Jeff Timmons, Hot as Ever

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I’ve had a love affair with the majority of pop music’s boy bands, including the easily forgotten ones like the short lived 3 Deep.

But regardless of whether or not they are still making music, I’m still a fan.

So last week when Jeff Timmons from 98 Degrees invited me to Toronto to witness his newest venture, Men of the Strip, I was excited not only to meet a handful of barely dressed buff hotties, but to also meet Jeff himself!

My last Timmons sighting had me standing floor level, row 10, screaming and singing all his past hits when 98 Degrees opened for NKOTB’s ‘The Package’ tour.

But this time I wasn’t swimming in a sea of admiring fans, It was just the 3 of us: Jeff, myself, and co-writer Megan, sitting down for an intimate chat.

We asked a number of important questions and both walked away feeling inspired and excited about his new show opening 2014 in Las Vegas.

A show which we were also lucky to preview that night… and yes, Jeff even takes the stage during this all male review!

inging his new songs and some 98 Degree throwbacks, Jeff still has the voice, talent and charisma which can whip a crowd into a wild frenzy!

But what impressed me the most was his response to this question:

Mr.Fab - “You’ve certainly had it all – you’ve been at the top, so why now start back at the bottom with a new group of guys?”

Jeff – “I’ve always wanted to deliver the best and when I compiled this group of guys, I saw their talent, drive and goals. I want to be there to mentor them and help them achieve their dreams.”

Not only does Jeff have a sincere kind heart, he’s also a realist!

Mr.Fab – “How do you know when it’s best to just leave your shirt on?”

Jeff – “Have you seen the other guys… It’s time!”

But as far as M & I are concerned…. He’s still a good decade away from needing to keep it on!

Then it came time for M.Fab to chime in….

Here are her thoughts:

Meeting the other Men of the Strip was something I will never forget, so many abs and muscles in places I didn’t know muscles could grow… But I couldn’t even wait to sit and chat with Jeff Timmons!

He was so friendly, open and gracious - a true star. I didn’t want to blow it so I asked a question I knew our readers would be the most interested in:

M.Fab - “In three words, can you describe the smell of the tour bus?”

Jeff – “The. Bus. Smells” he blurted out. “Dudes, protein shakes, sneakers and socks, it doesn’t take a chemist to know that cocktail is pure danger!”

“All 10 guys have been living and touring in the bus and although Joel has taken on the role of ‘Den-Mother’ it is still not pretty.”

I loved his hutzpah. His drive and energy. He was in 98 Degrees for goodness sake; he does not need to be pounding the pavement anymore. But he does it for the challenge.

Not the fame or the money, but the self-satisfaction in knowing you’ve created something exciting people are going to definitely be talking about.

And between the 2 of us … We’re still talking!!!

We are looking forward to paying you all a visit when you find your landing spot in Las Vegas!

“You’ve gotta be Real and you’ve gotta be Fun” -Jeff Timmons

Fab words to live by!

Mr & M.Fab of the Timmons

Hot Stuff: 98 Degrees Singer Brings Strip Show to Barley House

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Stepping into teen idol territory as an artist, you're already setting yourself up for a fair amount of potential ridicule from the critics. But let's just suppose that you fall into the "boy band" category — now you're pretty much critically marked for death, which was exactly the scenario that 98 Degrees found themselves in when they made their debut in the late '90s. Singer Jeff Timmons (a native of Canton who also put the group together) recalls the group finally got a second chance with critics earlier this year when it reunited and hit the road with New Kids on the Block and Boyz II Men.

Riding the positive waves generated by the band's recent activity, which includes a new album, 2.0, that was released prior to the tour, Timmons is back out on the road as the ringleader of Men of the Strip — a sexy touring preview of a forthcoming Vegas production which he promises takes the well-worn format of the traditional male revue shows and gives it a much-needed reboot. He'll sing 98 Degrees songs and original songs while a group of male dancers strut their stuff.

When you're playing shows with 98 Degrees, you're in a situation where the women are already a little bit riled up. It seems like a show like this one would really pour gasoline on the fire.

And that's sort of what I see in the whole thing. We have a similar audience and a similar fanbase. I was asked years ago to host a similar type of thing, I mean, we like to think that it's a little bit different and that [with this show] we've kind of revamped the idea of what a male revue is. [We've done that] by adding younger, cooler, more sophisticated production [elements] and better guys. But yeah, ultimately when I hosted that in Las Vegas, it was a big success. We were sold out the majority of the time I was there. It's not like everybody thinks [with this show] — it's a real production and the guys have talent. They dance, they sing and it's not over-the-top raunchy like people expect.

Creatively, what do you enjoy about putting together a show like this?

Well, it's different. You know, traditionally 98 Degrees is known as the boys next door, but at the end of the day, once the label saw [us with] our shirts off — we were all athletes — and we did one photo shoot with our shirts off and then that was our marketing tool the whole entire time according to our publicists and our labels. So this is a little bit different. I like being creative with it. I mean, we've created everything new, from the clothes these guys wear to the choreography being a little bit more sophisticated and current to implementing great lighting and sound and then coupling that with songs that people have known for many, many years, you know, the 98 Degrees songs and all of that stuff. So I feel that it's just a formula for a good time. We're not trying to go out there and drive people over the top, we're not trying to do anything raunchy and we're not trying to be too irreverent — we're just trying to give them enough sexuality to the show that gets them super excited. So then after they see the show they can talk about what fun they had on their girls' night out. You know, things that females are entitled to that are just a little more taboo, no matter what time it is in our era. Girls don't usually have these opportunities, so we want to give them those opportunities to go out and enjoy a night with their friends and have a good time.

I'm sure you get pitched quite a few interesting projects. What's the most bizarre thing that's ever come your way?

Well, I mean, everything. I've been offered to do porn and to actually really, really be a stripper. [There's been] all kinds of really bizarre [things]. I've been in the business for a very long time fortunately, and I'm still alive and kicking after 17 years of being in it. But I've seen everything from that kind of stuff to being on a soap opera to doing my own radio show. I've had a lot of opportunities but some of them have been quite bizarre. Frankly, we've built the brand up throughout the years and even though some are intriguing, you can't go that far left or you won't have any more opportunities presented to you in this business. So I have been offered those, but I thought, "Gee, if I have a porn career, that will really ruin the porn business, I think." [Laughs] So I decided against that one for more than one reason.

The band played its first shows in more than a decade this past summer and also released new music. Will there be further activity from the group?

Yeah, you know we put out an album and it was met with moderate success. We went with an independent label, but ultimately we did it so fast. People want to do things to capitalize on hype. But it was just moderately successful. So I think that the group may go back and revisit it and play with it a little bit more and spend a little bit more time. I'm not disappointed in the run we had. But again, I'm an artist and always striving for the next big thing and wanting to be better than the things I did the last time. So maybe there's something else out there if we work really hard and the chips fall the right way.

Jeff Timmons and the varying “Degrees” of boy banders on TV

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98 Degrees was definitely the most lukewarm of the ’90s boy bands (at least in terms of fandom). But the group — a side piece to the mega meals that were the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC — is really starting to gain some heat these days, what with several of its members finding their way to the small screen.

The main face of 98 Degrees, Mr. Nick Lachey, has been on the tube for quite some time (more on that below) but now Jeff Timmons, that other non-Lachey-family hottie from the band, is following in Lachey’s footsteps, agreeing to star in a reality series following the lives of male strippers.

Yes, in the years following the mutual disbanding of 98 Degrees, Timmins turned stripping, joining infamous male revue troupe Chippendale’s before deciding to start his own Las Vegas club, Men of the Strip. But he’s trying to make it rain bills higher than one dollar these days, as he’s just signed a deal with an unknown network to turn Men on the Strip into a hit show. As Timmons told Billboard recently, the plan is to debut the, uh, fruits of his labour to the public next spring, around the same time Men of the Strip opens its doors in Sin City.

Slightly racy show content aside, it’s safe to say Timmons just made a smart business move. The 98 Degrees boys have really done well on primetime. Aside from Nick, they do have to cherish the success of Drew Lachey, who has appeared on Dancing With the Stars twice, winning the Mirrorball once (Justin Jeffre, meanwhile, has stayed out of the spotlight, pursuing Ohio politics until joining the boys for a reunion tour this summer). Plus, the small screen has become a bit of a safe haven for ex-boy banders, both in terms of scripted and reality programming.

As we anxiously await a peek at Timmons’ primetime package, let’s explore the varying degrees of success he could achieve by looking at some singing and dancing dudes of DVR passes past and present.

PRETTY COOL (JC Chasez, Nick Carter)

Listen, the man responsible for the most underappreciated NSYNC solo project known to man (Schizophrenic) has also been pretty cool in the right way, showing off his swagger whenever the camera and/or mic pulled away from Justin Timberlake.” But his efforts to expand into TV have gotten a fairly chilly reception. Basically, he spent a few years as a judge on Randy Jackson Presents America’s Next Dance Crew and did guest spots onLas Vegas and Ghost Whisperer.

BSB boy Carter, on the other hand, has simply been seen on the reality show Meet the Carters, which also featured his less successful, but equally “Crush”-worthy bro Aaron. He gets extra points for his cameo on 8 Simple Rules, but loses them immediately for having been on the new 90210.

If Timmons wants to move above this, hes got to have some mild success with this Men on the Strip show. It could be as easy as getting attached to a network that appreciates fallen ’90s stars like a VH1 or E!

LUKEWARM (Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, Shaun Stockman)

As for JC’s bandmate Lance, while he stayed off screen for a while after the less-than-heated reaction to his role in On the Line, his primetime resume has gotten beefy in recent years, with him grabbing guest spots on Cupcake Wars, Gravity Falls and Keeping Up With the Kardashians, and competing, much like Drew Lachey, on Dancing With the Stars. He’s also in the midst of producing some new TV pilots, including a comedy alongside SNL‘s Cheri Oteri.

Meanwhile, fellow NSYNC-er Fatone has had some previous success with reality TV. After the show that gave him his first big TV role, My Big Fat Greek Life, got cancelled, he hosted The Singing Bee for both the US and Australia. He then became the announcer for the Steve Harvey years of Family Feud and got his own cooking show called My Family Recipe Rocks. With that latter series under his belt, he nabbed a part as a contestant on an “all-star” version of Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off. He didn’t win, but he did get some money for charity and is currently playing the Bob Barker role for Las Vegas’s Price is Right Live!

Moving on to Stockman, whom you may recall as one of the Boys II Men. Although he has an ongoing gig as a judge on The Sing-Off, that’s all he’s really done on TV thus far. One more project and I’d say he could move up a degree. I’d say the same for Timmons.

HOT (Nick Lachey) 

The elder Lachey really got his first taste of solo stardom when he allowed MTV cameras to follow him and then-wife Jessica Simpson for the show Newlyweds back in 2003. After some fun guest roles on One Tree Hill, Charmed and American Dreams, Lachey NBC acapella singing competition series The Sing-Off a few years back, which would lead to gigs heading up Stars Earn Stripes and The Winner Is. He shows no signs of stopping either, especially with his wifey, former ET and TRL correspondent Vanessa Minnillo also in the biz (she’s currently playing one of the ladies of Dads).

Timmons has a long way to go if he wants to get here. But he does have Lachey’s personal number and can always ask him for career advice, right?

SUPER HOT (Justin Timberlake)

JT doesn’t do TV all the time, but when he does, he does it up! The man’s in the SNL Five-Timers Club for a reason, having brought us some of the most memorable skits of recent years (see: “Dick in a Box,” “The Barry Gibb Talk Show” and anything with that singing mascot guy who brought us all down to Omeletteville). He’s returning to show again later this month too, playing “performer” to pal Jimmy Fallon “host” (let’s face — these two are co-hosting).

SIZZLING (The Donnie Wahlberg)

No other boy bander can come near Donnie D on TV. Not only does the dude have a recurring role on a high-rated CBS show (Blue Bloods), he’s constantly making the talk-show rounds, either to promote New Kids on the Block’s latest reunion tour effort or to just be his charming self. He’s even attached himself to another TV star – The View‘s Jenny McCarthy — and has plans to produce a show about his family burger biz (Wahlburgers) alongside his bro Mark (he’s previously done behind-the-scenes stuff for Boston’s Finest).

It’s doubtful that Timmons can get to this stage ever, but if he tries, I bet he could get Donnie, a known ham with a hard bod for miles, to go sans shirt for an episode. You know, in the sake of boy-bander-turned-TV-star solidarity.

98 Degrees singer's new male strip show 'Men of the Strip' coming to Lancaster

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If you had told Jeff Timmons that he'd be the frontman and emcee for a male stripper show a few years ago, he would have laughed.

But times have changed since then and now the singer of 98 Degrees, the popular '90s boy band behind songs "I Do (Cherish You)" and "Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)," is the co-creator of Men of the Strip, an all new male revue.

It's a show he describes as "music, dancing and sex all wrapped into one."

Men of the Strip is touring around the country, delighting women (and men) along the way. Throughout the tour cameras will be rolling, as the show is set to get the reality show treatment and become a dock-series.

Next stop for the men? Lancaster's Chameleon Club. The revue will be showing its stuff 8 p.m. Nov. 30. Tickets are $15-$20 and there is also an opportunity for a VIP meet and greet with Timmons himself (an additional $50).

Men of the Strip isn't the first time Timmons has dabbled in the stripping world - he got his start with the Chippendales, even though he was skeptical at first.

"Well a couple years ago I was asked to host the Chippendales in Vegas and, of course, I said 'No way,'" he recalled. "Then I went to see the show and I was like, 'This is awesome!'"

That started a gig as the Chippendales' emcee and musical act for a limited run in 2011. However, Chippendales wasn't the best fit for Timmons. He liked the show - but at the same time he saw a lot of potential for something different.

"I thought, what if I started a younger, fresher version of this?" he said. "That's how the seeds of Men of the Strip got planted."

Men of the Strip is more than just a younger Chippendale show, according to Timmons. "The dancing is different, choreography is different, costuming different," he said. "We wanted to make it a very entertaining show and add elements of Cirque in there and amazing lighting."

It's not too different from his days with 98 Degrees. "It's a boy band on steroids," Timmons said of Men of the Strip. 

"[Back then,] the label used to love for us to do photo shoots with our shirts off," he went on. "Music and sexiness go hand in hand - but this is a more exotic and erotic form of that."

As for old 98 Degrees fans, they won't be disappointed, as the show will incorporate more than one of the old band's famous numbers.

However, Timmons won't be the one stripping, he's leaving that to the other gentlemen on the show. But he will be singing as they engage in various scenarios from cowboys to police officers. "It's more about using scenarios to use sexiness to stimulate the mind more than the body," Timmons said.

That doesn't mean the gentlemen don't look good - in fact, they're putting Timmons to shame.

"We were always in shape and that kind of stuff," he said of his days with 98 Degrees. "But these guys [the cast of Men of the Strip] are at a whole other level. They're body builders, they're shredded and they can all move."

"Sometimes it gets intimidating, but I'm fortunate enough that I have enough fans out there that support my stuff and make feel good," he added later.

Jeff Timmons (Of 98*): Perfectly Imperfect

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Having recently reunited with his mega-popular Grammy nominated pop collective 98 Degrees after a nearly thirteen year hiatus, founding member, and respected soloist, Jeffrey Timmons, a loving husband and proud father of four, has a whole lot to be grateful for. 
  

The Hype Magazine recently tracked down the singer/producer in Las Vegas, Nevada, where the 40 year old Taurus was feverishly gearing up for the launch of his brand new all-male musical revue, Men of the Strip...  

What prompted you all -- Nick & Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre and yourself -- to finally come back together for a group reunion LP?

 

We just felt like it was the right time. We had been talking about doing it for years, but our schedules just didn't align. And, with the success for NKOTB and BSB, and the emergence of new "boy bands," we felt the demand was there for us and our fans were waiting.

You titled the record "2.0" -- Conceptually, what does this name represent both to and for you all? 

Well, it is sort of a rebirth of our group, a second, more contemporary version of the band.  We've been gone for 12 years, so the added bells and whistles to the album production, and how we've matured as performers and artists individually, led us to that title.

How does 2.0 either differ and/or compare to previous 98* efforts? 

It was put together much faster.  We recorded this album in less than two months, and most of the others took at least a year -- Technology!

You all just came off of The Package Tour, alongside both New Kids On The Block and Boyz II Men -- Overall, how was that whole experience for you all?

 

The best experience of my career.  I got to tour with my idols; Boyz II Men and the legends NKOTB! It was like a dream come true.  The bonus was that I got to have my family on the road with me the whole time.  I felt very blessed.

Do you have any memorable/funny stories and/or anecdotes that took place during this two-plus month run? 

There were lots of them, but I hitched a ride on Justin's bus one night because we were going into Canada and all the buses couldn't go. I had been used to sleeping in a bedroom in the back of my bus, but on Justin's bus I slept in the top bunk that night.  I'm a restless sleeper.  In fact, I hardly sleep at all. So, I was tossing and turning and fell out of the top bunk and slammed my face and my shoulder on the ground.  I still have a third degree separation --  I think it's funny!

Reflecting...How did you discover your musical talent? 

I've been acting and singing since I was a kid.  It always came naturally, but I'm from a big football town, so I always focused my energy on football.  In college, I realized the girls liked singers just as much as football players, so I decided to dedicate myself to singing! *Jeff chuckles*  Football was too much of a long shot, me being 5'8" and all...

Who has been your greatest inspiration musically and why? 

Michael Jackson, Boyz II Men, Prince, all Doo-wop, Barbershop, (The) Eagles, Journey, Boston, Metallica.  They are all amazing talents, and I like them all for different reasons.  The consistency is soulfulness. 

What do you feel you offer the music industry that we don't already have in other performers?

 

I don't think people know that I write, produce, compose, engineer and perform all of my own music.  I think that makes me a little different.  I also really truly care about the fans, and always give 100% onstage, whether there are 10 people or 10,000 people in the audience.

Have you encountered any problems in getting to this point in your career? 

There are ALWAYS problems in the music business.  It is an extremely tough business.  I have had as many lows as highs, as most artists will articulate.  Fortunately, I kept plugging away, tried to stay humble, and kept the faith, and we've been able to sustain a spot in the industry for nearly 20 years.

What do you want people get from your music?  

I just want them to FEEL something. That's the whole purpose. If they can feel what I felt when I wrote it, even better.

What has been your greatest achievement so far?

 

Personally, raising my kids.  Professionally, there are so many wonderful things I've gotten to experience, it's hard to choose.  I suppose having a number 1 single with Mariah Carey and Joe would be tied with doing a record with Stevie Wonder for a Disney soundtrack.

If you could collaborate with one artist, living or dead, who would it be and why?

 

Michael Jackson --  Best talent ever!

If you could play any venue in the world, which one would you choose and why?

 

I've played most of them, but I'd say Wembley Stadium right now.  I have to get that one crossed off of my list.

One track of yours that you think defines you and why? 

If we're talking 2.0, it would be "Take the  Long Way Home."  It's a Bruno Mars' track.  It's a sexy, vibe-y falsetto tune, and that's my type of deal. One of my own tunes: "Perfectly Imperfect."  It describes me to a "T."  One thing I'm perfect at is being imperfect.

Nightlife Questions:

Do You Enjoy Going Out? And, If So, What Types Of Places Or Establishments Do You Like To Frequent?

 

I'm kind of boring. I like to stay home with my wife and kids, or lock myself in the studio. But, if I do go out, I like to go eat at cool restaurants. STK is a good steakhouse here in Vegas. (Also,) Gordon Ramsey just opened up a bomb burger place here in Vegas that rocks!

And, Do You Drink Alcoholic Beverages? If So, What Type Of Drinks Do You Enjoy?

 

I probably drink too much! I actually just quit for a while to get myself in better shape. But, I do like drinking Olde E, whiskey, vodka, whatever. I'm just not doing it for the time being.

Is there anything I left out that you'd like to mention?  

You caught it all! Look out for my new show 'Men of the Strip.' We're going on a nationwide promo tour, and filming it for a TV show. Then, we'll kick off a residency here in Vegas. Go check out: menofthestrip.com, @menofthestrip on Twitter, and facebook.com/menofthestrip. You can catch me on any of the social media by just typing in my full name. Drop me a line. I like to talk to the fans when I can't sleep at night!

Any "message(s)" for our readers?

 

Thanks so much for all of the love and the support over the years. You are never overlooked, under-appreciated, or taken for granted. You take care of my family and I, and allow me to live my dream --  Namaste!

Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees Talks "Hip" New Male Stripper Show, Working With "Shredded" Hunks

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It is 98 Degrees and Rising! Boy band member Jeff Timmons has a new on-stage gig as the shirtless host of Men of the Strip as the show tours the country. "For guys and girls alike, it's just an entertaining show. It's funny!" Timmons tells Us Weekly about the hot male revue he co-created with choreographer Glenn Douglas Packard.

Timmons, 41, is no stranger to showing off his body on stage, having previously performed in the Chippendales show in Las Vegas. "I had a great experience with them. It's not like what everybody presumes about it, it's a really well-done, professional, sexy production," Timmons says. "I had some great ideas with regards to how we can make this show more modern, more hip, sort of make it mainstream."

So how does Men of the Strip compare to Chippendales? "[Men of the Strip] is still edgy, sexy and girls can let loose, but it's more about the production," the revue host explains. "It's a real show with lighting design and great music that we've put together. We're trying to make it a Broadway-esque production -- sound, lights, and amazing choreography!"

Even though the 98 Degrees guys, Nick Lachey, Drew Lachey and Justin Jeffre, haven't made it to one of his shows yet, Timmons insists they are 100 percent supportive. "I'm always the guy that does sort of the edgy things of the group, and they're familiar with all that. They're very supportive but I don't know that they quite understand it!"

During the show, fans of the pop singer can hear him perform a few of his 98 Degrees hits in addition to his own music, while also enjoying other areas of talent. "These guys… they’re all over 6 feet and shredded to the gills!" Timmons joked with Us. "It's like, man, I have to keep up with these guys!"

To check out when Jeff and the guys will be in your town, check out the Men of the Strip website .

It's raining men: Former 98 Degree frontman to take it off at Skully's

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It's raining men! From 98Degrees! It's going to get steamy! Ok, enough with the weather puns.

Jeff Timmons, founder of 98 Degrees and Canton native is on tour, but this time, he isn't singing love songs. The former (current?) heartthrob has still got it, and he plans to flaunt it in his latest project, Men of the Strip at Skully's Music Diner on Monday Nov. 11.

Timmons (the hot one that wasn't a Lachey) and his merry band of sexy dudes will take to the stage and hopefully show the slew of screaming 20 to 40-somethings (myself included) you're never too old to have a crush on a boy band.

"The transition from performing with 98 Degrees to Men of the Strip was pretty seamless. A lot of boy bands' marketing strategies are based on sexuality anyway. We always had our shirts off," Timmons said in a phone interview on Thursday. "This is the same thing, we're just a little more honest about it."

Timmons decided to start Men of the Strip after a stint working with the Chippendales in Las Vegas.

"I actually didn't want to do it becuase of the stigma, but My wife talked me into it," he said. "After I actually saw the show, my perception of it changed."

 According to Timmons, the show is fun and edgy, but don't expect the "Full Monty".

"[Men of the Strip] is real entertainment, we have an amazing choreographer who worked with Michael Jackson among others." Timmons said. "My wife loves the show, my kids know what I do for a living, it's just harmless fun, nothing distateful."

Though the droves of screaming women is nothing new for Timmons, he is having a great time watching the other men in the group experience the 98 Degrees treatment.

"It's completely different for me because I have four kids and I'm married now. I'm just in a different place than most of these younger guys," Timmons said. "Most of the guys have never done anything like this before, so needless to say they are living it up. They feel like rock stars."

That isn't to say he hasn't had his share of fun.

"I'm just glad social media wasn't so prevalent back when I was in 98Degrees," Timmons said. "I wouldn't have gotten away with so much."

Temperatures are soaring! 98 Degrees star Jeff Timmons bring his pecs appeal to new stripper show

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He made women swoon in boyband 98 Degrees, and now Jeff Timmons is hoping to do it all again - but this time in a new strip show. 

The 41-year-old, who was part of the popular Nineties group with Nick and Drew Lachey and Justin Jeffe, split in 2000 to pursue their own individual projects, one of which being Timmons' adult male revue called Men of the Strip.

Timmons displays his impressive, all-American physique below as well as his days as a Chippendale dancer in Vegas, cheekily posing on the red carpet, to a more polished style as creator, host and performer in the new show.  

We pledge allegiance: Jeff Timmons is a co-creator, host, and performer of new adult male review tour 'Men of the Strip'

It's not the first time he has flexed his muscle on stage - he performed with the Chippendales in 2011 at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas.

But he promises this show will raise the temperature even higher with his new act, describing it as 'more modern and more hip'.

He told Us Weekly: '[Men of the Strip] is still edgy, sexy and girls can let loose, but it's more about the production.

Upon the group disbanding in 2000, the members pursued various projects and have had success, but re-united in 2013 upon completing a new album and joining New Kids on the Block and Boyz II Men 2.0. on tour.  

After suffering a failed solo career and marriage, Nick Lachey found happiness with current wife, 33 year-old Melissa (Vanessa) Mannillo, with whom he shares a son, 18-month-old Camden. 

Younger brother and former band member, Drew Lachey, competed and won on the second season of the hit show, Dancing With the Stars, has since married and has two children, and Justin Jeffre went into politics running for major of Ciccinati in 2005 and has continued pursuing an active political career.

'It's a real show with lighting design and great music that we've put together. We're trying to make it a Broadway-esque production -- sound, lights, and amazing choreography!'

He said his former band mates are supportive of his stripping career, telling the publication: 'I'm always the guy that does sort of the edgy things of the group, and they're familiar with all that. They're very supportive but I don't know that they quite understand it!'

Glenn Douglas Packard, an Emmy-nominated choreographer who has worked with the likes of Michael Jackson, Destiny's Child and Pink, is hoping to bring Cirque Du Soleil-like acrobatics and Broadway theatrics to the show.

According to The Wrap, the eight men joining Timmons include a former college football star, a Latin soap star, wrestler in training, and a former porn star.

Timmons is also hoping the show will launch him back into the spotlight and has plans to turn the act into a reality show, according to The Wrap. 

The U.S. tour began November 1 and will continue running through December 20, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina.