YahooChat: A.J. is here! Let the chat begin!
A.J.: What's up to all our friends and fans in the chatroom right now with me! Thanks for all of your support and we appreciate it, I mean it. Please ask me anything you want, and I do mean anything! And also sorry for being late guys!
BSBgrrl18 asks: How is your US tour going?
A.J.: So far so good. We've been on tour now for about three weeks. A lot of sold out shows so far. We are in Houston right now and we have a sold out show here tonight. I think our most prestigious show so far has been Radio City in New York. It has been a phenomenal tour so far. This is our first arena tour. We've been selling out, and it's been great. Perfect.
Sweet_girl_for_u99 asks: A.J. i love your tattoos. Do they have any meanings to them?
A.J.: Let's see. Currently I have five of them. They all have a meaning to me. I'm not quite done with them yet. The one on my left forearm is a comedy mask which represents comedy and tragedy because I grew up doing theater which is my first love. Right above that is the statement "Laugh Now". Right above that on my left shoulder is my name written in tribal. On my back left shoulder is a dragon, since I was born in the year of the dragon. On my right shoulder is my nickname written in a cross. We have a show coming up in LA on the 8th, and I want to get a panda bear on my right forearm. Reason being is because in my eyes it combines a non-racist image, black and white together, in a uniform symbol. That's all I have so far!
FrickLuva asks: Do you believe in love at first sight?
A.J.: Actually I do. I really do. I've met someone who, it's like, you meet them and you have that connection and that vive. There is a strong possibility of that. It's all about the chemistry. I believe.
RokPower asks: What do you order at McDonalds?
A.J.: I order a double quarter pounder with cheese value meal. Number four usually. With a large coke, no ice, and a large fries.
HereTitlePlace asks: What's the best thing about being a Backstreet Boy?
A.J.: I would say the best thing about being a BSB is the opportunity at hand. The opportunity to travel the world. Meet the people we've met. Just do the things we've all dreamed of doing since we were young toddlers. There are so many things that are positive about being where we are. Some of the down sides are being away from family, not getting home cooked meals, stuff like that.
Millaco asks: When you first started out did you think you would become this successful?
A.J.: You are always hopeful. But you never know. There's not much that you really know. It's just something you can hope for and you give it your best shot. You just have a strong belief that if you do what you've been blessed with to do, and if the fans respond well, then yeah, it can blossom into something great. And so far, it's been great!
Two_yummy_girls asks: A.J...are you still close to the friends you had before you became famous??
A.J.: Some. Not as many as I'd like to be.
Danielle_14_98 asks: What is your favorite song to sing?
A.J.: Ummm, probably, live, "Hey Mr. DJ" and "That's The Way I Like It". Because they're the most hype songs.
We_LOVE_u_BSB asks: Who would be your first choice to do a duet with?
A.J.: Either Celine Dion or Mariah Carey. My second choice would probably be Aliyah.
Go_Backstreet asks: AJ, When and why did you first start wearing your trademark goggles and glasses?
A.J.: Since 1993. It was just something that I wore in our first video that we ever recorded for "We Got It Going On". Our stylist said pop these sunglasses on. Our management said why don't you keep on wearing them, different styles, etc. It then just became my trademark, and now I don't really go anywhere without them. Sometimes I even sleep in them.
Rosa5_112681 asks: how do feel when u think about girls obsessing over u?
A.J.: I don't know. It's kind of , it's definitely flattering, but it's a little weird. I don't really understand why yet. I wish for five minutes I could get inside a fan's head to see what causes that hysteria or that obsession, you know?
Lokahi_CA asks: AJ- it has been said you are a great fan of musical theatre, which is your favorite?
A.J.: Phantom of the Opera. Has to be my favorite. And it's the only show on Broadway that I've never seen. I'd love to see it.
Kaoschild9 asks: If you could have any other job besides music what would it be?
A.J.: Dancing. Or acting. I don't really know anything else. This is my life. This is all I know basically.
ThatGirl83 asks: if you were a spice girl what would your spice name be?
A.J.: Probably Freaky Spice.
B_rok__98 asks: Are you really a big flirt?
A.J.: Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah.
Sweet_D_Girl_1 asks: Since you travel all over the world, do you collect anything from all the different places?
A.J.: Sometimes I get postcards or other things. But not a whole lot of souvenirs really. Howie gets more souvenirs than me.
BSboysfan123 asks: What is your favorite cartoon character?
A.J.: I have so many! I love cartoons. I can't even think off the top of my head that I like the most. Now I'm into Ren and Stimpy, and all the really gross, nasty, freaky stuff.
Taurus2nd asks: Do you guys surf the internet often?
A.J.: Nick does. I know Howie does. Some of our band members do. I just got my lap top. I haven't actually gotten connected yet. I haven't logged on yet. I've done it at other people's houses and at my mom's place. It's so funny, cause when you do it, you spend an hour and a half proving it's you. And these girls ask really complicated questions. And then some of these girls, won't give me their phone numbers and sometimes they do. And I'll sometimes sing onto their answering machines.
BSB_Pride_4ever asks: Aj-What is the most important thing in the world to you?
A.J.: My mom, and then secondly my career, meaning my life. My family, my grandparents, and then my career.
Belle_hi asks: Have you ever kissed a fan?
A.J.: Where? You have to be more specific. I've kissed many fans on the cheek and in passing, but I've never kissed, kissed a fan.
Hamlin81 asks: who is the biggest comedian of the group?
A.J.: Probably a cross between Brian and Nick. Their whole personalities, the things they say and the things they do. Kevin being the most serious because he's the oldest. Howie being the mediator, and me being a complete lunatic basically.
Sugear98 asks: Who are your favorite current artists?
A.J.: Hmmm. Eric Benet. Maxwell. Brian McKnight. Jamiroquai. Prodigy. And BSB! Groups and people like that.
Skittles13_98 asks: are any of you virgins?
A.J.: I'm not. I'm pretty sure Kevin isn't. He's 27 years old. Myself, Kevin, Howie and Brian are not. I'm pretty sure Nick is not, but you never know.
Jeynne asks: Why do you change your hair style so often?
A.J.: You know I don't know myself. I have to change constantly. I don't like staying the same. Just when people get used to me one way, I have to change to get the m interested in what I'm going to do next. Right now it's bright red. Who know's what it'll be on the next tour. Probably orange or blue.
Luvbsb11 asks: What is the next music video you are going to shoot??
A.J.: We just finished shooting "I'll Never Break Your Heart" in Los Angeles. That's going to be the next video. Actually I just found out this morning that it got added to MTV in full rotation. We recorded it with a director named Billy Woodruff. He's done groups like Next, Chico Debarge. He's done incredible work, and he made our video look kick-butt.
SomeGirl53 asks: What's the name of the new album?
A.J.: We're looking at releasing the album March-ish. We'll be in the studio for about two months after the tour recording. And there will be stuff hopefully written and produced by us on there.
Jennesa asks: who were your musical idols
A.J.: Gee, like Jodeci, Boyz to Men, Shy, all your doo-wop harmony groups. Individually we have a large variety, but group-wise those are the groups.
Sandra7584 asks: aj how is your day going today?
A.J.: Pretty stressful. Pretty hectic today. We have a day off in Kansas City in two days. I'm trying to arrange a trip to NY for that day. And then we do a lot of press. We just did a shoot for US magazine. We have a meet and greet to do today. And then we have a four hour bus ride after the show today to Dallas.
Hitz584 asks: If you could have a date with any famous person in the world who would it be?
A.J.: Right now it would probably be either Jennifer Love Hewitt, or Aliyah. There's one more, but I don't know her name, maybe you can help me out. The girl that was the bad guy's girlfriend in the movie Face Off. She is absolutely gorgeous.
Bbfrack asks: who is the most romantic of the group and why?
A.J.: I think, geez, probably myself, I've been told. Just because I don't do big, huge glorious things for a girl right off the bat. I like to do the simple things. Like if a girl likes Reeces peanut butter cups, I leave it with her at work, with a note saying I love You. Another girl I'd like to date, but she's busy right now is Gwen Stefani (lead singer of No Doubt).
DEV_LUV_BROK asks: who is the biggest slacker of the 5 of ya'll?
A.J.: Slacker? Don't know if you'd call it slacker, but the most late, last person downstairs or something, would probably be Howie or Kevin. I'm always first. Always. I might look like hell, but I'm always there first.
AJsFunkyGirl asks: CAN YOU COOK?
A.J.: Yes I can. I cook Italian, Mexican. I can cook a little bit of Chinese, but not a whole lot. I haven't gotten my wok yet. I need to get one to make my stirfry at home.
Bballfan6 asks: whos your best friend out of your goup?
A.J.: Hmmm. It kind of varies weekly or daily. But maybe Howie, I've known him the longest, for ten years.
Uthinkubigtime asks: Are you wearing boxers or briefs?
A.J.: Ahh, really, ummm, neither right this minute! Cause it's so damn hot over here. But generally, boxers.
Dawni_b asks: Do you guys ever write poetry???
A.J.: I do. I've been writing since I was about ten. And I still write on occasion now which is how I get the inspirations for the songs I write.
WAgirl__98 asks: Where is your favorite place to perform?
A.J.: Now, my favorite place has been Radio City because it's probably the most prestigious place we've performed. It's also been the smallest and most intimate, but also the most prestigious. Just being there you can feel the presence of all the other artists that have been their, the Rat Pack, the singers, all the award shows that have been there.
PinayFSA asks: How did you guys like VJing for a day on MTV?
A.J.: Pretty cool. Since I've watched MTV since I was a kid, I've always wanted to be a VJ, not permanently, but a guest appearance every so often. I'm just a ham, I love being on camera somehow. I'm just a ham!
I_LOVE_MRCool asks: What do you think is your best body part,A.J. and why?
A.J.: Hmmm. LOL! A dangerous question. I've been told my eyes. And I've been told by many fans, "Dammit would you take off your glasses so we can see your eyes!" I have long eyelashes, which are a little feminine for me, but people like them. I would cut them off, but if it works....
Decs6 asks: A.J.--------------DYE YOUR HAIR BLONDE !!!!!!! YOU LOOK SO HOT WITH BLONDE HAIR!!!!!!
A.J.: I'm considering going back to it. I went to red, but I'm considering going back to it, maybe, over the next couple of days. Maybe, maybe not!
Decs6 asks: WILL YOU ASK NICK IF HE'LL MARRY ME???
A.J.: Yes I will. I'll ask Nick, but Nicks not around me now, but I'll ask, me. And if Nick says no, then I'll say yes!
Pureas_silk asks: Do you want to star in movie in the future?
A.J.: Heck yeah! Definitely. But I want to be a bad guy. Everyone likes the good guy, that's a given. But everyone likes the bad guy if he's a good actor!
Econoline_Crush_Girl__ asks: Are you guys going for a different sound on your next album? What can we expect?
A.J.: I think a little more R&B. A little more adult. A little bit more adult comtemporary. Stuff like that. Basically a growth period for us.
Danielle___1998 asks: Have u ever skinny dipped b4? When?
A.J.: Yup. I often do it at my house now. It's just me living there with my roommate.
Pam_n_Jen asks: What is one thing that you can't stand about being famous?
A.J.: Time. Basically not having enough time to do much. And not having much of a personal life any more. Just talked to my roommate last night. She said there's girls coming to the house every day now. Everyone in the community knows it's me. You don't even have privacy at your own home. It's kind of weird. But I love the attention, I really do.
Razzleberry21 asks: Do you have any pet peeves?
A.J.: I hate people who are liars, that's the first thing. People that can't look you in the eye when they talk to you drive me nuts. Or people that are figidty drive me nuts. People that sit there and start tapping on a table with a pen, that drives me crazy.
Giovana_ asks: Do you have any pets?
A.J.: I did. I had two dogs, one being a tea cup chihuahua, and the other one a German Shepard. The chihuahua died five days after I got it. And then I gave the Shepard back to the family I got it from because I didn't have time to take care of it.
Ga_Bu_Powa asks: If you had three wishes, what would you wish for?
A.J.: Longevity and success, that's one. To be able to take care of my family for the rest of my life. So they were comfortable and set. And to be happily married with a family and to be a wonderful father some day.
A.J.: Thank you to everyone that was in this room with me today. Hopefully I'll talk to you when I log on. And I will do whatever it takes to prove that it's me whether it means to call you, write you, or maybe you'll believe right off the bat. Thanks you guys for being so supportive and being there for us, and hopefully being there for us in the future. Without you guys and girls there would be no BSB, so thank you very much!
MTVixen: Welcome to MTV Chat for this chat with the Backstreet Boys! Backstreet Boys did their time, 4 long years of readin' writin' and rhythm during their stint at Orlando's High School where students AJ McLean, Howie Dorough and even younger junior high student Nick Carter found each other at local acting auditions. Inspired by groups Boyz II Men and Color Me Badd, the boys formed a singing group and added two more for good measure, Kevin Richardson and his cousin Brian Littrell. Four years later Backstreet Boys are top of the charts with their self-titled album, and kicking off a tour of the US. You will have the chance to cut in with each of them during this chat. Welcome, Howie and Kevin! The other members, AJ and Nick will be here in a sec.
MTVRock: SPOILED97 asks: WHATS THEIR NEXT CD/CASSETTE GOING TO BE LIKE ??
Kevin: If you wondering about the new album... We're currently writing and on the 4th we go to Stockholm, Sweden... to record some tracks with Dennis Pop and Max Martin.
MTVRock: DazLover asks: Question: Do you ever wish that you hadn't gotten into the music biz?
MTVRock: BabybeanE asks: are you going to put "if you stay" on an any album?
Howie: It was on the "Booty Call" soundtrack it might be a "b" side to an upcoming single
MTVRock: Buzzbin31 asks: Do you ever get wary of all the attention?
Kevin: Sometimes you would like to go unnoticed. But overall, we're all pretty much hams and we love the attention.
MTVixen: Yidda100 asks: Are you planning to release "Everybody" here in the US? Great track!!! Love the remixes as well
Howie: It might be a bonus track on the upcoming single or on the next album
Kevin: We would like you and everybody you can muster up to voice your opinion... to radio stations...and possibly...our record company... because we're contemplating releasing it in the States...and on the next reprint of the album adding the track.
MTVRock: BeatleKrz asks: How did you come up with the name Backstreet Boys?
Kevin: Backstreet Boys comes from the Backstreet Market in Orlando, Florida... it's like a flea market when it's not a flea market it's a big parking lot... where people hang out. But now they've built a new building on the lot. So it no longer exists. Nick has entered the building!!! AJ is in the house.
MTVRock: Mandi6308 asks: do you have girlfriends?
A.J.: no, but we do date
Nick:Um...no but we date.
Kevin: no serious relationship right now...
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MTVixen: N10818 asks: (about computing) Do you guys do this often?
Kevin: not often enough.
Howie & A.J.: Not as often as we'd like to
Nick: I love to play video games...so I do it alot online.
MTVRock: ENTGATR asks: what are your ages?
Howie: 24,
Nick:17
A.J.: 19
Kevin: 26 tomorrow actually, (Brian) 22, but he's not here.
MTVixen: MOONWLK18 asks: When is the video for "I'll Never Break Your Heart" coming out in the US??? I love that song!
Kevin: That won't come out until we release it as a single. (Nick) Ditto
MTVRock: Vambuffy asks: Kevin, how does it feel to be bestfriends and not get on each other's nerves
Kevin: We get on each other's nerves all the time... that's what makes people closer.
Howie: He ain't lying
MTVixen: KrazySpic asks: What's gonna be your guys' the next US t.v. appearance
BckStreet1: (all) The Today Show on Saturday, Oct. 4th...
Howie: The today show--this Saturday, 10/4
MTVixen: LKT17 asks: what is your favorite sports?
Kevin: Football and basketball
A.J.: Billiards
Nick:Baseball and Football
Howie: Water skiing
Nick:and Basketball
MTVRock: ILuvNick8 asks: omigosh! i can't believe i am sending a message to the hottest looking guys in the world. i just have one question: has being famous musicians changed any of you in any way?
Kevin: First of all thanks for the complement...
Howie: omigosh, I can't believe we're responding back to the hottest on-line guest
Kevin: Travelling all around the world has changed our general outlook... on the world.
MTVixen: AnimlRite asks: what is your reaction when girls run up to you and do all the stuff they do??
Nick:what are you talking about?
A.J.: I'm flattered and what guy would'nt want a bunch of guys screaming at him?
Howie: Mistake by the typist---what guys wouldn't want a bunch of "girls" screaming at him.
MTVRock: Takaja asks: What influences the lyrics you guys write?
Kevin: Anything...something that happens to you during the day...a girl you might meet...
Howie: Experiences in our past
Kevin: something a friend might say...problems you're going through.
A.J.: Personal Experiences on a day-to-day basis
Nick:Yep.
MTVRock: Mickey840 asks: When was the first time you guys all met up with each other?
Kevin: May of 1993
A.J.: We all met first time May of 1993
Howie: Nick, AJ and myself meet and then Kevin and Brian came along later
MTVixen: Poetr5179 asks do u all like doing photo shoots?
Howie: Yeah, they can be fun
Kevin: At first I loved it...now sometimes it gets monotonous...but, it's fun when we do creative stuff..
MTVRock: Angie 020 asks: First of all, you guys are really hot(espically nick), anyway, what do you look for in a girl?
Nick:Basically somebody who can put up with our crazy schedule.
Howie: I look for someone with a great personality and a lot of self-confidence
Kevin: Obviously she'd have to be someone I was attracted to... But not only physically, but personality, sense of humor, intelligence...
A.J.: Spontaneous, outgoing, good personality, ----I love long nails
MTVRock: AGATE4T asks: BackStreetBoys--What singers influenced you the most? Keep up the good work.
Nick:A singer from a group called "Journey" Steve Perry...also KC-I and JoJo
A.J.: Groups like the Temptations, New Edition especially, Boyz to Men, and aj: and other vocal harmony groups
Kevin: Prince...Elton John...Sting...Vocal groups likes Boys II Men...New Edition... The Temptations.
Howie: John Secada, Philip Bailey, and Bobby Brown
MTVixen: SKoop7628 asks: do u guys have any animals or rodents
Kevin: Nope. I wouldn't be able to take care of them, becoz I'm never home.
A.J.: I have two dogs, a daschund at my parents and at mine, I have a cross between
Nick:I have two cats...three dogs...and some fish.
A.J.: a boxer and rhodesian ridgeback and her name is delilah!
Nick: German sheppard and his name is "Sampson"...
Howie: My sister has a Pekenise and Hymalian cat.
Nick:Small Schnauzer named "Pepper"... also a Golden Lab named "Simba" also I made a mistake...I have one more cat...their names are "Bandit", "Sugar"... and "Rocky."
MTVixen: Who knew there was so much fur-lovin' in this group!
MTVRock: VickiPosh asks: What is your most unusual habit?
A.J.: I pick the skin off my fingers
Nick: AJ likes to tell tall tales...
Howie: I don't have any bad habits.
AJ: He sleeps anywhere, anytime of the day
Kevin: When I concentrate, like when I'm reading...or playing keyboard... I sometimes chew my tongue....
MTVRock: Luvbush29 asks a question about NYC...: So, what your favorite thing about being back in NY??
Howie: the dirty water hot dogs and NY pizza. AJ: NY women!!!!
Nick:the weather. (Kevin) the energy of the city. The clubs.
MTVixen: Coolio132 asks: did you ever work with puff daddy???
Kevin: no but I've met him.
A.J.: No, but we would like to
Nick:Me and Puff go way back.
Howie: I meet him along with Kevin
AJ: Yeah Nick, Puff the Magic Dragon
MTVRock: Tabbyr asks: how did u get ure nicknames?
Howie: The guys call me Sweet "D" because they say they have a big heart
Nick:Awww, that's so sweet Howie.
A.J.: The guys call me bone because I'm skinny and I wear a lot of jewelry
Kevin: Brian got his name "B-Rok" because Rok is another name for basketball, and he's a basketball fanatic.
Howie: It was tribal vodoo bones that AJ wore.
AJ: and our security guard started calling me that
MTVRock: Alea99 asks: what is the funniest thing that has happened to you on tour?
Howie: I fell off stage one time
Nick:AJ got caught up in Obie who is our percussionist player.
A.J.: I brought our precussion section down, the whole thing crashed on stage
Nick: AJ got his shirt caught up in our percussionist player cymbals. and knocked the whole set over during a show. In Hamburg at a show...the airport made our mics malfunction. at the time...it sucked, but now it's kinda funny.
MTVixen: Babygir96 asks: What do you guys think about before you go on stage?
Kevin: Putting on a good show.
Howie: About being prepared. Making sure that we have our mics and all of our clothes on us
Nick I get excited, nervous, lots of adrenaline... I think about what I ate.
A.J.: Making sure my zipper is up and my shoes are tied
MTVRock: Girltalk7 asks: How long do you plan to keep singing?
Howie: As Long as you love me
Kevin: Awww, Howie how sweet.
A.J.: How creative
Nick: until we can do a cane routine.
MTVixen: Boombastc asks: WHat really irritates you guys?
Kevin: Racism...
Nick: Liars...
A.J.: People that are pushy, and disrespectful people..
Kevin: when you're eating and people leave one cookie or chip in the bowl.
Howie: When people call me AJ.
Howie: People who are selfish irritate me, people who think about themselves
MTVRock: MegaCutie asks: If you could do something else other than sing, what would you do?
Howie: Be an actor
Nick: Howie stop lying.
A.J.: I would be a dancer with circus monkeys.
Howie: I'm not lying Nick
Nick:I would be the monkey's trainer.
Kevin: Music will always be a part of my life...but, I would probably pursue film and tv.
MTVixen: SnapPop94 asks: Ok, here is one, what is the weirdest date you've ever been on???
Kevin: They've all be pretty weird.
A.J.: I went to a country line dancing bar,
Howie: I took a date to see Ms. Saigon in Germany and I didn't understand anything
Nick:WHAT. I didn't know about that.
Howie: Nick, there's a lot you don't know
MTVRock: AXE FAN 1 asks: Saw you in NYC Tues. after driving from VA... A.J., I noticed at the van the fearful look in your eyes when the girls kinda rushed the van... What goes through your mind when that happens after that whole ordeal in Montreal?
A.J.: I don't like riding in vans
Howie: I hate liars
Nick:I agree with Howie.
A.J.: They can't feel my pain
Kevin: It's gettin' deep in here.
MTVOnstage: TessaLea asks: Did you all think about producing yourselves ever
Kevin: Yes. We co-produced most of our stuff on the new album as far as vocals go.
Kevin: Brian wrote a song called "That's What She Said"... on the new album.
Nick: But of course, I wrote everything...
Kevin: Yeah, in your dreams.
MTVRock: QTLIKEME1 asks: what is your favorite celebrity that you have met?
Howie: John Secada and bow-legged lou from Full force
Kevin: it's hard to pick just one. SOme of my favorites...Boyz II Men, Sting...
A.J.: Maxwell, No Mercy, and Chicago, and As Yet
Nick: Howie, what about David Hassellhoff....Ha! That's Howie's favorite...
Howie: Uh, Uh, Uh, Uh, I don't think so.
MTVixen: ManicGrrl asks: whos your fav celebrity youd like to date nick?
Nick:Christina Ricci...Robyn...
Howie & AJ: we thought you always liked Barney
Nick:You're not funny.
MTVixen: We are all outta time, we certainly got to know AJ, Nick, Kevin and Howie of Backstreet Boys tonight! Be sure to check out their concerts and CD (self-titled) Thanks to the Backstreet Boys for joining us here in MTV Chat.
MTVRock: Thanks so much guys!
Nick:We'll be back.....
MTVixen: We'd love to have you here again!
Howie & AJ: Thanks for all your support, hope you enjoyed this, we can't wait to see you.
Kevin: Thanks for all your continued support. Hope you enjoy the album. Peace and Love. It's been real! I'm out.
MTVixen: Goodnight.
