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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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The Friday Five: The Main Event Playlist

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In case you haven’t noticed, we are insanely excited about The Main Event Tour happening this summer.   NKOTB, TLC, and Nelly performing together on one stage?  It’s guaranteed to be a nonstop party.   Not sure about you, but we’ll be attending at least two shows.  Check out all of the tour dates HERE!  Here are some of the songs we can’t wait to hear this summer!

1. NKOTB – “Block Party”
The ultimate opening song, and NKOTB says it best:  “Leave your troubles all behind only good times here tonight.”  We still know all the choreography from The Package Tour.

2. TLC – “No Scrubs”
One of our favorite songs of the late 90s – we can’t wait for an arena-wide singalong.

3. Nelly – “Hot In Herre”
We’re imagining some sort of onstage collab between NKOTB & Nelly for this song, especially since NKOTB have done some “Dirty Dancing” to this song in the past.

4. NKOTB – “Cover Girl”
If you’ve seen NKOTB on tour before, then you might also know this song as “that song when Donnie rips off his tank top.”

5. TLC – Waterfalls
Throwing it way back to the days when we had to record songs off of the radio to cassette tapes on our boom boxes so we could listen on our Walkmen.  (Kids, if you have no idea what we’re taking about, watch this.  You have no idea how easy you have it now)

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NKOTB Announce The Main Event Tour With TLC and Nelly

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NKOTB don’t just have concerts, they throw massive block parties.  In 2011, they joined forces with Backstreet Boys to create the supergroup NKOTBSB, AKA the greatest event that has ever occured in fangirl history.  2013 brought us The Package Tour, as NKOTB recruited Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees into their boyband posse, for yet another unforgettable tour.

This summer, NKOTB are bringing TLC and Nelly out on The Main Event Tour!   It’s their first North American tour in two years, and features an all new, 360 in the round stage.   And if you’ve ever seen the New Kids on tour, you know that they totally BRING IT each and every night on stage.  We can’t wait to see what happens on tour, especially anything involving Donnie or Jordan.   Welcome to the Block Party.

Pre-sales start this Thursday, January 22nd for Blockhead members, and the public on sales are January 31st.  Visit NKOTB.com for more info.

The Main Event Tour with NKOTB, TLC & Nelly
May 1 – Mandalay Bay – Las Vegas, NV – Buy Tickets
May 2 – Honda Center – Anaheim, CA – Buy Tickets
May 3 – SAP Center – San Jose, CA – Buy Tickets
May 5 – Rogers Arena – Vancouver, BC – Buy Tickets
May 6 – Tacoma Dome – Tacoma, WA – Buy Tickets
May 9 – The Forum – Los Angeles, CA – Buy Tickets
May 11 – Viejas Arena – San Diego, CA – Buy Tickets
May 12 – Gila River Arena – Phoenix, AZ – Buy Tickets
May 14 – American Airlines Center – Dallas, TX – Buy Tickets
May 15 – Smoothie King Center –  New Orleans, LA – Buy Tickets
May 16 – Toyota Center – Houston, TX – Buy Tickets
May 18 – Chesapeake Energy Arena – Oklahoma City, OK – Buy Tickets
May 19 – Sprint Center – Kansas City, MO – Buy Tickets
May 20 – Xcel Energy Center – St. Paul, MN – Buy Tickets
May 22 – Scottrade Center – St. Louis, MO – Buy Tickets
May 23 – Allstate Arena – Rosemont, IL – Buy Tickets
May 26 – U.S. Bank Arena – Cincinnati, OH – Buy Tickets
May 27 – Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN – Buy Tickets
May 29 – The Palace of Auburn Hills – Detroit, MI – Buy Tickets
May 30 – Van Andel Arena – Grand Rapids, MI – Buy Tickets
May 31 – Bankers Life Fieldhouse – Indianapolis, IN – Buy Tickets
Jun 2 – Time Warner Cable Arena – Charlotte, NC – Buy Tickets
Jun 4 – BB&T Center – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Buy Tickets
Jun 5 – Amway Center – Orlando, FL – Buy Tickets
Jun 6 – Phillips Arena – Atlanta, GA – Buy Tickets
Jun 7 – KFC Yum Center – Louisville, KY – Buy Tickets
Jun 9 – Norfolk Scope Arena – Norfolk, VA – Buy Tickets
Jun 10 – Verizon Center – Washington, DC – Buy Tickets
Jun 12 – Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT – Buy Tickets
Jun 13 – Sands Bethlehem Events Center – Bethlehem, PA – Buy Tickets
Jun 14 – Consol Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA – Buy Tickets
Jun 16 – Nationwide Arena – Columbus, OH – Buy Tickets
Jun 17 – Quickenloans Arena – Cleveland, OH – Buy Tickets
Jun 19 – Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets
Jun 20 – Nassau Coliseum – Uniondale, NY – Buy Tickets
Jun 21 – Madison Square Garden – New York, NY – Buy Tickets
Jun 22 – Madison Square Garden – New York, NY – Buy Tickets
Jun 24 – TD Garden – Boston, MA – Buy Tickets
Jun 27 – Mixtape Festival – Hershey, PA – Buy Tickets
Jun 28 – Air Canada Center – Toronto, ON – Buy Tickets
Jun 30 – Bell Centre – Montreal, QC – Buy Tickets
Jul 2 – First Niagara Center – Buffalo, NY – Buy Tickets

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

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NKOTB Announce Cruise #7 For October 2015!

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NKOTB are experts at dropping vague hints for announcements on social media that send fans into a frenzy.  This morning, it was simply the number 7.  What could it mean?!? Luckily we didn’t have to wait too long to find out.  (For once ‘soon’ actually meant soon.)  NKOTB just announced their 7th cruise will take place October 8th-12th 2015!   This time the cruise is departing from Miami, traveling to Grand Turk, Bahamas.

Pre-sales start on Thursday, November 20th for Block Nation members and past cruisers.  The remaining cabins will go on sale to the public on Friday, November 21st.

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We’ve never been on a band cruise before, but it looks like a blast.  You’ll get to spend some quality time with your favorite boy band (you’ll literally be trapped at sea for 2 days with them), and the 4 day affair features concerts, non-stop parties, a beach day, and plenty of meet and greet and photo ops.  Plus, we all know how amazing NKOTB are to their fans.  Oh right, and on top of everything, you’ll get to go to the Bahamas.

If you want a preview of what a NKOTB cruise is like, be sure to tune into the TV Guide Network on Monday, November 24th to watch “Rock This Boat: NKOTB!” 

Visit NKOTB’s Cruise Site for more info and start planning your cabin now!  Can you say perfect Christmas present for your BFF? 

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

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The Friday Five: Our Favorite “Dancing With the Stars” Contestants

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In honor of Monday’s “Dancing With the Stars” finale, and our man James Maslow making it  to the finals, for this week’s Friday Five we’re looking back at our favorite DWTS contestants!

1. James Maslow
We cannot say enough good things about James, and are so happy to see him in the finals! He’s consistently improved week after week, and is such a passionate performer.  We’re glad everyone can see what us Big Time Rush fans have known all along!  Now if James could just take his new dance skills on the road on another BTR tour…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TPi7KC-5F0

2. Lance Bass
The last time we were this invested in DWTS was the season of Lance Bass and Cody Linley in 2008.  We’ll never forget Lance’s iconic Jitterbug, where he lost his shoe in the finals but still managed to come in 3rd place!  (He should have won)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZWS-d6s9hg

3. Cody Simpson
Oh, Cody.  You left way too early, but at least we got this “Surfboard” dance before you went!  We’re looking forward to seeing him back on the finale – we hear he’s been working on something amazing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye2EHFarePQ

4. Joey McIntyre
Boy band members make the BEST contestants.  They have the moves, know how to charm a crowd, and have fangirl voting power.  We welcome any and all current and former boy band members to join the cast.  (Other former DWTS boy banders include Joey Fatone and Drew Lachey)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_mj9PMsCJw

5. Aaron Carter
Aaron oh Aaron, what are we going to do with you?  Partner Karina Smirnoff managed to keep Aaron focused enough to make it to week 8!  He’s definitely got the moves and made each dance fun to watch.

Bonus: Cody Linley

And in case you were wondering what Cody Linley has been up to since DWTS, he released a single called “Breathe” in 2010.  You’re welcome.

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New Kids On The Block Announce NKOTB: AFTER DARK!

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New Kids On The Block are only having four North American shows in 2014 and they’re all happening this summer in Las Vegas!

Check out the announcement from nkotb.com below!!

 

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: AFTER DARK.

The Axis Theater at Planet Hollywood 

Las Vegas, NV

July 10, 11, 12 & 13, 2014!

AN EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT * ONLY NORTH AMERICAN SHOWS IN 2014

Join us at the Axis Theater at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas for what plans to be four AMAZING SHOWS for our only U.S. appearances this year! Plan on having the best night of your life – 4 nights in a row! And if that wasn’t enough, you know we couldn’t come to Vegas without great things planned for you. EXCLUSIVE POOL PARTIES!* EXCLUSIVE AFTER PARTIES!* BACHELORETTE PRE-PARTIES!*

EXCLUSIVE VIP PACKAGES will also be available at nkotb.com/vegasvip. Meet us, greet us, get a great ticket to see us. All VIP ticket holders will get FIRST CRACK at all special events we are planning*.

*Details for events beyond our shows will be announced at a later date so check nkotb.com often.

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Even though these shows aren’t in NYC, we’re still really excited for everything NKOTB has in store for 2014.  Remember….

 

Be sure to follow NKOTB on Twitter and Instagram, and keep checking back for more details as they become available.

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“An Intimate Evening With NKOTB” European Tour

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New Kids On The Block want to have an intimate evening with all of their European fans!

Check out the dates below! Click here for ticket info and here VIP packages/

May 6           The Annex                              Stockholm
May 7           Sentrum Scene                     Oslo
May 8           Falconer Theater                  Copenhagen
May 10         Heineken Music Hall            Amsterdam
May 11         Olympia                                 Paris
May 13         Hallenstadion                       Zurich
May 15         Gasometer                           Vienna
May 17         Jahrhunderthalle                 Frankfurt
May 19         Palladium                             Cologne
May 21        Tempordrom                        Berlin
May 27        Eventim Apollo                     London
May 28        Eventim Apollo                     London
May 30        O2 Apollo                              Manchester
May 31        NIA                                         Birmingham
Jun 1           Clyde Auditorium                 Glasgow

If you can get to one of these shows, it is definitely worth the money!! NKOTB are some of our favorite boybanders because with their graceful aging comes not caring what people think which has led to Donnie and Jordan stripping during the concert.

Don’t forget to follow New Kids On The Block on Twitter and Facebook!

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Top 10 Moments of 2013 – Part 2

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It’s almost time for 2014, so you know what that means – time to recap our favorite moments of 2013!  (We’re so original here).   As we mentioned before, 2013 was an awesome year for music, especially if you’re a secret fangirl.   Here are our favorite things that happened this year.  Check out Part 1 here.

5. Summer Break Tour

We were already thrilled that Victoria Justice was heading out on a summer tour, and the lineup got even better when it was announced she would be joining our favorite boy band, Big Time Rush!  The show was the perfect summer tour:  fun music and cute boys on a warm summer night under the stars.  What more could you ask for?!   BTR broke out their amazing dance moves, and Victoria’s “Shake” dance has a fun Zumba choreography.   Learn it here!  Openers Olivia Somerlyn and Jackson Guthy are ones to watch for in 2014.

4.  The Package Tour
It’s no secret that we love boybands, so a tour with three of the best ever on the same bill was like a dream come true!   98 Degrees, Boyz II Men and New Kids on the Block joined forces for one of the most entertaining tours of the year.  NKOTB have proved time and time again they still have the right stuff, we are pretty sure 98 Degrees haven’t aged a day since 2002, and who doesn’t love Boyz II Men’s 90s jams?  They all seem to get better and better with age.   And what comes with age is simply not caring what people think, and this is a beautiful thing.  If you haven’t seen NKOTB live, get to a show as soon as possible.

3.  Hunter Hayes

We expected big things from Hunter after winning Best New Artist at the CMAs last year and we were right.  He released the deluxe version of his debut album, “Encore,” this summer with new tracks like “I Want Crazy” and “A Thing About You.”  We had the chance to see him live and he does not disappoint.   We knew he would be amazing, but Hunter blew us away with his serious musicianship and his passionate performance.

2.  Justin Timberlake’s Return to Music

We’ve been impatiently waiting for the day JT would come back to his musical roots, and let’s face it, it wasn’t looking like it would happen anytime soon.  Little did we know JT had secretly recorded an album last summer and would be releasing it so soon after that thrilling “I’m Ready” teaser came out.  If you haven’t made it to a show on the 20/20 Experience World Tour, pay whatever amount you can find tickets for because JT is WORTH IT!  He performs for nearly 3 hours, plays every song you’d want to hear, and has a few surprises up his sleeve that we won’t ruin for you.  Just seriously, go.  You never know – it could be 7 years before you get the chance again!

1.  *NSYNC REUNITING AT THE VMAs!!!!

We could hardly believe it when the rumors started earlier that week.   Sure, it was only 90 seconds, but it was more *NSYNC than we’ve had in a decade!   And they’ve proved that they’ve still got it – if they were that great after just a few hours of rehearsal, imagine if they planned a full tour?  And man, we miss hearing JC Chasez’s voice.  We’re just keeping our fingers crossed for a full reunion tour.   We don’t mind waiting (Lance Bass announced his first solo single will be out in January!) as long as it happens!

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

Header image via James Maslow’s Instagram