On November 9, they released the single "Chances" and announced the title of their ninth studio album, DNA, which was released on January 25, 2019. They both worked on a duet album and called their collaboration Nick & Knight, which debuted at #24 on the US Billboard 200 and #14 in Canada. It also contains a more R&B sound compared to Unbreakable. Following the release of the single, they embarked on their Up Close & Personal Tour in March, which served as a pre-album release tour. Shannon Shay Ruth filed a sexual battery lawsuit in Clark County, Nevada, on Thursday in which she claims that Carter gave her alcohol and assaulted her after a a concert in Tacoma, Washington in February 2001. In 2013, he published the memoir titled Facing the Music and Living to Talk About It. [10], On April 10, 2015, band members Richardson and Littrell were inducted into Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. Carter started Oceans Campaign in 2001 to help raise awareness about the ocean. [11] Richardson moved to Orlando in 1990, where he worked at Walt Disney World and concentrated on music at night. The album was called All American and was released digitally on November 25 via iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play. The Backstreet Boys finally announced that Richardson had rejoined them permanently during a show in London on April 29, 2012. [33] The U.S. self-titled debut peaked at No. [79] In the U.S., The Hits: Chapter One was certified platinum for selling over one million copies. [21] "We've Got It Goin' On" was sent to radio in August 1995 and released as a physical single on September 5, 1995. Nick Carter is still reeling from the death of his brother Aaron Carter. The first single, "One More Time," was released on July 15, 2014. [53][54] On the same day, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a lawsuit against Bitconnect that the Securities Act of 1933 extends to targeted solicitation using social media. [97] It performed well in Japan, debuting at No. [184][185] During Richardson's absence, McLean and Carter together covered his part in choruses[186] while Dorough took his solo parts, although McLean sang Richardson's verse in "Drowning". He also launched a worldwide tour in support of the album. [157] The album is co-produced under RCA Records and the group's own label, K-BAHN, and distributed by RCA's parent company, Sony Music. During the show in Staples Center, LA, in July 2011, Richardson once again joined the group on stage.[112]. That included calling her repeatedly on the phone, and at one point referring to her as a manipulative bitch when she asked him about the incident during a phone conversation. On August 26, 2015, it was revealed that Carter would be taking part in the 21st season of Dancing with the Stars which began on September 14, 2015. The deal included an exclusive compilation set available only at Burger King restaurants. Carter has stated that he has a passion for the environment and its oceans. I had to slide on one in the background of a shot. "I'm Taking Off" was first released on February 2, 2011, in Japan and later released in the U.S. on May 24, 2011, on iTunes only. [47], The album entered the Billboard 200 at No. He was to record a new song and video with all proceeds going to this project, make a public service announcement and appear at local schools.[31]. But this PR stuntwont shake Nick from his determination to hold Ms. Schuman and her co-conspirators to account for the immeasurable pain and sufferingtheir extortionate conduct has caused, the statement concluded. [198], Carter, who was a comic fan, met comic book writer Stan Lee through his manager from The Firm in February 2000. The report stated that afterwards, she was brought to the hospital by her sister, where she was interviewed by police. The group also performed at an Old Navy event "Fit For Fall Fashion Show for All" in Bryant Park, New York on September 14, 2012. [43] They also began recording their third studio album, Millennium, at the beginning of that month while in the middle of a lawsuit. No. The Backstreet Boys singer, now 42, reunited with boyband member AJ McLean at this weekend's 90s Con in. [82] However, Carter chose to remain with The Firm to manage his solo career. B Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter was hit with a lawsuit Thursday (Dec. 8) alleging that he raped a 17-year-old fan on his tour bus following a 2001 concert in Washington. The Backstreet Boys conquered charts and girls' hearts back then, and on tour as ever they still do today. [199] The comic book, titled Backstreet Project, was released in 2000 and was available for purchase at their concerts and online stores in 20002001. [183] The Backstreet Boys often employ polyphonic harmony, which sets them apart from many other singing groups. The following morning Littrell's wife Leighanne had planned on catching a flight back to Los Angeles aboard American Airlines Flight 11, along with set carpenter Daniel Lee, who was returning home to Los Angeles to see his wife, who was due to give birth to their second child. Carter, 34, the younger brother of the Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter, was found dead at his home in Lancaster, California, on 5 November. [87][88] Never Gone was certified platinum in the U.S. and four singles were released from the album. Starting with the group at the tender age of 13 years old, he became the youngest and, later, one of the most widely known members. While in the UK, its release was in 2010, along with some other countries. 9 of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" in 2000 and was voted by readers of teen magazine Cosmogirl's "Sexiest Man in the World" in their October 2002 issue,[17] beating out such competition as actor Brad Pitt and rival pop star Justin Timberlake for the title, launching a media-hyped "rivalry" between Timberlake and Carter, culminating in an amicable 2009 meeting off-camera on the set of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon where Carter defeated Timberlake in an arm-wrestling match. 92 for the chart dated March 18, 2017, which was the group's first return to the chart since 2007.[153]. [53][54] As of January2013[update], the album stands as the fourth best selling album in the U.S. of the SoundScan era. [10] He also did an educational video called "Reach For a Book," a show called "The Klub" and performed at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers home games for two years. [170] On July 12, they officially announced their return to Las Vegas for a holiday residency scheduled for November and December 2021. This article is about the vocal group. Lee was interested in the concept; however, they ultimately decided to make it into only one issue. [20] The new CD All American, was released on November 25, 2015. But it would be a few years before Carter did any acting again as the Backstreet Boys worked on their return to music in 2004. Ruth alleges in her complaint that Carter picked her out of a line of autograph seekers, invited her on tour bus and gave her VIP juice, which she believes was a mixture of cranberry juice and alcohol. In October 2004, he even starred as a High School football player Brody in the ABC Family Halloween special, The Hollow, opposite Kevin Zegers. [19] It would be 8 years before Carter finally focused on another solo album. However, the drastic style change drew negative criticism from Rolling Stone. "[113] The statement, along with his appearance at the cruise event, prompted speculations that he might rejoin the group for good,[114] but both he and the group remained quiet on the matter. The group drastically changed their style in 2005 with their comeback album Never Gone, an adult contemporary record featuring only live instruments, a departure from their previous pop sound that features a lot of synthesizers. [178], On July 27, the group took part in Dave & Jimmy's Celebrity Softball Classic in Columbus, Ohio, for charity benefitting On Our Sleeves, the movement for childrens mental health, powered by behavioral health experts at Nationwide Childrens Hospital.[179]. Carter has gotten into writing screenplays and filming/directing movies. Backstreet Boys [3] are an American vocal group consisting of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and cousins Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson. CNN Backstreet Boys' member Nick Carter is being sued by a 39-year-old woman with autism and cerebral palsy who says the singer raped her as a teenager on the group's tour bus in 2001. Nick had previously come into contact with two other members of the band, A.J. [10][142] The movie chronicles their entire career journey up to the making of their 2013 album In A World Like This. Backstreet Boy Nick Carter has been sued for sexual assault and sexual batteryby Melissa Schuman, a former member of pop group Dream. The film also stars Carter's wife, Lauren, and his bandmates Howie D. and AJ McLean. The first single from his new album, entitled "I Will Wait", was released on October 1, 2015, on Vevo and is an acoustic ballad. [204], On March 12, 2014, the group filmed a series of commercials for Swedish warehouse company NetOnNet in Sweden while the group was on tour in Europe. [72] He says that he became sober after being diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and realized that he could die if he did not make major lifestyle changes. He also directed another movie in 2012, but no word when that will be released. They supported his decision and kept his return a secret until the tour was over. Carter started to work on the album in 2008, but most of the recording of his second solo album, "I'm Taking Off," took place during any downtime he had in between Backstreet Boys touring in 2010. Nickolas Gene Carter (born January 28, 1980) is an American singer and actor. 1 on Billboard's Holiday Digital Songs chart.[124]. 1 on China's Twitter-like platform Weibo. [61] They began recording the album on July 1, 2000, in Stockholm, Sweden, and wrapped up the recording sessions in September. July 28, 2009", "Search results of the Japanese Oricon Weekly Albums Chart, second week of October 2009", "Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell Diagnosed With Swine Flu", "Brian Littrell Diagnosed with Swine Flu", "Backstreet Boys part ways with longtime label JIVE: 'This is the best thing that could happen to us', "Rising Pop Star Ashlyne Huff is Set to Join This Summer's NKOTBSB Tour as the Opening Act", "The Fans Have Spoken! Instead, he'll film a new movie called "Dead West" in January 2015. [63][64] Schuman stated that she was emboldened to disclose the incident after observing the similarities to a 2006 rape accusation. The Backstreet Boys would go on to become one of the most commercially successful groups of all time, and all before Nick had even made it out of his teenage years. [75] It also included a previously unreleased song, "Drowning". The film centers around a ragtag band of gunslingers operating during a post-apocalyptic zombie plague. Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter took inspiration from his life as a husband and father of three for his new single, "Easy," featuring Jimmie Allen. [74], The Hits Chapter One, their first compilation album, was released on October 23, 2001. Nick Carter and the Backstreet Boys honored the memory of Aaron Carter in London Sunday night. In addition, it debuted at number one in Australia, becoming their first number-one hit in the country. Recording a new album with New Kids on the Block member Jordan Knight, various events such as a book signing, charity event, touring with Backstreet Boys in Europe (other group members also appeared on the show), his bachelor party, and much more. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. He has made occasional television appearances and starred in his own reality shows, House of Carters and I (Heart) Nick Carter. He was asked to join the group and was given the choice of either joining The Mickey Mouse Club with a $50,000 contract or this new music group. During the show, they announced they would have their third cruise in October 2013. Besides NSYNC's Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick, O-Town's Erik-Michael Estrada, Jacob Underwood, and Trevor Penick, and 98 Degrees' Jeff Timmons will also star in the movie. [21] In support of the album, Carter toured in February and March 2016. In November 2003, McLean appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show to talk about his addiction to alcohol and drugs and his struggles in rising to fame for the first time in public. According to Schumans suit and her blog post, her decision to not speak out publicly or go to the police at the time of the alleged 2003 assault came after being highly discouraged due to Carter having one of the most power litigators in the country, and that coming forward could ruin her career. The singer has repeatedly said her decision to speak out about the allegations was sparked by another woman who claimed she was assaulted by Carter in 2017 amid the beginnings of the #MeToo Movement. [127] The tour lasted over two years, comprising over 170 shows in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. CNNs Sandra Gonzalez contributed to this report. He also allegedly attempted to contact her through a shared music manager, who Schuman said she didnt realize until later was a close personal friend of Carter when he abruptly stopped working with her as a client.. His performance was so energetic that he received a standing ovation, with people crying in the audience at how wonderful the boy's voice projected. [154] On September 23, the Backstreet Boys confirmed their Vegas residency show happening in 2017, titled Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life. [229] Individually they have given to charities, for example, Nick Carter hosted a sing-a-long holiday dinner for Home for the Holidays.[230]. [176] On February 23, 2022, the group announced their return to Las Vegas with four shows to kick off the DNA world tour. ", "Backstreet Boys members inducted into Kentucky Music Hall of Fame", "First Images from Dead 7 Feature the Backstreet Boys in the Wild West", "Members Of The Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, O-Town, And 98 Degrees Recorded A New Song", "Backstreet Boys' A.J. He performed "I Will Wait" off his All American album live at the finale. [4][5] Several years later, when Carter was four, the family moved to Ruskin, Florida, near Tampa, and managed the Garden Villa Retirement Home, where they added to the family. He co-wrote every song released except a bonus track in Japan. [57] In a statement by his attorney Michael Holtz, Carter denied the allegation and claimed that Ruth's lawyer had allegedly taken advantage of the situation by manipulating Ruth into making her sexual misconduct allegations about Carter and called the lawsuit a "press stunt" by Ruth's lawyers. That same year Carter started working on his second solo album, but that was put on hold when the Backstreet Boys returned to the studio to record a new album in 2004. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. [123] The song reached No. All Rights Reserved. The film was said to start filming in June 2014, but the success of the Backstreet Boys' In a World Like This Tour delayed filming and was pushed back to January 2015. [9] As a kid, he described himself as the weird kid, whose friends were the elderly, and was consistently picked on a lot until fourth grade, after his family moved to Apollo Beach, Florida. The series lasted one season, and eight episodes were aired.[24]. This segment led to his first book deal with Bird Street Books. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. [145] The official physical DVD was released on June 7, 2016. Nick Carter of the "Backstreet Boys" has broken his silence just a day after his younger brother Aaron Carter was found. In 2017, the Backstreet Boys and duo Florida Georgia Line teamed for the song "God, Your Mama, and Me," which became a No . As a standout member of the Backstreet Boys, Carter was named one of People Magazine 's "50 Most Beautiful People in the World," dubbed the "most gorgeous celebrity . The group postponed the tour until July 1998 to give Littrell time to recover. The goal was to raise $85,000. [37][38][39] In September 2018, Carter revealed that Kitt had a miscarriage. [9] They also released their first documentary movie, titled Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of in January 2015. [3] He has English, Welsh, Irish, and German ancestry. The album made the charts in many countries as well.
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