Can You Say Winner? Kimberly’s Checking Out the New Kids This Weekend
We were looking for an ultimate fan in our our ongoing New Kids on the Block contest, and we found the first of a few choices we’ll be making this autumn. Kimberly Medina of Florida will be seeing the guys in concert this weekend in Boston. Here’s the text (and the picture) she sent in to earn herself, and four friends, the tickets.
“My friend and I had a column in the school paper, “New Kids Korner.” We were Seniors and knew that was NOT cool. So we had pen names. I was Ashley Rashleigh. (Rashleigh is Jonathan’s middle name) She was Megan McCloud (Puff McCloud, Danny’s nickname. We were too clueless to realize he probably got the name because of all of the weed he smoked.) If anything, we should win just because of the torture we endured when word got out on the last day of Senior year. :)”
Nice, right? Lots of dedication there. Diehard fans need to know three things about the New Kids.
1. Their Behind the Music Special airs this Sunday night, September 28, at 8 pm ET.
2. During the show, the band will cut into the action from their concert stage in Boston, performing a few tunes live.
3. The Ultimate Fan contest continues. Send us your stories and photos for a chance to win a shot at seeing the guys onstage this fall.
Watch New Kids videos and interviews right here.
Watch them explain their favorite videos right here.
See pictures and read more crazy fan stories here.
September 26th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Jenna..I totally agree.
I had to stop posting all the fighting was bumming me out.
We are all adults and this is such an exciting time. The New Kids are back.
I can not believe on Oct 8th, I am going to see them at the Hollywood Bowl. It is just crazy.
September 26th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Same here…I stopped because if you say anything at this point, someone will blow up at you. I’m just going to sit back and enjoy the show and hope I win
The fighting totally took all the fun out of everything.
September 29th, 2008 at 1:48 am
i am just happy we all have a shot at the jackpot lol and happy for whoever gets to win lol this is a cool contest and we should be happy about it going on…i bet all of us could go on and on about them- i know i entered for sure and i had to keep re-wording what i wrote over and over again but i made it work the best i could and now i am just waiting to see what happens….so she won? is it possible for anyone to be happy for someone else anymore?…even if she did go over the world count…they picked her story let her have it…congrats to kimberly- you go girl! tell jordan i said i like long walks on the beach too lol
September 29th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Congrats Kimberly!!! I am not a fighting person. Age and wisdom preside, I just hope everyday that the phone will ring and I will be on my way! My kids ask me everyday about the contest. I tell them, If it’s meant to be it will happen. Sometimes we all need to take chances. Let’s all take a deep breath and remember they are back for a reason—US!!!!!
October 1st, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Thank you so much to those at VH-1 who made this possible for me! The news came at a time when I really needed it, so it means more than you know. My friends and I had an amazing weekend! And to all of you who were kind enough to congratulate me…I truly thank you for holding on to the positive spirit that you all had way back in the day…and still do!
I wish you all the best of luck and hope you’re next!
xoxo, kimberly
October 1st, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Kimberly-
Would you be willing to share your experience? How the guys were, the trip etc? I entered, and was actually one of the entries they showed on their video blog and would love to know all about it!
I know at this point, that Im not gonna win one of the trips, so I need details! LOL! my email address is jadedmiller06@yahoo.com
October 1st, 2008 at 9:05 pm
i posted a comment a few posts back and i realized that i never really shared why i wanted to meet my heroe’s……here is why i want to win to meet the most talented,finest, sexiest, eclectic dudes that ever walked the face of the earth who have changed my life forever:
REASON #1:
Just about every ten years I get hit by a car. No lie. I have been hit 2 times and I am celebrating my 30th birthday this weekend. I was hit when i was 5 years old and when I was 15. I skipped 25 but almost did get hit that year in a parking lot at a grocery store by an old lady. My aunt and cousin were both hit at the same place I was hit the first time I got hit. They are Ok. The first time I was in a body cast for a whole summer and had to learn how to walk all over again at the age of 5. I was playing tag after school had let out and I ran out in the road chasing my friends after the light had turned green….and I can not remember much about it. I was knocked 50 feet and my head hit the pavement and I was unconcious immediately. I remember waking up in the hosptial and all my family standing around crying and the doctors and my family scrambling to keep me from looking at my legs.
What is weird and really freaky is that both times not only were ten years apart almost to the day- both times were by hardware stores and both times after school and both times were just about the same time of day and I was hit same side of my body. So just incase 3rd time is a charm I would love to meet the men I crave the most. I have the scars to back up my story and I am lucky to be alive. Now I am ok …but my body is starting to suffer from it all. And I would give my left leg to see them. And I worry all the time I am going to get hit so I live with constant anxiety because of it.
REASON #2: ( I love this reason lol…i hope they do to if I get lucky enough to meet them)
I HAVE THEIR INITIALS TATTOOED IN 5 STARS ON MY UPPER ARM WITH AN INTIIAL INSIDE EACH STAR THAT I JUST GOT AFTER I JEARD THEY GOT BACK TOGETHER I JUST HAD TO GO OUT AND GET THIS SO I CAN TRULY WEAR MY LOVE FOR THEM ON MY SLEEVE
(SO TO SPEAK LOL)
I SENT THE PICS IN TO VH1 WITH MY ENTRY BUT I DIDNT GET TO REALLY TELL MY STORY WITHOUT GOING OVER THE 50 WORD COUNT-AND THERE IS NOT WAY TO WORD MY WHOLE ENTIRE STORY INTO 50 WORDS …. I WOULD POST THE PICS OF MY TATTOO HERE TO SHOW EVERYONE, BUT I DONT KNOW HOW TO.
REASON #3:
My dad was married to the wicked with of the west and she used to beat on me and my sister and lock us in our bedrooms. We weren’t even bad girls -we were too afraid to be bad…But anyways Whenever she would be done whippin’ on us I would go play their music and it would take my mind to a state of peace that I would just block out what had just happened to me. It was years of abuse.
She made sure we didnt ever get to see them in concert.
I am older now. My life has been even harder than this mentioned here…way harder for someone who is my age -30 and to go through so much and be blessed enough for god to still want me here so far….to be alive….to me it means letting the people you love know how much you love them and how much they mean to you. And they are at the top of my list of people right now to tell them what they mean to me and why. If I ever got to I know I would just ball my eyes out and probably even faint….Vh1 if I ever meet them because of you- keep smelling salts available incase I faint because they make me so hot that I almost passed out when I seen them on TV for their sneak peek preview on the behind the music special….I did cry in my living room lol…and I am ok with that. They move me emotionally what can I say. To me their talent is not just dancing and singing- they actually MOVE people to feel emotions thats we cant get anywhere else sometimes. And I want Donnie to know how important his hard work and all the groups hard work to me and my heart. They healed my broken heart. They helped me ease on up out of a deep depression on many occassions.
For their very existance I am greatful to god….and because they make me feel the way they do when I am lsitening to them…. I know there is a god.
Sorry for so long of a story. But I just had to post this…even if it means losing. At least I tried. I am just happy they are back and I am loving the hell out of this reunion! How about all you other ladies out there????? WE GOT LUCKY BIG TIME!!!! I HOPE THEY STAY ON THE SCENE!!!! NKOTB I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART, SOUL, TEARS AND BONES….JORDAN IF I GET TO MEET YOU CAN I JUST HAVE ONE HUG PLEASE OH PLEASE OH PLEASE????? LOL I WOULD JUST DIE LOL AND I LOVE WATCHING YOU WORK YOUR MOJO LOL
October 2nd, 2008 at 12:51 pm
OMG I can’t believe my eyes! Man those were the days. I’m the one wearing red. This has got to be Kimberly’s dream comming true. She is so crazy about NKOTB. Well it looks as though it’s time to make new great memories. Hope you have a blast! I miss you, Sach K.I.T.
October 2nd, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Hey Kim, I was sitting next to you at Nassau Coliseum………I was wondering if you could send me those pics. I hope you had a great time. The Borgata was unbelievable!
Thanks!
October 2nd, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Kim,
I just wanted to drop a quick line of “CONGRATS”!!!!!!!!!!! I entered the contest and I am keeping my fingers crossed. I am sure your life has become much more complicated then back in the day like all of us.
Ladies I must ask that we all say congrats!! I hope it was all you could ask for and more. I know it must have been a dream come true, Can you share any details?
Much love,
Leanne
October 4th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Sachene! OMG! I haven’t seen you since back then! Ask Julie how to contact me! I still adore the Boston boys, but without the “teeny bopper crazy, doodle names in the notebook” aspect. LOL
Giiny - I couldn’t find your email address for the life of me, so I apologize…
As for details, we were lucky enough to attend soundcheck, then meet them afterwards. They seemed exhausted but were sweet. We took a group photo with them, chatted briefly, and went on our merry way. The show was a lot of fun and we all had a great time. I have nothing scandalous to tell.
Good luck everyone!
October 5th, 2008 at 12:15 am
I’m so happy that you responded to my comment. I think about you from time to time when I reminisce
October 5th, 2008 at 12:41 am
I’m so happy you responded to my comment. I think about you from time to time when I reminisce about those great days. I think you are so sweet, thoughtful, and friendly. Not to mention fun to hang out with. You deseve to meet them more than anyone. We thought we were crazy about them until we saw your massive collection. Now you met them , got their autographs to prove it and awsome memories of your night. I hope life hasn’t changed you too much. I will get in touch and I want to know all the juice on NKOTB. I hope your spirit is high. KIT Love ya, Sach
October 5th, 2008 at 3:12 am
Well since this is a VH1 blog what better way to express the sadness I feel about losing 3 family members this year. Richard Harman, Buddy Harman, and Norman Hedman. They were all legends of the music industry. They will truely be missed. If you would like to know who they all were you can check out their websites and their music. My love and memories of them will never die just as their music. Love, Sachene
October 7th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
We all had some great times, Sach. I’ve often thought of you, Julie and Misha. My mom always knew when I had spent the day hanging out with you ’cause I’d come home and she said I sounded like I had a lil’ southern drawl.
I’ve met some girls since back in the day who made my crush on the Boston Boys look like nothing! (i.e. autographed tattoos!) 
Julie knows how to find me on myspace so please ask her to send you my info.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and yours. I just read about all of your late relatives online. I had no idea how many talented musicians you had in your family. I vaguely remember something about Mischa and Julie knowing %+`_*)+@&`(^`$+% Scott….I guess that makes sense now. You must be so proud of them all. Hugs to you, Sach.
October 7th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
I’m just curious as to when the sound check was. What I mean is how long before the concert started was it? I’m glad you had a great time. I hope I’m able to win one of the last two contests, but if I don’t, I do get to see them in Dallas in 12 days!!!
October 13th, 2008 at 12:38 am
I just saw the New Kids concert in Vagas. They totally Rocked ! jon is my favorite.
October 14th, 2008 at 3:57 am
yeah, Misha, Julie, Alisha(Keys-Agello), and I were to be Uncle Norman and Maurice Starr”s next project, but Maurice got sick and our project fell apart. We are still greatful for those times. I still sing, but It gets hard when you don’t feel that happiness, that drive that inspires you to sing. Some people sing when they are blue, but I like to sing when I’m happy. I will most definitely KIT with you. Missing you. I still want all the details on the NKOTB because they are totally different people now than when we met them. Love you, Sach
October 14th, 2008 at 4:00 am
I wish this blog could last forever!
October 15th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
You know what’s crazy, Sach? I never even knew you all sang! Of all the time we spent together, the topic never even came up. How funny is that? I first met Julie and Misha at Jimmy’s rehearsals (with Batman, Elliott, Phil and Gregg) Jimmy sang at my 19th birthday house party.
I can’t believe how the time has passed. When I first won the contest, VH-1 had asked me if I was “still friends with the girls in the photo”. Please keep in touch, since I don’t know how long this blog will be up. I’ll be home in NY for the holidays…not sure where you’re living nowadays, but I’d love to catch up! xoxo, kimber
October 19th, 2008 at 2:40 am
As soon as I get back in town to check my email I will ask Julie your info. I promise to keep in touch. I need a friend, I have none, just family. I feel like life changes people sp much you don’t even know the people you used to after a while. I’m not saying life hasn’t affected me, but there are parts of me that will always be me that will never change. I want to be around people who are nice, fun, and have **~!()&_*!+#**(_ to say. Not boring. We always had fun even when there was nothing in the hood to do we somehow made our own fun. Not destructive, but hillarius. I love Julie, she’s so animated. I hope we can make new memories. I miss you lots, Love, Sach
October 19th, 2008 at 2:40 am
As soon as I get back in town to check my email I will ask Julie your info. I promise to keep in touch. I need a friend, I have none, just family. I feel like life changes people sp much you don’t even know the people you used to after a while. I’m not saying life hasn’t affected me, but there are parts of me that will always be me that will never change. I want to be around people who are nice, fun, and have _!(^@^&$)%~+__!! to say. Not boring. We always had fun even when there was nothing in the hood to do we somehow made our own fun. Not destructive, but hillarius. I love Julie, she’s so animated. I hope we can make new memories. I miss you lots, Love, Sach
October 19th, 2008 at 3:24 am
Oh yeah, I just got what you meant on the last emails, yes we were also working with @%`~@!@_^~~@%$`$ Scott…But It was all my Uncle Norman’s idea for us to sing after he heard us sing.
October 24th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
I’ll be back in NY for Thanksgiving and Christmas so I hope you’ll get in touch with me before then and we can all make plans! I would absolutely love to hang out again. We had some good times. And if NKOTB is what’s gonna be responsible for us all getting back together…so be it! LOL!
xoxo,
kimber
October 27th, 2008 at 1:36 am
Hey Kim, yes that sounds great after this depressing year I’ve had. I am going to email Julie right after I write this for your info. She ususally get in touch with me fast. I’m back home now from Nashville, I was spending time with my family. I some how got the flu this past week. I need to definitly need to catch up! Are you married? Do you have children? Are you living in Florida? I plan to visit Florida this summer and mabey we can talk Julie into it, but she usually goes to NY and I bet you do too. I’d love to go back if possible. I haven’t been there in 4 years. I miss you and I promise to get in touch and keep in touch. Oh, In case you’re wondering I still live in Tennessee only I moved from Nashville to Fayetteville. We will be the OKOTB loving the NKOTB from now on. Love. Sach
October 31st, 2008 at 2:47 am
I love this pic! It is branded into my memory for life, but for the life of me I can’t remember who took it? I know how to get in touch with you now so I’ll be buggin you from now on. How are you these days? I can’t wait to hang out again. We’ll just have to pick up where we left off. The only thing that sucks is that we all live so far apart, but I won’t let that stop us because life is too short. I’m coming to Orlando this summer. We will have to make plans to meet at a beach unless some other plans come up for you. I miss you, Sach
November 2nd, 2008 at 2:30 am
It’s funny they are featuring Busta and Flav at the top of this page considering I met and kissed Busta Rhimes when he came over to Misha’s apt. to meet me and all my friends. I don’t think he knew all my friends would be there too (LOL), Sach
November 5th, 2008 at 6:16 pm
my little brother took the pic of us! and i have no busta stories, other than he was in a unisex bathroom line with me at a resturant after the Source Awards in LA one year. I just remember he seemed really tall and we had small talk about I don’t know what.
speaking of memories, do you remember the time me, you, misha and julie were in the jeep driving down that busy road and those two guys were walking and staring at us yelling….and they walked right into an oncoming car??? we went back to see if they were okay and they were mortified! we were trying not to laugh. i guess that’s the ultimate compliment, right? LOL! Get at me girl…I’d love to write with you someplace other than a public forum! 
November 9th, 2008 at 3:05 am
Yes! I do remember that time! It was shocking. I know what you mean about on a public foram, I’m going to look you up right away, I’m just so happy we can kit now because I did’t know you and Julie kept in touch seeing as how she moved to NC. Well, I miss you and can’t wait to hang out again. Love ya, Sach
December 23rd, 2008 at 3:08 am
OMG I can’t believe this blog is still up! Julie said she didn’t have any info for me to find you except to look you up on my space. Do you know how long that takes? I’m still tryin. I’m on there as well so look me up. My name can’t be that popular. I’m on face book, too. I miss you. Happy Holidays! Sach