Loving Howie in the Millennium era wasn’t always the loudest choice, but it was the most thoughtful one.

BACKSTREET BOYS ISN'T JUST A BAND. IT'S A LIFESTYLE.
Loving Howie in the Millennium era wasn’t always the loudest choice, but it was the most thoughtful one.
In 1999, while everyone else was obsessed with Nick’s boyish charm or AJ’s rebellious swagger, you had your eyes locked on the tall, mysterious one with the eyebrows and the soul-stirring stare, Mr. Kevin Richardson.
Today, it’s not about how many albums you buy… it’s about how often you stream. Whether you’re a fan of the Backstreet Boys as a group, Nick Carter as a solo artist, or any other member, streaming is now the single most important way to support their music in terms of Billboard chart success, visibility, and long-term impact.
In 1999, being a Backstreet Boys fan meant picking your favorite and defending that choice with your whole heart. Nick had the baby face, Brian had the voice, Kevin had the smolder, and Howie had the sweet charm. But AJ McLean? He had the edge. The tattoos, the sunglasses, the raspy vocals, the confident strut. He was the rebel in a sea of polished pop perfection.
In 1999, Nick Carter was the blonde-haired, blue-eyed heartthrob plastered across every teen magazine, hanging on bedroom walls, and living rent-free in the hearts of fangirls everywhere—including mine. He was the youngest Backstreet Boy, the playful one with a rocker edge and that boyish grin that made millions of us swoon.
May 18, 1999. That was the day the world got a little more dramatic, a lot more emotional, and infinitely more iconic, because Millennium by the Backstreet Boys was officially released. And even though the group is calling their Into the Millennium Las Vegas residency a celebration of the album’s 25th anniversary, let’s be real: we know the math. It’s 26 years. And it’s still everything.
This isn’t a comeback. It’s a coronation.
If you had told 17-year-old me—shy, quiet, only child me—that one day she’d be confidently speaking on camera, leading marketing campaigns, writing award-winning articles, and living a life she once only imagined, she probably would’ve laughed awkwardly and buried her face in a Tiger Beat magazine. But here’s the thing: I became that woman. And it all started with five guys named AJ, Brian, Howie, Kevin, and Nick.
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The Backstreet Boys have teamed up with Rascal Flatts for a new version of "What Hurts The Most". With this...
Let’s settle a long-standing debate among pop music and just BSB fans in general: Millennium isn’t just the most commercially successful Backstreet Boys album to date — it’s the best one. Period. Full stop.
In the whirlwind world of pop stardom, it’s easy to be dazzled by the flashiest voice, the boldest moves, or the loudest personality. But every great group needs something deeper—someone who holds the center, grounds the vision, and keeps the whole thing sonically and spiritually intact. For the Backstreet Boys, that someone has always been Howie Dorough.
Why did this album, more than any other, create lifelong fans?
Let’s take a journey back—and forward.
So why does Millennium still stand the test of time?
The countdown is on: Into the Millennium is taking over Las Vegas, and if you’re anything like us, you’re already...
The Backstreet Boys have teamed up with Rascal Flatts for a brand-new rendition of the emotional ballad “What Hurts the...
The Backstreet Boys are heading to NASCAR – at least for this Sunday’s NASCAR race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Backstreet’s back—at the Vegas Sphere, and we’re already losing our minds! 🖤✨
As you may have heard by now, the Backstreet Boys are heading back to Las Vegas for a twelve night residency at the...
Backstreet Boys made an appearance on the Today Show. It's been many years since they were on the show. The guys were on...
The Backstreet Boys have announced that they will be releasing a newer version of their iconic album "Millennium"....
The Backstreet Boys are returning to their roots in the most spectacular way possible—by rebooting Millennium, their wildly successful and record-breaking sophomore album that catapulted them into global superstardom and made them a household name.
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The holiday season is officially in full swing, and what better way to celebrate than with the Backstreet Boys lighting up the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony?
NEW BACKSTREET BOYS TV APPEARANCE Recently it was announced that the Backstreet Boys will be performing at 'Christmas in...
It’s night one of #BSBAtTheBeach. The welcome party is packed in the outdoor theater at the Sunrise property at Moon Palace Cancun. The Backstreet Boys are on stage chatting with fans, talking about the next few days’ events to come, swapping jokes with one another as they always do. The resort has delicious food out in a buffet line and the cocktails are flowing. It is a perfect evening to start off the first ever 4 day #BSBAtTheBeach event.
Nick Carter has been very quiet when it comes to ongoing court battles with three women who are accusing him of sexual assault, but on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, he tweeted just that along with a motion for summary judgement on Shannon Ruth’s claims against him.