GOLDEN GIRL SECURES US DEAL!

Cheryl Cole is set to be a judge on the American version of the X Factor!

She has won over bosses stateside to secured a 3 million deal. A deal that is likely to be the golden ticket to world domination as the one-year contract will make her a household name on both sides of the Atlantic.

The news come just after Cheryls has secured a deal to release her second solo album Messy Little Raindrops in America next year.

The X Factor launches there next year and will earn her millions more in extra sales and promotional work. Filming will start in spring and the show will be broadcast in the run-up to Christmas.

Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger, who performed on Saturday's UK show and was a guest judge earlier in the series, is also in the running alongside Cheryl and Simon Cowell.

Cheryl is yet to sign the contract but is certain to grab her seat on the judging panel. The question is…..Will she be replaced on the UK show??

Melanie's Future is Bright!

Melanie last night at the Awards
Melanie C look sensational last night at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards in London. Where she made the shortlist for the prestigious ceremony losing out on this occasion to a play You Me Bum Bum Train by Kate Bond and Morgan Lloyd.

Just by a nomination this tops an incredibly memorable year for Melanie and her theatrical debut. After wowing her fans and critics both in the six month run in London and her brilliant two week run in Liverpool in mid November. 

But there is life after the theatre as Melanie is currently recording her fifth solo album which she is hoping to release by Autumn next year.

With a single released in the summer and hopefully some live gigs to go with it. There is no stopping Talented Spice! 

Xfactor Hits New Record!!

Last nights Xfactor hit the highest viewing figures to date.

ITV1 have revealed that an average of 13.6 million people watched the fantastic two hour show. At its peak time 15 million people tuned in to see the contestants perform two songs each.


So with over 13 million watching, just how many are voting for Wagner? He has never been in the bottom two and has thousands of fans on facebook. Is this a joke gone too far? We will see tonight.


Favourites to win are Matt, Rebecca and One Direction. With two contestants leaving tonight and Wagner being very popular who does that leave to go tonight?


Comeback Queen Katie? Tesco's Mary and the Chav, sorry Cher. Maybe it is time Katie left, or knock Cher down a peg or two, shes become too sure that she will win. But the poll figures disagree with her cockey attitude.


Tonight's results show is set to be the most excited yet. Also with performances by Nicole Scherzinger, The Wanted and Justin Bieber.

Winner? Matt Cardle

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Noel Will Rock As Galileo!

Following a rockin' record-breaking sell-out success in 2009, We Will Rock You returns to play the festive season with Noel Sullivan joining the cast.

Fresh from playing Danny Zuko in Grease at the Piccadilly Theatre in London’s West End Noel is ready and waiting to hit the stage as Galileo in the touring Will We Rock You show. 


The tour begins at the Palace Theatre, Manchester from December 3^rd for a strictly limited period - 6 weeks only! 

We Will Rock You is set in a future world once called Earth, where everywhere is the same as today but it is a safer, happier and Ga Ga world. But if you are a rebel you just want to Rock!

Its a world where musical instruments are banned and everyone downloads everything. A new age of Boy Bands and Girl Bands. And Girl Bands with boys in them that look like girls!

Nothing is left to chance in this world and hit records are scheduled years in advance. As the rockers want to rebel and write their own songs the war begins....

Galileo in the West End Show

But as the Resistance is growing the Bohemians need a hero.....Will Galileo step up to be the hero before its too late?

The Ga Ga Cops are looking for Galileo and if they get him first they will drag him before the Killer Queen and consign him to Oblivion across the Seven Seas of Rhye.

Don't miss this fantastic musical based on the amazing back catalogue of rockers Queen! 

Principles 

FACTS & FIGURES! 

• OPENED MAY 14TH 2002: LONDON DOMINION THEATRE
• 9th year at London Dominion Theatre
• Longest running show/event at the Dominion Theatre
• 9th longest running show in the history of London West End 
• Open ended run now booking until April 2011 (UK)
• So far over 3000 performances (UK) 
• 3000 standing ovations (UK)
• Average 620,000 tickets sold every year
• 4,600,000 tickets sold (London) 
• Over 11,000,000 tickets sold worldwide

Killer Queen

To Book your tickets for Manchester or the rest of the tour click the link below

http://www.wewillrockyou.co.uk/tickets/

Melanie C Shortlisted for Theatre Award!

Melanie C was nominated for an Evening Standard Theatre Award a few weeks ago, and now she has made the shortlist for Sunday's prestigious ceremony.

Fresh from her successful two week Blood Brothers return in Liverpool, she is now one of five up for the Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer for her performances at the Phoenix Theatre, London. 

It tops an incredibly memorable year for Melanie and her theatrical debut - congratulations Melanie!

After wowing her fans and critics both in the six month run in London and her brilliant two week run in Liverpool in mid November Melanie thoroughly deserves this award. 

It would be fantastic recognition for her hard work and outstanding debut. Melanie dazzled in her role of Mrs Johnstone in Blood Brothers. 

Melanie on stage at Phoenix Theatre

THE MILTON SHULMAN AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING NEWCOMER

Melanie Chisholm for her performance in Blood Brothers (Phoenix)
Daniel Kaluuya for his performance in Sucker Punch (Royal Court)
Isabella Laughland for her performance in Wanderlust (Royal Court)
Shannon Tarbet for her performance in Spur Of The Moment (Royal Court)
You Me Bum Bum Train created by Kate Bond and Morgan Lloyd (LEB Building, E2)

Harry is back....and nowhere is safe!!

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the seventh and final adventure in the Harry Potter film series, it is a much-anticipated movie event to be told in two full-length parts. 

The first half to be unleashed on Potter fans starts as Harry, Ron and Hermione set out on their perilous mission to track down and destroy the secret to Voldemort’s immortality and destruction, the Horcruxes. 

On their own, without the guidance of their professors or the protection of Professor Dumbledore, the three friends must now rely on one another more than ever. But there are Dark Forces in their midst that threaten to tear them apart. 

Meanwhile, the wizarding world has become a dangerous place for all enemies of the Dark Lord. 

The long-feared war has begun and Voldemort’s Death Eaters seize control of the Ministry of Magic and even Hogwarts, terrorizing and arresting anyone who might oppose them. But the one prize they still seek is the one most valuable to Voldemort: Harry Potter. 

The Chosen One has become the hunted one as the Death Eaters search for Harry with orders to bring him to Voldemort…alive.

Not to be missed!! Part 2 is released on July 15th 2011!!

A Million Tickets Later...

TAKE THAT HAVE BROKEN THEIR OWN BOX OFFICE RECORD TO SELL ONE MILLION TICKETS IN A DAY!!

Take That fever swept the nation today when tickets for the bands Progress Live 2011 UK Summer Stadium tour went on sale. A record breaking one million tickets were snapped, meaning the band have smashed their own previous box office record set in 2008 with The Circus Live Tour.

Massive demand for the tickets this morning caused phone lines and websites across the country to jam as ticket agents struggled to cope with the unprecedented number of people trying to buy tickets. 


Thousands of fans also camped out overnight outside the stadium box offices to ensure they were amongst the first to secure tickets for the band’s highly anticipated tour next year.

The band commented “We are speechless, truly and utterly shocked. This is the most amazing news for all of us. To sell one million tickets in a day is mind blowing and we think we’ll be in shock for a few days! We want to thank everyone who has bought tickets today and look forward to seeing them next year.”

The bands’ promoter Simon Moran commented: ‘The excitement of the on sale and the demand for the tickets today was at another level to the Circus tour which at the time was itself record breaking. 


There literally has never been anything like it in the history of live music in the UK. Selling a million tickets in day is an absolutely amazing achievement.’

Progress Live 2011 will be the first time that Gary, Howard, Jason, Mark and Robbie have toured together in over 16 years.

Pamela Anderson Joins Liverpool's Panto!

'A glorious genie of the lamp' Daily Telegraph

'The MUST SEE Christmas show' The Times (Aladdin 2010)

Liverpool's Empire Theatre presents a Superstar in a Super City as Britain’s biggest and best family panto flies in this Christmas!

So what are you waiting for, book now as they have a limited number of top price tickets for pre-Christmas seats available for only £16!


This mystical pantomime adventure has a star-studded cast including mother, entrepreneur and one of the most photographed women in the world, Hollywood superstar Pamela Anderson as the magical Genie of the Lamp.

Alongside Liverpool favourite Les Dennis, who returns to The Empire due to popular demand as Wishee Washee. Liverpool’s own Mark Moraghan will have you all boo-ing and hiss-ing as the evil Abanazar.


Marc Mulcahey plays the handsome Aladdin who is fighting to win the heart of the beautiful Princess Jasmine played by Over the Rainbow finalist Dani Rayner.

Sean Kearns will be donning fabulous frocks as the wonderful Widow Twankey and a fantastic supporting cast include Djalenga Scott as Slave of the Ring, PC Pong played by Conleth Kane.


Radio City’s very own Pete Price as the Emperor of China. All will be revealed in this fantastic production, which is packed with big song and dance numbers, striking sets and costumes, a laugh-a-minute script and bags of audience participation. It’s sure to be a festive treat for all the family. 


Book your top price £16 tickets now - there's only a limited number available on both afternoon and evening performances on Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 December.

Limited Offer: Best Tickets £16  (Normally £28.50) Available 21-23 December!*

Buy Tickets Now! Enter Promo Code: PAMELA http://www.LiverpoolEmpire.org.uk

It Takes A Legend....To Make A Star!!!

Small town girl Ali (Christina Aguilera) has massive dreams and a big voice. Frustrated with her uncertain future she decides to escape hardship and follow her dreams to Los Angeles.  

On arrival dazed with the bright lights and filled with excitement Ali takes a job as a cocktail waitress at The Burlesque Lounge, a majestic but ailing theatre that is home to an inspired musical revue.

The clubs owner Tess (Cher) dismisses Ali's hopes as she is the headliner at the club. That is until she discovers the big voice inside such a small town girl...

A friendship builds while Ali is working at the club with a featured dancer (Julianne Hough) and also gains an enemy in a jealous performer (Kristen Bell). And of course she becomes the object of a bartenders affections, Jack, who is also an aspiring musician. 

With the help of sharp witted stage manager (Stanley Tucci) and host (Alan Cummings) Ali makes her way from the bar to the stage. Her spectacular voice restores the Burlesque Lounge to its former glory, though not before a charismatic entrepreneur (Eric Dance) arrives with an enticing proposal.....!! 

Burlesque is released 17th December 2010

Melanie C adds Spice to Blood Brothers!

There was a hint of spice to Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers when the touring production arrived at Liverpool’s Empire Theatre last week.

Former Spice Girl Melanie C returned to the role of the iconic Mrs Johnstone fresh from her massive success in the West End. Melanie leaves behind her girl band days completely with this role and award nominations for this part show that Sporty was definitely the talented member.

Melanie was delighted to reprise her role of Mrs J. for her home crowd and allowed herself a break from recording her fifth solo album.

Since the show began in 1983 the people of Liverpool have really welcomed the show as a part of their culture. It’s a spectacular show with real gritty drama and a fantastic musical score. 

Read the full review at:
http://totalbizreviews.blogspot.com/2010/11/blood-brothers-back-with-added-spice.html

Oklahoma Comes to Sunny Rhyl

West End and international musical theatre star Marti Webb and runner-up in the BBC’s Your Country Needs You Mark Evans will arrive at Rhyl's Pavilion Theatre tonight in a 6 night run of the brand new tour of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, one of the most popular and enduring musicals in history.

From the producers of hugely successful touring hits including South Pacific, 42^nd Street, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, this brand new revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! is staged by the critically acclaimed creative team behind their record-breaking tour of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific.

Oklahoma! is more than a hit. It was the first real phenomenon in modern musical theatre history. Smashing all Broadway box office records when it opened in 1943, it was the first collaboration between Rodgers and Hammerstein, the legendary team who went on to create Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I and The Sound of Music. Set on America’s Western Frontier, against a background of conflict between farmers and cattlemen, Oklahoma! perfectly integrates song, dance and story to tell the tale of farm girl Laurey and the two rivals for her affections, happy go-lucky cowboy Curly and the sinister farmhand Jud.

Marti Webb (Aunt Eller) is one of Britain’s most popular leading ladies, whose extensive West End credits include Blood Brothers, Tell Me on a Sunday, Song & Dance, Evita, Cats and Thoroughly Modern Millie, to name only a few. Mark Evans (Curly) is best known as the runner up in the BBC’s Your Country Needs You, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s search for a singer to represent Britain in the Eurovision song contest. Mark also has a string of musical theatre credits to his name, including Spamalot and Wicked in the West End, the part of internationally adored heart-throb Troy Bolton in the London cast of High School Musical and the role of cult movie icon Brad Majors in the tour of The Rocky Horror Show.

Gemma Sutton, Mark Evans and Marti Webb

Famously, Oklahoma! opens with 'Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' and contains a sumptuous and rousing score full of wonderful songs, such as 'The Surrey with the Fringe on Top', 'People Will Say We're in Love', 'Many a New Day', 'I Cain't Say No', and the final rousing chorus of 'Oklahoma’. As the unforgettable music soars, the audience is carried along on the emotional journey at the heart of one of the most famous love stories in musical history.            

Produced by Martin Dodd for UK Productions, Oklahoma! has music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. It is directed by Julian Woolford, with choreography by Chris Hocking and musical supervision by Gareth Williams. Costumes by Elizabeth Dennis, lighting design by David Howe and sound design by Glen Beckley.

www.rhylpavilion.co.uk

SPOTLIGHTS ON THE PARADE GIRLS!

Parade are emerging from the shadows of Girls Aloud as the next bubbly and fun girlband.The fantastic debut single Louder is now available to listen to in full on youtube. See the link below. 

http://www.youtube.com/paradeofficial

The girls recently had a taste of the spotlight at  their showcase for the record label Atlantic Records and it was a massive success! As the pictures show here, the girls are looking great and ready to launch. There is a lot of excitement around these girls and I think the best is yet to come, Louder is only a taster. 

Parade have a buzz about them that is reminiscent of when Girls Aloud first began. They have competition with Louis Walsh's new girlband Wonderland. But these girls are fully capable of rising to the challenge. The fiesty fivesome have the dance moves and the poppy tunes to catapult them into the spotlight.  

Follow Parade on twitter @Parade and trend #jointheparade after your posts. Find on me also @ScottyWills also for all the UK inside info follow @Parade_UK

http://www.paradeofficial.com/

Talent Misses the Top 20!

Girls Aloud's talented member Nadine Coyle has missed out on a top 20 single this week. Her single Insatiable entered the official chart at Number 26 today. Which is quite a good position considering her lack of radio airplay.

So, does this mean that popularity plays a massive part in music sales?  Has Nadine suffered the backlash caused by rumours claiming she is involved in a feud with Cheryl Cole and the rest of Girls Aloud?

It certainly has not helped in her bid for solo success. Xfactor judge Cheryl Cole grabbed the number one slot last week due to a huge performance on the Sunday night results show ahead of its release.

Cheryl's Promise This is just as good as Nadine's Insatiable so maybe if Girls Aloud were still going strong she would have the backing of GA fans.

Adding fuel to the fire Cheryl is set to have the number one album this week. So the battle for success really comes down to Popularity vs Talent. And since when has talent mattered when the fame brings success on its own.

Hopefully fans are waiting for Nadine's album release and will snap that up.

Have your say on this and comment below. Do you think Nadine would have had more success if Girls Aloud were still around?

Slicker Than Your Average Girlband!

Wonderland have shot their first video in LA. Fresh from supporting Westlife the girls Leigh, Corrina, Sharon, Jodi and Kasey could not fight back their tears of joy on set. 

The girls have revealed that their debut single will be called Not A Love Song and will be released in February 21st 2011. With the video shot by Nigel Dick it is sure to be a slick first video for Wondeland. 


The girls were in good hands, as he has previously worked with the likes of Britney Spears and Celine Dion. 

Having won over an army of fans on the Westlife arena tour the girls are ready to burst on to the music scene to bring a brand new edition of Girl Power to the music scene. 

They remind me of All Saints mixed with the ballad style of B*Witched. However these girls are cool, edgy and slicker than your average girlband. 

Wonderland feature in their ITV2 show documenting their launch. 

Wonderland's official website is below. For all the latest news, videos and blogs. Plus don't forget to add them on twitter @wonderlandsongs and the UK fan twitter page @UKWonderland

http://www.wonderlandofficial.com

From Revelation To Acceleration...Pete's Back!!

Following on from his platinum album Revelation Peter Andre is back with his sixth studio album with Accelerate.

This team to make his sound more credible he has teamed up with Taio Cruz  and legendary songwriter Guy Chambers .

Its more upbeat this time around as he goes back to his pop/r&b roots, he also explores his electro sound.

New single Defender is a great first single, but the best is yet to come. Check out the album review at the link below.

(review coming soon)

http://www.peterandre.com/

Parade Domination!

With a gap in the market after Girls Aloud and Sugababes have faded away new girl group Parade are ready to steal their pop crown.

Emily, Bianca, Jessica, Lauren and Sian make up brand new girl group Parade. Signed to Atlantic Records these ladies have the attitude of the Spice Girls, the moves of the Pussycat Dolls and the swagger of Girls Aloud!

Debut single Turn It Up Louder is sure to set the charts alight and put these girls on the road to pure pop domination! 

To listen to the piece of pop check it out on youtube at the link below or the girls official website. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjOibOas17U&feature=sub

http://www.paradeofficial.com/

Messy Pours with Swagger!

Following on from the huge success of 3 Words our favourite Xfactor Judge is back with her second album. Its a pop album, with a dance feel and an R&B twist.

Featuring the number one single Promise This and collaborations with Travie McCoy and Dizzee Rascal. Also an old favourite makes a brief appearance, Mr Will.i.am.

For a full review of Cheryl Cole's album Messy Little Raindrops click the link below.
http://totalbizreviews.blogspot.com/2010/11/messy-rains-and-pours-with-swagger.html

Joe McElderry Album Review - Wide Awake

Winner of Xfactor 2009 Joe McElderry has released his fantastic debut album Wide Awake.

With his first single The Climb on there, and smash hit Ambitions its already got the makings of a brilliant pop record. 

Hitting the charts at an impressive Number 3 last week, Joe's future is bright. He was behind two massive music artists both Kings of Leon and Michael Buble so Number 3 after those is certainly no disappointment. 

For a full review of Joe's debut album Wide Awake click the link below 

http://totalbizreviews.blogspot.com/2010/11/go-disco-joe.html

Rockin' in the Fields with Gold

Nadine in the Studio

The Voice of Girls Aloud has finally gone solo!! Since she sang Fields of Gold on Popstars: The Rivals back in 2002, myself and Im sure many others have been waiting for this day!

Nadine Coyle releases her album Insatiable on November 8th on her own label Black Pen Records, due to wanted full control of her music. Her solo album brings a pop rock record that is sure to launch a very successful career.

The irish beauty reminds me of Melanie C from the Spice Girls, aka Sporty Spice. Like Nadine, Melanie has continued her solo career with two albums released on her own record company Red Girl Records.

So, with comparisons to the Sporty Spice and her pop rock sound she is on the right path to solo chart domination. So where does this leave Cheryl.....the Geri of the band. Let the battle commence.

Nadine in her video for the single Insatiable

Nadine's official website http://www.nadineworldwide.com/

The Most Wanted

Boyband The Wanted charted at number 3 in the album charts this week after just 2 singles released.The lads have been up and down the country signing their albums for their army of fans.

Max, Siva, Jay, Nathan and Tom make up this brand new exciting band. They remind me of old favourites Five mixed with Another Level.

Their album is a good pop/rnb offering and their silky voices keep you listening throughout. Some songs like Personal Soldier and The Way I Feel sound like they could be from Blue.

Both the singles are on the album, with debut smash All Time Low and Heart Vacancy.

With a strong album, a smooth edgy look and crowds of screaming girls following them around the country, these boy have a bright future.

Official website at http://thewantedmusic.com/

Are The Wanted too much like old boy bands or do they bring something different to the charts?

Outta This World - Album Covers

JLS have done it again! The lads are set to release personalised album sleeves for their fans as below. It will be interesting to see which one sells the most?

They started with colour coded hoodies that started a trend with teens. The debut album had various covers of the boys available too, then they went on to release condoms with the Just Love Safe campaign.

Which member is your favourite?