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Backstreet Boys Invite Olympic Hockey Stars to Vegas
14 Mar
Summary
- AJ McLean invited the U.S. Women's Olympic Hockey Team to their Vegas residency.
- Flavor Flav is hosting a 'She Got Game Weekend' celebration for female Olympians.
- The invitation is a show of support following a controversial White House visit.
AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys has invited the U.S. Women's Olympic Hockey Team to attend the band's Las Vegas residency at the Sphere. McLean expressed his admiration for the athletes' achievements, stating they "deserve their flowers." This invitation follows a public event where hip-hop artist Flavor Flav announced his intention to host a celebratory weekend for female Olympians in Las Vegas.
Flavor Flav, a noted sponsor and supporter of women's Olympic teams, revealed the Backstreet Boys' offer via social media. He plans to host "She Got Game Weekend" from July 16-19 in Las Vegas, in partnership with organizations like the Women's Sports Foundation. While the team has accepted the invitation, it remains uncertain if all 23 roster members can attend.
The Backstreet Boys' gesture comes amidst a period of increased attention for the team, partly in response to controversial remarks made by President Trump. After inviting the men's hockey team to the White House, Trump made a joke about the women's team, which they later declined to attend due to scheduling conflicts.
