{"id":9963,"date":"2025-07-14T20:50:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T20:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/9963\/"},"modified":"2025-07-14T20:50:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T20:50:04","slug":"backstreet-boys-kick-off-cutting-edge-las-vegas-sphere-summer-residency-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/9963\/","title":{"rendered":"Backstreet Boys kick off cutting-edge Las Vegas Sphere summer residency: photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Backstreet Boys kicked off their \u201cInto The Millennium\u201d summer residency at Las Vegas\u2019 Sphere this weekend, becoming the first pop act to play the cutting-edge venue.<\/p>\n<p>Produced by Live Nation, the sold-out shows featured hits like \u201cI Want It That Way\u201d and \u201cLarger Than Life,\u201d amplified by the Sphere\u2019s 160,000-square-foot LED dome, the world\u2019s highest-resolution screen.<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:0.79980469;display:block\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1999-millennium-album-life-like-108162652.jpg\" alt=\"The Backstreet Boys kicked off their \u201cInto The Millennium\u201d summer residency at Las Vegas\u2019 Sphere this weekend, becoming the first pop act to play the cutting-edge venue.&#10;&#10;Produced by Live Nation, the sold-out shows featured hits like \u201cI Want It That Way\u201d and \u201cLarger Than Life,\u201d amplified by the Sphere\u2019s 160,000-square-foot LED dome, the world\u2019s highest-resolution screen.\" class=\"wp-image-36532363\"  \/>The Backstreet Boys, AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell, have been performing together for over 30 years. Rich Fury\/Sphere Entertainment<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1999-millennium-album-life-like-108163989.jpg\" alt=\"The Backstreet Boys kicked off their \u201cInto The Millennium\u201d summer residency at Las Vegas\u2019 Sphere this weekend, becoming the first pop act to play the cutting-edge venue.&#10;&#10;Produced by Live Nation, the sold-out shows featured hits like \u201cI Want It That Way\u201d and \u201cLarger Than Life,\u201d amplified by the Sphere\u2019s 160,000-square-foot LED dome, the world\u2019s highest-resolution screen.\" class=\"wp-image-36532909 unset-max-height\"  \/>Brian Littrell and The Backstreet Boys perform at the Las Vegas Sphere. @flybychicago &amp; @jaybyrdfilms<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1999-millennium-album-life-like-108162633.jpg\" alt=\"The Backstreet Boys kicked off their \u201cInto The Millennium\u201d summer residency at Las Vegas\u2019 Sphere this weekend, becoming the first pop act to play the cutting-edge venue.&#10;&#10;Produced by Live Nation, the sold-out shows featured hits like \u201cI Want It That Way\u201d and \u201cLarger Than Life,\u201d amplified by the Sphere\u2019s 160,000-square-foot LED dome, the world\u2019s highest-resolution screen.\" class=\"wp-image-36532360 unset-max-height\"  \/>The Backstreet Boys perform at the Las Vegas Sphere. Justin Segura\/Sphere Entertainment<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:0.79980469;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1999-millennium-album-life-like-108162655.jpg\" alt=\"The Backstreet Boys kicked off their \u201cInto The Millennium\u201d summer residency at Las Vegas\u2019 Sphere this weekend, becoming the first pop act to play the cutting-edge venue.&#10;&#10;Produced by Live Nation, the sold-out shows featured hits like \u201cI Want It That Way\u201d and \u201cLarger Than Life,\u201d amplified by the Sphere\u2019s 160,000-square-foot LED dome, the world\u2019s highest-resolution screen.\" class=\"wp-image-36532364\"  \/>The Backstreet Boys perform at the Las Vegas Sphere. Rich Fury\/Sphere Entertainment<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:0.79980469;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1999-millennium-album-life-like-108162654.jpg\" alt=\"The Backstreet Boys kicked off their \u201cInto The Millennium\u201d summer residency at Las Vegas\u2019 Sphere this weekend, becoming the first pop act to play the cutting-edge venue.&#10;&#10;Produced by Live Nation, the sold-out shows featured hits like \u201cI Want It That Way\u201d and \u201cLarger Than Life,\u201d amplified by the Sphere\u2019s 160,000-square-foot LED dome, the world\u2019s highest-resolution screen.\" class=\"wp-image-36532362\"  \/>The Backstreet Boys perform at the Las Vegas Sphere. Rich Fury\/Sphere Entertainment<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:0.79980469;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1999-millennium-album-life-like-108162653.jpg\" alt=\"The Backstreet Boys kicked off their \u201cInto The Millennium\u201d summer residency at Las Vegas\u2019 Sphere this weekend, becoming the first pop act to play the cutting-edge venue.&#10;&#10;Produced by Live Nation, the sold-out shows featured hits like \u201cI Want It That Way\u201d and \u201cLarger Than Life,\u201d amplified by the Sphere\u2019s 160,000-square-foot LED dome, the world\u2019s highest-resolution screen.\" class=\"wp-image-36532353\"  \/>The Backstreet Boys perform at the Las Vegas Sphere. Rich Fury\/Sphere Entertainment<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1999-millennium-album-life-like-108162646.jpg\" alt=\"The Backstreet Boys kicked off their \u201cInto The Millennium\u201d summer residency at Las Vegas\u2019 Sphere this weekend, becoming the first pop act to play the cutting-edge venue.&#10;&#10;Produced by Live Nation, the sold-out shows featured hits like \u201cI Want It That Way\u201d and \u201cLarger Than Life,\u201d amplified by the Sphere\u2019s 160,000-square-foot LED dome, the world\u2019s highest-resolution screen.\" class=\"wp-image-36532358 unset-max-height\"  \/>The Backstreet Boys perform at the Las Vegas Sphere. Justin Segura\/Sphere Entertainment<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1999-millennium-album-life-like-108163990.jpg\" alt=\"The Backstreet Boys kicked off their \u201cInto The Millennium\u201d summer residency at Las Vegas\u2019 Sphere this weekend, becoming the first pop act to play the cutting-edge venue.&#10;&#10;Produced by Live Nation, the sold-out shows featured hits like \u201cI Want It That Way\u201d and \u201cLarger Than Life,\u201d amplified by the Sphere\u2019s 160,000-square-foot LED dome, the world\u2019s highest-resolution screen.\" class=\"wp-image-36532910 unset-max-height\"  \/>Nick Carter and The Backstreet Boys perform at the Las Vegas Sphere. @flybychicago &amp; @jaybyrdfilms<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1999-millennium-album-life-like-108162650.jpg\" alt=\"The Backstreet Boys kicked off their \u201cInto The Millennium\u201d summer residency at Las Vegas\u2019 Sphere this weekend, becoming the first pop act to play the cutting-edge venue.&#10;&#10;Produced by Live Nation, the sold-out shows featured hits like \u201cI Want It That Way\u201d and \u201cLarger Than Life,\u201d amplified by the Sphere\u2019s 160,000-square-foot LED dome, the world\u2019s highest-resolution screen.\" class=\"wp-image-36532361 unset-max-height\"  \/>The Backstreet Boys perform at the Las Vegas Sphere. Justin Segura\/Sphere Entertainment<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1999-millennium-album-life-like-108162635.jpg\" alt=\"The Backstreet Boys kicked off their \u201cInto The Millennium\u201d summer residency at Las Vegas\u2019 Sphere this weekend, becoming the first pop act to play the cutting-edge venue.&#10;&#10;Produced by Live Nation, the sold-out shows featured hits like \u201cI Want It That Way\u201d and \u201cLarger Than Life,\u201d amplified by the Sphere\u2019s 160,000-square-foot LED dome, the world\u2019s highest-resolution screen.\" class=\"wp-image-36532355 unset-max-height\"  \/>The Backstreet Boys perform at the Las Vegas Sphere. Justin Segura\/Sphere Entertainment<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1999-millennium-album-life-like-108162638.jpg\" alt=\"The Backstreet Boys kicked off their \u201cInto The Millennium\u201d summer residency at Las Vegas\u2019 Sphere this weekend, becoming the first pop act to play the cutting-edge venue.&#10;&#10;Produced by Live Nation, the sold-out shows featured hits like \u201cI Want It That Way\u201d and \u201cLarger Than Life,\u201d amplified by the Sphere\u2019s 160,000-square-foot LED dome, the world\u2019s highest-resolution screen.\" class=\"wp-image-36532357 unset-max-height\"  \/>The Backstreet Boys perform at the Las Vegas Sphere. Justin Segura\/Sphere Entertainment<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1999-millennium-album-life-like-108162648.jpg\" alt=\"The Backstreet Boys kicked off their \u201cInto The Millennium\u201d summer residency at Las Vegas\u2019 Sphere this weekend, becoming the first pop act to play the cutting-edge venue.&#10;&#10;Produced by Live Nation, the sold-out shows featured hits like \u201cI Want It That Way\u201d and \u201cLarger Than Life,\u201d amplified by the Sphere\u2019s 160,000-square-foot LED dome, the world\u2019s highest-resolution screen.\" class=\"wp-image-36532359 unset-max-height\"  \/>The Backstreet Boys perform at the Las Vegas Sphere. Justin Segura\/Sphere Entertainment<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:0.41992188;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"248\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1999-millennium-album-life-like-108162637.jpg\" alt=\"The Backstreet Boys kicked off their \u201cInto The Millennium\u201d summer residency at Las Vegas\u2019 Sphere this weekend, becoming the first pop act to play the cutting-edge venue.&#10;&#10;Produced by Live Nation, the sold-out shows featured hits like \u201cI Want It That Way\u201d and \u201cLarger Than Life,\u201d amplified by the Sphere\u2019s 160,000-square-foot LED dome, the world\u2019s highest-resolution screen.\" class=\"wp-image-36532354\"  \/>The Backstreet Boys perform at the Las Vegas Sphere. Justin Segura\/Sphere Entertainment<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1999-millennium-album-life-like-108162649.jpg\" alt=\"The Backstreet Boys kicked off their \u201cInto The Millennium\u201d summer residency at Las Vegas\u2019 Sphere this weekend, becoming the first pop act to play the cutting-edge venue.&#10;&#10;Produced by Live Nation, the sold-out shows featured hits like \u201cI Want It That Way\u201d and \u201cLarger Than Life,\u201d amplified by the Sphere\u2019s 160,000-square-foot LED dome, the world\u2019s highest-resolution screen.\" class=\"wp-image-36532356 unset-max-height\"  \/>The Backstreet Boys perform at the Las Vegas Sphere. Justin Segura\/Sphere Entertainment<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1999-millennium-album-life-like-108163996.jpg\" alt=\"The Backstreet Boys kicked off their \u201cInto The Millennium\u201d summer residency at Las Vegas\u2019 Sphere this weekend, becoming the first pop act to play the cutting-edge venue.&#10;&#10;Produced by Live Nation, the sold-out shows featured hits like \u201cI Want It That Way\u201d and \u201cLarger Than Life,\u201d amplified by the Sphere\u2019s 160,000-square-foot LED dome, the world\u2019s highest-resolution screen.\" class=\"wp-image-36532914 unset-max-height\"  \/>The Backstreet Boys perform at the Las Vegas Sphere. @flybychicago &amp; @jaybyrdfilms<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Backstreet Boys kicked off their \u201cInto The Millennium\u201d summer residency at Las Vegas\u2019 Sphere this weekend, becoming&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9964,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[53],"tags":[9829,9826,7069,88,2114,9827,9828,216],"class_list":["post-9963","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-music","tag-slideshow","tag-backstreet-boys","tag-concert","tag-entertainment","tag-las-vegas","tag-live-nation","tag-msg-sphere","tag-music"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9963","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9963"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9963\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9964"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9963"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9963"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9963"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}