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August 21st, 2002 News Update:
The Official Jesse McCartney Web Site has just added NEW questions that Jesse answered. Like what kind of car do you want when you get older?, Does your sister have a crush on any of the other dream street guys? and How old were you when you had your first kiss? was it a disaster or was it a "memorable" moment? Go and check it out to see if he answered your question!
Chris will be performing with Play on August 28th as part of the Miss Teen USA 2002 pageant, which airs on CBS. Also scheduled to perform on the show is Lil' Bow Wow. Hosted by Willa Ford and Chris Kirkpatrick of N'SYNC.
Chris recently recorded 2 original Christmas songs which will appear on a compilation CD with other teen stars. The songs were written by Jeff Coplan who has worked with Ruby Blue and Aaron Carter. More details on this CD will be available soon.
The end of August Frankie will be shooting a movie called "A Tale Of Two Pizzas ." Frankie plays Vincent Pastore's nephew Tommy. More details coming soon.
Matt is shooting a movie called "Mineville." Matt plays an Irish boy who's Dad works at a mining town. The movie is about the conflicts in that town. More details on this wil be coming soon as well.
Jesse and Greg can be heard singing the Charmin Jingle on Radio Disney. Let's see if you can tell who sings when.
Greg Is busy recording some of his own original music. Greg can't wait for all his fans to hear his music. More details coming soon.
July 23rd, 2002 News Update:
Maryann sent out an update on 16th of July with some info about Jesse, Matt, Frankie and Greg. Also, on the 16th Greg made an appearance on WBLI (106.1) in Long Island, where he spoke with Bobby Fester the DJ, and sang a little bit of "It Happens Every Time." Maybe you caught it! Remember, tomorrow is WBLI's Summer Jam where Greg, Matt, Jesse and Frankie will be appearing.
Claudia has added some photographs from Chris' trip to Los Angeles for the taping of All That. You can access the pictures of Chris goofing around backstage and more by going to http://www.picturetrail.com/dsclaudiaswan, the password is still DREAM STREET
On July 18th Jesse, Matt, Frankie and Greg made the crowd go wild at BLI's Summer Jam on Long Island, New York. It was a great treat for all of their devoted fans who showed up to show their support and love to the boys, who most hadn't seen for months. The boys signed autographs for a never ending line and surprised the fans by performing two songs acapella, "Sugar Rush," and the highly appropriate "Matter of Time." Even though it rained for part of the outdoor concert the beaming smiles from audience members during their performance were like sunrays themselves. You can go to wbli.com to see some pictures.
July 3rd, 2002 News Update:
There's been so many crazy rumors being spread, so here is a message from Maryann Raposo: I have been getting so many e-mails from fans. I am not allowed by the courts to really comment on the situation. All I can say is that the judge has not made her ruling. I will also say that it is true that Chris has sided with the producers ( Brian & Louie). Greg, Matt, Frankie and Jesse stand strong and united. I will send out an update as soon as possible to all the fans. Greg, Matt, Frankie and Jesse appreciate all the support of their fans. Keep The Faith and Keep The Boys In Your Prayers, Thank You, Maryann Raposo
Please do not email Maryann asking questions, as soon as there is more information she can give you, you'll get it, don't worry.
According to Jesse's official website, www.jessemccartney.com, unfortunately the pilot for the series he taped in Canada, "Legacy of Cameron Cruz" was not picked up for this season on Nickelodeon because the network couldn't find a spot for it. Don't give up hope though, the producers of the show are shopping around for other channels that may want to pick it up, but for now, we won't be seeing the show.
June 25th, 2002 News Update:
In great news, our very own Matt Ballinger just booked a movie and will be taping this August. More details about the movie are coming soon. Matt who we all know has done tons of theater will surely do a great job acting on screen!
Greg will be performing this Saturday, June 29, for The Kids For Kids Project in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for the Annual Parent Project Conference. Unfortunately fans can not attend because the event is an annual convention where scientist and families of boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy come from all over the world to discuss how much closer they are getting to find a cure. The last day of the convention is the Kids For Kids performance. Greg wrote a song called "For The Boys" and he will performing it with his guitar as part of the show. This show as well as every Kids for Kids performance is very important and special to Greg and it's very emotional for all who attend. It's great to know Greg is getting an opportunity to perform, and continuing to help find a cure for DMD!
June 18th, 2002 News Update:
"I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" is going to be in the Nick Video pick for tomorrow. So vote to get Chris at the top!!
Dream Street is featured in the magazine POP 2002. There are 2 pin-ups and two articles (one about Dream Street's success and one about Chris and Play). There is a small picture of group on the front cover of the magazine, and mentions briefly about the lawsuit.
In addition to the DS goodies we already told you about in the July issue of M Magazine there's also a picture of Chris on the front cover and one of the whole group excluding Chris on page 3, as well as a poem written about Matt on page 44
Greg Raposo's Official Website has been updated on the 14th! There are new answers to the Ask Greg questions, new pictures and new links! Be sure to check it out at www.gregraposo.com.
June 11th, 2002 News Update:
Today is Chris Trousdale's Birthday! Happy 17th Birthday Chris! I would like to wish him a very happy birthday and good luck for years to come. Happy Birthday!
June 4th, 2002 News Update:
On May 31st, 2002 at 11pm EST the "Wild On The Riviera 2002" show on E! talked to Chris in Cannes about The Biggest Fan. The one-hour has Chris on about 50 minutes into the show.
Claudia has pictures from the Cannes Flim Festival. The password is DREAM STREET. There are some great pictures of Chris.
For some clear screen captures of Jesse from the recent Daytime Emmy Awards you can head over to http://www.youngactorsweb.com. The exact link to the photos which show Jesse seated in the audience. As well as pictures from his explanation of the character he played at the direct link which is http://www.youngactorsweb.com/jmc/jmcde02/index.htm.
Unfortunately Jesse did not come home a winner May 17th from the Daytime Emmy's. We all know that he deserved it, but Jacob Young from General Hospital beat him out as Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series. Jesse was spotted throughout the broadcast.
May 15th, 2002 News Update
In two days Jesse will be doing The 29th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
Don't forget that it will be broadcast on CBS from Madison Square Garden on Friday, May 17 (9-11 p.m., ET).
May 11th, 2002 News Update
Yesterday, The Official Jesse McCartney Site updated with the second half to ASK JESSE. Be sure to check that out! There's some cool questions answered, I think he even answered mine! lol Well, if your question didn't get answered it's ok maybe he will answer it later on. Thanks for coming to my site!
May 3rd, 2002 News Update
Today is Greg Raposo's 17th birthday! I would like to wish Greg a very happy birthday, and best LUCK for years to come!
If you were worried that you missed DS on 48 Hours, they were unfortunately not shown. There was a glimpse of a Dream Street CD and a girl clad in the DS tour shirt, with the DS buttons all over, but nothing about the guys.
Jesse is doing a SugarBeats concert on Sunday! Tickets are almost sold out so get your tickets soon. Visit the Sugarbeats web site at www.sugarbeats.com for more info.
Sugar Beats Concert for The Food Allergy Initiative
Sunday, May 5, 2002 at 2pm
Norwalk Concert Hall, Norwalk, CT
Ticket Information (212)527-5835
May 1st, 2002 News Update
According to some fans, Dream Street will be part of a 48 Hours report on the 'strange world' of teen idols. The shows airs on CBS, at 10:00PM EST. The brief description on the 48 Hours site only mentions Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake, but keep a look out for DS!
April 29th, 2002 News Update
Well, not much News to add but the layout for Jesse's Birthday is going down on May 1st. So enjoy it while it's here. Friday Greg's Official Site was updated with Ask Greg and Links so you can check that out.
April 25th, 2002 New Update
All things in red are things about the lawsuit.
Yesterday was the date of the New York Supreme Court hearing, and it has again been postponed, this time to Friday. Hang in there everyone!
NEW YORK (AP) -- Ahh, the temptations of being in a boy band.
There's booze, and women, and pornography, and unscrupulous management -- at least according to a lawsuit filed by the parents of teen pop sensations Dream Street.
The suit, filed in state Supreme Court in Manhattan, alleged that band co-creators Louis Baldonieri and Brian Lukow "have engaged in a wide range of conduct and activities that plainly threaten and impair the minors' well-being," according to an affidavit from band manager John Stuart.
Baldonieri and Lukow denied the charges, with Baldonieri saying the parents were the ones setting a bad example.
The adults were "teaching kids you can sign anything, then lie, cheat and defame people for your benefit," Baldonieri said. The lawsuit seeks back pay and the release of the band from its current contract.
Baldonieri said the parents were trying to make a financial killing now that the five-member band has become popular.
In their suit, the parents said they were just trying to protect the youths. Stuart, in his affidavit, said the executives encouraged the teens "to have sexual relations with teen-age girls" and offered them liquor.
Two members of the band received pornographic e-mails from a band investor, the court papers alleged. And the mothers of the band members alleged that they were insulted as "dumb housewives" by the executives in front of their sons.
The members of Dream Street run from age 15 to 17. Their debut album contained the hit singles "It Happens Everytime" and "I Say Yeah."
DREAM STREET LAWSUIT
The parents of pop group Dream Street have filed a lawsuit against the band's record producers charging that they've been ripping the guys off while encouraging them to commit inappropriate acts, like drinking and sex.
The producers, who also created Dream Street through an audition process, are denying the allegations and say that the parents are using the lawsuit to try to get the Dream Street guys out of their contract so they can sign a more lucrative deal.
The groups personal manager, Jon Stuart, claims in court papers that Jesse, Frank, Matt, Gregory and Christopher were pressured by their record producers to engage in negative conduct involving drugs, alcohol and sex, which the boys refused.
The Dream Street parents are seeking back pay and their sons' release from their contract. There's no word on how this will effect Dream Street's musical career.
Here are somethings about the lawsuit that made it to the papers.
NEW YORK POST
It isn't easy being clean-cut.
The parents of pint-sized pop sensations Dream Street have filed suit against the boy band's record producers, charging they've been ripping off the kids while encouraging them to partake in sex, drugs, booze and porn.
The producers, band co-creators Louis Baldonieri and Brian Lukow, deny the allegations, and charge the parents made up the claims in a bid to get the gold-record-selling teens out of their contract and into a more lucrative deal.
The parents "are the ones setting the bad example . . . Teaching kids you can sign anything, then lie, cheat and defame people for your benefit," blasted Baldonieri.
The made-for-VH1 tale dates back to 1999, when Baldonieri and Lukow started auditioning teens for a new boy band, whose hook would be that they were really teenagers.
They finally settled on five New York-area kids in their mid-teens - Jesse McCartney, Frank Galasso, Matt Ballinger, Gregory Raposo and Christopher Trousdale. Their self-titled debut album was released late last year, and became a hit thanks to catchy singles such as "It Happens Every Time" and "I Say Yeah," now Disney Radio staples.
But behind the music's success, there were problems, said the group's personal manager, Jon Stuart.
He claims in court papers that the producers "engaged in a wide range of conduct and activities that plainly threaten and impair the minors' well-being," including encouraging them "to have sexual relations with teenage girls (which the minors have refused)" and offering them booze, which they also refused.
They also accuse the producers of "belittling" the popsters, including calling one "a dirtbag" and another "a fag."
They also accuse an investor in the group of sending pornographic e-mails to two of the teens, and videotaping them while they dressed. The parents are seeking back pay and the kids' release from the contract.
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Life for the boy band Dream Street is threatening to become a nightmare of porn, babes and booze, according to a complaint filed in Manhattan Supreme Court on the group's behalf.
The gold-record-selling quintet and their parents claim in the court papers that Dream Street's creators have repeatedly offered the teens beer and encouraged them to engage in sex with teenage girls.
Furthermore, they claim a principal of Dream Street Entertainment, Inc., Louis Baldonieri, who helped to create the pop group, is also in the pornography business.
The teens' manager, Jon Stuart, said in an affidavit that Baldonieri, his partner, Brian Lukow, and an associate, Matt Mitchell, "have engaged in a wide range of conduct and activities that plainly threaten and impair the minors' well-being."
The band wants Justice Diane Lebedeff to revoke the court's September 2000 approval of its contract with DSE. (Court approval was necessary because band members were underage.)
Baldonieri and Lukow deny the allegations, charging the parents with trying to "steal" the group now that it is poised to make money.
Dream Street's self-titled first album has sold 703,000 copies since July. Its members include Jesse McCartney, 15, Frank Galasso, 17, Matthew Ballinger, 16, Gregory Raposo, 16, and Christopher Trousdale, 16.
Baldonieri is also a vice president of World Media Group, according to court papers. Stuart's affidavit claims the company produces several porn magazines, including one called Just Come of Age, which Stuart says borders on child pornography.
Baldonieri denies being a pornographer; he called Just Come of Age an "adult sophisticated magazine."
In addition, Mitchell allegedly sent Galasso and Raposo three pornographic e-mails earlier this year and has videotaped the boys getting dressed backstage, according to an affidavit filed by Raposo's mother, Maryann. She also complains that Lukow and Baldonieri are disrespectful to her and the other mothers, calling them "dumb housewives" in front of the boys.
"I have referred to them as worse than that," Baldonieri told The News' Helen Peterson. Baldonieri and Lukow deny offering the boys booze or women.
Well, that's it for now but we will keep everyone up to date with Dream Street.
I would like to thank DODS for all the news above.
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April 22nd, 2002 News Updates
Today is this very cute guys birthday, have you guessed yet? Of course you have, it's Matt Ballinger from Dream Street's birthday today. I would like to wish him a Happy Birthday and best wishes for years to come. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATT BALLINGER!
April 16th, 2002 News Updates
Details in the legal proceedings between the members of Dream Street and Dream Street Entertainment have been released in a daily bulletin sent out by Billboard, only within the industry. It has not been confirmed by either side (the members of the group or the producers) but the article states that officers of Dream Street Entertainment were involved in manufacturing and production of pornographic materials, unknown to the group members and their families. Two pornographic publications used the same address as the one used for Dream Street Entertainment. This pornographic material is NOT of Dream Street. DODS (http://www.downondreamstreet.com/) and Dream Street World (http://www.dreamstreetworld.com/), The Official Street Team and Official Fan Club Newsletter want to remind you that this has not been confirmed by either side. The boys appreciate your support. Please do not ask any questions concerning this matter. (Thanks to DODS)
At the court hearing on April 15th, Dream Street Entertainment, Inc. asked for a time extension to answer the charges in the lawsuit brought by the band members against them. The judge granted their request and scheduled the next court date for April 24th. We will post any information when we get it. (Thanks Jesse's Official Site)
April 12th, 2002 News Updates
Due to a lot of rumors going around, I hope this all helps. All this news below is from Maryann Raposo's Official news updates and Down On Dream Street.
DREAM STREET ANNOUNCEMENT
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We know that a lot of rumors and stories are being circulated about the group and it's future so we wanted to respond to let you know what's going on and to set the record straight. On Tuesday, April 9th we filed legal proceedings against Dream Street Entertainment, Inc., the company that's run by Louie Baldonieri and Brian Lukow with the help of Matt Mitchell. In the legal papers, we asked the court to terminate the agreement between the group and Dream Street Entertainment because of conduct of Louie, Brian and Matt that we truly believe is threatening the boys' well-being. While the details are set forth in the court papers, because of the legal proceedings we think that it's best not to comment any further and to let the court decide how to handle things. There is hearing before the court on Monday, April 15th and we will let you know what happens. Be assured that Dream Street is not breaking up. In fact, the group has never felt more strongly about it's future and about staying together.
I know you all have many many questions regarding this. Please try your hardest not to e-mail me with questions. I promise to keep you all up to date will all official information as I receive it. Greg, Frankie, Matt, Jesse & Chris appreciate all your support.
One more request. If you feel the need to e-mail me please write in the subject "I am On Your Update List ." GregsWorld12345@aol.com
Keep Us In Your Prays,
Maryann Raposo (Thanks Mrs. Raposo!)
Down on Dream Street would now like to clear up some rumors that another website has decided to create not only about DS but now about our site as well! We never said that the Chris/Play song was a rumor. Also, just because dates are on Ticketmaster it does not mean that they are confirmed. Half of the Aaron Carter dates that Dream Street WERE NOT at were advertised on Ticketmaster as having DS opening. Therefore, please keep this in mind when referring to tour dates that have not been confirmed by either the Official DS website or Maryann's Official Dream Street Updates, they are not 100% guaranteed to happen. Anyhow, stay strong everyone, DS is still Greg, Frankie, Chris, Matt AND Jesse. (Thanks DODS!)
For the Jesse rumor going around saying he's leaving the band. Please, take a good look at his Official website clearing up this mess. jessemccartney.com
all this News was taken by DODS, Maryann Raposo's Official Update and DWDS.
April 10th, 2002 News Updates
Jesse's site updated with a link to vote for Dream Street Click Here!
RESULTS ARE IN! Last week's poll for
Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series:
Jesse McCartney (JR Chandler, All My Children): 56.11%
Brian Presley (Jack Ramsey, Port Charles): 1.18%
Justin Torkildsen (Rick Forrester, The Bold and the Beautiful): 4.80%
Jordi Vilasuso (Tony Santos, Guiding Light): 19.79%
Jacob Young (Lucky Spencer, General Hospital): 18.12%
April 9th, 2002 News Updates
Today Is Jesse's birthday! I would like to wish him Happy Birthday and good luck for years to come.
April 8th, 2002 News Updates
Jesse's Official Site updated and said "Contratulations Jesse! On April 7th, 2002, Jesse won the Young Artists Award for BEST SUPPORTING YOUNG ACTOR IN A DRAMATIC TV SERIES. Back-to-back years, this is Jesse second Young Artists Award." You can check it out for your self.
Also, This week, AOL's Soap City is asking you to vote on "Which nominee deserves to win a Daytime Emmy as Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series?" Head over to Soap City to vote! Right now Jesse has 54.83%.
April 7th, 2002 News Updates
Jesse is nominated again this year for a Young Artist Award. The award ceremony is April 7, 2002 today in Los Angeles. He is nominated for his role in "All My Children." Check Jesse's Official Site to see if Jesse wins!
April 3rd, 2002 News Updates
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