Backstreet Boys Working Toward Harmony

Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith report that the Backstreet Boys will have a new album out despite numerous stories of fighting between band members and their handlers, and despite the $75 million lawsuit filed in November by Backstreet Boys Inc. and Backstreet Productions against Zomba Recording Corp. “They haven’t broken up. All five are in touch,” insists the band’s management. And, “They plan to resume writing and recording in March with the goal of a summer release for the CD. They also are talking about touring. Right now Nick is finishing up some solo tour dates.”