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Big Time Rush Bring “Can’t Get Enough Tour” To NY’s Jones Beach Theater

BIG TIME RUSH IS BACK, BABY!  No matter how many times we say it, it still feels surreal. Kendall, James, Logan, and Carlos brought their “Can’t Get Enough Tour” to Jones Beach on Sunday night and proved they are back better than ever and here to stay.  The key to any successful reunion is honoring where you came from, but also moving forward and bringing something new to the mix, and their tour is the perfect mix of both.  BTR hit the road in support of their brand new album, “Another Life,” which is a perfect infectious summer pop album.

Viral TikTok sensation, Jax along with her bandmates, drummer Jess Bowen (The Summer Set) and guitarist Nash Overstreet (Hot Chelle Rae) kicked the show off with style. Floating between heartfelt ballads, her “other people’s POV” covers like “Teenage Dirtbag (Noelle’s Version),” and her singles, “Cinderella Snapped” and “Victoria’s Secret”, Jax took in the energy of the venue and sang her heart out. 

NYC native, MAX took the stage next and really set it off with hits “Love Me Less” and “Holla” and absolutely nailed Suga’s Korean rap from their smash collaboration “Blueberry Eyes.” He even debuted an unreleased song called “Strings” and had everyone dancing the entire time!  If you’ve seen MAX on tour before, you know he always ends with a singalong to “Mug Shot,” and brings the energy up to a 15 with his smooth moves and incredible voice.

By the time Big Time Rush hit the stage, the crowd was warmed up and ready to sing and dance the night away! The second the lights dropped, the wall of fangirl screams erupted in full force feeding every ounce of energy to the guys on stage and them cycling it back to the fans, proving that even after all these years, New York shows feel like hometown shows for James, Kendall, Logan, and Carlos, who were headlining Jones Beach for the 4th time in their career and the first time in 10 years!

Playing new music from their latest, independently released record, “Another Life” felt like they’re in their element now more than ever! James shared that when they got back together, they weren’t sure what their sound was going to be.  The guys kept writing until they narrowed down 10 tracks that they felt encompassed where they are and the sound they always wanted.

“Forget You Now” is a moody, bass driven track that’s reminiscent of early 00s boybands, that really lets Logan Henderson show off his vocal chops. It’s become a quick fan favorite, even prompting an on-going Twitter thread compiling videos of the moment from each city on tour. 

“Ask You Tonight” is an acoustic, 98 Degrees-esque love song that builds the case for proposing right then and there. Lyrically, “You’re the only one I wanna love/ the only one this I promise ya” will make anyone swoon and say YES immediately!  We’ve loved all of the music BTR has put out since the reunion – it sounds true to their boyband roots but fresh and new at the same time.

BTR also played the classics like “Nothing Even Matters” and “Elevate” but the shining star of this tour is “Shot In The Dark” which is a track that was previously only ever heard in one episode the Nickelodeon TV show that launched the boyband. Fans have been begging for them to play it live and they finally, happily obliged, delighting the diehards and casual fans alike.

Jones Beach Theater is one of the coolest venues we’ve ever been to, with it’s beachside location surrounded by water on three sides.  It makes for an incredible setting for a show, but being fully outdoors there is no place to hide if it rains.  After a day of on and off showers, the rain held off for most of BTR’s set but it started downpouring just before the encore.  Not a single person of the nearly 15,000 in attendance left their seats as the crowd continued to dance to “Big Time Rush” and “Big Night.”

The boys even ran out to perform “Windows Down” out in the crowd, getting just as soaked as all of the fans in attendance. It was a big, big, big, big, big night indeed, one that we’ll never forget!

The key to Big Time Rush’s success has always been them doing their best to stay authentically themselves in spite of the odds. The fans fell in love with the show, but they’re still coming back and packing out venues across North America in droves to support Carlos, James, Kendall, and Logan with the same passion that never disappeared after so many years away.  

We’ll be loving Big Time Rush forever and can’t get enough of the feeling of seeing them on stage!  The energy and passion from the band and fans alike is infectious and will make you want to party all the time!

Check out the rest of the tour dates on BTR’s official site and come feel the big time rush for yourself! 

Pick up a copy of “Another Life” or stream it on your favorite platform now

Big Time Rush Drop New Single, “Waves” New Album “Another Life” To Be Released June 9th, 2023

Kendall, James, Logan, and Carlos just dropped a brand new single called “Waves” and they’re proving that the boyband is eternal! Adding to that tidal wave announcement is that the newest Big Time Rush album, “Another Life” will be released on June 9th, 2023 just before they kick off their hotly anticipated “Can’t Get Enough Summer 2023” Tour!

BTR also dropped the album track listing confirming that “Waves” and “Can’t Get Enough” will be included! Pre-orders are available now so make sure you pick up your copy of “Another Life” and grab an exclusive pink and orange splatter vinyl signed by the entire band!

Armed with their new record ahead of tour, BTR are promising an amazing Summer to remember! Max and newcomer Jax are also set to hit the road with BTR fully rounding out our dream tour lineup!!

Tickets and VIP packages for BTR are available now so get them before you miss out! VIP packages include exclusive merch items like a VIP laminate, lithographic signed poster, meet & greet with BTR, access to join the pre-show huddle with the guys and their band, exclusive viewing area on the side of the stage for the first 3 songs, and a VIP only lounge where you get the chance to hang with the guys from BTR up close and personal before the show.

NYC native and pop music’s resident Tiny Shiny Man, Max is also offering a limited number of VIP packages that include a meet & greet with him, tour bus hangs and a photo inside the bus, an exclusive VIP laminate, and even previews of unreleased music!

Show tickets are not included in any of the VIP packages so make sure you grab one so you don’t miss out on the best night ever. Tour starts soon so check out the dates below!

“Cant Get Enough” Summer Tour 2023 ft. Big Time Rush, MAX, & Jax
June 22nd – Dickies Arena – Fort Worth, TX – Buy Tickets
June 24th – Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant, OK – Buy Tickets
June 25th – BankPlus Amphitheater – Southaven, MS – Buy Tickets
June 27th – PNC Music Pavilion – Charlotte, NC – Buy Tickets
June 28th – The Pavilion at Star Lake – Burgettstown, PA – Buy Tickets
June 30th – PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ – Buy Tickets
July 1st – Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT – Buy Tickets
July 2nd – HersheyPark Stadium – Hershey, PA – Buy Tickets
July 5th – History – Toronto, ON – Buy Tickets *No Openers*
July 7th – Bethel Woods Center For The Arts – Bethel, NY – Buy Tickets
July 8th – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater – Virginia Beach, VA – Buy Tickets
July 9th – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater – Wantagh, NY – Buy Tickets
July 11th – Maine Savings Amphitheater – Bangor, ME – Buy Tickets
July 12th – Xfinity Center – Mansfield, MA – Buy Tickets
July 14th – Merriweather Post Pavilion – Columbia, MD – Buy Tickets
July 15th – Schottenstein Center – Columbus, OH – Buy Tickets
July 16th – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Tinley Park, IL – Buy Tickets
July 19th – Pine Knob Music Theatre – Clarkston, MI – Buy Tickets
July 21st – Van Andel Arena – Grand Rapids, MI – Buy Tickets
July 22nd – American Family Insurance Amphitheater – Milwaukee, WI – Buy Tickets
July 23rd – Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, OH – Buy Tickets
July 24th – Ascend Amphitheater – Nashville, TN – Buy Tickets
July 26th – Ameris Bank Amphitheater – Alpharetta, GA – Buy Tickets
July 28th – CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park – Simpsonville, SC – Buy Tickets
July 29th – Credit One Stadium – Charleston, SC – Buy Tickets
July 30th – Amway Center – Orlando, FL – Buy Tickets
Aug 1st – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre – Pelham, AL – Buy Tickets
Aug 3rd – The Cynthia woods Mitchell Pavilion – The Woodlands, TX – Buy Tickets
Aug 5th – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre – Phoenix, AZ – Buy Tickets
Aug 7th – Shoreline Amphitheatre – Mountain View, CA – Buy Tickets
Aug 8th – Save Mart Center – Fresno, CA – Buy Tickets
Aug 10th – Toyota Amphitheatre – Wheatland, CA – Buy Tickets
Aug 11th – The Kia Forum – Inglewood, CA – Buy Tickets
Aug 12th – MGM Grand Garden Arena – Las Vegas, NV – Buy Tickets
Aug 18th – Palacio de los Deportes – Mexico City, DF – Buy Tickets *No Openers*
Aug 21st – Auditorio Telmex – Zapopan, JAL – Buy Tickets *No Openers*
Aug 23rd – Auditorio Citibanamex – Monterrey, NL – Buy Tickets *No Openers*

Listen to “Waves” below!

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Big Time Rush Drop New Single “Call It Like I See It”

NOTHING EVEN MATTERS BECAUSE BTR IS BACK!!!!! We’ve been waiting 8 long years to say this, and are beyond excited that Big Time Rush dropped their first new single, “Call It Like I See it” just ahead of their reunion concerts this week. They are ready to do it all over again and will be performing this week at the Q102 Jingle Ball in Philadelphia TONIGHT and then headlining their shows in Chicago on Wednesday and New York City on Saturday! It’s going to be a big night in Philly with their first live show in almost 8 years!

If you are lucky enough to be going to one of the shows, odds are you’ll be among the first to hear their new single live plus some old favorites. The band has been posting behind the scenes videos of them rehearsing dance moves to all of your old favorites, too. You know you’re going to party all night and have the time of your life!

We couldn’t help but notice the publishing credits on Spotify for the new song are listed as “Bought the Rights 2021.” It looks like Kendall, Logan, James, and Carlos will be calling it like they see it for ALL their new music!

Music sounds better with Big Time Rush back and we’re hoping they’re just getting started and news about their 4th album and a full tour are on the way. Until then, we’ll be playing the new track on loop 24/7, driving around with the windows down until we blow our speakers out.

Stream or pick up a copy of “Call It Like I See It” on your favorite platform and check out Big Time Rush’s upcoming tour dates here.

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Big Time Rush Announce Two Reunion Shows In December 2021

BIG TIME RUSH ARE BACK!!! Kendall, Logan, James, and Carlos just announced two reunion shows this December.

We’ve been waiting FOREVER for this and we are so stoked that they’re finally happening. While it’s not a full tour, we’re happy to see the boys back together and giving the people what we want. Presales begin Wednesday July 21st at 10am ET and general public tickets go on sale Friday July 23rd at 10am ET.

Big Time Rush Reunion Shows 2021
Dec 15th – Chicago Theater – Chicago, IL – Buy Tickets
Dec 18th – Hammerstein Ballroom – New York, NY – Buy Tickets

Watch the announcement video below and get ready!

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The Friday Five: Grease: Live!

“Grease: Live” is premiering this weekend with an all-star cast including Carlos PenaVega from BTR, Vanessa Hudgens, Keke Palmer, Carly Rae Jepsen and special guests DNCE and BoyzIIMen!

We are so excited to watch and sing along on Sunday night!  The cast is sure to dazzle audiences and bring “Grease” to a whole new generation.   Check out our Friday Five songs we can’t wait to see live!  Tune into FOX at 7pm on Sunday to watch it live!

1. “Greased Lightning”
It’ll be fun to see Carlos PenaVega chime in on this track and see him put his “Dancing With The Stars” skills on display!

2. “Beauty School Drop Out”
BoyzIIMen will guest star as Teen Angel in Sunday nights broadcast and their harmonies on this song are going to be angelic, indeed!

3. “We Go Together”
The whole cast together singing this one will bring a tear to our eyes as we remember Vanessa Hudgen’s full cast finale from every HSM movie.

4. “You’re The One That I Want”
Probably the most iconic song from the movie.

5. “Summer Nights”
Carlos and Vanessa gave a little preview of this number on TODAY!

Nickelodeon’s WebHeads With Carlos PenaVega Premieres Tonight!

Hosted by Big Time Rush member, Carlos PenaVega, Webheads is a new kind of gameshow that tests your knowledge of Internet trivia and viral videos!

We always thought Logan would be the game show host (Breakout Dreams anyone?) but we’re glad that now Carlos is will be appearing on our TVs every week!  An adorable ball of energy, Carlos is perfect for a game show host!  We caught him hosting an Apple in-store event last summer for GoDance, and he seemed just as home as he does on stage.

Carlos also revealed to Ryan Seacrest today that Big Time Rush is meeting in a few weeks to possibly plan a fall tour … needless to say we need to make this happen!  The band has been spending this year working on their own projects:  Kendall Schmidt released a single, “Parallel,” and  is touring with band Heffron Drive; James Maslow won hearts across America as a contestant on “Dancing With the Stars,”  and Logan Henderson has…wait has anyone heard from Logan?!

Watch the show preview below and don’t forget to tune in tonight at 6PM on Nickelodeon!  Carlos will be live-tweeting the premieres on both the East & West Coasts, so get your questions ready!  Follow Carlos on Twitter to join in!

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Carlos Pena Releases First Solo Single

Carlos released his first solo single…but sadly, it’s not “Carlos ALONE”.
The song is called “Electrico” and is already in the Top 10 on the iTunes Latin charts! Check out the single artwork above from Carlos’ Instagram.  We think it’s great that our little Carlitos is branching into the Latin charts!! He has such a knack for performing and hopefully this is a taste of the future ahead of him.

Get the song on iTunes and check out the lyric translation by @BTRTourUpdater  HERE!

We hope “Logalicious” is the next solo piece to come from Big Time Rush…but most of all we want a full album and a full tour of James’s “Break Out Dreams” project.

Carlos Garcia Logan Mitchell solo albums   James Diamond "break out dreams" solo album cover

SOLO RECORD DANCE

IN OUR SOLO RECORD PANTS

Don’t forget to follow Carlos on Twitter and check out the Big Time Rush Latin American tour dates HERE.

Say Hello To The PenaVegas!

Carlos Pena, 24, and Alexa Vega, 25, are officially off the market and married! The two said “I do” at the Grand Velas Resort in Mexico.

Carlexa (as they’re known to the fans) shared an intimate ceremony by the beach on January 4th, after a four-month engagement. The two shared photos from the wedding with US Weekly, on stands now!
Alexa looked stunning in an Eduardo Lucero dress. Carlos chose his three fellow band mates, Kendall Schmidt, Logan Henderson, and James Maslow, as his best men.

Well wishes for the newly weds have been rolling in from every corner of the world on various social media accounts. Here’s one more, CONGRATS CARLEXA!

featured photo credit: US Weekly January 20th, 2014