Backstreet Boy Battles Demons in the Lion's Den

1. a.j. stands for alcohol and joints. So sad I tried really hard to help him out. I'm here for you dude.

Posted at 10:57AM on Apr 17th 2009 by artie help

2. Actually the term the use in AA regarding recovering addicts spending alot of time in places that serve alcohol (and it's a great one) is: "If you hang out at the barber shop long enough, eventually you're going to get a haircut".

Posted at 11:07AM on Apr 17th 2009 by friend of Bill

3. jackass...

Posted at 11:22AM on Apr 17th 2009 by ozzman

4. this guy is too old to be out clubbing.

Posted at 10:10PM on Apr 17th 2009 by Bald Outing

5. He said in an interview a while back that he was also very much addicted to cocaine at some point.

Posted at 11:27AM on Apr 17th 2009 by Prole Hater

6. No one has any idea what it's like to grow up in the spotlight like he has. He doesn't stand for drugs, alcohol, etc. when he was sober for many, many years. I think he looks great and I'm excited for the new single!

Posted at 11:34AM on Apr 17th 2009 by Meshelle

7. I love Backstreet Boys.. AJ is an awesome person. Don't try to make him out to be a douche.. TMZ enjoys destroying people's lives. He is not doing what most of America does in their free time. Come on TMBSZ.

Posted at 11:33AM on Apr 17th 2009 by o z z i e

8. I don't know how most of the writers on TMZ get through life talking crap about celebs. Karma is a bitch. I'd love to see your records.

Posted at 11:37AM on Apr 17th 2009 by o z z i e

9. I love AJ to and want him to stay clean and sober but it's true, going to clubs is very unhealthy. He's putting himself into temptations that are very hard to stay away from. He needs rehab, he can't do it himself. I see he's smoking a cigarette, that again is so unhealthy. He's a singer which is his livelyhood. He's only destroying himself which is very hard to watch. I myself have a family member whose an alcoholic and it's very dibilitating to watch especially when the person is in denial and won't help themselves.

Posted at 2:14PM on Apr 17th 2009 by TORI

10. What else are you going to do when your career is ancient history and you are not quite even middle-aged? Let him drown his sorrows.

Posted at 12:27PM on Apr 17th 2009 by Sebastian Stoker

11. never was a backstreet boy fan and never will be.... lame a$$ group! A come back with the same name back street boy go figure, they are no longer boys they are grown old f@rts

Posted at 12:36PM on Apr 17th 2009 by Lame

12. Hey? Backstreet Boys are recording their new album right now @ their longtime Hollywood studio. That's why he's IN Hollywood, plus the fact he mostly lives here. He's trying to get back on his program so, we are still hoping he will get there. BSB just complete a hugely successfuly global tour, of over 100 concert dates... EVERYWHERE, inc. @ Hollywood Palladium, 11/23/08. So, for all the not so kind ppl posting here: www.backstreetboys.com

Posted at 12:38PM on Sep 26th 2009 by KimL.A.~West (kimasabe)

13. Alcoholism for most people is a choice just like any other drug or behaviour. I believe a small percentage of the human race has the 'addiction gene' which makes them vulnerable to heroin, crack, ice, meth, alcohol, ect . . .

Why is he CLUBBING? Because thats what people in his business do. He has to be seen at the CELEBRITY SCENE.

I suspect this fellow was/is playing his 'VICES' for publicity similar to Brittney Spears but is handling it a little better.

Posted at 1:09PM on Apr 17th 2009 by maxx

14. Is it just me or is everyone starting to look like Paul Giamatti?

Posted at 1:09PM on Apr 17th 2009 by Dr.Dave

15. WHY DO SMOKERS THINK IT'S OK TO THROW THEIR BUTTS ON THE GROUND? DAMN LITTERERS!

Posted at 1:52PM on Apr 17th 2009 by Tony