Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 19, 2025 · Entertainment

Unmasking the Star: Is This Joey McIntyre You're Seeing?

A 90s pop star looked unrecognisable as he grabbed lunch with his friends in Los Angeles on Wednesday

BOYBAND BOMBSHELL: NKOTB Heartthrob Looks UNRECOGNIZABLE While Grabbing Lunch with Pals in LA!

Get ready for a blast from the past, folks! A certain 90s pop sensation was spotted looking like a completely different person while grabbing lunch with his friends in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The singer, who is now 52 years young, rocked a casual navy T-shirt and sported a sleek black watch, but what really caught our attention were those gold sunglasses perched on the table!

But we're not just talking about any ordinary pop star here; no way! We're talking about Joey McIntyre, the lovable scamp who used to be part of one of the most iconic boybands of all time: New Kids On The Block! And let's be real, folks - NKOTB is still going strong today!

The singer, 52, cut a casual figure for the day as he sat at an outdoor table and sported a navy T-shirt

But back to our mystery man. As we dug deeper into Joey's impressive career, we discovered that he has sold over ONE MILLION records worldwide as a solo artist (yes, you read that right - ONE MILLION!) and has even dabbled in acting! Who can forget his hilarious turn in the 2013 comedy film "The Heat" alongside Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy?

But what about NKOTB? Ah, those fabulous five: Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, Danny Wood, Jonathan Knight, and Jordan Knight (brothers-in-harmony, indeed!). They dominated the music scene in the late 80s and early 90s with their catchy pop tunes and heartthrob status. And did you know that they were named the HIGHEST EARNING ENTERTAINERS of 1991? Yep, beating out Madonna and Michael Jackson - talk about a feat!

The group released five albums during their original run from 1989 to 1994 (yes, we're talking about those iconic albums like "Hangin' Tough" and "Step by Step") and have since reunited in 2008. And guess what? They just embarked on a residency in Sin City earlier this year!

That's right, it's Joey McIntyre. The Boston native is best known as the youngest member of New Kids On The Block (pictured in 1999)

In an exclusive interview with TheScholarlyNote.com, Donnie Wahlberg shared the excitement surrounding their Las Vegas residency: "We cherish every opportunity that we get to perform for our fans, but a Las Vegas residency gives us an opportunity to take our performance and interaction with our fans to the next level."

And let's just say that they're not holding back. "We plan on maximizing everything that the amazing Dolby Live at Park MGM has to offer, to create the most incredible NKOTB concert ever," Donnie gushed. And we can't wait!

But here's a little secret: Joey McIntyre's younger brother Mark Wahlberg was also briefly part of the group (talk about sibling rivalry!). We're dying to know - will they bring back the magic together on stage? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: this boyband still has it going on!

The group embarked on a residency in Sin City in 2025 earlier this year (L-R Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre and Danny Wood)

Get ready to have your mind blown by NKOTB's upcoming Las Vegas residency! Will you be there to experience it all firsthand? Share your thoughts in the comments below!