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we are in the process of updating our NEW site, so don't think we have forgotten about you!

in the next day or so, we will be up and running on www.nkotb.ca, SO PLEASE UPDATE YOUR BOOKMARKS to reflect this address!!


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Video of Donnie's Birthday is HERE

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FROM TMZ: "Posted Aug 18th 2008 2:25PM

A New Kid on the Block is officially gonna be hangin' tough by himself for a while, because his wife has filed for the big D. And we got footage of the dude celebrating this weekend at Jet Nightclub in Las Vegas. Donnie Wahlberg's wife of nine years, Kim Fey, filed for divorce in L.A. County Superior Court. They have two kids, ages 7 and 15.

She cites irreconcilable differences. She is asking for custody, giving him visitation. She also wants spousal support.

The couple separated last January."

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Note From Heidi - As sad as I feel for Donnie, Kim and their kids - I do know that there is so much love out there to support him and I hope they will all be happier in the long run.

What Donnie did on his "39th" Birthday...

Well...looks like Donnie, Danny and Joe went out partying to Vegas for Donnie's "39th" Birthday...

http://www.tmz.com/2008/08/17/donnie-wahlberg-involved-in-kids-play/

There are pics of the event...let's just say it doesn't look like he was suffering for female attention at all...

OMFG I CANT STOP WATCHING THIS! LOL!

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NKOTB on THE VIEW

TUES., SEPT., 2 – “The View” returns live for Season 12; performance from New Kids on the Block.

NKOTB WalMart Soundcheck airs tomorrow (Aug 15/08) at www.walmart.com
It's on the US website, as Canadian WalMarts don't have Soundcheck.

WOOT!

Reps for New Kids on the Block reveal that NKOTB will star in a VH-1 Special this September.

“NKOTB are also gearing up for an exclusive 90-minute live event, “New Kids on the Block: A Behind The Music Special Event” premiering on VH1, September 28 at 8PM (ET/PT). In a first-of-its-kind production, the special will celebrate the history of the New Kids On The Block while also documenting what inspired their 2008 reunion in their own words. Interspersed throughout the special will be live reports from Boston, counting down until VH1 airs a live broadcast of the first three songs from the world renowned group’s sold out concert at the TD Banknorth Garden in their hometown of Boston, Massachusetts.”

New Kids’ tour runs September 18th in Toronto and ends this November.

Their album The Block drops September 2.

“In addition to “Single” with R&B superstar Ne-Yo, other collaborations include “Grown Man” (with The Pussycat Dolls and uber-producer Teddy Riley), “Put It on My Tab” (with the ubiquitous Akon), “Big Girl Now” (with NY dance-pop diva Lady GaGa) and the much-buzzed about “Full Service” (with fellow supergroup New Edition).”

Can’t wait!

NK's in UK Magazine -- HEAT!!!

Saw this article on http://www.nkotbfans.com/, and had to post it here...HEAT Magazine Article. It is a REAL article...and some new facts...

NKOTB to be Upcoming Guests on VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown

Mark those calendars again...

Saturday, September 27 on VH1

NKOTB will be the Guests on VH1 Top 20 Countdown

The Block (Deluxe Version) Pre-Order available on i-Tunes

i-Tunes now has the deluxe version of The Block available for pre-order for $12.99. These are the songs plus bonuses...

1. Click, Click, Click
2. Single
3. Big Girl Now (feat. Lady GaGa)
4. Summertime
5. 2 in the Morning
6. Grown Man (feat. The Pussycat Dolls)
7. Dirty Dancing
8. Sexify My Love
9. Twisted
10. Full Service (feat. New Edition)
11. Lights, Camera, Action
12. Put It On My Tab (feat. Akon)
13. Stare at You
14. One Song
15. Don't Cry
16. Officially Over
17. Looking Like Danger
18. Close to You (iTunes Bonus Exclusive Track)
19. Summertime [Pre-Order Only]
20. Digital Booklet-The Block

Mark Your Calendars!!!

Just searched for NKOTB on VH1, and they have a "Rock On TV" section...so mark your calendars for the upcoming stuff on the guys:

1. Thursday, August 21 on ETV
   The E! True Hollywood Story: New Kids On The Block
   
   About: The E! True Hollywood Story: (#213) New Kids On The BlockTwo hour episode gives viewers a backstage pass into the lives of the five young men from Boston - Donnie Wahlberg, Danny Wood, Joey McIntyre, and brothers Jonathan and Jordan Knight - who, as the "boy band" New Kids On The Block ignited a coast to coast teen frenzy from 1989 to 1992. The lads in New Kids on the Block had much to contend with as they grew up in the fast lane. The group's sound swept the nation in the late '80s, and the boys created pandemonium wherever they went. With screaming girls chasing them by the thousands, there was no place for the band members to hide. Millions of dollars poured in as the teen idols dominated the charts. Then the music stopped. Now, find out what's happened to these teenage heartthrobs in the years since. Joey McIntyre, Jordan and Jonathan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood all appear in this E! True Hollywood Story, which delivers some shocking inside info on the boy band that once ruled the world. Other interviews include singer Tiffany and former band manager Dick Scott.
   
2. Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31 on ETV
   New Kids On The Block: Together Again
   
   About: New Kids on the Block: Together AgainThe boys are back, and so are their fans! In an exclusive interview, The New Kids on the Block reveal why they went their separate ways and why they decided to come together again.
   
   NOTE: This is under the heading "Series", so maybe there is more than one episode???
   
3. Monday, September 1 on NBC
   Today Show: NKOTB w/ Ne Yo
   
   About: Today: 2008/09/01The Toyota Concert Series on "Today" presents New Kids on the Block and Ne-Yo.

Now, I don't get ETV...so someone better burn me a DVD and send it my way...wink wink hint hint!!!

New Blog from Donnie :)

Monday, August 11th, 2008
Donnie and Danny’s earthquake adventure!

Hey all!!!!

Quick thing-

I’ve been in LA for a while… Been in a few earthquakes.

The one last week hit while we were in rehearsal…

And I realized after it hit….

That I need a camera phone with video…

See I’m used to earthquakes….

Danny Wood, however, is not used to them.

If you all could see Danny running to a doorway when that sucker hit…

Man I wish I had a camera!!!

Funny s*#@!!!!!!!

Sorry Danny…

I’d have you in my corner in most any dangerous situation in life…

I guess an earthquake is not one of them.

Though I have to admit….

My first earthquake….

I didn’t run for a doorway….

I ran outside the front door!!!

Good times.

Much Love,

Donnie W

Funny Interview

One more reason we LOVE Donnie!

Walmart Soundcheck Ad

News Footage from Mall of America

Listen - 2 in the Mornin' is playing in the background!

Talking after Tonight

Tonight

Do Wop

The Guys Arrive...

Single - MOA

Getting Ready for Autographs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olDGbe2_Ph8

Mall of America - Aug 8/08

NKOTB News n' Stuff

Add New Kids on the Block to your page

Almost forgot to post this for you!

THE BLOCK - OFFICIAL TRACK LISTING!

The Block - Standard Version (Digital & Physical)

1. Click Click Click
2. Single (with Ne-Yo)
3. Big Girl Now (featuring Lady Gaga)
4. Summertime
5. 2 In The Morning
6. Grown Man (featuring Pussycat Dolls and Teddy Riley)
7. Dirty Dancing
8. Sexify My Love
9. Twisted
10. Full Service (featuring New Edition)
11. Lights, Camera, Action
12. Put It on My Tab (featuring Akon)
13. Stare at You

New Kids - British Article

By JACQUI SWIFT

Published: 07 Aug 2008

REMEMBER 1989 when Madonna topped the singles charts with Like A Prayer, Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade was a box-office smash, Liverpool beat Everton 3–2 in the FA Cup Final and the Berlin Wall came down?

Well for pre-pubescent girls, the year meant only one thing: the arrival of New Kids On The Block (cue hysterical screaming).

Brothers Jordan and Jonathan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, and Danny Wood — five buff guys from Boston who had the Right Stuff with their shiny white teeth, falsetto vocals, street fashion and slinky dance moves.

Fast forward 19 years and SFTW are in Burbank, California, 12 miles outside West Hollywood, at a rehearsal studio where the five are gearing up for their forthcoming world tour and release of their comeback album, titled, well what else but The Block.

The New Kids are all now fathers in their mid to late thirties but still have their boyish good looks and blinding smiles.

Crush

Toned and fit, they arrive full of smiles, kisses and hugs apart from Jon, who is clearly in pain after a visit to his chiropractor.

One female journalist with me is giddy with excitement about meeting her old idols and arrives clutching an old NKOTB tour programme from yesteryear. I’m told other interviewers have brought old pillows, records and photos from the height of the New Kids hysteria to be signed.

However, not the right age to have a crush on them the first time around, I arrive empty handed. Keen to let the PR know that I won’t be fainting when I meet the band, I remind her for the third time I was never a fan. I am just curious to see what all the fuss is about.

And there has been a BIG fuss about their comeback.

Two weeks after announcing their first US arena tour in almost 15 years, additional shows were added, with tickets selling at a rate of 6,000 a day.

Their first New York date sold out in just six minutes, Toronto in four minutes and a string of home town gigs in Boston in under ten minutes. “Our shows will be nostalgia sprinkled with a joyous newness,” Donnie tells me.

“I would not be here if everyone didn’t agree to do the new album. No way.

“I was on a movie set working with Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, things were going great.”

Like his younger brother Mark, Donnie ventured into acting after NKOTB finally split in 1994 as well as continuing to work as a producer.

He’s acted in films including The Sixth Sense and Ransom and TV series Band of Brothers. Attempts to reunite NKOTB were made long before comebacks became the new trend.

In 1999, MTV tried to get them back for the VMAs but Jonathan declined while in 2004, Joey, Danny and Donnie refused to reform for VH1’s Bands Reunited.

Jordan, who had solo success after the band split, explains: “It worked this time for all of us because it wasn’t a TV show or a fast-talking promoter trying to put us together. It was five guys, ready to do it, talking together from the ground up.”

Joey, who has starred in hit Broadway shows, adds: “We accomplished a lot as a pop group and we take pride in what we did. That’s why if we were going to do this again it had to be in a way we’d all be proud of.”

“It’s about respect,” adds Donnie. “We can go out and try to earn the respect of the world but at the end of the day we have to be able to respect ourselves.

“When we walk away from this, this time we’re going to be in our forties. There’ll be no comeback after that. We won’t be able to regret anything but be able to feel good about reforming and make an album we feel really good about.”

NKOTB saw collaborators queuing up to work with them. Akon, New Edition, Timbaland, The Pussycat Dolls and Ne-Yo all feature on The Block (but not Michael Jackson or Madonna as was rumoured). These famous friends have contributed to the reformed NKOTB’s fresher urban pop style. Tracks worth a mention include Summertime, with its breezy feel-good vibe, Sexify My Love — which is pure Justin Timberlake — and Single, which is full of attitude.

Storm

But the album’s best track is Click, Click, Click, a laid-back dreamy ballad penned by unknown singer–songwriter Nazeree.

Donnie explains: “That track really was the perfect storm. I was in such a bad place last summer as my marriage was breaking up and I heard that song and it inspired me. It felt perfect and gave me the incentive to go in another direction.

“Acting is great but I had a lot of energy and emotion going through me and music is a more rapid response than acting. It’s the song that got us back together.”

NKOTB were a massive phenomenon and set the scene for bands like Backstreet Boys, Take That, Boyzone and *NSYNC.

NKOTB sold more than 70million albums, won countless awards and at one point earned more than Madonna and Michael Jackson through tickets and merchandise which included NKOTB dolls, T-shirts, lunchboxes and even fluffy slippers.

“Aaah the pink fluffy slippers,” laughs Joey. “They were a little much. Did we wear them? Are you kidding?!”

The boys admit that the stratospheric level of fame they achieved had its downsides.

Danny, who stayed working in music and starred on reality TV after the split, reveals: “I remember the very first time we had thousands of fans show up to see us in Fresno, California. We are all still amazed by that. The fans were on the roof tops, everywhere, just to catch a glimpse.

“We were on the biggest tour of our career but the flip side to that was I was the most unhappy that I had been within the group.

“Everything that was happening, the whole machine, the merchandising, got out of control.

“We were so young and we didn’t know how to reel that all in. We did eventually and of course now we have everything under control but it was not fun like the other tours. The tours after that were more fun.”

Crazy

Donnie adds: “Yep, we had fans everywhere, outside our houses and it got a little crazy at times but sometimes when you feel like a bag of sh*t, you’d walk outside and they’d say hi and it would really fill your soul.”

So who do the band see as their fans today?

Jon, who also runs a successful real estate company, says: “It’s funny, I just got a text from one of my tenants and she said her four-year old and her friend heard us on the radio and both said they loved the song. So I guess we have fans new and old, the original ones plus those too young the first time who are discovering us for the first time.”

“I have this analogy about our shows before and after,” says Donnie. “For our old concerts they were like women who we had sex with like rabbits. Now our shows are women who we make love to.

It’s a controlled energy but there’s nothing that dancewise is challenging, everyone’s in great shape, everyone’s stayed healthy and it’s all looking good.”

There are no egos on show today from the New Kids and although I was never someone who screamed at the mere mention of their name, as they leave the studio for a quick game of basketball, I’m happy to have met the down-to-earth, friendly bunch.

New Blog from Donnie!!!

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

A word from Donnie

Hey All,

This blog is mostly to the LA/West Coast fans but, since a lot of you are so CRAAAAAAAZZZZZYYYYYY and are coming to many shows around the country, I figured I better write this to all of you….

The LA Clippers have asked us to switch out our second Staples show to The Nokia Theater across the street. Same date. Same night. Same time. Pretty much the same amount of seats. Same parking structures. So no big deal…. Right?

Or is it…..?

Now being Celtics fans we are not in the business of helping out other NBA teams… But since the Cetlics won the Championship… We do feel a bit of pity for the rest of the NBA.

That said…. we have agreed to let them have the date.

The negative…..?

Can’t see any.

The positive….?

The Nokia Theater is a much more intimate venue for us to play in for the final stop on our US part of the tour. This and will give us a chance to finish in an environment that is much closer to all of you!!!!!!

In fact… It is more FACE TIME friendly!!!!!

And you know how I feel about face time!!!!!!!!

Either way….

Nobody can stop the party that is gonna reign down on LA on Thanksgiving eve… no matter if we gotta play in a high school gym!!!

It is gonna be OUR night TOGETHER!!!

Judging from all of your comments….

I am not gonna get any sleep on this tour….

And guess what….

I don’t want any sleep!!!!

I’m coming for you!!!!

Much Love-

Donnie W

NKOTB on TODAY - September 1!

6:00am - 10:00am
New York, NY

NKOTB Wild Days Article from London's Daily Star

NEW Kids On The Block have spoken for the first time about wild moments outside the boyband glare.

But the all-singing and dancing outfit say their families kept the teen idols on the straight and narrow.

Joey McIntyre, 35, told me: “We all went through bumpy times in our own ways. Sure, we are going to make mistakes, but luckily our close families were there to make sure we didn’t fall too hard.

“We all had to figure out our lives after the craziness of New Kids ended.

“I didn’t go to college so I didn’t have that party time, but I definitely had party time where I was going out and passing out on my front lawn a couple of times.

“Boston is a very small town so you can’t get a big head as they keep you down.

“Sometimes it is frustrating because if you wear the wrong colour shirt then you are a freak, but the good thing is that they keep you grounded.”

Joey credits bandmates Jordan, 37, and Jon Knight, 38, Danny Wood, 38, and Donnie Wahlberg, 39, for keeping each other sane.

As they gear up to release comeback single Summertime next month and launch a world tour, they all seem to have their heads screwed on.

Joey continued: “Many of our friends are like: ‘How did you guys not manage to get into drugs?’

“That would never cross our minds.”

With new album The Block featuring collaborations with Ne-Yo, 25, and Pussycat Dolls, NKOTB are set to return to the top of the charts.

Joey said: “Ne-Yo is one of the most sought-after songwriters, so we were really pleased he wanted to be on the track as an artist too.

“The PCD track is a Teddy Riley song and has some great vocals. It has a really cool vibe.”

I can reveal that Robyn, 29, and Natasha Bedingfield, 26, will support the band in the US.

Joey grinned: “Natasha’s album was my last purchase and I absolutely love it.”

British girl power.

Access Hollywood - Today!

Mark August 15 on your Calendars -- NKOTB & Walmart!!

Check out this site... http://soundcheck.walmart.com/comingsoon.html to see an announcement by Walmart for an August 15 viewing of a soundcheck with NKOTB for Summertime. After viewing the photos, looks like this was done the "day before" the July 26th event with fans for the album release party...

Enjoy the photos...these are just a few of the ones posted on the above link...

Full Service with New Edition?

Donnie and Jordan are SO HOT!
AAAAAAHhhhhhhhhhhh!

A Short Clip of A song off the new album :)

NKOTB - Canadian Facebook Group!

Join us here! Lets all share our stories - sightings, pictures and excitement for the Reunion Tour!

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Cover of the Album!!!

The New Kids on the Block are preparing to release their new album, and PEOPLE.com has an exclusive first look at the cover.

The band will release The Block on Sept. 2 – and the guys have previewed two singles from the disc. The first, "Summertime," debuted in June – the perfect synth-pop, summer anthem.

Earlier this week, the NKOTB unveiled their second single, appropriately called "Single," which features guest vocals by Ne-Yo. Also on the CD: guest spots from New Edition (they collaborate on "Full Service") and the Pussycat Dolls, who appear on "Grown Man."
– Brian Orloff

New Blog from Donnie

Friday, August 1st, 2008

Donnie talks music

Hey All….

What’s good?!?!?!

I wanna talk music for a second…

Summertime was a special song from us to you….

Thank you for embracing it with such love.

It means the world to us.

THAT SAID….

Summertime was only an invitation…

An invitation to all of you…

An invitation to the party…

THE PARTY THAT STARTS NOW!!!!

Our new “SINGLE” featuring NE-YO is coming to radio as you read this!

If you haven’t heard it…. WATCH OUT!!!!

If you haven’t heard it… FIND IT!!!

Turn your radios ON!!!!

Get on the web!!!!

It’s time to raise the bar.

And guess what….

This is only the begining!!!

Our album is done!

Complete!!!

Ready for all of your ears!!!!

We are so proud of it!

We want to make you all proud too!!!

I hope you are ready for it….

I hope the world is ready for it…

SEPTEMBER 2ND IT IS ON!!!!!

Much Love As Always-

Donnie W

PS- No MJ or Madonna duets…. Sorry.

However… I am sure that you will agree that NE-YO, AKON, NEW EDITION, PUSSY CAT DOLLS, POLOW DA DON, and LADY GAGA (who killed on So You Think You Can Dance Last Night) will be more than adequate!!!!

HA!!!!!! HA!!!!!!

GET READY!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so excited for you all….

We are gonna party like never before!

Love Ya!!!!!

Donnie Blog - August 1, 2008!!!

from nkotb.com...
y'all, i'm not lying when i say i'm CRYING right now!!! this post has hit me in such a strong way. i have such a feeling of overwhelmed happiness that i cannot explain....i CAN'T WAIT to meet the guys (especially donnie...for a reason i cannot explain....)..

I'M READY!!!!!

xoxoxoxox
desi





Hey All….

What’s good?!?!?!

I wanna talk music for a second…

Summertime was a special song from us to you….

Thank you for embracing it with such love.

It means the world to us.

THAT SAID….

Summertime was only an invitation…

An invitation to all of you…

An invitation to the party…

THE PARTY THAT STARTS NOW!!!!

Our new “SINGLE” featuring NE-YO is coming to radio as you read this!

If you haven’t heard it…. WATCH OUT!!!!

If you haven’t heard it… FIND IT!!!

Turn your radios ON!!!!

Get on the web!!!!

It’s time to raise the bar.

And guess what….

This is only the begining!!!

Our album is done!

Complete!!!

Ready for all of your ears!!!!

We are so proud of it!

We want to make you all proud too!!!

I hope you are ready for it….

I hope the world is ready for it…

SEPTEMBER 2ND IT IS ON!!!!!

Much Love As Always-

Donnie W

PS- No MJ or Madonna duets…. Sorry.

However… I am sure that you will agree that NE-YO, AKON, NEW EDITION, PUSSY CAT DOLLS, POLOW DA DON, and LADY GAGA (who killed on So You Think You Can Dance Last Night) will be more than adequate!!!!

HA!!!!!! HA!!!!!!

GET READY!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so excited for you all….

We are gonna party like never before!

THE SINGLE - DOWNLOAD!

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