September

September 29, 2002

 Subject: UPCOMING TV APPEARANCES
Source: --
Thanks: Kayla
  • 10/02: PRO7 (Germany) - TV TOTAL - 10:15pm.
  • 10/02: VIVA (Germany) Interaktiv - 3-6pm.
  • 10/04: MTV Europe - The Fridge interview - Check your local listings for times.
  • 10/04: UK Nickolodeon - Check your local listings for times.
  • 10/06: UK Popworld - Check your local listings for times.
  • 10/08: UK Top Of The Pops - 7:30pm.
  • 10/11: UK Entertainment Today - Check your local listings for times.

    Subject: SUMMARY OF NICK ON POPWORLD (UK)
    Source: --
    Thanks: Fiona
    They asked him if he could play the drums - they had heard he was a BEAST on the drums. He laughed and said, "I dont know if I'm a BEAST exactly," and then said, "I like to play REALLY HARD." They started talking about Justin and the presenters asked him if he would ever consider getting himself a celebrity girlfriend just to further his career - not that Justin had.... (said tongue in cheek) - and Nick cracked up! So Nick said, "Yeah I'm gonna hook up with Kylie, I heard Kylie split up with her boyfriend, she's a little older but thats ok. The presenter said, "You dont mind she's older?" and he grinned and said "Nah, I dont care..." She's very fit (Brit slang for "gorgeous"). Fit... I love that word (shouts out) SHE'S FIT MAN!!! They ask where he would take her on their first date and he say he would take her to Buckingham Palace, he says (laughing), "I'm good friends with Prince William (and crosses his fingers over to show they are like that) and that they were just chilling in the club when William comes up to him. Nick's all like, "Don't I know you??!!!" Then Williame said to say hi to Britney and Nick says "I'm the wrong guy to be asking Dude!" Then they all laugh - they thank him for coming in and good luck with the single and he says, "Thank you, and TELL Kylie I said Hi!"

    Subject: LAUNCH.COM ON NICK
    Source: www.launch.com
    Thanks: Alicia
    Nickolas Gene Carter, the youngest (and probably most popular) member of mega boy band the Backstreet Boys and the elder brother of fellow teen-pop star Aaron Carter, was born in Jamestown, New York, where he started acting and singing at an early age. He was still in grade school when he received a standing ovation for his energetic performance of Raoul in a local production of Phantom Of The Opera, and at age 12 he again yielded attention with a remarkable appearance on the 1992 New Original Amateur Hour. Carter also appeared in commercials for the Money Store and the Florida State Lottery, but his real big break was, of course, the Backstreet Boys; in the early '90s, Carter rejected a gig at Disney to join the harmonizing quintet, the biggest boy band since New Kids On The Block. Needless to say, this was the best move of his career so far. As a member of one of the world's reigning boy bands and the head of his own management company, N-Control, Carter has a lot on his plate--but he wants it that way. And now he's venturing out as a solo artist as well (coincidentally around the same time as *NSYNC's Justin Timberlake and 98 Degrees' Nick Lachey). Carter's debut solo album, ^^Now Or Never^^, is a marked change of pace, as it boasts definite rock influences and even some drumming by the blonde, blue-eyed, 22-year old pop icon. And, despite rumors of animosity and an impending breakup, the project is fully supported by Carter's fellow Backstreet bandmates--meaning that Backstreet will be back, all right.

    Subject: NIK KERSHAW ON NICK CARTER
    Source: --
    Thanks: Georgina
    "I was recently in Stockholm, working with Douglas Carr and Nick Carter (Backstreet Boys) on songs for Nick's solo album. I've written with Douglas before, one of our songs being recorded by a Swedish girl called Sita, so it was good to see him again. Nick was a pleasure to work with and all interested parties seem happy with the results."

    Subject: NICK TO HEADLINE THE LATIN VMAs
    Source: --
    Thanks: Jovi
    Nick is scheduled to perform at the first ever Latin VMA's in Miami on Oct. 24th. It will air live on MTV2 in the US. After the premiere, it will also be aired in Europe, Asia, Russia, Brazil and other countries (including channel 5 in Mexico) around the world (US MTV as well) on Thursday, November 1, 2002.

    Subject: NICK AUTOGRAPH SIGNING AT THE MALL OF AMERICA
    Source: www.mallofamerica.com
    Thanks: Kayla
    Presented by Sam Goody & Jive Records. Although Nick Carter has been a member of the Backstreet Boys since the age of 13, his own success story is just beginning. The Backstreet Boys have been icons of pop culture for the ages. They have achieved worldwide sales of over 73 million albums and have taken over 2 of the Top 10 slots on the esteemed "most records scanned in a single week" list. Now, the millions of Backstreet Boys fans agree that it is time for Nick Carter to spotlight his own unique talent and style. It is clear that Nick is ready to tell his own story and it's NOW OR NEVER. Now 22 years old, this is Nick's first solo project. The long awaited NOW OR NEVER is the much-anticipated first solo effort from a Backstreet Boy. Come out to Mall of America to meet Nick Carter and have your own copy of Nick's new release NOW OR NEVER autographed.
    Date: Thursday, October 31
    Time: 7:00pm
    Place: Sam Goody Central

    Subject: NICK ON BRITNEY
    Source: www.bbc.c.uk
    Thanks: Angelinoblah
    Britney might be able to grab the attention of millions of hormone-crazy boys out there, but Backstreet Boy Nick Carter exclusively revealed to TOTP that he certainly isn't one of them. While chatting to the TOTP massive, Nick made it plain that he's not a big Britney fan and when the suggestion of hooking up with the newly-single popstrel was put to him, the words "ten-foot barge pole" were clearly at the forefront of Nick's mind. He said: "Would I make a move on Britney? Erm... I don't think so. I don't really want to go where Justin's been. I don't know her personally so... nah!" Despite his protestations however, Nick had no shortage of girl attention during his TOTP performance, including one young missy who was very keen to show exactly what she was made of. Shocking!

    September 24, 2002

     Subject: NICK ON FOR THE TEENS
    Source: Disney Channel
    Thanks: Marissa
    Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter will appear on the special Disney show called 'For The Teens'. He will perform with several artist like Enrique Iglesias, Christina Aguilera, Nelly, and Truth Hurts. This show will be air on The Disney Channel on November 29, 2002.

    Subject: NICK TP PERFORM AT THE MTV ASIA AWARDS
    Source: www.ananova.com
    Thanks: Karah
    The former Backstreet Boys star will be singing live at the event in Singapore on January 24. MTV Asia will be presenting a total of 19 awards during the show to recognise and promote the icons of youth culture. Nick, who recently launched his debut album Now Or Never, will be joined by a star-studded line-up of Asian and international artists to be announced in the coming months.

    Subject: NICK CARTER - A TRIP BACK TO THE 80s
    Source: www.mtv.com
    Thanks: Susie
    It makes sense that Backstreet Boys crooner Nick Carter is releasing his debut solo album Now or Never the week of Halloween. Some Backstreet fans will likely think of it as a delicious treat, while others might view it more as a fiendish trick. On the album, which comes out October 29, Carter leaves behind the glossy harmonies and grandiose production of Backstreet Boys and heads in a more '80s pop-rock direction that will thrill some and alienate others. Now or Never features 12 songs pared down from 37 written for the disc. Songwriters include Carter, the Matrix, Mark Taylor, Steve Mac, Max Martin and Rami and producers include Martin and Matthew Gerrard. The first single, "Help Me," written by Gerrard and Michele Vice-Maslin and produced by Gerrard, is already receiving airplay. A video for the track was directed by Chris Applebaum. The tracks on Now or Never include both infectious uptempo guitar-bristling cuts like "My Confession" and "I Stand for You" and slick, flowery ballads including "Do I Have to Cry for You?" and "I Just Wanna Take You Home." "Girls in the USA," a rompin' number with funky wah-wah-laden guitars, a slammin' Kid Rock beat and soaring Bon Jovi-style vocals, features dancehall reggae artist Mr. Vegas. It's the only tune with a guest vocalist, yet many of the songs on Now or Never are reminiscent of other artists that inspired Carter. "Is It Saturday Yet?" sounds like Bryan Adams, "Blow Your Mind" begins like New Order's "Blue Monday" before bursting into a euphoric pop chorus, and "I Stand for You" sounds like a cross between Third Eye Blind and Hanson. - —Jon Wiederhorn
    Track list for Now or Never, according to Jive Records:
  • "Help Me"
  • "My Confession"
  • "I Stand for You"
  • "Do I Have to Cry for You?"
  • "Girls in the USA"
  • "I Got You"
  • "Is It Saturday Yet?"
  • "Blow Your Mind"
  • "Miss America"
  • "I Just Wanna Take You Home"
  • "Heart Without a Home (I'll Be Yours)"
  • "Who Needs the World"

    September 18, 2002

     Subject: REMINDER
    Source: --
    Thanks: --
    Nick is a presenter at tonight's Latin Grammy Awards, live from Los Angeles. Check your local listings for times in your area.

    Subject: AMERICAN DREAMS
    Source: www.mtv.com
    Thanks: Akasha
    USA Today reports Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys is taping his acting debut today and Tuesday for NBC's new 'American Dreams', a retro drama built around the legendary dance/music show American Bandstand. Carter just completed recording 'Come a Little Bit Closer' and 'She Cried' for his role on the Nov. 3 episode as Jay of Jay & The Americans. The show, which premieres at 8 p.m. ET/PT Sept. 29, showcases Michelle Branch as Lesley Gore (singing 'You Don't Own Me') in its Oct. 6 episode.

    Subject: YOUNGEST BACKSTREET BOY MAKES HIS ACTING DEBUT
    Source: www.mtv.com
    Thanks: Ally
    Nick Carter is making his acting debut this week in a role as equally "dreamy" as his status in the Backstreet Boys. The singer will play the frontman of Jay & the Americans on NBC's new "American Dreams," a drama centering on the legendary music show "American Bandstand" in the late 1960s. Carter will sing Jay & the Americans' two biggest hits, "Come a Little Bit Closer" and "She Cried," according to an NBC spokesperson. He's filming the episode, which will air November 3, in Los Anegles this week. The October 6 show will feature Michelle Branch as Lesley Gore, singing her hit "You Don't Own Me." Producers are still filling other musician roles, according to the spokesperson. "American Dreams," which is executive produced by "American Bandstand" host Dick Clark, premieres September 29. Carter's debut solo album, Now or Never, is due October 29. Carter co-wrote some of the material along with Backstreet Boys collaborators Max Martin and Rami, among others.

    Subject: HEADS UP EURO FANS!
    Source: N/A
    Thanks: Irene
    Nick will be in Europe promoting his album!
  • Sept. 20: London, England
  • Sept. 22: Stockholm, Sweden
  • Sept. 23: Brussels, Belgium
  • Sept. 24: London, England
  • Sept. 29: Madrid, Spain
  • Oct. 1-3: Cologne, Germany

    Subject: NICK ON KIIS FILES
    Source: --
    Thanks: KiddNicky
    Nick was in the studio on JoJo's show on 09/16. These files are in 18 parts and asf extensions. Click here to download.

    Subject: NICK ON SNL NEXT MONTH?
    Source: N/A
    Thanks: Danielle
    [UNCONFIRMED] I got this off a messageboard: A local DJ here in Tampa has a daughter in Nick's band, yeah that's her in his video. Anyways, he was talking about her and said that they're going to Europe to promote his CD for about a month, prob cuz BSB has a HUGE fan base there, and then they're coming back for SNL on october 19th.
    ** Note from the webmistress: If anyone gets confirmation on this, please email me. Thanks.

    September 13, 2002

     Subject: NICK SINGS THE NAT'L ANTHEM
    Source: --
    Thanks: --
    Nick sang the Nat' Anthem at the opening game of Football season in Foxboro, MA. Click here to see 12 captures! He looked and sounded AMAZING!

    Subject: NICK ON O-TOWN
    Source: WENN
    Thanks: Maricarmen
    WENN reports Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter says he has no beef with the manufactured fivesome O-Town. "O-Town are a great group. ]People love them," he said. "I'm proud that a lot of young male vocal groups are following in the footsteps of the Backstreet Boys. It's an amazing life being in a band so I know how they feel, seeing their first video on MTV or hearing themselves on the radio."

    Subject: NICK IN CHICAGO
    Source: --
    Thanks: --
    Nick was in Chicago yesterday taping a special for the McDonald Charity that will air on November 14th on ABC.

    Subject: PERSONALIZED MESSAGE FROM NICK
    Source: Rosh1 Newspaper (Israel)
    Thanks: Kay & Bianca
    Click here to read his message.

    September 8, 2002

     Subject: YTV'S HIT LIST
    Source: www.ytv.com
    Thanks: Tracy
    While in Toronto this week, Nick did an interview for YTV's Hit List. The show airs every Friday and Sunday. Check your local listings for times in your area.

    Subject:NOW OR NEVER TRACK LISTING
    Source: Nick's Japanese Fan Club
    Thanks: Mandy
    I don't know how official this track listing is, but here goes:

    1. Help Me (Matthew Gerrard, Michelle Vice)
    2. My Confession (Nick Carter, Gary Clark, Martin Brammer)
    3. I Stand For You (Nick carter, Josh Schwartz, Brian Keiroff)
    4. Do I Have To Cry For You (Nick carter, Josh Schwartz, Brian Keiroff)
    5. Girls In The USA (no info available yet)
    6. I Got You" (no info available yet)
    7. Is It Saturday Yet? (no info available yet)
    8. Blow Your Mind (no info available yet)
    9. Miss America (no info available yet)
    10. I Just Wanna Take You Home (Max Martin, Rami, Par Aldehein)
    11. Heart Without A Home (I'll Be Yours) - (Steve Mac & Wayne Hector)
    12. Who Needs The World (The Matrix and Nick MAY of worked on this one as well)
    13. Wanna Shout (Michael Jackson)
    14. Forever Rebel (Nick Carter, Phil Thornalley, Dave Manday)

    Subject:AUDIO DOWNLOAD
    Source: --
    Thanks: Alicia, Sue, Morning View, Georgina
    Nick on Z103.5 in Toronto. Click here to download the three files. They are in Windows Media Player format. Will also play with AOL's Media Player.

    Subject: TV HITS AUSSIE
    Source: TV Hits
    Thanks: Kayla
    Nick Carter - the youngest member of one of the world’s biggest ever super groups, the Backstreet Boys – is on the eve of launching his new album Now or Never, his first solo project. At 22 years old, this is the first solo effort from any Backstreet Boy. The Backstreet Boys’ rise to fame and fortune has seen more than 73 million albums sold worldwide over their five album history. Despite Nick’s solo release, the Backstreet Boys remain together, currently working on their next album! Nick has been hard at work in the studio, writing and producing with some of the best and most successful artists in music today. Max Martin & Rami (Britney Spears, Bon Jovi); Guy Chambers (Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue); Phil Thornally (The Cure, Natalie Imbruglia) and The Matrix (Avril Lavigne) are some of the guests that lend their extensive talents to this special project. Now or Never showcases a departure in musical direction for Nick. Whilst maintaining strong pop sensibilities, he has cultivated a rockier sound which has been compared to Bryan Adams, Savage Garden and Bon Jovi. Listen out for the first single Help Me as it debuts on Australian radio this week! You can buy it from September 30.

    Subject: BILLBOARD REVIEW
    Source: www.billboard.com
    Thanks: Sham99 & Susie
    "It's hard to ignore the timing of Backstreet Boy Carter's solo debut in relation to labelmate (and boy-band foe) Justin Timberlake's. Unlike Timberlake, Carter sticks to fairly familar ground on the first offering from his imminent Now or Never collection. The track, which builds from a chunky, electro-funk intro into an infectious guitar-laced pop/rock groove, plays to the singer's vocal strengths. Carter is at his best when he's swaggering like the heartthrob he's grown up to become, and he maximizes that demeanor here. There are moments where he hints at a gruff maturity that he's clearly not ready to cut loose just yet. Though undeniably charming and fun, "Help me" won't make anyone forget his history, nor will it guarantee his future as a solo star. But it will easily keep his fans smiling, while leaving the rest of the pop world happily intrigued about what he's got up his sleeve for the future." - Larry Flick

    Subject: NICK CARTER'S WRITING SPARKED SOLO EFFORT
    Source: www.muschmusic.com
    Thanks: OldforNick
    On October 29th, Backstreet Boy Nick Carter will be releasing his debut solo effort called, "Now Or Never." MuchMusic had a chance to speak with Nick about how he ended up working on a solo album. "I wrote a good song in the studio and the record company really liked it a lot," said Nick Carter. "It is called, "Do I Have To Cry For You," and that was the song that kind of sparked things. And from that point on I was like, 'Damn I can do this.'"

    Subject: BRANDENTON DRUMMER JOIN NICK CARTER'S BAND
    Source: Bradenton Herald
    Thanks: Bec & Ally
    He likes it that way. Twice a day every Sunday, Jason Leiter mans the drum kit at First Church of God in Bradenton and provides the beat for the congregation's worship services. This fall, he'll make a giant leap from the sanctuary stage to 20,000-seat arenas. Leiter, 22, has been picked by Backstreet Boy Nick Carter to drum for him on an upcoming solo tour. Carter's management confirmed the decision this week. "It's a really cool opportunity," Leiter said. "We'll be performing brand-new stuff. It's more rock than the Backstreet Boys, with a pop influence." Leiter has been playing drums for about 10 years, picking up the sticks for the first time in fifth grade. (He originally tried the saxophone, but found the drums more fun.) Like most Musicians, the bulk of his education came from playing along to CDs and copying the style of Carter Beauford of the Dave Matthews Band and Chad Gracey of Live. The Carter gig has taught him an early lesson: Networking can be just as important as talent. Leiter was in a Christian rock group called the Daniel B. Marshall Band, whose bass player, Alicia Crawford, was an old friend of Carter's. When Carter decided to embark on his first solo endeavor from the Backstreet Boys, he called Crawford, who in turn got Leiter involved. After auditions in Tampa and Los Angeles, Leiter got the job. Ironically, he's never really been a fan of the Backstreet Boys. "I never really got into them because I'm more into rock," he said. "I don't not like them, I just never listened to them other than what I heard on the radio." According to Pollstar, Carter will play Rosemont, Ill., tonight, but no other dates have been announced. In the meantime, Leiter is backing the Backstreet Boy on a promotional junket for radio, television and other media outlets. He doesn't play on Carter's new CD, which is due for release in late October. Although he's excited to get the chance to pursue his dream, Leiter admits it will be hard leaving his wife, Shelly, and 4-month-old son, Carter Ethan. (Just for the record, the baby was not named after Leiter's new boss.) "It's gonna be tough. I'm going to miss them a whole bunch," Leiter said. "But my wife is very supportive of me, and that makes it easier. We'll call each other as much as we can to make it as easy as we can." Eventually, Leiter would like to drum full-time in his own rock band. The Carter tour will reunite him with guitarist Andy Pardue, a childhood chum who was in a Christian band with Leiter called Broken Veil. Leiterhopes they can work on something together when the tour is over. "We would like to do something on our own, because we've written so much music together," he said. "But right now, we're focusing our energies on this tour."

    September 1, 2002

     Subject: KISS PARTY
    Source: kiss1035.com
    Thanks: --
    Nick will be hosting the Kiss Star party in Chicago on September 6, 2001.

    Subject: MUCH MUSIC APPEARANCE
    Source: www.muchmusic.com
    Thanks: --
    Nick will appear on Much on Demand on September 4, 2001. The show airs at 5pm EST.

    Subject: WE KNEW THAT HE WAS THE SEXIEST GUY IN THE WORLD
    Source: Cosmo Girl
    Thanks: --
    Nick won Cosmo Girl's Sexiest Guy in the World contest. Check out the awesome interview in the Articles & Interviews section.

    Subject: NICK CLIPS FROM AAR0N'S NEW CD
    Source: Another Earthquake, Aaron Carter
    Thanks: Little & Irene
    You can download the clips from Help Me, Do I Have to Cry For You and I Stand for You here! It's in the files section.

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