| 2008-06-04 | Coldplay's quest for Timberlake sound |
Chris Martin has said that Coldplay have written a new song directly influenced by Justin Timberlake.
Less than a week after citing Westlife and Radiohead as musical touchstones for their forthcoming record, "Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends", Martin now says Timberlake's sound was used as inspiration for new track, Lost!
He tells Virgin Radio: "One song we're always trying to chase is Cry Me A River by Justin Timberlake, in terms of the beats and everything.
I know that is one of [drummer] Will's favourite songs. And he did all the drums on Lost!"
Viva La Vida... is due out on June 12.
Source: Ananova |
| 2007-11-22 | Westlife banned from performing single |
Westlife are not allowed to perform their new single when they appear on X Factor this week.
The band are mentoring the X Factor finalists this week and will sing on the show.
However, they will not perform their new single Home as Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh don't want to be accused of using the show to plug their talent.
Leona Lewis appeared on the show a few weeks ago to sing her hit Bleeding Love and 2005 winner Shayne Ward performed his new single Breathless.
According to the Sun a show source said: "Simon and Louis have come under fire for booking all their artists on the show. But why shouldn't they? It's the same family and it's the biggest show on TV.
"However, Westlife will be mentoring the finalists - and will not sing Home."
Westlife's Mark Feehily said: "We're going to perform a track off our album. It'll be an exclusive performance."
Mark also revealed who he thinks will win he said: "Beverley has the best chance out of Louis' group and then Rhydian."
Source: Ananova |
| 2007-10-23 | Westlife glad of Take That comeback |
Westlife have said they are glad Take That have reunited as it reminds the public there are other aging boybands about.
The Irish band themselves are firmly on the comeback trail and have a new single waiting in the wings.
Singer Nicky Byrne told the Belfast Telegraph: "Up to two years ago, before Take That came back, we were being called the grand-daddys of pop, so we're delighted that we're not the oldest boy band on the go now."
He explained: "And it's great for us because it means that we have a good 10 years left as well."
Westlife's new single Home is released on October 29.
Source: Ananova |
| 2005-04-25 | Brian denies he's popped the question |
Brian McFadden has denied rumours he's proposed to Delta Goodrem.
He said: "It isn't true that I've proposed. Maybe someday - but not yet."
In an interview on 105.4 Leicester Sound, quoted in the Daily Mirror, the singer also reflects on his first meeting with Delta.
The former Westlife hunk said: "She's one of those people, you just go 'I can't believe you're famous. You're so nice'."
He also revealed the pair are considering recording another duet. He said: "It's possible - we do write a lot of songs together."
Source: Ananova |
| 2004-10-18 | Westlife add more tour dates |
Westlife have added six more concerts to their Red Carpet tour.
Their tour kicks off in Belfast in February.
The new tour dates are - Wembley Arena Pavilion on February 23, Manchester Evening News Arena on February 27, Cardiff International Arena on March 2, Birmingham NEC on March 7, Glasgow SECC on March 14 and Sheffield Hallam FM Arena on March 19.
Westlife have also confirmed they will perform at the G-A-Y nightclub on Saturday, December 4.
The band's Red Carpet tour is in support of the Irish boy band's sixth album, Allow Us To Be Frank, from their Rat Pack themed album of the same name due on November 8.
The album features songs originally sung by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr including Mack The Knife, Ain't That A Kick In The Head which will be released as a digital only single on November 1 and Fly Me To The Moon.
The band release a live DVD on November 15 featuring the concert at Stockholm's The Globe show on May 29 on their European tour.
The DVD features 19 tracks from throughout their career and new footage of the band behind the scenes.
Source: Ananova |
| 2004-09-06 | McFadden says he was close to breakdown |
Former Westlife star Brian McFadden says he was once close to a breakdown.
Talking to the News of the World about his last days with the boyband, McFadden said he was a drunken mess in desperate need of help.
And it was the loving support of wife Kerry that managed to pull him out of the gutter.
He said: "I just broke down. I was drinking heavily towards the end of my days with the band and I wasn't happy.
"All I wanted to do was quit and get my life back. I remember days after I left sitting in Dublin's Four Seasons Hotel and crying.
"I didn't know what the hell was going on in my head. I was just sitting on the floor, holding my knees and rocking. There were tears rolling down my face and I thought s***, I'm here having some sort of breakdown. That's when I rang Kerry, who was great.
"She took me home and called the doctor who said I needed to rest and stop drinking. It was the drink making things worse. But now my life is back on track and I'm really happy."
His first solo single, Real To Me, is released on Monday. He wrote that with Robbie Williams' ex-writer Guy Chambers.
Source: Ananova |
| 2004-08-30 | Brian dropped TV on his head |
Brian McFadden reveals he once dropped a TV on his head in a failed attempt to be a rock 'n' roll rebel.
The former Westlife singer says he had been drinking before his bid to trash his hotel room, reports the Daily Star.
He says: "I was missing home. I was missing Kerry and everything was getting to me.
"So I just drank the mini-bar and then tried to throw the telly out of the window and it landed on my head."
Source: Ananova |
| 2004-07-26 | Westlife to search for a star |
Westlife are to hold their own version of television's Pop Idol to find an unknown to appear on their next album.
The foursome are looking for a female singer to record a track for the album and to perform the song live on a Westlife TV special.
The four band members - Kian Egan, Nicky Byrne, Shane Filan and Mark Feehily, are launching a hotline number for hopefuls on Monday.
Anyone can call to leave their details and sing a favourite song, at a cost of 50p a minute.
Westlife will listen to the entries and choose a shortlist of candidates before auditions in London and Manchester on August 24 and 25.
The winner will be announced on the TV special, called You're The One, later this year, says The Sun.
The CD, out at Christmas, will feature covers of songs by Hollywood's famed "Rat Pack" of Fifties crooners Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.
Simon Cowell, who will release it on his S Records label, said: "This is the ultimate search for a star. The winner gets to sing with Westlife on national television. It may be the launchpad for a successful career."
Source: Ananova |
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