History of Nick Carter in Timeline
Nick Carter is an American singer, best known as a lead vocalist for the Backstreet Boys. He has also pursued a solo career, releasing three albums and collaborating with Jordan Knight. Carter has appeared on television, including starring in his own reality shows. He has faced serious allegations of rape.
1933: Securities Act of 1933 Extended to Targeted Solicitation
In 1933, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a lawsuit against Bitconnect that the Securities Act of 1933 extends to targeted solicitation using social media.
January 28, 1980: Nick Carter's Birth
On January 28, 1980, Nickolas Gene Carter was born. He later became the lead vocalist of the Backstreet Boys.
1982: Birth of Bobbie Jean Carter
In 1982, Nick Carter's sibling, Bobbie Jean Carter, was born.
1986: Birth of Leslie Carter
In 1986, Nick Carter's sibling, Leslie Carter, was born.
1987: Birth of Aaron and Angel Carter
In 1987, Nick Carter's siblings, Aaron Carter and Angel Carter, were born.
1989: Early recordings between 1989 and 1993
Between 1989 and 1993, Nick Carter recorded popular songs, including "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Uptown Girl" and a few original songs that he would perform at events.
1990: Appearance in Edward Scissorhands
In 1990, Nick Carter made a brief appearance in the Tim Burton film Edward Scissorhands as a child playing on a Slip 'N Slide during a neighborhood scene.
1992: Winning Performance on New Original Amateur Hour
At age 12, in 1992, Nick Carter delivered a winning performance on the New Original Amateur Hour.
April 20, 1993: Formation of the Backstreet Boys
On April 20, 1993, at the age of 13, Nick Carter formed the vocal group the Backstreet Boys along with AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough, and Kevin Richardson.
1993: Early recordings between 1989 and 1993
Between 1989 and 1993, Nick Carter recorded popular songs, including "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Uptown Girl" and a few original songs that he would perform at events.
1999: Nick Carter Discusses Siblings in J-14 Magazine
In the Fall 1999 issue of J-14 teen magazine, Nick Carter talked about having many siblings and always having someone to play with.
2000: People Magazine
In 2000, Nick Carter was No. 9 of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People".
2001: Oceans Campaign Start
In 2001, Nick Carter started the Oceans Campaign to raise awareness about the ocean, as part of the Just Within Reach foundation.
2001: Alleged Rape Incident
In 2001, according to a lawsuit filed against him, Nick Carter allegedly raped Shannon Ruth on board the Backstreet Boys' tour bus when she was 17 years old; Carter denies the allegation.
January 2, 2002: Arrest at Pop City Nightclub
On January 2, 2002, Nick Carter was arrested at Pop City nightclub in Tampa, Florida, and charged with a misdemeanor count of resisting/opposing a law enforcement officer without violence.
September 2002: Release of 'Help Me'
In September 2002, Nick Carter released "Help Me", the first single from his solo album, which achieved considerable worldwide success.
October 2002: Before the Backstreet Boys album release
In October 2002, Dynamic Discs, Inc. released an unofficial album titled Before the Backstreet Boys 1989–1993, featuring recordings Nick Carter made between 1989 and 1993.
October 2002: Sexiest Man in the World
In the October 2002 issue of Cosmogirl, Nick Carter was voted "Sexiest Man in the World", beating out Brad Pitt and Justin Timberlake.
October 29, 2002: Release of 'Now Or Never'
On October 29, 2002, Nick Carter's first solo album, Now Or Never, was released, selling over 500,000 copies in the first week and reaching No. 17 on the Billboard 200 charts.
2002: Appearing on American Dreams
In 2002, Nick Carter appeared on the NBC show American Dreams.
2002: Starts Nick Carter Racing
In 2002, Nick Carter got into powerboat racing and started his own team, Nick Carter Racing, which won the National Championship in its first year.
2003: Alleged Rape
In 2003, Nick Carter allegedly drugged and raped a 15-year-old on multiple occasions.
2003: Appearing on 8 Simple Rules
In 2003, Nick Carter appeared on ABC's 8 Simple Rules.
2003: First DUI Arrest
In 2003, Nick Carter was arrested for his first DUI after refusing to comply with the police.
2003: Alleged Incident with Melissa Schuman
In 2003, the alleged sexual assault incident with Melissa Schuman occurred when Nick Carter was 22 and she was 18.
2003: Solo Tour in Smaller Venues
In early 2003, Nick Carter went on tour, performing at smaller venues like clubs.
October 2004: Starring in The Hollow
In October 2004, Nick Carter starred as Brody, a High School football player, in the ABC Family Halloween special, The Hollow, opposite Kevin Zegers.
December 2004: First Encounter with Penly
In December 2004, Laura Penly and Nick Carter had consensual sex three times between December 2004 and February 2005.
2004: Kaya Jones claim
In 2004, Kaya Jones claimed to be Nick Carter's ex-girlfriend.
2004: First DUI Arrest
In 2004, Nick Carter was arrested for his first DUI after refusing to comply with the police.
2004: Backstreet Boys Reunion and Album Hold
In 2004, Nick Carter's second solo album was put on hold when the Backstreet Boys returned to the studio to record a new album.
February 2005: Last Encounter with Penly
In February 2005, during her last encounter with Nick Carter, Laura Penly claimed he refused to wear a condom and she did not consent to unprotected sex. Penly sued him for allegedly sexually assaulting her in 2005.
March 5, 2005: Arrested for DUI
On March 5, 2005, Nick Carter was arrested in Huntington Beach, California, and charged with one count of driving under the influence.
March 2006: Alleged Incident with Fan
In March 2006, an alleged sexual assault incident occurred involving Nick Carter and a 20-year-old fan at a house party in West Allis, Wisconsin.
May 2006: House of Carters On Air
In May 2006, Nick Carter and his siblings' reality television show, House of Carters, went on the air, reuniting them in Los Angeles to reconnect as a family.
June 2006: Case Closed
In June 2006, the case involving the alleged sexual assault incident with a fan was closed after the victim did not press charges and Carter refused to speak with investigators.
October 2, 2006: House of Carters Premieres on E!
On October 2, 2006, House of Carters, a reality television show starring Nick Carter and his siblings, premiered on E!.
2006: Theme Song for House of Carters
In 2006, a track from Nick Carter's earlier recording sessions was used as the theme song to the television series House of Carters. The song was "Let It Go."
2006: Similar Rape Accusation
In 2006, there was a rape accusation with similarities to the Schuman incident.
May 17, 2007: United Nations Special Ambassador
On May 17, 2007, Nick Carter was announced as the new United Nations Special Ambassador for the Year of the Dolphin (YoD).
2007: Filming Kill Speed
In 2007, Nick Carter filmed the independent movie Kill Speed, playing the character Foreman, alongside other actors.
October 20, 2008: Meeting Lauren Kitt
On October 20, 2008, Nick Carter met Lauren Michelle Kitt through his sister and brother at a gathering in his house in California.
2008: Started Work on Second Solo Album
In 2008, Nick Carter started to work on his second solo album.
2008: Kill Speed Release Delay
In 2008, the release of the movie Kill Speed was originally scheduled, but it was delayed due to distribution issues.
February 19, 2009: Appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
On February 19, 2009, Nick Carter appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to discuss his past with drug and alcohol addictions.
2009: Meeting with Justin Timberlake
In 2009, Nick Carter had an amicable meeting with Justin Timberlake on the set of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, where Carter defeated Timberlake in an arm-wrestling match.
2009: Collaboration with Jennifer Paige
In 2009, Nick Carter recorded a duet with pop singer Jennifer Paige called "Beautiful Lie".
August 13, 2010: Public Viewing of The Pendant
On August 13, 2010, Nick Carter's short film The Pendant, which he wrote and directed, was publicly viewed at the Royal Theater in Toronto.
2010: Recording of I'm Taking Off
In 2010, Nick Carter began recording his second solo album, "I'm Taking Off," during downtime between Backstreet Boys touring.
2010: Recording New Songs
In 2010, Nick Carter started recording new songs for his second solo album, working with various artists.
2010: Kill Speed UK Release
In 2010, the movie Kill Speed, in which Nick Carter starred, was released in the UK and other countries.
February 2, 2011: Release of "I'm Taking Off" in Japan
On February 2, 2011, Nick Carter's second solo album, "I'm Taking Off," was first released in Japan.
May 24, 2011: Release of "I'm Taking Off" in the U.S.
On May 24, 2011, Nick Carter's second solo album, "I'm Taking Off," was released in the U.S. on iTunes only.
June 3, 2011: Release of I'm Taking Off in Germany
On June 3, 2011, Nick Carter's album I'm Taking Off was released in Germany.
June 2011: Success of I'm Taking Off in Japan
As of June 2011, Nick Carter's second solo album, I'm Taking Off, reached No. 8 in Japan, selling over 20,000 copies.
December 2011: Appearance on The Dr. Phil Show
In December 2011, Nick Carter appeared on The Dr. Phil Show's "Second Chances" special to talk about his struggle with drugs and alcohol.
May 8, 2012: Guest Appearance on 90210
On May 8, 2012, Nick Carter made a guest appearance on CW's 90210, playing himself.
June 12, 2012: Kill Speed US Release
On June 12, 2012, the movie Kill Speed, in which Nick Carter played the character Foreman, was released on DVD in the United States.
2012: Directing Another Movie
In 2012, Nick Carter directed another movie, but its release date was unannounced.
2012: Death of Leslie Carter
In 2012, Nick Carter's sibling, Leslie Carter, passed away.
July 2013: Evil Blessings Crowdfunding Campaign
In July 2013, Nick Carter launched a campaign on Indiegogo.com to raise money for his movie "Evil Blessings," successfully raising $156,214.
2013: Received GED
In 2013 or 2014, Nick Carter received his GED as shown on I Heart Nick Carter.
2013: Big-Screen Debut in This Is the End
In 2013, Nick Carter made his big-screen debut, appearing in the comedy This Is the End along with the other Backstreet Boys.
2013: Publication of Memoir
In 2013, Nick Carter published his memoir titled Facing the Music and Living to Talk About It.
2013: Statute of Limitations Expired
In 2013, the statute of limitations expired for the alleged incident with Melissa Schuman.
January 2014: Collaboration with Jordan Knight
In January 2014, Nick Carter recorded a duet album with Jordan Knight from New Kids on the Block.
April 2014: Wedding Featured on I Heart Nick Carter
In April 2014, Nick Carter's wedding to Lauren Kitt was filmed for his reality show, I Heart Nick Carter.
June 2014: Delayed Filming of Evil Blessings
In June 2014, the filming of "Evil Blessings" was initially scheduled to begin but was delayed due to the success of the Backstreet Boys' "In a World Like This Tour."
July 15, 2014: Release of One More Time
On July 15, 2014, Nick Carter and Jordan Knight released the first single, "One More Time," from their collaborative album.
September 2, 2014: Release of Nick & Knight Album
On September 2, 2014, the self-titled album Nick & Knight, a collaboration between Nick Carter and Jordan Knight, was released.
September 10, 2014: I Heart Nick Carter Premieres on VH1
On September 10, 2014, I Heart Nick Carter, a reality show starring Nick Carter and his then-fiancée Lauren Kitt, premiered on VH1.
October 2014: Evil Blessings Postponement and Dead West Announcement
In October 2014, Nick Carter announced the postponement of "Evil Blessings" due to the director's death and revealed plans to film a new movie called "Dead West" in January 2015, using the money donated for "Evil Blessings."
November 2014: End of Nick & Knight Tour
The tour to support the album Nick & Knight ran from September to November 2014.
2014: Received GED
In 2013 or 2014, Nick Carter received his GED as shown on I Heart Nick Carter.
2014: Marriage to Lauren Kitt
In 2014, Nick Carter married Lauren Kitt in Santa Barbara, California.
January 2015: Delayed Filming and Reworking Screenplay
In January 2015, the filming of "Evil Blessings" was postponed again, providing Nick Carter with more time to rework the screenplay.
July 2015: Dead West Renamed Dead 7
In July 2015, Nick Carter announced that the movie "Dead West" was renamed "Dead 7" to give it more global appeal.
August 2015: Filming Dead 7
In August 2015, Nick Carter filmed Dead 7, a movie he wrote, directed, and starred in, in Butte, Montana.
August 26, 2015: Dancing with the Stars Participation
On August 26, 2015, Nick Carter was revealed as a participant in the 21st season of Dancing with the Stars.
September 14, 2015: Dancing with the Stars Season Begins
On September 14, 2015, the 21st season of Dancing with the Stars began with Nick Carter as a contestant.
October 1, 2015: Release of I Will Wait
On October 1, 2015, Nick Carter released "I Will Wait," the first single from his upcoming album All American, on Vevo. It's an acoustic ballad.
November 25, 2015: Digital Release of All American
On November 25, 2015, Nick Carter's album All American was digitally released via iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play.
2015: Releases third solo album
In 2015, Nick Carter had released three solo albums, Now or Never, I'm Taking Off and All American, during breaks between Backstreet Boys schedules, and a collaboration with Jordan Knight titled Nick & Knight.
January 13, 2016: Arrest at Hog's Breath Saloon
On January 13, 2016, Nick Carter was arrested at Hog's Breath Saloon in Key West, Florida, and charged with misdemeanor battery.
February 2016: CD Release of All American
In February 2016, the CD release of Nick Carter's album All American occurred, and it was also released in Japan.
March 2016: Announcement of Las Vegas Residency
In March 2016, the Backstreet Boys announced an exclusive headlining residency at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas called Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life.
March 2016: All American Tour
In support of his album All American, Nick Carter toured in February and March 2016.
April 1, 2016: Dead 7 Airs on SyFy Network
On April 1, 2016, the movie Dead 7, which Nick Carter wrote, directed, and starred in, aired on the SyFy network.
2016: Birth of First Child
In 2016, Nick Carter and Lauren Kitt welcomed their first child, a son.
June 2017: Judge on Boy Band
In June 2017, Nick Carter appeared as a judge on the singing competition show Boy Band, alongside Emma Bunton and Timbaland.
October 2017: Radar Online Reports 2006 Incident
In October 2017, Radar Online reported on an alleged sexual assault incident from March 2006 involving Nick Carter and a fan at a house party. The fan claimed Carter digitally penetrated her and forced her to perform oral sex.
November 2017: Melissa Schuman Accusation
In November 2017, Melissa Schuman publicly accused Nick Carter of sexual assault, alleging the incident occurred in 2003. Schuman claimed Carter forced her to have sex against her will, providing alcohol and a drug in her drink.
2017: Death of Robert Carter
In 2017, Nick Carter's father, Robert Carter, passed away.
February 2018: Charges Dropped in Schuman Case
In February 2018, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office declined to press charges against Nick Carter in the Melissa Schuman case, citing the expiration of the statute of limitations in 2013.
September 2019: Temporary Restraining Order Against Aaron Carter
In September 2019, Nick Carter was granted a temporary restraining order against his younger brother Aaron after alleging he threatened to kill his then-pregnant wife.
2019: Birth of Second Child
In 2019, Nick Carter and Lauren Kitt welcomed their second child, a daughter.
2019: Release of Backstreet Boys album DNA
In 2019, the Backstreet Boys released their album DNA.
November 2020: Restraining Orders Extended
In November 2020, the judge extended Nick Carter's restraining orders until November 2020, after Nick's sister and brother-in-law were granted restraining orders against Aaron.
2020: The Masked Singer Appearance
In 2020, Nick Carter competed as the "Crocodile" on the fourth season of The Masked Singer, finishing in third place.
2020: Supports Cure 4 the Kids Foundation
Since 2020, Nick Carter has been a vocal supporter of the Cure 4 the Kids Foundation, Southern Nevada's pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center.
2021: Birth of Third Child
In 2021, Nick Carter and Lauren Kitt welcomed their third child, another daughter.
2021: Hosts Holiday Dinner for Home for the Holidays
In 2021, Nick Carter hosted a sing-along holiday dinner for Home for the Holidays as part of his philanthropic work in Vegas.
February 18, 2022: Named Defendant in SafeMoon Lawsuit
On February 18, 2022, Nick Carter was named a defendant in a class-action lawsuit against the cryptocurrency company SafeMoon, accused of promoting the SafeMoon token with misleading information.
October 14, 2022: Release of 'A Very Backstreet Christmas'
On October 14, 2022, the Backstreet Boys released their first-holiday album, A Very Backstreet Christmas.
November 2022: Death of Aaron Carter
In November 2022, Nick Carter's brother, Aaron Carter, passed away, deeply affecting Nick and his ability to perform onstage.
December 8, 2022: Lawsuit Filed Against Nick Carter
On December 8, 2022, Shannon Ruth filed a lawsuit against Nick Carter, alleging that he raped her in 2001 on board the Backstreet Boys' tour bus when she was 17 years old.
December 14, 2022: Cancellations Following Lawsuit Release
Following the release of a lawsuit against Nick Carter, on December 14, 2022, ABC, Hulu, and Disney+ canceled "A Very Backstreet Holiday", a television holiday special featuring the Backstreet Boys, along with other endorsement deals and appearances.
2022: Raises money for On Our Sleeves after Aaron's death
In 2022, Nick Carter raised money for the On Our Sleeves organization with his sister Angel, following their brother Aaron's death.
2022: Death of Aaron Carter
In 2022, Nick Carter's sibling, Aaron Carter, passed away.
March 2023: Carter Allowed to Countersue Ruth
In March 2023, a Las Vegas judge ruled that Nick Carter was allowed to countersue Shannon Ruth for libel.
April 2023: Schuman Sues Carter
In April 2023, Melissa Schuman sued Nick Carter over her allegation of sexual assault.
July 2023: Announcement of Who I Am World Tour
In July 2023, Nick Carter announced his first solo tour in almost a decade, the Who I Am World Tour. The tour started October 4th, 2023 in Lexington, KY and featured music from his solo albums, Backstreet Boys songs, & covers of songs from the 1980s.
August 2023: Vocal Talents Offered for "Happy Xmas"
In August 2023, Nick Carter offered his vocal talents for the rendition of "Happy Xmas," a song featuring patients from the Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, celebrities, and well-known recording artists for the Christmas 4 The Kids digital album, released in 2023 for the holiday season.
August 2023: Carter Can Countersue Schuman
In August 2023, a Las Vegas judge decided that Nick Carter presented sufficient evidence to countersue Melissa Schuman for defamation.
August 28, 2023: Lawsuit Filed for Alleged 2003 Rape
On August 28, 2023, a lawsuit was filed accusing Nick Carter of drugging and raping a 15-year-old on multiple occasions in 2003.
2023: Death of Bobbie Jean Carter
In 2023, Nick Carter's sibling, Bobbie Jean Carter, passed away.
June 2024: Emmy Award win for "Happy Xmas"
In June 2024, Nick Carter and Mitch Koulouris earned their first Pacific Southwest Emmy Award for the song "Happy Xmas (Cancer's Over)" in the category of "Outstanding Musical Composition & Arrangement".
July 26, 2024: Carter Files Countersuit Against Schuman
On July 26, 2024, Nick Carter filed a countersuit against Melissa Schuman for $2.5 million in the Los Angeles Superior Court.
August 2024: Repp's Anti-SLAPP Motion Approved
In August 2024, Ashley Repp's anti-SLAPP motion was approved; however, Nick Carter has since filed an appeal against Repp and intends to sue Schuman with the defamation lawsuit.
August 2024: Carter Countersues Schuman
In August 2024, it was revealed that Nick Carter was countersuing Melissa Schuman for $2.5 million, with the filing done on July 26, 2024. Carter said Schuman's lawsuit alone cost him "millions".
2024: Fallen Idols Docuseries Premiere
In 2024, the Fallen Idols docuseries about Nick and Aaron Carter premiered, diving into sexual assault allegations against Nick and Aaron's struggles with mental health and substance abuse.
February 2025: Start of World Tour 2025
In February 2025, Nick Carter will begin his World Tour 2025 entitled "Who Am I" performing in various countries starting in United Arab Emirates.
March 2025: End of the first leg of the World Tour 2025
In March 2025, Philippines is the last stop of the first leg of Nick Carter's World Tour 2025 entitled "Who Am I" which started in United Arab Emirates in February 2025.
March 2026: Trial Date
In March 2026, Repp and Ruth's cases will be heard together in Nevada.
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