The management just confirmed today that the new album should be released in March/April 2002 and the tour will "probably" start in Summer 2002 but it wasn't confirmed like the New album release's months date.

Dutch Fans can tune into TMF on Sunday 16 December. From 19.30 until 23.00 Ricky will be featured in their 'Weekend Special', with videos, interviews, backstage and concert footage.

Swedish fans can catch the 1999 Barbara walters special on TV4 next saturday.

The best of has now also been released in Argentina.

Finally, an RMTEE newsflash:
- After the hand-delivered messages last year, this year's gift for Ricky is a tribute birthday song. It is ready, so we will be revealing the end result on the website shortly. Watch your mail boxes for further announcements.
- If you haven't already done so, please let us know on the forum, what time would suit you best for regularly scheduled Spanish, French, Italian chats. We will try to schedule the chats at the most convenient time(s) for everyone.
- Also check out the announcements about the get-togethers in Scandinavia and the UK sections!