Schuman alleges that Carterassaulted her at his Santa Monica apartment in 2003 while they were working as co-stars in the teen horror film The Hollow. [62] Schuman stated that Carter provided alcohol and took her virginity by force. [139] On October 21, 2014, the group received a settlement of $99,000 in cash, 34 audio tape reels, 26 CDs, seven studio mastering audio tapes, six sealed posters, three audio cassettes, and one VHS tape. Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean revealed he once helped Aaron Carter check into rehab in the trailer of Hulu's upcoming documentary, Aaron Carter: The Little Prince of Pop. [137], The Backstreet Boys members were due in court on March 24, 2014, over a claim they filed against their former manager Lou Pearlman. [60][56], Following the release of the lawsuit, ABC canceled "A Very Backstreet Holiday," a television special featuring the Backstreet Boys that was scheduled to air the following week on December 14, 2022. In 2015, Carter announced he would be working on a third solo album for release later that year. [227], The group has supported multiple charities over the years including Children's Miracle Network, City of Hope, Kids Wish, Live Together, and Lupus LA. [55], On December 8, 2022, Shannon Ruth filed a lawsuit against Carter alleging that he raped her in 2001 on board the Backstreet Boys' tour bus when she was a 17-year-old fan. The album was released in the US on July 30, 2013, and in other countries sometime later. 1 on Billboard's Holiday Digital Songs chart.[124]. This marked the third-highest attendance for live-stream concerts on the WeChat channel and the highest audience record for such by international artists. Aaron Carter's official cause of death revealed - News.com.au [59], By October 1999, the Backstreet Boys faced new problems declaring their current JIVE contract null and void, soon striking one of the largest record deals ever valued at $60 million with JIVE. [42], In 2003 or 2004, Carter got his first DUI after refusing to comply with the police. [33][34], Carter met Lauren Michelle Kitt, a fitness trainer, in 2008. There, he allegedly gave her a drink that tasted alcoholic and proceeded, without Ruths consent, to perform various sex acts. Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter took inspiration from his life as a husband and father of three for his new single, "Easy," featuring Jimmie Allen. They were formed in 1993 in Orlando, Florida. The album was later released in other countries on different dates. [154] On September 23, the Backstreet Boys confirmed their Vegas residency show happening in 2017, titled Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life. In September 2019, however, Nick, along with sister Angel Carter, filed a restraining order against Aaron, which was granted two months later. One of the tracks from the earlier recording sessions was used as the theme song to the television series House of Carters in 2006. "2017, Aaron . [81] "Drowning" reached top 10 in many countries and as of 2002, the album had sold almost six million worldwide.[82]. Carter hired the production company, the Asylum (the company that produced Sharknado), to help. [107], In May 2011, the group announced that they had left their longtime label JIVE Records. [10][142] The movie chronicles their entire career journey up to the making of their 2013 album In A World Like This. In January 2014, Carter recorded a duet album with Jordan Knight from fellow boy band New Kids on the Block. 3 on the U.S. chart with first-week sales of 291,000 copies. Littrell, Carter, and McLean usually sing the melody in choruses, with Dorough harmonizing above the melody and Richardson covering the bass parts. He had been in talks to join the tour but ultimately decided not to. Their self-titled U.S. debut album, Backstreet Boys (1997), which consisted of songs from their 1996 international debut album and Backstreet's Back, was released in the U.S. a day later on August 12, 1997. That same year Carter started working on his second solo album, but that was put on hold when the Backstreet Boys returned to the studio to record a new album in 2004. "Let It Go" was written by Carter, Matthew Gerrard, and Bridget Louise Benenate. The album made the charts in many countries as well. [19] It would be 8 years before Carter finally focused on another solo album. [40] From 1993 to 1997, Pearlman and his company took about $10 million in revenue while the band only got $300,000. This claim about an incident that supposedly took place more than 20 years ago is not only legally meritless but also entirely untrue, the statement read. In return for the donations, multiple perks depended on how much you donated. "My heart has been broken . [71], Carter has acknowledged ongoing struggles with drug and alcohol abuse. They have three children; a son born in 2016 and two daughters born in 2019 and 2021. [193] With their seventh studio album, This Is Us, they went back to their original dance-pop beats combined with electropop. Their follow-up album DNA (2019) debuted at number one, more than two decades after the group formed and 19 years after they last topped in 2000. [9] They also released their first documentary movie, titled Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of in January 2015. [13][12] Ultimately, Carter, Dorough, and Richardson were selected after meeting Pearlman's expectations. As the group began recording their new album without him, he started working on his first solo album. [11] Cousins Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell, both from Lexington, Kentucky, sang in local church choirs and festivals when they were children. Nick Carter and the Backstreet Boys honored the memory of Aaron Carter in London Sunday night. [127] The tour lasted over two years, comprising over 170 shows in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. Discovery Company. ", "Kevin Richardson joins Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block in Los Angeles", "Kevin Richardson On Appearing with the Backstreet Boys Again [AUDIO]", "Kevin Richardson Contemplates Rejoining the Backstreet Boys", "Backstreet Boys Recording Fifth Album as a Quintet, Living Together in London", "All Five Original Backstreet Boys Prep New Album", "Reunited Backstreet Boys Announce 'Good Morning America' Concert", "The Backstreet Boys Reunite On 'Good Morning America,' Announce Backstreet Cruise For 2013 (VIDEO)", "Backstreet Boys, 'It's Christmas Time Again' Premiere: Band Rings in Holiday Season with New Song", "Weekly Chart Notes: Phillip Phillips Finds His 'Home' At No. In that case, Shannon Ruth a now-39-year-old woman with autism and cerebral palsy alleges that in 2001, when she was 17, Carter picked her out of a lineup of fans and brought her back to the groups tour bus after a show in Tacoma, Washington. In addition to the book, a series of flash-based webisodes was also published in 2000. [80] It was also certified platinum by IFPI for selling over one million copies in Europe. [79] In the U.S., The Hits: Chapter One was certified platinum for selling over one million copies. [47], The album entered the Billboard 200 at No. Instead, the campaign raised $156,214. [140] The seven master recordings they received included "I'll Never Break Your Heart" and a few lesser-known songs. [24][25] European success sent them there on a summer tour and shifted their promotion to being mostly done in Europe. He is widely popular as a member of the vocal group the Backstreet Boys. [28] They also became one of the most successful debut artists in the world, collecting awards such as Durchstarter (Best Newcomers) in Germany's Viva Comet Awards in 1996. [56] Ruth also accused Carter of calling her a "retarded little bitch" during the alleged assault, and of threatening to harm her if she told anyone. Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter sued over alleged rape, ABC pulls special [61] They began recording the album on July 1, 2000, in Stockholm, Sweden, and wrapped up the recording sessions in September. [14] Littrell flew from Kentucky to Orlando to formally join the group on April 20, 1993, a day after receiving a phone call from Richardson about it. That gave Carter some more time to rework the screenplay. I had to slide on one in the background of a shot. [12] McLean, who was the first to audition for Pearlman in his living room, became the group's first member. Nick Carter is still reeling from the death of his brother Aaron Carter. Nick Carter Performs With the Backstreet Boys at Jingle Ball Amid Rape [31][32], The group began working on their second album, Backstreet's Back, in October 1996. [16] In September 2002, Carter released the first single from his solo album, "Help Me" which did well on radio countdowns landing at #1 on various stations including New York City's Z100 and achieved considerable worldwide success while the other single, "I Got You" was a minor hit in Europe. [205] For the purpose of these commercials, the group recorded a song called "Lager Than Life", which is a remake of their song "Larger Than Life" with different instrumentation. Before the alleged 2003 assault, Schumans suit claims she and Carter had previously come into contact while she was shooting a video with Dream. [66] To promote its release, they traveled around the world in 100 hours, visiting Stockholm, Tokyo, Sydney, Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro, and New York City. "Incomplete" peaked at number 13 on the U.S. ", "Meet the Boy Band Contestants: Get a First Look at ABC's Newest Reality Competition", "Crocodile says 'The Masked Singer' inspired him to record new solo music", "Backstreet Boy's Boat Wins Key West Race", "Today in Creative PR: Nick Carter Lost His Virginity to Debra LaFave", "Early '00s Pop Star Relationships You Forgot About", "Nick Carter and Wife Lauren Talk Their Perfect Date Night", "Nick Carter Talks 'Hardcore Alcoholic' Past", "Nick Carter, Lauren Kitt Welcome Baby No. He was No. That night, however, Leighanne canceled her flight after deciding to spend more time with her husband. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter, Carter's lawyer denied the allegations made by Melissa Schuman in a statement, stating her claim was "false when she first made it back in 2017 and it still is.". He's currently trying to do more acting. 9 of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" in 2000 and was voted by readers of teen magazine Cosmogirl's "Sexiest Man in the World" in their October 2002 issue,[17] beating out such competition as actor Brad Pitt and rival pop star Justin Timberlake for the title, launching a media-hyped "rivalry" between Timberlake and Carter, culminating in an amicable 2009 meeting off-camera on the set of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon where Carter defeated Timberlake in an arm-wrestling match. The album, Black & Blue, was released on November 21, 2000. Singer Aaron Carter, Brother Of Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter, Dies At Richardson also performed with the group in the show's studio later that day, making it the second time he had performed with the group since his departure. [131][132][133] They released a second single from the album, "Show 'Em (What You're Made Of)" in November 2013. The day after the show aired, the online hashtag of the group's 1997 hit "As Long As You Love Me" trended No. On June 23, 2006, it was announced that Richardson had left the Backstreet Boys to pursue other interests. [228] On April 6, 2022, they surprised Kelly Clarkson and young band First Day of School with a donation of $25,000 to the FDOS charities including Toys for Tots and Heal the Bay. Tragically, Lee was among 92 people killed when the hijacked plane crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Nick Carter is facing a new lawsuit that claims he raped and physically assaulted a 17-year-old girl on a Backstreet Boys tour bus in 2001. In 2013, he published the memoir titled Facing the Music and Living to Talk About It. A woman sued Nick Carter for sexual assault and battery Tuesday evening, accusing the Backstreet Boys singer of raping her as an 18-year-old in 2003. The Backstreet Boys finally announced that Richardson had rejoined them permanently during a show in London on April 29, 2012. [106] In late October 2009, the group embarked on the This Is Us Tour, which lasted over a year and consisted of 123 shows. Learn how and when to remove this template message, List of awards and nominations received by Backstreet Boys, "Today's famous birthdays list for January 28, 2023 includes celebrities Ariel Winter, Will Poulter", "Bob Carter, Father of Aaron and Nick Carter, Dies at 65", "Which Backstreet Boy is Jewish? Millennium became the best-selling album of 1999 in the U.S., selling 9,445,732 copies. [194] On DNA, they combined their harmony-driven contemporary pop sound with R&B, country, funk, and EDM. [76] In December 2011, Carter again appeared on TV to talk about his struggle with drugs and alcohol, this time on The Dr. Phil Show's "Second Chances" special. The first single, "One More Time," was released on July 15, 2014. [53][54] As of January2013[update], the album stands as the fourth best selling album in the U.S. of the SoundScan era. [204], On March 12, 2014, the group filmed a series of commercials for Swedish warehouse company NetOnNet in Sweden while the group was on tour in Europe. During the Backstreet Boys ' Nov. 6 concert at the O2 Arena in London, the singer was visually emotional as he and. ", "Lager Than Life (feat. The film was said to start filming in June 2014, but the success of the Backstreet Boys' In a World Like This Tour delayed filming and was pushed back to January 2015. [11], In 1992, Lou Pearlman placed an ad in the Orlando Sentinel to compose a vocal group with a "New Kids on the Block" look with a "Boyz II Men Sound". On May 8, 2012, he made a guest appearance on CW's 90210 and played himself. 2023 Cable News Network. Nick Carter (@nickcarter) Instagram photos and videos Unfortunately, for several years now, Ms. Ruth has been manipulated into making false allegations about Nick and those allegations have changed repeatedly and materially over time.. [28], In 2002, Carter got into power boat racing and started his own team, Nick Carter Racing,[29] which won the National Championship in its first year.[30]. Carter was born in Jamestown, New York, where his parents, Jane Elizabeth (ne Spaulding, previously Carter) and Robert Carter,[2] owned a bar called the Yankee Rebel in Westfield, New York. Previously aired comedies will broadcast instead, CNN has learned. All four people say that Carter sexually assaulted them and infected them with HPV. 1 and sold 1,134,000 copies in its first week of release. On September 15, 2016, McLean and Carter confirmed that the band would be done with the album the following year, along with a new headlining tour. The Backstreet Boys celebrated their 20th anniversary, which was on April 20, 2013, with a fan celebration event in Hollywood that day. The wedding aired in a one-hour season finale. [27], In 2020, Carter competed as the "Crocodile" on the fourth season of The Masked Singer, finishing in third place. [13] It was revealed that through several auditions, Carter met AJ McLean and Howie Dorough and they became friends. [3] He has English, Welsh, Irish, and German ancestry. [93] They also turned down an offer to star in a reality show to find a new member[93] and musicians who had expressed interest in replacing Richardson, such as Sam Licata[94][95] and former NSYNC members Lance Bass and Joey Fatone,[96] stating that they were not planning to replace him. Two days after Richardson's departure announcement, the Backstreet Boys entered the studio to record their sixth album. Bosch: Legacy Nabs Third Season at Amazon Freevee, Black Women on Broadway Awards Set Return Date; Some Like It Hot, Six the Musical Stars Among Honorees (Exclusive), Gayle King, April Ryan Celebrate Diverse Voices in Political Journalism During White House Correspondents Dinner Weekend, Melanie Lynskey Says Cate Blanchett, Sarah Paulson Lent Their Trailers on Mrs. Nick Carter - Biography - IMDb He was announced as the new United Nations Special Ambassador for the Year of the Dolphin (YoD) on May 17, 2007, representing the United Nations Environment Program, the Convention on Migratory Species, and the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society. [203] The commercial featuring the group started airing on September 19, 2012. He also allegedly attempted to contact her through a shared music manager, who Schuman said she didnt realize until later was a close personal friend of Carter when he abruptly stopped working with her as a client.. In July 2013, Carter launched a campaign on Indiegogo.com, a crowdfunding site, to raise money for his movie "Evil Blessings." [73] The singer credits fellow Backstreet Boys member Kevin Richardson for helping him turn his life around by giving him Norman Vincent Peale's book Why Some Positive Thinkers Get Powerful Results. The album debuted at No. [144] The movie premiered on April 1, 2016, on Syfy channel. hoping they'll come back stronger than ever.. We . [70][69], Melissa Schuman later said in her rape accusation that reading about this alleged incident encouraged her to speak about her own experience. The Backstreet Boys conquered charts and girls' hearts back then, and on tour as ever they still do today. Srimoyee Chowdhury. [82] The relationship with JIVE Records worsened when the Backstreet Boys filed a $75100 million lawsuit against Zomba Music Group (JIVE's parent company), claiming breach of contract. Helene Fischer, Nick Carter - Backstreet Boys Medley (Live - YouTube Fifty-five hours were spent traveling, and 45 were spent making public appearances. Backstreet Boys embarked on the DNA World Tour in support of the album on May 11, 2019. Watch it now on Vevo", "Album Update: "I Will Wait" COMING SOON! Nick Carter denies rape allegation as ABC pulls Backstreet Boys - CNN The Backstreet Boys, including Richardson, filmed a segment for The Oprah Winfrey Show on October 22, 2010. Carter went on tour in early 2003, where he performed at smaller venues like clubs. [202], In August 2012, it was revealed that the Backstreet Boys would be starring in an Old Navy commercial. ", "Backstreet Boys members inducted into Kentucky Music Hall of Fame", "First Images from Dead 7 Feature the Backstreet Boys in the Wild West", "Members Of The Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, O-Town, And 98 Degrees Recorded A New Song", "Backstreet Boys' A.J. The deal included an exclusive compilation set available only at Burger King restaurants. "Dead 7" includes various members of different boy bands. Backstreet Boys - Wikipedia There he allegedly forced himself on her and performed sexual acts, including vaginal penetration, without her consent, in addition to forcing her to perform acts on him under fear of physical harm. On January 4, 2019, DNA's third single, "No Place", was released. [71] A week earlier, the group began the "Black & Blue Tour", which featured shows in five continents. Around then, Carter started writing songs and recording during his downtime when Jive asked him to do a solo album. [42], On Valentine's Day 1998, the group debuted in Latin America at the Via del Mar International Song Festival in Chile. Lee was interested in the concept; however, they ultimately decided to make it into only one issue. appreciated. [44] The worldwide hit single "I Want It That Way" which topped the single-charts in over 25 countries made anticipation for Millennium high. Its the second suit filed against Carter in the last six months, with another woman, Shannon Shay Ruth, also alleging that he assaulted her when she was 17 on the Backstreet Boys tour bus during the bands 2001 Black & Blue tour. Nick Carter was just 12 years old when he auditioned for a new singing group in Tampa, Florida. Nick Carter- Age, Wiki/Bio, Net Worth, Wife, Children - Featured Biography [183] The Backstreet Boys often employ polyphonic harmony, which sets them apart from many other singing groups. The film was edited for TV and younger audiences. He revealed that he started drinking when he was just two years old and again at nine. Nickolas Gene Carter (born January 28, 1980)[1] is an American singer and a member of the vocal group Backstreet Boys. Helene Fischer, Nick Carter - Backstreet Boys Medley (Live - Die Helene Fischer Show) Helene Fischer (Official) 917K subscribers Subscribe 50K Share 6.7M views 2 years ago Helene Fischer, Nick. ), acting roles, tickets to the premiere, tickets to BSB concerts, an online concert, and much more. [65] The compilation consisted of three CDs featuring a new song called "It's True," live songs from the group's previous tours, and a VHS tape featuring backstage footage and interviews. Nick Carter allegations: Backstreet Boys singer accused of rape - USA Today [75] It also included a previously unreleased song, "Drowning". [25] The show only had eight episodes and documented Carter's life as he prepared to get married. Nick Carter Returns to the Stage With Backstreet Boys After Denying Carter has been reported to have dated Debra Lafave, Willa Ford, and Paris Hilton. A few days after promoting the new album and filming the music video for "Bigger" in Japan, Littrell contracted swine flu, causing the group to cancel a signing at Hard Rock Caf in New York for the NYC Pinktober event on October 5, 2009. Did you encounter any technical issues? The film also includes Jon Secada, Geraldo (a rapper remembered for the song Rico Suave), Art Alexakis (Everclear), and Debra Wilson (MadTV cast member), plus many more. In the US, its release was on June 12, 2012. The Backstreet Boys entered the studios in January 2004 to start recording the new album. The CD release was delayed until February 2016 and released in Japan that same month. Nick had previously come into contact with two other members of the band, A.J. A Very . A Backstreet Boys Christmas special has been pulled by US TV network ABC following news that a woman is suing singer Nick Carter, alleging he raped her during a 2001 tour when she was 17. I just started replacing drinking and the parties with healthier things like sports, video games. [98] Richardson rejoined the rest of the group on stage at the Palladium in Hollywood, Los Angeles on November 23, 2008, for the last North American stop of the tour.[99]. [33] The U.S. self-titled debut peaked at No. One of his dance teachers, Sandy, placed him in his first group called "Nick and the Angels." [58][59], Ruth's complaint includes allegations from three other Jane Does, including a victim who was 15 years old. [45], In September 2019, Carter was granted a temporary restraining order against his younger brother Aaron after alleging he threatened to kill his then-pregnant wife. In 2017, the Backstreet Boys and duo Florida Georgia Line teamed for the song "God, Your Mama, and Me," which became a No . Entitled Dead 7, the film focuses on a ragtag band of gunslingers operating during a post-apocalyptic zombie plague. [134], The group made a cameo in the 2013 movie This Is the End as a fictional version of themselves, performing their song "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)," [135] [72] He says that he became sober after being diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and realized that he could die if he did not make major lifestyle changes. His first role was the lead role in the fourth-grade production of Phantom of the Opera at Miles Elementary School. In 2013 or 2014, Carter received his GED as shown on I Heart Nick Carter. Backstreet Boys Singer Nick Carter Accused of Rape in Lawsuit - Rolling The tour was put on hold in July when it was reported that McLean had entered rehab to battle alcoholism and depression after Richardson held an intervention for him at a Boston hotel. [116] A few days later, McLean and Littrell revealed on separate occasions that Richardson had returned since 2010, before NKOTBSB Tour started. After that, the first leg ran until November 2005 in Europe, and in January 2006, the second leg started in Tokyo, Japan. In Court! [10] He also did an educational video called "Reach For a Book," a show called "The Klub" and performed at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers home games for two years. But it would be a few years before Carter did any acting again as the Backstreet Boys worked on their return to music in 2004. His career took off in 1992 when he successfully auditioned to become one of the Backstreet Boys. After auditioning hundreds, Nick Carter, Brian Littrell, Kevin Richardson, AJ McLean, and Howie Dorough were selected and thus became The Backstreet Boys in April of 1992. Schuman is also involved in the sexual battery suit filed in Nevada last December against Carter. Between 1989 and 1993, Carter recorded various popular songs, including "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Uptown Girl" and a few original songs that he would perform at events. These are the members of the Backstreet Boys then and now. [69] The alleged victim, whose name was not disclosed, stated that after drinking with Carter and his friend, Rob Kalouch, Carter digitally penetrated her and the two men forced her to perform oral sex.