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New Kids Scrap Aussie Tour, Blaming Recession

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(Newser) – The New Kids on the Block have canceled a planned tour of Australia because of weak ticket sales amid the recession, Reuters reports. “We are, in fact, in the middle of a worldwide recession and we just cannot make it work,” said Donnie Wahlberg. He said the group was “saddened” because Australia is “one of our favorite places to travel.”

The New Kids on the Block.
The New Kids on the Block.   (AP Photo)
The New Kids on the Block; from left, Jordan Knight, Danny Wood, Joe McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg and Jon Knight.
The New Kids on the Block; from left, Jordan Knight, Danny Wood, Joe McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg and Jon Knight.   (AP Photo)
The New Kids on the Block.
The New Kids on the Block.   (AP Photo)
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We can only assure you that when the recession's stranglehold on the world's economies eases up a bit—we will find a way to make this work. - Donnie Wahlberg

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DeniseVB
Jun 18, 09 5:49 PM CDT
Is recession the new code word for nobody cares about you? Reply
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drlarrymitchell
Jun 18, 09 10:52 PM CDT
Yes. I've got three words for them: FAITH NO MORE!!
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rajanKazhmin
Jun 18, 09 5:55 PM CDT
Yes, there is a serious recession in the amount of people that give a shit about NKOTB. I however, love them. Reply
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Doctor_Zaius
Jun 18, 09 7:23 PM CDT
Shitty music + 20 years = canceled reunion tour. Reply
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Robert_Dada
Jun 19, 09 6:40 AM CDT
Your math is impeccable. Spot on!
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