FEBRUARY 08
Westlife Mark Receives Porn Valentine
Westlife's Mark Feehily was sent a homemade porn DVD from a fan on Valentine's Day. The singer revealed that he always has to be careful whenever he's opening fan mail because he's also been sent sex toys in the past. Feehily told The Mirror: "A fan sent me a DVD of her having sex. I've also been sent used sex toys. I open my post with Marigolds on these days!"
source - Showbiz News
posted - 16th February
Pop heartthrobs Westlife were given an unusual Valentine's Day gift live in
front of the nation - 10 Totnes pounds.
The Irish group were special guests on BBC1's magazine-style programme The
One Show, which featured a report on the funky town's plans to cut its
dependency on oil and develop its own economy.Presenter Adrian Chiles quipped
the authentic Totnes currency was their 'appearance fee' for appearing on the
show, which attracts more than four million viewers each evening. Reporter Lucy
Siegel looked at how successful the Transition Town Totnes movement is, to a
backdrop of shots taken from various vantage points in the town. She is filmed
buying something from Gazebo with Totnes pounds and said: "You can only spend it
in independent shops in the town and not the big out-of-town supermarkets, so
money stays in the local economy instead of draining away to corporate HQs."
Rob Hopkins, described as the 'chief visionary' of the transition town project,
was interviewed and explained his vision for the future. He said: "If you were
to walk around Totnes in 2030, you would see houses that would be much better
insulated, much more energy efficient. There would be a lot less car traffic, a
lot more public transport; you would see food production in places at the moment
where we wouldn't necessarily imagine such a thing would be possible."
Shots of the former market garden which dominated the town centre until the
1970s were shown in contrast with what's now Heath's Nursery pay and display car
park. Dave Heath, whose father used to run the market business, said the
self-sufficient way of growing local produce will more than likely be the model
for the future. Back in the studio, Lucy Siegel said the Totnes pound is working
because many retailers have bought into the idea. She enthused: "It's a very
good idea because it de-links the economy from oil, which we're running out of
and it lowers their carbon emissions and they become more green."
source - This Is South Devon
posted - 16th February
Kian Likes Them Curvy
WESTLIFE hunk Kian Egan reckons it's sad women feel pressure to be
superskinny. "It seems women nowadays think unless they're a size six then
they're not pretty," said the crooner, who is engaged to curvy actress Jodi
Albert. You look at women like Beyonce and J-Lo and they're beautiful and sexy.
They've got curves and big arses!" The Sligo-born star also revealed ex-bandmate
Brian McFadden had jokingly asked to rejoin the group. He recalled: "Last
summer, Brian said to me 'come on man, ring the band and ring Louis Walsh,' and
I said 'man, you're never going to be in Westlife again. Accept it!' He was only
joking."
source - Daily Irish Sun
posted - 16th February
source - westlife.com
posted -13th February
Exclusive interview in OK magazine
You won't want to miss the latest issue of OK! magazine - there's an exclusive interview with Kian and Jodi about their engagement in Paris, plus some amazing pictures! The magazine is out in shops today.
source - westlife.com
posted -13th February
Westlife speak out about their break
Westlife joined GMTV this morning to talk about why their still
together and going strong after 10 years. Speaking to Lorraine Kelly, Nicky
Byrne said, "We've been 10 years together this year as a band. I'm pretty happy
with that – I never thought we'd make it that long, so this tour is representing
and celebrating that." Shane Filan said their close friendship was the key to
them all getting along. "We have a lot of respect for each other individually.
There's no hidden agendas in Westlife - we're very honest with each other." The
band revealed their plan to 'chill-out' for a year after spending 9 years
working non-stop. Kian Egan said, "We've got a bit of break coming up after the
tour… probably the biggest we've ever taken. We're going to take a year out and
we're not going to do an album this year." Shane added, "It's just to spend time
with our families and spend time with our kids, just relax. Do anything but sing
maybe for a year." The break might be perfect time for Kian to sort out his
marriage arrangements. Questioned when the wedding might be, he replied, "We
haven't fully decided when yet - we're just waiting to find the right location,
shall we say. But yes I'm looking forward to it."
source - My Park Magazine
posted - 13th February
Win A Valentine's Card From Westlife!
Can you imagine a more perfect start to your Valentine's day then the postman delivering a hand-signed card from Westlife? Well, it'll be a dream come true for one lucky fan in our amazing competition! We want you to design the front of a Valentine's card for Westlife. We'll display a selection of the best entries in our special Valentine's gallery, and our favourite will win a card signed personally by the boys. To enter the competition, upload your picture to the Valentine's section of the Gallery. IMPORTANT: you MUST include your full name, address and phone number in the Image Description section, which we will remove before putting your picture on the site. So, get those thinking caps on and get creative! You'll have to be quick though, as the competition closes at 9am on Wednesday 13th February. One entry per person.The competition is open to fans from any country, but if you're entering from abroad, please be aware that your card may not reach you until after 14th February.
source - westlife.com
posted -10th February
To Baldly Go Kian
We know how delicate boys can be, so we have scolded ourselves for sniggering
at Kian Egan's bald spot. Especially since we're now placing bets on how long it
will take the Westlife singer, 27, to start combing what's left over the shiny
bit. Kian, please, just shave the lot.
source - The Daily Mirror
posted -1st February
Westlife In Boyband Battle
IT'S the battle of the boy bands at the M.E.N. Arena after Westlife caught
wind that rivals Take That's record-breaking 27 performances had knocked them
off the top spot. Local lads Take That were crowned Most Successful Act in the
History of the M.E.N. Arena last December when their sold-out Christmas shows
brought their total Arena performances to 27, beating the previous record of 24
shows held by Westlife. But now, after hearing they'd been knocked off the top
by their Manchester counterparts, the Irish superstars have added a third
Manchester date to their 2008 tour - bringing their total number of Arena dates
level with Take That.
Tickets for Westlife's show on Friday May 23, their third of 2008, go on sale on
Friday, February 1 at 9am. Westlife play the M.E.N. Arena on Saturday, March 15
and Sunday, March 16, then Friday, May 23. £40 - £50. Call the Box Office on
0870 060 1768 or click here.
source - Manchester Evening News
posted -1st February
Irelands Most Stylish Celeb
Money has never claimed to be able to buy style - but when the competition is
fierce the credit card is never too far away. The annual Peter Mark VIP Style
Awards was launched yesterday and the nominees were kitted out in some stunning
outfits to impress the voters. This year there is a category for the men for the
first time and nominees include Michael Flatley who is described as a 'real
fashionista', Nicky Byrne and Ronan Keating. Both Ronan and his wife Yvonne are
nominated but Nicky's wife Georgina has been left off the list. Sisters Grainne
and Sile Seoige have both been nominated.
source - daily Mail
posted -1st February