Cowell gives band a big plug
By Claire Browne
Simon Cowell has given boyband Westlife a boost in their long-running efforts to crack the lucrative American market.
The lads are huge worldwide sellers with 40 million albums sold, but their only US hit came a decade ago with Swear It Again.
But this week one of their hits, 2008's Us Against The World, was played on top-rated show America's Got Talent by Cowell.
The track was played as background music while illusionist Joseph Constantine awaited his fate from judges Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan and David Hasselhoff.
Hoping
Constantine made it through and now Westlife will be hoping they too can prove to American audiences that they've got talent too.
Source: The Irish Star
Credit:Westlife.gr
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Shane's Birthday!
It’s Shane’s birthday this weekend and loads of you have been sending in your birthday messages and letting us know what you’ll be doing to celebrate!
Here’s a selection of some of the things you’ll be getting up to…
WestlifeFrance has made a special birthday page for Shane over on Facebook.
WFCHK has made a Shane Puzzle which you can view in the forum.
Rossana21 and everyone over at The Official Peruvian Fans Club are having a party!westlife4eva05 will be throwing a massive party and listening to all the Westlife albums. XxNickysChicxX has made a birthday video especially for Shane over on Youtube.
Source:Westlife.com
Here’s a selection of some of the things you’ll be getting up to…
WestlifeFrance has made a special birthday page for Shane over on Facebook.
WFCHK has made a Shane Puzzle which you can view in the forum.
Rossana21 and everyone over at The Official Peruvian Fans Club are having a party!westlife4eva05 will be throwing a massive party and listening to all the Westlife albums. XxNickysChicxX has made a birthday video especially for Shane over on Youtube.
Source:Westlife.com
Friday, July 3, 2009
Next Top Pics Challenge: Travel
Last week we set you the theme of ‘Fans’ and asked you to post your best Westlife pics.
The next theme is ‘Travel’. Do you have a great picture of Westlife from their travels around the world? Post it up in the forum!
Source:Westlife.com
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Westlife To Reunite For B-day Bash
POP toppers Westlife will perform together for the first time in a year this weekend - to celebrate band member Shane Filan's 30th birthday.
Shane is hosting a huge party to mark the milestone at his home outside Sligo town on Saturday.
All of Westlife will gather for the bash at the €2 million mansion along with Shane's large family and many friends.
"They're planning to do a live performance at the party," one source revealed.
Source: The Irish Star
Credit:Westlife.gr
Shane is hosting a huge party to mark the milestone at his home outside Sligo town on Saturday.
All of Westlife will gather for the bash at the €2 million mansion along with Shane's large family and many friends.
"They're planning to do a live performance at the party," one source revealed.
Source: The Irish Star
Credit:Westlife.gr
It's Great To Get My Life Back On Track
Westlife are looking forward to returning to the grind after a year-long break.
The chart-topping foursome, will meet up before heading to an LA studio, to get cracking on a brand new album.
And Dublin lad Nicky Byrne, told The Irish Sun "Even though we have had a full year off, we got together a few times to write songs."
"We haven't had an album out since 2007, that's hard to believe."
"But a year off did us all the world of good - after 10 years we really needed it."
Nicky, dad of two year old twins, Rocco and Jay, admitted: "Leaving them is going to be hard."
Fellow westdad Shane Filan is also going to have to leave, his own tots Nicole and Patrick.
He told the Irish Sun, "Being a father is the best job ever and going to work again will take getting used to."
"I can't wait until the kids are able to come and see us to perform."
Source: The Irish Sun
Credit:Westlife.gr
The chart-topping foursome, will meet up before heading to an LA studio, to get cracking on a brand new album.
And Dublin lad Nicky Byrne, told The Irish Sun "Even though we have had a full year off, we got together a few times to write songs."
"We haven't had an album out since 2007, that's hard to believe."
"But a year off did us all the world of good - after 10 years we really needed it."
Nicky, dad of two year old twins, Rocco and Jay, admitted: "Leaving them is going to be hard."
Fellow westdad Shane Filan is also going to have to leave, his own tots Nicole and Patrick.
He told the Irish Sun, "Being a father is the best job ever and going to work again will take getting used to."
"I can't wait until the kids are able to come and see us to perform."
Source: The Irish Sun
Credit:Westlife.gr
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Westlife Back To Work
Nicky's Twitts About Getting Back To Work:
"its 0815 and the beginning of the last day off of my year off ! scared excited refreshed tired ! studio tmrw ! ssssshhh!"
"just thinking,our last westlife album was in 2007 !"
"tmrw is just the start of the process of making a brilliant pop album..so who knows how long it will take ? lotsa new producers, writers on board so lets see where it takes us.."
Source:Twitter.com
Credit:Dazzling Westlife
Monday, June 29, 2009
Post Of The Week: The Final Week
Last week we asked you what your hopes for Westlife over the next ten years are. Lots of you left some lovely messages in the forum – here’s one of our favourites, by Anna88.
Over the next 10 Years, I would just love Westlife to keep doing what they have done for the past 10 years! They have released albums and singles, and have gone on tour and have generally brought a huge smile to the face of every Westlife fan pretty much since Day One!
In terms of the singles, I would love original pop records (although I love the covers, there is nothing nicer than hearing a new song)!
For the albums, the boys should be true to themselves and search for great original pop songs, which make the albums easy to listen to, enjoyable and timeless.
And the big thing is definitely the tour! Each and every Westlife tour over the years has been energetic, phenomenal and absolutely immense! The live singing, the set lists, the dancing and the whole fan experience over the past 10 years have imprinted memories in my mind that I will cherish forever.
So here’s to 10 more amazing years at the top (and the scary thought is that when this "10 More Years" is up I'll be 31) xx
This is the final Post of the Week challenge. Thanks to everyone who took part – we hope you enjoyed writing your answers as much as we enjoyed reading them.
Source & Credit:Westlife.com
Over the next 10 Years, I would just love Westlife to keep doing what they have done for the past 10 years! They have released albums and singles, and have gone on tour and have generally brought a huge smile to the face of every Westlife fan pretty much since Day One!
In terms of the singles, I would love original pop records (although I love the covers, there is nothing nicer than hearing a new song)!
For the albums, the boys should be true to themselves and search for great original pop songs, which make the albums easy to listen to, enjoyable and timeless.
And the big thing is definitely the tour! Each and every Westlife tour over the years has been energetic, phenomenal and absolutely immense! The live singing, the set lists, the dancing and the whole fan experience over the past 10 years have imprinted memories in my mind that I will cherish forever.
So here’s to 10 more amazing years at the top (and the scary thought is that when this "10 More Years" is up I'll be 31) xx
This is the final Post of the Week challenge. Thanks to everyone who took part – we hope you enjoyed writing your answers as much as we enjoyed reading them.
Source & Credit:Westlife.com
Novelist Ahern reveals pregnancy
Romance novelist Cecelia Ahern is expecting her first child.
The 27-year-old daughter of former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is reportedly due to give birth in December.
Ms Ahern, whose best-selling novel PS, I Love You was turned into a Hollywood movie last year, has been with her partner David Keoghan for six years.
A spokeswoman for the couple said: "It is with great joy David Keoghan and Cecelia Ahern can confirm they are expecting their first child."
The baby will be the third grandchild for Mr Ahern and his estranged wife Miriam.
Cecelia's sister Georgina Ahern and her husband Nicky Byrne of Westlife had twins in 2007.
Source:news.bbc.co.uk
Credit:Dazzling Westlife
Saturday, June 27, 2009
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
Credit:Dazzling Westlife
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
Source & Credit:Westlife.com
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