'It's a business. It will be fun, and I'll see more of my brothers, Mark and Donnie. It'll be good, and we're looking forward to it.'

The reality show has been rumored for months, but this will be the first filming to take place. According to Paul, the pilot will focus on Wahlburgers and what it takes to run the business.

Restaurant ownership has suited the family well, with Paul operating a successful restaurant, Alma Nove, right next to Wahlburgers at the Hingham Shipyard.

Producing is also a business Mark Wahlberg has found success in through 'Entourage,' 'In Treatment,' and 'Boardwalk Empire.'

Mark is also starting filming on a 'docu-series' set in Boston this month. Tentatively titled 'Breaking Boston', the show will follow six young women from the metro area who embody the real world.

The celebrity is also staying busy with other projects, among them a show called 'Teamsters,' focused on Boston's Teamsters Local 25.

The filming for the reality show will be an interesting accompaniment to a third screening event of a Wahlberg movie at the Hingham Shipyard. 'Broken City', costarring Russell Crowe, will be shown at the Hingham Shipyward Cinema next Tuesday, in advance of its national opening on Jan. 18.

The private screening is a fund-raiser for the Mark Wahlburg Youth Foundation, and according to PR spokespeople, Mark; his mother, Alma; and brother Jimmy Wahlberg will attend the screening.

Previously, the shipyard hosted screenings for two other Wahlberg movies, 'The Fighter' and 'The Other Guys." The after-screening parties for those movies were hosted at Alma Nove. This time around Wahlburgers will cater the event.

'It's going to be the Wahlburgers menu; sliders and a lot of the food that's there,' Paul said. 'It will be simple, but it will definitely be the representation of the menu.'

Also a part of this event is an opportunity for two members of the public to attend the after party and get an opportunity to get a photo with Mark.

A raffle is ongoing through Celebrities For Charity, with all proceeds to go to the youth foundation.

Overall, Paul said, the event will be good for Wahlburgers and for the foundation, which offers funding to youth service and enrichment programs.

'It's good because it's to benefit the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation. We do that. And for the buzz everyone is excited, but it's good for the restaurants and it's good for the business' Paul said.

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Watch preview clip of this week's Blue Bloods

Here is a preview clip for this week's episode of Blue Bloods called "Front Page News":

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Watch Jordan Knight's interview with LA Music Examiner

Jordan talked to LA Music Examiner while he was at the VH1 Diva's show last month.

He says the new NKOTB tour starts in May. As far as the New Kids on the Block album, they are working with producers and writers from Denmark and Jordan describes the new music as "big pop" and says "we're going Scandinavian. They have good music! They have great beats and pop melodies".

Monday, January 7, 2013

Donnie Wahlberg interview with EMMReport

EMMReport interviewed Donnie Wahlberg about his favorite charity and Boston's Finest. Here is the video clip:

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Update on NKOTB's new album and 2013 tour

The Boston Globe posted an article with some exciting news about NKOTB's new album and 2013 tour!
The highlights are:
Tour announcement: January 22
First single release: By end of the month
New album release: March
The article also mentions "Boston's Finest" and says there are still plans to make reality show about Wahlburgers, and they will probably tape a pilot for that in January. Here is the full article:
Donnie Wahlberg on Friday was talking up “Boston’s Finest,” the reality TV show he’s producing for TNT about the Boston Police Department. Chatting with members of the Television Critics Association in Pasadena, Wahlberg said he knows something about cops, having played one or two over the course of his acting career. “I’ve worked with cops for the last 15 years,” said Wahlberg, who currently plays a New York detective on the CBS series “Blue Bloods. “When I was on ‘Boomtown’ I worked with LA cops. On ‘Blue Bloods,’ I work with the New York cops. I know a lot about what their lives are like.” He said the eight-episode series, which premieres Feb. 27, will pay homage to the sort of people he grew up with in Dorchester, “quality human beings who do heroic things in a very dangerous environment.” The show, on which Wahlberg’s brother Bob serves as co-producer, follows members of the BPD’s gang unit, fugitive task force, and SWAT team, as well as patrol officers. It’s one of several projects Wahlberg is working on. Chatting with the Globe after Friday’s panel, he said he and brothers Mark and Paul are producing a reality show about Wahlburgers, the family’s restaurant in Hingham. “We’re probably going to shoot a pilot in January.” And then there’s the New Kids on the Block, Wahlberg’s not-so-new boy band with Joey McIntyre, Danny Wood, and Jordan and Jonathan Knight. NKOTB will release their latest single by the end of the month — from a new CD that’s likely to drop in March — and a tour will be announced Jan. 22. Asked about a local date, Wahlberg said, “We’re going to try to play in and around Boston more than once.”

Friday, January 4, 2013

Donnie Wahlberg at Turner Broadcasting's 2013 TCA Winter Tour

Donnie attended a press conference to talk about "Boston's Finest" at Turner Broadcasting's 2013 TCA (Television Critics Association) Winter Tour at Langham Hotel Pasadena, California today. Here are some links to some photos and articles.





Here is a promotional video about the show:

Donnie Wahlberg talks about "Boston's Finest"

Donnie talks about the new tv show, "Boston's Finest" in an article from Zap 2 It:

It seems there are a few places that reality television cameras shouldn't be -- but given today's audience, and our voyeuristic hunger for access, it's no surprise that those places are few and far between. Donnie Wahlberg's new TNT reality series "Boston's Finest" allows viewers unprecedented access into the personal and professional lives of real police officers in Boston.

At the Television Critics Association Press Tour on Friday, Wahlberg told reporters that the show hits particularly close to home for him -- literally, some of the cops that the show follows live on his older brother's street. Wahlberg had a few reservations about bringing a reality TV show to Boston, because he didn't want it to seem like he wanted to make the city look bad. He joked that reality producers are swarming his hometown. "'We want a bunch of drunk ladies like 'Jersey Shore' but they all say clam chowda!'" he jokes. "I'm from Boston. I can't do a show that exploits Boston."

Don't expect a show like "Cops," which sensationalizes people in their lowest moments. "I would not be allowed back in the city if I simply tried to make a Boston version of 'Cops,'" he says, noting that while he respects that series, this is a different kind of show. "'Cops' is a long-running, successful show, but I can't make 'Cops' in the city that I live in."

"Boston's Finest" examines the lives of beat officers, detectives, SWAT, fugitive and special task forces, and the highly decorated Gang Unit in the Boston Police Department.

Unlike "Cops," "Boston's Finest" will also follow the officers -- who live in the same neighborhoods that they serve and protect -- home. We'll meet their families and loved ones. Wahlberg describes the officers as "quality human beings who do heroic things in a very heroic environment."

"They grew up in neighborhoods where they could easily be a bad guy or a good guy," he adds. He chose to produce this show -- his first as producer -- in the interest of highlighting good people who made the right choices.

Wahlberg's brother, Mark Wahlberg, is a prolific producer, but he was aware that he had to be a bit more discerning. "Mark has a little more latitude as a producer than I do. I have to be a little more careful with the stuff I do," he says. "The story that I want to tell is about the people that I know."

The series will be paired with scripted drama "Southland," and is set to premiere Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 9 p.m. EST.