Their Brides Want It That Way

Back - Index - Submissions - - What is RSS? Date: Feb 19, 2000 Source: VH1 Submitted By: brown99 From News From The Wire Two of the Backstreet Boys are getting married. And not to each other. Kevin Richardson, 27, and Brian Littrell, 24, both made their happy announcements to MTV News. No, they're not getting married to Kurt Loder, either. "I just got engaged over the holiday," said Kevin, referring to Valentine's Day. Clearly the bouquet of flowers VH1.com sent him must have been undelivered. "It's kind of like the jumpstart of getting on with life, so I'm looking forward to it," chimed in Brian. Those Backstreet Boys fans who believe they have been unfairly thrown over in favor of two interlopers should read this before loading any ammo into their shotguns. Kevin has known his betrothed for seven years. He first met her in a cafeteria at Disney World during the days when one of pop's hot commodities was just the guy sweating inside a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle suit. "[We've been together] seven years, off and on," Richardson said. "We've been through a lot together, but she knew me when I was a Ninja Turtle. I met her in the cafeteria at Walt Disney World. We were both working there. She was a dancer. She's been on Broadway, done lots of things ..." Kevin believed that the future Mrs. Richardson would help anchor him as an individual amidst the madness that is being a Backstreet Boy. "Being in the business, she definitely has an appreciation for it," he said. "I mean, I'm not necessarily gonna say that you need somebody in the business, but you need somebody that can understand a lot." His cousin Brian was a little more reticent about being drop-kicked through the goal posts of love, only observing that "There's a right time for everything, I guess." Kevin told MTV's John Norris that the macaroni-and-cheese loving Brian has already set a date for the wedding. So he has two reasons to celebrate. Brian turns 25 on Sunday, meaning he is now old enough to rent a car in Israel. We think. Although there was some of the traditional rending of garments over the announcement, many of the Backstreet Boys fans are dealing with the crisis with unexpected maturity. A fan calling herself Jewls told MTV.com, "I was at the concert in Albany, New York on Tuesday, and I gotta say it was so awesome, but anyway, while we were there, we met Brian's fiancée. She is such a sweetie! When we saw her, she was so nice and she was really pretty. ...But she had to go backstage, because she was getting attacked by all of the teenyboppers that hate her." Well, some fans clearly still have a few issues. The ending of a first love came hard to others. FL was busy picking pieces of her most vital organ off the floor as she wailed to MTV.com, "Heartbroken! Totally heartbroken!" Backstreet fan Stephanie also delivered the band some hard truths. "What is this gonna do to them?" she pondered. "They probably won't be number one or number two on TRL, I'll tell you that!" At the Backstreet Boys' own Web site, many a tear had to fall. "I have to admit I did cry," wrote fan BCLittrell (no relation). "Not because of what he is doing, but because of me! It was a selfish thing. I just love him so, so I guess I was crying because...he would make a life with another woman, and I would never be a part of it." A fan called B-rockismyhero confessed, "I always thought I would always be Mrs. Littrell, but I am sure your lovely lady loves you even more I will. ...I pray for you every night, always. Since the day I heard the name Backstreet Boys I started praying for your whole group to succeed and for you all to have a great and safe life. Even if I never get to meet you, I will always have that one special place in my heart for you all and especially you, B-Rok." Please bear with VH1.com a moment as we get out our handkerchief. Fan Julia Webber put it all in perspective for the posters on the Backstreet Boys message board. "Just because you're not the one making them happy in their PRIVATE lives does not mean they don't care, because they DO tell us about 30 times in one concert." Meanwhile, outside the VH1.com offices, a self-professed Backstreet Boys fan asked for fifty cents to buy a cup of coffee. Fans should keep their eyes peeled for engagement rings when the Backstreet Boys attend the Grammy Awards next Wednesday. And if the Boys don't bring their mothers with them, you might even get an eyeful of the lucky girls at VH1's Grammy pre-show, beginning at 6 PM ET on February 23. Comment on this item. Recent Comments Submitted by: kipetok Submitted by: peto4ok Submitted by: marvilkg Submitted by: Lemat Submitted by: Kevin Submitted by: William Submitted by: Edward Submitted by: Edd Submitted by: Greg Guepy Comment on this item. Next Item: Boys get betrothed Prev Item: Backstreet Fans: Ain't nothin' but a heartache