Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean lovingly refers to the band’s hit “I Want It That Way” as “the song that makes no sense” — but he admits the group fought their label to keep the version we know today ...

“I Want It That Way”—the 1999 megahit by the Backstreet Boys—is a bop, no doubt. It’s difficult to not feel good after listening to it. But its lyrics? They make absolutely no sense. At least we’re ...

One Direction garnered comparisons to the Backstreet Boys simply for being the most popular boy band to debut since the 1990s. Furthermore, One Direction ripped off the Backstreet Boys’ “I Want It ...

"I Want It That Way" is an iconic Backstreet Boys song, but one of the band's biggest supporters isn't fond of the '90s hit. AJ McLean has revealed that his 12-year-old daughter, Elliott, "hates" the ...

"I Want It That Way" is an iconic Backstreet Boys song, but one of the band's biggest supporters isn't fond of the '90s hit. AJ McLean has revealed that his 12-year-old daughter, Elliott, "hates" the ...

Unfortunately for AJ McLean's daughter, the Backstreet Boys' hits are still larger than life. The founding member of the classic boy band told PEOPLE at Monday's iHeartRadio Music Awards that his ...

If you were a tween girl in the summer of 1999, there’s a good chance you spent at least some of the season watching Total Request Live, the popular MTV daily video countdown show. Which is to say, ...

Prince Royce. Photo Credit: Antonio Ajam. Prince Royce. Photo Credit: Antonio Ajam. Latin music star Prince Royce released his bachata version of “I Want It That Way” by the Backstreet Boys. The song ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Backstreet Boys attend the 61st ...