19.06.09
Hey !
Internet based news ! Their official site is getting a facial ! www.noangels-music.de has been shut down until July 25. Like it's been said in the previous update, Aaron Pearce said that the new single was coming "any day". Lucy Diakovska, member of the bands, has been enjoying holidays, sharing pics on her official Twitter account.
IS THERE A SHARK IN THE CHARTS ?
She has been named "Artist to watch in 2009". Vanessa Brown, better known as VV Brown, is releasing her third single entitled "Shark In The Water". And it has gained heavy airplay for a few weeks now. According to a report Friday, June 12, from Music Week, VV Brown’s latest single, “Shark in the Water”, has made the Radio Two playlist, and is “her first single to gain heavy airplay.”
Here is the video for this soon-to-be hit - released next month !
VANESSA PETRUO: A BLAST FROM THE PAST
Vanessa Petruo, former No Angel, released her first single back in 2004, and was supposed to released a second one, a pop tune named "Pop That Melody" - her album was supposed to be a pop one, but she later decided to produce a pop-jazzy album, named "Mama Lilla Would", critically acclaimed but only lifted one single from it (the catchy song "Hot Blooded Woman").
Recently, the video, filmed 4 years ago, for this wonderful song written by Mousse T., leaked on the web: You can't ignore it - don't you just love pop music ?
Check out Vany's official website: www.vanessapetruo.tv
REMEMBERING AALIYAH
Aaliyah died 8 years ago, on August 25, 2001, in a plane crash just after her videoshoot for the smash hit single "Rock The Boat". No one in this industry forgot this incredibly talented girl who died too soon. Having posthumous awards and number ones, she could get others in 2011. Her last studio album, "Aaliyah", will be re-released worldwide just ten years after her death, in her memory.
MORE NEWS FROM THE SUGA WORLD
Hi guys, im getting loads of messages about what us babes are up to with the new album... Here goes xxx....We have the first single, which i think sounds AMAZING... its very different to what we have done in the past, which always works for us..I cant say what it sounds like lol Or who produced it lol... BUT i think we'll get some new fans from it which is always nice :-)...The album it self was great to make because we met so many amazing people and producers & heard loads of gossip lol...(another secret) - Neyo has written songs, Stargate, Red One, Makeba who does alot with beyonce, James Fauntleroy who did Justin & Ciara's Love Sex & magic...So many amazing and talented people :-) And i can honestly say that they were all lovely and so nice to us :-)... The album has no title yet but im loving your ideas :-) I think it will be the best album we've done in this line up for sure...We are all so excited and cant wait to hear your thoughts on it. Dates are not confirmed yet, but it wont be long :-) Infact, we are looking at video treatments for the first single already so it wont be long :-) Thanks for your support and questions xxx Spread the word!!! lol
We spread the word ! This message was posted by Keisha yesterday on her official Twitter Account.
SHAKIRA IS BACK !
Yes, Shakira is now on Twitter and shared good news with her followers: her new single has been picked and it's called 'She Wolf' ! Dave Meyers directed the video, and the single will be released in the end of June. Shakira released her last album, "Oral Fixation, vol. 2" three years ago now.
09.06.09
Newsweek
Hello bloggers ! I feel extremely sorry for the lack of updates, been busy and had recently problems logging on to the site ! So here it goes ! A lot has happened in the past week in the pop world !
NO ANGELS: THERE MUST BE AN ANGEL...NAMED AARON PEARCE !
Aaron (left) with Khalid, No Angels' Manager at Echo 2009
It's official: No Angels' 5th studio album is finished and ready to rock your stereo ! Aaron Pearce, producer, broke the news on his Myspace:
Hey Everybody, wanted to say hey and update you on what's going on with me. No Angels' album is finished!! It is FANTASTIC!!! You all will NOT be disappointed! Very excited about it. Single is coming very soon! Album should be out by the end of the summer. Look out for it!
Passion by Kreesha Turner is being featured in the ABC promos for their new show Cougar Town! Check it out! Usually runs during primetime shows at night.
I am currently working with Chris Brown for his upcoming LP. Very excited about it! Cannot say much about it yet, but when I can I will update immediately!
More exciting news coming soon!!
Until then, have a GREAT summer!!!!
AP
You have to hear to Aaron's work. It's deffo worth it ! Find him on his official pages:
No Angels' first gig after the 'Destiny' era will take place July 3rd, in Austria, for the St. Poelten Fest' 750th Anniversary.
via No Angels Brasil
AN ENGLISH GIRL IN CALAIS
'Lately' may have been postponed, but Liz McClarnon is still busy little bee promoting it and her solo stuff too ! First of all, head over to Lil's Myspace to listen to a brand new track named "Sing" ! And Liz wrote a new blog a few days ago ! She went to Calais, France, as she's been invited to a charity football match as a "God Mother" ! Liz stated that she would definitely learn french as she couldn't read what was going on in the papers ! Her presence was qualified by a French northern newspaper as the "icing on the cake".
LA VOIX DU NORD - about the event (french)
TAKE THAT, SUNDERLAND !
It's now ! If you have the chance to live in the UK, you maybe will get the chance to see Take That - The Circus, on tour ! The first gig was in Sunderland, 4 days ago ! Here are the tour dates:
08-09-10/06/2009: The Circus Live - Coventry Ricoh Arena
13/06/2009: The Circus Live - Dublin - Croke Park
16-17/06/2009: The Circus Live - Cardiff - Millenium Stadium
19-20-21/06/2009: The Circus Live - Glasgow - Hampden Park
23-24-26-27-28/06/2009: The Circus Live - Manchester - Old Trafford Cricket Ground
01-03-04-05/07/2009: The Circus Live - London - Wembley Stadium
Take That's latest single, 'Said It All' is out June 15. 3 formats are available. Also available: Take That- The Circus Live iTunes Pass ! Check it out at www.takethat.com !
NATASHA HAMILTON : ALBUM (EVENTUALLY) RELEASED ?
I heard fans complaining that Tash was taking way too much time to release her stuff, some saying that she was 'losing some fans because of the lack of updates'. It is true that recently, Tash hasn't doing that much in the music industry, probably focusing again and again on her new material and also being a full-time Mum ! But a week ago, Tash performed a mini-gig in Liverpool, singing her forthcoming first single 'Ms. Emotional'. And she also gave an online interview for the Mirror, stating that her album was likely to be released in October. We just can't wait to hear it. Good Luck with that, Nat.
For the latest updates about Natasha, check out her Twitter Fan Page: www.twitter.com/tashhamiltonfan .
BLUE IS THE COLOUR, BUT BLUE IS ALSO A BAND !
It's official ! They're back ! Check out this interview given by Antony Costa, Lee Ryan, Simon Webbe and Duncan James on This Morning, June 4, 2009 ! The boys are back on tour, for their "Best of Blue Tour 2009" before releasing a very awaited new album in 2010.
Despite selling over seven million records worldwide and gaining an army of fans, the band decided to go their separate ways in 2004.
But in April this year, after a four year break, they announced that they would reunite for a 'Best of Blue Tour'.
Antony says: "We're going to enjoy it and have a good time and then we can just see what happens from there, I suppose. We're hoping to do a new album next summer; it'll be our tenth anniversary."
The group claim that their fans had spurred them into getting back together.
Lee says: "People are going to think we're jumping on the bandwagon of other bands reforming. But there was an urgency for us, and from the fans, to get back together."
Blue's first full concert will be at the Silverstone Classic Weekend on 24 and 25 July. Fans can get tickets for the weekend at www.silverstoneclassic.com or by calling 08712310849. (UK ONLY)
via This Morning YouTube Channel
AMELLE BERRABAH GOES SOLO
Nope, she's not leaving the Sugababes ! She just jumped on the solo train when she was offered a duet with rapper Tinchy Stryder. The song's name is 'Never Leave You' and the video premieres today ! Have a listen to the song HERE ! (Tell me if you can't see it, can't acess it anymore in my country due to copyright restrictions. Still, the video is coming soon !)
As for the Babes, Keisha confirmed on her Twitter that the album would definitely be released this year. The first single has been picked and it's likely to be released in August, with a tour next year ! YAY !
THE TOUR IS OVER
Hope Girls Aloud are not over though ! After 32 shows, the 'Out Of Control Tour' ended on June 6th, in Newcastle. Nicola, Sarah, Cheryl, Nadine and Kimberley are currently on a hiatus focusing on personal projects for about 18 months. Still, an additional date to the OOC Tour has been picked: September 18th at the Wembley Stadium ! Girls Aloud's next album is now released sometime in 2010. We'll have to be patient !
NADJA'S BACK
After remaining in the dark for a few weeks following all the controversy, Nadja Benaissa finally appeared at an event organized by the BMW owner Hans Schröder, last weekend. "I'm doing fine, I'm living in Berlin for a few weeks, I'm feeling peaceful here", she said. She also stated that she can't wait to be back on stage with the other band members, who are releasing their 5th studio in August (see top of the message). Nadja did appear with her almost 10-year-old girl Leila. "She gives me strengh. I have to be strong for her", Nadja added.
EMMA BUNTON JOINS HEART
Ex-Spice girl Emma Bunton will be presenting her own girl-powered Saturday afternoon show on Heart, starting mid-June.
Emma will host Saturday afternoons from 4pm to 7pm, starting on Saturday 13th June.
Emma has said: “When I was asked to present my own shows, it was really exciting and felt completely natural. I can’t wait to be part of the Heart team!”
Tune in to Emma Bunton every Saturday afternoon from 4pm to 7pm starting on Saturday 13th June.
Good Luck, Emma !
via HEART 106
If you cannot wait for Emma's show, check out this interview she made for This Morning. She's just so lovely !
21.05.09
Some news: Girls Only !
LATELY: RELEASE POSTPONED !
Everyone, especially Liz McClarnon and Jaime Jay, were excited about the awaited release of 'Lately', the single part of the Global One Music Project. But we received this mail on Monday:
Due to legal reasons, the Global One Project have unfortunately had to pospone the release of “Lately”, the track Liz McClarnon was featuring on with Jaime Jay, and it will no longer be released on the 18th May. Please accept our apologies for this, and we shall certainly bring you some more information on the release when we have it.
Then, Lil and Jaime posted on their MySpace blogs about it. It's yet unknown whether the single will be released soon or not. But we'll post here as soon as Lil or Jaime will break the news ! But if you can't wait 'til there, the Offcial Video has been released on YouTube. It is the same for every version, but it's still great and we all love it here !
Lil's World is also saying that a brand new track is coming on her Myspace page. As for Jaime, she posted the Wideboys Remix of her debut single 'To Make You Feel Alright' on YouTube. Rush here to have a listen !
GIRLS ALOUD BREAK THEIR TOP 10 RUN
We totally forgot to post this news ! Girls Aloud were known for having since their debut single 'Sound Of The Underground' 20 consecutive top 10 in the UK Charts. The last one, 'The Loving Kind', from their number one album 'Out Of Control', charted at 10, becoming their lowest charting single to date in the UK Singles Chart. The third single lifted, 'Untouchable', was chosen by the fans on their official website and was released April 27. Despite a fantastic video, the Girls, currently on tour, didn't promote the song, and Untouchable only charted at 11. Which is great, but enough to break their top 10 run.
This single will be the last taken from the 'Out Of Control' era. The Girls are going on a hiatus after their tour, releasing a new album in 2010, scheduled for Autumn. Sarah, Nadine, Kimberley, Nicola and Cheryl are planning on focusing on personal projects.
SUGABABES: STUDIO AND THE CITY
Exciting news on the SugaWorld ! After recording in LA, the girls landed to NY to continue recording their 7th studio album. The girls cannot resist posting news on Twitter, which started a controversy...
In fact, one of the girls posted on the group's official account:
"Oh we just wanted to give a BIG 2 fingers and a Kiss our Ass to the sad prat who made that YouTube video about Us against GA.
Get the FUCK over it. We like what they do. We Love what we do. We are a completely different band. Who gives a shit if we've had 2 line up changes… Even more reason to show us support & respect because we are still surviving!!!
WE have had Nearly TEN yrs In this industry with with 7 albums 5 number ones HUGE sales across EUROPE not only in the UK. We write. Sing live. We have never Sold our selves out to the media. Who we thank for all their support so far but its never been about that. We're about the music.
Love and support to all the up and coming girl bands. BUT their will only ever be ONE sugababes and even though the last album wasnt A huge hit (lol) Who gives a sh!t. We are not giving up. And we STILL remain (According to OVER ALL SALES) THE BIGGEST GIRLBAND FROM THE UK!
Thanks to all our real fans and supporters we love you xxxx"
The controversy has begun ! Everyone assumed it was Keisha posting, and GA fans began replying...It seems that it hurt Keisha a bit, after seeing the messages she sent to me on Twitter. But the one who posted that was Amelle...Lol !
Besides that, the girls might come home sooner than they thought. They already recorded 10 songs, and one is written by NeYo. According to Amelle, this could possibly become the first single from the new album ! We gotta admit, with Girls Aloud away for a while, this could possibly become their most successful album ! Wait and see...
Thanks to www.sugatime.tk for re-writing all of the tweets! Lol
NO ANGELS: SUMMER WILL BE HUGE
Aaron Pearce, american producer, is known in the No Angels world for producing the group's forthcoming album which is gonna be released in the end of July. On his Myspace and official Twitter, Aaron posted that yesterday was his last day of mixing the group's songs. Means that the album is now in post production. Not long to go ! Lucy was spotted at the Life Ball in Vienna, Austria, along with Fran Drescher, Bill Clinton and Katy Perry. Check out a few pics on Lucy's Twitter account !
09.05.09
Busy Little Bee
What a busy time it was ! Sorry for the lack of updates ! As I'm done with Uni I will have more time for the page...So, what happened in the Pop World last week ?
TAKE THAT - The New Single !
'Said It All' is the 4th single lifted from their smash hit album 'The Circus'. The boys, before going on tour next month, provide the fans with a fantastic video on the circus theme. A sad one to see at www.takethat.com !
BLUE - The Reunion !
After disbanding in 2004, Simon Webbe, Duncan James, Lee Ryan & Antony Costa are back this summer for a one time reunion. The boys have promised not to return to their party lifestyle after reuniting. The 'All Rise' singers claimed that they are serious about their future in the music industry and want to be financially secure. "This time around we've got responsibilities so we're not going to be having any late night parties" Lee Ryan told the Daily Mail.
"We're going to be sensible now and not take everything for granted. This is like a second chance for us. "The first time round we enjoyed it, and now it's all about securing our future and our kids." The star added that the band are not ashamed of their previous reputation for being rough around the edges. "We've never been a whiter than white boyband. We're not going to start trying to be now," he said. Blue will make their first live performance since reuniting at Capital FM's Summertime Ball on June 7.
Liz McClarnon - 2009 is her year
Liz McClarnon, as we told you there, is releasing her new single 'Lately' on May 18th, as featuring with best friend Jaime Jay. If you follow her on Myspace, you can see that it's a busy time for her ! Photoshoots, interviews and all...Liz gave an interview to DigitalSpy (link below) recently and stated that she sticked to a pure pop sound, and that her album would sound like Atomic Kitten and The Saturdays...We can't wait !
Read Liz's interview here: DigitalSpy - News
Britney Spears on your Radar
It's official: After Womanizer, Circus and If You Seek Amy, Radar will be the fourth single lifted from Brit's 6th studio album. Sounds like déjà vu ? Kind of. Radar was recorded and put on the Blackout album, released almost 2 years ago. And it was supposed to be the fourth single lifted from the album, before Jive cancelled the released to give Britney more time focusing on her new album. Despite that, Radar charted in loads of countries thanks to digital downloads, and is appearing as a bonus track on the Circus album. Personally, we love Radar, but we would have wanted singles like Amnesia and Quicksand (written by the brilliant Lady GaGa). Good luck with this single, Brit !
Here Come The Babes - part 2 !
Amelle, Keisha & Heidi are still in LA recording their 7th album and are working with amazing people ! The girls confirmed that they recorded a track with RedOne, the one who produced the GaGa hit 'Just Dance' ! And judging by the pics they posted on Twitter, it seems like the girls are having a GREAT time ! With Girls Aloud disbanding for a few months and The Saturdays struggling to top the charts, seems like 2009 will deffo be Suga !!!
28.04.09
Neuigkeiten
Hot Babes In The City
The Sugababes are back ! They left England and headed to LA yesterday to begin recording their 7th solo album !! Last night, Keisha posted this message via the Babes' official Twitter:
We are now in LA!!!! Lets make history :) Thanks soooo much for your support guys love you!!!-Keisha x
The album is scheduled for a release in October. Good luck, girls! Here come the hits !
Girls Aloud: Split ? No, No, No
Drama going on the Girls Aloud world. Cheryl Cole and Sarah Harding were forced to deny split rumors, again:
The singer told The Mirror that the group will only take a temporary break to give its members the chance to pursue their own solo projects.
Harding said: "Split? No, No, No! We’re all doing different things this year. I've already done some acting and the director has asked me to work with him again.
"I'm hyper so I love having a few things on the go at the same time. But we're not splitting up."
Girls Aloud's Official Twitter account also made a statement: The split is TEMPORARY people, TEMPORARY. Please note the emphasis on TEMPORARY. The mighty Girls Aloud will be back, fear not.
Girls Aloud are currently promoting their #1 album Out Of Control all over the UK.
Nicole Sherzinger leaving herself
Yes, Nicole is reported to leave the Pussycat Dolls after their current tour. Leaving herself because the other ones were here just to raise their arms and legs in the air. Melody Thornton launched a tirade against her fellow bandmate Nicole Scherzinger live on stage in Phoenix.
The singer accused Scherzinger, who is expected to quit the dance troupe after the tour, of hogging the limelight.
"Thank you for supporting me even though I'm not featured, you know what I'm saying," she told the audience.
"Don't give give up on your dreams and don't let anyone stomp on you, ever!"
Thornton is reportedly frustrated that the group's latest single 'Jai Ho!' was released as 'Pussycat Dolls featuring Nicole Scherzinger'.
via DigitalSpy
Paris goes GaGa
Not talking about the brainless blonde but the town. The Olympia Hall is welcoming Lady GaGa for a unique gig on July 9. Tickets will be available in May.
Song 4 Nadja opened one month ago ! Thank you everyone for visiting !
02.04.09
News Of Our World
The Global One Project: Get your FREE Megamix !
Ahead of the release of "Lately" Liz McClarnon's new single being released as part of the huge Worldwide project Global One, you can now download an exclusive megamix of the track, and it's absolutely FREE! The megamix features all the artists from around the world who are taking part in the project, including Liz McClarnon and Jaime Jay who are representing the UK.
To download the megamix now, just simply click HERE !
Don't forget to keep checking back on Liz's Myspace Page and Official Website to keep up to date with all of Liz's upcoming TV appearances, shows, radio interviews and magazine interviews.
"Lately" featuring Jaime Jay is released 18th May !
New Angel (And It's Not In Your Mind)
Sandy Moelling, member of the most successful german band to date, No Angels, gave birth last Saturday (March 28th) to her first child, Jayden. Both mum and baby are doing fine (even if the mum is probably tired !). The father is Renick Bernadina, who is dating Sandy for 7 years now. Sandy's Official site, www.sandy.tv, posted this update:
"Sandy ist gestern am 19h18 Mama geworden =). Sie lässt euch ausrichten, dass beide wohlauf sind, nur sehr Müde ! Der kleine Mann heisst Jayden, ist 50cm klein und wiegt 3120 Gramm !"
Sandy is the third Angel to give birth. Nadja Benaissa's daughter, Leila, is turning 10 this year, while Jessica's daughter Cheyenne just turned 6.
Besides that, all the fans can support the band this summer for their open-air dates at the REWE-Familie Tour, with other artists.
Here are the dates:
6th June 2009: Hamburg
20th June 2009: Frankfurt
27th June 2009: Mannheim
04th July 2009: Muenchen
01st August 2009: Berlin
15th August 2009: Düsseldorf
Please also note that Nadja Benaissa will perform in Frankfurt on April 11th, as a featured artist on the "Lady's Rap und R'n'B Live Konzert", at Room 69, at 10pm (22:00 Uhr), German time, the ticket costs €7.
Tribute To Jade Goody
Cancer victim Jade Goody's hopes for her children are unveiled in poignant final message.
The reality TV star said she hoped Bobby and Freddie would turn into "fine, upstanding young men", and that their times together were her "most precious memories", according to The Sun, and she also pledges that her husband Jack Tweed, mother Jackiey and the boys' father Jeff Brazier would help bring the boys up.
Her message - published in the newspaper - comes from a book called Jade: Remember Me This Way, about her life. It's being published later this month with profits going to Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Addressing Bobby, five, and Freddie, four, Jade said: "I have asked for this book to be made so that when you are older you can remember just how much fun we had together.
"I thank God that we made the most of all our time together and I treasure the moments we shared.
"I know that with the help of nanny Jackiey, Jack and daddy Jeff you will turn into fine, upstanding young men."
Jade adds: "We had so many wonderful adventures together, from horse-riding and fishing in Wales to camel rides in the desert of Abu Dhabi and water fights at Butlins. These are my most precious memories, and this book will be your keepsake so that you will always remember the good times."
It's also been revealed that the bishop who blessed the marriage of Jade and Jack has come up with a prayer to help those who are mourning her death. Bishop Jonathan Blake described Jade as an "inspirational" figure, who overcame immense childhood difficulties.
Jade's Funeral is taking place on Saturday April 4th, in Essex.
Sugababes working on 7th Studio Album !
After releasing 6 studio albums and one Greatest Hits three years ago, Keisha Buchanan, Amelle Berrabah and Heidi Range are back in the studio, well, at least, they're in the process of making a new album. Keisha, on her Twitter account, asks the fans: "What sound do you want to hear from us next guys? We have loads of ideas but id love to know what you think...After all, you're buying it, lol" ; Heidi adds on her own one: "We will be touring next year. We're off to LA soon to start recording our new album and we are very excited! x"
Seems like it's going to be an exciting year for the babes! The latest rumours are talking about a new single next September.
"Catfights & Spotlights", the last album of the band, was considered a commercial failure despite reaching #8 on the UK Album Charts. The lead single of the album, "Girls", reached the #3 spot. But it's great they are taking their time, so they can prove they still are the biggest European girl band of their generation.
After releasing a second single from that album, the girls went on a hiatus, saying that they would not be touring in 2009, which leaded to rumours saying the girls were about to split. On their official Myspace, the girls issued this statement, on March 11th:
"Following on from a recent report in one of last week’s Sunday newspapers that we are splitting up, we are happy to let you know that this is completely untrue!!
Actually, nothing could be further from the truth!
Please stay tuned for some massive news coming very soon about the next exciting part of our careers…
Lotsa luv, Heidi, Keisha & Amelle
Xxx"
Amelle, via the Official Sugababes Twitter account, said that an announcement is about to be told next week or so. Stay tuned coz Here Come The Babes...
Another Baby Angel
Well, it happened like 2 weeks ago but this site wasn't even opened. Melanie Chisholm, the last former Spice Girl to give birth, allowed Hello! Magazine to have a cover story on her baby. Scarlet Starr, born February 22nd, makes her parents happy, especially the mom but also her father Thomas Starr. Look first at the baby bump and then at the baby herself ! ;-)
She's a cutie, isn't she ? (I meant the mother, personally...!)
Everyone is GaGa for Lady
via BBC News
Pop star Lady GaGa has become the only artist in nearly a decade to top the US charts with her first two singles.
Poker Face, the second release from her electro-pop debut album The Fame, climbed to number one this week after 15 weeks on release.
Her first single, Just Dance had the same success - and both tracks have also topped the UK singles chart.
The last artist to manage the feat was Christina Aguilera with Genie in a Bottle (1999) and What a Girl Wants (2000).
In the last 25 years , Tiffany and Mariah Carey are the only other women to start their careers with two number one singles.
Both Lady GaGa's singles took a while to rise in the US. Just Dance was a sleeper hit, lying in the charts for five months before claiming the number one slot. Once there, it hung on for three weeks.
Poker Face went in at number 92 before making the top ten in March this year.
What do you think about Lady GaGa ?
01.04.09
Newsflash !
Printed Lil
"i'm writing my book today! Update you later.x.xx.x.x.x."
These are the words Liz McClarnon wrote two days ago via her Twitter account. As a matter of fact, Liz has revealed she's written a book - about a three-piece girl band. But the singer insisted that while the main character was like herself, the other two women weren't based on her former Atomic Kitten bandmates Jenny Frost and Natasha Hamilton. "It is about a girl who is in a three-piece girl band - oh shock - but she's not me much, well she is but she has not got my name" Liz said.
Liz' new single, Lately, featuring Jaime Jay, is released May 18th.
Liz McClarnon's Official Myspace
Take a look at Liz and Jaime recording the song:
Chris Moyles rapped for mocking Will Young's sexuality
(Rebecca Reid/PA)
BBC radio DJ Chris Moyles was censured by Ofcom today for mocking singer Will Young’s sexuality on his breakfast show in January.
The broadcasting watchdog said that Moyles’s high-pitched, effeminate imitation of the gay Pop Idol winner’s hits Evergreen and Leave Right Now could be read as "promoting and condoning certain negative stereotypes based on sexual orientation".
The high-rating DJ, who discussed Young at 8.15am on January 20, breached the broadcasting code both in tone and content and had the "potential to cause considerable offence", Ofcom ruled.
The watchdog, who investigated after eight people complained, said Moyles’s broadcast risked encouraging children to discriminate based on sexuality.
“Ofcom took account of the fact that Chris Moyles is a well-known and influential presenter and that many listeners are familiar with his style and humour," the ruling read.
"However, we also had regard to the time of broadcast - the weekday breakfast time slot that attracts a young audience, including large numbers of children.
"Ofcom was therefore particularly concerned that the broadcast of this type of material may have the potential to encourage listeners, especially children, to discriminate against others because of their perceived sexual orientation.
"Such material runs the risk of being imitated by children, for instance in the playground, causing unnecessary distress.”
Moyles imitated Young during a studio discussion of celebrities' birthdays. Adopting a high voice, he changed the lyrics of Evergreen, to sing: "It's my birthday, gonna wear my new dress tonight. And I smell nice. I've had a shower and I've shaved my legs. Going out later, might go to Nob-oooh for dinner."
His rendition of Young’s Novello-winning track Leave Right Now became: "Oooh Will Young here, mmmm. I'm here, it's Will's birthday and as the years go by I get more very gay. When you saw me years ago you didn't know, but now I'm the gayest fella you probably know. Mmm I like to wear a silly hat, I get camper by the hour, oh would you look at the muck in here. I'm Will Young and I'm gay."
Ofcom said that while Moyles’s imitations were "no doubt intended to be humorous", they could reasonably be seen as "hostile and pejorative".
"In light of these factors, Ofcom concluded that the material was not justified by the context and so went beyond generally accepted standards for this type of programme."
In the months prior to his Young imitation, Moyles had apologised for suggesting Poles made good prostitutes, and was investigated by the BBC for making a concentration camp joke.
His series of gaffes have yet to affect his ratings. The DJ, who recently climbed Mount Kilimanjaro for Comic Relief, has gained listeners.
via Times Online
Will's latest album, Let It Go, is still available.
Will Young's Official Website: HERE
Tash Is Finally Back !!!!
Natasha Hamilton has announced that she is planning to relaunch her singing career this year.
The former Atomic Kitten star confirmed that she is looking forward to her comeback after collaborating with top producers in the US recently.
Speaking to Take 5 magazine, Hamilton revealed: "I am working on my solo career. I've been in New York recording my album, working with producers who've worked with Timbaland and Beyoncé. It's been so exciting.
"My first single is called 'Ms. Emotional', which is fitting as I'm always crying. It's a song I wrote about getting over the bad times and being strong. It will hopefully be out before the summer."
Discussing her expectations for the project, she added: "I've been worrying about it being a success. It's been a great experience and I'm proud that I wrote all the songs on the album. Hopefully the public will like what I've got to offer."
Hamilton was said to be considering an Atomic Kitten reunion earlier this year, but the star has since denied the rumours.
Tash can count on our support. Stay tuned fore more information, or go to Tash's Myspace: www.myspace.com/natashahamilton
via DigitalSpy
28.03.09
Opening Act
Hello, everyone !
Hello and welcome on board ! Song 4 Nadja is at its very beginning and if you wanna leave a comment about the site itself, and its running, please do so ! The layout will be changed every month and I will try to add a new artist or group. A few of you may have wondered: Why Nadja ? Nadja is for Nadja Benaissa, german singer who is enjoying constant success in Europe with her group, No Angels, since 2001. After disbanding in 2003, and a solo album, "Schritt Fuer Schritt", the band reformed early 2007 for a new album even if its members changed along the way.
Nadja has always been an inspiration for me, and this since the first time I heard her voice back in 2001. That's why I'm dedicating this web page to her. I basically grew up with her and she's been there every step of the way.
It's all about Pop Music
Pop Music. The kind of music I grew up with. I remember dancing and singing on Ace Of Base first hits, and then pretty every single artist or group who did the same kind of music. On this page, it will mostly be about what we call "pop" now, meaning the "manufactured" one for ones, or the "bubble-gum" one for others. But even if you listen to rap, r'n'b, or else, the message is the same. It touches your heart and soul and makes you just happy. I will share the music I live for, the one I can't live without.
Music in a week...
Anything can happen in a week...
ROBBIE WILLIAMS READY TO REJOIN TAKE THAT
LONDON (AFP) — Pop star Robbie Williams said he is ready to rejoin 1990s boyband sensation Take That, a newspaper reported Friday.
"I'm in regular contact with them and it's looking more likely by the week. The lads all seem up for it. I think it would be fun," he told the Sun.
Williams quit the group in 1995 to launch a solo career, sparking a major feud with the other bandmates that lasted most of the next decade.
Take That re-formed without Williams in 2005 and have revived some of their old success. Last year he announced they had all been playing together -- but said he still had things to achieve on his own before an official reunion.
Williams told the Sun, however, that the group could get back together within months, saying: "Let's see what happens, but my head's in the right place, so the timing could be right if (bandmate) Gary (Barlow) calls."
Take That would be following a well-trodden path if they get back together, after a surge of nostalgia comebacks including the Spice Girls, the Police, the Sex Pistols, Blur, Spandau Ballet and Led Zeppelin.
Well, WHAT DO YOU THINK ? Personally, I ran into Take That's music again recently, "The Circus" (6x Platinium in the UK alone) is one of the best albums of the decade to me. I almost hope Robbie's Comeback won't be permanent...But, only time will tell !
Take That released their two latest singles, "Up All Night" and "The Garden", in March.
Both singles are available on iTunes.
Video Of The Week
"Untouchable" is the 21st single by Britain's most successful girlband of the moment, Girls Aloud. Their album, Out Of Control, reached #1 last November, their first studio album to reach the summit of the UK Singles Chart. After 20 top ten singles, "Untouchable" is probably gonna be the 21st one when it's released on April 27th.
The music video for "Untouchable" was filmed on 18 March 2009. Shot in a west London studio, the filming took sixteen hours. Pictures of Girls Aloud in their "skimpy rubber" outfits for the music video were published in tabloid newspapers on 25 March 2009. The video premiered on the same day on 4music at 7:00pm GMT and was shown again at 11:05pm on Channel 4. The "Untouchable" video was made available on MSN the following day.The futuristic video was inspired by Stanley Kubrick's classic science fiction film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Girls Aloud appear in "sci-fi inspired PVC leotards", travelling through space and approaching Earth in illuminated glass spheres (resembling meteorites). After the second verse, the words 'Alert: Condition Red' appear on the screen and the girls have trouble in their bubble-like orbs. They begin to plummet through Earth's atmosphere, with the spheres erupting in flames. Still burning, they pass an aeroplane and approach a city. The video ends with televisions showing the 'breaking news' as they hit the ground, with a reporter describing it as a "meteor shower". The outcome of Girls Aloud is unknown, due to static waves breaking up the picture following the impact.
Digital Spy lauded the "Untouchable" music video as "almost as exciting as the song itself."
See for yourself...and tell us about it !
I think it's pretty okay for a gentle start. More will come tomorrow.
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