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https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/new-kids-on-the-block-still-kids-debuts-top-5-album-sales-chart-1235696078/ New Kids On the Block ’s first full-length studio album in over a decade, Still Kids , debuts at No. 4 on Billboard ’s Top Album Sales chart (dated June 1). The set also arrives at No. 9 on the Independent Albums chart, and No. 12 on the Vinyl Albums tally. The set sold 14,000 copies in the U.S. in the week ending May 23, according to Luminate. The effort is the vocal group’s first full-length studio project since 2013’s 10. New Kids On the Block’s overall Billboard chart history runs almost exactly 38 years, to when the single “Be My Girl” debuted on the now-named Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart dated June 7, 1986. The group would later rack up 13 hits on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, including a trio of No. 1s. Over on the all-genre Billboard 200 albums chart, the act has logged a dozen entries (among them two No. 1s), including the new set, which bo...

 

Donnie Wahlberg Says Stepping Away from NKOTB 'Was Scary' but 'Time Apart Was Good for Us' (Exclusive) New Kids on the Block took a 14-year break before reuniting for comeback album 'The Block' in 2008 By Sonal Dutt Published on May 22, 2024    New Kids on the Block's Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight and Danny Wood.   PHOTO:  AUSTIN HARGRAVE   There has always been an invisible string tying the members of New Kids on the Block together. It wove around the then-teenagers — Danny Wood , Donnie Wahlberg , Joey McIntyre and brothers Jordan and Jonathan Knight — when they first sang together in the living room of an old brick house in 1985 , and it's kept them connected as their paths diverged and intersected over the nearly 40 years since. “We always knew that wherever we went in our lives, personally or professionally, we would always have each other,” Joey, 51, reveals to PEOPLE in the new issue , on newsstands beginning F...

New Kids On The Block Describe Their Brand New Album In One Word By Logan DeLoye Photo: Wes and Alex Multi-platinum selling superstars New Kids on the Block celebrated the unveiling of their eighth studio album, released on May 17th, with an exclusive iHeartRadio Album Release Party on Tuesday, May 21st at 7:00 p.m. E.T. The chart-topping icons answered a handful of exciting questions from iHeartRadio's very own Valentine during the live broadcast (featured on Today's Mix on the free iHeartRadio app), and performed a slew of their most popular hits including a few tracks featured on their latest record, Still Kids! The legendary 80s heartthrobs kicked off the show with a performance of "Kids;" the first single release from their brand new album. Listeners also got to jam out to 2024's "Magic" and were invited back in time with a masterful performance of 1988's "Please Don't Go, Girl" and "The Right Stuff," and 1990's ...

New Kids On The Block are excited to bring the ‘old days’ back with new album   New Kids On The Block is celebrating the release of their first new album in 11 years, Still Kids, and they stopped by the Hard Rock Hotel New York for an Audacy Check In with Foxx & Annie to chat all about it. Released May 17, Still Kids, features 14 new tracks including everything from pop anthems and dance tracks to love songs and grooves that have all become fast favorites for their Blockheads fan club. “We’re excited it’s finally out, people can listen to it and we can share the experience,” shared the band’s Joey McIntyre. “It’s something we’re proud of. It’s a good mix of back in the day, but talking about things that are going on in our lives now.” With a little bit of old and a little bit of new, what makes the guys most proud is the cohesiveness of the project allowing fans to reminisce on the days of listening to an album from top to bottom — no skips. “I think what we’re most excited abo...

NKOTB's First New Album in 11 Years 'Captures the Spirit of Being a Kid,' Says Joey McIntyre (Exclusive) New Kids on the Block.   AUSTIN HARGRAVE "I'm proud of the album, but I'm most proud of the teamwork of the album," Donnie Wahlberg tells PEOPLE about the band's release of 'Still Kids' On their new album , the New Kids on the Block are celebrating the paths that led to some their most meaningful connections. "It just taps into all of our journeys," Donnie Wahlberg tells PEOPLE about Still Kids , the group's first full studio album in 11 years. "There's so many levels to [the music] but I think, at the end, it all speaks to the collective journey for all of us — the New Kids and our fans." That journey started when the five members of the band — Wahlberg , Danny Wood , Joey McIntyre and brothers Jonathan and Jordan Knight — first sang together as teenagers in Roxbury, Mass. in 1985. Something clicked, althoug...

  @joy.of.everything We caught @New Kids on the Block leaving the finale of American Idol. Donnie Wahlberg tells us the key to the bands longevity is “love for eachother & love for the fans”. Joey even sang for us! These guys are all so humble & down to earth! Long live NKOTB! #newkidsontheblock #nkotb #nkotb4life #americanidol #newkids ♬ Please Don't Go Girl (Single Version) - New Kids On The Block

 

  Interview: New Kids On The Block New Kids on the Block have long been considered the original pop boy band and an act that helped pave the way for many others including Backstreet Boys and N’Sync. With a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, an animated TV series, a US day in honor of them (April 24) and having sold over 80 million records, as well as almost every music award you can think of being handed to them, there are very few things the group haven’t accomplished. On top of that, the band have been hangin’ tough in their original line-up since 1984, keeping fans happy for 40 years – no easy feat in pop music. Showing they are still kids at heart and as strong a unit as ever, the 5-piece that is made up of Jordan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg, Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre and Danny Wood, are releasing their brand new studio album, Still Kids on May 17 and is fronted by the single, Kids. Ahead of the album release and a massive US summer tour, we got to jump on a video call with l...

New Kids On The Block are bringing the magic back Paige talks with New Kids On The Block lead singer Jordan Knight about their new album "Still Kids".

  "Still Kids" and still got it! @NKOTB joins Access Daily in NYC to celebrate their first studio album in 11 years, out NOW! pic.twitter.com/LMsRPesFeW — Access Hollywood (@accesshollywood) May 17, 2024

 

New Kids on the Block Talk Their First Album in 11 Years and the Secret to Staying Together (Exclusive) With their newly released eight studio album, the New Kids on the Block are going strong nearly 40 years later. Nearly 40 years later, they're Still Kids. As the title of their eighth studio album reaffirms, the New Kids on the Block are still together making music for their devoted fans. On Friday, their first album in 11 years dropped shortly after celebrating the 35th anniversary of New Kids on the Block Day on April 24. While it's been a long road from childhood friends to famous teen heartthrobs to reuniting as adults, they credit their longevity to the root of their group: friendship. "I think our secret is we're friends first and then business partners second," Jonathan Knight told ET at the group's rehearsal for their upcoming tour, the Magic Summer 2024 Tour. "I think we go into everything we do as friends and respect each other. And, you know...

 SOURCE: SPIN.COM 5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: Donnie Wahlberg of New Kids On The Block Written by Liza Lentini | May 17, 2024 Really want to be in Turks & Caicos, The Boston Garden at a Celtics game, or driving through the corn fields of Western Illinois listening to music with my wife. Excited about New Kids On The Block’s new album — Still Kids! It’s kind of like we went back into the studio in the late ‘80s, armed with what we’ve learned over the last four decades. My current music collection has a lot of Hip Hop, Yacht Rock, and disco. And a little bit of Country. 5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: 1- Golden Hour, Kacey Musgraves This album just pulls at the heart strings in all the best ways and “Butterflies” is literally the story of my relationship with my wife. 2. It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, Public Enemy My college-aged years were spent on tour with this album on repeat. From Chuck’s lyrics, to the Bomb Squad’s production, I still discover n...

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New Kids On The Block New Kids On The Block's Joey McIntyre Shares His Favorite Career Moments With The Iconic Boy Band From conquering the Apollo in the '80s to writing songs on NKOTB's celebratory new album 'Still Kids,' the group's Joey McIntyre reflects on a stellar 40-year career in pop music. TAMARA PALMER Before Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC ruled the pop roost in the '90s, New Kids On The Block were busy building the boy band template that everyone later followed for international chart success and incredibly ardent fan followings. And it's a legacy they're continuing to celebrate nearly four decades later. On May 17, NKOTB will drop Still Kids, the group's first new album in 11 years and eighth overall. Standouts such as "Magic," "Runaway," and the album's lead single "Kids" are every bit as light, joyful and catchy as early hits like "Step By Step" and "Hangin' Tough." But they ...