I'm a total Twitter addict admits Westlife star Nicky

Westlife star Nicky Byrne has admitted he is the latest celebrity to become addicted to online diary site Twitter.

The chart-topping singer joins the likes of Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Britney Spears, Stephen Fry and Russell Brand, who are all famous devotees.

The dad of twins, Jay and Rocco told the Herald: "I'm totally addicted to Twitter.

Charity

"My brother set me up on it about four weeks ago and it's great because you can update it every day or just whenever you feel like it.

"I'm following Gethin Jones from Blue Peter as I was over playing a charity game in Liverpool with him two weeks ago and he was sound.

"I'm also following Brian (McFadden)," he revealed.

Meanwhile, the boyband star has promised fans that the group will be steering clear of cheesy cover songs for their new album. Nicky has vowed that for their first release after enjoying a year off, they're determined to shake things up and enlist some quality songwriters to help them on their mission.

"We've enjoyed our year off but we had a meeting with our label recently and said 'look we'll keep going for the next 10 years but we need to have better material'.

"We're not precious about it but when I say better, I mean we're ambitious people and we're always striving for better.

"Covers are great but you get categorised for only doing that and that annoys us as for the first five years, we only did something like two covers.

"But we're still around for a reason as a cover song like Raise Me Up has done brilliantly for us.

"But this new album needs to be fresh, new and original and we have always pushed our label to do other stuff and I'm really excited to hear some new material. Our plan is to go to the States in July and start recording in somewhere like Nashville."

And while the crooner, who launched the Centra Childline BBQ this week, is looking forward to getting back into the swing of things workwise, his Twitter fascination shows he has picked up some new habits during his year-long break.

Healthy

His twins recently celebrated their second birthday and Nicky said that he would love to eventually add to his family with Georgina Ahern.

"At some point yeah, I'd love that.

"The boys are two at the moment and they're got their own little personalities now and the way I see it, we're just so delighted and lucky to have two healthy children," he said.

Source:Herald.ie
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Happy Birthday Mark!

It's Mark's birthday today and lots of you have been letting us know what you'll be doing to celebrate Mark's special day! Here is just a small selection of things you guys will be doing today...
WestlifeFrance has set up a facebook page for fans to leave birthday messages.
weephyll has the same birthday as Mark so will be having a few drink to celebrate! Nicaragua has created a special mini website for Mark, where you can post your birthday messages.
MissFeehily9 plans to write a poem for Mark and post it on the forum later. i_love_nicky has made a fab thank you video for Mark on Youtube.
Rossana21 and her friends from 'Westlife Unbreakable' the Official Peruvian Fans Club are having a reunion on Saturday to celebrate Mark's birthday. There will even be a birthday cake!
ArkyAn_Life has made a special birthday signature for Mark on the forum and has dedicated the Green Day song 'Time of your life' to him.
Violetta has made a birthday card for Mark that you can check out here.

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Happy Birthday Mark!!!!!!

Today Mark turns 29.WOW!!!!!!!
Happy birthday Mark,I wish you all the love and happiness in the world.
May you spent this special day with Kevin,your family and friends and all those you who love you.

Kisses,Despoina

Summer Merchandise Poll

In our last poll, we asked which of the social networks you’d most like to get exclusive content from Westlife on. You’re obviously big Facebook fans, as it stormed to the front with nearly 47% of the vote, followed by Youtube, then Bebo in third place.

This time, we want to know what piece of summer-themed Westlife merchandise you’d most like to see. Head to the poll to have your say!

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Kenny could get Magnificent 'Late Late' send-off from U2

BROADCASTER Pat Kenny could end up with a 'Magnificent' send-off when he ends his run as 'the Late Late Show' presenter -- with U2 performing their new single on the show.

RTE insiders are remaining tightlipped on this week's line-up, but sources say the rock group and actor Gabriel Byrne will star as Kenny ends his 10-year run fronting the show.

A spokesperson for the group said that there was "nothing confirmed", but insiders say that U2 will be appearing on the show -- which will also feature a barbecue in the grounds outside the studios.

U2 were due to appear on 'the Late Late Show' some few weeks ago to promote 'Magnificent', which is the latest single to be taken form their 'No Line on The Horizon' album. But it's understood they agreed to postpone that appearance to feature in Kenny's grand exit.

When Gay Byrne retired from the show 10 years ago, Bono and Larry Mullen turned up in the studios and presented him with a Harley Davidson motorcycle. But there is no indication, so far, as to whether the band is preparing a major gift for Kenny.

Others set to appear on the last show before Ryan Tubridy takes over will be comedian Pat Shortt, singer Imelda May and pop manager Louis Walsh, along with Westlife members.

Organisers have managed to keep a lid on the identities of other celebrity guests, with a couple of Hollywood stars tipped to be on the list.

Kenny (61) has promised a spectacular show for viewers, with plenty of surprise guests. And the National Lottery has also jumped on board -- with €10,000 in prize cash to be won by five lucky contestants.

Another feature of the final show will be a farmer's market in the grounds of Montrose in connection with the Bloom 'garden life' event in the Phoenix Park this weekend.

- Richie Taylor

Source:Independent.ie
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Post Of The Week:Week 16

Here’s this week’s conversation topic: if you had to recommend just one Westlife album to someone who’d never heard the band before, which would it be and why? Let us know over in the forum now.

Last week we asked you to name your favourite Westlife video of all time. Here’s on of our favourite responses, from luvin_Mark_Nicky.

“How can I choose just one video!? There all excellent but one that always gets me and makes me cry has to be 'Us Against The World' not only is it an amazing song (one that should of been the lads’ 15th number 1!!) but the video is amazing, it shows you stages of the lads career from the beginning to the recent years which is what some videos for other bands miss out. It shows them messing about, on tour and just generally being them which makes it a great video and one that I will always remember and love!!Thanks lads for a great video and an amazing song to go with it xxx”

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Teacher heads West for celeb brother's wedding

By Claire Lewis
A SHEFFIELD teacher swapped his classroom for a star-studded wedding in Barbados when his pop star brother tied the knot.
Gavin Egan, head of Performing Arts at the Sheffield Springs Academy in Arbourthorne, joined relatives and celebrities to watch his younger brother – Westlife star Kian Egan – marry former Hollyoaks actress Jodi Albert in an outdoor ceremony.

The ADVERTISEMENTfather-of-six, a music teacher who lives in Rotherham, took time out of school to mingle with Westlife band members Shane Filan, Nicky Byrne and Mark Feehily as well as their manager Louis Walsh on the Caribbean island.

Others invited to the wedding included Hollyoaks actresses Carley Stenson, Ali Bastian, and Sarah Jayne Dunn - who performed in Sheffield in February in the play Boeing Boeing at The Lyceum theatre.

Gavin's brother Kian, 29, and 25-year-old Jodie, who were introduced to each other by music mogul Simon Cowell, organised a welcome dinner for all their guests once they arrived on the sunshine island so they could relax ahead of the big day.

As a surprise treat they also hired a catamaran so their friends and relatives could go swimming with turtles.

Kian and Jodie have both visited Rotherham to spend time with Gavin and his family.. Kian also meets up with his Rotherham relatives whenever Westlife perform at Sheffield Arena.

The celebrity wedding was featured in OK! magazine and pictures show Gavin, dressed in a light linen suit and flip flops, lined up with the newlyweds and the rest of his family.

Source:TheStar.co.uk
Credit:Dazzling Westlife

WESTLIFE STAR REVEALS MOST NERVOUS MOMENT

WESTLIFE STAR REVEALS MOST NERVOUS MOMENT


WESTLIFE star Shane Filan has revealed how he was reduced to a nervous wreck when he had to perform a private gig for Pope John Paul II.

The singer has almost seen and done it all in 10 years of chart topping hits and sell-out tours.

But he confessed a personal audience with the Pope almost ended in disaster when they were asked to sing in an ultra-high key.

Cranberries star Dolores O'Riordan came to their rescue at the last minute by turning their Little Drummer Boy rendition into a duet.

Shane revealed: "It could have been an absolute car crash. I was terrified and sweating buckets. I have never been so nervous in my life and will probably never be that nervous again."

Shane, 29, and the Westlife boys hit the jackpot when they were asked to perform at the late Pope John Paul II's Christmas concert at the Vatican in 2001.

Sligo-born Shane added: "I was shaking and I called my parents up the day before and said, 'You're comingwith me tomorrow to meet the Pope'.

"When we got there the plan was to sing World Of Our Own and Little Drummer Boy. But the orchestra had rehearsed the whole song in a much higher key than we could sing. We would have ended up sounding like chipmunks.

"Thankfully Dolores was there too and she came in at the last second and did all the high notes. We got away with it thanks to her.

"Then when it came time to meet the Pope and get blessed by him it was a surreal experience. It really was something else. My shirt was soaking wet, I was hot all over and the whole thing got to me.

"My parents were also waiting in line with me and we were just all stunned that we were even there.

"So when people ask me what my most memorable moment of being in Westlife is I have to say that."

The band are now planning a huge comeback after a year off which will include a new album and tour.

Shane said: "We have so many amazing memories from the past decade but we're determined to have an even better 10 years ahead.

"We are really hyped up to give it our best shot and we're going to be working on some amazing songs."

Source: Irish Daily Mirror
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Our Story - Updated Version Out Next Week

Released Date: 28 May 2009 (exept for Play.com which mentions 1 Juny 2009)
Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Language: English

Review
'Intimate and fascinating. A must read for any fan!' Irish Post 'The boys spill a fair few beans about their cheeky lad-like antics.' HEAT 'Eye-opening!you'll be gripped!' LOOK 'One for the fans. They'll love it.' News of the World

Product Description
The Sunday Times No1 bestseller! The biggest pop band in the world celebrate 10 years at the top - telling their full story in their own words for the very first time. 40 million albums 14 UK number 1 singles 7 UK number 1 albums Westlife have had more number ones than any other artist apart from The Beatles and Elvis and with songs that have become modern classics like Flying without Wings, they have ensured their place in the annals of pop history. Westlife - Our Story will chart the highs and lows of their phenomenonal career and a unique friendship that has seen them endure as a band for an extraordinary ten years. The book will chronicle the band's story from the grass-roots of Sligo, Ireland to multi-platinum records, celebrity collaborations and chart achievements. But bubbling under this public face is a private and unseen story never before recorded, crammed with candid personal revelations, including of course the departure of Brian McFadden. Westlife have been a staple part of British entertainment for years, yet the public has no idea of the astounding life they have led - and still live - behind the headlines and soundbites. Here, for the first time, Westlife will take us into their confidence and reveal their lives and amazing ten year journey as the UK's biggest pop band as never before.

Source: www.amazon.co.uk / www.play.com / http://www.waterstones.com/

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Nicky Talks About Tour And Updated Autobiography On His Messages

Nicky left some messages during the weekend to his twitter account saying about a possible tour next year and concering the autobiography saying:
(The messages are old to new)

-alot of you guys asking me about a new tour and what parts of the world we will be visiting..so to answer you all..we hope to tour...

- next year..so we will discuss it in more detail when we have started recording but yes asia aus nz south america soeurope uk and ireland

- s africa basically everywhere ! so fingers crossed album goes well and we'll see everyone soon

- not forgettin mexico ! and russia wud be cool too...but no truth in any rumors of us travelling to anywhere bar US for recording at the mo..

- yeah croker was amazing..our new softback autobiography is out next week..its got a new chapter bout croker and new pics n stuff..and you

- get to listen to the actual recordings of us chatting with ghost writer..something different and never been done b4..enjoy it

- croker wud be amazing to do again..but theres also the Aviva stadium which is lansdowne rd redeveloped opens next yr and theres the 02 !

- sometimes you just cant keep everyone happy..im not hear to promote just answering your questions and telling you whats going on ..its an

- exciting time at the min feels fresh and like we are starting all over again !

- see y'all later !

Source:Twitter
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