Westlife's Nicky has wisdoms removed

Westlife star Nicky Byrne could have bitten off more than he can chew this week -- after revealing how he is in agony after getting his wisdom teeth removed.

He was sent reeling by the painful procedure, with the married dad needing stitches in his mouth and having to eat soft baby food as he recovers from the operation.

The Dubliner said he had 10 stitches in his gum and "feels like s**t".

"Jaw swollen but feel a lot better considering... last night was in agony - very sore mouth," he said on his Twitter page.

Jelly

And he had to resort to chowing down on lemon and lime jelly in the aftermath of the procedure, which can leave patients unable to eat properly for several days due to the swelling of their mouth.

At least the proud dad had a nice weekend -- he celebrated Father's Day with his wife Georgina Ahern and their twin boys Rocco and Jay (2) with a relaxing meal in the Castleknock Hotel.

Nicky has just a few weeks left enjoying some quality time with his family at their Malahide house before he hits the road again with Westlife.

The popular foursome will be heading to the States next month to start work on their long-awaited album, following a year-long break.

- Melanie Finn

Source:Herald.ie
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A Message From Westlife

Westlife are saddened and shocked at the news of the sudden death of Michael Jackson. He was a huge inspiration to millions of music fans all over the world, including ourselves. He brought to us some of the best music and entertainment ever seen, all of which is in our hearts now for ever. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends, especially his three young children. RIP Michael and thank you.

Westlife

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Next Top Pics Challenge: Fans

Last week we challenged you to upload your best Westlife pics around the theme ‘Style'. You can check everybody's entries out over in the forum - here are a few of our favourites.

Click HERE to see them

The next theme is 'Fans'. Do you have a great pic of Westlife with their fans, or perhaps a brilliant photo of people attending a Westlife show? Post it up in the forum!

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Shane's Birthday Coming Soon!

It’s Shane’s birthday on Sunday 5th July and we want to know how you’ll be celebrating! Are you making him a card, listening to Westlife CDs or even throwing a party in his honour?

If you’re doing something special, let us know in the forum or the Comments section below. We’ll highlight some of our favourite messages right here next week.

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Nicky's And Mark's Messages About Michael's Jackson Death

Nicky said:

"Michael Jackson R.I.P.....The True King Of Pop has gone...my thoughts and prayers are with his family and children right now.."

"still in shock...still cant believe it"

Mark said:

"If Michael Jackson is really dead then I have lost a hero,the world has lost a ledgend.Not to forget his family friends&mostly his kids :( x"

"May you finally get some peace Michael,I am lost for words.You changed everything,will NEVER forget you,Mark x"

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Post Of The Week, Week 20

Our final Post of the Week topic is: what are your hopes for Westlife over the next ten years? Have your say in the forum now.

Last week we asked you which of your favourite artists or bands you’d recommend to Westlife and why. We had a great time reading your suggestions, and here’s one of our favourites, from luvin Mark Nicky.

‘I would recommend Nickelback for the lads, there music is amazing and the style differs all the time so they can do like really rocky songs but then slow ones aswell. Their music is really enjoyable just like Westlife's so i think Nickelback are not only a good band for the lads to listen to but also i think they are a great comparisson the lads as they are different but also the same as they change their style of music constantly.’

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Spice Girls top UK live league

By Ben Cardew

The Spice Girls were the UK’s top touring act of 2008, according to figures released by collecting society PRS For Music.

The news comes on the same day that Music Week revealed that the PRS For Music is undertaking a review of its live rates, to the unease of many in the live industry.

The reformed girl band head a top ten that also includes Kylie Minogue, Elton John, Bon Jovi, Neil Diamond, Bruce Springsteen, Westlife, Madonna, Foo Fighters and Boyzone.

In total, UK tour revenues were up 30% to £403m in 2008.

PRS for Music chief executive Steve Porter says, “Live music is more popular than ever and therefore it is a great UK success story, generating huge revenues for UK PLC. In particular, older talent is driving demand. While these trends continue, PRS for Music will continue to make sure that this income is collected.”

The top touring acts, 2005 - 2008 were:

1. Take That
2. Girls Aloud

3. Westlife

4. Status Quo
5. Kylie
6. Kaiser Chiefs
7. X Factor
8. Katherine Jenkins
9. James Blunt
10. The Osmonds

Source: www.musicweek.com
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Boyband Rivals To Spar On The Box

RTE bosses are locked in talks with stars from the world of entertainment and sport to take part in a new boxing reality show.

Westlife's Nicky Byrne, Boyzone's Keith Duffy and TV presenters Brian Ormond and Liam McKenna have all been approached to take part in the project.

Kenny Egan will break his self-imposed media ban by taking part as a coach on the show.

Former world champion Barry McGuigan has also been lined up to coach the stars while sources say boxer Steve Collins will also make a special appearance on the series.

In the coming weeks the stars - who will slug it out in a bid to raise funds for charity - will be whisked away to an intensive training camp and put through a punishing exercise regime.

The celebrities will be locked up in a sports complex for several weeks, with no access to family or friends.

They will be put through a gruelling fitness programme, all of which will be cought on camera.

Blood

The national broadcaster won't be pulling punches when the finalists are forced to bash each other to raise money for their choses causes.

A number of hardcore Army drill sergeants and Olympic boxing coaches have been asked to designe training regimes.

Show insiders have promised they will be "extremely tough" on participants, waking them at 5:30 each morning for a five-mile run.

A source said: "I think people are sick of seeing a glut of reality TV stars lounging around in the sun drinking and making idiots of themselves.

"This show will not be for the faint-hearted and those chosen had better be prepared for hell on earth.

"This will be real blood, sweat and tears television and people will get hurt.

"There are a lot of inflated egos in show business so there's a lot at stake. No one wants to be beat up on national television - especially not by another celebrity."

The show is due start screening this August. The winner will pocket up to €20.000 for their chosen charity.

Source: Irish Star
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Being a Dad is the Bestlife for Nicky

Westlife's Nicky Byrne is dreading the band’s new tour as it means leaving his two sons at home.

The singer (30) is enjoying father's day after enjoying a year out from music with twins Rocco and Jay.

But with just days until the group get back into the studio in LA and Nashville, Nicky is facing the prospect of having to spend long periods away from his two year olds.

And the Dubliner admitted "It will be heartbreaking to leave them and go back on tour, to be honest I haven't crossed that bridge mentally yet because it is too difficult to comprehend.

“Obviously when we tour the boys and Georgina will come with me as much as possible, but America and the Southern Hemisphere, well I will just have to go away and come back every two weeks.

“They have been on a lot of planes already but never more than a two and a half hour flight. So seven hours or more would be tough, and not to mention for the people around us so it will be something we will deal with. But it will be really tough and I am not looking forward to leaving them behind.

“Saying that, I am not the first person to have to deal with it and there are people a lot worse off at the moment."

Jay and Rocco were born six weeks premature on April 20th 2007 weighing 3lbs 11oz and 2lb 13oz, Nicky and Georgina daughter of ex-Taoiseach Bertie Ahern were assured the tots were healthy. But they had to stay in the intensive care unit at Dublin's Holles Street Hospital because they were so small, now the boys can enjoy their birthday at their North Co, Dublin home.

Nicky added "Even though it is Father's Day it is the twins who will steal the show."

He said "The lads are great they are flying around the place, they are real lad' lads, and they are starting to talk and getting their words mixed up so it is a wonderful time to be able to spend with them.

“So far for the past few months all I have been watching is Mickey Mouse and Peppa Pig and they are showing a real interest in singing and football."

Nicky is expecting a very special card from his songs and is hoping to take it easy all day.

He said "I am very lucky to have two lads like them."

Source: Irish Star
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Win A Copy Of "Westlife:Our Story"

Competition ends on Monday, 20 July 2009.!!!!

To celebrate the release of Westlife: Our Story in paperback, we have 15 copies of the No 1 bestselling autobiography to give away. In Westlife: Our Story, Kian, Nicky, Mark and Shane celebrate 10 years at the top by telling the band’s full story in their own words. From their grass-roots in Sligo, Ireland, to multi-platinum records, Westlife reveal their lives, their unique friendship and their amazing 10-year journey as the world’s biggest pop band. And now, the paperback edition also includes a new chapter covering 2008’s sellout UK and Ireland tour and Croke Park, the biggest live concert of their career with 80,000 fans, plus every reader gets a free audio download of the boys talking about the band.

Westlife: Our Story is out now in paperback from Amazon.

ENTER THE COMPETITION HERE

Source:nowmagazine.co.uk