Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter and his late brother Aaron Carter — and the controversies and accusations swirling around both of them — will be the subject of the latest high-profile documentary series on Investigation Discovery. Coming off the tremendous success of the recent “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” ID and its sister streamer Max will jointly run the four-part docuseries “Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter” over two nights, on Monday, May 27, and Tuesday, May 28, at 9 p.m. Et.
In particular, the series will investigate the accusations of sexual assault against Nick Carter by three women, and will also dive into younger brother Aaron Carter’s struggles with mental health and substance abuse, leading to his death in 2022. “Fallen Idols” will additionally look at the relationship between the brothers, which took a turn when Aaron Carter began criticizing Nick Carter for those allegations and supporting his accusers.
In particular, the series will investigate the accusations of sexual assault against Nick Carter by three women, and will also dive into younger brother Aaron Carter’s struggles with mental health and substance abuse, leading to his death in 2022. “Fallen Idols” will additionally look at the relationship between the brothers, which took a turn when Aaron Carter began criticizing Nick Carter for those allegations and supporting his accusers.
- 4/24/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
A woman who accused Nick Carter of raping her back in 2001 when she was 17 claims in a new legal filing that the Backstreet Boy singer’s countersuit is an attempt to “silence” her.
The new filing from Shannon “Shay” Ruth, who alleged Carter raped her during the boy band’s Black & Blue tour, states that Carter’s countersuit — where he says he’s been the victim of a “conspiracy” attempting to “harass, defame, and extort” him — was only filed to “harass,” “intimidate,” and silence her.
“He seeks to use...
The new filing from Shannon “Shay” Ruth, who alleged Carter raped her during the boy band’s Black & Blue tour, states that Carter’s countersuit — where he says he’s been the victim of a “conspiracy” attempting to “harass, defame, and extort” him — was only filed to “harass,” “intimidate,” and silence her.
“He seeks to use...
- 2/24/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Nick Carter has filed a countersuit against two women who have accused him of sexual assault.
In December, the Backstreet Boys singer was sued for sexual battery by Shannon Ruth, a woman who claims Carter raped her in 2001 when she was a teenage fan of his.
Carter was previously accused of rape in 2017 by Dream singer Melissa Schuman, who alleged that the incident occurred when she was 18 and he was 22.
Carter, who has previously denied the allegations, is now countersuing both Ruth and Schuman.
In court documents obtained by People on Friday (3 February), it’s claimed that the women are “opportunists” who set out to “destroy innocent lives” by taking advantage of the #MeToo movement.
The lawsuit says that Ruth and Schuman launched a five-year conspiracy to “defame and vilify Carter and otherwise ruin his reputation for the purposes of garnering attention and fame and/or extorting money from Carter...
In December, the Backstreet Boys singer was sued for sexual battery by Shannon Ruth, a woman who claims Carter raped her in 2001 when she was a teenage fan of his.
Carter was previously accused of rape in 2017 by Dream singer Melissa Schuman, who alleged that the incident occurred when she was 18 and he was 22.
Carter, who has previously denied the allegations, is now countersuing both Ruth and Schuman.
In court documents obtained by People on Friday (3 February), it’s claimed that the women are “opportunists” who set out to “destroy innocent lives” by taking advantage of the #MeToo movement.
The lawsuit says that Ruth and Schuman launched a five-year conspiracy to “defame and vilify Carter and otherwise ruin his reputation for the purposes of garnering attention and fame and/or extorting money from Carter...
- 2/3/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - Music
Nick Carter has filed a countersuit against a rape accuser who came forward this past December, claiming the Backstreet Boys singer had sexually assaulted her when she was 17.
The 43-year-old’s counter-complaint was filed against Shannon Ruth in Nevada on Thursday, according to court papers obtained by Rolling Stone. Carter is seeking at least 2.35 million in damages — the same amount he claims Ruth’s accusations have cost himself and the band in canceled appearances and various deals, according to TMZ.
Ruth, who described herself as autistic and having cerebral palsy,...
The 43-year-old’s counter-complaint was filed against Shannon Ruth in Nevada on Thursday, according to court papers obtained by Rolling Stone. Carter is seeking at least 2.35 million in damages — the same amount he claims Ruth’s accusations have cost himself and the band in canceled appearances and various deals, according to TMZ.
Ruth, who described herself as autistic and having cerebral palsy,...
- 2/2/2023
- by Cheyenne Roundtree
- Rollingstone.com
Nick Carter appeared unfazed as he performed with the Backstreet Boys Friday night amid a slew of damming allegations detailed in a lawsuit filed earlier this week.
The 42-year-old singer and the rest of his bandmates took part in iHeart Radio’s Jingle Ball concert at Madison Square Garden, with a lineup that also included Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Charlie Puth, The Kid Laroi and Demi Lovato, among others.
The Backstreet Boys — comprised of Carter, Kevin Richardson, A.J. McLean, Brian Littrell and Howie Dorough — donned an all-white ensemble as they performed some of their greatest hits in front of a frenzied crowd.
Read More: Nick Carter Sued For Sexual Battery, Alleged Incident During 2001 Backstreet Boys Tour
The performance comes just days after Et learned that ABC would no longer air its planned Backstreet Boys holiday special, “A Very Backstreet Holiday”, next week. Instead, the network will air comedy repeats.
That decision...
The 42-year-old singer and the rest of his bandmates took part in iHeart Radio’s Jingle Ball concert at Madison Square Garden, with a lineup that also included Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Charlie Puth, The Kid Laroi and Demi Lovato, among others.
The Backstreet Boys — comprised of Carter, Kevin Richardson, A.J. McLean, Brian Littrell and Howie Dorough — donned an all-white ensemble as they performed some of their greatest hits in front of a frenzied crowd.
Read More: Nick Carter Sued For Sexual Battery, Alleged Incident During 2001 Backstreet Boys Tour
The performance comes just days after Et learned that ABC would no longer air its planned Backstreet Boys holiday special, “A Very Backstreet Holiday”, next week. Instead, the network will air comedy repeats.
That decision...
- 12/11/2022
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
ABC has pulled Backstreet Boys Christmas special “A Very Backstreet Holiday” from its schedule after Nick Carter was accused of raping a 17-year-old back in 2001. He was 21 at the time; Carter is now 42.
The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Clark County District Court in Las Vegas, Nevada (where Carter lives), alleges that Carter gave the woman, Shannon “Shay” Ruth, now 39, Hpv and threatened her with jail if she revealed what happened, according to NBC News. The suit also says Carter used a slur to describe Ruth’s disability — she has autism and cerebral palsy — and said no one would believe her.
Carter denied the accusations through his lawyer Michael Holtz, who called the accusation “legally meritless” and “entirely untrue.”
“This claim about an incident that supposedly took place more than 20 years ago is not only legally meritless but also entirely untrue,” Holtz said in a statement provided to IndieWire. “Unfortunately, for several years now,...
The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Clark County District Court in Las Vegas, Nevada (where Carter lives), alleges that Carter gave the woman, Shannon “Shay” Ruth, now 39, Hpv and threatened her with jail if she revealed what happened, according to NBC News. The suit also says Carter used a slur to describe Ruth’s disability — she has autism and cerebral palsy — and said no one would believe her.
Carter denied the accusations through his lawyer Michael Holtz, who called the accusation “legally meritless” and “entirely untrue.”
“This claim about an incident that supposedly took place more than 20 years ago is not only legally meritless but also entirely untrue,” Holtz said in a statement provided to IndieWire. “Unfortunately, for several years now,...
- 12/9/2022
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
A Backstreet Boys Christmas special titled ‘A Very Backstreet Holiday’ has been cancelled by US TV network ABC following news that a woman is suing singer Nick Carter, alleging he raped her during a 2001 tour when she was 17.
The programme, which was filmed in Los Angeles this month, was set to air on the network on December 14 and feature the band as they performed hits from their 10th album A Very Backstreet Christmas, reports mirror.co.uk.
Seth Rogen, Meghan Trainor, Rob Riggle and Nikki Glaser were among those scheduled to appear on the holiday special. The cancellation of the show was confirmed by Variety. It comes after 42-year-old Nick was accused of raping a teenager on the tour bus after a Backstreet Boys concert more than 20 years ago.
The alleged victim Shannon Ruth, who claims to have autism and cerebral palsy, said the ‘I Want It That Way’ crooner...
The programme, which was filmed in Los Angeles this month, was set to air on the network on December 14 and feature the band as they performed hits from their 10th album A Very Backstreet Christmas, reports mirror.co.uk.
Seth Rogen, Meghan Trainor, Rob Riggle and Nikki Glaser were among those scheduled to appear on the holiday special. The cancellation of the show was confirmed by Variety. It comes after 42-year-old Nick was accused of raping a teenager on the tour bus after a Backstreet Boys concert more than 20 years ago.
The alleged victim Shannon Ruth, who claims to have autism and cerebral palsy, said the ‘I Want It That Way’ crooner...
- 12/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
ABC have reportedly axed the upcoming “A Very Backstreet Holiday” Backstreet Boys Christmas special amid the sexual assault allegations against Nick Carter.
The special was filmed earlier this month in Los Angeles, but will no longer air on Dec. 14 as planned, Variety reported.
The show was set to see band members Carter, Aj McLean, Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell and Howie Dorough perform hits from their 10th album A Very Backstreet Christmas to celebrate the holidays with fans.
Celebrities including Seth Rogen, Meghan Trainor and Nikki Glaser were scheduled to make appearances on the special.
Read More: Nick Carter Sued For Sexually Assaulting Minor In 2001, His Lawyer Says Claim Is ‘Entirely Untrue’
The news comes after it was revealed on Thursday that a lawsuit had been filed against Carter by a woman named Shannon Ruth, who claimed she’d been sexually assaulted by the singer when she was 17 in 2001.
Legal documents,...
The special was filmed earlier this month in Los Angeles, but will no longer air on Dec. 14 as planned, Variety reported.
The show was set to see band members Carter, Aj McLean, Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell and Howie Dorough perform hits from their 10th album A Very Backstreet Christmas to celebrate the holidays with fans.
Celebrities including Seth Rogen, Meghan Trainor and Nikki Glaser were scheduled to make appearances on the special.
Read More: Nick Carter Sued For Sexually Assaulting Minor In 2001, His Lawyer Says Claim Is ‘Entirely Untrue’
The news comes after it was revealed on Thursday that a lawsuit had been filed against Carter by a woman named Shannon Ruth, who claimed she’d been sexually assaulted by the singer when she was 17 in 2001.
Legal documents,...
- 12/9/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
A Very Backstreet Holiday is not moving forward at ABC.
The special was filmed earlier this month in Los Angeles, but the network has decided to nix the project amid allegations that singer Nick Carter raped a 17-year-old during the band's 2001 tour.
It was set to air on December 14 and featured Carter, Aj McLean, Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell, and Howie Dorough as they celebrated the festive season.
It would have featured several songs from their "A Very Backstreet Christmas" album, alongside special guests including Seth Rogen, Meghan Trainor, Rob Riggle, Nikki Glaser, Ron Funches, and Atsuko Okatsuka.
Shannon "Shay" Ruth alleged in a newly filed lawsuit and press conference live-streamed on Facebook that Carter sexually assaulted her when they met backstage at a concert in 2001.
“The last 21 years have been filled with pain, confusion, frustration, shame and self-harm that are a direct result of Nick Carter raping me,” Ruth said during the press conference.
The special was filmed earlier this month in Los Angeles, but the network has decided to nix the project amid allegations that singer Nick Carter raped a 17-year-old during the band's 2001 tour.
It was set to air on December 14 and featured Carter, Aj McLean, Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell, and Howie Dorough as they celebrated the festive season.
It would have featured several songs from their "A Very Backstreet Christmas" album, alongside special guests including Seth Rogen, Meghan Trainor, Rob Riggle, Nikki Glaser, Ron Funches, and Atsuko Okatsuka.
Shannon "Shay" Ruth alleged in a newly filed lawsuit and press conference live-streamed on Facebook that Carter sexually assaulted her when they met backstage at a concert in 2001.
“The last 21 years have been filled with pain, confusion, frustration, shame and self-harm that are a direct result of Nick Carter raping me,” Ruth said during the press conference.
- 12/9/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
A Backstreet Boys Christmas special TV show has been dropped amid sexual assault allegations made against singer Nick Carter.
The show, titled A Very Backstreet Holiday, was due to air on ABC on 14 December. However, The Hollywood Reporter reports that the show has since been pulled.
The Christmas special was going to include performances from the band’s latest album by the same name, which was released in October.
The decision to pull the show comes after Carter was reportedly sued for sexual battery of a minor, an allegation he denies.
In a lawsuit filed on Thursday 8 December, alleged victim Shannon Ruth claimed that Carter invited her onto the band’s tour bus while they were playing in Washington in 2001, per US media reports.
Ruth, who says she is autistic and lives with cerebral palsy, waived her right to anonymity and attended a press conference on Thursday with her lawyer Mark Boskovich in Beverly Hills.
The show, titled A Very Backstreet Holiday, was due to air on ABC on 14 December. However, The Hollywood Reporter reports that the show has since been pulled.
The Christmas special was going to include performances from the band’s latest album by the same name, which was released in October.
The decision to pull the show comes after Carter was reportedly sued for sexual battery of a minor, an allegation he denies.
In a lawsuit filed on Thursday 8 December, alleged victim Shannon Ruth claimed that Carter invited her onto the band’s tour bus while they were playing in Washington in 2001, per US media reports.
Ruth, who says she is autistic and lives with cerebral palsy, waived her right to anonymity and attended a press conference on Thursday with her lawyer Mark Boskovich in Beverly Hills.
- 12/9/2022
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
Deadline has confirmed that ABC will no longer air A Very Backstreet Holiday after a woman who claims Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter raped her when she was a teenager after one of the group’s concerts announced she is filing a lawsuit. The music special will be replaced by comedy repeats in the 8 Pm hour on Dec. 14.
Shannon “Shay” Ruth, now 39, contends she was just 17 when Carter took her into his tour bus following a Backstreet Boys concert in Tacoma, Washington in 2001. She claims the singer gave her what he called “VIP juice” and then sexually assaulted her.
“Carter tried to scare me into silence by saying no one would believe me if I told what happened,” Ruth said during a Beverly Hills news conference announcing the lawsuit, which was filed in Nevada.
“He was nasty and threatening, saying I was going to jail if I told. He also...
Shannon “Shay” Ruth, now 39, contends she was just 17 when Carter took her into his tour bus following a Backstreet Boys concert in Tacoma, Washington in 2001. She claims the singer gave her what he called “VIP juice” and then sexually assaulted her.
“Carter tried to scare me into silence by saying no one would believe me if I told what happened,” Ruth said during a Beverly Hills news conference announcing the lawsuit, which was filed in Nevada.
“He was nasty and threatening, saying I was going to jail if I told. He also...
- 12/9/2022
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
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ABC will no longer air its planned Backstreet Boys holiday special this month, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
A Very Backstreet Holiday was scheduled for Dec. 14 but has been pulled from the network’s schedule, and comedy reruns will air in its place. The special was set to feature the boy band singing tunes from its holiday album of the same name that was released in October.
The decision to pull the special follows a lawsuit filed Thursday alleging that Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter raped a 17-year-old fan on his tour bus after a 2001 concert in Tacoma, Washington. According to the civil suit filed in Nevada, now-39-year-old Shannon “Shay” Ruth claims that the singer chose her amid a group of autograph seekers to join him on the tour bus, gave her an alcoholic beverage called “VIP juice” and assaulted her.
The...
ABC will no longer air its planned Backstreet Boys holiday special this month, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
A Very Backstreet Holiday was scheduled for Dec. 14 but has been pulled from the network’s schedule, and comedy reruns will air in its place. The special was set to feature the boy band singing tunes from its holiday album of the same name that was released in October.
The decision to pull the special follows a lawsuit filed Thursday alleging that Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter raped a 17-year-old fan on his tour bus after a 2001 concert in Tacoma, Washington. According to the civil suit filed in Nevada, now-39-year-old Shannon “Shay” Ruth claims that the singer chose her amid a group of autograph seekers to join him on the tour bus, gave her an alcoholic beverage called “VIP juice” and assaulted her.
The...
- 12/9/2022
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“A Very Backstreet Holiday,” the Backstreet Boys’ Christmas special filmed this month in Los Angeles, will no longer air on ABC, Variety has confirmed. The news comes amid allegations that singer Nick Carter raped a 17-year-old girl during the band’s 2001 tour.
The special was set to air on ABC on Dec. 14, featuring Carter, Aj McLean, Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell and Howie Dorough as they celebrate the season and perform hits from their 10th album “A Very Backstreet Christmas.” Seth Rogen, Meghan Trainor, Rob Riggle, Nikki Glaser, Ron Funches and Atsuko Okatsuka were scheduled to appear.
On Thursday, a 39-year-old woman, Shannon “Shay” Ruth, filed a sexual battery lawsuit accusing the singer of raping her and infecting her with Hpv when she was 17. She alleged the assault took place in February 2001 following a Backstreet Boys concert in Tacoma, Wash. Ruth, who identified herself as autistic and living with cerebral palsy,...
The special was set to air on ABC on Dec. 14, featuring Carter, Aj McLean, Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell and Howie Dorough as they celebrate the season and perform hits from their 10th album “A Very Backstreet Christmas.” Seth Rogen, Meghan Trainor, Rob Riggle, Nikki Glaser, Ron Funches and Atsuko Okatsuka were scheduled to appear.
On Thursday, a 39-year-old woman, Shannon “Shay” Ruth, filed a sexual battery lawsuit accusing the singer of raping her and infecting her with Hpv when she was 17. She alleged the assault took place in February 2001 following a Backstreet Boys concert in Tacoma, Wash. Ruth, who identified herself as autistic and living with cerebral palsy,...
- 12/9/2022
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter has been sued for sexual battery by a woman who claims she was assaulted as a teenager in 2001, which he denies.
The woman, named Shannon Ruth, reportedly filed the lawsuit in Clerk County, Nevada on Thursday (8 December).
The lawsuit, which has been seen by People, Rolling Stone and TMZ, alleges that Carter invited Ruth onto the band’s tour bus while they were playing in Washington.
Ruth, who says she lives with autism and cerebral palsy, claims Carter gave her a pink drink that he dubbed “VIP juice” that tasted alcoholic, before insisting she perform oral sex on him.
The documents allege that Carter then raped Ruth, who says she contracted Hpv after the incident.
In a statement sent to The Independent, Carter’s attorney Michael Holtz vehemently denied any wrongdoing on behalf of his client.
It read: “This claim about an incident that supposedly...
The woman, named Shannon Ruth, reportedly filed the lawsuit in Clerk County, Nevada on Thursday (8 December).
The lawsuit, which has been seen by People, Rolling Stone and TMZ, alleges that Carter invited Ruth onto the band’s tour bus while they were playing in Washington.
Ruth, who says she lives with autism and cerebral palsy, claims Carter gave her a pink drink that he dubbed “VIP juice” that tasted alcoholic, before insisting she perform oral sex on him.
The documents allege that Carter then raped Ruth, who says she contracted Hpv after the incident.
In a statement sent to The Independent, Carter’s attorney Michael Holtz vehemently denied any wrongdoing on behalf of his client.
It read: “This claim about an incident that supposedly...
- 12/9/2022
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - Music
A lawsuit has been filed against Nick Carter for an alleged sexual misconduct that took place back in 2001.
A woman named Shannon Ruth claims she was sexually assaulted by the singer when she was 17. Legal documents, obtained by TMZ, note that Ruth was allegedly invited by Carter, then 21, to his tour bus after attending a Backstreet Boys concert in Tacoma, Washington as she was waiting in an autograph line.
However, Michael Holtz, attorney for Nick Carter, said in a statement obtained by Et Canada: “This claim about an incident that supposedly took place more than 20 years ago is not only legally meritless but also entirely untrue.”
He added: “Unfortunately, for several years now, Ms. Ruth has been manipulated into making false allegations about Nick – and those allegations have changed repeatedly and materially over time. No one should be fooled by a press stunt orchestrated by an opportunistic lawyer – there is nothing to this claim whatsoever,...
A woman named Shannon Ruth claims she was sexually assaulted by the singer when she was 17. Legal documents, obtained by TMZ, note that Ruth was allegedly invited by Carter, then 21, to his tour bus after attending a Backstreet Boys concert in Tacoma, Washington as she was waiting in an autograph line.
However, Michael Holtz, attorney for Nick Carter, said in a statement obtained by Et Canada: “This claim about an incident that supposedly took place more than 20 years ago is not only legally meritless but also entirely untrue.”
He added: “Unfortunately, for several years now, Ms. Ruth has been manipulated into making false allegations about Nick – and those allegations have changed repeatedly and materially over time. No one should be fooled by a press stunt orchestrated by an opportunistic lawyer – there is nothing to this claim whatsoever,...
- 12/8/2022
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter is facing a new claim he raped a 17-year-old girl on a bus during the boy band’s Black & Blue concert tour in 2001.
Accuser Shannon “Shay” Ruth filed a sexual battery lawsuit in Clark County, Nevada, on Thursday claiming Carter picked her out of a line of fans seeking autographs at the Tacoma Dome in Washington and invited her to join him on his tour bus when she was an unsuspecting virgin.
Ruth, who says she lives with autism and cerebral palsy, alleges Carter, who...
Accuser Shannon “Shay” Ruth filed a sexual battery lawsuit in Clark County, Nevada, on Thursday claiming Carter picked her out of a line of fans seeking autographs at the Tacoma Dome in Washington and invited her to join him on his tour bus when she was an unsuspecting virgin.
Ruth, who says she lives with autism and cerebral palsy, alleges Carter, who...
- 12/8/2022
- by Nancy Dillon
- Rollingstone.com
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