So Much BSB News!

The title of this blog post says it all. So much BSB news! I haven't had time to update this blog, and still kind of don't, but I just had too!

I'll start with BSB's performances on iHeartRadio. Watch the full concert here. This was such a fun concert and it gives us a little taste of how the show will be in Vegas! I had my favorite moments during this performance and it was a great marketing tool to promote their Vegas residency. They also did a performance with Florida Georgia Line that was equally awesome.

I usually have a pet peeve about guys wearing pink, but they make it work lol.

Well, this points us into our next major news announcement that I'm sure everyone knows about by now...BSB in Vegas! Tickets already went on sale and they are selling out tremendously! I'll be attending the first show on March 1st and March 3rd and 4th. Beyond excited and especially since it'll be my very first time in Vegas! Can't wait to see my BSB friends and of course our five wonderful men. I plan on doing one VIP, but waiting for sale prices and for them to go on sale. Please, please, please boys...make the vip packages affordable.

Not only are the guys doing all these shows in March and June, but they have decided to do a few Christmas shows, including one in Chicago! I'll be there and decided to purchase reasonable priced seats for this one. I'm wondering if they will do vip for this event, but I think I'm going to sit that one out. Not too thrilled about the other lineups, but I'll know most of the songs. Ariana Grande is the main act, but I find her stuck up. I think I'm more excited for Ellie Goulding, but of course I wouldn't even be going if BSB weren't there.

In personal Backstreet news, AJ and Rochelle are having another baby and it'll be another girl! Yay! They are my favorite Backstreet couple. Congratulations you two love birds!

Most adorable couple ever!

 In political Backstreet news, Donald Trump has been using "I Want It That Way" during his presidential rallies and BSB don't like it. Both I and AJ's mom are glad they have asked him to not play the song. Of course, I'm sure he'll play it anyway.

It's interesting to see who the guys are supporting politically, and it seems to me that all of the guys will be supporting Hillary with the exception of Brian, although, I'm just basing that on Leighanne's tweets that support Trump. He could have a different opinion than his wife's.

I also thought it was funny that AJ's mom tastefully posted a comment on Facebook saying that she met Donald Trump briefly through her son and that she noticed the whole time he was staring at AJ's girlfriend's boobs. Believable. I'm also wondering if the said girlfriend was Sarah, but he's dated a few girls with big boobs lol. Anyway, Denise has always been my favorite Backstreet Mom.

Did anyone buy the BSB emojis? I'll probably buy them eventually...before Vegas so texting will be more fun. They are cute, but I can't bring myself to pay $2 lol. I'm going to Vegas, but the $2 just sends me overboard haha. I'm weird.

Love these! Ain't no party like a Backstreet party!

If you are a member of the BSB fanclub, there is a contest to be the Backstreet Fan of the Month. They have been doing this for awhile, but this has been the first time I entered. Good luck, everyone!

I just had to tweet the guys and let them know that I can't wait to see them and got a response back! I want to believe it's Nick tweeting me back considering he seems to be the most active on social media, but it could just be Jenn too lol. Either way, always exciting!

Hope everyone is having a great start to autumn. KTBSPA!

Lou Pearlman dead at 62

Most of the BSB fandom has heard that Lou Pearlman, the man who brought together our boys, has died from a heart attack at 62. You can read the New York Times article here.

Maybe I should have used his mug shot picture.

There has been mixed emotions regarding his death. I am personally thankful that he brought together Nick, Brian, AJ, Howie, and Kevin and was able to make their dreams come true and therefore giving me my favorite group and their music.

Baby Backstreet :)

I never liked the guy and I'm certainly sure I'm not the only one, so it was bitter sweet to hear about his death because of how crappy and shady his actions were and the stories I've heard. There's no tears here that's for sure.

I'm glad that Brian was the first one out of the group to recognize that their hard work was getting taken advantage of and that it essentially led to the group being able to break free from his controlling business side. Sixth Backstreet Boy my ass. Pfft.

He always seemed like a creeper and the accusations of him getting inappropriately sexual with any of his group band members frankly makes me sick. We don't know the full story of this and I believe some other groups' band members made accusations, but I would admit that I would truly have hatred for him if I found out he did something like that to our boys.

That's really all I have to say about Pearlman. If you want to delve deeper into his crooked past, I recommend you read The Hit Charade: Lou Pearlman, Boy Bands, and the Biggest Ponzi Scheme in U.S. History by Tyler Gray. This was such an eye-opening read for me and highly entertaining because it really gave an insider's look into what BSB has had to deal with when it came to this man.

And to end this post on a high note, Florida Georgia Line released "God, Your Mama, and Me" that features BSB. I love this song! I love the message, it's catchy, and it has that element in a song that relaxes and soothes my soul.

I was disappointed to only find a brief clip of it on Billboard.com, but it's available on Itunes. It's not even on Youtube yet, just the lyrics with a different song playing in the background. Speaking of lyrics, "my love is never gonna run dry, never gonna come up empty now until the day I die, unconditionally. You know I'm always gonna be here for ya, no one's ever gonna love you more than God, your mama, and me." Ah, love songs...the best, although there is a little sadness in it for me when I hear the title.

BSB, great idea collaborating with some country artists! The country genre really does have the best lyrical content and that's what I love best about this song.

Nick with Florida Georgia Line

Still anxiously waiting for new BSB music, AJ's solo stuff, and Nick to get crackin' on that childrens' record he was talking about. I need some Nick lullaby music lol. And boys, when are we able to see your asses in Vegas? You know we want that!

BSB with Meghan Trainor and Other News

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. I've been enjoying mine, going to a few concerts here and there. Seen Def Leppard, REO Speedwagon, and Tesla as well as the Hollywood Vampires. Johnny Depp is officially my favorite guitar player. I still want to lay out in the sun and listen to my Ipod, but so far no luck. It seems like every time I have a day off, it's been gloomy here so no tanning for me.

I feel like it's been pretty slow with BSB happenings for awhile, with the exception of BSB performing with Meghan Trainor on their music series. I really enjoyed the performance and I'm loving this series. Last night, they had Boys II Men singing Motown Philly and on the same episode with BSB they had Jewel sing with Tori Kelly and I loved that performance as well.

Nick's been doing his solo stuff in Mexico and has been periscoping about it. There's also been a few new pictures of Odin.

Lauren and Odin

Just thought I would put this one out there...

Chipotle used a BSB song for an ad and the story is so cute. Watch it here and BuzzFeed posted an article basically saying what we know about our boys already...that they are the best boy band ever and still look hot!

I also wanted to share Kevin's latest acting project, "If I Could Tell You." It's a movie about infertility.

I heard that BSB are planning to do another cruise next year in the Caribbean somewhere. I'm waiting to hear more details and still more about Vegas.

I hope to try and pack as much fun as I can in this summer because it's my favorite season and I want to make sure I enjoy every minute of it before the weather gets colder. Wishing you the same! KTBSPA!

Walker Stalker with Nick and AJ in Chicago!

It was great seeing both Nick and AJ two weekends ago in Chicago for Walker Stalker, a zombie convention! It was a way to promote Dead 7 and a really convenient and fun way to see both of them.

My boyfriend and I went for both days. I knew I wasn't going to particularly enjoy the zombie aspect of it, but it always makes my day when I see BSB and it was something different to do.

The first day, Nick and AJ were part of a question and answer panel with Joey Fatone for Dead 7. That was fun to see and interesting to hear all of the answers regarding the film. The best part was when all three of the guys sang the Dead 7 theme song.

My picture with the Boys was done before the Q and A panel and turned out great! As always, it was nice to get a hug from AJ and Nick and getting called "baby" by Nick always makes me giddy. If I would have known beforehand that both of them would be doing selfies at their booths, I would have done that instead of the photo op just because there would have been more time to talk to them than during the photo op.

AJ's booth

Nick's booth

Day 1 photo op picture. Love them!

 I did end up getting a selfie with AJ on Day 2, but not with Nick since I didn't bring enough cash. That was such a fun moment because I got to dance a tiny bit with AJ to his Instagram dance (which I thought was so funny and cute) and we both did the roll part, which is my favorite part of the dance lol. I felt overly giddy in that moment and was excited to talk to AJ for a bit.

Speaking of Day 2, it was a bit kaotic (pun intended) because I ended up missing my photo op by one minute. After getting the run around, I was able to get the photo later on when they were doing the photo ops with Joey. I'm just glad everything turned out wonderful, but I really wish I had more time to talk to my favs. I was happy to tell both of them that they did great in the film and it was nice to hear AJ do Johnny's laugh in the film.

Day 2 Photo Op :)

 Overall, I had a fun time but two days in a row was kind of exhausting. I really enjoyed seeing some of my BSB friends who had flown in from other states and it was wonderful seeing my cruise roomie from 2013 and 2014 again!

Thanks to Nick and AJ for being such nice, down-to-earth guys! I miss them already, but it was fun to watch BSB perform during the Miss USA pageant. I loved how they sang As Long As You Love Me, which is the song that started it all for me and is my absolute favorite BSB song. They all looked very handsome in their tuxes.

"The legendary Backstreet Boys!" Hell yeah!

Nick!

 Now I'm just waiting for BSB to be on that 90's music comeback show on ABC, the new album and tour, and the Vegas shows.

More Pictures of Odin

I thought I would do a blog post today since I've been pretty down all week and what else can cheer me up the best other than Backstreet Boys.

Nick and Lauren did a fun interview with Entertainment Tonight. I think it's sweet Nick reads Odin The Lord of the Rings. I also think it's pretty cool they have their own chickens and Lauren has her own horse.

Did anyone catch Nick's periscope during the week? He is auctioning off another painting on Ebay 
and talked a little bit about how he got the idea for the painting from seeing Lauren in labor. He was also making Lauren eggs the same time he was talking, which was sweet.

Daily Mail did an article on baby Odin complete with new pictures!

How cute!

Lauren and Odin

It looks like BSB will be making a few TV appearances soon! They will be on an upcoming music show on ABC and are supposed to be performing for Miss USA. I'm sure there will be more appearances too.

Someone shared this sweet story with me on Facebook and I just had to share. The headline says it all: "Woman proposes to the boy band singer she fell in love with at age 12." It's so romantic that she had a poster up of him on her wall as a teen and then ended up realizing who he was when she met him for the first time. I couldn't help but notice that he gained a little bit since his poster days lol, but still seems like a sweetheart...meanwhile BSB just keeps looking better and better! The only tidbit that ruined the story for me was that she proposed and not him, but I'm sure that had to do with the Dove campaign. 

I'm looking forward to seeing Nick and AJ at the Chicago Walker Stalker Convention this Saturday and Sunday. It'll be something different and it's always great to see them both! I just don't want to see ugly zombies lol, but it will be worth it to see my boys!

To celebrate seeing Nick and AJ this weekend, here's a video of AJ dancing from his Instagram. (This video cracks me up! Typical AJ and I love it! I laugh everytime he does that rolling movement. And now I have Flo Rida's song constantly in my head haha!)

How It Felt to Not Be on BSB Cruise 2016...

...Absolutely devastating. Left out. Not where my soul wanted to be. However, I survived and I know there are many of us survivors out there and those who never experienced the greatness that is a Backstreet Boys cruise.

BSB fans who didn't go on BSB Cruise 2016, we will make it!

I will admit that while the cruise was starting to set sail in beautiful Barcelona, I was reminding myself of the reasons it was good I was not on the cruise. Basically, I was fooling myself. I tried to convince myself of the fact that I was being responsible with my money and saving, that there wasn't enough time to explore each special landmark and party with BSB, and that my body would thank me for not neglecting it with lack of sleep, constant standing, and the stress of a very aggressive crowd.

My fragile heart.

I still think these reasons are true, but my heart disagrees. My heart says that every penny spent and agonizing ache would have been worth it.

You don't love me?

I broke my own heart. I'm still trying to win her back, but she isn't having it. I told her that she will see Nick and AJ at WalkerStalker Con in Chicago soon. Even though it wins her over a little and her beat quickens at the thought, she just sighs and says that it's just not the same.

But...it's not the cruise.

Since I heard that BSB plans on having a cruise next year, I used that as a tactic to try to win my heart over saying that we wouldn't miss that one. It didn't work. She just rolled her eyes and said that it would be another one we'd miss. I don't like disappointing her and she blames it all on the affair I have with my practical mind. She asks why can't I listen to her more? I guess I spoiled her going on two BSB cruises because she doesn't want to have nothing to do with me unless she gets what she wants. I can't live without my heart, so I'll try to give her what she wants.

 

In the meantime, I have to hear about all the BSB moments she missed, the times she could have spent with her BSB family in Europe, and going to Italy for the first time...which she constantly reminds me is where she always wanted to go. She sinks when she thinks of the acoustic concert she missed where rare songs were performed by her Boys. Youtube videos just aren't the same. She wanted to feel that magic she felt those last two times. 

I'll probably have to endure her moping around for awhile. Maybe I'll try bringing the nostalgia back with some video of our time together on the last two cruises. My guess is she'll want to wallow in her sorrow some more and keep searching for video on the one she missed. I tell her that she can't be at every BSB cruise and event, but her stubbornness doesn't take that statement well.

My heart and I are still in disagreement, but she'll heal. I'm more worried about my ovaries. They just can't get over how they missed seeing Nick Carter during Leather and Lace 50 Shades Night.

The World Welcomes Baby Odin Reign Carter!

As a fan of Nick's, it was exciting keeping up with Nick and Lauren's baby news and it was such a special moment to see a picture of their baby boy for the first time. Entertainment Tonight was the first to post the news. World, welcome Odin Reign Carter!

Odin Reign Carter

He is such a beautiful baby and I love that he was born with a full head of his daddy's blond hair. Awww!

I'm so excited for Nick! He's getting to experience being a dad for the first time and I always knew he would be a good father so I'm glad he is finally one. I'm already dreaming about Odin's future and wondering if he'll be musically talented like his dad, which I'm sure he'll inherit everything wonderful about Nick including his talents. I can't wait to see more pictures of this precious child and of the Carters together as a family.

I think this may be my favorite picture ever! The feels!!!!

Congratulations Nick and Lauren!

To stay on the subject of Nick, he sold one of his paintings on Ebay. I wish I could have bought it because it would have been awesome to have some of his original artwork. It sold for $7,600! Some of the proceeds will go to St. Jude's.

Nick and Lauren were also on an episode of Animal Planet's Tanked. That was fun to watch because it was interesting to see the decor of their home and how their pimped out fish tank turned out.

BSB are getting ready for the cruise! It sucks so bad not going on this cruise after being on it two times in a row and having the time of my life sailing the seas with the five men that have always been a part of my life. However, I am very thankful for those two times. I'll miss the guys and the magic so much and I'll also miss all my friends who will be on the ship. Wishing everyone a great time and I want to hear all about it! What songs will they play during the acoustic show? What hilarious things will happen? Will 50 Shades of BSB top the Bachelorette Party theme? How naked will Nick get? What wild thing will AJ do? You get the picture. Ahh, the anticipation is killing me!

I did enter two contests to win a spot on the cruise and I'll scream the loudest scream ever and poop my pants if I win! The winners will be announced very soon so we'll see. If I were to win I would definitely think my mom in Heaven wanted me to go and made it happen. Can't believe the cruise is in less than a week! Have fun "Everybody...and rock your body right!"

BSB getting ready for the acoustic show on the ship.