The New Kids spent last summer travelling around with the Backstreet Boys on the NKOTBSB tour and now, they’re back at it again. While BSB won’t be joining the 80s boy band this time around, they’ve amped up the excitement factor by bringing back not just one band from that time so long ago, but two! This time, both 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men will be joining Donnie, Jordan, Joe, Jonathan, and Danny on one of the biggest tours this summer.

The tour is appropriately being called “The Package,” and Boyz II Men and 98 Degrees will be coming along as the supporting acts. The tour begins on May 31 in Uncasville, Connecticut. From there the Kids and their crew will travel around to some of the biggest cities in North America including Boston, the hometown of each of the New Kids; Pittsburgh; Washington, DC; Orlando; Los Angeles; Dallas; and San Jose. With a total of 28 dates in all, the tour will wrap on July 13 in Minneapolis at the Target Center. For a full listing of dates and venues, you can check out New Kids On The Block Tickets page on TicketSupply.com.

Few bands can come back from a 15-year hiatus and still be welcomed so eagerly by their fans. The New Kids have done just that and in fact, they say that the time off was actually for their young fans.

“They needed time to have families and husbands and children and get jobs and live their lives,” Donnie Wahlberg said in a statement. “We created an outlet for them to feel good about themselves and tap into that youthfulness that had been put to bed for a long time. You may be 40, but the euphoria of it makes you feel 14 again.”

The band will undoubtedly play some of their biggest hits that fans can still sing along to, including The Right Stuff and Hangin’ Tough, but they’ll be bringing new tracks along with them from their album 10, which will be released in April of this year.

If you want to feel like you’re 14 again, get your tickets today! Presales for members of Block Nation go on sale today!

Britney Spears has a lot of time on her hands these days and it sounds like she’s looking to fill up her schedule some. The question is, is she going to record another album or take up a residency in Las Vegas? Or maybe fans will get really lucky, and she’ll do both!

It was first reported by TMZ that Brit is allegedly the subject of a bidding war between two big hotel chains in Las Vegas; and that she’ll likely take up a residency at Caesar’s Palace.

“The deal is a go,” said an unknown insider of the negotiations. “There are several stipulations that could throw a monkey wrench in the deal, but it’s basically done.”

If it is a done deal, it’s still unknown as to how often Spears will perform, and if it will stop with her work onstage. Some properties require stars to also put in appearances in their hotel while putting on shows; and reportedly it’s still being determined whether she’ll perform every night. Celine Dion currently performs 70 nights a year at Caesars Palace, and makes a whopping $100 million doing it. Spears, thought to bring in bigger crowds than Dion, is expected to make even more than that.

But the big question is, are these rumors true? While the timing might be right with Spears recently leaving The X Factor, Spears also indicated that she was interested in returning to the studio, and the stage.

“I’ve made the very difficult decision not to return for another season,” Spears said in a statement earlier this week. “I am so proud of my teens but it’s time for me to get back in the studio. Watching them all do their thing up on that stage every week made me miss performing so much! I can’t wait to get back out there and do what I love most.”

With her last studio release, Femme Fatale, being released nearly two years ago, fans are sure eager to hear something new and hopefully it’s Britney Spears Las Vegas! And from the sounds of it, they’re going to get it one way or another!

English-Irish boy band, One Direction, kicks of their “One Direction 2013” world tour this coming February 23, in London’s O2 Arena. Originally billed as the UK & Ireland Tour, the concert has since been expanded to include shows in both North America and Australasia after the bands meteoric rise to success.

The commercial success, sold out shows, and an extremely high demand for more tickets has led the tour to expand to over 100 shows. More than 300,000 tickets sold within a day of being released for sale, and sales totaling over $15 million in the Australian and New Zealand markets.

Signed to Syco Records after an impressive third place finish on the British TV show The X Factor, One Direction has become a prominent group in mainstream pop music, breaking records and topping the music charts in nearly every major market the world over. One Direction has been described as having sparked a renewed interest in boy bands as part of the so-called “New British Invasion” in the United States. Selling 15 million records across the globe, as well as garnering a BRIT award and 3 MTV Video Music awards, they have been declared Billboard’s “Top New Artist” of 2012.

One Direction’s unique style of music has been influenced by dance, pop, rock, and electro-pop music, which has both excited fans and electrified critics. Their live shows highlight the musicianship and vocal prowess of the band, leaving audiences entertained and enthusiastic about future releases and shows from the band.
The band features a wholesome, clean-cut image that has revitalized and reignited the boy band genre. Each member is known for his own distinguishing features, such as Horan being the “cute one”, and Styles being the “charmer”. For the most part, however, they come across as typical teenage boys; goofy and comical, posting to YouTube and partying at shows and banquets. One Direction has it all: The looks, the musical ability, and the catchy songs, that make their style and brand of entertainment a sure hit with teens around the world.

To see more of what this record-breaking new band is all about, grab tickets for one of their shows today and prepare for a night of fun and music with One Direction!

Many Def Leppard fans haven’t heard the band’s album Hysteria since it was released in 1987, but now they’ll have a chance to hear it in its entirety — and they’ll be able to see it all happen live too. Because as of March 22nd, Def Leppard is taking the show to Las Vegas, where they’ll take up residency at The Joint at Las Vegas’ Hard Rock Hotel so that they can present Viva Hysteria! live!

The show will be comprised of two sets, created to each give fans a taste of what they’ve been missing for the past couple of decades. During the first set they’ll tease audiences with songs from other, non-Hysteria albums, although they’re reluctant to give up any details on just what songs those will be.

The second set however, will be what people are really coming to see, even if it isn’t going to be full of one surprise after another. Of course that set will include some of the biggest Hysteria songs including “Pour Some Sugar On Me,” “Love Bites,” and “Animal,” along with the other lesser-known songs from the album. But in addition to taking up a residency in Sin City, there’s more for the band to get excited about, too.

Joe Elliott, the band’s frontman, says that he believes the band will have more time together, seeing as how they’ll be playing for three days before taking a break for four days. And that small break may allow them to make new music!

“I don’t know if we’ll do an album,” he told Rolling Stone. “Maybe the way to go is put one or two tracks out at a time and see how it goes. Almost like a 7-inch single. We’ve got a golden opportunity. We’ve got ample opportunity to look each other square in the eye and say ‘what you got?’ We’re back to that rehearsal-room vibe.”

The only thing that is perhaps more anxiously awaited for than the actual Super Bowl itself is the Super Bowl halftime. If you don’t believe us, consider that while 116 million watched Madonna during last year’s Super Bowl, but only 111.3 million watched the actual game. So, what can you expect from this year’s halftime?

Beyonce has been promoted as the biggest star of the halftime show this year, but she’s bringing back some dynamite ladies with her. Yes, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams will take the stage with Beyonce, marking the day that Destiny’s Child came back! And in fine form, too. They won’t be relying on tired old classics to keep audiences amused (although you can bet that some of their biggest hits will be in there, too.) But they’ve also recently released “Nuclear,” which they’re planning on debuting live at the Super Bowl.

But all of that on-stage action actually comes after another big act will have already taken the stage. That would be Alicia Keys, who will be taking on the other biggest musical job of the day – delivering the national anthem. But is there a chance that this is going to be one of “those” anthems, that leaves us all talking for weeks afterwards? Well, Keys may not mess up the words to the biggest song in the country, but she is planning on putting her own spin on it.

“Oh my goodness, being able to do the national anthem and actually set the whole game off is a dream come true! It’s really exciting,” gushed the singer to MTV. “It’s a historical moment that day, so I’m looking forward to really doing it in my style and my way, and I’m looking forward to making it really great.”

Both Alicia and Beyonce have both already gone down in the history books, and both just this past week. While Beyonce belted out a gorgeous “Star Spangled Banner” at President Obama’s inauguration, Keys later did a rendition of her song, “Girl on Fire,” to which she changed the words to “Obama’s on Fire.”

Even if you can’t picture Kylie Minogue off the top of your head, the chances are very good that you know all the lyrics to at least one of her songs. She’s the pop star responsible for bringing “Loco-Motion” to the music scene in 1987; a song that’s still a regular for wedding and dance concert playlists. More recently though, Minogue has made the news – first for dumping her manager of 25 years, and then through rumors that she’s quitting music.

Very little is being said about the split between Minogue and her manager, Terry Blamey, except that it was “amicable.” Blamey must have taken the split the wrong way because shortly after he released a statement, in which he seems to have gotten all his facts wrong.

“Kylie has decided to pull back slightly from the pressures of her career and devote more time to herself and her acting career. This is not to say she will be retiring from music, just taking a bit of a break,” said Blamey’s statement.

If it were true, it wouldn’t be such a reach. In her homeland of Australia, Minogue was a child actress before she became a household name with her role in the soap opera, “Neighbours.” But it turns out that Kylie has no ambition to return to acting, and she was quick to clear up the rumor.

“Not quitting,” was all the pop star posted on her Twitter account.

Her publicist, Fairfax, then later also shed light on the story. “Kylie was never quitting music and she tweeted that overnight,” they said.

No one has seen much of Adele since she gave birth to her new baby boy just twelve weeks ago. So it was no surprise that when she stepped onto the red carpet at the Golden Globes on Sunday, cameras couldn’t keep their lenses off of her. Looking stunning in a black Burberry dress, Adele smiled and posed graciously for the cameras before going inside. There, she was even more gracious when she scooped up the prize for “Best Original Song.”

That song of course, was “Skyfall,” from the new James Bond movie, a song that was written by Adele and Paul Epworth. It also trumped Taylor Swift’s “Safe and Sound” from The Hunger Games; Bon Jovi’s “Not Running Anymore” from The Stand Up Guys; and Keith Urban’s “For You” from Act of Valor.

During her acceptance speech, Adele touched on everything from the movie, to being a new mom.

“Oh my god! Honestly, I’ve come out with my friend Ayda, we’re new mums. We’ve literally come out for a night out!” Adele shouted when she first got onstage. “I was not expecting this. Thank you so much for letting me be a part of your world for a night. I’ve been p**sing myself laughing.”

Getting a little more serious to say some thanks she continued, “I’d like to thank the Hollywood Foreign Press — I never thought I’d say that! Sony Pictures, MGM, Sam Mendes, Paul Epworth, who I wrote the song with, Daniel Craig for being such a wonderful Bond. This is for my boyfriend who convinced me to do it and for my lovely son.”

But what convincing was needed? Adele had spilled about that on the red carpet before the ceremony began.

“I was very pregnant and very emotional, but it was amazing,” she said. “I got the script a long time ago and it took me quite a while for them to convince me. It’s a big responsibility.”

Next month, Adele will have the chance to be awarded for taking on that responsibility once again, as the song’s been nominated for a Grammy as well.

Lady Gaga’s “Born this Way Ball” kicks off in just three days, and she’s making San Jose’s HP Pavilion one of her first stops! That concert, which will take place on January 17, will be one of the first to showcase just all that Gaga is bringing to this city and soon after, the rest of North America!

It’s more than just lights, smoke, and riding in on the occasional vehicle with this tour. Although it is Gaga after all, so there will most likely be lots of those, too. But what’s new, and even more important, is that Lady Gaga will be bringing her anti-bullying campaign with her on each and every stop.

Services and amenities will be offered through the Born Brave Bus, a bus that will serve largely as a counselling center for teens that need to talk through their issues in a safe and nonjudgmental way. The National Council for Behavioral Health will be along for the ride, to give teens real help they can actually use; and other fun things for Gaga’s Little Monsters to do will also be available. Those include games, pep talks, and of course, lots of music.

While it’s important, fans will undoubtedly still be eagerly anticipating the moment those doors open and they can step inside to Gaga’s world. Here they’re bound to hear some of Gaga’s biggest hits including “Poker Face,” “Born this Way,” and “Paparazzi,” although new music will also be heard. Most notably, “Princess Die,” a song about the devastating effects of the paparazzi, will be released.

The “Born This Way Ball” will only be around for a short time until March 20. There are also limited seats available for the show in San Jose, so be sure to get yours today!

Lady Gaga begins her “Born This Way” Ball Tour in 2013 and Virgin Mobile USA announced that it would be extending its relationship with Lady Gaga throughout the 2013 tour. The partnership is designed to educate concertgoers on youth homelessness, specifically those in LGBT communities. At each event, one fan will have a $5,000 donation made to a local youth homeless shelter on the fan’s behalf. The fan will also receive a surprise from Lady Gaga herself.

Throughout the US tour stops, fans will be encourage to tweet pictures of themselves and Virgin Mobile USA will donate a $1 for every tweet to local youth homeless shelters.  In addition, Virgin Mobile Canada will be encouraging fans to donate via their mobile devices to Re*Generation, a text-to-donate program.

In addition to the concert events and promotions, Virgin Mobile will also be working the social networks with Lady Gaga. Fans of Lady Gaga will be able to get involved at www.littlemonsters.com and can participate in the Re*Generation drive without attending the concerts.  Virgin Mobile states that they have been using Lady Gaga as their model of inspiration as they look for new ways to use smartphones to connect with fans and promote a good cause.

The campaign with Virgin Mobile is also in conjunction with Lady Gaga’s own foundation, the Born This Way Foundation. The foundation is led by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta. The foundation was created in 2011 and its mission is to create a safe community by connecting youth with the skills and resources to build a braver and kinder world. The organization is a non-profit focusing on building self-confidence in youth as well as anti-bullying and youth advocacy.

Born This Way Ball Tour stops are located throughout the US and Canada. Fans interested in this tour can find tickets online at TicketSupply.com.

With a montage kicking the event off, twenty songs performed in over two-and-a-half hours, and tons of very special guests, the final show of the Rolling Stones anniversary tour on Saturday night felt more like a tribute to the band than it did your everyday concert. As well it should.

The Stones didn’t only have a huge hand in making rock and roll, they did it a long time ago. And not only are they one of, if not the only band that’s able to say that, they’re still as prevalent today as they were when they formed in 1962. This weekend’s final concert in Newark certainly proved that.

The concert opened with a number of famous Stones’ fans appearing on screen, paying tribute to everything the Stones have done — Iggy Pop, Johnny Depp, and Elton John were just a few to say a few nice words about the band. After some gorillas marched down the aisles, the Stones broke out into “Get Off My Cloud,” and the crowd went wild. They continued on in that fashion for about the next three hours.

The Stones brought it, in every way that you would expect them to. Mick Jagger didn’t stop the entire time he was performing, and they brought some of their best. Including new hits off their album, Grrr (hence the masked gorillas earlier,) the Stones also brought the classics that everyone was dying to hear — “The Last Time,” “It’s Only Rock and Roll,” and “Paint it Black,” were among the favorites.

Special guests included John Mayer and Gary Clarke Jr., who helped with the guitar portions of “Going Down”; an incredible performance put in by Lady Gaga when singing alongside Jagger in “Gimme Shelter”; and The Black Keyes who sang a cover of Bo Diddly’s “Who Do You Love,” also a highlight of the night. But the biggest guest star was reserved for last, when Bruce Springsteen joined the Stones onstage to perform “Tumbling Dice.” Watching the members of the band, you could tell this was the moment they had been waiting for.

Only the Stones could secure a Pay-Per-View spot for one of their performances, and get the E! red carpet rolled out for them before the event. After the band took the stage for the final song, there was only one thing for fans, both those at the Prudential Center and those at home watching, had to be disappointed about. This was the last show in a very short, five-date tour.