The Door’s Always Open For K-Rich’s Backstreet Return
Nick Carter spoke with MTV News about his former bandmate Kevin Richardson’s recent decision to leave the Backstreet Boys. “All we can do is be supportive in any decisions that any of us make,” Carter said. “Like I said before, we still want to be able to do records and there are fans out there that want to hear our music, and we’re going to push on. But the door was always open for him. It’s still open. If he wants to come back to perform again, he can. We respect his decision.” Read more.
Lindsay, Paris & K-Rich At Hyde
Former Backstreet Boys star Kevin Richardson, Lindsay Lohan and her former pal Paris Hilton were videotaped at Hyde in Hollywood, California on Thursday (July 6). Lindsay hid from the paparazzi, while Paris arrived with her debut single ‘Stars Are Blind’ cranked, and K-Rich posed for photogs with wife Kristin. Watch footage from TMZ.com.
K-Rich And Wife Dine At Sushi Restaurant
Former Backstreet Boys member Kevin Richardson was photographed out with wife Kristin at a sushi restaurant on Friday (June 30). Check out pictures here.
A New Chapter For Kevin Richardson
Jay Leno joked during his Tonight Show monologue on Thursday night, “Backstreet Boys member Kevin Richardson has announced he’s leaving the group to move on to the next chapter of his life. I believe that chapter is VH1’s, ‘Where Are They Now?’”
Conan Ribs Backstreet After Kevin Richardson Subtraction
Conan O’Brien joked during his Late Night monologue on Tuesday night, “Kevin Richardson of the Backstreet Boys has announced that he has announced to quit the group. [Audience aws] Yeah, Richardson said he wanted to get out when the group was on top, and then he waited 11 years.”
Backstreet Boys Moving Ahead Following Richardson’s Departure
Backstreet Boys star Brian Littrell spoke with MTV News about Kevin Richardson’s decision to leave the group. “During the Never Gone tour Kevin had kind of relayed his personal thoughts and his individual aspirations, personally and businesswise, things that he wants to further accomplish in his life,” Littrell explained. “And he’s the oldest member of the group and he’s just at a different place in his life. There is no bad blood whatsoever.” Now, the Boys are back in the studio working on new material. “We’re in the process of trying to put this record together for a fourth-quarter release, so we’re excited about it,” Littrell revealed. Read more.
Kevin Richardson Leaving The Backstreet Boys
Jay Leno joked during his Tonight Show monologue on Monday night, “The Backstreet Boys’ oldest member Kevin Richardson has announced he’s leaving the band. Everybody has the same reaction. The Backstreet Boys are still together? I had no idea.”
Backstreet Boys Will Continue On Without Kevin Richardson
The Backstreet Boys issed a statement to their fans at BackstreetBoys.com regarding Kevin Richardson’s departure from the group. “Earlier this year, after much soul searching, Kevin Richardson came to us and told us that he had decided to leave the group and pursue other interests,” the statement reads. “He gave his blessing to continue the music without him. We have no intention of replacing Kevin, and the door will always be open for him to return to the Backstreet Boys. We wish him the all the best in his future endeavors. This weekend we are returning to the studio to begin the follow-up to ‘Never Gone’, and will see you later this year with a new album. Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell and AJ McLean.”
Kevin Richardson Leaves The Backstreet Boys
Kevin Richardson posted the following message to fans on his Myspace: “Hey everybody, sorry it has been so long since I’ve updated you. I’ve been very busy. I know there are alot of rumors floating around about my status with BSB. After thirteen years of what can only be described as a dream come true, I have decided to leave the Backstreet Boys. It was a very tough decision for me but one that was necessary in order for me to move on with the next chapter of my life. Howard, Brian, Alex, and Nick will always be my little brothers and will continue to have my utmost love and support. I want to thank you all for the beautiful memories we have shared together and look forward to including you in the next phase of my life. I wish my brothers continued success and look forward to their new album. Peace and love, Kevin Richardson.”
Lindsay Lohan And Kevin Richardson At Shag
Lindsay Lohan was videotaped at Hollywood hotspot Shag on Monday (May 22), where the 19-year-old made a quick entrance and exit. Also filmed at the club was Backstreet Boys star Kevin Richardson. TMZ.com has since removed the video.