Donnie Wahlberg talks to Ryan Seacrest about possible Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch reunion

Here is another short clip of Donnie talking with Ryan Seacrest about the possibility of Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch reuniting an event to help Boston Marathon victims.

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

Jordan Knight on NECN

Jordan talks about where he was when he first heard about the Boston Marathon attack and how he felt about it in this interview with NECN:

Update: Video has been deleted. Does anyone have it saved?

Here is the article that was with the video: 

Many celebrities who hail from Massachusetts have been recently speaking out about the marathon bombings and showing their support for the victims. We caught up with Jordan Knight.

Here's what he had to say about that day and his beloved city of Boston:

“I was actually sleeping in and actually my wife called me and said put it on the news. And I said, how come - I'm lying in bed.’ And she said, ‘seriously. It's something going on with the Boston Marathon.’ And I turned on the news and saw that there was an explosion, and I was like there was an explosion at the finish line - oh my goodness!

I was on the plane the night before talking to Joe McIntyre. He was running in the marathon. I was like oh my goodness, I hope Joe's ok. So I looked on Twitter and I saw that he wrote there was an explosion, I finished, I'm ok. I retweeted his tweet.

It was sad when I saw it and it was frightening and all we can really do is fight against.

It packs a good punch - Boston does. I was kind of feeling like we will get through it, you know, Boston will get through it because we stick together. But to see the outpouring from the rest of the country and the rest of the world, that was very heart-warming, to see that kind of support and love.”

Later this week, we'll bring you more from our sit down interview with Jordan Knight, as he and New Kids on the Block gear up for their upcoming tour.

Watch Jordan Knight's interview with The Cranston Patch

The Cranston Patch interviewed Jordan at Fit World. He talks about why he chose Cranston for his gym's location and demonstrates some of his workouts.

Click here to watch!

Watch NKOTB interview with Global News

NKOTB was interviewed by Global News in Canada. Here is the video clip:

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

Watch Part 2 of Jordan Knight on The Rhode Show

Jordan talks about iTunes turning 10 years old and more on The Rhode Show on WPRI. You can watch part 1 here.

Watch Jordan Knight on ABC 6

Jordan was interviewed by ABC 6 about the upcoming reunion tour and training at his gym, Fit World, in Cranston. Here is the clip:

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

Watch Jordan Knight on The Rhode Show

Jordan was interviewed on The Rhode Show today to talk about his new and improved gym in Rhode Island, training for the upcoming tour with NKOTB and more!

Donnie Wahlberg Announces Mixtape Festival 2013 Lineup

Donnie made an announcement with Ryan Seacrest about this year's Mixtape Festival:

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

 
New Kids on the Block headlined last summer’s Mixtape Festival and Donnie Wahlberg revealed to On Air with Ryan Seacrest the pop music festival will return for a second year on July 26 and July 27 in Hershey, Pennsylvania … and with some of the biggest names on the bill, including NKOTB once again!

“It’s a pretty great lineup,” he explains. “There’s Train and Hanson and Jonas Brothers and TLC’s reunion and Gavin DeGraw and all these incredible artists, and it’s going to be awesome. It was so much fun last year, we just couldn’t miss it again this year.”

As for that TLC reunion, the Mixtape Festival will be the “No Scrubs” superstars’ first North American performance in 10 years!

To catch NKOTB, Train, The Script, Jonas Brothers, OneRepublic, Boyz II Men, and many more at the Mixtape Festival, get your tickets at http://mixtapefestival.com/ on Friday, May 10 starting at 7 a.m. PST/10 a.m. EST, with two-day passes starting at only $50.

"Motive" with guest star Joey McIntyre to air in the US

Joey was a guest star in the series premiere of the Canadian TV show "Motive". The show will air in the US on May 20 on ABC. You can also still watch it online here.

Watch Donnie Wahlberg's interview with CNN

Donnie was interviewed on CNN recently. Donnie talks about the Boston Marathon bombing, "Boston's Finest" and an upcoming "special event" with Boston artists that will be announced soon. Here is the video clip.


Thank you to Jaelynn for sharing this clip.

Jordan and Joey in Denver on May 3rd

Alice 105.9 will be hosting a private party with Jordan Knight and Joey McIntyre in Denver on May 3rd at The Tavern Downtown. Keep an eye on their Facebook and Twitter to find out how to win passes!

Jordan Knight and Joey McIntyre on 92.5 The Beat

Jordan and Joey talked to 92.5 The Beat of Montreal. They talk about the upcoming tour, their relationships with 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men, how would NKOTB have done in a singing competition show, Joey talks about training for the Boston Marathon (this was taped while they were in Montreal before he ran it), the new album and more.  Here is the video: 

Listen to Jordan Knight on Star 94

Jordan did an interview with Star 94 in Atlanta. He talks about when NKOTB first got together for their reunion, why he prefers touring now versus back in the early 90's, how he feels about the Boston Marathon bombings, what is his favorite road trip food, does he think toilet paper should be over or under, what his least favorite song to perform is, what did he wear for Halloween costumes as a kid and more.

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

Listen to Jordan Knight's interview with 100.7 Star Pittsburgh

Jordan talked to 100.7 Star Pittsburgh recently. He talked about his plans for a new solo CD, the Boston Marathon, the Package Tour and more.
Update: Interview has been deleted, does anyone have it saved? Here's a clip from an NKOTB interview from that same radio station a few months later...

Video courtesy of JORCISA KNIGHT

Listen to Jordan Knight on Mix 94.1

Jordan was interviewed on Mix 94.1 in Las Vegas today. He talks about the Boston Marathon, what he thinks NKOTB's signature song is and what his favorite 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men songs are.

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

Listen to Danny Wood on KS95

Danny did an interview with KS95 in Minneapolis today. He talks about the Boston Marathon, the Billboard ad from the fans, did NKOTB fight each other, does he ever feel left out and more.

NKOTB's message to Backstreet Boys on their 20th Anniversary

The New Kids on the Block congratulated the Backstreet Boys on their 20 year anniversary in a video shown the fan celebration at the Fonda Theatre last night. Here is the video clip. NKOTB's part starts at 3:44.


Video courtesy of bsbleo03

Watch NKOTB's interview with SiriusXM

New Kids On The Block were interviewed by SiriusXM radio. Here are some video clips:

New Kids On The Block explain why they have named their new album "10", and then attempt to go down memory lane and name all of their other albums. After discussing some less than stellar moments, they reveal what they would change and what they're doing about it now.

Mount Pleasant, MI date added to NKOTB tour

NKOTB has added another show to the Package Tour:

July 29 at Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant, MI. General on sale is May 11th - Block Nation presales for this show are TBD.

NKOTB Cruise 2013 Themes announced

Rose Tours posted the themes for the cruise on their Facebook page:

You ask...we deliver! Announcing the NKOTB Cruise 2013 themes!

MAY 18 - RETRO RED CARPET GALA

The classic Hollywood glam looks of the Rat Pack era comes to Sea! GUYS party like a rock star, but dress like a 60's gentleman! Show us your best skinny suit and tie, rock that fedora. GALS glam up your best bouffant hairdo's, bright red lip stick, big eyelashes and retro makeup! Get out the Marilyn Monroe dress or Audrey Hepburn skirt. White and red are the colors of choice.

MAY 19 - COMFY and COZY MOVIE NIGHT

After a long hot day at the beach, who the heck wants to get all dressed up? Neither do we!!!!! So let’s keep it simple. Get comfy & cozy with us as we chill out under the stars and watch the big screen. Including an exclusive advance screening of our NKOTB CRUISE DVD - reliving the last cruise highlights. PJ's, sweats, tanks, tees, boxers or shorts. Whatever you feel comfy in works tonight. Don't worry, we still plan to party the night away, so you better be ready for all sorts of surprises.

MAY 20 - REMIX NIGHT!

Forget about the new you, tonight we celebrate the old you!!! Throwback to the looks and styles of the old you. The ones that you left behind in the 70's, 80's or 90's! Thick rimmed glasses! Big round 80's glasses!!! Permed hair! Mom jeans! If it’s cringe-worthy, we want to see it. It’s ALL in style tonight! And if you wanna get real creative with the old you/new you vibe - surprise us and try a little bit of both!

MAY 21 - GPS LOVE FEST

So good last year, why change it this year? Join us for an international celebration at our GPS LOVE FEST. Dress in the styles, the colors, the traditions of your country or city. Wave your flags. Support your favorite sports team or cultural theme! Whatever tells us who you are and where you're from.

Watch video of NKOTB at Pickering Town Centre

Here are a couple of fan videos of the New Kids on the Block at Pickering Town Centre:




Videos courtesy of Laura Likey

Here is a news clip about the event from Studio 12 News:

Videos courtesy of Alex Simpson

And here is a news clip from NewsDurham:

Watch NKOTB's Q&A with Fuse

New Kids On The Block were interviewed by Fuse. They answer who is the flirtiest, who kept the most 1980's memorabilia, why they've all cried on stage and more.

Watch NKOTB on Global Morning News Toronto

NKOTB were featured in a segment with Global Morning News Toronto. Here is the video clip.


Video courtesy of Yikes77

Watch NKOTB interview with ET Canada

Here is a video clip of NKOTB on ET Canada (includes both days: April 15th and 16th):


Video courtesy of Yikes77

Joey McIntyre shares his thoughts about Boston Marathon

Joey posted on his "BLoGston Marathon" blog about the Boston Marathon. Here is what he had to say...

The Day After
Nothing can change that beautiful New England country side. Nothing can wipe away the moment I had with that Joey girl holding that well preserved New Kids poster from ‘89. Nothing can stop the “little person” walking up heart break hill or the double amputee walking down it on prosthetic “blades”. Nothing can take away that kiss I had with my mother. And no ones gonna tell me she didn’t recognize me. No one can take away the signs all along the course for every teacher and aunt and BFF and son and uncle that was running. Nothing can take away what happened 11 minutes after I ran a 3:57 Boston Marathon. And nothing will ever take away the power and resolve and fearlessness of the great city of Boston. We will get through this. It will take time. But we will get through this. See ya next year.

Listen to Joey McIntyre on Chum FM

Joey did a brief interview with Chum FM in Toronto about running in the Boston Marathon and the tragedy that happened at the finish line.

Video courtesy of NEW KIDS NEWS

Listen to Joey McIntyre on Kiss 108

Joey was interviewed on Kiss 108 this morning to talk about his experience at the Boston Marathon. Here is the interview (Joey's part starts about 13 minutes in)...


Video courtesy of NEW KIDS NEWS

Listen to Danny Wood on Star 102.5 (Buffalo)

Danny was interviewed by Star 102.5 (Buffalo). He talks about doing the acoustic show in Napa, the Package Tour, recording the new album and more.

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

Watch NKOTB on ET Canada

Here is a video clip of NKOTB on ET Canada. They talk about their appearance at Pickering Town Centre and the upcoming tour with Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees.

Video courtesy of yikes77

Joey McIntyre runs the Boston Marathon

As you may know, Joey was running in the Boston Marathon today.

He tweeted this message after he was done:

There was an explosion by the finish line about 5 minutes after I finished- I'm ok but I'm sure there are many hurt.

Last report there were 2 fatalities and over 20 people injured by the explosions. Like Donnie said in a tweet "Please #PrayforBoston and all those impacted by this."

On a lighter note: Joey finished the race in 3 hours, 57 minutes and 6 seconds.

Here are a couple photos he shared:

Watch Joey McIntyre and Jonathan Knight on 680 News

Joey McIntyre and Jon Knight were interviewed on 680 News recently. They talk about their popularity in Canada, what makes their concerts special, getting Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees on the Package Tour, recording the new album, and more.

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

Watch Joey McIntyre and Jonathan Knight's interview with the Canadian Press

Joey and Jonathan were interviewed by the Canadian Press. The talk about still being active with touring and making new music.

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

Update again: This may be the transcribed version of the interview: 

NKOTB says anxiety issues not a problem as tour looms

TORONTO -- New Kids on the Block member Joey McIntyre says a recent show to promote their upcoming arena tour wasn't their "finest moment."

But he says it's also not indicative of the upcoming stadium performances that will bring them to Canada in June and July.

At a recent New York concert, band member Jonathan Knight suddenly walked off stage mid-show, never to return.

During a visit to Toronto, Knight admits he's long battled anxiety issues and that it continues to dog him today.

But he says it's not as serious as it once was, insisting the New York meltdown had more to do with lack of sleep and problems with his "day job" as a real estate broker. It's a career he started when he retreated from the limelight after the group disbanded in 1994.

McIntyre, Knight and fellow members Jordan Knight and Danny Wood were in Toronto to promote their new album "10" and an upcoming tour with Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees. A publicist said fifth member Donnie Wahlberg was tied up with work on his CBS series "Blue Bloods."

The Canadian Press spoke with McIntyre and Jonathan Knight on Saturday about hangin' tough on tour, a new album and couch-surfing at the homes of fans.

Is it surreal to be promoting new material and starting an arena tour some 25 years after you started? I think a lot of people doubted you'd be at it this long.

Jonathan Knight: I think it's doubly surreal for me. Thirty years ago I never thought we'd be back in '08 and in '08 I never thought we'd be here in '13. It's been a blessing.

The band is getting good reviews for the new album "10," do you credit that to a newfound confidence and maturity?

Joey McIntyre: There's lots of little lessons and things to smile at when you look back and being together for this long.... We went through that period where we wanted probably not to be teenagers anymore -- we wanted to do grown-up stuff and we probably took a couple of hits because we were so young and critics probably got on us because of the merchandise and the hysteria and all that stuff. All that stuff is fun but like I said you want to sort of grow out of it but you can't because you are what you are. But now because our fans were so young back then, they're still in their 30s now and even though we're doing this a second time it still feels like we're in the prime of our lives, in the prime of our careers. It's just cool to get a chance to make those albums, make those albums that are more mature and fit us a little bit better than some of the other ones.

It probably helped to pull back from the limelight in the mid-90s and pursue individual projects before regrouping in 2008. It was during that time that Jonathan revealed his struggle with anxiety. After that recent show in New York people wondered: Is it still an issue?

JM: It's not not an issue.

JK: It's not as much of an issue as it was. That was just a bad week. A bad week. I didn't sleep and just was like aggravated with stuff going on back at work. It just built up and that was it.

You mean work in the real estate business?

JK: My work, my day job. Yeah.

Is it difficult to separate those two parts of your life?

JK: No, no...

JM (interrupting): That show wasn't our finest moment. Aside from whatever Jon was experiencing, sometimes we wing it and sometimes we have fun and that's OK but we winged the hell out of that show. And it didn't have a structure and a form and so I really don't think Jon would have done that in an arena show or, you know, in a lot of other shows. I think sometimes each of us want to leave the stage and it was just one of those things.... And then a day later we went to San Francisco, we went to Napa Valley of all places, and we did two acoustic sets that were probably the most intimate we've ever done and as a group, not just Jon, because we all have fears, you know what I mean? Of wanting to grow and do new stuff as a group and I think that was a little bit part of it.

I'm sure it was a lot worse for you guys than it actually seemed for fans. Jon, what was going through your mind while you were on stage at the time?

JK (smiling): Are there any cabs?

CP: When did you first think, 'I can't do this'?

JK: Even before the show started. I just hate that whole show. I've always hated (it).

What do you mean?

JK: Just those type of shows. They're small, it's...

JM: (interrupting): There's not a lot of form, not a lot of form. Some people like to wing it and some people don't. I think a lot of performers would feel the same way. It's just, there's no structure to the show.

JK: I like to know what's coming my way. Always have. In everything I do. I need structure.

There was a report that you took a phone call during the set. Did someone call your cell?

JK: No! I was looking at the lyrics.

JM: I'd been doing that the whole time, too. The first week of the album I kept (looking at my phone) and actually I forgot the words at one point, even after looking at them!

JK: That's a stress in itself right there -- doing a new album and trying to remember the words.

How do you keep connected to fans after all these years?

JM: Jon takes fans to dinner, like, constantly. Sometimes he takes "Joe girls" to dinner and I get mad. There's "Jon girls" and "Joe girls" and recently he tweeted a picture of him and a "Joe girl" at dinner and he tried to make me jealous. And I was. But that's literally how close it is.

How does that happen?

JK: We were in Napa the other day and there were five or six of them. I was hungry, I was like, 'Let's go get dinner.' It's the social media age, we've always been very close to our (fans) and I think that we're very approachable people. But I just think Twitter has brought it even closer -- I mean, at 3 o'clock in the morning my fans are right here on my iPhone and can communicate. I think it's cool. I've been to fans' houses and slept on their couch. (I'll say), 'I'm coming up to Toronto, get your couch ready.'

Wow. When was that?

JK: That was like two months ago, I came up here for three days.

So that was a personal visit?

JK: Yeah. I pop in and out of places.

JM: He uses his New Kids card.

So was that a fan or a friend?

JK: A fan. But I have a new term -- there's a lot of fans that I know really well so I call them "frans."

JM: Frans? I don't love that. I'm a pun guy and I don't like that one but I understand. It's hard. I don't like to say fans either, really. Because it's more than that. We're lucky to have supporters. We used to just call them "supporters" but then that sounds like a support group. Which it is sometimes.

This interview has been edited and condensed.

Watch NKOTB on VH1's Top 20 Countdown

The New Kids on the Block were on VH1's Top 20 Countdown that was taped at "Live at the Vineyard" last weekend. Here is the video:


Video courtesy of BlancoDIddy

Watch NKOTB on La Voix

Here is a video clip of the New Kids on the Block's appearance on La Voix (The Voice):


Video courtesy of yikes77

Listen to Joey McIntyre on 96.5 TIC FM

Joey talked to 96.5 TIC FM in Connecticut and he talked about running in the Boston Marathon, the upcoming tour with NKOTB and more.


Video courtesy of New Kids News

Listen to NKOTB on Chum FM

The New Kids on the Block took over Chum FM this afternoon. They answer questions like who would you like to see play you in a movie, if you were a chair what celebrity would you like to have sit on you, if you could - what would you say to your teenage self and more.


Videos courtesy of New Kids News

NKOTB interview with Victoria Times Colonist

Here is an interview with the New Kids on the Block from the Victoria Times Colonist:

TORONTO - New Kids on the Block member Joey McIntyre says a recent show to promote their upcoming arena tour wasn't their "finest moment."

But he says it's also not indicative of the upcoming stadium performances that will bring them to Canada in June and July.

At a recent New York concert, band member Jonathan Knight suddenly walked off stage mid-show, never to return.

During a visit to Toronto, Knight admits he's long battled anxiety issues and that it continues to dog him today.

But he says it's not as serious as it once was, insisting the New York meltdown had more to do with lack of sleep and problems with his "day job" as a real estate broker. It's a career he started when he retreated from the limelight after the group disbanded in 1994.

McIntyre, Knight and fellow members Jordan Knight and Danny Wood were in Toronto to promote their new album "10" and an upcoming tour with Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees. A publicist said fifth member Donnie Wahlberg was tied up with work on his CBS series "Blue Bloods."

The Canadian Press spoke with McIntyre and Jonathan Knight on Saturday about hangin' tough on tour, a new album and couch-surfing at the homes of fans.

Is it surreal to be promoting new material and starting an arena tour some 25 years after you started? I think a lot of people doubted you'd be at it this long.

Jonathan Knight: I think it's doubly surreal for me. Thirty years ago I never thought we'd be back in '08 and in '08 I never thought we'd be here in '13. It's been a blessing.

The band is getting good reviews for the new album "10," do you credit that to a newfound confidence and maturity?

Joey McIntyre: There's lots of little lessons and things to smile at when you look back and being together for this long.... We went through that period where we wanted probably not to be teenagers anymore — we wanted to do grown-up stuff and we probably took a couple of hits because we were so young and critics probably got on us because of the merchandise and the hysteria and all that stuff. All that stuff is fun but like I said you want to sort of grow out of it but you can't because you are what you are. But now because our fans were so young back then, they're still in their 30s now and even though we're doing this a second time it still feels like we're in the prime of our lives, in the prime of our careers. It's just cool to get a chance to make those albums, make those albums that are more mature and fit us a little bit better than some of the other ones.

It probably helped to pull back from the limelight in the mid-90s and pursue individual projects before regrouping in 2008. It was during that time that Jonathan revealed his struggle with anxiety. After that recent show in New York people wondered: Is it still an issue?

JM: It's not not an issue.

JK: It's not as much of an issue as it was. That was just a bad week. A bad week. I didn't sleep and just was like aggravated with stuff going on back at work. It just built up and that was it.

You mean work in the real estate business?

JK: My work, my day job. Yeah.

Is it difficult to separate those two parts of your life?

JK: No, no...

JM (interrupting): That show wasn't our finest moment. Aside from whatever Jon was experiencing, sometimes we wing it and sometimes we have fun and that's OK but we winged the hell out of that show. And it didn't have a structure and a form and so I really don't think Jon would have done that in an arena show or, you know, in a lot of other shows. I think sometimes each of us want to leave the stage and it was just one of those things.... And then a day later we went to San Francisco, we went to Napa Valley of all places, and we did two acoustic sets that were probably the most intimate we've ever done and as a group, not just Jon, because we all have fears, you know what I mean? Of wanting to grow and do new stuff as a group and I think that was a little bit part of it.

I'm sure it was a lot worse for you guys than it actually seemed for fans. Jon, what was going through your mind while you were on stage at the time?

JK (smiling): Are there any cabs?

CP: When did you first think, 'I can't do this'?

JK: Even before the show started. I just hate that whole show. I've always hated (it).

What do you mean?

JK: Just those type of shows. They're small, it's...

JM: (interrupting): There's not a lot of form, not a lot of form. Some people like to wing it and some people don't. I think a lot of performers would feel the same way. It's just, there's no structure to the show.

JK: I like to know what's coming my way. Always have. In everything I do. I need structure.

There was a report that you took a phone call during the set. Did someone call your cell?

JK: No! I was looking at the lyrics.

JM: I'd been doing that the whole time, too. The first week of the album I kept (looking at my phone) and actually I forgot the words at one point, even after looking at them!

JK: That's a stress in itself right there — doing a new album and trying to remember the words.

How do you keep connected to fans after all these years?

JM: Jon takes fans to dinner, like, constantly. Sometimes he takes "Joe girls" to dinner and I get mad. There's "Jon girls" and "Joe girls" and recently he tweeted a picture of him and a "Joe girl" at dinner and he tried to make me jealous. And I was. But that's literally how close it is.

How does that happen?

JK: We were in Napa the other day and there were five or six of them. I was hungry, I was like, 'Let's go get dinner.' It's the social media age, we've always been very close to our (fans) and I think that we're very approachable people. But I just think Twitter has brought it even closer — I mean, at 3 o'clock in the morning my fans are right here on my iPhone and can communicate. I think it's cool. I've been to fans' houses and slept on their couch. (I'll say), 'I'm coming up to Toronto, get your couch ready.'

Wow. When was that?

JK: That was like two months ago, I came up here for three days.

So that was a personal visit?

JK: Yeah. I pop in and out of places.

JM: He uses his New Kids card.

So was that a fan or a friend?

JK: A fan. But I have a new term — there's a lot of fans that I know really well so I call them "frans."

JM: Frans? I don't love that. I'm a pun guy and I don't like that one but I understand. It's hard. I don't like to say fans either, really. Because it's more than that. We're lucky to have supporters. We used to just call them "supporters" but then that sounds like a support group. Which it is sometimes.

This interview has been edited and condensed.

Listen to Joey McIntyre on SoJo 104.9

Joey was interviewed on SoJo 104.9. He talks about the tour, who in the group spends the most time on Youtube and Twitter, NKOTB merchandise, and he plays Name That Boy Band Tune.

Click here to listen!

Watch Joey McIntyre on CBS Boston News

Joey was interviewed by CBS Boston about his plans to run the Boston Marathon on Monday. Here is the video:

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

Watch preview clip of tonight's Blue Bloods episode

Here are some preview clip of tonight's Blue Bloods episode "Ends and Means"

When two Wall Street brokers are killed in drug deals, Danny looks to question a wounded accomplice at the hospital but he is stopped by Linda, who won't let Danny see him until after surgery. But when the accomplice dies during the procedure, Danny and Linda battle over the judgment call.

Billboard's interview with NKOTB

Billboard interviewed the New Kids on the Block recently and they talk about the Billboard ad the fans took out, their relationship with the fans and more. Here is the video:

Listen to Danny Wood on 92 Pro FM

Danny did an interview with 92 Pro FM. He talks about the new album 10, the Tour, his kids, a possible cook book, how Jon is doing...and more.

jess92profm · Danny Wood of NKOTB

Listen to Jordan Knight on Fun 107

Jordan Knight joined the Fun 107 Morning Show today. Listen to the interview here.

Listen to Danny Wood's interview with Mix 94.9

Danny was interviewed by Mix 94.9 where he was asked about the reality show that he taped, a cook book and more!

Click here to listen!

NKOTB News for April 10

New Kids on the Block's new album "10" has debuted at #6 on Billboard’s Top 200!

NKOTB will be on Fuse TV's Top 20 this week. Here are the air times (check your local listings for your area):

Thurs 4/11 – 3:30 pm
Fri 4/12 – 2:30am (late night)
Sat 4/13 – 6:30am

Watch the Moment When Tegan and Sara Meet New Kids on the Block from Fuse TV.

Fuse TV also talked to NKOTB about boy bands like the Jackson 5 and New Edition. Watch the video clip here.

There is still time to help Joey raise money for Alzheimer's association when he runs the Boston Marathon. (Update: link no longer active)

NKOTB will be doing an interview with ABC Spark Canada on Saturday. You can win passes to be a part of the live audience by going here and following the instructions.

You can win 2 tickets to The Package Tour in Rosemont, IL on July 18th and a personal Meet & Greet with Danny Wood be entering this raffle. (Update: contest has closed)

You can also win 2 tickets to The Package Tour in Manchester, NH on July 25th and a personal Meet & Greet with Danny Wood by entering this raffle. (Update: contest has closed)

Jordan will be on the Fun 107 Morning Show Tomorrow.

In case you missed it:
Listen to Jordan Knight on 100.3 The Peak

Donnie was recently interviewed by The Huffington Post.

Donnie Wahlberg's been making love.

The 43-year-old singer and actor is returning to his pop star past with New Kids On The Block's just-released record "10" and tells HuffPost Canada Music that making the album was a labor of love unlike any other in the group's three-decade span.

"When we were young we were all about dating girls and having fun," he says. "It's like we've stopped having sex and started making love. That's where we're at as a group now — this is what we do, we love what we do and we're in love with what we do… so it makes making love all the more special!

"I enjoy every aspect more now than as a kid — performing, recording, touring. I feel more at ease and confident, which is saying a lot because it's a young man's game."

While they're no longer kids, Wahlberg says the band have finally embraced their "boy-bandness," returning to their roots and having more fun recording "10" than 2008's reunion record "The Block."

Still, learning to appreciate what they have hasn't been easy. Following the mind-blowing success which saw them dominate the late-'80s/ early-'90s pop scene — much like One Direction does today — the Boston quintet were left directionless in their early 20s and stumped about their futures, having already experienced a lifetime's worth of ups and downs.

"It's like you're on a really fast train and assume it'll keep going but one day it stops," says Wahlberg. "If you're not prepared, it's difficult. The public has an opinion of who you are and may never accept you as anything else.

"It may not seem a big deal, but when you're twentysomething and been through one of the most exhilarating rides of most people's lifetimes, you think it's forever. So being faced with, 'What will I do for the next 70 years?' is daunting because it's not easy to be on the cover of every magazine, then take a job at McDonalds.

"It's scary and lots of kids don't survive that initial huge success. They end up broke or on drugs. It takes a lot of hard work and belief in one's self to get through that and find your next phase in life. But if you can find your way to what it is you can do next — that you can love and be proud of — it's more fulfilling the second time around."

More fulfilling indeed. At 25, lost and baffled about his future, little did Wahlberg realize that some of his greatest successes would lie another 20 years down the track.

In what's shaping up to be the year of Donnie, the father-of-two has helped lead his show "Blue Bloods" to record-breaking ratings, is getting a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame and filming reality show "Wahlburgers" alongside actor brothers Mark and chef Paul about their Boston area burger restaurant. NKOTB tour dates are selling out and "10" shot to number two on iTunes within hours of going on pre-order sale.

Then there's the project he's most proud of — executive-producing "Boston's Finest." While the title may sound like a show about NKOTB, it's a reality series following the professional and personal lives of the Boston police department, a squad the Wahlberg siblings had many encounters with growing up.

"I really believe I was the perfect person to produce this show, with my love for the city, my experience playing a cop and my understanding of the police department," he says. "It's one of my proudest accomplishments and that's saying a lot.

"Sometimes, as a producer I want them to get called to serious crimes because it'll make great television, but as a human I don't want to see their lives in jeopardy because I've come to care for them so much."

While Donnie says he'd never be as good a cop as those on the series, he's continuing to have a blast playing Detective Danny Reagan on "Blue Bloods." The show's family focus has strongly-resonated with viewers and having grown up with eight siblings, it's what drew him to the role.

"'Blue Bloods' is a throwback show because they don't make shows that focus on families like this anymore. Nowadays, it's about the family down the street selling heroin or the husband with three wives. Everything's focused on the unusual family. When I read the pilot the family dinner scene attracted me most. I've felt the heat of my dad staring down at me and my sister while we're arguing and that same heat's there with Tom Selleck and Bridget [Moynahan].

"And just like we tease Tom on-screen, that's directly from my childhood with my dad. He was a very tough guy and we loved trying to break through that hard exterior and make him laugh."

The parallels between the Reagans and Wahlbergs were highlighted by a recent emotional episode where Wahlberg's son's life hung in the balance. Behind the scenes, Wahlberg was consumed with thoughts of sister Debbie, who passed away nine years ago at 43 — the age Wahlberg is now.

"The way my family came together at the hospital, put our differences aside and were just there for her — mum, dad, siblings, cousins, all spending the nights together. I really felt that spirit during that episode. I thought about how even in the worst of times our family tries to make the best of times."

After playing so many cops plus following them for "Boston's Finest," Wahlberg admits he now thinks like a police officer. While checking out a new condo recently, he left one realtor puzzled while conducting somewhat of a "police investigation" to determine if he could get a better deal because things weren't right in the laundry.

So do those policing traits kick into gear in the studio with NKOTB?

"I'm definitely one of the bosses of New Kids, but I'm not an authoritarian," he says with a laugh. "The guys trust me as a leader because I'm not disciplinary, I'm a good listener and I try to be selfless and put the team before myself."

The group will be joined by 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men when they hit Canada with "The Package Tour" in June. Having spent "a whole phase" of his career here, shooting projects like the "Saw" films and "The Path To 9/11," Wahlberg's pumped about returning.

"Canada has always been a special place to me. Driving to Edmonton two summers ago is one of my favourite touring memories ever. Seeing mountains, glacier-formations, moose… it's something I wouldn't have appreciated 20 years ago. I would've been in the back playing video games, so it's a treat to do these things again.

"And Canada's one of our biggest markets, so we're looking forward to getting back. I can't wait!"

Boston Magazine interviewed Joey about running the Boston Marathon.

Name: Joey McIntyre

Age:40

Residence: Los Angeles

Why are you running the Boston marathon?

[Boston is] my hometown. [My] mom has Alzheimer’s. [Here's her] donation page. And why not?

What did your training regimen look like?

Two months: long runs once a week starting at 10 miles working to 20 then tapering the last two weeks. Cross training mixed in throughout the week.

What was the hardest part of training?

The ice bath after a 20 mile run.

Why is the Boston Marathon special to you? Any memories?

Most of the time it was drinking beer at Cleveland Circle. But I love looking back at all the old photos… the old boy’s club.

What’s harder: Preparing for a marathon or training for a concert performance?

I’d say the marathon was easier because I listened to someone who knew what they were talking about and did what I was told. Problem is I think I know something about performing.

What’s your favorite pre-race (night before) meal?

Gotta say that pasta thing works.

What is your favorite post-race meal?

Chocolate milk mixed with coffee. [It's] amazing how quick I feel the recovery come.

How will you stay motivated during the course?

Knowing that to do this is a huge privilege. And to have a wife that has supported me through the process.

Do you have any racing superstitions?

No.

What will you be doing the day after the Boston Marathon?

Chilling for a bit then flying back to L.A.

Listen to Jordan Knight on 100.3 The Peak

Jordan was interviewed on the Jackie, Tony and Donnie in the Morning show on 100.3 The Peak in Albuquerque.

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

NKOTB Interview with CBS News

The New Kids on the Block were interviewed by CBS News before their appearance at the iHeartRadio concert last week. Here is the video clip:

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

NKOTB on La Voix

NKOTB will be making an appearance on the season finale of La Voix (The Voice) this Sunday on TVA in Quebec.

Video highlights of NKOTB at Live in the Vineyard

New Kids on the Block performed a couple acoustic shows in Napa at the "Live at the Vineyard" event at Sutter Home this weekend. Here are a few video clips...

Remix (I like the)

Video courtesy of ErinBU

Hangin Tough

Video courtesy of ErinBU

Video courtesy of ThumbsUpWine

Watch NKOTB on Fuse TV

New Kids on the Block were interviewed by Fuse TV. They talk about their fans, being together in their 40's, about being "sneaky clean" and they answer some trivia questions about themselves.

Here is the video:

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

Watch NKOTB on 92.3 NOW

Here is 92.3 NOW's interview with the New Kids on the Block. They talk about their new album, Jonathan talks a bit about his other job in real estate, Jordan talks about when he toured with NSync, Joey talks about performing on Broadway, and more.

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

Watch Donnie Wahlberg's interview with WHDH

Here is a an interview Donnie did with 7 News (WHDH) in Boston:

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

NKOTB's Premium Deluxe Box Set Promo Video

Here is a video of NKOTB promoting their "Premium Deluxe Box Set" that is available on their website. It includes the CD "10", a Fenway Park DVD, Coasters and a special case that features a part of the banner that hung at their Fenway Park concert.

Watch NKOTB on the Today Show (interview and performance)

Here is the video of NKOTB's appearance on the Today Show from this morning:


Video courtesy of yikes77

NKOTB on the Today Show (Interview only)

Here is the tracscrip of NKOTB's interview on today's episode of the Today Show:

Transcript: >>> they've sold more than 80 million albums worldwide and have countless fans and they continue to sell out stadiums.

>> new kids on the block are out with a brand-new album called "10" and they're going on tour with 98 degrees and boyz 2 men.

>> jordan knight, jonathan knight, johnny wahlberg, and joey mcintyre.

>> you told us we would nefr age, so we like you for that. fans have gathered and they do seem like they're a younger crowd. is that what you guys are seeing as you embark on this new journey?

>> multigenerational.

>> you guys all have kids of your own so and you've been around how many years as a group now?

>> 20? 28?

>> do the math.

>> did you ever think about changing the name?

>> no, not really.

>> the new kids on the block are not the new kids on the block.

>> but there's the beach boys and groups like that.

>> you're right.

>> did you practice that?

>> that's smart.

>> let's talk about this. you guys talked about a reunion at one point and --

>> for a start.

>> five years ago, right?

>> joe, joe actually has a rain man skills where he knows dates.

>> yesterday, april 4th, five years ago we announced the comeback, the reunion on the " today show." we share the five-year anniversary thing.

>> it's totally right you guys are here with us today.

>> is this all new music, you guys, are people going to hear a different sound, the same sound?

>> it's all new music. 12 songs.

>> joe woke up this morning with a concept that it's a concept album.

>> it's a sound we haven't done before. a big euro --

>> trash?

>> no, pop. some of them, we have a song called "crash" that has that vibe.

>> that's one man's opinion. by the way.

>> danny, tell us about the tour, 98 degrees, boyz 2 men and you guys. what can fans expect when they see this concert?

>> they're going to get a great show. we're all fans of the other groups. so be able to team one them and go out on tour, they're going to get a great show. it's going to be a three-hour show.

>> lots of big hits, lots of hits.

>> this is, it's just us like you know, we teamed up with the backstreet boys.

>> that was a big hit.

>> and it was us and them on the stage at the same time. this time it's just us. so that's going to be pretty cool.

>> what are you saying, you don't like those guys?

>> i love those guys.

>> what is with the pony tail, how old are you now?

>> nobody likes the ponytail.

>> yes, yes!

>> you guys are going to be performing for us a little later in the show, we want to thank you

Watch z100's interview with NKOTB

The New Kids on the Block were interviewed by z100, you can watch the video below:


Video courtesy of suzi98babe

NKOTB's iHeartRadio concert

Here is a video of the New Kids on the Block's performance at the iHeartRadio show last night!


Videos courtesy of Lori Fredericks

Watch NKOTB on OMG Insider

Here is a short clip of NKOTB on OMG Insider where they talk about the inspiration for their famous "The Right Stuff" dance move.

Video courtesy of yikes77

Watch NKOTB's interview on Fresh 102.7

Here is a video of the New Kids on the Block's interview on Fresh 102.7

Video courtesy of JORCISA KNIGHT

Watch KTU's interview with NKOTB

KTU asked NKOTB which bands they consider to be "boy bands".  Watch the video below for their answers:

Video courtesy of "The Boys NKOTB"

Watch NKOTB on Huffington Post Live

Here is the video of New Kids On The Block on Huffington Post Live:


Videos courtesy of lorifredericks

NKOTB on Watch What Happens Live (Main show)

Here are video clips of NKOTB on Watch What Happens Live:

NKOTB on Watch What Happens Live After Show

Here is the video clip of NKOTB on Watch What Happens Live - the after show:

NKOTB News for April 3

Here is the interview the guys did with AP: 

Video courtesy of BlancoDiddy

New Kids On The Block will be on HuffPost Live tomorrow at 1:10pm.  

J and R Music posted photos from yesterday's autograph signing on their Facebook Page.

Danny was interviewed by ABC News Radio. You can read an article and see some of Danny's quotes here.

NKOTB posted some photos of them on the Today Show on their Facebook Page.

NKOTB was also interviewed by Kathie Lee and Hoda, but that part will air on Friday. Here is a photo NKOTB shared on their Twitter page:

NKOTB was hanging out at the Apollo Theater today and they signed the signature wall while they were there. Here are a couple photos from @ApolloTheater, @NKOTB and @DonnieWahlberg on Twitter.

In case you missed it...
Watch NKOTB on the Today Show
Watch NKOTB on The View

Watch NKOTB on The View

Here are video clips of the New Kids on the Block on The View:


Video courtesy of yikes77

Watch NKOTB on the Today Show

Here is the video of NKOTB on the Today Show:


Video courtesy of Yikes77

Reviews for NKOTB's "10" album

Here are some reviews for the new album "10" by New Kids on the Block:

• Stereoboard.com: New Kids On The Block Claim New Album Has 'More Mature Vibe'
• Boston Globe: New Kids all grown up and falling short on drab ‘10’
• Idolator: All About The Music: New Kids On The Block's '10′: Album Review
• musicOMH.com: New Kids On The Block - 10
• The Guardian: New Kids on the Block: 10 – review
• The Michigan Daily: Nothing new in NKOTB's '10'
• Boston Herald: New Kids show signs of stunted growth on '10'
• Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: CD Reviews: New Kids on the Block

Donnie Wahlberg's interview with WFSB 3 Connecticut

Donnie did an interview with WFSB 3 Connecticut to talk about Boston's Finest and more.

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

Here's another Donnie interview from that station: 

Video courtesy of NKOTB Peru

Different versions of NKOTB's album "10" and TV and Radio appearances

Here is a newsletter from NKOTB with all the info you need to buy "10" as well as their TV/Radio appearance for tomorrow... IT'S HERE! NKOTB 10 HAS ARRIVED! ITUNES 10 is now up on iTunes in the US, Canada, Latin America and many more countries around the world*! If you pre-ordered, don't forget to collect! If you didn't pre-order, you can get it now, including the bonus track "Block Party"! *A few countries, including Germany and Australia among others, will see 10 released later this week. TARGET Is digital not enough? Well then, head to Target and grab your CD. Don't forget, this version has two exclusive bonus tracks! 10, THE PREMIUM DELUXE BOX SET Wait, what? Did we hear you? [WHISPERS] Collector... THE PREMIUM DELUXE BOX SET is the ultimate addition for your NKOTB collection. Each limited edition box set includes: "Live From Fenway Park" DVD with performances by New Kids on the Block(NOT SOLD SEPARATELY) Brand new "10" CD Piece of "NKOTB" banner that hung over the Green Monster at Fenway Park in Boston on June 11, 2011 (banner pieces cut ONLY from NKOTB portion of banner) Each collector's box set includes a unique serial number and certificate of authenticity GET IT NOW - All customers receive instant MP3 download of 10 album and PDF photo book WORLDWIDE SHIPPING AVAILABLE - Orders begin shipping on or around April 30, 2013

TVs ON, RADIOs UP This Wednesday, you can catch us live on the Today Show, The View, Z100 (radio interview), WWFS (radio interview), E!, ET/Insider, and WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE on BRAVO! Want more? Sure, on Thursday we're on the FUSE and join us at the PC Richard & Son Theater for our iHeart Radio performance in New York City! Lots going on so check your local listings and we'll see you soon!

Jordan Knight's interview with OK UK

Jordan was recently interviewed by OK UK magazine. Here is the interview:

New Kids On The Block hunk Jordan Knight talks making sweet music again in exclusive

Those handsome boys set our world on fire when they burst onto the pop scene back in the mid-’80s with hits such as Hangin’ Tough, Step By Step and You Got It (The Right Stuff).


Now, almost 30 years on, the sound of handsome frontman Jordan Knight’s voice – this time not on the radio but on the other end of our actual phone – is still setting OK!’s heart aflutter.


‘Hello, how are you?’ he drawls in his sleepy Massachusetts accent. ‘Where are you, London? I’m in Boston.’ In true Jerry Maguire style, our childhood pop heart-throb still has us at hello.


Looking back on a long, successful career, it’s easy to see how it could’ve all ended so differently for the singer.


Now 42 and happily settled with his wife of eight years, Evelyn, and their sons, Dante, 13, and Eric, six, Jordan faced a well-publicized battle with alcoholism, famously saying it was one particularly bad hangover seven years ago that made him realize he had to grow up for the sake of his kids.


And grow up he has. After the band split in 1994, Jordan went off to pursue a successful solo career, before reuniting with NKOTB – brother Jonathan Knight and pals Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood – in 2007.


Now they’re back with their sixth studio album, 10. And boy it’s a corker.


Here, speaking exclusively to OK! from his home in Boston, Jordan offers his advice to Justin Bieber on avoiding the pitfalls of fame, reveals how bandmate Donnie is stopping NKOTB from coming back to the UK and the line of questioning that made the ‘prudish American’ singer choke on his water midway through our interview…



Did you ever think starting out in 1984 that you’d be here, with such a huge fan base, almost 30 years later?

No, actually, I didn’t. I kept things open and I thought, anything is possible, but I didn’t force-feed it. For a couple of years before we reunited, of course I envisioned it, we all did. But 20 years ago I didn’t think we’d still be doing this in our forties. It’s more of a fun, joyful experience now. It’s not as crazy as it was before.


You were 14 when you joined the group – do you have any words of wisdom for Justin Bieber? He’s had a tough time recently…

I think Bieber’s doing the right thing. Don’t take any junk from nobody! [Laughs] No, I think lately Justin’s had a bad time of it. But nobody really sees what the guys are saying to him before he lashes out at them. The paparazzi say really mean, cruel things to you so they get that reaction. He’s young, he doesn’t know like, maybe I shouldn’t take the bait on this one.


Did that ever get to you guys?

Yes, but you have to learn to be like, oh I’m in a game here, these people are trying to play me out. They say something funny and you learn to say, oh that’s funny, he’s trying to bait me. All the public see is him lashing out and it’s: ‘Oh, Justin Bieber’s going crazy!’ But that’s not really the truth, he’s just reacting to something one person shouldn’t say to another person. It would’ve got to us, but maybe we could recover better because we could talk to each other.



You’re a dad to two boys – if your eldest came to you and said: ‘Dad, I want to be in a boy band,’ what would your advice be?

I’d say: ‘Oh well, I’m going to have to manage you if you want to do that.’ I’d have to have a little control over it at least till he’s 18.


Does your wife get jealous about the time you spend away from home and the attention you receive from fans?

She doesn’t get jealous, she gets antsy because I’m away, or lonely as well as I do, and we miss each other, so that’s a challenge to make sure we’re able to see each other when I’m on some lengthy tour. We actually went to London, last year when we were touring there, she came to London and she loved it. She was like [puts on a girlie voice]: ‘Oh my God, it’s so much better than American cities.’


Maybe you should visit again and bring the tour you’re doing Stateside with 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men to the UK…

There are so many stops here in North America that we kind of have to do that first and then Donnie has to go back to filming [Donnie stars in hit CBS drama Blue Bloods], so we can’t just take it straight to the UK. We’ll have to wait till the year after and then we’re coming to the UK. Hopefully it’ll be The Package Tour, or maybe we can grab a couple of boy bands from the UK to join us.


Are you nervous about the release of the new album? After 14 years away from the charts, your last album, The Block, debuted at number one…

Not really. Groups like us who’ve been around for a while, we’ve established our fan base, so I feel like as long as we put out good music for them, that’s the main thing. If it doesn’t go to the top of the charts fine, but if it does then that’s great as well.


The Block – not to mention your solo single Give It To You – were rather risqué. There’s none of that on 10 – are you guys going soft in your old age?!

[Laughs] Are we what in our old age?! Definitely not! No, no, no. I guess on The Block, it was much more risqué. With this album we wanted to take a sweeter, tender, more gentlemanly approach. Often that leads quicker to the… er… end desired result than just coming out with it! [Laughs]


Jordan, you’re making us blush!

[Laughs] Hmmm… [Coughs a lot]


Are you okay?!

Yes, I swallowed some water the wrong way.


It’s all that talk of explicit songs!

Exactly, I had to take a sip of water after that! [Laughs]


On a similar subject, you’re about to set sail on the fifth NKOTB cruise. We’ve had our request for a press place on the boat rejected – what happens on the cruise that you don’t want us to know about?!

Well we’re not going to sing 10, we’re only going to sing The Block if that gives you any indication! No, I’m just kidding. I can’t believe they didn’t give you a cabin. Man! I might pull some strings…


Please do! What happens on the cruise?

Well… a lot of fun. We don’t sleep much, we party every night, we perform a lot of songs, I don’t drink but everybody else does.



You’re not giving much away! We’ve read that no cameras are allowed in the arena for one of Donnie’s shows…

That show, I haven’t even seen that show, what goes down! I taught a yoga class on the boat and it’s funny because I was the only one doing yoga. It was me in the centre of the deck doing yoga poses and everyone else was sitting around watching me, ogling!


On the subject of ogling… You flew out to Ayia Napa to take part in Channel 5’s Trust Me – I’m A Holiday Rep – how was that?

It was fun. That was an experience, just to be where people from the UK go. Did you see when I was talking about the topless sunbathers? I thought topless sunbathing was a French or Italian Rivera thing, but British women just yank it off! There’s none of that on the cruise – we have a British section for us prudish Americans, we have to section it off! [Laughs].


You’re not prudish – we’ve seen pictures of you guys online, six-packs out, tops off…

It’s true, it’s true! [Laughs] We’ve learnt well from the British. I promise we’ll repay you by coming over and seeing you guys soon.

NKOTB interview and autograph session in Toronto

The New Kids On The Block will be at Pickering Town Centre on April 13, 2013 at 4 p.m. for an interview hosted by ET Canada’s Rick Campanelli. There will also be a limited number of passes to get NKOTB's autograph. 

Listen to "Block Party" by NKOTB

Here is a preview of "Block Party" the extra track this is only available on the iTunes version of "10".

NKOTB News for April 1

Check out each member of NKOTB's (except for Jon's) playlists on Vevo:

Here are their lists for those viewing on a mobile device:

Donnie Wahlberg's Playlist: 
New Kids On The Block - Remix (I Like The)
OutKast - Hey Ya!
Beyoncé - Crazy In Love ft. JAY Z
Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch - Good Vibrations

Danny Wood's Playlist:
Norah Jones - Come Away With Me
Nas - Daughters
JAY-Z - Dirt Off Your Shoulder
Kanye West - All Of The Lights ft. Rihanna, Kid Cudi

Joe McIntyre's Playlist:
The Clash - Rock the Casbah
New Kids On The Block - Hangin' Tough
Journey - Separate Ways
Michael Jackson - Billie Jean

Jordan Knight's Playlist:
J. Geils Band - Centerfold
RUN-DMC - Walk This Way
Bobby Brown - Every Little Step
New Edition - If It Isn't Love

They also posted some lyric videos on their VEVO channel for "The Whisper" and "Crash":





Joey is running Boston Marathon to end Alzheimer's for his mom. (Update: Link to donate no longer active). If you donate, you will be entered to win one of these prize's Joey is giving away:

• 5 pairs of tickets to The Package Tour
• 10 signed tour T-shirts
• 10 signed NKOTB “10” CDs 

Joey has also posted a few more updates on his marathon blog.

NKOTB.com posted a countdown to "10":

In case you missed it: Jordan talks about the making of "10" and hints at what NKOTB's plans are after The Package Tour is done in an article from Entertainment Focus.

And don't forget...

NKOTB's new album "10"comes out tomorrow!!!

Jordan Knight's interview with Entertainment Focus

Jordan was recently interviewed by Entertainment Focus and he talks about NKOTB's plans to "do some performances in the fall and TV performances before getting ready to do an overseas tour" and more. Here is the interview.


New Kids on the Block reunited for a brand new album in 2008, their first in 14 years. The Block hit number 2 in the US and reintroduced the group onto the music scene.

On the back of its success New Kids on the Block teamed up with Backstreet Boys for a world tour which saw them perform in the UK after a long absence. Five years after The Block the group is ready to release brand new album 10.

We caught up with Jordan Knight from the group to talk about 10, find out more about new single Remix (I Like The) and to find out when New Kids on the Block will be back in the UK.

The last time we spoke to you were preparing to come across to the UK with the Backstreet Boys for the NKOTBSB tour. New Kids on the Block are about to release their new album 10. Tell us all about it.

We’re only collaborating amongst ourselves on this record. The last album, The Block, was released on Interscope records and we collaborated with a lot of music artists that were on that label at the time. It was collaboration heavy so this time around we have just stuck together and we’re doing it all by ourselves. With this album there’s definitely more of a deeper musicality and more introspective songs. There’s less ‘let’s go out, have a drink, party and dance’ to it. It’s more introspective on relationships and things like that.

The feel of the album is very different to The Block. Whereas that album felt more R and B-influenced, 10 feels more pop and closer to the music you’re known for. Was that a conscious shift?

Yes. The Block was more like that. We felt that we needed to take it back home and do some big pop songs; really sing from the heart with some good ballads and pop songs for the girls.

The focus of 10 really is on the vocals and those harmonies are tight…

It’s definitely more vocal conscious. When you have a song with a beat it’s more about the rhythm and attitude and less about how well you execute the notes. This time we had to really execute the notes to stand out against the bed of the beautiful music. We spent a lot more time on the vocals making sure they were sounding really good.

Why did you decide to release Remix (I Like The) as the lead single from the album?

I think with Remix (I Like The) we just wanted to come in a little left and catch people off guard by doing a song that we wouldn’t necessarily do. I think we pull it off but it’s not your regular pop/R&B type song. It’s more of a Bruno Mars/Adele/Cee-Lo throwback kind of record that you hear a lot of these days.

The beat is really strong on the track. We’re loving the video too. Where did the concept for that come from?

The concept of the song is basically saying ‘sexy isn’t necessarily sexy, confidence is sexy’. You can look at an aesthetically beautiful girl but because of her attitude she doesn’t even look beautiful when you get to know her. I think it’s a message that we should all learn and it’s an old message – beauty comes from within. It’s about your attitude and your self-confidence that makes you attractive not the outside.

Let’s talk a bit about the making of the record. How does the dynamic work in the studio?

We always collaborate with producers and writers, and people that are in the studio every day doing it for a living. We do music for a living but we’re not in the studio every day so we go in and listen to people we admire to hear what they’re doing. We put in our two cents then we go back and forth with ideas. Maybe there’s a song with a great melody but the track isn’t so hot so we’ll ask the producer to change it up and put a heavier/lighter drum beat. Sometimes there’s a track that’s great but it just doesn’t suit us so we give the writers ideas. Donnie, Joey and myself go in there first and make tweaks.

Do you have more creative control over your music at this stage in your career?

We have 100% control. We’ve had a lot, even when we were young, than what is perceived. We’re five guys that have been in the business forever now and we know what we need to do and where we need to go more than anybody. More than our managers, more than any producers, more than anybody we know what to do. We’re the guys in control.

It was fantastic to see you on stage here in the UK last year. We know you’re gearing up for a tour with 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men in the US. Can you tell us about that?

It’s called The Package Tour. 98 Degrees haven’t been together in 10 years so they’re doing a reunion like ours and it’ll be their first time performing on a tour in over 10 years. Boyz II Men have been touring but they’ve never teamed up with another group like us. Based on what has happened with the Backstreet Boys we know it’s like a powder keg when you put groups together that have a lot of hits. It draws a lot of people; they want to come and hear all those songs they grew up with. Boyz II Men are such great singers with such big pop songs. They are a good combination to go along with us and 98 Degrees.

Will the show use a similar format to the NKOTBSB tour where you perform songs together and separately within your respective groups?

This tour is a little different. With the Backstreet Boys we did it together and opened the show together. This tour is a headlining tour for New Kids on the Block. It’s going to be pretty hard to resist coming up with songs to do with Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees. The good thing about the last tour with the Backstreet Boys is that we did stuff together but some of our fans wanted to see us just performing our own material. We’re trying to accommodate both things here at the same time. We want to give the fans a lot of us exclusively but we want to collaborate with the other groups for sure.

Do you have any plans to bring the tour to the UK or perform any New Kids on the Block shows over here?

We’d like to definitely tour the UK and sing a lot of the songs off the 10 album. We’ll have to figure out our schedule. It’ll most likely be around this time next year if we can do it.

How do you find the UK audiences?

They’re great. It’s cool to see. Obviously we don’t live in the UK so it’s a pleasant surprise to go to another country and find fans that are as into you as US fans. It’s very humbling and gratifying. We just feel really grateful that we have the fan base that we have.

We can safely say we’ve never heard as much screaming as we did when we saw you at The O2…

Yeah The O2 is such a big place and an incredible, incredible place to do a concert. The fans we’re definitely into it and we were into them for sure.

What are your hopes with 10? What would you like it to achieve?

As long as our fans love it that’s it right there. Of course we want it to go into the mainstream, go to the top of the charts and be a big album. That’s gravy for us. We do it for our fans and if it catches on then that’s great too. As long as our fans love it and respond well to it we’re good.

Have you got time to fit anything else in this year?

We’ll see. We’re going to do some performances in the fall and TV performances before getting ready to do an overseas tour. Hopefully we’ll be in the UK before you know it.

Do you have any plans for any more solo material?

Yes! I don’t know exactly when because 10 is coming out and we’re touring with it. I’m trying to find a spot to fit it in where it doesn’t feel awkward (laughs). I did a tour myself with my last solo album and it was a lot of fun. I’ve been dying to do it in the UK and do a show but it’s just finding the time. Maybe after I do another solo album maybe I’ll do a show in the UK. It’s always fun to go over there and perform.

New Kids on the Block’s new album 10 is available now.