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Backstreet
Boy Howie Dorough: "This is my life's mission!"
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Source: Popstar! magazine
In advance of his annual lupus fundaiser in Orlando, we scored a
rare opportunity to chat with Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough about his
work with the band and with the foundation he created in order to
help fight lupus. His beloved sister Caroline succumbed to the
debilitating disease just as BSB's careers were taking off, stunning
the tight-knit Dorough clan.
But the initial shock did not delay their forceful and positive
reaction-The Dorough Lupus Foundation has raised hundreds of
thousands of dollars to help find a cure.
Speaking with Howie, we came away with a sense that you can have it
all-fame, fortune and also a strong sense of civic duty. Just
another way in which BSB have reached out and affected so many
millions around the globe!
Popstar!:First, tell us some inside info about the next BSB
album.
Howie: We've been together for the last month doing a lot of
writing, doing a lot of demos. We've had the chance to work with
Glen Ballard, who's really well-known for his stuff with Alanis and
Dave Matthews, and we just came from Atlanta where we were working
with Jermaine Dupri.
We've gotten some good stuff from Diane Warren recently. We're
possibly even looking at maybe doing a duet, a collaboration with
somebody. Possibly a female artist or a rap artist, depending on
which direction the songs go. We're trying to go with a little bit
more organic sound, more of the earthier tones, live instruments,
trumpets. We're tyring not to hit too hard on the electronic
sound.
We're kind of experimenting, trying a bunch of different styles,
seeing what comes out of it for us. We're trying to pick these other
people's brains. We're trying to push the envelope a little bit.
This album to us is going to solidify us so if we decide to take a
year off, people hopefully wont forget about us.
What's your proudest musical moment ever?
Howie: I'd say probably "How Did I Fall in Love,"
which I wrote-I'm very proud of it. You always say you wanna marry
your best friend, someone who really knows you. Group-wise, I'd say
our best song was "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely."
"I Want it That Way" is a song I'm surprised has been so
successful. We've always joked about it because if you listen to it,
it doesnt really make that much sense![Laughs]
What's the scoop on Nick's solo career. Are you all okay with
it?
Nicky is actually working on some solo material right now. It's
something that he's been wanting to do for a while and each of us,
you know, we're in this together as a group but we also support each
other in individual stuff, whether it's singing, acting, modeling,
whatever-it's a matter of creating the right time for everything.
Everything is possible, it's all a matter of timing. We're just
trying to figure it all out right now, you know. "Backstreet
Boys album first, Nick album first-or vice versa?"
I'm not really sure yet for me if I'd do a solo album. I'd possibly
like to start out doing some acting first, musical theater. I took a
meeting a couple of days ago with a gentleman who wants me to be
involved in a new Grease coming out, but I'm not really sure. My
first priority is Backstreet Boys so I think of that first.
Is there still a mutual respect among BSB's members?
There has to be or we'd be flying in five different directions
and never get an album done.
Why did you start The Dorough Lupus Foundation?
When my sister passed away three years ago, I guess I was trying
to grasp the whole reality of it and of life and fame and fortune
and what was my purpose of being. Her doctor had said, "You
being who you are, you could make a big difference." It's a
very, very hushed disease. People dont talk about it and feel it's
hard to explain what it's about.
I said, "I've been so blessed, this is my way of giving back to
something close to my heart." I tried taking the negative and
turning it into a positive. Maybe that's my purpose in life.
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Backstreet
Boys Feeling Animated Over 'Arthur'
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Source: Newsday
By: Robert Kahn
The Backstreet Boys are making an unusual stop on their next world
tour: Elwood City, home of Arthur, PBS' famous animated
aardvark.
The Boys - Kevin, A.J., Howie, Brian and Nick - will guest star as
animated versions of themselves in the back-to-school, prime-time
special "Arthur: It's Only Rock 'n' Roll," airing locally
at 8 p.m. Sept. 1.
For the special, the group will perform two original songs as well
as the Arthur theme song.
Starting Aug. 19, the Arthur Web site (pbskids.org/arthur/backstreet/)
will have several Backstreet Boys features including music video
clips, coloring pages and song lyrics. The show is being produced
for PBS by WGBH in Boston.
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Up
and Coming Singer Receives Warm Welcome
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Source: Kathy Lacabe
Written by Katherine Lacabe
It was a full house at Hollywood’s nightclub The Mint Saturday
night. Playing a set of five songs, up and coming singer Sarah
Martin thrilled the crowd with her energetic voice which one fan
compared to that of Celine Dion. Some club employees are reported as
saying that they had never seen the place so packed. Seats even had
to be borrowed to accommodate the overwhelming crowd making
reservations for the show.
Writing many of her own songs, some of which are produced by fiance
and Backstreet Boy AJ McLean, Martin even impresses the critics with
the power that her voice brings to her songs. Using a backup singer
for some songs, she demonstrates that being blond and singing about
nothing isn't going to cut it anymore.
Even some of her most loyal fans were taken aback by the performance
and those who were listening to her live for the very first time
were very impressed. After finishing her set, they chanted for an
encore that couldn't granted due to time restrictions. Both new and
veteran fans pray for the talented singer to be offered a record
deal. Although her fiance co-owns a record company with the rest of
his vocal group, Sarah does not want to take shortcuts in her
singing career.
Most fans were also very impressed by Martin’s off stage
performance. Over You co-writer and friend of Sarah, Monica Madrid
let Martin’s fans know that Sarah would greet them outside the
club soon after her set was over. Once she emerged from the club her
fans surrounded her with gifts and compliments. The singer stayed
out in the warm Los Angeles night air for over two hours speaking
with fans, signing autographs and taking pictures. Even going as far
as taking phone calls from cellular phones held by those
present.
Speaking on the phone with Sarah from Detroit, Michigan was one fan
who can be quoted as saying, She's an amazing person and I'm just so
appreciative that she took time out of HER night. Being able to
speak to one of their favorite singers on the phone meant so much to
us.
Sarah Martin has the singing ability and dedication to her career
that is needed to hit it big in the music industry today and with
the help of her fans from around the country, there is no doubt that
she will be shining brightly in the years to come.
Two more shows are scheduled at The Mint in September. Make
reservations early. Anyone under 21 is welcome to come as long as
they have a guardian present.
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Nick
Carter Has Plenty Of Songs, Few Guests For Solo Album
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Source: MTV
By: Corey Moss
While Justin Timberlake's solo debut looks to be a star-studded
affair, another singer stepping out from a celebrated pop group is
taking the opposite approach.
Of the 37 tracks Nick Carter has recorded for his first album away
from the Backstreet Boys, only one features guest vocals. And that
track, with dancehall reggae artist Mr. Vegas, may not make the
final cut.
"I don't think you need to [collaborate]," Carter
explained at Sunday's Teen Choice Awards. "The Backstreet Boys
didn't really ever do any collaborations on the albums. For me,
personally, I would love to. But I think just for the first one it
would be cool to just show who I am — let everybody see what I'm
about."
On Now or Never, due October 22, Carter will reveal rock influences
that are not so obvious on his group's material.
"People are going to be shocked," he said. "That's
what I want. That's the way I am. I'm unexpectable."
Carter has worked with several producers on the project, including
Backstreet Boys and 'NSYNC associate Max Martin and several
up-and-comers.
"It's cool to spread it open a bit and go underground,"
Carter said. "That's where you find some really cool producers
and writers."
Carter is currently narrowing down the final track list for the
album and assembling a band that he'll likely take on the
road.
"It's hard when you sit back and listen to your music in your
car and you just want people to hear it so bad," Carter said.
"It's gonna get there. I'm so excited."
Timberlake's album, which will likely include collaborations with P.
Diddy, the Neptunes and others, does not have a release date.
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