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Date: Sep 16, 2099
From: + michelle + @bolt.com [milleniumgerl@bolt.com] The Video Music Awards. The last one of the century. It turned out like many other events - getting people OVERhyped and the show doesn't turn out to meet the expectations. First off, even though the two years before, Chris Rock well...rocked, this year, his dissing jokes (for everyone but lauren hill) was just a dragging rock that pulled him down. Though I gotta admit, I was loving him when he introduced Britney and *N Sync as "get ready for some serious lip-syncing!" and afterwards, "Why did they even need the mics on?" The first part with the choir singing Bawitdabaw was creative and original, and the Kid Rock performane with Aerosmith. I'm a Kid Rock fan and I love Aerosmith, so it was great. The problem? A much too great act for other acts to follow. FatBoy Slim's act was...well, one of a kind. *N Sync and Britney, ok, hate to say it, but you can't get anymore 'bubble gum popping' than that. They were trying the tradional, teen pop star's way of, 'getting out of being just a teen idol', only it bombed. They were way too fake and made-up, with so much lipsyncing, it only proved to those who had always believed in fake, pathetic teen pop groups (such as *N Sync, no offense to any fans, my opinions only), that they were right. They tried too hard. However, Backstreet kicked butt. they pulled their many-time-used song-to-song trick. I loved the black leather...though to AJ...the shirt was a bit...uh, didn't Miss Missouri wear that on Miss Teen USA only in a different color? The dancing was totally righteous, Fatima took that into a whole new level. If Larger Than Life have any of those moves in it, if it doesn't win 'Best Dance Video' next year, I'll sue MTV. Sure, Nick's going through a hairdo-switchoo time period, but let him, soon he'll get to the perfect style for him, besides I thought it was nice that it wasn't so...made up. It was so sweet to see that he took his dad (who I thought had a much better hair-do) with him, and finally, knowing that he CAN talk on stage when accepting awards! The whole "I never get to talk..." was way cute. What I was so proud of was - A] they didn't lipsync and sang themselves while dancing their cute butts off. B] They took home Viewer's Choice. C] They were just a shout-out that they AREN'T a pop boy band, but a rea l talented musical group that deserves respect. and D] They all looked so darn cute. My only real disappointment? that when other celebrities were being asked who they were looking forward to see, none of them mentioned Backstreet Boys (well, except for Sugar Ray, who pretty much mentioned everybody.) From: ADRIANNE N HAWTHORNE [chaos813@prodigy.com] Sent: Sunday, September 12, 1999 11:38 PM hey everybody. heres what i gotta say about that damn bsb performance. well i was expecting the ususal sassy pretty boy look, but i hafta admit, when they walked on in friggin black leather, i was pretty surprised. when they began, IWITW, Nick was a little off key with his voice, but i understand he was sick earlier, so i give it to him. i mean, it takes courage to get up there and sing when your sick. i was VERY proud of him for that. then for LTL, i must admit, Nick perked up a hella lot, and for being sick, he did those moves pretty damn well. the god awful shirt AJ was weraing, relly got to me though. but i understand aj is the adventurous type, so i give him snaps for trying out a new "trend". kev, and bri looked good, i say. howies hair, man it was cool. i really liked that. i do agree that there were too many dancers on stage so it was hard to find the boys. but the performance overall, i thought was excellent, a big step for them. nick looked so totally hot and tough and i loved his greasy long hair. looks like he is over that pretty boy look, but i dont mind. now for viewers choice, they totally deserved that!!! if you look, right after they announce they won, nick is asleep in his chair while the rest of bsb is standing up. obviosly he woke up in time to go get the award!! thank heavens!!! remember he was sick, so he was probably real tired. i hafta admit, the backstreet boys looked real smooth when they got that award!!! i espeacilly loved nicks lil saying about how he never talks!!! well bsb was one of those dynamic awesome acts, unlike the gAY SCHOOL CONCEPT OF BRITNEY SPEARS AND n'sucks performances. now if ypu wanna see an example of an awful performance, and good lip-synchers, look no farther than NSUCK!!!! i mean, c'mon, JC whts with the hand move?? well i thought the VMA's were quite sucessful!!!! KTBSPA, everybody. for those of you who did not like the performance by bsb, i respect your opinion. i just cant understand the hell why..... From: AllieDR23@aol.com Sent: Sunday, September 12, 1999 3:43 PM
Hi, I would like to submit my review of the Backstreet Boys Performance
during the VMAs. First of all, I would like to say that the Boys sounded
great. Their voices sounded great and they danced like crazy! I didn't
really LOVE the dancers outfits but they really added character to the show.
I really liked Kevin's outfit and I thought Brian was the most normal one. I
didn't really like AJ's shirt all that much, it made him look kinda girlish
but that is my opinion. I liked Nick's hair but I preferred it when he had
the pretty boy look. He looked so hot then! I am hoping he will get a
haircut before the tour so I can enjoy staring at him during the concert. I
thought Howie didn't look bad at all. Like Brian, he looked pretty normal.
I loved it when Chris Rock made the crack about one of the BSB getting
Britney pregnant. I cracked up at Brian's face. When Chris Rock was saying
"Why The Hell Would You Want To Be A Backstreet Boy," the camera zoomed in on
Nsync's faces and it showed them cracking up. I thought that was kinda
immature. The BSB showed a lot of maturity clapping for everyone. They were
great sports for the winners even if they didn't win for that certain
category. When the Backstreet Boys accepted the awards, I was kinda sorry
for Nick who didn't get to say very much. Anyway, I loved their performace
and they were really good. Can someone e-mail me and tell me why Nick didn't
have a date? Thanks and KTBSPA!
From: Alyssa H. [iluvmrtalkative@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, September 12, 1999 10:55 AM Caitlin, please put this on your site, because I'd really like to be heard. My website is http://ajmclean.findhere.com
Okay, I have read every single review about the MVA's, about peoples
bashing it and loving it. Some of you are so disappointed because their
performance was 'less that perfect.' WELL WAKE UP! Of course it's not
going to be perfect! Nothing ever is. Although I do agree with you
about the stage being cluttered with the dancers was a little overboard,
but I still loved it. The whole thing sent shivers down my spine, it
was so awesome. Kevin, Howie and Brian looked so hot like usual, even
though Brian was a bit shaky at the beginning, but I don't think he was
feeling well at all. Did you see him almost pass outin the middle of
Larger That Life? That was scary. Now, the most talked about was
probably A.J. and Nick. As you've already probably figured out, A.J. is
my fave. I love his voice, his dancing, and his unique sense of style.
So of course A.J.'s going to experiment with fashion. I'm not saying it
was a great choice to wear that crop-top and pilot glasses, but hey,
we've ALL had our fashion victim moments. Now Nick. Nick, Nick, Nick
... I was incredibly impressed. That is probably the best I've seen
him. Ya, maybe he did look like he was in a desperate need of a shower
... I still thought he did a great job of singing and dancing, even
though he was ill the past week, and was still getting over it. Give
the poor guy a break ... change is good, especially if you're labeled
'the good, innocent one.' I was in the Ottawa airport about 5 minutes
before Nick left after seeing Aaron. A salesperson from a giftshop told
me that 'The little blonde Backstreet Boy' had been there. Must I
mention, that he's not only 19 years old, but he's also 6'3, the tallest
BSB? Geez! So, after that, he must be sick of being labeled that. I
would be, so he's tried something different. Don't criticize him for
that. Nick may not have necessarily liked it, but I respect him for
taking that chance. Overall, the performance was wonderful. Defiantly
the best performance at the 1999 MVA’s. This is all my opinion, and I'm
sorry that it was so long. I just wanted to say it, and let it out.
From: Amanda [sunbaby@hotbot.com] Sent: Monday, September 13, 1999 7:13 PM Hi! My name is Mandi, and I would just like to say, that the Backstreet Boys were AWSOME at the MTV awards!!!! I have loved the song Larger Then Life since I heard, and seeing them perform it live like that, was amazing! They all looked totally awsome (even AJ with his little shirt there) but I have to say, Nick definatly looked the best! It was so cute when he was doing his little punk-rocker thing. I have to admit, it was quite strange though to see the Backstreet Boys shed their clean cut image, and do that song. It was over all great, though!!!!1 From: Arnold Vere [aorbvere@email.msn.com] Sent: Monday, September 13, 1999 12:44 AM Hey All. Just a few thoughts I'd like to share about BSB's performance at this year's VMA's. After reading many of your negative reviews I just couldn't resist putting in my two cents. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, so here's mine. First of all, THEY KICKED MAJOR BOOTEY!!!!! I mean completely kick ass!!! It proves that they are men and not boys anymore. It simply blew me away. It's amazing how they delivered a spectacular performance with just one day of rehearsal. They actually sang and didn't lip-synch, unlike some people who shall remain nameless. I liked the transition from IWITW to LTL. They just brought the house down and got the crowd pumped. Something the show needed. I do enjoy Chris Rock's humor, but he really ripped on everything in sight and it came to the point where it was plain damn rude. No matter how painfully true his comments were, he might just have the crap kicked out of him someday by a ticked off celebrity. It was completely overdone, at first I enjoyed it and laughed, even the BSB cracks(I had visuals about a BSB member and Britney, OMG, not pretty at all),but then it got old. Especially his obsession all night with Jennifer Lopez's butt, it was odd how they never showed her reaction as Chris made the comments, I would've liked to see that. To tell you the truth it's just proportionate. The "black" jokes as well was overkill. I thought we lived in an open-minded society where we weren't hooked on race and color. Chris became repetitive and annoying as the evening went on. OOPS, got off tangent, sorry!!!!! Well back to BSB. It was refreshing to see them experiment and take a fashion risk. I do like black leather btw. It's not like they would wear this walking around in public. Anyone heard of the word costumes??? The dancers looked good as well, it fit the song and the mood of the evening. With MTV you need to be edgy. I mean who wants to see the same thing every time anyhow?. Bottom line, CHANGE IS GOOD!!!! It's fun how BSB are unpredictable. The dancing was incredible, GO FATIMA (Susan Lucci of VMAS 0 for 4)!! How duz gay "Whiteboy Retarded", sorry Fatboy Slim, win best choreography anyhow over BSB?, MY GOD!!! (Little breathe of Chris Rock there). Someone is smoking the reefer apparently. I wish I could groove like that, my sister can!! She already memorized the VMA routine in just one weekend. Especially the "robotic" moves. I don't know how they can move like that and sing at the same time without missing a beat. Their voices were great. Nick's is definitely deepening. I do agree Nick is in desperate need of a haircut and/or shower to say the least. I'd like to take a pair of scissors to his head as well and his samurai get-up, that's what happens when you let him dress himself. AJ shirt was funky and only he could carry it off, it could've been longer though. He stall looked good. Brian looked very hot with the lighter hair and healthy tan. It suits him well. Kev's my fave and he looked incredible, but the sequin flowered sleeveless top didn't sit right with me. At least it showed his buff muscles. Howie's new do is pretty cool, something different. Sometimes, when you're a celebrity fashion sense goes out the window. It's a competition for who can be the most outrageous. I think this is BSB's way of escaping the "boyband" label and bubblegum pop. They are constantly evolving with the times and keeping it fresh. That's what make them so successful and separates them from the rest. I do like them having someone special in their lives and being open about it, everyone deserves that. It makes them more human. Do you really think handsome, sweet, talented, smart, famous and rich guys like them would be single forever. It would be so sad and worry me if Kevin didn't settle down sometime soon. I mean the guy is almost 28 for Christ sake. Most men his age are married and have 2 kids by now. The performance displayed their incredible raw talent and versatility. I am proud to keep the BSB pride alive even as an older BSB fan at 20 yrs old. It's a connection I share with my younger 14 yr. old sis Bev. We really don't have anything else in common, she actually got me into them after I saw Backstreet's Back (Everybody) video. It's so funny because at first a couple years ago I couldn't stand them, now I can't get enough and love them to death. A real die hard fan. You can tell Serena Altschul is really into them as well. Her face light up when she interviews them and always gives them props. I don't know how anyone could be disappointed or ashamed about the VMA performance, unless you have tunnel vision and like repetition. But oh well to each his own!!! Sorry I know this was kinda long, but now I have said my peace!! Peace Out!!!! Roxanne. From: Ashley R Sent: Sunday, September 12, 1999 4:08 PM My name is Ashley and I have to say that the Backstreet Boys performance was definatly not my favorite. Don't get me wrong I love them but they are trying to be something they are not!! The reason they are so popular was b/c they had that good guy look , smooth sounding, and all around nice guy vibe. Now since they joined The Firm they are slowly turning into this Korn wannabe group. I mean Nick looked like he hadn't showered in weeks, Aj looked like nasty! Howie..well he just looked like Howie and Kevin..don't get me started!!! Brian was the only one that looked decent! and the only reason BSB fans are putting down Nsync, Britney Spears and TLC is because they don't have the guts to admit they did better then BSB!!! NSync did not lip-synch...get over it! Britney Spears might have I'm not sure and TLC definatly didn't!!!!BSB has been performing "LArger Than Life" all throught the tour w/ the dancers so they had more then 1 day to learn it. I am also willing to admit that NSync did a better job because they were just being themselves!!! And also by saying all this mean stuff about the other band to make BSB look good just gives BSB fans a bad name. Don't send me hate mail cause I don't wanna hear it. Ashley From: Babymattew@aol.com Sent: Sunday, September 12, 1999 3:31 PM Okay, first of all I have to say, I am an older fan - I'm 26 and I think with age comes understanding. I have read several reviews written by younger fans and have to admit that I'm pretty mortified by the harshness of those reviews. Man, if these people are the BSB fans, I'd hate to see their enemies. Anyway, with that out of the way, on to the performance. Sadly, I was not as impressed with this year's performance at the VMA's as I was in 1998. I really did like the opening of I Want It That Way and would like to point out that Nick cannot be expected to keep his voice high pitched forever. It's called puberty people - look it up. I thought the dancing was pretty awesome for Larger Than Life and their outfits were very cool. Yes, I'll admit, I was a little shocked (okay that's an understatement) when they ripped off those trench coats to reveal black leather, but after I rolled my tongue back up off the floor, I was impressed to see them wearing something other than button down shirts. I think maybe the guys should have worn another color so they would have been easier to spot amidst all those dancers but that is not to say I didn't enjoy the dancers. I thought they looked fabulous and they're outfits were very hot. I've seen girls walking to school wearing less clothes than those dancers had on. More importantly, I thought their singing was okay. It wasn't a stellar performance but then again, it wasn't so bad that I changed the channel either. Anybody who's been to concerts knows that live music almost never sounds the same as the CD - that's just life. It's part of the thrill of seeing somebody live. So, while I didn't exactly go ga-ga over this performance, I am not about to stop listening to their music over it. And I am certainly not ashamed to let people know that I listen to BSB. I have read other reviews where fans are upset at how the guys looked and what the dancers were wearing, and I just don't get it. All I can say is you people need to grow up - and FAST. Fortunately for us true music lovers, you're ability to sing is not directly related to what you're wearing or how your hair looks. Otherwise, there would be no Otis Redding, Madonna or Busta Rhymes. I realize my opinion is probably going to raise quite a few eyebrows and I accept that. Lucky for me, I am old enough to stand firm in my beliefs without fear of retribution. Hopefully, some of these so called "fans" will one day achieve that level of maturity also.
From: Back Street [bsbfan574@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, September 12, 1999 8:45 PM Hi, you all BSB FANS!!!!!! :) Ok well, I loved it! :) Thier performance was AWESOME! Thier styles was incredible! :) Howie looked hot and cute in those braids!, Kev looked HOT in those tight leather pants, Nick looked GREAT! Brian looked adorable as usual. And AJ, well...you all know him. He'll wear something that no one would be caught dead wearing. So, ,that's what he did. Chris Rock was funny. (Especially the comments on N Sync!) :) And as you all can tell: They were laughing at Chris Rock's jokes on them. They didn't take it seriously like N Sync. (Ha ha....Lip N Syncing...that was FUNNY!!! :) For some of you fans, are embarrassed by thier performance, and are ashamed to be their fan....THEN YOU'RE NO FAN AT ALL. Imagine if it was them reading your comments. How do you think that would make them feel? To me, being a true fan...means SUPPORTING THEM NO MATTER WHAT. Usually, I don't make reviews like this, but since all the negative responses are coming out I would like to voice my positive opinion on this subject. I'm an adult fan of the Backstreet Boys. And I'm not ashamed. I love them. And I always will. I'm also very happy that they won viewers choice awards. Thier performance was incredably awesome! :) So please, if you consider yourself a TRUE BSB FAN, then don't be trashing them just because of one performance. (that happended to KICK MAJOR BUTT!) Thank you and goodnight! REMEMBER TO ALWAYS KTBPA!!!! :) *Please put this on your page, thanks! :) TAKE CARE, Miss Phasor My Page: Miss Phasor's Backstreet Paradise From: Betty Goyette [agoyette@netcom.ca] Sent: Monday, September 13, 1999 4:41 PM I'm an over 21 fan of BSB and still shaking my head at these reviews. I don't know what you guys wanted them to do. The fact that they were able to sing both the song up for the awards and LTL was great. IWITW is a slow song, beautiful, but let's face it, no excitement! And fans are complaining that they "only" won for Viewer's Choice. Wasn't it the "video" awards? Let's face it, the IWITW video was nowhere near as good as the last one. But it's a different tempo so it was very low-key. With LTL it should be wild. I can't wait to see it. Wait til you see the concert. I was fortunate to catch it in Munich while vacationing (I live in Canada) but was unable to grab tickets for Tacoma near my home. The guys have at least 8 costume changes and at one point come out in leather. Are you guys gonna whine when they come out flying in their "space" outfits, or when they flip thru the air during one number (wearing leather), or say "how gross" when Nick pole dances! Come on, loosen up! BSB have come a long way since 1993. They are 5 very talented guys who just happen to be good-looking, who love music and can REALLY sing and write, too. They are trying to please their fans, and themselves at the same time. How many "groups" can say that they have fans of ALL ages, boys, girls, men and women who love to listen to their music. Give BSB a break and let them be themselves. I think they would want you to say that you love their music FIRST and their looks are secondary. They don't want to be mere "pretty boys". Music is their life! Too many of you are so hung up on what they wore, how they looked, etc. That's not what they are about! SO JUST CHILL OUT AND ENJOY THEIR AWESOME TALENT!! And enjoy the concert if you were lucky enough to snag tickets - it's absolutely incredible! If you leave disappointed - then you're really not a BSB fan!!! From: Binh Su [bacstbabes@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, September 12, 1999 8:44 PM Okay Bsb Fans....First of all if u were really a dedicated and loyal fan u shouldn't of made those comments about the boys. We like the boys for the boys not for the way they dress its what inside that counts. I mean if the way they dressed was that bad then how come they were the fifth best dressed that night according the mtv's house of style. i mean Nsync didn't even made it to the top ten. Everyone has their own sense of style. i would not call my self a fan if i dissed the boys just because of the way they dressed. From: Cathy D. [shadowcat13@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, September 12, 1999 2:54 PM Okay, I may be a bit late with this one, but I've been reading various reviews all over the 'Net, and I've just got to throw my measly two cents in, so here I go........ Finally, it's 9.9.99. After all the commercials, reminders, and pre-award shows, it was finally time. My little sister had been bouncing off the wall all day, so at 6:30, we settled down to watch the night's events. The pre-awards show was fun, especially when we sang along with Blink 182 and Smashmouth at the top of our lungs and when one of the MTV guys suggested Will Smith call his new album "Willinnium." That would be kind of cool, wouldn't it. Our jaws dropped when the Boys showed up. Little Sister flew into a frenzy over Brian's very stylin' outfit and I just arched an eyebrow at Kevin and Howie's sequined shirts. Pamela Anderson Lee's hat has got to go, though. The actual awards show started off great, with those opera singers singing "Bawitaba" (I know I spelled it wrong, sorry). One of those guys was really getting into it! Anyhoo, Chris Rock's monologue was hilarious, especially when he made that crack about getting Britney Spears pregnant (shudder) and Brian flashed that face at the camera. Down to the nitty gritty. The performance was awesome. When they were singing IWITW, the two of us were like, "Oh man, don't just stand there!" But when they launched into LTL, I, Miss Calm Cool Collected, screamed at the black leather. WOW!! And I must admit, Nick is looking better and better. Hubba hubba! They sounded great, looked great, and got the place jumping. Great job! I loved the note of surprise in Chris Rock's voice after that one. Crackers With Attitude....hee hee. While the Boys only took one award, it was certainly the most important and telling of them all, the Viewer's Choice. Did you hear the fan reaction? I'm glad they all got a crack at the microphone (when Brian was talking, did you see Kevin trying to get some screen time behind him?) and I loved Nick's little tag on the end. We love you guys! All in all, it was great fun. The Backstreet Boys proved once again that they are a true force to be reckoned with. KTBSPA!! Shadowcat From: heathermarie@ameritech.net Sent: Monday, September 13, 1999 2:16 AM I myself thought the performance at the awards was awesome. But honestly, thats not really what im writing about, we all have our opinions bout the awards, yes, but their are just a few things that ticked me off. First of all, whoever said that them doing a not so great performance made us look bad should be ashamed of themselves!!! True fans stick by them and don't care what others say, I mean how rediculous and childish is that. People have their off days, I mean cmon people, they work hard all the time to put on great shows for us, make wonderful music that we all sit and enjoy, theyre entitled to have their off days. Are any of us touring constantly, in the studios constantly, have a #1 record, making sure our fans are happy?!?!? NO! They are very hard working and talented, and they surely cant be expected to keep everyone happy all of the time, and anyway, who are we really to judge what theyre wearing, its not supposed to be about the clothes etc, its all about the music baby, the music. Give the boys a break already, they work hard all the time keeping us happy, making music we love to hear, give them that much. If you are really a fan you will stick by them no matter what and forget all this "im embarassed to be a fan" crap. Because thats what it is, crap. No matter what happens, if aj or howie look a tad fruity, or nick looks sick, which btw, maybe he was sick, just b/c hes nick doesnt mean he doesnt get sick, hes human like the rest of us, but no matter what, i am a fan, and im proud to say that i am, and will always stick up for my boys! And so called "fans" really need to rethink wether or not they can truely call themselves that. From: CyberMush@aol.com Sent: Sunday, September 12, 1999 1:32 PM
Anyone who watches TRL on a regular basis is quite familiar with the VMA
Awards. The event was more hyped than Woodstock for goodness sakes!
Everyday, it seemed, Carson, Kurt, and the gang would announce which new
acts were joining the list of performers. The Backstreet Boys were
practically there from day one and I couldn't wait to see the awards. I
haven't been a fan that long...I bought "Millennium" for my mother, but
it didn't take a couple of days for me to fall "in love" with the group.
I now proudly own two of their CDs :0) Anyway, the night of the VMAs,
the much-heralded 9/9/99, I was stuck at work, staring at a computer
screen until 11 p.m. Luckily, I had remembered to set my VCR and I
rushed home to check out the performances and the winners. For the most
part, I was disappointed in the awards. The scripting for the
presenters was off the lame-o-meter, the majority of Chris Rock's jokes
were racist and low class (though I LOVED the expression on the guys'
faces after he made the "pregnant Britney" remark), and the sound was
horrible. I was already cranky by the time I finally found the
performance that I was waiting for. On first impression, I was like,
"They're off-key...I hate the leather...Nick needs to wash his hair!"
However, the next morning, with a fresh new outlook, I viewed them
again. The performance was excellent. I thought that it said alot when
you could hear everyone singing along with "I Want it That Way." I
could still do without the leather...it was such a drastic change. LOL.
Maybe it would have been better if they had been a little more gradual
with it, but I can learn to live with it. As for Nick's hair, everyone
is entitled to their opinion, but I personally dig the old look--clean
blonde, but he didn't look bad. The dance routine left me flabbergasted
(I now have a new aerobic routine to learn
Amanda
I just wanted to say two things:one, I thought the boys' performance was
awesome on the VMAs, except for Nick's hair. Second, I would like to
comment I Chris Rock. I thought that he was a bad choice for host of
the last VMA of the century. He insulted many artists. I thought that
the thing about the BSB "ooh, they're tough, they're on the Backstreets"
was funnny, but he went a little too far with the "which one's gonna get
Britney Spears pregnant" joke. He also insulted Ricky Martin and
Jennifer Lopez throughout the show. Others he insulted: Britney
Spears, NSync, Beastie Boys, Lil' Kim, and many, many more. I thought
that MTV could have hired someone else who could have been funny but not
insulted practically all the guests there. Thank you for reading this.
Emilie i_luv_backstreetboys@yahoo.com
Does it really matter what the Boys wore at the VMA's? Should we love
them less or critize them cuz they may not look as "Hot" as they usually
do?
I Personally don't care what they wore or how they looked. I was just
glad to see them and that they won the most important award of that
night. To me "No one comes close" and their performance was
spectacular.
To all the people who complained about their performance who are you to
complain? Do you even know the first thing about choreography? Do you
even know how much hard work goes into a performance like that? On top
of that considering that the Boys had only 1 day to prepare I thought
they did a damn fantastic job!
Backstreet Boys are all about growth and change, its either you are
moving into the Millenium with them or you are not. In the end TALENT
is what is MOST important, and that's what will keep our Boys at #1 for
a long time to come.
Gillian
Keep the Backstreet Pride Alive!
hey ya'll. well, i just got done reading all the vma reviews and i felt
the need to write one of my own. i missed the awards on thursday because
i had to work so when the re-run came on Saturday, i threw a tape in the
vcr and watched the whole thing. in all honesty, i have to say that the
guys' performance was quite different from any i've ever seen by them.
at first, i didn't like it, but after watching a few more times, i think
that it shows that they've grown up. so what if nick was going for the
"Kurt Cobain" look? though truthfully, i love his blonde locks (what
nick fan doesn't?) but if it's a different style he wants let him wear
it. i just think it could have been a few inches shorter. and aj's
shirt, what can i say there? the man likes to be different. you know it,
i know it, everybody knows it. besides, how do we know that they picked
out the outfits? they do have a stylist. brian, kevin, and howie looked
pretty good. the dancer's wardrobe looked fine compared to what ricky
martin's dancer's wore. and at least bsb didn't lip-synch like bratney
and *n stink, and bsb even had more choreography then either of them.
personally, i'm glad that bsb performed the way they did and i can't
wait to see how they perform at the lexington show in november.
*~Cami~*
I definitely have to say that the MTV performance rocked. It was Aj,
Kevin, Nick, Howie, and Brian we were watching, not the Backstreet
Boys. Finally, with Millenium they showed us (the fans) who they are
and with this performance they proved what they were, musicians having a
great time. The MTV performance just rocked. They proved that they
werent just a boy band, they are a. R&B/pop act. Actually I dont
consider them to be a boyband, the only reason they are called this is
because of their name. They've proven where they stand in the music
industry. I dont care what they wore, how thery sounded, this was a
LIVE performance, and a hell of a good one. Backstreet Boys are here to
stay. And the N'Sync/ Britney Spears performance or whatever you would
like to call it, did not live up to my expectations. I dont like them
at all and it still didnt live up to my expectations. They could have
been a littloe more mature, like over the age of five. I dont want to
start rumors, but my friend recorded the p erformance and she thinks
Kevin's date is one of the dancers. Maybe... KTBSPA!!!!!!!! -Jen
Dopey_XIII@hotmail.com
After reading all of the VMA reviews, I deduced that from what most bsb
fans wrote, Nick's hair was too long, A.J's shirt was too short, Howie's
braids were too funky, Brian needed a haircut, and Kevin, well, let's
not get into that. What I'm saying is, that's the stuff I REMEMBER.
Sure, there were a few comments on how the choreography was wonderful,
how the boys' IWITW and LTL were beyond beautiful, but as a fan who
wasn't able to watch the VMA's (no cable :( ), I was simply appalled at
how so many fans could only write about BSB's looks. If you are truly a
Backstreet Boys fan, you would look further than their appearances, and
remember that THE MUSIC is what its all about. Why not try to see the
VMA's from their point of view. I agree with those who say that BSB are
in the process of reinventing themselves. Every artist does it. But do
you think Nick WANTED the fans to rank on his new hairstyle? Probably
not. I've been a BSB fan for a few years now, and from what I've seen
and heard, they really do try their best to make their fans happy.
Basically, when the fans aren't happy, they're not happy. And they
can't always be PERFECT. Now don't get me wrong. It sure helps that
Nick, Kevin, Howie, Brian, and A.J are not only a talented vocal harmony
group, but they are beautiful as well. That's why they have to work
twice as hard to "prove" that they are truly gifted singers, not just
some "teeny-bopper oriented boy band." But in my opinion, they don't
have to work so hard. Many fans accept BSB for who they are, not just
what they look like. Not to leave anyone bursting with anger at me, I
do give props for those of you who wrote reviews, whether you talked
about the performance, or the scoop on Kevin's biceps. Thank YOU for
bring the VMA's to me. And as BSB's band member Tommy Smith puts up on
the band website, ITS ALL ABOUT LOVE. =0)
Greetings fellow BSB fans! Here's an open message about my opinions
about the overall VMA show.
First of all - congrats to our boys for getting the viewers choice
award!! It was almost 12am here by the time they finally won an award
and I ran around my house screaming and yelling and i woke everyone up
'cause I was so excited! They really deserved that award, I hope they
appreciate that a lot of their fans (me included) voted countless times
daily for them! Although I really though they would get 'video of the
year'.. oh well. LAWRENCE (lol.. Paul must of felt like such a dork!)
Hill is great and everything but she's no BSB!
As for the performance.. I think it wasn't their BEST of the best shows
by them.. I must say it was really original and interesting
performance. Although I personally have issues with the leather wearing
theme (although that's because i am an animal activist), I actually
liked the 'different' looks of the guys. I must admit AJ surprised me
with that crop top though! (but hey - that's AJ!) My mom even
commented on it.. "Who is that with half a shirt? Britney Spears?"
*lol* Too funny. I think Brian's outfit when they won the award was
really cute.. it reminded me of this outfit in 'I'll Never Break Your
Heart'.. the light tan. Nick's hair was kinda different.. did he remind
anyone else of the wrestler - the Undertaker? But it was nice to see
him get away from that 'bowl' look that he's been sporting for so many
years (oh nick...).. I love Howie's cornrows and his overall outfits
for the evening. I thought the sleeveless shirt was a really nice look
for Kevin! but he should stick to his suits No one wears a suit like
Kev! I liked their outfits during the performance too.. the only ones
that were kinda weird were Nick's and AJ's.. but I guess it really
doesn't surprise me that AJ would wear something like that!! Um.. what
else? Oh! Did anyone else think Nick's voice sounded a LOT deeper than
usual on IWITW? It was really weird.. I've heard him sing it a few
times and he's never sounded like that. I wonder if his voice got
deeper in a few weeks or if he was trying to make it deeper. Did anyone
else notice that? I thought it sounded good.. but I just noticed it was
different. But overall.. I think the guy's performance was amazing and
I think they blew the crowd away! Good job boys!
One thing I found "off" about the guy's performance was the dancers. Is
it just me, or are they distracting? I think they are all really
talented and are awesome.. but having to frantically scan around the
screen to find one of the Boys' in the big crowd is a hard task! The
guys themselves are great dancers and really don't need all that fancy
background stuff to spice up the show. I personally would be thrilled
to just see them sit on stools and sing. (?) But they obviously think
the dancers help their performance so hopefully i'll get used to them
eventually.
As for the Chris Rock issue. I think Chris is a funny guy to an extent.
I admit I laugh at some of his jokes, and he knows how to push people's
buttons when it comes to what I like to call 'critic-comedy'. As for
the VMA's, he did exactly what he was hired to do and I'm sure there
weren't any hurt feelings at the end of the night. Especially BSB -
these guys can take a joke (remember the Ben Stiller thing last year?)
and I'm sure they were light hearted about the whole BSB-bashing portion
of the show. As for the overall show.. I found the whole thing to be
well.. rude. Again, Chris was there to do his job.. but I think he went
a little overboard. I must admit I find his racial based comedy a bit
too hyped. I'm sure he's a nice guy and all - but there's a difference
between making fun of Jennifer Lopez's butt and referring to Metallica's
Lars Ulrich as 'a white guy who actually plays white music'. Music is
music.. it has no color and I really took offence to his comments like
that. Know what I mean? I usually let that kind of stuff slide but
Chris Rock rubs me the wrong way with a lot of his comments. You can
say I need to relax and not take it so seriously but I know what he's
doing is offensive and I know quite a few people who agree with me.
Anyway, I think the Backstreet Boys were the best part of the evening.
(Aside from the Nine Inch Nails performance! I've been waiting four
years for that!!!) BSB were real.. they were original and best of all
they were themselves and they weren't afraid to try something new!
That's something I've always repsected them for I'm sure they sure
changed a lot of critic's perspective with that 'edgier' image. Another
highlight of the evening was definetly the Beastie Boys' thank yous..
they always have something repsectable and important to say and I'm glad
they were given the chance to speak their mind.
To be honest the Britney Spears and Nsync performances didn't do much
for me. The dancing for Nsync was good, but that was about it. I have
nothing against them, I'm just not exactly into the pop/dance scene
(although i'm a BSB fan.. explain that?) I won't even get into Britney
Spears performance.. I just have one thing to say.. nice wig babe. I
saw you interviewed earlier that day and your hair was brown. *shakes
head*
As for BSB not winning the other awards.. there's always next year!!!
Atleast they are finally being recognized in the states and are actually
nominated! That's an honor within itself and a real treat to their
Canadian and European fans and I'm sure to them as well!
Jacquelyn
kangarooland@mindless.com
Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canada)
Hi...my name is Kim, & I'm an avid BSB fan. I'm 19, & I shamelessly
tell pple that I LOVE MY BOYS!! I just read these disappointing
so-called fan reviews...I now, I just appreciate how mature & loyal fans
can see that our Boys are changing...setting themselves apart from that
teeny-bopper category...Sadly, there are pple out there who have the
nerve to call themselves "fans" of the Boys when all they did was
criticize on how they looked on the VMAs. Some of those peeps don't
know that the Boys change w/ the times..as their music did. Right b4
"Millennium" came out, the Boys were like nervous on how us fans would
react to their sound, though still the distinctive-BSB sound, it was a
lil different. It totally had more of an adult-contemporary feel, &
some of it, edgier than what their known 4...like say "Larger Than Life"
& "Don't Want U Back"... This edgier sound explains the outfits..if
some of u can't understand that...then just take your posters off the
walls & get rid of your CDs now...THE BOYS ARE NOT GONNA STAY THE SAME
4EVER; get it in your head...
I dunno how many pple I've told that BSB are adult-contemporary..they
totally fit into that genre of music. The MTV VJs & reporters even
commented on BSB after the awards show..they were like Britney & NSync
performed their old songs.."Baby One More Time" & "Tearin' Up My
Heart"...& BSB were the only ones who came out there outta the
"bubble-gum" artists...& "layed it down!" I love quoting other pple
who'd normally pick on BSB...They tore the place down & I enjoyed every
minute of it! Those losers who have the NERVE to even send in a
negative comment need to check themselves...BSB fans LOVE BSB first &
foremost b/c of their music--NOT their wardrobe!! And the fact that
they're adult-contemporary says that they don't hafta stick to this
so-called "clean-cut" image that's expected from teeny-bopper
"bubble-gum" artists..it pisses me off that some of these "fans" write
in saying that they're disappointed b/c they didn't find the Boys
visually appealing. I thought they totally rocked, & a new look CANNOT
hurt...artists & their music change w/ the times...as do the
fans...excluding the ones who haven't heard of the saying "change is
good!"
Well, sorry this has been so incredibly lengthy...hope I haven't sounded
too preachy...but if this leaves any of u pissed, then it's only b/c u
didn't see how disappointed I was upon reading such negative comments on
BSB over this one performance. It was one of the best on the
VMAs...there was so much hype leading up to it that it wasn't all that
good when it actually happened...but BSB made me quite happy after
seeing it. Fatima did a great job, despite all those awful fans out
there who think that she's gone nuts...her dancing will change w/ the
times as well..u don't see anyone walking around nowadays doing the
Macarena, do u? Well, I'm gonna call it quits here..hope some of u
agree w/ me!!! Thanx 4 giving the time to read my words!!! KTBSPA
4ever!!!
Like many others....I was going to try to stay out of this debate about
BSB's performance at the 99 VMAs but I just can't do it. I love
Backstreet.net, it's one of my favorite pages on the net and I love how
so many loyal BSB fans come there to talk about our boys. So it really
upsets me, seeing all these negative reviews of their performance on the
VMAs. I'm gonna' start with the most important thing...the performance.
That is why we love them so much right? Not because of how the dress
and how they wear their hair. It's because they're incredible singers
and performers. Yes, I'll admit it Brian's voice was a little shaky in
the beginning and Nick sounded a little different during IWITW. But
that proves that they were actually singing. I absolutely loved the
performance of Larger Than Life. It isn't your typical BSB song and the
performance wasn't typical either. Everything about their performance
was different and unique and just makes me count the minutes until next
Sunday when I see them live. Now on to their outfits. Okay, I'll admit
the outfits weren't exactly vintage Backstreet Boys. But that doesn't
make them bad. They're trying new clothing styles and hair styles.
That doesn't mean they're gonna' dress like that forever. They
defintely were not the worse dressed people there (For example...Lil
Kim). You can't expect them to dress exactly the same at every show. I
think the guys looked great. And I like the fact that they tried
something different. All in all, even though the performance wasn't
perfect (and nobody should expect it to be) I think the guys did a great
job. Especially considereing they only had ONE day to practice KTBSPA
I have to say that this years' VMA's did kinda suck. Chris Rock is kewl
and all, but he had no right making fun of any group all night like he
did 'NSYNC and BSB. (I'm a fan of both groups) Now, I keep reading
about how this was the worst performance that BSB has done and I have to
say that I totally disagree. The costumes rocked, the dancing rocked
the music rocked and they all looked hott! I luv IWITW and I was so
glad they sang it and I personally enjoyed them ripping off the coats.
As for AJ's shirt, please, that is just AJ. There's nothing else to say
with that one. He is just AJ one of these days ya'll are going to have
to realize that. Nick's look was so kewl! He didn't have the little
boy image that he normally does. (not that the little boy image is
bad!) He looked just like he does in the LTL video. Kevin even looked
good and I don't really like him. Howie D's hair was awesome. I think
that is the best hair style for him yet. Brian, as normal, looked like
a normal human being and I thought he was so sweet when he and Leighanne
kissed when they won. I thought it was so cute. The dancers we could
have done without cuz I had a tough time following the guys, but I bet
live in concert the dancers would be kewl. Them winning the Viewers
Choice just clinches the fact that they are the people's group and no
matter what Chris Rock or Jonathan Davies (Korn) says BSB is the best
band around. Congrats guys and here's to more and more VMA's in the
future along with a grammy or two! :-) Laura
Dear Backstreet.net readers,
Hi! I thought that since everybody was stating their opinions about the
performance , I might as well put my two sense in. I thought the
performance was AMAZING!! It didn't quite compare with last years
Backstreet's Back perfomance , but then again what could compare to
that? I thought the dancing was very slick and perfected given the fact
that they had only put it together the day before!! Fatima Robinson ,
their choreographer , is a genious. I think that has to be said.
Granted the singing wasn't as good as we're used to , but for all the
dancing they did we should be grateful they sounded real and didn't
lipsync like SOME people. We're spoiled silly by the Backstreet Boys
'cos they always sound perfect and we shouldn't hate them for not
sounding perfect once in their career. A lot of fans are critisizing
the band for their wardrobe , but I really don't get what the big deal
is. I thought they looked as great as they always do. I mean just
because they went a different way this time doesn't make them any less
the well-mannered boys we know. And AJs' shirt was a bit too short ,
but he does have the body to pull it off and I agree that he wore it to
show off his great 69 tattoo. Well I guess that's it. I just wanna say
one more thing. Don't fundamentaly disregard everything you've ever
felt for the boys just because you didn't like this one performance.
Loving the BSB is like being in a relationship , you don't doubt first ,
you trust first!!
Peace , Love and Good Vibrations!!
KTBPA!!!
-Layla
since everybody who's everybody is writing their opinion on the VMA's, i
thought i'd share mine. so, here i go... Chris Rock - man i don't like
that guy. he tries to be funny but to put it simply, he isn't. but i
luved how he said "i wanna see who'll be the bad backstreet boy to get
britney spears pregnant!", howie and brian's expression's were
priceless! i think i was expecting to much from bsb's performance so
when they came out singin IWITW, i'll admit it, i was dissapointed. they
weren't singing their best but i don't care. they gave it their all and
that's what's important. AJ - k, the shirt just scared me! but u gotta
luv AJ... Nick - nick's my fave so no matter what he wears, i luv it. i
thought his outfit was totally cool, a good change. i kinda liked the
long messy hair look. but ya, it could've been a lil' bit cleaner. Kev
- he looked good, that's all i gotta say Brian - i think we all luved
Brian that night Howie - Howie Howie, i don't really like him but he was
alright, 'ecpt for his hair!
i felt so sorry for nick when they accepted their award, let the guy
talk! kev almost hit him with the award too...
Ok, I think that the Backstreet Boys Performance was awesome on
thursday. Yeah, their outfits weren't the most flattering thing, but if
you were a REAL fan, that wouldn't matter. I thought that it was
awesome how they started with IWITW and went into larger than life, that
was so cool, even though they skipped a verse in Larger than Life. I
was really upset to read all those reviews by "fans" I mean, their
dancing and singing was awesome, especially Nick (hehe, he's my fave),
And if you like them less now, well good for you, you're a snob. I
mean, yeah, I think Nick needs a haircut, and AJ's shirt was kinda
short, but those things didnt bother me, my opinion didn't change any
about them. And all you Nick Bashing people, give him a break! He's
doing his thing, and shouldn't have to worry about what other people
think about him. Personally, I think that him and Brian were the best
dressed when they walked in and when they accepted their award. I
thought that the dancers were awesome, they didn't look like hookers,
well, ok, maybe they did, but they were costumes, and i think that they
looked awesome. Ok, now onto other parts of the awards show. Chris
Rock's monologue at the beginning was wicked funny. I thought it was
interesting how when he mentioned 98*, there were barely any cheers,
than nsync, louder cheers (The spice boys thing was funny) and then he
said Backstreet Boys, and there were the loudest cheers...I just wanted
to point that out. And when he said the Britney Spears thing, the
expression Brian made was hilarious! But, I think Chris should have
said that crack for nsync, considering the ugly blond curly thing
otherwise known as Justin is going out with Titney, but whatever, it was
still funny. I can't believe that TLC won best group video over the
boys, and that Ricky Martin won best pop video, personally, I can't
stand that man. But anyway, I didn't really think that they would win
best video because of the people that they were up against, but I think
that it was awesome that they were nominated! And Viewers Choice, that
was awesome. That was the most meaningful award to everyone and BSB won
it! You go guys! I thought that Their acceptance speech was so cute.
Brian's so funny, and Nick was so cute when he said he never got to
talk. When they said who won, the hug that Howie gave Nick was so cute.
Why wasn't Nick with a date? the other guys were, I hope that Nick and
Mandy didn't break up, I felt bad for him, but anyway, TLC really
annoyed me, they were mad that they didn't win Viewers Choice. They
were in like last place, they thought they were gonna beat BSB, nsync,
Ricky Martin and Korn? Ya, right! I thought that BSB was the best
performance there, and I'm not just saying that because I'm a fan. They
didn't lip synch, I few people who did come to mind, *cough* nsync, TLC,
Titney Spears *cough* and Ricky's performance was weak, he does need
another hit fast...Like Chris Rock said. Even though I'm not a big rock
fan, I thought that Kid Rock's performance was good, and I liked
Eminem's performance, i think he's cool. Well, you've heard me go on
for long enough. But Let me just wrap up by saying that their
performance was da bomb, and I can't wait to see the new video. The
Boys have turned into men; they have gotten older, and all you
teeny-boppers, get over it! I think that now they are better than ever,
and I can't wait to go to their concert on September 21, 2nd row baby!
Maybe Nick will serenade me...one can always hope :) If anyone is
offended by what I said, I'm sorry, i was just expressing what I feel,
Like all you so called fans. One more thing, I love what Chris Rock
said about them, Crakers with Attitude, CWA forever, and KEEP THE
BACKSTREET PRIDE ALIVE!!! I hope you could follow what I was trying to
say, hehe, thanks!
I was so excited to see the Backstreet Boys' stellar performance on the
VMA's on MTV. My roommates and I watched it and afterwards, talked about
how it was the best performance on the entire show. Once again, they
are exploring a new fashion in their clothing, which was racy, but I
loved it!!!! And I think that they sounded awesome as they always do.
And to think that they only learned the routine a day before the
performance.
I am agreeing with many of the fans out there who will stick with them
through anything, even the day that they may split. I can't comprehend
the people that call themselves fans and can't see what a remarkable
show that they put on. I saw them on tour last summer and am going
again this year and know that my high expectations will be met because I
know that they are dedicated to their fans and work their tails off to
give the best performance ever in the history of performances!
They all looked wonderful on Thursday night and sounded wonderful.
Thanks to everyone who voted with me also for the Viewer's Choice Award.
They are so deserving of that award and so much more. And it was
touching that they thanked God and their families. I would like to
thank their families also for nurturing such wonderful guys!!
Backstreet Pride forever!
I know this is late but I just have too say something I thought Bsb was
great at the awards!! Ok A.J's top was a little short but it was what
he wanted to wear ! nick did need a hair cut but big deal you cant just
stop liking them because they didn't look perfect one night If you call
your self a fan then you wouldn't care what they looked like all the
time! In my opinoin they looked and sounded Great!! I really liked the
dancing I thought it was great it was cool how they had alot of dancers
it was really pumped up!! I also liked that they sang Live and sounded
awsome! Well that's all I have too say really =)
Hey Caitlin!! Please please publish my opinion... I am so sick of
reading how their performance sucked and that they dressed awful. I
want them to understand things... I absolutely loved their
performance. It tells everyone that they are no longer the
clean-cut-boy-next-door band like others. It also shows off that they
can sing and dance at the same time, without voices warbling. Nick
didn't look scrummy nor does he smell. His hair was very much fine in
the pre-show and I guess he applied some gel and water to it just before
their performance just to look hardcore since Larger Than Life has a
"rock and roll" sound to it. You can't blame the guy, he's growing and
is probably sick of his blond-nice boy image. A lot of people (not BSB
fans that's for sure) will see that they are trying to step away from
the Boy Band image. We all know that they usually come in awards
dressed to kill with designer suits and long coats, they don't wanna be
branded as a Boy Band anymore so they're taking small steps one by one
away from it. To those "fans" who kept dissing the Boys' look and
performance, please read these circumstances first before launching in
another "Nick is awful, AJ looks so gay blah blah blah" tirade: 1. They
just flew in from another country, so they're pretty tired and prolly
had no sleep. 2. They only had to put up a routine a DAY before the
awards show. 3. They have been dancing and singing almost everyday for
the past 4 months and practically flying to every country after every
show. 4. Howie said in the pre-show that it's their first time to do the
steps on stage. 5. They worked hard to perfect that IWITW-LTL routine
for just one day. Yes, I know you all know that they just arrived form
another country, but did you guys ever think that because they had to
practice for the show, they didn't had a time to sleep? What about the
fact that of course they went shopping for their clothes? So number one
pretty sums BSB up to 2 words: DEAD TIRED. Secondly, with those
awesome moves they pulled off the stage and with no mistakes at that,
who would think that routine was only put up a day before the awards
night? That's enough for me to decide that they are indeed the greatest
band worldwide. Next, if some of you have attended concerts, you will
notice the next day that you lost your voice because of screaming and
singing along with them right? But not Our Boys, they have been singing
and dancing everyday for 4 freaking months and yet they didn't seem
tired (which is far from I know) nor their voices seemed strained. This
just strengthens the fact that they are indeed DEAD TIRED. I know
Nick's voice sounded a bit unlike from the album but, hey... he c an
have an off-day right? He's been sick for the past week so he's just
recovering. Don't let one performance ruin Nick's impression to you...
look at his live performance of I Need you tonight in Homecoming, he was
great! Lastly, no one can pull of those moves without a number of
practice, but this made them stand out much much more than the other
performers since after all, they're tired and yet they managed to
perfect those kick @$$ dance moves! So please before you go and diss
them another time, don't base your decision about their performance per
se and their over all look, instead please consider the circumstances
BSB really went through. With all these, it's clear that the things
that weren't clearly saw by everyone overruled everything televised.
Everyone can make sure that I'll Keep the Backstreet Pride Alive FOREVER
and I will tell all the wonderful memories BSB gave me to my
grandchildrens, great grandchildrens and, hopefully, great great
grandchildrens. This is my personal oath, you can adopt it too if you
want: I SWEAR (from this day forth) that I will stick with MY BOYS
whatever happens, through thick or thin, through sickness and in health,
til death do we part.
PS Fatima really outdid herself again. Have
you ever think of thanking her right after you saw BSB performed live?
She's the one responsible for those "deadly" moves BSB does. So e-mail
her and let her know that we all appreciate her hard work for the BSB...
thank her at fanmail@gofatima.com Aless, 17 Manila, Philippines
Have you ever seen a more amazing performance?????? Backstreets
performance was THE high point of the MTV award show!!! A.J looked so
sexy it was unbelievable and I can't understand why everyone is trashing
it. I mean did you see the crowds reaction? They were going crazy and
the age level was not 10 and under. When N'Sync appeared with Britney
Spears the audience was just standing there and staring at them! If I
were them I would have been so embarassed. Did anyone catch when
Britney almost tripped? It was when she was walking backwards, towards
the end of her "short" performance! How can "fans" dis the guys?
Didn't anyone hear when Howie said " To all our fans around the world"
and then said "this is for you" ? What other band totally thanked us?
Only our Backstreet Boys! Also A.J did a very admirable thing, he
acknowleged the other artists that they were against! What a total
sweetie! Gorgeous AND humble! At least A.J HAS a gorgeous body to show
off!! Never change guy! By the way WHO was A.J with? I thought he
officially broke up with Amanda?? KTBSPA
hey all! my name is colette (aka angelface4ever19) and i just wanted to
say to the other bsb fans that the reason why most didn't like the
performance is cause the guys (in my opinion) didn't look the greatest,
so, they say they didn't like the performance. i think the same way. i
think they sounded great but they didn't look the best. please don't
send me hate mail. this is just a opinion. and i just want to say to
all the ppl who liked the performance and are e-mailing ppl who didn't
to leave them alone. its just an opinion. we, as fans, don't have to
like everything they do. if we just went along and said we liked
everything, even if it wasn't the greatest, we wouldn't be very good,
honest fans. thanks for reading.
Hey everyone!
Now, me, like everyone else, has been noticing mixed thoughts of the
Backstreet's Boys' performance Thursday night at the MTV Video Music
Awards. I, too, had a few disappointments but, as time has gone by,
I've realized that it was in fact, an incredible performance. I mean,
compared to the Britney Spears/N'SYNC performance, BSB were wicked. I'm
writing a list of good and bad things about BSB's performance on
Thursday. You can disagree or agree but these are just my opions.
-Is it just me or did Nick sound, well, not exactly his best? I'm not
sure if his voice has changed A LOT or if he was sick or if he
accidently started on a wrong key and had to go along with it. This is
at the beginning of "I Want It That Way". In "Larger Than Life," he
sounds excellent.
-Does anyone really think that BSB look all that good in leather? I
don't mind it occaisionally, but it seems like it's becoming their trade
mark or something. What happened to Khakis and Jeans?
-THE DANCERS! Everyone's been saying that the girls have been a little
underdressed. I, personally, don't think it's inappropriate. Not only
is it just a costume, but, do you think that people would get the same
effect if they were out there dressed in baggy sweatshirts and jeans? I
don't think so.
-More on the dancers. I don't know why I didn't like them that much.
At the 1998 Vid Awards, they looked awesome on stage with BSB. This
year, it just looked crowded.
-AJ's shirt. First off, I thought it was stupid and ridiculous. But
then I thought, you know, in this performance, they're going along with
a futuristic approach like in the Larger Than Life video. And who
knows, maybe in time, those shirts will be stylish. But I wouldn't wear
it now. It's looks like something out of Menudo or something. :)
-Howie's hair. Most people who commented on his hair said it was nice
but I have to say that I really don't like it. At all. I like it the
regular way.
-Nick's hair looked really weird. It looked like he hadn't washed it in
a week! I like the wet look on guys' hair but not Nick's! It just
looks greasy. I really like the cut when it's clean and nicely trimmed
and stuff. :)
Now that I've said all that bad stuff, here's my compliments to the guys
on their performance!
-Nick! Wow! He looks great! (Except for the hair.) Has he been
working out or something? I loved him when he was a bit pudgy (he was
sooooo damn cute!!!) But now? I can't handle it!! That was like the
first thing I noticed when he took off the leather coat. Even with that
big vest thing he had on, you could tell that he's gotten into shape
over the past few months. Did you look at his arms? They're wicked!
-Brian's hair! I love it blond! It's excellent!
-All of them look great.
-Their performance was one of the best!
-The next day at school, I heard so many people making good comments
about their performance! Even guys! I couldn't help but smile!
-The dancing was awesome. They did it so well. Even though the dancers
were kinda flooding the stage, BSB still stood out because of their
excellence!
-When they accepted their award and Nick says "I don't have anything to
say so I just wanna say hi to everyone back home!" I guess he couldn't
think of anyone else to thank. It's usually, Brian thanks God, Howie
thanks their families, AJ thanks fatima and the band, Kevin thanks their
producers and everyone behind the scenes and Nick thanks the fans. But
this time Kevin thanked the fans. I dunno what's up with that. Maybe
it slipped out or maybe Nick told him to say it so he could say
something cute. :)
-The guys still laughed when Chris Rock put on his little shin dig of
BSB trying to be the New Kids On The Block.
Well, those are my pros and cons or BSB's MTV Video Music Awards
performance. Personally, on the whole show, I was slightly
disappointed. I mean, this is the last Video Awards of the Millennium.
(Hehe, that sounds so corny!) And last years was so wicked, I thought
for sure that this years would be the best. I'm not saying I was
disappointed in BSB but in the whole show.
Thanx 4 listenin' to my opinions!
First of all, those jokes Chris Rock made about BSB, and Jennifer
Lopez's ass were hilarious! Secondly, why did TLC win for best group?
WHY!!!!!! But it was soo sweet when BSB gave TLC a standing ovation!
Next...the performance. Well, see, me and my sis made a bet about what
song they'd sing. I said LTL, she said IWITW. So when the opening
notes for IWITW came on, I was MAD! Plus, Nick sounded constipated.
But the, LTL started, and I was like YEAH!!!! What was with those
dancers costumes. They looked like...I won't say it since this is
family page. Anyways, the choreography rocked! And of course, our boys
proved their talents in singing and dancing! But Nicky, honey, get a
haircut, PLEASE! And buy a new shirt to show off you muscles, that one
was just bad. I beg of thee. And A.J, dear, your shirt got caught on a
nail, I think. Howie, braids look pretty good on you.Kevin didn't look
as good as he usually does. Brian looked HOTTER that H-E- double hockey
sticks. Just a note. The Britney, N'Sync performance stank! I'll give
them one thing, they're pretty good lip syncers! When they (BSB) won
viewers choice, I was so happy!!! Yeah! You Go Boys! That was sweet
when Brian kissed Leighanne. And, when that 3 AM dude came out, that
was funny! And Nick, gee, I wonder why you don't get to talk. You
thought Boyz2Men was a trio hun. But all in all, they were great, as
usual:)
How could you guys hate their performance! They all looked totally
awesome.I thought Nick and Brian looked so Hot, and I thought Aj's shirt
was a little too short.But if he likes it then it is ok by me. I didn't
like all the dancers cause you barely see the BSB. Oh Congradulations
to the Boys for winningvthe viewers choice award. KTBSBPA AE!!
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