E! Online reports Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell and his wife, actress Leighanne Wallace, have issued a statement on news that they are expecting a child. “We’re expecting a baby boy at the end of this year and we’re very excited,” the couple said. “The only thing we have to deal with now is our puppies being jealous. We’d like to thank the fans for all of their support and love.”

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The rumors that Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell and his wife Leighanne are expected their first child are no longer rumors. Several personal websites posted the news earlier, but it wasn’t until this morning that people.com verified it. In the brief article, People reveals that the couple are expecting a little boy by the years end. The couple also hinted at the fact that the baby was a suprise, but “it’s a good time because our schedules are lightening up a little bit.” No name has been decided yet.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution spoke with Backstreet Boys star Brian Littrell after he worked out with Atlanta Braves Kevin Millwood, Rafael Furcal, Andruw Jones and Gary Sheffield for a segment on an upcoming edition of MTV’s “Rock ‘N Jocks.” Brian said, “I got to live another dream out here today. Just the smell of the ball park is great.” As for how he keeps up with his favorite Atlanta Braves team while on the road, Brian revealed, “I have to admit, I had to teach Leighanne how to watch [ESPN's] SportsCenter to keep up on the stats for me. She’s actually gotten really good at it.”

Makeup artist Scott McMahon tells YM magazine that Backstreet Boys star Brian Littrell isn’t exactly his happiest customer. “Brian from BSB can’t stand wearing makeup,” he revealed. “But stage lights make you look sickly without it. He used to excuse himself right before he went on camera and just wipe everything off.”