Backstreet Boys reunite for new album, live show
- Last Updated: 11:00 AM, July 17, 2012
- Posted: 9:26 AM, July 17, 2012
The revived boy band craze continues with a new album by the reunited Backstreet Boys.
The "I Want It That Way" quintet announced on "Good Morning America" that they're at work on a new album, their first with all five original members since 2005.
The Boys will also appear live as part of GMA's free "Summer Concert Series" in Central Park, Aug. 31, E! Online reports. The lineup includes Nick Carter, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough, A.J. McLean and Kevin Richardson, who recently rejoined the group three months ago after quitting in 2006.
A so-far untitled Backstreet album will be released in spring 2013, to coincide with the band's 20th anniversary next April.
Backstreet Boys are recording in London with producer Martin Terefe, who's worked on cuts by of Mary J. Blige, Train and Jason Mraz.
The band's also getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, according to Entertainment Weekly
New boy band sensation One Direction's "Up All Night" has been the year's third highest selling album to date, behind only Adele and Lionel Richie.
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