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NEW YORK (AP) -- The screaming fans were a lot older, but so
were the New Kids on the Block when they reunited on NBC's
``Today'' show this morning.
Meredith Vieira dropped a curtain and out came Jordan and
Jonathan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre and Danny Wood
wearings suits.
They're all in their mid to late 30s, but ready to rock-`n'-roll
again for the first time in the 20 years since they released their
multi-platium album ``Hangin' Tough.''
Wahlberg says they've been working on a new album since August
and they hope to tour in the fall.
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A: In this undated photo provided by The New Kids On The Block,
the group is pictured in Los Angeles, from left to right, Joey
McIntyre, Jonathan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight and Danny
Wood. After more than a decade, the platinum-selling group has
reunited for a new album and world tour.
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Michael Weinfeld
A band that sold 70 million albums in the 80s and early 90s has
reunited on NBC's ``Today'' show. AP Entertainment Editor Michael
Weinfeld reveals who's making a comeback.
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Meredith Vieira
Meredith Vieira revealed the reunited New Kids on the Block to a
crowd of screaming fans. COURTESY: NBC's ``Today'' Show ((mandatory
on-air credit))
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Jordan Knight
Jordan Knight thanks the fans for coming. COURTESY: NBC's
``Today'' Show ((mandatory on-air credit))
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Donnie Wahlberg
Donnie Wahlberg says they hadn't planning on announcing their
reunion so soon, but the news was leaked on the Internet. COURTESY:
NBC's ``Today'' Show ((mandatory on-air credit))
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Excerpt of New Kids on the Block singing ``Hangin' Tough''
Archive excerpt of New Kids on the Block singing ``Hangin'
Tough.''
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