New Kids on the Block on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tonight!

Tune in tonight to see New Kids on the Block on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The guys will perform their single “2 In the Morning” and a special medley of their hits.
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New Kids On The Block Announce More Dates

Did you miss the band the first time around? Well, you're in luck, ladies! Well, gentlemen, too, actually! The New Kids toured with Natasha Bedingfield and Lady Gaga a few months ago and had a really successful stint in the U.S. Many of their shows were sold out! The international leg of the tour was originally slated to end on February 5 in Dusseldorf, Germany, the band have announced 13 more North American dates for spring.

Here is a full listing of the New Kids' spring concerts, along with the dates tickets go on sale courtesy of CelebBuzz:

Thu 4/2/09 Moline, IA—iWireless Center (10 a.m., Saturday Jan. 31)
Fri 4/3/09 Columbus, OH—Nationwide Center (10 a.m., Saturday Jan. 31)
Sat 4/4/09 Grand Rapids, MI—Van Andel Arena (10 a.m., Saturday Jan. 31)
Sun 4/5/09 Champaign, IL—Assembly Hall (10 a.m., Saturday Jan. 31)
Mon 4/6/09 Des Moines, IA—Wells Fargo Arena (10 a.m., Saturday Jan. 31)
Tue 4/7/09 Green Bay, WI—Resch Center (Noon, Saturday Jan. 31)
Thu 4/9/09 Winnipeg, MB—MTS Center (10 a.m., Saturday Jan. 31)
Sat 4/11/09 Saskatoon, SK—Credit Union Centre (Noon, Saturday Jan. 31)
Mon 4/13/09 Kelowna, BC—Prospera Place (10 a.m., Saturday Jan. 31)
Tue 4/14/09 Victoria, BC—Sav-On Memorial Center (10 a.m., Saturday Jan. 31st)
Thu 4/16/09 Reno, NV—Reno Events Center (TBD)
Fri 4/17/09 Santa Barbara, CA—Santa Barbara Bowl (11 a.m., Saturday Jan. 31)
Sat 4/18/09 Los Angeles, CA—Palladium (10 a.m., Saturday Jan.31)

No One Sips Hair, Girl

This post is dedicated to Monica Russo, my long-time friend, who knows nearly everything about me and still likes me. If we were 13 again, we would be getting a special thrill out of this post...matter of fact, I'm smiling wistfully about it now! This one's for you, Monnie. No one sips hair, girl!

Photo Credit: USA Today

Back in the day, you would never hear ANYTHING salacious about Jonathan Knight, the eldest New Kid on the Block (back in the day, it was Donnie Wahlberg -- now a serious, Steven Speilberg-directed actor -- and Jordan Knight -- who's just a steaming hot mess now -- who caused all the rabble-rousing), especially when it came to the ladies. There was that floating rumor about him and pop star Tiffany getting married (hey, I always thought they were a cute couple) but other than that...nothing.

Well, we know why that is now...because Jonathan recently came out of the closet. (You go, girl!) Now, Jonathan Knight and I have *two* things in common: we both like guys, AND we both have the same birthday (November 29th, in case anyone wants to find me a vegan, gluten-free, apple-carrot-zucchini-walnut cake)

Knight recently took to the NKOTB blog to proclaim his love for the only woman that will ever share a bed with him...his dog!
(NKOTB fans: Remember Nikko/Houston, the shar-pei?!?!?!)

He writes:

"It’s me once again! Driving to Denver Colorado tonight. It’s super cold
and windy tonight. I feel like the “rolling submarine” has become a
small plane in turbulence tonight. You know the feeling of driving down
the road and your car is being blown back and forth………the lights
are dimmed and everyone went to bed hours ago….someone from our camp
is over on the couch snoring in a deep sleep…..no, it isn’t
Jordan!!!!!!

Feels like it will be snowing any day now! The moon is full, it’s
5:30 am, I’m on some stretch of highway between Omaha and Denver,
feeling very delirious!

On nights like this back home, I love to light a fire in my bedroom,
slip into something comfortable after a warm bath and curl up in bed to
watch a movie……of course my favorite girl is always right next to
me…..I usually rub up and down her back telling her how much I love
her…….kissing her gently on her neck as we both drift off to
sleep…. her body has a way of fitting itself right up close to mine
like two pieces of a puzzle……. her silkie soft hair brushing
against my chest…….. her long legs stretched out in comfort……..
she always seems to wake me up at some point in the night…… she
looks me in the eyes without speaking a word………..I love her for
that…….She has the most beautiful eyes in the world…….she
usually rolls over so I can stroke her chest ever so gently……..this
gets her all wound up that she sometimes leaves a wet spot on our
sheets……. she’s even gone as far as letting a nasty smell out of
her tiny little ass! Then at that moment I break out the leather
studded collar and chain……I know at that moment it could get
freaky…… its nice and warm under the sheets……..Damn, should I
give her what she wants?………. Should I just roll over and do it in
the morning?………Oh damn, feels like the wet spot is getting
bigger!!!!!……..She has my full attention now…..hold on, hold on,
I’m gonna give her what she wants………. she is now barking orders
at me as she lets out a loud howling
noise…..OMG……OMG……OMG…….. DAMN…………time to walk
the dog!!!!!!!!

Maybe its time to get some sleep! Enjoy your day! I will so enjoy
mine……….DAY OFF……. don’t hound me till Friday…..
seriously!…. just keeping it real! HA! Hound me on here all you want
though…….. ENJOY!

with respect,
JK"

Do with that what you will...

Donnie Wahlberg urges Americans to ensure their financial plans have "The Right Stuff"

This September, singer, actor and producer Donnie Wahlberg will urge millions of Americans to make sure their financial plans have the "right stuff." When he's not touring the country with the reunited New Kids on the Block, Wahlberg will serve as the front man for national Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM), sharing his personal story to encourage Americans to examine their need for life insurance.

Wahlberg understands the difference life insurance can make when tragedy happens. His sister, Debbie, died at the age of 44 with a 16-year-old son and no life insurance. Fortunately, Wahlberg's nephew was taken care of thanks to a strong, extended family support system and famous uncles with the wherewithal to meet his needs. But many families would not be so fortunate. Wahlberg understands that without life insurance, many families leave themselves open to serious financial hardship.

"My sister was taken away from us too soon. She was a young woman who
had her whole life ahead of her, but like so many people, she didn't think about the 'what ifs,'" says Wahlberg. "With an upcoming album and tour, as well as a new movie, it may seem like I don't have a worry in the world, but I realize it could all be over tomorrow. When it was time for me to sit down with my advisor and set up my own financial plan, life insurance was a no-brainer. If something were to happen to me, I want to know that my loved ones will be taken care of financially. Life insurance guarantees that."

During September, Wahlberg plans to share his story through public appearances and interviews with newspapers, magazines and radio and television stations around the country. A video message from Wahlberg can be seen on LIFE's website at www.lifehappens.org during the campaign.

"Donnie understands first-hand how not owning life insurance can leave loved ones financially vulnerable in the event of a tragedy, but just as important, the peace of mind it provides to those who've purchased it," says Marvin H. Feldman, CLU, ChFC, RFC, president and CEO of the LIFE Foundation. "The vast majority of Americans understand the need for life insurance, yet a startling 68 million adult Americans have no coverage at all. We are hopeful that Donnie's involvement this September will motivate Americans to take a short break from their busy lives to determine if they're among the millions who lack adequate life insurance protection."

Throughout Life Insurance Awareness Month, a wealth of information about life insurance will be available for consumers from the LIFE
Foundation and more than 100 insurance companies and other industry groups supporting the campaign.

For consumers interested in evaluating their life insurance needs, LIFE suggests taking it "step by step" and offers the following three tips to get you started:

1. Determine if you need life insurance - If someone would suffer financially when you die, you need life insurance. For most adult Americans, that is the case.

2. Evaluate how much life insurance you need - Ask yourself, how much money your loved ones would need in your absence to maintain their standard of living and fund future plans? The difference between that amount and your existing income and assets offers a good guide for how much life insurance you need. For a quick estimate of your needs, check out the interactive insurance needs calculator on LIFE's website at www.lifehappens.org/howmuch.

3. Get professional help - The process may seem simple enough, but calculating your needs can get complicated and this is one math assignment you don't want to get wrong. For a comprehensive needs analysis, meet with a qualified insurance professional. You can also look into your coverage options at work. Many employers provide their employees with life insurance or give them the opportunity to buy or increase coverage at favorable rates. To find an agent in your area, visit LIFE's agent search engine at www.lifehappens.org/agentlocator.

Flashback Friday: New Kids On The Block

The New Kids on the Block are often hailed as one of the first boy bands to create the tween fan hysteria in the late eighties/early ninties, making their mark on the pop scene way before N'Sync and The Backstreet Boys. For this edition of Flashback Friday, check out NKOTB in this video for "Step By Step"

Enjoy and be sure to leave us your feedback!

New Kids on the Block Reunion

Despite rumors last January to the contrary, The New Kids on the Block will appear for a reunion April 4th on the Today Show.

All of the original members of the boy band sensation of early 90’s will be in attendance including: Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, Danny Wood, and brothers Jordan and Jonathan Knight

Their reunion will coincide with the 20th year anniversary of their first ultra-successful album Hangin' Tough which was released in 1988.

New Kids on the Block reunite!

Early 90s boy band New Kids on the Block are reportedly reuniting, according to People's exclusive source. Their previously dormant website is now up again, and the source said the band will announce their return within the next several weeks.

The band had sold over 50 million albums in their heydey, before splitting up in 1994. The members are Jordan and Jonathan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre and Danny Wood.

In their time apart, all of the members - except for Jonathan Knight who developed a career in real estate - remained in the entertainment industry. Jordan Knight released a solo album, scored a top 10 hit, toured with *NSYNC and appeared on VH1's The Surreal Life in 2004. Joey McIntyre also released a solo album and had a top 10 hit, and later turned to television. He became a regular on Boston Public and in 2006 was a contestant on Dancing with the Stars. Donnie Wahlberg followed in the footsteps of his brother, actor Mark Wahlberg. He appeared in The Sixth Sense, the mini-series Band of Brothers and was the lead role in Saw II. He also starred in the short-lived television series Boomtown and Runaway. Wood formed a record label in Boston, was featured on MTV's Totally Boyband and released several solo albums.

UPDATE:

Danny Wood just sent out the following bulletin on his MySpace page:

"Hello to everyone. Hope all is well and everyone is enjoying the New Year. I wanted to address the rumors of the NKOTB Reunion Tour. There has been no talk of this and you are getting it from source directly. Never say never, and you can't believe everything you read.

On another note my solo record will be released in Australia in March. There are a few new songs on it and I hope you guys will check it out. Thank you so much for your continued support.

Dwood"