Hollywood insider Brian’s kept a cool head through fame, with the help of his faith, which has seen him have 20 hits on the Christian charts.
Right: All grown up (clockwise, from top left) Nick, Kevin Richardson, Howie Dorough, AJ and Brian.
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wenty years after their Kiwi fans rallied together to launch a nationwide petition to bring the Backstreet Boys to New Zealand, the boy band is gearing up for two nostalgiafilled shows in Auckland. And while they’ve still got many of the same hits and moves, much has changed for the quintet, who are now all doting dads whose bottle service these days is more likely to involve baby formula than vodka. Woman’s Day caught up with Brian Littrell about how New Zealand reminds him of home, the group’s resurgence, fatherhood and watching his 17-year-old son Baylee follow
