2 ND YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION!

The Official Newsletter of Backstreet Boys Fan Club Philippines Issue 3, 2008

COMMUNITY BLEND

THE UNBREAKABLES
BSB Releases a New Album and BSBFCP Celebrates its 2nd Anniversary!

Sarah Geronimo Records

a Duet with Howie D!
BSBFCP FEATURE: A BSBFCP
Member attends the BSB
Concert in Sydney, Australia

Included in this Issue: BSB SPOTLIGHT What’s New with the Boys l Winners and Prizes Galore!
Check out who won the “Me And My Unbreakable Cd” Contest and the “I’ll Be There” Contest!
BSBFCP’s First Outreach Activity at the Pangarap Shelter l PLUS A BSBFCP Howie D Special
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Featured in this
Issue (Plus More!)
BSBFCP Howie D Special:
COPY HERE

Exclusive pictures of Howie D’s and Sarah Geronimo’s Press

Conference at the the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel. Page 18
HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY, BSBFCP!
As the old saying goes, “time flies when you’re having fun.”
Indeed, it does.

Happy 2nd Birthday, BSBFCP!
BSBFCP turns 2! Page 3.
This One’s for the Boys
BSBFCP holds its first outreach
program in 2007. Page 4.
T
his year, the Backstreet Boys Fan Club Philippines
(BSBFCP) celebrated its 2nd year anniversary. Yes, it
has been two years since our beloved Backstreet Boys
visited us again here in the Philippines for a “one-night only”
concert, and it has been two years since this sisterhood and
brotherhood, that is the BSBFCP, had come to life.
Last January 26, 2008, BSBFCP parties with its members at
the Congo Grill in Ortigas, Pasig City. A number of members
attended this fun-filled afternoon, even one from Canada, Chit,
BSB Spotlight Pineda made it to this occasion.
Find out what’s new with the Boys. Page 15. The program was started with a prayer, as well as welcome
speech from one of the club’s administrators. It was then
followed by a few announcements here and there. The meal,
The CB Team which was a cross between late lunch and early merienda was
Editor-In-Chief Hazel Balajadia scrumptious and heavy.
Editorial Manager Crislyn Barnuevo
Art Director Lorry Lizares While the other members are finishing their meals, the program
Contributors Lorelie Dino, Chit Pineda
went along and continued with the announcement of the
Special Thanks to Arlene Santos & Sony-BMG Philippines winners to the Me and My Unbreakable Picture-Taking Contest.
The grand prize was won by Maya De Guzman, who submitted
Special Message to BSB This is our gift to you and your Filipino Fans. a funny picture of herself singing along with BSB when she got
We love you guys! Please Come back soon, her Unbreakable CD. She received a limited edition Unbreakable
We are waiting for you!
mug, as well as a Reload card worth Php300.

After the prizes had been distributed, a montage of the

Unbreakable BSBFCP
holds an Album Launch Party for
BSB’s Unbreakable. Page 6.
BSBFCP FEATURE
From the CB Team
Mabuhay Backstreet Boys Fans in the Philippines!
Celebrating our 2nd year as a fan community has been a real blessing
especially since we have the Backstreet Boys themselves, recognizing us as a
unit and acknowledging our existence. We have had hopes of them coming in
our country when the Unbreakable Tour kicked off last February but
unfortunately, the date was cancelled. Even then, we remained strong and being
the BSBFCP family that we are, we were able to help each other out cope with
the sadness the news brought us as we know that we’ll have our time eventually
and God has bigger plans for us. ‘
This September, one of the Backstreet Boys, Howie Dorough, is coming to Manila,
Philippines to help promote Sarah Geronimo’s album and their duet, I’ll Be There.
Let us support Howie at the mall show on September 28 and show everyone
how we keep the Backstreet pride alive in the Philippines!
birthday boys, AJ and Nick, which was prepared by one of
the BSBFCP administrators, was played and shown. This was
then followed by the singing of the Happy Birthday Song for
the boys, the club itself and the members who are similarly
celebrating their birthdays for the month of January.
Later on, a few rare BSB items and merchandise were raffled
off, which was followed by an announcement regarding the
auction of other BSB items donated by some members.
Thereafter, everyone joined in the singing of Time, the club’s
“anthem” and of course, photo ops!
Another year ended, and a new one has just begun. What
lies ahead, we can never tell, but one thing’s for sure, we will
always keep the Backstreet pride alive!

We look forward to hearing from you and encourage you to continue sending
your suggestions and contributions for the next edition of the Community Blend.
Til the next issue! KTBSPA!

A BSBFCP member writes - The Community Blend Team

her account on BSB’s
Concert at Acer Arena, (L-R) The Community Blend Team:
Sydney, Australia. Lorry Lizares (Art Director),
Hazel Balajadia (Editor-in-Chief) and
Page 8. Crislyn Barnuevo (Editorial Manager)

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This One’s For the Boys... The Backstreet Boys’

Unbreakable Released

Top: BSBFCP Admin,

Hazel Balajadia gives out
a hygiene set to a boy from
shelter.

The BSBFCP Admins and

Members wore Blue for this
activity.

T
he Backstreet Boys are known not only for their soulful As with every BSBFCP activity, the program was started with
and heartfelt music, but also for their group and individual a prayer and subsequently, a welcome speech from the

advocacies. Every BSB fan knows that the Boys are
active, in one way or another, to a number of charitable
activities.
Staying true to this BSB tradition, the Backstreet Boys Fan Club
Philippines (BSBFCP) deemed it proper to hold its own outreach
program as well.
On October 20, 2007, together with Hands-On-Manila, a volunteer
group that focuses primarily on holding various outreach
programs, BSBFCP was able to make this foresight become a
reality.
Through Hands-On-Manila, BSBFCP discovered the Pangarap
Shelter, an institution which, as the name entails, helps school-
aged boys to attain and realize their dream of a better future
through education. The Shelter, in a nutshell, provides home
for the boys, who are former street children, and helps them
look for philanthropists and sponsors who can help support
their schooling.
For this joint outreach program, BSBFCP was tasked to take
care of the games and provide the prizes for the kids, with an
added twist of course.
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Shelter’s administrator. Soon thereafter, the fun and games
began. There was a soda drinking contest, followed by a relay
race and an egg-throwing contest. After which, the kids took
turns showing off their talents in singing, dancing and playing
the guitar. A group of them even serenaded the day’s special
guest, Sidse (Sisa), who is a Danish national and a volunteer in
the Shelter. We later on found out that she teaches art classes
in the Shelter every Saturdays.
After lunch was over, another game, now headed by the
Shelter’s administrators, was held. This time, it involved both
the boys from the Shelter teaming up with the members
of BSBFCP. Who can ever forget the infamous Jack ‘En Poy
Evolution?
Later on, BSBFCP gave out hygiene sets, consisting of tumblers,
combs, brushes, small towels, etc, which, we were told, are
some necessities needed by the boys in the Shelter.
Indeed, it was a day full of fun and laughter both for the
members of BSBFCP, the boys in the Shelter and the guests.
A friendship has been built and memories have been created.
‘Til the next time, our newly found friends… ‘til the next time…
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I
t was the day that everyone in Backstreet Land had been
looking forward to. Two years after their Never Gone album
was released, the Backstreet Boys are back with a new
album, Unbreakable. Packed with the Backstreet sound we
loved all these years, the new album was released last October
30, 2007 simultaneously worldwide.
In the Philippines, Sony-BMG had a special offer
for the loyal Backstreet Boys fans and BSBFCP
members. For a discounted price of only Php320,
one can pre-order the CD, which comes with a
Limited Edition BSB Desk Calendar for the year
2008.
A month prior to the forthcoming release, the
Backstreet Boys Fan Club Philippines accumulated
a number of pre-orders from different parts
of the country. A shipment fee was added for
those who ordered outside Metro Manila.
October 30, 2007 marked the release of the new
Backstreet Boys CD and a number of fans who
were able to pre-order
the same met up at Mr. Donuts, SM Megamall in
Mandaluyong to pick up their copies of the CD.
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Much to the surprise of everyone, the event turned out to be a
celebration of friendship as fans took the chance to meet both
old and new acquaintances and to relive their BSB memories.
Along with the scheduled release of the pre-ordered CDs, a
new BSBFCP contest was launched. Dubbed as ‘Me and My
Unbreakable Picture-Taking Contest’, everyone was encouraged
to buy the new album and to take a creative shot of them
with the CD. The most unique photo
will win a special BSBFCP Mug and a
special Load Extreme Retailer’s Card
worth Php300.
Two consolation prizes will also be
given away.
This special promotion is BSBFCP’s
project in coordination with MAX-FM
and Sony-BMG (Philippines), which
was later adopted by MYX, a famous
music channel in the Philippines to
promote the Backstreet Boys’ new
album wherein the winner had the
chance to fly to Hawaii and meet the
Backstreet Boys in a special concert.
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Fans Go Unbreakable at Padi’s Point
Unbreakable Album Launch
T
he Backstreet Boys Fan Club Philippines (BSBFCP)
celebrated the release of the Backstreet Boys’ new
album Unbreakable last November 17, 2007 at Padi’s
Point in Araneta Center, Quezon City. The event was
graced with the presence of the members of the fan
club, as well as the club’s advisers from Sony-BMG Philippines,
Mr. Narciso Chan and Mr. Chito Confiado.
Registration started at 2PM and the guests were treated with
special Unbreakable bookmarks and freebies, courtesy of our
friendly sponsor, Hershey’s Philippines. Early registrants were
given special button pins as an added treat.
The program started thereafter. After the prayer, the album
launch party was officially started. The new BSB songs were
played, along with a DVD presentation provided by the Sony-
BMG Philippines. A scrumptious late afternoon lunch was
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served, while a video presentation was shown, as prepared by
the BSBFCP admins.
The program livened up by the groove of Rommel’s group,
dancing to a medley of Backstreet beats, off from the new
F
BSBFCP turns
the BIG
by Chit Pineda. BSBFCP Member, Canada.
2!
or more than ten years, I have been a “backseat”
Backstreet Boys fan, a silent follower. But, with the help of
technology, I was able to find people who share the same
love I have for the Boys.
It all started when I chanced upon this thread in
lunch/dinner. I have say, the food was really good, but of all
the food that were served, I indulged on the Sinigang.
(Sorry, I really can’t forget how good it was.) The admins then
prepared some clips of the Boys and played them while we’re
eating. Can anything get better than that?
album. Afterwards, a lively trivia game sustained the excitement
pinoyexchange.com – Keeping The Backstreet Pride Alive Anyway, the fan club officers also prepared some rare
of the event. A number of raffle prizes were also given out
thread - where I met axianbeauty, mspoachedegg (who I Backstreet Boys items to be raffled out to everyone who
throughout the program.
mistook as mspouchedegg), care4bsb, kat and others. For attended the event. After everyone’s filled up, they started out
months, we talked and shared everything we had and knew with the draw. Poor me, even my luck was in shock that time,
The day, however, is far from over. There was yet another
about the Backstreet Boys, and, of course, a little something it forgot what it’s suppose to do! But that’s okay, seeing all the
surprise waiting for the members.
about us on the side. happy faces of the other members was enough for me. That’s
Prior to the album launch party, the BSBFCP administrators had
what I was there for in the first place. (I should’ve sneaked out
repeatedly teased the members regarding a big surprise being
Right after BSB’s concert in Manila in 2006, these people on one of the prizes!)
cooked up by BSBFCP as announced during the promotions
decided that it’s about time that the Boys have their official fan
and invitations for the event.
club in the Philippines. And, from then on, now two years with Also, part of the day’s event was the celebration of Nick and
the club (and counting), I’ve met more and more people who AJ’s birthdays, as well as the birthdays of fan club members
After giving props to the people in Sony-BMG (Phils.), and
share the same love I have for the Backstreet Boys, online, that celebrating that month. There was cake, balloons AND party
the anticipation of the members now rising, the BSBFCP
is, since I am halfway across the world from them. The website poopers! (I mean poppers!)
admins unveiled the big surprise -- a video greeting from the
put up by the club has become a “home” for all of us.
Backstreet Boys themselves to BSBFCP! It was the first time
Of course the event would not be completed without the photo
that the video was shown to the public and the attendees of
Finally, in January, I was able to meet everyone. (Well, not ops. With camera flashes here and there, you wouldn’t know
the album launch were the first ones to see it.
exactly everyone, almost everyone.) The club celebrated its who’s taking the picture of whom and where to pose for a
second anniversary last January 26, 2008. The event was held good shot. (Luckily, I was able to put my modeling skills to use
In the video, the BSB thanked the fans for all their continued
at the Congo Grill in Ortigas, Pasig City from 2pm to 6pm. then.) Finally, I was included in the annual “family” picture! Yes,
support all these years and invited everyone, who has not
I call them family because by this time, our relationship is not
signed up yet, to join the fan club.
I wasn’t really sure if I was excited or nervous that day. Too just about the Backstreet Boys alone; it’s about all of us as one
overwhelmed, I guess, while thinking of what to expect, who to unit. I am just so happy I have met all of them (the members
For BSBFCP, this is definitely another milestone in the
see, what will happen. We came in early so I was able to see and officers of the fan club) and I am looking forward to coming
club’s history. Finally, after years of waiting, the Boys have
everyone coming in. I saw a lot of familiar faces, but some I “home” again.
recognized us.
only knew by name. So, the event started with a sumptuous
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The Backstreet Boys:
akable
Truly Unbre
This is an account of a BSBFCP member who had the privilege
to watch the BSB Unbreakable Tour in Acer Arena, Sydney,
Australia last Febraury 22, 2008.
T
he Backstreet Boys fever is back and the temperature
continues to rise! For others, it may seem that the
Millennium Mania is over, but the Boys definitely still
got it going on. This was proven by their Unbreakable Tour
2008, which, to date, is still overwhelmingly being clamored
by Backstreet fans all over the world. The Boys are giving
it their best, not just in concert arena, but kicking it great in
every country they are at! Indeed, the Backstreet Boys are
unbreakable.
Febraury 22, 2008. The lights dim and the pandemonium starts
to break out --- one could hear the shrieking fans and see
the cameras flashing as the boxing arena of the Boys unfold
in center stage. Each Boy was presented with his personal
statistics: hometown, birthday, astrological sign, record 15-0-0
and KOs 15: Brian, Howie, Nick, and AJ. The beat starts to pump
up heavily as the Boys break out to Larger Than Life, with
Kanye West’s Stronger funkily mixed into it.
One could feel the energy through and through, from their
well-choreographed dancing to their soulful singing of
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Tour had the Boys, their band, crew, management, staff, and
everybody else gave it over and beyond what a fan would
have expected--- it was indeed a superb, ultimate show!
The Backstreet Boys surely know how to give the best
by Lukring 2008 definition of what a true artist is. I feel lucky to be part of
this momentous event. Hopefully, the rest of the BSB fans back
home in the Philippines would also be treated to the spectacle
I witnessed. For now, let us enjoy what every other BSB fan
from around the world could share with us. No doubt, the
Boys are genuinely working very hard to give their best and
to reach out to each and every one of their devoted fans.
Undeniably, the BSB Filipino fans are looking forward to the
day the Boys will return to our country and, surely, they would
warmly embrace the Boys with much enthusiasm and would
readily belt out to every BSB song and become a contender
as one of BSB’s finest singing audience.
endearing ballads. The Boys danced with so much vibrancy
that one can’t help but feel the urge to dance along. One could Map to Acer Arena
definitely feel the youthfulness in them as they had always
been. First, they had these cool boxing wardrobes, and they
were like flying with their electrifying dance moves. Then,
they changed into these hot and appealing black and gold
leather outfits and sang Everyone, Any Other Way, the all-time
favorite I want It That Way, and the heart-warming You Can
Let Go; another wardrobe change, now donning classy suits
while singing Helpless When She Smiles, Show Me the Meaning
of Being Lonely; finally, they got relaxed and comfortable in
shirts and jeans. AJ and Nick wore souvenir shirts, which
they artistically designed themselves. Nick was wearing AJ’s
rose, while AJ was wearing Nick’s “What Would Nick Do”. They
belted out all their classics, as well as selections from the
Unbreakable album with so much heart and soul. There were
fillers in between songs, and some were 80’s hits, with Nick
even dancing to the tune of Beat It. Each Boy’s solo number
showcased each one’s uniqueness and individuality --- Howie
with his suave Latin moves, AJ rocking it on, Brian being such a
sweetheart and Nick, well, being Nick, a powerful drummer, who
also strums his guitar incredibly.
Manila’s Never Gone Tour last in January 20, 2006 was such
a great performance. However, this time, the Unbreakable
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Featured Fan
DJ Kelly of Max FM 103.5
O
ur featured fan has been spreading
her love for music for years now.
Playing non-stop music from nine
in the morning till twelve noon for The
Bite Club on MAX FM 103.5 for listeners
both here and abroad, no one would ever
suspect that she merely tagged along with
a friend during an audition for DJs. With a
great passion for music, one can ask her
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about old songs and she would definitely
know it. Aside from music, her other
interests include photography, painting and
video editing.
She also loves animals and if turning her
house into a shelter for pets (because she
had too many dogs) is not enough, she is
also a bona fide vegan and has been on
a veggie-centric lifestyle since she was a
young girl.
A cum laude graduate of St. Paul College
of Manila, she was able to accomplish
a lot of things in the name of Mass
Communications. An author of a book, a
columnist for Total Woman Magazine, the
female voice-over for Nickelodeon since
2006, an Advocacy Volunteer for Project
Brave Kids and an accredited member
of the Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster ng
Pilipinas, let us all meet Kelly Gallardo – also
a Backstreet Boys fan.
BSBFCP: Who is your favorite Boy?
Kelly: They’re all great but my favorite is
Howie. (smiles)
BSBFCP: How did you become a fan of the
Backstreet Boys?
Kelly:I’ve been a fan of their music since
they started. I even featured a four-part
the
he won a
al Load E
.
special on them when I was still doing the
night show at MAX FM (Mad About BSB). The
Boys have always been amazing to their
fans and I find that very admirable.
BSBFCP: How did the Backstreet Boys
inspire you?
Kelly: If the Backstreet Boys, famous as
they are, can be as down to earth and can
give back, why can’t we do the same, right?
They inspire us to want to inspire and give
back to other people, too.
BSBFCP: Any interesting facts about you
that you can share with us?
Kelly:The Four-Part BSB special on
the show was the highest viewed and
commented event on http://kellybites.
multiply.com – it made me realize that the
Backstreet Boys are more than just a boy
band. They are icons not just of an era
but of generations to come. Their star
power and musicality had grown with their
fans throughout the years and that makes
them ‘larger than life.’ =)
BSBFCP: What is being a Backstreet Boys
fan for you?
Kelly: It is knowing what the Boys
represent via their music. It’s honoring
their talent and supporting and sharing
their story and their music to others.
Special thanks to:
Rose Ann Abantao
(left) and Monick
Jaranilla (bottom)
for sending their
entries as well.
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BSB Spotlight
BRIAN LITTRELL
Although he was busy with the
Backstreet Boys for the Unbreakable
tour, Brian still found time to share his
blessings with others. His foundation,
the Healthy Hearts Club, had so many
projects to raise awareness on having
a heart-healthy lifestyle. One of their
projects was they launched an auction
for unique oil paintings to help kids live
healthy lives. Aside from Brian Littrell,
the other artists who had paintings to
be auctioned are Chris Tomliin, Casting
Crowns, Rebecca St James, Jeremy
Camp, Skillet, Grits and Aaron Shust
Adding to Brian’s recognition as an
artist of Christian music, he received
two Dove Awards, together with Mac
Powell, Casting Crowns’ lead singer/
songwriter Mark Hall, for their individual
performance, production and/or
songwriting work on the album, Glory
Revealed (Special Event Album).
In October, Power Source Music
Group announced that the 14th Annual
Inspirational Country Music Award
Show (ICM’s) will be held on Thursday,
October 16, 2008, at 7 PM CST at
the Trinity Music City USA Auditorium
located in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
The annual Inspirational Country Music
Awards are dedicated to honoring and
showcasing the biggest names and
emerging talent among artists who
perform Christian and Inspirational
Country music. Christian Country
music is inspired by Faith, Family, and
Country(TM). Brian is slated to be one
of the performers for the event. For
more information and show highlights,
please visit www.icm-awards.com.
Source: Healthy Hearts Club, CCM
Magazine, Christian News Wire,
www.icm-awards.com
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AJ McLEAN
If you’re an AJ fan, you would probably already
know the story about him burying a $40,000 gift
with his grandmother who passed away, only to
be asked for it to be returned. But, he was only in
his teenage years then. Going on his sixth year
of being sober, a lot has been going on with AJ
McLean.
He reunited with the Boys three years ago,
embarked on a world tour and now, he is gearing
up for the launch of his solo album. He already
started a series of promotions in the US and
Europe and received positive feedbacks, not
only from the fans of the Backstreet Boys but
also from his new audience. With the humility
that is remarkable from a member of a worldwide
phenomenon, AJ started the promotions through
low-key gigs in various areas in the US and
Europe full of enthusiasm to connect with his fans
and to give them a taste of the music of what is in
store in his new album.
“My record is a lot more personal and a lot more
real, so to speak,” he says in an interview with
a magazine in August. “My stuff is a little more
relatable, as far as things I’ve been through —
heartache, the rela¬tionship I don’t have with my
dad,” added McLean, who has had well-publicized
substance abuse problems.
“As I started making the record, I found I had a lot
more to say than I thought I did, and I had more to
get off my chest,” he said. “The only thing I didn’t
harp on was my sobriety and the drugs. I didn’t
want to go there yet.”
Looking good on his main page, AJ McLean
launched his official website, http://aj-mclean.
com/ last March. Powered by ground(ctrl), the
same people behind the Backstreet Boys’ official
website, the site is expected provide the latest
news and updates on AJ and his solo album.
Check out the site now and sign up for exclusive
info.
Source: AJ-McLean.Com, Contact Music, People
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HOWIE DOROUGH
Last December 2007 at St. James Cathedral in his home-
town of Orlando, Florida Howie Dorough when he married his
longtime love, Leigh Boniello,. What better way to celebrate
a wedding than with a passionate high five? That was Howie
Dorough’s theory when, after the pair was officially pronounced
man and wife on Saturday, “They high-fived each other in
church,” says singer Deborah Gibson, a longtime friend of
Dorough’s who attended their Orlando nuptials. “They really
are best friends and that came across throughout the whole
ceremony.”
From the being a romantic Backstreet Boy, he then switched
to being an entrepreneur when, in March, a grand celebra-
tion was held for the ribbon cutting of Cordele’s newest hotel,
the Country Inn & Suites on Frontage Road. As the CEO of
Dorough Group, he was interviewed on CNBC about the open-
ing of his second hotel in Cordele, Georgia. During the said
interview, Howie tackled issues from his real estate business
to being a member of the international group, the Backstreet
Boys. Howie was hands-on during the event and he even did
the honors of cutting the ribbon.
On the second quarter of the year, one of his memorable
projects for the Filipino fans took place when he recorded a
duet with Sarah Geronimo in LA last March. The song entitled
I’ll Be There, which was produced by Christian de Walden, will
be included in Sarah’s latest CD, which will be released in July.
De Walden was the same guy who acted as go-between for
Claire dela Fuente and Richard Carpenter in the re-recording
of the song Something in Your Eyes.
However, in late May, the sad news broke out and the fans all
over the world were informed about the ordeal Howie was go-
ing through when his father, Hoke, was diagnosed with cancer.
In his MySpace post, he asked everyone for their prayers for
a miracle and thanked everybody for their love and concern.
In his promo gig, AJ McLean also expressed his love and sup-
port for Howie and his family. As the lights went dim, he asked
everyone for a moment of silence and prayer for Mr. Hoke Dor-
ough. Sadly, things did not seem to be going well. The concert
tour in South Africa was cancelled as respect and courtesy to
Howie and his family during the trying times.
In June 22, Hoke Dorough joined our Creator during his sleep.
It was fortunate that the Dorough family had the opportunity
to spend time with Hoke before he passed. During their time
of mourning, they thanked everyone for the love, concern and
prayers and stated that they appreciated all the good thoughts
sent their way.
Now, life goes on for Howie D. The Backstreet Boys carried on
with the Unbreakable Tour in August. Fans continued to give
him their support and love. Presently, he is working with his
project, a solo album, and this September, after touring with the
Backstreet Boys, he is slated to come to Manila, Philippines to
help Sarah Geronimo promote her new album and their duet,
the carrier single entitled I’ll Be There.
Source: OK Magazine, CordeleDispatch.Com,
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NICK CARTER
Since the start of the Unbreakable Tour last February,
Nick had been busy updating the fans online about life
and career through his MySpace. He recently updated
his layout and is currently working on his new website at
www.nickcarter.net (not yet available online though).
In his interview with LiveDaily last March, he mentioned
working on another solo album soon. He, nonetheless,
stated, “I will always stay with the comfort of my boys
because we have a great relationship. We’ll divide out
time individually and group-wise.” He even mentioned co-
writing a song with longtime friend, Andrew Fromm, the
songwriter behind I Need You Tonight. Along with Gilles
Gollard and Nicole Witt, they came up with the song, Two
Forevers.
Concerning love and relationships, he and AJ are the
remaining bachelors of the group after Howie Dorough
got hitched last December 2007 with longtime love, Leigh
Boniello. Nick admits during his interview with Britain’s OK
Magazine last March that he isn’t sure if he will ever feel
ready to settle down and start a family. “I haven’t thought
about fatherhood. I’m thinking about myself and I’m not
the marrying kind. I’m not saying I wouldn’t change my
mind, but if I did I’d run away and do it in secret so no
one would ever know. I’m energetic and youthful and it’s
exciting. I’m not ready to settle just yet.”
Aside from his singing career, Nick was recently seen
around Nashville, Tennessee with friends. Doing business
perhaps? Soon thereafter, he likewise expressed his
desire to move out of California, which he did. During one
of the real-time chat sessions in his official fan club in July,
he mentioned moving in his new house in Nashville. He
revealed he was sick during the concert in the London
O2 Arena (where the MSN Webcast show was held) and
apologized if he wasn’t able to give much energy. He then
gave credit to the other Backstreet Boys for being the
greatest supporters in his career, for being his mentors
and his influences in the different side of life.
Getting back in good shape and maintaining his health,
Nick is also in the process of mending his relationship with
his mother, Jane Carter, when she was arrested in July.
He expressed his love for his mother and offered his full
support. With everything positive happening around him,
the fans wish him more luck with his family, his solo album
project, his current tour with the Backstreet Boys and his
advocacy in preserving the wonders of nature.
Source: LiveDaily, OK Magazine, Fan Club Chat,
MySpace, Contact Music, Saultstar
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WHAT’S THE LATEST ON BSB?
Backstreet News Backstreet Boys Back in Studio
The Backstreet Boys started the year with the promotions AJ McLean, 30, Howie Dorough, 34, Nick Carter, 28, and Brian
of their new album Unbreakable and launching their music Littrell, 33, have already started working on their follow-up to
videos Inconsolable and Helpless When She Smiles. On the last year’s “Unbreakable,” reports Billboard.
first month of the year, they dismissed the speculations that
their record company is on the verge of dropping them. Jive BSB already recorded some new material for their sixth studio
Records was reported to have been preparing to kick the album while on tour in Europe. However, the Boys plan to hit
U.S. boy band off its roster. However, a spokesperson for the the studio again after their North American tour, which starts
label tells website TMZ.com, “Reports about Jive Records Tuesday in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and wraps up on Sept.
dropping Backstreet Boys are completely untrue. The group is 6 in Seattle.
about to embark on a worldwide tour in support of their album,
Unbreakable, starting 16 February (in Tokyo), as well as some “We’re looking at getting back into the studio quite quickly,”
high-profile television appearances.” says Dorough, adding that BSB may work again with Swed-
ish producer/writer Max Martin, who worked with the group in
True enough, the worldwide tour kicked off in Asia, particularly “I Want it That Way,” “Shape of My Heart,” and “Quit Playing
in Japan. They then headed to South America and Europe, Games (With My Heart)”.
then back to the US and North America. Unfortunately, due
to unexpected circumstances that befell Howie Dorough’s “We want to hopefully have something ready to go or at least
family, the Boys decided to cancel the show in South Africa to be heavily into it by the end of the year and have something
enable Howie to be with his dad during the latter’s last days. out towards the beginning of next year,” Dorough says.
In a audio recording posted at various BSB websites, Howie
elucidated the reasons for the said cancellation and expressed Presently, Dorough and McLean also have solo projects in
his gratitude for the support of the fans. He added that the he the works.
and Boys are hoping to come to South Africa soon to perform
for the first time in the said country. In relation to this, tickets
already purchased were refunded at Computicket and VIP Sources: Backstreet Boys Official Website, Contact Music,
Packages bought through www.backstreetboys.com were E! Online, Billboard
likewise immediately reimbursed.
The Backstreet Boys Set the Word Straight on The Apprentice
Backstage at their sold out show at Rotterdam’s Ahoy Arena, Nick Carter was asked by the press about the Backstreet Boys’
recent guest appearance on the top rated US television show, THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE. “It was an amazing experi-
ence,” said Carter, “and such a great opportunity to raise money for all of the charities involved in the show. Although I have to
tell you, we were really surprised at how many people took us seriously when we gave those difficult tasks to Trace Adkins, all in
the good spirit of the show. We like the guy and thought it would be great to have some fun with him and add more excitement to
their final challenge.”
In line with this, Donald Trump, one of the show’s executive producers, commented, “The Backstreet Boys are an international
phenomenon and it was an honor to have them appear on ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ finale. The good natured conflict they had
with Trace resulted in some of the show’s funniest moments.”
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Sarah Geronimo
records duet with
Backstreet Boy
Howie D
WINNER
F
resh from a hugely-successful
concert tour of Canada and
the US, Sarah Geronimo stayed
behind in LA to do the vocals for
a duet with Backstreet Boy Howie
Dorough in LA. The song, titled I’ll Be
There and produced by Christian de
Walden, will be included in Sarah’s
latest CD which will be released in
July. De Walden is the same guy who
acted as go-between for Claire dela
Fuente and Richard Carpenter for
Claire to record the song Something
in Your Eyes.
Howie D. reached worldwide fame
as a member of the BSB along
with AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, Kevin
WINNER
Richardson and Nick Carter. He is
best known for his falsetto singing
which is easily recognizable in hits
like I Want It That Way, Drowning,
The Perfect Fan and Show Me the
Meaning of Being Lonely.
He is the lead singer in the songs
Spanish Eyes, What Makes You
Different Makes You Beautiful and
How Did I Fall in Love with You. He
is set to visit the Philippines in July
to shoot a video with Sarah and
promote the duet.
SOURCE: Philippine Star
CONSOLATION
PRIZE
[ BSBFCP CONTEST 2008 ]
BSBFCP’s “I’ll Be There” Essay Writing Contest
I
n preparation of Howie D’s arrival in Manila to promote the single “I’ll Be There”
with Sarah Geronimo, BSBFCP created the “I’ll Be There” Essay Writing Contest
open to all BSBFCP Members.
Two Winners will have the rare opportunity to Meet and Greet Howie D and Sarah
Geronimo on the 28th of September at the Mall of Asia Music Hall.
BSBFCP is pleased to announce that the two lucky winners are Pura Beatriz
S. Valle and Kristine C. Capili. while Maria Dolores “Lorelie” A. Dino
bagged the consolation prize of a Special Edition Viva Music Sampler CD featuring
the song “I’ll Be There”.
Below are the winning entries. BSBFCP would like to thank all those who joined
the contest! Congratulations to the Winners and stay tuned for more cool
BSBFCP Contests in the future! :)
This song, “I’ll Be There” deeply hits me and what I have right now with my ‘magic’
partner. It’s a song that just doesn’t reflect our magic, it has more that shows how
we are passionate about the ‘magic’ or love that’s between us. We are young, and
we still have to learn through the years. But as of now we have one thing common
in our minds that we are very sure of—to be there for each other no matter what.
There is more to love that keeps us together amidst the many hindrances that keep
coming to us. We are not weak, but we are yet to be strong. That is why we both
keep our words to be there for each other until our last breathe. This song clearly
describes our magic, our passion, our love, and our will to make our relationship
last until forever.
By: Pura Beatriz S. Valle
It’s really nice to know that there is someone that really cares for you. Especially
when your down and depressed, just knowing that you have someone to lean on and
share your burden with, makes you feel brighter and enlightened because you know
that he shares the burdens and he celebrates victories as well.
Even the world turn its back on me, I know that he will always be beside me. I really
like this song because each line keeps my heart longing and yearning for my love.
i have special someone but we are not together. Circumstances keep us miles away
from each other. But despite of the distance, just thinking of him brings sparkle to my
eyes. I feel his presence with just a simple memory of him. Even we are not together,
we already know in our hearts that what we feel inside is enough for us to overcome
solitude and wretchedness. I have confidence that destiny will set the right time for us
to be together. But while waiting for that anticipated moment, I will linger on the days
that we had together. And those memories will drive to keep dreaming on tomorrow. I
believe that he will always be there for me as much as i will be there for him.
By: Kristine C. Capili
“Just believe it’s true, I’ll be there for you…
Just think of me and I’ll be there”
“I’ll Be There” merges a beautiful friendship between two continents, the East and
the West, through music. I love Sarah and Howie’s duet as it simply expresses my
sentiments in 3 main areas I’m passionate about: for dear family and friends near
and far, the future love of my life, and the amazing Backstreet Boys.
Special people are our life’s garden we tenderly care for. They are the candles that
light up our nights. Sometimes, distance keeps us apart. I’ve got family and friends,
geographically separated, but inspite of this, it is not a hurdle. We can still count on
each other no matter what. We go the distance for one another.
Whoever the lucky man I’d be blessed with to share my life, this song speaks of the
love oath I will have for him.
For the Backstreet Boys, they are the only genuine artists I am truly dedicated to.
Through the rollercoaster they take us, the fans, in for --- it is a never-ending joyride.
My heart is always with the boys.
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Maria Dolores “Lorelie” A. Dino
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P H O TO S B Y A R L E N E S A NTO S, MAX F M 103. 5 / FLO WER PHO TO S BY LORRY LIZARES

The Howie Dorough and Sarah
Geronimo Press Conference Howie D’s beau
tiful wife, Mrs.
Leigh Boniello Doroug
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September 23, 2008 at the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel. Mandaluyong City, Manila, Philippines.

A Welcome Bouquet for Howie D’s Arrival, Compliments of BSBFCP

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Featured
Fan Site:
www.howie-
dorough.com
T
here are a number of Backstreet Boys
fan sites all over the World Wide Web,
but what makes this site interesting and
truly unique is the fact that this may the only
site that brings comprehensive news and
facts about our Sweet D, Howie Dorough.
Hailed in Norway, Tess is a music fanatic
who will listen to almost anything that’s of
good quality and fun, something that makes
one want to sing along, as well as music
that makes one think about what meaning
the lyrics have behind them. She has been
a Backstreet Boys fan for 13 years now
and still sees another 13 coming up. She
loves managing websites as a hobby, and
combining that passion with creating one for
her favorite band is an added bonus.
We requested her for a short chit-chat with
us to talk about her love for Nirvana and
NOFX, the Backstreet Boys, her websites,
and the relationship between Howie D and ‘N
Sync’s Bye, Bye, Bye.
BSBFCP: How long have you been a
Backstreet Boys fan?
Tess: I’ve been a fan since late 1995, since
the first time I heard “We’ve Got It Goin’ On”
on the radio. So, it’s been going on 13 years
now.
B: What inspires you, as a fan, when it
comes to your day-to-day experiences?
T: The Boys have amazed me from Day
One. When they first came out, I was a huge
Nirvana and NOFX fan, but the Boys opened
the “pop” world to me. They had a drive for
what they were doing and, no matter what
kind of stories the media has managed to
cook up about them over the years, they
have brushed them all off and kept going. I
think a lot of fans can relate to that and can
look up to them not only because they are
really talented and good at what they do, but
because they make a point out of being true
to their fans no matter what. Personally, I
have met some of my best friends because
of them, and I think it’s really awesome that
a group can bring people together the way
they have.
B: Have you met any of the Boys?
T: Yes, I had been lucky enough to have
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encounters with all of the guys throughout
the years. There isn’t a boring moment
when Backstreet is in town. Haha...
B: You are the webmaster of the other
site, Kaotic-World.Com, which is a Nick Carter
fan site. What gave you the drive to start
out a site for Howie D?
T: I would have to say it’s for the same
reasons I started Kaotic-World. I love web-
designing and working on websites, so I
thought, why not combine both by having
a site for one or several members of my
favorite band.
B: Who is Howie D for you?
T: I think the guys have him pretty much
described with his nickname, “Sweet D”. He
is the one, out of all the Boys, who managed
to keep his private life out of the media eye.
That is what I really respect most. He is a
private guy, but at the same time, he opens
up and shares part of his life with us, the fans,
which is really heart-warming. The first thing
that comes to mind when I think of Howie
is the Birmingham sound check in England,
where he suddenly started dancing to ‘N
Sync’s song “Bye, Bye, Bye,” which left the
other guys staring at him with shock painted
all over their faces. It was one moment that
made me and will make me laugh for years
to come.
B: There are times when some fans think
that the Boys are actually visiting the site.
How do you deal with these instances?
T: To be honest, there is really nothing much
one can do about it. In both of my websites,
I usually get love letters for the guys,
marriage proposals and personal questions
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Check-out this cool “Backstreet Gutter Land”
Here are some of the radio hotlines
we’ve gathered for your reference
Map submitted by Tian (Tian), Lacey (laceyvic),
Vani (Backstreetlove28), Hazel (chocohaze),
when requesting for the Boys’ new
songs from the new album:
Elishia (elishialicious) and Caroline (tissie)!
HOME RADIO
www.homeradio979.fm/
Weird World Fan Club. Enjoy the tour!
> Click on the icon SEND US A MESSAGE
to be found on slightly lower right
JAM 88.3
SMS: JAM_883_(message) send to 2968
93.9 iFM Manila
> Text your request 2299
Telephone > (02) 882-2375
Fax > (02) 882-2374
Email > ifmmanila@rmn.ph
www.rmn.ph/contact
Wave 89.1
www.wave891.fm/
Telephone > (+632) 634.WAVE
Fax > (+632) 687.4483
about the guys which the fans want to be Killer Bee 92.3 (Cebu Radio Station)
answered. If I receive such emails, I will just > Send your request thru
politely reply to them and tell them that I’m Yahoo Msgr: kb923cebu@yahoo.com
not the Backstreet Boy they are trying to
reach, but that they can go to the official fan 99.5 Hit FM
site and leave a message there, if they want > Send your request thru
to. I also tell them that, as far as I know, the Yahoo Msgr: hit995fm
guys do not know about the site and that I
am in no way affiliated with them. There will RX 93.1
always be people out there who won’t take > Call for requests at 6319393 or at send
no for an answer, and the best way to deal it thru mobile at 29761931
with them is to ignore them and just move on. > Send your request thru
Yahoo Msgr: Jumpstart >> jumpstart931
B: What do you want to tell the fans who All-Hit Daily Survey >> daily_survey
regularly visit your site? The Ride >> theride_rx
T: Thank you! It means a lot to me that All Access >> allaccess_1
other fans enjoy the site and keep coming Late Night Clinic >> latenite931
back. The site is, first and foremost, made
for fans like me, so they can stay updated on Max FM 103.5
what goes on with Howie’s solo career, as Website: www.1035max.fm
well as his career with the Backstreet Boys. > (Listen thru audio streaming)
I love meeting new fans and I hope that the Vote thru text by keying in MAX space
site becomes a place where people can talk FM space YOUR MESSAGE and send it
about Howie and the Boys, or just hang out in to 2968
the forum. Request Hotline: 633-1915.
B: Do you want to say anything to Howie D? Mellow Touch 94.7
T: Don’t ever change the person you are. > Type pm_mellow_your message
It’s because of people like you, who bring and send to 2948
joy to his fans through music that a lot of www.mellow947.com
people feel the support and love around Yahoo ID: mellow947ccmusicfactory
them to keep going in life. I have grown up
listening to your music and it made a huge Magic 89.9
impact in my life, as well as my friends’, and > Send your messages to 2968
I will always be grateful for that. I’d also like
to add that I think it’s time for Howie to be as MYX
stealthy as Nick claims he is and to cook up a Email: mymyx@abs-cbn.com
good prank for him... SMS: myx_title of the song_name_
message send to 2366
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 THE BIGGEST
BACKSTREET BOYS FANS
Hear it from the fans who share their love for the Boys and their Music!

There are so many singers nowadays. From solo to Hi,

group performers, a lot of them exist and unique in their
own way.
Music has become a huge part of their lives and so do I.
I must say, music has always been my passion. Various
types of music are what I am fond of since I come to
understand what it is all about.
Among those singers a certain performers captured
my attention so much. They are Nick Carter, Howie
Dorough, AJ Maclean, Kevin Richardson and Brian
Littrell or popularly known as “Backstreet Boys”. Their
music touches my heart in a very unusual way. I could
not get enough of their songs. From rock to mellow
songs, all are worth listening for. One thing that I love
about them is that they can both sing and dance at
the same time. I perfectly know it is very hard to do
so. Every time I feel like I’m all alone I just sit back,
relax and listen to their songs. I always share my ups
and down to the five of them through their songs. In
this way, I feel like I am a part of Backstreet Boys’ life.
When they get hurt I feel exactly the same. I share their
success and failure in life.
In short, they are the best singers for all eternity.
Sent by: Jazteen
You’ve got my utmost respect for the beautiful music
you share with us, all of your hard work, the sweat,
laughter, thrill, tears, the list goes on --- you boys are
doing really great! For this and all that you boys are,
my heartfelt thanks. You are touching many people’s
lives in more ways than you could ever imagine,
reaching out in every part of the world. God Bless you
boys! I love the Backstreet Boys --- keep the music
playing!
Sent by: huggabunch, Lorelie Diño
I Love & like Backstreetboys because they are my life
here in taiwan, a work as a caretaker here in Taiwan.
everytime i feel sad i feel so happy if i heard thier
songs,and becoz also my employer love backstreetboys
she download a mp3 with 78 songs Backstreetboysof
them,i love them so much,and i like the way they
are now,,altough their getting old in old but i keep on
admiring on them,till the end of the world.,,as to fight
homesickeness for my family in Philippines i always on
the mp3 everytime i care for the baby and the baby that
i care,she recognize already if i on the mp3 she clap her
hands,,,that so funny,,thanks you so much.
Sent by: Rizel Rivas, Taiwan
I’m the biggest Backstreet Boys fan for the simple
reason that they make me smile. Whenever I feel down
or is just not having a good day, I always turn to them
for comfort and relaxation. They’re good companions
on those times. When I was in high school, I listen
to their music before sleeping. Now that I’m already
working, I find myself still doing and enjoying that. And
everytime I hear AJ’s voice, I always find myself smiling
and imagining him singing those lines for me. LOL. For
now, listening and enjoying their music is the closest I
could be to them. I may not have fancy stories to tell, but
making me smile sure makes me their biggest fan.
Sent by: Kat Paulino
Want to share your comments about the boys or the club?
Send them to bsbfcp_mailbox@yahoo.com
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