Official Statement Regarding News Reports of Litigation Between Backstreet Boys and Mr. Louis J. Pearlman (September 17' 98)

Back - Index - Submissions - - What is RSS? Date: Oct 02, 2098 Source: Submitted By: ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ Following erroneous and misleading published and broadcast news reports on litigation filed against Mr. Louis J. Pearlman, the following statement was issued on Mr. Pearlmans behalf: ``Though much has been made of the pending litigation between several members of The Backstreet Boys and Mr. Louis J. Pearlman, the artists and management feel strongly that they are a family. This litigation represents what can best be described as a family disagreement. It should also be noted that the case against Mr. Pearlman has been stayed at all levels and no attempt has been made since September 1997 to further any action, while the Boys and Mr. Pearlman vigorously pursue settlement of this matter. In the meantime, Mr. Pearlman is proud of the Boys' talent and their much- deserved success, including their recent Best Group Video Award presented at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on September 10, and looks forward to a long association and even greater accomplishments in the future. In addition, and sadly, the entire Trans Continental family, and Mr. Pearlman particularly, wish to extend their deepest and most heart-felt condolences to Howie Dorough and his family following the tragic loss of Mr. Dorough's sister this past weekend. Our love and prayers are with Mr. Dorough during this difficult time.`` The Backstreet Boys is a multi-platinum certified, chart topping, international singing sensation. Its five members are Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, A.J. McLean, Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson. SOURCE: Louis J. Pearlman Comment on this item. Next Item: BSB Appearance in Minneapolis cancelled due to the death of Howie's sister. (Updated September 16' 98) Prev Item: Bee Gees Write For Backstreet Boys (September 16 '98)