The New Kids on the Block were interviewed by Entertainment Tonight! They talk about performing the old choreography for The Right Stuff, still performing after all these years, the Celtics, and more. Check out the video below!
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Danny Wood's Roasted Turkey Legs
Danny shared his recipe for Roasted Turkey Legs in this week's episode of The Wood Works! Plus, stay tuned until the end to see a clip of Danny backstage at the show in Dallas!
NKOTB News for May 31
Update: A brand new season of Very Scary People hosted by Donnie Wahlberg premieres Sunday night at 9 ET/PT on HLN. It takes a look at the Canadian True Crime case of a couple who became known as "The Ken and Barbie Killers." Click here for a preview!
The New Kids were very happy that the Boston Celtics advanced to the next round of the NBA playoffs! Donnie shared this short clip of them celebrating!
You'll notice Joey was not in the video because he was a little superstitious and didn't watch the game!
Joey talked about his plan not to watch, betting on the game in Las Vegas, and his thoughts about Celtics player Jayson Tatum wearing a Laker's purple armband (in honor of Kobe Bryant).
New Kids on the Block will be on Entertainment Tonight today! ET Canada shared an article reviewing the show in Anaheim and highlighting when a fan got a surprise proposal from her boyfriend at the show. Click here to view the article (*warning contains spoilers about the tour*), or if you just want to see the proposal, click here.
HLN also did a news segment about the show!
Donnie Wahlberg Helps Couple Get Engaged at NKOTB Concert pic.twitter.com/NcMfxMPA8B
— Melissa Knowles (@Knowlesitall) May 31, 2022
Some years ago, Donnie helped find a match for a fan in need of a kidney donation. Another fan that needs one attended a show recently and Donnie read her sign. Her sister is also in need of a kidney. To read more about her story, click here. If you want to see if you can help, click here!
@theresa141414 Thank you @nkotbofficial @mrs.wahlberg for helping me look for a donor on my journey #Blockhead #NKOTB #blockhead4life #kidney #donor #fyp ♬ Bring Back The Time - New Kids On The Block
Monday, May 30, 2022
NKOTB on Entertainment Tonight on Tuesday!
Saturday, May 28, 2022
NKOTB News for May 28
Joey went live on Instagram earlier today! He reminisced about spending time in Anaheim in 1989 when New Kids on the Block were starting to get famous. He remembered going to get cheeseburgers at the McDonalds across the street, so he decided to get lunch there again today.
Joey was wondering where his slippers went. Turns out Donnie took them! (From Joey's Instagram stories at the Los Angeles show)
Joey's son Griffin made an appearance during the Illtown Sluggaz set at the San Diego and Los Angeles shows. Here is a video from mrsjoemac
Rattailnkotb also shared a video of Griffin here!
Since they are in California, they played “California Love”. Here’s a clip from ellenooch of them having fun dancing last night:
Friday, May 27, 2022
NKOTB News for May 27
Donnie took a moment to reflect before the show in San Diego last night and he went live on Instagram!
Donnie also met up with some of the CQ ("Club Quarantine") family in Phoenix the other day:
Did you have a meet and greet yesterday at the San Diego show? See if you can spot yourself in this video that Danny shared on his social media!
Another day of #bhlove #behindthescenes at #MixtapeTour2022. Getting to meet our #bhfamily is the first highlight of any show day. Thank you #SanDiego- and see you soon! #nkotbmixtapetour #nkotb #thewoodworks pic.twitter.com/kpMVjzads9
— Danny Wood (@dannywood) May 27, 2022
Salt from Salt N Pepa shared this video of them preparing to go onstage while NKOTB was performing "Step By Step".
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
NKOTB News for May 25
In Joey's latest Instagram video, he talked with a staff member from American Airlines Center in Dallas and showed us some graphics they put on the floor featuring photos of the New Kids on the Block's past performances at AAC.
American Airlines Center also made a donation to Remember Betty!
The venue in Houston (Toyota Center) also gave the guys a gift: customized bowling balls!
Donnie made an appearance at Wahlburgers in Frisco, TX on Monday.
Speaking of Wahlburgers, check out the new patio at the St. Charles location:
Yesterday was travel day and Jonathan shared this video clip from the road:
Here are a couple other recent posts from his Instagram:
Vic shared a video on his Instagram of him and Jordan practicing their golf swings at a driving range:
Check out some photos and a review of the St. Louis show from Top Shelf Music Mag.
NKOTB has a new photographer on this tour: Paris Visone. Here are some of her recent photos. Check out the New Kids on the Block's social media for more!
I haven't seen as many "quick change" videos, but here's a funny one where Jordan and Danny are caught off guard because they didn't realize it was time for the quick change broadcast:
There is a documentary in the works about fans of boy bands such as NKOTB. It's called "superfans: screaming. crying. throwing up." No word yet when it'll be released. Check out the article here.
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
The Wood Works: Beer Braised Chicken Thighs
Check out the latest episode of The Wood Works with Danny Wood!
Monday, May 23, 2022
NKOTB News for May 23
Yesterday was an unexpected day off for the guys since their Dallas show was delayed one day due to the Dallas Mavericks playoff game. They spent the day in San Antonio and Joey and Donnie shared some photos and video on their social media!
Joey took a walk on the River Walk, and enjoyed some music that Apple Music picked out for him:
Here are a couple recent reviews of Mixtape Tour 2022:
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Donnie Wahlberg's interview with 96.7 The Ticket
Donnie was interviewed by The Musers Mornings show on Dallas radio station KTCK "96.7 The Ticket" yesterday! He talked about the postponement of the Dallas show and how close it came to them having to postpone the show until July had the NHL team Dallas Stars advanced in the playoffs as well! He also talks about the grueling tour schedule but how much gratitude he has for all the fans coming to see them after all these years. They also ask if Donnie still cheers for Tom Brady even though he's no longer with the Patriots. They ask him who his favorite Beatle is and they talk about Paul McCartney's longevity. They also talk about Donnie's role in The Sixth Sense, Blue Bloods, and more!
Friday, May 20, 2022
NKOTB News for May 20
Danny Wood is auctioning off more opportunities to win tickets and a meet and greet with Danny. Funds raised benefit Remember Betty!
- Start Date: 05/20/2022 12:00 PM (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
- Deadline to Enter: 06/07/2022 12:00 PM (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
- Winner Announced: 06/10/2022 12:00 PM (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
- Winners responsible for travel expenses. Prize package per city includes two (2) tickets for each winner, plus meet and greet with Danny Wood. Please note: no other members of New Kids on the Block will be attending Danny’s private meet and greet.
Visit rememberbetty.com/mixtapetour to get your raffle tickets!
Here is a video of the guys announcing the rescheduling of the Dallas show!
First it was Joey McIntyre and the popcorn, now see what Jonathan “violated” at the show in New Orleans in this video captured by JustineInFlorida on Instagram (no spoilers - the guys just playing with the merch).A message from @NKOTB (and some love for the @dallasmavs)! 💙 Don’t miss the Mixtape Tour 2022 with legendary guests @TheSaltNPepa , @rickastley, and @EnVogueMusic at American Airlines Center on May 23, 2022! 🎫: https://t.co/btqJ4LWKI3 pic.twitter.com/U5e7bEnpHT
— aacenter (@AACenter) May 19, 2022
If you had VIP and want the highest quality version of your meet and greet photo, check out the instructions in this tweet from BlancoDiddy.
Here is Joey's namaste video from Houston!
Thursday, May 19, 2022
NKOTB News for May 19
Joey went live from New Orleans on Instagram yesterday!
On Tuesday Donnie wished Jordan a happy birthday on Instagram:
Danny had an opportunity to try out some local cuisine in New Orleans yesterday: