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#SongsforTomorrow: A Review

On January 18, 2023, Angel Conrad hosted an amazing event: #SongsForTomorrow, A Benefit Concert to support Children's Mental Health, and a tribute to Aaron Carter. The benefit raised over $150,000 in support of On Our Sleeves, an organization which strives to bring...
When you get Fangirl Q&A’s from Non-@BackstreetBoys fans

When you get Fangirl Q&A’s from Non-@BackstreetBoys fans

“I wish I was as dedicated and loyal to ANYTHING in my life as you are to the Backstreet Boys.” – Former Co-Worker 

Whether she meant it as a compliment or not, my former co-worker expressed a sentiment shared by many colleagues and friends in my life. And, as with most foreign concepts, there is a lot of curiosity around what it means to be a Backstreet Boys “fangirl.” Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions from people outside the fandom and my best responses (feel free to adapt and recycle where appropriate!).

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