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~Month of July~ ~*~*~*~//July 16, 2002 \\~*~*~*~
~ Robin, who is a big fan of Dream Street, has decided to start a Chris project for his appearance to promote the movie "The Biggest Fan". If you would like to know more about this project, click here, to go to the new section of Behind the Dreams entitled, DS Projects. Behind the Dreams is glad to help her spread the word about.

~ This following was taken off DODS

~ Maryann Raposo has sent out an Official Update. It includes a message from Greg, Frankie, Jesse and Matt as well as information about upcoming events and rumored events. You can read it below:

- Hi, I am so sorry for not sending out a response to your emails sooner. Believe me I really wanted to, but I just wasn't able to. I have over 6,000 opened e-mails in my saved file that I will try and get to. Please remember that all e-mails are read, but not all can be answered. I am sure after reading this email that many of you will have so so many questions. I cannot give you anymore information at this time. Please do not e-mail me with questions. I promise to keep you informed as more information becomes available. Thank you all for your continued support. God Bless, Maryann Raposo

A RESPONSE TO ALL YOUR EMAILS FROM GREG, MATT, FRANKIE & JESSE
We want to thank you for your loyal support and patience while the legal proceedings are still going on. As most of you already know, we have filed a lawsuit against our producers because of some ongoing morality and financial issues. We re not going to get into a bad-mouthing session here that's totally not our style. But take our word for it, our parents were really concerned about us and we're behind them 100%. You have to ask yourself would anyone walk away from the possibility of stardom without a good reason? Not us, no way.

We have already presented our case in court, as have our producers, and as of today, the court has not issued a final ruling. This is different from what you' re hearing from our producers, who are leaking misinformation to various web sites, media, and even through the producer of "The Biggest Fan."

It is true that Chris Trousdale has decided to side with the producers after originally siding with us, but don't t fault or pass judgment on Chris. We wish he was still on our side, but he's only doing what he feels is best for him and his career. We will do the same. If this means that we continue to perform all together or separately, we will all be involved in the music industry in some capacity.

As for all the rumors, they are just that, rumors! There will always be two sides to every story. In the near future, you will be reading and hearing all types of accusations and inaccuracies. Please try to keep an open mind and do not get caught up in all the hype. We hope you continue to support us and be positive in your thinking.

The worst part of this whole thing is how much we miss performing for you, our fans! After all, performing is what we love to do best. More than anything, we wish we could still be together, singing our hearts out for you.

This should all be resolved soon. Your continued support and love means everything to us. We want to be back in your hearts soon!

Thanks and keep us in your prayers!
Greg, Frankie, Jesse, and Matt

SOME VERY EXCITING NEWS GREG, MATT, FRANKIE & JESSE HAVE BEEN PERSONALLY INVITED BY RADIO DEE JAY "BOBBY FESTER " TO MAKE AN APPEARANCE ON STAGE AND ALSO TO SIGN AUTOGRAPHS FOR ALL THEIR LOYAL AND DEVOTED FANS.

DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2002
TIME: AUTOGRAPH SIGNING BEGINS AT 4:30 PM TILL 5:30 PM
EVENT: 'BLI SUMMER JAM CONCERT LOCATED ON LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK
LOG ONTO: WWW.WBLI.COM FOR ALL CONCERT INFORMATION AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS. YOU CAN ALSO PURCAHSE TICKETS FROM TICKETMASTER!!!! COME ON DOWN AND SHOW YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT FOR GREG, MATT, FRANKIE & JESSE. THEY MISS YOU ALL AND HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!!!!

MAKE SURE YOU TUNE TO 106.1 FM RADIO EVERY NIGHT AND LISTEN TO BOBBY FESTER. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU MIGHT HEAR!!!!!!! THIS IS A NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND STATION.

QUESTION: WILL GREG, MATT, FRANKIE & JESSE BE PERFORMING AT THE AUGUST 3, 2002, CONCERT IN PENNSYLVANIA? ANSWER: GREG, MATT, FRANKIE & JESSE WILL NOT BE AT THIS CONCERT. THE FOUR BOYS HAVE NEVER BEEN ASKED TO ATTEND THIS CONCERT AND HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF IT. WE ONLY FOUND IT OUT THROUGH OUR FANS. I AM SORRY FOR ALL THE FANS THAT HOLD TICKETS TO THIS EVENT.

DON'T FORGET TO PICK UP THE JULY ISSUE OF M MAGAZINE. THERE ARE SOME FUN BEHIND THE SCENE PICTURES IN THERE THAT YOU JUST WON'T WANT TO MISS SEEING. GREG, MATT, FRANKIE & JESSE LOVE M MAGAZINE AND SO WILL YOU!!!!!!!

~ Speaking of M Magazine, our friends over at M have given us the inside scoop on the August issue which comes out on July 22nd and is filled with Dream Street! There's a poster of the guys on page 60, and a great article on page 61 where the guys talk about their dream dates and how they act around their crushes! There's also a poster of Chris on page 38, an expert handwriting analysis for Chris and Greg on page 47, and the truth or rumor page addresses what's up with Dream Street these days. Plus, you can take an awesome quiz to find out who your DS soul mate is, and enter a contest to win an autographed Dream Street pillow! (Thanks Colleen!)

~*~*~*~//July 15, 2002 \\~*~*~*~
~ Greg's Official site, www.gregraposo.com has been again updates in the picture section and a new section also has been added. This section is the Support Page where Greg has decided to show off some of the nice fan support letters that he has recieved.

~ Check out the August 2002 issue of Tiger Beat Magazine. There is a brief article on the boys and the Aaron Carter Tour.

~*~*~*~//July 14, 2002 \\~*~*~*~
~ As you guys know, many rumors have been floating around about the law suit and the breaking up of the boys. Greg's official website clears things up a bit (scroll down) and his mother, MaryAnn Raposo has not been stabbing Greg in the back by going against him. She has been supporting him and Greg clears that up too. Rumors are still rumors and no one out there knows wht exactly is happening except for Dream Street, their families and DSE and the judge. All that we can do is pray and support the boys and their decisions, whether they break up or not. Whatever happens, us fans will always be there for them, for you Dream Street. And we can not hate on Chris just because he is not with the original 5. Let us pray and hope that everything will turn out good in the end. ~*~*~*~ Dream Street - us fans are here for you guys no matter what ~*~*~*~*~

~ Greg's Official Website has been updated! There are new answers to the Ask Greg questions where Greg clears up some rumors that everyone has been dying to know the truth about. Be sure to check it out at www.gregraposo.com!

~ Jesse McCartney is nominated for a 2002 Soap Chat Viewers Choice award in the category of Outstanding Younger Actor for his role as Adam Chandler Junior on All My Children. You can vote for Jesse by going to here. His category is the 5th one, so make sure you head over and give him your support!

~ The October 2002 issue of Sophisticate's Hairstyle Guide (the issue with Mandy Moore on the cover), features a cute Dream Street interview on page 7. The magazine can be found worldwide anywhere where magazines are sold, and often in hair salons. There is an article on Aaron Carter's Winter Party as well as an interview with Lindsay Pagano. Be sure to check it out!

~ Check out the July copy of M Magazine for another dose of Dream Street! They can be found on page 18, "I love what you did to your hair!," pages 64-65, "Go on Tour With Dream Street," and then pull out the poster to tape to your wall!

~ In addition to the DS goodies we already told you about in the July issue of M Magazine there's also a picture of Chris on the front cover and one of the whole group excluding Chris on page 3, as well as a poem written about Matt on page 44.

~ Dream Street is featured in the magazine POP 2002. There are 2 pin-ups and two articles (one about Dream Street's success and one about Chris and Play). There is a small picture of group on the front cover of the magazine, and mentions briefly about the lawsuit.

~ On June 21st, Chip Deffaa wrote a review of the Bernadette Peters show that Chris performed in. The review greatly praised the show overall and briefly mentions Chris saying: The triumph was not hers alone. Director Richard Jay Alexander added welcome touches of theatricality - perfect little flourishes that made a grand night even grander. Like having backup performer Chris Trousdale swivel a "Dream Street"-style dance spin at the end of "Doe, a Deer." The full article can be found at http://nypost.com/entertainment/44395.htm

~ In other great news, Dream Street's very own Matt Ballinger just booked a movie and will be taping this August. More details about the movie are coming soon. Matt who we all know has done tons of theater will surely do a great job acting on screen!

~ In the August issue of Popstar Magazine there are two drawing of Jesse from the fans, Valentines Day contest winners shown on pages 8 and 9, an article about Chris and Play on page 23 (who's CD came out today, on a side note), on page 72 there's a paragraph written by a fan telling about her experience at a DS concert, on pages 76-79 you can check out which categories Dream Street and Dream Street members won or were runners up in for the 1st Annual Popstar Awards, and on page 82 there is a mention of Dream Street and their future. Also on page 17 there is an article about a new group called Triple Image and one of the girls confesses she has a crush on Chris--aw! Be sure to pick up your copy today!

~ According to Jesse's official website, www.jessemccartney.com, unfortunately the pilot for the series he taped in Canada, "Legacy of Cameron Cruz" was not picked up for this season on Nickelodeon because the network couldn't find a spot for it. Don't give up hope though, the producers of the show are shopping around for other channels that may want to pick it up, but for now, we won't be seeing the show.

~ The most recent issue of Blast! Magazine is filled with DS. There are 2 pinups of Dream Street, 3 letters from fans requesting Dream Street on page 4, an article about Chris and Play and a pinup of Chris and Play on pages 62-63, as well as an article about Dream Street and their lawsuit on page 74.