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Joey Fatone of NSYNC and AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys have announced the "A Legendary Night Tour," where they will perform the biggest hits from their respective bands across the East Coast starting in March. The tour follows their recent collaborations and individual band activities, with pre-sale tickets available from Jan. 10 and public sale starting on Jan. 12.
Lance Bass of NSYNC teases potential future plans for the iconic boy band, expressing that he doesn't see their recent reunion as their last endeavor. Due to ongoing strikes in the entertainment industry, the band's release of their first single in over two decades and their appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards were affected. Bass hopes to rectify the situation and do something else for the fans once the strike ends. He also mentions the possibility of a world tour, potentially partnering with other nostalgic boy bands like Backstreet Boys and 98 Degrees.
An investigation into the late founder of Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates has found credible evidence of sexual assault and abuse against boys dating back to the 1950s, with at least several hundred victims targeted. The investigative panel has called for compensation for the victims and the resignation of the current CEO, citing a company cover-up that allowed the abuse to continue unchecked. Critics argue that the case highlights Japan's lagging awareness of rape, sexual harassment, and human rights. Several men have already come forward with allegations, and more are expected to do so. The UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights has urged the Japanese government to take action, accusing the mainstream media of a cover-up.
An investigation into sexual assault allegations against the late founder of a prominent Japanese talent agency for boy bands, Johnny Kitagawa, has found the charges credible. The probe, which included speaking with 23 victims, concluded that Kitagawa sexually assaulted and abused boys as far back as the 1950s, targeting at least several hundred people. The investigative panel called for compensation for the victims and the resignation of the current chief executive of Johnny & Associates, Julie Keiko Fujishima, for not taking action over the years. The case highlights Japan's lagging awareness about rape, sexual harassment, and human rights, with critics pointing out the country's unsympathetic public opinion towards victims of sexual predators.
Lance Bass, former member of boy band NSYNC, revealed that he made "way more" money after the group disbanded due to their former manager, Lou Pearlman, mishandling their finances and taking a majority of their earnings. Despite the financial troubles, Bass reminisced about the "incredible" time he had with his bandmates and the support system they formed. Since the group's hiatus, Bass has pursued various business ventures and onscreen work.
Former J-pop star Kauan Okamoto has accused Johnny Kitagawa, a revered Japanese music producer who died in 2019, of sexually abusing him up to 20 times from 2012-2016, beginning when he was 15 and in a boy band. Okamoto said he believed as many as 100 boys had been abused. Kitagawa denied all accusations during his life and never faced charges. The allegations of his sexual exploitation were ignored for decades, and most Japanese media did not cover the allegations, prompting accusations of an industry cover-up.
The Pop 2000 Tour, a traveling rotation of 1990s and early-2000s boy bands, performed at a mall in Bethesda, Maryland, bringing back nostalgia for fans who grew up listening to their music. The concert featured members of 98 Degrees, 'N Sync, and O-Town, among others, and included singalongs of classic hits and medleys of popular songs. While the concert was a joyful experience for many, it was also a reminder of the darker side of fame, as LFO, a trio that lit up the charts in 1999, has suffered more loss than most, with two members passing away from cancer and another dying last week at age 47.
The Pop 2000 Tour, a traveling rotation of 1990s and early-2000s boy bands, performed at a mall in Bethesda, Maryland, bringing back nostalgia for fans who grew up listening to their music. The concert featured members of 98 Degrees, O-Town, and 'N Sync, among others. While the show was filled with joy and excitement, there was also a sense of sadness as Brad Fischetti, the lone surviving member of LFO, paid tribute to his bandmates who have passed away. Despite the pain, the power of music and the bond between boy band members continue to bring fans back to a simpler time.