Backstreet Boys Dish On Whether They’ll Tour With Reunited NSYNC, Ed Sheeran Collab Hopes & Howie D’s 50th Bahamas Bash
04.10.2023 - 16:09
/ etcanada.com
For years, many fans have dreamed of a joint Backstreet Boys and NSYNC tour. Now, with NSYNC’s explosive recent reunion reigniting such hopes, the Backstreet Boys tell us they’d love to hit the road with the group.
“At this point in our career, new stuff is what brings a breath of fresh air, like the [2011] tour we did with New Kids on the Block,” Howie Dorough said during an exclusive interview at Utah’s recent FanX Salt Lake Comic & Pop Culture Convention. “I’ve always said if we were ever to do something with NSYNC or the Spice Girls that would be really cool, or even with Take That over in Europe. It’s all about fun new things, so I’d totally be up for it.”
Despite decades of perceived rivalry between the two chart-topping groups, Dorough and his bandmates have long been friends with members of NSYNC (Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick, JC Chasez, Lance Bass and Justin Timberlake) and have even worked and performed together on various projects.
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Which is why Dorough’s thrilled for the reunited group, who came together at the MTV Video Music Awards ahead of this week’s release of “Better Place,” their first new single in 20+ years.
“They made a hell of a splash at the VMAs and good for them because the four other guys [besides Timberlake] have been patiently waiting to do something, so I’m really happy for them,” Dorough, 50, said. “I’ve always told Joey, ‘There’s room out there for all of us and whether it’s four of you or five of you, you could still go out there and tour. We did a couple of runs without Kevin [Richardson] and fans were still very appreciative.’”
“I always champion for them and we all help each other keep ’90s music alive by being out