BACKSTREET Boys will perform at The O2 in London tonight following the death of Aaron Carter.
The former teen heartthrob, who was found dead aged 34 on Saturday, was the younger brother of Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter.
The cult group are due on stage Sunday night as part of their DNA World Tour and their opening act has confirmed that the gig will go ahead.
KnowleDJ wrote on Instagram: "As far as I’m told the show is happening and I will be there tonight to do my set.
"But I’d suggest checking the official sites to be sure just in case anything changes.
"Thanks for your patience and understanding and let’s all pray for Nick and his family."
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It comes as Nick responded to his brother's death for the first time on Sunday afternoon.
Nick, 42, wrote in his lengthy Instagram post: "My heart has been broken today.
"Even though my brother and I have had a complicated relationship, my love for him has never ever faded."
When Nick’s sister Leslie, who was Aaron's twin sister, died of an overdose in 2012 at the age of just 25, Nick didn’t cancel his tour with the Backstreet Boys and he didn't attend her funeral.
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He said in 2012: "I wanted to be at my sister’s funeral, but my family has always had a complicated dynamic.
Nick, who has himself battled alcohol and drug addiction, continued to TMZ: "There are so many emotions for me surrounding the loss of my sister.
"I am trying to stay healthy, positive, and focused."
On November 5th, The U.S. Sun confirmed Aaron passed away at the age of 34.
A rep for the pop star confirmed the death and released the statement: "It is with great regret to confirm Aaron Carter was found unresponsive this AM in his home in Palmdale, CA.
"The family has been notified and will be flying out to Los Angeles. Aaron worked very hard towards the end of his life in recovery, to be a good father and to make amends with his family."
The statement concluded: "Unfortunately without proper recovery facilities available in our country and open borders, this is why we have an epidemic."
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Los Angeles County police arrived at the scene in the late morning, at around 11 am, after receiving a report of a man having drowned inside his bathtub.
Law enforcement officials told The Sun that “deputies did respond to the call," after which "they did find a deceased person in the tub."
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