Backstreet Boys

Why Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell Has a Stand Onstage at Sphere Concerts

Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell didn’t let his fear of heights stop him from soaring on a platform with his bandmates during their residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, using an extra beam for support. 

August 6, 2025

Backstreet Boys’ Howie Dorough Reacts to NSYNC Fans at Their Las Vegas Show

E! News chats with Backstreet Boys’ Howie Dorough, and he reveals what it’s like having NYSNC fans at their Las Vegas shows.

August 6, 2025

Backstreet Boys Tease What Fans Can Expect at Their Sphere Las Vegas Shows (Exclusive)

E! News looks back at all the best Backstreet Boys interviews over the years ahead of their Sphere Las Vegas shows.

July 11, 2025

Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean Gives Sobriety Update After Relapse

Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean detailed the progress he has made in his sobriety journey and why, after a relapse in 2021, he believes he has now gotten sober “for the last time.”

July 11, 2025

All of the Celebrity Kids Who Have Competed on American Idol

Though Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boys alum Brian Littrell, was eventually eliminated from the 23rd season of American Idol, he joined a long line of contestants with celebrity parents. 

May 18, 2025

Brian Littrell Reacts to Son Baylee Littrell’s American Idol Elimination

After Baylee Littrell's elimination from American Idol, father Brian Littrell and his fellow Backstreet Boys member Kevin Richardson showed him some love on social media.

April 23, 2025

Brian Littrell’s Son Baylee Reveals Meaning Behind American Idol Performance During Easter Episode

Baylee Littrell's decision to sing one of his dad Brian Littrell's songs on American Idol carried more emotional weight than viewers realized.

April 21, 2025

Brian Littrell's Son Baylee Dedicates Emotional American Idol Song to Late Grandmother

Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell was one of the many people left in tears as he watched his son Baylee Littrell perform an original song on American Idol.

April 1, 2025

Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell Joins Son Baylee During American Idol Audition

Baylee Littrell, the son of Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell, was joined by his father during his American Idol audition.

March 10, 2025

Would Backstreet Boys Do a Joint Tour With *NSYNC? They Say…(Exclusive)

E! News sits down with Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean, Nick Carter, Brian Littrell, Kevin Richardson and Howie Dorough & they weigh in on a potential joint tour with *NSYNC.

February 19, 2025

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Would Backstreet Boys Do a Joint Tour With *NSYNC? They Say…

Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean, Nick Carter, Brian Littrell, Kevin Richardson and Howie Dorough weigh in on a potential joint tour with *NSYNC in an exclusive E! News interview.

February 18, 2025

AJ McLean Shares Memories of Working With Liam Payne Before His Death

AJ McLean exclusively recounts to E! News what Liam Payne was like on the set of Netflix's 'Building the Band' before the One Direction singer's Oct. 16 death.

November 19, 2024

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AJ McLean Details Working Alongside "Incredible" Liam Payne Before His Death

AJ McLean exclusively recounted to E! News what Liam Payne was like on the set of Netflix's Building the Band before the One Direction singer's Oct. 16 death.

November 19, 2024

AJ McLean Teases Something Big for ‘Backstreet Boys’ in the Next Year (Exclusive)

E! sits down with Joey Fatone and AJ McLean to talk about their legendary night bringing the ‘Backstreet Boys’ and ‘NSYNC’ together on tour.

June 7, 2024

AJ McLean Reveals Taylor Swift’s Sweet Encounter With His Daughter

The shape of AJ McLean's heart will always include a soft spot for Taylor Swift after her gorgeous interaction with his daughter—a moment the Backstreet Boys alum fondly remembered.

May 29, 2024

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Will the Backstreet Boys Rerecord Music Like Taylor Swift? AJ McLean Says…

While attending the iHeartRadio Music Awards, Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean revealed whether the band is following in Taylor Swift's footsteps by rerecording some of their songs.

April 2, 2024

AJ McLean Admits the Backstreet Boys Have Already Re-Recorded Their Biggest Hits! (Exclusive)

AJ McLean opens up to E! News at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards about the Backstreet Boys’ new music, the band’s upcoming tour and why they have already re-recorded their most popular songs!

April 1, 2024

Nick Carter's Sister Bobbie Jean: Cause of Death Revealed

The Backstreet Boys singer lost his sister, Bobbie Jean Dec. 23. Now, the 41-year-old's cause of death is revealed.

February 14, 2024

Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean and Wife Rochelle Officially Break Up After 12 Years of Marriage

Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean and wife Rochelle are getting a divorce. The pair announced their separation with the hope of reconciliation in March 2023, but have decided to officially break up.

January 1, 2024

Nick Carter Breaks His Silence After Sister’s Death

Nick Carter has officially returned to Instagram to break his silence following his younger sister Bobbie Jean's death.

December 31, 2023

Bobbie Jean Carter, Sister of Nick and Aaron Carter, Dead at 41

Nick Carter's sister Bobbie Jean Carter has died at age 41 more than a year after the death of their brother Aaron Carter.

December 23, 2023

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Proof Nick Carter’s Love of Fatherhood Is Larger Than Life

Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter recently reflected what it means to him to be a dad of three—and whether his kids are likely to follow in his musical footsteps.

November 4, 2023

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How Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean Really Feels About His Daughter Being an *NSYNC Fan

Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean exclusively revealed to E! News that his 10-year-old daughter Elliott listens to *NSYNC—and is even "besties" with Joey Fatone's 13-year-old daughter Kloey.

September 23, 2023