Sunday, February 28, 2010

Friday, February 26, 2010

Westlife star excited about engagement

Watch video of Mark talking about the engagement


Westlife star Mark Feehily has said that he is "very happy" about his engagement to partner Kevin McDaid.

Speaking to RTΙ.ie, the singer said that they haven't set a date for the wedding yet.

Feehily said: "I'd be lying if I said there was any plans. There isn't."

"We're just between Sligo, Newcastle and London in a cloud of champagne and celebrations... just enjoying the moment."

Credit/Source: rte.ie

A day in the Westlife

Talk Me Down


IT'S every boy's dream - to be in Westlife. Our man Paul Martin is now the envy of every pop wannabe after becoming the fifth member of the band for the day. He really is in a little world of his own...

PAUL MARTIN DODGES FANS ON THE ROAD WITH STARS


IT'S not every day you get asked to become the fifth member of a world famous pop band.

So when Westlife's Shane Filan asked me to join them a day I tuned up my vocals and pulled on my dark glasses with screaming fans, paparazzi, Garda escorts and drama around every corner.

Here's my exclusive diary of a day with Westlife as they prepare for their big Meteors Award appearance at the RDS:

12pm: Shane tells me to meet in Four Seasons hotel. When I arrive the lads are preparing for their biggest day since their comeback - the Meteors. Shane greets me with a big hug and a smile. Instantly a horde of young girls rush over bursting into hysterics and tears as they see their hero. Nicky, Mark and Kian arrive and pose for pictures - I get a feeling there is going to be a lot of this today.

12.15pm: Westlife's tour manager shouts we have five minutes to get to the RDS for rehearsals. A team of security people arrive and a black people carrier with tinted windows swings up to the front entrance like an FBI operation. I sit beside Mark and Shane. Everything is quiet for a few seconds until a pack of screaming girls emerge from the bushes.

They sprint after our moving car without fear. One of the girls grabs the handle and tries to open the door. Mark leaps across me and tries to hold the door close as the girl holds on for dear life - refusing to let go. Fearing for her safety the boys slow the car and allow her to pass a belated Valentine's card through the window to Nicky. She collapses in a flood of tears.

12.30pm: We're running late. RDS organisers take us backstage to where the stars will hang out. We arrive at Westlife's home from home for the day - a small but comfortable room decked out with sofas, plants and filled with treats such as Tayto crisps and Kit Kats. No sign of any alcohol though - it looks like the boys are as professional as ever after 10 years in the game.

1pm: Brian O'Driscoll arrives and asks to meet the lads. They leap out of their seats to greet him and spend 15 minutes chatting about Ireland's Six Nations defeat to France. I ask Brian if he fancies himself as a pop star and he jokes: "You wouldn't be asking me that if you heard me during the team's sing-songs. I'm dreadful."

1.30pm: Rehearsal time Picture: and I'm led with the boys on to the huge awards stage. Kian eyes up a guitar to be used by Florence And The Machine. He strums a few tunes then takes to the stage with the lads to rehearse their performance of What About Now.

2.30pm: After three more renditions of the song the boys are happy with their sound. Shane suddenly tells me we're going to a special interview with radio station FM104 - in Clery's shop window on O'Connell Street.

2.35pm: We have to take a last-second diversion after some over-excited fans bring the main road to a standstill. Our car sweeps up to the side-entrance but we have to wait for five gardai to hold back fans. A security man warns us: "As soon as we open this door you have to keep your head low and run straight to the entrance." We run, one by one, into the RDS, through an improvised tunnel formed by security and gardai. I'm sweating like a pig from all this running - but the lads are unfazed by all the craziness

2.45pm: The lads are about to go on air in front of the screaming masses on O'Connell Street - but first there's time for a quick autograph-signing session.

3pm: Mayhem breaks out as we're led into the window of Clery's which looks out over the mob. The lads are interviewed and then wave to the fans who are frantically waving banners proclaiming their undying love to each of the singers.

3.30pm: The interview is over but we're trapped in the building behind two giant steel doors as fans try to get in to meet their heroes. I'm grabbed by a security official and literally pushed into the waiting car with the rest of the band who seem as surprised as me by the mass hysteria. But the drama isn't over yet.

3.35pm: We've barely travelled a 100 yards when the car is mobbed by fans who have rushed up the street and forced us to a standstill. Kian shouts: "Everyone put your arm against the windows quickly." We all follow his lead. Shane explains that if they didn't do this the windows were liable to smash. The lads are all stunned by the reaction. Nicky says: "That was like the really crazy, crazy stuff that used to happen to us 10 years ago."

7pm: After dinner and a good rest we all head to the Meteors. As we pull up to the red carpet the flashlights from the paparazzi are blinding. They stop every 30 seconds to do interviews with the media - they are still the hottest ticket in town.

9pm: The lads are thrilled - they've just picked up the best pop band gong for the 10th year in a row. Kian orders a round of celebration beers. They are in the mood for a big night!

11pm: It's off to the Wright Venue for the after-show party. The lads tuck into Grey Goose vodka, champagne and beer as they live it up in their own private VIP suite.

5am: They finally dash home

Credit/Source: Irish Mirro

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

New Westlife World Video

In this weeks episode of the Westlife World video series the boys talk about their travels.
See the video HERE

Source & Credit:Westlife.com

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Westlife win 10th Meteor Award in a row

Westlife have scooped the award for best Irish Pop Act at the Meteor Awards for the 10th year in a row.

The awards, being held at the RDS, will be broadcast on RTΙ on Sunday.

This evening Wallis Bird won best Irish female, while Lady Gaga won best International female.

The Script beat off U2 and Bell X1 to take the Best Live Performance prize.

Colin Farrell made a surprise appearance - he presented the award for the Best International Album which went to Paolo Nutini for Sunny Side Up.

The Coronas won Best Irish Album.

Snow Patrol are the Best Irish Band while Florence and the Machine won Best International Band

And Brian Kennedy has received this year's Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contribution to music.

Credit/Source: rte.ie

Westlife won Best Irish Pop Act

All the Goss from the Meteors!!!

Ireland’s top musicians have been out in force tonight for the annual Meteor Awards…

For the tenth year in a row Westlife have won Best Pop Act. Cian Egan says although the band has won the Best Pop Act for ten years in a row - all his awards take pride of place in his house.

The Coronas won Best Irish Album while the Script scooped the gong for Best Live Performance.

They beat off stiff competition from U2 an Glen from the Script says the rockers have always been a massive influence:

Colin Farrell also put in an appearance tonight while Pixie Lott was spied rehearsing in her uggs and pjs!!!

Credit/Source: www.dublins98.ie

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Westlife Wolrd-New Video

The next instalment of the Westlife World series is available now on the video section of the site.
This week the boys talk about style.
Click HERE to see the video.

Source & Credit:Westlife.com

Two More Celebrity Sunday's For Nicky Byrne On RTE 2FM

Nicky has been signed on to host another 2 Celebrity Sunday shows with Irish radio station RTÉ 2fm. During the last show there was an amazing amount of online chat around the world about the show and the Celebrity Sunday programme broke the worldwide top-ten trends on Twitter and also trended top ten in the UK and Ireland!

Listeners from around the world tuned to RTÉ 2fm yesterday, with people getting involved from Mexico, Chile, England, Scotland, Philippines, Ireland and Indonesia!

This really shows how many amazing fans Westlife have!

In the follow up shows Nicky will be playing a selection of songs plucked from his own personal collection which have influenced him in both life and his musical career. He may also ring one or two of his celebrity friends so be sure to tune in.

Speaking about hosting Celebrity Sunday, Nicky said:

“I’m really enjoying hosting my own show…more than I thought I would. It’s a brilliant chance to play some of my favourite music to the nation from both the past and present. I obviously have years and years ahead of me with Westlife but trying these new things out while I have some time keeps it fresh. I’m totally blown away by the response my show has had on Twitter, email and through the 2fm website. Gerry Ryan had better watch out, I have a chair with my name on it in studio now”.

Source & Credit:Westlife.com

Friday, February 12, 2010

Newmarket Racecourse Gig Announced

Westlife have added another summer date to their tour. Catch them live at Newmarket Racecourse on Friday 13th August 2010.

Tickets are available right now from www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk

Source & Credit:Westlife.com

Listen to Westlife's Interview In Germany Now!

Listen to Westlife's Radio interview on HR3 as part of their German Radio Promotion tour. The interview will be streamed live from here at 3pm today.
You can see a picture of the boys in the studio here.

Source & Credit:Westlife.com

New Westlife's World Video

The latest "Westlife's World" video has been added to the video section of the site.
In this weeks instalment the boys talk about "Leisure".

Source & Credit:Westlife.com

Nicky Byrne Celebrity Sunday-Re-Listen

You can re-hear Westlife's Nicky Byrne on Celebrity Sunday on 2FM by logging onto….
www.rte.ie/2fm/celebrity
Find out what he had to say, and some of his favourite songs.

Source & Credit:Westlife.com

'I Love Westlife Because...' Winner!

I Love Westlife because... competition winner!

Congratulations to fossfacee for her winning 'I Love Westlife because... Competition' answer below. She has won framed album artwork signed by the boys themselves!

I love westlife because.....

they've inspired me for 11 years, and given me goosebumps everytime I hear them or see them. I will love them forever.
fossfacee

Below are the runners up who also posted great answers:

I love because they are normal Irish guys who made their dreams come true and make many lives fuller with their fab albums, tours and tweets.
Nauniek

I love westlife because its "obvious" they're "unbreakable" and I need "no more heroes" "when you're looking like that" and "I'll see you again" on tour.
Hannah_337

I love Westlife because the lads are not just amazing singers, but also amazing and inspirational people who truly personify the notion: Never Give Up. :)
sabby

i love Westlife because they are REAL. Hearing their voices and harmonies moves me..sends a love sensation thru me and makes my heart smile :) WESTLIFE ROCKS!!!!
chanyyee

I love Westlife because I can never get bored of listening to their music and they always lift up my spirit when I need it the most.
angelstar1632

I love Westlife because ...
they are ...
Wonderful,
Extraordinary,
Sexy,
Terrific,
Lovable,
Irish,
Funny, and
Exciting.
lilmizwestlife

I love westlife because....They are loyal to us the fans just as much as we are to them. They dont give up, we dont give up.
KatiexElder

I love Westlife because they can change a persons life, they can make your day when everything is going wrong, they're always around, they're amazing.
westlife_ft_bsb

i love westlife because... they are amazing , talented, down to earth lads who are an inspiration to everyone and make me smile everytime i think of them ADORE THEM
jade_luvs_nicky

A really big thanks to everyone who got involved, it was a really tough choice as there were so many amazing answers!

Source & Credit:Westlife.com

Helping Haiti-Everybody Hurts Video Documentary



Click the link for more information on Helping Haiti - Everybody hurts.

Please watch the short documentary on the relief effort which features studio footage from the Helping Haiti session.

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Thank you.


Source & Credit:Westlife.com

Westlife Playing Sandown Park

The boys have added another date to their massive summer 2010 tour.
They’ll be performing at Sandown Park Racecourse in Surrey on Thursday 5th August and tickets are on sale now from www.sandown.co.uk/fixtures/westlife or by calling 01372 470047.

Source & Credit:Westlife.com

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Calling All German Westlife Fans

Westlife will be starting off a whirlwind album promotion tour of Germany in Berlin on Monday.
They will be doing interviews with Torgen Schneider for Frühstücksfernsehen, the breakfast show on SAT1 and then at 104.6RTL.
You can also catch them for the in-store signing at MediaMarkt, (shopping center Alexa), Grunerstraße 20, Berlin from 4.15pm.
Tuesday will start off again with more interviews in Berlin with Antenne Brandenburg and BB Radio before heading to Munich for an interview with Antenne Bayerne and another in-store signing at MediaMarkt, Einsteinstraße 130, München from 4.45pm.
Wednesday will be the last date of their busy trip with visits to radio stations in Ludwigshafen and Frankfurt before jetting back to London.

Source & Credit:Westlife.com

Westlife's World: Music

We’ve lined up a series of exclusive videos giving you a glimpse into Westlife’s world – their lives, their passions and their experiences.

First up, find out about the music that inspires them.

See the video page for the clip.

SOurce & Credit:Westlife.com

Nicky Presents Celebrity Sunday

Tune into Irish radio station RTE 2fm at 5pm this Sunday 7 February as Nicky takes over Celebrity Sunday for the next two weeks.

Each week Nicky will be playing a selection of songs plucked from his own personal collection which have influenced him in both life and his musical career. He may also ring one or two of his celebrity friends so be sure to tune in and hear what goes on.

Speaking about hosting Celebrity Sunday, Nicky said: "This is a brilliant challenge for me and something I've always wanted to try. It's a great experience to get on the other side of the desk .It is nice to dip my toe into something different and new. Westlife have always had a really good relationship with RTE 2fm and it was an honour to be asked to present my own show on national radio."

Celebrity Sunday is a new strand of programmes on RTE 2fm where well-known lovers of music share their own personal mix-tape. Some more big names are set to appear over the next few months of 2010.

Tune into Celebrity Sunday this Sunday 7 February at 5.00pm.

Source & Credit:Westlife.com

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Westlife on Jonathan Ross!

Westlife will be giving a very special interview on Jonathan Ross.
Make sure you tune in for what promises to be a memorable occasion!
The show will be filmed on Wednesday 10th Feb and televised on the evening of Friday 12th Feb.

Source & Credit:Westlife.com

Nicky's tweets on new single, 'Please Stay' & more

// I've been listening to our new bside called please stay .. It's the song I sung in the church for my dad he always believed it wud suit me..

// He was bugging me to push us to record it..he was right ! Can't wait for you guys to hear it and thanks to mark and steve for making it !

// Single hopefully out in march it's sounding excellent .. Check out our brand new website launched today !!!

// Also got some news about another set of very special guests to support for our show in croke park ! Guess who ???

// How dou all know who it is already !?

// Yep it's the jedward boys !! It's gonna be a crazy night ! By the way after 11 long years guess qhos show we doing very soon ? Wossy !


Credit/Source: twitter.com/nickybyrneoffic

Mark and Kevin's Engagement

We would like to congratulate Mark & Kevin on their recent engagement!

Very special occasion as they were engaged on their 5 year anniversary.

Please see Mark's tweets about it here.


Mark would like to thank fans for their congratulations and please feel free to leave more in the comments section below.

Source & Credit:Westlife.com

Exciting New Competition!

To celebrate the launch of the new website, we're running a competition to show off our Westlife Superfans!
We're giving away a very special prize - framed album artwork signed by the boys
themselves. To enter, just complete the following statement in no more than 25
words:
'I love Westlife because...'
Write your answers in the Comments section below or the special forum thread. The
best answers will then be flagged up on the homepage, with one lucky person
winning the prize. The closing date is midday on Monday 8th February.

Credit & Source: www.westlife.com

New Blog from Westlife

Hey guys, welcome to the all new westlife.com!

The first phase of our 2010 assault is the launch of our fabulous new website! We love the connection we have with our fans thru westlife.com and have kept all the good bits from the old site but added some great new things such as brand new multiple choice skins so u can choose how 'your westlife.com' looks, a new and fresh discography tool, and also we can officially announce in a very exciting manner that 'WESTLIFE RADIO' will be coming very soon!

We will be announcing the second single soon and are itching to get back at it in general... can't wait!

Lots of love from the boys x


Credit & Source: www.westlife.com

Monday, February 1, 2010

Check the new Westlife.com! :)

The new look for Westlife.com! Check it out!!!!

WESTLIFE OFFICIAL SITE - NEW LOOK


x Despoina x

Help For Haiti Everybody Hurts CD single cover

Charity Single For The Haiti Earthquake Appeal 'Everybody Hurts':





Single out on digital download 7 February and on CD single 8 February.

Credit/Source: amazon.co.uk