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AJ McLean Says Celebs Free To Endorse Whichever Political Party They Want

Published: 09/12/2024
Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean is all for celebs diving into politics -- a hot topic seeing as how Taylor Swift’s recent endorsement of Kamala Harris has made quite a powerful impact. We caught up with the singer at LAX ... and he tells us he believes everyone, including big-name stars, has a right…
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Backstreet Boys Want to Open 'Backstreet Barbecue' Restaurant

Published: 03/17/2018
The Backstreet Boys are ready to drop the mic ... in the restaurant biz!!! BSB Entertainment Inc. -- a company with A.J. McLean, Howie D., Brian Littrell and Nick Carter listed as directors -- filed docs, which were obtained by TMZ, on February 9 to trademark "Backstreet Barbecue" for use in a new…
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Jose Altuve Gets Props from Backstreet Boys, Invited to Sing with Band

Published: 10/30/2017
Houston Astros superstar Jose Altuve LOVES the Backstreet Boys -- and it turns out, the feeling is mutual. A.J. McLean says he saw the rendition of "I Want It That Way" that Jose and his Astros teammates shot in the team locker room last year ... and now he wants to collaborate! The Backstreet…
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Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean Duets with 'NSYNC's Joey Fatone for 40th Birthday (VIDEO)

Published: 01/30/2017
If A.J. McLean and Joey Fatone can wave the boy band white flag and come together onstage ... then maybe there's hope for America too. The awesome duet went down Saturday night during Joey's 40th birthday bash at Ora nightclub in Miami. The former pop rivals decided to serenade the crowd with the…
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A.J. McLean -- When it Comes to Clinton/Trump ... I Don't Want it This or That Way (VIDEO)

Published: 10/15/2016
The Backstreet Boys sent a strong message to Donald Trump NOT to play their songs, but A.J. McLean says he and his boys are neutral. A.J. was at LAX Friday when our photog asked about the group's publicist contacting Trump's people, warning them to stop using "I Want it That Way" as an anthem when…
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A.J. McLean -- Ryan Gosling Had Better Chops Than Justin Timberlake! (VIDEO)

Published: 03/25/2016
As if Ryan Gosling doesn't have enough going for him -- he's also a better singer than Justin Timberlake ... at least that's what A.J. McLean thinks. The Backstreet Boys singer gave us some insider boy band 411 about the rumor Gosling auditioned for a spot in 'N Sync. You gotta hear his comparison…
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Backstreet Boys' A.J. McLean -- Nick Carter Should Laugh Off Arrest (AUDIO)

Published: 01/15/2016
A.J. McLean is standing by his fellow Backstreet Boy ... saying there's no deep mystery behind Nick Carter's arrest -- dude just got drunk. A.J. was on San Diego's "Kramer and Geena Mornings" Friday, and said he feels bad for Nick ... but mostly because the media's making too big of a deal about…
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Backstreet Boys -- A.J. McLean Jammin' Out To BSB (VIDEO)

Published: 10/24/2015
A.J. McLean got to relive his Backstreet Boys glory days in front of a hard-partying crowd ... all thanks to a '90s cover band. McLean hit up a '90s Throwback Party at Greystone Manor in West Hollywood Thursday night and when a '90s cover band started playing the BSB hit "Everybody,"…
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A.J. McLean -- I Can't Wait to Golf with Caitlyn Jenner!

Published: 06/04/2015
He's already golfed with Bruce Jenner ... but now, Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean says he wants to get Caitlyn on the links too ... and hopefully emerge victorious this time! A.J. has been golfing for years -- and actually played a round with Bruce (back when she was Bruce) at Jenner's home course at…
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Backstreet Boys AJ McLean -- Praying For Both Sides ... VOWS Return to Middle East

Published: 07/30/2014
The Backstreet Boys love their fans in Israel, but they love their families more -- which is why they regretfully cancelled a bunch of concerts there, according to A.J. McLean ... who's standing firm on NOT choosing a side in the conflict. We saw McLean in Malibu Tuesday and he explained that if…
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A.J. McLean -- Ryan Gosling Coulda Been a Backstreet Boy

Published: 01/14/2013
Ryan Gosling could've ... and SHOULD'VE ... been a member of the Backstreet Boys -- this according to actual Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean. FYI -- McLean and Gosling go WAYYYY BACK ... they were friends when they lived in the same apartment building when Backstreet was first getting together ...…
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AJ McLean -- Proof One Direction Is a Backstreet Boys Knockoff

Published: 12/08/2012
A.J McLean has rock-solid proof that the new boy band on the block -- One Direction -- is just a Backstreet Boys knockoff ... because Backstreet Boys wastotally original and definitely not a knockoff. Check out TMZ on TV -- click here to see your local listings!
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AJ McLean, Joey Fatone Dish on NYE Show, Bromance, Potential *NSYNC Reunion

Boyband stans, rejoice! Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean and *NSYNC’s Joey Fatone are teaming up for a killer New Year’s Eve performance -- and they're spilling all the tea about it to TMZ.
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AJ McLean Says Celebs Free To Endorse Whichever Political Party They Want

Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean is all for celebs diving into politics -- a hot topic seeing as how Taylor Swift’s recent endorsement of Kamala Harris has made quite a powerful impact.
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BACKSTREET BOYS & 'NSYNC MCLEAN & FATONE DUET FOR 40TH BDAY... What Rivalry??!!

If A.J. McLean and Joey Fatone can wave the boy band white flag and come together onstage ... then maybe there's hope for America too.
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A.J. McLean Heartsick and Scared Over Florida Shooting

A.J. McLean was shaken at a baggage claim carousel 2,500 miles from Friday's scene of slaughter, but his reaction is like it happened at the next carousel over.
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A.J. McLean When it Comes to Clinton/Trump, I'm Neutral

The Backstreet Boys sent a strong message to Donald Trump NOT to play their songs, but A.J. McLean says he and his boys are neutral.
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Backstreet Boys' A.J. McLean -- Nick Carter Should Laugh Off Arrest

A.J. McLean is standing by his fellow Backstreet Boy ... saying there's no deep mystery behind Nick Carter's arrest -- dude just got drunk.
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Backstreet Boys -- A.J. McLean Jammin' Out To BSB

A.J. McLean got to relive his Backstreet Boys glory days in front of a hard-partying crowd ... all thanks to a '90s cover band.
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Backstreet Boys AJ McLean -- Praying For Both Sides ... VOWS Return to Middle East

The Backstreet Boys love their fans in Israel, but they love their families more -- which is why they regretfully cancelled a bunch of concerts there, according to A.J. McLean ... who's standing firm on NOT choosing a side in the conflict.
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Backstreet Boys FAKED Nut Shot Stunt

AJ McLean from the Backstreet Boys admitted that the stunt they pulled -- with Nick Carter hitting him in the nuts with a baseball bat -- was actually all faked! What's next? Are they going to START playing games with our hearts?
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A.J. McLean -- I'm Sorry I Never Called Ryan Gosling Back

Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean has the distinction of being THE ONLY PERSON ALIVE who hasn't returned Ryan Gosling's call ... and he's finally coming clean to TMZ about why.
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Backstreet Boy Battles Demons in the Lion's Den

For a guy who claims he's serious about staying sober -- why does recovering alcoholic A.J. McLean of the Backstreet Boys keep trekking back into the dangerously tempting Hollywood
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