Monthly Archives: September 2002

Additional Too Close For Comfort Tour Dates

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Further dates added to Darren Hayes’ Too Close For Comfort Tour..

26 September Sands Centre

4 October Manchester

14 October Wolvs Civic Hall

15 October Plymouth Pavillions

16 October London Hammersmith Apollo

18th October Belfast…Maysfield Leisure

19th October Dublin…Vicar Street

22th Oct Copenhagen…KB Hallen

23rd Oct Stockholm…Annexet

25th Oct St Petersburg…New Arena

26th Oct Moscow…Kremlin Palace

28th Oct Moscow…Kremlin Palace

2nd Nov Helsinki…Espo Arena

8th Nov Mexico City…Teatro Metropolitan

9th Nov Mexico City…Teatro Metropolitan

12th Nov Tokyo…Ebisu Garden Hall

13th Nov Tokyo…Ebisu Garden Hall

15th Nov Nagoya…Bottom Line

17th Nov Osaka…Nanba Hutch

19th Nov Singapore…Fort Canning

21st Nov Teipei…Dr. Sun Yat-sem Memorial Hall

23rd Nov Manilla…Araneta Coleseum

26th Nov Bangkok…Queen Sirkat National Convention Centre

Fans attenting the Wolverhampton concert on 14th October in the UK..You need to contact the place you purchased your tickets from if you have STANDING tickets because the venue is now all seated and your standing tickets will need to be exchanged. This applies to 14th October ONLY.

Holly Valancee to join KISS 100 for a Bam Bam Breakfast

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Aussie pop sensation Holly Valance, will be joining Kiss 100’s Bam Bam Breakfast to chat to Bam about life, love and the like from 6-10am on Wednesday 25th September 2002.

This will be Holly’s second visit, having famously dropped in on the show earlier this year.

Holly releases her follow-up to her new single, ‘Down Boy’, the follow-up to her number 1 smash hit debut, ‘Kiss Kiss’, on Monday 23rd September through WEA.

So be sure to tune in to Holly Valance on the Bam Bam Breakfast on Kiss 100, from 6-10am on Wednesday 25th September.

Tune into the Bam Bam Breakfast on Kiss 100, Monday to Friday on 100FM in London, online at http://www.Kiss100.com, or on the digital radio network.

Check out http://www.bamster.com for full info on the show.

Is Toni Braxton pregrant again and will this effect her new album?

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Is it time for celebration in the Braxton home. Rumors persist that 6x Grammy-Award winning diva is pregnant again. This would make number two for Toni Braxton and producer husband Keri Lewis. “It could very well be true. She has been traveling from LA to New York to Atlanta recently recording her new album but, has stayed out of the limelight.” says an insider.

Toni Braxton was also scheduled to perform on the Today Show this past week but pulled out and has also missed confirmed dates to present at this years, Espy Awards and Teen Music Awards. While Arista has a firm, “no comment,” which in my book either means, “we have no idea,” or “yes,” they plan to move on with her new album which is now due in November.

Ace of Base Da Capo – Album Tracklisting + Song Clips Revealed!

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In music the term “da capo” means to return to the beginning of a section of music.

For Ace of Base “Da Capo” is not just the name of their latest album

Upon hearing the remaining songs on the album you’ll find that the group is not only joining the parade of artists who have attempted a late career comeback effort (this is not the first time “comeback” and “Ace of Base” have been in the same sentence either) but they are the masters of it.

The group has sold in the millions with every album they’ve released thus far and “Da Capo” promises to continue that trend.

At a time when the music world doesn’t seem to know which way to go as it attempts to downplay the signifcance of manufactured teen pop, while only mildly embracing modern rock and nervously repositioning the importance of hip-hop and R&B, Ace of Base find themselves in a similar position as they did in 1993-1994.

They’ve got a groovy disc filled with compelling work that is unlike a lot of what is being played on radio and in clubs today.

And with a loyal fanbase to help push the album, Ace of Base are poised to impact the international music scene in a dramatic way.

The single “Beautiful Morning” is out this week in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark. It goes on sale next week in most of the rest of continental Europe.

The album “Da Capo” is set to be released on September 30th.

DA CAPO

Unspeakable

Remember The Words

World Down Under

Wonderful Life

What’s The Name Of The Game?

Hey Darling

Samples of some of these songs are available at www.AceOfBase.info

Pop Idol Sarah Whatmore Joined Bam Bam For Breakfast

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Pop Idol’s 20 year-old wannabee Sarah Whatmore (the one that Simon Cowell asked to marry him + then signed to his record label!) dropped in on Kiss 100’s Bam Bam Breakfast last week. She spoke about…..

Darius ‘T she likes him
Men ‘T she’s single!
Romeo and other kids names
Plus loads more

She turned up half an hour late, with some feeble excuse about her taxi getting a ‘puncture’ and having to grab a lift from a white van man! She sweet talked herself back into Bam’s good books 7.5 out of 10 for being ‘a good looking fella’ (Bam’s words not hers!) and said he looks like ‘Patrick Swayze!!’ Not bad eh? He gave her six out of ten…! Then at the end, she gave Bam her private mobile number………….!! She reckons her single will go Top 10 on the week of release, which isn’t too bad, but one things for sure, she’ll never make it as a radio presenter, Bam asked her to read the news, which she did……really badly, although she was happy to admit this herself, saying “I really am crap at this!”. Yes you are Sarah!!

She sang her song live (without backing) and we have to say that this girl can sing!! Check out the 30 second clip on Bamster.com, where she sings, talks and tries to impersonate Orvil the duck (as Bam thinks she sounds like Orvil!):

Click here to watch the video, or click here to visit bamster.comHere’s just some of what she said:

She spoke about her fellow Pop Idol, Darius:

Sarah: “He’s done well. I like Darius. He was on the same leg as me in Pop Idol, so we get on.’
Bam: Did you watch him on Popstars:
Sarah: “Yeah I did”
Bam: What was your opinion of him?
Sarah: “Em, confident, cool guy, determined.’
Bam: The whole country apart from you thought he was a pain in the butt!
Sarah: “Oh right. A bit too cocky, but a nice person underneath. You have to give his dues to him. Very intelligent. I’m not stupid!!’

Men (she’s single and recently split with her long-term boyfriend):

Sarah: ‘For personal reasons we finished. We’re still the best of friends.’
Bam: I don’t believe you. If you’re still friends call him up!
Sarah: ‘I don’t know his number off by heart…….That’s not fair, I can’t do that. He won’t be happy, he won’t be my friend anymore”
Bam: Do you fancy your boss, Simon Fuller?
Sarah: “no!’

Beckham’s just named his child Romeo, would she choose that name?

Sarah: “No, I wouldn’t personally. I like Sebastian or Emily.”
Bam: Would you get your children’s names tattooed on your back?
Sarah: “No I don’t like tattoos or piercings.”

Melanie Launched Her Book In Leeds And Got Support From Family

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6 September 2002 0951SST – 0800GMT

Melanie Launched Her Book In Leeds And Got Support From Family

Spice Girl Melanie B returned home to launch her biography and got a big hug from grandma. According to a report by UK’s paper This Is Leeds, the 26-year-old chose Borders bookshop in Leeds to launch Catch a Fire, which tells the story of her rise from council house girl to becoming a global star.

As hundreds queued to see the Leeds lass and have her book signed, her family made sure they popped in to see her on the home leg of her nationwide book-signing tour. Her 80-year-old gran, Mary Dixon, of Seacroft, turned up as a surprise. “I didn’t even know she was coming,” said Mel. “I call her Grandma White, it’s ace to see her.” Mrs Dixon added: “She calls me Grandma White as she has a white gran and a black gran. I am so proud of her and all she has achieved. She had no idea I was coming today. She is lovely, as are all my grandchildren and Phoenix her daughter is beautiful also.”

As she signed books for hundreds of fans Mel said: “I was last in Leeds two weeks ago. We get home as often as we can, usually two or three times a month, to see everyone. “I love Leeds and it is great to be back in my home town.” Mel’s mum Andrea, who works in Leeds city centre, also popped in. Andrea said: “I have rushed here during my lunch hour. Mel really loves Leeds and that is why she wanted to launch the book here.”

One fan queued since 8am to see his idol. Joel Gray, 17, of Cleethorpes had waited for hours holding a bunch of flowers. In return he was given a kiss from the star. Mel will star in a new BBC drama next January called Burn It.

News compiled by Spice Girls Asia News TeamSpice Girls Asia provide Asian Insights Into The Spice Girls. http://www.spicegirlsasia.cjb.net

Bid for a signed CD from Liberty X in an online charity auction

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The X Appeal charity is holding an online auction in October and pop stars Liberty X have donated a signed CD!

On the seventh of October this year, the X Appeal, the official charity of the Royal College of Radiologists, will be holding an online auction, held in conjunction with eBay, to raise funds for the charity.

Liberty X, who recently had a number one hit with ‘Just a Little’ are currently busy promoting their latest single ‘Got to have your love’, but the five members still found time to donate a signed copy of their album, and a signed photo. Liberty X’s debut CD ‘Thinking It Over’ is steadily climbing the charts, and includes their other hit singles ‘Doin’ It’ and ‘Thinking It Over’.

Dan Pamment, speaking on behalf of V2 Music, the band’s record label, said; ‘The X Appeal is a really good cause and I’m delighted that Liberty X and V2 can help in some way.’

The X Appeal plans to auction 100 donated items for ‘Auction X’ and so far generous donations have included a signed photo of Michael Owen, an oil painting of David Beckham and David Seaman, and the opportunity to attend a broadcasting session with two Xfm DJ’s.

The X Appeal is predominantly concerned with funding research projects to develop imaging studies and benefit the science of diagnosis. It is also committed to fighting cancer and eliminating children’s diseases.

You can find full details of how to bid for the album by visiting www.x-appeal.com/auction-x.html.

Information on Liberty X’s activities can be found on the band’s official web site – www.libertyx.co.uk.The X Appeal is the research arm of the Royal College of Radiologists. It is unique in funding research in a vital area of medicine frequently overlooked by corporate donors, grant making trusts and even patients.

By developing and applying alternative, non-invasive techniques in medical care, the studies funded by the X Appeal lead directly to improving the quality of patients’ lives.

The X Appeal focuses on the following:

– Cancer treatment research. One in three people will develop cancer during their lifetime. One in eight will die of it. The X Appeal aims to reduce these figures through research into radiotherapy treatment that benefits cancer sufferers.

– Radiological research. 25 million x-rays and scans are used in the UK every year and play an important role in detecting serious medical disorders. UK doctors treat more patients than their counterparts in most countries around the world. The X Appeal supports increased research into x-rays and scans thereby improving patients’ chances of receiving an early and accurate diagnosis.

Melanie B Turned Down Appearance On Celebrity Big Brother

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5 September 2002 1350SST – 0800GMT

MELANIE B TURN DOWN APPEARANCE ON CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER

Things may have slowed career-wise for Spice Girl Melanie B recently but she ain’t at rock bottom just yet. UK Tabloid The Sun has reported that the Spice Girl known has knocked back the chance to appear on Celebrity Big Brother.

Apparently, more worthy work in the form of a role in the West End play, The Vagina Monologues, and appearing in the BBC drama, Burn It, is more than enough for Mel to be getting with at the mo. Rumours were rife that the vocal star would consider popping into the house in order to boost her sliding profile, but a spokesman told the Sun: “Mel was approached but she turned it down.” A house-mate who makes more noise than Jade just doesn’t bear thinking about.

News compiled by Spice Girls Asia News Team

Celebrity shades auction for charity

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The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is offering you the chance to own a pair of celebrity shades in their celebrity shades auctions.

Blue, Ronan Keating and Atomic Kitten are a just a few of the fabulous and famous who have backed Shades for a Day – a campaign to promote eye care in the sun whilst raising money for Guide Dogs – by donating their sunglasses.

You can place your bid online for your favourite shades from now until 12.00 midday Tuesday September 24.

Why not place a bid today at www.guidedogs.org.uk/celebrityshades