'X Factor' Winners On 'Today': The Return of Boy Band Mania?

Many of us remember the 90's in a variety of ways. For some it was the era of technology advancements, such as the creation of cell phones, Tomagotchis, and Gameboys. But for others, it proved to be a pivotal moment in music history: the breakout of the boy bands.

Led by the Backstreet Boys and N*SYNC, these bands climbed the billboard charts and dominated pop culture. Teenage girls transformed their rooms into shrines and waited in countless concert lines just a get a glimpse of their favorite boy groups. It became a huge sensation, yet one that hasn't withstood the test of time. Sure there's been a few reunions here or there, but boy band popularity has drastically declined throughout the 21st century -- until now.

A British boy band by the name of One Direction performed on the Today Show on March 12 and were met with an overwhelming fan base. Hundreds of adoring, screaming fans (made up of mostly young women) blanketed the outdoor stage, bearing signs, cameras, and autograph-ready memorabilia.