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[ NKOTBSB Rockin’ On Cinema ] Announcement on NKOTB.com

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NKOTB officially announced that the NKOTBSB London show will be screened to european cinemas. The announcement reads as follows:

The April 29th live O2 show featuring two of the biggest pop bands of the last 20 years, New Kids on the Block and The Backstreet Boys are set to make history with a cinema cast live to cinemas across Europe.

The groundbreaking show will see a Pan-European satellite feed via a high definition live cinema cast, direct from the 02 Arena to fans watching the show in over 300 hundred cinemas in UK & Ireland, Germany, Austria, Holland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. This landmark live cinema cast looks set to revolutionise the live experience for music fans and at the same time develop a whole new cinematic experience which will help increase not just the impact for artists of their live shows, but also increase cinema attendances.

The show will be distributed to cinemas by Myscreenevent.com using HD camera technology from The O2 and state of the art 5.1 surround sound to give fans watching in cinemas a feeling of event participation as close to being in the venue as is possible with cutting edge tools at their disposal. Myscreenevent.com are pioneers in the field of digital cinema and to date have been involved in a diverse range of streaming from sports and documentaries to classical music.

ABC Entertainment and Livebeats are co-producing the event with Myscreenevent.com to allow a truly unique network of distribution which also means that fans can buy tickets direct from the band.

“It’s so exciting to know that even though we weren’t able to bring our show to certain places in Europe our fans will still have the opportunity to experience it like they were there. We can’t wait for everyone to see the show!” Howie D of the Backstreet Boys

‘Working with New Kids on the Block and The Backstreet Boys’ explains Frank Volpe who is coordinating the cinema cast,’ is such a perfect opportunity to reach out to markets that already clearly enjoy the cinema experience and will highlight this groundbreaking development as a route all bands and artists will have the opportunity to embrace in the next ten years.

From April 2nd buy tickets direct from the band’s web and social media sites and from www.myscreenevent.com/NKOTBSB

Jordan Knight

[ JORDAN ] Jordan Knight Discusses His Solo Tour: “It’s Really A Love Fest”

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By Annie Reuter (CBS Local)

Following a spectacular performance last weekend at the Fillmore Silver Spring, Jordan Knight is on the road again promoting his latest solo album, Unfinished. He talked with CBS Local about his life as a solo artist and member of New Kids On the Block.

Knight got his start in New Kids On the Block as a teen in the 80s and nearly three decades later continues to pursue a career in music. On a break from touring with NKOTB and the Backstreet Boys on their world tour, Knight discussed the difference between producing and releasing his record himself vs. the big production behind the New Kids.

“Doing something like an album, promoting your own tour, and doing your own label, that’s what I did with my latest album Unfinished, it’s a lot of work. You definitely have to be dedicated to do it and I was and I am,” he said. “I think the best thing about it is that it gives you a whole lot of self-satisfaction. Being in the New Kids and doing big arenas and traveling the world, that’s great and that’s hard work too but compared to what I’m doing now it’s very cushy.”

Read the full article & watch the included video on 947FreshFM.radio.com.

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[ NKOTB Town Hall ] Another NKOTB Town Hall Meeting – April 14, 2012 Los Angeles, CA

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There’s going to be another NKOTB Town Hall Meeting on April 14, 2012 in Los Angeles, CA. The announcement reads as follows:

Ladies and gentleman of Block Nation! The Town Hall Meetings were received with huge success! The turnouts – tremendous! The energy – exciting! The passion – indescribable!

Block Nation has spoken and were beyond thrilled to have the chance to sit and talk with you. And by popular demand, we are excited to announce that we are bringing a Town Hall Meeting to the West Coast!

Saturday, April 14, 2012
Los Angeles, CA
Venue: TBA
Check-in: 6 PM
Event begins: 7:30 PM

Sign up NOW for a chance to attend. Capacity is extremely limited, but we will do our very best to accommodate you.

Over the next several weeks, you should expect to see and hear many of the things that were discussed during our first few Town Halls — New Music — Improved Events — Timelier Announcements! We will continue to make sure each and every NKOTB event is the best experience for you! We can’t wait to see you!

-NKOTB

For all official info please visit NKOTB.com.

Joey McIntyre

[ JOEY ] Joey McIntyre: A Good Guy Running For A Good Cause

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By Brandon

Joey McIntyre could tell you hundreds of captivating stories about traveling the world as a member of New Kids On The Block. With over 80 million albums sold, one might find it difficult to speak about anything else. Not McIntyre. I thoroughly enjoyed my chat with this international superstar AND runner, and to be quite honest, it wasn’t because of who he was or what he has done as a musician. After interviewing countless professional runners, it was refreshing to speak with someone who appreciates what the sport can do for him but also what the sport can do for others.

McIntyre appreciates the health benefits of running. “It is great cardio and keeps the weight off” said McIntyre, but this is such a small portion of why he will toe the line in Hollywood on April 7th. He is running to raise money and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Here are a few interesting facts from ALZ.org
1) 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease.
2) One in eight older Americans has Alzheimer’s disease.

Help McIntyre Raise $13,100

3) Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the only cause of death among the top 10 in the United States that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed.
4) More than 15 million Americans provide unpaid care valued at $210 billion for persons with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
5) Payments for care are estimated to be $200 billion in the United States in 2012.

Read full article on Runnersfeed.com.

Jordan Knight

[ LIVE & UNFINISHED ] Official End Of Tour Wrap Party in Foxborough, MA

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@massappealdl officially confirmed the Live & Unfinished Official End Of Tour Wrap Party. It will take place after Jordan’s Live & Unfinished show at Showcase Live in Foxborough (MA), from 10:30 pm – 1:00 am. Special guest and on turntables: Clinton Sparks (Official Website: ClintonSparks.com)

Please note!
You will need GA and Afterparty Tickets to stay. Those Bloquitas who purchased VIP Tickets won’t need an Afterparty Ticket!

Tickets to this event are on sale NOW through TicketWeb.com.
Party hard, Bloquitas!

Jordan Knight

[ JORDAN ] Jordan Knight talks New Kids, Pittsburgh before concert at Altar Bar

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By Rob Johnston

PITTSBURGH —
Jordan Knight of New Kids on the Block fame recently brought his solo tour “Live and Unfinished” to Pittsburgh. While he was in town I had the opportunity to hang with him backstage before his show.

Knight performed at Altar Bar in the strip district to a sold-out crowd of screaming fans. Many of those fans were decked out in New Kids on the Block memorabilia, including large-sized pins with Knight’s picture on them as well as T-shirts with homemade messages that read, “We love you Jordan.”

I was surprised to see the age of fans has changed, but the excitement surrounding Knight has not. One enthusiastic fan, Melissa Rainy of Edgewood, even brought an original Jordan Knight doll to the concert that she has proudly owned for more than 20 years.

“I’m here because Jordan Knight is the greatest. I have been a fan for more than 25 years,” said Rainy, as she showed off the dress she made from New Kids on the Block bed sheets she owned as a child.

Knight was in Pittsburgh last summer for the “NKOTBSB Tour,” which featured New Kids on the Block and Back Street Boys as co-headliners.

When I asked Knight how it felt to be back in Pittsburgh he said:

“It’s actually cool to do this on my own because I had a chance to see the city and everything. When you’re on a big tour, you roll into town and go into a building, you don’t see the city. Pittsburgh is a beautiful city.”

Read full article on WPXI.com.
(includes the videos that already been posted 2 days ago)

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[ LIVE & UNFINISHED ] UPDATE: VIP Brunch Tickets Sales

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@liveunfinished announced changes for the VIP Brunch Tickets Sales few hours ago. Please read carefully.

Tickets for the VIP Brunch events in Philadelphia (PA) and Foxborough (MA) will still go on sale today, but the on-sale time for Foxborough (MA) has changed to 11:00 am EDT. Furthermore the VIP Brunch Tickets Sale for New York (NY) has been pushed back to tomorrow (March 28, 2012).

Time Schedule – March 27, 2012
10:00 am EDT – Philadelphia, PA – [ TICKETS ]
11:00 am EDT – Foxborough, MA – [ TICKETS ]

Time Schedule – March 28, 2012
10:00 am EDT – New York, NY

The Ticketlink for New York (NY) will be added to this post when available. For all official info please follow Jordans official Tour Twitter @liveunfinished.