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'NSYNC? Boyz II Men? Celebs Pick Their Top Boy Bands!

01 May 2012 16:30:00 EDT

'Jersey Shore' star Vinny Guadagnino, Monica, 'Glee' actress Dianna Agron and more weigh in on MTV's Battle of the Boy Bands.
By Christina Garibaldi

With the Battle of the Boy Bands nearing the Final Four, things are getting pretty intense among fans who are furiously voting to keep their favorite groups in the race.

Along the way, we lost some of the early front-runners, including the Backstreet Boys, 'NSYNC, New Kids on the Block and Boyz II Men.

Just because the Boyz were knocked out in the second round of the competition doesn't mean they don't have their die-hard fans out there — among them "Glee" star Dianna Agron.

"When I was growing up, it was 'NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, 98 Degrees," Agron told MTV News of the late-'90s boy-band explosion. "I was so obsessed with Boyz II Men in fourth grade. 'Motownphilly' — so good, so awesome."

The R&B group is a favorite of Monica's as well. "My favorite boy band would have to be New Edition and Boyz II Men," she told MTV News. "I don't know if you consider these boy bands though, but they were just unbelievable."

Another popular choice was 'NYSNC, who made a shocking first-round exit when they lost in the final moments of voting to British boy band 5ive. Justin Timberlake and company ruled the charts (and the hearts of teen girls everywhere) in the late '90s.

"I would say 'NSYNC was my favorite boy band. They're amazing, they were so talented," former Danity Kane singer Aubrey O'Day said. "Obviously Justin came from that. We all know we were sweating Justin!"

Posters of Timberlake most certainly lined the walls of millions of fans, including Selena Gomez, who revealed to MTV News that her first crush was the former 'NSYNC member.

Of course, picking just one boy band isn't always easy, which was the problem for Roc Nation's newest member, British singer Rita Ora.

"My ultimate boy band, I have a few: Jackson 5, Jagged Edge — I love Jagged Edge," Ora said. " 'NSYNC, they were the ones, I swear."

But when "Jersey Shore" star Vinny Guadagnino picked his ultimate boy band, he opted for keeping it in the MTV family.

"I kinda liked 2ge+her," Vinny admitted. "I loved ['U + Me = Us']."

Voting for the Elite Eight in MTV's Battle of the Boy Bands runs until noon ET on Wednesday, May 2. Winners are determined by fan votes, so if your favorite band made the cut, make sure you keep voting. Tune in to AMTV and MTV Hits for their boy-band video takeovers each day and make sure to spread the word on Twitter using the hashtag #BBB and like us on Facebook for updates!

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New Kids Off The Block, Brits Advance In Battle Of The Boy Bands!

30 Apr 2012 14:03:01 EDT

One Direction, the Wanted, Jonas Brothers move on to Elite Eight. Voting in third round begins now!
By Christina Garibaldi

The British boy bands are in it to win it!

MTV's Battle of the Boy Bands advanced into the third round on Monday (April 30), with U.K. group Westlife continuing their impressive run by beating out O-Town in the Sweet 16, and England's 5ive overtaking LFO. The two groups join English newcomers One Direction and the Wanted, as well as Big Time Rush and Mindless Behavior in the Elite Eight.

New Kids on the Block had a tough matchup against the Beatles. In the end, the Boston band just couldn't gain enough votes to get them through. But the closest match was a fight to the finish between the Jonas Brothers and Hanson. The JoBros ultimately overtook the trio in a last-minute surge of voting to continue on in the competition.

So what do the Elite Eight matchups look like now? Read on for a breakdown and remember polls close at noon ET on Wednesday!

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Westlife vs. the Beatles: Westlife's fanbase is no joke. Fans from around the world have been voting for these guys around the clock to ensure they make it to the finals. But the group, who are currently in rehearsals for their farewell tour, will have a tough Elite Eight matchup in the Beatles. The Fab Four barely made it by New Kids on the Block in the Sweet 16, so expect another close matchup in this round. Fun fact about these two groups: Westlife's first seven singles debuted at the top of the U.K. charts, tying with the Beatles' record.

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5ive vs. Jonas Brothers: 5ive have surprised many of the fans watching this competition. They took out two of the biggest boy bands of the late '90s in the early stages of competition, 'NSYNC and LFO, and will now face off against the Jonas Brothers. While 5ive haven't been an active group since 2001, they fanbase is still very loyal. It might be tough, however, to get past the Jonases. The JoBros are still very much a group and are reportedly working on their next album, which may motivate fans to keep voting. This matchup will most likely be another nail-biter.

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The Wanted vs. Big Time Rush: Rushers are making their presence known in this competition as they helped their group, Big Time Rush, overpower R&B chart-toppers Boyz II Men. Things should get very interesting now as BTR take on the Wanted: The Brit newcomers fought to the death in the last round, barely making it by the Monkees, so be ready for another down-to-the-wire clash for this pair of relatively new boy bands.

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One Direction vs. Mindless Behavior: This should be a fight to the finish with fans of both groups casting votes like crazy. Mindless had a big win over NKOTBSB and they hope to carry that momentum into the Elite Eight. But 1D fans have also been voting furiously, giving One Direction relatively easy wins over their competition thus far.

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Backstreet Boys, 'NSYNC Out Of Battle Of The Boy Bands

26 Apr 2012 14:20:06 EDT

New Kids on the Block, One Direction, the Wanted and more advance to second round — voting is open now!
By Christina Garibaldi

It was a highly unpredictable first round of MTV's Battle of the Boy Bands, with perceived favorites Backstreet Boys and 'NSYNC out of the competition.

Irish boy band Westlife ousted BSB, and British group 5ive took out 'NSYNC by an extremely thin margin.

Many other matchups went down to the wire, including New Kids on the Block, who narrowly avoided an upset by Take That. O-Town received a late rally from their fans, giving them the edge over the Jackson 5. New boy bands like One Direction, the Wanted and Big Time Rush will move on to the next round, but, as you can see, it seems as if no one is safe.

So who remains in the competition? Let's take a look at the next round of matchups!

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Westlife vs. O-Town: Westlife proved to be a real contender in this competition after beating the Backstreet Boys in round one. The group — which is about to kick off a farewell tour in May — seems to have a die-hard fanbase that may prove tough for O-Town to overcome. But don't count them out just yet: They also had a tough first-round matchup in the Jackson 5, and fans may still be hoping for a reunion from these guys, since last year, four of the five original members announced they wanted to get back together.

The Beatles vs. New Kids on the Block: NKOTB barely made it through to the second round and now have to face an even tougher competitor: The Beatles. The New Kids had much of their success in the late'80s and early '90s and have sold 80 million records worldwide. Pretty impressive, but the Beatles are known as the original boy band and are the best-selling band in history. Let's hope NKOTB are "Hangin' Tough."

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Jonas Brothers vs. Hanson: It's not only a battle of the boy bands; it's a battle of the brothers! Hanson and the Jonas Brothers will face off in a touch matchup in the next round. Both groups, consisting of three brothers, are known for their infectious pop hits and the fact that they all play their own instruments. Hanson received massive success in the mid- to late '90s with single "MMMBop," which hit #1 in 27 countries. After marriages, babies and several albums, the group is very much still together and will be touring this summer. With four LPs in just as many years, the Jonas Brothers have sold 8 million albums worldwide and became a household name after starring in two Disney Channel movies, "Camp Rock" and "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam." The guys took a break to work on solo projects but have been working on a follow-up to their 2009 album, Lines, Vines and Trying Times.

LFO vs. 5ive: Both of these boy bands barely edged out their competition, which should make for an interesting second-round matchup. 5ive found success overseas with 11 top 10 singles and four top 10 albums in the U.K. before they called it quits in 2001, and LFO became popular in the U.S. during the wave of late-'90s boy bands and had two top 10 hits, including "Summer Girls." This one may go down to the wire again with both groups having very loyal fanbases.

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The Wanted vs. the Monkees: British boy band, the Wanted have certainly gained momentum here in the States over the past few months. The group released a much-anticipated U.S. EP earlier this week and premiered the "Chasing the Sun" video on "MTV First: The Wanted." They will have to see if this energy can carry them through when they face off against the Monkees. The group enjoyed success in the mid-'60s with their hit television show and songs like "I'm a Believer" and experienced a revival in the mid-'80s with a performance at the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards. The band continued to tour off and on until 2011 but lost member Davy Jones earlier this year when he died of a severe heart attack.

Big Time Rush vs. Boyz II Men: Both of these groups easily made it past their first-round competition, but it will most likely be a closer matchup in round two. Big Time Rush may have a younger audience voting for them, since they gained success with their hit Nickelodeon television show. Boyz II Men, on the other hand, have longevity on their side, being that they are the most successful R&B group of all time.

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One Direction vs. IM5: Even though both of these boy bands are relatively new to the music scene, it seems they already have a lot in common. One Direction were assembled by Simon Cowell on the U.K. version of "The X Factor," and IM5 were recently created by "American Idol" creator Simon Fuller, Perez Hilton and creative director and choreographer Jamie King.

NKOTBSB vs. Mindless Behavior: With the Backstreet Boys out of the competition, BSB fans can still vote for NKOTBSB. The New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys supergroup released a compilation album in 2011 consisting of each of their hit songs and two joint singles including "Don't Turn Out the Lights." The group is overseas on the European leg of their tour. But don't ignore the power behind the fans of Mindless Behavior. The group, which has actually toured with the Backstreet Boys, just released the single "Hello" in March.

Voting in round two of MTV's Battle of the Boy Bands runs until noon ET on Monday, April 30. Winners are determined by fan votes, so if your favorite band made the cut, make sure you keep voting. Tune in to AMTV and MTV Hits for their boy-band video takeovers each day and make sure to spread the word on Twitter using the hashtag #BBB and like us on Facebook for updates!

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Justin Bieber Doing NKOTB? Jim Jonsin Reveals Ideas

30 Jun 2011 18:44:43 EDT

Producer says he would like to help Biebs channel New Kids on the Block, New Edition and Kelly Rowland.
By Rob Markman

Multi-platinum producer Jim Jonsin has some interesting plans for when he gets in the studio with Justin Bieber. No, he won't be coupling the teen-pop sensation with B.o.B, but rather he will try to capture the vibe of NKOTB.

"For Bieber, I think I want to reach back to New Edition, those days," Jonsin initially said before referencing another 1980s Boston-bred boy band. "I want to try to do something like that — 'Please Don't Go Girl,' New Kids on the Block — because the girls would go crazy. Maybe not that song, but something that feels like that: little bit of soul, R&B, but pop as well."

While the track pre-dates the 17-year-old Bieber by about four years, "Please Don't Go Girl" was the first single from NKOTB's sophomore album, Hangin' Tough, and ultimately put the group on the map. The ballad, which featured Joey McIntyre as the lead vocalist, drew comparisons to New Edition's 1983 single, "Is This the End" — not surprising considering both acts were founded and produced by Maurice Starr.

It isn't all about the '80s however: Jonsin also would like to produce something more modern for JB as well, using Kelly Rowland as a reference. "And then I'd love to put him on something like that 'Motivation' type of track," he said of the hit Rowland single he helped create. "Just a hard beat that he could sing something super slick [on]."

Jonsin admits that, at first, he didn't know what to make of Justin, but thanks to the Biebs' "Never Say Never" film, the hitmaker has a newfound respect for the young star. "When I watched the movie with my 8-year-old daughter, I was floored and inspired at who he was as a person. He's a good kid, he's a philanthropist, he's a good role model," Jonsin said. "I have a newfound respect for the young man, and I'm honored to work with him."

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NKOTB's Jonathan Knight Confirms He's Gay

31 Jan 2011 09:13:43 EST

'I have lived my life very openly and have never hidden the fact that I am gay,' '80s boy-band member says.
By Gil Kaufman

You can't out New Kids on the Block's Jonathan Knight because he already came out, like, a long time ago. The 1980s-boy-band member was seemingly pushed out of the closet by fellow '80s teen pop star Tiffany recently when she told Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live" that she was in a relationship with a member of NKOTB around 20 years ago.

"The quiet one, the shy one," Tiffany said in reference to Knight. "[He] became gay later. I didn't do it. I had issues with that. I was thinking maybe I did. Now looking back when we were dating, he was so much fun. We used to do facials together. He was so easy to talk to."

After Tiffany was slammed on some online forums for the comments, Knight released a statement over the weekend confirming the news, which he said was not really news. According to the website Towelroad.com, in the statement posted on the fan forum on the NKOTB website, Knight wrote, "I have never been outed by anyone but myself! I did so almost 20 years ago. I never knew that I would have to do it all over again publicly just because I reunited with NKOTB! I have lived my life very openly and have never hidden the fact that I am gay! Apparently the prerequisite to being a gay public figure is to appear on the cover of a magazine with the caption 'I am gay.' I apologize for not doing so if this is what was expected! My belief is that you live your life by example, and not by a caption on a magazine! If there ever has been any confusion about my sexuality, then you are someone that doesn't even know me!"

Knight will take part in the upcoming tour by the superstar boy-band pairing of NKOTB and the Backstreet Boys. He added in his comments that like his bandmates, he doesn't feel that he has to discuss his private life in public. "I love living my life being open and honest, but at this time I choose not to discuss my private life any further!" he wrote. "My fellow band members don't discuss their private lives with their loved ones and I don't feel that just because I am gay, I should have to discuss mine!"

Showing that there are clearly no hard feelings, Knight also came to Tiffany's defense when the singer was attacked by angry fans, tweeting, "I'd also appreciate it if the people talking trash about Tiffany and Deborah [Gibson] knock it off and stop being nasty!" He also tweeted a personal message to his ex, writing, "@tiffanytunes Tiff, please don't lose any sleep over it! I know you weren't being mean and I found it to be funny!"

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A.J. McLean Promises Rehab Won't Affect NKOTBSB Tour

13 Jan 2011 16:03:25 EST

'None of this will affect our current tour plans,' Backstreet Boy says of hitting the road in June.
By Jocelyn Vena

After confirming on Thursday (January 13) that he was entering rehab, reportedly for substance abuse issues, Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean assured fans that his treatment will not affect the band's upcoming summer tour with the New Kids on the Block.

McLean said in a statement, "For personal reasons, I've checked myself into a rehab clinic. With 2011 being a busy year for Backstreet, I want to be healthy and perform and sing for people at my very best and happiest. None of this will affect our current tour plans and I look forward to seeing everyone really soon!" He added, "Thank you for all of your support and respecting my family and friends privacy during this time."

NKOTBSB are set to hit the road beginning June 2 for a show at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. And the tour, as of now, is slated to run through July 30 in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

McLean first hinted about his health issues this past Sunday in a few tweets. "Thank u all for my bday wishes and tweets:)! Its gonna be a great year! I love u all and wish me luck! I start my sober journey tomm! Ttfn!" he wrote on his Twitter page. A day later, he added, "Hey all wish me luck! This is gonna be an amazing year for me and all around me! I love u all and appreciate all the love and support"

TMZ reported that sources close to the pop star say he has been "out of control" lately. According to those sources, McLean was under the influence during much of the Backstreet Boys' cruise last month. He entered rehab, his third time in a decade, reportedly because his issues were affecting the planning stages of the NKOTBSB tour.

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New Kids On The Block And Backstreet Boys Add 16 Tour Dates

04 Jan 2011 15:05:25 EST

Boy-band supergroup NKOTBSB will hit even more cities on first joint tour.
By Gil Kaufman

Absence does indeed make the heart grow fonder. And when it's two of the biggest boy bands in modern history that you're missing, go ahead and double that longing.

That might explain why the boy-band supergroup NKOTBSB (otherwise known as New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys) have announced plans to nearly double the amount of dates on their first-ever joint tour. After initially announcing two dozen dates slated to kick off June 2 in Uncasville, Connecticut, and run through a July 9 date in Vancouver, British Columbia, the scream-feeder pairing will now stay on the road through July 30 due to what promoter Live Nation called "overwhelming" demand for tickets.

The 41-date swing will now wrap up with a July 30 show at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The additional dates include shows in Minneapolis, St. Louis, Orlando, Cleveland and Atlantic City.

In their biggest tune-up to date for the outing, the group rocked it in front of millions on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" eight months after they set fans' hearts aflutter by performing onstage together for the first time at a sold-out NKOTB show at Radio City Music Hall in New York in June.

Then they knocked it out of the park in November when they closed the American Music Awards with a medley that included Backstreet's "I Want It That Way" and NKOTB's "Hangin' Tough." The tour will feature appearances by all but one of the groups' original members: Joey McIntyre, AJ McLean, Jordan Knight, Howie Dorough, Jonathan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg, Brian Littrell, Danny Wood and Nick Carter (BSB's Kevin Richardson left the group in 2006).

Tickets for the new dates go on sale on January 15.

NKOTBSB tour dates:

» 6/2 - Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
» 6/3 - Washington, DC @ Verizon Center
» 6/4 - Boston, MA @ TD Garden
» 6/5 - Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
» 6/7 - Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
» 6/8 - Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
» 6/9 - Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
» 6/11 - Uniondale, NY @ Nassau Coliseum
» 6/12 - East Rutherford, NJ @ Izod Center
» 6/15 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Consol Energy Center
» 6/16 - Detroit, MI @ The Palace at Auburn Hills
» 6/17 - Chicago, IL @ United Center
» 6/18 - Chicago, IL @ United Center
» 6/21 - Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
» 6/22 - Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena
» 6/24 - Lafayette, LA @ Cajondome
» 6/25 - Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
» 6/26 - Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
» 6/28 -- San Antonio, TX @ AT& T Center
» 6/30 - Phoenix, AZ @ US Airways Center
» 7/1 - Los Angeles CA @ Staples Center
» 7/2 - San Jose, CA @ HP Pavilion
» 7/3 - Las Vegas, NV @ Mandalay Bay Events Center
» 7/8 - Tacoma, WA @ Tacoma Dome
» 7/9 - Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
» 7/10 - Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
» 7/12 - Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place
» 7/13 - Calgary, AB @ Calgary Stampede
» 7/15 - Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
» 7/16 - Kansas City, MO @ Sprint Center
» 7/17 - Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center
» 7/19 - St. Louis, MO @ Scottrade Center
» 7/20 - Louisville, KY @ KFC Yum! Center
» 7/22 - Orlando, FL @ Amway Center
» 7/23 - Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum
» 7/24 - Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
» 7/26 - Indianapolis, IN @ Conseco Fieldhouse
» 7/27 - Cleveland, OH @ Quicken Loans Arena
» 7/29 - Atlantic City, NJ @ Boardwalk Hall
» 7/30 - Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium

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BSB Debut NKOTBSB Song 'Don't Turn Out The Lights'

20 Dec 2010 14:30:33 EST

Brian Littrell and AJ McLean preview track on Backstreet Boys cruise.
By Jocelyn Vena

NKOTBSB fans have a lot to look forward to in 2011. The guys have announced they'll be hitting the road for a tour, and now comes a little preview of a song the groups recorded together. On Monday (December 20), Perez Hilton posted a video of the Backstreet Boys debuting "Don't Turn Out the Lights" for fans during their cruise earlier this month.

"A song by NKOTBSB," AJ McLean told the room of screaming fans, with Brian Littrell by his side. "I'm gonna tell you guys, 'Don't turn out the lights now.' Press play."

The up-tempo jam features vocals from McLean, Littrell and Jordan Knight about still being in love with someone. The guys sing, "I know we haven't been getting along/ I don't want to say goodbye/ Memories come flooding back/ I love you like that/ We can get it back again/ Don't turn out the lights now."

After cutting off the song early, McLean explained, "We can't play the whole thing, just 'cause with the tour coming up. It's a sample."

Despite pressure from both McLean and Littrell, their lawyer refused to let them play the sample again. An official release date or other information about the track was not available.

Back in November, all nine members of NKOTBSB teased a possible collaboration of new material, and not just mash-ups, in an interview they gave shortly after initially announcing a tour.

"It's tough getting these guys in the studio, these young cats," Joey McIntyre shared. " Well, it's honestly, it is tough to get everybody together. Yes, we have lots of great intentions."

Do you like what you've heard of "Don't Turn Out the Lights"? Give us your review in the comments below!

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New Kids On The Block, Backstreet Boys Announce New Summer Tour Dates

22 Nov 2010 14:37:13 EST

After their AMA performance, supergroup NKOTBSB add 18 dates to outing.
By Gil Kaufman

After their triumphant dual performance to close Sunday night's American Music Awards, boy-band supergroup NKOTBSB (otherwise known as New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys) have announced the full schedule for the eagerly anticipated co-headlining tour. The first-of-its-kind outing uniting the dominating male vocal group of the late 1980s, NKOTB, with their musical progeny from the 1990s, BSB, had been rumored for months, and when the initial limited slate of dates was announced last month, demand crashed the bands' websites.

As a result, 18 more dates were added to the schedule, including second shows in Chicago and Toronto. "We can't thank our fans enough for their continued support. The love that everyone has shown to us and to this project is incredible. We can feel the excitement and we won't let the fans down. And with our new and elaborate stage design there won't be one bad seat in the house," said NKOTB and BSB in a joint statement. "We are truly blessed and are so appreciative to have you all along with us for the ride."

The double threat group first made fans' dreams come true when they performed onstage together for the first time at a sold-out NKOTB show at Radio City Music Hall in June. Sunday's AMA hook-up included runs through Backstreet's "I Want It That Way" and NKOTB's "Hangin' Tough," that got the crowd on their feet as Joey McIntyre, AJ McLean, Jordan Knight, Howie Dorough, Jonathan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg, Brian Littrell, Danny Wood and Nick Carter proved they still had the moves.

Tickets for the shows are on sale now, with additional dates going on sale beginning December 11.

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New Kids On The Block, Backstreet Boys Talk Upcoming Tour At AMAs

22 Nov 2010 02:15:02 EST

NKOTB's Jordan Knight says AMA performance will be "exactly what they see on the tour."
By Mawuse Ziegbe, with reporting by Tim Kash

Superstar boy bands New Kids on the Block and the Backstreet Boys, who each spent a segment of the '90s causing teen-girl hysteria with their squeaky-clean party jams and baby-faced good looks, are now joining forces for a U.S. tour in June.

On Sunday night (November 21), the country got a taste of what an NKOTBSB show will look like when the nine-member collective closed the 2010 American Music Awards.

Before hitting the AMA stage, the fellas told MTV News that the collaborative awards-show production mirrors the staging of their upcoming trek.

"It's gonna be exactly what they see on the tour," NKOTB's Jordan Knight said of the show, in which the guys took turns belting pop smashes by both groups. "I think a lot of people, when they hear New Kids are going on tour with the Backstreet Boys, they think we're gonna, like, [face] off; we're gonna be some kind of rivalry. But that's not the case. They're gonna see tonight onstage that it's a collaboration, that we get along ... and you'll see it on our performance."

The amiable rapport among the crew is definitely evident when the guys talk about each band's contribution to pop music. Members of NKOTB and BSB maintain that the groups have a symbiotic relationship: The New Kids paved the way, and the Boys kept the boy-band phenomenon alive.

"In many ways, they contemporize us. They brought us to the forefront," NKOTB's Joey McIntyre explained. "When the Backstreet Boys came out, at first you're like, 'OK, these guys are kinda doing their thing.' To get the credit that somehow we started [the boy-band trend] - which we didn't, 'cause there's New Edition and the Jackson 5 and this tradition's being going on forever - they kinda shed a light on what we did too, and that's nice."

Nick Carter added that the "Larger Than Life" crooners were amped to hit the road with their '90s teen-idol forefathers.

"We appreciate and respect everything that these guys have done for the music industry, and now it's just great to be together," he said. "I think that's what's awesome."

NKOTB's resident bad boy Danny Wahlberg compared the team-up to a successful partnership straight out of Hollywood.

"It's Rocky and Apollo taking out Mr. T," he quipped, as the fellas laughed.

Are you excited to catch NKOTBSB on tour? Let us know in the comments!

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