AUGUST NEWS
love was in the air for Kian and Jodi
Love was in the air as Kian and Jodi jumped WESTLIFE singer Kian Egan and
girlfriend Jodi Albert pledged their love for each other before their charity
parachute jump last week. And model Jodie, who had tried to talk her
popstar boyfriend out of the daredevil stunt, ended up jumping first.
"I shouted to her 'I love you, babe' and she looked back at me and said 'I love
you too, babe' and that was it - she was gone," said Kian. In his first full
interview about the jump in Co Offaly, Kian said that, even as they were driving
to the airfield near Edenderry, Co Offaly, Jodi was adamant she wouldn't join
him in the flight without wings. "But Jodi is a spontaneous type of person and
when we got to the place and she saw all the experts there, people who knew
exactly what they were doing, she said 'OK, why not?' and she went up in the
plane with me," he told Ocean FM.
The jump, also done by three friends who surf with Kian near his home in
Strandhill, Co Sligo, was to raise funds for earthquake and tsunami victims on
the Indonesian island of Java.
source - Irish Independent
posted -28th August
Westlife Australian Tour Postponed
Westlife won't make it to Australia next month due to recording commitments.
The Australian tour was to take place between September 17 and 23 but
the boyband is yet to complete its next album.
A statement from Sony-BMG says that "due to delays in the recording of their new
album, due for international release in October of this year, the band have
reluctantly had to reschedule their Australian tour and will now tour here early
in 2007". Ticket holders are advised at this stage to hang on to their tickets
until further notice.An Australian promotional tour is being planned in October.
"Westlife apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause their fans" the
statement reads.
source - Undercover Music News
posted - 28th August
Westlife At Butlins
Westlife will be taking to the stage at Butlins in Minehead this November – and tickets are on sale now. The special Westlife breaks take place from 17th-20th November and start from just £88 per person. Prices include your seat at the concert, accommodation and all the great entertainment and activities that Butlins has on offer. Tickets and further information are available by clicking here.
posted - 19th August
source -
westlife.com
Westlife in Asia
Kian, Shane, Nicky and Mark have just announced a handful of dates that will
take them to Asia in September. The guys will be playing a series of massive
arenas when they visit the Philippines, Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and
Indonesia from the 4th September.
posted - 19th August
source -
westlife.com
Australian Tour Postponed
It is with regret that Westlife and Michael Coppel Presents advise the
rescehduling of Westlife's September Australian concert tour. Due to a delay in
finishing the recording of their next album (scheduled for international release
in November), Westlife have had to postpone their first full Australian tour
until February 2007, but look forward to bringing their Australian fans an even
more spectacular and hit-filled show at that time.
Itinerary details:
Perth September 17 Challenge Stadium NEW DATE- February 8
Adelaide September 19 Ent. Centre NEW DATE- February 6
Melbourne September 20 Rod Laver Arena NEW DATE- February 5
Brisbane September 22 Ent. Centre NEW DATE- February 3
Sydney September 23 Acer Arena NEW DATE- February 2
All tickets purchased for the September show dates will be valid for the new
February dates without need to exchange or refund. If required, refunds may be
obtained from the point of purchase.
posted - 19th August
source -
westlife.com
Westlife tour posponed
It is with regret that Westlife and Michael Coppel Presents advise the
postponement of Westlife's September Australian concert tour. The tour will be
rescheduled to dates in 2007. New dates will be confirmed shortly.
If you are unable to attend dates in 2007, refunds are available from the point
of purchase.
All tickets currently held will be valid for a rescheduled date (to be
announced). Please check back for your new rescheduled date, once the new 2007
tour dates are announced.
posted - 19th August
source -
www.coppel.com.au
Westlife attacked by two ton rhino
POP idols Westlife fled in terror when they were attacked by a giant two-ton
RHINO. The horned beast charged the four horrified singers at a safari park. And
only the quick-thinking of their guide saved the Irish quartet from disaster.
The ordeal began for Kian Egan, Shane Filan, Mark Feehily and Nicky Byrne as
they toured Knowsley Safari Park in Liverpool. Their car startled a 15ft-long
white rhino - and the brute rampaged towards them. Park boss David Ross slammed
his foot on the accelerator and sped off with only seconds to spare.
He said: "It certainly caused a bit of excitement in the car and we had to beat
a hasty retreat. The rhino was sweltering in the heat and I think we got a bit
too close." He added: "The boys fully enjoyed their trip - even though it
was bit frightening." White rhinos are normally gentle vegetarians who
almost never attack humans. But the rare animals still account for about 100
deaths a year worldwide.
posted - 13th August
source - People Newspaper
Westlife in Asia
Kian, Shane, Nicky and Mark have just announced a handful of dates that will take
them to Asia in September. The guys will be playing a series of massive arenas
when they visit the Philippines, Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and
Indonesia from the 4th
September. Check into dates to see if they're at a venue near you.
posted - 13th August
source - www.westlife.com
Flying without wings
LOOK who's Flying Without Wings...it's WESTLIFE star KIAN EGAN. The singer has
been a high-flyer in the charts so many times that I'm sure this parachute jump
was a breeze. He was raising cash for the Indonesian Earthquake Fund and managed
to get over £7,000. Kian was joined by his gorgeous fiancée, ex-Hollyoaks
actress JODI ALBERT. He told me: "Jumping out of the plane had me sweating
but it's an amazing rush." Westlife? More like Zestlife
source - NOTW newspaper
posted - 6th August
'Don't go flying without wings Kian!'
BEAUTY JODI'S SKYDIVE FEARS. Byline: By PADDY CLANCY
WESTLIFE star Kian Egan's terrified girlfriend Jodi Albert has begged him not to
do a skydive. The star signed for the charity jump in Co Offaly on Wednesday but
now Hollyoaks star joined Kian's mum in trying to talk him out of it. Kian, 26,
revealed: "When I told her I was definitely doing it this week she wasn't happy
about it.
"She wanted to know what would I do if something went wrong. She agreed I was
doing it for a good enough reason - to help earthquake victims in Java - and she
told me to make sure I got enough money for them." The Flying Without Wings star
also revealed his mum Patricia failed to talk him out of it. She gave me an
earful," he said. "She only found out when she read the local paper. I told her
even if I wanted to there was no way I could pull out now.''
Kian and three surfing mates will each be strapped to an experienced skydiver
when they leap from a plane and freefall for almost 10,000 ft. They will reach
speeds of 180 km/h before the parachutes are opened to slow down for the final
5,000 feet. The dive, for which Kian hasn't yet started his training, comes down
near Edenderry. He said: ''It will be the first plane I've ever taken off in
that I won't land in.
"That idea quite nervewracking. I want to know as little as possible about it
until I'm in the air and the door opens and I get pushed out.'' Kian is likely
to be strapped to top sky-diver Roger Killeen, a veteran of 5,000 jumps in 14
years. Roger laughed: ''All he has to do is smile, have fun and don't get sick."
The dive is in aid of the Strandhill Indonesian Relief Fund (SIRF) set up by
Kian's surfer pals Allan Mulrooney and brothers Barry and David Mottershead.
They were in Java on holiday last year and were moved by TV pictures of the
earthquake there in May. Over a couple of pints they decided to help. Kian's
three Westlife colleagues, Mark, Shane and Nicky are sponsoring his jump. Kian
said: "Nicky was for doing it but when I told him I could actually arrange it he
backed out.''
source - Irish people newspaper
posted - 6th August