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Brian Littrell of the pop group "Backstreet Boys," pictured in this
July 2, 2001 file photo in New York during the band's perfomance on NBC
television's "Today Show," is forming a music label and entertainment
production company with his wife, Leighanne. BriLeigh Productions, in
association with Insight Entertainment Group, will focus on launching
the music label first, with plans to begin television and film projects
by the end of 2002.

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CAUGHT ON CAMERA

Backstreet Boy Appears to Use Slur in Blazing Beach Argument

Reports say the musician submitted the video himself.

Harry Thompson

Brian Littrell
LINE IN THE SAND

Boy Bander Sues Sunbather, 67, Caught on His Private Beach

Brian Littrell’s heated battle to keep people from “trespassing” on his beach continues.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

Brian Littrell
I WANT IT... NOT THAT WAY

Backstreet Boys Singer Sues Cops Over Beach Trespassers

Brian Littrell claims the cops haven’t been doing their job when it comes to unwanted visitors.

William Vaillancourt

Singer Nick Carter attends the premiere of Gravitas Ventures' "Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of"   at  on January 29, 2015 in Hollywood, California.
SEEKING JUSTICE

Woman Claims Backstreet Boy Gave Her STDs During Sex Assault

The Backstreet Boy has been accused of sexual assault in three prior lawsuits—and has denied all allegations.

Yasmeen Hamadeh

Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld at SNL 50
SERENITY NOW

Jerry Seinfeld Forced to Sing With Backstreet Boys on ‘SNL’

Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell called upon the comedian to sing “I Want It That Way.”

Catherine Bouris

A photo illustration of NSYNC and Backstreet Boys.
QUIT PLAYING GAMES

How Bad Was the Rivalry Between Backstreet Boys and NSYNC?

“Larger Than Life: Reign of the Boy Bands” features members of New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys, and NSYNC spilling about their pop-star lives and drama.

Jesse Hassenger

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Nick Carter performing in Sweden in July 2024.
LEGAL BATTLE

Nick Carter Now Suing Woman Accusing Him of Sexual Assault

The Backstreet Boy is seeking $2.5 million for alleged defamation after Melissa Schuman sued him in 2023.

Clay Walker

Nick and Aaron Carter
‘FALLEN IDOLS’

Nick Carter Blamed for Fueling Brother Aaron’s Downfall

The new docuseries “Fallen Idols” portrays Aaron Carter as just one of his brother’s many alleged victims, including underage girls who say they were raped by the Backstreet Boy.

Nick Schager

HERNANDO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
REMOTE ACCESS

Nick and Aaron Carter’s Mom Jailed for Fight Over TV Remote

Jane Schneck was reportedly using the TV to listen to music that was far too loud for her husband to go to sleep.

Erik Uebelacker

Nick Carter.
ON DEFENSE

Nick Carter Countersuing Fan Who Accused Him of Rape

The pop star says Shannon Ruth is being coached to make false claims as part of an extortion attempt.

Helen Holmes

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DAMAGE CONTROL

ABC Pulls BSB Holiday Special After Nick Carter Rape Suit

“A Very Backstreet Holiday” was set to air on Dec. 14 with special guests including Meghan Trainor and Seth Rogen.

Adam Manno

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