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Westlife honoured with bar stools during farewell tour | |
2012 Entertainment Westlife SECC One of Scotland's most famous venues has paid a tongue-in-cheek tribute to Westlife as they played there for the last time. Glasgow's SECC unveiled four bar stools engraved with the names of Shane, Mark, Kian and Nicky ahead of their final concert there. The band gained a reputation for sitting on bar stools while signing ballads during their 14-year career. The tribute stools will have a permanent home outside the main entrance of the SECC in recognition of their popularity in Scotland. The band played at the venue 49 times in their career Entertained more than 380,000 fans Sold more tickets than any other act As they unveiled the silver coloured stools, the band said: It's a wonderful gesture from the SECC and we have always loved playing in Scotland. It's fitting way for us to say goodbye and we hope that the seats will be a permanent reminder for our fans of all the great nights we have had here. Westlife, currently on a farewell tour, have scored 14 number one singles in the UK and more than two dozen top 10 hits. In 2010, the group were estimated to have amassed a #31 million fortune after shifting more than 44 million copies of their records around the world. Over the years, Westlife have sold the biggest number of tickets of any act to take place at the SECC and we could not let their farewell gig here pass without marking this amazing feat. The seats outside which are synonymous with the band's live acts will be lasting testimony to the enjoyment Westlife has given to thousands of fans here. 19-11-2013 om 00:00 geschreven door westlife |
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Mark Feehily & Kevin McDaid | |
When Westlife’s Mark Feehily came out in the press, he cited his new boyfriend Kevin McDaid as one of his main motivations. Now, two years later, they’ve decided to talk openly about their relationship for the first time Westlife singer Mark Feehily has spoken about the impact that partner Kevin McDaid has had on his life and has described coming out as "the best thing I have ever done".
In an interview with the Sligo Champion Feehily, who came out in 2005, said: "The thing that finally set me free was falling in love with Kevin. "It's like the penny dropped. I suddenly realised I didn't care who knows about this. This is me. This is who I am." He continued: "All I know is that coming out for me was the best thing I have ever done. It changed my life, allowed me to be happy with who I was. "I believe everybody should feel free to express who they are as a person. It's not about sex, but about being honest with yourself and others, and being happy." Feehily said before he came out he had locked away his sexuality and "got on with life". "But I was often unhappy, because I suppose I knew I wasn't being true to myself," he said. "The idea out there at the time was that all these young girls loved us and all that, and that made it even more crazy." 2011
Westlife's Mark Feehily to marry Kevin McDaid next year WESTLIFE’S Mark Feehily has sensationally revealed he plans to marry next year – once the band finally split. The 31-year-old pop star has been engaged to Kevin McDaid, 27, for nearly two years after popping the question on their fifth anniversary as a couple. And now that the chart-topping group is calling it a day following more than a decade at the top, the singer said he is finally ready to tie the knot. Advertisement >> He told the Irish Daily Mirror: “We plan to get married as soon as possible but it’s about finding a gap to do it. “It will definitely be next year. We want to do it as soon as we possibly can, but we want it to be right as well.” The loved-up star admitted it is going to take a mammoth effort to organise everything for the couple’s big day. And Mark insisted he wants to ensure absolutely every single detail of the day is perfect – something he has never had time to do as a member of Westlife. He said: “It’s finding the time and doing it right. We’ve no reason to rush it or say, ‘Let’s just f**king pick any church or hotel or venue in the country’. “We’ve been so committed to Westlife that while we’ve had big gaps when we’re not working, you have to plan so far in advance for a wedding. “But even our time off it comes about extremely unexpectedly. We might have three weeks off, but we might have only found out we have those three weeks off four weeks ago. “So you really don’t have time to plan. We’ve pretty much got the time to be getting on with the wedding now. “But people are maybe a little bit too fast to assume we’re not going to do anything once Westlife finishes. “I think I could potentially be even more busy than ever.” The couple first set eyes on each other backstage at the Cheerios Childline Concert in 2005 when Westlife and V, which Kevin used to be a member of, both performed at the event. And when their wedding takes place, it will be the most high-profile gay marriage to ever take place in Ireland. The couple will follow in the footsteps of Ireland AM’s Alan Hughes and Karl Broderick who married in September. WestLife's Mark Feehily split for partner he was set to wed
1/01/2012 WESTLIFE singer Mark Feehily has sensationally split from the partner he was due to marry next year. The heartbroken star announced last night that he had parted from his fiance Kevin McDaid after seven years together. However, the Sunday Mirror can reveal that the relationship has been on the rocks for some time and that Kevin dumped Mark TWO months ago. The bombshell news comes just weeks after Mark had revealed that he and Kevin would marry next year now that Westlife were splitting up. But instead singer Mark has been left to deal with another major shake-up in his life which will send shockwaves through the pop world. Last night, Mark announced on his Twitter page: “Sadly, Kevin & I are no longer together. We’ve had an amazing 7 year & are both so thankful for the love&support u have shown us from the start. “We won’t be answering any questions about this as its a very private matter. Thanks in advance for understanding that. Lots of love, Mx.” The news will shock fans of the singer, who appeared to be very much in love. In an interview with our sister paper the Irish Daily Mirror in November, Mark spoke of his plans to marry his long-time boyfriend. He said: “We plan to get married as soon as possible but it’s about finding a gap to do it. “It will definitely be next year. We want to do it as soon as we possibly can, but we want it to be right as well. It’s finding the time and doing it right. We’ve no reason to rush it or say, ‘let’s just f**king pick any church or hotel or venue in the country’. “We’ve been so committed to Westlife that while we’ve had big gaps when we’re not working, you have to plan so far in advance for a wedding. So you really don’t have time to plan. We’ve pretty much got the time to be getting on with the wedding now.” But sources have revealed to the Sunday Mirror that the relationship was already in trouble. A source said: “The reality is that Mark and Kevin have been going their separate ways for a while. “In fact Kevin decided to break it off with Mark up to two months ago, but it is only now that they are making it official. “This must be a very tough time for Mark. With the band also set to go their own way he now faces into a year of uncertainty, it cannot be easy for him.” The couple announced that they were engaged in January 2010, with Feehily also confirming that news through his Twitter page. Feehily met photographer McDaid, 27, at a charity concert in Dublin in 2005. They went public with the relationship in 2007 when the Irish star came out in a newspaper interview in 2007. Newcastle man McDaid was part of boyband V until 2005, before becoming a photographer. 19-11-2013 om 00:00 geschreven door westlife |
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Back at one - Westlife & Lulu LIVE
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Duets Westlife have performed duets with some of the biggest names of the music industry, including Mariah Carey, Donny Osmond, Lulu, Donna Summer, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Christian Castro, Ronan Keating and more recently Delta Goodrem. Claudia Schiffer and Vinnie Jones have also starred in their music videos. Westlife also collaborated with Asian-music sensation BoA with the song 'Flying Without Wings', which would appear on her mini-album, "Shine We Are!". remix
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160,000 expected at Westlife farewells | |
Almost 80,000 fans will descend on Croke Park this Friday - and the same again on Saturday - for Westlife?s farewell tour. Stage is set for Westlife finale
Laura Butler at Croke Park Thursday June 21 2012 WESTLIFE fans can expect all their favourite hits during a three-hour spectacular at Croke Park this weekend. The boys will perform their final two concerts as a group and are determined to put on a blinding show. There will be a second stage added to their already enormous set to make sure they can mingle with crowd. Hundreds of staff have been working all hours this week to make sure the hotly anticipated shows hit the spot. A production insider revealed that the stars requested additional staging for Croke Park, the last leg of their farewell tour, as they wanted it to look different to the rest of the gigs. "The boys are adding their own stage to the existing structure with lots of effects in it. It's going to be extra special." While it's due to be a wet and windy affair, nothing will deter the 160,000 revellers set to descend upon the stadium for the quartet's finale. Anoraks After ruling out the admittance of umbrellas into Croker's grounds, staff are recommending anoraks and wellies for the festivities, as showers are forecast for the next few days. Of course, it's going to be all about the music, with Nicky Byrne, Shane Filan, Kian Egan and Mark Feehily belting out some of their biggest hits after taking to the stage at 8pm. The lads are planning to kick off the emotional shows with What About Now, followed by classic tunes Uptown Girl, My Love and Ain't That A Kick In The Head, with Home, Flying Without Wings and their debut single Swear It Again in the second half. The set list also includes a medley of favourite and well-known pop songs and the famous foursome will provide their renditions of Sex On Fire, Don't Cha, Let Me Entertain You and Bohemian Rhapsody. In an interview on 2FM yesterday, member Kian Egan admitted that he never dreamt of playing to such a huge crowd at Croker: "It's been quite a surreal moment and quite an emotional big moment for us all." Sligo man Shane added: "Saturday is going to be really difficult." Concert goers will be allowed to queue outside Croke Park from 4pm, with gates opening at 4.30pm for the hordes to secure their spot on the transformed pitch. Roads in the area will be closed off before the events kick off and gardai are recommending the use of public transport as much as possible. While no extra security measures have been put in place for the two nights, 700 stewards and 100 gardai will be on hand to make sure no one's enjoyment is spoiled. The band's wives, children and relatives will be watching from their own private boxes for the special occasion. labutler@herald.ie
The sun came out last night over Croke Park as 85,000 fans came out to wish a fond farewell to Westlife after 14 years in the music business. Suzanne Byrne reports
1 of 1 Westlife Westlife kicked off that they called "the biggest weekend of our lives" last night with the first of two farewell shows in Croke Park in spectacular fashion. Four effigies of band members, Shane Filan, Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan and Mark Feehily, appeared on stage and suddenly burst into flames before the real Westlife ascended the stage to sing their opening number What About Love. Dressed in leather jackets and casual trousers the foursome were in fine voice as was every single fan in the audience - male, female, young or old, they could all be seen singing along. An overwhelmed Shane Filan choked back the tears after their second song, What Makes A Man. The 32-year-old Sligo native could clearly be seen taking in what a momentous occasion it was for the four lads who have 14 number one singles under their belt as well as racking up 45 million album sales during their 14-year career. Up next was Coast to Coast which led to the first of many arm-swaying moments of the night. Kian Egan then welcomed the crowd and said "This is the weekend we have been waiting for. Ireland you have made us feel very special. Tonight we want to give you the best memories of Westlife ever. We don't want anyone to walk out sad. 14 years is more than anyone expected." With that, the crowd joined them in rousing rendition of Safe from the 2010 album Gravity. Hundreds of flags - including some from Germany, Czech Republic and Spain - and banners were held aloft throughout the crowd. As Nicky spent some time reading them he said: "I will miss reading the banners at the concerts. You know, they got dirtier and filthier the older our fans become." After a quick change of clothes the boys took the stage in fetching blue jackets for a rocked-up version of Uptown Girl and gave us a glimpse at some of those infamous Westlife moves. Ok so they're wasn't many of them during their 14 years - they seemed to prefer the safety of a stool until the obligatory stand-up at the key change moment - but they are masters of microphone dipping and toe crossovers which they showed off in abundance last night. As we waited for Westlife to be joined by their family on stage Nicky quipped: "So what are all the men going to buy for their girlfriends and wives at Christmas now that there will be no more Westlife gigs. Tickets to One Direction!" With everyone in place, Shane, Nicky, Kian and Mark, dedicated Queen of my Heart, to their families both present and those who have passed during their careers. Both Kian and Nicky lost their dads during their success and Nicky said: "Even though our dads may not be with us tonight, we know they are here in spirit and are proudly looking down on us". Then, in possibly the cutest moment of the night, Kian's 6-month-old son Koa decided he could do a better job than daddy and took the mic from him. They finished this section with a nod to their 2004 swing album, Allow Us To Be Frank, with Ain't That A Kick In The Head. Another costume changes saw the lads don some pretty interesting shirts with tight fitting jeans. Bounding back onto the stage the crowd went wild as they belted out the Black Eyed Peas number Tonight's Gonna Be A Good Night. Cue fireworks a whole lot of dodgy-daddy-dancing and as the music changed to the LMFAO's Party Rock Anthem there was some interesting attempts at shuffling. The medley of covers continued with some fancy fire effects for the Kings of Leon's Sex on Fire which was followed by The Pussy Cats Doll's Don't Cha.tight jeans, big screens and plenty of hip thrusting sent the already excited fans into a frenzy. A version of Robbie William's Let Me Entertain You brought on the chicken dance and then they finished this segment with Bohemian Rhapsody - during which Kian played the guitar. After yet another outfit change - white and grey trousers, vests and jackets - the boys continued the party with When Your Looking Like That. Shane, Nicky, Kian and Mark then made their way through the crowd - high fiving fans along the way - to a smaller second stage in the middle of the standing section and where they immediately started a Mexican Wave around the stadium. Before they sang Mandy, Mark said: "I can't even explain what it feels like to be home tonight." Next up was Swear It Again which Mark described as, "a very special song that started our careers." The track was Westlife's very first number one from their debut multi-million selling album Westlife. As the sun went down on Croke Park each member of Westlife took their turn to say goodbye to their fans. Kian said: "We haven't used the word farewell until this weekend. When we started in the band when we were 15 or 16 we never dreamed we would play Croke Park, then we met Louis Walsh and he is the man that made all our dreams come true. He brought us to Simon Cowell and they made Westlife a worldwide hit. And now we are here saying goodbye, and it's not easy, it's not easy at all." Nicky followed with: "I want each and every one of you to know you have played a vital role in making Westlife what we are today. We will never forget you. You have given us a million memories". A teary eyed Mark was up next: "This goodbye is too difficult to put into words. We've dreamt about this night. This is our heartfelt thank you to you. Not only supporting us in our music but in different parts of our lives. You are like friends." Last to speak was Shane and he said: "We've come from playing infront of 240 people to 85,000, it's very hard to walk away from this. But everything has to come to an end." And with that, the strains of You Raise Me Up could be heard, mobile phones lit up and were swayed in the air as the stadium sang in unison. A bow and wave goodbye and the boys then left the stage, building anticipation for their final encore. After five minutes of stomping, screaming and chants of 'we want more', Westlife appeared one last time dressed in jeans, shirts, bow-ties and suit jackets. The crowd roared appreciatively and jump up and down through World Of Our Own. After an emotional version of Flying Without Wings it was time for the lads to take their final bow, and with one last look around the stadium in amazement they were gone. For anyone going to tonight's gig, this is definitely a party for the fans - you will leave with a smile, no voice and sore hands from clapping. Enjoy! WOMAN from Grays who supported Westlife on their farewell tour has called the experience “unreal”.
Rianna Morris, 22, has been performing in arenas to sell-out crowds with girlband Vanquish. It may be the end for Westlife, but for Rianna and Vanquish, the tour marks the start of their careers. Rianna, who went to Little Thurrock Primary School and then Torrels before studying performing arts at Palmers, said: “It has gone so fast. We have had an amazing time meeting new fans and, of course, Westlife, who are so lovely. “To tour with a band who have sold millions of albums has been a huge honour and we will keep the various bits of advice they have given the four of us forever.” The girls are now set to start shooting a new video and concentrate on their new album. Rianna said: “Getting to perform on a huge stage in front of thousands of people has been unreal. The Westlife crowd have been so lovely and we really appreciate all the kind messages. Westlife Stage Final Concert In DublinMega-successful boyband say farewell to thousands of fans... Sunday, 24 June 2012 Westlife have played their final concert together in front of a massive crowd at Croke Park in Dublin. The four-man boyband played to an audience of around 80,000 people at the sports stadium in the Irish capital, belting out all their hits over the course of a set that lasted more than two hours. According to Digital Spy, Kian Egan told the crowd: "As this is the very last Westlife concert, the whole idea was to be able to get out here and see our fans one last time and celebrate 14 years." And Mark Feehily added: "For 14 years, Westlife fans have made our dreams come true. This show is dedicated to each and every one of you. Our fans mean so much. You have never stopped supporting us. "Thanks so much. You're not just our fans, you are our friends and have been with us each step of the way." The band announced their decision to split up last year, after 14 years together. As well as the huge crowd in Dublin, many more fans were watching the farewell show live in cinemas around the world. The Sun newspaper quoted Shane Filan as saying: "Last night was loud but this is unbelievable. Tonight is the loudest, best crowd we have ever had. "We will always be member[s] of Westlife but we won't be a band anymore. Thank you. I'll never forget this. These are times that will live in our lives forever." And Nicky Byrne went on: "To all of you, you didn't just make the dreams of four lads come true. Much more - only for all of you none of this is possible." The foursome were introduced by their former manager Louis Walsh, who said: "I have never known a band like this in all my time in the business. "I didn't want them to break up yet - but they all wanted to go out on a high. And I'll definitely be managing Shane in his solo career Speaking to the crowd Kian Egan said: "As this is the very last Westlife concert, the whole idea was to be able to get out here and see our fans one last time and celebrate 14 years."
Mark Feehily pitched in: "For 14 years, Westlife fans have made our dreams come true. This show is dedicated to each and every one of you. Our fans mean so much. You have never stopped supporting us. Westlife performed a two-hour set in front of 85,000 fans at the city's Croke Park stadium "Thanks so much. You're not just our fans, you are our friends and have been with us each step of the way." Shane Filan said:"Last night was loud but this is unbelievable. Tonight is the loudest, best crowd we have ever had. "We will always be member[s] of Westlife but we won't be a band anymore. He added: "Thank you. I'll never forget this. These are times that will live in our lives forever." Westlife bids farewell
Images Nicky Byrne, Mark Feehily Shane Filan and Kian Egan of Westlife arrive for the 'Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women Of The Year Awards 2010' at Banqueting House on November 2, 2010 in London, England. (Gareth Cattermole, Getty Images) Print Story Published: 6/24 10:47 am Share Updated: 6/24 10:50 amIrish boyband Westlife bowed out in style as they played their last concert for 80,000 fans in Dublin. The group announced earlier this year that they had decided to call it quits after 14 years together, and they embarked on one final tour of Europe. They returned home on Friday and Saturday to play a two huge shows at Dublin's Croke Park to bid an emotional farewell to their loyal devotees. The show kickstarted with burning effigies of the quartet as they performed hits including What About Now, What Makes A Man, Swear It Again and their biggest hit, Flying Without Wings. The stars fought back tears as they thanked fans for their support, with a visibly moved Kian Egan telling the crowd, "As this is the very last Westlife concert, the whole idea was to be able to get out here and see our fans one last time and celebrate 14 years. It has finally arrived." Bandmate Mark Feehily added, "We are really glad you have shared this all with us. To look out there and see you guys is crazy. "For 14 years the Westlife fans have made our dreams come true, this show is dedicated to each and every one of you. Our fans mean so much. You have never stopped supporting us." The massively popular Irish boyband Westlife thanked their legions of fans during their final concert at Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday night. RTE reports that 85,000 fans flocked to the famous park in Ireland’s capital for the group’s final performance. During the two-hour set, members of the group took time to thank fans for their dedication and support. Group member Kian Egan said to the crowd, "As this is the very last Westlife concert, the whole idea was to be able to get out here and see our fans one last time and celebrate 14 years." Mark Feehily added that "For 14 years, Westlife fans have made our dreams come true. This show is dedicated to each and every one of you. Our fans mean so much. You have never stopped supporting us.” “Thanks so much. You're not just our fans, you are our friends and have been with us each step of the way." Shane Filan said during Saturday’s show, "Last night was loud but this is unbelievable. Tonight is the loudest, best crowd we have ever had.” "We will always be member[s] of Westlife but we won't be a band anymore. "Thank you. I'll never forget this. These are times that will live in our lives forever 19-11-2013 om 00:00 geschreven door westlife |
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westlife / X-factor 2006 2008 Westlife singer Shane Filan offered his support. Earlier in the competition he helped mentor JLS as Louis Walsh's co-judge Boyband city: JLS were joined by Westlife for a take on Flying Without Wings ........ JLS,Take That and Westlife To Appear On X Factor November 2010 The X Factor will stage a kind of boyband Woodstock in two weeks time when they will have three massive performances from JLS, Westlife and Take That during the Sunday results show. All three bands are promoting new singles and will be on the show to perform their respective tracks. Take That will play 'The Flood', Westlife will do 'Safe' and former X Factor contestants JLS will be doing their Children In Need track 'Love You More'. Simon Cowell let news of the performances (which will take place on Sunday Nov. 14) on the ITV2 show 'The Xtra Factor'. ...... What battle? Boy bands JLS and Westlife celebrate their X Factor performances together at Whisky Mist nightclub in London There were whispers of backstage rivalry and diva behaviour as three of the country's biggest ever boy bands took to the X Factor stage. But two of the acts put the much-hyped 'battle' behind them hours later as they celebrated their performances with a night on the tiles. Members of JLS and Westlife arrived at London nightclub Whisky Mist after leaving the Fountain Studios where they thrilled the audience with performance of their new singles. Aston, Marvin, Ortise and JB are regulars at the Mayfair haunt, and appeared to be showing their Irish guests the favourite celebrity hot spot. Nicky, Shane and Kian were surrounded by fans as they arrived from their X Factor performance with their respective wives . Westlife members Nicky Byrne and Shane Filan joined their younger counterparts for drinks at Whisky Mist nightclub in London Boy band mania: Westlife posed with One Direction outside the studios Take That did not join the other bands for drinks after their performance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEuqoZ0V1TY 2011 Speaking exclusively to Yahoo! omg! Shane told us: "Janet reminds me of Dolores O'Riordan from The Cranberries. "She's unique and different and of everybody she has the voice to sell records." Speaking to us on the last ever day of UK press for the band - who recently announced they are retiring from the music scene - Shane added that he wasn't that impressed with this year's talent. He said: "The contestants aren't as good as last year. There's no 1 Direction, no Matt Cardle. There needs to be one of two massive stars but this year people are watching more for the judges' banter." Speaking about what makes an X Factor star successful after the show Shane told us he reckoned it was all about the song choices. "With Janet it will all come down to the songs. Leona Lewis had a proper worldwide single." X Factor 2011: Westlifes Shane Filan didnt enjoy Marcus Collins second performance December 4th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry. Shane Filan has admitted that while he is a big Marcus Collins fan, he didnt particularly enjoy his final performance on last nights X Factor semi final. The former hairdresser got great feedback from the judges after his first performance of the classic track My Girl but after his rendition of Can You Feel It they werent quite so positive and said that something was missing. Wesylife star Shane agrees and on last nights Xtra Factor explained: I enjoyed his first performance and I thought the second one, the vocals were a bit low for him. I think hes very good but the second song could have been better. When he was singing high in My Girl, some of the falsetto stuff he was doing was incredible. I think he started off so low on the second one that he looked uncomfortable. However Daybreak presenter Adrian Chiles was more positive and thinks Marcus has what it takes to become a big star. He said: When he first appeared I thought this lad is like Little Richard and a young Prince rolled into one. He added: Hes lived a bit, hes been a hairdresser, he knows what its like to work and he seems to be made of the right stuff to really make a go of it, if he does win the whole thing. X Factor 2011: Westlifes Shane Filan thinks Amelia Lily is a great talent December 4th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry. Shane Filan has admitted that he is a big fan of Amelia Lilys on The X Factor. The Westlife star was in Londons Fountain Studios last night, watching all the final four perform on the semi-final show and speaking afterwards on The X Factor, he admitted that the 17 year old blew him away. Amelia started her performances with an upbeat rendition of Aint No Mountain High Enough and finished with an emotional version of Im With You and afterwards, Shane commented: Shes a great talent and both of her songs tonight were amazing. Both of her vocals were very powerful, she looks like she loves being on the stage, she really enjoys it .you can see it. ........ X Factors Louis Walsh is devastated that Westlife are splitting! December 1st, 2011 by Lisa McGarry. Louis Walsh was said to be devastated when he found out that Westlife were breaking up. The Irish star put the band together more than a decade ago and has managed them ever since, but as they plan their final goodbye tour, Shane Filan from the group admitted that their mentor was less than happy when they broke the news. He told The Suns TV Buzz: For Louis, Westlife are the success story of his life; his pride and joy. Hes very protective of us. Hes devastated that Westlife are ending, but he knows were right to leave while were still at the top. X Factor boss Simon Cowell has also had a huge impact on the success of Westlife and the singer added: We wouldnt be sat here today without Simon. If Westlife ever get back together, the first person we should do it with is Simon Cowell. He picked every hit we had for 14 years. The boys also admitted that they considered asking Brian McFadden to return to the group for their farewell tour, but decided against it in the end. Kian Egan explained why they couldnt have their big Take That moment, saying: We might bring Brian back if he was a big as Robbie Williams but hes not. A part of me does think it would be a great moment for him to walk back on stage. I just dont think thats now maybe in the reunion in 20 years time. Weve had to make such a big decision to bring the biggest thing in our lives to an end, and its the four of us who have kept it together. Being a member of one the most famous boy bands in the UK, Kian explained the boys did get up a bit of mischief in their years. He laughed: We made a real error with a drinking session in Dublin. It was a Friday and we were supposed to fly to the UK the next morning. We cancelled the show and got battered by Louis. On the subject of The X Factor, Kian admitted that he doesnt see a star in any of this years bunch and thinks boyband The Wanted have a better chance of success. The Wanted have a better chance than any of them contestants, because theyve come up the ranks slowly and gone into music the normal way. Im not sure Id want to be part of a boy band via The X Factor, he mused. So what does the future hold for the Westlife boys? Kian will be a dad in 2012 and Shane admitted: Id love to keep singing after Westlife. I have absolutely zero plans, as youve got to get a record deal first, but itll be sorted out over the next nine months. Deep down, we all know that we still have to work. None of us wants to retire at 32 years old. Mark is going to be busy planning his wedding and went on: My wedding will be next year at some point when we can do it properly. Weve got nothing to prove to anyone, so well get married in our own time, but we do want it to be as soon as possible. The Westlife lads will be sure to celebrate their last night together as Shane explained: No partners, no managers, no anybody. Just us four. Sounds like they could get up to mischief again. (UKPA) 5 days ago Westlife's Nicky Byrne has hinted he'd love a job on The X Factor. The Flying Without Wings stars have announced they are splitting next year and 33-year-old singer Nicky told the Daily Star he has been thinking about what it would be like to host or be a judge on the show. He said: "It's funny with The X Factor because in the past we'd be looking at the bands and how they perform, but this year I'm looking more at Louis and Dermot to see what they do. "I'm keen to do more TV presenting and I can see myself getting into a Dermot O'Leary kind of role. Presenting a show like that is something I would like to do." Westlife were once signed to Simon Cowell's record label, so Nicky thinks he has a good chance. He said: "I've a good relationship with Simon, despite everything. I texted him when we left the label and it's all amicable now. "Maybe down the road, me doing X Factor would be a very interesting conversation to have with him." Nicky's former bandmate Brian McFadden is now a judge on Australia's Got Talent and Boyzone's Ronan Keating, who briefly managed Westlife, is a judge on the Australian X Factor. Westlife added to star studded X Factor final line up By Anthony Lund on 08/12/2011 The Irish band will make their last X Factor appearance on Sunday's results show. Westlife Irish boyband Westlife will be making their final appearance on the X Factor as part of Sunday night’s results show, ruling out the possibility they will be duetting with one of the finalists. The foursome have previously sang in the live final but for the last time before they split up, the group will be performing on the results show instead. The group tweeted, “We are excited to announce that Westlife will be performing at the X Factor Final on Sunday 11th December. Westlife are the sixth act to be announced for the shows this weekend, with Leona Lewis and Michael Buble confirmed to be performing with Amelia Lily and Marcus Collings respectively , while One Direction, .... The mighty Westlife took to the X Factor stage at Wembley Arena during tonight’s live final to perform for the last time on the show. The boys, who announced earlier this year that they were splitting up, sang their new single What About Now, showing just why they have become one of the biggest boy bands on the planet. Dressed in smart black outfits, Kian Egan, Shane Filan, Nicky Byrne and Mark Feehily belted out the soulful track amid screams from the girls in the crowd. The boys, who have been together for 14 years, are the only act in British and Irish history to have their first seven singles peak at number one in the charts. Westlife have sold over 44 million records worldwide and have accumulated 14 number one singles in the UK, the third highest in UK history. They have also broken numerous records and have been credited as the second biggest-selling artist and biggest-selling band of the decade by The Official Charts Company. The band performed their classic hit Flying Without Wings on The X Factor in 2008 alongside JLS and returned in 2010 to perform new single Safe in 2010. Kian was also a guest judge on the show when he joined Louis Walsh at the Judges Houses stage of the competition in 2007. The group have recently released a Greatest Hits album and will disband in 2012. ...... Westlife wowed the crowds at the X Factor final on Sunday night, when the band delivered their last ever live TV performance on the show. Earlier this year, the Irish singers announced they will be splitting after their 2012 tour, making the X final performance particularly poignant. Westlife have enjoyed a close relationship with the show, performing Flying Without Wings on the X stage back in 2008, with JLS, and single Safe in 2010. Kian Egan was a guest judge on X Factor when he joined Louis Walsh at the Judges Houses stage of the competition in 2007. Backstage on Sunday night, Kian said: “I think every performance this year has been quite emotional and it’s mad because it makes you realise what you’ve got. “For us it’s bittersweet cause we feel really lucky to be here at the X Factor final as our last TV performance and we’re grateful that we’ve had 14 years.” Speaking of Westlife’s former manager, judge Louis, Nicky Byrne said: “Louis actually had tears in his eyes at the end of the performance. We went over to him and he filled up and he said “I’m really, really, really going to miss you.” “He said that he’s never enjoyed working with anybody as much as us and I think that it goes both ways; we’ve had a great relationship with Louis, he’s been brilliant down the years. Its going to be sad but things have to happen.” After 14 years together, the boys also had words of wisdom for winner’s Little Mix, insisting friendship and hard work is key to any group’s success. 19-11-2013 om 00:00 geschreven door westlife |
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Past their bedtime Westlife's youngest fans caught napping Published: 01 Nov 2007 WESTLIFE'S KIAN EGAN'S a demanding chap. Asked whether he would ever pose naked, the singer said he would, but only if someone coughed up a cool £1million. He said: it was a million pounds in cash just there I would definitely pose completely naked. Who would turn down money like that? Shane said:I think Kian must have a lot of confidence in his meat and two veg to do that. I know I certainly wouldn. Kian, who's engaged to former Hollyoaks star JODIE ALBERT, also debated boob jobs with other bandmates NICKY BYRNE and MARK FEEHILY. Nicky said: If a woman has a boob job it has to be in proportion. Kian claims Victoria Beckham, the Spice Girl wife of soccer star David, is the perfect example of someone with a bad boob job. He said: Victoria,s stick thin but her boobs are up on top of her chest like two footballs. It doesn,t look natural. Mark added: Look at Kate Moss. She doesn't have the biggest boobs in the world, but she's still gorgeous and sexy." Not too fussy then, are you lads?
WOMAN MAGAZINE SCAN 2007 Talk about "old" boybands that refuse to give up. Westlife returns with their latest studio album, Back Home, and a dignified Nicky Byrne tells us that the Irish fab four are survivors. How special is your new album as compared to your last one? This is going to be a comeback album for Westlife, the real follow-up to our best record, World Of Our Own. It has the kind of music that we've always wanted to do -- a good combination of slow and fast numbers. But as usual, you're doing covers.. Not as many as we used to, We put our feet down this time around. We've told our record company that we only want to cover songs that we really like and that are meaningful to us. With all the new pop acts, how do you plan to survive the stiff competition? There will always be people who like simple pop music, people who don't like complicated music. They just want to turn on the radio and hear something catchy, with nice melodies and good harmonies. Westlife is designed to cater to those people and we're happy with it. Honestly, how long do you guys think you can go on? Who knows? We love what we do and we'll stop when we don't enjoy it anymore. Besides, how many good new pop acts do we have today? I mean I grew up listening to good pop acts like Take That, Mariah Carey and Wet, Wet, Wet who have lasted till today. How many of our new talents can be like them? Today's pop music is just about who's the biggest pop star in the world at the moment. What do you say to critics who consider you over the hill? There are cynical people out there who don't want Wetslife to continue. Well, I agree that when we did the swing album (Allow Us To Be Frank), we took a dip and we seemed to be on our way out. But we bounced back with You Raise Me Up (The single from their following album Face To Face) and became the biggest selling pop act in the UK. So as far as the four of us in Westlife are concerned, and our millions of fans out there who have been supporting us all these years, we don't give a s*** about what these people think. ..... ....... MARK FEEHILY has slammed the British media WESTLIFE star MARK FEEHILY has slammed the British media for constantly criticising singer AMY WINEHOUSE and deliberately focusing on her personal life. The Irish singer accuses the media of not recognising the Rehab hitmaker's talent and only reporting on her recent troubles. He says, "I've been a big Amy Winehouse fan for years - way before anyone had really heard of her. It's sad because I've met her and she's a lovely, intelligent, nice person, but the person you read about is the bleeding, drunk, drugged-up Amy Winehouse. There's a lot more to her." Winehouse recently hit the headlines after husband Blake Fielder-Civil was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and perverting the course of justice. 14/11/2007 ......... Westlife and Myleene Klass Variety Club Showbiz Awards, London Hilton Hotel.. London, England - 18.11.07 ......... Westlife visit the Waterfront restaurant Westlife visit the Waterfront restaurant, and insist that fans were not allowed in. The band enjoyed an Italian meal and ordered several bottles of champagne and vodka spending over 4 hours in the upmarket eatery. Leeds, England - 08.12.07 ........ Westlife's Mark Feehily: 'We're Not Splitting Up.' 29-10-2007 Westlife's Mark Feehily is determined that the band will not split after their next tour as predicted by recent reports.We know we're not splitting up," he told Female First last week after fans began to panic over news the guys are taking a year long break after their upcoming tour."The fans are all not sure because that's what Boyzone said and whatever but we're just going to take a lot longer to make this 10th album," he confirmed. Comment on this Article "This is a big tour coming up and then we're actually taking a year off after that. It's a big one for us and a big one for the fans. So it's not like we're taking a year off- we're taking a year away from releasing an album in November because we've done the 9 albums in 9 years.Westlife are also planning some big celebration for their 10 year anniversary: " We're in talks about doing some mega mega gigs in Ireland and possibly in the UK too just to sort of seal off the 10 years with a bang. But we're not sure about them yet. Some are more likely than others," said Mark.Mark also confirmed that ex-member Brian will definitely not be joining them on stage next year: Brian is well and truly gone from Westlife, he said."There's no plans what so ever to have Brain playing any gigs with us because he's not in our band any more.Brian decided to leave and therefore we don't feel bad saying that. We had to get over the fact that he left and get used to it and now we are used to it. We're a 4 piece now and that's that," he added. Brian's decision to leave the band just 2 weeks before Westlife embarked on a world tour in 2004 was perhaps one of the lowest points for Mark and the rest of the band: There was a lot of different emotions. There was fear- fear of the unknown because we didn't know what would happen next, he explains. There was sadness. We all asked him 'don't go, please don't go' and tried to see if there was some other way around this but he was adamant he wanted to leave. When you go through a mental kind of ride that we went through for the 4 or 5 years we went through when he was in the band and then all of a sudden one is just gone it's definitely a weird kind of situation to be in. But there was a very very small element of release. We knew that things weren't happy for the band at that time and that maybe this is what the unhappy thing was and that now that it's gone we could move on and get our act together again. We had a world tour to put out in two weeks and we had to prove more than ever on the first night that we were just as good without Brian so we had to get down to business and get on with it. But despite the initial shock the band managed to battle on through and came out stronger than ever: I'm not cocky or arrogant or anything but I think we totally proved it and I actually think that Brian leaving kicked us into being tighter than ever and more professional than ever. 19-11-2013 om 00:00 geschreven door westlife |
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The Voice coach Kian Egan | |
LOOKING GOOD: The Voice is shaping up to be compulsive viewing, with coaches Brian Kennedy, Kian Egan, Sharon Corr and Bressie IS Westlife's Kian Egan looking to emulate Simon Cowell and become TV's new Mr Nasty? RTE's The Voice could be set to rival the X Factor for spats among the judges, the Herald can reveal. Gary Barlow has tried to pick up where Cowell left off on X Factor with a string of cutting comments. Now sources say that Kian Egan could be the one to shout loudest and be extra harsh on contestants. Tensions have already arisen between the boyband star and former Blizzards frontman Niall Breslin, aka Bressie, on the set of The Voice. "Bressie and Kian are very different kind of coaches. Bressie is still young in the industry and he knows what it feels like to be knocked back but Kian wants the contestants to know the harsh realities of the music business," a source revealed. "Bressie does get quite defensive about Kian's attitude and says that in his eyes the glass is always half full, and he doesn't think the contestants deserve to be put down," an insider explained. With comments like "that just didn't do it for me" and "there is no point in saying that it's great when it really wasn't", Kian (31) comes out on top as the show's baddy. A source close to the popular show has admitted that although not everyone will like it, Kian is just bringing some honesty to the show. "Some of his comments do come across quite harsh, and Kian definitely is ruthless but he knows that's the reality of the music industry. "He has had massive success with Westlife but at the same had to deal with his band Wonderland being dropped by their music label so although he is quite cut-throat and really blunt, Kian is just being realistic," the insider said. And it's not just Bressie, Kian, Sharon Corr and Brian Kennedy that the contestants will have to perform to during the early stages of the show. All the contestants will have to sing in front of industry experts who will act as advisors to the four coaches. Mullingar musician Bressie will be joined by Irish singer-songwriter Ruth Ann Cunningham, who has penned such US hits as Jo Jo's Too Little Too Late. Meanwhile Sharon is paired up with Don Mescal, Kian will judge the acts in the early stages alongside singer Eddi Reader and Brian will look to choreographer Priscilla to help him choose his final six for the lives stages. After beating thousands of wannabes and battling against 23 other talented hopefuls on the live shows, the winner of The Voice Of Ireland will bag a recording contract with Universal Music. 708,000 watch The Voice of Ireland Sunday's show saw the four coaches - Bressie, Sharon Corr, Kian Egan and Brian Kennedy - pick the first singers they will mentor on their teams. The coaches were not allowed see the singers, only to hear them, while they sang. 708,000 watch The Voice of Ireland Sunday's show saw the four coaches - Bressie, Sharon Corr, Kian Egan and Brian Kennedy - pick the first singers they will mentor on their teams. The coaches were not allowed see the singers, only to hear them, while they sang. X Factor 2012 UK: Simon Cowell plans to steal Westlife's Kian Egan from The Voice of Ireland! February 3, 2012 07:17 by Josh Darvill Fresh from his bloodbath axing over in the US, X Factor boss Simon Cowell is turning his attention to the UK show, and wants Kian Egan to join. According to the Daily Mail, Simon wants to pinch Westlifes Kian to join this years UK series of The X Factor. Itll mean tempting the Irish singer and manager away from new talent show The Voice of Ireland, which is currently airing in the country. But sources say that, in a cruel twist of fate, Kian would likely be replacing his own manager, Louis Walsh on the panel! Kian is highly rated and would be a perfect judge, although whether he is considered will depend on what happens with Louis Walsh, an insider told the newspaper. The source added: In reality, Kian can only be considered if Louis doesnt come back. Meanwhile its understood that Simon and ITV have been arguing over thde futures of Dermot OLeary and Gary Barlow, with the channel wanting the stars to stay but Simon wanting fresh blood on the show. Kian Egan is getting set for another busy weekend on The Voice of Ireland as he battles it out against the other coaches on the show Brian Kennedy, Sharon Corr and Bressie. And hell be battling it out in more ways than one the Coaches will perform THEMSELVES on the show. Kian told 98FM he jetted in from China on Sunday morning with the Westlife boys before doing the live shows for The Voice of Ireland last Sunday night so he didnt have much sleep at all. Luckily for Kian, his new baby Koa is a great sleeper so hes had a bit of time this week to catch up on a few naps. Kian told 98FM how himself and his wife Jodi Albert are getting on with their new bundle of joy. Kian told 98FM Koa is amazing. He is at ths stage now where he is smiling and gooing and chatting away. Hes such a happy little baby. Weve had it really easy in comparison to hearing other peoples stories. He sleeps well, he doesnt really cry a lot and really is a calm little dude. Were really blessed. Jodi will be visiting the set of The Voice of Ireland but Kian thinks Koa is too young to be around such a noisy environment! So there you have it the coaches WILL perform themselves on this weekends show. Lets hope their acts dont vote them off! WESTLIFE'S Kian Egan will prove Brian Kennedy wrong with a "storming performance" on the Voice of Ireland. And ShinAwil producer Larry Bass has revealed how he never had any doubts about the mentor's vocal ability. "All the mentors are singing this weekend and the rehearsal went extremely well," he said. "What people forget is that we follow a format on The Voice and we can only have people who are singers themselves as coaches. I've known Kian for many, many years and before he was ever in Westlife, he was in a band called Six Become One. "They were a vocal act under Louis Walsh's management and at the 1988 Miss Ireland contest, which we filmed, they did an a capella performance and all of them were well able to sing, including Kian. He has nothing to worry about." Sligo star Kian, whose vocal ability had been questioned by rival Kennedy, will take to the stage for the first time as his team goes up against those contestants mentored by rival Sharon Corr. And he is expected to be cheered on by wife Jodi Albert, who gave birth to their first baby Kai just before Christmas. It will be her first time at the Helix Theatre in Dublin as she travels down from their Sligo home to show her support for her other half. The Voice of Ireland star Kian Egan hits out at UK coaches April 4, 2012 23:00 by Josh Darvill The Voice of Ireland star Kian Egan has hit out at the coaches on the UK show, complaining that they are too bitchy! The Westlife singer is one of four coaches on the Irish version of the show, which started earlier this year. Speaking to the Herald, Kain whinged that his British counterparts were very different, moaning that Sir Tom Jones, Danny ODonoghue, Jessie J and will.i.am were at each other all the time. I watched it last week and its quite different, he told the publication this week. Its a bit more like X Factor, I thought, with the big storylines and stuff like that. I also thought the coaches are a bit bitchier towards each other which obviously makes for good TV. Theyre a bit more at each other. And the singer perhaps unsurprisingly backed former manager Simon Cowell and his rival series Britains Got Talent. He added: Theyre at the exciting stage that we were at when this first started and now everybodys used to it in Ireland. Although I thought it was good, I prefer Britains Got Talent myself. He told the Irish Sun: There was a point when I was talking to management about co-managing the act that won, but I dont think thats the right thing to do now. Even if somebody elses act won, I wouldnt have the same connection with that person as my own act and timewise I dont think I would be able to commit. Father-of-one Kian had a number of in-depth conversations with the record company about taking on the eventual winner. But with a number of TV shows in the pipeline and little baby Koa at home in Sligo, he said: Down the line I probably do see myself managing some bands yes. You know this industry is what I know and I have been through the ups and downs and know all about it but the timing just isnt right. Tomorrow nights final at The Helix will see Vanessa Whelan, Richie Hayes, Pat Byrne and Jim Devine battle it out to be crowned winner. Jetting in to sing ... pop babe Alexandra It promises to be an action-packed night with a performance by X Factor success story Alexandra Burke of new single Let It Go sure to get the crowd stomping their feet. Kind-hearted Kian said: I have said to all the people who have come to the live shows that my number is in their phone. They can ring me whenever they want to discuss whatever they want in this business. I will gladly help them out its down to them. I am a coach on The Voice of Ireland, Im not a coach past that as far as this moment in time is concerned. Egan admitted yesterday he is now more relaxed about the fact that voters in Northern Ireland cant download his finalist Jim Devines single. Earlier this week, The Irish Sun revealed that Kian was fuming with bosses after they failed to notice the glitch in voting one week before the finals. He said: I think we made enough noise about it at the time and Jim feels better about it now. I look at Jim and I go wow Jim has come from nothing to be a contender, he has a chance. The older woman seems to really connect to him and he now gets that picking the right song and relating to it is so important. I think he has managed to do really well from that perspective no matter what the outcome on Sunday. Kian Egan Mr Westlifer reckons being a coach has come quite naturally! High point: Working with contestants and seeing them really pull a song off. Low point: The negativity between Brian and me at the start, but that soon changed. Have you enjoyed the coaching experience? I have really enjoyed it - it's been very different to anything I've ever done before. But I have to say I have just been myself with the contestants and been as honest as I possibly could. How did you find working with the other coaches? Brian and I didn't really know each other at the beginning and I think he had a preconceived notion that I was just some random dude in a boyband but once he saw there was more to me than that he warmed to me, and I love working with him now. Sharon and Bressie are both lovely people and I have really enjoyed getting to know them. Which performance stands out for you the most? I have to say Connor (who is on Bressie's team) when he came out and sang MGMT's Kids; that was absolutely insane. Then back in the battle shows, two of my girls did Don't Let the Sun Go Down, and that was an amazing moment. Did anyone go home who you thought should be in the final? Well, I always thought that Liam Geddes was going to win the whole thing. He is an outstanding vocalist, but it didn't happen for him and it was quite a bit of a shock for me. Are you happy with how the public have voted? I think there was only one week when the public got it wrong - that was when Liam and Graham where in the bottom two. But apart from that we [the coaches] have pretty much picked the bottom two every week. What's next for you? The Westlife tour starts in May, we are rehearsing at the moment. After that, I am looking at some other TV gigs - not music-related, and I'm looking forward to spending time with my son and Jodi. It's been tough leaving them and I find it's much harder to get out the door and I am late a lot more! VOICE of Ireland coach Kian Eganhas shot down suggestions he hopes to follow in bandmate Shane Filan's footsteps with a solo career of his own. The Sligo man, who has proved he's well able to hold his own on the singing front during the RTE show, has said he has no plans to go it alone once he splits from his chart-topping band Westlife later this year. "I never thought I'd enjoy the idea of doing it all on my own. I love the idea of just doing something naturally, like my garage band. I don't want to force anything and be like, 'I'm the guy from Westlife and I'm recording a song'. I just don't believe in that," said Kian (31). "I believe that if it's meant to happen, it's meant to happen. If I end up in a band with a few of my mates and we're really good naturally, then that's great. If we're not, we're not. So in that respect, I like the idea of it but I don't see it as a reality -- it's a pipe dream." The dad-of-one went on to say that he's forging ahead with plans to set up his own band once Westlife put away their stools for good -- but it must be something that happens organically. "To me, the forced things are the ones that never work and I've learnt that over the years," said Kian. The RTE mentor is now keeping his fingers crossed that his act, Jim Devine, emerges victorious from this Sunday's grand finale of the talent contest. However, he admitted that he was shocked to see Bressie's act, Conor Quinn, leaving the show. "I had him tipped as the winner and I still think the guy has one of the best chances of having a proper record deal and having major success around the world," he said. Kian Egan fuming over Voice scandal Kian Egan has phoned 98FM to tell us of his rage upon discovering his act wont be able to gather the support of his family at the final hurdle of The Voice of Ireland. The competition offers a contract with Universal for the winning contestant but Kian says he now believes Jim Devine is at an unfair disadvantage. Kian told 98FM: Nobody in Northern Ireland where Jim is from can actually download his single so therefore he is at a huge disadvantage. Every single download counts as a vote so he hasnt had any of his own family or friends or support network in Northern Ireland being able to download it. Im very ticked off about it. In fairness to Jim, hes trying to not let it affect him. Its a really unfair situation though. The Westlife singer went on to say its not all based on the download but every download counts as a vote so I suppose fans of Jim could vote for a second time on Sunday night if they had intended on downloading the song. It puts him in an unfair situation. Basically iTunes Ireland doesnt exist in Northern Ireland you have to have an Irish credit card or an Irish band account in order to access iTunes Ireland. The guy cant even download his own single. Kian told 98FM Ive been through it with the show. Ive been through it with the record label. Ive had huge rows all week about it and Ive just been told that at this stage, there is nothing I can do about it just to leave it alone and thats that. He insisted it isnt about winning the show as his coach Kian says he just wants Jim to have a fair shot at it and he is losing out around 1,000 votes by not having his support network in Northern Ireland being able to download the song. 19-11-2013 om 00:00 geschreven door westlife |
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Westlife farewell concert to be screened live in cinemas | |
The farewell concert of Irish boy band Westlife
is to be screened live to cinemas in the UK, Ireland and Europe on June 23. The four remaining members who announced their split last October - after 14 years and more than 44 million record sales - are playing their last gig at Dublin's Croke Park on June 23. The event will be screened at more than 200 cinemas in nine countries including Belgium, Denmark, Estonia and Norway. There are also plans to screen the gig in Australia and South Africa. Organisers said tickets for the June 23 concert sold out in minutes and the band scheduled another date at the Dublin venue on June 22. "It is bound to be a hugely emotional night and we expect to have tears in our eyes for nearly every song," the group said in a statement. "The fact that the show will be beamed to our fans in cinemas around the world only adds to our excitement." Westlifes final performance hits the big screen 200 cinemas across the country to take partPosted 29 May 2012 3:58 pm AURAL ASSASSINS Westlife have announced that their last ever live performance will be broadcast to cinemas across Europe next month. Jubilation that they will never perform again has been tempered somewhat by news of the satellite link-up, which will make the farewell gig harder to avoid, as well as by the fact that never is a euphemism for until the money is right for a comeback. The terminally bland Irish lads appealed to girls of a certain age during the late 1990s and early 2000s, but have been selling steadily fewer records as their demographic has grown up and realised with dismay how utterly shit they are. Other fans simply ended their lives or were committed. The chillingly titled Greatest Hits tour will grind to a halt in Croke Park, Dublin, on 23 June the date to put in your diary for not being anywhere near Ireland or in any of 200 cinemas in nine European countries that will be screening the gig. Australia and South Africa may also be in the firing line. The simul-cast will allow fans the chance to see their idols stand up from their stools for the very last time (see above). Non-fans might want to attend just to check theyre really gone and wont spring up again like some atonal Hollywood zombie with a grudge against music. It is bound to be a hugely emotional night and we expect to have tears in our eyes for nearly every song, the band said in a statement, neatly summing up what the rest of us will be feeling too. The show will be beamed to our fans will only add to the excitement Its going to be an amazing night, an unmissable show, so make sure you join us! In a career spanning 14 years and 14 number ones, their biggest hit Flying Without Wings has become a popular choice for deluded talent-show wannabes (hey, if Westlife can do it ). It also a feat that most music-lovers would be delighted to see the band accomplish, perhaps with a leap from a plane at 30,000ft. Now that would be a finale. Westlife will perform for the last time next month Westlife's farewell concert is to be screened live to cinemas in the UK and Ireland, allowing fans to view their final moments. The four-piece will bow out with a concert from Dublin's Croke Park next month after a career in which they amassed 14 UK number one singles. Tickets for the cinema screenings, which will also seen in other European countries, go on sale at 9am. The June 23 concert itself sold out in five minutes, leaving thousands of fans disappointed. BBC Worldwide, the BBC's commercial arm, and content provider By Experience have agreed a deal with music giant Sony and Westlife to co-produce a live film of the event to be screened in more than 200 cinemas. The group said: "It is bound to be a hugely emotional night and we expect to have tears in our eyes for nearly every song. The fact that the show will be beamed to our fans in cinemas around the world only adds to our excitement." Details will be at westlifecinema.com. . Boy band Westlife is ending its farewell tour by screening its last ever concert live to cinemas across the UK and Ireland and selected European countries. Westlife will end the tour at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland on June 23rd 2012. Tickets for the final concert originally sold out in five minutes. But fans in the UK, Ireland, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Malta, the Netherlands and Norway will all be able to watch the show live in one of over two hundred cinemas after BBC Worldwide, concluded a deal with Sony Music and Westlife to co-produce a live film of the event. BBC Worldwide also recruited alternative content provider BY Experience to deliver the event to cinema. The concert will be available in cinemas in Australia, Estonia, Hong Kong and South Africa later in June and July. Westlife said, On June 23rd 2012 we will wrap our musical career as a band with one amazing final show in Croke Park Dublin, Ireland. We're working hard to make it everything we had ever dreamed of from our final concert - a farewell and a homecoming in front of 85,000 fans. It is bound to be a hugely emotional night and we expect to have tears in our eyes for nearly every song. The fact that the show will be beamed to our fans in cinemas around the world only adds to our excitement. We're delighted to be working with BBC Worldwide to make this a reality. Salim Mukaddam, director of Music at BBC Worldwide, said, Only 85,000 fans can be present in the stadium, but were delighted to be able to extend the event to their millions of fans across the UK, Ireland and further afield who can now be part of this incredible event at their local cinema. We worked hard with Westlife and Sony Music to strike an innovative deal and we hope this is the first of a number of these kinds of events that youll see from BBC Worldwide. The Westlife Farewell event follows BBC Worldwides international theatrical release of Robbie Williams at the Electric Proms and the BBCs Last Night of the Proms to cinema audiences. BBC Worldwide will be partnering again with BY Experience to bring this event to audiences worldwide. Robbie Williams previously kicked off his comeback with a live performance at the Electric Proms in 2009. BBC Worldwide licensed the live show to over 250 screens in 23 countries. The show was also shown latterly in cinemas in South Africa and Australia. Last Night of the Proms has also been screened in cinemas in Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand every year since 2009. 18-11-2013 om 23:43 geschreven door westlife |
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Westlife to split in 2012 | |
Westlife to split in 2012
? boyband Westlife, who have been delighting fans for the past 14 years, have announced they are splitting next year. Following a greatest hits album and a farewell tour, the Irish foursome - Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily ... ,,,,,,,,, LONDON (AP) After 14 years as one of Ireland's most successful boy bands, Westlife are finally handing in their mics. The pop group members issued a statement announcing their split, saying "the decision is entirely amicable
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Scottish Daily Record - ?Oct 20, 2011? WESTLIFE announced their split last night after 14 years, with sources blaming an "irreparable rift" in the band. One insider said Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Nicky Byrne and Shane Filan couldn't agree about the future musical direction of the group. ... ///////////////// Westlife stopt ermee van onze redactie
AMSTERDAM - Na veertien jaar samen en talloze internationale hits, heeft de Ierse boyband Westlife bekend gemaakt dat ze ermee stoppen. Bandleden Kian, Mark, Nicky en Shane maakten het nieuws bekend op hun Facebook-pagina. "We maken vandaag bekend dat we uit elkaar gaan na ons Greatest Hits-album en onze tour van volgend jaar. Het besluit is op vriendschappelijke basis genomen", zo schrijven de heren. "Nadat we het grootste gedeelte van ons volwassen leven met elkaar hebben doorgebracht, zijn we toe aan een welverdiende pauze. Ook willen we graag nieuwe mogelijkheden verkennen. We kijken ernaar uit om onze fans nog een laatste keer te zien." Westlife begon in 1998 als vijftal. Bandlid Brian McFadden verliet de groep in 2004 om een solocarrière na te jagen. ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Keith Duffy surprised by Westlife Split Thursday 20 October 2011 Keith Duffy has revealed his surprise at Westlife's split. Speaking with RTÉ TEN, the Boyzone member and Coronation Street star, wondered why Westlife didn't take the same route as his boy band. "I wasn't surprised by the news but I was surprised by the announcement that they were breaking up," he says. "These days you can take some time off, do your own thing and then come back and make another album or whatever. So I don't understand why they announced they were splitting." Duffy knew the band members well: "Westlife started their career on our stage. "They opened our show for years before they went out on their own. Back in the day they used to come out on stage do a number with me. "I had a song I used to do with Ronan but then the Westlife lads used to take turns and duet with me when we did a tour of Europe." So with Westlife's passing does that mean less competition now for Boyzone? "We are dormant at the moment," he added. "We finished a big tour last April but we'll never break up. We're together forever now, it's only a case of how often we work together. I think the next big thing for Boyzone will be 2013 which marks our 20th anniversary." '''''''''''''''''' Westlife: We won't reform after our farewell concerts next year
Da end ... Westlife DA LOIFE say they will never return as a band following their farewell tour. Even if they were offered all the potatoes in Ireland. That's it. Kian Egan said: "We walked away from a multi-million-pound record deal that would have changed our lives for ever, secured our future beyond anything. "It's not about the money. We'd have made far more on a new record than we ever would with a comeback tour." The boyband say there are no hard feelings behind the split. They're just exhausted from years of recording, touring and plugging their ballads. Shane Filan said: "We've been doing this for 14 years. "It had been bubbling for a long time ? there was an intuition that all wasn't happy in the camp. Getting on stage is still amazing but that was the only part of the job we were enjoying." Mark Feehily added: "The last few years have been very stressful. "We'd talk through things to the point of tears, being brutally honest with each other. "We never had physical fights ? we never even had a talking fight about the break-up." At least fans can take comfort from seeing their heroes on stage as solo stars in the future. Shane said: "The first person to decide to do a solo record, the other three will all be there. "Everyone's thought about going solo ? I would love to continue singing for a living." Kian is the only band member to have a job lined up ? a judge on the Irish version of The Voice. But in the meantime, they're concentrating all their efforts on the Farewell Tour. And, to end all the speculation, the lads have made it clear former bandmate Brian McFadden won't be anywhere near it. Kian said: "We still text him and stuff, but he's not coming back." ';;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Westlife are doing a very special UStream today, where they will be answering fan questions submitted following the announcement that they are parting ways after 14 years together. ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Westlife were ready for split Westlife have not started to think about life after the band yet but admit they had been expecting their split for a few years. Westlife have been preparing for their split "for a few years". The Irish quartet recently announced they will go their separate ways to the end of a tour next summer but are refusing to think about what will happen after their last concert. Mark Feehily said: "We're not going anywhere just yet, so I'm not thinking about it. I don't know whether I'm doing it subconsciously or on purpose. But I think we've been preparing for the idea that it's not gonna last forever for a few years now." Shane Filan added: "It will be kinda weird on the last night of the tour in Dublin next year, as that's when it will be scary. It's like, `What do you do after the concert?' Because that's it! It will be the last time ever! Do you go off for a drink; do you go for a cry? It's one of those weird moments that we haven't experienced, but when we do, I know it will feel like we've been hit by a ton of bricks." While the band are comfortable with the idea of splitting, their manager Louis Walsh is struggling with their decision. Mark told Britain's Star magazine: We're worried we'll have to set up a helpline for Louis because he wasn't happy about it at all! He is devastated, genuinely. I saw him the other night and I said, `So how are you feeling?' and he said, `I don't want to talk about it.' He's not there yet. But he understands." Shane and Mark are joined in Westlife by Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne. ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Westlife interview: 'It's a miracle we've lasted this long' Published Friday, Nov 25 2011, 17:26 GMT | By Robert Copsey | 10 comments We'll readily admit that we were saddened by the recent news that Westlife are to part ways next year. To remind us of their career highlights - spanning 14 years and ten albums - the group have handily put out their final Greatest Hits LP this week. With the retrospective riding high in the charts, we phoned up Nicky Byrne to find out what he plans to do post-split and whether the group are already considering a future reunion. Is this really the end of Westlife or are you already thinking ahead to your reunion? "It genuinely is the end! I mean, you can never say never - and it will be nice to see the boys again down the line. We've still got our tour, and we're really looking forward to going out with a bang. Louis [Walsh] wanted us to take a two-year sabbatical and come back to it, but that would have been too watered down for us. We needed to get away from it - we've given it our all during these 14 years." It doesn't seem like you've ever had much of a break in those 14 years... "We took four or five months off after our album Allow Us To Be Frank. It was a bad time in the band - Brian [McFadden] had left, we came out with a rat-pack album, the tour didn't do great and we had one album left on our contract. I actually went and did an acting course in New York to prepare me for what might happen next. We came back and recorded what we all thought might be our last hurrah - songs like 'You Raise Me Up' - and it ended up being huge, so we stuck with it a while longer. It's a miracle and a blessing that we lasted 14 years." What do you think the secret is to a long-lasting boyband? "There's no one-line answer to that, but one of the huge things that helps is being really honest with each other from the beginning. If someone was offered a solo deal, the rest of us would want to know about it because it affects our lives too. We all kept our cards on the table as much as we could. I think we were also blessed have Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh, who were a great team at the time we got them. The late '90s were also a great time to launch in the music industry." What is Louis going to do now? He also threatened to leave The X Factor... "He's been in the music industry for a long time - he'll be fine! There's life in the old dog yet. He's worked with Boyzone, Jedward, Girls Aloud and JLS for a short time. There's still room for him to do something again. What's going on with the panel on this year's show is not brilliant. There's no man better that Simon for sorting it out - I wouldn't be surprised if we see Simon, Louis, Cheryl and Dannii back year." What are your plans after your farewell tour? "I think TV and radio is something I really enjoy, and I've been dipping my toes into both over the years. I presented on BBC Radio 2 last week, which really gave me a buzz. It would be great to have a role like Ryan Seacrest. It's great to be able to have those discussions now without feeling guilty." You've always had a hard time from critics; were you keen to go out on a high? "We've had a lot of stick, but we've always been able to laugh at it. I've been on Digital Spy many times and laughed my tits off and things people are saying. We're obviously not going to be everybody's cup of tea, but you have to take it on the chin. When we first started we auditioned as if we were going to be the new Backstreet Boys, but Simon and Louis obviously saw a niche in the market and marketed us very differently. People have often referred to you as a stool band... "People joke about us being a stool band who always stood up for the big key change. Truth is, we were just as embarrassed by it! One thing no-one could take away from us was that we always sang the songs well. I understood why the average person thought we were a band who sang covers and sat on stools - we got that - but our fans who bought the albums and came to the shows would always see a lot more." Is it true you were all big party-goers too? "I never understood the whole boring side of Westlife. Maybe people thought that after seeing us on TV, but we were always having a laugh away from that. We recorded songs with some of the best artists in the world - I remember one amazing night out we had with the Backstreet Boys in Sweden. A lot of that stuff never got in the press, which in many ways was a good thing - we saw other boybands getting a hard time being photographed coming out of clubs. It was kind of cooler not to be there - you don't see the bigger artists going about town, do you? "At the end of the day, we're a pop band, and at 32 years old we thought there had to be more out there than this. We're not a new face walking through the door anymore - we've been that, and it was amazing. We could have taken the money and stayed together for a few more years, but we all thought it was time to see what else is out there." ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Westlife: 'Greatest Hits' - Album review Released on Monday, Nov 21 2011 Published Wednesday, Nov 23 2011, 12:52 GMT | By Robert Copsey After 13 years, ten studio albums and 31 singles, the question most people were asking when Westlife announced their split last month was how they managed to make it this long in an industry where you're the equivalent of day-old bread after your debut album. Our guess? Their dependability against an ever-changing pop landscape. Sure, the line of progression between their 1999 debut 'Swear It Again' and most recent single 'Lighthouse' is near-horizontal, but to their credit it also means they've had relatively few slip-ups in their expansive career. As such, we'll (happily) allow them to whitewash over 2004's big band covers record Allow Us to be Frank, which, despite its double platinum status, fails to get a single mention here. While the retrospective features their most memorable cuts - including chart-toppers 'Flying Without Wings', 'Uptown Girl', 'Mandy' and 'You Raise Me Up' - there are still a number of notable omissions. Even today, 'Fool Again' remains one of their most recognisable hits, while Europe-only single 'When You're Looking Like That' from 2000's Coast to Coast proved they could handle uptempos if they put their minds to it. Even more frustrating is that after all the swooshing strings, dramatic key changes and carefully-selected covers, the three new cuts tacked on the end - 'Beautiful World' in particular - point to what could have been an interesting new direction for the band, should their record label have permitted it. Their decision to call time now means they probably wouldn't, and ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Westlife - The Ultimate Boyband? (Westlife Feature)
Monday, 28 November 2011 Written by Heather McDaid There are two key kinds of boybands in circulation today. First, we have the new breed; the One Directions and Wanteds of the music world with fresh young guys set to steal many a girls heart with their baby faces or ridiculously good looks. Then, there are the comeback kings - Take That, Backstreet Boys, we could go on. Given the gift of time, theyve formulated their return to the music world, set to recapture the hearts of their old legions of fans and become bigger and better than ever. For boybands, there is nothing rarer than longevity; few have had a long spanning career without an enormous bust-up, hiatus, or break-up preceding a comeback years later that seems nothing more than a desperate cling to the music industry. So, imagine the sadness that swept the UK music scene when Westlife, the veterans and ultimate success story under the veil of the boyband, announced that they are to disband in 2012. While theyve given the world time to adjust to next year being the last chance to catch Westlife together, well take a run through the ultimate boybands history, and consider what the music industry will be like without them to keep a solid stance in the mainstream? Formed in 1998, the band hit their first big break as the openers for Boyzone and the Backstreet Boys' shows in Dublin that very year. In early 1999, their first single 'Swear It Again' topped both the Irish and UK charts. The band remain the only act in both Irish and British history to have their first seven singles hit the number one spot. What Makes A Man would have been their eight consecutive number one single, but the band found themselves ultimately defeated by Bob The Builders Can We Fix It in December 2000. Rumours of a split were rife in 2002 following the release of their greatest hits record, Unbreakable. The closest the band truly came to a split was in 2004 as Brian McFadden parted ways with Westlife to dedicate more time to his family and solo career. While his first single Real To Me peaked at number one, his success from then on in was relatively middle of the road. While I admit, back in the day I used to have a little crush on Shane (a McDonalds M hair style and tank tops seemed to be what I thought was cool at 9 years old), there was no better move for Westlife than when they released Allow Us To Be Frank, a Rat-Pack inspired record. While many bands have taken time away and suited up for their return, Westlife took it as a turning point in their career. This period still remains the personal favourite. Since then, the band have seamlessly continued their road of success with more number ones finally hitting the top spot on both the single and album charts consecutively and performing to bigger and better crowds. In celebration of their decade together, the band performed in Croke Park to their biggest crowd to date: over 82,000. Earlier this year, the band ended their professional relationship with Simon Cowell; perhaps fuelling their decision to leave the industry without dispute. Finding that Simons interests were more focussed on his media empire, i.e X Factor, American Idol, etc, they found themselves almost unloved by their mentor and seeking a new path outside of SyCo Music. The announcement of this split has left many devastated, even calling 19th October 2011 the day the music died. Weve still got a while to adjust to life without Westlife, but who, really, can step up to the musical plate? According to Westlife: no one. Well, theyre not as brash as that, but they have their fair comments and criticism on the music industry they are set to leave behind in a recent interview with Muzu.tv. I think it's gotten too cool; that's my honest opinion on music right now. Sometimes I think great songs get lost because of that. I think the variation of music young people are listening to now is just the same thing with a different melody. I just think it's got very samey samey, noted Kian, who also said people are making music for radio instead of making music. Mark also adds, "I agree that the whole singer on top of a dance song is definitely wearing off a lot. It spoils the good ones. I actually really enjoy the movement that's happening at the moment. He then goes on to compliment the likes of Ed Sheeran. There's definitely a gap for some big mainstream pop act. There's no new Britney. Rihanna and Lady Gaga have definitely gone much more edgy." This segment of the interview is the most telling, and theyre completely right in their notes. Suggesting that Westlife maintained their success by sticking to what they know and love instead of following trends, the duo solidify the detriment on the industry by everyone aiming for the same sound. The main artist that merited praise from the duo was Adele, with Mark saying she appeared during Lady Gaga overload. As the world flocked to follow the trends of dance, raunchiness and overzealous production, Adele appeared with just her piano and her voice. In the same way that Westlife rest their success on their refusal to follow trends, Adele is following a similar suit. Not that were suggesting Lady Gaga and Rihanna arent successful; that would just be ridiculous. But theres something frankly wonderful about an artist who can capture the worlds attention with simple songs about heartbreak without being renowned for flashing flesh or opting for strange attire. Frankly, like Westlife, Adele is famed for her music: pure and simple. Of the boybands today, its hard to suggest who will follow in their footsteps. Can we really look at the new sensations like One Direction and picture them together around 15 years down the line? Maybe. Maybe not. Who knows what life holds? Thats the beauty of it. There are constant revolutions in music; its entirely unpredictable. Successful or not, we doubt anyone will outdo the legacy of Westlife and their music. They've collaborated both live and in the studio with Mariah Carey, Lulu, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie to name but a few of a very, very long list. Pitching their dream duets with Beyonce and Christina Aguilera, we'd like to suggest that being a part of their final run of shows. So, Beyonce - if you're reading this.... They've won so many awards it's seemingly not worth listing them all. Their extensive repertoire includes numerous Meteor Awards, Smash Hits Awards, Brit Awards as well as winning the Best UK and Ireland Act at the 2000 MTV EMAs. As for the records they've broken, well... They are the fourth biggest selling pop band of all time, only beaten by the Backstreet Boys, New Kids on the Block and N*Sync. They are also the sixth biggest selling boyband of all time with over 44 million records sold; quite a feat for a band who never managed to break America. Their self-titled album has the most #1 hits from one record in the UK, they had 14 number ones between 1999 and 2006, they were both the biggest selling band in the UK between 2000 and 2009. They have the highest single leap with 'Mandy', which jumped from #200 to #1... Their achievements could rack up a feature on their own. Westlife will collectively leave behind quite the legacy and Id go as far to suggest that the reason theyll be missed is that they were just plain good without overtly striving to be. They were never in your face, never outspoken for the sake of press, they never took a ridiculous risk by dabbling with the trends of any given time; they were just wholeheartedly good and devoted to what they wanted to do. The way they are ending this career is a testament to this legacy. If any band deserved to quietly take time for themselves after years of dedication to music and touring, then its them. Amicably parting ways next year, they not only give fans the option of time to adjust but they are leaving on their terms and on a high. We all know that Westlife could keep on going for years; their entire farewell tour sold out in minutes. It seems just yesterday that Westlife were flying without wings, and while it will be sad to see them go theyve packed enough into well over a decade in the industry for fans to look back on. Added to that, theyll be saying their final farewells in a string of dates that will inevitably be the end of a very important chapter in the British music industry. So Mark, Shane, Kian and Nicky; enjoy having some time to yourself. If you ever want to do a comeback tour somewhere down the line, Im rather certain youll be welcomed back with millions of open arms. ................. and Shane Filan
WESTLIFE have revealed that they decided to call it a day because "it wasn't special any more." The Irish boyband are due to go their own ways after a farewell tour this summer and despite their sadness, they are still sure they made the right decision to split. After 14 years together, Shane Filan admitted that the boys weren't enjoying it as much as they used to. It felt like it wasnt special any more, not like it used to be. For the fans its slightly different but for us its been like, Are we getting better? Are we getting worse? Are we getting to the stage where we arent enjoying it? It is half our life." Shane also reckons there won't be a dry eye on stage when they finally finish. "None of us want to let it go and all of us will be crying come June [when the tour ends], but its time. Despite only announcing the news in October, Kian Egan revealed that the 'Flying Without Wings' hitmakers have known for some while that they wanted to call it a day. I shouldnt say it but before we went on tour to Asia, we knew what was going to happen. We knew it was our last tour in Asia and when we came back we were going to release the news, so Asias probably the best trip weve had in years! "It was like going away with your four mates on the p**s. It was a fairytale moment. ///////////// 18-11-2013 om 16:56 geschreven door westlife |
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Westlife 4 Ever Wanna Learn Irish?? Everyday Words Dia Dhuit = Hello [Pronounced: geea guitch] Conas atá tú = How are you? [Pronounced: cunas atah too] Cen chaoi a bhuil tu = How are you? Tá mé go maith= I'm doing well Tá mé go hiontach = I am wonderful Tá mé go dona = I am (feeling) bad Tá mé tinn = I am sick Tá tinneas cinn orm = I have a headache Tá tuirse orm = I am tired Slán leat = Good Bye (said to the person leaving) Slán agat = Good Bye (said to the one remaining) Tabhair aire = Take care Slán go fóill! = Bye for now! B'fhéidir go bhfuil an ceart agat = Maybe you're right Gurab amhlaidh duit = The same to you Tá failte romhat = You are welcome Ná habair é = Don't mention it Buíochas le Dia = Thank God Gabh mo leithscéal = Excuse me Go mbeannaí Dia duit = May God bless you Dia linn = God bless you (after a sneeze) Oíche mhaith duit = Good night Cén t-ainm atá ort? = What is your name? Is e Eamonn an t-ainm atá orm = Éamonn is my name Cad is ainm duit? = What is your name? Síle is ainm dom = Síle is my name Cá bhuil tú i do chónaí? = Where do you live? Tá mé i mo chónaí i bPhiladelphia = I live in Philadelphia Cén post atá agat? = What job do you have? Is dalta mé = I am a student Ma's é do thoil é = Please Le do thoil = Please Go raimh maith agat = Thanks Buíochas = Thank you Cén fáth? = Why? B'fhéidir = Maybe Bí ciúin = Be quiet Is digh liom = I suppose Go n'éirí an t-ádh leat = Good luck Go maire tú i bhfad = Congratulations Lá breithe faoi shonas = Happy Birthday Nollig Shona = Merry Christmas Le Grá = With Love Le Grá Go Deo = With Love Forever Days of the week Monday - An Luan Tuesday - An Mhairt Wednesday - An Ceadaoin Thursday - An Deardaion Friday - An Deardaion Saturday- An Satharn Sunday - An Domhnach 18-11-2013 om 15:24 geschreven door westlife |
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Westlife is an Irish pop band that was formed on July 3, 1998. They were signed on by Simon Cowell and are currently managed by Louis Walsh. Over the years, Westlife's music has evolved from teen pop to an adult contemporary sound, with an emphasis on ballads. The group's original lineup comprised Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, and Brian McFadden. Filan and Feehily are the band's lead vocalists. All of the band members are songwriters, although most of their hits have been composed by external writers. They garnered 14 number one singles in the United Kingdom, the third-highest in UK history, tying with Cliff Richard and tailing behind Elvis Presley and The Beatles. The band has also won numerous awards such as the "Best Irish Pop Act" at the annual Ireland Meteor Awards and ITV "Record of the Year" award in the UK. The band has also broken a few top records, including "Music artist with most consecutive number 1's in the UK" and the "Biggest selling arena act in the UK". Westlife have had 14 UK no.1's and were the first act in UK history to have 4 number 1s in a year. Not only that, they were the only band to have no.1's with their first 7 singles. All the rest of their hits have got to the top 10, if not the top 5. ,,,,,,,,,, Louis Walsh speaks up Louis Walsh went to The Sun explaining why he thought Westlife was the world's greatest band. "Westlife truly are the people band they appeal to ordinary people, people like you and me. The sort of people who pick up this paper every day. That is the key to their success. It,s people on the street up and down the country who buy their records not the trendy London types who are too snobby to think they are any good. Look at the numbers and they speak for themselves. People go out and buy Westlife records in the shops in their thousands. They not the type of fans who will download them. And the lads themselves are solid gold. Mark, Nicky, Shane and Kian keep their feet firmly on the ground they don,t try to be anything they are not. They know they are just four guys from Ireland who got lucky and, at the end of the day, they are nice people who don,t forget their roots. Four normal lads in an extraordinary situation who are close, tight, good friends. I think that comes across with people. As a band, they are not in competition with anyone there no one else out there who compares. Take That are similar in terms of being a successful boy band but it,s a different kind of music. In terms of other boybands, they have seen them all come and go. Westlife have sold 32 million records and they going to go on for ever. It,s all down to hard work. They put records out back to back and they just don,t stop. It means their fans keep coming back for more. They had 14 No1 singles and will try to get 20. They never get good airplay, they cannot get played on Radio 1 for love nor money . . . but it doesn,t matter. They proved you don,t need Radio 1. Westlife aren,t hip but I think that why many people like them. Like the band, their fans don,t pretend to be something they are not either. Westlife have a huge fanbase. They sold 150,000 tickets for their tour. I love Oasis I bought the new album and I love The Beatles. Westlife are No1 in Ireland this week they beaten U2 there, which has never happened. This is going to be their biggest-selling album in Ireland. They are set to do eight nights at The Point in Dublin next year no one else can do that. As for the tunes, I pick them all including the cheesy ones. I pick them because I love them and it seems a whole load of people out there love them too. ,,,,,,,, Irish popstars Westlife play secret gig at Wirral hotel May 1 2009 Liverpool Daily Post THEY have topped the charts, sold tens of millions of records and have countless fans but one fan from Wirral, in particular, was in for a treat. For the 50th birthday party of one lucky fan and guests at an exclusive Wirral hotel, they were entertained by Irish pop band Westlife for a full 45-minute set. The secret gig had been organised by the wealthy husband as a surprise for his wife at the birthday party at the Hillbark Hotel, in west Wirral. Around 100 guests were treated to the show in a marquee at the party in the luxury hotel grounds at Royden Park, Frankby. One of those lucky enough to grab a sneak view said the band had arrived last Saturday afternoon and spent several hours doing sound checks after being jetted in from Ireland. He said it had been a very intimate performance and, although not a fan himself, had recognised the songs from the band extensive back catalogue. He said: It was all very hush hush. They had said they loved doing this kind of gig because it took them back to where they had started out, playing to small but appreciative audiences, and that it made a change from playing to huge stadiums. ....... Westlife's Our Story For the past couple of weeks, the No 1 position in the Non-Fiction Bestsellers chart in Britain has been occupied by the Westlife autobiography. It knocked Jordan's Pushed to the Limit off the top spot, no mean feat. So it's a huge seller, both in Britain and here, whatever any critic might say. But the question remains, is it any good? Well, given that this is billed as Westlife in their own words, the clean-cut quartet are actually quite forthcoming in their revelations. We learn of excess cursing, excess boozing and even one member throwing up in a strategically-placed bucket just before going on stage, so bad was his hangover. So far, so promising, but the disadvantage of this being an official biography means that Westlife can leave out and leave in exactly what they want to. Hence there are no revelations on groupies or any other very bad behaviour. The old motto of "what happens on the road, stays on the road" obviously prevails here. There is hardly any mention of sex (except when Mark steps gaily out of the closet, new boyfriend Kevin in hand), hardly any drugs (Mark was once offered coke in London's Met Bar but turned it down) and as for rock 'n' roll? Forget it. Written in a chatty, easy style, it moves along swiftly with passages from Nicky, Kian, Mark and Shane. So just when you're getting bored with one, another comes along with a fresh story about their struggle to get to the toppermost of the poppermost and how to stay there. It kicks off with Kian, Mark and Shane growing up in Sligo and how they were forced to ditch two close childhood pals from the original line-up. But the wailing and gnashing of teeth soon passes. At the same time, Nicky Byrne was back in Dublin cooling his heels after being rejected by Leeds United as a goalkeeper because he failed to gain the required extra few inches in his late teens. Girlfriend Georgina Ahern heard how Louis Walsh was looking for two new members for a boy band he was putting together. She encouraged him to apply and he got the job, as did fellow Dubliner, Brian McFadden. It's all here in minute detail, just about everything every Westlife fan could want to know, from the birth of Shane and Nicky's babies, to Nicky crying when Mark revealed he was gay to Kian getting slightly carried away when Louis appointed him the contact person in the band and something akin to being their spokesman. But while Louis guided the boy band to unbelievable fame and fortune, it wasn't without some big bumps and huge hiccups along the way. Kian revealed: "He's quit as our manager on more than one occasion. I remember one of the first times was when we all turned up late for a meeting in Sweden. He told us: 'You were like a bunch of spoilt kids on the plane on the way over. You all arrived down here in dribs and drabs. You don't realise what you have. Your attitude stinks.' We managed to apologise to him, but it was quite a scare." There was more trouble when Ronan Keating -- then co-managing the band -- told Louis how Westlife had snubbed fans at an airport, refusing to sign autographs. Cue another lecture and threats of resignation by big boss, Louis. But it too was smoothed over and, not surprisingly, Ronan the Snitch was soon no longer involved in co-managing them! Each band member shares a selection of personal photographs from their youth right up to the present day. After 10 years at the top Westlife have no intentions of calling it a day and are expected to get back together again early in 2009 to begin picking songs for a new album. All four members emerge well from the book, coming across as likeable enough young guys who got extremely lucky -- and know it. Some egos became seriously over-sized as the band's initial success kicked in, but they were soon cut down to size. But, whatever else, they have been well-groomed by Walsh to appreciate what they have and to be nice to the people they've met on the way up. While the book certainly won't win any major prizes for literature, it has been enthusiastically received by fans, knocking Jordan's latest off the top of the best-sellers chart in Britain. But, for some reason, it hasn't topped the Irish book charts. While it also won't win over any new converts to their rather bland, ballad-based and anodyne music, Westlife -- Our Story is just what the fans ordered to see them through those long, lonely months while the band take a well-deserved break from their always hectic schedule. This one will sell and sell. ......... Westlife has confirmed they are to stage a home coming concert at Lissadell House this summer. The Sligo stars will take to the stage at the historic estate on Friday 30th July as part of a major musical weekend in the North West. Canadian singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen has already confirmed he will play the venue the following two nights in his only Irish appearances this year. It"s the first time the historic estate will hold a music concert and thousands of revellers are expected to descend on the region for the three day festival. Tickets for the two Leonard Cohen dates have already sold out while an official announcement on a sale date for the Westlife concert is due on Monday. 18-11-2013 om 15:04 geschreven door westlife |
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Members of Westlife, Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne during the funeral of broadcaster Gerry Ryan.
Westlife's Nicky back on RTÉ 2fm Thursday 15 July 2010 Westlife singer Nicky Byrne is returning to RTÉ 2fm later this month to co-host Michael Cahill's Sunday evening show. Byrne presented 'Celebrity Sunday' shows on RTÉ 2fm earlier this year and returns to the airwaves on Sunday, 25 July at 5pm. He will also co-host with Michael Cahill on 1, 8 and 15 August, with each show looking at the hits and news stories of a different decade. Commenting, Byrne said: "It's great to be back on RTÉ 2FM co-hosting with Michael Cahill. He did ask in return if he could be in Westlife for a few weeks, but I had to say I'd get back to him on that one! Don't think he can dance... Maybe if he's got a black suit he might fit the bill. "We've got lots of surprises in store on air, though, so make sure to join us Sundays at 5pm on RTÉ 2FM." Tenth time lucky: Westlife picked up the award for Best Pop Group yet again Westlife's Shane Filan and model Angela Duggan help to launch Rally Ireland 2009 Monday January 12 2009 YOUNG Ryan Egan realised the dream of a lifetime when he met rally driver Shaun Gallagher and hometown idol Shane Filan at the same time. For much of his short life, Ryan (5) has been battling cancer. He has also, in between hospital visits and treatment for his leukaemia, developed a huge interest in rally-driving. The youngster was an avid spectator as Gallagher, 2007 World Rally Championship Rookie of the Year, put his Citroen car through its paces in Sligo in preparation for this year's contest. So, too, was fellow local Shane Filan, who popped along to help promote this year's opening event in the world championship in Ireland's north west. "Come here, buddy", said the singer, as he invited Ryan and mum Suzanne to join him for a photograph. Ryan, from Maugheraboy, Sligo, was just a week from his third birthday when he was diagnosed with leukaemia. He completes a three-year treatment course at the end of this year. His proud dad Declan said: "He is doing really well. We're very hopeful that he will make a full recovery. He's been through a lot but he has done it with amazing courage." He said that Ryan started showing an interest in cars almost as soon as he could talk. "He has collected small cars from the age of two and always had a keen interest in knowing how they worked. When other children his age were into Power Rangers and what have you, Ryan was taking the wheels off his dinky cars and looking under the bonnet." Ryan will get a chance to see some real action during Rally Ireland 2009, between January 29 and February 1, when there will be 18 stages through counties Sligo, Donegal, Roscommon, Cavan, Leitrim, Fermanagh and Tyrone. Other youngsters have been getting involved in preparations for the rally. Local schoolchildren have been preparing St Brigid's Crosses to hand to the drivers. Children from Boyle Parochial National School, Roscommon, weaved the traditional crosses by hand. The event will mark the start of the 2009 World Rally Championship, with 12 rounds across the world. It is the first time in almost 30 years that the beginning of the series has been held outside of Monte Carlo. Failte Ireland, one of the sponsors, said that in 2007 the event attracted 250,000 spectators, generated in economic benefit to the region and was viewed in over 180 countries by in excess of 62 million people. It was acclaimed by the WRC as the second-best round of the World Rally Championship that year. rish pop stars WESTLIFE have been honoured by bosses at London's Wembley Arena as the best-selling band of all time. The FLYING WITHOUT WINGS hitmakers were presented with a special a plaque featuring their handprints to mark their achievement this weekend (28-30Mar08). Westlife in Brisbane Westlife were in Brisbane, Australia (11/21/06). They are currently on a promotional tour of Australia this week, including stops in Sydney. Here's a pic from their performance on B105 of Brisbane. 18-11-2013 om 02:08 geschreven door westlife |
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BACKSTREET BOYS AND WESTLIFE ACOUSTIC 2012 Westlife may not have been favored to win this competition, but from day one they proved they were fighters and were out to make a statement. They got everyone's attention early on when, amidst accusations of cheating, they fairly beat out fan favorites the Backstreet Boys in the first round. They had no trouble at all beating out their next two opponents, O-Town and the Beatles, and managed to get past newcomers the Wanted in the Final Four to ultimately take on the Jonas Brothers in the championship. This win in the Battle of the Boy Bands seems to come at a perfect time for the group because their 14-year career is about to come to an end. Westlife have decided to go their separate ways after the conclusion of their Greatest Hits Tour, which kicks off later this week and wraps up at the end of June in front of a hometown crowd in Dublin, Ireland. Congratulations to Westlife and to all their extremely loyal fans: You have certainly proved your devotion and didn't let up no matter how tough the competition was. Thanks to all the bands that participated. From newcomers One Direction, Mindless Behavior and Big Time Rush to veteran groups Boyz II Men and the Backstreet Boys, it was truly an epic tournament. But it wouldn't have been possible without all of you, the fans. All of your vigorous voting resulted in some shocking upsets, some heated matchups and some rally-from-behind wins, making this a true battle of the boy bands. IRISH BAND WESTLIFE has been voted the worlds best ever boyband in an MTV competition. MTV said that the Irish group received over 70 per cent of the final vote, easily beating the Jonas Brothers, the Backstreet Boys and the Beatles. Congratulations to Westlife and to all their extremely loyal fans: You have certainly proved your devotion and didnt let up no matter how tough the competition was, MTV said this evening. Band member Brian McFadden left the group several years ago. Late last year, the remaining four members announced they were to separate after 14 years together. They are just about to start their Greatest Hits tour, which is due to finish up in Dublins Croke Park at the end of June. Band members Shane Filan and Mark Feehily have been tweeting their thanks to fans for supporting them in the MTV vote: Meanwhile, Nicky Byrne took the opportunity to poke fun at one of the losing contestants: Backstreet Boys Out Of Boy-Band Battle? Westlife Are Surprised Too 'When I saw the bands that were listed, I thought we haven't got a hope in hell in this,' group member Nicky Byrne says. By Christina Garibaldi (@ChristinaMTV) . The first round of MTV's Battle of the Boy Bands certainly shocked a lot of fans when Westlife overtook early favorites the Backstreet Boys. And fans aren't the only ones surprised by this early victory: Westlife themselves never thought they would be able to overtake BSB. "When I saw the bands that were listed, I thought we haven't got a hope in hell in this, especially being up against the Backstreet Boys, to be honest with you. When I looked, I thought, well, these guys are probably going to win this, gonna be there or thereabout," Westlife member Nicky Byrne told MTV News on Thursday (April 26) via Skype from Dublin, Ireland. "How it came about, I noticed it on Twitter and I went into the MTV website and I said, 'What's all this about?' and I see us up against the Backstreet Boys and I thought, 'Oh no, what a challenge that is!' So I put it on my Twitter account and it kind of snowballed from there," he continued. And snowball it did. The group beat the Backstreet Boys by a fairly large margin after their fans from all over the world rallied for their victory. Yet, according to Byrne, even though he's ecstatic with the win, he expects there will be no hard feelings between the two groups. "The funny thing is we've met the Backstreet Boys quite a number of times," Byrne said. "It will be interesting to see if and when we ever bump into the guys again to have a little bit of fun, a bit of a chat about it." Westlife, who have been together since 1998, had minimal success in the United States, with only one single, "Swear It Again," charting Stateside, back in 1999. Last year, the group announced that after 14 years they were calling it quits following their Greatest Hits Tour, which kicks off next month. "I think our manager really wanted us to announce it as a break, just to say to people that it's going to be a couple years. We'll do some different things on our own and see where we go," Byrne said. "But I think we all knew it was the right time to get away from each other for a long time. And genuinely, I would hate to think that I spent half of my life ? more than half my life with the lads ? I would hate to think that we would never sing again. But I think what we couldn't do was lead people on false promises, and you know, whatever the rest of us go on to do, we can't be holding on to maybe one day do a tour again. So it was the right decision to be made. Everybody is going to walk away from this with great memories and, most importantly, our friendship intact. " And even though they will remain close after the tour, Byrne is adamant that this will be the last time they will be together as a group. "Right now, there's no chance of anything ever again with Westlife," he said. "I know when I'm on my Twitter account, the amount of fans that would love me to say, or would love us all to say, 'No, there's still a hope, we'll do something down the road,' ... but right now, if that happens, that would be incredible. But we haven't even finished yet. The right thing to say ... is right now, Westlife, come June 23, will be no more." Before they go their separate ways, Westlife are still hoping to have some success in the United States, and what better way to do that than to win MTV's Battle of the Boy Bands? "What an amazing story it would be to finish our final 14 years to be named or even get far in this competition," Byrne said. "But even if we don't, we'll hold our heads very high and say we never cracked the States, but we gave them a run for their money." Voting in round two of MTV's Battle of the Boy Bands runs until noon ET on Monday, April 30. Winners are determined by fan votes, so if your favorite band made the cut, make sure you keep voting. Tune in to AMTV and MTV Hits for their boy-band video takeovers each day and make sure to spread the word on Twitter using the hashtag and like us on Facebook for updates! The Irish pop group were voted the best boyband during a two-week poll of an MTV audience of some 12million viewers, also beating The Wanted and Disney superstars, The Jonas Brothers. The foursome can head out on their farewell tour next week proudly embracing the title after they emerged as the surprise winners of the poll of 32 bands, voted for by an audience of US and European music lovers. A spokesman for MTV was quoted in the Irish Daily Mail as saying: The fans have spoken. After two weeks of intense match-ups and more than 12 million votes Westlife have come out on top in MTVs Battle of the Boybands. This win in the Battle of the Boy Bands seems to come at a perfect time for the group because their 14-year career is about to come to an end. Westlife have decided to go their separate ways after the conclusion of their Greatest Hits Tour, which kicks off later this week and wraps up at the end of June in Croke Park. Westlife Call Beatles 'The Ultimate Boy Band' 'We'll just leave right now,' Nicky Byrne jokes when told Westlife are facing Beatles in third round of Battle of the Boy Bands. By Christina Garibaldi (@ChristinaMTV) . MTV's Battle of the Boy Bands is certainly heating up. We have seen some shocking eliminations throughout the first two rounds, with the Backstreet Boys, 'NSYNC and New Kids on the Block all making early exits in the competition. And as we head into the Final Four on Wednesday, fans will be tirelessly voting for their favorites to move on, hoping to land a spot in the championship matchup. A clear fan favorite in this battle has been Irish boy band Westlife. The group so far has taken down the Backstreet Boys and O-Town, but in the Elite Eight round, they are up against the original boy band, the Beatles. We spoke to Westlife member Nicky Byrne via Skype from Dublin, Ireland, as the group rehearses for their final farewell tour, and he told us what he thought their chances were for beating their latest opponent. "We'll just leave now, we'll just leave right now," Byrne laughed when told he was facing the Beatles. "The only thing we have in our favor is that our fanbase would still be very, I suppose, relatively young and want for Westlife to win. I mean, it goes without saying the Beatles are the ultimate boy band and nobody is ever going to take that crown." Westlife still have a good chance of advancing to the next round. And if they continue to maintain momentum, they could ultimately face the new wave of boy bands, which Byrne admits he is a fan of. "You've got the Wanted coming through and One Direction, and it's brilliant for them. I've met the guys, both bands, lovely guys, an Irish guy in each band, which is great," Byrne said. "It's brilliant for pop music. The Wanted, they're supporting our stadium shows here in Ireland, so they'll be our support band, so that's pretty cool. I suppose a little bit of me probably thinks I wish I was 20 again to do it all over again. But you have to hold your hands up we've had a wonderful time and it's time to pass the reins on to someone else." Westlife 'Honored' To Win MTV's Battle Of The Boy Bands 'It's been an amazing 14 years for us, and to top it off, to win this is really, really incredible,' Nicky Byrne says in a message to fans. By Christina Garibaldi . Fans of Westlife spent the past two weeks tirelessly voting for their favorite group to win MTV's Battle of the Boy Bands, and all their hard work paid off. On Monday, the Irish boy band won it all, defeating the Jonas Brothers in the final round. And for all those Westlife fans: Don't think your voting went unnoticed. All four members, who are in London rehearsing for their upcoming farewell tour, took time out of their busy schedule to send over a message to MTV News thanking each and every one of you for their big win. Westlife Thank Fans For Their Battle Of The Boy Bands Triumph "Hi, MTV, we just found out that we've been voted the #1 ultimate boy band of all time. Thank you very much, guys!" Westlife's Shane Filan said. "We are very, very honored." Nicky Byrne added, "I just want to say: Thank you to all of our followers, on Weibo in China, on Twitter around the world, on Facebook and everybody. To all the bands we beat, well done. It's been an amazing 14 years for us, and to top it off, to win this is really, really incredible, so thank you to everybody who voted. See you on tour!" After the first round of competition, when Westlife took down fan favorites the Backstreet Boys, we talked with Byrne via Skype, who told us a win in this competition would mean a lot to the band, since they have decided to break up after 14 years following the end of their tour next month. "What an amazing story it would be to finish our final 14 years to be named or even get far in this competition," Byrne said. "But even if we don't, we'll hold our heads very high and say we never cracked the States, but we gave them a run for their money." Well, Westlife, you certainly have! Congratulations to the group and all their dedicated fans. Republic of Ireland group Westlife have been crowned the ultimate boyband in the world in a poll which saw them overtake legends like The Beatles. The Dublin pop group were voted the best boyband during a two-week poll of an MTV audience of some 12million viewers, also beating The Wanted and Disney superstars, The Jonas Brothers. The foursome can head out on their farewell tour next week proudly embracing the title after they emerged as the surprise winners of the poll of 32 bands, voted for by an audience of US and European music lovers. A spokesman for MTV was quoted in the Irish Daily Mail as saying: The fans have spoken. After two weeks of intense match-ups and more than 12 million votes Westlife have come out on top in MTVs Battle of the Boybands. 18-11-2013 om 00:00 geschreven door westlife |
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brain & delta (live) They met while recording their duet "Almost Here", on August, 2004, an their first kiss was after the Royal Variety in London, on December 2004. Brian and Delta set a date to wed
March 19, 2009 08:50am Delta Goodrem and Brian McFadden have hinted at a Christmas wedding / Picture: Noel Kessel DELTA Goodrem looks set for a double celebration at the end of the year with her fiance, Brian McFadden, hinting the pair will marry in December. "We're looking at the end of the year, Christmas time, in Australia," McFadden said in Ireland this week. "During the next couple of weeks, we'll definitely be setting a date." The pair have been engaged for more than a year. McFadden has two daughters, Molly and Lily-Sue, to former wife Kerry Katona. The singer arrived back in Australia yesterday morning and quickly caught up with Goodrem. Goodrem became the proud owner of two tiny puppies this week and introduced the cute-as-pie balls of fluff to McFadden over breakfast. The couple were totally absorbed by their new pups called Vail and Aspen, named after Goodrem's favourite ski fields, as they strolled around Sydney yesterday.
Angry Brian then replied: "You are close to harm! I have your address and if something unfortunate happens to you I will be very sad! Be carefull (sic). 2010
Delta Goodrem and Brian McFadden wedding rumours are wrong DELTA Goodrem and Brian McFadden have not set a date to marry, as reports suggested this week. McFadden's ex-wife Kerry Katona is not likely to attend the wedding when it eventually happens. Goodrem's people confirmed to the Sunday Herald Sun that the story that started about the wedding and that Katona was invited was merely unfounded gossip. Katona and McFadden have had a much-documented acrimonious relationship, so she would be the last person on the invitation list. Goodrem went to Twitter after the rumours went around the world. "REALLY?? I mean really?," she said. McFadden and Goodrem were engaged in late 2007. Ever since there has been much speculation when the two will marry. The singer is likely to release a new album next year before any wedding will happen.
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To mark anti-bullying week, the ISPCC are urging the people of Ireland to join the fight against bullying and child abuse by wearing the ISPCC shield. | |
ISPCC launches anti-bullying week Westlife star Mark Feehily lashes Twitter sickos who abuse him
Tuesday April 24 2012 WESTLIFE singer Mark Feehily has revealed how he suffered years of abuse on Twitter. The 31-year-old claims the online threats he has received are of such a serious nature that the perpetrators "would be in jail' had they made the same comments to his face. But even boyband star Mr Feehily found that his attempts to contact Twitter about the threats led nowhere. Launching an anti-bullying week yesterday on behalf of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC), the Sligo man said the abuse had not only been aimed at him, but at friends and family as well. "I'm not talking about people saying your music is crap. I'm talking about proper abuse. I can't go into what they said but some of the things that have been said to me on Twitter, if someone walked up to me on the street and said them to me... they would be in jail," Mr Feehily told the Irish Independent. But the songwriter and boyband star, who came out in 2007, revealed his attempts to contact Twitter to report the abuse had been unsuccessful. "I have tried at different levels to report it and got nothing back," he said. The boyband star added: "The social network online has exploded. I've experienced sick people on Twitter who hide behind a fake profile name. "I believe there is a high level of tolerance about it and people are getting away with all sorts of things. "The people at the top of the ladder in Twitter have to take responsibility. They have this social platform but they need to monitor it," he added. "There needs to be the ability for people to report incidents, and for something to actually be done about it when you report an incident," said Mr Feehily, who has previously spoken about his experience of bullying at school in Sligo. To mark the week which runs from April 23-30, the ISPCC is urging people to join the fight against bullying and child abuse by wearing the ISPCC shield. A dedicated bullying support line has also been set up on 1800 666677 which will be available 24 hours a day for the week. Launching the ISPCC shield with 'Voice Of Ireland' contestant Kiera Byrne and ISPCC head Ashley Balbirnie, Mr Feehily made one of his first public appearances since splitting up from fiance Kevin McDaid at Christmas. He looked visibly moved when asked how he was coping with the end of the seven-year relationship. "It was my first major relationship and my first break-up. I'm dealing with it quite well but I wouldn't lie and say it was easy but at the same time, these things happen in life. "I think any break-up is difficult -- it's still very fresh for me. "Just like everybody you take every day as it comes and when you're faced with a challenge in life you can either let it consume you or you can stand up and try and learn and grow as a person and move on," he said.
BRAVE Westlife star Mark Feehily has told how hes trying to put his marriage cancellation behind him and look forward to the future.
The Sligo crooner, 31, was devastated following the split with photographer ex Kevin McDaid, 28, over Christmas after seven years together. But he revealed hes taking it one day at a time and slowly adjusting to single life, while also keeping busy with a number of projects in the pipeline. Mark, who was due to wed Kevin this year, said: It was nearly seven years so of course its strange something you have to get used to. I wouldnt have had any relationships before that. A lot of people go through this when theyre 18 or younger and Im sure everyone remembers their first major break-up. Its definitely strange. Its something you dont get over overnight. Im still getting there. But the boyband fave also revealed how he is excited for the future after Westlife. The lads are due to go their separate ways this summer after 14 years together and Mark dreams of a solo music career. He said: Singing and the creative side of things is what I love to do. I hope to hit the ground running and continue to do that, whatever level or whatever way Im not sure yet. I definitely want to make an album. I havent thought about it that much, Im just focusing on Westlife until its over. Feehily met fans yesterday including sisters Zoe and Millie Thompson, aged ten and four, from Kevin Street, Dublin as he launched the ISPCCs Anti-Bullying Week, which runs until Monday. The charity is urging the people of Ireland to join the fight against bullying and child abuse by wearing the ISPCC Blue Shield. Well-known celebs including Colin Farrell, Jamie Heaslip, Brian ODriscoll, Jedward, Westlife, Louis Walsh, Laura Whitmore, Keith Barry and Saoirse Ronan are all supporting the campaign. And Mark, who revealed he was gay in 2005 and since admitted he was the victim of vicious bullies as a child, told how he believes adults need to take more responsibility about stopping bullying as kids themselves often dont realise the damage they are doing. The Westlifer said to Ray DArcy on Today FM: I was quite a chubby kid and quite shy so Id all the features (bullies prey on) It was just a horrible experience. All we can do with kids is let them know what theyre doing can be so powerful in a negative way. It can ruin someones life. Westlife star says pain from split still Very Fresh
Mark Feehily, has revealed that the pain from his split from his ex-fiance, Kevin McDaid, is still very fresh. The couple had been together for seven years, and had got engaged in January 2010. The singer announced their split via Twitter in January this year. Feehily said: I think any break-up is difficult to be honest with you. Even talking about it is not something that I really want to do. Its fresh and just like anybody you take every day as it comes. The Westlife singer yesterday launched an anti-bullying campaign for the ISPCC, saying that he too had suffered at the hands of the bullies. The memory is still with me. It probably affects me in ways Im not even fully aware of myself subconsciously. He added: In the photo for the campaign obviously its all make-up. I actually did get that done to me one day when I was walking home from school. You never forget those moments. Westlife This week-long national campaign will emphasise that bullying should not be seen as a rite of passage or a normal part of childhood, it should not be tolerated and must be taken seriously. Bullying is a critical issue, the impact of which can be detrimental to a young persons life and wellbeing; it can negatively affect self-esteem and feelings of self-worth, increase social isolation, lead a child to become withdrawn and depressed, anxious and insecure. In desperation, some young people even consider suicide.
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From the fairway to the red carpet: Brian McFadden and Vogue Williams scrub up well for charity dinner after teeing off
By Emily Sheridan August 2011 Just a few hours earlier, they were looking far from glamorous in slacks and golf shoes. But after struggling through a charity golf tournament, Brian McFadden's girlfriend Vogue Williams looked much more at home getting dressed up for the red carpet. Following a game of golf for Ronan Keating's cancer charity in honour of his late mother, the couple changed into their glad rags for the dinner. While ex-Westlife singer, 31, went for the smart casual look in a black ensemble, his Irish girlfriend Williams, 25, showed off her stunning figure in a red and orange bandage dress. Admitting she was a 'bad golfer', it looked like Williams was much more comfortable at the dinner at the K Club in Straffan, County Kildare - 30 kilometres west of Dublin. The golf and dinner were raising money for the Marie Keating Foundation, a charity started by Ronan in 1998 after the death of his mother from breast cancer. Teed off: Earlier that day, the couple were in slacks and golf shoes as they joined Ronan Keating at a charity golf tournament On Wednesday, Keating is preparing to swim across the Irish Sea from Holyhead to Dublin to raise money for the charity. Sir Richard Branson was due to join the singer, but had to pull out following the fire on his island Necker in the Caribbean last week. McFadden went public with Williams in May - just a month after ending his engagement with Australian singer Delta Goodrem. Williams is a star in her native Ireland due to the reality TV show Fade Street, about a group of four twentysomething women living in Dublin and inspired by The Hills. Time to party: McFadden and Williams chatted to Keating ahead of his swim across the Irish Sea on Wednesday The couple met in a Letterkenny nightclub and within weeks Williams flew to Australia to spend time with the Australia's Got Talent judge. Australia-based McFadden has been spending the last few weeks in Ireland looking after his daughters Molly and Lilly-Sue while their mother, ex-wife Kerry Katona is in the Celebrity Big Brother house. Earlier this month, he revealed he was 'in love' with his new girlfriend. He tweeted: 'Being in love is the best feeling in the world... 'It sounds soft but nothing great in life you achieve is worth it unless you can share it with someone else.' Feeling confident?: Williams admitted she was a 'bad golfer' ahead of the game Vogue looking forward to turkey on the beach
Tuesday December 13 2011 MODEL Vogue Williams will be spending her first Christmas Down Under as her romance with Brian McFadden continues apace. The Herald can reveal how the Fade Street beauty has "no plans" to fly back home to Ireland for the Yuletide season and instead she is looking forward to some turkey on the beach. But the 24-year-old won't have to wait too long to see some members of her family -- her equally gorgeous sister Amber will be joining her in Sydney. "Vogue's having an absolute ball over there. She loves the weather and the lifestyle and herself and Brian are getting on like a house on fire. "Ireland's dead at the moment, there's nothing going on and there's not half as much modelling work as there used to be. "She wants to make a name for herself over there as a DJ and has thought about signing up with an agency as well, so she has lots of plans for Australia," said a source. The pair were recently rumoured to even be considering getting engaged, despite only dating since last April. But they are clearly smitten with each other. The couple fell for each other after meeting in a Donegal club, just weeks after Aussie songstress Delta Goodrem ended her long-term relationship with father-of-two Brian (31). "He just makes me laugh -- he has a gorgeous personality," said Vogue. "It was his personality and his sense of humour that attracted me. That, plus the fact that we're very similar people." She accompanied him to Australia last May for what was meant to be a two-week holiday but ended up staying there for most of the summer as she hung out with his celebrity pals like Dannii Minogue and Kyle Sandilands. The DJ and model came back last August to sort out a few work matters before flying back to Oz with her other half. Brian has been living in Australia for the past number of years after falling for songbird Delta. The pair announced their split on April 1 after deciding it just wasn't working -- and the singer clearly wasted little time in finding a new love. - Melanie Finn Brian McFadden and Vogue Williams to marry Former Westlife singer Brian McFadden has revealed that he is engaged to his Irish model girlfriend Vogue Williams, after proposing to her during his tour with Stevie Nicks back in November. Brian and Vogue have been dating for eight months, following his split from Australian singer Delta Goodrem, who is now dating Nick Jonas. McFadden explained, "It's early to be engaged when you think about how long we've been together, but not when you consider the amount of time we've spent together, we've literally spent every second of every day together for eight months now. Vogue and I are actually setting a date and we're actually getting married." Brian also stated that he and Vogue have informed their previous partners about their engagement. He added, "We've let them know out of respect. They both went, 'Great, as long as you're happy,' because they're both happy as well and have moved on. We don't have any nasty 'ex' animosity with our recent partners." While Brian McFadden and Delta Goodrem still have a friendly relationship, he and his ex wife Kerry Katona do not see eye to eye and Brian recently admitted that he was disgusted by Kerrys claims that he does not contact his daughters very often. ........ Friday January 13 2012
NEWLY-engaged Vogue Williams has admitted she was bowled over by boyfriend Brian McFadden's proposal - and the size of the ring. The 26-year-old from Howth was presented with a massive square-cut diamond ring by the former Westlife star. "When he showed me the ring, I really couldn't say no," Vogue said. Divorced dad-of-two Brian (31), who is from Artane in Dublin, admitted that he popped the question to his fiancee in November -- and the pair managed to keep schtum about their news for two months. He proposed while touring with Stevie Nicks. The proposal came just seven months after the former Westlife singer split from Aussie singer Delta Goodrem, to whom he was engaged for seven years. Before his relationship with Delta, he was married to reality TV star Kerry Katona, who is mother to his two children Molly and Lilly-Sue. His daughters live in the UK with their mum, regularly visiting Brian's mother Mairead in Dublin. While McFadden had planned to be a "hermit" after his relationship with Delta ended, he instantly fell for Williams, whom he met in Ireland while home visiting his daughters, he told OK! magazine. The pair met in a nightclub in Donegal where former Fade Street star Vogue was performing a DJ set. She flew to Australia to be with Australia's Got Talent judge Brian just weeks later. McFadden told the magazine he knew he wanted to marry Vogue soon after meeting her. "It's early [to be engaged] when you think about how long we've been together, but not when you consider the amount of time we've spent together ... we've literally spent every second of every day together for eight months now," he said. "We've let (our exes) know out of respect," McFadden said. "They both went 'Great, as long as you're happy' because they're both happy as well and have moved on." McFadden said, unlike his lengthy engagement to Goodrem, there will be a wedding this year, probably in Europe. "I never really planned to get married then," McFadden says of Goodrem. "Vogue and I are actually setting a date and we're actually getting married." McFadden is due to release a new single, Wrap My Arms, next month. Last night, Vogue broke the news to friends in Dublin via her Twitter page. "Engaged. Couldn't be happier," she wrote. Fade Street co-star Louise Johnston told the Herald the news came as little surprise to her. "I'm really happy for them, they are made for each other, we all knew it was going to happen at some stage. I've met Brian a few times and it's clear they are in love." hnews@herald.ie Get the Look: Vogue Williams This time last year they didnt know each other, fast forward a mere 8 months and now their engaged! It really has been a whirlwind romance for Irish model Vogue Williams and one-time Westlife member Brian McFadden. Last night the couple shared their joy with family and friends at a party in Harrys on the Green, Dublin. Vogue proudly flashed her diamond engagement ring which was complemented by the stunning Rachel Gilbert Dress she chose for the evenings festivities. The blush coloured scalloped silk dress looked incredible on the former fade street star, who opted to give this feminine dress an edgy twist with a black leather biker jacket, tights and black patent Christian Louboutin pumps. Interestingly Vogues choice of dress may have been a nod to her newly adopted home of Australia. Designer Rachel Gilbert is an Aussie native and has become known for her signature luxury embellishments, which is clearly illustrated by the flapper style beading in Vogues dress. ,,,,,, AFTER initially planning an extravagant wedding with hundreds of guests, Brian McFadden and his bride-to-be Vogue Williams are to marry in a low-key ceremony in Europe later this year. And afterwards, the expat Irish couple plan on making Australia their permanent home and bringing up their kids here. "It'd be a nice place for kids to grow up," Williams tells us. "I definitely would want to stay here. I love it here so I have no reason to go back to the cold." Williams, 26, met McFadden, 31, at an Irish nightclub last year. She's now building a career for herself as a DJ and model and has signed on as an ambassador for Puma. Williams will also be the ambassador for the Future Music Festival VIP marquee at Randwick Racecourse on March 10. "It didn't just happen overnight but it's definitely worked out. I'm glad I'm finally able to work," Williams says. Williams - who has two degrees in construction and used to work on a London building site - joked that The X Factor judge's fame in Australia hasn't hurt her career options here: "I got a bit of a leg-up off Brian, which isn't bad. No shame in that." ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Vogue's 'dirty dancing' on her big day
.............By NIAMH HORAN Sunday Mar 4 2012 Guests at the wedding of Vogue Williams and Brian McFadden could be in for a big surprise -- if the model's latest TV show Dancing With The Stars is anything to go by. The TV star has joked that she may pull out a few Dirty Dancing moves, which she picks up on the celebrity TV show, when she marries the chart-topping singer-songwriter this autumn. And the pretty DJ has just been signed up to one of the biggest reality shows in Australia. "I don't think Brian's forte is ballroom dancing, but it will be good for the wedding dance. I could teach him a few dirty dancing moves. Maybe we'll perform some lifts on the big day," she quipped. "I loved the movie Dirty Dancing so I'm looking forward to learning all the moves and hopefully doing a couple of lifts too." And the Fade Street star says she is looking forward to the rigorous dance workouts to get fit in time for the couple's big day. "I'm definitely looking forward to the exercise benefits and getting fit -- if I make it through the first couple of nights and get to stay on the show. "It'll be a great pre-wedding diet. It was the first thing my mom said -- 'Oh, you're going to get so fit from it'." The model, who was spotted looking tanned and trim in a tiny bikini as she soaked up the sun at Sydney's Tamarama Beach last week, revealed her nerves at making it through the first night. "I think it's a worry for everyone -- 'what if I get kicked off on the first night?' -- but I don't think I'll cry. Well, I might, actually," she laughed. "I used to dance years ago at The Factory [a nightclub], but that was purely hip hop dance. I've never done ballroom dancing before, everything will be new. So that's pretty nerve-wracking." But she says she will have her fiance there to support her each week as she battles it out with other stars, including former AFL player Brendan Fevola and Danielle Spencer. "Brian works on Australia's Got Talent on Sundays too and that is also recorded in Melbourne, so he'll come down to the set of Dancing with the Stars to support me when he's finished recording there." The pair will dominate Sunday night television in Australia when their shows go out to millions across the country at the same time. It's been a whirlwind year for Williams, during which she started dating the former Westlife star, moved to Australia and became engaged last November. The model has been busy with a host of modelling and DJ gigs but this is her biggest break since moving to Australia last year. Unconfirmed reports say the couple will tie the knot in Florence in September, but the pair have been keeping tight-lipped on their plans for the most anticipated Irish wedding of the year. - NIAMH HORAN Bit needy? Brian McFadden and Vogue Williams to have joint hen and stag dos
Brian McFadden and his model fiancée Vogue Williams hate being separated how sweet and sad Vogue Williams and Brian McFadden are planning two joint stag and hen bashes, because they cant bear to be apart for more than 24 hours. The smitten couple, who are getting married in September, decided to that they couldnt face being away from each other after only spending one day apart since meeting a year ago. And in a bid to make sure none of their friends scattered around the world feel left out, Vogue revealed they will be having celebrations in Australia and Dublin. The 25-year-old confirmed: "We have decided to have two joint stag and hen girly nights, one in Australia and one closer to home." This will allow Vogue to keep her eye on Brian after his encounter with a lap-dancer on his stag night before his first marriage to Kerry Katona. Brian and Vogue also like to touch at all times, although she wears a cape to stay strong in case he needs the toilet Brian and Vogue, who live in Australia, are set to tie the knot in Florence, Italy, in front of a small group of celebrity pals. And hopefully some real ones. But since landing a spot on the Oz version of Dancing With The Stars, Vogue admitted she's had no time to plan the big day. Now the panicked bride-to-be is looking at hiring a pricey A-list wedding planner to make her ideas a reality. Vogue is a big fan of Westlife... and Google Vogue said: "I was really starting to panic the other day so I Googled 'flowers' and 'cakes' for a while and felt great again. "It reinforced that I know exactly what I want, but I might just need some help organising it." Good old Google, eh? Better hope someones got an iPhone on them in case Vogue gets cold feet on the big day. Particularly because the model still hasn't decided what dress to wear. But Vogue is definitely planning on "going girly" after being inspired by the glitzy costumes on her new reality show. She said: "When we were at the photo shoot for Dancing With The Stars I couldn't stop spinning around in the dresses. "I'm definitely going to go girly for the big day." Brian, 31, was previously engaged to Aussie singer and actress Delta Goodrem, but after splitting a year ago he went straight on to date Vogue. However, the couple have shrugged off concerns at how quickly their relationship became serious. Brian said: "It's early when you think about how long we've been together but not when you consider the amount of time we've spent together. "We've spent every second of every day together." That's physically impossible, stop being silly Brian. Brian McFadden Vogue will be bitchy on Dancing with the stars Wednesday April 04 2012 BRIAN McFadden has said his fiancee Vogue Willams will be bitchy when she appears on the Australian version of Dancing with the stars. The former Fade Street star will take part in the celebrity dancing competition which begins its run in two weeks. McFadden was asked by National Features if Williams had begun to trash talk her rivals, to which he said Not yet, as soon as the live shows start, it'll be on...This one's a bitch. That ones a? to which Williams interjected Shut up, you're making me sound like a bitch. Williams claims she has her eyes firmly on victory, saying I don't think there's anybody in this who's not trying to win the show. Otherwise, why would you bother? McFadden claims Williams is very competitive, and that she has been checking Twitter updates of competitors to see how much training theyve been doing She's already been scanning Twitter going, 'Erin is doing five hours, Kerri-Anne's doing six'. Then she's ringing her partner screaming, 'We've gotta do more hours'. The appearance will give Australian audiences the chance to get to know Williams, who is a relative unknown in the country, only recognised as the fiancee of McFadden. Brian McFadden has seen his star rise down under since his high profile relationship with Australian singer Delta Goodrem and has since taken a seat on the panel of Australias Got Talent. It's a great opportunity for people of Australia to get to know her, instead of just in magazines. She's got a great personality and this is going to be a great challenge. McFadden said. Williams isnt worried about the public perception, saying I'm just going to be myself and hope that people like me. I don't really feel the pressure. Australias version of dancing with the stars begins on April 15th. - Brian O'Reilly ...... She is waltzing her way into Australian audiences' hearts on their version of Dancing With The Stars. So Brian McFadden will want his fiancée to get in as much practice as possible. The singer was spotted waltzing the Irish beauty around on the street as she headed into rehearsals in Sydney today. Getting in some practice? Brian McFadden waltzes his fiancée Vogue Williams on the street in Sydney The couple leaned in for a kiss before going their separate ways. Earlier, they were spotted dining al fresco for lunch with friends at Sienna Marina Cafe by the water's edge in Woolloomooloo. Vogue changed from her black top and little white shorts into comfortable tracksuit bottoms for her training session. kiss me quick! The couple had a public PDA before Vogue headed into DWTS rehearsals Brian proudly told the Irish Independent of his fiancée's participation in the show: 'It's a great opportunity for people of Australia to get to know her, instead of just in magazines. 'She's got a great personality and this is going to be a great challenge.' But his support only extends so far. Miss Williams says it is unlikely that the couple will be putting down the moves for their bridal dance at their upcoming wedding. The couple were earlier spotted lunching with friends Posh nosh: They enjoyed an al fresco lunch at Sienna Marina cafe in Woolloomooloo 'I don't know if I will get Brian to do that (fancy dancing),' she told the Herald Sun. 'He is dedicated to the wedding but to try and get him to do a foxtrot, I highly doubt it. 'And after a few drinks at the wedding it is not going to look nice. Maybe we will just do a standing spin around like everyone else.' Sunny Sydney: The couple were dressed for summer DUBLIN model Vogue Williams has a date and a venue for her wedding to Brian McFadden all booked, but is missing a dress. Vogue and Brian, the 32-year-old former member of Irish band Westlife and now a judge of Australia's Got Talent, will walk down the aisle in the European summer, with Florence in August said to be the destination and time they are telling friends. "I am not really a stressy bridezilla person,'' the Dancing With The Stars contestant said of her gown. THIS is one way to get a few extra votes on Dancing With The Stars. Irish model-slash-DJ Vogue Williams has posed in her smalls for the cover of men's magazine Maxim before her Australian television debut tonight. Williams, best known for her relationship with Delta Goodrem's ex, Brian McFadden, said she was nervous about performing her first dance on the Channel Seven series that airs from 6.30pm. "I know the moves really well but I'm scared (I) won't do any of (them) properly," Williams said. The 25-year-old Dubliner said she and fiance McFadden were planning to hold their wedding in Europe but hope to settle in Sydney permanently. Westknifed
Brian and Vogue ditch lads from wedding list Snub ... Westlife members Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne By BARRY MORAN Published: Today at 00:01 BRIAN McFadden and his bride-to-be Vogue Williams have sensationally DITCHED their Westlife and Fade Street pals from their guest list. Pop struggler McFadden has sent out the invites to the upcoming nuptials with his chart-topping ex-pals set to miss out. Brogue announced theyve only invited a small number of close friends and family to the ceremony, to be held in Florence in August. One new pal has made the list former Spice Girl Mel B who the couple got to know during the Aussie series of Dancing with the Stars. Vogue hasnt forgotten her Irish roots entirely she will be flanked by SIX bridesmaids at the bash. But its believed none of her Fade Street co-stars have made the cut. She laughed: I have so many good friends in Ireland, I couldnt choose, so I have six bridesmaids. McFadden will also have six groomsmen, including Australias Got Talent co-judge Kyle Sandilands. And chart-topper Mel is set to Spice up the bash with Vogue confirming her new pal would be asked to attend. Nuptials ... Brian and Vogue Vogue said: Mel B is invited, 100 per cent. We get on really well. Mel found herself caught in a series of unflattering pictures at Brogues engagement party in Sydney. The boozy babe had to be supported by her husband as she tripped out of a bar. She revealed the following day: Had lots of wine fell down and got paparazzied . . head still hurts. McFadden popped the question to his girlfriend of just eight months in January. And the former Westlife star, 32, said the intensity of his relationship with Vogue, 25, explains the swift engagement. He explained at the time: Weve literally spent every second of every day together for eight months now. Friday Aug 10 2012 Vogue booked for Euro Millions photoshoot, and Brian came too... But not the summer sunshine, his upcoming nuptials next month, or even a ? 190m Euromillions draw tonight could brighten Brian McFadden's mood yesterday The former Westlife singer was back on home soil with his model fiancee, Vogue Williams, to spend time with family ahead of their big day next month. The 32-year-old pop star will marry Ms Williams (27) in Castello Di Vincigliata in Florence and the couple are believed to be spending more than ?200,000 on the wedding. The couple will tie the knot in a luxurious Italian castle on September 2. Westlifes Brian McFadden marries Vogue Williams in Dublin Former member of Irish boyband Westlife, Brian McFadden is all grown up now after signing the legal wedding papers at a registry office in Dublin over the weekend. McFadden is now married to supermodel Vogue Williams, and will celebrate the nuptials in Italy. Brian McFadden and Vogue RTE reports that McFadden and Williams made it legal on Thursday at Dublin registry office in front of a small group of family and friends. Afterwards, McFadden tweeted ,"I am one happy camper, which was followed by, Look out Italy the Irish and Aussies are coming in hot!!!" The couple, who mainly lives in Australia now, is having their wedding in Florence, Italy at Castello Di Vincigliata in Florence. McFaddens two daughters, Molly and Lilly Sue, will serve as flower girls. The newlyweds are said to have penned a deal with a glossy mag in Ireland that will get exclusive rights to their wedding photos and story. Thus, guests have been asked to not bring mobile phones or take pictures at the ceremony in order to honor the deal made. A source said: "It's a very private compound which is perfect as all of the details of the magazine deal have been finalised. "Brian and Vogue's guests will be brought to the castle by bus mid-afternoon on Sunday and it is a private estate. "The magazine is well used to keeping events private and there won't really be a chance of catching a glimpse of the newlyweds in their castle in the Tuscan hills Former Westlife member Brian McFadden has wed model/DJ/reality TV star Vogue Williams. The couple exchanged vows in front of 80 friends and family members at Florence, Italy's medieval castle, Castello di Vincigliata on Sept. 2. After getting engaged this past January (2012), Brian, 32, and Vogue, 26, tied the knot. The Dublin natives became an item back in May 2011, just one month after an announcement that McFadden had called off his engagement with Australian singer/actress, Delta Goodrem. According to U.K.'s The Sun, Brian's "Australia's Got Talent" co-judge, Dannii Minogue, was in attendance, while his former Westlife bandmates were not present for the ceremony. McFadden's two daughters, Molly, 11, and Lilly-Sue, 9, served as the flower girls for the nuptials. The girls are from Brian's previous marriage to Atomic Kitten singer, Kerry Katona, to whom he was married from 2002-2006. Brian and Vogue's Florentine celebration followed the couple's official wedding, a quiet, civil ceremony in Dublin on the previous Thursday (Aug. 30). Former Westlife star Brian McFadden considers his new marriage to be effectively his first - and said he had no idea what he was doing when he tied the knot with his ex, Kerry Katona. The Australia's Got Talent judge married Irish model and DJ Vogue Williams earlier this month in Tuscany, Italy. In an interview with Hello! magazine, Brian said he has a "completely different life" to when he and Katona staged their wedding a decade ago. He said he considers this to be his "first time getting married". Brian, 32, said: "This is me getting married for the rest of my life - and a completely different life. I was 18 or 19 when I got married the first time. I was in Westlife. I had no idea what I was doing. It wasn't till I was 30 that I turned into an adult." He and Vogue married less than 18 months after they met in a Dublin nightclub. They chose a medieval Tuscan castle in Italy because they wanted to keep their wedding relatively small and saw it as a "halfway" location for friends and family flying in from both Ireland and Australia, where the couple now live. Brian said: "You can't get married in Ireland and only have 80 people." Among the guests was Brian's TV colleague Dannii Minogue who said: "They make a beautiful couple and I wasn't surprised at all when they got engaged." Brian, who was engaged to Australian singer Delta Goodrem for four years, said Vogue, 26, had the effect of "taming" him. He said he had never done any domestic chores before. "Vogue has made me so happy. She puts a smile on my face every day. She has made me a better person," he said. The couple said they could not bear to be parted the night before their wedding. Vogue said: "I was asking everyone: Is it that bad if I spend the night with him? So I did and he got up in the morning and left before the bridesmaids came. It was perfect." McFadden's two daughters, Molly, 11, and Lilly, nine, were junior bridesmaids. 18-11-2013 om 00:00 geschreven door westlife |
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The second and last part of Louis Walsh & Kian Egan next big thing Wonderland was broadcast last night on ITV2! Enjoy Kian as a manager and all the Westlife lads talking about Wonderland. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymSvA46qYy0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4evpkDXbn1M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecq8Uky5ihk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OycS_jgZlBY 2011 The part-Irish, part English quintet Sharon Condon, Corrina Durran, Jodi Albert, Kasey Smith and Leigh Learmont were hand-picked by Louis Walsh at a 2008 audition in Dublin. Managed by Kian Egan from Westlife, they released debut single Not A Love Song in March on Mercury Records and it peaked at number seven on iTunes. Next single Starlight is out on June 6 along with their eponymous album. Wonderland have already supported Westlife and Boyzone on tour and made an appearance at the 2010 Isle of Wight Festival. They also had their own ITV2 show Louis Walsh & Kian Egan's Next Big Thing: Wonderland that aired last autumn. About their 32-date Olly Murs tour they say: The past year's been such a dream come true for us all writing and recording our album, and then having so much fun touring with Westlife and Boyzone. We feel really lucky. Jodi Albert feels under pressure to succeed Wednesday 1 June 2011 Kian Egan's wife Jodi Albert has admitted that she feels a lot of pressure for her band 'Wonderland' to succeed. Jodi and her bandmates hosted a launch party for their album, which is out here this week and in the UK next, titled 'Wonderland'. The band, which is managed by X Factor's Louis Walsh and Westlife's Kian Egan, are finally being launched, three years after auditions for the band began. Speaking to The Star, Jodi said: "You feel a little bit of pressure because Louis Walsh is obviously such a big name and Kian has been extremely successful with 12 years in Westlife." "All they have been able to do for us is create this opportunity." "Once we get on stage it is up to us to do our thing and show people we are worthy of being here." More than 1,500 girls battled it out for a spot in the band in the Dublin auditions in 2008. By Melanie Finn Friday September 09 2011 Girlband Wonderland have been sensationally dropped by their record label. However, co-manager Louis Walsh (below) has said they should feel "very proud" for trying their best to make the group a success. Speaking from his holiday home in Miami, he confirmed the news to the Herald -- and said the girls shouldn't feel too devastated about what happened. "They had some great songs, they could all sing and they worked really hard. They tried to do something different and it's just a shame it didn't work out. But people haven't heard the last of them," he said of the Irish group. News that Mercury Records had decided to drop them after just one album was greeted with shock by their fans, who inundated them with messages of support. Members Kasey Smith, Leigh Learmont, Sharon Condon, Corrina Durran and Jodi Albert were put together after a series of nationwide auditions held by Louis and Westlife's Kian Egan. However, there was huge speculation about the future of the band after former Hollyoaks babe Jodi got pregnant with her first baby in July. She always insisted that her impending motherhood wouldn't get in the way of the band's future -- and performed on stage with her band-mates last month. They have been busy promoting their self-titled debut album and performed a string of dates over the summer. Lucky She said in interviews how she had been "really lucky" with her pregnancy and that she hadn't experienced much nausea at all. She and Kian are expecting their first baby on January 1, 2012. The happy couple met while she was touring with her previous group, Girl Thing. They married in a spectacular ceremony on Turtle Beach in the Caribbean in May 2009, after five years together. Last night Wonderland was still listed on Mercury Records website, but on their own site, it stated how they had no forthcoming gigs. They were formed in July 2008 and were unveiled on the Late Late Show shortly before they nabbed a record deal. Their co-managers spent years making sure they were polished performers before they released their debut single Not a Love Song. mfinn@herald.ie Monday September 19 2011 WONDERLAND singer Sharon Condon is going solo even though music boss Louis Walsh is desperately trying to keep the band together. The 25-year-old has admitted that the band's days are numbered because they haven't got the dancers or the production to succeed. In recent weeks Wonderland were dropped by their record label and Jodi Albert announced her pregnancy. So while their managers, Louis Walsh and Jodi's other-half Kian Egan, want to give it another try, Sharon says the gig is up. Speaking about Jodi's pregnancy, she explained that it would have made things even more difficult in the coming months. "If you look at Una Healy now from The Saturdays, she's fine because they are an established band, but we weren't. "At the end of the day, I don't really know the reason we were dropped, maybe our music just wasn't good enough, but I think there was more to it than that. "But I don't think Jodi was one reason in particular. Wonderland weren't what people were looking for," she said. Sharon revealed to the Diary that talks are taking place behind the scenes about redesigning the band, but it might be too late. "Personally, I felt this coming. Wonderland tried to be something very different, it was country rather than pop. More people are into dance now but we were more of a vocal group," she said. "Those days are gone. People want to see a performance. We were up against Beyonce and Lady Gaga. There was no way we could compete against that." According to Sharon, the five piece had "an amazing journey" but she now wants to go solo. "Maybe it just wasn't meant to be with Wonderland. But I've made so many contacts and it was an amazing three years, I learned so much and I just want to get up and go again. "We have hundreds of fans behind us and it will be great to launch my own career from that platform," she said. Wednesday September 28 2011 It seems all was not wonderful in Wonderland prior to the group's split. With Jodi Albert sailing off into the sunset to face impending motherhood, the four other members of the group are attempting to pick up the pieces of their failed music careers. Lead singer Sharon Condon has revealed to the Diary she has no contact with Kian Egan or his wife Jodi since hearing of the group's break-up through the internet. together Sharon is still smarting after she found out about the band's demise after her mother read it on Facebook. And the talented artist says it was becoming evident that there was a break occurring in the group when pregnant Jodi stopped spending time in the band's spacious apartment and started spending nights in Kian's London home. Sharon says she and bandmates Corrina Durran, Leigh Learmont and Kasey Smith are sticking together during these tough times. "I haven't spoken to Kian or Jodi about this so I don't know how they are feeling, but I suppose they were just as devastated as we were. I haven't really been speaking to Kian, him and Jodi have their own things going on. "I know from mine and the girls' perspective that we want to stay positive and use everything we have done to move forward with music. I'm not really going to see Kian and Jodi now. So I want to do my own thing and look out for my own life. "But Kasey, Leigh and Corrina are all really supportive of me, they are lovely girls. Casey will continue writing but I think Leigh and Karena would be great at TV presenting," she said. Last night Wonderland's official band page was flooded with upset comments from fans after they posted a message confirming they were over for good and would no longer be producing music together as a band. "As some of you may know already we have parted ways with Mercury Records. We have taken the past few weeks to consider our future as a band. After a lot of thinking and talking we have decided that we will no longer continue as Wonderland. "We feel we have given it all we have and we could not take it any further. We want to say a massive thank you to all our fans for the love and support they have shown us over the three years we have been together. We really feel we had an amazing time and it will be something we remember for the rest of our lives," they wrote. mutual But Sharon (25) told the Diary that she was unaware the band had officially made the decision to split, and had to find out through her mother who saw the girls' message on their Facebook page. "We all knew it was coming but I didn't know the band were officially announcing the split. My mum rang me and told me that the girls had posted it on their Facebook page. "I had spoken to the girls before and said that I didn't want to continue with Wonderland. So in the end it was a mutual decision because other members felt the same, " she said. 17-11-2013 om 23:33 geschreven door westlife |
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Westlife are no longer just a boy band WESTLIFE say anyone who believes they are boring will think again when they hear new album Gravity. The Westlife boys release the disc on Monday and say they have taken more risks on it than ever before. And in a Westlife first, mega-piped Mark has two self-penned tracks on the collection, one a poignant tune written after the death of Nicky's dad. Mark, 30, told me: We normally do two or three tracks with different producers but this is the first time we worked with just the one. We went into the studio in LA and London and got way more involved with the creative process than ever before and really experimented with vocal arrangement. It was exciting but at times felt a little dangerous. We were working totally outside our comfort zone. But the tracks eventually took shape and now we think it's the strongest work of our career. Our voices sound better than ever. Of the songs he wrote himself, Mark said: I wrote Before It's Too Late and Out Of Reach. Seeing them make the final cut was one of the proudest moments of my career so far. I wrote Before It's Too Late just after Nicky's dad passed away. It's all about telling people how much you love them before it's too late He added: We're in our 30s now, have more creative control and are subtly moving away from the band we once were. We no longer just doing covers. We're less boring, we are happier and you can hear that. Westlife LP keeps hold of Irish top spot
Friday Westlife hold onto the number one spot for a second week as the top three albums in Ireland remain unmoved. The top ten albums this week: 1. (*) Westlife - 'Gravity' 2. (1) Take That - 'Progress' 3. (2) Rihanna - 'Loud' 17-11-2013 om 15:56 geschreven door westlife |
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Westlife is reportedly planning to take a break after more than a decade together. The Irish man band is set to release a greatest hits album and new single Lighthouse, but has decided to take a year or two out after that, according to The Mirror. The boys are pretty knackered, said a source. Theyve been constantly working for the past decade and just want time to enjoy what theyve made for themselves before coming back with a brand-new album. Theyre not splitting up its a break. The plan is to come back with full force after that. The 9 O'Clock News - Westlife planning to take a break
Boy Band Westlife perform Don't expect a new WESTLIFE album in the near future. Apart from their Greatest Hits package and new single Lighthouse penned by Take Thats Gary Barlow and a possible tour next spring I hear the boys will be taking a year or two off to enjoy a much- needed break. The boys are pretty knackered, says my source. Theyve been constantly working for the past decade and just want time to enjoy what theyve made for themselves before coming back with a brand-new album. Theyre not splitting up its a break. The plan is to come back with full force after that. 17-11-2013 om 03:51 geschreven door westlife |
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Westlife returns to Manila for 'Gravity Tour' 2011September 13, 2011, 3:06pm MANILA, Philippines -- The long-awaited return of Westlife to the Philippines happens on Sept. 29 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. You ready? Westlife members Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne debuted in 1998 when they opened for Boyzone and the Backstreet Boys in Ireland. Since then they have received many awards and broke numerous records worldwide. In the UK alone, theyve had 14 number one hits. Westlife is the fourth biggest selling boyband in the world with over 44 million albums sold. Gravity Tour is Westlifes 11th concert tour to date. Known for their impressive concerts, for this tour, the group collaborated with creative director William Baker, known for his work with Kylie Minogue, Leona Lewis and Bjork. The group has stated this tour to be bigger and better, and is expected to perform their biggest hits and more, including Flying Without Wings, Swear It Again, You Raise Me Up, World of Our Own, Uptown Girl, When Youre Looking Like That, and Safe. Although five years have passed since the groups last appearance in the Philippines, the return of Westlife has been greatly anticipated by their longtime fans. Westlifes local fanbase has been active throughout the years, especially the members of Official Westlife Fan Club Philippines and Westlife Philippines who have joined forces to support their favorite group. Fans from all over the country will also be making their way to Manila so as not to miss their beloved Irish superstars. Ali Bastian, Sarah Jayne Dunn and a heavily pregnant Jodi Albert, the wife of Westlife's Kian Egan. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/3841140/Sexy-Pixies-got-a-Lott-of-Lipsy.html Wednesday, 21 September 2011 FOURTEEN years ago Westlife burst onto the boy-band scene. They had crooning harmonies, slick coordinated dance moves, and handsome group shots that ended up as posters on every pre-teenage girls bedroom walls. We, the 12 and 13 year-old girls of the time, crooned along with them in our rooms as we dreamed of what it would be like to know these demi-gods of love and music, even just to see them in person. Could they be real people? Now, a generation later, we are all grown up and those days when no-one understood us but our CD player, are all but forgotten. And yet, as I sat in the crowd at the Hart van Windhoek concert, I was happy to throw off adulthood and join the latest batch of pre-teens in their delirious enthusiasm. Westlife, in elegant black trench coats, paid tribute to their original fans with a set of early songs. We, now men and women, clapped and danced and sang along in child-like revelry. Then they went ultra modern with a set of songs from their latest album. We, the originals, scratched our heads but swayed along with them anyway. The medley of contemporary songs by other artists such as Black-eyed Peas, Rihanna and Lady Gaga was fun, albeit awkward. For the final set, they changed into Mickey Mouse shirts and sport jackets. It was a little too 90s and unrefined for my personal taste but I was already consumed by the atmosphere to really care. Ultimately, it was an exciting trip down memory lane and a wonderful event for Windhoek. With the success of this concert I hope many more international artists will start including Windhoek on their tour map. Westlife to sing with Vietnamese fans VietNamNet Bridge According to the organizing board of Westlifes Gravity Tour in Vietnam, Vietnamese fans will have a chance to sing with their idols on the stage. Westlife to perform in Vietnam thi October Westlife will invite four audience members from the Stand F, to sing with them in their only show in Vietnam at the My Dinh National Stadium on October 1. However, the show producer did not disclose the names of the songs for fans. Anh Tuan, the show organizer in Vietnam, said that Gravity Tour will have international quality. The stage will be built nearer with stands to enable singers to better exchange with the audience. Vietnamese fans are preparing for the show. Everyone, try to remember lyrics of all Westlifes songs in case you are the lucky ones who have the chance to sing with them. This is the call published on many online forums. Westlifes fan club in Hanoi, with hundreds of members, have discussed a plan to welcome their idols. On Sunday, September 18, over 70 Westlifes fans in Hanoi wore uniforms and showed their love to the band at many public sites. The fan group in HCM City planed to fly to Hanoi three days before the show to see the Hanoi fan club and to welcome their idols at the Noi Bai airport. Posted on September 26, 2011 06:58:55 PM Westlife: Still going strong Few boy bands have careers that can last beyond their debut singles. But Irish all-male vocal group Westlife has defied the odds by remaining in the music business for more than 13 years. Despite the departure of Bryan McFadden in 2004, the original members -- Nicky Bryne, Mark Feehily, Kian Egan and Shane Filan -- continued to work together as Westlife. Since the groups debut in 1998, Westlife has released 10 multiplatinum albums, had 14 #1 hits in the UK alone, and sold over 44 million albums worldwide. After eight years, Westlife returns to the Philippines for a special one-night concert this Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. The concert is part of Westlifes Gravity Tour to promote the groups latest album of the same title. The 46-city concert tour kicked off at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales on March 7. Since then, Westlife has performed in the Arabian Peninsula, Europe, Africa and Asia. Westlife began the Asian leg of its tour last Wednesday with a jam-packed concert at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium in China. The group then performed in Guangzhou and Beijing before performing tonight (Sept. 27) at the Asia World-Expo in Hong Kong. After that, the group will fly to the Philippines for the concert this Thursday, before heading off to Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia to continue the world tour. The group will then cap the six-month tour with a concert at the Hwajung Gymnasium in Seoul, South Korea on Oct. 9. For the concert this Thursday, Westlife promises to perform its chart-topping singles, including "When Your Looking Like That" and "Flying Without Wings," as well as their hit versions of "Seasons in The Sun" and "Uptown Girl." The group will also perform a medley of covers of current hit songs like Rihannas "Ony Girl (in the World), Black Eyed Peass "The Time (Dirty Bit)," and Lady Gagas "Bad Romance." And if the groups die-hard Filipino fans prevail, Westlife might perform their favorites like "Swear it Again," "If I Let You Go," "Fool Again" and "My Love." Westlife's Nicky Byrne. MANILA, Philippines Members of Irish boy band Westlife said Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao will not be able to make it to their concert at the Araneta Coliseum on Thursday. Pacquiaos ongoing training in preparation for his upcoming bout with Juan Manuel Marquez made it impossible for him to take part in the group's second Manila show. Nicky Byrne explained, Unfortunately, its not gonna happen. I spoke to his secretary this morning and he cant get out of his training camp at the moment. Freddie Roach wont let him. Aside from Pacquiao, Westlife members have shown interest in working with international singing sensation Charice Pempengco. Mark Feehily has praised Pempengcos singing prowess. Were a big fan of her, and I talking to her on Twitter, she said shes also a Westlife fan. Shes got a phenomenal voice, world class, he said. Irish pop band "Westlife's" Nicky Byrne is so excited to meet Philippine boxing icon http://www.gmanews.tv/story/233770/entertainment/westlifes-nicky-byrne-happy-just-to-shake-pacmans-hand Westlife on being together for thirteen years: "We just love what http://www.pep.ph/news/31274/Westlife-on-being-together-for-thirteen-years:-We-just-love-what-we-do. Its Westlifes fourth time in Manila after their concerts here in 2000, 2001, and 2006 MANILA, Philippines - Irish boy band Westlife revealed what may well be the most important keys to their enduring success: hit songs and unwavering passion for their craft. "We love what we do, and weve always loved to be in a band, and we generally love being on stage, related Westlife member Shane Filan to Bulletin Entertainment and other members of the media in a press conference on Sept. 29, hours before their "Gravity Tour" concert, their fourth show in the Philippines. Other boy bands who are not presently as visible as this quartet can apparently take cues from the group, who, in their more-than-a-decade-spanning career ,has sold over 44 million records worldwide and made history by notching 14 number one singles in the UK chart. Westlife, composed of Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, Kian Egan, and Nicky Byrne (their fifth member Bryan McFadden left the group in 2004), puts a premium on coming up with hit songs consistently, and credits the talented producers and songwriters that they have worked with. The boys themselves have tried their hands in songwriting, with Mark noting it as a natural progression for them. Although Westlife started out with a very pop sound, the members eventually experimented with various genres such as jazz/standard (Allow Us To Be Frank in 2003) and covers (e.g. Daughtrys What About Now? and Billy Joels Uptown Girl). But for their 11th studio album, Gravity, the quartet delves into a more guitar-driven, more mature pop sound, as Mark noted. Each of the members are at least 30 years old now (the conferences host, MYX VJ Nikki Gil, even teased them, you dont look like youve aged!), but apparently, their fans have stayed with them through the years, something that Westlife highly appreciates. "We come to the Philippines and we get a response like this after many years... maybe we're doing something right," Kian enthused. Their connection to their Filipino fans is a magical experience for Westlife that began 11 years ago in their first show in Manila, noted Feehily. Weve come so far away from home and for everyone to knew our names, our family [and] our pets names were glad, said he. Having been told that a lot of people, particularly in the presscon venue, grew up listening to their music, Nicky kidded, "That makes us feel old." Nevertheless, he hopes that their accessible music would transcend generations--that even when their fans become parents, they'd get to share Westlife's music with their children. Asked who they'd like to share the stage with in the future, the boys mentioned their fellow boy bands Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync.They also mentioned internationally-renowned Filipino acts Charice, whom Mark described as "world-class;" as well as boxing champ and Sarangani congressman Manny Pacquiao, whom theyve invited to do a duet in their concert. However, as Nicky, the self-confessed big Manny Pacquiao fan, related, Its not gonna happen. He cant get out of the training. Coach Freddie Roach wont let him. Egan Apologises For Westlife's 'Dangerous' Show Irish singer Kian Egan has promised Westlife fans in Indonesia the band will return to the country after they halted a concert on Wednesday (05Oct11) due to safety fears. The Flying Without Wings hitmakers are touring the Far East and took to the stage for a gig in Jakarta, but they were forced to leave the stage for 30 minutes amid fears hysterical crowd members would be crushed or trampled to death. Egan has now apologised to fans for the shortened set and has vowed to revisit the country with his Irish group. In a post on his Twitter.com page, he writes, "Westlife will never give up on our Indonesia fans. Sorry the concert was dangerous. We will come back. Thank you for all your love." WORLD EXCUSIVE: BEHIND THE SCENES OF WESTLIFE'S NEW VIDEO LIGHTHOUSE http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/214264/Westlife-We-track-down-manband-s-new-video-shoot-in-Africa/ Westlife sounding better By Jonathan Chua (The Philippine Star) Updated October 03, 2011 12:00 AM | Zoom MANILA, Philippines - To be told by a 23-year-old hotel receptionist that she listened to your music throughout her years in grade school must make any singer feel old. That, we were told, was what happened to Westlife when the boys checked in at the EDSA Shangri-La. But last Thursday night at the Araneta Coliseum, Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne, all in their 30s now, hardly looked any older or less prepossessing than when they last came to the country five years ago. It has been more than 12 years since the release of Westlifes first single, Swear It Again, which became the first in an unprecedented string of No. 1 hits. The boys there were five of them then were being managed by the frontman of another Irish boy band. When Bryan McFadden decided to go solo in 2004, it was thought that the end of the group was imminent. But the remaining boys played on. Since the separation, they have made five more albums, visited the top of the music charts a few more times, and weathered a few National Enquirer-type controversies. Coming in November is a second greatest hits album, a rarity for any boy band. (Indeed, a boy band this old is a contradiction.) Twelve years is a record for any pop act, especially given that the group has not changed its sound and style that much. The British boy band craze of the 1990s had given way to more rough and rocky acts on one hand and to Disney-fabricated teen stars on the other; but Westlife apparently did not get lost in the shuffle. True, the initial mass hysteria that made the group arguably the most commercially successful British pop act of its time has dissipated somewhat, but the core fan base has remained large enough to sustain tour after tour and CD after CD. And the Philippines appears to be a lucrative market yet. This is Westlifes fourth visit to the country. Looking at the size of the crowd, one would think that it was its first. Was the fourth time just as good the first? It would not be impertinent to say that it was. In fact, the boys sounded better. Bryan had been the second man of the group, but with him away the vocal burden has had to be more equitably shared among the remaining members. Shane, the lead, carried his bulk of the singing predictably well; Mark was irrepressible. And the other two? They made a respectable showing not that anybody would have minded much if they had not. There was, too, the stage patter, always a test of a performers charisma. One knows that all is scripted, of course, but one is willing to play along: How charming they seemed when they stopped to address the audience. But a fly had to land on the ointment. Inviting three members of the crowd to the stage, the group asked each one to name which song was his or her favorite, ostensibly so that it would sing the song a kind of by-request session. One of guests answered, My Love. It was a song that the group had just sung and with the crowd, too. Shane had the graciousness to say, We sang that for you. But one of the other boys (which one?) said, Hello? When Dionne Warwick scolded latecomers at her concert at the Aliw Theater some years ago, her position was at least defensible. That derisive Hello? was just a case of rudeness. songs even the best-selling ones being left out of the program. But what else was one to expect, given that the groups repertoire had grown and that the show was only a little over an hour long? Westlife, after all, was here primarily to promote its latest album Gravity, from which they sang at least two songs (Safe and Beautiful Tonight). Still, the loudest cheers noticeably were for the earlier, more familiar and obviously more beloved songs (Seasons in the Sun, My Love). We had joy, we had fun,/we had seasons in the sun, the boys sang, lines, appropriately it seems now, from an old song. Youthful (childish?) enthusiasms cool down with age, but last Thursday night a little stoking was all it took to rekindle them. On the first beat, the three front acts, the 30-minute delay, and the dozen or so years that separate the boys first single from their forthcoming album and that perhaps also separate the first stirrings of romance in an adolescent heart (now a memory tucked away in a corner) from the drudge and dust of tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow creeping in its petty pace all that vanished. That hotel receptionist, had she been there, would have felt like 12 again, defying gravity, flying without wings. Friday October 07 2011 WESTLIFE singer Kian Egan is to play a starring role on RTE's new talent show. The Irish Independent has learned that the 31-year old is to be a vocal coach on 'The Voice Of Ireland' when it comes to TV screens early next year. Programme sources have said that the star is perfect for the role as not only is he a member of one of the world's biggest pop bands, but he also has experience of band management. "Kian realised that the huge amount of experience he has in the music business could be of great use to any aspiring singer trying to get a break," a programme insider said. Until recently the Westlife vocalist was co-managing his wife Jodi Albert's girlband Wonderland but the group split last month after being dropped by their record label. The Irish Independent has also learned that Belfast born Brian Kennedy is to be another coach on the programme. Egan and Kennedy will be joined by fellow coaches Sharon Corr and former Blizzards singer Niall Breslin aka Bressie. the hearts of millions of girls around the world by announcing they're splitting up. After 14 years together - notching up a mighty 14 No 1 hits, seven No 1 albums and 10 sell-out tours - the Irish four-some have decided to pack up their stools. And instead, the lads, put together by X Factor judge Louis Walsh, 59, will spend quality time with their partners and children. In a statement the group - Mark Feehily, 31, Shane Filan, 32, Nicky Byrne, 33, and Kian Egan, 31 - explainted: "We announce our plan to go our separate ways after a Greatest Hits collection this Christmas and a farewell tour next year. "The decision is entirely amicable and after spending all of our adult life together so far, we want to have a well-earned break and look at new ventures. "We see the greatest hits collection and the farewell tour as the perfect way to celebrate our incredible career along with our fans and are really looking forward to getting out on the tour and seeing our fans one last time. WESTLIFE ON THEIR LATEST SHOOT IN SOUTH AFRICA I've supported Westlife since the day they launched, then named Westside, and featuring Brian McFadden, 31. Despite their reputaton for being dull due to the load of covers Simon Cowell, 52, would force them to record, they're actually a great laugh and can properly sing live too. Their last album was their best yet - including many co-writes by Mark with producer John Shanks, who re-invited Take That for their comeback - so I'm sad to hear they're throwing in the towel and hope Mark and Shane consider solo albums. The Loife added: "Over the years Westlife has become so much more to us than just a band - Westlife are a family. "We would like to thank our fans who have been with us on this amazing journey and are part of our family too. THE LADS SHARE A LAUGH "We never imagined when we started out in 1998 that 14 years later we would still be recording, touring and having hits together - it has been a dream come true for all of us." Their swansong will be the Gary Barlow-penned single Lighthouse, out November 13, which we had exclusive behind-the-scenes access at in South Africa. Westlife's Greatest Hits drops on November 21 and their final tour kicks off in Newcastle on May 14. Lads, please sing Tunnel Of Love for me. Westlife: A long goodbye for the boyband that played for the Pope http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/westlife-a-long-goodbye-for-the-boyband-that-played-for-the-pope-2911741.html .. Westlife member Kian Egan No, weve not heard anything from Simon at all Kian Egan 6th November 2011 By James Ingham IF you thought Simon Cowell was straight on the blower when Westlife called it a day, youd be Flying Without Wings! Despite increasing Simons bulging bank balance by millions over the past 14 years The Loife havent heard a peep from their former boss. Kian Egan told me: No, weve not heard anything from Simon at all. We arent on his label anymore and Im sure hes really busy in America, so Im just guessing he hasnt had a chance. Either that or he just couldnt be bothered. Its a different story for the groups manager Louis Walsh though. Kian went on: Louis kept trying to change our minds, saying we were mad to be calling it a day and we were throwing something amazing away. Hes probably right to be honest but we all want to try something new. And before fans start dreaming of one last singalong with former member Brian McFadden it aint going to happen. In fact, Kian told me Brians lucky to be left on the Greatest Hits collection after they debated stripping all trace of him from Westlife history. He said: We were asked if we wanted to re-record his vocals for the Greatest Hits album by the record label. We discussed it and we were like no, we dont want to take him off. We wanted to keep it true to the original singles. But even though we want Brians vocal on the record, bringing him back would overshadow what we have done as a four-piece. Weve been offered big bucks to bring him back before but its never going to happen. Cant blame the lads that much: Brian doesnt really have the same pulling power as Robbie Williams after all! WESTLIFE'S Nicky Byrne was among hundreds of guests who attended a conferring ceremony at one of the country's best known independent colleges yesterday. Nicky, who is married to former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's daughter Georgina, was snapped proudly looking on as his younger brother Adam McGarry Byrne graduated with a BA in journalism. Meanwhile, champion of young homeless people Fr Peter McVerry was presented with a prestigious award at the ceremony that saw 1,100 students graduate across a range of disciplines. The tireless advocate for the needs of the disadvantaged and dispossessed was presented with the Griffith College Distinguished Fellowship Award by college president Diarmuid Hegarty. The award is in recognition of Fr McVerry's dedication to young homeless people in Ireland and the outstanding work he has done over the past 32 years to establish much- needed services, including residential detox facilities, rehabilitation and emergency accommodation. Westlife split will be final Westlife insist they will never reunite once their farewell tour is over in 2012, no matter how much money they are offered. 07 November 2011 Westlife will never reunite once their farewell tour is over. The Irish boy band - made up of Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan will split in 2012 after a greatest hits album and string of concerts and are adamant they will never record or perform together again. Kian said: "We walked away from a multi-million-pound record deal that would have changed our lives forever, secured our future beyond anything. "It's not about the money. We'd have made far more on a new record than we ever would with a comeback tour." Shane also said they will all support each other if any of them decide to release a solo record. He said: "The first person to decide to do a solo record, the other three will all be there. "Everyone's thought about going solo I would love to continue singing for a living. " For now, the group - who had a total of 13 number one hit singles in the UK, including 'Swear it Again' and 'Flying Without Wings' are putting all their efforts into the farewell tour. However, original fifth member Brian McFadden will not be joining them. Kian said: "We still text him and stuff, but he's not coming back." Westlife star Nicky Byrne insists decision to call it quits after 14 years ISN'T a publicity stunt Nov 11 2011 Rick Fulton THE Beatles' record of 17 number one singles looks safe now that Westlife are to split. And the Irish crooners think that's a good thing. After notching up 14 number ones in their 14 years together, the band last month announced that they were calling it a day. So the unmentionable - for a boy band to surpass The Beatles - won't happen, just yet. Nicky Byrne, 33, said: "In a funny way, that's probably right. To outdo The Beatles is crazy. "It would have been interesting if we had, and a lot of people would have been hammering us. "The Beatles really should hold on to that record forever. "Music is a whole different world from what it was in their day and has even changed since we started. "We haven't had a number one single since The Rose in 2006 but we can hold our heads up high with 14 number ones. " They could, however, get closer. Their final single Lighthouse is released digitally on Sunday and is in the shops on Monday. If it goes to number one, the song will take them one better than Cliff Richard, whoalso has 14. The most UK number ones by a solo artist is Elvis, with 21. The Irish boy band have had an amazing 14 years. Nicky, Kian Egan, 31, Mark Feehily, 31 and Shane Filan, 32, were brought together as Westlife back in 1998. They have sold more than 44 million records, produced seven number one albums, and been awarded two Brits, an MTV Award, a World Music Award and four Records of The Year. They also have the accolade of Biggest Arena Act of All Time in the UK, performing a record 25 concerts at Wembley Arena. Of course, being a boy band, they have had their fair share of ridicule, especially when they started nudging closer to The Beatles' record. But since announcing the split, there has been an outpouring of affection, not only from fans but the entire music industry. Nicky said: "The love we are getting has been incredible. It feels like when somebody dies and everyone says how great they are after the person has gone. "We've been joking with people saying, 'We wouldn't have broken up if we'd realised you liked us so much'. We never knew you cared." A greatest hits album is to be released on November 21, with a farewell tour next year. The band are adamant they will never reform and it really is the end. Manager and X Factor judge Louis Walsh is devastated. But surely, with eight months in each other's company left, they could change their minds? Nicky said: "This isn't a publicity stunt or a break. It gives freedom to everyone to do what we want, not to have commitment to anybody or the band. "Not everyone at this point would say the same, which is why for me I say never say never. "Down the road I'm sure I'll see the lads again and remember the memories. And there's always a chance we could do something. "But for now there are no plans to do anything after next year's farewell tour." Have the lads been touched by the good feeling that's followed the announcement? Nicky, married to Georgina, the daughter of former Irish Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, and father of twin sons, said: "We know the reason for interest is because we aren't going to be around anymore. We are big enough not to kid ourselves. "Had we let it go another year or two, the love and support might not have been as strong. "A weight has been lifted off our shoulders and we won't be going back on next summer being our final shows. " So why the split? Shane and Mark were always the singers in the band. Did they want the solo careers? There was also dissent about musical direction. Often labelled a boring ballad band, their ninth album Where We Are in 2009 to push them further but failed to reach number one. Couldn't they have gone off and done solo albums or whatever else they wanted to do? As it turns out, the band had been talking for a while about splitting. They hoped quitting Syco, the label run by Simon Cowell, to which he signed them in 1998, would help. They left at the beginning of this year but nothing changed. Nicky said: "The cracks had formed and we were trying to patch things up when we left Syco, rather than quitting. We thought we would try and change everything to see if things improved and it wasn't to be. "It wasn't one thing just a gradual progression. The amount of pressure to constantly do it at the right level was huge. "There have been cracks internally for quite a while. Because we were releasing a greatest hits this year and re-negotiating our contract, it felt the right time. "This was the moment where we manned up and said, 'We've done what we can with Westlife'." Nicky and the rest of the band are still friends. And they thought letting people know now would mean everyone could say goodbye properly. Nicky said: "We can go out on a massive, massive high. That's how we all want remember it. " Westlife began in Sligo when Kian, Mark and Shane, along with three other lads, formed a boyband. They came to the attention of Louis, who was managing Boyzone, and he tried signing them to Syco. Cowell demanded the three other boys were sacked and Nicky and Brian McFadden were found during auditions in Dublin. Louis made Boyzone singer Ronan Keating co-manager of Westlife and their debut single Swear It Again was an instant success. They went on to have a further six number ones, making them the only act in UK history to have their first seven singles go to the top spot. Even Brian quitting the band in 2004 failed to stop the juggernaut. No wonder Louis is heartbroken by the split, which Nicky admits the X Factor judge didn't want. Nicky said: "He thought the idea of the split would go away when we told him. He finds it hard to talk about it. "He hopes it'll be a long break but we've had to keep enforcing it to him, it's not. He's devastated." Next year's farewell tour, which includes three dates in Scotland, will also see the end of the stools that Westlife became famous for. Nicky admitted: "There has to be a bit of a moment with the stools. It's nice to be known for something." Georgina Ahern has revealed there "won't be a dry eye in the house" when chart-toppers Westlife take to the stage at Croke Park next summer. The wife of Dublin star Nicky Byrne has said that seeing the boyband performing their final two gigs at the northside venue in June 2012 will definitely be an occasion to remember. Tickets for the first Dublin concert in their Farewell tour set a new record after all 80,000 of them sold out in just five minutes last Friday, following their decision to split after 14 years together. A similar reaction is expected when the second gig goes on sale this Friday as fans from all over the world clamour to see them take to the stage in their home town. "Croke Park is going to be something else, it will be really exciting for them all and we're all going to be in tears. I was nearly crying just watching them last weekend," Georgina told the Diary. "I don't think they expected the reaction they got with the tickets, it took everyone by surprise but it's going to be so amazing." Starstruck Westlife took to the stage at The O2 in Dublin over the weekend for the Cheerios Childline Concert, alongside stars such as JLS, The Wanted, Cher Lloyd and Jedward, a night Georgina described as "fantastic". "It was very emotional watching them perform. I can still remember the first time they played that concert in 1997 and we were all so starstruck meeting these big stars," she said. "Back then they were only starting off and now they're finishing their music careers as a band and they're like the daddies of the pop industry now. " But Georgina has predicted that their June 22 and 23 concerts will be their most memorable to date. Last night saw the Westwife out in MU gym in Malahide at a charity event for Irish Premature Babies, of which Georgina is the patron. Their young boys Rocco and Jay (4) were born six weeks prematurely. Last night saw her host a Spinathon, where she was joined by plenty of volunteers at a three-hour spinning class that covered 650 miles. KERRY Katona talks in her OK! column about Westlife. Kerry Katona says: Apparently people are asking Westlife if Brian McFadden is going to return for their final tour as if! He walked out on them and said he wanted to spend more time with his kids, but that same day he went into the studio and recorded a solo album! I bumped into Shane and Kian in Marbella and theyre such genuine, real, loving family guys. I was so close to them and have so many great memories with them. They were my family Nicky is Lillys godfather, I would give anything to see them all again. I want to go and see them on tour so I can take the girls because they were a massive part of their lives and even used to go on stage with them. Id love to do a shoot with Westlife and take Brians place! Pop band Westlife met hundreds of adoring fans when they signed copies of their greatest hits album. Nicky Byrne, Shane Filan, Mark Feehily and Kian Egan were visiting HMV stores in Glasgow, Newcastle and Manchester, giving fans one last chance to meet the band before they split up next year. The album, called Greatest Hits, includes the singles Swear It Again, Flying Without Wings, Unbreakable and Fool Again. Westlife announced last month that they are to go their separate ways after next year's farewell tour. The Irish group, who have been performing for 14 years, have chalked up 26 top 10 hits including 14 number ones. In Glasgow, fans queued overnight for their chance to catch a glimpse of the boy band, and the first 400 through the door were lucky enough to see the singers up-close. Feehily said: "It's been a bit manic - it's a signing so everyone's kind of wheeled in and wheeled out but we try and speak to each person as much as we can, look them in the eye and say hello and thank you. It would be nicer to spend a bit more time with each person individually, but we have a lot of people to get through. " Filan added: "We're enjoying being in Scotland. We've got such an amazing amount of fans in Scotland and we're looking forward to the tour next year - it's going to be unbelievable. Thank you very much to all our fans." The group - for many years managed by Louis Walsh - survived the departure of one of its founding members, Bryan McFadden, and continued seamlessly as a four-piece. They formed in 1998 and in that time notched up 11 top five albums - seven of which have gone to number one - and they have sold 44 million records around the world. Byrne said his favourite album over the years was Where We Are because it is "pretty cool", while Filan opted for the band's first album Westlife. Westlife - Greatest Hits (Album Review) Thursday, 24 November 2011 Written by Heather McDaid Time and time again we see boybands fleetingly entertain the masses, disappear from view and if theyre lucky milk a comeback a few years down the line. So, imagine the sadness the music world faced when the lead success in longevity as a boyband announced their plans to disband in 2012. We are, of course, referring to the Irish wonders, Westlife. As a lover of rock and metal, people meet this sadness in my case with certain disbelief. Westlife were one of my favourite bands as a little girl and, regardless of how far my musical tastes have varied over the years, they still hold that soft spot for nostalgias sake. Their final Greatest Hits release is just a really nice, simple 18 track trip down memory lane. Opening this final soiree with the opening track of their self-titled debut in 1999, the fans are guided through a musical tour of the bands acclaimed catalogue, from Swear It Again all the way through to their new numbers including Lighthouse. Featuring covers that proved to become prominent hits for the band, they have wisely included Mandy (Barry Manilow) and Uptown Girl (Billy Joel) in this compilation. Rightfully, the band rejected the option put forth by their label to re-record Brian McFaddens vocals on earlier tracks and have kept their song list true to their studio releases; this decision is also a testament to the bands integrity not to remove him from his key part in their history. While tracks such as When Youre Looking Like That and other enormous numbers didnt quite make the cut, the named being a personal favourite, the band have concisely documented one of the most lucrative and seamless careers in boyband history for fans to revel in. Although their new tracks are good and will both please and satisfy fans of the band, it does somewhat defeat the purpose of a greatest hits release. We spend a good while singing along to a string of classics, resisting the urge to dance and, if youre sitting on a stool, standing up for the key change; then at the end were met with fresh music. Having said that, give the album a few listens and the sense of unfamiliarity will soon dwindle, Beautiful World being a key one to look out for. All stool quips aside, this is a nice send off to the band that have seamlessly shown boybands how it should be done; going from their sleek dance routines to stepping up the suave factor with a rat-pack inspired release. The band refused to change with the trends, sticking to what they knew and loved and, in turn, became a staple of mainstream music in the UK. While it is sad to say goodbye to Westlife, it is nice to see they ended things naturally instead of in a blazing break up like weve come to see and expect repeatedly from others. If youre a fan of Westlife and want something to relive their fantastic career by, youll relish this release, I swear... and I swear it all over again. Pop mogul Simon Cowell has revealed that he and legendary Irish boyband Westlife almost came to blows during rows over work. With a staggering 14 Number One singles, Westlife's relationship with Simon Cowell and manager Louis Walsh must've been faultless right? Wrong! In fact, the group nearly came to full-on fist fights during blazing rows with the man who originally signed them. Speaking on tonight's ITV television special commemorating Westlife's career, Simon Cowell has gone on record saying things werent always as flawless as people thought: "We had face-offs. God we had fights. Me versus five, practically turning into a punch-up over disagreements." Although remaining tight-lipped over what the arguments were about, Simon Cowell praised the group for their enthusiasm and professionalism throughout their early years. "I don't think I've met anyone who worked as hard as these guys. They were like little puppies in those days. It was all about the fans. In those days the band was so happy and so enthusiastic and just wanted to sing. Always with them it was about the fans. They were always conscious that no matter how tired they were people had paid to see them and they wanted to put on a show." 17-11-2013 om 02:58 geschreven door westlife |
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Album track listing: 1) What About Now 2) How To Break A Heart 3) Leaving 4) Shadows 5) Talk Me Down 6) Where We Are 7) The Difference 8) As Love Is My Witness 9) Another World 10) No More Heroes 11) Sound Of A Broken Heart 12) Reach Out 13) I'll See You Again http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsdJPDvoOQc&list=PLBD0EF3A17427D613 17-11-2013 om 02:09 geschreven door westlife |
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dit zijn de unreleased songs van westlife westlife- maybe tomorrow westlife- nothing is impossible westlife- forever westlife- bad girls westlife- butterfly kisses westlife- close your eyes westlife- crying girl westlife- daytime friends and nighttime lovers westlife- don't calm the storm westlife- everybody knows westlife- i promise you that westlife- if i had words westlife- i'll be there westlife- i'm missing loving you westlife- everlasting love westlife- let's make tonight special westlife- lost in you westlife- miss you when i'm dreaming westlife- never knew i was losing you westlife- nothings gonna change my love for you westlife- on the wings of love westlife- reason for living westlife- until the end of time westlife- what becomes of the broken hearted westlife- where we belong westlife ft donna summer- no more tears westlife- tunnel of love westlife- that's what it's all about westlife- don't get me wrong westlife- you don't know beautiful in white - shane (westlife) 17-11-2013 om 02:08 geschreven door westlife |
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WESTLIFE SPLIT | |
They already announced their plans to take a break, now Westlife have confirmed that they are actually splitting up for good. Statement from the band reads:
"After 14 years, 26 top ten hits including 14 number one singles, 11 top 5 albums, 7 of which hit the top spot and have collectively sold over 44 million copies around the world, 10 sell out tours and countless memories that we will forever cherish, we today announce our plan to go our separate ways after a greatest hits collection this Christmas and a farewell tour next year. The decision is entirely amicable and after spending all of our adult life together so far, we want to have a well-earned break and look at new ventures. We see the greatest hits collection and the farewell tour as the perfect way to celebrate our incredible career along with our fans. We are really looking forward to getting out on the tour and seeing our fans one last time.
Over the years Westlife has become so much more to us than just a band. Westlife are a family. We would like to thank our fans who have been with us on this amazing journey and are part of our family too.
We never imagined when we started out in 1998 that 14 years later we would still be recording, touring and having hits together. It has been a dream come true for all of us.
Kian, Mark, Nicky and Shane"
The boys Greatest Hits album is released on 21 November, and fans will be able to say goodbye in person on their May 2012 tour
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Usually it's the wives of pop stars flaunting their beach bodies as they holiday in sunny climes. | |
Usually it's the wives of pop stars flaunting their beach bodies as they holiday in sunny climes. But Westlife singer Mark Feehily's boyfriend Kevin McDaid, 26, gave ex-Hollyoaks babe Jodi Albert, 27, a run for her money. While Jodi covered up in a black batwing top and shorts, hunky Kevin stripped off to show a buff body in a pair of short swimming trunks. Mark and Kevin, who was a member of the now defunct boy band V, have been dating since January 2005 and last January they announced their engagement. The pair strolled on the beach before deciding to take to the waters for some sporty fun with their partners. The former Hollyoaks star seemed to be very body-conscious as she took to a paddle board in Barbados earlier this week. And Jodi wasn't the only one to cover up as her husband of almost two years also decided not to bear his body. The shy singer stayed under wraps in long surfer shorts and a black t-shirt as he tried his hand at paddle boarding. And he looked as though he'd failed to stay on top of the board as he went out on it dry but was then snapped looking soaked through as his clothes clung to him. Kevin - who wasn't at all shy in his tiny shorts that showed off his muscular frame - looked like a natural however as he sailed past his friends and went to join his fiancé who was seated in a canoe. The two men chatted to each other and touched their oars together as they bobbed on the water. But later on, Mark had to be rescued by his long-term partner after his canoe capsized. The pop star was left bobbing up and down in the sea after falling out of his boat as he and Kevin took to the waves. Mark sailed out inside a red canoe and looked as though he was having a great time until he fell into the water. Watched by Kevin and Jodi, who were laughing and chatting in the surf before Kevin waded in to help his partner out of the water and on to his board. 16-11-2013 om 22:08 geschreven door westlife |
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A very happy Valentine's Day | |
A very happy Valentine's Day to all Westlife fans! The boys have recorded a short message each to celebrate this special day - check them out below. http://www.westlife.com/news/2009/02/14/happy_valentines_day 16-11-2013 om 19:28 geschreven door westlife |
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Westlife star Mark Feehily has revealed that Boyzone singer Stephen Gately's bravery in coming out as gay helped him find the courage to do the same years later. | |
Wednesday November 04 2009 Westlife star Mark Feehily has revealed that Boyzone singer Stephen Gately's bravery in coming out as gay helped him find the courage to do the same years later. Stephen sent shockwaves throughout the music industry when he publicly announced he was gay in 1999. Mark followed in 2005, and said it was Stephen's fearlessness that helped him do so. He also credited the late singer for paving the way for other gay men in Ireland. "In hindsight, Stephen helped me and probably any other gay lad to come out," he said. "Every time a celebrity comes out, people have said to me that they came out after. "This one young lad said I was in the paper that day and he was with his mum and she responded really positively to the story, no negative attitude. "So he decided to seize the moment and tell her he was gay." He added: "A lot of similar stuff happened with Stephen Gately, but there was a difference in the way it was perceived Braver "He was a lot braver than me. Things are constantly improving -- he was one of the first people." The singer said that when a public figure admits to being gay, it helps promote tolerance and provides a positive image for the gay community. "I remember what a big thing it was when he came out to a tabloid newspaper," he said. "There is a cliche about guys and there is the reality, and a lot of people just see the cliches. "Every time something normal happens to a celebrity who happens to be gay, or every time a celebrity who is admired by thousands or millions of people comes out, it is one more blow to the negative cliche and one more victory for the reality. "There is not a whole lot of difference between gay people and straight people. Stephen definitely helped back this up." Mark went on to speak of the harrowing day of Stephen's funeral, three weeks ago. "I was as close to him as I was to anyone in Boyzone," he said. "We supported them when we first started. As a teenager in Ireland, I grew up watching Boyzone on TV, and it was a mixture of a fan from back in the day and a friend that bumped into him. "I've been to a lot of funerals, because, where I come from in Ireland, everyone knows each other and there are big funerals. Tragic "There is always something a lot more tragic when a young life is lost. "You can process the death of an elderly person a lot easier." On Stephen's funeral, he concluded: "It was a little bit of a celebration of his life. "Everybody was talking about all the good things that had happened." 16-11-2013 om 19:20 geschreven door westlife |
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Westlife speak for the first time about their decision to split after 14 years in pop. | |
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WESTLIFE star Nicky Byrne is celebrating following the arrival of his new niece, Lexi. | |
is celebrating following the arrival of his new niece, Lexi. Gillian Byrne on his Twitter site, after she and her husband, Mark welcomed their first baby girl into the world this week. was born on March 5 and joins her older brother Zack in the close-knit family. how he has been busy spending lots of quality time with the latest addition to the Byrne clan this week. he posted on the networking site. "Huge congratulations to my sister Gillian and hubby, Mark on the birth of their daughter. the second arrival of a new cousin for the Westlife star's twin boys, Rocco and Jay (2), in a matter of months. author Cecelia Ahern, gave birth to her first child, Robin, last December. 16-11-2013 om 00:00 geschreven door westlife |
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Shane (Westlife) - Beutiful In White
Not sure if you know this
But when we first met
I got so nervous I couldn't speak
In that very moment
I found the one and
My life had found its missing piece
So as long as I live I love you
Will heaven hold you
You look so beautiful in white
And from now to my very last breath
This day I'll cherish
You look so beautiful in white
Tonight
What we have is timeless
My love is endless
And with this scream I
Say to the world
You're my every reason you're all that I believe in
With all my heart I mean every world
So as long as I live I love you
Will heaven hold you
You look so beautiful in white
And from now to my very last breath
This day I'll cherish
You look so beautiful in white
Tonight
oooh oh
You look so beautiful in white
Na na na na
So beautiful in white
Tonight
And if our daughter's what our future holds
I hope she has your eyes
Finds love like you and I did
Yeah, I wish she falls in love and I will let her go
I'll walk her down the aisle
She'll look so beautiful in white
You look so beautiful in white
So as long as I live I love you
Will heaven hold you
You look so beautiful in white
And from now to my very last breath
This day I'll cherish
You look so beautiful in white
Tonight
You look so beautiful in white
Tonight
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X FACTOR: WESTLIFE, TAKE THAT AND JLS DO BATTLE Westlife are gunning to blow rivals Take That and JLS off the stage on this weekend X Factor Sunday's X Factor will be a celebration of boybands 10th November 2010 WESTLIFE are gunning to blow rivals Take That and JLS off the stage on this weekend X Factor. Sunday show is set to be a thrilling battle of the boybands, with all three acts performing their new singles. The Loife Mark Feehily, 30 Nicky Byrne, 32, Shane Filan, 31, and Kian Egan, 30 are comparing it to a fierce football match. Mark, whose crew will perform new single Safe, out Monday, told me: We love Take That and think JLS are great. We have respect for those boys but Sunday will be like a local derby. We are all mates off the field but when we get on the pitch, the collars go up and we go into fighting mode. Cheering them on from the touchline will be record boss Simon Cowell, 51, and manager Louis Walsh, 58. Mark added: We want to make Simon proud. He's been super-involved in the new album. He wants us to sound the best and look the best on Sunday. Mark added: Sunday will be a celebration of boybands. Four years ago, people were saying the formula was dead and now look at us. Take That are the daddies they inspired us. And JLS are the new boys, really relevant. Westlife fly in daughter to see Mary Byrne 12/11/2010 Mary Byrne's daughter is jetting to London on Westlife's private plane to support her fragile mum. But cleaner Debbie will have to conquer her fear of flying after the Irish boys, who are performing on this week's show, made the offer at the Mirror's Pride of Britain awards. First-time flyer Debbie, 25, who lives with Mary on a Dublin council estate, said: "I'm petrified. But the Westlife boys said I could jump on their plane Saturday November 13 2010 Westlife were forced to pull out of an appearance on the 'Late Late Show' last night after pressure from 'The X Factor'. The boyband had been due to debut their new single 'Safe' on the RTE programme and then travel to the UK today to perform the same song on 'The X Factor' results show tomorrow night. A Westlife source said that the band had given in to pressure from 'The X Factor' due to the reach of the of ITV show and its importance in achieving chart success. Kian Egan revealed yesterday: "The 'Late Late' slot had been set up months in advance. It's the first show we go on every time we release an album. "Our manager Louis Walsh rang this week and said we couldn't do the 'Late Late Show'. He had been informed by the 'X Factor' people that they wanted a 'world exclusive' on our single. They didn't even want us performing the song on an Irish TV show. "We were told they were considering replacing us if we went ahead with the 'Late Late Show' so we had to pull it. We had no other option." Sunday's 'X Factor' live show will be one of the biggest so far, featuring a guest performance from former 'X Factor' finalists JLS, along with the reformed Take That. While Take That will receive top billing on the programme, Kian said Westlife would be using fire and pyrotechnics to stage a live spectacular. "It's an epic performance and we're pulling out the stops on every front to make it memorable," he said, as Westlife announced a fourth date in the O2 in Dublin for April 9, 2011. He added the band had offered advice to 'X Factor' Irish performer Mary Byrne after her disappointing performance last week, telling her everyone could "have a bad night". Westlife announce 4th date at O2 due to demand November 12, 2010 Recession proof and in demand, Westlife have been force, had teeth pulled into submission and agreed to play a fourth date at The O2 Dublin. The will tack on the date at the end of the other 3 dates in April 2011. The new date is Saturday 9th April, Ticket go on sale Thursday 18th April at 9am. Their new album Gravity goes on sale 19th November, So if your lucky you could have a ticket and a new album in the space of two days. All other dates on April 2nd, 3rd and 8th are now SOLD OUT. Tickets cost 54.80 including booking fee. Westlife: The O2, Dublin Saturday 2nd April - SOLD OUT Sunday 3rd April SOLD OUT Friday 8th April SOLD OUT Saturday 9th April DUE TO PHENOMENAL DEMAND EXTRA DATE Westlife are determined to show up their fellow boybands We are pulling out all the stops to be the group people remember from the night. Wstlife star Shane Filan 14th November 2010 By James Ingham WESTLIFE are planning the most expensive X Factor performance ever to make sure they win the battle of the boy bands with Take That and JLS. Simon Cowell has given the thumbs-up to £80,000 being spent on the group's four-minute performance of new single Safe tonight. Firefighters and paramedics will also be on hand in case anything goes wrong during the song, which has been purposefully choreographed to upstage their rivals. Tonight's results show has been labelled the Battle of the Boy Bands with Westlife, Take That and JLS all singing their new singles. And Westlife star Shane Filan, 31, admitted the rival groups were having their very own mini X Factor competition. He said: Everyone there will want to have the best performance of the night. It's like our very own X Factor competition. We all want to be No.1 and it's down to the performance. Revealing details of their show the Irish hunk added: Simon and Louis want us to put on a spectacular performance. We are pulling out all the stops to be the group people remember from the night. I know it's extremely expensive and we will have firemen on standby due to the flames that will be on stage with us. There's certainly no stools in sight. We banned them a while ago because we got so much stick. It's amazing to have Take That with Robbie, JLS and us all performing on the same night. Everyone is there to launch our new albums and kick us off into next year. The X Factor has the power to do that. X Factor: Westlife get JLS kicked off their afterparty table 16/11/2010 It was billed as the Battle of the Boybands - but did those involved have to take it quite so literally? Take That, Westlife and JLS all performed during the X Factor's results show on Sunday night. And if there was any laddish rivalry onstage it was nothing compared with the open hostilities that broke out between Westlife and JLS during the afterparty at London's Whisky Mist. Both bands have singles out this week, and both seemed desperate to out-party one another. The stage was set for a rumble. JLS had tried to nab the Mayfair club's best table by dashing straight there from the studio. But they were foiled by the forward-thinking Irish foursome, who had pre-booked the premier spot - and had JLS unceremoniously booted off it. An amused onlooker tells me: "JLS went straight for the private booth Prince Harry always requests as it's the best spot in the club. But they were kicked off because it had been reserved for Westlife. They couldn't believe it!" But jokers JLS - whose single Love You More is up against Westlife's newie Safe this week - had the last laugh, with some help from the oddly attired waiters. My source adds: "The guys bringing drinks were dressed as Red Bull racing drivers with helmets, which Aston and Marvin thought was hilarious. (You probably had to be there...) a "They ordered three bottles of £500-a-pop Armand de Brignac champagne and sent one to The Wanted and one over to Westlife with the driver, so it looked as if they were going to have it sprayed all over them. Kian found it funny and raised a glass to them." ..... Westlife star dismisses JLS feud stories Wednesday 17 November 2010 Westlife star Kian Egan has denied reports suggesting that the group banished JLS from their table at an 'X Factor' after-party. Responding to the stories with a posting on Twitter, Egan said: "We DID NOT kick JLS off our table at whisky mist after the x factor. (sic)" "We had drinks with the boys and it was a great night." He also invited people to ask JLS about the alleged incident. Both groups performed on Saturday night's results show on 'The X Factor'. A Twitter war has broken out between WESTLIFE star NICKY BYRNE and ONE DIRECTION'S NIALL HORAN. The Irish duo met last weekend when the crooners performed on Sunday's X Factor results show. At the time Niall was lurking 1000 followers behind heartthrob Nicky who had gathered a whopping 49,000 followers. But Nicky is now eating humble pie after Niall has raced ahead by 5,000 to 55,899. Nicky told me: "I'm a bit gutted. I'm trying to catch him up." Shane added: "We've all got into Twitte now Westlife member Nicky Byrne reckons they could beat Take That in a sing-off. Speaking to Now magazine, Nicky said that Take That would win in a dance-off, but that he and band mates Shane Filan, Mark Feehily and Kian Egan would win in a sing-off. In a dance-off, probably Take That. A sing-off is another question I reckon we win! he said. ..... Westlife have revealed that despite their clean-cut image they are secret party animals who are ''leading double lives''. Westlife are secret party animals. The Irish boyband - who are known for their clean-cut image - have admitted they can get away with "leading double lives" because no-one is aware they have such a rebellious streak. Kian Egan explained: "We can put the drink away, b****y sure we can. Come on, we're Irishmen! We've been at parties where we've got away with murder because everyone assumes we're boring. The paparazzi never hang around for us, so we can almost lead a double life. "Mark and I are probably the worst. We've done 40 nights on the trot before and I guess some people would be called alcoholics for that." However, despite the band's boozy nights out, Kian confessed the group - completed by Nicky Byrne, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan - have a strict anti-drugs policy. He added to Fabulous magazine: "We've never gone down that road. I've never been offered hard drugs and if we've been at parties where it's going on we've left immediately. I don't want to be around it. "And anyone who works with us knows that if there's even a whiff of drugs they'll be sacked." FEEHILY: 'SUICIDE IS NOT THE ANSWER' Monday November 22,2010 MARK FEEHILY struggled to recover from the depression he suffered at the height of his fame with WESTLIFE, but insists he's "living proof" why suicide is never the answer. The Irish singer shot to fame with the boy band in 1998 but fell into a downward spiral and became "very unbalanced" after his bandmates teased him about his weight. He tells the Daily Mail Weekend magazine, "Back then, all I wanted to do was go home for a long, long time. It wasn't all bad, but there were a lot of feelings that started to creep into my mind. I didn't want to be there getting picked apart by everyone. "My weight's always fluctuated from chubby to above normal and I didn't like my bad points being pointed out. I didn't think anyone had the right. There was a time I was very unbalanced." The pop star is relieved he didn't take any drastic measures during his low points, because his life eventually improved - and he's now thrown himself into charity work to help others who are suffering. He adds: "I'm involved in charities in Ireland now. One is called Aware and it is based around suicide, particularly in young kids. It's something that's very close to my heart. I'm not saying I ever planned anything, but you go to quite a deep, dark place and there's no one to turn to. "I'm lucky. I'm living proof it's better to not choose (suicide), and fight your way through it. But it wasn't easy. I buried my feelings of unhappiness deep inside myself." IF WESTLIFE ever want to call it a day, they should host their own chat show http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/3240308/Westlifes-Kian-Egan-grills-pal-Mark-Feehily.html WESTLIFE heartthrob NICKY BYRNE has revealed his kids think he's in TAKE THAT. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/music/3242431/Westlife-star-Nicky-Byrne-reveals-his-sons-think-hes-in-Take-That.html IRISH crooners WESTLIFE are the most unlikely supporters of grime. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/music/3244337/Westlifes-Kian-Egan-eyes-up-move-into-grime-world.html NADINE COYL'S NO FLOP Westlife's Mark Feehily 25th November 2010 By Kim DawsonYour OIRISH legends Westlife are flying the flag for their north-of-the-border pop pal Nadine Coyle. The lads reckon the Derry diva has been cruelly treated after her debut solo album Insatiable flopped. And they also reckon Nadine, 25, has been bullied into a war with bandmate Cheryl Cole, 27. Loife member Mark Feehily, 30, told me: 1 supporting Nadine. She lives in LA now but I know her from years ago and we still keep in touch. She's an immensely talented girl and drop-dead gorgeous but Cheryl is the nation's sweetheart so anyone who gets compared to her is going to come off worse. He added: I think Nadine just needs to keep her head down and carry on doing what she's doing. I don't like it when I feel people are being ganged up on. It's like a schoolground mentality. People want to read Girls Aloud are killing each other but it's only the five girls in the band who really know whats going on. Meanwhile, the boys Mark, Shane Filan, 31, Nicky Byrne, 32 and Kian Egan, 31 are vying for the album top spot this weekend with their new collection, Gravity. And the fact they are up against Take That and JLS doesn't faze them. Mark explained: We been through this with Busted, Blue, 5ive and McFly, and we not been affected by any of them. We got our own thing and we not running scared. He went on: People might ask how the hell are Westlife still here? We do sometimes. And the simple reason is because we released a song that everyone liked and don't just act like four guys with four mic stands on tour. We're not as young as we were but we're lucky on the looks front, too. Sometimes guys look better with age. Hear, hear. Westlife: Cowell picked our covers Westlife have admitted they weren't sure about the two cover versions on their new album - but were persuaded by Simon Cowell to keep them on the record. The Irish boy band deliver their own version of Athlete's Chances and The Reason by Hoobastank on their new offering Gravity, on which has the X Factor judge is an executive producer. Shane Filan said: "It's Simon Cowell's doing. Every year he puts a couple of songs out there and says that we should do versions. After we thought we'd finished the album, we sat down with him and he said 'Guys, trust me, it'll be a big song for you'. We weren't sure at first, but we lived with them, and sure enough he was right. It's more a trust thing with Simon. He has worked with us and picked each of our No 1 singles, so we want to show that we trust him." Gaybo delight at hosting Westlife TV special By Lorna Nolan Friday December 03 2010 LEGENDARY broadcaster Gay Byrne has revealed his delight after boyband Westlife insisted they wanted him to host their Christmas special. The former Late Late Show presenter admits that he was honoured when the chart-topping group requested that he be the presenter of the show over his successors on the long-running chat show, Pat Kenny and Ryan Tubridy. "It was a nice compliment," Gay told the Herald. "They started all those years ago on The Late Late Show, and I think what we have is a lovely programme with a lovely audience. "They're very lovely lads and it'll be an enjoyable show. It was a look back at 12 years of their successful operation since they began." The show is to be screened on RTE One on December 13 and the audience is made up entirely of veteran fans of the group. Viewers will see those lucky enough to win a spot in the audience recount their memories of the foursome. "It was very much about the fans and their stories about the boys over the years," said a source. "People spent hours travelling from all over the country to be there and the Westlife guys were so grateful to have a full audience despite the weather. "To show their gratitude they gave everyone in the audience a copy of their new album Gravity and even stayed around to sign them all. " Viewers will also see Gay grill the hugely successful group on one of the low points of their career, when former member Brian McFadden decided to quit the band in 2004 "They spoke very candidly about it and said they initially thought it was all a big joke when he told them. " Tonight will see the foursome perform at this year's Cheerios Childline Concert at the O2, with host Nicky Byrne. Westlife stars put family plans on hold Wednesday 8 December 2010 Westlife stars Nicky Byrne and Shane Filan have postponed plans to expand their families due to their hectic pop careers. Byrne and wife Georgina Ahern, who have toddler twins Rocco and Jay, have no immediate plans to add to their brood. He said: "I have two children under four. Right now, no. One day is the crucial thing." Fellow band member Filan also said that he and his wife Gillian have their hands full with their three young children Nicole, Patrick and Shane Jr. Filan explained: "We have three kids under the ages of five and it's a pretty busy house. I'm away a lot so it's tough on Gillian. "But we'd love to have more kinds one day - probably four or five years from now. " Bandmate Kian Egan, who married singer Jodi Albert last year, has no plans to start a family as of yet. The Irish Daily Star quotes Egan as saying: "We've a lot going on in our lives at the moment and that it taking priority. We talk about it all the time. We're building a family home for when it does happen but we just want to wait a few more years." Mark Feehily also revealed that his plans to marry fiancé Kevin McDaid have been put on hold due to the band's jet-set lifestyle. WESTLIFE POP INTO GREAT ORMOND STREET : Seamus Glancy,3, with Jen and Westlife 14th December 2010 By Jeffier Dunkerley As tiny Ben rips open his first Christmas present it isnt the milestone his mum imagined. For the little bundle of joy is marking his first birthday AND first Christmas on the wards of Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. Sadly many children will spend the big day in hospital. But your Daily Star is determined to make it as good as it can be. As part of our charity appeal we inviting celebrity pals and big-hearted readers to bring some extra sparkle to the wards this December. And its smiles all round as Westlife's Kian, Nicky, Shane and Mark deliver big baskets of gifts for the little patients. Shane Filan, 31, cuddles Ben, who has leukaemia, and gulps: He such a happy fella you wouldnt know how poorly he is. It breaks your heart. I have three kids of my own and it's always tough to leave them when we tour. Visiting Great Ormond Street, especially at Christmas, makes you see what a special place this is. Ben's mum Angela Quadling, 36, of Sittingbourne, Kent, says: find your baby has leukaemia is the worst news. But we're thankful to be under some of the best care here. The excitement of the band's visit to Elephant Ward was missed by sleeping beauty Rhianna Umpleby, three, from Basildon, Essex. Mum Lisa, 22, says: We having a tough time of it today we just found out she has leukaemia. Nicky Byrne, 32, holds back tears as he admits: Seeing this little girl just brings a lump to my throat she was born on the same date and year as my little twins. I can't imagine what this family is going through. And for gay band member Mark Feehily, 30, the day makes him yearn to become a dad. Mark, 30, says: Visiting the wards has blown me away. To see the tiny faces look up at me and to make the kids laugh is the best feeling in the world. Just because youre gay doesnt mean those instincts towards wanting children go away. I think I make a great dad. Kian Egan, 31, cuddles fellow Irish boy Larry Connor from Co Wexford. and tells the three-year-old fighting two rare cancers: You re a long way from home. But you are having the best care possible. Great Ormond Street's Children's Charity needs £50million a year in donations to keep the hospital world class. It's thanks to the public that its good work can continue, says Shane. So please support the Daily Star Appeal. Westlife announce woodland concert in Cotswolds Monday 14th March, 2011 Westlife are set to perform live at a special woodland location in Gloucestershire this summer. The Irish boy band will appear at Westonbirt Arboretum on Saturday July 16th as part of the Forestry Commission Live Music series. Known for hits such as Flying Without Wings and Swear It Again, the group have sold more than 43 million records worldwide and enjoyed 14 number one singles in the UK. Tickets for their show at Westonbirt Arboretum go on sale from Friday March 18th, priced at £37.50 plus booking fee. All money generated from ticket sales will be spent by the Forestry Commission on the upkeep of the nation's woodlands. Other acts due to perform at the visitor attraction near Tetbury this summer include Scouting for Girls, Texas and Bryan Ferry. Arguably the UK's most famous arboretum, Westonbirt contains some 18,000 trees and shrubs spread over approximately 600 acres. Westlife fans planning to attend the concert can use LateRooms.com to locate a nearby Cotswold hotel, such as the Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel. Visit http://www.forestry.gov.uk/music for more information about this event. Westlife return to Echo Arena, Liverpool Mar 16 2011 Ellesmere Port Pioneer AFTER a hugely successful UK tour last year, Westlife have hit the road again to wow audiences across the country, including at the Echo Arena, Liverpool, on Friday. The shows will include the bands biggest hits as well as tracks from their latest album. Westlife are among the worlds most prolific touring acts, with nine sell-out tours already under their belts, including playing to a full house at the legendary Croke Park in Dublin. They have sold more tickets at Londons Wembley Arena than any other act and have played a record 25 dates there. No pop group can compare to Westlifes extraordinary success, having been certified by the BPI as the biggest selling band of the past decade. During their 11 years at the top of pop hierarchy Westlife have sold more than 43 million records globally. In the UK alone they have scored 10 multi-platinum albums and a record-breaking 14 No 1 hits. Visit www.echoarena.com or ring 0844 8000 400. Headliners for last night of festival Published online at 18/03/2011 07:43:32 Westlife, courtesy of the BBC The biggest selling band of the 'noughties' is coming to the Isle of Man this summer. Westlife will bring the Manx Telecom Bay Festival to a close on Sunday, June 19. Promoter Jamie Irving says it's the perfect act to conclude the even Tickets for the Westlife concert go on sale next Wednesday (March 23). Westlife is an Irish pop group formed in 1998 and is the only act in British or Irish history to have its first seven singles go to number one. The group has sold over 46 million records worldwide and has had 14 number one singles in the United Kingdom. That's the third highest total in UK chart history, tying with Cliff Richard and trailing behind only Elvis Presley and The Beatles. The group was the second biggest selling artist in the United Kingdom in the last decade (behind Robbie Williams) and the biggest selling band (beating Coldplay), with 11 million album sales Westlife to perform at Jebel Ali concert Anna Seaman Last Updated: Mar 21, 2011 ABU DHABI //Fans of the Irish pop group Westlife will have a chance to see them perform next month in the Emirates. The Irish four-piece band will be in Dubai on April 14 at the Jebel Ali International Centre of Excellence to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the complex and the Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa next door. Westlife, who formed in 1998, are the only act in British or Irish history to have their first seven singles go straight to the top of the charts. They have sold more than 46 million records worldwide and recently released their eleventh album, Gravity. The group has performed live with Mariah Carey, Sinead O'Connor and Lionel Richie, winning multiple awards in the UK and Ireland. Their biggest-selling record, Flying Without Wings, was released in 1999 and has sold 390,000 copies. Their single You Raise Me Up, which is based on a traditional Irish folk melody, has been covered more than 125 times by different artists. Tickets are on sale for Dh250 or Dh450 from www.boxofficeme.com, www.timeouttickets.com, www.virginmegastore.me and all branches of Virgin Megastores. aseaman@thenational.ae .. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rifaHoCFbu8 15-11-2013 om 15:16 geschreven door westlife |
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02.11.10 Nicky's Twilight Tribute To Dad... Westlife's Nicky Byrne gathered his Sligonian bandmates, some friends, and his extended family to celebrate the life of his recently deceased father. Last weekend's 'Nikki Byrne Twilight Ball' was hosted by Nicky along with siblings Gillian & Adam, and mother Yvonne... Westlife's Nicky Byrne gathered his Sligonian bandmates, some friends, and his extended family to celebrate the life of his recently deceased father. Last weekend's 'Nikki Byrne Twilight Ball' was hosted by Nicky along with siblings Gillian & Adam, and mother Yvonne... Nicky Byrne, Georgina Byrne It's a truly sad day when any young man loses his father. But one must try to turn such extreme negatives into positives and celebrate the lives of those who pass rather than linger in perpetual mourning. So we were glad to see the Byrne family putting on a united front to remember Nikki Snr with a charity ball at Citywest Hotel. Gillian Byrne, Adam Byrne, Yvonne Byrne, Nicky Byrne In aid for the Irish Heart Foundation, the 'Nikki Byrne Twilight Ball' saw a big gathering of Westlife and all their partners to support Nicky. We managed to snap them all except Kian Egan as apparently his better half Jodi Albert couldn't make the bash due to Wonderland commitments. Shane Filan, Gillian Filan Westlifer's Shane Filan and Mark Feehily were there with their respective partners Gillian Filan and Kevin McDaid. And of course Nicky was supported by his wife Georgina and her famous family on the night. 15-11-2013 om 02:38 geschreven door westlife |
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Westlife spent some time with American President Barack Obama before their performance at the Nobel Peace Prize concert last night. Singer Shane Filan told of his delight at getting so close to President Obama, the latest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. The band had the opportunity to meet the President when they flew over to Norway yesterday afternoon in advance of their performance at the Nobel Peace Prize concert in Oslo tonight. Shane, Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan and Mark Feehily were invited by organisers to take part in the ceremony -- an opportunity they wouldn't dream of turning down. However, Shane was determined he would not be giving the US President the Royal treatment by bowing before him. Speaking ahead of the historical meeting, Shane said: "I won't be bowing, I'll just be shaking his hand and saying to him, 'You're doing a great job'. "I've always said that I'd love to meet an American President and I thought some day maybe I would. "But I certainly didn't think it would be President Barack Obama, he's kind of the one everyone wants to meet. "We're playing at the Nobel Peace Prize concert so we flew over a bit earlier to meet him and we've been looking forward to that very much," he added. President Obama, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize just nine months after he took the oath of office, was honoured at a special ceremony last night. The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2009 prize to Mr Obama for his "efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples". Tonight will see Westlife perform three songs including a duet with Donna Summer called Enough Is Enough. Westlife got to meet President Barack Obama at the Nobel Peace Prize concert. Irish pop group Westlife had a night to remember on Thursday when they met President Barack Obama in Oslo at the Nobel Peace Prize concert. Obama and his wife Michelle attended the musical event, and Westlife made sure they got over to the Norweigan capital with pleny ot time to spare so they could meet the man of the moment. The foursome Shane Filan, Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan and Mark Feehily were performing at the concert and availed of the opportunity to meet the U.S. Commander-in-Chief beforehand. "I've always said that I'd love to meet an American President and I thought some day maybe I would, Filan told The Evening Herald before metting Obama. "But I certainly didn't think it would be President Barack Obama, he's kind of the one everyone wants to meet. "We're playing at the Nobel Peace Prize concert so we flew over a bit earlier to meet him and we've been looking forward to that very much." BARACK OBAMA takes a break from the White House's West Wing - to meet Irish band WESTLIFE.
The US president chatted with the chart stars about his Irish heritage as he prepared to receive his Nobel Peace Prize in Norway. And Mr Obama, 48 - whose great-great grandad Falmouth Keaney emigrated from Ireland to America in 1850 - invited the lads to meet up for a Guinness. Band member NICKY BYRNE, 31, told The Sun: "It was amazing. He was very personable. As soon as we mentioned we were from Ireland he spoke of his Irish roots and said we should go for a Guinness." Bandmate SHANE FILAN, 30, added: "He seemed really cool. Next time we're in Washington we're going to hook up with him." The pair performed with fellow members KIAN EGAN and MARK FEEHILY at a peace concert in Oslo to mark Mr Obama's honour. NOBEL PEACE PRIZE REHEARSALS IN NORWAY 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It9qucid5KM Westlife - live at Obama concert 15-11-2013 om 01:47 geschreven door westlife |
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Flying without wings
Origineel Everybody's looking for that something One thing that makes it all complete You find it in the strangest places Places you never knew it could be Some find it in the face of their children Some find it in their lovers eyes Who can deny the joy it brings When you find that special thing You're flying without wings Some find it sharing every morning Some in their solitary lives You find it in the works of others A simple line can make you laugh or cry You find it in the deepest friendship The kind you cherish all your life And when you know how much that means You've found that special thing You're flying without wings So impossible as they may seem You've got to fight for every dream 'Cause who's to know which one you let go Would have made you complete Well for me it's waking up beside you To watch the sun rise on your face To know that I can say I love you At any given time or place It's little things that only I know Those are the things that make you mine And it's like flying without wings 'Cause you're my special thing I'm flying without wings You're the place my life begins And you'll be where it ends I'm flying without wings And that's the joy you bring I'm flying without wings Vertaling Iedereen is op zoek naar dat ene Een dat ding dat alles compleet maakt Je vindt het op de vreemdste plaatsen Plaatsen waarvan je niet dacht dat het daar kon zijn Sommigen vinden het in de gezichten van hun kinderen Sommigen vinden het in de ogen van hun geliefde Wie kan het geluk dat het brengt ontkennen Wanneer je dat speciale ding vindt Vlieg je zonder vleugels Sommigen vinden het delen iedere morgen Sommigen vinden het in hun eenzame leven Je vindt het in werk van anderen Een simpele zin kan je laten lachen of huilen Je vindt het in de diepste vriendschap De soort die je heel je leven houdt En wanneer je beseft hoeveel dat betekent Heb je dat speciale ding gevonden Dan vlieg je zonder vleugels Zo onmogelijk als ze ook mogen lijken Moet je vechten voor iedere droom Want wie weet van welke je laat vallen Je compleet had kunnen maken Nou voor mij is het wakker worden naast jou Om de zon te zien opkomen op jouw gezicht Om te weten dat ik kan zeggen dat ik van je hou Op iedere tijd of plaats Het zijn de kleine dingen die alleen ik weet Dat zijn die dingen de je de mijne maken En het is al vliegen zonder vleugels Want jij bent mijn speciale ding Ik vlieg zonder vleugels Jij bent de plaats waar mijn leven begint En jij zult zijn waar het eindigt Ik vlieg zonder vleugels En dat is het geluk dat je brengt Ik vlieg zonder vleugels You must have had a broken heart
Origineel The way you say, the things you do The softness of the words you choose The times that you can read my mind And take my worries outta sight The fingers touching on my lips That say a kiss is still a kiss And when you look at me I see I see the pain that you had to feel You must have had a broken heart To love me the way you do Must have been so torn apart I can see it when I look at you Oh, the meaning that is in your eyes The love you give will never die And I knew right from the start You must have had a broken heart You seem to have that certain smile I can,t forget after a while The day you walked into the room At once I knew the hurt That you been through You must have had a broken heart To love me the way you do Must have been so torn apart I can see it when I look at you Oh the meaning that is in your eyes The love you give will never die And I knew right from the start You must have had a broken heart Sometimes when it,s late at night And I see your face in the firelight Showing all the love you have for me Will I love you as much You must have had a broken heart To love me the way you do Must have been so torn apart I can see it when I look at you Oh the meaning that is in your eyes The love you give will never die And I knew right from the start You must have had a broken heart Sometimes, Sometimes Must have had a broken heart, yeah For the meaning that is in your eyes The love you give will never die And I knew right from the start You must have had a broken heart Sometimes Vertaling De manier waarop je zegt, de dingen die je doet De zachtheid van de woorden die je kiest De keren dat je mijn gedachten kan lezen En mijn zorgen uit het zicht brengt De vingers die mijn lippen aanraken Die zeggen dat een kus nog steeds een kus is En als je naar me kijkt zie ik Zie ik de pijn die je gevoeld moet hebben Je moet een gebroken hart hebben gehad Om van mij te houden zoals je doet Moet zo verscheurd zijn geweest Ik kan het zien als ik naar je kijk Oh, de betekenis die in jouw ogen is De liefde die je geeft zal nooit doodgaan En ik wist het vanaf het begin Je moet een gebroken hart hebben gehad Je lijkt die bepaalde lach te hebben Die ik na een tijdje nog niet kan vergeten De dag dat je de kamer in liep Kende ik onmiddelijk de pijn Waar jij doorheen bent gegaan Je moet een gebroken hart hebben gehad Om van mij te houden zoals je doet Moet zo verscheurd zijn geweest Ik kan het zien als ik naar je kijk Oh, de betekenis die in jouw ogen is De liefde die je geeft zal nooit doodgaan En ik wist het vanaf het begin Je moet een gebroken hart hebben gehad Soms als het s avonds laat is En ik zie jouw gezicht in het licht van 't haardvuur Laat je al de liefde die je voor me hebt zien Zal ik van jou net zo veel houden Je moet een gebroken hart hebben gehad Om van mij te houden zoals je doet Moet zo verscheurd zijn geweest Ik kan het zien als ik naar je kijk Oh, de betekenis die in jouw ogen is De liefde die je geeft zal nooit doodgaan En ik wist het vanaf het begin Je moet een gebroken hart hebben gehad Soms, soms Moet een gebroken hart hebben gehad, yeah Voor de betekenis die in jouw ogen is De liefde die je geeft zal nooit doodgaan En ik wist het vanaf het begin Je moet een gebroken hart hebben gehad Soms Origineel
Obvious Yeah, ooooh We started as friends But something happened inside me Now I'm reading into everything But there's no sign you hear the lightning, baby You don't ever notice me turning on my charm Or wonder why I'm always where you are I've made it obvious Done everything but sing it (I've crushed on you so long, but on and on you get me wrong) I'm not so good with words And since you never notice The way that we belong I'll say it in a love song I've heard you talk about How you want someone just like me, oooh But everytime I ask you out We never move past friendly, no no And you don't ever notice how I stare when we're alone Or wonder why I keep you on the phone I've made it obvious Done everything but sing it (I've crushed on you so long, but on and on you get me wrong) I'm not so good with words And since you never notice The way that we belong I'll say it in a love song You are my very first thought in the morning And my last at nightfall You are the love that came without warning I need you, I want you to know I've made it obvious So finally I'll sing it (I've crushed on you so long) I'm not so good with words And since you never notice The way that we belong I'll say it in a love song And sing it until the day you're holding me I've wanted you so long, but on and on you get me wrong I more than adore you but since you never seem to see But you never seem to see I'll say it in this love song Vertaling Ja, ooooh We begonnen als vrienden Maar toen gebeurde er iets binnen in mij Nu leid ik uit alles iets af Maar er is geen teken dat jij de bliksem hoort, schat Je merkt het nooit wanneer ik mijn charmes gebruik Of vraagt je af waarom ik altijd in je buurt ben Ik heb het duidelijk gemaakt Alles gedaan behalve het te zingen (Ik vind je al zo lang leuk, maar steeds begrijp je me verkeerd) Ik ben niet zo goed met woorden En aangezien je nooit opmerkt Hoezeer we bij elkaar horen Zeg ik het maar in een liefdeslied Ik heb je horen praten over Hoe je iemand wilt die is zoals ik, oooh Maar elke keer dat ik je mee uit vraag Gaan we nooit verder dan het vriendschappelijke, nee nee En je merkt nooit hoe ik naar je staar wanneer we alleen zijn Of vraagt je af waarom ik je aan de telefoon houd Ik heb het duidelijk gemaakt Alles gedaan behalve het te zingen (Ik vind je al zo lang leuk, maar steeds begrijp je me verkeerd) Ik ben niet zo goed met woorden En aangezien je nooit opmerkt Hoezeer we bij elkaar horen Zeg ik het maar in een liefdeslied Je bent het eerste waar ik 's morgens aan denk En het laatste bij het vallen van de avond Je bent de liefde die kwam zonder ook maar een waarschuwing Ik heb je nodig, ik wil dat je dat weet Ik heb het duidelijk gemaakt Dus eindelijk zal ik erover zingen (Ik vind je al zo lang leuk) Ik ben niet zo goed met woorden En aangezien je nooit opmerkt Hoezeer we bij elkaar horen Zeg ik het maar in een liefdeslied En ik blijf het zingen tot de dag waarop je me vasthoudt Ik wil je al zo lang, maar steeds begrijp je me verkeerd Ik aanbid je en nog veel meer dan dat, maar aangezien je het nooit lijkt te zien Maar je lijkt het nooit te zien Daarom zal ik het zeggen in dit liefdeslied amazing
Origineel You're like a storm against the window Follow me around just like a shadow I'll swim a never ending ocean Until you bring back your devotion It's like I live a thousand lifetimes Still looking for the one that feels right See, moving on just isn't working You lit the fire that I burn in And all I've been doing is protecting a lie for the sake of my pride While all the others set me thinking We could be more than just amazing I guess I'm holding on to my faith A solid hope I'm heading your way And crawling over is so tempting We could be more than just amazing And all I've been doing is protecting A lie for the sake of my pride While all the others set me thinking We could be more than just amazing I couldn't see it I must have believed a lie If I admit it would you let me make it right Is it all gone? Oh no Say it all We could be more than just We could be more than just amazing And all I've been doing is protecting A lie for the sake of my pride While all the others set me thinking We could be more than just amazing And all I've been doing is protecting A lie for the sake of my pride While all the others set me thinking Straight to the point of what I'm feeling Oh we could be more than just amazing Vertaling Je bent als een storm tegen het raam Volgt me constant als een schaduw Ik zal in een nooit eindigende oceaan zwemmen Tot je je toewijding terugbrengt Het is als duizend levens Je zoekt nog steeds naar degene die goed voelt Zie je, blijven veranderen is geen optie Jij stak het vuur aan dat mij verbrandt En alles wat ik heb gedaan is het beschermen van een leugen, omwille van mijn trots Terwijl alle anderen me deden denken We zouden meer dan verbazend kunnen zijn Ik denk dat ik vasthoud aan mijn geloof Een vaste hoop die jouw kant op gaat En het is zo verleidelijk om er overheen te kruipen We zouden meer dan verbazend kunnen zijn En alles wat ik heb gedaan is het beschermen Van een leugen, omwille van mijn trots Terwijl alle anderen me deden denken We zouden meer dan verbazend kunnen zijn Ik kon het niet zien Ik moet een leugen hebben geloofd Als ik het toegeef zou je me het goed laten maken Is het allemaal verdwenen? Oh nee Zeg het maar We zouden meer dan gewoon We zouden meer dan gewoon verbazend kunnen zijn En alles wat ik heb gedaan is het beschermen Van een leugen, omwille van mijn trots Terwijl alle anderen me deden denken We zouden meer dan verbazend kunnen zijn En alles wat ik heb gedaan is het beschermen Van een leugen, omwille van mijn trots Terwijl alle anderen me deden denken Recht in het onderwerp van wat ik voelde O we zouden meer dan gewoon verbazend kunnen zijn. Origineel
You see friendship, I see love You said, this would never end But I want you for more than just my friend And you said, this is how to say Never really looked at you that way Too scared to tell you how I feel It's not a passing thing, I know it's real And if you have a reason, not to move it on So what about it baby? If you say no, I'll still be there You keep running (running while) I'm still falling (falling for you) You don't notice There's something new my heart's discovered You keep running (keep running) I'll keep calling (calling until) Until you notice You see friends, but I see lovers (You see friendship, I see love) (You see friendship, I see love) Don't be scared, to let me in your heart I've been there before, but I played a different part And if you have a reason, not to move it on So what about it baby? If you say no, I'll still be there You keep running (running while) I'm still falling (falling for you) You don't notice There's something new my heart's discovered You keep running (keep running) I'll keep calling (calling until) Until you notice You see friends, but I see lovers (You see friendship, I see love) (You see friendship, I see love) And if you have a reason, not to move it on So what about it baby? If you say no, I'll still be there You keep running (running while) I'm still falling (falling for you) You don't notice There's something new my heart's discovered You keep running (keep running) I'll keep calling (calling until) Until you notice You see friends, but I see lovers Yeah... Yeah... Na-na-na-na... Na-na-na-na... You are friendship, I want love Na-na-na-na... Na-na-na-na.. You want friendship, I want love You want friendship, I want love You want friendship, I want love What else am I dreaming of... Ha-ha-ha My girl My girl Vertaling Je zei dat dit nooit zou ophouden Maar ik wil dat je meer bent dan mijn (gewone) vriendin En je zei, zo moet je het zeggen Ik had nog nooit zo naar je gekeken Te bang om je te zeggen wat ik boel Dit gaat niet over, ik weet dat het eerlijk is En als je een reden hebt, om er niet mee verder te gaan Dus wat denk je, schat Als je nee zegt, zal ik er nog steeds zijn Je blijft rennen (rennen terwijl) Ik nog steeds val (voor jou val) Je merkt het niet Mijn hart heeft iets nieuws ontdekt Jij blijft rennen (Blijft rennen) Ik blijf roepen (roepen tot) Tot je het merkt Jij ziet vrienden, maar ik zie geliefden (Jij ziet vriendschap, ik zie liefde) (Jij ziet vriendschap, ik zie liefde) Ben niet bang om mij in je hart toe te laten Ik ben er al eerder geweest, alleen in een andere rol En als je een reden hebt, om er niet mee door te gaan Dus wat denk je, schat Als je nee zegt, zal ik er nog steeds zijn Je blijft rennen (rennen terwijl) Ik nog steeds val (voor jou val) Je merkt het niet Mijn hart heeft iets nieuws ontdekt Jij blijft rennen (Blijft rennen) Ik blijf roepen (roepen tot) Tot je het merkt Jij ziet vrienden, maar ik zie geliefden (Jij ziet vriendschap, ik zie liefde) (Jij ziet vriendschap, ik zie liefde) En als je een reden hebt, om er niet mee door te gaan Dus wat denk je, schat Als je nee zegt, zal ik er nog steeds zijn Je blijft rennen (rennen terwijl) Ik nog steeds val (voor jou val) Je merkt het niet Mijn hart heeft iets nieuws ontdekt Jij blijft rennen (Blijft rennen) Ik blijf roepen (roepen tot) Tot je het merkt Jij ziet vrienden, maar ik zie geliefden Yeah yeah na na na na nan na na Jij bent vriendschap, ik wil liefde na na na na na na na na Jij wil vriendschap, ik wil liefde Jij wil vriendschap, ik wil liefde Jij wil vriendschap, ik wil liefde Waar droom ik anders van Ha ha ha Mijn meisje Mijn meisje Origineel I do Tell me, can t you feel my heart beat? Tell me as I kneel down at your feet I knew there would come a time When these two hearts would entwine Just put your hand in mine Forever For so long I have been an island When no-one could ever Reach these shores And we,ve got a whole lifetime to share And I ll always be there, darling this I swear So please believe me For these words I say, are true And don t deny me A lifetime loving you And if you ask will I be true Do I give my all to you Then I will say I do I,m ready to begin this journey Well I m with you with every step you take And we,ve got a whole lifetime to share And I ll always be there Darling this I swear So please believe me For these words I say are true And don,t deny me A lifetime loving you If you ask will I be true Do I give my all to you Then I will say I do So come on, just take my hand, oh come on Let,s make a stand for our love But I know this is so hard I believe So please So please believe me For these words I say are true And don,t deny me A lifetime loving you And if you ask will I be true Do I give my all to you And if you ask will I be true Do I give my all to you Then I will say I do Vertaling Vertel me, kun je niet voelen hoe mijn hart slaat? Vertel me dat als ik neerkniel aan jouw voeten Ik wist dat er een tijd zou komen Dat deze twee harten elkaar zouden omvlechten Leg gewoon je hand op de mijne Voor altijd Voor zolang, ben ik een eiland geweest Toen niemand ooit Deze oevers kon bereiken En wij hebben een heel leven samen te delen En ik zal er altijd zijn, liefste dit zweer ik Dus alsjeblieft geloof me Want deze woorden die ik zeg, zijn waar En onthoudt me geen Leven lang houden van jou En als je me vraagt of ik trouw zal zijn Of ik mij helemaal aan je zal geven Dan zal ik zeggen dat ik dat doe Ik ben klaar om deze reis te gaan maken Ja ik ben er bij elke stap die jij zet En wij hebben een heel leven samen te delen En ik zal er altijd zijn Liefste dit zweer ik Dus alsjeblieft geloof me Want deze woorden die ik zeg, zijn waar En onthoudt me geen Leven lang houden van jou Als je me vraagt of ik trouw zal zijn Of ik mij helemaal aan je zal geven Dan zal ik zeggen dat ik dat doe Dus kom op, pak gewoon mijn hand, oh kom op Laten we stelling nemen voor onze liefde Maar ik weet dat dit zo moeilijk te geloven is Dus alsjeblieft Dus alsjeblieft geloof me Want deze woorden die ik zeg, zijn waar En onthoudt me geen Leven lang houden van jou Als je me vraagt of ik trouw zal zijn Of ik mij helemaal aan je zal geven Dan zal ik zeggen dat ik dat doe Of ik mij helemaal aan je zal geven Dan zal ik zeggen dat ik dat doe Drive Origineel It's easy to fool around Harder to Keep the faith But I wanna settle down No matter what it takes If I ever break your heart If I ever do you wrong I hope I never Give you cause to doubt Where you belong If a million miles Were between us I'd want you to know If I had to drive all day Take that flight Across this ocean I'm coming home tonight Don't let it play On your mind 'Cause my devotion Is for all time Some people want it all Some only want the fun But I'm here to Let you know that I'm all about the love Some people let it show Some people wait too long Well I'm gonna tell you now That you're always number one Vertaling Het is makkelijk om wat te flirten, Veel moeilijker is het om het vertrouwen erin te houden, Maar ik wil gesetteld raken wat er ook voor nodig is, Mocht ik ooit je hart breken, mocht ik je ooit slecht behandelen, en ik hoop dat ik dat nooit zal doen, mocht ik je reden geven om te twijfelen over waar je thuis hoort, en als er ontelbare kilometers tussen ons zouden zijn wil ik dat je weet dat Ook al moest ik de hele dag rijden en die vlucht moest nemen over die oceaan ik vanavond nog naar huis zou komen Laat dat niet door je hoofd blijven spelen, Want mijn toewijding is voor altijd Sommige mensen willen alles hebben Sommigen willen alleen het plezier ervan, Maar ik ben hier om je te laten weten dat ik helemaal voor de liefde ga Sommige mensen laten het zien Sommige mensen wachten te lang Maar ik zal je vertellen dat jij altijd nummer 1 zal zijn You raise me up When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary; When troubles come and my heart burdened be; Then, I am still and wait here in the silence, Until you come and sit awhile with me. You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains; You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas; I am strong, when I am on your shoulders; You raise me up... To more than I can be. [Instrumental break] You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains; You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas; I am strong, when I am on your shoulders; You raise me up... To more than I can be. You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains; You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas; I am strong, when I am on your shoulders; You raise me up... To more than I can be. You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains; You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas; I am strong, when I am on your shoulders; You raise me up... To more than I can be. You raise me up... To more than I can be. Als ik naar beneden en, oh mijn ziel, zo moe; Wanneer de problemen komen en mijn hart bezwaard worden; Dan ben ik nog steeds en wacht hier in de stilte, Totdat je komen zitten een tijdje bij me. Jij tilt me op, zodat ik op bergen kan staan Jij tilt me op te lopen op stormachtige zeeën Ik ben sterk, wanneer ik op uw schouders Jij tilt me op Om meer dan ik kan zijn. [Instrumental break] Jij tilt me op, zodat ik op bergen kan staan Jij tilt me op te lopen op stormachtige zeeën Ik ben sterk, wanneer ik op uw schouders Jij tilt me op . Om meer dan ik kan zijn. Jij tilt me op, zodat ik op bergen kan staan Jij tilt me op te lopen op stormachtige zeeën Ik ben sterk, wanneer ik op uw schouders Jij tilt me op . Om meer dan ik kan zijn. Jij tilt me op, zodat ik op bergen kan staan Jij tilt me op te lopen op stormachtige zeeën Ik ben sterk, wanneer ik op uw schouders Jij tilt me op . Om meer dan ik kan zijn. Jij tilt me op . Om meer dan ik kan zijn. Westlife If I Let You Go Dag na dag Gaat de tijd door En ik kan je gewoon niet uit mijn hoofd krijgen Niemand weet het... ik verstop het in me Ik blijf zoeken maar ik kan het niet vinden De moed om het te laten zien... Om je te laten weten... Ik heb nog nooit zoveel liefde gevoeld En alweer denk ik erover De makkelijkste weg te nemen... Maar als ik je laat gaan Zal ik nooit weten Hoe mijn leven had kunnen zijn Met jou dicht bij me Zal ik je ooit zien Teruglachen naar mij Hoe moet ik erachter komen? Als ik je laat gaan... Nacht na nacht Hoor ik mezelf zeggen Waarom kan dit gevoel niet gewoon wegvagen? Er is niemand als jij... Je spreekt tegen m'n hart... Het is zo jammer dat zo ver uit elkaar zijn... Ik ben te verlegen om het te vragen... Ik ben te trots om te verliezen Maar vroeger of later moet ik gaan kiezen En alweer denk ik erover De makkelijkste weg te nemen... Maar als ik je laat gaan Zal ik nooit weten Hoe mijn leven had kunnen zijn Met jou dicht bij me Zal ik je ooit zien Teruglachen naar mij Hoe moet ik erachter komen? Als ik je laat gaan... Alweer denk ik erover... De makkelijkste weg te nemen... Maar als ik je laat gaan Zal ik nooit weten Hoe mijn leven had kunnen zijn Met jou dicht bij me Zal ik je ooit zien Teruglachen naar mij Hoe moet ik erachter komen? Als ik je laat gaan... 15-11-2013 om 01:30 geschreven door westlife |
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GEFELICITEERD ZWANNY!
http://gretel1963.hyves.nl/ heeft deze hyve genomineerd en een onafhankelijke jury heeft besloten deze hyve te belonen met het hyve-diploma.
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Westlife left dangling at gig in set malfunction by Clemmie Moodie, Daily Mirror 22/03/2011 WESTLIFE had a little sit down during a recent gig but it was anything but restful. A set malfunction left Nicky, Kian, Mark and Shane dangling above the crowd at Liverpool's Echo arena on Friday night. I'm told: At one point, the boys sit down and start singing from a big swinging bar which transports them around the arena. Embarrassingly, it broke down and got stuck. A load of security guys had to manually lower the bar and help the lads to the stage. They were mortified. Pop sensations Westlife take centre stage at Hamilton Park Mar 24 2011 by Gary Fanning, Hamilton Advertiser MEGASTARS Westlife will perform a concert at Hamilton Park in July. The Irish supergroup, who have had 14 number ones and sold 44 million record worldwide, are set to wow their fans at the Bothwell Road race track on Saturday, July 23. Westlife will be the first of two major stand alone gigs at the course over the weekend. The pop sensations, consisting of Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan, will play exactly a year after JLS performed at the venue to 13,000 screaming fans. Organisers expect another sell-out for Westlife who will be supported by girl group Wonderland. Vivien Kyles, chief executive of Hamilton Park Racecourse, said Westlife were a massive coup. To say we are thrilled to welcome Westlife to Hamilton Park this summer is most definitely an understatement, she added For a group of their worldwide fame and appeal to choose Hamilton Park for a summer date when they are in such high demand speaks volumes for our growing reputation. The JLS concert last year could not have gone any better but we are determined to keep testing ourselves as a venue which is why we will double to hosting two standalone concerts this year - and on the same weekend. There has been a fantastic buzz in the office since Westlife signed up and we are confident that excitement will be shared by the Scottish public - and added to when we make our second announcement. Westlife will be supported by Wonderland, the girl group formed by Louis Walsh and Kian Egan. Last year's JLS gig was one of the venue's highlights of 2010 that included live performances by Olly Murs and Alesha Dixon, all combining to help Hamilton Park win the Lanarkshire Tourism & Leisure Award at the recent Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards 2011. The Advertiser revealed earlier this month that X Factor winner Joe McElderry will top the bill at Hamilton Park's Family Night with the Stars from X Factor on Saturday, July 9. Tickets for Westlife went on sale on Monday on the Hamilton Park website (www.hamilton-park.co.uk) and via Ticketmaster (08444 999 990/ www.ticketmaster.co.uk) and ticketSOUP (0844 481 8898/ www.ticketsoup.com). The Irish Independent reports that Westlife star Nicky Byrne and wife Georgina were named Most Stylish Couple at the ceremony at the Shelbourne Hotel. By Melanie Finn Tuesday April 12 2011 Chart-toppers Westlife will be adding to their bulging bank accounts after nabbing an exclusive gig in Dubai. The Herald can reveal how the four Irish stars are being flown to the millionaire's playground to perform a once-off concert for the Jebel Ali International Hotel's 30th anniversary celebrations. But the services of Nicky Byrne, Mark Feehily, Kian Egan and Shane Filan certainly don't come cheap -- they'll be picking up a rumoured 100,000 for their two-hour stint on stage. Seeing them perform in the United Arab Emirates city isn't for those worried about their finances, either. Fans of the Raise Me Up crooners will have to fork out a cool 85 for the gig in the Jebel Ali International Centre of Excellence, which is in the heart of the glitzy city. Speaking to the Herald backstage at their O2 gig in Dublin, Nicky Byrne spoke about how much the lads were looking forward to it. outdoor "We're going to Dubai on Thursday and we haven't been back there since 2005 so that will be a good one. It's an outdoor gig, I think it's for about 6,000 or 8,000 people. It's going to be great," he explained. The four lads, who have been together for 13 years and have shifted 44 million records, have just finished the Irish and UK leg of their tour, which included five sell-out gigs in the O2 Dublin as they toured their new Gravity album. They have now entered a new phase in their career after they opted to leave Simon Cowell's label SyCo in favour of moving to Sony RCA. Nicky has since claimed that their former boss Simon Cowell was more interested in his own fame than the band. "We signed to Simon back in 1998 and he was brilliant but then came the development of X Factor and American Idol. "Simon became famous himself and his interests went that way rather than on Westlife. We almost felt a little bit unloved with Simon Cowell, if I was to be honest, " Nicky explained. However, the switch to Sony RCA after 13 years with Cowell is a good move for the band, Nicky claimed. "We need someone telling you that's going to be a hit or not. Simon got so busy and would do it at the very last minute and we needed someone who was on it all the time. hectic "We have that now at RCA. It's their job to put us in with the right producers and co-writers. " However, Kian has admitted that their hectic schedule is starting to take its toll on the band members, the older they get. "It's getting slower, it's getting harder. We came straight off the tour and it's straight into the Greatest Hits phase off the back of this, it will be another whole whirlwind. It's not going to stop after this tour. It's going to be pretty manic for the next year and a half," he explained. "When we finish this tour, we've got a few foreign gigs and then it's straight back into the studio. Then we've got a load of summer shows and then the first single from the Greatest Hits coming in August so it's really, really fast this year. Since we've left SyCo, because of the way they did things, we really wanted to turn things on their head." Yet despite them revisiting some of their best-known hits from their lengthy career, he also ruled out any reunion with former member Brian McFadden, whose future is now up in the air after his split from former fiancee Delta Goodrem. "I don't necessarily see it happening, it would have to be something really special and something small, not this big thing," he added. mfinn@herald.ie Westlife and Byrne for royal event Westlife and X Factor star Mary Byrne are among the headline acts to be confirmed for the Queen's first official visit to Ireland. Two thousand guests have been invited to a special ceremony during the British monarch's trip, with Irish President Mary McAleese set to be the guest of honour at the event on May 19. Chart-toppers Westlife and former supermarket worker Mary are on the bill for the evening, which organisers have described as "a roll call of the best of Irish entertainment". Ambassador to Ireland Julian King is to host the so-called "return event" - an evening of fashion, music and theatre at the Dublin Convention Centre in the city's docklands. "This is the first State Visit to Ireland, our closest neighbour," the Ambassador said. "We wanted to mark this historic occasion, and to reflect the huge support and interest there has been in this visit." He added: "We have put together a programme that showcases the best of British and Irish fashion, and brings together on one stage some of the finest performers working in Ireland today. "It promises to be a memorable occasion, an opportunity to celebrate the Queen's visit, but also the love of music, the spoken word, fashion, and design that people from across our two countries share. " The return event is standard practice during a State tour when the visiting country arranges a special occasion for the host country. The evening is expected to be shown live on RTE television. Louis Walsh was said to have been "left seething" after Michael McIntyre gave him advice on how to manage Westlife. The music mogul was a given the advice from the comedian while guesting as a judge on the panel of Britain's Got Talent. McIntyre told the Irishman that Westlife needed to have a "change of style", says the Daily Star. Michael said to Walsh: "Westlife, they are a bit serious aren't they? Are they that emotional? "Why don't you do an up-tempo number with them? "Sometimes you've got to take a risk, Louis. " Louis snapped: "We have done up-tempo numbers and taken risks. "But ballads work. " Walsh later told a source: "I don't think Westlife need Michael's help. "But if he's going into the pop business, I'll get out my joke book and become a comedian." top Irish music rich list The Irish Entertainment Rich List: 1. U2 (+500m) 2. Michael Flatley (237m) 3. Denis and Caroline Desmond, concert promoters (205m) 4. Enya (94m) 5. Moya Doherty and John Colgan, Riverdance (80m) 6. Van Morrison (56m) 7. Bob Geldof (35m) 7. Chris De Burgh (35m) 7. Westlife (35m) ****** Monday May 16 2011 WESTLIFE'S Nicky Byrne fulfilled a lifelong dream when he got the chance to lift the FA Cup. Before joining Westlife, Nicky (32) played football professionally as a goalkeeper with Leeds Utd. Despite his success with the boyband, Nicky has always had a longing to lift the famed FA Cup -- and he finally got the chance thanks to Manchester City's victory over Stoke on Saturday. CATWALK Members of the team later brought the cup to a charity event, organised by Ireland and Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given, which Nicky was attending. Nicky attended the annual Fashion Kicks event at Lancashire County Cricket Club alongside his glamorous wife Georgina and proudly posted pictures of himself and his wife holding the Cup. The Dublin singer is a keen supporter of the glitzy event and even performed at last year's bash with his Westlife bandmates. In order to support their friend and teammate Shay, 15 members of Manchester City's first team squad took to the catwalk for a fashion show staged by Selfridges. Among the big names joining the sportsmen on the ramp was British supermodel and actress, Lily Cole, who modelled the store's Spring/Summer collection. X Factor winner Alexandra Burke was also lined up to perform at the star-studded event, which raised funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Nicky and Georgina enjoyed a lavish feast at the bash, with Shay arranging for some of the finest chefs in the UK and Ireland from the Academy of Culinary Arts to prepare a meal for his guests. - LORNA NOLAN 05/25/2011 Deuriemikke Carnival is proud to present the world renowned Irish pop group Westlife and their show-stopping spectacular. On the day the line-up boasts home-grown acts Watershed, Lianie May and many more. The sensational groups will be performing live at the Carnival on Saturday 17 September 2011, at Supersport Park in Centurion. The Irish pop stars, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Nicky Byrne and Shane Filan, have released 11 albums with over 44 million sales up to date. The Kings of Balladeers have garnered 14 number one singles in the United Kingdom, the third-highest in UK history making history with their first seven singles going straight to number 1 and going on to sell over 44 million records worldwide. The Official Charts Company announced that Westlife is the second biggest selling artist and biggest selling band of the decade beating Coldplay in the UK with their 11million album sales. Westlife's success has been most apparent in their homeland and the UK; however the South African crowd has always shown love and great admiration on their numerous tours to SA. Fellow band member Markus Feehily recently updated on his twitter site recently: South Africa, we are coming in September, baby! The Deurmikke festival is a best-in-class/family affair event that listeners look forward to every year. It also provides the opportunity to see a fantastic line up of local artists right here on home ground in Centurion. Together with South Africa's top talent, the festival is proud to present an all-day family celebration. Tickets are available at www.ticketbreak.co.za Westlife are returning to South Africa in September. The Irish group will join the likes of Watershed and Lianie May at the Deuriemikke Carnival on Saturday 17 September at Supersport Park in Centurion. Westlife's success has been most apparent in their homeland and the UK although their repeated visits to South Africa underline their support base in South Africa. The quartet - comprising Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Nicky Byrne, and Shane Filan - have released 11 albums and has had over 44 million sales up to date. They've garnered 14 number one singles in the United Kingdom, the third-highest in UK history, with their first seven singles going straight to the top of the chart. The Official Charts Company announced that Westlife are the second biggest selling artist and biggest selling band of the decade, beating Coldplay in the UK with their 11million album sales. Tickets to see Westlife at Deuriemikke are available at www.ticketbreak.co.za. Westlife confirms one-night performance in Vietnam Last updated: 9/5/2011 10:50 Westlifes Gravity Tour in Londons O2 stadium. After a month of rumors since Mark Feehily first talked about a show in Vietnam on his Twitter in July, two local media companies have officially announced that the famous Irish boy band will perform in Hanoi on October 1. In a press release on August 31, An Thuan Media and Alatca Media have confirmed that they are in charge of organizing Westlifes live show in Vietnam. At the same time, information about Westlifes Vietnam leg was posted on the bands website and broadcast on StarWorld and AXN. The band's performance in Vietnam is part of their worldwide Gravity tour, which will also take place in China (Sep 21, 23 and 25), Hong Kong (Sep 27), Manila (Sep 29), Singapore (Oct 3), Jakarta (Oct 5), Kuala Lumpur (Oct 7) and Seoul (Oct 9). Representatives of the organizers said that the performance of the band in Hanoi will be a big treat for the local fans. Ticket prices for the concert range from VND350,000 to VND1 million. The show will feature songs from the bands latest album Gravity, which was released at the end of last year, as well as some of their previous hits. They'll also cover some contemporary hit songs like Viva la Vida, Bad Romance, and I Predict a Riot. The band, whose ten of eleven albums have been certified Platinum, includes four members Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan. Another member, Brian McFadden, left the band for his solo career in 2004. Westlife - Playing Childline concert Westlife, Jedward, JLS and the Wanted are among the stars who will take to the stage at Dublin's O2 on Saturday November 12. Westlife's Nicky Byrne will be once again be hosting the event. This is the fourteenth year for the fundraising concert, and it is hoped that this year's event will raise more than 400,000 for Childine. Since the inception of the annual event in 1997, Childline has received 3.8 million in donations. In 2006, the Irish boys band Westlife first performed in Shanghai and now five years older and wiser they're back with a new show and their latest album "Gravity." The four (Kian Egan, Shane Filan, Nicky Byrn and Mark Feehily) will perform on September 21 at Shanghai Grand Stage. Half the show will be new songs from "Gravity," and the rest will be classics such as "Swear It Again," "If I Let You Go," "Flying Without Wings" and "You Raise Me Up." The upcoming Shanghai concert is part of Westlife's Asia tour. After leaving Shanghai, they will perform in Guangzhou on September 23 and Beijing on September 25. 15-11-2013 om 00:00 geschreven door westlife |
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lintjes diploma hyve certifcaat enz enz | |
ik had een westlife hyves
Goed nieuws: deze hyve is toegevoegd aan Het Nieuwe Hyves Overzicht van A tot Z. Ik wens je veel bezoekers toe en succes met deze hyve. Groetjes Caroline moderator FANCLUB HYVES Ca®oline * Reclame Voor Je Hyves A-Z
zondag, GOED NIEUWS Zwanny westlifeiscool.hyves.nl heeft de TIP notering in de wacht gesleept bij reclamevoorje.hyves.nl en mag het TIP logo eervol vermelden. Via dezelfde poll kan er nu verder gestemd worden voor de felbegeerde HOT (30 stemmen)en TOP Klasse (50 stemmen) notering op de hyveslijst van A tot Z. Veel succes! Groetjes Caroline
Hi zwanny kom ik je deze brengen
namens gretel kom ik je deze brengen
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GEDICHT Westlife is alles voor mij | |
'Bella. Westlife Voor hun zou ik het weggeven Mijn hele leven Want hun zijn niet voor heel even Hun zijn alles waar ik naartoe kan streven Westlife is alles voor mij Als hun er niet zijn, is mijn leven voorbij Westlife is voor altijd Nee, echt nooit spijt Want hun vergeet ik nooit meer Met al die mooie liedjes keer op keer Ze blijven voor altijd op nummer een staan En zullen never nooit vergaan x Lottie door een fan 14-11-2013 om 23:22 geschreven door westlife |
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WESTLIFE.. hun akkoorden maakten me verward ze moeten ze gezocht hebben in mijn hart. hun melodie de ontroering die me overviel ze moeten haar gevonden hebben in mijn ziel. hun stemmen .. als strelende handen.. hun woorden alsof ze het verlangen kenden.. dat in mij brandt. hun lied als een troostende arm om me heen ging met me mee ik was niet langer alleen! 14-11-2013 om 23:20 geschreven door westlife |
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kies ik nu hem of neem ik jou het water loopt me in de mond: toch kies ik voor die ene daar bezeten kijk ik nu naar jou
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mark,s vader met saffy (mark zijn hondje) kian leaving hotel with prince 14-11-2013 om 01:08 geschreven door westlife |
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ex-Westlifer Brian Mcfadden eist voogdij over kinderen | |
ex-Westlife-zanger Brian McFadden is woest na het zien van de beelden van zijn ex-vrouw Kerry Katona, waarop zij cocaine snuift, terwijl hun twee dochters thuis zijn. De zanger zou in gesprek zijn met advocaten om te kijken of hij de volledige voogdij over de kinderen kan krijgen. De kinderen Molly (7) en Lilly Sue (7) zouden in een andere kamer hebben zitten spelen op het moment dat hun moeder Kerry Katona high werd. Brian was zeer van slag toen hij dit hoorde en met eigen ogen zag. Brian is inmiddels verloofd met zangeres Delta Goodrem en zij zou er akkoord mee gaan als de kids bij hun komen wonen. McFadden wil niet dat de kinderen nog langer bij Kerry blijven ..... Brian wants the girls to live with him and sexy Delta 22nd August 2009 By Jerry LawtonSCANDAL-hit Kerry Katona fuming ex-husband is planning to take their two children to live with him in Australia. Singer Brian McFadden, who lives in Sydney with his pop star girlfriend Delta Goodrem, is flying to Britain within the next few days. Worried Brian, 29, has told pals he will now seek custody of daughters Molly, seven, and Lilly-Sue, six. The former Westlife star has called in lawyers to launch his legal battle. He is said to be at photos of Kerry, 28, snorting a white powder thought to be cocaine at her home in Wilmslow, Cheshire, as the girls played downstairs. Brian will fly in from the US, where he has been working on new songs, to be with his daughters. He would need court permission for the girls to live permanently with him and Delta, 24. A source close to Brian said: Nothing has happened yet. It depends on what happens when he gets to England. Kerry,s former publicist Max Clifford told an Australian newspaper: Brian McFadden will possibly be attempting to get custody, as he has done in the past. Pals say losing her two eldest children could push mum-of-four Kerry over the edgez. A family friend said: She could not bear for them to be so far away. Police and social services are due to quiz Kerry over the pictures when she returns from a holiday in Tenerife. Meanwhile, it was revealed the hard-up star is so desperate for money she arranged to be snapped topless on a beach for a share of the royalties. A pal said last night: That,s a new low for her. September 05, 2009 02:00pm .BRIAN McFadden has revealed plans to delay his wedding to Delta Goodrem so he can return to Ireland to look after his daughters. McFadden wants to move to Ireland to live with children Molly, 8, and Lilly Sue, 6, for up to a year. The former Westlife singer, now engaged to Goodrem, was speaking for the first time since former wife Kerry Katona was engulfed by a drugs scandal. In an extraordinarily open interview, he told of his heart-felt plea to Katona for temporary custody of their two children. ``Today I made a plea bargain. Neither of us can afford to go another year in the courts in the UK,'' he told a live TV chat show in Ireland. ``She gives me the kids and I bring them back here (to Ireland) and me and my mum will look after them. ``Let her go sort her life out, get whatever problems she having, she needs to go get them fixed, and if in six months to a year's time, if she's got her life together, they can go back.'' Revealing he had not spoken to Katona in four years, he told of his despair at his children's ``unstable environment''. The girls live with their mother and her husband Mark Croft in north west England. Katona, a former Atomic Kitten singer was secretly recorded snorting cocaine in the home last month. Her daughters are believed to have been home at the time. Asked why he was living in Australia when he feared for his children, he said: ``My career is destroyed here, in the UK and Ireland. ``It just is. It's just the way it is over everything that's happened.'' Kerry Katona's ex-husband Brian McFadden has revealed that he has lost his custody fight for their children for a second time. The Westlife star battled to take Molly 8, and Lily-Sue 7, into his care after Kerry was filmed allegedly snorting drugs. But the singer has now told the Daily Telegraph the court ruled against him. He said: "It is over again. It actually was finished a couple of months ago. I just have not said anything about it. "I have had two battles now and unfortunately I have lost both of them. It is twice I have gone to court and spent a lot of money and lost." Brian also revealed that he had spent Christmas with his girls and that all seemed well with Kerry and the girls "at the moment". ........... Brian, 30, was seen dropping Molly, eight, and seven-year-old Lily Sue at Kerry's home in Surrey yesterday. Kerry Katona and her ex-husband Brian McFadden put their fight on hold as he dropped off their daughters at her Surrey home yesterday Follow me, Daddy: Lily Sue leads the way as Brian takes the girls' suitcases inside the house Kerry and Brian have a chat and soak up the sun while Molly and Lily Sue play with the family dog He then stopped for a drink and a smoke in the sun before hugging and kissing his daughters goodbye before getting in his car to make his way back to Australia. 14-11-2013 om 00:25 geschreven door westlife |
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Westlife's Mark Feehily has launched the ISPCC's anti-bullying week | |
To mark anti-bullying week, the ISPCC are urging the people of Ireland to join the fight against bullying and child abuse by wearing the ISPCC shield. A number of well-known celebrities including Olly Murs, Cher Lloyd, The Wanted, Colin Farrell, Westlife, Brian O'Driscoll, Jamie Heaslip, Jedward, Louis Walsh, Laura Whitmore, Mrs Brown, Keith Barry and Saoirse Ronan, along with Mark, are supporting the campaign by being photographed with the ISPCC Blue Shield. Speaking at the launch today Mark said: "Having experienced bullying at first hand I know how devastating it can be and how much it can affect not only your childhood but your adulthood too. I am still dealing with issues that occurred years ago on a school corridor in Sligo." Westlife's Mark Feehily has launched the ISPCC's anti-bullying week which is running from April 23rd-30th The organisation will be running a 24-hour helpline contactable on 1800 66 66 77 throughout the week for anyone who needs advice on tackling bullying. Shield badges will sell for 2 with all funds raised from the sale being used to fund our services to children and their families, Childline, ChildFocus, TeenFocus & Leanbh. 14-11-2013 om 00:11 geschreven door westlife |
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Westlife for one night only 2010 | |
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Westlife Parfum | |
Westlife 50ml Eau De Parfum Spray
100ml Body Lotion 100ml Shower Gel Gift Set. 15.09.2009 Westlife 3 Piece Perfume Gift Set - Limited Supply! The first fantastic fragrance from Westlife is available in a gift set with a 100ml body lotion and 100ml shower gel for only £19.95! After continually being asked by fans both on their websites and in person as well as in interviews what their favourite female fragrances were, the boys decided that perhaps they could develop a fragrance specially for the fans to thank them for their continued support over the last ten years. Taking inspiration from their favourite feminine accords and with creative input from expert perfumers, Westlife was created. The light sparkling and feminine fragrance opens with fresh crisp top notes of uplifting lemon, bergamot and blackcurrant leaf, enriched by a full floral heart of rose, geranium, white lily and heady jasmine transcending to a softly sweet and powdery base of vanilla pod and white musks. nov - 2009
Westlife's dream to make male scent Westlife have revealed they plan to create a male fragrance, hot on the heels of their new female scent. The Irish chart-toppers - Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan - launched Westlife X in Dublin, celebrating their ten-year anniversary in the pop business. Despite having to deal with the devastating loss of his dad on November 3, Nicky was happy to promote the fragrance, saying: "We'd love to do an aftershave at some point, obviously - we'd wear it then, wouldn't we, ourselves? So yeah, down the line, we'll start small and see where we go with this." Westlife with love Perfume
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shane 5 juli kreeft nicky 9 oktober weegschaal kian 29 april stier mark 28 mei tweeling heeft een evenwichtig karakter: hij is niet snel boos en aandacht en liefde worden door hem gemakkelijk gegeven en ontvangen. Hij is vrij meegaand. Willen mensen daarvan misbruik maken, dan hebben ze een probleem: als hij eenmaal boos is dan gaat dat niet zomaar weer over. In een dergelijke boze bui zegt of doet hij soms dingen waar hij later spijt van kan krijgen. Hij is zeer gesteld op gemak en comfort. Hij ontspant het liefst in een omgeving, waarin hij van alle gemakken voorzien is. Als het aan hem zou liggen dan vermijdt hij moeilijke en/of spannende situaties. Hij moet zichzelf soms dwingen de meest noodzakelijke dingen te doen. In zijn werk is hij geduldig en rustig. Hij gaat vaak langzaam te werk. Het is voor hem van belang dat alle feiten boven tafel komen. Hij is een doorzetter: hoe lang het ook duurt, hij zal de resultaten krijgen die hij wil. zijn mensen met een uitgesproken voorkeur voor afwisseling. Zij houden van reizen, van het zien van nieuwe dingen en het ontmoeten van nieuwe mensen. Het interesseert hen weinig hoe lang iets meegaat, als het hen maar stimuleert. Spelletjes vinden zij altijd leuk - als ze maar snel gaan. Zij hebben een goed verstand en een snelle manier van denken. Zij vinden het leuk om nieuwe dingen te leren, hetzij uit boeken, hetzij van mensen. Duurt het echter te lang voordat er een antwoord op hun vragen komt, of is het antwoord te moeilijk, dan verliezen zij snel hun aandacht. Zij zijn speelse personen, met wisselende stemmingen. Zij zullen nooit lang verdrietig of ongelukkig zijn: zodra er iets nieuws of interessants langskomt zijn zij hun stemming alweer vergeten. Hun grootste vijand is sleur en de daarbij behorende verveling. De Kreeft is een emotioneel type en gevoelig voor de subtiele manieren waarop mensen met elkaar communiceren. Als de lucht gevuld is met onplezierige gevoelens, dan voelt hij dat. Hij heeft een grote behoefte aan emotionele steun en wilt steeds weten dat degenen van wie hij houdt, ook van hem houden. Hij vindt het belangrijk zeker te weten dat er voor hem gezorgd wordt en dat wat er ook mocht gebeuren, hij toch altijd naar een beschermde plek kan terugkeren. Als zijn fundamentele behoeften echter onbevredigd blijven, dan zal hij in zijn schulp kruipen en zich onzeker gedragen. Een onzekere Kreeft kan de zelfzuchtigheid zelve zijn, net zoals een Kreeft die zich veilig voelt uitermate genereus kan zijn. Hij is gehecht aan de oude vertrouwde dingen en waarschijnlijk heeft hij een stille plek die alleen van hem is en waar hij heen kan om alleen met zijn eigen gedachten te zijn. Wat het leven hem ook mag brengen, een van zijn eerste stappen in een nieuwe omgeving is ongetwijfeld het zoeken naar een dergelijke plek. De Weegschaal is warm en gevoelig en verkeert graag in het gezelschap van mensen. Hij houdt er totaal niet van om ongeacht welke reden dan ook buiten de groep te vallen. Hij kan bogen op een vrij sterke wilskracht, en blijkt dan ook vaak degene in de groep die de dingen in gang zet. Zeer vaak vindt hij het echter moeilijk een besluit te nemen. De reden is dat hij van ieder probleem duidelijk beide kanten ziet en dat voor hem de keuze tussen deze twee mogelijkheden dus niet zo simpel kan zijn. Daardoor kan hij soms pas besluiten als het al te laat is. Wanneer twee anderen het met elkaar oneens zijn, maakt zijn begaafdheid om beide kanten van een beslissing te overzien hem tot een uitstekende vredestichter. Een aantal mensen met de Zon in Weegschaal uit een andere kant van dit teken. Zij nemen graag aan wedstrijden deel en genieten van onenigheid en confrontaties onder vier ogen met andere mensen. 13-11-2013 om 22:51 geschreven door westlife |
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Westlife star Mark Feehily announces engagement | |
Westlife star Mark Feehily announces engagement Westlife singer Mark Feehily announced his engagement last week on Twitter. The star and his boyfriend Kevin McDaid got engaged on their fifth anniversary. They have not revealed a date for their civil partnership. Feehily tweeted: "Hi guys,ITS TRUE!!! Myself & Kevin are engaged!! We are so happy! Exciting times ahead,thanks for all ur kind words! Lotsa love,Mark&Kevin x" The singer kept his sexuality a secret until he began dating McDaid in 2005. He recently paid tribute to the late Boyzone star Stephen Gately, who was the first member of a boyband to come out. Gately announced he was gay in 1999, at the height of Boyzone's fame. Following Gately's death in October, Feehily said: "Stephen was extremely brave. He was the first member of a boyband to come out, and, in hindsight, it helped me and probably lots of other gay lads to understand their sexuality and come out. "Every time a celebrity who is admired by millions of people comes out, it's one more blow to any negative stereotype out there." Westlife singer Mark Feehily has dismissed rumours that he plans to marry his gay partner The gay artist met his partner, a member of former boy band V, Kevin McDaid, last year, and despite being engaged, insists there are no wedding bells yet. He told the Irish Independent, "There are no wedding plans. There was never any wedding plans, it was totally picked out of the sky. The star highlighted Canada, where gay marriage is legal, as an ideal holiday destination, but said he would not go there to get married, "I might go to Canada for a holiday, who knows, but not to get married. "I may get married one day, but there is no notion or plans now." He was speaking with fellow band mates at an event to raise money for Irish Autism Action Mark Feehily has claimed that becoming a gay icon has been his biggest challenge so far
Gay Westlife star Mark Feehily has claimed that becoming a gay icon has been his biggest challenge so far. Mr Feehily told the Irish Mirror: "If somebody does come out that is in the public eye then they're going to represent all homosexuals, not just themselves. "I don't know that I necessarily like it too much because, knowing me, I would probably say the wrong thing. "But in that sense all I can do is try and share what I have learnt through my experience. But there is big pressure there and it's a huge challenge." He added: "I think it is fantastic gay people can now get the same benefits as a straight couple. It is not something I am looking into at the moment. But if I decide to do it then I'll probably tie the knot in London." 13-11-2013 om 19:06 geschreven door westlife |
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Brian McFadden is reportedly keen to rejoin Westlife. The Irish crooner - who left the band in 2004 to make it on his own and focus on his family - is looking to set up talks with his former bandmates Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan, reports New! A source told the magazine: "Brian... hosts a football show on Australian TV but that's about it." They continued: "His solo deal is over and he needs to kick-start his career. He's hoping that a chance to sing again will remind people what he's good at. He is hopeful the boys will think about it." Brian - who currently lives in Australia with fiancee Delta Goodrem - has had little success with his solo career. He had hits with Real To Me and Irish Son in 2004, but has failed to have any chart-topping singles since then. Brian in Westlife 'would be weird'29/10/2009 Shane Filan has poured water on rumours Brian McFadden might return to Westlife, saying it would be "weird". Brian has been rumoured to be rejoining the group he walked out of in 2004. But lead singer Shane, 30, said: "It would be weird, it would be like a stranger coming back to a band." He added: "Brian being in the band for us was kind of like going to school with somebody for five or six years. Then you go to college and you see each other at the end of college and it's hard to be back all of a sudden being perfectly friendly with that person and to fit into that role again." And although Shane is still friendly with Brian, who has two daughters with ex-wife Kerry Katona, he doubts whether a professional relationship could work now. He explained: "We've changed as people and we've changed as a band... we've moved on." And although reuniting the band looks unlikely, Shane admitted: "Maybe someday we would sing with him." But Shane doubts whether Brian, who is enjoying success in Australia with fiance Delta Goodrem, would even want to rejoin the band. He said: "I was chatting with him the other week and he said he was really enjoying himself and he was very happy and everything was starting to make sense for him. So I don't think he would want to be back in Westlife personally." 13-11-2013 om 18:48 geschreven door westlife |
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Westlife to kick off new tour in Belfast ( TOUR's 2010 | |
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Westlife to kick off new tour in Belfast Westlife: Heading back to Belfast Record-breaking Westlife are to kick off their 2010 tour in Belfast marking their 51st show at the Odyssey Arena. The Irish boy band will be back in Belfast on May 2 as part of their Where We Are tour. The last time they played Belfast was in May 2008, when the celebrated their 50th show at the venue, breaking all records for an artist or band. The following month they marked their 10th anniversary by playing a show at Croke Park in Dublin to 83,000 fans. Since then theyve taken a break from touring but are hitting the road again next year to promote their new album. Tickets for the Belfast show go on sale next Thursday, December 9, at 9am. Meanwhile, the bands Nicky Byrne has revealed a tour secret to the hosts of the BBC NI programme the Friday Show, Eamonn Holmes and Rachel Tucker. Nicky said: When we do our tours and we go off stage at the very end, when we come back on for the encore, we made a pact that wed always do it commando. Its a true story, so every time we come back on for our final song, or the last three songs or whatever the encore is, it all hangs out! We actually did it tonight as well! Eamonn replied: That gives a whole new meaning to Flying Without Wings! December 04 2009
Westlife set to wow Croke Park with JLS WESTLIFE will play Croke Park alongside X Factor runners-up JLS, the Herald can exclusively reveal. Following in the footsteps of U2 and Take That, who played the venue last summer before 80,000 fans each night, Westlife will be taking to the stage in June, promoters MCD announced today. Shane, Nicky, Kian and Mark played Croke Park for the first time last year. The band are now looking forward to their return trip on June 5, in one of the most eagerly anticipated concerts of next year. Tickets for the concert go on sale on December 11, and are expected to be snapped up fast. Westlife stormed to the top of the charts a few weeks ago with their new single, their first since they decided to take a year out. The band's frontman Shane Filan said they have been "experimenting" with new music in addition to their already incredibly successful format. "We've been experimenting with a fresh vibe on this record, working with new producers and writing songs for the album ourselves. After 11 years we see this as phase two of the Westlife story," he said. The foursome spent most of this year hidden away in studios across Europe working with some of the most established musicmakers in the industry. Their latest song Where We Are features work from Grammy-nominated Ryan Tedder, who has worked with superstar divas Leona Lewis and Beyonce. The boys recently released a cover of American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry's hit What About Now to much praise, and were a massive hit when they appeared on the Late Late Toy Show last week. And the group have also been putting their writing skills to good use, as Mark Feehily just penned a song with former All Saints frontwoman Shaznay Lewis. Their comeback has come at one of the most emotional times for the band in recent years. Earlier this year, Kian Egan lost his father following a long illness. Dad-of-two Nicky then lost his father, Nikki, suddenly. And the band were also upset when Stephen Gately passed away unexpectedly in his home in Majorca. WESTLIFE 'WHERE WE ARE' MAY 2010 TOUR DATES
THU 6 MAY - Nottingham Trent FM Arena FRI 7 MAY - Liverpool Echo Arena SUN 9 MAY - Sheffield Sheffield Arena WED 12 MAY - London O2 Arena SUN 16 MAY - Birmingham LG Arena THU 20 MAY - Cardiff CIA MON 24 MAY - Glasgow SECC FRI 28 MAY - Manchester Evening News Arena MON 31 MAY - Newcastle Metro Radio Arena Westlife tickets will go on general sale from Friday 11th December at 9am, priced from £38.00. 11.12.2009 Two More Dates Added Tickets are on sale right now for two new dates on Westlife's 2010 tour: London 02 Arena, Thursday 13th May Manchester ENA, Sunday 30th May Tickets for the 2010 tour are being snapped up so quickly that even more dates have now been added. Sheffield Arena, Monday 10th May Birmingham LG Arena, Monday 17th May Glasgow SECC, Tuesday 25th May Westlife Tickets Newmarket Sandown Westlife are arguably the most successful boyband ever, managed by X Factor Louis Walsh, they have had 14 number 1 singles, only the beatles and Elvis have had more. They will be playing some special outdoor shows this summer at famous horse racing courses. The fiirst show will take place at Sandown Park , Esher on 5th August 2010 and the Second entitled Newmarket Nights will take place at the home of national hunt racing Newmarket on 13th August 2010. Irish pop group sensation, WESTLIFE are the second band confirmed for the Sandown Park Music Nights this summer. Performing live after racing, the crowds will be able to enjoy hits from their latest album Where we are as well as a mix of their classic songs. Westlife, who are starting a UK summer tour this year called The Where we are Tour, is made up of Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne. The group is the only act in UK history to have their first seven singles go straight to Number 1 and have since gone on to sell over 45 million records worldwide. Westlife Tickets include access to an evening of thrilling racing, commencing at 5:40pm, after which the concert will start from 8:45pm (approx). he Newmarket Nights offer an irresistible cocktail adrenalin-fuelled racing action on the track, a small flutter on the horses, a refreshing glass of iced cold beer, champagne or Pimms and a pulsating open air concert by a well known band or artiste. Taking place at Newmarket,s picturesque July Course with its rustic charm, romantic surroundings and party atmosphere, Newmarket Nights are a summer event not to be missed and make for a fantastic Friday night out with friends, family, clients or colleagues. Buy Tickets for Westlife Westlife WESTLIFE will play in Newbury this summer. The Irish pop quartet have confirmed a set at Newbury Racecourse's Party In The Paddock on CGA Ladies Day. Tickets are on sale now for the event on Saturday, August 14 - see www.newbury-racecourse.co uk or call 01635 40015. Harriet Rochester, Marketing and PR Manager for Newbury Racecourse, comments: "Our Party In The Paddock events are growing in popularity year on year, with last year's fixture attracting a modern day record crowd. "With an act as significant as Westlife confirmed to play this August, we urge racegoers and fans to book tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!" Where We Are - Tour Dates
May 2010 Thursday 06 Nottingham Trent FM Arena Friday 07 Liverpool Echo Arena Sunday 09 Sheffield Sheffield Arena Monday 10 Sheffield Sheffield Arena Wednesday 12 London O2 Arena Thursday 13 London O2 Arena Friday 14 London O2 Arena Sunday 16 Birmingham LG Arena Monday 17 Birmingham LG Arena Thursday 20 Cardiff CIA Friday 21 Cardiff CIA Saturday 22 Cardiff CIA Monday 24 Glasgow SECC Tuesday 25 Glasgow SECC Wednesday 26 Glasgow SECC Friday 28 Manchester Evening News Arena Sunday 30 Manchester Evening News Arena Monday 31 Newcastle Metro Radio Arena June 2010 Tuesday 01 Newcastle Metro Radio Arena March 26th 2010 Westlife Heading To Bristol The Irish group have been announced as the big gig at Ashton Gate this summer. The band are heading to Bristol on Thursday 17th of June and tickets have gone on sale this morning. The band have sold 40 million records with 14 number one singles and 10 chart-topping albums. Tickets can be bought online 20 April 2010
More tickets for Westlife BOYBAND Westlife have released a further 2,000 tickets for their Highland gig with demand coming from as far afield as New Zealand. A total of 12,000 fans will now descend on Cawdor Castle on 28 August. Organisers said demand for tickets, which went on sale 11 days ago, was so high they have decided to release more. Of their original 10,000 allocation, ticketmaster has fewer than 1,000 left. CK Events director Kenny Cameron said: "Given the rapid uptake of the initial allocation we have decided to release further tickets for the event 13-11-2013 om 00:00 geschreven door westlife |
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MESSAGE FROM SHANE ! (westlife.com | |
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I just wanted to say hello and fill you in on everything thats been going on over the last few weeks as its been a while since you heard from us. Christmas was really lovely. It was actually a bit of a weird one in a way because Gillians granny died the day before Christmas Eve. She was 95 and had lived a great life and seen four generations of the family. It actually brought us all closer together and Christmas Day was really special as we had all the family around us we had 17 of us here for Christmas dinner. Gillian did the cooking, as she also did on New Years Day, when there were 34 of us, including 17 grandchildren! It was probably the nicest Christmas so far, because I hadnt been rushing around doing promotion and then hurrying to try and buy presents and stuff, so we could enjoy the build-up properly. Id been looking forward to it for a long time and it was so nice to be at home with the family. Gillian surprised me with a camera that Id really wanted for ages on Christmas day, which I was so happy with. I got her some handbags and boots and shoes and stuff. It was also the first year that Nicole really understood Christmas and that was amazing to watch. When youre growing up Santy Claus and all that stuff really makes Christmas for you, and then you get older and Santy doesnt come anymore, and then when you have kids the magic starts all over again. She was so excited about seeing Santy we left out a glass of milk and cookies for him. It was Patricks first Christmas, but obviously he didnt really know what was going on. Ive been at home all the time for more or less the last six months, apart from a couple of small trips. Its been really nice to relax and get to do things like play golf every Sunday with Gillians dad. Its quite weird being at home too though because Ive been thinking about work loads and I need to keep myself busy. Its the singing I really miss, and Im looking forward to getting back on the road. Ive been chatting to the boys and we all agree that the thing were most excited about is performing on stage again. We miss you all and were really excited about starting work on the new album. Its going to be back-to-basics, with all new songs and no covers, like the first few albums. Weve heard a few of the songs so far and will be hearing the rest over the next few months. I think its shaping up to be really good as its the first album of our second decade we want it to be the best so far! Take care Love Shane x Nicky and Shane Play For A Good CAUSE On Saturday 23rd May, Nicky and Shane will take part in a charity football match at Liverpool,s Goodison Park. The event, named CAUSE (Children,s Aid Using Soccer Events) and organized by former Liverpool star Jason McAteer, will help raise money three Children,s Charities - Liverpool Unites, Save The Children and The Prince's Trust. 22.03.2009 Happy Mother's Day From Westlife Very best wishes to all you mums out there from Westlife.com! We hope you're having a very lovely day. The boys have each recorded a special greeting for you all Tickets On Sale Now For Cause Match Tickets are now on sale for the CAUSE (Children's Aid Using Soccer Events) charity football match, featuring a host of celebrities including Nicky and Shane! The event is taking place on Saturday 23rd May at Goodison Park, Liverpool, with kick-off scheduled for 5.30pm Tickets are available from the hotline on 0871 663 1878 (10p per minute from a BT landline), or check out www.cause.ukcom. They cost £10 per adult and £5 for under-16s plus booking fee, with additional premium hospitality packages going on sale soon. 06.07.2009 A Special Announcement From Shane Hi everyone I know a lot of you have already heard the rumours, but I wanted to confirm to you myself that Gillian and I are expecting another baby. We been keeping it a complete secret from everyone for a while, and made the announcement at my 30th birthday party on Saturday. The baby due early next year and were completely over the moon about it. The thought of becoming a dad for the third time is just amazing! Thanks, as always, for all your support Shane x ' Your Messages For Kian Thank you to everyone who has posted messages of condolence for Kian and his family regarding the death of his father Kevin. The Egan family would like to pass on their thanks for your support and kind words. Exciting Announcement Dear Fans, it,s been a while. We have much to tell you! Earlier this year there was a meeting in London. Not long after that meeting, the search for new songs began. We searched far and wide. Our search proved to be very successful and we can, t conceal our excitement any longer! It is our great pleasure to announce the following... There WILL be a new album this year. We are very happy with all the new songs and simply cannot wait to hear what you think of them! Regarding the website, it,s out with the old and in with the new so hold tight for brand new pictures and layout coming soon plus all the info on forthcoming promotional schedules... We've missed you all very much and can,t wait to catch up! For now watch this space, Love from Kian, Mark, Nicky and Shane x A Message About Stephen Gately We are, like everyone else, in shock today. We met Stephen Gately back in 1898 when we first started out and since then have had the pleasure of meeting him many times. He and the Boyzone lads paved the way for us as a band. He was a friendly, positive spirit and a passionate performer. Our thoughts are with Andy and the rest of his family, his friends, his legions of fans and of course his bandmates Keith, Mikey, Shane and Ronan who will be devastated at the loss of a truly beautiful person. Kian, Mark, Nicky & Shane x Westlife Performing On X Factor Next Weekend Nicky, Kian, Mark and Shane will be taking to the X Factor stage next weekend for the first ever performance of their brand new single. Tune in to the results show on Sunday 25th October to watch the world debut of What About Now' - and then come right back here and let us know what you think! What About Now' will be available to download on the Sunday of the X Factor performance, with the CD in shops the following day. Westlife on TV Westlife will soon be hitting your screens in a big way to promote their new single 'What About Now' and album 'Where We Are'. You'll be able to catch the guys soon on the following shows... Sunday 25th Oct: X-Factor performance and Xtra Factor interview Monday 26th Oct: GMTV performance, interview and webchat Fri 30th Oct: The One Show, interview Fri 20th Nov: Children in Need, performance Thurs 26th Nov: Alan Carr Chatty Man, interview Fri 4th Dec: The Friday Show, interview Stay tuned to Westlife.com for more updates! A Message From Kian Hi all Just wanted to drop a line to say how excited we are to be back on the promotional trail for our new album! We have been busy doing our photo shoot for the album and we just got back from shooting the video for our first single What About Now in Iceland! Was very cold but a lot of fun and we think you gonna love it! We can,t wait for Sunday nights X Factor Hope you all love the new single... Love ya all, Kian x Westife album Track by Track Westlife unanimously agree that Where We Are is one of their very best albums to-date. They've recorded a series of exclusive video clips giving fans the inside track on every song, and we'll be posting one every weekday until the album's released on 30th November. The first one is What About Now' and goes live tomorrow - get ready! 11.11.2009 TV Dates Here are some upcoming Westlife TV dates for your diary: Friday 20th November Children In Need performance Saturday 21st November National Lottery performance Wednesday 25th November - BBC Breakfast News Thursday 26th November Alan Carr Chatty Man interview and video (recording Wednesday 25th November) Friday 27th November The Late Late Show performance, Dublin Friday 4th December The Friday Show, Northern Ireland (recording Sunday 22nd November) Friday 4th December - Paul O'Grady (recording Wednesday 2nd December) 11 nov 2009,
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Westlife in de top 500 van qmusic 1 VIVA LA VIDA COLDPLAY 2 BRABANT GUUS MEEUWIS 3 BEAUTIFUL DAY U2 4 FEEL ROBBIE WILLIAMS 5 DOCHTERS MARCO BORSATO 6 CLOCKS COLDPLAY 7 I WOULD STAY KREZIP 8 GIRL ANOUK 9 FATHER AND SON ALAIN CLARK 10 CALIFORNICATION RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS 11 GEEF MIJ JE ANGST GUUS MEEUWIS 12 CHASING CARS SNOW PATROL 13 THIS IS THE LIFE AMY MACDONALD 14 LOVE YOU MORE RACOON 15 OVERCOME LIVE 16 VALERIE AMY WINEHOUSE & MARK RONSON 17 LOST ANOUK 18 NOTHING ELSE MATTERS (S&M LIVE) METALLICA 19 ROOD MARCO BORSATO 20 YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL JAMES BLUNT 21 IT'S MY LIFE BON JOVI 22 MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE ADELE 23 ALLES IS LIEFDE BLOF 24 THE SCIENTIST COLDPLAY 25 BEAUTIFUL CHRISTINA AGUILERA 26 RAIN DOWN ON ME KANE 27 FALLIN' ALICIA KEYS 28 ZIJ GELOOFT IN MIJ ANDRE HAZES 29 ICE QUEEN WITHIN TEMPTATION 30 MIRACLE ILSE DELANGE 31 SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW KEANE 32 DEAR MR PRESIDENT PINK 33 RUBY KAISER CHIEFS 34 HEAVEN DO 35 HUMAN THE KILLERS 36 MICHEL ANOUK 37 KRYPTONITE 3 DOORS DOWN 38 HOLIDAY IN SPAIN COUNTING CROWS & BLOF 39 WHERE IS THE LOVE BLACK EYED PEAS 40 SO INCREDIBLE ILSE DELANGE 41 HURT CHRISTINA AGUILERA 42 BABY GET HIGHER VANVELZEN 43 BLOED ZWEET & TRANEN ANDRE HAZES 44 THIS LOVE MAROON 5 45 BECAUSE OF YOU KELLY CLARKSON 46 USE SOMEBODY KINGS OF LEON 47 HERO ENRIQUE IGLESIAS 48 I'M YOURS JASON MRAZ 49 MERCY DUFFY 50 LAURA JAN SMIT 51 MY IMMORTAL EVANESCENCE 52 BINNEN MARCO BORSATO 53 ONE MARY J BLIGE & U2 54 GOODBYE MY LOVER JAMES BLUNT 55 DANSEN AAN ZEE BLOF 56 REHAB AMY WINEHOUSE 57 ZIJ MAAKT HET VERSCHIL DE POEMA'S 58 GRACE KELLY MIKA 59 DREAMER (GUSSIE'S SONG) DINAND WOESTHOFF 60 HEY YA! OUTKAST 61 HERE WITHOUT YOU 3 DOORS DOWN 62 THE GREAT ESCAPE ILSE DELANGE 63 IN THE END LINKIN PARK 64 WHITE FLAG DIDO 65 HOW YOU REMIND ME NICKELBACK 66 NINE MILLION BICYCLES KATIE MELUA 67 ONE WORD ANOUK 68 DON'T STOP THE MUSIC RIHANNA 69 ONDERWEG ABEL 70 BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS GREEN DAY 71 AFSCHEID NEMEN BESTAAT NIET MARCO BORSATO 72 STAN EMINEM & DIDO 73 AYO TECHNOLOGY MILOW 74 JIJ BENT ZO JEROEN VAN DER BOOM 75 CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU PHIL COLLINS 76 FAMILY PORTRAIT PINK 77 I DON'T WANNA HURT ANOUK 78 WHENEVER WHEREVER SHAKIRA 79 ROSANNE NICK & SIMON 80 EVERYTHING MICHAEL BUBLE 81 SEVEN NATION ARMY THE WHITE STRIPES 82 CHASING PAVEMENTS ADELE 83 I'M OUTTA LOVE ANASTACIA 84 MOOIE DAG BLOF 85 L'AMOUR TOUJOURS GIGI D'AGOSTINO 86 DROPS OF JUPITER (TELL ME) TRAIN 87 LOSE YOURSELF EMINEM 88 SWEET GOODBYES KREZIP 89 DE KAPITEIN DEEL 2 ACDA & DE MUNNIK 90 ORDINARY PEOPLE JOHN LEGEND 91 RUN TO THE WATER LIVE 92 JUST HOLD ME MARIA MENA 93 SEX ON FIRE KINGS OF LEON 94 IK WOU DAT IK JOU WAS VELDHUIS & KEMPER 95 HIPS DON'T LIE SHAKIRA & WYCLEF JEAN 96 SHE'S THE ONE ROBBIE WILLIAMS 97 EVERYBODY'S CHANGING KEANE 98 SWEET ABOUT ME GABRIELLA CILMI 99 HAPPY? INTWINE 100 IF I WERE A BOY BEYONCE 101 ACCIDENTALLY IN LOVE COUNTING CROWS 102 WARWICK AVENUE DUFFY 103 PLAYED-A-LIVE (THE BONGO SONG) SAFRI DUO 104 FASCINATION ALPHABEAT 105 DAMN THOSE EYES KANE 106 ALS DE MORGEN IS GEKOMEN JAN SMIT 107 ALL MY LIFE KREZIP 108 DON'T CHA PUSSYCAT DOLLS 109 HOME MICHAEL BUBLE 110 THE SAINTS ARE COMING U2 & GREEN DAY 111 NO ONE ALICIA KEYS 112 REN LENNY REN ACDA & DE MUNNIK 113 APOLOGIZE TIMBALAND & ONE REPUBLIC 114 ROCK DJ ROBBIE WILLIAMS 115 WE COME 1 FAITHLESS 116 RELAX, TAKE IT EASY MIKA 117 MR BRIGHTSIDE THE KILLERS 118 BLEEDING LOVE LEONA LEWIS 119 I DON'T FEEL LIKE DANCIN' SCISSOR SISTERS 120 AANZOEK ZONDER RINGEN BLOF 121 FACE IN THE CROWD LIONEL RICHIE & TRIJNTJE OOSTERHUIS 122 I KISSED A GIRL KATY PERRY 123 CAN'T GET YOU OUT OF MY HEAD KYLIE MINOGUE 124 INSIDE MY HEAD DI-RECT 125 CRAZY IN LOVE BEYONCE 126 BROKEN STRINGS JAMES MORRISON & NELLY FURTADO 127 MR ROCK & ROLL AMY MACDONALD 128 HART VAN MIJN GEVOEL DE KAST 129 LEFT OUTSIDE ALONE ANASTACIA 130 ROCKSTAR NICKELBACK 131 DE SOLDAAT NICK & SIMON 132 LISTEN BEYONCE 133 VERTIGO U2 134 ALL SUMMER LONG KID ROCK 135 UMBRELLA RIHANNA 136 SNOW (HEY OH) RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS 137 SUNRISE SIMPLY RED 138 SINCE U BEEN GONE KELLY CLARKSON 139 I'LL BE WAITING LENNY KRAVITZ 140 SPEED OF SOUND COLDPLAY 141 BLIJF (TOT DE ZON JE KOMT HALEN) PAUL DE LEEUW 142 1973 JAMES BLUNT 143 LOVE GENERATION BOB SINCLAR & GARY PINE 144 SHUT YOUR EYES SNOW PATROL 145 YEAH USHER 146 BAD DAY DANIEL POWTER 147 POKER FACE LADY GAGA 148 SHOT OF A GUN KANE 149 DRAGOSTEA DIN TEI O-ZONE 150 I STILL CRY ILSE DELANGE 151 ELEVATION U2 152 BLIJF BIJ MIJ ANDRE HAZES & GERARD JOLING 153 LIFE IN TECHNICOLOR II COLDPLAY 154 LOOK THROUGH MY EYES PHIL COLLINS 155 HUNG UP MADONNA 156 BRING ME TO LIFE EVANESCENCE 157 HOT N COLD KATY PERRY 158 ALS HET GOLFT DE DIJK 159 UNWRITTEN NATASHA BEDINGFIELD 160 MY LIFE WOULD SUCK WITHOUT YOU KELLY CLARKSON 161 BETEKENIS JEROEN VAN DER BOOM 162 SO WHAT PINK 163 ADAGIO FOR STRINGS TIESTO 164 NO MORE DRAMA MARY J BLIGE 165 PUSH THE BUTTON SUGABABES 166 WAKE ME UP WHEN SEPTEMBER ENDS GREEN DAY 167 ALL THIS TIME MARIA MENA 168 IN DA CLUB 50 CENT 169 WONDERWOMAN LEAF 170 CRY ME A RIVER JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE 171 CRACK THE SHUTTERS SNOW PATROL 172 CRAZY GNARLS BARKLEY 173 LUCKY JASON MRAZ & COLBIE CAILLAT 174 WAT ZOU JE DOEN MARCO BORSATO & ALI B 175 SINGLE LADIES BEYONCE 176 ONLY TIME ENYA 177 DO YOU KNOW (THE PING PONG SONG) ENRIQUE IGLESIAS 178 LOST! COLDPLAY 179 KIJK OMHOOG NICK & SIMON 180 IN AND OUT OF LOVE ARMIN VAN BUUREN & SHARON DEN ADEL 181 ZIJ MARCO BORSATO 182 WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE 183 WHEN SUMMER ENDS VANVELZEN 184 LEARN TO FLY FOO FIGHTERS 185 FORCA NELLY FURTADO 186 BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY FERGIE 187 HEMINGWAY BLOF 188 TROUBLE COLDPLAY 189 DIRRTY CHRISTINA AGUILERA 190 UNDERNEATH YOUR CLOTHES SHAKIRA 191 BROAD DAYLIGHT GABRIEL RIOS 192 SURVIVOR DESTINY'S CHILD 193 MAD WORLD GARY JULES 194 LA CAMISA NEGRA JUANES 195 LONELY AKON 196 ANYPLACE, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME NENA & KIM WILDE 197 LOST MICHAEL BUBLE 198 ONE MORE TIME DAFT PUNK 199 SITTING, WAITING, WISHING JACK JOHNSON 200 CHELSEA DAGGER FRATELLIS 201 IF I AIN'T GOT YOU ALICIA KEYS 202 HEB JE EVEN VOOR MIJ FRANS BAUER 203 AMERICA RAZORLIGHT 204 HET LAND VAN... LANGE FRANS & BAAS B 205 IN THE SHADOWS THE RASMUS 206 WER BISTO TWARRES 207 HANDS CLEAN ALANIS MORISSETTE 208 SOMETIMES YOU CAN'T MAKE IT ON YOUR OWN U2 209 NOT THAT KIND ANASTACIA 210 HOW TO SAVE A LIFE THE FRAY 211 LET'S GET LOUD JENNIFER LOPEZ 212 DON'T KNOW WHY NORAH JONES 213 TRAFFIC TIESTO 214 IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES RONAN KEATING 215 MODERN WORLD ANOUK 216 BIG GIRL (YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL) MIKA 217 SHE DI-RECT 218 YOU KNOW I'M NO GOOD AMY WINEHOUSE 219 IT'S MY LIFE NO DOUBT 220 WALK ON U2 221 AMERICAN PIE MADONNA 222 PUSH UP FREESTYLERS 223 I APOLOGIZE KREZIP 224 WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITHIN TEMPTATION 225 STEPPING STONE DUFFY 226 WATSKEBURT JEUGD VAN TEGENWOORDIG 227 THE REASON HOOBASTANK 228 ANGEL LIONEL RICHIE 229 THE MAN WHO CAN'T BE MOVED THE SCRIPT 230 DAN LEEF IK TOCH NOG EEN KEER ACDA & DE MUNNIK 231 TRY AGAIN AALIYAH 232 ALTIJD WEL IEMAND I.O.S. 233 HAPPY ENDING MIKA 234 SHE WANTS TO MOVE N.E.R.D. 235 LOPEN OP HET WATER MARCO BORSATO & SITA 236 OTHERSIDE RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS 237 TRANEN GELACHEN GUUS MEEUWIS 238 FREESTYLER BOMFUNK MC'S 239 SOBER PINK 240 COME UNDONE ROBBIE WILLIAMS 241 4 MINUTES MADONNA & JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE 242 ALS DE NACHT VERDWIJNT JAN SMIT 243 JERUSALEM ANOUK 244 THIS AIN'T GONNA WORK ALAIN CLARK 245 INFINITY 2008 GURU JOSH PROJECT 246 FIX YOU COLDPLAY 247 LA TORTURA SHAKIRA & ALEJANDRO SANZ 248 BECAUSE WE BELIEVE ANDREA BOCELLI & MARCO BORSATO 249 THE WAY I ARE TIMBALAND & KERI HILSON 250 PURE SHORES ALL SAINTS 251 CAN YOU HEAR ME ENRIQUE IGLESIAS 252 THEY STOOD UP FOR LOVE (ACOUSTIC) LIVE 253 PUT YOUR HANDS UP 4 DETROIT FEDDE LEGRAND 254 GO TO SLEEP KREZIP 255 JUST DANCE LADY GAGA 256 DE WEG GUUS MEEUWIS 257 STUCK IN A MOMENT YOU CAN'T GET OUT OF U2 258 GIVE IT 2 TO ME MADONNA 259 COMPLICATED AVRIL LAVIGNE 260 BLOW ME AWAY ALAIN CLARK 261 DAUGHTERS JOHN MAYER 262 A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION ELVIS vs JXL 263 SHE WILL BE LOVED MAROON 5 264 MONSOON TOKIO HOTEL 265 LIKE TOY SOLDIERS EMINEM 266 HEY THERE DELILAH PLAIN WHITE T'S 267 ZINLOOS LANGE FRANS & BAAS B 268 I DON'T WANT TO BE GAVIN DEGRAW 269 SAY IT RIGHT NELLY FURTADO 270 PATIENCE TAKE THAT 271 IRREPLACEABLE BEYONCE 272 I BELONG TO YOU EROS RAMAZZOTTI & ANASTACIA 273 BECAUSE NOVASTAR 274 FIGHTER CHRISTINA AGUILERA 275 ALL GOOD THINGS (COME TO AN END) NELLY FURTADO 276 STAND MY GROUND WITHIN TEMPTATION 277 ANOTHER CHANCE ROGER SANCHEZ 278 BUBBLY COLBIE CAILLAT 279 BY THE WAY RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS 280 THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME BON JOVI 281 JUST LIKE A PILL PINK 282 IF YOU'RE NOT THE ONE DANIEL BEDINGFIELD 283 PAID MY DUES ANASTACIA 284 RADIO THE CORRS 285 THE ROAD TO MANDALAY ROBBIE WILLIAMS 286 FEEL LIKE FLYING RACOON 287 TOXIC BRITNEY SPEARS 288 EVERYTIME I THINK OF YOU MARCO BORSATO & LUCIE SILVAS 289 PHOTOGRAPH NICKELBACK 290 BLIND FOR YOU DI-RECT & WIBI SOERJADI 291 SEXYBACK JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE 292 MEMORIES WITHIN TEMPTATION 293 MARIA MARIA SANTANA & PRODUCT G&B 294 WONDERCHILD CHRISTIAN WALZ 295 MS JACKSON OUTKAST 296 LOLLIPOP MIKA 297 TAKE A BOW RIHANNA 298 IMITATION OF LIFE R.E.M. 299 SORRY SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST WORD BLUE & ELTON JOHN 300 GOOD GOD ANOUK 301 NO WORRIES SIMON WEBBE 302 STILTE IN DE STORM JAN SMIT 303 HEAVEN DJ SAMMY & DO 304 A THOUSAND MILES VANESSA CARLTON 305 OMARM BLOF 306 WONDERFUL WORLD JAMES MORRISON 307 RAMPENEREN ALI B & YES-R & THE PARTYSQUAD 308 SUPERGIRL REAMONN 309 SUNRISE NORAH JONES 310 CHARIOT GAVIN DEGRAW 311 OLD TOWN (THIS BOY IS CRACKING UP) THE CORRS 312 BEAUTIFUL LIAR BEYONCE & SHAKIRA 313 BEHIND BLUE EYES LIMP BIZKIT 314 PAK MAAR M'N HAND NICK & SIMON 315 CRYSTAL BALL KEANE 316 HALO BEYONCE 317 TRIBUTE TENACIOUS D 318 MAAK ME GEK GERARD JOLING 319 LADY MARMALADE CHRISTINA AGUILERA, MISSY ELLIOTT, PINK, MYA 320 WALKING AWAY CRAIG DAVID 321 STOP DE TIJD MARCO BORSATO 322 PUMP IT BLACK EYED PEAS 323 BLAUWE RUIS BLOF 324 I'M ALIVE CELINE DION 325 FEARLESS KANE 326 BLACK HORSE & THE CHERRY TREE KT TUNSTALL 327 9 CRIMES DAMIEN RICE 328 IN LOVE WITH A GIRL GAVIN DEGRAW 329 AICHA OUTLANDISH 330 VIOLET HILL COLDPLAY 331 BIG YELLOW TAXI COUNTING CROWS & VANESSA CARLTON 332 LEAVE THE LIGHT ON BETH HART 333 MILES AWAY MADONNA 334 NO ONE KNOWS QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE 335 YOU GIVE ME SOMETHING JAMES MORRISON 336 YELLOW COLDPLAY 337 DILEMMA NELLY & KELLY ROWLAND 338 CAN'T FIGHT THE MOONLIGHT LEANN RIMES 339 BURN VANVELZEN 340 I WISH I WAS A PUNK ROCKER SANDI THOM 341 P.D.A. (WE JUST DON'T CARE) JOHN LEGEND 342 INNER SMILE TEXAS 343 BROTHER RACOON 344 WISE MEN JAMES BLUNT 345 PORCELAIN MOBY 346 SHUT UP BLACK EYED PEAS 347 FROM YESTERDAY 30 SECONDS TO MARS 348 WHAT YOU'RE MADE OF... LUCIE SILVAS 349 THROUGH GLASS STONE SOUR 350 DIE ANOTHER DAY MADONNA 351 STRONGER SUGABABES 352 OBSESION AVENTURA 353 I LOVE YOU ILSE DELANGE 354 BREATHLESS THE CORRS 355 LIVING ON VIDEO PAKITO 356 WAITING ON THE WORLD TO CHANGE JOHN MAYER 357 I NEED A GIRL P DIDDY & USHER 358 TRY NELLY FURTADO 359 DICHTERBIJ DAN OOIT BLOF 360 UNDISCOVERED JAMES MORRISON 361 YOU DON'T KNOW MY NAME ALICIA KEYS 362 GET THE PARTY STARTED PINK 363 EVERYBODY'S GOT TO LEARN SOMETIME KREZIP 364 DOM, LOMP & FAMOUS THE OPPOSITES 365 COULD I HAVE THIS KISS FOREVER WHITNEY HOUSTON & ENRIQUE IGLESIAS 366 SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL ROBBIE WILLIAMS 367 UNFAITHFUL RIHANNA 368 HE'S A PIRATE (TIESTO REMIX) PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 369 SICK AND TIRED ANASTACIA 370 THE VOICE WITHIN CHRISTINA AGUILERA 371 DANI CALIFORNIA RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS 372 LIFE FOR RENT DIDO 373 CALL ON ME ERIC PRYDZ 374 CITY OF BLINDING LIGHTS U2 375 CLOSE YOUR EYES RACOON 376 TIRED OF BEING SORRY ENRIQUE IGLESIAS 377 HOMECOMING KANYE WEST & CHRIS MARTIN 378 BRING ME DOWN NIKKI 379 UPTOWN GIRL WESTLIFE 380 I PREDICT A RIOT KAISER CHIEFS 381 LAUGH ABOUT IT RACOON 382 DESENCHANTEE KATE RYAN 383 SOMETHING TO SAY KANE 384 THE WORLD'S GREATEST R KELLY 385 SOMETHIN' STUPID ROBBIE WILLIAMS & NICOLE KIDMAN 386 FAMILY AFFAIR MARY J BLIGE 387 I'M WITH YOU AVRIL LAVIGNE 388 AIN'T IT FUNNY JENNIFER LOPEZ 389 DANSPLAAT BRAINPOWER 390 GOOD PEOPLE JACK JOHNSON 391 RIGHT TO BE WRONG JOSS STONE 392 SHE MOVES IN HER OWN WAY THE KOOKS 393 MAYBE TOMORROW STEREOPHONICS 394 ROCK YOUR BODY JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE 395 BELIEVE IN ME LENNY KRAVITZ 396 SAVE ROOM JOHN LEGEND 397 EVERYTIME WE TOUCH CASCADA 398 BREAKAWAY KELLY CLARKSON 399 AMERICAN BOY ESTELLE & KANYE WEST 400 THE PIECES DON'T FIT ANYMORE JAMES MORRISON 401 DANCE4LIFE TIESTO & MAXI JAZZ 402 FEELING GOOD MICHAEL BUBLE 403 JUST A FLIRT MISS MONTREAL 404 OOPS I DID IT AGAIN BRITNEY SPEARS 405 BOHEMIAN LIKE YOU DANDY WARHOLS 406 SUPREME ROBBIE WILLIAMS 407 MEZMERIZED (FREEMASONS MIX) FAITH EVANS 408 WIT LICHT MARCO BORSATO 409 DROP IT LIKE IT'S HOT SNOOP DOGG & PHARELL WILLIAMS 410 BUILT TO LAST MELEE 411 THANK YOU DIDO 412 DON'T PHUNK WITH MY HEART BLACK EYED PEAS 413 ROLLERCOASTER DI-RECT 414 SUPER DUPER LOVE JOSS STONE 415 FOLLOW THROUGH GAVIN DEGRAW 416 SUPERWOMAN ALICIA KEYS 417 TRIPPING ROBBIE WILLIAMS 418 MY MY MY ARMAND VAN HELDEN 419 RUN SNOW PATROL 420 OBJECTION (TANGO) SHAKIRA 421 ALL THE ANSWERS ILSE DELANGE 422 UIT DE SCHADUW I.O.S. 423 LOVE IS GONE DAVID GUETTA & CHRIS WILLIS 424 HIER BLOF 425 EVERYTIME BRITNEY SPEARS 426 SMILE LILY ALLEN 427 THERE YOU'LL BE FAITH HILL 428 CRUEL MAN INTWINE 429 ABOUT YOU NOW SUGABABES 430 ONE YEAR OF LOVE STEVIE ANN 431 THIS IS THE LAST TIME KEANE 432 WHEN YOU THINK OF ME BORIS 433 MUSIC MADONNA 434 LIFE IS A ROLLERCOASTER RONAN KEATING 435 ETERNITY ROBBIE WILLIAMS 436 WALK ON WATER MILK INC 437 LUCKY ALL MY LIFE RACOON 438 NUMB/ENCORE JAY Z & LINKIN PARK 439 STAY SIMPLY RED 440 THE SWEET ESCAPE GWEN STEFANI & AKON 441 SING TRAVIS 442 SORRY MADONNA 443 DONKER HART (live) BLOF 444 GALVANIZE CHEMICAL BROTHERS 445 ILLEGAL SHAKIRA & CARLOS SANTANA 446 I'M LIKE A BIRD NELLY FURTADO 447 WATERMENSEN 3J'S 448 NEW SHOES PAOLO NUTINI 449 SOMEBODY TOLD ME THE KILLERS 450 DON'T LIE BLACK EYED PEAS 451 TALK COLDPLAY 452 PUT YOUR RECORDS ON CORINNE BAILEY RAE 453 NO AIR JORDIN SPARKS & CHRIS BROWN 454 SO GLAD YOU MADE IT KANE 455 I DON'T NEED A MAN PUSSYCAT DOLLS 456 LOVE SONG SARA BAREILLES 457 SQUEEZE ME KRAAK & SMAAK 458 WHOLE AGAIN ATOMIC KITTEN 459 TELL ME BABY RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS 460 BEAUTIFUL SNOOP DOGG & PHARELL WILLIAMS 461 SUDDENLY I SEE KT TUNSTALL 462 DROP IT SCOOP 463 BREATHE IN LUCIE SILVAS 464 MISS INDEPENDENT NE-YO 465 HOLE IN THE HEAD SUGABABES 466 SWIM WITH SAM A BALLADEER 467 WITH EVERY HEARTBEAT ROBYN 468 DON'T TELL ME MADONNA 469 BEFORE YOU LET ME GO KANE & ILSE DELANGE 470 LOVE COME HOME DJ JEAN 471 OPPORTUNITY PETE MURRAY 472 MAKES ME WONDER MAROON 5 473 LET ME THINK ABOUT IT IDA CORR 474 BEDSHAPED KEANE 475 YOU HAD ME JOSS STONE 476 BEHIND THESE HAZEL EYES KELLY CLARKSON 477 UNINVITED FREEMASONS & BAILEY TZUKE 478 CAN'T STOP RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS 479 SIGNS SNOOP DOGG & JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE 480 ADVERTISING SPACE ROBBIE WILLIAMS 481 4 MY PEOPLE MISSY ELLIOTT 482 THESE WORDS NATASHA BEDINGFIELD 483 CAN YOU HANDLE ME KANE 484 POWERLESS (SAY WHAT YOU WANT) NELLY FURTADO 485 SILENCE DELERIUM & SARAH MCLACHLAN 486 HERE WITH ME DIDO 487 ALL THE THINGS SHE SAID T.A.T.U. 488 LADY (HEAR ME TONIGHT) MODJO 489 OVER MY HEAD THE FRAY 490 INDEPENDENT WOMEN PART 1 DESTINY'S CHILD 491 JUST FOR TONIGHT ONE NIGHT ONLY 492 FAKE SIMPLY RED 493 ME AGAINST THE MUSIC BRITNEY SPEARS & MADONNA 494 SEXED UP ROBBIE WILLIAMS 495 IN MY PLACE COLDPLAY 496 YOU GOT THE LOVE THE SOURCE & CANDI STATON 497 HOME DAUGHTRY 498 WITH YOU CHRIS BROWN 499 BEND AND BREAK KEANE 500 MOVE YOUR FEET JUNIOR SENIOR SAFE: Hard to find a way to get through It's a tragedy Pulling at me like the stars do You're like gravity Even if the wind blows It makes it hard to believe How ya gonna love How ya gonna feel How you gonna live your life like the dream you have is real And If you lost your way I will keep you safe We'll open up all the world inside I see it come alive tonight I will keep you safe Doesn't even matter to you To see what I can see I'm crawling on the floor to reach you I'm a wreck you see When you're far from home now Makes it hard to believe So how ya gonna love How ya gonna feel How you gonna live your life like the dream you have is real If you've lost your way I will keep you safe Well open up all your world inside Til you come alive tonight I will keep you safe We all fall down We all feel down Cus rainy days and summer highs The more we pray the more we feel alive How ya gonna love How ya gonna feel How you gonna live your life like the dream you have is real How ya gonna love How ya gonna feel How you gonna live your life like the dream you have is real If you've lost your way I will keep you safe Well open up all your world inside So you come alive tonight I will keep you safe Well I will keep you safe I will keep you safe Westlife have hinted that they will reunite with former member Brian McFadden "someday". Last year McFadden, who quit the band in 2004, wrote on Twitter.comBrianMcFaddem: "I had a dream I was back on stage with Westlife playing some crazy-sized football stadium. "I would love to do an album with the boys and show JLS and Take That what we are really made of! If the boys wanna challenge these newcomers I am up for a fight." However, member Shane Filan responded at the time by saying: "I don't think it's even remotely interesting if Brian came back." Filan has now had a change of heart, telling the Daily Record: "I'd never rule out Brian coming back because there never was a bad patch with him. Brian was great with fans. "I definitely think some day it would be great fun to sing with Brian again. It could be in 10 years time but I think it will happen." Westlife stars Shane Filan and Kian Egan said they will help Louis Walsh clear his name after an alleged sex assault. Walsh, 58, was recently accused of sexually assaulting a man in a nightclub in Dublin following a Westlife gig. Kian, 31, said he will be more than happy to give evidence to the police on the incident. According to UK newspaper Daily Mirror, he said: 'We are ready to speak to police to clear Louis' name. 'We are with him 100 per cent and will fully co-operate with the inquiry, but he is innocent.' Louis has wholly denied the claims and said he will do whatever he can to prove his innocence. A DANCER who claimed Louis Walsh groped him in a public toilet was yesterday arrested for making up the story. Police quizzed wannabe Leonard Watters, 24 who can be named and pictured for the first time and a file will be sent to prosecutors after officers dropped their inquiry into his claim of being sexually assaulted. X Factor judge Louis said he was over the moon and relieved after detectives told him on Monday that he was no longer under investigation. And he vowed to sue the newspaper that first carried the claims. The 58-year-old said: I have robustly maintained from the outset that this alleged incident did not occur. While I welcome confirmation from police that the matter has been dropped I remain outraged that this story ran in the first place in The Sun and I have instructed my libel lawyer to vigorously pursue legal action. I have no intention of letting this matter rest until I have received total vindication. This has been a hugely distressing time for me but I would like to thank all my friends and colleagues for their support. I am now looking forward to getting back to work. Friends said last night it will be business as usual today when Louis takes up his X Factor seat alongside fellow judges Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland in Wales. Shane Filan, star of Westlife, the boyband Louis manages, said: I spoke to him the day the story broke. He sounded heartbroken. Ive never heard him so hurt and vulnerable. We were with him on the night this so-called incident happened and we knew he was innocent. Thats now be proven beyond doubt. Another pal added: Getting that call saying the charges had been dropped was like a weight being lifted off his shoulders. But this is by no means the end. He will leave no stone unturned in his fight to clear his name 100%. Dad-of-two Watters was questioned by police after allegedly admitting making an incorrect statement. He was expected to be released without charge last night. But if prosecutors decide to pursue the matter he could still be taken to court and face up to five years in jail if found guilty. Watters claimed Louis fondled him in the toilets of Dublin club Krystle on April 10 after a Westlife concert. The pop mogul was quizzed by police last Friday over the false claims. His accusers dad Peter had insisted at the time that his son doesnt tell lies. But he said after Watters was arrested: There is no comment. Maybe he has withdrawn his statements, I dont know. I havent spoken to Leonard. Ballroom dance teacher Watters, from Navan, Co Meath, is known to police. On June 18 last year, he was found guilty at Trim district court of breaching a barring order under criminal domestic violence laws and given 120 hours community service. Last night neighbours spoke of his passion for dancing. One said: He lives and breathes it and longs to be famous. Watters writes on his website: My mission is to bring ballroom out of the TV and into your life. On the night he claimed Louis attacked him, he allegedly bragged about how he was going to be a reality TV dance star and planned to audition for Strictly Come Dancing. Credit/Source: mirror.co.uk 12-11-2013 om 23:44 geschreven door westlife |
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Westlife with Partners At The Ivy Club Members of boy band Westlife and their partners are pictured after enjoying a very long night at The Ivy Club to celebrate getting back to work after a year-long break. Having arrived at 8pm, Shane Filan and Wife Gillian left at 0015. Mark Feehily and Boyfriend Kevin left at 0230 and Kian Egan and Wife Jodi Albert left at 3am after reportedly having an argument inside. The pair put on a smile as they left, but the tension was still visible!!! London 13TH SEPTEMBER 2009 MATRIX 'What About Now' Artwork Unveiled! Check out the single sleeve for Westlife's upcoming new release 'What About Now'. It hits the shops on 26th October, with the download available from 25th October. Monday November 16 2009 Westlife star Nicky Byrne is set to make a return to the limelight this week, following the death of his father, Nikki Sr (60). The Dublin singer (30) will step out to the Four Seasons hotel in Dublin tomorrow afternoon, alongside bandmates Mark Feehily, Shane Filan and Kian Egan, as the group officially launch their brand new fragrance, Westlife X. The name of the scent relefects the group's ten years in the pop business. The star, who is married to Georgina Ahern, daughter of former Taoiseach, Bertie, hopes to ease himself back into work slowly following the devastating loss of his dad. Sligo native Mark said: "He's coping very well and is as good as you can be so soon after your best friend in the world passes away." The popular foursome will make a return to the stage on Wednesday night when they perform at this year's Cheerio's Childline Concert at the O2. Westlife take over GMTV - and Nicky Byrne does the weather Westlife took over GMTV this morning - helping presenters Andrew Castle and Emma Crosby with the regular fashion, weather, film and TV reports. As the Irish lads presented GMTV for an hour, Mark Feehily led a top-to-toe viewer makeover, and Nicky Byrne gave a helping hand with the snowy weather report. Looking forward to the weekend"s top telly picks with Richard Arnold, Shane Filan admitted he"s addicted to Desperate Housewives. He said: "I have to admit I"m a big fan of Desperate Housewives. Myself and my wife always watch it, it"s a great programme. After two or three episodes I was just glued to it." The singer confessed Sex and the City could be next on his Christmas wish list, adding: "One step at a time, Desperate Housewives first!" Kian Egan was also on hand to offer his review on the new Sherlock Holmes movie and Avatar. Speaking about Guy Ritchie"s new movie, Kian said: "There a lot of big action scenes - it"s a really, really powerful movie. I think it"s going to be a big one." EGAN'S SHOCK AT LOSING FATHER Irish singer KIAN EGAN is convinced his life changed forever the day his beloved father died. The Westlife star's dad, Kevin, passed away earlier this year (09) after a battle with cancer, and his death hit the 29 year old hard. Egan says, "For anybody that loses a parent or someone quite close it changes your whole view on life. It makes you view life in a different way. "What was extremely important before - how successful we were as a band - kind of disappears a bit. That's not really what life is about even though (my dad was a) massive fan of Westlife. My dad used to go out and buy the paper every day to see if we were in it." 07 Jan 2010 by Villy Westlife are nominated in the Best Irish Pop Act catrgory at the Meteor Ireland Music Awards that will take place on 19 February at Dublin's RDS! The lads will also perform on the night! GET VOTING!! http://www. meteor.ie/ VOTE WESTLIFE - BEST IRISH POP ACT Fans outside Ireland can vote by filling in the Mobile Number gap with a number starting with 085 and seven random numbers after that The full chart of the 10 most influential Irish celebrity twitterers according to Tweetlevel are: 1 Graham Linehan TweetLevel score = 73 2Rick O'Shea TweetLevel score = 65 3 Dave Moore TweetLevel score = 63 4 Mark Little TweetLevel score = 59 5 Nicky Byrne TweetLevel score = 59 6 Mark Feehily TweetLevel score = 53 7 Sean Moncrieff TweetLevel score = 51 8 Dermot Whelan TweetLevel score = 49 9 Ray Foley TweetLevel score = 45 10 Des Bishop TweetLevel score = 4 Proud Dad Shane Filan welcomed the newest addition to his clan, baby Shane Peter into the world this weekend -- but it seems the Westlife star won't have much time to bond with the young tot. The Diary can reveal the singer will have to leave his new arrival and namesake in the capable hands of wife Gillian, while he and bandmates, Nicky Byrne, Cian Egan and Mark Feehily take to the studio to lend their vocals to Simon Cowell's new charity single, a remake of REM's Everybody Hurts. The foursome are expected to jet out in the coming days to begin recording the single in London, which the media mogul is hoping to have on the shelves as early as next week, in a bid to raise funds for the victims of the Haiti earthquake. Among those signed up to join the Flying Without Wings singers is Susan Boyle, Leona Lewis, Robbie Williams and Cheryl Cole. And while Shane is reluctant to leave his new bundle of joy so soon, a family insider explained how the generous star was determined to do whatever he could for those in need. "He's hoping to go ahead with the single as long as he and the boys don't have to go any further than London to record it," he explained. "Then, naturally, he'll be taking some time off to spend with his family." Shane and Gillian's third child was born shortly after I've been listening to our new bside called please stay .. It's the song I sung in the church for my dad he always believed it wud suit me.. He was bugging me to push us to record it..he was right ! Can't wait for you guys to hear it and thanks to mark and steve for making it ! Single hopefully out in march it's sounding excellent .. nicky Brian launches a Twitter rant against former Westlife mates Friday February 05 2010 Brian McFadden has launched a furious tirade against claims by his former Westlife bandmates that he'll never perform with them again. The Australia-based star (29) took to his Twitter page to express his frustration in the wake of the story. Reports emerged earlier this week about how Westlife has ruled out reuniting with McFadden, after he left the band in 2004 to pursue a relatively unsuccessful solo career, but joked how they may sing with him again in a sociable situation. Asked if they would ever re-unite with Brian again, amid rumours that Robbie Williams will rejoin Take That, two of the band members shot down the suggestion. "No . . . he doesn't live in this country and he's not in the music industry any more. He has a new life in Australia. We're all still very good friends, but he left Westlife for a reason," said Kian Egan. His sentiments were echoed by fellow star Shane Filan who said: "I'm sure we'll sing with Brian again one day. It might be in a pub -- it might not be on the telly." One of Ireland's most successful acts, the lads have sold 45 million albums worldwide and scored 14 number one hits in Britain. However, Brian clearly wasn't happy with the guys' comments as he retorted angrily to them shooting down any reunion with him. "Apparently I'm not in the music industry anymore, hmmn OK then," he stated. He followed it quickly with another comment on his Twitter page: "I will announced my PUB tour next week...lol" and then wrote: "I better stop making this album then.... you learn something new about yourself everyday. " Huge speculation has surrounded the next career move for the former Westlife star, who's now based full-time in Australia with fiancee Delta Goodrem. Although he has always insisted that he was happy pursuing a solo career, suggestions that he's no longer in the music business have clearly infuriated the Artane-born star. Now he has set his sights on a TV career after joining forces with Australian broadcaster Kyle Sandilands. And Sandilands said that given McFadden's time in Westlife, he reckons he's in an ideal position to make the documentary. "It follows what happens in a group and how you take a boy band and market them," said Sandilands. "It will go through how a song is written, what life is like on the road because he (McFadden) has experienced that and hearing his stories and his journey and all the shenanigans, we thought it would be appealing," he said. "It's more a documentary, not a reality show, and how they go from five guys to a Westlife or 'N Sync." 06/02/2010 HUGE congrats to Westlife star MARK FEEHILY who has gone and got himself engaged. He popped the question to photographer boyfriend KEVIN McDAID (who used to be in the boyband V) in Ireland. A source said: "Mark and Kevin met in Dublin five years ago. "So they went back to celebrate their anniversary. They were out for dinner and decided they were ready to take their relationship to the next level. Mark is very excited." What About Now singer Mark told me in November that marriage was the next step for him so I'm glad he's made it official. 21/11/2009 MEGASTAR Mariah Carey is teaming up with WESTLIFE again for an exclusive single. She told me the secret after I was the only journalist to be given an XS All Areas pass when the world's biggest selling female singer arrived in town this week. In our eXSclusive chat she revealed she can't wait to work with KIAN, NICKY, MARK and SHANE again. Mariah said: "They're very exciting artists and I love them." She last worked with the lads in 2000, and Against All Odds topped the charts. But this time the record will ONLY be released in Britain. "I want it to be the next single here and different to the rest of the world," she said. "I can't wait to do it. " Mariah, 39, was in London to switch on the Christmas lights at the Westfield Shopping Centre. It's Mother's Day, but as they laugh about old times, Nicky and Yvonne can't escape their grief. Eddie Rowley Midway into their exclusive SWM photo shoot, Nicky Byrne turns to his mum, Yvonne, and asks if she'd like a glass of champagne. The Westlife heart-throb has been attentive all afternoon, making sure his quietly-spoken mother feels relaxed and comfortable as she poses with him for our special Mother's Day feature. It's her first formal photo shoot for a newspaper, but Yvonne, a serene and glamorous 50-something mother and grandmother, is taking it all in her stride and enjoying the range of designer outfits she's getting to model. Yvonne is dignified and compased in front of the camera. And in the interview that follows, her warm and enagaging personality shines through. Clearly, in the glances they exchange throughout our afternoon together in a plush suite of Dublin's La Stampa Hotel, mam and son adore each other - and their relationship is charmingly like brother and sister. Nicky agrees with this obervation, but quickly points out that he's always respected his mother's authority: "I always saw Mam as the boss in the house," he reflects. "Dad was more lenient. You could get away with anything with Dad, but he always stressed: 'Never bring the guards to the door.' "But Mam was more strict, and she ran the household. She had a look, and all she had to do was give you 'the eyebrow'. If you got that look, that was it, you knew you were in trouble." Yvonne smiles. She doesn't betray an ounce of self-pity in conversation, but it's impossible not to sense the sadness and loss she hides. Her idyllic life and the lives of her three kids, including Nicky's older sister, Gillian, and younger brother, Adam, were shattered last November when her husband, Nikki, died suddenly at work from a heart attack at the age of 60. Like a lot of wives and mothers, Yvonne run the home. She took care of her children's needs and made sure all the bills were paid. Nikki handed over his wages and never worried about the bills. But it's obvious that Yvonne is struggling to come to terms with the loss of her loving husband. "While I looked after everything, Nikki was the backbone to the whole thing," she acknowledges. "He was so easy-going and so positive. He had a great attitude, 'Just go for it, it's a great opportunity' he'd say. Even for this shoot, he'd have been saying last night: 'It'll be grand, go and do it,'" Nicky admits that he didn't inherit his father's laid-back personality: "I'm a worrier like mam," he says. "I'm already worrying about the kids and they're not even three. If Georgina went out for a night and I was at home in bed, I'd be worried, Iwouldn't sleep unless I got a text or a call from her. Mam was like that when we were growing up. " Conversation then turns to Yvonne's obsession with house cleaning. "Mam is addicted to cleaning," Nicky laughs. "All my mates slag her about it. Her famous saying 'nothing done'. She's forever saying: 'I have nothing done.' When Bertie was Taoiseach he had a slogan: 'A Lot Done, More To Do.' My pals used to say to mam: 'Oh here she is, nothing done, more to do.'" Yvonne then admits she was up at six-thirty that morning 'to get everything done' before she met SWM at lunchtime. Nicky chips in: "Everything done means not just beds made - the kitchen floor has to be scrubbed, even though she scrubbed it last night before she went to bed. Noone has walked on it for eight hours but it has to be cleaned again. " Yvonne then tells a story against herslef, how at the church of the day of her husband's funeral a female friend apologised for not calling to the house. "Thank God you didn't because it's upside down," Yvonne replied. Nicky laughs. He reminisces about his early memories of his mother, how she used to rub Nivea cream on his face when he was a child, dipping her finger in and then putting a blob on his cheeks, forehead and nose before rubbing it in. He adds: "And she always blessed me with holy water at the front door on the way out. " Yvonne tells how she was heart-broken when Nicky left home at the age of 17 and went over to Leeds United to try out for a career in soccer. "I used to go into his bedroom, open the wardrobe door and smell his aftershave," she reveals. And I always set his place at the table for him. I always felt that some day he might just appear, and he did surprise us on a couple of occasins." She vividly recalls the day Nicky came home from school and announced that he had met the girl he was going to marry. He was 14 years old and the girl was Georgina Ahern. When he became his girlfriend, Nicky would take Georgina home for lunch. "From day one, Georgina became part of the family," Yvonne says. "She's lovely; Georgina would never see a fault in anybody." Nicky remembers how his mother used to serve them tea when they were courting. "We'd be sitting in watching telly and she'd bring in a little table with the tea on it," he says. Then he turns to Yvonne and adds: "It was proper impressing, you couldn't have done it any better." Yvonne can still lure her son home with the promise that she'll cook his favourite breakfast fry-up. "I miss Mam's fry-up, especially when I'm away. I remember when I went on my stag to Marbella with the lads for a weekend, and that Sunday on the way back I called Mam from Malaga airport and asked her if she'd cook breakfast for all the lads after three days on the beer," he says. So the six lads were there with Mam and Dad and my brother, Adam, and we tucked in to a big fry. Memories like that will live with you forever." Yvonne says that success with Westlife hasn't changed Nicky. "I don't think he's changed and my neighbours and friends all say, 'God, he's still the same, he's never changed.' Over the years he gave us the opportunity to move house but we never did and I know secretly he still loves driving down the avenue." As he gets set to celebrate Mother's Day with Georgina and mum, Yvonne, Nicky acknowledges that he has been fortunate in life, despite the loss of his beloved father. "I had a nice, stable background growing up," he adds. "Mam and Dad were happy together. We all sat down to dinner together every single night as a family. I was blessed with that. And I really appreciate that." Vivo Westlife, Kelly Clarkson and SA artists Nadia Neophytou | Yesterday Thousands of fans attended an exclusive concert at Sun City on Friday night featuring Westlife and Kelly Clarkson. The show was a celebration of the new VW Vivo Polo and around 6000 music fans were there. Westlife played all their hits on their return visit to South Africa. Just a bit of fun really, just a bit of getting out there, sing songs, get into the crowd. It was good fun really, a band member said. Clarkson, Freshly Ground and The Parlotones helped ensure the Vivo Polo was a success. Westlife said they would be back in South Africa soon. 29.03.10 Kian & His Ladies at Krystle... We don't know how long it takes to name a new born baby, but if after a year you are still calling your child "you there" or " thingamajig " or "whatsyerbleedinface" then someone really should call in Child Services. On a completely unrelated issue, Westlife's Kian Egan brought his STILL unnamed Girlband to Krystle at the weekend Westlife Nicky tells Brian -- you're too old for a boyband April 01 2010 WESTLIFE'S Nicky Byrne has had a pop at his former bandmate Brian McFadden. The chart-topping star (30) couldn't resist poking fun on Twitter at Brian (29), who has now reinvented himself in Australia. Brian, who has denied reports of a split from fiancee Delta Goodrem, was writing this week about how excited he was to start auditions on Australian Idol. A considerable coup for him, he's sitting alongside pregnant X Factor star Dannii Minogue and Kyle Sandilands putting the nation's fame seekers through their paces. Writing on his Twitter page, he said: "Just about to start Perth auditions. If you have talent and think you're good enough, just say so!" Yet his former bandmate Nicky raised a few laughs by posting on Brian's page: "What you auditioning for now? You're too old to be in a boyband now horse. " Although Brian declined to comment back publicly, this isn't the first time he has butted heads on Cyberspace with his boyband pals. A few weeks ago, he launched a furious tirade against remarks made by two Westlife members who rubbished suggestions he'll ever perform with them again. He quit the group in 2004 to pursue a solo career -- and the band has since gone from strength to strength, selling more than 40 million records globally. Apr 2 2010 Westlife Nicky Byrne on playing Anfield, Simon Cowell and nights out in Liverpool MOST musicians dream of playing Wembley, clocking up number one hits or selling millions of records. Not Nicky Byrne. He done all that, but the Westlife crooner achieved his real ambition when he played football alongside his heroes at Anfield. There was a charity match last year with a celebrity team playing a Liverpool legends side, explains Nicky, 31. I was down to play on the celebrity team, but when I got to the hotel, King Kenny asked if I wanted to play on the Liverpool team instead. I thought I was dreaming. Everyone was there Alan Hansen, John Barnes. It was a proper boyhood dream. Then Jamie Redknapp passed the ball to me in front of the Kop and I got that cheer, the cheer you hear them talk about, and it was perfect. He wasnt just making up the numbers. Before joining Westlife, Nicky was a professional football player, joining Leeds United as a goalkeeper in 1995, and was a squad member of the FA Youth Cup winning team of 1997. That was how I first got to know Liverpool, he explains. I travel back and forth on the ferry, and I stop off in Liverpool. It,s a great city, the closest city in character you can get to Dublin. Eventually, after years of splitting his time between Ireland and a footballing career in Leeds, his apprenticeship was up. My contract ended when I was 19, says Nicky. I tried other clubs, but by then I was getting into music. Plus, I had a girlfriend back home, and really I wanted to be back in Ireland. That girlfriend was Georgina Ahern, daughter of the former Irish Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, now his wife and the mother of his twin sons. verything happens for a reason,says Nicky. I enjoyed those years, but if that contract hadn.t ended I might never have been in Westlife, and I owe so much to that. Few bands can compare to Westlife extraordinary success. In a decade they sold more than 36 million records globally and were awarded 28 platinum discs, including a record-breaking 14 number one hits, beaten only by Elvis and The Beatles. It quickly became a case of another year, another Westlife album. From their debut in 1999, the Irish quartet released an album a year, and every one had gone at least double platinum. This is our 11th year, says Nicky. We got to the point at the end of the last tour where we felt stale and tired. We needed some time away. I remember waking up in the Malmaison in Liverpool after the last night of the tour and realising that I had nothing to do for a whole year. Georgina,s mum had come over to look after our boys After 10 years of commitments and missing every mate,s birthday party, wedding and christening, suddenly I could go. Time had become my biggest luxury, and suddenly I had loads of it. There are things that you give up when you in a band, but suddenly I could do them all. We did all that in our year off. And then, by the end of that year, we were desperate to start again. We went away and recorded an album with new producers. The album got to number two. People thought we be disappointed that it wasn,t number one. In fact, we were over the moon. Being number two to Cheryl Cole and Susan Boyle is nothing to be ashamed of. And like those two acts, Westlife have strong links to Simon Cowell. That,s something we never shy away from, says Nicky. He.s the most powerful man in music, and that opens a lot of doors. He always been great with us. For this tour, Nicky and the lads are promising something special after their time off. We just over the moon to be back out on tour, grins Nicky. And to be back in Liverpool, of course. I came over with my mates during the year off. We been out, had a proper mad night, and we were walking back through the square near Yates,s, when a lad came up to me. He said: I know you, you should be round here, you should be in the bling bling bars It made me laugh. I,m not really one for that whole celeb lifestyle. I rather be in an ordinary pub or a bar than somewhere bling bling. So now that Nicky has achieved his ambitions, what,s left on his wish list? A new pair of boots, he laughs. I can find a pair I like anywhere. I know in my head what I want I seen Johnny Depp wearing them but I can find them in the shops. Oh, and motorbike lessons, he says, suddenly sombre. We bought my dad a Harley-Davidson for his 60th birthday. He died a few months ago, so he didn,t get to make the most of it. I love to go out on it and think of him. He have liked that. WESTLIFE will play a spectacular concert for 10,000 Scots fans - in the first ever gig at a historic castle. The Irish chart-toppers are to stage their massive open-air gig this summer in the grounds of Cawdor Castle near Inverness. Hunky Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne will hit the Highlands as they tour with their tenth album Where We Are. ...... Westlife Live on Sky Box Office http://movies.sky.com/westlife-on-sky-box-office April 2010 Westlife hit the top five in the Irish chart with 35m WESTLIFE have joined the ranks of the richest entertainers in the country after their hefty fortune saw them included in the latest Rich List. The foursome have just been named as the fifth richest entertainers in the country, with an impressive 35m fortune to their names. Throughout their lengthy career, the boys have racked up an impressive collection of number one hits, stellar album sales -- and a fortune most people can only dream of. While their counterparts in the top five of this weekend's Sunday Times Irish Rich list are all seasoned performers who have been working for two decades or more, Westlife are relative newcomers to the scene in comparison. Monday, 3 May 2010 Belfast goes crazy for Westlife You know a band are popular when the crowd is going nuts before they've even taken the stage. The party atmosphere at last night's first of three Westlife shows at the Odyssey Arena began with the appearance of the boy band members on the video screens. Shane got a cheer. Kian got a roar. Nicky got a deafening, bloodcurdling scream. And Mark ... Well, Mark seems to be Westlife's Ringo, but the response was still louder than you would get for Kiss, Metallica and Green Day put together. Westlife's entrance would have shamed these rock titans, too. The intro music was like the Star Wars theme having a fight with the Superman theme, while the stage set looked like the Armagh Planetarium on crack. The four singers appeared onstage clad top to toe in studded black leather, sporting haircuts that probably cost more than my car. They kicked off with a one-two punch of über-ballad What About Now and the actually-quite-rocking When You're Looking Like That. This set the formula for the evening a ballad followed by an upbeat tune, and the fans loved every minute of it. The capacity crowd was made up mainly of girls from six to 60, but there were a few dads and husbands in there, too and everyone sang themselves hoarse. It was impossible to resist the bouncy charm of anthems like Mandy, Shadows and Billy Joel's Uptown Girl. They even had a crack at Thin Lizzy's The Boys Are Back in Town (with Kian on guitar!), and it wasn't half bad. The show was the opening night of the tour to promote Westlife's new album Where We Are, but it was just as much a greatest hits set. And what hits. You don't sell 40 million records and score 14 number ones almost as many as the Beatles without knowing a good tune when Louis Walsh hears one. No expense had been spared. There were costume changes, at least three major set changes and what looked like the plans for the Death Star on the video screens. But the focus was on the four guys. Their dancing wasn't up to much, but they were clearly having the time of their lives up there. When Nicky asked if the crowd had missed them, I thought my glasses were going to shatter with the volume of the response. Indeed, the fans were so loud it was hard to tell how the boys' voices are holding up after an astonishing 11 years at the top of their game. Boyzone may be cuter. Take That may be quirkier. But Westlife are certainly the most charismatic of the boy bands, and they had the Belfast audience in the palm of their hands for the duration of this two-hour extravaganza. ANDREW JOHNSTON 04 May 2010 By Stacey Heaney WESTLIFE were back at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast this week, bigger and better than ever as they returned to the city following a two year break from touring. Westlife rocked the Odyssey Arena this week as they performed at three sold out shows in Belfast. The boys were obviously thrilled to be back on stage again, almost as thrilled as the thousands of fans who packed into the Odyssey to see them during three sold out nights at the venue. Looking and sounding great, the Westlife boys danced their hearts out during the two-hour spectacle, which featured tracks from their new album 'Where We Are', some of the band's greatest hits and even a Glee style medley of Black Eyed Peas' I Gotta Feeling, Beyonce's Halo and Kings of Leon's Sex on Fire in an energetic routine. A spectactular computerised laser display kicked off the show, counting down the seconds until Shane, Nicky, Kian and Mark appeared on stage, where they opened the concert with Where We Are, the title track of their latest album, before moving on to the massive hit What About Now? and then picking up the pace with a rocking rendition of When You're Looking Like That. The fans were already having the time of their lives, singing and dancing along and the noise only got louder as the guys went through hit after hit including My Love, where they showed off their vocal ability by finishing the song acapella, Uptown Girl, Swear It Again, Mandy and a mash-up of If I Let You Go and Air Supply's All Out Of Love. A quick costume change later and the boys were back with fantastic versions of Home and I'm Already There, as well as new hits Shadows and Reach Out. Picking up the energy, the guys added another string to their bow with a dance routine that proved they have well and truly ditched the stools. A medley of Black Eyed Peas' I Gotta Feeling, a dance version of Beyonce's Halo, Thin Lizzy's The Boys Are Back In Town, which featured Kian on electric guitar and Kings of Leon's Sex on Fire had the Odyssey rocking and the audience breathless by the end of the set. Watched by their families, the guys paid tribute to their loved ones and the fans who have supported them since they began in 1998. With such a back catalogue, it is always going to be difficult to fit in all of their hits, but the biggest selling band of the decade managed to do just that with a good blend of the old and the new finishing the night with the huge hits What Makes A Man, Flying Without Wings and World Of Our Own, before saying their goodbyes. As chants of 'Westlife' reverberated around the room, the action began for the encore. With crosses filling the screens, the boys returned to the stage dressed in black suits as they prepared to pay a moving tribute to their loved ones. Having been together for the past 13 years, it is only inevitable that the band have become like family to each other and the group paid a fitting tribute to both Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne's father's Kevin and Nicky Senior who sadly passed away last year. Finishing the evening with the hauntingly beautiful I'll See You Again, a song dedicated to both men, photos of Kian and Nicky with their father's flashed across the screen as both men stood beside each other, seeking comfort in what must have been a difficult performance. The band then ended the night with a superb performance of You Raise Me Up, the song the group performed at the funerals of both men, continuing their tribute and completing a magnificent show. It was great to see Westlife back at the Odyssey once again following their hiatus, and they proved why they are one of the best loved and most successful boy bands out there as they put on their best show ever. Local fans will now be looking forward to the guys returning once again, the question will be when that is, although from the reaction from fans they would be saying, 'What about now? May 7 2010 Music magazines would crucify us if we overtake The Beatles tally on No1 singles, says Westlife's Kian Egan WESTLIFE reckon they'll be crucified if they manage to equal The Beatles' tally of 17 No.1 UK singles. The Irish boy band are only three tunes away with 14 No.1s. They still have a bit to go to equal Elvis record-breaking tally of 21 No.1 singles. But the boys already know the clamour that will greet them if they catch up with the Fab Four. "I could just imagine the music magazines and newspapers crucifying us if we overtook The Beatles or Elvis," said Kian Egan, 30. "We'd be annihilated, but it would be fun." The boys - Kian, Shane Filan, Mark Feehily and Nicky Byrne - have been one of the UK's top groups since 1999 and their first No.1, Swear It Again. That year, they had four No.1s and three in 2000. Those seven consecutive No.1s equalled The Beatles record. Westlife are only in their late twenties and early thirties so have plenty of time and a strong enough fan base to equal The Beatles' No.1 total. Mark, 29, admits they are excited and said: "We have broken records in the past but that would be major history. That would be something that would take a long time for someone to rival us. It's taken us so long to get close and it would be amazing. "But it's not something we would rely on to happen. "We can't live our lives trying to beat that record and see it as a failure if we don't. "But we are very, very close." Westlife missed a chance to close the gap with The Beatles last year when their last single, What About Now, went to No.2. Their seventh studio album Where We Are also went to No.2 but Kian and Mark aren't worried. At least they say they're not. And their strong fan base confirms they are still a force in British pop. Their Where We Are tour will play three nights at the SECC in Glasgow from May 24. Next Friday, May 14, they will broadcast a live show from London's O2 Arena on Sky Box Office. Mark said: "We are still standing in there. "We have a sold-out tour and our last album sold over a million copies. So we are still happy." Managed by Louis Walsh, their record label boss is Simon Cowell. Both have steered the band into performing mushy ballads and a heap of cover versions. It's an image they are ready to break. Before the band released Where We Are last year, they claimed they were trying out a new direction, away from their typical ballads and cover versions. So were they disappointed that Where We Are was the first album since debut Westlife in 1999 not to go to No.1? And that the last No.1 single they had was 2006's The Rose? "We still sell more than most pop acts in the UK so technically it's still a massive success," pointed out Mark. "But it's hard to compete against the giant success we had years ago, especially the way the music industry is at the moment. "But it would hard to not call a No.2 album and a No.2 single a success. "We consider it so and so does our record company. "Of course, a No.2 isn't as good as No.1. But I think what matters is that you sell enough records to make another one. "If you are in any act, you don't want to get dropped. You want to be able to continue, do a tour and make another album. "We know better than anyone that it's silly to live competing with ourselves. "We can't assume that because we were successful, we still will be. "That's why we have so much drive and ambition to continue to be successful. "You have to look forwards, not backwards." Much of Westlife's outlook on life comes from a renewed sense of purpose after the deaths last year of Kian and Nicky's dads and of Boyzone's Stephen Gately, at just 33 from a heart defect. Stephen was the first boyband star to come out as gay and Mark followed his lead five years ago. He is now engaged to boyfriend Kevin McDaid. Like the rest of Westlife, Mark didn't know Stephen especially well, but his death changed his way of thinking. He said: "When you have been able to carve out a successful career over a period of time, you end up playing safe and being afraid to take risks. "You wait around, put things off and worry so much about maintaining your career. "When Stephen died, I realised it could be all over in the morning without warning. That's a very scary thought and it made me realise that I should just get on with stuff. "It made me think, 'Why do you put things off or worry whether to buy a car? Just do it. Live your life. Don't put anything off until next year and stop worrying to much.' " Was Mark's engagement a reaction to Stephen's death? "No, it was happening anyway," said Mark. "But his death made me realise I had to get on with my life. It's about not being scared to do things." Kian agreed that although none of Westlife knew Stephen particularly well, they were affected most at the funeral when they saw people they were close to so upset. He said: "To see Louis crumble and Ronan and the Boyzone lads so upset, it really hit us." Westlife are growing up. Shane, Nicky and Kian are married. Shane has three kids. Nicky has twins. But although Mark is engaged, there will be no wedding bells anytime soon. "People put engagement and wedding too close together," he said. "At the moment, we are enjoying the engagement. But it's not been an easy road for Westlife. Kian, Mark and Shane started in a six-strong Sligo group called IOYOU. Shane's mum helped them get together with Louis in July 1998. But before Simon signed them to BMG, the other three members were dumped and Nicky and Brian McFadden from Dublin brought in. But after their success, Brian quit the band in 2004 and, like Take That and the Spice Girls, Westlife could have split, too. But they didn't although they did an album of swing covers, Allow Us To Be Frank, which Mark calls a "weird time" and an album he'd like to forget. Nowadays, they have competition from JLS, who are Westlife's first real threat for the biggest boy band tag. But after 12 years at the top and over 40 million albums sold, the Irish lads reckon JLS still have a lot to achieve. Kian said: "I'm happy to compete. There's no point in sitting down and not do our thing. "We are very different to JLS. It's also their first year. If you manage to get a great album together in your first year and have talent, which they do, you will have an even bigger second year because that's how trends work. "But we are happy to concentrate on ourselves and look back and remember our first few years and how crazy it was. "The best way to look at it is to compare our first year and songs like Swear Again and Flying Without Wings and having seven No.1s straight." That might be a subtle dig. While JLS's debut album beat Robbie Williams to the top spot and their first two singles went to No.1, their third, One Shot, only got to No.6. But Kian isn't taking anything away from The X Factor runners-up. "The boys are living the dream, travelling and visiting places you don't even know the name of. But it's different when you are in your 12th year. "It's a different type of success and we are at a different part of our career. It's tougher to constantly stay at the top of your game and record better songs." Westlife We're A 'Manband WestlifeWestlife have been around for 12 years but they're not worried about their young competition. Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne are happy to call themselves a "manband". The band have enjoyed 14 UK number one singles and sold over 43 million records worldwide. And now they're getting ready to hit the road again with 22 tour dates across the UK and an O2 Arena gig set to be broadcast live, exclusively by Sky Box Office, on 14th May. We catch up with the group ahead of their Where We Are tour this summer. Which part of the tour are you looking forward to the most? Nicky: "Touring is one of the most exciting parts of what we do as Westlife. You go out and meet the fans, sing live - there really isn't a better part of the job. "Over the 12 years we've been together we've built up quite a relationship with the fans and we like to have a bit of fun and banter on stage. So what can fans expect? Nicky: "Being on tour is different to a typical run-of-the-mill TV performance and being broadcast live on Sky Box Office will be extra special because there will be added pressure - mistakes are there to be seen!" Shane: "When we go on tour we always do a medley of out-there songs and this year is a really good one. It's the part of the show where fans get to see us doing things we don't normally do." You say you've built up a good relationship with fans - what's the most crazy thing a fan has done? Shane: "We've had death threats, we've had a few stalkers. Mark's had a couple of dodgy stalkers." Mark: "Some fans have christened their children after us - that's very romantic isn't it?" Do you miss performing with Brian?Brian McFadden Nicky: "No." (laughs) Shane: "There will be some moments that bring back memories and remind us of the times we had with Brian, but as a band we've been without him for a long time and we're still good friends. We've moved on, it's like going to school with someone and then you both go to colleges, you go your separate ways." How do you relax on tour? Nicky: "We have bubble baths!" Mark: "During the day we have the opportunity to go to the gym, go for walks, exercise." So you're clean-living guys? Nicky: "In general we like a night out and have a drink but we look after ourselves on tour - you have to look after your body." Kian: "We used to go mad on tours in the first few years but now we can only do that if you have a guaranteed day off the next day. You don't want to be going on stage with a hangover so we try to keep it down to one night a week." How did you feel about Take That reforming? Kian: "To see bands like Take That do well is a positive thing. For a long time pop music seemed to be on the way out and rock and rap music was taking over, so for Take That to come back and have success proves there's room for different types of music. Boybands, or Manbands, whatever you want to call us, can be successful again." Are you worried about being in a different market with younger bands like JLS? Mark: "We came out in 1999 and since then there's been Busted, Blue, F!VE, JLS, and a lot of other bands. I think we've proven there's room for more than one - we don't worry about other acts, we're busy taking care of ourselves."Charlize Theron If you weren't all in relationships, which celebrities would catch your eye? Kian: "Gisele is very pretty." Shane: "For me the prettiest-looking celebrity would be Charlize Theron, she's incredible looking. Katherine Heigl is also beautiful - I had to have two." Nicky: "I like the older woman at the moment, I think a little bit of Sandra Bullock could be nice." Are you best friends? Nicky: "We've kind of grown-up together, we're even closer than some brothers, but we all have a separate set of friends - if the band broke up now we wouldn't see each other every day, we'd hook up in time. We get on amazingly or else we wouldn't still be around." Who spends the most time in front of mirror on tour? Nicky: "Mark!" Mark: "Yes it could be true - in terms of getting ready for show, I like to relax and get ready slowly. So potentially I could spend longer in front of the mirror."Kian and Jodi Albert Have you got any extravagant riders? Mark: "Not really, just fruit, chocolate and a few beers." Kian, are you and Jodi (Albert) planning to have kids soon? Kian: "Jodi's in a new girlband with Mercury records and they're coming out this summer so the focus is more on that. Review: Westlife at Liverpool's ECHO Arena May 10 2010 by Joanne Kelly, Liverpool Daily Post Add a commentRecommend WESTLIFE'S Nicky Byrne saw his dream come true as he sang You'll Never Walk Alone with 10,000 fans at the group Liverpool concert on Friday. In between hits, the blond heart-throb confessed: "I've always wanted to do this!" before kicking off a rendition of the Liverpool FC anthem. Bandmate Kian said: "It's a pleasure to be back here in Liverpool, one of the best arenas because of all the lovely Scousers. "You know the reason you make so much noise is because you're so close to the Irish." A full-house welcomed the boys back to the Echo Arena for their Where We Are tour, which included new tunes Shadows and How to Break a Heart, as well as You Raise Me Up and Flying Without Wings. Die-hard fans in home-made T-shirts were on their feet throughout the 23-strong set. New additions to the band's repertoire of covers included the Kings of Leon's Sex on Fire and Beyoncé's Halo but Uptown Girl and Mandy were thankfully not forgotten. Nicky crashes and Byrnes Play-fight ... Westlife ROCK 'n' roll brawling isn't really what you come to expect on a WESTLIFE tour. Connect 4 competitions and a quiet pint of Guinness, maybe. But NICKY BYRNE was rushed to hospital when a play-fight got out of hand after their gig in Liverpool at the weekend. He was wrestling bandmate KIAN EGAN to the floor when he smashed his head through a glass table. Numpty. He ended up with five stitches and a bad headache. He said: "All fun and stupid lads joking. I'm healing already." Westlife boys hit the town ... and a head! May 13 2010 Add a commentRecommend AFTER their sell out show at the ECHO arena, Insider hears Ireland fab four, Westlife, headed straight to Palm Sugar Lounge in Liverpool One to keep the party going. The boys wanted to sample Liverpool nightlife and were seen enjoying themselves in a champagne booth in the bar. Westlife Where We Are tour is a gruelling schedule with 31 shows but the boys had a rare day off after the Liverpool show so they took advantage of a good night out. Our spies say they were also to be found treating their guests to Laurent Perrier rose champagne at Newz Bar, and dancing with the samba dancers at Alma De Cuba before heading back to the Malmaison hotel. A fine old time was had by all, although reports since suggest Nicky ended up with stitches after hitting his head on a tables. 14 May 2010 Westlife admit their terrible past Westlife have recorded a host of "terrible" songs during their pop career, the Irish boyband have admitted. The quartet say there are a number of tracks they regret in their back catalogue, which has made them one of the most successful acts in British music history. "We've certainly made a lot of mistakes. We've recorded songs that we should never have recorded. "We look back on some of them and think, 'Oh God, that was terrible'," confessed Nicky Byrne in a new interview. Shane Filan says the group had become "lazy" and often didn't stand up for what they believed in. "Sitting in rooms and nodding our heads and doing everything that was asked of us was what we did for years and years. "But we are happy to speak now, to say, 'I think we should do this'. We've become men over the last few years," insisted Byrne. Westlife star Mark Feehily has taken aim at British rap trio N-Dubz - berating the hip-hop stars for their "irresponsible behavior" and branding them "total idiots". The clean-cut singer has slammed the group for not taking their task as role models for their impressionable fans seriously, after N-Dubz member Dappy was embroiled in two drugs scandals last month. The rapper was caught on camera taking controversial drug mephedrone and was kicked out of a U.K. theme park after allegedly smoking cannabis in the venue's hotel. And Feehily has urged the band to act more like "real stars" Bono and Jay-Z - insisting the young hitmakers have "no respect". Boy band fans flock to Glasgow for first of three Westlife shows Irish group Westlife are expected to play to some 20,000 people. You just have to follow the sea of cowboy hats and glowsticks to know that a boy band is in town. Marching on Glasgow SECC last night was an army of dedicated Westlife fans who have been coming back year after year. Last night concert was the first of three, for which more than 20,000 fans are expected. If the crowd at the opening show was anything to go by, it seems generations of families will be turning out to see the Irish superstars. Amanda Wyllie, 36, from Maybole, South Ayrshire, was responsible for roping her mother in 10 years ago. The pair now come along with Amanda daughter Keira, five. Amanda said: I suppose I started it all and now we have three generations coming along. They appeal to us all and we all have our favourites. It is difficult to say but they are just amazing to watch. Fan Maureen Anderson, from Cumnock, in Ayrshire, will celebrate her 70th birthday this summer, and was looking forward to seeing the group for the first time. She said: We have been fans for years. Anyone can enjoy their music. Her friend Morag Herbertson, 68, from Glasgow, was also excited about seeing them in concert. We will be shouting and cheering along, she said. You can,t help but like a band like Westlife although you sometimes get a bit of a teasing.Hairdresser Kay MacIver, 40, from Stornoway, on the Isle of Lewis, said: My husband always buys me two tickets at Christmas and I take one of my friends. It just makes you want to have a great night. Shane Filan and Nicky Byrne head to Palm Sugar Lounge after performing at the Echo Arena, Liverpool, UK Thursday June 03 2010 THE STAGE is set for the Westlife juniors to follow their dads into the showbiz world. Proud dad Nicky Byrne has posted a picture of his three-year-old twin sons Rocco and Jay on his Twitter site. The toddlers are snapped in matching jeans and jumper outfits reaching up to the microphones on stage at a stadium in the UK where Westlife are performing. The two appear comfortable in front of the mic and Nicky (31) said that he couldn't resist posting the cute photo. "I just had to tweet this!" Nicky said. "Rocco n Jays first soundcheck. Newcastle metro arena 31/5/10." Nicky has admitted that the group love the touring, no matter how tough the schedule. "Touring is our baby. When we promote a single it's normally a big ballad so we're limited to what you can do with the live performances," he said. "So touring is like getting out of school on our summer holidays where we can go daft." Nicky and his wife Georgina Ahern have been together since they first met in school. "From the moment I saw Georgina, I put her up on a pedestal," Nicky once revealed. "I could have a conversation with anyone, but I couldn't talk to Georgina." Karaoke Their twin sons celebrated their third birthday recently but already appear to be following in their father's footsteps. Nicky lost his own dad Nikki last year and revealed that he was part of the reason he went into showbusiness. The late Nikki, a former singer on the cabaret and karaoke circuit, was part of Nikki and the Studz in his earlier days and also used to perform with Nicky when he was younger. Long-time friend, the showband legend Sonny Knowles, sang Smile at the funeral service and there was also a performance from Westlife. Shane Filan (30), Kian Egan (30), Mark Feehily (29) and Nicky are currently in the middle of a hectic sold-out tour schedule. Westlife's Mark said that they were chuffed that so many people have called their sons after them. And he also joked that have anticipated a baby boom thanks to their next album. "You can listen to it while you're conceiving," he joked. "We're in meetings this week for the next album and have lots of ideas as we want to get out by the end of the year." The Irish band's last album sold over a million copies. Dubliners' diary: Wow! Kasey finds romance at Westlife gig Monday June 07 2010 IT looks like Jodi Albert's Wonderland bandmate Kasey Smith could soon be following in her footsteps by bagging herself a pop star beau. The blonde singer was spotted cosying up to one of the members of American boyband Wow this weekend. The pair had both taken to the stage with their respective bands as support acts at Westlife's Croke Park gig on Saturday night. And they appeared to be quite taken with one another when they decamped to celebrity hotspot Krystle for an exclusive afterparty. The Diary spotted the up and coming popstars looking very close when they arrived hand in hand to join the rest of the celebs at the invite-only bash in the club's Penthouse suite. Meanwhile Westlife star Kian Egan and Jodi, his wife of just over a year, were more loved up than ever as they celebrated the success of the massive show, alongside friends including fellow Westlife crooner Mark Feehily and his partner Kevin McDaid. Smitten singer Kian had paid an emotional tribute to his actress turned singer wife during the concert, thanking her for her continuous support throughout the past year which saw his father pass away in July following a long battle with cancer. Birthday The star also debuted his musical talents during the show when he performed The Boys Are Back in Town on an electric guitar, given to him as a birthday present from his Westlife bandmates. Nicky Byrne and Shane Filan meanwhile had their chance to shine when their children, Nicky's twins Rocco and Jay and Shane's three children Nicole, Patrick and baby Shane Peter took to the stage with them for the band's hit single Already There. The pair -- along with their wives Georgina and Gillian-- were not in attendance at the afterparty in Krystle, as they had to jet straight to Manchester following the concert in order to take part in Robbie Williams' Soccer Aid event at the United ground at Old Trafford yesterday. , Westlife's Shane lives the high life in Surrey Shane Filan and wife Gillian are spending half the year in Surrey Westlife crooner Shane Filan, 30, and his wife Gillian are enjoying life in their new Surrey bolthole - a Georgian house in Cobham which is set in half an acre. 'It's private and we have great neighbours. We plan to spend half the year here and half in Ireland,' says Shane, who also owns a mock Tudor mansion in Carraroe, Co. Sligo. Shane is already familiar with the area as he takes his children Nicole Rose, five, Patrick Michael, one, and six-month-old Shane Peter to nearby Chessington World of Adventures, and he enjoys playing golf at Wentworth. Shane and brother Finbarr are spearheading a luxury housing development in Sligo where they hope to build 63 apartments. Singer to develop 5m nursing home In this section » WESTLIFE SINGER Shane Filan and his brother Finbar are to develop a 5 million nursing home at Knappagh Road on the edge of Sligo town. The project has been given the go-ahead by An Bord Pleanála with 14 conditions attached to meet objections from neighbouring residents associations. The home is set to be completed by June next year. The state-of-the-art building is one of a multimillion euro set of development projects the singer is set to start in his Sligo home area, which he says could create up to 300 jobs for local people. The brothers are also set to start work on a new 50-bed nursing home in Dromahair, Co Leitrim, and on a new residential and retail complex near Shane,s luxury home at Carraroe, outside Sligo town. The brothers, who run construction company Shafin, say they are preparing for an end to the recession and to meet a growing demand from an ageing population for more nursing homes. Shafin, like others in the construction industry, was left with a number of unsold properties from an earlier development in Dromahair. But the singer said positive things were beginning to happen. We sold over a dozen houses in Dromahair in recent months. That proves the banks are beginning to loosen the purse strings and people are becoming a bit more positive. We firmly believe that it needs to be local people who get Sligo moving again, he said. Monday 19 July 2010 News Westlife are reportedly teaming up with the producer who is behind Take That's recent comeback. Westlife - Recording new album in London The Irish pop group are working on their new album with top American producer John Shanks, reports the Irish Daily Star. A source told the newspaper: "It's a major coup for Westlife to get this producer - he's produced all the big acts from Bon Jovi to the Backstreet Boys and Take That. "They wanted him for their last album but weren't able to get him. They're thrilled that he's agreed to work with them on this album." Shanks worked on the Take That albums 'Beautiful World' and 'The Circus' and wrote their number one hits 'Greatest Day and Patience'. Westlife flew to London last week to begin work on their new record, which they plan to release in November. Wednesday July 28 2010 WESTLIFE are going to party with their families and close friends behind the stage at their Lissadell House concert on Friday -- and their pets will also get in on the act. The boys are set to bring their pet pooches along for the show. They have specifically asked for dog bones and other dog food in their "must-have" list of backstage supplies at their first concert in seven years in Sligo, home county to three of the four singers. Backstage sources revealed Kian, Shane, Mark and Nicky have also asked for a supply of chewing-gum. They have also asked for Lucozade Sportdrink before taking the stage in front of 10,000 fans. Westlife will have two support acts, Kian Egan's wife Jodi Albert and her band and Shane Filan's brother-in-law Glenn Cal, a musician who regularly plays in Sligo pubs. The four piece will take to the stage this evening at Lissadell House, to perform as part of a three day music weekend in Sligo The 'You Raise Me Up' singers have not played their home town for seven years and according to Ocean FM, Kian has said that he "can't wait" for the event. Mark Feehily also expressed his excitement by tweeting: "Sligo here we go! We are home!! Rain Rain stay away, let the fun commence! xxx". Wednesday August 11 2010 WESTLIFE star Nicky Byrne was more loved up than ever this week when he wined and dined his wife Georgina Ahern in London to celebrate their seventh wedding anniversary. The couple are currently based in Britain along with their twin sons, Rocco and Jay (3), while Nicky and his bandmates Shane Filan, Mark Feehily and Cian Egan record material for their new album. The group recently signed up to work with six-time Grammy nominee, John Shanks, who is responsible for teen sensation Miley Cyrus's new album, Can't Be Tamed. However, the romantic Nicky (31) was determined not to neglect his childhood sweetheart on their special day and even posted a romantic tribute to her on his Twitter page. "A very happy seventh wedding anniversary to my beautiful wife," Nicky wrote. "Here's to gazillions more." The star also took some time out of his busy schedule to show his other half a good time, planning a night out at an exclusive restaurant. "They've been in London all week, where they've been celebrating in style," said a source close to the star. "They're also planning a trip back to the Chateau D'Esclimont in Gallardon,France, where they wed seven years ago, later this year," they added. Before then, however, the star will join his bandmates for an intimate gig in front of 1,000 fans at the O2 next week. The concert will be streamed live from the venue on the O2's website blueroom.ie. Nicky is also due back on the airwaves next Sunday afternoon for his new weekly gig spinning discs alongside 2fm star Michael Cahill from 5pm to 7pm. Irish pop crooners Westlife are touring the UK next March playing ten gigs at some of the biggest venues in the country, with tickets now available on viagogo.co.uk. The boys will take to the road in Spring 2011 to promote an upcoming new album, which is thus far untitled. Mentored by fellow Irish pop hero Ronan Keating, the four boys - Shane, Nicky, Mark and Kian - are sure to set the UK live arenas alive once again as they wow their army of fans across the nation. Remarkably it will be the band's tenth UK tour and is bound to sell out rapidly. Westlife have played at London Wembley Arena an incredible 25 times and they will return to the venue on 27th March 2011. Tickets for the tour will sell out fast but as Europe's leading ticket exchange, viagogo will have 100% guaranteed tickets for all Westlife dates. Westlife will play the following UK shows: March 7th CIA, Cardiff March 11th O2 Arena, London March 14th Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle March 16th Trent FM Arena, Nottingham March 18th Echo Arena, Liverpool March 19th SECC, Glasgow March 22nd MEN Arena, Manchester March 25th LG Arena, Birmingham March 27th Wembley Arena, London March 28th Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield. To ensure you don't miss out on these spectacular shows, secure your Westlife tickets now on www.viagogo.co.uk. Westlife top the bill at Arthur's Day in Dublin Monday, 20 September 2010 Westlife Westlife have been named as the headline act at the Guinness Arthur's Day celebrations in Dublin this Thursday. The irish boyband will be joined by The Script and a host of other international artists. The Dublin gig is one of more than 1,000 planned events nationwide, involving 150 confirmed artists and 200 hours of live music performance. ,It's a family affair for Jodi as Wonderland sparkle in debut gig Wednesday September 29 2010 Westwife Jodi Albert was cheered on by some very special guests when her new girlband Wonderland performed their debut gig at Dublin's Pod nightclub. Dressed to impress in a black jeans and white jacket combo, Kian Egan's wife explained how she was thrilled when her parents George and Eileen jetted into town to support her and her bandmates Kasey Smith, Corinna Durran, Sharon Condon and Leigh Learmont. Jodi's parents spent several days visiting the couple at their home in Sligo before flying to Dublin with their daughter and her popstar hubby for the band's intimate launch gig. Kian's in-laws are due to return home today for a family wedding at the weekend, at which Jodi and the band are expected to perform. The close-knit family has been through a difficult time after Jodi's mum Eileen battled cancer last year, while Kian was left devastated when he lost his own father Kevin to cancer in July of last year. However, last night was all about toasting Wonderland's successful five-track set. "They were fantastic and we're so glad we were here to see it," Jodi's proud father George told the Diary. "They've put a lot of hard work in over the past couple of years and I think they'll do very well. " Kian and Louis Walsh were on hand last night to support their protegees as they performed their first single Nothing Moves Me Anymore and four other songs. Following their every move was an ITV film crew, who are making a documentary about the group, which will be shown later this year. Speaking about his latest showbiz venture, Kian explained how he and his wife of a year and a half are careful to keep their personal life and their work life separate. "There haven't been any disagreements and I don't anticipate that there will be," he explained. "Jodi and the girls know that Louis and I make the decisions. That's why they have us there as managers. "It's nice for us to work together and have that shared interest. We're both enjoying the different elements of it. " Kian's bandmate Mark Feehily and his husband-to-be Kevin McDaid, as well as former You're a star contestant Leanne Moore were also in the audience to wish the girls well. The aspiring songstress was one of the main contenders when it came to choosing the line-up for the band, but was pipped at the post for the final spot by Leigh Learmont. 12-11-2013 om 21:33 geschreven door westlife |
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