Howie D.

Like an episode of 'Total Request Live' set twenty years in the future.

When we asked Howie D of the Backstreet Boys the advice he'd give to young boy bands like One Direction, the veteran singer answered thoughtfully and truthfully.

Howie D explains to PopCrush how he is partially responsible for the creation of 'N Sync. Say whaaat?! Read on, fans. Read on.

Howie D exclusively reveals to PopCrush the origin of his nickname -- and how his stage name almost kept him from being in the Backstreet Boys.

It's not every day you get to speak to one of the Backstreet Boys. But we got to do exactly that this week, chatting with Howie D about the band's highly anticipated documentary, 'In a World Like This' .

Before there were One Direction and the Wanted, there were the Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync. Few people know the boy band lifestyle better than those vets (and BSB's frequent tourmates, New Kids on the Block, forming supergroup NKOTBSB). As a result, BSB singer Howie D. is offering some words of wisdom to 1D as their star continues to rise.

How(ie D) do we love thee? Let us count the ways!

Boy-band superstars NKOTBSB have unveiled a new series of European tour dates for next year, while Backstreet Boys vocalist Howie D. has announced he will be touring with Britney Spears on a handful of South American dates next month.

We told you we joined forces with Howie D. of the Backstreet Boys last month to give ONE fan the opportunity to win an exclusive Skype session with the singer -- and now we have our lucky winner! PopCrush is proud to announce that the fan under the YouTube account Aggierabz will be receiving a premium package of Howie D...

Howie D. managed to combine English, Spanish, and Japanese all in one song. No, the former Backstreet Boy isn't covering 'It's A Small World.' Howie D. was searching for a Japanese artist with international recognition to accompany him on his lead single, 'If I Say'. He found it in Japan's Shirota Yu (commonly known as 'U').