Watch: Backstreet Boys Nominate Themselves for 2027 Super Bowl Halftime ShowThe Backstreet Boys are manifesting their one musical desire. As the boy band continue their Into The Millennium residency in Las Vegas, they're proposing to bring their nostalgic setlist-and coordinating outfits-on another important stage: the 2027 Super Bowl. "What do you guys think? Backstreet Boys: 2027 Super Bowl Halftime," AJ Mclean asked the crowd during their show at the Las Vegas sphere on Feb. 11, per a fan video from @jpasc24. "Let's make it happen! I mean, why not? It's in Los Angeles, it's right down the street." While the "Shape of My Heart" singers-also consisting of Kevin Richardson, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter and Brian Littrell-are eager to perform a medley at next year's big game, they weren't always open to the idea. In fact, Nick previously revealed the band declined to headline the 2001 Super Bowl and sang the national anthem instead. "At the time, we loved the Whitney Houston rendition of the national anthem. And for us, we got the choice and we passed on the halftime," the 46-year-old told Entertainment Tonight in 2021. "But it was a memorable experience for everyone, and I like to say we did a really good job at the national anthem."photosBest Super Bowl Performances EverHe also praised fellow boy band *NSYNC-who starred in that year's halftime show alongside Aerosmith, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige and Nelly-for doing "a great job" during their set, noting he'd love to share the stage with them in the future. "That again is going back to the era we came from, the late '90s," Nick explained. "It was a really beautiful time and I think everybody wants that again. They want that feeling coming out of this, everything that we have gone through together and society for the past year and a half." He continued, "We want to be a part of that story, of love and growth and just coming out of the dark. I think that's why this event is so special to us." Indeed, the Backstreet Boys are putting in their votes to be a part of halftime history-and they're not being subtle about it. @backstreetboys Nick: Hey Brian! When I say "HIT THE FANS," hold on because a giant fan is going to start blowing towards us. Brian: 🥴 ♬ I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys To increase awareness, the band appeared in two commercials during the 2026 Super Bowl on Feb. 8: a T-Mobile ad, where they sold customers a new phone plan with their iconic song, "I Want It That Way," plus a karaoke session of "Everybody (Backstreet's Back) for Coinbase. As for how they feel teaming up with *NSYNC for a double dose of nostalgia on tour? It seems they're still open to the idea. "They haven't done something in over 22 years," AJ said of *NSYNC's tour schedule to E! News last February. "We're gonna keep doing what we do. No one knows what the future holds. We'll see what happens." Keep reading to see more stars who appeared in the 2026 Super Bowl commercials...
PokemonPokémon, Starring Lady Gaga, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan & MoreWho's your favorite Pokémon? These stars sound off on their favorites in honor of the franchise's 30th anniversary. Watch here. Amazon Alexa Amazon Alexa, Starring Chris Hemsworth & Elsa Pataky You can put your trust into Amazon Alexa, as the Thor star learns in this ad, also starring his wife. Watch here. RITZ RITZ, Starring Bowen Yang, Jon Hamm & Scarlett Johansson How salty is too salty? The Saturday Night Live alum and Mad Men alum find out in this ad alongside the Black Widow actress. Watch here. Boehringer IngelheimBoehringer Ingelheim, Starring Octavia Spencer & Sofia Vergara They're on the case. The Ma actress and Modern Family alum are on a mission to spread awareness about hypertension. Watch here. Dunkin DonutsDunkin' Donuts, Starring Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Tom Brady & More What if Good Will Hunting was a sitcom? Dunkin' answers a question you didn't know you had in this hilarious slot. Watch here. T-MobileT-Mobile, Starring Backstreet BoysHowie Dorough, Nick Carter, AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell want it that way in their big game ad with the wireless network provider. Watch them perform here.eos, Starring Mikey Day The Saturday Night Live star brings his comedic chops-and Is It Cake? knowledge-to the beauty brand's Super Bowl spot. Watch here. Courtesy of SketchersSketchers, Starring Sofía Vergara Slip-in to this amaing ad featuring the Modern Family alum. Watch here. YouTube TVYouTube TV, Starring Jason Kelce & Kylie KelceThe couple are just some of the many famous faces to appear in YouTube TV's commercial. See if you can spot cameos from Gordon Ramsay, Christian McCaffrey, David Blaine and more here.poppipoppi, Starring Charli XCX She is the moment. The Brat hitmaker is joined by Rachel Sennott in poppi's commercial during football's biggest night. Watch the teaser here.
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