Showtime Event Television to Bring BSB to PPV on Feb 6, 1999 (December 1, '98)

Back - Index - Submissions - - What is RSS? Date: Dec 01, 2098 Source: ENTERTAINMENT WIRE Submitted By: Shuilee@aol.com for sending this in. Showtime Event Television to Bring Pop's Hottest Stars to Pay Per View With Backstreet Boys in Concert! On Saturday, February 6 At 8 PM ET/PT NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Nov. 30, 1998--SET (Showtime Event Television) Pay Per View announced today that it will distribute Backstreet Boys in Concert!, a 90-minute show featuring pop music's hottest stars, on Saturday, February 6 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The pay-per-view special will include the band's hits off their quadruple platinum self-titled debut album, Backstreet Boys, and will be distributed on pay-per-view at the suggested retail price of $19.95. Filmed live at the band's homecoming concert at the Orlando Arena in Florida, the show features the new kings of pop at their charismatic best, strutting their stuff for their young fans. It is the first ever pay-per-view show by the Jive recording artists. A hit with industry insiders as well, Backstreet Boys recently won MTV's prestigious 'Best Group Video' award for "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)," and have been nominated by Billboard Magazine for 'Group Album of the Year' and by the American Music Awards for 'Favorite Pop/Rock Group of the Year.' With over 25-million albums sold worldwide, nearly 9-million sold in the U.S. and four top ten singles under their belts, Backstreet Boys have become international mega-stars. Kevin, AJ, Howie D, Nick and Brian kicked off their North American tour in Charlotte, NC, and have quickly become one of the music industry's hottest and most coveted concert acts. The teen idols best known for singing "Quit Playing Games," "As Long As You Love Me" and "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" are selling out arenas around the country at record- shattering speed. The group's blend of powerful harmonies, passionate ballads and a dynamic stage show are sure to electrify their young audiences around the country. SET (Showtime Event Television) Pay Per View is the pay-per-view production and distribution company of Viacom International Inc. and is managed by Showtime Networks Inc. SET Pay Per View is the industry leader in sports and event distribution. The unit has produced and distributed eight of the top ten pay per view events of all time, including the top two: Tyson vs. Holyfield I and Holyfield vs. Tyson II. SET has also been instrumental in bringing milestone events to the viewing public such as numerous music concerts, including Spice Girls In Concert - Wild!, Tina Turner, the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Phil Collins, the Moscow Music Peace Festival and Music for Montserrat: An All-Star Charity Concert featuring Paul McCartney, Elton John and Eric Clapton. Comment on this item. Recent Comments Submitted by: markus http://imrdsoacha.gov.co/silvitra-120mg-qrms Submitted by: markus http://imrdsoacha.gov.co/silvitra-120mg-qrms Submitted by: good backlinks ZNV2gk I'm usually to running a blog and i really respect your content. The article has really peaks my interest. I am going to bookmark your site and hold checking for brand spanking new information. Comment on this item. Next Item: Backstreet Boys Discuss Writing Songs For New Album (December 1, '98) Prev Item: Results from the Smash Hits Poll Winners Party - 1998 (UK)