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New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Backstreet Boys' behind-the-scenes Vegas Sphere residency rituals revealed
Backstreet Boys may have been a band for over 30 years, but each member has their own unique routine before hitting the stage. Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson became what would later be known as the best-selling boy band of all time in 1993 but their debut single 'We've Got It Goin' On' and hit ballad 'I'll Never Break Your Heart' put them on the map in 1995 and 1996, respectively. Those two singles, along with several of their chart-topping smashes, are woven into the Backstreet Boys' highly talked-about 'Into The Millennium' residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. 22 (L-R) Kevin Richardson, AJ McLean, Nick Carter, Brian Littrell and Howie Dorough of the Backstreet Boys. Getty Images for iHeartRadio 22 Backstreet Boys' 'Into The Millennium' summer residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas/ Justin Segura While the boys are all older, ranging from 45 to 53, some of their backstage habits remain the same, according to their longtime choreographers and creative directors, Rich and Tone Talauega (better known simply as Rich + Tone), who spilled each member's pre-show ritual in an exclusive interview with The Post. Admitting that the vibe before the show is 'very relaxed,' Rich broke down Nick, Howie, AJ, Brian and Kevin's individual methods while also sharing the one thing the boys do together before performing to about 20,000 adoring fans at their cutting-edge summer residency. Rich + Tone know best, considering the pair has worked with the Backstreet Boys since 1998, first as dancers before becoming the creative directors and choreographers for several of the group's tours between 2008 and 2020, and now, the 'Into The Millennium' Sin City residency. 22 The visuals that fans experience at the band's residency. Rich Fury 22 More images of the insane visuals during the show. Justin Segura Keep scrolling to discover each Backstreet Boys' unique backstage habits. Nick Carter 22 Singer Nick Carter from The Backstreet Boys. Live Nation 22 Another image of the visuals at the Backstreet Boys' residency. Rich Fury Nick, 45, 'does this routine where he stretches, like every performer should. But he does a lot of sports stretches to get his body warmed up,' the renowned pair, who have worked with Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Usher, Chris Brown, and more, told The Post. 'He likes to sweat a little bit before he starts to get dressed,' Rich added. Kevin Richardson 22 Kevin Richardson from the Backstreet Boys (far right). Brian Prahl / 22 Kevin Richardson taking a moment to acknowledge fans during the show. Brian Prahl / Rich + Tone say that Kevin, 53, is 'more relaxed' than the other guys backstage. 'He tries not to do too, too much before the show,' Rich shared, emphasizing again that 'Kevin is just more relaxed' when they come into his room to check in and give him 'extra little pep talks,' as they do with his other bandmates, before their performance. AJ McLean 22 Singer AJ McLean from the Backstreet Boys (far left). backstreetboys/Instagram 22 The Backstreet Boys at their Vegas residency. backstreetboys/Instagram When asked if AJ, 47, has any funny pre-show quirks, Rich laughed. 'He likes to talk a lot,' he responded while noting that AJ 'doesn't like to think' about their performance before hitting the stage. 'He likes to have conversations with people about everything else except the show,' the famed choreographer quipped. Howie Dorough 22 Howie Dorough with the band (far left). Brian Prahl / 22 Rich + Tone told The Post that Howie Dorough loves to go over notes before the show. Getty Images Howie, 51, is the most thorough, according to Rich. 'He does his vocal warm-ups. He likes to warm up his vocals before he starts stretching a little bit,' he revealed about the singer. He also enjoys going over notes to learn what he can do better. 22 Howie Dorough performing during the residency (far left). backstreetboys/Instagram 'We like to give him notes about his performance,' Rich said, sharing that the feedback could be about anything from staging to hitting his marks. 'He says, it's like his food. Cause it keeps his mind spinning. Because he likes to be sharp,' he explained. 'And no other way to be sharp is to give him notes. And on the smallest things, too, as well, 'Where should I look? Should I look onstage left or should I look straight to the right?'' Rich added, saying his biggest note for Howie is ''just be you. Just be free.'' Brian Littrell 22 Vocalist Brian Littrell performing at the Sphere. Live Nation 22 Another image of Brian Littrell. Brian Prahl / Rich shared that Brian, 50, is like Nick. 'He likes to warm up. He's like an athlete. I like to say, I like to treat them all like athletes,' Rich noted. To do that, Rich + Tone ensure that 'they're always doing stretching, whether it's vocal warm-ups or going over notes.' When it comes to the five band members, Rich stated Brian is 'more like Nick,' sharing that they warm up similarly before a show. The band's one tradition 22 The Backstreet Boys with their creative team. rtbrothas/Instagram 22 Another image of the Backstreet Boys' residency show. Justin Segura While Nick, Kevin, AJ, Howie and Brian have individual routines, they also take a moment together backstage before kicking off each residency concert. Rich said the 'one thing that I love to see them do' is their prayer prior to coming out on the stage, revealing that all five of the boys take turns leading the message. 'That's great because it brings the morale together,' he stated. 22 Backstreet Boys. rtbrothas/Instagram According to Rich, they all hug afterward, and both he and Tone remind them they aren't just Backstreet Boys; they are 'icon boys.' How long will the Backstreet Boys' residency run? 22 The futuristic images shown during the 'Into the Millennium' concerts. Justin Segura 22 The 160,000-square-foot interior screen that projects the larger-than-life images. Justin Segura The Backstreet Boys' summer residency in Sin City kicked off on July 11. With larger-than-life visuals — like giant dancing robots projected on the 160,000-square-foot interior screen and a futuristic platform levitating each member of the group about 80 feet in the air — and a 1,600 speaker sound system, Rich confessed that the team faced some 'challenges' to make the residency come to life. The Backstreet Boys are the first pop group at the Sphere, which opened near the Vegas strip on September 29, 2023. Due to their overwhelming popularity, they added three additional shows to their lineup. 22 The levitating platform levitates the boys about 80 feet in the air. Rich Fury 22 Another image of the boys on on the platform. Rich Fury The residency is scheduled to end later this month, with the final show set for August 24. While many fans have hope that the Backstreet Boys will extend their residency dates, no official announcement has been made.
Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Backstreet Boys promise 'oh my God' moment as iconic boyband set to make history
The Backstreet Boys are ready to show everyone they are still larger than life as they take over Las Vegas' epic new concert space The Sphere later this month to coincide with Millennium 2.0's release Backstreet's back, it's official! Yes, the Boys – Brian Littrell, Nick Carter, AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson and Howie Dorough – have returned 30 years after they first took the pop world by storm in 1995 with the single, We've Got It Goin' On. Before long, they won scores of devoted teenage fans around the world. Now, the five-piece are all set for a huge Las Vegas takeover this summer, and Brian – who was just 20 when the group skyrocketed to fame – says audiences are in for a real treat. The band are also releasing a reissue of their best-selling 1999 album Millennium, called Millennium 2.0, and will be kicking off a history-making residency that Brian promises will be 'like no other'. Here, OK! catches up exclusively with the now 50-year-old to talk about the wild ride the band's been on and why his son Baylee, 22, his only child with wife Leighanne, 55, is his biggest inspiration. Hi, Brian! It's been 30 years since the Backstreet Boys first found fame. How has your time in the band been? Wow, I mean, how do I put it into words? It's been a wonderful journey with a lot of ups and downs yet, at the same time, a whole lot of joy. We're blessed each and every day to work – if you call it work, and entertain. To still be doing this and for people to still want to hear our music and see our shows, it's amazing. What can people expect from your Las Vegas takeover at The Sphere? A lot of fun! Just because of the building alone, this show is so different. It's so immersive. The seats vibrate. It's like watching a giant movie, so it's going to be exciting and it's going to be something new for our fans as well as for us. But the experience is something like no other. We've got some tricks up our sleeve. We're going to be doing some things that nobody has ever done in The Sphere. But I have to be tight-lipped, so I can't share just yet. Come 11 July, when social media hits, you'll be like, 'Oh, my God!' Go on, give us a clue… It's hard to explain, but there's a show that's on the screen itself, like a movie. It's a journey. We're taking people through time and space. It's Millennium themed. You can get the gist of what it's going to be about if you know the Millennium record. We call it like two shows at once. We will literally be larger than life on screen, you know a good 40 or 50 feet tall. We're the first pop group to do it in The Sphere and we're going to be doing a lot of things that nobody has ever done before. We're still dancing and singing, so we've still got it going on. So, why now and why Millennium? It's been 25 years. Well, it's actually 26 because it came out in 1999. But this is a monumental moment. It was one of the biggest pop records in history around the world. And it's kind of the stamp of approval for us in the music business. It set the benchmark, I think, for every pop group to come after us to be like, 'Wow, we've got to do something like that.' So, it's monumental for us to re-release the album and to have new versions and they're going to be even more fantastic. So, why not share in that journey again, and build a show around it and be the first of our kind to do The Sphere? You must have one song from your catalogue that you never tire of singing? Man, that's hard. You know, we've got a lot of hits. I wrote Larger Than Life and The One. I put The Perfect Fan on that album and dedicated it to my mom. There's a song I love called Siberia – it's probably one of my favourites of all time. What's the secret ingredient to boyband success? Communication. You've got to have the love and passion for it. But, yeah, keeping an open line of communication will keep you together. Your son Baylee is also making a name for himself in the music industry, isn't he? Oh, man. Yeah, he's a singer-songwriter. He was on the last season of American Idol and just had his first single released, called Hey Jesus. He's so talented. I get a little emotional when I talk about my son. He's super gifted and he's taught me a lot about the journey and wanting to be better. He's become my inspiration more than I have been his, lately. The Backstreet Boys' Into The Millennium Sphere residency starts on 11 July and their album Millennium 2.0 is also out the same day
