| BSB LARGER THAN LIFE Even though they've grown up, grown beards and (in two cases) gotten married, Nick, Howie, A.J., Brian and Kevin are still Backstreet Boys. But a lot has changed since we last heard from the grand old men of the boy-band era. It's a crazy world we live in when their latest, Black & Blue debuts at #1, sells 1.6 million copies and is still considered a disappointment. But as they continue the mega-tour to promote their latest album of smooth R&B-flavored pop and dance numbers, the five guys say it's not about sales or competition. Backstreeters Brian Littrell and Nick Carter told MTV News' John Norris they just want to put on the best, biggest, longest, most outrageous show of their careers. So expect flames, lots of costume changes and songs that are "more vocally challenging" than that other boy band's tunes. Not to mention some summer support from a slew of multi-platinum pals, including Shaggy. Check out what Brian and Nick have to say, and look out for part two of our Backstreet Boys interview, where Kevin Richardson, A.J. McLean and Howie Dorough will be Black & Blue and read all over. Source: MTV.com BSB STILL LARGER THAN LIFE (PART 2) It can't be easy being Backstreet Boys these days. Their latest album, Black & Blue, debuted at #1 and sold 1.6 million copies in its first week. Yet somehow, it was still considered a disappointment by those bent on comparing the Boys to labelmates 'NSYNC. Then the BSB kicked off their biggest tour yet � one that's so expensive, the guys say it won't make a dime on the road � and endured a series of technical gaffes on their official opening night. That's enough to put even the world's most boisterous boy band in a funk. Instead, they've kept on delivering their smooth R&B-flavored pop and dance numbers with vigor and good cheer. As Backstreet Boys Kevin Richardson, A.J. McLean and Howie Dorough told MTV News' John Norris the day after their star-crossed opening show, they're still setting sales records, connecting with the fans and loving what they do. Plus, they've left the groin-busting acrobatic tricks of the last tour behind. So what's not to like? Source: MTV.com |