BACKSTREET BOYS

Jive Records were reported to have been preparing to kick the U.S. boy band off its roster.

However, a spokesperson for the label tells website TMZ.com, "Reports about Jive Records dropping Backstreet Boys are completely untrue.

"The group is about to embark on a worldwide tour in support of their album, Unbreakable, starting 16 February (08) in Tokyo, as well as some high-profile television appearances."

Source: WENN