Mike Skinner of The Streets spoke with CD:UK about a recent run-in with Chris Martin and his wife Gwyneth Paltrow that went bad after Mike Skinner’s liquored up sister spilled a drink all over the Coldplay frontman.
“My sister came with me and she was really drunk,” he said. “She spilt a glass of wine over Chris so we left. I had to pull my sister away and we went home. Plus I never spoke with Chris ever again. I don’t quite know where to hide my face ya know.”
Deeyah’s first ever UK release the double A-sided single “Plan Of My Own/I Saw You” is released in the UK at the end of January 2005. Both songs are written and co-produced by Deeyah.
Born in Norway and living between the UK and US, Deeyah’s influences are varied and range from Madonna to Dr Dre to Metallica. This is no ordinary singer and Deeyah can’t wait to unleash her unique contemporary pop sound to the UK.
Deeyah wrapped up two amazing and successful tours across the UK in June/July as well as in Nov/Dec, 2004 where she connected with her ever-growing fan base and performed live sets in front of thousands. She has spent the past year working with the legendary producer, Darin Prindle, who has worked with Destiny’s Child, TLC, Madonna, Jermaine Dupri, Boyz II Men and Usher. Darin says, ‘Deeyah is a star in every sense of the word. She has talent, drive, beauty and most of all, intelligence which you must have in order to stay at the top once you get there.”In August 2004, she split her time between L.A. and Atlanta in the USA shooting a fantastic video for ‘Plan of My Own’ with the award-winning director, John Lindauer whose past clients include Lauryn Hill, Mary J Blige, Lisa Stansfield, and Christina Aguilera to mention a few. The video has already caused a stir and will be on your screens in time for Christmas.
No stranger to success, having conjured up two critically acclaimed albums in Scandinavia, Deeyah is here for the long haul and ready to let her talent run wild.
The sexy popstress is already being compared and mentioned in the same diva list as JLo, Beyonce, Shakira, Gwen Stefani and Christina Aguilera.
Deeyah’s musical style has been described as guitar based R&B.
We will undoubtedly be hearing a lot more about this new star of pop that is DEEYAH.
Deeyah’s official website: www.deeyah.com
The Sun reports that Girls Aloud have signed on for GBP100,000 each to be the faces of the High Street fashion chain next year. The five singers will help design jewellery and accessories. “The girls were delighted to sign on the dotted line,” a source revealed.
Pop singer and actor Eric West caused controversy in America , singer demands not to be called Justin Timberlake or Usher.
The rising pop star is building up his name with 3 movies in the works and his anticipated album “Half Life” will be in stores early 2005, but the pressure he might be feeling is from rivals, pop superstars Usher Raymond and Justin Timberlake.
The pop singer was interviewed by the Buzz 99.3 in the states, when asked if he feels he can be the next Usher or Justin he replied saying “I’m not Usher, and I’m not Justin Timberlake, nor are they Eric West, we all are different artist, and it’s unfair to compare us to each other.”
He went on to say, “I respect both Justin and Usher as artist, and congratulate them on their success, but as an artist, I have to spend time worrying about my music and putting out something that my audience will appreciate and not worry about what Justin and Usher are doing, at the end of the day I have to please myself and my fans, that matters more than Christina VS Britney, Janet VS Madonna, Justin VS Usher”.
Fans from TimberlakeStyle.com spoke out about the comparison.
mrsjt said, “Eric West? He’s cute but does he really have such an adoring fanbase? Is he even anything like Justin? I am so sick and tired of the comparison crap.”
Anne stated, “Eric West is very talented!! I think since he is young and doing pop/r&b the media will compare him to JT [Justin Timberlake] and Usher. It’s going to happen with all the new artist who are young, male and cute.”
Jay Sean and the 2point9 crew hooked up with Chinese rapper Jin during his whirlwind trip to London. The rapper, who is part of DMX, Eve and Jadakiss’ crew is reputed to be one of best rap freestylers around. He was over for a gig at Cirque in London’s Leicester Square. After his performance, Jin got involved in a battle with UK freestyler SAINT. Prior to the concert, Jin and Jay Sean were penning some lyrics in Rishi Rich’s studio for a forthcoming Jay Sean track. The following day, Rishi and Jin knocked out another BANGING track .. rumoured to be one of the 1st releases on Rishi Rich’s forthcoming album.
This follows a high profile year for Jay who took producer Timbaland shopping in Southall & hooked up with Sean Garrett (Usher’s producer “Yeah”). No doubt they will work together on future projects.
It seems Jin will appear on Jay’s next single rumoured to be ‘Don’t Rush.’
A few weeks ago there was news about Martika and her new duo Oppera. Now more news is making headlines. On his new album Encore, Eminem samples the #1 Martika hit “Toy Soldiers”. The track is called “Like Toy Soldiers” and it’s a brilliant track, and it is quickly becoming one of the most loved songs on the album by fans and critics. Is a huge comeback coming for Martika? I think so.
The People reports that a leaked memo from makers MTV describes former Steps star Lisa Scott-Lee as a British Newlyweds version of Jessica Simpson for the singer’s upcoming reality show alongside former Hear’Say hubby Johnny Shentall.
“It will be a classic, compelling show in the Osbournes/Newlyweds mold, as these stars and their loved ones expose real emotions and relationships,” MTV bosses claimed. “There will be laughter. There will be highs and lows.”
Though Blue star Duncan James’ father Simon Roscoe walked out on his mother when he learned she was pregnant with the singer, Duncan tells the press he won’t do the same with his now pregnant ex-girlfriend Claire.
“It’s pretty mad to think I’m going to be a dad and I’m loving every minute of it. I simply can’t wait for my darling baby” Duncan said.
The baby is due in April.
The Sunday Mirror reports that Robbie Williams has split up with probation officer Lisa Brash after dating for a month.
“He really liked Lisa but it just wasn’t meant to be,” a source revealed. “Robbie can never seem to find the perfect woman and it’s heartbreaking because he really wants to fall in love and start a family.”
Lisa responded to the news claiming, “If I never hear from him again, I’ll still cherish the time we had. I had a wonderful time. He’s a wonderful guy.”
New single from the up and comer
A stunningly atmospheric mid-tempo track containing a traditional Indian sample, ‘Stolen’ showcases the much-touted Jay as an incredible British talent destined for huge cross over success this year.
Stolen contains a sample from ‘Chura Liya’ which is taken from the classic Bollywood movie ‘Chura Liya Hai Tumne’ ‘T This is one of the oldest and Biggest traditional Asian tracks of all time.
The track has been produced by Rishi Rich, whose previous credits include producing Britney Spears, Mary J Blige and Craig David.
Jay, who trained to be a doctor before dropping out to pursue music, is also continuing to build a reputation as a fantastic live performer, regularly performing with the Rishi Rich Project in front of crowds of 2,500 + around the UK. He will continue to cement this reputation when he tours the UK in October ‘T dates to be announced shortly.
‘Eye On You’ was not Jay’s first taste of chart success ‘T last year he collaborated on ‘Dance with You (Nachna Tere Naal)’, with the Rishi Rich Project which reached number 12 in the charts. Since then Jay has become a huge name on the Asian Music Scene and is now starting to firmly establish himself in the mainstream.
‘Stolen’ is taken from Jay’s debut album ‘Me Against Myself’, which is going to be released on November 8th.