08.18.08

NEW BLOCK, SAME KIDS


Donnie, what the hell happened, man? You look like you’re going to cry out the lyrics to ‘Hangin’ Tough.’

The New Kids on the Block are clocking in just shy of 40 and will still be trotting out “The Right Stuff” on tour. Ready to hang yourself yet? We thought so.

Donnie Wahlberg celebrated his 39th birthday at Jet inside The Mirage Saturday night, reflecting on a simpler time. And easier time. A time when five white kids could release this on their debut album and not have it sink their career.

Donnie was joined by Joey McIntyre and Danny Wood, who serenaded their bandmate with “Happy Birthday” and not, disappointingly, “Step by Step.” They did, however, have the new NKOTB single called, uh, “Single” played through the club. They said they expect big things by follow-up tracks, “Song,” “Tune” and “Ditty.” Click for more words and pictures »

By Jason Scavone

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