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New Kids On The Block Announce “The Mixtape Tour” For Summer 2019

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NKOTB just dropped a HUGE Summer tour announcement for 2019 featuring all of their closest friends like Salt-N-Pepa, Naughty By Nature, Tiffany, and Debbie Gibson!  “The Mixtape Tour” kicks off May 2nd and brings the New Kids across North America all Summer long.

You know NKOTB can’t leave you with just a massive tour announcement!  Donnie, Danny, Jon, Jordan, and Joey also dropped a brand new single called “80’s Baby.”  The lyric video is an homage to all things 80s like 8-bit video games, bamboo earrings, satellite phones, pagers, and of course, mixtapes!

Fan club presales for “The Mixtape Tour” have already started while general on sales begin Friday Oct 12th at 10am local time.  VIP barstools and packages are also available on the official NKOTB site.  Check out all the dates below and make sure you grab your tickets before they sell out!

“The Mixtape Tour” ft. NKOTB, Naughty By Nature, Salt-N-Pepa, & more
May 2nd – US Bank Arena – Cincinnati, OH – Buy Tickets 
May 4th – Quicken Loans Arena – Cleveland, OH – Buy Tickets 
May 5th – Bankers Life Fieldhouse – Indianapolis, IN – Buy Tickets
May 7th – Sprint Center – Kansas City, MO – Buy Tickets 
May 8th – Enterprise Center – St. Louis, MO – Buy Tickets
May 9th – Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN – Buy Tickets
May 10th – Fedex Forum – Memphis, TN – Buy Tickets 
May 11th – Smoothie King Center – New Orleans, LA – Buy Tickets 
May 13th – American Bank Center- Corpus Christi, TX – Buy Tickets
May 15th – Toyota Center – Houston, TX – Buy Tickets
May 16th – AT&T Center – San Antonio, TX – Buy Tickets
May 17th – American Airlines Center – Dallas, TX – Buy Tickets
May 18th – Chesapeake Energy Arena – Oklahoma City, OK – Buy Tickets
May 21st – Don Haskins Center – El Paso, TX – Buy Tickets
May 22nd – Talking Stick Resort Arena – Phoenix, AZ – Buy Tickets
May 23rd – Viejas Arena – San Diego, CA – Buy Tickets
May 24th – Honda Center – Anaheim, CA – Buy Tickets
May 25th – Mandalay Bay Arena – Las Vegas, NV – Buy Tickets
May 26th – Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles, CA – Buy Tickets
May 28th – Rabobank Arena – Bakersfield, CA – Buy Tickets
May 29th – SAP Center – San Jose, CA – Buy Tickets
May 30th – Golden 1 Center – Sacramento, CA – Buy Tickets
June 1st – Tacoma Dome – Tacoma, WA – Buy Tickets
June 2nd – Moda Center – Portland, OR – Buy Tickets
June 4th – Taco Bell Arena – Boise, ID – Buy Tickets
June 6th – Viviant Smart Home Arena – Salt Lake City, UT – Buy Tickets
June 7th – Pepsi Center Arena – Denver, CO – Buy Tickets
June 8th – Pinnacle Bank Arena – Lincoln, NE – Buy Tickets
June 9th – Wells Fargo Arena – Des Moines, IA – Buy Tickets
June 11th – Xcel Energy Center – St. Paul, MN – Buy Tickets
June 12th – Fiserv Forum – Milwaukee, WI – Buy Tickets
June 13th – Van Andel Arena – Grand Rapids, MI – Buy Tickets
June 14th – AllState Arena – Rosemont, IL – Buy Tickets
June 18th – Little Ceasar’s Arena – Detroit, MI – Buy Tickets
June 19th – Scotia Bank Arena – Toronto, ON – Buy Tickets
June 21st – Key Bank Center – Buffalo, NY – Buy Tickets
June 22nd – Schottenstein Center – Columbus, OH – Buy Tickets
June 23rd – PPG Paints Arena – Pittsburgh, PA – Buy Tickets
June 25th – Capital One Arena – Washington, D.C. – Buy Tickets
June 27th – Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets
June 28th – TD GArden – Boston, MA – Buy Tickets
June 30th – Nassau Vet Memorial Coliseum – Uniondale, NY – Buy Tickets
July 2nd – Prudential Center – Newark, NJ – Buy Tickets
July 3rd – Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT – Buy Tickets
July 5th – Borgata Event Center – Atlantic City, NJ – Buy Tickets
July 6th – Hershey Park – Hershey, PA – Buy Tickets
July 7th – THe PNC Arena – Raleigh, NC – Buy Tickets
July 9th – Spectrum Center – Charlotte, NC – Buy Tickets
July 10th – Bon Secours Arena – Greenville, SC – Buy Tickets
July 11th – State Farm Arena – Atlanta, GA – Buy Tickets
July 12th – Veterans Memorial Coliseum – Jacksonville, FL – Buy Tickets
July 13th – AmWay Center – Orlando, FL – Buy Tickets
July 14th – Hard Rock Live Seminole – Hollywood, FL – Buy Tickets

Watch the brand new lyric video for NKOTB’s new single “80s Baby” below!

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Watch NKOTB’s “One More Night” Video

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NKOTB just dropped the music video for their new single, “One More Night!”  The track is from their upcoming “Thankful” EP, which is due out on May 12th, the first night of the “Total Package Tour” with Paul Abdul and Boyz II Men.  We’re thankful for new music from our favorite boyband, who just get better and better with age.  Watch the video below!

Pre-order “Thankful” on iTunes now and get an instant download of “One More Night!”  Check out the dates for the “Total Package” Tour here.

Be sure to follow NKOTB & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

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NKOTB To Release “Thankful” EP on May 12th

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2017 is shaping up to be a VERY good year for NKOTB fans!   The Total Package Tour with Boyz II Men & Paula Abdul kicks off this Summer!  Cruise #9 is setting sail in October!  Joey McIntyre has a new TV show!  AND they just released new music for the first time in 4 years!   NKOTB hit “The Late Late Show” with James Corden to premiere the new song, “One More Time.”  They also revealed that the track would be on their upcoming EP, titled “Thankful,” which is due out on May 12th.  (AKA the first date of the Total Package Tour!)

We’re thankful for new music from our favorite boyband, who just get better and better with age.  We can’t wait to see them perform some  of the new tracks on tour!  Listen to “One More Night” now!

Pre-order the “Thankful” EP on iTunes now and get an instant download of “One More Night!”

Be sure to follow NKOTB & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

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New Kids On The Block Announce Cruise #9 In October 2017

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ALL ABOARD!!!  NKOTB just announced cruise #9 will be leaving from New Orleans and sailing to Cozumel, Mexico…far far away from your worries this October!  If you thought the last cruises were insane…just wait because we’re sure NKOTB have new tricks up their sleeves to make Cruise #9 a trip you won’t forget.

This is probably the best vacation a fangirl could ask for – 4 days sailing aboard the Carnival Triumph (2 of which you’re completely trapped at sea with NKOTB), concerts on the boat, theme nights, dance parties, meet&greets ON THE BOAT, a day in Cozumel to explore, and so many more surprises that we can’t even imagine!

In case you missed “Rock The Boat” on PopTV, or just want to get really hyped about this vacation, watch the trailer for the cruise in a tweet from NKOTB below.  Fingers crossed they’ll be filming another season of “Rock The Boat” on board for those who can’t make it!

Past cruisers and BlockNation members get the first pick of cabins on the Carnival Triumph on Thursday, March 2nd starting at 10AM EST.  New Cruisers and general on sales begin Friday, March 3rd at 12 noon EST.  Click HERE to update your Rose Tours Cruise account and make sure you’re ready to #GETONDABOAT!  For more information about what’s included, what’s not, and even how to pack for the cruise, click HERE.

Be sure to follow NKOTB, Rose Tours, and Secret Fangirls for the latest updates and #GETONDABOAT!

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NKOTB To Play Coney Island August 4th

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In true NKOTB fashion, the guys just dropped some HUGE surpise news on us that got us really excited for summertime (as if we weren’t already!)  Danny, Donnie, Jordan, Jonathan, and Joey announced that they’ll be headlining a very special show at the brand new Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk this August just before Mixtape Festival.  While they had insisted Mixtape would be their only show of the year, they couldn’t resist throwing a “warmup” gig in NYC a couple of days before.   Of course we’re going to both shows!

Like any true Blockhead knows, Coney Island is a special place for NKOTB – it’s where they filmed their first music video for “Please Don’t Go Girl.”   It’s also the home of Wahlburgers, with its rooftop overlooking the Wonder Wheel and the rest of the iconic beach park.

Be sure to get your tickets because this will sell out fast and maybe you’ll get to ride a roller coaster with your favorite New Kid just like in all of your fangirl dreams!   Pre-sales for Block Nation members start on Tuesday, June 7th at 10am.  General tickets are on sale Friday, June 10th!  Beach + Boy Band + Burgers + Roller Coasters .. what more could you ask for in a Summer concert?   And as you know, NKOTB always BRING.  IT.

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Be sure to follow NKOTB & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

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NKOTB To Headline Mixtape Festival 2016

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If you (like us) have been going through NKOTB withdrawl every day since your last show (of 3) of The Main Event Tour, you’re in luck!  NKOTB announced they are coming back to Mixtape Festival in 2016!   This will be their only concert in 2016 as they have no plans to tour this year.  (Which only means we can’t wait to see what they have in store for 2017!)   Mixtape Festival is a blast – the fest is at the beautiful Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA – and features all of your favorite 90s artists.  This year’s performers include Boyz II Men, 98 Degrees, O-Town & more!  It will also mark Paula Abdul’s return to the stage.

Pre-sales for Block Nation members start this Saturday, April 23rd at 10am!  As a BN member, you’ll also have access to a special pre-show, members only event on August 5th.  For FREE!  Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 29th at 10am.  VIP packages will also be available, including meet and greets and after party access.  Head over to MixtapeFestival.com for all the info!

Mixtape Festival 2016
August 6th 2016
Hersheypark Stadium – Hershey, PA
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2016 Lineup:
NKOTB
Paula Abdul
Boyz II Men
98 Degrees
O-Town
Dream
Ryan Cabrera

Watch the teaser for Mixtape Festival below.

Be sure to follow Mixtape Festival & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

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The Friday Five: Boyband Solo Projects

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Nick Carter’s “All American” Tour is stopping in NYC this weekend, and obviously we’ll be there fangirling out.   As much as we love boybands, it’s also fun when they team up or go solo for other projects.  As long as they come back together (DO YOU HEAR US JT?)  Here are some of our favorite solo projects and duets from boyband members.  Basically, Jordan Knight should just team up with everyone.

1.Jordan Knight ft. Donnie Wahlberg – “Stingy”

2. Joey McIntyre – “I Love You Came Too Late”

3. Nick + Knight – “Paper”

4. Jordan Knight – “Give It To You”

5. Nick Carter – “19 in 99”

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New Kids On The Block Announce 2016 Cruise: New Orleans to Cozumel

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We could all use a little warming up right now, as we’ve been dreaming about being on the beach while we’re piled under a mountain of snow. How about being on the beach with the New Kids on the Block? Sounds like a perfect fangirl getaway to us! NKOTB just announced their 8th annual cruise for 2016 is taking off from New Orleans and heading down to Cozumel, Mexico in October. Pre-sales start this Wednesday, January 27th for Block Nation members, so we hope like any good fangirl you’ve been putting money in your New Kids cruise fund! Head over to NKOTBCruise.com for all of the info!

NKOTB 2016 Cruise
New Orleans to Cozumel
October 20-24 2016
Ticket Info

Watch the official trailer for the 2016 cruise below.  As if NKOTB + Beach wasn’t enough to convince you, this certainly will… Just #WaitTil8!

If you’ve seen “Rock This Boat,” you know what an epic adventure/party the cruise is. And you never know what could happen on the boat!  Like that time there was a wedding and Joey walked the bride down the aisle and Donnie officiated (literal fangirl tears every time Joey appears in that captain’s outfit help)

Be sure to follow NKOTB & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

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The Friday Five: Boyband Draft

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It’s boyband week over at Billboard.com, AKA the greatest thing ever.  Every week should be boyband week.  In honor of the occasion, Billboard staffers held a fantasy boyband draft, assembling their dream teams.  For this week’s Friday Five, we decided to get in on the fun and do our own boyband draft and create 2 super boybands: J5 and *Big Time Boys on the Block°.  The only rules were that you can’t pick 2 members from the same band.  Check out our picks and vote for your favorite!

Team A: J5 (JC, Joey, James, Jeff and Jesse)

JC Chasez
One of the greatest male vocalists, ever.  He can still hit ALL the notes, and he hasn’t aged a day since “Bye Bye Bye.”

Joey McIntyre
Just watch this performance from The Main Event Tour, and you’ll know why Joey is the MVP of any boyband.  Those vocals.  Those moves.  Those abs.

James Maslow
We knew James was a national treasure during Big Time Rush’s run, but he further proved it in his run to the final 3 of “Dancing With The Stars.”   Enjoy.

Jeff Timmons
Jeff has had the most uh, interesting post-boyband career.  He brings the moves for sure.  Fun fact we somehow just discovered: He was part of a “man band” on VH1 called “Sureshot” with Chris Kirkpatrick, Rich Cronin and Bryan Abrams in 2007.

Jesse McCartney
The most underrated former boyband member (Dreamstreet!).  His last single, “Punch Drunk Recreation,” and the accompanying video (where J Mac basically leads his own boyband) have not gotten nearly enough love.

Team B: *Big Time Boys on the Block°

Nick Carter
Nick has had his struggles in the past but he overcame them and continues to BRING IT every night on stage giving 110% during every show.  He also likes to make up his own moves on stage which is always A+ in my book.

Donnie Wahlberg
Do you watch NKOTV every week on A&E?  NO??  You should.  It’s the greatest night for television and you’ll see why Donnie Wahlberg is my top pick for boyband.  He knows how to treat the fans, he’s great to his wife (secret fangirl: Jenny McCarthy) and his family.  Plus – watch this video for further proof of A+ boybanding.

Nick Lachey
Another former boyband member who has a TV show about his own restaurant (“Raising The Bar” on A&E every Wednesday night.)  Let’s face it, Nick Lachey was the best looking member of 98* and he’s been the most successful – aside from Jeff Timmons’ stripper revue.

Kendall Schmidt
Kendall has seamlessly transitioned into boyband member to acoustic singer-songwriter while not alienating any fans from either end of the spectrum.  He’s got a good voice, and whether he wants to admit it or not – this boy can DANCE!  Plus, he’s got great hair.

Joey Fatone
He appeared on Hannah Montana, dancing with the stars, various food critic reality shows, and he’s still the most underrated member of *N SYNC.  Let’s not forget that Joey was also in “On The Line” with Lance.

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The Main Event Tour With NKOTB & TLC Hits Long Island, NY

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There ain’t no party like a Block Party!  New Kids On The Block’s Summer Tour, aptly titled, “The Main Event,” stopped at Nassau Coliseum in Long Island over the weekend.  As with any NKOTB event, it was a nonstop party from start to finish!  It was everything we expected from this tour, and more.  NKOTB know how to BRING IT each and every night on stage.  Our review started as a fangirl keysmash but we managed to recover enough to write actual words.

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Round 1:  Nelly
Nelly got the party started with hits like “Country Grammar,” “Ride Wit Me” and “Hot in Herre,” making everyone feel like they were back in high school.

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Round 2: TLC
T-Boz and Chilli win for best outfits of the night.  Their holographic jumpsuits and their dancers’ “TLC” printed overalls made us feel like we were back in 1999.  The highlight of the set was a singalong to their hit “Waterfalls,” as the crowd held up lights in memory of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes.

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Round 3: New Kids On The Block
The New Kids just get better and better with age.  NKOTB know how to put on a SHOW.  They also know how to make every fan in the arena feel like a part of the action.  Their stage setup is one of the coolest we’ve ever seen, with moving risers and multiple runways, so everyone has a chance to be close to the band.  And they know exactly what the fangirls want.  Change cam?  Check. Tuxedos?  Check.  Dance Moves?  Check.

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Their set was a mix of old favorites and recent ones, and the year of each song’s release was written on the big screen – from 1984 to 2013.  After singing “Please Don’t Go Girl,” Joey McIntyre said he’d been singing that song for 27 years, and asked the crowd if he could sing for 27 more, generating lots of screams from the audience (YES, PLEASE!)

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Jordan Knight came out for a solo segment, his white shirt billowing open thanks to a couple of wind machines.  Joey McIntyre followed, but decided to take things one step further and abandoned his shirt entirely.   Donnie Wahlberg, once known for his tank top ripping and getting extremely um, close to fans in the front row, is happily married now to Jenny McCarthy, who was also in attendance.   Instead of his old antics, Donnie led the crowd in a singalong of “Lean On Me,” while hundreds of #SelfiesForDonnie rotated on the big screen.

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A highlight of the show was when the band dispersed into the crowd during “Tonight,” getting even closer to some lucky fans.  Joey’s adorable son Griffin kicked off the song,  singing from on top of the piano.  He even did a spinning headstand.  Trust us, this kid is going to be playing arenas with (we hope) his own boyband one day!

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NKOTB are kicking off the 1st of 2 nights at Madison Square Garden tonight.  There’s just a few more stops left on The Main Event Tour, but if you can get to a show, it’s a MUST.

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Setlist:
Block Party
Crash
My Favorite Girl
You Got It (The Right Stuff)
The Whisper
Let’s Try It Again
Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time) / Valentine Girl / If You Go Away / Never Can Say Goodbye / Please Don’t Go Girl
Remix
Summertime
Dirty Dancing
Just A Friend / Good Vibrations
Tonight
Baby I Believe In You (Jordan solo)
Give It To You (Jordan solo)
Sweet Dreams (Joey solo)
Twisted (Joey solo)
I Need You / Lean On Me (Donnie solo)
Cover Girl (Donnie solo)
Games
Step By Step
I’ll Be Loving You Forever
Hangin’ Tough

Visit our Tumblr page for lots more photos from the show, such as the one below.  Be sure to follow NKOTB & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

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