Nick Carter, 31, bad boy singer from the Backstreet Boys, is bringing a new tour February 10 to the Crofoot Ballroom in Pontiac to support his second solo album “I’m Taking Off.” Tickets are on sale here.

The show in metro Detroit is special because Carter agreed to a backstage visit with 30-year-old Sarah Cheek, a longtime fan who was recently diagnosed with fourth stage breast cancer — after her husband reached out and said it would be her dream come true. What should she expect?

“We’re just going to have fun,” Carter said. “It’s going to be a great experience… They ask questions, and you have to feel the situation out. You never know what you’re going to get. Sometimes they’re shy. Other times they’re open and want to know everything. You just have to fun with it. I’m a normal guy. To them it might seem like I’m not …But I’m a normal guy.” Read full article.

Yes, it is true. Nick Carter, best known for his role in the dreamy boy band, The Backstreet Boys, is coming to Allentown. He will perform 8 p.m. Feb. 8 at Crocodile Rock in Allentown, according to a news release.

Tickets for the show go on sale 10 a.m. Tuesday for $25 in advance. The price will go up to $27 the day of the show.

Now 31-year-old, Carter has starred in his own reality show “House of Carters,” embarked on a solo career and dated Paris Hilton since his rise to fame with the Backstreet Boys.

Earning eight Grammy nominations and selling more than 130 million albums with the group, he recently came off a super-group tour with the Backstreet Boys and the New Kids on the Block, according to a news release. His latest album, “I’m Taking Off,” was released in the U.S. in February.

For more information on Carter’s Allentown performance including where to purchase tickets, visit slpconcerts.net or crocodilerockcafe.com. [Source]

Nick Carter just released his remix LP I’m Taking Off: Relaunched & Remixed and we have a first listen of So Far Away. We talked to the Backstreet Boys member about his new album, worldwide tour with New Kids on the Block and Matthew Morrison, and if Glee is in his future.

CB: Hey Nick! You have been all over the place, where are you calling us from?
Nick: Japan! Man it’s amazing over here.

Are the fans different over there? Have you had any crazy interactions yet?
They are similar in some senses. They are a little bit quieter during my shows – that’s just how they are. You can hear a pin drop because they’re really paying attention. You have to perfect yourself because you’re under pressure.

How has the tour been?
It’s great. We had about three gigs in Canada. I’ll be doing four more shows here and then in late January [starting on the 28th] to the 14th of February I’ll be playing shows in the states. The reception has been great, it’s been going really well. Read full article.

Last week, iVillage hosted a spectacular exclusive concert with Backstreet Boy and solo artist Nick Carter. When the concert wrapped, we had a live interview and web chat nearby with the singer in the URBANFITT studio, run by iVillage fitness expert, the fabulous, Jane Clapp.

Jane has been following Carter’s career recently, especially since he has been promoting fitness as a force that has turned his life around. She had a chance to ask the buff hearthrob a few questions about his journey with exercise and how he keeps fit on the road.

You’ve been very open about how exercise and a healthy lifestyle helped you tackle your demons (addictions) in the past. Apart from working out to look smokin’ hot, what role does exercise play in your life now?
Exercise is the number one priority in my life. I’m sure you have heard the old saying, “you’ve got nothing if you don’t have your health.” This is true. I do at least 45 minutes of cardio a day and once I’m in the gym for about a week conditioned, I begin to lift weights. If I get tired of the same old elliptical machine I mix in sports such as basketball and tennis. You may not enjoy it at first but after about 2 weeks you begin to reset your body and form a new habit. Soon you will be craving the gym. Read full article.

Nick Carter visits MuchMusic’s flagship show “New.Music.Live” on August 9, 2011 in Toronto, Canada. You can go to the gallery to take a look.

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– Nick Carter Visits MuchMusic’s Flagship Show “New.Music.Live”

If you’re an aspiring musician, then Backstreet Boys cutie Nick Carter has some career breaking news for you! Nick has chosen Indaba Music’s 600,000-strong music community to remix five tracks from his second solo release I’m Taking Off: “Love Can’t Wait,” “Falling Down,” “I’m Taking Off,” “Not The Other Guy,” and “So Far Away.”

The five best remixes (one for each track) will be featured on the official Remix EP issued by Carter’s label Kaotic with each winner also receiving a cool $1,500 for their work, plus features on Nick Carter’s website and Facebook page! Ten runners-up (two for each track) will receive $500, be considered for release on the official EP, and receive features on Carter’s website and Facebook page. Twenty-five honorable mentions (five for each song) will be selected by public voting and will also receive an autographed copy of I’m Taking Off.

Musicians have from now until August 11th to submit their remixes and fans can start voting from the 11th-25th for their favorites.

Nick Carter will select the five top remixes, which will be announced on September 22nd. To find out more and to submit music, log onto www.indabamusic.com/opportunities/nick-carter and get producing! [Source]