The Fashion Police
Britney in a tracksuit, Chris Martin in student chic, sometimes pop stars just
dont have a clue when it comes to looking their best. Fashion stylist Sonja
Mohlich sees who hits the top in the fashion chart.
WESTLIFE: ' This look is a bad example of Westlife because it is for their Frank
Sinatra album. They have a good style but then again it's very much what the
record company want them to look like. Even when they are not on duty they look
smart. They can afford it, and and they're always wearing the best labels and
the latest looks.'
souce- RTE Guide Music mag
posted - 29th June
Westlife in choreography rehearsals pics
The No. 1's tour may be finished, but you can take a peak at the boys behind the
scenes in the Gallery section. We've just added a bunch of shots of Westlife in
choreography rehearsals -hope you like them.
source - www.westlife.com
posted - 29th June
The end of the tour...
The Number 1's World Tour has now come to an end and I'm sure those of you that
were lucky enough to make it to any of the concerts will agree it was one to
remember.
The boys had a fantastic time and really enjoyed performing to fans from
all over the World. South Africa was amazing, as was everywhere - your support
definitely didn't go unnoticed.
Right now the band are taking a well deserved rest but they'll be back in a
couple of months to start recording a new album.
source - www.westlife.com
posted - 29th June
Shane On The New Album
WESTLIFE star SHANE FILAN reckons the band is set for another string of No.1
hits with its next album.The group is returning to their old pop anthems for the
next album and Shane said: "We're so excited albut this-we're going to be giving
the fans the classic pop tunes they like.
"There's going to be a mixture of dance floor fillers and ballads just like when
we started."
source - Mirror
posted - 27th June
Bitchy Job For TV Jodi
Former Hollyoaks actress Jodi Albert is set to play a super-bitch in the new
series of Footballers' Wives Gorgeous Jodi, 21-who is dating Westlife star Kian
Egan, 25-
is "really looking forward" to her role, revealed her dad George yesterday. He
said: "She was delighted to be approached for Footballers' Wives."
Jodi-Voted Sexiest Actress at the British Soap Awards-had failed to find work
after quitting the soap last year. She is currently appearing in a
fly-on-the-wall documentary,
California Dreaming, for Channel 4's T4.
source - news of the world newspaper
posted - 27th June
Brian 'hated' Westlife's music
Brian McFadden admits his growing hatred of Westlife's music was partly behind
his decision to quit the band.He also says his former bandmates suggested he
might need therapy when he announced his plan to go solo, reports the Daily
Mirror.
He said: "They thought it might be a head thing." McFadden says his "impulsive,
last minute" decision to walk out came about due to his depression about
being in the band. He said: "A lot of the stuff annoyed me - covers and cabaret
songs."
The star tells Weekend magazine denies he is trying to be another Robbie
Williams. He said: "I don't want to be like anybody. I want to be me. I want
to do commercial rock."
source - Money Plans, India
posted - 27th June
Star in her eyes is Westlife's Shane
As 12-year-old Charlotte Greogory turned around to find Westlife singer Shane
Filan sitting beside her, mum Sandy had tears in her eyes. The day when the
youngster met her idol was extra-special because Charlotte was born with
Down's syndrome and her mother thought she would never see this moment.
Sandy Gregory and husband Mike, from Lincoln, did not know their daughter had
Down's syndrome until she was born because, at 34, Sandy had been too young to
be tested. She said: "I used to know a lad when I was a child who had Down's
syndrome and my first thought was 'She's one of those thick kids.'
"But Down's syndrome children are not at all stupid." The mother-of-four said
she was initially told Charlotte would not reach the age of five and would
never talk or walk. "Charlotte is nearly 15 and she can talk the hind legs
off a donkey," Sandy said.
The grandmother-of-nine admitted the first year was hard as the tot was in and
out of hospital. She said: " She stopped breathing on me and all sorts, it was
horrendous." But since then, the family have not looked back. Charlotte attends
a mainstream school in Lincoln and loves her time there. Sandy said: "The school
always comments on how polite she is." From September she will spend a day a
week at St Christopher's School-for children with moderate learning
difficulties-to learn cooking and other life skills.
She is a typical teenager and her bedroom is full of Westlife posters and
memorabilia. The youngster also loves bowling and her mother said her 15th
birthday in October would definitely involve a trip to the bowling alley. She
said looking after Charlotte was a 24-hour-a-day job but she would not
change it for the world.
"If I could have guaranteed that my next child would also have Down's syndrome
when I was younger, then I would have had another baby. Charlotte is adorable
and so loving." Sandy's daughter Lynn, who is expecting her fourth child in
September, has chosen not to have tests for Down's syndrome during any of
her pregnancies.
Sandy's advice to other parents who give birth to a child with Down's syndrome
is not to listen to people's preconceptions.
"The only thing I would have changed was other people's attitudes," she
said. "When she was very small people would look into her pram and not
know what to say. It was as though they thought they were going to catch
something." She added: "People also stare. It doesn't bother Charlotte but it
does upset me. "I want to say: 'Why are you staring?' She is just like any
other child-she just has extra-special needs." Her other piece of advice for
parents is to treat a youngster with Down's syndrome as they would any
other child. But she says the family try to make the most of every days as they
do not know how long their daughter has left.
"But then you could say that about any of your children," she said. She added
that whatever happened, one of her greatest memories would be the moment
when the teenager met Shane Filan. She said: "We didn't tell her and just sat in
a big room backstage and when she turned around she was looking at him.
"Her big sister and I had tears in our eyes and, for once, Charlotte was
lost for words."
source - thisislincolnshire.co.uk
posted - 27th June
U Magazine sexiest Irish Man 2005
1. Allen Leech
2. Shay Given
3. Ray DArcy
4. Shane Filan
5. Mark Feehily
5. Brian ODriscoll
6. Colin Farrell
6. Larry Mullen
6. Dermot OLeary
7. Roy Keane
7. Craig Doyle
7. Aidan Quinn
8. Nicky Byrne
8. Liam Neeson
8. Jonathan Rhymeyers
9. Cillian Murphy
10. Keith Duffy
11. Pierce Brosnan
12. Bono
12. Stuart Townshed
13. Gabriel Byrne
14. Shane Lynch
15. Patrick Kielty
15. Brian McFadden
15. James Nesbitt
16. Adrian Dunbar
17. Michael Flatley
17. Eddie Irvine
posted - 27th June
Shane's Baby Joy
Westlife singer Shane Filan was enjoying the catwalk creations at the Morgan
autumn/Winter show in London last week. Shane 25, was with pregant wife Gillian
, who is expecting their first child next month.
He revealed, "I'm really excited about Westlife's new stuff - we're going back
to singing ballads." But not exciting as becoming a first time dad.
An overjoyed Shane gushed, "I really can't wait."
The Irish hunk also told us he can't believe how slim ex Westlife Brian McFadden
is looking these days. He said "We'd just wish he'd looked that good in the
band. He was so lazy back then, but now he's working out everyday!"
Shane also gave his approval to Brian's new girlfriend, Delta Goodrem. He
revealed, "I met her a couple of weeks ago. and she's a lovely girl. They're
really happy together." Aw!
posted - 17th June
We want Irish aid
IRELAND'S top music stars last night demanded a Live8 concert spectacular in
Ireland. Huge names such as The Thrills, Snow Patrol, Westlife, Elton John and
Meatloaf have told the Irish Daily Mirror they would be prepared to perform at
the massive charity show to coincide with the London concert. A breathtaking
gallery of major music acts are offering their services to a Dublin
concert with Phoenix Park as the top choice for the venue.
The campaign was launched yesterday as we revealed how Irish music fans cannot
apply for tickets to the Hyde Park show on July 2. Now music legends want to
raise awareness by holding a concert here at the same time as the other
world-wide shows so fans don't miss out. Elton John is performing just a
few miles away from Phoenix
Park on July 2 at the RDS.
A source close to the star said: "I'm sure it would be possible for
him to whizz across the city and belt out a few songs. He's also doing The Hyde
Park gig that day so that would make it three concerts in the space
of eight hours - he would love to do it." Meatloaf, who is
headlining the Killarney Summer Fest that night, has told industry sources he
would be prepared to fly to Dublin by helicopter after the show to make an
appearance along with Status Quo who are also on the bill
Westlife boss Louis Walsh said he would pull out all the stops to get his
band in on the action, adding: "We're in if the show is going ahead. It
would go down in history as the biggest show ever staged in Ireland."
Irish stars BellX1, Ash, Snow Patrol and the Thrills have also thrown
their hat into the ring for the show.
A spokesman for Ash said: It sounds like a great idea and the lads would
be well up for it. Snow Patrol are performing at the Hyde Park concert but
would
be prepared to jet to Ireland later that night for an appearance.
Yesterday we revealed that Irish fans couldn't text for tickets to the Live 8
show in London. Organiser Bob Geldof's spokesman Bernard Doherty said:
We're mortified and very apologetic Only people in the UK can enter the
lottery-style draw for
tickets run through phone giant O2. A Phoenix Park official said yesterday:
Obviously there would be a lot to organise in a short space of time.
But the venue is available and if it was endorsed by the Government it could
happen.
Stars such as Madonna, Robbie Williams and Coldplay have already signed
up to the London gig. Other huge concerts will be staged in
Paris and Philadelphia.
posted - 17th June
Kian/Shane in Marbella
Westlife hunk Shane Filan quite possibly has the most tolerant wife in
history. For while lovely Gillian is nearly seven months pregnant with their
first child, Shane 25, is partying at some of Marbella's top clubs with bandmate
Kian Egan , 24. Our spies at Sintillate's Plaza Beach Party revealed he's been
living it up for nearly a week. You'd better make the most of it, Shaney....
source - Daily Star
posted 15th June
Kian - sex abuse school horror
WESTLIFE star Kian Egan last night spoke of his devastation at the latest
paedophile outrage to hit his primary school.
The star said he was "shocked and bewildered" as a former teacher at St John's
Primary School in Sligo was jailed for sexually abusing young boys.
Kian and his bandmate Shane Filan were both pupils there.
Former Marist brother Peter White was jailed for five years on Wednesday for his
sickening sex acts on kids and became the third teacher from St John's to be
convicted of abuse.
Kian, 25, said: "When I heard what happened to those poor kids my heart just
sunk for them.
"It's devastating and bewildering that something like that would happen. The
fact it went on at one time at a school I went to brings it close to home and
it's very sad."
The Sligo primary school has produced some of Ireland's top success stories
including former European Commissioner Ray McSharry and Aer Lingus chief
executive Dermot Mannion.
But Kian added: "I was never affected by anything like that when I was there.
"I had a fantastic time at the school and I could never have imagined anything
like that happening. It is a superb school now and I know the current head-
master who is a fantastic guy and the kids are very happy. But the things that happened in the past have come out now and obviously it's
important that the victims get justice."
The shameful past of the school stretches back over 30 years.
In 1989 teacher Michael Patrick Cunnane received a three-year suspended jail
sentence after pleading guilty to 11 counts of incident assault between 1974 and
1981.
And this March 62-year-old Christopher Cosgrove was found guilty of 180 counts
of sexually assaulting pupils between 1968 and 1977. He was jailed for eight
years.
source - The Mirror
posted - June 4th 2005
Shane Filan
The Mirror (London, England); 6/1/2005 Byline: Paul Martin
WESTLIFE star SHANE FILAN reckons the band is set for another string of No1 hits
with its next album. The group is returning to their old pop anthems for the
next album and Shane said: "We're so excited about this - we're going to be
giving the fans the classic pop tunes they like.
"There's going to be a mixture of dance floor fillers and ballads just like when
we started."
source - Irish Mirror
posted - 4th June 2005
Westlife's World Cup Glory Bid: Band aim to sing official Irish song.
The Mirror (London, England); 5/27/2005 Byline: by PAUL MARTIN
WESTLIFE are being lined up to record Ireland's official World Cup anthem if the
team qualifies for the tournament next summer. The FAI is desperate for the
group to send the squad off to Germany with a bang if Brian Kerr's men make it
to soccer's biggest party. And speaking exclusively to the Irish Mirror last
night, singer Shane Filan said: "Our message to the FAI is come and get us - we
want to sing the World Cup song."
The soccer-mad stars have booked three weeks off next June so they can travel to
Germany if Ireland qualify. And the record-breaking singers want to write and
record a chart- topping anthem paying tribute to Roy Keane and the boys. Shane
added: "Of course we would love to sing Ireland's song - it would be amazing. In
the past smaller bands have recorded Irish World Cup songs but it would be great
to do something really big and send the lads off to Germany with a great song.
"We all love football and singing is our big thing - so it's the perfect
combination."
An FAI insider said: "Obviously the team still has to qualify but if they do
there's no bigger pop band to sing the official song.
"It's great to hear that the band are up for it, so fingers crossed." HERE'S a
few Westlife songs that could send the team on their way - Score It Again, World
(Cup) Of Our Own, Shay Whatever Keane Of My Heart and Scoring Without Wings.
source - showbiz Ireland
posted - 4th June 2005