Backstreet Boys take over NYC!!!

So the boys took over NYC August 29th-31st. They performed on Good Morning America and the day before had a special rehearsal thing. This was the first time since 2006 that ALL FIVE BOYS would be back together performing.

So on the 29th they rehearsed for their rehearsal. Haha That sounds funny. LOL I had a few friends who were in the city and were able to see them. But thanks to Mary it was like I was there when she was with Brian. Thanks again girl. ;) (PS: Giselle I'm still totally jealous you got a group picture with them. LOL)

So fast forward to the next day and I set out on my journey to NYC with Julia. First we had a pit stop at the Newark airport to pick up Amanda and then we eventually made it to NYC. We checked into the hotel got ready quick and made our way to the "secret location" for the rehearsal. I met up with some other friends and just hung out and whatever until it was time for the event to start.

So the event starts. It was such an incredible indescribable feeling seeing ALL FIVE BOYS back together again performing for the first time even if it was just for a rehearsal. You could tell Kevy Kev was back right off the bat because the intro to "Incomplete" wasn't good enough so they had to start over and if that wasn't enough when they were done with the song he wanted to do the whole thing over again. Guess that's the point of a rehearsal. ;) But I wanted to die a little inside because that song bores my life to great lengths. LOL  I have no clue really the correct order of the songs but I know they sang "Larger than Life," "I want it that way" & "Everybody" along with "Incomplete." It was a lot of fun. Kind of was hoping they would do a new song. According to Leighanne that was part of the reason we weren't allowed to take videos/pictures. But I guess Jenn decided at the last minute NOT to have them do a new song. Kind of lame but whatever. The other reason we weren't allowed to take videos/pictures was because they were filming it for part of their documentary they are working on that is showing them making this next record. So that was kind of cool. During "I want it that way" when it was Kevin's turn to sing he didn't. I joked that it was because he forgot the lyrics but it turns out it was really because he just got choked up and couldn't sing. It was precious. So AJ sang along with him and they all hugged him and stuff. Then he asked to do the song over again from the 2nd verse so they did. It was adorable.

I was also excited to make into one of Brian's chirps. Haha I'm sure most people won't be able to find me but the point is I am in there and I can find myself. ;) LOL

At one point I died a little inside because Brian saw me and started rubbing both sides of his face where his facial hair is. I guess its no secret that I have a weakness for that man's facial hair and apparently now he knows it and thinks its funny. After I saw him do that and I laughed he just laughed too.

So most of the questions were pretty lame. But really at this point with all the Q&A's, SC's, ect. they do I have come to expect that 95% of the questions will be lame. And I totally get the "well not all fans go to every event,ect." But the whole "boxers or briefs" or "favorite/least favorite songs" really need to just not ever be asked any more ever again. At least they have fun with them at this point but still. LOL

Someone asked for "old time sake" if they wear boxers or briefs. Howie went into detail about how he isn't trying for anymore kids or something so he wears briefs. AJ and Brian both said briefs. Kevin and Nick both said they don't wear anything. Kevin then proceeded to show us that Nick was in fact wearing Under Armour underwear. Brian started lifting up the bottom of his shorts a little bit to show what he was wearing. LOL Nick said since they were older we should ask what they sleep in and he said he sleeps naked and he doesn't know how anyone can sleep with underwear on or socks. Then Brian pointed to AJ because of his sock issues. haha

Someone asked Howie about being a dad again and he talked about how he wasn't sure if he ever wanted to get married or have kids because he enjoyed the single partying life but then he saw Brian with Baylee and Kevin with Mason and the love they had and it would be ashame not to pass on his genes.

Someone told Brian they loved him since 2nd grade and asked for a hug and an autograph. Brian said he loved those kinds of questions because they are so easy. He went to her and hugged her and signed her picture. it was really cute.

Someone asked Kevin if he could have dinner with 4 people dead or alive who would they be. He said His father(and then he got choked up a bit), his grandfather, Barack Obama and Prince.

Someone asked Brian his least favorite song. He sang part of "If you want it to be good girl." And said the thing that sucks about that song is that most fans like it even though they hate it. Kevin said he liked the lyrics and the message but the way they did it was bad.

Someone asked AJ how many tattoos he has. He said over 100. And how he plans on getting his daughters hand prints(maybe feet prints-I forget lol) over his heart after she is born)

A guy asked how he can propose to his girlfriend on stage some day. Kevin asked if he could wait until 2013 and he said yes. So Kevin told him to give his contact info to Jenn or someone and they will make it happen. (I need to find me a man like that. haha)

Someone asked Nick his favorite BSB song and his favorite *N sync song. He tried to say his favorite songs were the songs they just recorded for the new record. But that wasn't acceptable so eventually he said "10,000 Promises." He went on to say how he had to fight with Jenn to get it on the NKOTBSB tour because she told him fans wouldn't want it. Apparently the same thing happened with "Larger than life." He then talked about how wrong she was. LOL He said he didn't have a favorite *N sync song but he loves all the NKOTB songs because he heard them so much under the stage. Eventually he said he liked the song "I want you back." LOL

Brian sang a tiny part of "That's what she said" and then said "Sorry I don't have my guitar for that song." LOL

Kevin talked about why he decided to come back and how he follows his heart and gut and it just felt right. He left because he hit a wall with his creativity and it had NOTHING to do with his relationship with the rest of the guys. He said he still hung out and saw the guys at times. Him and Howie vacationed a lot together. He also mentioned how his favorite song on This is us was "Undone" and it should have been a single.

And that's about all I really remember about the Q&A's. I'm sure I missed some but I can't remember. LOL

So then it was time for the Meet and Greet and the pictures. We were one of the last groups to go in. Josh was at the door giving his usual "no hugs,kisses,ect." speech. When he saw us all he didn't even bother really telling us all that. He was like "you guys know the rules...." LOL First was AJ before we got to him he was apologizing to us if we saw his crack, luckily I didn't but I had no clue what he was talking about. LOL I shook his hand and he was kind of like whatever. LOL Then Nick smiled all adorable(yes you read that right Nick and the word adorable in the same sentence.lol)  and shook my hand and said "Hey, its good to see you again." Howie said the same thing only he hit me with a wink too. ;) Next up was Kevin and after hearing Nick and Howie say similar things I felt like Kevin was gonna say it too and if he would have I would have said "sir, we've never met stop lying." But he really shook my hand and said "Hi, Nice to meet you." and he looked into my eyes and I felt like he was burning a hole into my soul for about 20 years. I'm no Kevin girl but for those 4.2 seconds I might have been. He has this intense look too. (I always thought Brian had an intense look at times too maybe its the Kentucky water or something. I dunno.) Next up was Brian and he reached out and grabbed me to hug me and I kind of stopped and said "you're gonna get me in trouble." And he laughed and said "Oh stop and get over here and hug me." So I said "yes sir." It was quiet the awkward hug but it was nice at the same time. My face was like in his armpit.(Luckily he didn't smell bad. ;) lol) but it felt like we hugged for 100 years. (Not that I minded that really. He always gives the best hugs) I asked him where his DKNY hat was and he told me he wasn't wearing it. I wanted to say "Really Captain Obvious?" But I was nice. ;) He then said "its at the hotel." Then I asked what the point of wearing a hat in his pocket was and he said "Just in case I wanna put it on." LOL Then we were talking about something else while the next group of fans came in and I was like "Brian! I gotta go you really wanna get me in trouble today." He laughed and said "I'm sorry." LOL

So the next day was Good Morning America. We got there at like 3am or 4am. I don't even remember. LOL We hung out and waited in line. Everyone who was at the rehearsal the night before got to be let in before everyone else who was camping out. Most of my friends won other contests which let them even closer to the stage. Luckily I have amazing friends who hooked me up. Thank you again Mary. (I feel like this is becoming a new theme with me and thanking you. Seriously though I hope you know I appreciate it all.) So we are chilling waiting for them to come out and Sound check. In the mean time AJ and Brian decide to come out and give the fans some bagels. (The one guy said he's been doing this concert series thing for 6 years and it was the FIRST TIME the artist brought breakfast to the fans. - Those boys are cute.) I actually got a bagel from AJ. It was chocolate or something and it was melting. Pretty gross. LOL

A short time later they passed out some sweet GMA glasses. Me and Jackie were ready for the show. Haha

The boys came out and did Sound check. I died a little inside again because they had to do "Incomplete" twice. If this is gonna be the new theme I might have second thoughts about being happy Kevin is back. ;) LOL

Seeing all 5 boys together was such a magical feeling. They were doing some "boy band poses." Well really mostly Brian was doing random poses while the other guys stood there. LOL

During their performances they did a little interview as well. It was kind of annoying because they acted like they ALL reunited after 6 years. They need to start giving the other 4 boys credit for TWO ALBUMS without Kevin AND the NKOTBSB tour/CD.

 

so that was about it for GMA. Here's some nice eye candy to enjoy. ;)

Frick and Frack :)

One of the reasons I am totally sold on Kevin coming back is because the dances he does and the faces he makes while doing said dances.
Exhibit A:

 Exhibit B:

 This picture just amuses me because it looks like Nick and AJ are fighting and Howie is trying to break it up. LOL

 My favorite boys! Sweet ROK.

 Those Kentucky cousins are looking good together....

Brian was having a little too much fun pointing out funny signs and showing the other guys, especially AJ.

This picture I just wanna share because he's adorable.

Kevin got choked up during "I want it that way" during GMA too. Brian thought he'd try to make feel better with a hug. They are cute.

 And then it was over. :(

So we started walking back to the hotel and I was reading on twitter fans talking about the cruise. I heard they said next year but wasn't aware they actually announced a date. It was hard to hear everything being there live. So I tweeted asking if they said an actual date or just next year and I got a reply from none other than Brian Thomas Littrell. Haha He's funny.

So after GMA we saw the boys. Nick came first. I just said Hi and let him go. He looked a little annoyed. Next I saw Kristin and didn't even realize it was her at first. Then I saw Mason and I told her how adorable Mason was. She lit up SO much and said "Thank you so much for that. I appreciate it." Then I saw Kevin and I told him the same thing and he smiled so big and said "thank you so much." Howie came in next but he was on the other side so we just said Hi and let him go on his way. Next Brian came and he stopped to talk to us. He signed my favorite picture of me and him on stage. I told him thanks again for that time and he was like "you're welcome it was a lot of fun." Then we took a picture and I told him thanks for everything he does. I also said "thanks for telling me when the cruise was because apparently I missed that memo." And he laughed and said "that was funny wasn't it?" LOL  I didn't see AJ. So he either snuck in while I was talking to Brian or came in later. LOL Then it was time to get ready to go home.

Me and Brian: (I look horrible because I didn't really sleep in like 24 hours. But that's okay because Brian is awesome anyways.)

My signed picture. :) (Thanks again for taking this picture Danielle--look at that you got another shoutout/credit.lol)

So another event gone and more memories to last a lifetime. I met some new friends this time and I also was reunited with some amazing friends I already knew. Thank you to everyone who was a part of it. And I cannot wait for the next adventure. :)


I'd also like to add that I was one of the fans who weren't fully sold or happy on the idea of Kevin coming back. I had my own reasons for thinking that way. But after the rehearsal and GMA I am totally sold on him coming back. :)