Archive for August 22nd, 2007
Westlife’s Nicky Byrne message to fans
By Andrea Clarke Photo by Fabrizio Belluschi WESTLIFE’S Nicky Byrne has taken some time out from recording the band’s new album to send a message to fans. The singer, who recently became a father of twins, said they were back in the studio after a well earned break. He [Read More]
Irish X Factor judge Louis Walsh doesn’t want under 16s because of pushy parents
By Andrea Clarke IRISH X Factor judge Louis Walsh has revealed he doesn’t want to mentor the new under 16 because of pushy parents. The County Mayo pop manager, who was recently reinstated as judge on the hit TV talent show after being sacked, thinks the young category is [Read More]
Shayne Ward vows he won’t end up in rehab
By Andrea Clarke SINGER has vowed not to end up in rehab like other young celebrities. The star, who’s mother is Irish, won the first X Factor back in 2005 but said the support of his family will keep him out of rehab. The pop singer told Digital Spy: “I won’t end [Read More]
Irish director of “Once” head hunted by Hollywood studios bosses
By Andrea Clarke THE director of Irish low budget film Once is being head hunted by Hollywood studio bosses. Written and directed by John Carney, Once has become an unexpected box office hit in America, and now studios and A list stars are courting the Irish man to work on [Read More]
Former Corrie Charles Lawson to return to Street without moustache
By Andrea Clarke FORMER Coronation Street star Charles Lawson is set to walk the cobbles once again as Jim McDonald but without his trademark moustache. The County Fermanagh actor, who played the fiery Belfast man for over a decade, can’t wait to return, minus the [Read More]
Australian artist turnes mega stars U2 into 13 centimetre figures
By Andrea Clarke An Australian artist has turned mega stars U2 into 13 centimetre figures for his new exhibition based on the titles of the Irish band’s songs. Alasdair Macintyre, who is based in Brisbane, saw the rockers in concert last year and was inspired to create [Read More]
Calum Best:”Im a big fan of Razorlight”
Photos by Fabrizio Belluschi Calum Best in the VIP area at Tennent’s Vital festival – Ormeau Park – Belfast 21.08.07 All eyes were not on the main stage as bad-boy Calum Best put in an appearance to catch favourite band Razorlight – to the delight of [Read More]
Razorlight rock Belfast
Photos by Fabrizio Belluschi Razorlight frontman Jonny Borrell at Tennent’s Vital festival – Ormeau Park – Belfast 21.08.07 By Ryan Kennedy RAZORLIGHT topped the bill at the first night of Tennent’s Vital 07 yesterday. Playing to a crowd tipped to be [Read More]
